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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1939

Page

12

Escape From Reformatory Is So Easy Says Escaped

Mike Wiliczko, 21, who fled Mansfield Reformatory Monday with a knife, says the temptation was too great and he should have stayed at the Ohio Penitentiary. He robbed messenger Ralph Dickson, 20, of $3.75 near Lodi and forced him to hitchhike home to Cleveland. Two other Mansfield trusties, William Hartwig and Clarence Moore, remain at large.

Cleveland, O Mike Wiliczko Mansfield Reformatory Ohio Penitentiary Cleveland Reformatory Wiliczko Mansfield Ralph Dickson Lodi Willian Hartwig Clarence Moore Hamilto County

Salesman Plunges To His Death In Cleveland

A Cleveland inquest expected to return a verdict of death by his own action in the case of Jesse N. Jones a 57 year old salesman for the Amington Rand Co who leaped 85 feet from the ninth floor of the Hotel Hollenden. Jones had been recently transferred from Toledo to Cleveland and was described as despondent over illness by business associates.

Cleveland, O

Amherst Pythian Sisters Host Garden Party and Winners

The Steel City Pythian Sisters held a garden party at Mrs. J A Meister’s home in Lorain with Amherst guests. Thirty two tables of bridge and pinochle produced prizes for Mrs Frank Mishka, Mrs Jessie McLean, and Mrs George Carter, plus a special prize to Mrs Nettie Schaeffer.

Amherst, O Steel City Pythian J. A. Meister 29Th Street Lorain Amherst Pythian Amherst Frank Mischka Jessie McLean George Carter Nettie Schaeffer George Hoffner Wilmah Egeland Albert Kreeger Floyd McIntyre Jay Gillette

School Janitors Rehired and Shop Plans Approved

Fred Berger and Carl Scheiffer stein were rehired as janitors at the school by the Board of Education meeting held last evening. Moebius' blacksmith shop was rented for Agricultural Department farm shop work. Four Woodstock 712 writers were ordered and indirect lighting planned for the study hall.

Fred Berger Carl Scheifferstein Board of Education Moebius Woodstock

Legion Auxiliary Plans Float for Town Anniversary

Members met at Mrs. John Michael's home on Park avenue. President Mrs. Alvin Brown led the business session which chose a committee to oversee a float for Amherst 125th anniversary. Committee members are Mrs. Herman Short, Mrs. John Michael and Mrs. Charles Mathes. The evening included bridge and 46 with awards to Mrs. Lee Womack, Mrs. Gertrude Parker, and Mrs. Fred Krieg. Hostess served refreshments to 14 members and one guest, Judy Brown.

Legion Auxiliary John Michael Park Avenue Alvin Brown Amherst Herman Short Charles Mathes Lee Womack Gertrude Parker Fred Krieg Judy Brown

Local church circles plan meetings this Thursday

Five Women’s Guild groups of St Peters Evangelical and Reformed church will meet Thursday afternoon with hostesses Mrs Ed Lehman South Ifain Street and Mrs Martin Schroeder assisting. The Royal Workers Club of the First Evangelical church will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs Mary Hanchette. The ladies of Hickory Tree Grange will entertain the men this evening at the Leser Weichel home on the Middle Ridge.

Women’s Guild of

Navy Enlistment Drive Opens at Cleveland Station

The Navy Recruiting Station in Cleveland announces a quota of 36 men for August. Recruits 18 to 25 will undergo mental and physical exams and transfer to Newport or Great Lakes for 12 weeks of training. Substation enlistees go to Newport. main station enlistees go to Great Lakes.

Navy Cleveland U. S Naval Newpor R. L Great Lakes Newport

Scottish Terrier Club Sponsors Show on Sunday

The Scottish Terrier Club of Northern Ohio sponsors a Sunday puppy match at Bittersweet Kennels Route 113 near Birmingham. Entries close 2 p.m. with four classes per sex and Best of Breed decided from class winners. Sanctioned by the AKC, Clinton Schenck will judge, with a post match picnic for members.

Ohio Birmingham Elyria Scottish Terrier Club of Northern Cleveland American Kennel Club New York City Clinton Schenck Powell Western Reserve Kennel Club Chagrin Valley

Prankster Raises Speed Limit Sign in Watch Hill

Motorists saw a sign at the Watch Hill entrance reading speed limit 85 mph with Police Dept. Officials said the limit was 50 mph outside the area. Investigators searched for the culprit who altered the numbers from 35 to 35 with paint.

Watch Hill R. I Police Dept

Goshawks Fight Youth Robbing Their Nest

In GRAND COULEE Washington a Mason City youth Harold Kanzler fought off two large goshawks to protect two hatchlings. He was lowered to the nest a hundred feet down the cliff by a rope held by two companions. The nestlings had wingspan near three feet.

Grand Coulee Wash Mason City Harold Kanzler Kanzler

Wisteria blooms blamed on hurricane in Connecticut yard

GALES FERRY, Conn. Mr. and Mrs. Albert S. Dean report a 17 year old wisteria vine in their yard finally blossomed this spring. The Deans attribute the unexpected bloom to the effects of the hurricane last September as the vine had climbed high and long without flowers until now.

Gales Ferry Conn Albert S. Dean Deans

Rabbit-Chasing Feline Brings 'Em Back Alive

In New London Connecticut Henry L Ferguson reports his 16 pound cat Bring em back alive Hibiscus has chased and caught 150 rabbits all returned alive The cat took up rabbit hunting after a companion bunny owned by the Fergusons died.

New London Conn Henry L. Ferguson Hibiscus Ferguson’s

Heckersville Clover Club Heads Blood Donor Drive

Heckersville Clover Club launches a non professional blood donor service with four blood types well distributed. Club members’ names filed with area hospitals and available for call at any time for donations.

Heckersville Heckersville Clover Club

Dairy Association Report For July Lorain County Herd

Lorain County dairy report lists 40 herds and 716 cows tested by Ray Eppley with 615 1g. The high herd contains 5 to 15 cows owned by Frank Cvetic showing an average 33.8 pounds butterfat and 947 pounds milk per cow. A second high herd over 15 cows owned by C L Lehman records 38.3 pounds butterfat and 1,236 pounds milk per cow.

Lorain County B.F. Jackson, Camp and Wolcott Tebe Bane GG C. L. Lehman Obeee Denham Brothers Eeans C. L. Lehman Ata Eachson Ee and Wolcott Smease Frank Beone Carl L. Seaborn Haden G.H Eases Sion Cene R.G R.H Cc. L. Lehman Tete C. L. Lehman Trete Ewe R.H C. L. Lehman Treen Cc. L. Lehman Mae C. L. Lehman RA Anham Brothers Tree Wewaes F. B. Sears Ic. L. Lehman Pweee RE H. J. Cartwright and Son C. L. Lehman Cana

Oberlin Group Plays Key Role in Fair Pageant

Oberlin area members of the Oberlin Grange coordinate the Lorain County Fair Festival pageant under director Robert S. Bancroft. The district talent committee led by Mrs. James Lawrie has mobilized strong support with multiple Oberlin couples and several Oberlin youths named to participate in the Pioneer scene and festival lineup.

Oberlin Robert S. Bancroft James Lawrie Bancroft

Actress denies split rumors amid touring and reconciliations

The actress dismissed reports of a split as news to her and said she could not understand the story. Betty and Jackie separated earlier this year during a personal appearance tour. The split was reportedly linked to earnings, with Betty rising and Jackie seen as nearly a has been, but a reconciliation followed.

Betty Jackie

Local rodeo backers accuse hot dog vendor of missing Stampede profits

In Marysville California supporters of a one day rodeo claim a concessionaire nicknamed hot dog stampeded with a share of Stampede profits leaving behind unpaid bills for the dogs.

Marysville Cal

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