Enrollment At E. H. S. To Be Lower
Elyria expects lower high school enrollment next fall due to a continuing drop in birth rates and shrinking elementary classes. The 1940 enumeration lists 4 621 pupils, 154 fewer than last year, with projected high school losses and staff reductions saving over 12 000 dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
R. C. Maston
Alaston
Hsting
Meston
Masten
Iast
Board of Education
Maston
North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Humane Society To Meet This Evening
The Lorain County Humane Society holds its regular quarterly meeting at 8 p m today at 252 Second Street office of Ronald Dunn attorney and agent for the society Reports of past quarter activities will be presented Directors of the society will also meet tonight
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Lorain County Humane Society
Ronald Dunn
Second Street
Car hits city bus on West River street causing minor rear damage
James Eschke of 479 Huron street damaged his front fender yesterday afternoon after skidding into the rear of a city bus driven by Glen Saladin at West River street and Louisiana avenue. The bus rear suffered slight damage in the collision.
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James Eschke
Huron Street
Glen Saladin
West River Street
Louisiana Avenue
Knights of Columbus Elect New Elyria Officers
Elyria Council No. Tit Knights of Columbus elected new officers for the coming year at their meeting. Robert Youngias won the grand Knight post succeeding G. J. Q Connor who was named trustee for a three year term. Other officers include J. C. Welsh deputy grand knight L. Johnson chancellor Ray Craft recorder T B Seward treasurer E C Neves advocate Tim Osrevan warden Donald Gurney inside guard Alfred Bender outside guard. Installation to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Council
Knights of Columbus
Robert Youngias
G. J. Q O Connor
O Connor
J. C. Welsh
Ray Craft
T. B. Seward
E. C. Neves
Roosevelt Pledges Speed in Defense and Aid to Allies
President Roosevelt urged rapid strengthening of U S defenses and speedy aid to Britain and France amid world tensions. He criticized isolationists, warned against delaying measures, and called Congress to sustain a June 22 deadline while expanding air power, ships, and bases under a broad national defense program. The move follows Italy joining the war and weeks of legislative action on army and navy funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Americas
United States
Aled Sid
Mr. Roosevelt
Britain
France
Congress
America
Italy
Senate
Senate House
House
Vinson
Fined On Charge Of Railroad Trespassing
Beward Davis of Toledo was fined 52 and costs by Justice H C Cummings after arraignment by L V Jones Baltimore and Ohio investigator on a railroad trespassing charge. The case stemmed from an investigation into two men who threw a switch, nearly causing a derailment on a Baltimore and Ohio line between Lorain and New Castle. Officials cited possible sabotage as they pursued men who allegedly threw the switch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beward Davis
Toledo
Justice of the Peace
H.C. Cummings
L. V. Jones
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Meade
Getemmne
United B&bs Scimz Et Greften
Lorain
Newcastle
Leemm
Anc
Possibiy Bors
South Amherst Board Employs Teachers
The South Amherst Board of Education last night hired Lois Witch as Latin and English instructor at South Amherst High School for next year. Bliss Wittich, a Hanover College graduate, will teach Latin English and home economics at South Amherst. Helen Reitz did not seek reappointment. Marian Snow was hired as an art teacher and will join the county school system as a creative teacher in multiple schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Amherst Board of Education
Lois Witch
Brighton Township
South Amherst High School
Bliss Wittich
Hram College
Brighton Township School
South Amherst
Helen Ms
Reitz
South Amherst Board Iso
Marian Snow
Miss Snow
Toledo grain and livestock market report details prices
Grain prices for wheat corn oats and rye across No 1 No 2 and No 5 grades with bid ranges in Toledo. Livestock notes from Cleveland show cattle steers heifers and cows trading with varied quality and weights. Sheep and lambs listed with prices for different grades and readiness for market.
Grain and hay market items and produce listing
A readable clump of market listings shows grain and mill feeds including oats, corn, and rye with prices per unit and quality notes. Nearby produce sections list asparagus, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, parsley, radishes, and strawberries with per unit pricing and bundle options.
Republic Steel Furnace Explodes in Cleveland Plant
An open hearth furnace at the Corrigan McHinney plant of Republic Steel exploded today in Cleveland injuring three workers seriously and four others less severely. The blast was heard up to ten blocks away with residents likening it to an earthquake. The company blamed a slag thimble turning over while being pulled from the heated surface as the cause. Serious injuries include Ary Minith 26 Brunswick Ohio Mike Kleman 55 and Chester Holley 31 Cleveland all treated for second degree burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Corrigan-McHinney
Republi Steel
Rescents
Ary Minith
Brunswick
Ohio
Mike Kleman
Chester Holley
Lorain County Animal Protective League to Hold Annual Meeting
The annual meeting will be held in the courthouse at p m Thursday to elect officers for the ensuing year. Ira Porter of Oberlin serves as president and Charles Murray of Wellington as vice president, announced by secretary Fred C. Ruth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County Animal Protective League
Fred C. Ruth
Ira Porter
Oberlin
Charles Murray
Wellington
Death of Mrs Katherine Harrington in Columbia
Mrs Katherine Harrington 63 of Root road Ged yesterday at Berea Community Hospital after a long residence in the area. Widow of William Harrington she leaves six sons Grover Murphy Detroit Aston Harrington Detroit Charles Columbia Virginia Cleveland Leo Detroit and Clarence home 27 grandchildren and one great grandchild and a sister Mrs Mintie Rasor Indiana who had cared for her. Daughter Jewel Ingram preceded her in death. Funeral at Haag's Chapel Berea at 2 pm Wednesday. Burial in Columbia cemetery.
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Columbia
Katherine Harrington
Root Road
Ged Westerday
Berea Community Hospital
Harrington Rad Beer
Williem Harrington
Grover Murphy
Detroit
Aston Harrington
Charles
Virgil
Cleveland
Leo
Clarence
Mintte Rasor
Indianapols
Indiana
Jewel Ingram
Haag’s
Berea
Columbie Cemetery
Sshing in the Lake of the Woods screening at Kiwanis lunch
Elyria Kiwanis Club meets at Elis' restaurant for a noon luncheon to view motion pictures of fishing in Wisconsin's Lake of the Woods. The show will be presented by R. D. Barden of Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake of the Woods
Wisconsin
Elyria Kiwanis Club
Elis’ Restaurent
R. D. Barden
Columbus
Motorists arraigned on speeding and failure to stop
Two drivers faced Justice Herbert C. Cummings after arraignment by Constable M. F. Banks of Carlisle. Jessie Ariamanoff was charged with speeding on Routes 82 and 10 and Corine Carl of Cleveland was charged with failure to stop before entering a main highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert C. Cummings
M. F. Banks
Carlisle
Jessie Ariamanoff
Corine Carl
Cleveland
Woman Injured After Tearing Stockings on Broad Street
Mrs. Edward Olds reported yesterday that she tore her stockings and cut her leg when she stepped into a hole in the sidewalk on Broad Street in front of the Elyria Recreation building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Olds
Woodbury Street
Dglice
Broad Street
Elyria Recreation Building
Parole Granted For Two Mansfield Burglary Case Convicts
Harold Huston and George Nokes, both sentenced for burglary and larceny, are slated for parole from Mansfield Reformatory on September 3 following action by the Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission. Paroles were granted to 90 inmates at Mansfield Reformatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Huston
George Nokes
Mansfield Reformatory
Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission
Ohio Retailers Elect New Leaders At Three Day Fair
Cincinnati June 11 reports E Newbold of Cincinnati elected president of the Ohio Retailers Association with L A Miller of Dayton as vice president. The three day fair closed featuring baskets and produce price listings for spinach, tomatoes, asparagus, peppers, and mushrooms. Poultry market notes and varying potato prices across Ohio and neighboring states are listed with details on live poultry and market unsettled status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Pram E. Newbold
Joy
Ohio An Retailers Association
L A Miller
Dayton
Cured Typhoid Sufferer May Be Disease Carrier
A medical overview notes the decline of typhoid in cities due to water and milk safety, food handling, and sewage disposal. It highlights how carriers and flies once spread the disease and how isolation and hygiene reduce risk.
Sanitation the Solution for Typhoid in Dayton
Dayton authorities promote sanitation as the cure for typhoid now rare in the city. Milk handlers and all food workers receive free health examinations. Past carriers may harbor germs long after recovery and contaminate food. Three March Denton cases and April nine at a private dinner traced to home cooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Denton
Typhoid Carrier Traced To Meal Table Startling Case
The infection traced to one of three individuals who served at a table. the healthy carrier unknowingly spread typhoid to customers who ate there. Three patients died and several became seriously ill. The carrier family remained immune due to prior low-level exposure. Continuous postrecovery examinations advised.
Miss Foley Enrolled in Cleveland Training Course
Miss Caroline L. Foley, teacher at Gates Hospital school for crippled children, joins 35 students in a Cleveland training course for administrators and workers for the physically handicapped under the National Society for Crippled Children. Nevada New England California and Louisiana are represented as visitors plan Elyria visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline L. Foley
Gates Hospital School For
Cleveland
National Society For Crippled Children
Califfornia
New England
Louisiana
National Society
Wll
Elyria
Crippled Children’s
Rainbow Hospital
Sunbeam School
Elyria Jast
Round Up Hundreds Of Italians In London Today
British police rounded up hundreds of Italians in London, arresting many British-born subjects of Italy as disorder spread through Soho. By noon about 1,500 had been taken into custody after crowds smashed windows in the Italian section. Extra police patrolled the streets as workmen repaired damage and shops displayed British firm signs.
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London
Italy
Ecustod
Soho
Future of Dutch Vessel Uncertain in United States
Dutch vessel Prins Walem remains under guard at Sandusky harbor as Captain Van Dereyck weighs options for the crew. About half want to return to Europe to aid the Allies while the others seek a Dutch colony and possible homeward passage. The ship and crew may stay in the United States for 66 days.
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Sandusky. O
Detroit
H. G. W. C. van Dereyck
Montreal
Lower Lake
van Dereyck
Europe
Holland
U. S
Court Actions and Personal Divorce Case in Elyria
Mona Hoffman of Elyria seeks divorce from Darrell S. Hoffman on neglect and cruelty and requests her maiden name Mona Barker. The couple wed September 10 1929. Also lawsuits filed: Ever Ready Loan Co Cleveland vs Add R Wilson Aver Lake for 187 foreclosure on store chattel mortgage. First National Bank Rocky River vs Eva Lovell Mildred and Albert P hske for 1800 foreclosure in Ridgeville Eaton townships. Socrates Cochran Oberlin fined 50 and costs for reckless driving before Mayor Comings. charge listed as dangerous driving.
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Mona Hoffman
Elyria
Darrell S. Hoffman
Mona Barker
The
Ever Ready Loan Co. of
Cleveland
Add R. Wilson
Aver Lake
Stop
Aven Lake
First National Bank of
Rocky River
Eva Lovell
Henry, Mildred
Albert Phske
Ridgeville
Eaton Townships
Socrates Cochrane
Oberlin
C. R. Comings
Jair
Roosevelt Seeks 50 Million for Red Cross Refugee Aid
President Roosevelt drafted a 50 million dollar request to Congress to fund Red Cross refugee work in Europe. He plans to send letters to Vice President Garner and Speaker Bankhead asking the funds be channeled to the Red Cross and administered by the relief organization. White House secretary Earley said the money will buy food clothing medical supplies and other relief needs and will be supervised directly by American Red Cross officials.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Red Cross
Europe
Congress
John N. Garner
William B. Bankhead
Relief Organization
White House
Stephen T. Eariey
Early
Youth Accused In Murder Breaks Down At Trial
Donald Slater 19 sobbed in his first degree murder trial for the Feb slaying of Fred Jenkins with a hammer. Defense attorney Roy W Roof argued against capital punishment calling it unbiblical and urged jurors to free Slater. Prosecutor J Ewing Smith presented closing arguments as the jury weighs premeditated murder in Huntsville.
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J. Ewing Smith
Slater
Jenkins
Huntsville
U S Ship Washington Halted by Submarine During Refugee Run
The U S liner Washington carrying over a thousand American refugees from Europe was halted early today by an unidentified submarine off Portugal. The sub ordered the captain to abandon ship and threatened destruction by torpedo, then released the ship after Captain Harry Manning refused to abandon. Passengers were sent to lifeboats as the submarine later signalled to proceed. The Washington had sailed from Lisbon to Galway and then to New York to pick up more Americans.
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Washington
State Department
U. S
Europe
Harry Manning
Manning
Portugal
Lisbon
Galway
Ireland
New York
Poultry Day At Wooster Friday
Lorain County poultrymen plan to attend the annual Omo Poultry Day at the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station in Wooster. Speakers include J Holmes Martin of East Lansing researc h lab director, Alch Edmund Secrest station director, W B Shanks a Jefferson County poultry man with 14 years on a one man farm, and L L Rummell agricultural counsel for the Ohio Council of Retail Merchants. Morning focuses on experiment station research with a turkey session from 10 to 11 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Wooster
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
J. Holmes Martin
East Lansing
Alch
Edmund Secrest
W. B. Shanks
Jefferson County
L. L. Rummell
Ohio Council of Retail Merchants
Former Louisiana Governor Leche Sentenced to 10 Years
Former Louisiana governor Richard W. Leche received a 10 year federal prison term for mail fraud. Judge Ben C. Dawkins rejected a new trial and noted the sentence amid revelations that Leche, with L. P. Abernathy and George Younger, profited about 111000 from selling trucks to the State Highway Commission. Abernathy and Younger pleaded guilty at trial.
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Alexandria
Richard W. Leche
Ben C. Dawkins
Leche
L. P. Abernathy
State Highway Commission
George Younger
Highway Commission
Abernathy
Younger
Poem Notes on Poetry Keeping the Road Open
The line reflects how poetry bridges the seen and unseen, asserting poetry preserves a pathway from surface reality to deeper realms. It emphasizes poetry as a guide to insight beyond ordinary sight.
Girl swim at the Y. Af. C. A. as usual this Sum mer.
A brief note announces girl swimming sessions at the Y. M. C. A. continuing as usual this summer beginning in June.
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Humane Society
E. 13Th St
G. J. O'Connor
U. S. Naval
U S. Navy
Curtis-Wight
Buffalo
Borg
Altes
Aeme Teleshoto
Sumber
ISTRY
Pennington
Paradise
UNS
South Amherst Board
Tae Ae
Regeks Grad
Staten
Ant Straw
Boston
Republic Steel Furnace
Animal Protective League
Briwanfans
Baskets
Baskets Gude
Homegrowers
Warket
Aspatiagus
Farey
Teester
Cf & Tha
Tipe
Fveland
Gia
Glorious
Admiralty
Narvik
UES
Russia
People's Military School
Moscow
Claud North Chrisman
DE. Chrisman
Miss Foley
Bulletin
Sudro-Curtis
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