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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1938

Page

8

Landon Blames Politics For Low Mood

Former Gov. Alf M. Landon declared on a national network that a new low mood will follow if Roosevelt maintains current New Deal methods and deficit spending. He urged cooperation only if Roosev elt adopts sound policies and ends political abuses, urging reform of monopolies and restraint on WPA funding.

Council Bluffs Iowa Alf M. Landon Kansas Roosevelt Landon London

84 Year Old Man Seeks Eighth Matrimony Try

In Columbus on July 7 Abner R. Welch aged 84, a four time widower and twice divorced, obtained a marriage license with 71 year old Kate Austin who has never married. Welch is noted as the oldest man to apply for a license and Miss Austin the oldest single woman.

Columbus Abner R. Welch Kate Austin Welch Miss Austin

Court Actions At A Glance In Middletown And Amherst

Myrtle B. Lord files for divorce from Edwin C. Lord of Middletown Conn on wilful absence after a 1925 marriage. Chaney Luts sues Fred Wilford for 760 dollars and foreclosure of property in Henrietta township. Estate of Martha A Miller faces two personal service suits in Amherst. administrator Franklin S Miller also named. Charles R Miller seeks 12 499 for 167 23 months of care since January 1924. Christine Miller seeks 4 227 for housework and meals for the same period.

Myrtle B. Lord Edwin Charles Lord Middletown Conn Chaney Luts Fred Wilford Henrietta Township Common Pleas Court Martha A. Miller Amherst Franklin S. Miller Charles R. Miller Christine Miller

Thrills Featured At Chronicle Telegram Alumni Meeting

Alumni members viewed motion pictures by Hurl Schwan of Lorain showing a Colorado River trip with rapids a whale hunt adventures a mongoose versus snake and notable football moments from last fall. The group voted to sponsor a Class B playground team.

Chronicle-Telegram Alumni Association Hurl Schwan Lorain Colorado River

Gov Davey to discuss hot mix road probe on radio

Governor Martin L. Davey will address the hot mix road construction probe in a weekly radio broadcast. The program time was moved from 7 to 8 PM to use facilities of WITAM Cleveland and WLW Cincinnati and will respond to the report by the professional board of inspectors criticizing the state highway department.

Columbus Martin L. Davey Board of Insuirs State Highway Department WITAM Cleveland WLW Cincinnati

Elyria School Budget Outlook For 1939

S. S. Rockwood, clerk treasurer, projects a year end balance of 24,855 vs 25,524 last year and notes the funds will not cover expenses until tax money arrives in 1939. The tentative budget totals 288,000 from general property taxes and a 160,000 state Education Foundation share plus 20,000 classified tax, 20,000 tuition, 9,000 state aid, and 61,500 other sources.

S. S. Rockwood Elyria State Department of Education Ohio School Foundation

Plan for extending rural electric lines in Ohio planned

Lorain Medina Rural Electric Cooperative of Wellington seeks a new REA loan to extend 100 miles of line serving 300 more customers. The REA already allotted 478000 dollars for 578 miles serving 1345 customers. Applicants must secure memberships, submit easements, and provide detailed maps before funds can be allotted.

Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Cooperative, Inc Wellington Washington Rural Electrification Administration REA

Winners of Camp Iss-See-Kies Awards Announced

Camp Iss-See-Kies on the Vermilion River named the Skeeters team led by captain Lyle Scott as Volleyball and Baseball winners. Cabin honors went to Huron Cabin led by Lyle Scort. Wrandotte Cabin under James Park. Mohican Cabin led by Donald Williams with Harrison Comstock as assistant.

Iss-See-Kies Vermilion River Carl Wagner Skeeters Lyle Scott George Mynchenberg Arthur Wallace David Taylor William Wentz William Tattersall Robert Carle Richard Swiers Huron Cabin Lyle Scort John Craig Sam Rockwood Alfred Pierce Allan Fritzsche Dan Stevick Don Bryant Robert Klein John Fauver Wrandotte Cabin James Park Rue McIntyre Max Luper Robert Henry David Davies William Pemberthy William Richards Philip Kaiser Thomas Carr Thomas Smith Arnold Molnar Don

Sales Mean Jobs Campaign To Be Explained In Elyria

Elyria business leaders traveled to Akron for a luncheon where the Sales Mean Jobs campaign was outlined and tonight’s Akron Armory meeting will feature major national sales managers as speakers. Tickets are free at the Elyria Chamber of Commerce, and the program aims to gauge local interest for a possible Elyria campaign after reports of about 330 cities adopting stronger sales efforts. The event starts with music at 7 p.m. followed by talks at 8:15 p.m.

Elyria Akron Akron Armory High Street

City Seeks Bids for Sewer Pipe and Drainage Work

The city will open bids July 18 for 1600 feet of 30 inch sewer pipe for Prospect street and 1300 feet of 15 inch pipe for Abbe road. The larger pipe aims to reduce flood risk near Garford Oxford Kenyon avenues and Broad street, while the 15 inch line along Abbe road will close a deep trench on the east side.

Prospect Street Abbe Road Prospect Avenue Garford Oxford Kenyon Avenues Broad Street Cleveland Street

Personal inspection honors at camp event

Campers honored include Douglas Mecker, Robert Carle, William Carle, Don Yancer, Richard Swiers, Don King, William Henes, and William Hines. Individual winners were Sam Rockwood in archery, George Mynchenberg in tennis, Alfred Pierce in amateur night, and John Craig in tether tennis. The Wrandotte cabin won the stunt night competition.

Douglas Mecker Robert Carle William Carle Don Yancer Richard Swiers Don King William Henes William Hines Sam Rockwood George Mynchenberg Alfred Pierce John Craig Wrandotte Cabin

Toledo Grain Markets Mixed Prices For Wheat and Corn

Grain prices for wheat, corn, oats, rye and flour show mixed shifts with No 2 red wheat around 77 to 78 cents, No 2 yellow corn near 64 cents, oats around 34 to 35 cents, rye about 56 cents, and flour jobbing varying by grade. Livestock prices rise for hogs and cattle amid active, firmer trading. eggs and butter hold steady with regional produce listings and elevator notes from Sheers Elevator Co and Montana Milling Co.

Bae UWATS Sheers Elevator Co Montana Milling Ca Neal Chicago Firsts Inc Plymouth Arkaneae California Eordy- Hons Mommerciads Kansas U.S Virginia

Children Enjoying Handicraft Projects at Elyria Playgrounds

Children at five Elyria playgrounds join regular activities with crafts and games. Hamilton kids made headbands belts from ads locket milk caps and held an amateur show and quiz. Attendance last week was 3 197 with rain on Friday and breakdowns for Cascade Park Hamilton McKinley Allen Edison.

Elyria Hamilton Playground McKinley Playground Cascade Park Edison Playground Allen Playground Hamilton McKinley Allen Edison

Prince Named In Marital Rift Of Countess Barbara

London reports indicate Countess Barbara Haugwitz-Reventlow's marital rift with Prince Frederick of Prussia deepened after Bow Street testimony. The count allegedly demanded a separation price of millions, while the prince appeared unaware of the romantic entanglement drawing scrutiny from high society.

Barbara United Press London UPI Barbara Hutton Haugwitz-Reventlow Prince Frederick of Prussia Bow Street Court Haugwitz- Revenutlow Count Haugwitz- Reventlow Winfield House Prince Frederick

Elyria Board Sets Lautenschleger Salary at $1800 Year

The Elyria City Board of Education set Earl Lautenschleger's salary as an Elyria High School teacher at $1800 annually. He has served as principal at Ely School for the past two years and would have earned $1790 under the current schedule.

Elyria City

Students Find Rare Trees Thought Extinct in Florida Keys

In Miami, two University of Miami students George Waldeck and Roy W. Woodbury discovered two tree species Clusia and Cupania glabra long believed extinct, growing in the lower Florida keys.

Miami, Fla University of Miami George Waldeck Roy W. Woodbury Florida Keys

Bees disrupt Sunday services at Epworth church

In Bluffton Indiana a swarm of bees invaded Epworth Methodist Church forcing concern that Sunday services could be suspended. A knothole in the door allowed entry and an alert minister called on a veteran beekeeper to smoke the bees from the building.

Bluffton Ind Epworth Methodist Church

England Faces Horse Loss At 50 000 To 60 000 A Year

London reports official statistics warn that England could lose all horses in about twenty years if the current disappearance rate of 50 000 to 60 000 horses per year continues.

London England

Wheat Insurance Filed For 250 Lorain Farmers

About 250 Lorain County farmers have applied for wheat insurance under the federal farm program. Applications are being taken by four local representatives John Barber C E Dickason E D Schramm and Martin Haas. All applications must be in by August 15 to have insurance effective at seeding.

Lorain County F. W. Sharp John Barber Wellington Township C. E. Dickason Penfield Township E. D. Schramm Russia Township Martin Haas Ridgeville Sharp

Thirty-One Boys Now At Camp Is8-See-Kes

Herman Geyer YMCA boys work director announced five additions to the list of boys spending the third period at Camp Is8-See-Kes on the Vermilion River. Three are second period campers remaining for the third period and two are new campers Joseph Brown from Oberlin and William Fitch.

See-Kes Vermilion River Herman Geyer Robert Klein John Fauver Arnold Metnar Joseph Brown Oberlin Wiliam Fitch

C T and Tattersall Teams Win City League Games

In the City Intermediate League action, C-T ten defeated City Auto Wreckers 9-8 at Hamilton while Tattersall Dairies beat Thompson Sports 12-3 on the Superior diamond. Ken Koepp held the Wreckers to five hits for C-T, and Sid Capelli homered twice for C-T. Tattersall’s battery featured Jack Heritage and George Petris.

Chronicle - Telegram Assa Tattersall Dairies C-T City Auto Wreckers Hamilton Dairies Thompson Sports Jack Heritage George Petrisko Tattersall’s John Wircenske Bud Hanson Ken Koepp Bob Line Jack Smith Wreckers Sid Capelli Andy Dellisanti Rothard Buterbaugh C.T Ass'n Hms Jn Elliott Gernart Kells Roepp. Poole Martin Veldes City Auto Wreckers AB Rarest Cai D 'Simmons Woodfill Meschka Dellisanti Hearne Eereee Lo Llff Ruterbaugh, If Stegmar Webber Smith, Ale En Aan Ene Babel City Ann Ong

Indians Hold Batting Drill After Slump

Cleveland manager Oscar Vitt ordered the Indians to quit the All Star holiday and hold a lengthy batting drill to shake a slump that has cost them a share of the lead. With New York, they must gain ground in a series with the St. Louis Browns starting Friday. The Tribe has totaled only 15 hits in the last three games.

Cleveland, CO Cleveland Indians Oscar Vitt New York Indians St. Louis Browns Tribe

Masonic Club to face Elyria Dairies at Sudro Field

The Masonic Club and Elyria Dairies meet at Sudro Field tonight with a 6 15 o clock start. The outcome could affect local standings as both squads aim for a win.

Masonic Club Elyria Dairies Sudro Field

Dewey Diamond Game Tonight Between Elyria Juniors and Church of Christ

The Elyria Hardware Juniors meet the Church of Christ tonight at the Dewey Avenue diamond. First pitch is at 6:00 PM.

Elyria Hardware Church of Christ Dewey Avenue

Elyria Rotary Club Names 18 Committees for Year

Ralph Murbach new president announces 18 committees for the coming year. Committees include Aims and objects, Club service, Classification, Program, Music, Fellowship, Budget, Golf, Vocational service, Community service, Boys' work, Crippled children, Youth service, International service, Student loan, Stunt, and an advisory panel of past presidents with listed chairs and members.

Elyria Rotary Club Ralph Murbach J. D. Severs Worth Fauver Deane Burns Paul Gentzel Burton Ohlemacher Mark S. Willis I. D. Faxon Frank Hicks Walter S. Kohn Harry Reynolds R. R. Bevard H. W. Luethi Karl W. Plocher L. B. Hindman L. B. Fauver Andrew 5. Ormsby J. Martin Beck Neely Powers Dr. Bevard Charles Sotherden W. F Gollmar Arthur E. Smith Robert Jones A. E. Giles W. O McClellan Walter Ayres Ormsby M. H. Forbes H Ren Selby F. J. Crisp H. O. Cutter Kenneth Botamer Charles J. Crehore Roy E. Hu Harry H. Hewett Walter S Kohn Howard Gollmar A. J. Robson A. H Thompson International Service

Columbus school teacher and naturalist James Hambleton dies

James Hambleton, a former Columbus teacher and widely respected naturalist, died July 7 at age 13. He was known for his work in local schools and his contributions to natural science education.

Columbus Co

Petition drive in Lorain County backs state judge selection amendment

More than 2,500 Lorain County voters have signed petitions to place a proposed Ohio constitutional amendment on the ballot. A. H. West reported that signatures from Lorain County have been sent to Columbus and that statewide totals exceed 300,000, with five percent of last presidential vote in 44 counties required for placement on the ballot.

Lorain County Ohio A. H. West Committee On Judicial Selection West Columbus

Grafton Girl Wins Ohio Four-H College Scholarship

Carroll Cook of Grafton, OSU freshman with a 2.39 scholastic average, earned a Chain Stores of Ohio scholarship after being named among 20 Four-H Club members. Thomas G. Watson notes all winners surpassed OSU’s first year average. At Grafton High, Cook was valedictorian, Four-H Club president, paper editor, Drama Club president, and cheerleader.

Ohio State University Carroll Cook Grafton Grafton High School Ohio Council of Retail Merchants Miss Cook Ohio Four-H Club Ohio Thomas G. Watson College of Agriculture

Notable Former Teacher Mentioned in Obituary

The article notes a man who passed away at his home last night and recalls that he once taught in Santiago Chile, highlighting his international teaching career and local impact.

Santiago Chile

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