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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1940

Page

12

Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association Announces Outdoor Matches

The Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association revealed its largest outdoor program headlined by a North Central Regional rifle meet in Mount Gilead June 29-30 drawing entrants from Michigan Indiana Kentucky Pennsylvania and Ohio. Sam Bond defends the state rifle title with regional matches in five classes and three junior titles plus a Michigan-Ohio shoulder to shoulder team contest and a cable match against London rail workers. Finals for pistol at Wright Field Dayton July 21 Ray Bracken defending.

Columbus Ohio Rifle and Pistol Association Mt. Gilead Ohio Michigan Indiana Kentucky Pennsylvania Sam Bond New Philadelphia London England Wright Field Dayton Ray C. Bracken Association Camp Perry

Slander Investigation in Bello Horizonte Escalates

Police in Bello Horizonte Brazil pursue charges against Geraldo de Souza linked to Rosa de Souza aunt of his wife, alleging a tremendous campaign of slander. Officers sought Rosa for questioning but found she is deaf mute and blind, unable to see hear or speak.

Bello Horizonte Brazil Geraldo de Souza Rosa de Souza Rosa

Glowing Stockings Festoon Leipzig Fair

A German wartime by product, luminous stockings glow in darkness while appearing normal by day. Exhibited at the Leipzig Fair, the apparel lights up wearers’ legs at night. Separately, Jamaica plans to expand sugar cane acreage have been halted by government restrictions.

Leipzig Jamaica

Tomato Plants Sold At 114 Cents Each At Resar’s

Tomato plants priced at 114 cents each are offered by Resar’s, a local store. The item listing emphasizes the affordable price and availability of the popular garden plants.

Resar’s

Local VFW Post Holds Busy Meeting in Elyria

Elyria Post No. 1079 heard details on attending the burning of Mullen-Murray Post 451 mortgage in Lorain with drum corps competition and a Military Ball at the VFW Hall. Members were urged to attend the Ohio Department encampment in Akron from June 19 to 22 and vote on upcoming trustees and national delegates in June 17 meeting.

Elyria Post No Mullen-Murray Post Lorain V. F. W. Hall Los Angeles California Dennis Robson Carl French Bedford Ohio Norman Bradley Meta Nielsen N. C. Nielsen

Debate on Married Women Teachers Stirs School Board

Board member discussions reveal split views on hiring married women. Critics urge democracy and general welfare, while supporters cite leadership and non discriminatory standards. Richard F. Stevens cites NEA and other sources. Mrs. Spence notes YWCA and League oppose sex or marital status discrimination.

JL. A Terry Richard F. Stevens National Education Association Spence National Y. W. ©. A League of Women Voters Lautenschleger American Federation of Teachers Education Howenstine

Oberlin High to Hear Dr Biggs at Graduation

Oberlin Ohio. Dr Walter M Biggs pastor of King Avenue Methodist Church Columbus will deliver the address at the 78th Oberlin High School commencement on Wednesday evening June 5 at eight o clock in the First Church in Oberlin. Eighty five seniors will receive diplomas in the largest class in the school history. Principal C F Alter will present the class and Lynds Jones Board president will medal the diplomas.

Oberlin, O Walter M. Biggs King Avenue Methodist Church Columbus Oberlin High School Oberlin John Zimmerman Elizabeth Carr H. Schuyler Foster First Baptist Church C. E. Wigton Biggs Elaine Lee Janet Ashley Marian Williams C. F. Alter Lynds Jones Board of Education J. E. Rosecrans North Pleasant Street St. Vincent’s Charity Hospital Cleveland Frances Vogel Marjorie Davies County Health Department Hamilton Ohio R. S. Young New Concord Rosecrans Albert Wear Nebraska K. W. Gehrkens East College Street Torch Lake Michigan White Sutton Honolulu New York City Sutton Warren Thomas

Oberlin Exchange Club Hearing Magician Speaker

H J Miller Shefield Lake Village police officer and magician spoke at the Oberlin Exchange Club luncheon at Oberlin Inn. The club wished departing members Dr T W Graham and Prof L E Cole well for their travels and future pursuits. Mrs F M Thrall was re elected Visiting Nurse Committee chairwoman and officers were re elected at the annual meeting and picnic.

H. J. Miller Sheffield Lake Village Oberlin Exchange Club Oberlin Inn Miller T. W. Graham L. E. Cole Oberlin Cole Walloon Lake Michigan Chicago General Education Board University of Chicago F. M. Thrall State Park R. &. McEwen Fredonia Robinson Hazel Hipp

Oberlin Council approves peddler licensing ordinance

Oberlin village council, with new treasurer H Wade Cargill, passed the second reading of a peddler licensing ordinance. The measure requires peddlers to obtain a license or permit from city authorities, tightening town oversight. Also noted are local residents' travel plans and visits over the weekend.

H. Wade Cargill Oberlin College Thurston Oberin

Redding Man’s Luxury Finances End in County Jail

Albert Vestal, 81, lived in luxury at a leading Redding hotel and dined there regularly. Investigators found he received $100 monthly from an estate and $33 monthly from the county, leading to his domicile being transferred to the county jail.

Redding Cal Albert Vestal

Summer battle dress gains from mills’ cotton

Veterans of World War admire new cotton fabric from Lancashire and Ireland mills. The material will yield a loose comfortable and cool battle dress for the modern army. The piece ends with a note on Christ’s love of God and neighbor.

London Lancashire Ireland

Townsendites Announce Club Activities and Rally Plans

The Elyria Townsend Club No. 1 reports officers present at weekly meeting. A bulletin from Charles Newell proclaims Ohio’s win in the national contest and that the group remains the heart of the Townsend movement. A card party Wednesday night offers winter picnic refreshments and prizes for card and Chinese checkers winners. Townspeople expected at the Townsend Day Rally at Chippewa Lake on Sunday, June 16 with Robert C. Townsend as lead speaker. North Ridgeville Club to meet Thursday night at the town hall. Wellington Townsend Club also noted.

Elyria Townsend Club No Charles Newell Townsend National Ohio Townsend Club Chipnewa Lake Robert C. Townsend North Ridgeville Wellington Townsend Club

Elyria meetings feature guest speakers and dances

Mrs. Ford of Cleveland is set as guest speaker at a regular Elyria Club No. 1 meeting Tuesday night. A Townsend party with Tom and Jerry orchestra is planned for next Saturday at the L O O F Hall in Elyria. The club meets again Monday at Townsend Club rooms on Middle Avenue opposite the city park. Rev Walt Disney wins out over Mother Goose in Nevada school children of the future. state textbook commission approves changes.

Ers R. C. Maston Elyria Howenstine Frank Spencer Terry Eisenmann Mrs. Ford Cleveland Townsend L O. O. F. Hall Tom & Jerry Orchestra Elyria Club No. 1 Carson City Walt Disney Mother Goose Nevada Nevada School Textbook Commission

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