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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1939
Page
3
The June 17 roll call shows the Ohio delegation voting on the relief bill with none opposed. Names listed include Ashbrook, Bender, Brown, Claypool, Clevenger, Crosser, Elston, Harter, Hess, Jenkins, Jones, Lewis, Marshall, Polk, Seccombe, Secrest, Smith, Sweeney, Vorys, White. West Virginia members Schiffler, Randolph, Edmiston, Johnson, Kee, Smith voted for.
Don Mc Neill of Oklahoma City defeated Bobby Rigs of Chicago 7-5 6-0 6-3 to win the French singles championship in Paris. The upset marked one of the tournament’s most startling results in major tennis.
Robert Schnur, 24, of Wellington, was in the county jail the day a burglary and larceny case was forgotten by the grand jury. Prosecutor Butler said no transcript existed, delaying action until the next grand jury likely in September. He had been arrested for breaking into several places and stealing about 70 dollars from Jones Motor Co.
The Elyria Kiwanis Club discussed plans for a picnic at Beaver Park next Wednesday afternoon. Activities expected include softball horse shoe pitching card games swimming and speedboating if weather allows. The Y's Guys Harmonica Band provided entertainment at the Elks Restaurant meeting.
Short Cuts advise using silk thread to cut cakes to avoid crushing. To keep peeled sweet potatoes and apples from browning, submerge in salt water immediately. For cleaning potatoes or carrots, use a fresh piece of steel wool instead of a knife or brush.
Fred H Sanders 81 of LaGrange Lorain County is added to the list of older dads honored by children for Father’s Day. Born July 25 1837 in Pittsfield Township he spent life as a successful farmer now retired but active in the LaGrange Century Club. He has two children five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren information given by grandson Carl V Pearce.
The Elyria Recreation Board plans a 1 p.m. Monday kite flying contest at the Lorain County Fairgrounds. Walter Sheldon announced the event after four postponements due to unfavourable weather.
Curtill R Hull sells the registered Guernsey cow Marys Miarie F 373.220 to Louis Ward of Elyria. The sale was announced today by the American Guernsey Cattle Club of Peterborough New Hampshire.
Last evening the Fidele Class of the First Methodist church met at Mrs. Elmer Worcester’s home on Butternut Ridge for a picnic and business meeting. The next gathering will be a beach party on July 14, and J. M. Van Kleeck of Templin-Bradley Cleveland will present slides on tulips at Monday’s Garden Club meeting at 8.00 at the Woman’s Club.
St Marys Junior Auxiliary met in the parish hall with good attendance. Plans were completed for a picnic next Wednesday at The Hedges AU. Members will meet in St Marys school yard at one o clock with well-filled baskets. Mothers are invited to attend.
St Josephs Society marks its 69th anniversary Monday evening at K of C hall with an open meeting at eight. WN J Gerhart presides as president and a good speaker is planned. Friends are welcome and a social hour with refreshments will close the celebration.
Sanford M. Fink a 37 year old salesman from Cleveland and Bess K Tiktin 33 of 244 Fourth street Elyria. John F McDonough 27 Elyria assistant manager and Mary McGuire 23 of 651 West Broad street Elyria. Robert Cordeo 35 Lorain repair man and Helen Body 34 Lorain present in license list.
Dr. Daniel Uhlman of the Ohio Commission for the Blind conducted a two day survey with Mrs. Beulah Williams in Lorain County to identify employment for sightless workers. The visit to industrial heads yielded encouraging initial results and a follow up is planned for next week to continue the survey and assess opportunities.
Home Owners Loan Corp sues Alice Quin for 3132 and seeks foreclosure in Lorain. Andwar Mortgage Loan Co sues J H Dixon for 6091 and asks for a receiver for Elyria property. Steve Molnar sues Joe Lupos of Amherst for 290 over a loan. Appellate court upholds probate ruling in Emeline Putt estate. Findley dismisses appeal. Christopher Thompson reports two-car collision on Lake avenue north of Elyria at 1 45 am with damages to vehicles driven by Hugh Gorto and Elmer Phillips.
The sheriff's department was asked last night to aid in a search for Alfred Lengvel, 14, of Route 58, a move south of Oberlin, who left his home on his bicycle yesterday morning and had not returned. The Cleveland Trust Co. filed suit today against John Muhok et al. of Lorain seeking cancellation of a land contract and recovery of real estate.
Burton K Powell as administrator of the estate of his father James M Powell 82 deceased filed suit today against John Dandrea for alleged actions related to the estate proceedings.
Antone Kinzel of Kinzel Road Avon died at home on Friday morning June 16 after a lingering illness aged 66. Surviving wife Katharine and eleven children, plus a brother Joseph and four sisters. Funeral services set for Monday at 9 at St Marys Avon with burial in St Marys cemetery.
Ishia Boyer born August 28 1880 in Clyde Ohio and formerly a janitor at St. Agnes School died at his sister Mrs. Peter Johnsons home in Chicago where he had lived for two months He leaves a sister Mrs Theresa Johnson a brother Herman and two sisters Mrs Laura Standen and Fannie Tague Services will be announced with the body shipped from Buttner Funeral Home.
Mrs Mary Lawrence 82 of Clough Quarries Amherst died at home at ten last night Born in Ireland she came to the United States at 25 and lived in Amherst 45 years She was a St Josephs Church member Her husband William died four years ago She leaves a daughter Mrs John Bradley and granddaughter Marie Funeral from St Josephs Church Tuesday at 9 AM with Rev Fr James Smith officiating burial in Calvary cemetery
The Rev. C. B. Bland of Akron will address the Women's Club of Jones Chapel Methodist church Sunday at 3 30 pm. The public is invited to attend the meeting.
Senior Powell of Lorain sues for 26283 dollars for damages from a crash on Erie avenue Lorain on January 3 1939. The incident allegedly caused the elder Powell’s death on March 9. Other heirs include City Engineer Joan M Powell of Elyria Anna Powell and Sarah Coleman.
The Elyria Savings and Trust Co. filed suit against C. K. Adcock and others seeking $370 and foreclosure of property in Elyria.
Miss Eleanor Greene daughter of Ravenna residents and Donald White son of Poughkeepsie New York were married at four o clock Wednesday in Fairchild chapel Dean Edward F Bosworth officiated in a ceremony before about 150 friends and relatives A reception followed at Oberlin Inn The bride wore white crepe with long train and carried hills of the valley flowers They will reside at 132 North Main street Oberlin Both graduates of Oberlin College class of 1935 The bride teaches Latin and English at West Richfield school The groom teaches at Oberlin High School They will spend the summer at Camp Pemigewasset New Hampshire.
Word received of the death of Charles Pullivant of Mt. Clemens Michigan on Thursday June 15. Born in England November 20, 1885, he came to America in 1888 and lived several years in LaGrange and Elyria, where he was well known.
Union services of the First Baptist Church First Methodist Church and First Church start Sunday June 18 with four weeks of services at the First Church through July 9. Dr Richards will preach on Discipleship and Apostleship. A Summer choir is being formed under Professor Bruce H. Davis.
Mr and Mrs Elwin D Carpenter of Pittsfield announce the engagement of their daughter June Marie to Leland G Howard son of S S Howard of LaGrange Miss Carpenter is a graduate of Oberlin High School.
Mr and Mrs H A Funk depart for Chautauqua New York to spend the summer. Guests include Mr and Mrs Harry Funk and son Donald of Memphis and Mr and Mrs Thurman Funk and son Jack of Elyria. Others head to Moreland New York Cape Vincent Canada Vermilion and Boyne City for summer stays.
William Jones of Elyria learned an indict ment for reckless driving issued May 11 on Lake road west of Lorain would take effect at 9 a m. He arrived at 9:30 to hear the grand jury arraignment already finished and was held by deputies until 12 45 when Judge Findley ordered his transfer to the jail for arraignment.
About 200 White Rock baby chicks bound for a Newton Falls hatchery were found unclaimed at the Elyria post office. They were misaddressed to a Miss Mary Showalter at Elyria Memorial hospital, a name not on staff, triggering a return to avoid missing a 72 hour deadline.
Bishop Ward described Sun Yat Sen’s widow and mother securing Christian funerals despite threats. He recalled anti Christian moves years ago and said in 12 years Christianity is accepted, recognized and loved in China. Ward spoke at a Home for the Aged meeting and at First Methodist Church last night.
Wellington Methodist Episcopal-Lonzo S. Green minister holds Sunday School at 9.30 led by Charles Barnes with morning worship at 10.30 and an evening service at 7.30 on Fathers and Children and Arrested Development. First Congregational led by Dr C W Recard observes Children's Day at 10.50 with church school, a brief Bible story, baptism and promotion exercises.
First Baptist John H Green Maunuster Bible School 9 30 Dr Paul Wilk inson superintendent Morning worship 10 30 Sermon subject Prayer a Bond of Fellowship Young people meet 6 30 P M Evening worship 7 30 P M Subjects The Mark of the Lamb and the Mark of the Beast Church of Christ Alfred E Tennant Minister Sunday School 9 30 Mrs Mabel Whipple superintendent Morning public worship 1 30 Evening worship 7 30 Christian Endeavor 6 30
Assembly of God led by Pastor Gribben offers Sunday School at 2 30 P M and preaching at 3 P M Evening service at 7 43 P M Parish Christian Unity Class with Margaret Jones meets at 9 30 A M at Congregational church St Patrick's Catholic with Rev Moran conducts Sunday Masses at 8 and 10 A M
National Tube Company announces that next week two blast furnaces will run and six open hearths will operate at Lorain plant, an increase of one from this week. Bessemer converter will run a single turn while finishing operations stay about the same.
Fred W. Waller credit manager of the Bailey Company Cleveland warns Elyria credit men about the danger of forcing wage earners to take on more merchandise. He chairs the educational committee of the National Retail Credit Men's Association and urges credit men to consider consumer obligations before extending more credit.
Henry Abramoska of 118 Charles Court was arraigned before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro on a disorderly conduct charge. He received a suspended fine of five dollars plus costs after a 3:20 a.m. arrest at his home.
Gundar Lenertson was fined $2 and costs and committed to jail for nonpayment after appearing before Mayor Joseph Q Petro on a charge of intoxication. He was arrested last evening at West Avenue and Broad Street.
L V Jones Baltimore and Ohio Railroad detective reported the theft of a case of cotton wear valued at 7.63 from a railroad car in transit. The goods were part of a shipment by Art Toys Inc to the Woolworth Company store here.
Plans show the present building could be extended by about 18 feet toward Second street and the church annex widened on site. The East avenue property, currently housing the parsonage and some activities, fronts Fast Avenue and backs to the East Branch of the Black River, with a large stone house on part of the lot. The property was once owned by the late A. L. stark.
Number continued from page one reports a third submarine sunk in four weeks during practice dives. Warships in the area plus seaplanes and ships from Cam Ranh base now joined the search, but rescue efforts began too late for effectiveness.
Market quotes from Sheets Elevator Co and Montana Milling Co cover oats corn flour and mill feeds plus hay and straw and fresh produce. Prices listed per bushel ton barrel and by item with ranges for No 3 white oats No 3 yellow corn No 1 red wheat and various mill feeds and hay classes. Also included are fruit vegetables and roots with unit prices for apples asparagus beets carrots celery cucumbers and lettuce baskets and crates.
Lauren A Farr, 84, recalls farm life in Lorain County over 75 years ago. Born 1855, he describes chores milking cows and team work, early work on farms, a New Year’s sleigh dance, and a fever that left his right side impaired. He married Hermena Drus senda in 1877 and had five children, two living.
Readable items show outdoor lettuce baskets priced around 30c to 40c per basket. Multiple vegetables including onions parsnips peas spinach and turnips priced per basket peck or bunch, with strawberries at 1.95 per crate. Tomatoes and maple syrup also listed with varying prices.
Wheat No. 2 red quotes around 142 to 144 cents, Corn No. 2 around 4334 to 5614 cents, Oats No. 2 white near 3814 to 659tec, Rye No. 2 around 7a Mase. Track prices show Wheat No. 1 red around 12 to 12 1/2 cents, Corn No. 2 yellow near 50 12 to 50 1/4 cents, Oats No. 2 white about 35 12 to 36 1/2 cents.
A catalog lists numerous garden plants including petunias marigolds snapdragons calendulas zinnia strawflowers salvia gazania verbena dahlia cannas perennials and various vegetables such as tomatoes peppers cabbage cauliflower and celery plants.
Avon M E Ladies Aid Society celebrated its centennial with a silver tea at Mrs. Flora Moon’s home on June 15. Founding in 1839 as the Female Benevolent Society, the event displayed aged records and photos while honoring past leaders and current service to the church and community.
Elyria Gospel Tabernacle continues evangelistic services at the Gospel tent on Lake Ave entering their 41st week. Sunday school starts at 9:30 am, with Irvin E. Ade preaching at 10:45 am on wholehearted service. Sunday evening at 7:30 features a theme on Christ’s return and Jewish remnant conversion. Public is welcome.
Catherine Myers reports being knocked down near City Hall at 8 40 p m yesterday by a dog that sprang from a curbside parked car. Mary Myers was with her walking a leash. Dog owner listed as G P Rouge of 206 Cornell avenue. Myers sustained torn stockings and a knee injury.
A guide answers etiquette questions about hearing others, serving food, and introductions. It recommends saying nothing about not hearing, taking the nearest serving yourself, and formally presenting Miss Dodd to Mr Smith with a simple pairing.
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