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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1939

Page

5

Marriage of Miss Julia Zalensky and John Abrahamowicz at Grafton

Miss Julia Zalensky of LaGrange and John Abrahamowicz of Lorain wed at Assumption church in Grafton at ten this morning. The bride wore ivory satin with a long train and crown of gardenias. attendants wore aqua and pink. After the ceremony a reception followed at the bride's home. the couple will reside at 3113 Toledo Avenue, Lorain.

Julia Zalensky LaGrange John Abrahamowicz Assumption Church Grafton Stanley Zalenski Peter Abrahamowicz Lorain Foster Jessie Zalenski Mary Lupinski Stella Abrahamowitz

Girl Scout Leaders Honored at Hannaford Home

The G. S. Council hosted twenty Girl Scout leaders on the first night at Mrs. A. M. Hannaford’s 331 Fifth Street. The attractively adorned property featured early Summer roses. A buffet supper was served by Mrs. Hannaford and four cohosts, followed by an informal evening around the lily pool before adjournment for the summer.

G. S. Council A. M. Hannaford Fifth Street Hannaford Marsh Guinen Will Thomas P. Smale Harry Lugthi

Garthe Brothers To Sing At Elyria YMCA Sunday Service

The Garthe brothers of Amherst will provide vocal music for Sunday morning at the Elyria Free Methodist YMCA meeting. L. B. Hindman will teach on "Paul's First Missionary Journey" at 9 30 oclock.

Garthe Brothers Amherst Elyria Men‘s L. B. Hindman Paul

Hospital Admissions and Discharges List Across Cities

Admission entries include Donald Schieferstin Amherst Eddie Gibson County Children's Home Joan Bishop 1324 West River Street William Horace Grafton Neely Powers Graystone Hotel Russell Stanislawski Grafs ton Emery Fick Rocky Ridge Ohio Harry Babich Lorain Mrs Edward Baker 246 Bath Mrs Robert Jackson 242 Warren Steve Ivan 335 Chestnut Street. Discharges include Rev Herbert Vogel 1021 East Avenue David Whitlock Gulf Road Mrs Harry Dempster 314 Lodi Street.

Donald Schieferstin Amherst Eddie Gibson County Children’s Home Joan Bishop West River Street William Horace Grafton Neely Powers Graystone Hotel Russell Stanislawski Grafston Emery Fick Rocky Ridge Ohio Harry Babich Lorain Edward Baker Bath Robert Jackson Warren Steve Ivan Chestnut Street Herbert Vogel East Avenue David Whitlock Gulf Road Harry Dempster Lodi Street

Grace Guild Honors Mothers at Nautical Banquet

Grace Guild entertained twenty mothers with a nautical themed banquet in the Parish Hall. Guests received ticket programs, were welcomed by Esther Krause, and heard tributes to mothers across ports like Cape of Good Will and Harmony Harbor. The event featured a guild quartet, motion pictures, and a reception served by the Ladies Aid Society.

Grace Guild Patricia Rogers Dorothy Woodin Mr. Walker Cape of Good Will Esther Krause Nettie Zachman Elsie Rogers Isle Irma Hinderer Lois Cook Patricia Beattie Shirley Rogers Aferedith Williams William Holt Cassandra Brothers Harmony Harbor Viola Walker Mildred Krause Marian Fosselius Catherine McKee Caribbean Sea Atty Frank Wailford Margaret Wickard Mildred Stetson Ladies Aid Society

Maude Jackson Leads Relief Corps Meeting

Mrs Maude Jackson presiding officer of Richard Allen Women's Relief Corps No 108 opens yesterday's meeting with 24 members in attendance. Reports by relief chairman Marie Harris praise the group and notes gifts to birthday and wedding anniversary banks. A Flag Day program features readings and songs. Next meeting set for June 28.

Maude Jackson Richard Allen Women’s Relief Corps No. 108 Marie Harris Adelia Lutz Jackson Anna Keller Corbett Southam Jim Howlett Methodist Church Bertha Boothroyd Kaley Lorena Handcey Florence Terry

Licenses Granted to Local Residents in Ohio Areas

A string of license grants appears for residents of Elyria Lorain Oberlin and nearby towns listing names ages occupations and home locations including Richard Blythe Eleanor Fritz Alfred Barkacs Georgeann Gula William Sorg Arlene Campbell Michael Kotradi Estella Abrahamowitz Robert Dickinson Vivian Moehlenbrock Wilbur Crozier Neva Carrick George Fazekas Ellis Kostrub Lorain Cyran Lillian Roskoshi Theodore Porreco Mary Bove Frank Kufel Veronica Zajec and others. The notices also reference cocoa growers from the Dominican Republic shipping to the United States and note a special lodge communication for King Solomon Lodge No 56 F&A.M. on Monday June 12 at 1:00 PM for the funeral of Brother William Struck.

Richard Blythe Elyria Eleanor Fritz Ridgeville Alfred Barkacs Sand Slinger Georgeann Gula Lorain William Sorg Oberlin Annabelle Hose la Grange Lester F. Sheffield Wellington Arlene C Campbell William H. Coinman Louisville Ellen M. Howenstine Park Avenue Michael Kotradi Estella Abrahamowicz Robert Dickinson Vivian Moehlenbrock Wilbur Henry Crozier Neva Fileen Carrick Elyria Township George C. Fa King Solomon Lodge William Struck George Thompson W. M

Farewell Brunch Honors Seniors From Senior Friendship Club

Seventy five members of the Senior Friendship Club gathered Friday morning in a marine dining room for a Bon Voyage brunch honoring graduates of the week. An anchor shaped table plan and ship decor set a sea mood as Eleanor Carr toasted the 1938 39 group.

Eleanor Carr Ione Geisel JuLs Sullivan Betty Hengelbaugh Jessie Baptiste Jean Altfeld Helen Simpson Mary Vance Hard Lillian Lauck Betty Goldstein Jean Beavis Valerie Tite

King's Daughters class hosts picnic at Cottons Stop 15

The King's Daughters class of First Methodist church and about 53 members and families gathered at Mr. and Mrs. George Cotton's Stop 15 Lake Avenue home for a picnic supper. A committee on arrangements organized the event and the program included guitar and story presentations, a devotional, prayers, and lights in the cherry orchard.

King’s Daughters St Church George Cotton Stop Lake Avenue Ruby Cotton Mesdames J. Miller George Waittle Henry Townsend Ed Milliren J. H. Hillier BE. D. Barclay Harlan Cordrey Clarence Beazell God Ed Cotton Malcolm Alvin Fowl Edison Highway Helen Osborn Laura Bonney R. W. Stargell Akron East Avenue

Two OClock Club Elects Officers At Y W C O

The Two O Clock Club held a tureen luncheon and yearly meeting at the Y W C O dining room. Twenty seven members and one guest attended at one o clock. officers were elected with Mrs. Robert Knechtges as president and other posts filled by Mrs. Tony Manzo secretaries and treasurer Mrs. Paul Hummer. Six tables of crazy bunco awarded prizes to Mrs E Baum Mrs W Beal and Mrs Karl Kaley. Meeting adjourned with plans to reconvene in September.

Y. W. Co R. W. Johnson Robert Knechtges Tony Manzo Paul Hummer W. E. McMullen E. Baum W. Beal Karl Kaley

Mrs Crosby Hosts M M C Club Bridge Night

Mrs C H Crosby of 210 Lake avenue hosted the M M C Club where bridge served as the diversion. Florence Vanover and Millie Battenhouse earned the two high scores with Marie Kehnert consoled. A luncheon for members and guests followed. The club adjourned for a few weeks due to illness and hopes to resume with a picnic at Mrs Paulie Barclay’s Amherst home in August.

C. H. Crosby 210 Lake Avenue M. M. C Club Bridge Florence Vanover Millie Battenhouse Marie Kehnert H. Becker William H. Struck Paulie Barclay Amherst

Sorority Elects Tau Chi Officers After Supper Meeting

Tau Chi Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha elected its officers after a supper meeting hosted by Miss Lucille Griffin at Graf ton Road. Auritla Lyon will be president, Ruth Carlson vice president, Nell Willows corresponding secretary, Lucille Griffin recording secretary, and Marjorie Francis treasurer. The sorority will begin study programs on Friday September eighth.

Tau Chi Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Lucille Griffin Grafton Road Auritla Lyon Ruth Carlson Nell Willows Marjorie Francis

Editor Hears From Father Who Reared Eleven Children

The Elyria editor receives a letter from J. A. Penfound of Carlisle 79 describing his English birth, emigration aboard the Helvetia, and settlement in Elyria. He served as Justice of the Peace, was on the Board of Education, and raised eleven children including faculty members in New York and New Orleans. He praises America as land of opportunity and notes the Penfound family has read the Elyria paper since their marriage nearly 30 years ago. Father’s Day tribute scheduled for June 18th.

J. A. Penfound Carlisle Mr. Penfound Stratton Cornwall County England Helvetia Castle Gardens Elyria America

Alumni Homecoming Event Gifts and Receptions

After a meeting the alumni held a reception and danced in the school gym. Mayor Joseph Q. Petro and others welcomed guests including Dr. M. F. Elliott and Kenneth Boylan. Ushers were Claire McGuire Ron Loyd Mary Louise Carr and Jerry Hahn. Flowers came from Mrs A B Taylors garden.

Joseph Q. Petro M. F. Elliott Frank Lord Kenneth Boylan Rodney Rockwood Temp

Fined for Reckless Driving and Leaving Scene of Accident

Steve Harkey of 353 Vulcan Street was fined 25 dollars with 10 dollars suspended after arraignment before May or Joseph . Petro on charges of reckless driving and leaving the scene. Police arrested him at 10 10 p m on Erie Street after his car collided on Lake Avenue with a machine driven by T. P. Murphy of 106 Rush Street. The mayor suspended 10 dollars of the fine if Harkey compensates Murphy for the damage.

Steve Harkey Vulcan Street Joseph @. Petro L. D. Brown Corwin Burrer Erie Street Lake Avenue T. P. Murphy Rush Street Harkey Murphy

Hungarian Books Arrive at Elyria Library for Circulation

Twenty five Hungarian language books were received today at the Elyria Library and are available for circulation to Hungarian readers. Librarian Miss Edna Moore announced the new acquisitions.

Elyria Edna Moore

Conservation Department Nets $4 585 In Fines

In Columbus Ohio on June 10 Conservation Commissioner Don Waters reports May arrests for fishing and hunting without licenses added 4 585 to the state treasury. A total of 203 persons were convicted paying 3 450 in fines and 1 135 in court costs with one offender cited for taking black bass out of season.

Columbus, CO Don Waters

Elyria Elks Host Regional Meeting With State Officers

Elyria Elks will host a regional gathering tomorrow bringing Elks from the North Central and adjoining districts. State officers are expected as part of a state wide welfare effort in cooperation with the Ohio State Elks Association. The program includes committee sessions a buffet dinner entertainment for visiting and local members and an afternoon program starting at 1 p m.

Elyria

Meister Speaks At Berea Tomorrow

Karl P. Meister superintendent of the Elyria Home for the Aged will speak at Berea tomorrow at 3 p m on the 75th anniversary of the Methodist Children's Home at Berea. The three day observance marks three quarters of a century of progress.

Karl P. Meister Elyria Berea Mr. Meister Methodist Children's Home

Baseball Stamps Go On Sale Tuesday Centenary Issue

Elyria post office announces centennial baseball stamps arriving today and sale begins Tuesday. Postmaster C. J. Sartor said collectors can buy them locally, while Elyria children will receive first day cancellations from Cooperstown, New York, on Monday.

Elyria C. J. Sartor Cooperstown New York Post Office Department

Motorist Fined for Reckless Driving in Norwalk

Kenneth Yogus of Norwalk was fined $2 and costs after arraignment before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro for reckless driving on Broad street at 1 30 a.m. on June 7.

Kenneth Yogus Norwalk Broad Street Joseph Q. Petro

Court House Notices Corrected Divorces And Civil Suits

Correction shows Wanda Whaley granted divorce from Bernie on her cross petition. Wanda Brandt restored. Mary Eileen Herbert files for divorce from George Herbert on neglect and cruelty, seeks maiden name Mary Hock. Jenn Rawson sues for $2000 from Elizabeth Eckle and Elizabeth Walsh for injuries May 13. Rose Kohler seeks divorce from William Kohler on neglect. Harold Huston arrested in Sandusky on burglary and theft charges. held for arraignment.

Bernie Whaley Wanda Whaley Elyria Bernie Wanda Brandt Mary Eileen Herbert Lorain George Morris Herbert Mary Hock Jesn Rawson Carl Rawson Elizabeth Eckle Elzabeth Walsh Kaiser Court

Car in Ridgeville identified as William Kreeger Jr’s vehicle

A Ridgeville car found May 24 and impounded by the sheriff was confirmed as the property of William Kreeger Jr of 716 West Broad Street. Kreeger reported the car stolen within the past two weeks from Schneider used car lot. Police records show the car was abandoned in Ridgeville and impounded until the owner could be located.

Ridgeville Sheriff's Department William Kreeger, Jr West Broadstreet Kreeger Schneider

Disorderly conduct plea fines in city court

Eugene Green of 327 Lake Avenue was arrested June 6 for disorderly conduct on a complaint by his wife. He pleaded guilty and was fined $1 and costs by Mayor Joseph Q. Petro.

Eugene Green 327 Lake Avenue Joseph Q. Petro

Oberlin Church Services Outline for Sunday

In Oberlin multiple denominations list sermon topics and service times. First Church features Rev J A Richards and Rev C M Cochrane. First Methodist presents morning worship with a Children’s Day theme and Miss Helen Strassberger as soloist. Epworth League and B Y P A activities run through the day with Rev J Gordon Trick preaching his final sermon at the Lorain association link.

Oberlin J. A. Richards C. M. Cochrane Union Church Methodist Church Helen Strassberger First Methodist Church Lee Whiteman Ernest Yocom H. C., Burr First Baptist Church J. Gordon Trick Phyllis Cotton Lorain

Church Services and Schedules Across Local Congregations

J Tucker and Rev J E Wood lead morning worship at Rust Methodist with church school sessions at 9 45 a m and evening service at 8 00 p m The Christian Science Society invites Sunday school at 9 30 a m and services elsewhere Elsie Gatherers leads Alliance Sunday school with afternoon teaching and two preaching services Also listed are Young People meetings and prayer services on weekdays across churches.

Grace Lutheran Church H Duwe J. Tucker Rust Methodist Church J. E. Wood Christian Science Society East College Street Christian and Missionary Alliance Elsie Gatherers Young People’s Meeting

Miss Mary Sakellar Prepares for July 2 Wedding

Miss Mary Sakellar, fiancé of Stanley Manuel of Cleveland, was guest of honor at a lawn kitchen and glassware shower hosted by Miss Wanda Powers and assisted by Misses Betty Rogers and Marion Edwards. Twenty one guests attended as flood lights lit the Powers home. gifts were hidden around the grounds with verses on cans guiding the search.

Mary Sakellar Stanley Manuel Cleveland Wanda Powers Betty Rogers Marion Edwards Powers

Don Gibson Named Band and Orchestra Director in Butler

Don Gibson, director of the high school band for the past year, has accepted a position as band and orchestra director at Gibson Senior High School in Butler, Pennsylvania. He begins duties at the start of the next school year in September. Mr and Mrs L A Stidley left for Peekskill New York to spend the summer. Miss Winifred Johnson left for Nashville Tennessee to teach this summer.

Don Gibson Gibson Senior High School Butler, Pa L. A. Stidley Peekskill New York Winifred Johnson Nashville Tennessee

Slavic League Seeks County Jobs Consideration

Lorain Slavic League delegates asked the county commissioners to give members consideration for jobs. Councilman John Repko, a league member, said County Engineer Harry L. Dunham rejected a league engineer candidate. DeChant noted commissioners cannot hire but will refer the issue to Dunham and suggested a league painter may be proposed for summer bridge painting.

Lorain State Highway Department Oscar G. Dunn Edward DeChant League Dunham DeChant

Mansfield Tribune Ceases Publication

The Mansfield Tribune announces suspension of publication due to financial impossibility. The paper has run as a morning daily since January 16 and will stop printing.

Mansfield Tribune Mansfield

Elyria girl wins MGM scholarship after high school

The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios awarded a scholarship to an Elyria student who delayed training to finish high school. She graduated with honors and joined the Leaders' Group, the senior a cappella choir and the National Honor Society. She studied music with S Norman Park in Lorain and trained in drama with Howard Hickman and Lucille Pardee in Cleveland.

Hollywood Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Elyria Peter S. Norman Park Lorain Howard Hickman Lucille Pardee Cleveland

Grain and Feed Market Prices Summary

Grain prices from the Sheet Elevator Co and flour from Montana Milling Co include wheat No 2 red at 244 8342c and No 1 red up to 83 8917c, corn No 2 yellow 56 snc and 58% 58%Xc, oats No 2 white 3816 19 jac and No 3 white 3344 3itse, rye No 2 57 58c. Flour jobbing prices for springs patent and standard patent, middlings and bran ranges listed. Hay and straw by grade with timothy, clover, alfalfa, oat and wheat straw values per ton or per unit.

Snc Sheete Elevator Co Montana Milling Co

Death of Mrs. Annie Freeman former La Grange mayor

Mrs. Annie Freeman died Friday at her niece Mrs. Alda Heist Worden's home in Cleveland where she lived. Born December 15, 1851, she was widow of I. A. Freeman a former La Grange mayor. Survived by two nieces Mrs. Worden and Mrs. Pearl McKisson of Cleveland. Funeral at LaGrange Baptist Church Monday June 12 at 1:00 PM with Rev. Henry Cruver officiating.

Annie Freeman Alda Heist and Worden Cleveland Freeman I. A. Freeman la Grange Worden Pearl McKisson LaGrange Baptist Church Henry Cruver

William Struck 75 Dies in Elyria Home

William Struck, 75, died this morning at 2 30 at his home 224 Glenwood street after an illness since Christmas. Born in Germany May 24 1864 he lived in Elyria 59 years and retired from National Tube Company five years ago. Survived by wife Augusta daughter Emma Zinsmeister Lorain eight grandchildren and three half brothers Otto Carl and Gus Koehn Elyria. A son Carl Struck died thirteen years ago. Friends may call Sudro Curtis Funeral Home with funeral Monday at 2 00 p m. Burial Ridgelawn Cemetery. Masonic funeral service to be used.

William Struck Glenwood Street Mr. Struck Germany Elyria National Tube Company King Solomon Lodge Augusta Struck Emma Zinsmeister Lorain Otto Carl Gus Koehn Carl Struck Sudro- Curtis Funeral Home Ridgelawn

William Caley Dies in Pittsfield Home

William Caley died at his nephew John Caley's home in Pittsfield on Friday. Born in Sheffield in 1852 he earlier lived there with his brother Daniel until his death led him to Pittsfield. He leaves several nephews and nieces. Funeral is Monday at 2:00 from the John Caley home in Pittsfield with burial in Sheffield cemetery.

Wiliam Caley John Caley Pittsfield Mr. Caley Sheffield Daniel

Funeral services for Ernest Reisinger at Columbia Station Methodist

Funeral services for Ernest Reisinger were held this afternoon at the Columbia Station Methodist church with Rev Thomas Hughes officiating. Burial followed in Columbia cemetery. He is survived by his wife Gertrude Mitchell Reisinger, two sons Lyle Elyria and Russell Columbia, two granddaughters Lois and Shirley Reisinger, one grandson Glenn, and two step grandsons Donald and Ross VanArsdale.

Ernest Reisinger Methodist Church Columbia Station Thomas Hughes Columbia Cemetery Gertrude Mitchell Reisinger Lyle Elyria Russell Columbia Lois Shirley Reisinger Glenn Donald Ross VanArsdale

Former Elyrian Held For The Grand Jury

Robert Andress of Cleveland a former resident at 218 Chestnut street was bound to the grand jury under $1 000 bond by Mayor Joseph Q Petro today on a charge of grand larceny for stealing a $60 watch and chain from Albert Deutschs room at the Jackson Hotel on June 7. Police arrested Andress last night after spotting him near West avenue and Broad street. Police traced his identity to a local pawn shop where he sold the gold chain attached to the watch.

Robert Andress Cleveland Chestnut Street Grand Jury Joseph Q. Petro Albert Deutsch Jackson Hotel Andress West Avenue Broad Street

Man Fined For Petit Larceny In Local City Court

Lester Marsh of 141 East Bridge street was fined $15 and costs after arraignment before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro for petit larceny. He allegedly stole a watch three weeks ago belonging to Herman Weingate, an employee of Beiter Truck Line.

Lester Marsh East Bridge Street Joseph Q. Petro Herman Weingate Beiter

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