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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1939

Page

5

Sandusky Schools Head May Get University Job

Frank J. Prout superintendent of Sandusky schools is eyed as a possible new president of Bowling Green State University. Trustees met at Lima amid board member absences and political support signals. Prout is a former university trustee with ties to Zanesville Chillicothe Sandusky and Erie County born in Erie County.

Bowling Green, O Bowling Green State University Lima Frank J. Prout Sandusky E. E. Cornell Bowling Green J. J. Urschel Toledo Prout E. D. Pedlow Bessie Dwyer Montpelier D. M. Montgomery Tiffin R. E. Offenhauer University Board of Trustees Ohio Wesleyan Ohio State Zanesville Chillicothe Erie County

Editor to Speak at Lorain Poultry Congress Meeting

Walter Lloyd editor of The Ohio Farmer and state World's Poultry Congress chairman will be principal speaker at the Lorain County World's Poultry Congress meeting Friday evening at the Elyria YMCA. Other state committee members are expected to speak and Cleveland congress program details will be announced.

Walter Lloyd The Ohio Farmer State Committee Lorain County

Camera Club to Photograph Lorain County Fairgrounds

Elyria Camera Club members will photograph the Lorain County fair grounds as a city park site at the fair grounds next Sunday morning. They will meet at 10 30 a m Sunday to take pictures. The club’s regular meeting is at the YMCA tonight with Carl Johnson and Robert Sheriff leading a discussion on lenses.

Lorain County Fair Grounds Fair Grounds Elyria

Bound Over On Charge Of Carrying A Concealed Weapon

Grant McKee of West avenue was bound over to the grand jury by Mayor Joseph Q Petro on a concealed weapon charge. He was detained in county jail on $1000 bond after officers recovered a loaded pistol McKee threw toward the Elyria Lumber and Coal yard during a 9 30 p m Saturday arrest on Chestnut street.

Grant McKee West Avenue Joseph Q Petro C. E. Parker Corwin Burrer Chestnut Street Elyria Lumber and Coal Company McKee

Will of Oberlin man upheld in contest. several suits filed

The will of Walter Bear, died July 25 1938 in Oberlin, valued at 19000, was upheld by a jury in Judge Guy B Findleys court in a suit by William T Behr. Marjorie Ketchem seeks divorce from Ralph Ketchem on neglect and cruelty. Sheriff papers served using a commissioner car amid economy program. multiple suits filed including John Shabba v Joseph Shabba for 225, Roy Mentzer v Lorain Cry for 5000, Cecelia McKinney divorce with 5 weekly alimony, bees stolen, and other civil actions against The Monumental Life Insurance Co and City of Elyria over damages.

Walter Bear Oberlin Guy B. Findley William T. Behr Marjorie Marie Ketchem Ralph Ketchem Emil Kubishke Sheriff's Department Edward DeChant John E. Davidson Kubishke Joseph Lengyel Monumental Life Insurance Company Mary Cecelia McKinney Clifford McKinney D. A. Cook Common Pleas Common Pleas Court Elyria Wilford Louise Couture Elyria Township Coutures

Mrs Barclay Wins State Exam To Sell Fire Insurance

Mrs. E. C. Barclay of 128 Grant street passed the Ohio fire insurance examination in Cleveland on February 27 and will receive a license to sell all kinds of insurance. She previously passed life and casualty exams and trained under Earl J. Lovett, Akron state supervisor, whose agency helped her introduce an individual hospitalization plan in Elyria about 18 months ago.

E. C. Barclay Grant Street State Insurance Division Cleveland Earl J. G Lovett Akron Lovett

Auto Fender Damaged In Broad Street Backing Incident

Mrs. Roy Carver of 318 Harvard avenue reported her car’s fender damaged at noon today after a collision with a backing machine driven by Myron Hand of 631 West River street. Hand was reversing from a parking space on Broad street near Court, police report states.

Roy Carver Harvard Avenue Myron Hand West River Street Hand Broad Street Court

Elyrians Honored By State Group

Lorain County members of the Ohio State Circuit of Rabbit and Davie Association gathered at the Westlake Hotel in Rocky River for a convention. Joe Wojcik received a medal for his circuit service and organizing efforts. his wife Mrs. Joe Wojcik was elected Secretary Treasurer. The event crowned 500 rabbits and 100 cavies from 27 states with judges from Pennsylvania Michigan and Columbus. The banquet hosted 250 with medals for judges and an Elyria convention planned for next March.

Lorain County Ohio State Circuit of Rabbit and Davie Association Westlake Rocky River Pennsylvania Michigan Columbus Cleveland Canton Akron Clarksfield Marine Room Elyria Joe Wojcik Walter Botamer Fred Kent Alfred Emery Louis Selby Scott Morrison Claude Pierce the MacFaddens Lorain

Pacelli's rise from Nuncio in Munich to Cardinal

The narrative follows Pacelli's wartime Austrian and Bavarian postings and his tense talks with the Kaiser over peace terms. It recounts his eight years in Munich, the Bolshevik invasion of the Nunciature, subsequent refuge in Switzerland, and later concordats with Bavaria and Prussia. He becomes Berlin emissary and, after five years, is recalled to Rome where Pope Pius XI elevates him to Cardinal at age 53.

Wilhelm Pacell Kaiser Pacelli Nunciatura Holy See Munich Switzerland Pope Benedict Berlin Bavaria Vatican Prussia Pius XI Rome

Man Pleads Not Guilty in DWI Case After Lake Avenue Collision

Fred Tompkins aged 72 of R D 2 Ely da pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated at arraignment before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro. Trial set for tomorrow morning following a 1045 A M Sunday arrest after his car struck a parked vehicle owned by John Seabold of 113 Parkview Court on Lake Avenue.

Fred Tompkins R. D Elyda Lquor Joseph Q. Petro Lake Avenue John Seabold Parkview Court

Sheriff to Speak at Young Men's Club Meeting

Sheriff Carl R. Finegan will address the Young Men's Club at Hor net's Tea Room tonight at 6 30. The topic was not announced but is expected to cover sheriff's department work.

Carl R. Finegan Young Men’s Club Hornet's Tea Room Sheriff's Department

Educators Prepare for Lorain County Basketball Games

Lorain County village and rural school leaders including superintendents principals and coaches organize two games slated for March 15 at the Grafton School gym. Eastern against western schools will clash in one game while western versus eastern coaches face off in the other.

Lorain County Grafton School

Elyria man fined and license suspended for DUI

Steve Nagy of 289 West River Street was fined 75 dollars and costs and his license suspended for six months after arraignment before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro on a driving while under the influence charge. He was arrested on Broad Street at 11 10 P M Saturday by Patrolmen George Walton and Francis Callahan.

Steve Nagy West River Street Elyria Joseph Q. Petro Broad Street George Walton Francis Callahan

Markets Toledo Grain Elevator Prices Report

Toledo grain market reports show wheat No 2 red at around 0T 78e, corn No 2 yellow at 3545 34 ac, oats No 2 white, rye No 3 at 35 6e. Track prices list No 1 red at 75 73%4¢, corn No 2 yellow 4845 48%2¢, No 3 yellow 474 and 648tec with oats values noted for white varieties.

Market Prices for Produce and Staples Listed

Readable OCR lists varied prices for fruits vegetables and staples including celery cabbage onions lettuce mushrooms maples syrup and herbs. Distinct items include radishes parsnips kale parsley and turnips with price ranges per peck basket or pound and bulk units.

Baldwins Donithan McIntosh Northup Spy Comui Baldwin Jonathann Is Iles

Livestock Market Report Snapshot

Active cattle trade with steady to higher demand. Calves and calves prices mixed with prime yields noted. Sheep and lambs show strong demand for choice and good quality, with market percentages and price ranges listed for multiple categories.

Unsettled market notes and price quotes for poultry and produce

Early market report lists unsettled eggs and meats with mixed prices. Poultry shows steady demand with varied weights from hens to capons. ducks, muscovy, and broilers priced per pound or per head. Potatoes and onions appear with regional varieties and per bag or per hundredweight prices.

Archery Award Winners Announced By Y M C A

Herman Geyer announces twenty two new archery award winners and six repeat winners at the Y M C A. Robert Flynn and Jack Ferguson earned fifth awards with high bull's eye counts. New or elevated honors go to Richard Hauffman Lawrence Kuhl Carl Koepp John Wellert and others as plans begin for moving target archery hikes when weather allows.

Herman Geyer Robert Flynn Jack Ferguson Ted Gilder Richard Burgett James Ferguson Clare Anderson Richard Hauffman Lawrence Kuhl Carl Koepp John Wellert Jack Perkins Junior King

Tax policy splits over economy and spending pressures

Surplus tax changes and capital gains reform are viewed as disincentives to business as Treasury Secretary Morgenthau sends tax data to Congress. Roosevelt faces a reorganization fight in the House while Brookings urges economies. the Federal Reserve pushes for more spending to spur activity amid tensions between economizers and spenders.

Secretary of Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr Congress Morgenthau Roosevelt House Brookings Institute Pat Harrison Senate Finance Committee Harry F. Byrd Frederick van Nuys Ind Federal Reserve Board Marriner Eccles Federal Reserve System Federal Reserve Bulletin

Jinriksha Word Origin Traced to Japanese Term

A historical note explains Jinriksha derives from a Japanese phrase meaning man power vehicle. The term reflects a vehicle powered by human effort and became linked to early rickshaw usage in urban settings.

The Jinriksha

Death Record Cassins C Lawson Townsend Township

Cassins C Lawson 44 died Saturday at his sister Mrs J J Kocher home in Townsend. He formerly worked 14 years for Western Reserve Finance Co Elyria before retirement about a year ago. He leaves a son Burdett of Oberlin a brother Seth of Detroit two nieces and a nephew. Body at Pease Funeral Home Wakeman then Tuesday moved to Collins M E Church for services Rev H C Green to officiate with interment Collins Cemetery.

Cassins C. Lawson Townsend Township J. J. Kocher Townsend Lawson The Western Reserve Finance Co Elyria Burdett Oberlin Seth Detroit Pease Funeral Home Wakeman Collins M E. Church Rev H. C. Green Collins Cemetery

Blind Seven Years She Sees Again in Dayton

Mrs. George Clark of Dayton 44 had been blind seven years when doctors removed bandages after cataract surgery. She had married two years earlier, cared for four children as a widow for five years, and saw her husband and children again. The bouquet of roses pleased her most as yellow blooms attracted her attention.

Dayton, O George Clark Clarks Clark

Wakeman Woman Florence Burdue Dies After Brief Illness

Mrs Florence Burdue of Wakeman died Saturday evening at eighty four following a fall that caused a broken hip. Born in Wakeman Township in 1854 she leaves only cousins as close kin. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm from Pease Funeral Home Rev E Eastman officiating burial in Wakeman Cemetery.

Florence Burdue Wakeman

Senior Four-H Club Shifts Focus to Dramatics in Lorain County

Lorain County Senior Four-H Club members will focus on theatre this week. Frances Eckert says the dramatics committee meets to select plays for the project, with Lois Eldred and Norman McConnell among the organizers. A one act comedy Frank and Erna will be featured at a Friday Elyria First M E Church meeting, with cast including Lee Gotro and Edna Lottman. A theatre party is planned in Oberlin Thursday at 7:45 PM for members and guests, organized by Lyle Jameyson Doris Mimnich and Maude Hose.

Lorain County Frances Eckert Lois Eldred Marion Knittle West Ridge Norman McConnell Wellington Alex More Brownhelm Frank Erna Olip King’s Daughters Elyria First ML E. Church Lee Gotro Edna Lottman Doris Minnich Marguerite Mason Neva Carrick Corbett Walker Luois Eldred Oberlin Lyle Jameyson Doris Mimnich Maude Hose

Arthur C Starkweather Dies After Lingering Illness

Arthur C Starkweather of 201 Clark Street died last night at Elyria Memorial Hospital at 11 25 P M after a lingering illness. Born in Amherst Township April 3 1868 he was a member of Auburn Ohio I O O F Lodge. He is survived by wife Anna M Starkweather and daughter Mrs Cora B Kuss of Elyria. He served in the U S Merchant Marines during World War II. Friends may call at Sudro Curtus Funeral Home with services Wednesday at 1 30 P M. Interment in McAllen Cemetery in Huron Ohio.

Arthur C Starkweather Clark Street Elyria Memorial Hospital Amherst Township Auburn Ohio I O O. F. Lodge Anna M. Starkweather Cora B Kuss Elyria Starkweather U. S Sudro- Curtus McAllen Cemetery Huron Ohio

Wellington Man Rests With Family Rites Set

Gilbert P. Coffin aged 67 died Saturday afternoon at his Kelly street home. A former railroad worker, he moved from New York state last October. Survived by wife Belle two sons Paul and Hiram one daughter Aileen Chandler and sister Luella Tony. Funeral 2 PM Tuesday at Keth Andrews Funeral Home with Rev John Green officiating. Burial in Wellington.

Wellington Gilbert P. Coffin Kelly Street New York State Middlefield N.Y Belle Paul Hiram Walton N. Y Aileen Chandler Cooperstown Luella Tony Oneonta Keth Andrews John Green the Baptist Church

Farm Credit Discussed in Weekly WTAM Radio Series

A weekly radio series on farm credit will air on WTAM Cleveland starting Saturday March 4 at 6 10 P M and continue each week. Vocational agriculture instructors students and members of farm loan associations farm bureaus and other farm groups are invited to tune in.

WTAM Cleveland National Farm Loan Associations Farm Bureaus

No Decisions By Supreme Court Delays Deportation Verdict

Washington March 6 The Supreme Court issued no written decisions today delaying at least a week the verdict in the Strecker case testing the validity of deportation orders against aliens. The case centers on whether membership in the Communist party makes individuals liable for expulsion.

Washington Supreme Court Strecker Communist Party United States

Y-Indus Club Plans Bowling and Steels Plant Tour

Members of the Y-Indus club meet at St. John’s bowling alley at 7 30 tonight for a bowling party. A stag party follows tomorrow night with a scheduled trip through the Steel and Tubes Inc plant.

Y-Indus Club St. John’s Bowling Alley Steel and Tubes, Inc

Turks Considered Kindred Stock by Germans

A brief note states that Turks are viewed as kindred stock by Germans, reflecting ethnic and national sentiment in the era.

Lorain County Chorus Plans Second Rehearsal

The Lorain County Home Makers Chorus sponsored by the county home council will rehearse Thursday evening at East Carlisle School. Miss Frances Eckert announced the practice for the county Achievement Day program at the Elyria M C A on April 11, with Mrs. H. H. Gregg directing.

Lorain County

Herring Fish Spawn On Stones In Shallow Sea Beds

The eggs of the herring fish are laid upon stones and sea weeds on the bottom in shallow water.

Dismissal of 16 Unemployment Office Managers Reported

The State Bureau of Unemployment Compensation in Columbus announced the dismissal of 16 branch managers after their 90 day provisional appointments. Information officers said positions will be filled from civil service eligible lists and further changes may follow among other managers who have not yet reached the provisional limit. Names and towns of the dismissed include Benton Beatty Cambridge Lucian F Jenness Chillicothe John L Dusza Niles Sharon M Quigles East Liverpool John M Meade Mt. Vernon John H Imhoff Ashtabula Sumner W Day Lorain Maurice K Wells Mansfield Elmer B Hess Piqua Charles Annala Ashtabula Theodore B Deubner Ravenna Frank B Brown Logan Dale W Lloyd Portsmouth Edward 2 Dunlap Zanesville Edward F Buck Bucyrus Emerson R Simon Ironton.

Columbus Reorganized State Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Benton Beatty Cambridge Lucian F. Jenness Chillicothe John L. Dusza Nile

Inquest Planned Into Death of Actor Herbert Mundin

Hollywood reports an inquest will be held today into the death of Herbert Mundin a 40 year old British screen actor who died Saturday night from injuries suffered in an automobile accident.

Hollywood Herbert Mundin

Auction Sale After Death of Husband Near Henrietta Hill

On the death of her husband, Mrs E B Hauelsen Administratrix will hold an auction at her residence 1 mile West of Henrietta Hill on State Route 59 Thursday March 9 at 12 30 pm. Items include 3 horses 47 sheep 12 shoats 150 White Leghorn chickens farm tools and grain including hay oats corn seed a 1934 Buick coupe and more with cash only and no property moved until settled. Elmer Portman clerk Wellington phone 306 K.

Henrietta Hill Poland China PARM E. B. Haueisen C. W. Fackler Wellington K. Elmer Portman

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