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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1940

Page

2

A H News Headline Schedule Update

Reporters prepare public daily reports with coverage in advance for Monday Wednesday and Friday editions. The system notes day before publication for timely delivery.

Henrietta Kitchen Ettas Hold June Meeting

A regular meeting of the Henrietta Kitchen Ettas was held on Wednesday June 19 at advisor Mrs Mead Petty's home. Patsy Kelbe and Elma Bates demonstrated facial cleansing. After business there was a short recreation period. The next meeting will be June 26 at the advisor's home.

Henrietta Kitchen Ettas Mead Petty Patsy Kelbe Elma Bates

Fashionable Sewers Postpone Meeting at Spaulding Home

On Monday afternoon June 17 the Fashionable Sewers planned a 2 pm meeting at Mrs. C E Spaulding home but none of the members attended. Audrey Copas and Mrs Spaulding served refreshments to close the afternoon.

C. E. Spaulding Audrey Copas Spaulding

Lucky Charm Workers Meet at Evelyn Dayton’s Home

The Lucky Charm Workers gathered at Evelyn Dayton’s home with all members present. Dues were collected and a discussion held. Mary Brandt performed a solo followed by games. The next meeting will be at Mary Brandt’s home.

Lucky Charm Evelyn Dayton Mary Brandt Mary

Hearts of Gold bake cookies and cake at meeting

In Lagrange the Hearts of Gold met in the Home Economics room on Wednesday afternoon with twelve members present including Rita Rothgery Carol Rawson Ida Mowatt and Ellen Walker. Rita Rothgery and Greta Vandenberg demonstrated making cookies and a cake was prepared. refreshments followed the business meeting.

Dune 21st Meeting Of LaGrange Juvenile Club Noted

John and William Haydn demonstrated common joints while Barry Butler spoke on airplane parts and the simple type. Eileen Campbell covered insects pests and Melvin Moulder discussed poultry disease. Four college assistants shared college life happenings. Next meeting is July 5.

John and William Haydn Barry Butler Eileen Campbell Melvin Moulder LaGrange Juvenile Club Fred and John Wilcox Warne Aldrich Robert Kelner

Birmingham Snappy Stitchers girls H club met with advisor

The Birmingham Snappy Stitchers Girls Home club met with advisor Alice Cline at the Birmingham school building. President Elizabeth Rosa called the meeting to order. Minutes were read, roll called, and plans discussed for selling popcorn at outdoor school movies to raise funds.

Birmingham Alice Cline Elizabeth Rosa Helen Robart Jesse Howe Ruth Swonger Betty Greenwitt Betty Shumaker June Ortner Betty Greenwill Antonette Angelo Doris Hestop

Nimble Finger 4-H Club Meets at Devereaux Home

Penfield Nimble Finger 4-H Club held a Thursday meeting at Miss Denis Devereaux residence. Wilma Sooy conducted business, Marie Remen presented secretary and treasurer reports, and members discussed projects including insects while sewing dresses. Refreshments served by Alice Myers Ireta Sooy and Marjory Mohrman. Next meeting set for Thursday afternoon June 27.

Penfield Nimble Finger 4-H Denis Devereaux Wilma Sooy Marie Remen Alice Myers Ireta Sooy Marjory Mohrman

Around-the-River 4-H Club meets at Aunt Hazel's home

The Around-the-River 4-H Club gathered June 20 at 2 p.m. at Aunt Hazel's house with younger members sewing needle cases and older members sewing dresses. The Constitution and by-laws report by Conrada Bednarz was discussed and approved. A wiener roast was planned for the next meeting if weather allows.

Aunt Hazel Conrada Bednarz Alice Donahue Carel Borling Mary Motto

Commissioner Becomes Grandfather for Fifth Time

County Commissioner Edward DeChant welcomed a daughter born to Mrs. Charles DeChant of Sheffield Village at St. Joseph's hospital Lorain. Mother and baby are reported well. The child is the third in Charles DeChant's family. his other two children are sons.

Edward DeChant Charles Dechant Sheffield Village St. Joseph's Hospital Lorain

Man Treated After Fight on Broad Street

L E Crosby, 40, of ill Neuter court, was treated at Elyrix Aemor ial Hospital at 3730 a m yesterday for a broset nose and an laceration on his head suffered in a fight on Broad Street between Court Street and West Avenue, according to hoecnd and police report.

E Crosby Elyrix Aemorial Hospital Broad Street Court Street West Avenue

Man charged with disorderly conduct fined after arrest

Steve Kozelnicky of 7 Wood ford avenue was fined costs today when arrested before Mayor Joseph Q. Petre on a disorderly conduct charge. He was taken from his home yesterday on two complaints filed by his wife per a police report.

Steve Kozelnicky Woodford Avenue Berfore Joseph Q. Petre Fle

Dogpatch Game Planned at North Elyria Grange Hall

Meetings to present to Lake Avenue School as a community service finalize plans for a Dogpatch Game to be held at the North Elyria Grange Hall Friday June 26 at 9 00 p m A conduct talk by Margaret Hornyak follows with refreshments by Dorothy and Marie Freischkorn The next gathering is set for 2 30 p m Friday June 26 and post meeting decor of the ball for the dance is planned.

Lake Avenue North Elyria Grange Hall Margaret Hornyak Dorothy Marie Freischkorn

Fields Flying Nee Four-H Meeting At Eleinme Dreger Home

The four-H group met at Eleinme Dreger's home on June 16 for an evening focused on etiquette and sewing projects. Members received personal programs and planned a backward party while refreshments were served and games concluded the afternoon.

Eleinme Dreger Elzine Dreger

Alfalfa Seeds Hold Third Season Meeting at Bon Schmittgen Home

North Ridgeville report says the Alfalfa Seeds gathered at Bon Schmittgen's home for their third meeting of the season. One member was absent due to baseball. Bud Andrews al led the meeting and camping was discussed. Most members chose vegetable gardening with one opting for corn growing. Straw berry shortcake was served. Adjournment set for Edward Carley on Root Road the next Tuesday, July 2.

North Ridgeville Bon Schmittgen Bud Andrews Edward Carley Root Road

West Ridge Jolly Hustlers Plan June Events

The West Ridge Jolly Hustlers met June 20 at Virginia Sims Ronceili’s home. They discussed fundraising ideas, a Mother-Daughter event on June 2 at South Ridge Church, a trip for girls to Camp Crag in Medina, and a draft catalog for a plot. A committee of Beatrice Ensign, Virginia Sippie, and Helen Demas was formed. The next meeting is June 26 at Beatrice Ensign’s home. Thirteen members and one advisor attended. activities included photos, refreshments, a pledge, a story by Elizabeth Hange, a roll call, fruit salad demo, scrap-book work, and games.

West Ridge Jolly Hustlers Virginia Sims Ronceili South Ridge Church Camp Crag Medina Beatrice Ensign Virginia Sippie Helen Demas Elizabeth Hange Janet Low Dushenske Donna Mowatt Viola Thelma Cowright Betty Church- Ward Helen Leach Columbia Town Hall Miss Ecker

Nature 4-H Club Plans Play in Russia Township

The Nature 4-H Club of Russia township met at Marie Gamble's home on June 19 to plan a club play. The next meeting will be at East Oberlin Church on June 25, reported by Velda Andres.

Russia Township Marie Gamble East Oberlin Church Velda Andress

East Carlisle Sewing Sallies Hold Fifth Meeting

The fifth East Carlisle Sewing Sallies meeting convened at Shirley Yoo's Middle Avenue home on June 20 with Donna Yost presiding. Joyce Crawford presented the treasurer's report. a June 28 picnic was planned and a luncheon served by the hostess and her mother. Next meeting to be at Tinell Nirksis home.

East Carlisie Shirley Yoo Middle Avenue Donna Yost Favorit Joyce Crawford Tinell Nirksis

France Adopts No Limit Policy But Struggles With Enforcement

The report notes that France has had no speed limit in place, yet faces difficulties in enforcing highway rules. It highlights tensions between policy intent and practical oversight as drivers push speeds and authorities seek workable methods.

France

Oberlin Couple Quietly Wed in First Baptist Church

Bliss Lucey Pauline Crosby daughter of Mer and Birs Crosby and Louis E. Buss son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Buss wed Saturday at 2 32 in the First Baptist church Oberlin officiated by Reverend Wanseam Smith in the presence of immediate families A reception followed at the Crosby home and the couple plan a short wedding trip They will reside at 224 Third Street Elyria Crosby is a nurse and Buss a Goodyear alum moving to Electric Alloys Elyria July 1.

Oberlin. O Ora Sneicher Lana Crosby Willa Bliss Gordon Bliss Alexander June Cleveland Crosby Dome South Professor Street Jefferson Apartments Third Street Elyria Ine Bride Oberlin High School Johnston School of Nursing

Quiet Saturday Wedding Ties Glenn and Richardson in Cleveland

Miss Eugenia Glenn wed George Richardson Jr in a small ceremony at her parents home 195 North Professor Street Cleveland. Pastor Homer J. Tucker officiated in a family gathering with bridesmaid Elizabeth Glenn and best man Winifred Sarah. The couple resides at 2140 East 83rd Street Cleveland. The bride, Oberlin alumna and church pianist, is the daughter of Air and Mrs Herbert Glenn. Richardson works as an orderly at the Cleveland Clinic.

Air Herbert Glenn North Professor Street Eugenia Glenn George Richardson, Jr Cleveland Homer J. Tucker Mt Zion Baptist Church Elizabeth Glenn Winifred Sarah East 83Rd Street Oberlin High School Oberlin School of Commerce Mt. Zion Baptist Church Richardson Cleveland Chinic

Local clubs hold meetings and civic talks in Wellington

The Coterie and Monday Night clubs meet with hosts on East College street and Woodland avenue. American Legion Post No 102 gathers tonight, while the Oberlin Grange hosts visitors from Detroit as local residents travel and visit. The Fourth Quarterly Conference of the First Methodist Church outlines financials and the year’s activities with a move to a Christian Education designation.

Bonnie Hodovan East College Street Milo Kendeigh Woodland Avenue Karl Wilson Locke American Legion Legion Hall Homer J Tucker Groveland Street Oberlin Grange

Oberlin church mission societies to meet June 6

The Missionary Societies of all Oberlin churches hold their annual meeting Wednesday June 6 at 3 p.m. in the Rust Methodist church. Devotions led by Mrs. J. L. D. Harrison. Rev. Stephen P. Heib will speak on his work among the criminal classes in India. Special music by singers from the Rust Methodist and Mt. Zion Baptist churches.

Missionary Societies Oberlin Rust Methodist Church JL. D. Harison Stephen P. Heib India Rust Methodist Mit. Zien

Women’s Belief Corps Reports Convention and Sets Sale

At Friday’s meeting George Behnke reported on the department convention in Columbus where he attended as a delegate. The corps voted in one new member and agreed to hold a country store sale at the next regular meeting.

Women’s Belief Corps Irs George Behnke Department Columbus

Open Air Meeting Planned in Wellington Square Park

Wellington notices an Interdenominational Group open air gathering in Wellington Square Park at o o clock Thursday evening with no admission charge. Salvation Army speakers from Elyria will join other participants and seating will be arranged in front of the church. Graduation visit described for Prof and Mrs W C McColl and family, plus Mrs Hawk of Dayton. trip includes Bully McColl's graduation from Cornell University and a later visit to Dayton before returning to North Carolina.

Wellington Wll Wellington Square Park Salvation Army Elyria W. C. McColl Norman Fayetteville N. C G. A. Hawk Dayton Bert Knapp Perry Knapp McColl Bully Cornell University Hawk North Carolina

Entre Nous Club Hosts Friday Steak Roast

Mrs. Wilma Wadsworth welcomed Entre Nous members for a steak roast. Guests included Mrs. Elsa Falls of Cleveland and Mrs. Daniel Harris. Bridge games provided entertainment while awards went to Mrs. C. E Baum and Miss Jeannette Warner, with traveling prizes also awarded.

Wilma Wadsworth Entre Nous Club Elsa Falls Cleveland Daniel Harris Here Bridge C. E Baum Jeannette Warner

Party Nominating Scene Anxious As Dewey Leads Vote Prospects

The discussion centers on Dewey's edge for the nomination with Taft and Willkie vying for second, while talk asserts Dewey might dominate the first ballot. Taft targets labor issues and labor law amendments, Willkie shows broad state strength, and party veterans weigh potential deals. Speaker references Gov. John W Bricker and Sen. Arthur Van Genberg as alternate backs.

Frank E. Gannett Rochester N. Y Roosevelt Herbert Hoover Eid John W. Bricker Ohio Taft H. Styles Bridges New Hampshire Arthur H. James Pennsylvania Hamilton Fish New York Dewey Willkie South Carolina Lousiana Mississippi Wall Street Arthur H. van Genberg R. Birch Hoover Dever

Germany Cannot Challenge Britain’s Sea Control By Any Fleet Action

J. W. Mason argues the German armistice terms are moderate militarily but the naval clause blocks any chance of a sea contest with Britain. Interment of the French fleet under British control and lack of trained German crews undermine naval power, forcing Germany to abandon a combined fleet plan with Italy and captured French ships. The piece discusses implications for French independence groups and Petain's government under Hitler’s terms.

Germany Britain United Press London France Hitler Petain de Gaulle

Police charge Brubaker with reckless driving

Dr. Wilbur K. Brubaker of 335 Stanford Avenue faces a reckless driving charge after police say he failed a safety stop at Eastern Heights Boulevard and Park Avenue at 3 10 a m. He is set to appear in police court Wednesday.

Wilbur K. Brubaker Stanford Avenue Eastern Heights Boulevard Park Avenue

Local Woman Slips on Slag Pile Injuries In Lorain Visit

Mrs. Robert Pence, 26, of Alliance, slipped on a slag pile while viewing the 21st street bridge in Lorain yesterday afternoon. She suffered abrasions on her legs and hands and was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital.

Robert Pence Alliance 21St Street Lorain Elyria Memorial Hospital

Injured by baseball in Lorain incident

Louis Lamm Jr. 23 of 2715 East Erie Street Lorain was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital Saturday afternoon for a cut above the left eye after being struck by a baseball.

Louis Lamm, Jr Erie Street Lorain Elyria Memorial Hospital

Marshal Foch Warning on War Lessons From History

In 1926 Marshal Foch warned that the military mind assumes the next war will mirror the last, a view he said has never been true and will never be. His remark underscored the need to rethink strategies amid evolving warfare.

Marshal Foch

Household Finance loan options and repayment plan guidance

Describes choosing a $100 loan from a table and selecting monthly payments such as $9.46 for 12 months or $4.46 for 30 months. Explains charges based on actual time, emphasizes single rate, privacy, no salary proof, no credit questions, and private transactions. Mentions small foreclosures rate and encourages visiting or calling with no obligation to borrow.

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