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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1940

Page

3

Snead Sets National Open Pace With 67 First Round

Slammin Sam Snead fired a 67 to lead the National Open after early play at Canterbury Country Club Cleveland. Benny Hogan shot 70, John Montague faded with 80, and other noted scores included Tony Joy 75 and Ben Hogan 70 in blustery conditions on the 6,921 yard course.

Canterbury Country Club Cleveland Sam Snead Snead Sammy Canterbury Lake Erie Benny Hogan Hogan Temendous Woods John Montague Montague Canterbery Tony Joy Youngstown Ohio Johnny Revolia Evanston Sem D. Byrd Haverford Paul Bunyan White Plains N. Y Harold L. McSpaden Winchester Mass Ben Hogan Jim Milward Madison Wis Henry B. Ransom Fort Worth Tex

Order Schools In Paris Closed

Paris authorities ordered all primary schools in Paris and nearby regions closed effective Saturday due to growing danger to children from German air raids.

Paris

U S Urged to Speed War Supplies for Allies

The White House said American ambassadors in Britain and France have been forwarding appeals by cable and telephone to accelerate war production for the Allies. President Roosevelt will meet the national defense commission at 2 p m as it begins applying production methods to weapons.

Washington White House Great Britain France Stephen T. Early Roosevelt Natonal Defense Commission Early Paris William G. Bullitt Joseph P. Kennedy London Bullitt Kennedy Britain Flanders

Duke of Windsor resigns liaison post with armies

London reports the Duke of Windsor has resigned his post as liaison officer with the French and British armies. The former king, living in France with Wallis Simpson, was appointed to the post after the war began.

London The Press Association Duke of Windsor France Wallis Warfield Simpson Lhacson

Beauty tips for temperamental skin and combination areas

A 35 year old with dry cheeks and an oily nose seeks guidance. Use bland soap and a complexion brush on oilier zones to improve circulation and reduce congestion. Wash with a washcloth, cream only dry spots, finish with cold toner or ice water, then witch hazel and rose water on the nose and oily areas. Apply light cream across forehead and dry spots, then cream rouge and light powder. Biweekly mild cream mask over dry areas near the eyes.

County News From Lorain and Nearby Courts and Projects

Engineers of the Mt. Vernon Bridge Co report on the Erie avenue bridge progress and discuss finishing by November 30 per the PWA date. Local court cases include Naif Thomas's $25,000 injury verdict against Robert W. Smith and several divorce and alimony filings. Naturalization petitions total about 40 as deadline nears. County commissioners buy six round top and six flat top catch basin covers from McCoy Sales at 4.50 each, with Murbach Coal and Supply bidding higher.

Mt. Vernon Naif Thomas Lorain Robert W. Smith WPA Guy B. Findley Smith 28Th Street McCoy Murbach Coal and Supply Co

Air raid warnings and German planes near coast

Reports describe air raid alarms along parts of the east coast with German planes seen coming in from the sea. Wardens sounded warning whistles in target zones while residents took cover as night passed without a general blackout.

Bombs and raids across Yorkshire and southeast England

Bombs dropped near a Yorkshire village caused no damage. Two unexploded bombs were found near another village. Several high explosive bombs fell into the sea. British fighters engaged raiders as searchlights lit the Lincolnshire coast. Incendiaries dropped north of the Thames in Essex and below the Thames in Kent, causing minor damage.

Yorkshire North Lincolnshire Lincolnshire Essex Thames Kent County

Grain and Milling Prices From Sheets Elevator and Montana Milling

Market quotations for grain hay and straw from Sheets Elevator Co and flour from Montana Milling Co. Prices cover corn wheat flour milling feeds hay and straw, with numerous grades and batch figures including No 3 white corn No 3 yellow wheat and various milled flour prices for different lots and blends.

Sheets Elevator Co Montana Milling Co Waite CSV

Market Quotes for Wheat Corn and Oats

Elevators report prices for grains with No 2 red wheat at 8872 S9 345 and No 2 yellow corn at 1052 7lec. Oats No 2 white 20% 4itee and No 2 white 37% 28ttc priced, while rye No 2 34 515c appears with 41c bids and 65c offers.

Cattle and Hog Market Tones Mixed as Receipts Rise

Cattle market slow but steady with varied prices across grades. Steers 750 to 1100 lbs bid around 9.50 to 11.06 per cwt, cows and bulls show mixed values. calves receipts 460 with steady to higher bids in spots. Hogs receipts 1200, market about 15 cents lower with mixed weights trading from 2.50 to 5.50 per cwt depending on size and quality. Sheep and lambs receipts 560 with prices easing about 25 cents. spring lambs range 10.00 to 12.00 per cwt for choice.

Wholesale Produce Prices In Aisle Display

Outdoor asparagus sells at 33 to 45 cents per dollar basket and 40 to 60 cents per dozen for snort bunches. Carrots at Belik 65 7se by, cucumbers best hothouse 63 to 85 cents per dozen. lettuce seats about 60 to 70 cents per 10 lb basket. Maple syrup 130 two gallon. mushrooms pint best 10 cents. onions green 40 to 60 cents per dozen bunches of 36. parsley curly 49 30 cents peck. Radishes best red 25 to 30 cents per 2 dozen bunches. spinach spring 20 to 21 0 cents per 10 pounds in a basket. Tomatoes hothouse 65 to 70 cents per basket of 8 pounds. turnips 35 to 45 cents per hundredweight, fancy pecks 25 to 31 cents. Vegetable oysters 30 66 cents per dozen. watercress 0 0 cents per peck.

Butter and Egg Market Slips. Live Poultry Prices Decline

Market unsettled for butter and eggs with wholesale and retail receipts showing weakness. Live poultry prices drop as demand softens. heavy hens and broilers offer weaker quotes while Leghorn and Rock varieties show mixed but lower values.

Broilers

Deaths: Carrie Griffin and Flora Foster

Carrie Griffin 74 died at her daughter’s home in Greenwich at 6 p m after a period of illness. Flora Foster 82 of La Grange died at home after a three week illness with funeral services set for Saturday at 2 p m from her home. Burial will follow in La Grange cemetery. Survivors include two daughters and one son. Fluent details include Earl Cragin and extended grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements pending for Griffin.

New London Carrie Griffin George Smith Greenwich Flora Foster la Grange

German Offensive Against French Lines Near Somme Front

German high command said 143 Allied planes destroyed yesterday while 19 German planes missing. Allied losses listed as 49 in air battles and 19 to anti-aircraft fire. Germans pushed tank and infantry divisions through Belgium into northern France with two main thrusts toward Havre and Paris as they aim for Paris within two weeks.

Weygand Line High Command Hamburg Netherlands Germany Belgium France Somme Havre Paris Paris Champs Elysees

Migration to suburbs cited by Census official

Director William I L Austin of the Census Bureau reports a long standing migration of city residents to suburban areas since 1930. Factors include better roads cheaper rural housing and rural income opportunities but the core driver remains the American desire to own a home on country land. Suburbanites continue to work and spend in urban areas.

William I L. Austin Census Bureau Washington Austin

Push to raise regular army to 375000 with air corps boost

Army leaders push a new phase of defense planning to increase the authorized strength to 375000, adding 40000 for the air corps. Gen George C Marshall urges Congress to act, suggesting guard and reserve calls might be unnecessary. President Roosevelt backs the plan, saying guardsmen would stay within U S territories.

George Co. Marshall Congress Andrew J. May House Military Affairs Committee Air Corps General Marshall National Guard Guard Senate House Marshall Roosevelt United States

Suburban Market Expands to Garden Tools and Lawn Furniture

The new market targets gardening tools sports equipment and lawn and porch furniture labeled as necessities for suburban living. 1935 farm census shows more small farms near industrial zones signaling rural outskirt growth.

Graduates Honor Students as Elyria High Confers Diplomas

Dr Sayers addressed graduates noting changes and advantages for today’s youth and urged mutual understanding. C P Shively introduced the program and valedictorian Phyllis Bourquin. Fifty five honor students named. Eighteen graduates completed study in January and received diplomas last night. Jesse Brokaw serving in the Navy could not attend. Diplomas presented by Frank Spencer with ceremony features including music, invocations, poems, and class processional and recessional.

Dr. Sayers C. P. Shively RK. C. Maston Shively Phyllis Jane Bourquin Jesse J. Brokaw Second Street Frank Spencer Elyria City

Prices for poultry and potatoes from regional markets

The notice lists poultry prices for roosters and ducks with weights and breeds and potato prices by state including Ohio russet 1.73 to 1.90 per 160 lb bag, New York russets 2.49 to 2.50, and various regional Russets and Katahdins with prices from Michigan Idaho Maine California Florida Alabama North Carolina.

Ohio New York Michigan Idaho Maine California Florida Alabama North Carolina

Rochester Council Meets In Regular Village Session

Rochester village council met in regular session Monday night at the town hall with all officers and council members present. After routine business, a number of matters were addressed.

Rochester

Village adopts new electric rates and elects officers

Wellington village selects W. J. Heddesheimer as solicitor and notes C. D. Setterfield resignation from justice of the peace to join the council with Graydon Jewell as its remaining justice. A Western Reserve Power & Light rep presents a lower rate plan: 40 KW at 5c, 40 at 4c, 70 at 3c, above that 2.32c. Whitewash for trees to be done by the 4th of July homecoming under street commissioner.

W. J. Heddesheimer Wellington C. D. Setterfield Graydon Jewell Western Reserve Power & Light Company K. W

Fourth of July Homecoming Planning Meeting

A meeting of all interested in the Fourth of July homecoming is called for next Monday night at the town hall to arrange activities, appoint committees, and set planning details for the event.

Churches Hold Fast Day With War Relief Drive

Regular meeting of Clarksfield Brighton and Rochester Methodist churches, at Rochester, observed fasting and prayer. No noon meal, but coffee and soup offered. full meal donations to aid war-torn countries totaling over 25 dollars. Program included singing, solos, and a sermon by Carl P. Meister on The Challenge of Christians of the Hour in 1940.

Clarksfield Brighton Rochester Methodist Walter Lee Evelyn Selgem Virginia Hines Philip Bursley Lee Dennis Bursley Vernon Heismer E D. Thompson Bursley Carl P. Meister

Local Social Roundup From Rochester to Mallet Creek

Rochester hosts were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul White and Mrs Olson's family in Mallet Creek where Wanda Canfield will visit. Arthur Jewett and family joined the William Ashtons in Ruggles for a wedding anniversary dinner as June dates near. Lawrence Jewett led a 4-H cattle judging trip with a vocational ag teacher and four club boys to Columbus, returning Sunday. Calls and visits span Kenmore to Dearborn and Cleveland with multiple families, visits, and renewals noted, including Emma Smith returning from Cleveland and several couples hosting guests.

Rochester Paul White Mrs Olson Aeter Canfelds Mallet Creek Wanda Canfield Arthur Jewett William Ashtons Ruggles Lawrence Jewett Columbus F. E. Olsen Kenmore N. Y Eloise Olson Mary Alice Olson A. C. Pohlman R. L. Jones Betreit Charles Bates Dearborn Mich L. A. Bradford Gill Anna Affeldt Cleveland Ralph Taylor Fred Mohns Huntington Retta Richards Guthrie Center Iowa Emma Smith Rhea Chase Carlos Snyder Lawrence Snyder Clayton Biddinger Nova John Smith Sullivan L. A. Selvem Walter Wiltshire Kenneth

LaGrange Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Moves

Miss Kathryn Haynes visits New York City grandmother Mrs. S. Haynes. Dr. and Mrs. Saddler host their grandson Melvin Neubauer from Lakewood. Copeland family moves to Springfield Massachusetts for a government post. Axel Ovesen vacationing with Mrs. Ford Gott and FL I Wolcott. Adams family returns from four day visit with Leon Burrows in Clarksfield.

Kathryn Haynes S. Haynes New York City J. J. Saddler Melvin Neubauer Lakewood Claer Copeland Springfield Massachusetts Axel Ovesen Columbus Ford Gott FL. I. Wolcott Carlton Adams and

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