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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1938

Page

5

Elks Initiate Large Class At Tuesday Night Meet

The Hyrlia Elks plan a large class initiation next Tuesday after a regular lodge session at 5 pm. Dr E J McCormick Toledo grand treasurer will speak. Nine Ohio lodges expected to attend with out of town members as guests at dinner following the meeting.

Percy Bright Melbourne Green George Hillmer Adolphus Ebert Matthew Zechmer Herbert Cummings J. Shafer Charles Ford Curtis Spence E. J. McCormick Toledo Ohio

Pittsfield Briefs From Local Notes and Obituaries

ABC brief items from Pittsfield and nearby towns note the funeral for Mrs. Alice White of Litchfield at Taylor Guneral Home Elyria with burial in Wellington cemetery. Other notices include the burial of Hattie Rogers in La Grange cemetery. community meetings in Wellington Camden and Brackets Hill. extension service household books distribution. Wool Growers banquet tickets. Parent-Teachers Association events. and various visits and dinners among local residents. Includes travels of Roscoe Campbell and Wallace Bear and local club activities.

Leonard White Will White Rolland Zimmerman Alice White Litchfield Taylor Guneral Elyria Wellington Hattie M. Rogers Ed. Rogers la Grange Pittsfield Roscoe Campbell Farm Bureau Dwight Davidson Joe McConnell

Sign Ordinance Before Council

The council approved on first reading a new sign ordinance regulating size and erection methods within the city. Prepared by the building and lands committee, the building inspector Hart Dickason and the city solicitor, it replaces an 1886 ordinance. Violations carry $5 to $50 penalties. two more readings are required.

Building and Lands Committee Hart Dickason Elsworth Albert Frank Henke Council

Social Calls And Meetings In West Ridge And Elyria

West Ridge visitors include Mrs. Alice Walker of Long Beach and cousins of Mrs. Anna Mason. Elyria guests Mr. and Mrs. H H Drusendahl call on Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schaeble. Fellowship supper at St Pauls church noted. Leadership group meetings attended by Doris Minnich, Lois Eldred, Marguerite Mason. Various calls to Mrs Ida Kruger and Brotherhood meeting at St Pauls in Elyria.

Alice Walker Long Beach California W. P. Parsh Laura McChristian C. Z. Helfrich Elyria Anna Mason H. H. Drusendahl Charles Schaeble Henry Pallas St. Paul’s Church Doris Minnich Lois el

Skin grafting oddity shocks Sydney court

In Sydney Australia a man named Robert Ashton 18 filed a 35000 damage suit against a motorcycle owner claiming a crash with his bicycle caused his hand injury. He alleges his stomach fat nourishes the grafted hand causing it to swell whenever stomach fat increases.

Sydney Australia Robert Ashton

Garden club table settings program in Oberlin

Oberlin Garden department of the Women's club held a post noon meeting at Mrs. W. L. Persons home on Elm Street. Forty members attended as tables varied from Mexican to luncheon and dinner settings with a central bouquet. Lynds Jones led slide show on table settings while Mrs. J. F. Zellers described the displays. Vincent S. Hart spoke of his West tour with park slides.

Oberlin, O Oberlin W. L. Persons Elm Street J. F. Zellers Lynds Jones

Methodist Service Guild Host Pot Luck Supper

The Methodist Service Guild met last evening at Mrs. Wilbur Peabody’s Orchard street home for a pot-luck supper and an interesting program. Thirty attendees participated as plans were discussed for future community outreach.

Methodist Service Guild Wilbur Peabody Orchard Street

Oberlin Exchange Club Luncheon Highlights Road Safety Movies

The Oberlin Exchange club held its regular luncheon yesterday in Oberlin. Mr. Rorick of Elyria and Mr. Whelan of Cleveland, both with Travelers Insurance, presented movies on highway accident prevention.

Oberlin Exchange Club Oberlin Rorick Elyria Whelan Cleveland The Travelers Insurance Company

Transfer Rev Brennan Leaves Oberlin for Hubbard Ohio

The Reverend Father James P. Brennan of Sacred Heart Church departs Oberlin this week to lead St. Patrick's Church in Hubbard Ohio. Brennan came to Oberlin from Cleveland three years ago last October. the Oberlin appointment will be announced the last of the month.

James P. Brennan Sacred Heart Catholic Church Oberlin St. Patrick’s Church Hubbard Ohio Brennan Cleveland

Lyman Family Moves to Pittsburgh for New Home

Mr and Mrs Robert Lyman and their baby daughter left early today for Pittsburgh Pennsylvania to establish their home Mrs Charles Hallouer accompanied them to spend a few days Mrs Ed Wilcox of Pallatin Illinois has returned to Oberlin and is visiting Mr and Mrs W L Pennong Miss Florence Worcester of East Hamilton street has returned to teaching in Monroeville after several months illness

Robert Lyman Pittsburgh Charles Hallouer Ed Wilcox Pallatin Ill South Oberlin W. L. Pennong Wilcox Florence .Worcester East Hamilton Street Monroeville

Court orders purrest of Frank Johnson on parole terms

Judge Guy B. Findley issued an order for purrest of Frank Johnson of 231 Oberlin for alleged violation of parole terms. He was indicted on obtaining property under false pretenses related to restitution to John Schmauch, auto dealer, who was damaged in the amount of 350. Salary increases totaling to a month appear in the new probate court employee salary schedule filed with the county auditor by Probate Judge H. H. Nye. The schedule, effective January, raises range from 80 to 175 with five staffers gaining 10 monthly, one 20 and another 23. Estate estimates show 115 left by Justice W. H. Giles of North Eaton, who died last month, with half personal and half real estate to be divided among three children Arthur E. Giles, LaPorte. Cora G. Ross, Eaton. Stella Longhon, California.

Frank Johnson Oberlin Guy B. Findley Howard R. Butler John Schmauch Lerain H. H. Nye Lee W. H. Giles North Eaton Arthur E. Giles LaPorte Cora G. Ross Eaton Stella Longhon California

Powell Files for Divorce in Lorain Court

Howard Thomas Powell filed for divorce from Trem Betty Feightner Powell, married March 1435. They have two children. Betty Powell also sues William H. Basore for personal injuries from a February 1 rear collision on Reid Avenue and Fifth Street in Lorain. Other divorce suits by Alice Herbst vs David Herbst and Blanche Laraway vs Frank Laraway were dismissed in common pleas court.

Howard Thomas Powell Betty Feightner Ot Lorsin Nestert Alice Herbst David Herbst Blanche Laraway Frank Laraway Common Pleas Court

County hearing set on Walker Ditch improvement in Sheffield

County commissioners reported the final hearing on the Walker Ditch improvement in Sheffield will be held in their office at 1y a.m. February 21. Judge D A Cook directed The Buckeye Casualty Company to desim a suit brought by Oscar Hein of Lakewood for 200 dollars. Hein previously won verdict against Elmer Billingsley over a traffic accident involving a Buckeye insured car. Mrs Joseph Bodi of Lorain filed suit against Mrs Victor Foley for 19000 dollars for personal injuries from a traffic crash at 32nd Street and Seneca Avenue in Lorain last October.

Mars Dersin William H. Basore Lorgain Yeu Reid Avenue Fifth Street Lorain Walker Ditcch Sheffield Auckey? Casualty Company D. A. Cook Oscar Hein Lakewood Hein Elmer Billingsley Buckeye Casualty Company Casualty Company Billingsley Joseph Bodi Victor Foley 32Nd Street Seneca Avenue

Kidnap Plot Involving Ross Case Unfolds Near Chicago

The incident begins on a rural road near Chicago when Ross and his secretary Miss Freihage are abducted by three men. A ransom of 50,000 dollars is paid by the Ross family after an appeal by Mrs. Ross, who fears for her husband’s life.

Chicago Loop Lomly Prairie Ross Miss Freihage Ladd

Noted Missionary to Speak at Baptist Church Conference

Miss Alma E. Doering founder of Unevangelized Tribes Mission will speak at the First Baptist Church conference Tuesday and Wednesday sessions at 7 30 pm with afternoon women's meetings. Doering, editor of Baptist News, has opened cannibal tribes to missionaries and travels coast to coast as a prophecy student and persecuted gospel messenger. The church invites all residents to attend regardless of church affiliation.

First Baptist Church Baka Rew Alma E. Doering Belgiam Congo Africa Miss Doering Baptist News Eiia

Penfield Lews Luned Congresa tional vna Methodst Society meeting

The presider Mrs. Leach led the gathering on Wednesday with prayer and singing. Votes approved serving funds at the school.Secretary and treasurer reports were read, and the annual report presented. Hostesses included Mrs. Schudg and Mrs. Stemcz among others.

Lews Vna Socrets Leach Toad L. Bredstaus Lea Rovier Mors, Miers Schudg Stemcz Uoecg

Meeting notes from Sunday gathering in Pa

The Christian group held a meeting Sunday evening at Rhames home on Robert Street with seven members present. Rev W V Darkey led a topic about Friendship. The next gathering will be at Paul Pelton’s home Sunday evening.

Robert Stentz W V. Darkey Paul Pelton

Social notes from Elyria and nearby towns

A long list of Sunday visits and family gatherings in Elyria Cleveland Oberlin and South Euclid includes Mr. and Mrs. Maris Deverreay Mrs. T O Foster Mr. Leo Rowley and Robert Rowley Mrs. Robert Eglin and Dr and Mrs J M Channen Miss Margaret Sooy Mr and Mrs Orvel Sour Mrs Thomas Sellar and children Mr and Mrs Willian Brouse Carol Sellers birthday and Oscar events. Also mentions Miss Louise Snow hosting dinner and a surprise at the Schulz home. Commander in Chief Scott P Augres of the Veterans of Foreign Wars to address Ohio VFW mid winter convention in Columbus this weekend.

Maris Deverreaay T. O. Foster Elyria Leo Rowley Robert Rowley Cleveland Robert Eglin J. M. Channen Oberdin Margaret Sooy Sesille Orvelsour Thomas Sellar Childres Brookisia Wond Willian Brouse Carol Sellars Abe E. A. Richmond Mark Devereaux Myr S Stanley Ron Q Scott P.augres Oklahoma City Veterans of Foreign Wars Ohio Department of the V. F. W

Prosecutor Favors Juror Pay Increase to Eight Dollars

Prosecutor Howard R. Butler urged county commissioners to raise juror pay from two dollars per day to eight dollars, noting this restoration to prior levels faces a reduction of two thousand dollars by the county board and is subject to common pleas court action.

Howard R. Butler Common Pleas Court Butler Culutmon Pleas

Motorist Pleads Not Guilty Before Mayor

Lewis Soditch of R D 1 South Amherst pleaded not guilty to reckless driving when arraigned before Mayor Joseph Ferro this morning. He was committed to jail for failure to raise bond pending trial at 4 PM tomorrow. Soditch was arrested at 2 AM today by Patrolmen Bougs and Burrer after they observed his driving from Lodi and West streets on Lodi and Broad streets. They reported his car had poor brakes.

Lewis Soditch R. D South Amherst Joseph Ferro Soditch Teu Fred Bougs Corwin Burrer Lodi West Broad

Lobby Leaders Club Elects Officers

Rivetinn of officers for the new Lobby Leaders Club of the CLA boys division was announced today by Herman Geyer. Officers are Harry Cook president Te Stegman vice president Ward Travers secretary and treasurer. The club has 12 members and plans educational social and service activities.

Rivetinn Lobby Leaders Club Herman Geyer Bays Harry Cook Te Stegman Ward Travers

Relief Workers Local No 1 Yo Meet Tonight

Relief Workers Local No 1 Yo of Elsha will hold its weekly meeting this evening at Tiga at the home of Floyd Mills 924 Summer Street.

Elsha Tiga Floyd Mills Summer Street

Building Permit Issued to Frank Luppinoe in LedI

Building Inspector Hart Dickagan issued a building permit to Frank Luppinoe of Ledi on a date not fully readable. The notice confirms approval for construction work and lists the involved parties and issuing official.

Hart Dickagan & Byy Day Frank Luppinoe Ledi

Faces Charge Of Furnishing Liquor To A Minor

Charles Brooks, 22, of 579 Turner street, pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Mayor Joseph Petro on furnishing liquor to a minor. He was jailed after failing to post 200 bond, pending trial at 3 P.M. tomorrow. Brooks was arrested yesterday by Patrolman James Boggs after witnessing him buy liquor at the State liquor store and give it to 17 year old Benjamin Johnson of 4138 L3th street. Johnson had attempted to buy the liquor himself but was refused. He said he was obtaining it for a man named Moore living at 111 Mechanic street.

Charles Brooks Turner Street Joseph Petro Brooks James Boggs Benjamin Johnson L3th Street Johnson Moore Mechanic Street

Town Line Club Elects Officers

The Evergreen Club held its annual election with Miss Anna Peters as president and Mrs. George Kerna as secretary, treasurer Mrs. Herbert Stange. Mrs. John Peters won honors in a contest, nine members enjoyed refreshments, February meeting planned with Mrs. Fred Coverdale in Amherst.

Evergreen Club William Cook Oberlin Road Anna Peters George Kerna Herbert Stange John Peters Fred Coverdale Amherst

Lorain Residents Visit Families and Attend Club Meeting

Mrs. M J Nubr of Lorain called on her niece Mrs E C Schubert on Wednesday. Mrs Wary Flock and Mrs Ruth eviine Hess visited Wr and Mrs Charles Shelden on Levitre road. Mrs E C Schubert attended a D D Club meeting at the home of Mrs Elimer Vietzen in Elyria. Oliver Schubert was a supper guest of his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Lewis Schubert in Elyria. Mr and Mrs EB Uschubert called on their aunt Mrs Mary Schubert in Camden Sunday who is reported 11.

M. J. Nubr Lorain E. C. Schnubert Wary Flock Rutheviine Hess Charles Shelden Levitre Road E. C. Schubert D. D. Club Elimer Vietzen Elyria Oliver Schubert Lewis Schubert EB. Uschubert Mary Schubert Camden

Shoe store adds 31504 foot extension on street

A builder named George Fridenstine will construct a 31 504 square foot expansion for a local shoe shop, extending the storefront by 22 feet. The project details appear in a brief city construction notice.

George Fridenstine

Grain and Livestock Prices Report from Toledo Market

Market notes show oats and wheat at mixed levels with flour, hay, and straw prices listed. Receipts and bids for cattle, sheep, lambs, and hogs varied, with hogs firm and beef cows steady, as agricultural commodities moved through the trading day.

Alves Recuipis

Apples and vegetables price list in local market

Readable items show prices for apples including McIntosh Jonathan Rome Beauty Grimes Golden Winesap and Rhode Island Greenings in cold storage and various sizes. Also listed are prices for cabbage lettuce tomatoes carrots celery mushrooms onions and parsley with unit counts and seasonal quality notes.

Apples McIntosh Cold Storage Jonathan Zein Baldwin Rhode Island Delicious Rome Beauty Grimes Golden Winesap Duc

Market Prices for Butter Eggs Poultry and Potatoes

Readable OCR lists butter eggs and poultry prices with sizes and grades, including standard butter at 35 14e and eggs unsettled. Poultry shows hens, Leghorns, ducks, geese with varied cent per pound quotes. Potatoes quoted by variety and region with 60 lb box options and regional prices.

Ohio Idaho Bakers Michigan Maine New York Pennsylvania Texas

Death of Ernest W. Dean in Lorain

Ernest W. Dean 338 dies suddenly from a heart attack at 615 Lakeside Ave Lorain. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 2 pm at Lorain church with Rev. Loomis officiating. Burial in Oaklawn Cemetery Sandusky. Dean owned Dean Roofing Co Elyria and was active in local philanthropy. survived by wife Selma and siblings Herman, Leon, and Liz a Fletcher. Burial in Sandusky follows services.

Lorain Ernest W. Dean Lakeside Avenue Dean Dean Roofing Company Cleveland Street Elyria Sandusky Denison University Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Calvary Episcopal Church Selma Dean Liza Fletcher Herman Leon Herbert F. Loomis Lorain First Congregational Church Oaklaund Cemetery

Widow Martha Lashell Dies at 76 in Lorain Area

Mrs. Martha Lashell 76 widow of Joseph W. Lashell died last night at her daughter’s home in Middle Avenue where she had lived twelve years. Survived by five daughters, 22 grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren, three brothers and a sister. Body to Penrod home in Lorain, funeral Thursday at Lorain Baptist Church, burial Elmwood Cemetery.

Martha Lashell Joseph W. Lashell Josephine Triplett Middle Avenue Henry Stephan Robert Cerl Robert Penrod Lorain Triplett Clyde Dove George Wise Wellington Henry C Wise Akron William Wise Kent Clarence McGu Penrod Leaington Avenue Lor Baptist Church Eide PL OM Elmwood Cemetery

Oberlin Woman Tarriet Stevens Dies at Home

Miss Tarriet Stevens of Oberlin died Sunday afternoon at her brother George Stevens 221 Groveland Street after moving from Detroit two years ago. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 at Sedgman Funeral Parlors, with burial at Weetsoud Cemetery.

Oberlin Dam Tarriet Stevens George Stevens Groveland Street Detroit Sedgeman Weetsoud Cumetery

Walker hosts birthday and anniversary dinner in Pittsfield

Mr and Mrs R L Walker entertained for dinner at their home on Sunday January 16 in honor of the first birthday of Charles Pickworth and the third anniversary of nephew Charles Sheffield. Present were Mr and Mrs Charles Pickworth with children Robert Joseph Otis and Mary Elizabeth. Mr and Mrs Fred Sheffield and children Alma and Wester. Mr and Mrs Henry Sheffield and son Charles Henry. Mr and Mrs Earle Helden and sons Kenneth and Clifford Henson, all of Pittsfield.

R. L. Walker Charles Pickworth Charles Sheffield Clayton Pickworth Robert Joseph Otis Mary Elizabeth Fred Sheffield Alma and Wester Henry Sheffield Charles Henry Earle Helden Kenneth and Clifford Henson Pittsfield

Local dinner guests listed from Elyria and Fairview

Cornelius Smith of Edison Highway was a dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Theodore Grills and family. Sunday. Mr and Mrs Henry Pallas and daughter Wildred were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Clayton Damon of Elyria, Sunday. Mr and Mrs Fitzgerald and sons of Elyria spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Fred Simmey. Mr and Mrs Carl Kieffer of Elyria were dinner guests of her sister and husband, Mr and Mrs H J Hillier, Sunday. Mr and Mrs Louis Bettcher of Fairview were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs B John Porter. Mr and Mrs J H Penfound

Cornelius Smith Edison Highway Theodore Grills Henry Pallas Wildred Clayton Damon Elyria Fitzgerald Fred Simmey Carl Kieffer H. J. Hillier Louis Bettcher Fairview B. John Porter J. H. Penfound

Farm Bureau Credit Union Elects Two Directors And Committee Members

Lorain County Farm Bureau Credit Union announced the election of two directors and four committee members at its annual meeting. Glenn J. Hobbs and Russell Miller won three year terms. H. G. Portman joined the credit committee and C. I. Hummel F. S. Lehriver and Harry Rowland were elected to the audit committee. The secretary reported 26 new members and loans and savings roughly double 1936. EL Kk. Augustus, former Ohio Credit Union League president, spoke on rural credit unions.

Lorain County Farm Bureau Credit Union Merritt Powell Lorain County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association Farm Bureau Glenn J. Hobbs Oberlin Russell Miller Brownhelm Henry Leimbach H. G. Portman C. I. Hummel Harry Rowland EL Kk. Augustus Columbus Ohio Credit Union League

Sunday visitors and callers in Chestnut Ridge area

Sunday afternoon calls featured Harland and son visiting Mr and Mrs Robert Smith in Chestnut Ridge. Nearby, Frank Honney and Mrs Butternut Ridge hosted Mr and Mrs Milton Eppley on Edison Highway. Charles Keisinger of Lorain hosted H J Hillier and Carl Kieffer of Elyria.

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