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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1940

Page

4

Skin Tests To Start Monday In Lorain County

Lorain county health department will begin tuberculin skin testing in Lorain County village and rural schools Monday, continuing through March 19. Schedule covers Brownhelm to Belden and Grafton with tests for high school seniors and younger students, with X ray follow ups if positive.

Lorain County County Health Department Brownhelm Ridgeville Huntington Rochester Brighton Camden Avon Lake South Amherst Henrietta Markley Lake Avenue Murray Ridge Clearview Vincent Columbia Eaton Wellington Penfield la Grange Brookside East Carlisle South Ridge Middle Ridge Avon Belden Grafton F. B. Dew

Richmond Receives Brokers License

W. B. Richmond has received his license as a real estate broker after passing the state examination. He plans to take over the business of George H. Glover, who resides in Detroit, and will operate a general real estate and insurance business from his home at 611 West Ave.

W. B. Richmond Richmond George 4 H. Glover Detroi West Ave

East Carlisle Community Club Dances and Events Highlight Calendar

The East Carlisle Community Club hosts a dust of events including a Friday January 26 sponsor dance at the Hedg es with Hank Jackson and Tus Avon aces for modern and square dancing. A Thursday January 25 social at Carlisle School features a prize evening. A February 16 Party Night presents The Civic Beautifying Committee with refreshments and admission via Carlisle PTA members.

Carlisle East Carlisle Hedges Hank Jackson Tus Avonaces Henry Searlet Frank Harr O Strempel F. F Friends of the East Community Club Sauditori Carlisle School Frank Yu Hast Carlisle Communale Carlsle P T. A. Wembe

Birthdays celebrated for Mrs Humphrey and Mrs Reisinger

Neighbors Mrs E. E. Humphrey and Mrs Elizabeth Reisinger observed birthdays in a community gathering at Omine on January 16. Mrs Humphrey received a congratulatory telegram from daughter Mrs AJR Crippen of Brongy New York, with friends sending cards, gifts, and a tea. Relatives attended a birthday dinner on Butternut Ridge Road, honoring Mrs Reisinger’s seven plus years of acknowledgment, with family joining from Harvard Avenue and nearby towns.

E. E. Humphrey Elizabeth Reisinger Hmphrey Reisinger Humphrey Daugner Ajr Crippen Brongy New York Soa Curletien Hami Lynne Hemlin Ehrke Jane Lynne Harvard Ja Tullors Shaabela Ressinger A. Po Batley Archie Welton Janet Kenneth Butternut Rudge Road

Schools Attendance Results Announced

Belden Penfield and Murray Ridge won county school attendance awards for the third six weeks of 1939-40. Belden high school led with 97.74, Avon 97.73 second, while Brighton topped elementary grades with 98.66 and Brighton again 96.18 second. Murray Ridge led one and two room schools with 7.53 percent, Rochester second at 93.93.

Belden Penfield Murray Ridge Alan T. Smith Avon Brighton Elyria Township Rochester Clearview Brownhelm Columbia Brode Eaton Vincent Henretta LaGrange East Carlisle Brookside Markley Hurntington Ridgeville Gim Wellington Sinh Amherst Camden South

Birthday Cakes Shared In Joyful Exchange

Mrs. Bart received cakes pink icicle highlighted with white and red accents while Mrs. Reis nger also sent flowers and a birthday cake. The two friends celebrated their birthdays with exchanged pieces of cake and flowers as part of their annual tradition.

Bart Reisnger

Court House Notices and Lawsuits Filed

Kate Spiegelberg seeks to set aside a transfer to her daughter Lil lian E. Koepke claiming a home and care agreement was not honored. Ed ith Mills Gates sues for divorce from Van Gates after 11 years of marriage. Maria Boerin granted divorce from Cola Boern after three years of wilful absence. Katherine McFarland sues Steve Solomon for 130 dollars over a December auto collision. Carol A. Weichel sues for divorce from Leland A. Weichel. married 1927, two children. Daisy S. Jacobs seeks divorce from Charles A. Jacobs. requests return to Daisy Bentley. Sam Cholakos petitions for partition of Lorain property naming Nick Cholskasch. Madeline Chertok seeks divorce from Chertok after 20 years, alleging cruelty.

Kate Spiegelberg Lillian E. Koepke North Street Maria Boerin Cola: Boern D. A. Cook

Supervisor To Visit Lorain County Vocational Departments

Howard McClaren district supervisor of vocational agriculture for the State Department of Education will visit vocational agriculture departments in Lorain County schools tomorrow. Due to limited time he cannot visit all and will likely spend most time at Brawnhelm and Amherst schools after visiting several other schools earlier this year.

Howard McClaren State Department of Education Lorain County Nools C. A. Gibbons Brawnhelm Amherst

Fragmentary notes on local events and names

The text compiles scattered fragments naming places, people, and dates with unclear connections. It mentions roads, towns like Noras and Mel, and references to events or dates in a hazy, OCR-like stream of words without coherent context.

Schools to Exchange Assembly Programs

Thirteen Lorain County villages and rural schools will exchange assembly programs in March and April to foster fellowship and give students public speaking music and dramatics experience. A committee led by Walter A. Jantz scheduled events with pairings such as Belden at Eaton and Avon Lake at Ridgeville, detailing two performances per school across the cycle.

Lorain County C. A. Gibbons Walter A. Jantz W. J. Durling Ww. E. Keys E. F. Liszenberg Carl W. Martin Belden Eaton Broosside Clearview LaGrange Grafton South Amherst Henrietta Avon Avon Lake Columbia Ridgeville Penfield LaGrange Avorn Latt Columbia Penfield Riegeville Slearview South Amhe Grafton Belden S. Ronmd Avon Columbia Agri Pentel Henrich Ik Pri Sevits Run Lake Lara Ethril Columbi South Amh LaeGrar

Budget figures outline county appropriations and allocations

The document lists numerous county budget lines including clerks, courts, recorders, and juvenile services, with totals and allocations for general appropriations, soldier relief, dependent children aid, and road and bridge funds. It notes present levels of support and a grand total around $1387.

Cour Common Pleas Court Juvenile Court SA Appea

Ohio lawmakers flag social security funding clash

Amid heated debate a two thirds vote failed as Republicans assailed the President over a 1,966,000 shortfall. The President cited Social Security investigations through September 1948 and criticized the administration for delays and inequities in aid. The discussion touched on Chinese immigration, civil service reforms, and claims of misallocation in welfare and old age assistance.

Ull Ohio Dudley A. Hee R. O Reoievel Beat Doets Federal Giewernim Iif Davey Pat Chin Social Securite Civih

Local Minister Armin Schroeder Celebrates Tenth Anniversary

Armin Schroeder pastor of St. John's Lutheran in Elyria marks ten years in the role since starting September 1, 1929. The Nebraska born churchman, music lover and sports fan, was honored with an automobile as the church notes his service. He and wife Margarett, of Cleveland, live at 223 Eastern Heights Boulevard with four children.

Armin Schroeder St. John’s Lutheran Church Grand Island Nebraska Grafton Wisconsin Armin Concordia College Milwaukee Concordia Seminary St Louis Missouri Clintonville Greatstone North Dakota Zion Lutheran Church of St. John’s Schroeder Margarett Cleveland Eastern Heights Boulevard

Former Bluffton College President Mosiman Dies at 72

Bluffton Ohio January 25 Funeral services set for Saturday at the First Mennonite Church for Dr S K Mosiman 72 longtime president of Bluffton College from 1909 to 1935 who died yesterday He was named president emeritus upon retirement An eminent Mennonite educator he was born in Butler County and held degrees from Wittenberg Bluffton and Halle Germany He directed an Indian Mission in Oklahoma 1897 to 1902 and taught at National Normal University Lebanon Ohio before joining Bluffton as professor of Greek and Old Testament literature.

Bluffton K. Mosiman Blufton College Mosiman Butler County Witsenberg Germany Oklahoma National Normal University Lebanon Bluffien

Ohio Leaders Clash Over Relief Funds and Pension Increases

Gov Bricker defends 1939 subsidies to local governments saying 12.8 million returned to towns and a 2.97 million treasury balance. He notes a one million dollar rise in poor relief and a 24 percent increase in old age pensioners. House debates over Social Levy Act and fallout from 1938 disputes between state and federal officials continue as Ohio faces employment security concerns.

Bricker Ohinans House Davey O Warry L. Hopkins Ohio Robert T Moscow Rep. Secrest Ohi Martin L. Davey Columbus Paul V. McNutt Congress of Industria

U S Trade Treaty With Japan Expires

Washington January 25 The 1911 trade treaty between the United States and Japan expired for all practical purposes with no sign of a new agreement. Congress shows reluctance to act until State Department guidance is reviewed. A bill to embargo war materials to Japan sits in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee awaiting action.

Washington United States Japan Congress State Department Far East Senate Foreign Relation Committee

Sheriff Cuts Deputy Salary to Balance Funds

Sheriff Carl R Finegan announced a $500 salary reduction affecting deputy Chalmer Davidson son of County Commissioner John E Davidson. The cutwill suspend one week of pay, matching a prior two week gap last year, with Davidson living at county quarters and receiving heat free worth about $900 year.

John E. Davidson Carl R. Finegan Davidson Chalmer Davidson Sheriffs Department

Stop Regulation Enforcement Ordered On Main Thoroughfare

Police Chief E J Stank ard directed traffic squads to arrest every motorist violating the main thoroughfare stop regulation on Park Avenue where several accidents have occurred. The measure aims to curb dangerous violations and improve road safety.

E. J. Stankard Weich Park Avenue

Barons Rally to 2-0 Win and Move to Second Place

The Cleveland Barons blanked the Providence Rhode Island Reds 2-0 at the Arena to seize undisputed second in the Western Division of the IAHL. Goals by Hansen and Blake on the Barons third line, with assists from Robertson and OWeill, highlighted the win as Cleveland earned its fifth shutout. Next up is the Springfield Indians Saturday night at home.

Cleveland Cleveland Barons Providence Rhode Island Reds Cleveland Roalie Moe Robrins Hansen Blake Emery Hansen Bob Blake Barons Freddie Robertson Pegey Oweill Phil Stein Springfield Springfield Indians Prosilence Tialgeets L. Fee Mackenzie Bestiens Serwt Ree Sterle Tins Maren Ambo Oy Laynena R. Jaclyn Goalis Neue Trohertsan Marin Lunge MaceKenate Jackson Adalph Blake Aimbetts Ovneil Ptr Pety Adolph Roberts Ce Cee Ie Stein Ve Ste Ye OF Leferes Shaver Patey Cajligh

Dies Group Is Assailed By Mine Workers

Forty seven local union resolutions at the United Mine Workers Golden Jubilee convention urged that Roosevelt be drafted for a third term while opposing the Dies committee. Delegates approved continued peace talks with the AFL and urged labor unity. They memorialized steel workers killed in 1937 and endorsed anti lynching legislation.

Columbus Roosevelt United Mine Workers Congress Dtes Shirley Temple Gypsy Rose Lee Christopher Marlowe Congress of Industrial Organizations American Federation of Labor Chicago Republic Steel Corp Lewis Sharon W. Va White House Holden W. Wa Union Unon Roose Millstone Homer A. Holt West Virginia Sen Rush D. Holt W. V M. M. Neely International Executive Board

Troy Councilman Dies in Snow Shoveling Accident

Jesse R. Stone, 61, village councilman at Casstown near Troy, died of a heart attack today while shoveling snow around his stalled car west of Troy. He was en route to WPA work when the incident occurred.

Troy Jesse R. Stone Casstown

Civil Service Exams Announced for Several Government Posts

The U S Civil Service Commission announced open competitive examinations for positions including Telephone operator, senior stenographer, junior stenographer, severe typist, junior typist, associate aeronautical inspector, assistant aeronautical inspector, electrical mechanic, and a-ray crystallographer. Applications and deadlines vary with February targets. stenographer and typist exams are men only due to existing female eligibles. Full details available from J F Dewhurst, Elyria post office.

U. S. Civil Service Commission Commission Washington

Building Trades Council Elects 1940 Officers for Lorain County

The Lorain County Building and Construction Trades Council elected officers for 1940 at the January Elyria meeting. President Richard Taylor leads with vice president Harry Slater, treasurer William Theobald, secretary Mike Repko, and trustees Erin Cotton Ralph Kramer Robert Stephens. Executive Officers include Matt Dietrick Elyria Carpenter, Dave Beattie tia Bricklayers, Ted Gilder Elyria Oberlin Plumbers, Richard Taylor Elyria Painters, Scott Limes Elyria Lathers Walter Hill County Roofers Chas C Sauer County Electrical Workers Irwin Higgins County Lathers Lorain Plaster William Wolf Lorain Carpenters Erick Stein Lorain Plumbers Douglas Miller Lorain Lathers Red Sampson Lorain Bricklayers Harry Slater Oberlin Carpenters N. E. Asner Oberlin Painters.

Elyria Lorain County Building and Construction Trades Council Richard Taylor Harry Slater William Theobald Mike Repko Erin Cotton Ralph Kramer Robert Stephens Walter Hill Matt Dietrick Elyria Carpenter Dave Beattie Tia Ted Gilder Oberlin Scott Limes County Chas. C. Sauer County Electrical Irwin Higgins County Lahbers Lorain William Wolf Erick Stein Lorain Plumbers Douglas Miller Lorain Lathers Red Sampson Oberlin Carpenters N. E. Asner

Death Record WES Amelia Woodruff

Mrs Amelia Woodruff widow of Fred Woodruff died at Elyria Home for the Aged after a lingering illness. Born February 27 1832 in Gran Ger Ohio she lived at the Home for ten years and was a Methodist Medina member. Surviving sister Loretta Triffitt and two granddaughters Dorothy Woodruff and Mrs Albert Mellert. Body to be moved to the Home for the Aged Friday noon. Funeral Friday 1 30 at the Home with Dr C B Hess officiating Burial in Berea cemetery.

Wes Amelia Woodruff Fred Woodruff Elyria Woodruff Granger Ohio Methodist Church of Medina Loretta Triffitt The Home For the Aged Albert Mellert Valley City Dorothy Woodruff Cleveland Taylor Funeral Home Home For C. B. Hess Berea Cemetery

Also Mentioned on This Page

Reey Hase Phair Call Sibley Edith Mills Gates van Gates Katherine McFarland Steve Solomon Reid Avenue Carol A. Weichel Leland A. Weichel Daisy S. Jacobs Charles A. Jacobs Daisy &. Bentley Sam. Cholakos Lor Nick Cholskasch Madeline Chertok Amber Mnmike Chertok Cleveland Stamp Club Ttis Daxton Dayton O Jan Toledo Ficatn Clea Slant Eock Uae Che Vian Ohia Opriaset Diet Oh Fedlatie Neyber Elyria Feed & Coal E. Bridge St Bluffton College U.S Barons Register Pharis City Tire House East Ave Cor Depot &T Dies Group J. FE. Dewhurst U. S Civil Service Board of Examiners Building Trades Council DR. Pennington Broad Street Lump Murbach Coal Stemware Libby Nik China Shop Middle Avenue
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