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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1937

Page

9

Rotarians Honor Late Mayor Don Baird in Elyria Meeting

Elyria Rotarians adopted a resolution mourning the late Mayor Don A. Baird who served 16 years as a club member and former president. Frank Wilford delivered the tribute noting Baird's public and private virtues and courage, while Harry Lue Thi shared a historical talk on early Ohio settlements and Moravian missions. Frank Sanford announced a June 29 golf tournament for Elyria Lorain Lakewood Rotarians. J D Severs named program chairman for the year.

Elyria Rotary Club Don A. Baird Elks Baird Frank Wilford Elyria Rotary Don Baird Wilford Harry W. Luethi Chamber of Commerce Ohio Luethi Gnadenhutten Schoenbrunn Tuscarawas River David Zeisberger John Heckewelder Detroit Upper Sandusky Gnadenhalten Zeisberger Frank Sanford Lorain J. D. Severs Elyria High School

Palmer Named Special Clerk At Elyria Post Office

Lauren E. Palmer, a clerk at the Elyria post office, will receive the rank of special clerk after July 1, announced by Postmaster C. J. Sartor. She succeeds B. A. Perkins, who retired May 1 after more than 30 years in service. Perkins was the first local clerk to hold the title.

Lauren E. Palmer Elyria C. J. Sartor B. A. Perkins Sartor Perkins

Dandelion Killer Under Development In Manitoba

In Winnipeg, University of Manitoba chemists are developing a new dandelion killer method. They keep the method secret, but say experiments near trial stage. Separately, Sweden reports a 22 percent rise in automobile sales over the past two years.

Winnipeg Man University of Manitoba Sweden

Baxter Sharp Runs as Youngest Candidate in Mayor Race

Baxter C Sharp, 32, son of the late Ambassador William Graves Sharp, enters the Democratic mayoral primary August 10 against former Mayor W H Vanoster. A prior 1933 candidate, Sharp loses to Vanoster by 71 votes. Born in the city, he studied locally and in France, then at the University of Michigan. He later worked in estates, sales promotion, an insurance agency, and since 1935 has been an examiner with the State Tax Commission. He is married and lives at the O'Donnell Apartments.

Baxter C. Sharp William Graves Sharp W. H. Vanoster Sharp Vanoster France University of Michigan Cleveland Trust Company Cleveland General Electric Company James and Manchester Company Cleveland Insurance Agency State Tax Commission O'Donnell Apartments

NRS Seeks Applicants For High Paying Jobs In Area

National Reemployment Service offices seek candidates for several openings. A top paying post offers 5000 to 25000 dollars annually and requires strong personality, tax, legal, fiduciary experience, plus some accounting knowledge. Other listings include brick masons, engine repair, cabinet makers, and a translator fluent in German French Italian with optional Spanish.

Lorain County NRS

W. C. Fields Denies Doctor Testimony in Suit

Riverside Calif June 16 W C Fields and his doctor clash in court over a hospital confinement during which the doctor says Fields reduced whisky intake from two quarts daily to one ounce and a half Fields seeks 25000 in counter claim for mistreatment while the doctor seeks 12000 for services Fields is due to testify late today and disputes the testimony.

Riverside Calif CHO W. C. Fields Jesse Citron Fields Riverside Community Hospital

Oberlin Marriage Links Crafts Shaver in Oberlin Chapel

The marriage of Misa Alice Louise Crafts and Chester Linu Shaver was solemnized Monday at Fairchild Chapel with Dr. Kemper Fullerton performing. Guests from Somerset, Cleveland, Oberlin, New Haven, and beyond attended. the couple plan a Cambridge stop, summer in England, and return to Oberlin.

Oberlin Misa Alice Louise Crafts Mia Walter N. Crafts Chester Linu Shaver Clarence L. Shaver Somerset Pennsylvania Fairchild Chapel Kemper Fullerton Walter Crafts Katherine Brand Amherst Massachusetts Andrew Bongiorno Mark Eccles Madison Wisconsin Donald M. Love Robert Crafts Cleveland H. W. Rhinehart Wilmington Delaware Shipherd New Haven Connecticut Washington, D Terryville Hartford Oxford Shaver Oberlin College Mr. Shaver East

Doctor Criticized For Treatment In Actor Fields Case

The actor Fields was confined 25 days with acute pneumonia polyneuritis and bone disease and a 104 degree temperature. Dr Citron noted heavy whisky use reduced to an ounce and a half before discharge. Fields claims the physician failed to use ordinary care and that recovery was retarded leading to $25,000 in hospital bills.

Citron Fields

Kaley urges G A R to show comradeship at Columbus encampment

At the Columbus Ohio Grand Army of the Republic encampment debate over uniting Union and Confederate veterans in Gettysburg next year intensified. Some veterans refuse to march behind the Rebel flag, while Rev John A Kaley urges comradeship and forgiveness. The issue will be decided at the Madison Wisconsin national encampment in September. Daughters of Union Veterans and Woman's Relief Corps officers were also named.

Columbus Grand Army of the Republic Gettysburg H. F. Russell Alliance John A. Kaley Elyria J. T. Romig New Philadelphia Madson Wic Daughters of Union Veterans Kathryn Heck Gnadenhutten Ethel Lerner Cambridge Ida Billman Newark Mattie Creaser Ubrichsville Beasle Wasser Darton Woman's Relief Corps

Strike Ties Up Tank Truck Deliveries

A petroleum truck drivers strike tied up tank truck deliveries for Cities Service Co. and four other firms in Lake County since Saturday night. Reported in a phone briefing with A. J. Pozun, secretary of the Cleveland Petroleum Truck Drivers Union. About a dozen drivers affected. talks said to be underway to settle.

Canfield Ol Roger Oi Company Coleman and Burnett Ol Company

Sixteen Lorain County Boys to Attend Buckeye Boys State

Sixteen Lorain County seniors will travel from Elyria at 9 a m Saturday to Columbus to participate in Buckeye Boys State, sponsored by local groups. Twelve are Elyria or county school students. six from Elyria, two from non post communities, four from Amherst, one each from Oberlin Wellington Avon Lake and Lorain. Transportation and expenses are provided by Lorain County Vulture 40 and 41 and sponsoring clubs.

Lorain County Elyria Columbus Buckeye Lorain American Legion Amherst Oberlin Wellington Avon Lake Allen Shaw Harrison Street Robert Daykin Sixth Street Paul Malenchini Tamilton Avenue Elyria Post Donald Taylor Huron Street Warren Coven Camden High School Roy Logan Brookside High School

Demonstration at Galion Showcases Road Praters and Machinery

City Engineer J M Powell and Service Director J D Faxon attended Galion demonstrations of road praders and highway machines by Galion Iron and Manufacturing Company. Officials from municipalities and counties gathered to witness the event. Reports mention a push to a 40 hour week and raises to as high as 115 a month, noting recent hours as 48 per week, formerly 60 to 70 hours.

J. D. Faxon J. M. Powell Henry Hart Elyria Galion Galion Iron and Manufacturing Company Chin

Penfield Youth Heads to Washington for 4-H Camp

Penfield youth Eagar Jones, one of Ohio’s four representatives, travels to Washington for the National Four-H Club Camp opening tomorrow. The Lorain County 1a year old has ten years in Four-H work, previously attended state Bour-1 Congress, and will join two Ohio girls among national campers. The camp runs through Wednesday with federal and state extension leaders, radio programs, and Marine Band music.

Eagar Jones Penfield Township Ohio Washington Lorain County Department of Agriculture Harry L. Brown George E. Farrell J. Hazel Zimmerman Hawaii United States Marine Band Morse Salisbury U. S. Department of Agriculture National Broadcasting Company

Death notices for Mrs Mary E Curtis and Mrs Mary Ward Crehan

Funeral services for Mrs Mary E Curtis of 416 Earl Court are set for Thursday at 2 pm from Taylor Funeral Home with Rev R W Neighbours officiating. Burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery. flowers omitted. Mrs Mary Ward Crehan of Oberlin will have services Friday morning at Sacred Heart Church. She died after injuries from a fall. burial in St Mary’s Cemetery Elyria. Survived by four children, including Patrick Crehan, and others. Also noted is the death of farmer Shirley Garfield of Sheffield Village. services Friday at 3:30 pm in Garfield Cemetery, following burial in Garfield Cemetery after viewing at Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home and North Ridge home.

Mary E. Curtis Earl Court Taylor Funeral R. W Ridgelawn Sacred Heart Catholic Church Oberlin Mary Ward Crehan Elyria Patrick Crehan Groveland Street St. Mary’s Cemetery John Crehan Crehan Mayme Emerich Kate Powers Helen Bernard Shirley Garfield Garfield Cemetery Sheffield Village North Ridge Road Avon Alice Maddock North Ridgeville Alice Maddock Garfield Wiliam Garfield South Bend Indiana Jessie Garfield Harry Burrell Thomas Maddock Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home North Ridge

Work of County Commissioners Detailed by Oscar G Dunn

County Commissioner Oscar G Dunn spoke to Y-Indas Club members at the weekly meeting at the V. M. C. A. about the duties and actions of the county commission, outlining recent decisions and ongoing projects. The discussion touched on governance, budgeting, and community impact, with emphasis on transparency and public service.

Y-Indas Club Oscar G. Dunn V. M.C. AL Charles Reid

Mrs Jaszi Speaks At Oberlin Tonight

Oberlin notices Mrs Oscar Jaszi of Oberlin will lecture on War and Peace in Art at the Allen Art Building. The free event, illustrated with slides, supports Oberlin College Peace Unity meetings June 11 to 24. Mrs Case, wife of Professor Oscar Ing, is noted as a regular lecturer at the Institute.

Oberlin Oscar Jaszi Allen Oberlin College Case Oscar Ing

Court approves purchase of car for Dog Warden Minkler

County commissioners applied today to common pleas court for permission to buy a new car for Dog Warden Lee Minkler not to exceed 800. The current car will be traded in. County engineers urged resurfacing the courthouse parking to remove spring breakers holes seen as hazards to motorists. A 11 year old Lorain girl hitchhiking from Cleveland was sent home to Detroit after juvenile authorities contacted her parents. Numerous civil suits were filed in Lorain and Amherst counties, including lease, promissory note, and foreclosure actions. Eight divorces were granted in Common Pleas Court, listing spouses from Lorain, Amherst, and nearby towns. A Lorain boy, 11, referred to Columbus for juvenile study for social readjustment. Simpson Dupree and Ruth Dupree were fined for assault and battery. Dupree also jailed for 30 days. Mrs. Dupree jailed for nonpayment.

Common Meal Court Lee Minkler Lakeview Park Lorain Detroit Cleveland Lois Bins State Tsureau of Columbus Simpson Dupree Ruth Guy B. Findley Dupree

Man Is Committed To County Home

A bewildered man about 70 was picked up on Broad street by Pa patrolman C B Andress. Police could not identify him or his origin. On June 10 his case was referred to county authorities, who committed him to the County Home.

C. BE. Andress Broad Street

Club Meeting Plans Initiation and Softball Game

Members discussed initiating four new members next Tuesday. The group announced a softball game between the club’s team and Coach Uthe Company employees’ team next Monday.

Cleveland Livestock and Grain Markets Report

Marketings show cattle receipts around 250 with slow activity and varying bids. Hog and calf quotes mix steady to firm while grain and feed prices move with regional elevators reporting wheat No 2 red at 1.28 to 1.29, corn No 2 yellow around 1.15, oats about 0.49 to 0.51, and assorted hay and straw prices noted across the Midwest.

Vleveland Livestock Choles Alesta Vinco SECOM Renee Toledo Tradt Sheet Elevator Co Montana Milling Co

Chairman Connery Dies Shifts Labor Bill Course

Washington June 16 The sudden death of William P Connery chairman of the House labor committee may delay action on the administration wage and hour bill. Connery 48 active in hearings opposing bill staunch supporter of hour restricting legislation believed to return thousands to private employment autopsy shows heart attack from stomach and intestinal tract poisoning guidance pending further analysis Connery and Sen Hugo Black sponsored the original 30 hour week bill later sidetracked by Roosevelt for the NRA.

Washington William P. Connery House Labor Committee Connery Senate-House A. Magruder MacDonald Hugo LaBlack Ala Roosevelt NRA

Stone Bumper To Deflect Autos Away from House

BELMONT New Hampshire motorists have damaged the Bickford home on a sharp bend after three hits in five months. Mr and Mrs Arthur Bickford placed a large flat circular stone seven feet in diameter and two feet high on their front lawn to act as a target and deflect autos from their house, aiming to reduce further damage.

Belmont N. H Arthur Bickford Bickford

Banana growth noted in Ashland in 1897

WPA researchers found a December banana harvest record in Ashland PA from 1897. The note came from archived Ashland Daily News files as part of a borough history project.

Ashland WPA Ashlandaily News

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Rotarians Farm Bureau Co-op Schroll Coal Baxter Sharp Esther Wood Professor St. Phono Chester L. Shaver England L. B. Daniels New York Aquitania St. Nicholas College of English Church Music Chisichurch Kent Gloucester Council A. C. Siddall Chicago University of Chicago A. G. Comings Peacock Lake County Michigan G. A. Lillich Kokosing Resort Long Lake Adam Moebl Joan Ecorse Mich Axel Skjertie South Professor Street Denmark Karl F. Geiser Germany Rev. Kaley Crystal Restaurant Penfield Curtis Funeral Shirlee Garfield Stone's Grill Elizabeth Stith Alfred and Mildred Dietrich M. OE. Craddock Carl and Elsie Schulz Andwur Mortgage Loan Company Farmers’ Feed and Coal Company Grafton Wilmah Egeland John Bb. Preland Ethel Schieferstein Nelson Schieferstein Common Pleas Guy B&b. Findley Michael A. Onofry Gladys Mary Cisar Rudolph Mildred Babies John Winifred Lukesic Nicholas Ethel LaVerne Ryan Ray R. Ryan Elsie Edwards Holzhauer Charles Frances Mercurio Phillip Dorothy Henry David Sederis Restaurant North Carolina Outh Virginia Mississippi North Caroline Toledo Grain Grain Chicago Poultry Cole Cos Dept. of Agriculture Lovators—Reds United States Idaho California White Rose U U. S U.S Bliss ‘Triumphs Arkansas Louishina 1. S Alabama U. S Mississippi U.S Veras U North Carolina Cobblers Cis Bluebird F. A. Humphrey Court Street Ee Western Reserve Finance Turner Acme The O'Donnell Paint & Wall Paper Co
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