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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1940

Page

11

Perpetual Novena Begins Fridays At St Marys Church

Beginning Friday July 12 the Perpetual Novena in honor of Our Sorrowful Mother will launch a national peace crusade with prayer as the sole weapon. Rev James R Keane, founder and director, announced the Elyria event notes the weekly service at St Marys church follows a national request from hundreds of Novenites while 684 Novena churches and over 670000 adherents participate.

James R. Keane Elyria St Mary's Church United States Leander Conley Old St. Peter’s Church Polk and Clark Streets

Lemon Juice Recipe for Rheumatic Pain Claims Fast Relief

An old advertisement touts a cheap remedy for rheumatic or neuritis pain. It urges using two packs of Ba-Ex Compound mixed with a quart of water and lemon juice, claiming relief within hours or overnight. The ad notes Re Ex Compound is offered by Phillips Drug Store and many drug stores.

Phillips Drug Store

Peas Struck By Wilt And Root Rot In Lorain County

C C Allison of Ohio State University and C L Hummel county agent reported unusually severe wilt and root rot in peas from a survey of Lorain County vegetable farms. They attributed the spread to hot wet weather during pod formation.

C. C. Allison Ohio State University C. L Hummel Lorain County Hummel

Rubber growers in Para push for higher production

Rubber interests in Para move to boost output as the press educates growers about Brazil's needs. Domestic demand is rising fast and consumption nearly matches production leaving little for export amid global demand for rubber.

Para Brazil

Nine Fridays of Special Prayers for Peace Continue

The Peace Novena will run for nine Fridays with a possible second nine Fridays if peace remains undecided. Public conscience grows sensitive to war and demands some sense of justice to justify its brutal acts.

Red Cross Office Closes Wednesdays in July and August

The Elvira Red Cross office in the Masonic Temple will close on Wednesdays during July and August but remain open other afternoons to receive war relief fund contributions and distribute sewing and knitting materials. Miss Edith Metcalf, executive secretary, announced the plan while noting she will be on vacation for the first two weeks of July.

Elvira American Red Cross Masonic Temple War Relief Fund Edith Metcalf

Spray Advises Codling Moth Control Across Lorain County

County agricultural agent C L Hummel urges growers to start the second cover spray for the first codling moth brood now. Last week saw active moth activity in orchards with cages. emergence continues and late month hatching could rise. The advised spray mixes three pounds lead arsenate with five pounds hydrated lime to make 100 gallons.

C L Hummel Lorain County Hummer

Hermit Sisters Jessie Gibb and Angel Die After Disturbance

Police found two elderly sisters living alone in Polmoni England with securities valued at 50 000 to 80 000. Miss Jessie Gibb aged 83 was found alive but unconscious, Miss Angel aged 80 later died in hospital after a lapse.

Polmoni England Jessie Gibb Angel

Murder at Larchwood ends with suspect in pond search

Todd Tooker pursues clues in the Harding estate murder of Jim Frost. Mercedes, linked to Lynne Harding’s father, emerges as a possible culprit watched by the wary investigators. Todd directs a pond drag as the missing weapon seems entwined with a ghostly tale.

Lynne Harding Long Island Jim Frost Buenos Aires Larchwood Harding Fairview Todd Tooker Todd Jim Tommy van Cleve Hiroshi Mercedes Lynne Binnie Griffin Hardings Maggie Letitia Mr. Harding Binnie Letitie Wendell Havana Binnies Sand In Jic Tommy Harding Grounds

Avon Epworth League Social and Church Events

Epworth League to host ice cream social on the church lawn Tuesday June 25. Ladies Aid sponsor Lawn Fete at Miss Nina Warden home on Wednesday June 26. Baptist church prayer meeting and Bible study Thursday June 26. Town Hall council meeting Thursday June 26. Evelyn Weber of Cleveland spent days with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Henry Mehling. Erwin Hubbard and wife of Elyria visited the Hubbard family. Ira Gough and children stayed with relatives in Columbiana.

Avon Epworth League Church Lawn Roup Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church Nina Warden the Baptist Church Henry Mehling Erwin Hubbard Elyria Ira Gough Columbiana

Loyal Workers Auxiliary Meets at Mrs Wray’s Home

The Loyal Workers Auxiliary of the Methodist church will meet at Mrs. Roy Wray’s home on Wednesday evening June 26. All members are required to attend. Mrs. Frankie Reese visited Mrs. D R Roberts on Wednesday. Mrs. Lehanna Cook and Mrs. Mary Wray were guests of Mrs. W E Heck and family in Amherst. Under a dictator the individual surrenders liberty of judgment and morals.

Loyal Workers Auxiliary The Methodist Church Roy Wray Frankie Reese D. R. Roberts Lehanna Cook Mary Wray W. E. Heck Amherst

Eaton Family Honors Father Dwight Smith Birthday

Last Sunday a family gathering at Mr and Mrs Em Smith marked Father’s Day and Dwight Smith’s birthday celebration. The event at their Eaton home featured a family dinner and warm tributes to the father and son amid a close knit reunion.

Em Smith Mr. Smith Dwight Father

Sponge Market in Nassau Bahama Islands

Nassau hosts a sponge exchange where cleaned sponges are laid out in lots for inspection and bidding by exchange members. The market operates as a rough lot system, with bids guiding sales and ownership transfer within the Bahama Islands sponge trade.

Nassau Bahama Islands Exchange

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