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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1940

Page

6

Committees Push U S Toward War by Aiding Allies

The column surveys White's Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies and related groups, noting rapid expansion from Neutrality Law reform to planes and munitions. It argues such aid would amount to de facto belligerency, warning it could trigger a U.S. declaration of war while questioning how defense can be expanded if most equipment is sent abroad.

William Allen White America J. P. Morgan K Knox Boake Carter Stimson White Pennsylvania White Committee Committee For Peace United States Robert Sherwood Cunent White General Marshall United Stats Europe Wiliam L. White Sweden United States Army Pacific Americas Ocy Washington Unite States Democracy White War Committee Peace Party Ledger Syndicate

Peters Own Ointment Relief for Piles Promises Fast Comfort

It is estimated that over a million dollars annually is spent on remedies for piles. Petersons Ointment cools and soothes quickly, stopping itching in minutes. 35¢ per box, 8¢ in tube with applicator. Money back if not delighted. Adv.

Peterson

Debate over aid to Allies and US war drift

A Washington perspective critiques relief for Allies and warns that delaying support risks war. The piece contrasts practical military advice with emotional appeals and accuses critics of political manipulation to frame Republicans as a Peace Party in the Roosevelt era.

Nova W M A Convenes June Meeting at Mrs Walker Home

Nova W M A of the U B church held its June meeting at the home of Mrs Arguel Walker with Mrs Lou Dick of New London assisting. The business meeting was led by President Mrs Ann Lenz. Eunice Campbell of Wellington led the missionary program on Towards a Christian community in the Islands the Philippines and Puerto Rico. Mrs Dick gave opening prayer. An annual missionary picnic to be held in July was arranged with Otterbein Guild Hills joining Gay's activities. Mrs Maude Knowlton will be hostess, refreshments were served.

Maude Knowlton

Biddingers Host Open House and Reunion

Air and Mrs H W Biddinger hosted a galloping supper for forty two guests sponsored by the Ladies Aid Society of the K E church division No 2. The annual Biddinger reunion at Brookside Park Wednesday drew seventy members with Otis Biddinger as president and a full officer slate.

H. W. Biddinger Ladies Aid Society K. E Biddinger Brookside Park Otis Biddinger Ora Fox Rachel Stentz Clint Hebrook Jessie Klopfenstein

Mother and Daughters Banquet At M E Church Held

Around 70 guests attended a Mother and Daughters banquet hosted by men of the M E church. Miss Mildred Adams led the program as toast mistress and Miss Esther Kaetzel sang with Miss Mia Andrews. Mrs Effie Rowland read a poem and Mrs A T C Turner of Mensfield gave an address. The event closed with Bless be the Tie that Binds.

M. E. Church Mildred Adams Esther Kaetzel Esther Andrews K. P. Adame Miriam Keetzel Mia Andrews Jessie Biddinger Effie Rowland A. TC. Turner Mensfield

Scout Meeting At High School Gym Led By Mr Graham

The June 18 scout meeting in the High School gym was led by Mr. Graham. Earl Coates opened with the pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Dues were collected and recorded in the troop ledger. Harold McBride was appointed to oversee advancement dues attendance and merit badges. An open discussion on equipment followed along with a brief volleyball period before dismissal.

Graham Earl Coates Harold McBride

Doctor C. J. Marquette Dies After Four Decades of Service

Private funeral services were held for Dr. C. J. Marquette who died at home Thursday. A practicing physician in Nova and surroundings for 40 years, he also served 40 years as surgeon for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Survivors include his wife, a daughter Helen Curtiss of Cleveland, a son Eloryn of New York City, two sisters Elizabeth Hathaway of Mt Dora Florida and Jessie Green of Lakewood, and a brother N. J. Marquette of Sullivan. he was preceded in death by four sisters.

C. J. Marquette Nova and Vicinity Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Helen Curtiss Cleveland Eloryn New York City Elizabeth Hathaway Mt Dora. Fla Airs Jessie Green Lakewood N. J. Marquette Sullivan

Social Notes Highlight Fisher, Frye and Local Visits

South Ridge reports Mrs Norman McCullum and daughters Marie Norma Judy visiting relatives here. Mrs Edward Kistner and daughters Virginia Eleanor of Erie Pa also visited. Mrs Clotilda Frye of Lorain stayed with her sister Mary Flock. E C Frye called on brother Gilbert Frye in Lorain Saturday evening. Frank Bechtel spent Thursday.

South Ridge Norman McCullum Marie Norma Judy Edward Kistner Virginia Eleanor Erie Clotilda Frye Lorain Mary Flock E. C. Frye Gilbert Frye Frank Bechtel

Evening with Kin in Pittsfield and Henrietta Visit

John Bechiel returned from a visit with his son-in-law and daughter and family in Henrietta and joined an evening gathering with his own family in Pittsfield.

Pittsfield John Bechiel Henrietta

Bechtel Reunion Plans Held For June 29 in Clearview Grove

Nelson Bechtel met with the reunion committee Thursday evening along with Howard Dayton in Pittfield to finalize plans for the reunion on Saturday June 29 at Clearview Grove on Edison highway. Also on the committee were Mrs. Theodore Kuntz of Lorain and Mrs. F W Schubert of Eaton.

Nelson Bechtel Bechtel Howard Dayton Pittfield Clearview Grove Edison Highway Theodore Kuntz Lorain F. W. Schubert Eaton

Women Guild Enjoys Afternoon Social in Amherst

Mrs H C Delefield and Mrs Christena Cook hosted Circle No 5 of the St Peters Evangelical and Reformed Church Woman's Guild in Amherst on Thursday. Miss Eila Jaeger led devotions. June birthday tributes and group singing followed. Refreshments for sixteen members and guests were served. honors went to Mrs Jacob Herbst and Mrs George Rosenkranz in contests.

H. C. Delefield Christena Cook Woman's Guild of St Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church of Ambherst Eila Jaeger William Springer Amherst Augusta Hoffman Jacob Herbst Mirs George Rosenkranz Mirs. E. Mars C. C. Kern Paul Redman J. Towns Jecoss Rosenkranz Martin Dock Henry Haag

Sunshine Sunday school class plans Beaver Park beach party

Miss Marian Grobe hosted a Thursday evening meeting of the Sunshine Sunday school class. President Mrs Earl Burrer led the regular business session. A beach party was planned for July 18 at Beaver Park. An airplane was the evening diversion with honors to Mrs Russell Spiegeberg, Mrs Gari Burrer, and Margaret Mason. Refreshments were served to eight members.

Marian Grobe Sunshine Earl Burrer Beaver Park Russell Spiegeberg Gari Burrer Margaret Mason

Clarksfield Marriages Tie Two Couples in June

Miss Inez Towsley daughter of Mr and Mrs Charlie Towsley of Clarkshield wed Ray Harriman of Wakeman at the bride's home on Saturday June 22. Maurice Blair son of Air and Mrs Maynard Blair of Clarksfield and Mrs Iva Smith of New London wed by Rev Scott at the Methodist parsonage in Woolwalk on June 18.

Clarksfield Inez Towsley Charlie Towsley Clarkshield Ray Harriman Wakeman Howard Patrick Brighton Maurice Blair Air Maynard Blair Iva Smith New London Scott Woolwalk

Clarksfield Man EL Austin Smith Dead at Home

Lifelong Clarksfield resident EL Austin Smith died at home in Clarksfield at 5 p m Saturday. Survived by son Clinton Smith and two grandchildren of Detroit and daughter Clara Smith.

EL Austin Smith Clarksfield Clinton Smith Detroit Clara Smith

Community visits and weekend guests noted across local families

The week saw numerous weekend and Sunday visits among area residents. Camp trips included Booth and Lois Sanford at Camp Crag and Raided Junior and John Henderson at Greenwood Camp near Delaware. Local residents hosted friends from Elyria Cleveland Wooster and Detroit for services meals and social time.

Nate Harris Mar Carl Burrows Louise Burrows Fred Early Spencer Fred Puder Wakeman Willet Stone Richard Smith Fitchville Wilson Thomas Clinton Smith Detroit H. A. Smith Bob Harwood Warren Harlow Rounds Fred Hawkins H. Barker Akron Clarence Harris Leon Rounds Kew London Clarence Rounds Jean Bonnie Lawson Spear Greenwich Ward Wilcoxen Gloria Goerndt Cleveland Leona Harris Jim Murray West Clarksfield Doris Burrows Mitiwanga

Birmingham Wedding Shower Honors Mrs Paul Breisch

Ardith Ewell hosted a Saturday afternoon wedding shower at her home for Mrs. Paul Breisch recognized as the honored guest. A social hour followed by refreshments, served with help from Mrs. Ewell and her mother Mrs. 43 A. Ewell, accompanied a list of guests from Wakeman Amherst and nearby towns.

Birmingham Paul @reisch Ardith Ewell A. Ewell Russell Davidson Curtis Todd Joseph Breisch Wakeman Leonard Wilson Amherst Homer Cox Doris Prince Shirley Ballash Edna Schoff William Dudash

Butler Road Club Meets Amid Delightful Afternoon

Mrs. Effie Goodman hosted the Butler Road club Thursday with all but one member present. A lovely lunch was served by the hostess. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Mildred Harwood.

Effie Goodman Butler Road Club Mildred Harwood

Florence Welch Hosts Clarksfield Ladies Aid Meeting

Mrs Florence Welch entertained the Clarksfield Ladies Aid Thursday afternoon with 30 members and nine visitors present. Lunch was served by the ladies.

Florence Welch Clarksfield Ladies’ Aid

Amherst Wedding of Olive Guild and Oliver Bemis

Miss Olive Guild daughter of Mrs. Ruby Guild and Oliver Bemis son of Mrs. Lena Bemis wed in Amherst Ohio setting of palms ferns and white flowers. The ceremony in the bride’s mother home was conducted by Rev. A A Hunter with Helen Naughton Elyria at the piano and Harold Clark Lorain singing. The couple will reside at the Bemis greenhouses North Ridge road after a Michigan wedding trip.

Amherst Olive Guild Ruby Guild Park Avenue Oliver Bemis Lena Bemis North Ridge Road Lorain A. A. Hunter Ashisnd Methodist Church Helen Naughton Elyria Lohengrin Harold Clark Lora Ruth Mays Glenn Bemis Michigan Bemis Amherst Hi Colson Corporation Clearview Hi

Silver wedding anniversary honored with card club gathering

Mr and Mrs Louis Ballash hosted a card club night and family gathering Saturday for their silver wedding anniversary. Prizes went to Grover Berkmeyer and Mrs Myron Frisbey, with Mrs Edwin Howe and Fred Wilber consolation. Guests included multiple local families and a wedding cake with silver accents.

Mrs L A Andrews Hosts Card Club Pedro Night

Mrs L A Andrews entertained the card club at her home on Thursday night with three tables of Pedro in progress. First prize went to the hostess, second to Mrs Joe Bickel, and Min Hopkins was consoled. Mary Haman won the special prize. Late in the evening refreshments were served to Mrs Jesse Berkmeyer and Mrs Glenn Berkmeyer.

Louis Ballash Lester Normande Byron Frisby Charles Nubn John Nabakowski Joe Bickel Min Hopkins Mary Haman Edwin Howe Jesse Berkmeyer L. A. Andrews Pedro Glenn Berkmeyer

Local Names List Incomplete Obituary Notice

Dorothy Shelden Dorine and Paul Voss Donald Ejiseneaugle William Welch Phillip and Wilbur appear in an unreadable obituary fragment. The entry references multiple individuals without dates or affiliations, presenting as a partial public notice or memorial list from a historical newspaper page.

Dorothy Shelden Dorine Paul Voss Donald Ejiseneaugle William Welch Phillip and Wilbur

Guild members enjoy Tuesday bridge at Mrs Smythe’s

Members of the Victorian Guild of St. Joseph's church were guests Tuesday evening of Mrs. J. J. Smythe on Woodhill drive. Bridge provided the diversion with first honors going to Mrs. Martin Niesen and second to Mrs. William Bodmann. A Mrs. Joseph Ryan hosts in two weeks.

St. Joseph's Church J. J. Smythe Woodhill Drive Bridge Martin Niesen Wiliam Bodmann Joseph Ryan

Births Report for Elyria Couple Welcomes Daughter

Mrs. Stanley Price of South Amherst is listed in admissions. To Mr and Mrs Joseph Drozdowski of Elyria a baby girl was born early Tuesday morning.

Stanley Price South Amherst Joseph Drozdowski Elyria

Mrs Luteman Visiting Berlin Heights Relative

Mrs. Mattie Luteman of Berlin Heights is the guest of her niece Mrs. Wilmah Egelend at Berlin Heights for a visit.

Mattie Luteman Berlin Heights Wilmah Egelend

Legion Auxiliary elects delegates for 2010 state convention

At the West Martin street meeting Mrs. Arthur Hamel hosted the Legion Auxiliary with 12 members. Delegates chosen for Toledo convention August 25-27 were Mrs. Al Towne and Mrs. W A Morris, with alternates Mrs. Edith Hoffner and Mrs. Thomas Bruce. Bridge and pinochle were played. honors went to J J Ryan in bridge and Morris in pinochle. Water refreshments were served by the host and co-hostesses. The group to meet in two weeks at an announced location.

The Legion Auxilary Legion Auxiliary Arthur Hamel West Martin Street Toledo al Towne W. A. Morris Edith Hoffner Thomas Bruce J. J. Ryan Charlies Mathes

Amherst hires Ethel Roth as home economics teacher

Miss Ethel Roth of Shreve Ohio a Wooster College graduate who taught home economics in Kipton was hired as home economics teacher for Amherst public schools by the board of education on Thursday. The board also adopted the 1941 budget and set July 22 for a budget hearing. It was announced all bus drivers must hold Red Cross first aid certificates when school opens in the fall.

Ethel Roth Shreve Ohio Wooster College Kipton Amherst Board of Education Roth Betty Herl Robert Armstrong Columbus Red Cross

Ford Refuses to Manufacture Engines for Britain

Washington reports President Roosevelt's defense panel sought another maker to produce thousands of Rolls Royce airplane engines after Henry Ford refused both countries. Knudsen said Ford canceled plans to build 2906 engines for the United States and 6880 for Great Britain, deeming the combined output costly. The commission will pursue cooperation elsewhere as defense bills move toward signing and naval ship contracts surge.

Washington Roosevelt Advisory Defense Commission Great Britain Henry Ford William S. Knudsen Ford United States Knudsen Army Navy Naval Station Naval Reserve Army Aireary Congress

Cleveland Couple Wed in Ashland Ky Marriage

Announcement of the marriage of Gizella Biko daughter of Abs Theresa Biko 14402 Roxboro Ave Cleveland to C Edward Young son of Bir and Mrs Edward Young 367 Tenney Ave. The ceremony was held Saturday morning in Ashland Kentucky with attendants Mr and Mrs Fred Minn Cleveland the latter the groom's sister. The couple will reside in Cleveland where the groom works as a bookkeeper at Swift and Co office.

Gizella Biko Abs Theresa Biko Roxboro Avenue Cleveland C. Edward Young Bir Edward Young Tenney Avenue Ashland Fred Minn Swift and Co

Evening meetings at Masonic Hall and church parlors

The Avenue club of Eastern Stars is entertained this evening at the Masonic Hall. Clarence Dean and Mrs J R MacKenzie are hosts. Circle Sx of the Women's Guild at St Peter Evangelical and Re formed church meets tonight at Mrs Earl White's Milan Avenue home. Two guild circles meet Thursday afternoon Circle Three gathers at the church parlor with Circle Three hosts Mrs Julia Heller and Mrs Williem Heller. Circle Four meets at Mrs A C Kreger E Martin Street with Mrs Augusta Albrecht assisting. Circle Two of St Ann's Society at St Joseph Church meets tonight with Mrs George Menz South Main Street.

Avenue Club of Eastern Stars Masonic Hall Clarence Dean J. R. MacKenzie S.x Women’s Guild of St Peter Evangelice and Reformed Church Earl White Milan Avenue Guild Circle Three Julia Heller Williem Heller Circle Four A. C. Kreger E. Martin Street Augusta Albrecht St Ann's Society of St Joseph Church George Menz South Main Street

Census-avoiding 73-year-old Joel Ford noted in Antioch

In Antioch California at age 73 Joel E Ford remains uncounted by U S censuses despite decades of efforts by agencies. The text alleges repeated omissions by census takers across multiple decades since 1870 affecting him and his family.

Antioch Cal Joel E. Ford U. S Ec S

Ruth Al lender puts vacation on hold after delay

Beaver City Nebraska Ruth Al lender a school teacher postponed her vacation indefinitely. At a farewell party Bliss Allender fell while roller skating and broke her left leg above the ankle.

Beaver Cityr Neb Ruth Allender Bliss Allender

The Extremes Challenge 2% Social Policy

The article argues that swinging to extremes hinders small scale social policies aimed at 2 percent of the population. It discusses how rigid ideological stances distort practical reform and reduce policy effectiveness.

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