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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1939

Page

7

Elyria Rotarians Honored at International Crippled Children Assembly

Elyria Rotarians received special recognition at the Rotary International convention in Cleveland as pioneers of crippled children’s work. L. B. Hindman recalled the 1919 Elyria Country Club meeting inviting Rotarians from Toledo Cleveland and Sandusky to discuss a program for crippled children.

Elyria Rotarians Pioneer Rotary Club Rotary International Cleveland Elyria Rotary Club L. B. Hindman Elyria Country Club Elyria Walter Stern Gates Hospital For Crippled Children Hindman Allen Lorain County Ohio Gates Hospital For National Society For Crippled Children Crippled Children’s Assembly Rotarians

Two Enter Pleas of Guilty in County Indictments

Charles Wottring pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons and was fined 510 plus costs. Victor Maletic admitted automobile stealing and was granted probation. Trials for other indicted men are slated for next week with no definite dates for cases from the grand jury investigation of horse race betting.

Charles Wottring Victor Maletic

Eleven Year Old Preacher Set for Wednesday Service

An eleven year old boy preacher from Toledo will deliver a sermon at Second Baptist Church on Wednesday evening at 8 10 o'clock. Rev Willie Jamnes reads as a sponsor of the young speaker in a historic church event.

Willie Jamnes Toledo Second Baptist Church

Elder Lorain County Father Remembered On Father’s Day

Cornelius J. Smith, one of the area’s older fathers, was remembered on Father’s Day. A daughter, Mrs. Theodore C. Grills of Elyria, says he has read the Chronicle-Telegram for years, subscribing since the paper was called the Republican. He lives on the Edison highway and turned eighty two on April 12, having spent most of his life along the Edison road.

Cornelius J. Smith Lorain County Daugher Theodore C. Grills Elyria Smith Edison Highway Chronicle-Telegram The Republican Chronicle- Telegram Edison

Fire Destroys Big Flying Boat in Hythe

Imperial Airways flying boat Connemara was wrecked after a barge explosion at Hythe marine base during refueling before efficiency tests. Five engineers escaped. one man is missing, with investigators not ruling out sabotage.

Hythe England Imperial Airways Connemara Imperial Airways Marine

Brazilian Chief Of Staff Heads To U S For Military Tour

General Goes Monteiro Brazilian chief of staff arrives in Annapolis aboard the Nashville to receive high honors. He will tour major Army posts and air bases with American officers including Brigadier General George Marshall. After three weeks of flight in modern bombers the party sails July 12 from Miami to the Panama Canal Zone.

Annapolis Med Goes Monteiro United States Nashville Monteiro George Marshall Pacific Miami Fla Panama Canal Zone

Tradition Against Third Term Should Not Be Broken

Sen Edward R Burke of Nebraska warned on NBC that breaking the tradition against a third presidential term would threaten the government. He reacted to Interior Secretary Harold L. Ickes endorsing President Roosevelt for a third term, arguing such a move could endanger the Republic.

Washington United States Edward R. Burke Burke National Broadcasting Company Harold Lockes Roosevelt

Oberlin Club Notes June 20 Missionary Society and Meetings

Community notices list forthcoming gatherings in Oberlin Ohio on June 21 and 22. The Methodist Missionary Society meets at Mrs Paul Court 41 Morgan St. Queen Esther Society presents a play. Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias hold midweek meetings. Ladies Aid at Miss Clara Reeves Willard Court. Eastern Star Auxiliary at Mrs Wilma Fowler 230 Woodland Ave. Rotary luncheon at Oberlin Inn. Vine Rebekah Past Noble Grand Association meets at Bertha Powers 9320 South Main. Pythian Sister Temple convenes June 23 in K P Hall.

Oberlin, O The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Paul Court Morgan Street Queen Esther Society Oberlin Lodge of Odd Fellows Knights South Main Street K. of P. Hall

Funeral services for William E Nickerson set for Wednesday

Funeral services for William E Nickerson will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the Ledgerman funeral parlors. Burial will be made in Wakeman cemetery.

William E. Nickerson Ledgerman Funeral Bunrai Wakeman Cemetery

Mrs. Florence Shredi Marries and Moves to Deerfield Farm

Mrs. Florence Shredi, long employed at Lorain County Children's Home, left last week for Deerfield where she wed H. B. Hawley. The couple bought a farm in Deerfield and will reside there.

Florence Shredi Lorain County Deerfield D.end H. B. Hawley

U S Protests To Japan In Firm Notes

The United States embassy delivered notes to Japan protesting bombing of American properties in China and the blockade of Kulanssu. The action signals a firm Far East stance aimed at safeguarding foreign areas, with U S naval and allied forces in Kulanssu monitoring the situation.

Tokyo Eugene H. Dooman United States Tientsin Beest Britain Far East Pontsin China Kulanssu Tiemsin Kulong-c

Spanish War Vets Nominate New Officers

United Spanish War Veterans of Ohio nominated new officers at the 41st encampment in Columbus Ohio. Charles E Dune of Columbus was expected to become state commander with opposition. Robert Kennedy of Akron to senior vice commander and Sigmund Fritsch of Cincinnati to junior vice commander. Akron bid to host the 1940 meeting as the department parade in downtown Columbus was reviewed by officers and officials.

Columbus United Spanish War Veterans of Ohio Charles E. Dune Robert Kennedy Akron Sigmund Fritsch Cincinnat State Eity Robert S. Cain Pittsburgh John A. Harley Lima Military Order of the Serpent

Traffic concerns prompt talk of lights at Lake avenue corner

Council discussed Lake avenue and Huron street traffic near the West Bridge undercut. Safety officials labeled the Lake avenue top of the incline corner as highly dangerous and suggested a traffic signal may be needed. No action taken on Pasadena Park decorative masonry removal pending committee review.

Lake Avenue Town Lodi Street West Street Henke Fowl Huron Street West Bridge Street Fowls Safety Service Faxon Fawls Council Pasadena Park Building and Lands Committee George Thompson W. E. B. Notley

Number Continued From Page One Adventure Till Pain Forgets

Fragmentary OCR preserves a dramatic line about a final escapade before aging and pain dulls joy. The speaker thanks a darling for kindness and hints at others nearby.

Darling

Court House Notes and Court Actions Recap

Missing teenager Richard Brooker returned home after a week away, found on Route 37 between Elyria and Lorain. Divorces granted to Esther Heggie and Emma Leonard for gross neglect of duty. Lanaghan and Petrencak file for divorce. Property return sought after sheriff raid. five men tied to horse betting investigation. Damages suit totals 40,980 over Route 39 crash involving Toledo Edison driver and J. Mann. Judgments issued in several small claims.

Richard Brooker Courtland Street Elmer Peterson Elyria Lorain Loram Esther B. Heggie Alexander 5. Heggie Emma M. Leonard G. W. Leonard Leonard

Death Notice and Local News Highlights

Funeral services for Thomas Seward will be held Thursday at 9 30 a m from St Marys church with interment at St Marys Cemetery. Many local notices follow including family visits, church events, and community happenings across Lorain and nearby towns.

Thomas Seward St. Mary’s Church St. Marys Cemetery West Bridge Street

New Machine Pits Cherries Without Hand Contact

William B. Ashbolt of the Ashbolt orchards says a 1600 pound electric cylinder with a needle arrangement will push pits from cherries without crushing them. The machine washes and pits cherries, letting customers bring their own containers to buy pre pit cherries, ending much of the manual labor in canning.

William B. Ashbolt Ashbolt Foster Park Road Chronicle-Telegram

Rochester Anniversary Celebrated for Clifford Couple

A surprise anniversary gathering honored Mr and Mrs Frank Clifford on their 69th wedding anniversary. Twenty four relatives attended Sunday near Rochester with food and three large wedding cakes. Present were relatives from Elyria Spencer Litchfield and Wellington as they visited and enjoyed an outing at the creek.

Ralph Rowland Lillian Trippe Baptist Church Wellington Harold Jackson Myr Paul Jewetl James Williams Shirley Gill Emma Gill Lakewood Rochester Gill Lesley Trippe Philip Weitzel Lorain Genesieve Rowland Henry Pohlman, Jr Napoleon Ohio A. C. Pohlman Herman Halliday Litchfield Frank Clifford S. T. Reich New London C. D. Setterfield Lucille Murray E. D Thompson Biddinger Ascade Park Elyria Frank Cifford Virgil Jump Paul Jump Tiffin High School Lorain County Hugh Seiterfield Columbus Oslo Sweden International Neurological Association C D Setterfield Arvin Emerson Graydon Jewett Mildred Blarlowe Mlinots Town Hall Arthur Jewett P T. A W. A. Jewett Oberlin Viola Snyder Michigan Roy Snyder JD. Rife Delaware White Cross Hospital Murray Brothers Dow Miller Wil. Charles John E. H. Butson William Brown George Ward Louise Ward Richard Lagan Richard Clifford Spencer

Founder Urges Rotarians To Be Realists

Paul P Harris founder of Rotary urged a realist approach to peace at the International Convention in Cleveland He noted Rotary spans 70 countries with 216600 members and must oppose both war emotionally and intellectually Three presidential nominations were announced for Thursday balloting with George C Hager as International President and John W Bricker Ohio urging use of the golden rule among nations.

Cleveland Rotary International Paul P. Harris Chicago Rotary Harris Rotarians Walter D. Head Montclair No Jo Amos O. Squire Ossining Richard C. Hedke Detroit International George C. Hager John W. Bricker Ohio Hager Bricker

Young boys secure permit for a village fair near Elyria

Three boys aged eight to eleven visited Sheriff Carl R. Finegan at the county jail to request assurance their near Elyria fair would not be raided if they charged admission. The sheriff told them to conduct themselves as gentlemen and their plan proceeded.

Carl R. Finegan Elyria

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Listed Across Several Names

The notice lists multiple individuals with addresses in Ohio California and England as admitted to hospitals and later discharged including Marcia Eaton and several others with street addresses. It also includes various global snippets on census efforts crests refrigerators Turkey population and President McKinley nickname and Johannesburg housing plans.

Market prices for grain hay mill feed and produce listed

Quotations from Sheets Elevator Co and Montana Milling Co give corn wheat and oats per bushel and mill feeds hay per ton and flour per barrel. The list covers oats corn wheat flour feeds and hay with varied grades and prices, and includes produce items like asparagus beets celery lettuce radishes strawberries and tomatoes with regional market figures for Cleveland livestock hogs cattle and butchers.

Sheets Elevator Co Montana Milling Co Timothy

Two Counties Oppose Compromise In State Suit

Lorain and Adams counties resist a proposed settlement on alleged state penalties tied to tax overcharges since 1925. Prosecutor Buller reported after a Marietta meeting that most prosecutors favored the compromise offering $2350 weekly since 1932 with pre 1932 rates preserved, while Lorain County continues to oppose being overcharged for any period.

Loraine Howard R.buteler Marietta Lorain Adams Buller Othe

Public Auction to be Held at Gertrude Reisinger’s Home

Following the death of her husband, Gertrude Reisinger will auction a mixed lot at Station Road 12 Mile North of Route 62 Saturday June 24 starting 12 30 PM. Items include farm tools household goods farm stock hay grain loads of equipment and a 3 piece bedroom set plus appliances. Cash day of sale. nothing to be removed until settled for. Auctioneer P A Walker Elyria Ohio clerk Irvin Klinect.

Station Road Route 62 Columbia Station Thomas Osborne Gertrude Reisinger P. A. Walker Redington Elyria Irvin Klinect

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