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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1936

Page

5

County AAA Payments Reported in Lorain County

A state director's office release shows that over three years the Agricultural Adjustment Administration paid $49,663.54 in Lorain County in rental and benefit programs. Wheat payments totaled $17,692.65 and corn hog paid $51,980.83 locally, with Ohio totals across programs reaching $30,942,655.63.

Agricultral Adjustment Administration Lorain County National Emergency Council Cleveland Ohio

Twelve Act Vaudeville Bill At Ely Stadium

A diversified twelve act vaudeville program will be shown at Ely Stadium Monday and Tuesday by the American Legion closing its Merchant Trade Expansion Campaign. The bill features Molly Son from Earl Carroll's Vanities, the Five Vanettes, Roy Francis Trio, Hugo Oliver Trio, Payton and Bernard Elyria’s xylophonists, Leo and Rita adagio duo, and Johnny Mason & Company billed as America's greatest skating fantasy.

Ely Stadium American Legion the Legion Molly Son Earl Carroll Five Vanettes Roy Francis Hugo Oliver Payton Bernard Elyria Leo Rita Johnny Mason & Company America

Drunken farmer and oddities headline district trials

Tulsa judge dismisses case after playful exchange over a claimed white horse theft. Portland thief steals a kiss from a startled resident. Chicago reports a stork’s arrival with an eight pound bay colt. Milwaukee youths burn haystack chasing a wasp. Redfield farmer drains a drought lake to feed cattle and fund a swimming pool while his farm prospers. Amsterdam reports an ownerless gray mare roaming streets causes citizen complaints.

Redfield M. D Waldo P. Edgar Twin Lakes

WPA Aids Probe Into Minor WPA Officials in Three States

Washington July 25 The Works Progress Administration announces investigations that could lead to dismissals of minor officials for partisan politics in Oklahoma Missouri and other states Aubrey Williams acting WPA administrator fired seven Oklahoma district staff amid GOP charges of political bias Williams defended WPA spending against Landons criticisms stating relief work was not politically coerced and admin costs remain around 3.6 percent WPA findings already uncovered political activity among workers in Pennsylvania West Virginia Illinois as Hopkins publicized undercover reports.

Washington WPI Works Progress Administration Alf Landon WPA Aubrey Williams Oklahoma Josh Lee Thomas Pryor Gore U. S Missouri Williams Landon Roosevelt Pennsylvania West Virginia Ilinois Earch Harry L. Hopkins

Spanish Civil War Update From Madrid Frontline

Government forces claim to hold Madrid facing rebels as bombing runs target rebel positions at Guadalajara. Reports say main battle for the capital has not begun and loyalist troops maintain control of mountain passes while pursuing scattered rebel groups.

Red Cross Gadiz Madrid Guadalajaraza Zaraga Guadalajara

Death Notice for Mrs. Mary Ann Knuff of Lake Avenue

Funeral services set for Mrs Mary Ann Knuff wife of Joseph Kirufe at St Agnes Church Monday morning at 10 with Fr Teo Bissell officiating Entombment planned at St Marys Cemetery Born in Olmsted Falls Ohio May 10 1879 she lived in the city for thirty years Survived by husband three sons Gilbert Lakewood Joseph and Robert at home daughter Glory at home two brothers Henry and Theodore Kaste both of Cleveland Welsh Funeral Home in charge

Encer Funeuatl Mary Ann Knuff Joseph Kirufe Lake Avenue St. Agnes Church Kev Fr. Teo Bissell St. Mary's Erat Etery Knuff Olmsted Falls Ohio

Elegant Oberlin Wedding at First Baptist Church

Miss Eloise Bahr of Oberlin married Everett Bracken of Lorain in a 2:30 p.m. ceremony at the First Baptist Church Oberlin with Rev E E Barnhart officiating. The bridal party wore formal gowns and bouquets, with attendants including Miss Margaret Houghton and little Norma Pettijohn. A reception followed at the Bahr home for about 75 guests before the couple left for a wedding trip and a future home at 25 College Place Oberlin.

Oberlin, O First Baptist Church Oberlin Eloise Bahr G. A. Bahr Spring Street Everett Bracken Harry E. Bracken Lorain E. E. Barnhart Wooster Dorothy Acken Petrijahn Hrdesroom Lisat Mendelssohn Wings of Sons Elsa Nessler Cleveland Bertram Croceer Te First Baptist Churea Eleanor Heebe Marc Lohengrin Margaret Houghton Norma Pettijohm How Bahr Joseph McKee Taerain Flord Owen

First Church Notices in Oberlin Service Times

Church notices for First Church in Oberlin note Rev. J A Richards as minister with a 9 45 a m church school offering classes across departments. An union service at the First Cap Church is scheduled for 7 39 p m with Young People involved.

First Methodist Church Lee Whiteman, Jr First Baptist Church Mt. Zion Baptist Church FN. Marshburn Church Re. David MM Alice Gatherers Monnar Apple Sacred Heart Church James P. Brennan East Oberlin Clarence Ward Young Oberlin J. A. Richards First Cap

Madrid Battle Dominates as Rebels Face Heavy Losses

Rebels and Loyalists clash with intense casualties in the Guadarramas amid reports of a looming Madrid battle. Loyalist volunteers treated in hospitals while Manuel Fernandez Alvarez, Geneva correspondent for Liberal, was killed covering the combat.

Ant Mola Astillas

Motorist Arrested For Reckless Driving In Wellington

Charles Weeley of Wellington faced mayoral hearing for driving between 55 and 60 miles an hour. Palul tua C Parker reported chasing Seeley for several blocks on Hake Avenue before arrest at night.

Charles Weeley Wellington Don A. Baird Seeley Palultua C Parker Hake Avenue

Free for all fishing in Quinby Park ponds shocks Warren

Warren Ohio citizens enjoyed a spontaneous fishing party in Quinby Park ponds as overabundant fish supply attracted locals to the water. A second report notes 28 year old Boyd Brinkley piloting a home built craft from stray parts, successfully taking to the air for the first time, calling the flight highly satisfactory.

Warren Quinby Park Boyd Brinkley Brinkley

Madrid Struggle Severs Escape Routes as War Deepens

Water supplies in Madrid hold for two weeks as embassies fortify. fighting around the city blocks avenues for Americans and foreigners. Barcelona remains distant while British and Allied ships ferry evacuees from coastal areas. Ambassador Bowers reports no immediate danger, aided by Carr via transatlantic line. The Exeter, exporting refugees, left Barcelona with 162 aboard.

Madrid Spain Barcéona Mediterranean State Department Oklahoma WA. S. Coast Guard Cayuga San Sebastian Claude G. Bowers Tory Wilbur J. Carr Bowers Fuenterrabia Exeter Aarcelona Inclid

Question Uncle Of Slain Girl

Asheville police pressed lawyer professor W L Clevenger in a baffling murder case involving Helen Clevenger. He was jailed for questioning after her brutal death at a Raleigh hotel. Sheriff Brown warned a possible week to ten days for new developments. Two hotel employees were also held. one suspect remains unidentified.

Asheville N. C Helen Clevenger Bumbecombe County W. L. Clevenger North Carolina State College Ohio State University Laurance Brown Stacks Fletcher New York University Brown Clevenger Corbin Raleigh Cievenger Daniel Gaddy L. D. Roddy Mark Wollner Tinleigh Helen

Autos in Collision Near Broad and East Avenue

Autos driven by Stephans of R. DURB Elyria and Frank Yanke of 110 Lewrg Court collided this morning at Broad and East Avenue. Police report Stephans backed from the curb into Yanke's car, causing minor damage to both vehicles.

Stephans R. Durb Elyria Frank Yanke Lewrg Court Broad and East Avenue Yanke

Court notices and foreclosures dominate Elyria area docket

In And About The Court House reports multiple cases: Anudwur Mortgage Loan Co won a note judgment vs C O Jaster of Elyria for 322 dollars. J T Wratzer sues Mary Gerba et al for 1500 and seeks foreclosure via Avon. Five foreclosure suits filed by Young Owners Loan Corp against Henry Terrell and others for Elyria and Amherst properties totaling over 2,500 dollars each. Roberta Nixon seeks divorce from Paul Nixon for gross neglect. Three injury suits totaling 75,556 involving a Detroit road Avon crash with Shippers Dispatch and Kaloling named. Angwir Mortgage Loans Co sues Michael Carson et al for 2,131 and foreclosure on Elyria property. Petit larceny charges filed against Lakewood youths for theft of a beacon extinguisher from Vermilion-on-the-Lake hall. suspects Mat teson and Gould jailed. Takras accused after a wheat crop dispute. shot fired at Waganady home. Takras jailed. Arrests include Rose Dodson for intoxication in Avon Lake. Mary Yuhaz sues for divorce from Tom Yuhaz for gross neglect and cruelty. F A Sanford sues Susie Bush for 56 and foreclosure in Sheffield township. Deposers Mortgage Loan Co sues Louis Mo Kertzman for 1,496 and foreclosure on Elyria property.

Common Pleas Court Young Owners’ Loan Corporation Henry Terrell Elyria Joseph Terse Lorain Joseph Nagy Matel C. White H. ¥. Peabody Et al Amherst Detroit Avon Louis Sop. Chozinski Louis Chozimski Steve Shippers Dispatch, Inc LaGrange Indiana Leo Kaloling

West Ridge Four-H Club Meets at Mason Home

The West Isle Four-H Club met Tuesday afternoon July 21 at Marguerite, Jane and Harriette Mason's West Ridge home. Members shared plans for upcoming work and after a business session enjoyed afternoon games and refreshments. Next meeting set for July 28 at Kathryn Stunts’ home on Schramm Road.

West Ridge West Isle Jolly Hustiers Marguerite Jane Harriette Mason Virginia Stagle Virginia Simms Margaret Pallas Louise McCullough Jennayvonne McCantey Esther See

Ben Simmons Faces DUI Charge After Car Crash

Ben Simmons of 205 West Riv ierd Street is charged with driving while intoxicated after backing his car from a curb on Middle Avenue into a vehicle driven by Miss Jola Wallace of Detroit. He settled with Miss Wallace for $5 before Patrolman K. Andress arrested him for trial later.

Ben Simmons West Rivierd Street Simmons Middle Avenue Jola Wallace Detroit Miss Wallace Patrolman K. Andress Heig

Americans evacuated from Bilbao amid rescue mission to safety

American refugees were moved from Bilbao as ships including the Oklahoma and Cayuga standby to evacuate all Americans seeking departure. Reports from Seville note Charles Bay confirming Americans taken from Seville aboard a British warship while the Shamrock ferries others from Malaga to Gibraltar.

Marseilley France Barcelona Charles Bay Seville Shamrock Malaga Gibraltar Bilbao

Carlisle Grange Meeting Ends With Fish Fry

Carlisle Grange held its regular meeting at the hall on Tuesday evening. Worthy Master Tred Necker presided over routine business followed by a fish fry. Attendees from West Ridge included Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Mason and daughter Marguerite, Julhis and Alex Toth, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Hitler, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Bebcock, Mrs. Harry Lauer, Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Strickler and son Edward, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Penfound, and others.

Carlisle Grange Turs Tred Necker West Ridge Sherman Mason Marguerite Julhis Alex Toth H. J. Hitler Milton Bebcock Harry Lauer O. C. Strickler Edward J. H. Penfound

Cleveland Produce and Toledo Grain Market Snapshots

Market notes show Cleveland produce items steady with eggs and poultry prices up or steady. Potatoes and hay quotes given. Toledo grain quotations list No 1 red and yellow corn, wheat varieties, flour, meal, and feed prices for storage and elevator trade. Chicago cash quotations follow with detailed poultry, eggs, potatoes, wheat, and soybean figures from USDA markets.

Cleveland U.S Virginia Ohio California Toledo Wrath Sheets Elevator Co Fairchild Milling Co Timothy Chicago Butte Plymouth White Rock Springs White Rock Plymouth Rock United States Department of Agriculture United States Wal Sas Loradi Cobblers Maryland Orna Tdaho Oregon Bliss Tritemphe Lothlotm Asay Rominal

Birthday party and club activities in Eaton and Lorain

Miss Jewell Smith honored her mother Mrs. Charles Smith of Eaton at a birthday party hosted by her children on a Tuesday evening. West Carlisle Four-H Club held a beach party at Century Park Lorain with a wiener roast for many attendees. The West Carlisle Senior Four-H Club planned a fair exhibit with Miss Alice Bird county extension agent present. The West Ridge WCTU meeting with Mrs. Shubert was postponed to July 30. Circle No 3 of St Pauls Church met at Lake Lorain with Mrs Len Myers. D. C. picnic at Century Park Lorain included Carl Fowl and children Kenneth Patricia and others.

Jewell Smith Charles Smith Eaton Sally Rustlers West Louise McCwlough Dorig Mintich Patricia Fowl West Carlisle Chester Spraiue T. F. Idved Alice Bird Tefresh Miss Gir Marguerite Stretcher Marian Lauer Margaret Pailas Leroy Gotro Robert Penfound Robert Grobe Agnes Erna J.ottman Loig Eldred Chester Sprague Henry Vogelsong Donna Mas Norsworthy Uarry Lauer Marian Circle No. 3 St. Paul's Church Flyrna Len Myers Lorain Carl Fowl Kenneth Patricia D. C Century Park Fred Simms Matheils

Local residents visit in Elyria and Cleveland

Simms and family traveled to Cleveland on business Tuesday. Mrs. Ollie Minnich visited her sister Mrs. Edward Flood in Elyria, and Mrs. Theodora Grills spent Thursday with her father Cornelius Smith on Edison Highway. Etta Brown visited Telaiver in Elyria for several days. Minnich and children Gilbert and Donna shopped in Cleveland Tuesday. Frank Dusbenske and daughter Bertha Mae of La Grange spent Wednesday with his sister Mrs. Milton Babcock. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Walker and son Garbett attended a birthday party for Mrs. Pickworth’s 80th birthday in Pittsfield. Mrs. Charles Schaible visited Mrs. Barbara Eschtruth of Middle Ridge. Eschtruth ill. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Turner of Akroy move to Elyria this week. Edwin Schmitt of Columbus and his mother and Mrs. Henry Schmittgen of Middle Ridge visited Schaible Tuesday evening.

R. L. Walker Garbett Charles Pickworth Pittsfield Pickworth Charles Schaible Barbara Eschtruth Middle Ridge Eschtruth Carl Turner Akroy Elyria Mirs Edwin Schmittgen Columbus Henry Schmittgen

Jail Empty In Town Known For Its Bad Men

Skagway Alaska reports its jail has been empty for over a year, once home to famed outlaw Jefferson Soapy Smith and his gang. Deputy Marshal Louis Rapunzi says no human prisoners remain, only two cats that can slip through the bars.

Skagway Alaska Jefferson “Soapy’ Smith Louis Rapunzi

Specialist Says Blonde Has Most Hair On Head

A Chicago specialist who studied 18,000 adult heads reports hair counts by hair color. Blondes average 140,000 to 150,000 hairs, brunettes 100,000 to 110,000, and redheads 40,000 to 55,000.

Chicago

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