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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1939
Page
5
Berlin reports intensifying tension after the fatal shooting of Erwin Lubetzki by Polish border guards as disputes flare over Danzig. Polish anti German articles fuel resentment while questions linger on Lubetzki’s nationality and the role of Polish forces in Danzig.
Pan American Airways announced the start of regular trans Atlantic air passenger service between the United States and Europe on June 28. The route will connect the United States Portugal and France via the Azores, following the same path used for the May 20 air mail service.
The Elyria Gospel Tabernacle reports good turnout for Sunday tent meetings with precious souls seeking salvation. Evangelist Irvin E. Ade will preach Having No Hope and Without God in the World, followed by a Thursday Faith Home prayer session and a Friday night talk Miracles Throughout the Ages. The public is welcome.
A heavy rain disrupted Oberlin College illumination night for the third year. About 4,000 Japanese lanterns were damaged as the crowd of 3 000 to 4 000 dispersed after rain ceased around 11 p m. The estimated loss stood at 200 dollars.
Police reported two minor accidents over the weekend. H. J. Boyd of 228 Washington avenue and Bill Orvis of 208 Lodi street suffered damage on Broad Street at Washington Avenue around 2 a.m. yesterday. William Costall of 113 Nicholscourt and Earl N. Smith of Sandusky had slight damage at West Avenue and Loch Street at 9 40 p.m. Sunday.
The House approved a supplemental Army appropriation bill totaling 292,695,547 to fund 2,290 new airplanes and expanded research facilities per Col. Charles A. Lindbergh. With prior funds, Army airfleet totals approach 5,500 serviceable planes by July 1, 1941, a figure Lindbergh calls conservative.
Harvey C. Cheney of Elyria was elected vice president of the Ohio Zoning Boards of Appeal at the Cincinnati convention, rising from Fourth District chairman. Earl Hafer of Canton was reelected president, and the group scheduled its next annual meeting in Cincinnati. Cheney, a longtime member, spoke at the event.
An apparent automobile race on Middle avenue at 11 30 p m yesterday between Jacob Bousch of R D 1 LaGrange and Robert Repp of Lodi ended with their arrest for reckless driving. Bousch was fined 2 dollars plus costs and Repp was fined costs after arraignment before Mayor Joseph Q Petro.
Markets show steady butter at 29 cents, eggs steady with extra grade and firsts mixed, poultry active with heavies and leghorns in different weights, hens and roosters priced, ducks and Muscovy listed, potatoes from Michigan to Ohio and regional prices from Maine to Louisiana reflecting current receipts and regional demand.
The notice lists elevator prices for Wheat No 2 red and No 2 yellow Corn and No 2 white oats with bid and ask figures. It also shows track prices for Wheat No 2 red and No 2 yellow Corn and oats with various grade and quantity codes.
Hog receipts include 1200 head with live weights 180 to 240 pounds and bids around 6.10 to 6.50. Cattle receipts reflect varied steer and heifer demand with prices from 4.00 to 7.40 for medium to top quality. Calves and sheep show active demand with prime and choice grades fetching higher bids, while common and medium categories stay lower.
Displayed produce items with bulk and basket prices including apples cucumbers carrots celery cabbage horseradish and more. Listings show outdoor and bulk baskets, per unit and per crate pricing with quantities like 24 bunches 2 dozen and 18 heads.
Leslie McNelly, 84, of Eustis Florida, born October 14 1854 near Ridgeville Ridge Road Chestnut Ridge Road in Ridgeville Township. He married in 1873 and worked on farms and in real estate before settling in Florida where he tends his garden and flowers and has visited Ohio six times in eight years.
County commissioners referred bids to County Engineer Harry L. Dunham after five responses for a county engineers department concrete mixer were listed. Bids came from Day and Maddock, W. M. Patterson Co., H. D. Fuller Equipment Co., W. P. Walsh Equipment Co., all of Cleveland, and W. W. Williams Co. of Columbus with prices ranging from 1 163 to 1 254.
I J Barnard Farm Implement Co manager reported the theft of a tire and wheel valued at 15 dollars from a truck in the Buckeye Street warehouse. The incident was reported to police on Saturday night.
The halted Sunday game between police and fire departments sparks dispute over ground rules. Firemen claim a moral victory for fielding a full team while police cite a 47 year old state law banning games before noon on Sundays. Mayor Petro’s late night remarks and possible repeal rumors fuel the row. Police Chief Stankard notes officers cannot participate in illegal activity and jeopardize law enforcement credibility.
J B Johnson manager of the Elyria division of the Ohio Public Service Company will speak at the Elyria Rotary Club noon meeting at the Elks Restaurant. Johnson is a club member. Discussion of the upcoming Rotary International convention in Cleveland next week will also be featured.
Lorain County delegates include Ver non Mann Ardis Bauman Hen rietta Helen Kneisel Frances Angersbach Wayne Lembach Brownhelm Alice Remen Penfield Dawn Reed Oberlin John Burge Brighton attending a conference to help youth seek solutions to common economic and social problems through experience group study discussion and play.
George Nokes of Oberlin and a fourth man were bound over to the grand jury today for breaking into the Dairy Service Milk Depot at Oberlin on February 19 and stealing a safe with $70 and papers. Mayor Comings set bonds under $2,000. Three others Leonard Smith Harold Huston and Sam Walden were arraigned on similar charges. Smith also faced a separate non support charge and was bound over on that under $500 bond.
A charity dance in Anadarko Oklahoma raised funds for the city wood chopping project to aid distribution to the needy. Proceeds fund workers who cut wood. work previously done by jail inmates but inmate population has declined.
Eight delegates represent the Lorain County Cooperative Youth Council at the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation led state recreational leaders conference opening at Camp Manatec. The event promotes youth leadership and agricultural education with sponsorship from the federation.
A brief notice states a warehouse was entered via a cupola on the roof, with incident details limited to the mode of entry and location.
Vine Rebekah lodge holds regular meeting with degree practice afterward. Karl Wilson Post No 102 American Legion meets tonight in Legion Hall. Oberlin Masonic Lodge No 380 conducts regular meeting. F and A M holds its regular meeting tonight. Martha Chapter Order of Eastern Star meets Tuesday evening.
Winds across Fulton Lucas Defiance and Williams counties cause about 200000 dollars of damage in Lucas County. Rescue operations include Thomas Aubury and others saved from the cruiser Tom Ay by the Glenelg and Frederick Lee. planes anchored at Hinde Airport in Sandusky and power cuts disrupt Bryan and Edgerton. Williams County towns report heavy losses and Hicksville exceeds 30990 dollars in damage.
Boulay cites that the PWA act aimed to relieve unemployment and boost business, not aid public bodies. He asks the commissioners to report actions to meet the covenanted completion date 19 months after November 11, 1938. The schedule shows seven workers at start, peaking at 40, then 28, as Dunn proposes a meeting with Dunham Harding and the architects to accelerate work. Zanzibar, a major East African port, has 25,000 natives and 250 Europeans.
Clarence William Searles died Friday at Toledo Hospital after a 17 month illness. Born April 16, 1875, in Camden Ohio, he was a Camden Baptist Church deacon for many years. He is survived by his wife Erma, five children Glada Blackett Freda Betts Elon E Elver L and Russell W, seven grandchildren, three brothers and two sisters. Funeral Tuesday at 2 from Camden Baptist Church with Rev. W Dissette officiating. Burial in Camden Cemetery.
Charles H. Schultz died suddenly at his home in Grafton Sunday morning born in Germany July 14 1872 he was a retired farmer living in Grafton township 28 years Survived by wife Luella one son Clifford three brothers Fred of Amherst John and William of Elyria and sister Lena of Toledo Body to be moved to his home Funeral services Wednesday at 2:00 from St Pauls Lutheran Church Valley City Rev Huge will officiate burial in Crownhill Cemetery Amherst
Andrew C Walkden 73 died at home 122 Bellefield avenue Sunday at 2 30 after a lingering illness born in Columbia Ohio lived in Elyria thirty years Survived by wife Rose one sister Mrs Lilian Nichols Elyria three brothers Darwin Walkden Columbia Albert Grafton Clarence Elyria and other relatives Friends may call Nichols Funeral Home services Tuesday at 2 Reverend Harold Landon of Columbia officiating burial in Columbia cemetery
Miss Rose A Savage longtime Elyria resident dies at 7 AM Sunday at 949 East River Street after a four month illness. She taught music and served as organist at Ridgeville Congregational Church for two decades and was an honorary Musical Art Society member. Burial at Ridgelawn. Funeral home calls through Tuesday morning.
Charles E Juneman 60 of 154 Morgan Street died Sunday after an eight week illness. Born February 28, 1879 in Anderson City Indiana he moved to Celina as a child. He married Jennie Mutschler January 6, 1903 and came to Oberlin in 1916 as a representative of a New York firm to build the Allen Art Building. He was a member of the Oberlin Masonic Lodge and Eastern Stars. Survived by wife Jennie and son Charles Jr. of Oberlin and aunt Mrs Nora Kistler Celina Co. Funeral Wednesday at 2 from Sedgman parlors with Rev N Van der Pyl. interment Westwood Cemetery.
Eli C Hull aged 79 died at his Oberlin home at 182 East College street at 6 45 Sunday night according to local notice.
Elyria high school summer session opened with 85 students enrolled and more expected tomorrow. Principal J. D. Severs cited higher tuition longer daily periods and an extended term as reasons for slower intake. At least 11 classes were assured including English 2 4 7 8 journalism algebra 2 geometry 2 general history 2 commercial arithmetic commercial law and geometry 2.
Two men arrested for driving while under the influence of liquor were fined $50 and costs and barred from driving for six months. Albert Oseka, 771 West 16th Street, was picked up at 2:30 a.m. on Woodford Avenue by Patrolmen Palmer and Boggs. Martin Ybarra, 1818 East 29th Street, Lorain, was taken by the same officers at 10 p.m. Saturday on Middle Avenue. Joseph Villiozoz of Lorain, riding with Ybarra, was fined $2 and costs for intoxication.
Lorain County Pomona Grange Master John Barbour presided as Huron County Pomona Grange hosted the meeting at Ridgeville Grange Hall. The charter was draped for Mrs Rothe of Henrietta. A Dawson of Cuyahoga spoke on What Does the Grange Mean. Five new members joined. Kipton Grange won the banner for highest membership. The Huron County program featured 55 members. 5 from Cuyahoga. Birgeville Home Economics served 173 refreshments.
After a several months illness he was born January 28 1860 in Michigan and lived in Oberlin about twenty years He is survived by his wife Annah a son Leon of Collins Ohio a brother Grant of Spencer Ohio three grandchildren Celina Burgman Wellington Fannie Burgman Pomona California and two 615ters The funeral service will be Tuesday at 2 from Sedgeman Funeral Parlors conducted by Rev William Smith Burial in Wellington.
Report notes Japan as the world's most densely inhabited region in an earthquake prone area with high risk exposure. Government and scientists study seismic patterns, building codes, and preparedness to mitigate potential disasters.
Deputy sheriffs issued two tickets over the weekend. A. F. Wilcox of LaGrange was cited for failing to stop before entering Route 57 at Fuller road. Charles L. Bell of Cleveland was arrested for 75 mph on Route 20 and must appear June 19. Adam Janosik, 47, of Brownhelm, was fined 22.85 and jailed ten days after a Saturday assault charge. ST. Louis officials probe malnutrition in central district children to link health and local failures.
Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets promote bile flow to aid digestion of fats and elimination. Purely vegetable and harmless, they aim to relieve constipation and a tired feeling. Get a box today in drugstores for 15¢, 30¢, 604.
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