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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1939

Page

3

Boake Carter and the Censorship Debate on Radio Time

The piece argues that barring rich individuals or corporations from air time is flawed. It cites George McCullagh of the Toronto Mail and Globe, who aired dissent via transcripts after being denied by CBC. The author links the issue to US and Canadian practices and mocks the logic of restricting access based on wealth.

Toronto Mail Globe Canada Canadian Broadcasting Corporation George McCullagh Broadcasting Corporation McCullagh United States Hollywood

Man Sentenced On Contempt Charge

Robert Yonkings of Lorain was sentenced by Common Pleas Judge Guy K Findley to ten days in the county jail for contempt of court due to failure to pay alimony for the support of his three children. His ex wife, Mildred Stepanovich, had sought non support. a related charge was planned for Monday. He paid 322 in three and a half months while earning about 350, with a September order requiring 25 percent of wages.

Robert Yonkings Lorain Common Pleas Guy K. Findley Mildred Stepanovich Otto K. Mischka Stepanovich Yonkings

Methodist Aid Society Meeting in Mrs Jones Home

The Wellington Methodist Aid Society met at 523 Barker Street in Forest Street Thursday with thirty attendees. Officers reported, auditorium improvements discussed, a Pancake and Sausage supper planned for January 28, and Ladies' Night service set for January 29 with speakers Norman Griggs and A H Peirce. members sewed carpet rags and refreshments were served.

Methodist Aid Society A. B. Jones Forest Street B. F. Keeling Guy Phelps A. H. Peirce Grace Roedel Alena Andrews L. A. Grove Peirce W Townsend

Juve Nile Grange Officers to Be Installed Next Wednesday

Juve nile Grange officers will be installed next Wednesday evening February 8 with Mrs Lloyd Betts as Juvenile Matron and Aldine Palmer as her assistant All graduate juveniles over 14 years are to attend Teresa Webber will review Wellington Grange accomplishments since organization A report on the Oberlin meeting will be given by Jay Palmer and Mr and Mrs A C Norris Joseph McConnell new Master will preside Mary Whitney to lecture Woman's Afternoon club meets at Mrs Roy McCormick South Main Street Monday January 24 Woman's Benefit Association meets at H C Otterbacher home Tuesday at 7 30 PM

Teresa Webber Wellington Woman's Benefit Association Mertie Cole H. C. Otterbacher

Fortneys Head South for Florida Visit

Dr. and Mrs. R. J. Fortney and Mrs Fortney's parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Godfield left today for Florida. Dr. Fortney will return to Wellington in ten days while his wife and parents remain in Florida indefinitely. They will visit James Godfield in Hellywood, Fla.

R. J. Fortney Charles Godfield Florida Dr. Fortney Wellington James Godfield Hellywood Fla

Barricks and Kirkpatrick Head Home from Florida

Mr and Mrs Charles Barrick and son Joseph are en route home from Florida where they have been spending the winter Mr and Mrs Hugh Kirkpatrick are also on their way home from a short vacation trip to Florida Master Howard Shepard who has been seriously ill since Christmas Day is beginning to show signs of improvement at his home on Elm street William T Haden displayed magic at the 28th annual Farmers Institute in Spencer Several town folks report robberies and speculate that spring is near Mrs Estella Grissinger of here attended the funeral of her mother Mrs George Hayes at Homerville Thursday afternoon Mrs Hayes died at her home in Homerville Monday at 1240 PM Mrs Grissinger accompanied Mr and Mrs Hollis Wright of Oberlin and F B Jones of Sullivan to the rites

Hugh Kirkpatrick Florida Howard Shepard Elm Street William T. Haden Farmers’ Institute Spencer Robins Estella Grissinger Here

Autos Damaged In Collisions Here

Cars driven by Carl Wagner of 445 Kenyon Avenue and Frank Lin Bennett of 2064 Waterbury Road Lakewood were slightly damaged at 5 p.m. yesterday when they collided on Third Street near the Y M C A. Cars driven by Joseph A. Gargarz of Amherst and Andy Kristy of Amherst were damaged in a collision at 5:20 p.m. yesterday on Route 685 about two miles south of Amherst. Mrs. Kristy, riding with her husband, suffered a minor hand injury.

Carl Wagner Kenyon Avenue Franklin Bennett Waterbury Road Lakewood Third Street Joseph A. Gargarz Amherst Andy Kristy Kristy

Death Record WAKEMAN Jan 21 Townsend resident William A. Smith dies

William A. Smith 75 of Townsend died last evening at Norwalk Memorial hospital after two weeks of illness. Born at West Huron Erie county he moved to Townsend in 1864 and spent his life there active in the Townsend Grange. His wife Ola E. died last March. Funeral services Monday at 2:00 p m at Townsend Grange hall with Rev C J Messenger officiating. Buried in Townsend cemetery.

Louise Emerich 77 Dies At Henrietta Home

Mrs Louise Becker Emerich 77 longtime Henrietta resident died at her home after a long illness. Born in Middleburg Ohio she married Michael Emerich in 1886. he died 27 years ago. Survived by daughter Mrs Katherine Broughton and son Adam plus four grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday 2:00 pm at Henrietta Evangelical Reformed Church with Rev Theodore Bucher officiating. Interment Birmingham cemetery.

Adam Henrietta Henrietta Evangelical Reformed Church Theodore Bucher Mitiwanga Birmingham Cemetery

Funeral services for Vincenzo Cirigliane Monday

Funeral services for Vincenzo Cirigliane will be held Monday morning at 6 30 o'clock at the home of his daughter Mrs Anthony Cirigliano 1828 Middle Avenue and at St Marys church at 9 oclock Reverend Joseph Schnaruszky will officiate with burial in St Marys Cemetery

Vincenzo Cirigliane Anthony Cuirigliano Middle Avenue St. Mary's Church Joseph Schnaruszky St. Mary's Cemetery

White House tour reveals historic furnishings and guides

A Washington feature tours the White House interior through a guide’s eye, detailing furniture purchases from Adams to Hoover, the Roosevelt private dining room, and a historic collection including a clock from Lafayette and a cabinet from Portugal. It notes visitor records and the First Lady’s arranging influence.

Uor Cabinet Portugal Roosevelt State Dining Room Benjamin Harrison Fine Arts Commission Arthur United Feature Syndicate. Inc

Oberlin Church Schedule Bulletin for Jan 21

Oberlin churches list service times and activities for First Church Oberlin First Methodist First Baptist Christ Church Episcopal Sacred Heart Grace Lutheran Rust Mount Zion Baptist detailing Sunday school worship services youth groups prayer meetings choir rehearsals and midweek events with ministers and leaders named Renowned local religious events announced by Rev J A Richards Rev C M Cochran Rev S Lee Whiteman Rev J Gordon Trick Rev L E Daniels Rev W C O Loughlin Rev H Dawe and Rev Homer J Tucker plus church locations and times for January 21.

Oberlin J.A. Richards C. M. Cochrane W. R. Morrison Epworth League S. G. Clifton King Street First Baptist Church J. Gordon Trick Mount Zion Baptist Church Homer J. Tucker

Death Notices: Bert Hummelbaugh 1866 72 Abbe Road Elyria

Bert Hummelbaugh aged 72 of Abbe road died this morning at 2 30 at the home of his stepson Harry R Wight 341 Denison avenue. Born Westminster Maryland October 18 1866 he had lived in Elyria since 1900 and was a painter. Survived by stepson Harry R Wright and grandson Harry O Wright and an aunt in Maryland. Friends may call Nichols Funeral Home. Funeral at 3 00 pm Monday conducted by Rev Will Foster. Burial Ridgelawn Cemetery.

Bert Hummelbaugh Abbe Road Harry R. Wight Denison Avenue Mr. Hummelbaugh Westminster Maryland Elyria Harry R. Wright Harry O. Wright Nichols Funeral Home Will Foster Ridgelawn Cemetery

Court House Notes On Cars And Custody Disputes

A sheriff seeks a new department car from county commissioners to replace the current vehicle. Arthur Serio of Cleveland is fined 25 dollars and costs after arraignment on a truck over weight limit on Route 254. Irene Simon of Elyria is granted a divorce from George Simon for neglect, with custody of their four year old son awarded to the maternal grandmother.

Arthur Serio Cleveland Preston L. Coon Chalmer Davidson Joseph Guzik Irene Simon Elyria George Simon Guy B. Findley Elizabeth Esterle West Salem

First Church Oberlin Dinner and Meeting Set

The annual dinner and meeting of the First Church in Oberlin will be held Tuesday evening January 24 at the James Brand House. Attendants should gather at 5 45 for a dinner prepared by the Woman's Association social committee, followed by the annual meeting with reports elections and new features. Attendance is strongly urged by church officers.

First Oberlin James Brand House Woman's Association

Ohio man given probation after guilty plea to fraud

Edward Mason thirty five of Steubenville Ohio and Braddock Pennsylvania pleaded guilty to issuing fraudulent checks. Common Pleas Judge D A Cook granted probation for a year after a prior criminal record surfaced. Mason claimed he was a student at Oberlin College from 1919 to 1921.

Edward Mason Steubenville Braddock Common Pleas D. A. Cook A. E. Buckingham Mason C. E. Parker Oberlin College

High School P.T.A. Meeting Monday Night

The High School P.T.A. will convene in the auditorium Monday night January 23 at 7 30. Speakers include Dr. Bradshaw Dr. Dew and Mr Leahy to discuss health and physical problems of high school students.

Bradshaw Dew Parent-Teacher Association Leahy

Oberlin Rotary hears James Daniels of Lorain at noon meeting

James Daniels of Lorain, an executive in the steel plant, spoke at the Oberlin Rotary Club meeting Thursday noon at Oberlin Inn. Next Thursday the club will hear President Wilkins of Oberlin College speak on Some International Problems.

James Daniels Lorain Oberlin Rotary Club Oberlin Inn Wilkins Oberlin College

Oberlin clubs schedule meetings and visits

The Garden department of the Oberlin Women's Club will meet Monday at 3 p.m. at Mrs. J. W. Hill's home on South Cedar street. The Christmas Club meets Monday at 1 p.m. with Mrs. W. D. Hobbs for a luncheon. Dr. W. A. McIntosh, former Oberlin resident and Lorain county commissioner now with the Rockefeller Foundation, visited Oberlin with Dr. Dew and health department members. Ted Princehorn returned to Joplin Missouri after spending about a month with his family in Oberlin. F. A. Mazza has just returned from a two week trip to California.

Oberlin Women's Club J. W. Hill South Cedar Street W. D. Hobbs East Lorain Street W. A. McIntosh Oberlin Lorain County Rockefeller Foundation Dew Health Department Ted Princehorn Joplin Missouri F. A. Mazza California

Charles Sauer Named Secretary in Lorain Trades Council

The Lorain County Building Trades Council announced the omission of Charles Sauer of the electricians’ union from yesterday’s officers list. Sauer was elected secretary, joining president Richard J. Taylor, vice president Harry Slater, treasurer William Theobald, sergeant-at-arms Charles Decker, and trustees Matt Diedrick, Ted Gilder, and Erman Cotton.

Charles Sauer Electricians’ Union Lorain County Building Trades Council Sauer Richard J. Taylor Harry Slater William Theobald Tressurer Charles Decker Matt Diedrick Ted Gilder Erman Cotton

Toledo Market Summary Prices for Grains and Poultry

Grain prices list No 2 red wheat No 2 yellow corn No 2 white oats and rye and various grade quotes. Chicago poultry prices show alive poultry hens broilers and turkeys with color specifics and weights, all prices firm and unchanged.

Chicago Plymouth White Rocks Springs Plymouth Rock

Butte market reports mixed prices and slow demand

Prices for eggs butter and oats show little movement with steady to weak quotes. Beef cattle and grain items vary by region, with complaints of slack demand and liberal supplies. Nebraska and Wisconsin listings show sporadic sales and modest activity while Indiana and Minnesota report dull markets.

Butte Cary Colorado McClures Idabe Yusset Burbanks Nebraska Hiliss Red McClures OU. S Wisconsin I. S Michigan North Dakota Florida U.S

Amherst Council and Water Works Talk Price Dispute

Amherst O Jan 21 An adjourned village council meeting with Amherst Water Works Co members discussed selling price. Former asked 150000 while council offered 75000. Condemnation Proceedings to start while engineers seek agreeable rate. Council ratified three new firemen appointments Charles Draga Milton Nabakowski Frederick Tabbert.

Amherst,o Amherst Water Works Co Water Company Brown Charles Draga Milton Nabakowski Frederick Tabbert

Local Obituary Details For Mrs B and Kin

The obituary notes Mrs B of 289 Church Street and her siblings Mrs Homer Earl of East Cleveland and J C Aldrich of Amherst. The body goes to Zilch Funeral Home Sunday morning with services Monday at 2 PM. Burial follows at Ridge Hill Memorial Park cemetery.

Sides Homer Earl East Cleveland J. C. Aldrich Amherst Zilch Funeral Home Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery

Legion to Hold County Banquet in Amherst April 6

A sixity-six tournament highlighted the Ameri can Legion meeting Friday evening with plans for a county banquet at Amherst on April 6 under Legion and Auxiliary auspices. Commander Short reported on the Lorain County Council meeting at Elyria with emphasis on the 125th anniversary concessions. The Legion baseball committee was reorganized and now includes Lee Womack, Hugh Tompkins and Franklin Moebius.

Amergan Legion Lorain County Council Elyria Short Amherst Legion Legion Auxiliary Lee Womack Hugh Tompkins Franklin Moebius

Mrs Nina Aldrich Evans Dies in Miami After Amherst Ties

Mrs Nina Aldrich Evans former Amherst resident died suddenly Tuesday morning in Miami Florida word reached here Friday Born in Avon she came to Amherst as a child She was assistant to her father E B Aldrich when he served as local postmaster about 35 years ago Survivors include her husband and other relatives

Nina Aldrich Evans Amherst Miami Fla Avon

Woman's Benefit Association elects Lydia Flew president

Mrs Lydia Flew presided at the meeting with L J Henes present. Plans include Feb 10 at Mrs J B Avery's home for a dinner and year activities. A memorial service for Mrs Angie Guild and a social hour with cards followed. Honors went to Mrs Adam Schroeder and Mrs A H Fullmer. Lunches were served to listed members.

Lydia Flew Woman's Benefit Association L. J. Henes Park Avenue J. B. Avery Alystery Sisters Angie Guild Adam Schroeder AH Fullmer Charles Flew J Bo Avery Cora Sawyer L. Roemer A. Torno A H. Fullmer Ella Jaeger

January W C T U Meeting At Mrs Jenne's Home

The January meeting of the W C T U was held Friday afternoon at Mrs AK Jenne's Cleveland avenue home. The session opened with a hymn and hymns, devotions led by Mary Hanchette, and a talk on the History of the Temperance Movement by Mrs M A Burris. Activities for the year were discussed.

AK. Jenne Cleveland Avenue Mary Hanchette M. A. Burris

February Meeting Set At Mrs Nord’s Spring Street Home

An excerpt notes the session closed with a pledge and refreshments provided by the hostess. The February gathering will be hosted by Mrs. W. G. Nord at her Spring Street home.

W. G. Nord Spring Street

Circle 2 plans evening party at McIntyre home

Members of Circle 2 Congregational church met Friday afternoon with Mrs. William Bruce to plan an evening party for February 11 at the home of Mr and Mrs Floyd McIntyre on Cleveland avenue. Floyd McIntyre was chosen new president. Mrs Henry Smith attended as a guest. Bridge honors were won by Mrs Earl Rockwood Mrs Henry Smith and Mrs Clarence Dean. The February meeting will be at the home of Mrs J R MacKenzie on North Main street.

Circle 2 The Congregational Church Floyd McIntyre Cleveland Avenue William Bruce Lincoln Street Henry Smith Earl Rockwood Clarence Dean J. R. MacKenzie North Main Street

Birthday Supper At First Evangelical Church

The January birthday supper hosted by the Truth Seekers class at the First Evangelical Church took place Friday evening in the church parlors. Werner Zilch served as toastmaster while Rev. Leroy Heininger of Cleveland gave readings. Musical numbers featured marimba solos by Edna Mae Lehman with Ruth Miller at piano, plus violin by Beverly Bruce and accompaniment by Mildred Fritsch.

First Evangelical Church Werner Zilch Leroy Heininger Cleveland Edna Mae Lehman Ruth Miller Beverly Bruce Mildred Fritsch

Circle One members host circle gathering at Tenney avenue

Mrs George Deiss opened her home on Tenney avenue Friday afternoon to Circle One of the Congregational church. Guests included Mrs Edith Heffner Mrs E E Foster and Mrs W G Schaeffer. High score went to Mrs James Nicholl second to Mrs Harry Nicholl and third to Mrs E E Foster. The group will meet Feb 17 at the home of Mrs George Frank South Main street.

George Deiss Tenney Avenue Circle One The Congregational Church Edith Heffner E. E. Foster W G. Schaeffer James Nicholl Harry Nicholl George Frank South Main Street

Funeral of J 4 Wiegand Held Monday at St Peter Church

Funeral services for J 4 Wiegand are set for Monday at 2 p m at St Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church with Rev C E Schmidt officiating. Burial will follow at Crownhill Cemetery.

J 4 Wiegand St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church C. E Schmidt Burtul Crownhill Cememory

Miller Discharged From Local Hospital as Mrs Nord Visited Cleveland

Charles Miller was discharged Friday from the local hospital. Mrs. WG Nord spent Friday in Cleveland.

Charles Miller Seeley Avenue WG Nord Cleveland

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