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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1938

Page

2

Pasture Shortage Helps July August Need Extra Grazing

Ohio agricultural experts urge extra pasture during July and August due to typical seasonal shortfalls. Options include alfalfa grass meadows or Sudan grass seeded 20 to 30 pounds per acre six weeks before grazing with proper fertilization and rotational grazing to avoid Sudan grass poisoning.

D. R. Dodd Agronomy Department Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station Sudan Dodd

Apple-Tree Borer Injures Young Orchards

The round headed apple tree borer threatens young orchards aged 3 to 10 years. Inspect bases in June for sawdust castings, remove borers carefully, and paint wounds. Wrap trunks with paper or cloth in late summer to prevent egg laying, and remove wrappers in September. Annual inspections advised.

C. R. Cutright OK Agricultural Experiment Station

Hatcherymen To Hear Prominent Men At Wooster

Hatcherymen will attend Poultry Day on July 28 at the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station in Wooster. Attractors and speakers include prominent men from the poultry industry and related sectors.

Wooster Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station

Practical Way Of Restoring Soil Productivity

Ohio State agronomist Earl Jones outlines methods to rebuild unproductive soils. He favors lime first for acid soils to enable legume rotation, then regular cropping and appropriate fertilization over green manure plowing. Sweet clover offers long term pasture benefit but requires lime and time. For vegetable soils, plow-down crops like soybeans buckwheat or silage corn are used with cover crops such as rye or wheat plus vetch.

Ohio Earl Jones Ohio State University Jones

Survey Projects Low Ohio Fruit Crop in 1938

Ohio State University horticulture specialist F. H. Beach reports a heavily frost-damaged fruit outlook for 1938. Apples may reach two to three million bushels, peaches about half normal, plums and pears near one-third, sour cherries around one-fourth, grapes about one-fifth, and strawberries roughly half, with some areas spared. Beach urges growers to push maturation and capitalize on expected favorable markets.

Ohio F. H. Beach Ohio State University Lake Erie Sandusky States Beach

Hatcherymen Set Special Meet With National Experts

At Wooster the hatcherymen gather for a 9:30 to 11:00 a m session during the Pre anniversary World Poultry Congress. Reese W Hicks executive secretary of the International Baby Chick Association, J H Florea Poultry Tribune associate editor, and W R Wertz rural economist at Ohio State University speak on national hatchery topics. Hicks covers national issues, Florea on advertising and sales, Wertz on the economic outlook for hatcheries. All three are recognized authorities. Ohio ranks first in the industry and a large turnout is expected.

Wertz Ohio

June Planted Corn and Local Meetings Highlight Farming

An old claim extols June planting for sweet corn noting faster growth and richer ears. Advice covers square planting, pollen distribution, soil prep, and crop choices. Also reported are a group meeting in Henrietta with Farm Bureau topics and a funeral visit to Milan.

Federal Poultry Exhibit To Be Started July 1

Construction on exhibits for the Sev enth World's Poultry Congress and Exposition to be held in Cleveland in 1939 will begin July 1 James R Moore editor of the Ohio Farm Bureau News and Ohio publicity chairman for the Congress said The Hall of Nations and States will house federal exhibits including agencies from Agriculture Labor Commerce Interior Post Office and more The 500 by 180 foot hall will include about 73000 square feet of floor space with 31 states having reservations and 38 booths for foreign nations

Cleveland James R. Moore Ohio Farm Bureau News Columbus Ohio Publicity Congress Ohio City Moore Department of Agriculture Farm Credit Administration Rural Electrification Administration U. S. Tariff Commission Departments of Labor, Commerce, Interior, Post Office Federal Trade Commission Hall of Nations K. Moore

Ohio to receive 6 million for rural electrification

Ohio farmers are set to receive about 6 million dollars for rural electrification and project extensions in the 1938-39 fiscal year. The sum comes from a Rankin amendment to the federal spending bill, aimed at boosting REA activity and ensuring funds are used within the year.

Ohio John E. Rankin Miss Perry L. Green Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Columbus Banks Washington Green Ohio Farm Brean Federation

Funeral Rites Held For Mrs Magdalen Graf

Funeral services were held for Mrs Magdalen Graf of Center Ridge Road after a week long illness. She died Friday. She is survived by a daughter Mrs Trene Leonard of Cleveland and two sons Harold and Edward at home. Burial took place in Riverside Cemetery, Cleveland.

North Ridgeville Magdalen Graf Center Ridge Road

Elyria Socials Return Visits and Funeral Attendances

Mr and Mrs Charles Nell of Elyria visited Mr and Mrs F P Blaser on Sunday evening. Mrs Emery Hershey and son Jim spent Tuesday with cousin Mrs William Edwards of Amherst. Vern Andrews attended the funeral of his uncle John Andrews in Washingtonville on Monday with his sister Mrs Robert Martin of Detroit and his mother Mrs H Andrews. The late Mr Andrews had many friends in Elyria. Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs P J Lucas were Mr and Mrs R H Beck and children Helen and Har.

Charles Nell Elyria F. P. Blaser Emery Hershey Jimmy Wiliam Edwards Amherst Vern Andrews John Adrews Washingtonville Andrew Robert Martin Detroit H. Andrews Mr. Andrews

Time to Plant Perennials in June For Better Germination

Advice urges planting perennials in June rather than July or August. Prepare a sheltered garden spot, spade deeply, lighten heavy soil with sand or moss, and fertilize. Mark rows and keep the bed moist, using trenches for steady water. Shade the most tender plants when possible.

Red Cross nursing class hosts luncheon at Portman home

Henrietta notes the Red Cross nursing class picnic at Mrs H G Portman on Tuesday noon. Inclement weather moved lunch to buffet service at small tables through the living rooms. Afternoon honors go to Mrs Murphy, nurse from Lorain, and Mrs Homer Cox and Miss Anna Adler of Lorain.

Henrietta Red Cross H. G. Portman Murphy Lorain Homer Cox Anna Adler

Grange Meeting At School With Evening Program

The Grange held a regular meeting in the school building on Tuesday evening with good attendance. After the business session the program included a clarinet solo by Rex Lees with piano accompaniment by Miss Helen Lees, a reading and tap dance by Carolyn Kendergh of Lakewood, and music by the Buckeye Buckers orchestra of South Amherst. Refreshments were served by the committee in charge.

The Grange Rex Lees Helen Lees Carolyn Kendergh Lakewood Buckeye Buckers Orchestra South Amherst

Lorain and Oberlin women honor bride elect Anna Adler

Mrs Homer Cox of Lorain and Mrs Lyn Brumby of Oberlin hosted a Wednesday evening party at the former’s home for Miss Anna Adler, bride elect of Arthur Burn. Guests enjoyed bingo and a shower of gifts, with refreshments served at small tables to a list of local family and friends.

Homer Cox Lorain Lyn Brumby Oberlin Anna Adler Arthur Burn John Born Howard Born Daugther Donna Harvey Born Oscar Zurcher Walter Rothe Jesse Portman Carol Sybil Marjory Kendeigh Conrad Adler Henriette Venetia Twining

Farm Bureau Meeting Discusses Local Farm Issues

A Farm Bureau gathering covered ongoing local agricultural matters. Notables present included Mr. and Mrs. James Lewin and son James Jr., along with Mr. and Mrs. Lane of Cleveland.

James Lewin James Jr Lane Cleveland

4-H Club Meeting Led by Miss Talbot in Henrietta

Henrietta 4-H Clovers gathered at advisor Miss Eleanor Petty's home. President Miss Maud Talbot led the meeting, roll call listed a cole, and three demonstrations were given. The group voted to hold all future sessions at the school building.

Henrietta Eleanor Petty Maud Talbot A Cole

Ladies Aid Meeting Honors Mrs Bauman at Henrietta Hill

Mrs John Bauman was honored with gifts at the Reformed Church Ladies Aid Society meeting held at her Henrietta Hill home. The vice president led the session in the president’s absence, with Rev. Bucher giving devotionals and a two course luncheon served to numerous guests and members.

John Bauman Henrietta Hill Ladies Aid Society Mary of Wellington Reuben Wenzel Axtel Bucher Ed Christ Donald Haigh H. G. Portman Anna Wittenbach Ernest Lamvermyer Walter Bennett Lamberton Werner Flickinger John Geissendorfer

Town Line BRIEFS

Mr and Mrs H C Kolbe and children visited the Spiegelbergs Sunday evening. Children’s Day program at South Ridge Evangelical Church drew local residents. Mr and Mrs J M Everick of Glendale Calif expected this week as guests of relatives. Mr and Mrs E C Schubert and others related. Katz of Schenectady N Y visited Spiegelbergs last week. Mrs L W Spiegelberg Mrs Ernest Ingold and Mrs John Peters attended a Ladies Aid and Woman's Missionary Society meeting hosted by Mrs Clarence Cook.

William Katz Schenectady N. Y L. W. Spiegelberg Ernest Ingold John Peters Ladies Aid and Woman's Missionary Society Clarence Cook

Jolly Hustlers 4 H Club Plans Mother-Daughter Banquet

The Jolly Hustlers 4 H Club met with Miss Betty Gunder to arrange a Mother-Daughter banquet. The next meeting is set for Mrs. Wesley Samslow's Oberlin Road home. Britain held Empire Air Day with open Cardington airship station and several Royal Air Force airfields to the public.

Jolly Hustlers Betty Gunder Wesley Samslow Oberlin Road Britain Cardington

What Causenx Getting Lp Nights

An old ad explains bladder irritation may stem from excess acids and wastes. It promotes a four day test to cleanse kidneys and bowels, urging readers to ask for Bukets at local druggists with a 25 cent refund offer from Bowers.

Bowers

Grafton Boy Scout Troop 104 Meets at Town Hall

The Grafton troop met in the Scout Room at the Town Hall. Allen Bartlett led the meeting. William Johnson Eugene Worley and Junior Male presented the flag. Fund papers must be returned to the Town Hall by June 21. Camporee plans were discussed and a Elyria trip meeting is set for Friday at 1:30 PM.

Grafton Allen Bartlett William Johnson Eugene Worley Elyria

Children’s Day Pageant at Methodist Church

Children’s Day pageant at the Methodist Church featured Miss Winifred Tran in charge with a scripture prelude by Miss Joyce Trenchard. Cast included King Winter Leonard Bose Mother Nature Alberta Schwed and many others. a vocal solo was sung by Miss Nervnne Nichols.

Methodist Church Winifred Tran Joyce Trenchard King Winter Leonard Bose Alberta Flora Schwarer Delbert Myers Barbara Johnson Shirley Lower Wilma Schwed Sun Marilyn Brunson Sarah Jane Johnson Adelbert Spitzer Sidney Spitzer Betty Jean Dunlap Dale Barber Norman Butler William Schwerer Patricia Brunson

Birthday Celebration for Mrs Charles McClintock

Mrs Charles McClintock was honored on Sunday at her home for her 62nd birthday. Attended by 45 friends and relatives, the event featured a noon chicken dinner and several birthday cakes. Guests came from Cleveland Lakewood Lorain Sullivan Elyria Amherst and Grafton.

Charles McClintock Cleveland Lakewood Lorain Sullivan Elyria Amherst Grafton

June Birthday Picnic Honoring Schworer Family

A family picnic at Mr. and Mrs. Russell Schworer’s home celebrated June birthdays. Guests included Eliza beth Schworer Gordon Schworer Theron Ashland Floyd Schworer Iowa Mich Harry Edwards Sheridan Mich Frank Schworer Lewis Lucille Helen Lee Klinect Clarence Metzger Clifford McGill Patty Jean Hattie Betz and others.

Russell Schworer Floyd Schworer William Schworer Clarence Metzger Lee Klinect Ellis Gordon Schworer Elizabeth Schworer Theron Ashland Iowa Mich Harry Edwards Sheridan Frank Schworer Lucille Lewis Helen Clifford McGill Patty Jean Grafton Hattie Betz Valley City

Popular Personality 4 H Club Holds Town Hall Meeting

The Popular Personality 4 H Club met in the Council chamber at Town Hall with President Marion Hitchcock presiding. Crystal McDonald read the roll and minutes, then adviser Mrs Otis Lyndes outlined the year’s work.

Pioneers 4-H Club Marion Hitchcock Crystal McDonald Otis Lyndes

Grafton Belden Epworth League Holds Summer Meeting

The Grafton Belden Epworth League met Sunday evening on the river bank near Grafton for devotions and a wiener roast concluding their summer schedule. Mr and Mrs J W Knight of Cleveland visited relatives, while their son Frederick of Louisville University returned home for the break. Merton Baritter and Miss Shirley Jasper of Columbia joined Sunday dinner at the Knight home.

Grafton-Belden J. W. Knight Cleveland John Knight Frederick University of Louisville Merton Baritter Shirley Jasper Columbia

Wellington Park public address system set for union services

A public address system will be installed in Wellington Park for union services next Sunday evening, organized by Rev. Lonzo S Green and Rev. John S Green during the Summer months. Morgan Dirlam Post of the American Legion met in regular session Tuesday. The Bank Night Fund was awarded Harold Perry. A social time followed. The Young People's Sunday school class at the M E church enjoyed a social evening at the home of their teacher Mrs. Norman Griggs.

Wellington Park Lonzo S Green John S Green Morgan Dirlam Post American Legion Bank Harold Perry M. E. Church Norman Griggs

Community Notes Highlight Farewells and Local News

By Cora M. Shepard notices farewell to Misses Jean Phelps and Lucille Burge entering Kent State University this summer. Elyria Odd Fellows address Wellington lodge meeting. secretary absent at Columbus funeral directors convention. Various local moves, visits, and club updates noted with refreshments served.

Jean Phelps Lucille Burge Kent State University Noble W. L. Gehrkin The Elyria Odd Fellows Wellington I E. L. Sharp Columbus Charles Willard Buddy Vivienne Patsy Youngstown Russell Rudy Ashland William Botsford Detroit Mich Paul Nichols Fred. Nichols Spencer Lena Dibble Cleveland Wellington Lodge No. 127 Wellington Hamlin Woman's Relief Corps Greenwood Cemetery Grover Gunkerman Allen Hospital Oberlin Wellington Townsend Club Mary Johns Lorain Wellington Club Los Angeles California Congressional Congress Margaret Schach Joyce Meredith John Ruhl Muss Mattie Ruhl Herrick Avenue West

Wellington Opens New Court At North Side Grounds

The etic febanel by the Board of Public Affairs for the Board of Reenaen stands on the north side of the show grounds. The court is well lighted and used at night as well as during the day.

Wellington Board of Public Affairs Board of Reenaen

Wellington students earn college degrees at Oberlin and beyond

Miss Margery J. Shields daughter of the Supt. of Schools was among 23 Oberlin Conservatory of Music graduates earning a Sch Mus B degree. Frances Ramser daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry J Ramser completed her studies at Ohio State University. Philip Bradstock son of Mr and Mrs L G Bradstock graduated from Western Reserve University in Cleveland and will work in Cleveland.

Margery J. Shields Frances Ramser Philip Bradstock Wellington Miss Shields A. W. Shields Oberlin Conservatory of Music Miss Ramser Henry J. Ramser Ohio State University Maxine West Ramser Hal Boehler Lorain Bradstock L. G. Bradstock Western Reserve University Cleveland

Local social notes from Elyria and surrounding towns

Mrs. Martha Seckt hosts Elyria Chapter of the D A R on June 14. Various visitors and gatherings are listed, including families at the Seckt home and several Sunday dinners. Out of town guests attend from Lakewood Cleveland Olmsted Falls and East Cleveland, with luncheon at 12 30 and organizers named.

Carl Shephard Martha Seckt Carl Seckt Albert Krebs Indian Hollow Road Fred Peebles Coshocton Seckt A. M. Ewers Elyria Clifford Schultz Evelyn Steck Harold Schmidt Caspar Schmidt Valley City William Park Lilley Grace Park William Lent Hal Rothgery Barney Clarence Woodings Ernest Lamb Lakewood Franklin Rust Belden Melvin Jenkins Dover Center George Myers Clayton Sooy Allen H. J. Myers Huron Road Hospital Cleveland John Myers Ed. Braun Leslie Gould Griswold Road Aid Robert Myer Paul Newman East Cleveland Geo. Scharf Margaret Fink Fairview Joseph Nauasy Olmsted Falls J. S. Beck Ridgeville

Local Notes and Social Gossip From Grafton Belden and Olmsted Falls

Carol Shepard visits Dorothy Kelly in Grafton while Belden hosts John Kelly’s family. Mrs Kelley shows marked improvement after illness. Margaret Eldred visits New York City with Miss Mabel Eldred. Norman Sparr and Myrle Bieffert obtain a marriage license in Olmsted Falls. F W Mitchell opens laundry repair shop at Lorain and Forter Road. Harry Maxfield visits Parma friends.

Carol Shepard Grafton Dorothy Kelly Ben Salisbury Sarah Lord Ruth Lord John Kelly Belden Kelley Margaret Eldred Kennedy Ridge New York City Mabel Eldred Norman Sparr Olmsted Falls Myrle Bieffert North Olmsted F. W. Mitchell

West Lorain Congregational Women Host Group Meeting

Mrs. G. E. Stearns welcomed members of the West Group of the Lorain Road Congregational church and several guests Thursday. The gathering focused on fellowship and church activities with plans for future events discussed.

G. E. Stearns West Lorain Road

Club collection of 250 golf clubs shocks Sydney

In Dr. James Hunter's assets at his Sydney estate lay 250 golf clubs. The set is believed to be a private owner record, spanning ancient and modern varieties. Hunter reportedly bought every new club entering the market.

Sydney James Hunter Hunter

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