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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1939

Page

7

Fisher's New Master Market Opens in Elyria

Elyria shoppers will inspect Fisher's New Master Market at 627 Broad Street on Thursday. The remodelled store offers 5,600 square feet of floor space, self service with full clerk support, a wide international foods selection, new fixtures, a conveyor system, green and gold decor, fluorescent lighting, and iceless meat refrigeration.

Elyria Fisher's Broad Street Fisher Brothers Company John Lersch Company Fisher Faith In Eria Charles Hollis Elmer Schmitz William Rohrdanz Erwin Gable B. J. Hkeisinger Elyria Labor

Garden Tea Brings Fifty Three To Clarksfield Event

Clarksfield notes report a Garden Tea hosted by the Clarksfield Ladies at Mrs. Jessie Cawse home with fifty three attendees. A post meeting program and luncheon followed. Other items mention Mrs. Mattie Rick hosting B R H Club and Mrs. Mildred Langendorfer hosting Brighton Ladies Aid. A serious operation affected Mrs. Stella Harris and Mrs. Alice Day is listed as sick. A still born infant of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Twining was buried at Clarkesfield Methodist cemetery. Dorene Voss and Richard Einswaugle visit Camp Crag for the week.

Clarksfield Jessie Cawse Mattie Rick B. R. H. Club Mildred Langendorfer Brighton Ladies Aid Stella Harris Norwalk Hospital Alice Day Louis Twining Clarksefield Dorene Voss Richard Einswaugle Camp Crag

35th Rick Family Reunion Held At Harwood Home

The Rick family 35th reunion met at George Harwood's home in Ruggles on Thursday June 8. After dinner, members visited and played games while 90 year old Mrs. George Harwood stayed home sick. Since 1938, three children were born Howard J. Cramer Ann Phillips and Leonard Kettle Jr. No marriages or deaths occurred in the past year. Ice cream and cakes followed.

Rick George Harwood Ruggles Howard J. Cramer Ann Phillips Leonard Kettle, Jr

Oberlin Council OKs bicycle licensing on first reading

Oberlin council passes first reading of a bicycle licensing ordinance requiring registration and license plates at twenty five cents per year. The measure mirrors a prior proposal that was voted down about a year ago. Also, the Jolly Cooks 4 H Club meets tonight at seven at advisor Mrs Don Bryant s home with six members and new officers led by President Dorothy Hobbs.

Oberlin, O Oberlin Council Jolly Cooks 4-H Don Bryant Dorothy Hobbs Nellie Gaskin Gladys Streicher Margaret Glider Mary Hobbs

Garden party by First Church ladies set for Friday

The ladies of Section I at First Church announce a garden party Friday June 23 from 2 to 3 o'clock at Mrs J D MacLaury home 207 East College Street. All are invited to bring friends to join games. In case of rain the event moves to Saturday June 24.

First J. D. MacLaury East College Street

Oberlin Woman Earns PhD at Wisconsin Commencement

Miss Margaret M. Wright of Oberlin received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the 86th annual commencement exercises of the State University of Wisconsin.

Margaret M. Wright Oberlin State University of Wisconsin

Summer Trips and Academic Appointments Mentioned

Rev and Mrs L V Cady and children depart for Crystal Lake Michigan where Mr Cady will join Hanover College faculty in September. Marian and Kathleen Kimsiton head to New York City for the World's Fair with plans to visit West Point before returning to Oberlin. Mrs W H Seaman and two children visit Hinsdale Illinois with her parents for two weeks. Mr and Mrs A P Lothrop travel to Leominster Massachusetts for the summer as their son Richard attends Camp Dudley at West Point in July and August. Mrs Vincent Hart and children begin an extended automobile tour to Seattle Washington. Mrs C D Herrick leaves East Lorain Street for a cottage at Mitwanga for the summer.

L. V. Cady East College Street Crystal Lake Michigan Cady Hanover College Hanover Indiana Marian Kathleen Kimsiton New York City West Point New York Oberlin W. H. Seaman Andrew Fenn Hinsdale Illinois A. P. Lothrop Elm Street Leominster Mass Richard Camp Dudley Vincent Hart Seattle Washington C. D. Herrick East Lorain Street Mitiwanga

Local Hospital Admissions and Birth Report

Admissions list includes Mrs. Paul James on June 16 and Clifford Melching in Mansfield with Willa Bliss on June 18. Cleveland sees Raymond Anderson on June 20, and Ton ton: Rita Cole in Wel lington. Discharges feature Clifford Melching June 18 and Willa Bliss June 20, with Raymond Anderson and Rita Cole also leaving. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Paul James on Friday June 16 at Allen Hospital.

Paul James Clifford Melching Mansfield Willa Bliss Joe Mihalia Cleveland Raymond Anderson Wellington Rita Cole Allen Hospital

Court actions and local notices at Lorain county court

A set of court actions include Horvath v South seeking a new trial on a $700 verdict, and a $2,443.87 Home Owners Loan Corp. award against Laskay et al with mortgage foreclosure. Other items report divorce, bond statuses, indictments in a horse betting probe, bicycle theft, a barn fire, and details of a large reunion invite list across multiple towns.

Common Pleas Court Kolman C. Horvath Harry South Smiuls Home Owners Loan Corporation Guy B. Findley Elizabeth Laskay

40 Elyria Boys At Y Camp

The first regular Elyria Y M C A Summer camp group, 40 boys, spends opening day at Camp Iss See Kes on the Vermilion River in Brownhelm Township. Camp director Carl W. Wagner leads a large, improving program with out of town attendees and two upcoming events.

Elyria Y. M. C Camp Iss-See-Kes Vermilion River Brownhelm Township Carl W. Wagner Lorain Robert van Wagner Donald Gull Oberlin Henry Annable Lindy Wigton Billy Powers Jimmy Powers Jack Holden Peter Crafe James Close Lakewood Fred Ruthman Dick Albery Amherst Fred Sutcliff North Ridgeville Paul Jelicka Bill Jelicka South Amherst Glen Ruth Elyria Bob Watson John Weller Bill Tattersall Dan Stevick Sam Rockwood Ronald Penfound Bill Penberthy Lewis Mathis Harold Kunkle Robert Kline Allan Fritsche Jack Ferguson Donald Ducoty Willam Davidson Weston Charlton John Bryant Don Bryant Claire Anderson Fred Bigendo Don Looper Mex Looper Bull Suthfi Ken Sp

Fugitives, letters, and prison security debate emerge

An escape saga widens as a Canadian arrest bid fails and Mrs Bert Van Woert pleads with her daughter. Ohio officials discuss locking upgrades and a possible fence at the state prison after readings about a guard gate and exterior key access amid the escape of Virginia Brandy, Mary Ellen Richards, and Florence Sheline.

Canada West Bert van Woert Cleveland Reilley Lenora Leach Gallipolis Mrs. West Leach

Foster anniversary celebrated with family gathering

Mr and Mrs John Foster hosted a Sunday dinner in honor of their 36th wedding anniversary. Clarence Foster of Oberlin and guests included Morris Tillison and family from Norwalk, Mattie Foster, George Foster, Elmer Wing, Alonzo Hanes, Carl Edwards, and Hallie Tillison with Jane, from Massillon.

John Foster Clarence Foster Oberlin Morris Tillison Norwalk Ernest Tillson Willard Mattie Foster Wellington George Foster Elmer Wing Alonzo Hanes Carl Edwards Clarksfield Hallie Tillison Massillon Jane

Garris Celebrates 70th Birthday With Friends and Neighbors

Garris entertained his friends and neighbors at his home Wednesday evening to celebrate his 70th birthday anniversary. Those present included Mr and Mrs. B. E. Garris and Walter Garris, with Rochester figures Bill Solboski and Lewis Soboski, Mrs. Nettie Reed, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Juronic and family, plus Mr. and Mrs. Rose of Wellington.

Add Garris B. E. Garris Walter Garris Rochester Bill Solboski Lewis Soboski Nettie Reed Paul Juronic Rose Wellington

Twaddle reunion draws hundred at Wellington home

Mrs Marvy Barnes 91 of Wellington attended the Twaddle reunion at Mr and Mrs Guy Livermore home Sunday with 100 present. Several relatives from Wellington and nearby towns visited relatives and attended events, including funerals and community activities.

Marvy Barnes Wellington Guy Livermore Ras John Merrill Ralph Merrill A. C. Cawse Cleveland Sarah Merrill Earl Cole Charlie Decker Elyria Myre Vern Haves Cora Haves Lee Julius Krebs Andrew Clark Toledo J C Ames W. H Harwood Willard Jay Pettit Shiloh Foster Fitchville Adrian Cramer Howard John Merril Stella Wagner

Death of Hattie Adele Rowell 84 Camden Widow

Hattie Adele Rowell of Camden died Tuesday afternoon at her home at age 84. She was born April 24, 1855 in Vermont and was the widow of John Lewis Rowell. Funeral services under George T. Sedgeman of Oberlin will be held Friday at 2 o'clock at the Camden home, with burial in Camden Cemetery.

Hattie Adele Rowell Camden John Lewis Rowell Vermont George T. Sedgeman Oberlin Camden Cemetery

Dates Set for Lorain 4-H Judging and Camps

Miss Frances Eckert announces Lorain County 4-H judging for County Fair clubs July 17-22 and Wellington Fair clubs August 11-19 with judges to be named later. Demonstration Day and Style Revue linked to August 18 at Elyria. Camp Crag held July 9-12 junior and July 12-16 senior. reservations due by June 24.

Frances Eckert Lorain County Lorain County Fair Wellington Fair Elyria Columbus Camp Crag Hinckley Medina County

Faces Murder Charge For Fatal Cane Duel At Infirmary

In New Martinsville West Virginia Prosecutor G W Coffield filed a first degree murder charge against 76 year old Alex Watson after a coroner s jury ruled that Nicholas Barcus 74 died from a blow delivered by Wilson in a cane duel at the Wetzel County infirmary Barcus died after a brain concussion sustained during the fight which followed an argument over Barcus locking his roommate out of their room Barcus friend John McBride described the incident and said Barcus swung a cane at Wilson before Wilson knocked Barcus s cane away and struck him Wilson is jailed without bond and will face a preliminary hearing Monday Funeral services for Barcus were planned for this afternoon in West Union Monroe County Ohio with burial in West Union Cemetery

New Martinsville W. Va G. W. Coffield Alex Watson Wetzle County Infirmary Nicholas Barcus Wilson L. W. Dulaney Barcus Coffield John McBride McBride Wetzel County Church of Christ West Union Monroe County West Union Cemetery

Akron Council Approves Garbage Collection Tax

Akron officials advanced an ordinance to tax each residence five cents weekly or 3 a year for garbage collection and incineration. The bill offers a 10 cent quarterly prepayment discount, reducing the rate. Commercial users pay 30 cents per 20-gallon can with a $6 monthly maximum.

Akron, O Akron

Bus driver treats Wellington pupils after movie

George Hines of Pittsfield took all Wellington school pupils on his bus to the picture show in Wellington Wednesday night. Following the show he treated the group with refreshments. Robert Avery began work last week for Baldwin Wallace College Berea calling on prospective students. His work last week was in Cleveland territory. He will work in Lorain County this week.

George Hines Wellington Robert Avery Baldwin-Wallace College Berea Cleveland Lorain County

World Traveler Mina Soga to Speak in Elyria Sunday

Miss Mina Soga world traveler and former post- Madras Conference member will address Elyria Congregational church Sunday at 7 30 p m under the Elyria Ministerial Association. She represented the South African Union at the Maaras Missionary Conference in November and December and recently spoke at a YWCA luncheon.

Mina Soga Elyria Congregational Church Ministerial Association of Miss Soga World Church South African Union Maaras Soga Y. W. CA Lakeside Assembly Ohio Suga Amsterdam Holland South Africa India Mahatma Gandhi

McCarthy Seeks Fourth Ohio Amateur Golf Title

Maurice J. McCarthy of Cincinnati advanced to the second round at the Miami Valley Country Club in Dayton, defeating J. R. Mikesell of Piqua 5 3. McCarthy shot 72, one over par, as he pursues a fourth Ohio Amateur crown. Nelson Ruddy of Cincinnati also moved on after Dr. J. G. Love of Columbus defaulted.

Dayton, O Maurice J. McCarthy Cincinnati Miami Valley Country Club J. R. Mikesell Piqua McCarthy Nelson Ruddy J. G. Love Columbus

Alumnae Council Picnics and Plans for Winter Program

Lorain County Alumnae Council members gathered at Wellington home of Mrs William Brouse for a picnic with 46 present. Mrs E E Durkee led singing before games. They discussed a October 17 meeting at Mrs J S Myers Grafton to outline a winter program centered on nutrition and an Emergency Meal demonstration and clothing accessories. The group presented Miss Frances Eckert, county agent, a gift in appreciation of her services.

Lorain County William Brouse Wellington E. E. Durkee Eaton Township J. S. Myers Grafton Frances Eckert

Minnesota Man To Head Kiwanis International

Bennett O. Knudson of Albert Lea Minn was elected president of Kiwanis International at the 23rd annual convention. He had been nominated by district representatives and stood unopposed as voting concluded. Charles S. Donley Pittsburgh and Robert J. Prittle Winnipeg were named vice presidents and Dr W Eugene Walcott Des Moines was chosen treasurer.

Boston Bennett O. Knudson Albert Lea Minn Kiwanis International Charles S. Donley Pittsburgh Robert J. Prittle Winnipeg Man W. Eugene Walcott Des Moines

Baby Girl Dies After Father Shot Her In Sacrificial Act

In Charleroi Pennsylvania a nineteen month old girl Ada Young died from wounds inflicted by her father Clair Young a 36 year old coal miner who claimed voices urged him to sacrifice his child to reach heaven. State police planned to confer with the district attorney about murder charges against Young.

Charleroi Heaven Ada Young Clair Young James C.bane

Market list highlights fresh produce pricing near by

Local market listings show asparagus at 159 per basket or 60 to 90 cents per dozen, cabbage 60 to 40 cents per dozen bundles, cucumbers 50 cents per dozen, lettuce Boston 25 to 50 cents, mushrooms 14 to 30 cents per pint, green onions and parsley priced per bunch, peas 10 to 60 cents per basket, strawberries 3.25 per 32 cucumbers, tomatoes 80 to 90 cents per pound.

Boston Escarolde Horshradish

Grain and feed prices from Sheets Elevator and Montana MillingCo

Quotations for oats corn wheat flour and mill feeds by the bushel or ton are listed from Sheets Elevator and Montana Milling Co. Prices cover No 5 white oats No 3 yellow corn No 1 red wheat and various flour grades. Hay and straw grades include timothy clover mixed hay light and heavy, and several alfalfa cutting types with prices.

Montana Milling Co oSee

Grain and feed price list with mixed OCR errors

Prices for WHEAT OATS RYE and CORN listed with No 2 and No 1 grades. OCR garble obscures exact values but shows a market snapshot of futures or spot rates for agricultural commodities and track prices.

Cleveland Livestock and Produce Report Highlights Mixed Hogs Cattle and Grocery Prices

Hogs receipts around 1,000 with slight uplifts. cattle receipts about 200 with steady to weaker tone for heavies. calves active and steady. sheep and lambs mixed values. Produce section shows steady butter and eggs. live poultry dull. numerous vegetable and fruit prices listed by type and region including potatoes, apples, asparagus, beets, beans, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers, lettuce, onions, peas, radishes, rhubarb, rutabagas, spinach.

Cleveland Michigan Ohio

Open Meeting Of Missionary League At U. P. Church

Rev. O E Phillips of Washington representing the Biblical Research Society will speak at 7 30 tonight at the First United Presbyterian church on Signs of the Times. He will discuss pogroms in Germany Palestine developments war prep economic conditions and other indications of the age’s end shown with lantern slides. A free will offering will be received.

O. E. Phillips Washington, D. C Biblical Research Society of Los Angeles California Men's Missionary League The First United Presbyterian Church Phillips Germany Palestine Spain China

Elyrians Attend Rotary International in Cleveland

Elyria Rotary Club president Ralph Murbach and Mrs Murbach attend the Rotary International sessions in Cleveland this week. They lunched with Ex-President Warren of the British Rotary Club and incoming President Coombs of the London club. Local members meet Rotarians from every continent and hear about a visitor from Australia, Poland, and France. The Australian spent six weeks crossing the ocean to visit Europe before coming to America.

Ralph Murbach Elyria Rotary Club Murbach Rotary International Cleveland Warren British Rotary Club Coombs London England Elyria Club Australia Poland France America Europe

Stantion Pleads Guilty to Disorderly Conduct in City Court

Paul Stantion Sr. of 231 Rush Street changed his plea from not guilty to guilty on a disorderly conduct charge in police court before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro. He was fined $10 with $8 suspended on good behavior and costs, after arrest Sunday for allegedly choking a neighbor boy during a ball game dispute.

Paul Stantion Rush Street Joseph Q. Petro Stantion

Local Market Produce Prices Weights and Pecks

Daily market listing shows strawberries at 24 quarts per crate for $1, tomatoes for 1 basket at $3, new potatoes 12 bushels outdoor, lettuce and watercress offered in pecks. Prices and names reflect bundled offers and yard sale style notes.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Esther Wood Professor St Richard Clevenger Jolly Cooks University Camp Randall DR. Pennington Broad Sea Street Louis Sivatz Noonger Hefen Shvetz Guy B. Kinnley Helen Tomene Shvatz Lawrence Morés Colonial Iti County Morena Louis Rose Jacobs Louis Jacobs Grand Jusy Robert Schuster Route 113 Esther Griggs Virginia Hines Floyd Phillips Dane Donald Phillips Ann North Fairfield Helen Harwood Nancy Phillip Savannah Norman Kettle Janet Ralph Floyd Rick Marvin Kettle Harold Townsend Frank Rick J. C. Ames Ada Rounds Guy Harwood Fred Harwood Paul Harry Harwood Clarence Rounds Jean Benny Budget Commission Prosecutor's Office Butler Merrill William Marsh Swanton Lepha Harris W. H Stone Doren Stone Worthing Stone Canton William Yewey Arnold Haitiline Ray Rider Charles Voss Clyde Lee Clarksfield Ladies Aid Sudro - Curtis Ambulance Pittsfield Alumnae Council Minnesota Kiwanis Sederis Toledo Grain Close Open Meeting of Missionary League U. P. Church Rotary Carpathians Danube Station Road Columbia Station Thomas Osborne Gertrude Reisinger Pla. Walker Red Borance O'Donnell Paint & Wall Paper Co Elyria, Ohio
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