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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1939

Page

7

Medina County Declares Hog Farm A Public Nuisance

Medina Health Board reverses a prior ruling and designates the F. H. Harper pig farm on route 42 in Brunswick township as a public nuisance. Neighbors had accused the farm of feeding garbage to hogs from Cleveland Heights, prompting protests and a roadside sign denouncing the operation. The four to one vote excluded Dr. R. L. Mansell. Roy Chambers switched to support. The board also accepted the resignation of Health Commissioner Dr. Irvin B. Kievit.

Medina Medina County County Health Board F. H. Harper Route 42 Brunswick Township Cuyahoga County Health Board R. L. Mansell Roy Chambers Seville Charles Albert Wadsworth Carl Hauck Valley City K. N. Sasol

Collect Sales Tax Stamps Hope To Buy Projector

Hamilton School drives sales tax stamp drive to fund a motion picture projector. In three weeks students and teachers raised $26,844 in stamps with a redemption value of eight dollars. Week three winners were sixth grade Miss Florence Pichoda 34.82, fifth grade Mrs Minnie Smith 26.36, and eighth grade Miss Lucy B Kirk 16.23.

Hamilton School Florence Pichoda Minnie Smith Lucy B. Kirk

Bricker Signs Raise for Ohio Township Officials

Governor Bricker signed a bill increasing the maximum annual pay for township trustees to 525 and for township clerks to 600 dollars. The raises tie to township budget size, replacing the prior 250 dollar maximum for both roles.

Columbus Bricker

Elyria City Council backs Flag Day program

The Elyria City Council unanimously approved a $30 city contribution to a Municipal Flag Day on June 14. Organizers sought $50 from the city to help cover a projected $300 to $350 cost, with $200 already secured. Mayor Petro noted a legal limit but the group pressed on, citing national Flag Day observances and a speech by Samuel B. Pettengill at Els Stadium at 8 PM.

John Kolopos George Colburn Kolopos Kopolos Joseph Q. Petro Harvey C. Chene United States Flag Association Roosevelt Els Stadium Samuel B. Pettengill South Bend Indiana Wrier

Death Record Grafton Man Karl Tomasheska

Karl Tomasheska died at his Grafton home on June 6 after a month long illness. Born in Germany May 12, 1854 he lived in Grafton 56 years working as a stone cutter. Survived by wife Caroline two daughters three daughters Wilhelmina Kolinski Marie Rusing Herman Scholl Carl Tomasheska ten grandchildren six great grandchildren. funeral Thursday at 3 pm at North Street Cemetery with Rev. Ernst Frion.

Grafton Karl Tomasheska Center Street Germany Graffton St. Paul's Evangelical Church Elyria Caroline Henry Wilhelmina Kolinski Marie Rusing Herman Scholl Carl Tomasheska Bittner Ernst Frion North Street

Elyria Township Ninth Graders to Attend Jefferson Junior High

Elyria City Board of Education approves a resolution to send all ninth grade students from Elyria Township to Jefferson Junior High for next year. The township district currently lacks a high school and previously sent ninth graders to Elyria High School or Jefferson, depending on bus routes and facilities.

Elyria Township Vetterson Junior High Jefferson Elyria J. H. Hogan Hogan Township School Board Elyria High School Jefferson School Elyma High School Elgaia Township Elyng High School L. M. Youtzy

Death notices and funeral plans for Hough and Doud

Frank Dad Hough died at his Willard home after a long life born 1867 in New Haven Township. Funeral services will be Wednesday at two in Willard by Fink's Funeral Home, with burial in New Haven Cemetery. He leaves four children and a brother John W. Hough of Plymouth. Eva Doud of Cleveland died Sunday at St. Vincent's Hospital after four weeks of illness. funeral Wednesday at 3.30 from the Cleveland home. she is survived by husband Harry A. Doud and son Robert in Cleveland and a sister in Lima.

Frank Dad” Hough Clyde Roose Elyria Willard Ohio Fink New Haven Mr. Hough New Haven Township Huron Co John W. Hough Plymouth Eva Doud Harry A. Doud East

Funeral services for William C Standen

Funeral services for William C Standen 58 of 4253 West 24th Street Cleveland will be held Wednesday at 150 pm from Busch Funeral Home on Pearl Road. Burial will follow in Brooklyn Heights Cemetery. Standen died Sunday afternoon at City Hospital Cleveland after a lingering illness. He was the eldest son of Charles W Standen and leaves wife Edith Elliott Standen a son Howard a brother Marry of Cleveland and two other brothers Walter and George and his father all of Elyria.

William C. Standen West 24Th Street Cleveland Busch Funeral Home Pearl Road Brookyn Heights Standen City Hospital Elytia Charles W. Standen Edith Elliott Standen Howard Clevland Walter George Elyria

Death of Mrs Nellie Brucker in Amherst Hospital

Mrs Nellie Brucker, 43, of Jefferson Street, died at Amherst Hospital at 3:30 am after a six week illness. Born in Oberlin September 21, 1895, she was survived by her husband Walter and children Vincent Hareley Slack Jeanette Walter Jr Violet Brucker, plus mother Mrs S T Clark of Oberlin and sisters Mrs Frank Liesch of Brownhelm and Mrs Orville LaPorte of Oberlin. Funeral arrangements by O H Baker, incomplete.

Amherst Nellie Bruche Jefferson Street Amherst Hospital Brucher Oberlin Walter Brucher chLudren Vincent Hareley Slazl Charles Slack Jeanette Walter Jrapa Violet Brucker S. T Clark Frank ‘Liesch Brownhelm Orville LaPorte O. H. Baker

Funeral services for Della Banke announced

Funeral services for Della Banke will be held Thursday at 1 00 PM at the Second Baptist Church with Reverend Stewart officiating. Burial follows at Ridgelawn Cemetery.

Della Banke Elm Street Second Baptist Church Stewart Ridgelawn Cemetery

Blast Tunnel Under Submarine Squalus

Navy divers at Portsmouth New Hampshire blasting a tunnel beneath the sunken submarine Squalus using compressed air hose. A large chain will be drawn through the tunnel and attached.

Portsmouth N. H Navy

Court Denies Short Term Divorces in Oberlin Case

In Common Pleas Judge Gu Brindley ruling, Ben and Pearl Fitzpatrick of Oberlin were denied divorces after 11 months of marriage, as Ohio requires a three year period for fault grounds. Other Oberlin notices include a prison transfer for ex sheriff Willam Grall, a $3 fine for Sam Walden for driving without a license, and several divorce actions filed by Elvira Nagle and Alberta Coward. Ophelia Hurd was granted a divorce from Eliot Hurd with weekly child support and attorney fees, while a contempt finding led to a suspended 20 day jail term. A seven man venire for a non-support case reported for service, and charges of car tampering by Allen Peek and Dr. MF Elliott set for June 14.

Common Pleas Gu. Brindley Ben Fitzpatrick Pearl Fitzpatrick Oberlin Sun Ohio Ophelia Hurd Eliot Hurd D. A. Cook Allen Peek Cleveland MF Elliott Elyria Herbert Cummings Peek Dr Elliott Vermilion-on-the-Lake Lake Road C. E. Cooper Amherst

Efforts to Raise Submarine Squalus Described in Letter

A letter from Albert Ponds, a crewman aboard the U S S Falcon at Portsmouth New Hampshire, details the attempt to raise the sunken submarine Squalus. He recalls funeral wreaths cast into the water and describes the grief of relatives aboard the Falcon while hoping for a swift recovery but unsure of the time required.

Portsmouth New Hampshire Albert Ponds Helen Ponds West River Street Pond Falcon Pondy

Limited Congressional Receipt Seats Frustrate King and Queen Reception

The King and Queen's reception on Capitol Plaza faces shortages as only 3500 outside seats remain for reception officials and the public. Chairman Key Pittman’s committee admits seating remains distressing with requests from former legislators nationwide.

Key Pittman D. New Joint Committee On Capitol

Local Licenses Issued To Several Lorain Residents

Licenses granted to Hurley Hawley a 43 year old farmer from Wellington and Florence Shied 43 Oberlin. Paul Stitker 24 Lorain steel worker and Anne Firago 19 Lorain. Stanley Koziol 47 Lorain crane man and Stella Damelewicz 48 Lorain. John Tkacs 26 Lorain steel worker and Florence Smarsc 24 Lorain. Eddie Flanders 21 Lorain pres ser and Lannall Young 16 Lorain.

Hurley B. Hawley Wellington Farmer Florence Oberlin Paul Stitker Lorain Anne Firago Stanley Koziol Stella Damelewicz John Tkacs Florence Smarsc Eddie Flanders Presser Lannall Young

Submarine Squalus Rescue Efforts Underway

Divers work with pontoons to raise the submarine Squalus and recover twenty six lives lost when it sank two weeks ago in 240 feet of water off the Isles of Shoals.

Isles of Shoais

Mrs. Jenkins Seeks City Auditor Nomination

Nancy Jenkins a Republican candidate and the sole female contender for city auditor, has long served in local GOP groups and worked in city offices. She lives at 212 Fourth Street with family ties including two daughters Margaret and Dorothy and a late husband, David E. Jenkins.

Nancy Jenkins Fourth Street Jenkins Court Republican Executive Committee Board of Elections Office David E. Jenkins Margaret Ohio Fuel Gas Co Dorothy Elaria High School Eastern Star Bethel Shrine Rainbow For Gris First Congregational Church

Schedule of Costs for Lorain Broadway Paving Project

Lorain County commissioners asked engineer Harry L Dunham to prepare a detailed cost schedule for the Broadway paving project. The county's share is three sevenths of the WPA financed improvement, with Lorain seeking 14000 as part of the balance owed. To date the county has contributed 40475 and Lorain 381949, while official totals require 59120 from the county. The request is on hold until the cost statement is completed.

Harry L. Dunham Lorain Larain Dunham

Hopkins Talks With Movie Leaders On Industry Relations

Secretary of Commerce Harry L. Hopkins met with top film executives amid a Justice Department anti trust case. Attendees included Wal H. Hays of MPDA, Sidney R. Kent of 20th Century Fox, George J. Schaefer of RXO Radin, Nicholas M. Schenck of Lowe’s, and H. M. Warner of Warner Bros.

Washington Harry L. Hopkins Justice Department Hopkins Wal H. Hays Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America Sidney R. Kent 20Th Century Fox George J. Schaefer Rxo-Radin Nicholas M Schenck Lowes, Inc H. M. Warner Warner Bhiochers, Inc

Baby's cries trigger blaze in Dayton rooming house

Four month old Barbara Evelyn Bradshaw woke her mother Mrs Laura Bradshaw and led to the discovery of a fire that damaged a Dayton rooming house. Four residents were injured and eight others escaped in night clothing. Injured include Meredith Heitzman with back injuries and Mrs Arthur Boyle who was burned while leaping from a second story window. James Boyle and Mrs Pearl Heitzman also reported with burns. The fire caused about $3000 in damage.

Dayton Barbara Evelyn Bradshaw Laura Bradshaw Meredith Heitzman Arthur Boyle Boyle James Boyle Pearl Heitzman Meredith

Singing stray dog disrupts Boston police station

A stray dog at the Matta ban station caused a commotion by howling for food. The canine repeated its operatic performance after each meal, prompting officers to bring in more food and eventually end the disturbance by plugging their ears and departing.

Boston Mattaban Station

Blood-Tested Breeders Feeds-Supplies-Remedies Ad

The Dorenkott Hatcheries, Inc. lists Blood-Tested Breeders feeds supplies and remedies. Located at 22790 Lorain Ave Cleveland Ohio, contact Clearwater 2678 for product lines and poultry care.

Dorenkott Hatcheries, Inc Lorain Ave Cleveland Clearwater

Duchess of Kent Fired On Escapes Injury in London

In Belgrave Square last night a man Vincent Lawlor aged 45 described as an Australian war veteran with Communist leanings fired a sawed-off shotgun near the Duchess of Kent’s car. The shot failed to hit the vehicle and Royal guards were tightened around the Duchess and others. Lawlor faced firearm charges and was remanded for a week while police probe motive.

London Ledwedge Vincent Lawlor Westminster Duchess of Kent Belgrave Square Scotland Yard England Lawlor Lawler Ined Westminster Court Robert Tice Belgrove Square Lawier Victoria Station Halnins Street Tice Ledwege Westminster Polie Court Newsington Causeway Gerald Road Duke of Kents Clyde Wilson Duke and Irish Republican Army Great Britain Earl of Harewood Princess Royal George

Students Collect Articles From All Parts Of World

Fifth grade students at Hamilton School explore world articles through an exhibit led by Mrs. Reno Smith. Groups display minerals grains textiles spices brushes and buttons with a large button maker helping the display and a pearl oyster shell from East Indies drawing attention. Cooperation from Idaho education officials aided the project.

Hamilton School Reno Smith East Indies Idaho Public Education Carlisle Township

France appoints new chiefs of army navy and air forces

Paris June 6 the Cabinet under emergency power named supreme chieftains for the fighting forces Gen Maurice Gamelin becomes General in Chief of the armies Admiral Francois Darlan takes command of the sea forces Gen Georges Vuillemin is General in Chief of the air forces. Georges Bonnet reported the Turkish Cabinet will meet tomorrow to approve the mutual defense treaty with France coordinated with the British treaty.

Paris Albert Lebrun Maurice Gamelin Gamelin London Francois Darlan Georges Vuillemin Georges Bonnet

Ely School Hobby Display At Elyria Library

Seventh grade students from Ely School present a varied hobby display in the Elyria Library children's room directed by Miss Elizabeth Yoder. Dolls form a major part with Navajo and international doll collections, plus barkwood dolls and regional dolls. Other exhibits include drawings, scrapbooks, quit blocks, needlework, and small craft displays by named students.

Ely Elyria Library Elizabeth Yoder Joan Perry Mary Cushing California Switzerland Florence Bachman Tom Haywood Shirley Temple Deanna Durbin King George Queen Elizabeth Jane Rankin Mark Justin Betty Schuster Warren Greer Walter Rybarcyk Charles Crehore Beverly Steger Edward Fenimore Carl Moehl Fred Young Betty Beltz Virginia Townsend Archie Stevenson National Capitol

Grain and Feed Prices from Sheet Elevator Co and Montana Milling

Markets list grain hay and straw quotations by bushel or ton for car lots and flour by barrel. Prices cover corn wheat oats flour mill feeds and hay straw with various quality grades and % protein notes, reflecting regional commodity trading details.

Sheet» Elevator Co Amontana Milling Carlead Othmerhy

Produce prices and quantities from a grocery listing

The list shows various produce items with prices and unit sizes, including apples cucumbers lettuce onions parsley parsnips radishes rhubarb spinach strawberries tomatoes and more. Prices range from a few cents to about two dollars per unit, with baskets pecks and crates mentioned.

Escarole Kale Femain Boston Lee

Grain and track prices from Toledo market report

The Toledo market report lists grain closes for June 5 with Wheat No 2 Red at 84 to 85, Corn No 2 Yellow 33 to 56, Oats No 2 White 37 to 38, and Ave No 2 at 48 to 33. Track prices show Wheat No 1 Red 80 to 81, Corn No 2 Yellow 50 to 51, No 3 Yellow 49 to 2, Oats No 2 White 34 to 45, No 3 White 32 to 42.

Toledo Ghaens Toledo OG

Cleveland Livestock Market Report June 6

Prices for hogs range from 68 to 665 dollars with weights listed from 130 to 300 pounds and various grades including sows, 'Roughs' and stags. Cattle show steer prices from 9.50 to 11 per hundredweight and cows from 5 to 7.50, with butcher bulls and calves also priced across multiple grades.

Cleveland Livestock Cleveland

Unveil Statue of Will Rogers in Capitol Rotunda

Will Rogers statue ceremony in the Capitol Ro tunda with attendees from Oklahoma including his widow and children. Leon C. Phillips will present the statue funded by Oklahoma legislative appropriation. Alben Barkley will accept for Congress. Rogers and aviator Wiley Post died in a crash near Point Barrow Alaska.

Washington Will Rogers Oklahoma Capitol Sally McSpadden Paula Lowe Leon C. Phillips Senate Alben W. Barkley Library Congress Rogers Wiley Post Point Barrow Alska Claremore Okla

Woman sustains throat laceration in suicide attempt

Mrs. Ruth Dempster, 55, of 314 Lodi Street, was rushed to Elyria Memorial Hospital at 5:30 a.m. after a four inch throat cut with a razor in an alleged self harm attempt. Her condition was listed as fair by police and hospital reports.

Ruth Dempster Lodi Street Elyria Memorial Hospital

Market Prices for Eggs Poultry Potatoes and Livestock Variant

The column lists steady butter and eggs with 16 and 15 count grades, live poultry prices for hens and Leghorns including heavy and light weights, roosters and ducks with varied prices, and Potatoes Mul ng an russets priced at 174 per bag. It also shows assorted imported and regional horse and produce prices including Katahdin and California Long White entries with regional figures.

Ohio Calfornia Louisiana Alabama South Catalina

Kellogg's All-Bran Promotes Regularity Daily

A Kellogg's All-Bran advertisement urges readers to prevent constipation by daily servings of the crunchy cereal. It claims the natural bulk plus ample water keeps bowel regular month after month and invites readers to "Join the Regulars" with Kellogg's in Battle Creek.

Kellogg's Battle Creek

Also Mentioned on This Page

Elyria City Sudro- Curtis Ambulance Frank Hough Mrs Nellie Brucker Della Banks G. J. O'Connor E. 13Th St Sherif Willam F. Grall Ohi Lenden Sam Walden C. R. Comings Robert Parrish Elvira Nagle David Nagle Alberta L. Coward Hailey Coward Arthur Williams Flint Paul Blanchard E. F. Wilcox C H. Edwards John Seabeld O. F. Flint E Lyndon William Whitney Sister Mrs. Jenkins City Auditor Nancy 3. Jenkins Baby Lady Portarlington No. 1 George McMahon Duke of Windsor Edward VIII Buckingham Palace Hyde Park France Ely School Pennington Paradise Broad Street Houwegrowerss Warkbet Baldwins Okelery Cleveland Produce Penney's Penneys C Penney Company. Inc
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