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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1940
Page
13
United Press reports nearly 400 deaths over a four day Memorial Day period as warm weather drew crowds to roads. California and New York led with 52 fatalities each, followed by Ohio 31 and Michigan 27.
Five thousand workers at the Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. returned to their jobs in Kearny New Jersey after a three day strike. Strikers voted to resume work at midnight as wage talks with the company continue. Members of the Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers of America urged continued labor during the national defense program.
The Elyria High School commencement featured sermons urging resilience through change and faith in God. Speakers warned against materialism and praised spiritual ideas, stressing that civilization rests on prior foundations and offering loans via the Ministerial Association to aid local students.
German high command reports heavy bombardment and air support for the Dunkirk operation as British and French prisoners from Flanders and Artois total 330,000. German forces reportedly seven miles from Dunkirk and advancing along the Channel and Yser approaches.
Reports say German combat planes were unusually active in the Bethel Sedan area as evacua tion continued, with efforts aimed at disrupting French reconnaissance.
Allied forces endure heavy German fire at Dunkirk as 15 German divisions press a last stand against 15,000 Allied troops. French air units aid by bombing German supply routes near Abbeville and delivering medical supplies while France retaliates with raids on the Ruhr.
The program included Ralph Tanden praising the Young Men's Club and Best Sportsmanship honors to Burnell Schramm. Clayton MacBeth won both track and field trophies for Elyria, a first in awards history. Letters were given to seniors Claude Martin Jack Smith Jim Scott and others.
The Wellington Alumni Association held its 63rd annual meeting in the Wellington High School building with about 225 attending the banquet in the old gym. Officers elected for 1941 include Robert Gott president and Ernes ine Wight Lee vice president.
C L Adams of 103 Denison avenue retired after 42 years with National Tube company. About 125 associates gathered at Moose Home Lorain for a fish supper and surprise farewell with songs and speeches. Adams and family details noted. future plans include the Lorain home and Vermilion on the Lake summer cottage.
Rev R J Smeltzer spoke on it is time to Seek the Lord and applied it to several parishioners. The service lasted yesterday with Marilyn Deer setting a 1300 point pin and Margaret Moss and Velma Hozg earning 1600 points as guards.
Well attended evangelists messages were well received. Plans are being laid for a Sunday school rally next Sunday in connection with the meeting. The series of evangelical services will continue through this week and over Sunday June 9. Public invited to the services held each evening at 7 4.
The Milk Producers Federation of Cleveland and local dealers failed to agree last week on May half deliveries pricing. Proposals differed by four to five cents per hundredweight for bottling, sweet cream, and manufactured milk, risking about 11000 dollars monthly in farm income at current delivery levels. Federation rejected the $1.73 bottling price and 2 cent premium over Chicago, noting nearby cities pay more.
The Chronicle Telegram reports a permit for expanding Elycsa Wemarn's club building restricts renting the new auditorium to outside organizations for dances. The motion limits use to prevent external groups from holding dances in the upgraded space.
The 4,187 graduates praised principal Shively for his leadership as Bill Derch, president of the senior class, presented him with two wrist watches as a unanimous gift from the senior class during baccalaureate practice. Applause followed the farewell address and expression of gratitude.
Amherst Ohio June 3 Special services will mark the 65th anniversary of St Paul Lutheran Church with Rev Henry Abram Fort Wayne Ind in charge at 10 and 11 am A reunion of confirmation classes since 1875 will be held at 3 pm Rev R C Bosse leads Invitations extend to Rev William Schust and pastor emeritus Martin Luther history program follows A banquet at 6 pm in the high school auditorium features plays by Woman's Missionary Endeavor and Concordia club The week includes teacher training Bible study choir rehearsal Ladies Aid and Junior Walther League meetings all open to the public.
Sessions begin in public schools sponsored by First Evangelical Congregational Methodist St Peter Evangelical and Foursquare churches. Mrs Leland Frederick leads the primary department with Hulda Berger and Ruth Herrman as teachers. Rev Kerneth Kuntz supervises the junior department and Rev M A Burris the intermediate. Certificates honor perfect attendance and scholastic standings. Two hundred one out-of-town visitors attend from various Foursquare churches. Akron church wins banner with forty seven in attendance.
The Past Chiefs club and many church groups plan meetings this week. Ella Jaeger hosts, hospital auxiliary gathers, Sandstone Camera club meets at Philip Jaeger's home, and multiple St Ann and Holy Name societies hold sessions. Crusaders rally fills new church with regional pastors, speakers address prayer and sin as Robert Krebsver wins a scripture hunt.
The June Phila thea Bible class meets Wednesday evening at Mrs George Rosenkranz home Cornell avenue with Mrs Paul Redman and Mrs John Van Nuys assisting. The Women's Guild semi annual birthday party is Thursday in the church parlors with noon dinner for birthdays in the last six months. Rev Theodore Bucher will speak on Ozark mission work. Children Day program is next Sunday at ten with a varied department program and talk by Mr Yeagel of Cleveland.
Mrs. H. G. Battenhouse of Middle Ridge and Miss Dorotha Smith will host an evening event tonight, inviting guests to attend a gathering likely centered in the Middle Ridge area. No further details are provided in the excerpt.
Mary Martha class meets at the home of the former. The Ladies Aid society hosts its regular meeting Wednesday afternoon in the church parlors with Mrs Walter Kappley and Mrs A F Nalley as hostesses. The Sunday school faculty meets Wednesday evening in the church parlors. Miss Priscilla Chase from Cleveland will speak on religious education for the Ohio conference. Rev Jerry Newcomer of Plymouth Congregational Elyria will speak at a brother sister banquet Thursday at 6 30 in the church parlors. The event is sponsored by the senior Christian Endeavor and open to the public. The Laymen's Fellowship meets Friday evening in the church parlors starting at six.
A joint meeting is set for Thursday at 2 PM in the home of Mrs. George Schroeder Park Avenue with Mrs J Croll assisting. Miss Mary Leimringer Red Bird mission speaker. Children’s Day practice Friday at 2 PM at the church. Truth Seekers class resumes with supper at 6 30 PM. Choir rehearsal at 7 30 PM Saturday at the church.
The Lake Erie Bible class will meet Wednesday evening in the church with Bert Quick, Elyria, the leader.
The discharge notice lists Mrs. Steve Price of R. D. Amherst Mrs. Claude Towne and baby boy on Deve road and Mrs. George Carter of Brookside drive as discharged residents.
Mrs. Alger Wilbur and her son Earl returned Sunday from Fall River Massachusetts after the death of her mother Mrs. Cloutier. Miss Elise Shelton and Mrs. A C Werner visited Cleveland friends Friday. Mr and Mrs R Thutt of Lima spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Fred Berger. Mr and Mrs Frank Mischka visited Cleveland relatives Sunday.
Deputies reported a two car crash on Lake road at Stop 48 Avon when Mortensen tried to pass Smith and struck Mannings car. Other vehicles driven by Fred Clark and Joseph Grable, both of Cleveland, were damaged in the same incident.
The Lorain County Camp of Gideons dedicated 38 Bibles at the Pleasant View Rest Home yesterday afternoon. The program under H A Carlson included solos by Mrs. Guy Byars and Julia Jackson, a prayer, Scripture lesson, dedicatory address by Rev. Guy Byars, and presentation by Alfred W. Ahlgrum with Mrs. Jakeox responding.
The Elyria Community Chorus marks its eighth anniversary with a performance of The Beautiful City at Jones Chapel on 11th Street. Public invited. Separately, a series of minor accidents along Route 10 and local streets caused vehicle damage but no injuries. Police noted multiple incidents including signal disputes, a wheel loss, porch damage from a car wheel, and sidewalk protrusions causing car damage.
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