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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1940

Page

7

Justice Cummings Reports On Seven Months Work

Lorain County justice of the peace Herbert C. Cummings reports seven months of last year yielded 1083.60 in county fines and 2554.00 in total criminal fines with 136 cases. Of the fines 559.00 were suspended four percent served in jail and 345.40 unpaid. He turned over 52.00 to the state and will receive 74.65 in county fees though he says his work could justify 157.00 in fees.

Lorain County Justice of the Peace Herbert C. Cummings Cummings

Music Teachers To Meet Here Tonight

Lorain County In-and-About Club members plan a midyear meeting at the Graystone Hotel to discuss possible changes in conducting county music contests next year. Club president Russell A. Petersen asks many music teachers to attend to share views, with Howard Brown and Helen V. Dickey in officer roles. The session welcomes teachers from city schools Oberon College and county systems alike.

Lorain County Graystone Hotel Russell A. Petersen Denson Avenue Howard Brown Lorain High School Mass Helen V. Dickey Denison Avenue Oberon College

Miss Frances Lee Speaks to Oberlin Girl Scouts

Oberlin January 31 Miss Frances Lee national Girl Scout leader spoke to Oberlin Girl Scout Council members and other leaders. She led sessions at the Oberlin Inn for troop committee members and council leaders with leaders from Elyria Lorain Amherst Ridgeville in attendance. The talks covered selecting effective leaders and implementing the Scout program, followed by a second evening session detailing new methods, emphasizing democratic group work and worldwide Girl Scouting. Fifty five leaders attended. Miss Lee, formerly principal of the Lee School for Girls Boston, recently became training adviser at large on the National Staff and has served in multiple training roles and associations. She has authored education works and spent January addressing Ohio leaders before moving to the West Coast.

Oberlin Frances Lee New York City Girl Scout Council Oberlin Inn Miss Lee Elyria Lorain Amherst Ridgeville Theological Quadrangle Lee School For Girls Boston Mass Girl Scout Moss Lee Private School Association of Headmistress Association of the East Radcliffe College Ohio Tee

Homemaking class enriches adult education with expert speakers

An adult education program in Homemaking meets each Thursday evening in the home economics room of the high school. Mrs. Sue Retruck directs the course with six subject experts assisting. Previous sessions covered calor work by Mrs. Hughes and the use of commercial patterns and remodeling.

High Schol Sue

Voice Of The People Urges County Political Reform

A letter advocates elected county control of political machinery with a recallable board. The writer condemns self appointing committees and excessive year round offices. They call for a single main office at the county seat and a four week election cycle.

Formerly of Mack's Barber Shop Opens His Own Shop

A barber with prior tenure at Mack's Barber Shop now operates at the corner of West River and Third Street. The new shop marks the proprietor's independent venture and aims to serve the local neighborhood with standard grooming services.

Mack West River Third ST

Reverend Will J Foster Local Minister in Ohio

Early in the Gay Nineties Reverend Will J Foster of the Church of Christ on Second Street, born in Pittsburgh, rose from Telegraph Co messenger to pastor. He served churches in Wadsworth, Crooksville, Dayton, and Mount Vernon and held roles in temperance, state legislature, and various church organizations. He is a Mason, Sons of the American Revolution member, and president of the Elisha Exchange Club.

Will J. Foster Church of Christ On Second Street Pittsurgh Pennsylvania Cleveland Mr. Foster Telegraph Co. Messenger Pugh Bacasround Phillips Institute Bethany West Virginia Foster Wadsworth Crooksville Dayton Arount Vernon Ohio Disciples of Christ Ohio Council of Churches Ohio Analoon League

Elyrians Attend Sessions Of Newspaper Men

Elyrians A C Hedson Resinger and Paul F Ochs will attend meetings of the Ohio Select List and the Ohio Dailies Association in Columbus starting tomorrow. Hudnutt presides at the Ohio Select List session and the Ohio Dailies Association session. Reisinger leads Advertising Managers Association Thursday morning and heads the advertising competition for original copy and typographical excellence.

A.C. Hedson Resinger Paul F. Ochs Ohio Select List Ohio Dailies Association Columbus Hudnutt Wll Olin Darlies Association Reisinger Advertising Managers Association

Eaton Seniors To Present Minstrel Show at School House

The Eaton High School senior class plans a minstrel show on February 1 at eight o'clock in the school house. The event involves patrols from the Columbus Parent-Teachers Association with many teachers taking active part. Critics note the article also questions county political leadership and calls for voters to demand a cleanup of “county ponies” and corrupt practices, citing opinions of Q E Rankin of Flyletta Ohio.

Eaton Eaton High School Fepruary Columbus Parent-Teachers Association Spethe Tom Palidy Min E Rankin Fly le Ta Ohio

Educators Discuss Income Tax Forms in Lorain County Meeting

Lorain County village and rural school superintendents and principals met at Kaplan to discuss income tax forms for teachers this year and to review filing procedures. The group also tackled slow learners, fast learners, and ways to boost student participation in extracurricular activities with input from Dr. F. R. Dew and L. B. Hindman. Hindman will host a series of health talks in county schools from tomorrow through February 15, and F. M. Shelton will visit county high schools likely in April.

Lorain County Kaplan F. R. Dew L. B. Hindman F. M. Shelton Elyria

Market price notes from Toledo and Chicago quotes

Grain and feeds prices mixed with Chicago cash quotations and Toledo market notes. No. 2 red wheat around $1.04 1/2 to $1.00 with futures activity. corn and oats showing varied bids. butter, eggs, and vegetables listed alongside livestock values from Cleveland, including steer and cow prices and dairy products.

Toledo Graty

Congressmen Will Address Townsend Rally On Sunday

The Townsend Clubs of Northern Ohio will hold a Sunday rally on February 4th at 3 PM in the Auditorium of the Engineers Building at Ontario and St Clair Avenue. Honorable Robert T Secrest of Caldwell Ohio, Congressman of the 15th District, is the selected speaker. The note outlines surrounding farm and poultry product listings and local market prices.

Townsend Clubs Ohio Engineers Ontario St. Clair Avenue Robert T Secrest Caldwell Congression

District Congressman Votes For Capitol Hill Bill Meeting

A district congressman who backed the Townseid Bill will preside at a Capitol Hill related gathering. The event promises broad interest and a cordial invitation is extended to the public.

Capitol Hill

Man Accused Of Theft Of Pigs Held In Jail

A 30 year old Lorain man and father of five was jailed for allegedly stealing a hog and two young pigs from Blossom farm Brownhelm on January 27. Deputies Cardy and Kubishke and Lorain police Lieutenants Bevin and Meister found him at home eating meat and he reportedly admitted the theft while claiming he had been drinking at two night clubs earlier that evening. He said he only drove through Brownhelm before returning home.

Lorain Blossom Farm Brownhelm C. J. Cardy Emil Kubishke Bevin Meister

Man Charged After Killing Pigs and Mother of Pigs

Lorain police received a tip that a part time steel plant employee carried the pigs into his home at 44. He claimed the mother pig attacked him as he picked them up and that he killed it as well. Formal charges were expected today as deputies investigated. Eire proposes compulsory tillage to bolster Britain supply with ham eggs butter and meat, seeking better prices.

Lorain Eire Britain

Peterson's Ointment Promises Relief for Eczema

The ad touts Peterson's Ointment as relief for eczema itching and rashes caused by external factors. It claims quick delight upon one application and refunds money if not satisfied. Also marketed for cracked feet and toe cracks with wide druggist distribution.

Peterson

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