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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1939

Page

12

Hamilton Talk Boosts Dewey 1940 Stock

District Attorney Thomas E. Dewey gains a bullish look for 1940 as the Republican National Committee signals support. John D. M. Hamilton in Albany asserts Dewey can win the presidency if New York aligns with the GOP, while noting other Republicans like Bruce Barton and James W. Wadsworth.

Washington Thomas E. Dewey John D. M. Hamilton Republican National Committee Dewey Albany N. Y Hamilton New York State New York Bruce Barton James W. Wadsworth

Junior Order V F W Plans Summer Activities

The Junior Order No. 1079 V. F. W. met at 340 Broad Street with 28 members. They planned a softball club hiking outings and camping on Avon property and announced universal membership in the Bicycle Safety Club. Outdoor drills will start when weather permits and meetings are the first and third Tuesdays at 6 30.

Junior Order Broad Street Avon the Post

Pleads Not Guilty In Milk Permit Case

Henry Fridenstine of 715 East Broad street pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Mayor Joseph Q. Petrow to charges of selling milk without a permit and selling unpasteurized milk. Food Inspector George W. Savage filed both counts after Fridenstine allegedly sold three quarts to Mrs. A C Thompson. Bond set, trial scheduled Monday morning.

Henry Fridenstine East Broad Street Joseph Q. Petro George W. Savage Fridenstine A. C. Thompson

County Office Publishes Summer School Catalog File

The County Schools office has assembled a file of summer schools from colleges across the United States. Thirty seven colleges have sent catalogs with dates tuition and other details and twenty five more are expected. The file is new this year and available to any city teachers interested in attending summer school.

United States Gerald M Frank Frank

Elyrian Part Owner of New Oil Well

Ward W. B. Young of 333 Columbia avenue co owner and general manager of the Brilliant Oil Company announced a productive new oil well on the Joseph Sturgeon farm at Oakdale Pennsylvania. The well was drilled by the Young Brothers Oil Company of which Ward Young is a member. Young has long been active in Pennsylvania oil operations.

Ward Ward W. B. Young Columbia Avenue Brilliant Oil Company Joseph Sturgeon Oakdale Young Brothers Oil Company Ward Young Young Pennsylvania

Court case filed over traffic injuries in Elyria

Audrey E. Snodgrass sues B. R. Pumphrey of 1362 East avenue Elyria for 5000 claiming personal injuries from a January 22 collision at Broad and Court streets. Plaintiff crossed Broad street when struck by the defendant’s car. The case comes as James Demmings, CCC camp member, wins a common pleas ruling without counsel. An Oberlin parenthood action, a Lorain stolen automobile report, and a Lorain partition suit against Maria Patus and seven others are also noted.

Audrey E. Snodgrass B. R. Pumphrey East Avenue Elyria Broad and Court Streets Broad Street James Demmings CCC Common Pleas Court Demmings Parenthood Ida Binns Oberlin D. A. Cook Cleveland Francis Pettyjohn Lorain E. C. Bracken Spring Street Sheriff's Department Mark Sperka Maria Patus Czechoslovakia

New Bill Lets Local Governments Borrow Funds

Governor Bricker signs a measure allowing local governments to borrow against anticipated revenues such as sales, gas, auto license taxes, and other special taxes. Solicitor Harvey C. Cheney says the bill aids emergency expenditures before revenue distribution and mirrors a Cheney proposal from years ago.

John W. Bricker Harvey C. Cheney Cheney

David Forbes Fined for Disorderly Conduct in Dyke Road

David Forbes of Dyke road was fined $1 and costs for disorderly conduct when arraigned before Mayor Joseph Petro. He was arrested March 1.

David Forbes Dyke Road Joseph

Farmers urged to boost income to drive farm industry balance

A Lorain County gathering heard speaker Mr. Deeds warn that farming and industry depend on each other. He noted the farmer’s dollar buys only 40 cents of goods, urging higher income, and highlighted soil conservation progress, crop insurance, and new uses for farm products. Community members, including C. J. Hummel and Bob Burns, shared insights at the Conservation Association event at the church.

Lee Whitman T. H. Breyley Conservation Association Bob Burns Elyria Elyrians C. J. Hummel Lorain County Chronicle- Telegram Deeds

Eagles Will Honor 12 Past Presidents At Meeting

Elyria Aerie No. 431 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will honor its 12 living past presidents at the Past Presidents meeting tonight at 8 30. James France opens the lodge meeting and welcomes the presidents as A R Graber calls roll and they take the chairs by seniority for the session.

Eagles Elyria Aerie Order of Eagles James France A. R. Graber Steve J. Leser Robert Jensen C. E. Poole Harry H. Smith Charles Adams William France Gerald C. Nau Carl Kaiser E. J. Handyside J L. Mathis E. B. Haylor Lyle Castle

Poultry Team to Demonstrate Judging at Y M C A

Lorain County World Poultry Congress committee will meet tomorrow evening at the Y M C A to witness a poultry judging demonstration by three 4-H club boys. They will represent Ohio in the national contest in Cleveland next August. James Moulder, Robert Kellner of La Grange, and Adam Abfall of See won the right to represent the state by taking the high award at Wooster last July.

Lorain County

Shifts in OPS Personnel Announced by J B Johnson

Ohio Public Service Co. announces personnel changes. Walter C. Schultz, longtime commercial representative, moves to Werren. W. C. Hodgson transfers from Lake Erie Power and Light Co. Vermilion to Elyria. W. C. Stevenson moves to Vermilion office.

Ohio Public Service Co J. B Johnson Walter C. Schultz Werren

Grain and Feed Markets From Elevator Co and Abn tana Mills Co

Market quotations for grain hay and mill feeds are reported by sheets Elevator Co and flour by Abn tana Mills Co. Prices are per bushel for grains, per barrel for flour, and per ton for hay and mill feeds with various grades listed including No 2 yellow corn No 3 yellow corn wheat red 5 and 1, spring and winter bran, hominy, cottonseed meal, and multiple alfalfa and timothy hay cuts and straws.

Sheets Elevator Co Abntana Millions Co Iésc Neavy

Sheriff Proposes Courthouse to Jail Office Move

Sheriff Carl R. Finegan proposes moving his office from the courthouse to the county jail to free courthouse space for a private building lease. Deputy Claude Adams would become in charge of the courthouse office, and the basement room would be abandoned for the commissioners. An office on the jail’s third floor would house Prosecutor Howard R Butler, subject to county commissioner approval.

Carl R. Finegan Claude Adams Finegan Howard R Butler

Death by Own Action Verdict In South Amherst Man

The body of John Shabba 26 of South Amherst was found near Quarry road about a mile southwest of Amherst at 9 30 AM today. Coroner C S Ward ruled death by own action after viewing the body noting two chest and head gunshot wounds and a revolver found beside him. A note cited financial trouble. Shabba recently returned from New Jersey after eight months with his sister Mrs Anna Callahan. He is survived by brothers Joseph Paul Griswold road and sisters Mrs Mary Bignovich Lorain and Mrs Chebruck Detroit. His body taken to Zilch Funeral Home.

John Shabba South Amherst Quarry Road Amherst C. S Ward Shabba Clifford Pierce R. D. Amherst Pierce Shabira New Jersey Anna Callahan Joseph Paul Frank Griswold Road Mary Bignov

Orchestra to Play to Capacity at Oberlin Concert

Announcement reports no seats left for the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra concert at Finney Chapel Oberlin tomorrow at 8 30 with standing room sold out conductor Georges Enesco.

Cleveland Symphony Orchestra Finney Chapel Oberlin Aso Georges Enesco

Old colored poultry and potatoes priced in local market

The notice lists prices for various poultry items including Leghorn cocks, capons, and Muscovy ducks, with weights and prices. It then lists Michigan russets and other potato varieties with prices per bag or per pound, mentioning Katahdin and Chippewa types and regional prices.

Pennsayivaria Stongslan Idaho Florida

Elevator and grain prices listed in scrambled tabular text

The text shows various grain futures quotes with wheat corn rye oats and prices, but OCR errors obscure exact items. It mentions No 2 red wheat, yellow corn, No 2 white oats, and mixed price figures, indicating a commodity price sheet.

Unsettled Butter and Egg Standards Feature Poultry Market

The notice lists unsettled butter and egg grade standards with live poultry terms. It mentions hens, leghorns, springers, roosters, and various rock breeds, with prices and weights in scattered figures.

Leghorn Springers Smooth Theo Roesterss Old Leshorne

Livestock Market Report With Varied Cattle and Sheep Prices

The market shows mixed cattle activity with steady to strong steady steer prices for 1100 plus pounds and higher bids for butcher cows and bulls. Calves and lambs display active ranges with prime and good grades, while feeder demand remains cautious amid fluctuating weights and lots.

Day Reinstated in Ohio Unemployment Office Probe

Sumner W. Day director of the Lorain bureau branch was temporarily reinstated by the Civil Service Commission after being among 16 managers dismissed. The commission noted his probation had not been completed as other managers prepared to challenge their dismissals in court. Lucian F. Jenness of Chillicothe filed a mandamus suit to regain his post, claiming no civil service violations and asserting he remains the lawful incumbent.

Sumner W. Day Unemployment Compensation Commission Lorain Civil Service Commission Columbus Day Lucian F. Jennes Chillicothe State Supreme Court Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Jenness Herschel C. Atkinson Bureau Civil Service Carl Smith Ralph Emmons Atkinson

Army veteran Earl C. Orbison dies near Lodi aged 51

Earl C. Orbison a World War II veteran and member of Lorain County Forty and Eight died at 11 30 last night at his home near Lodi Ohio He served in Co E 23d Infantry 2d Division and fought in Saint Mihiel Thencourt and Verdun He was wounded at Verdun and received the Purple Heart He is survived by his wife Wilma and two brothers New military services are set for Saturday at 2 00 PM at Parker Funeral Home in Lodi.

Earl C. Orbison Lorain Saint Mihiel Thencourt Verdun American Legion Department of Ohio Parker Funeral Home Lodi

Two Girls Pass Tests For Life Saving At Y M C A Pool

Two girls passed life saving tests at the YMCA pool last evening and others in the class are set to complete tests Friday evening. Carol Bragan earned the Red Cross Junior Life Saving test while Evelyn Novak passed the Senior Life Saving test. Nan Koplin and Doris Severs completed the preliminary test for the Senior Life Saving course, with a new senior class to begin next Wednesday and junior class resuming Friday night. The pool remains open to high school girls and women Wednesdays and Fridays from seven to nine.

Carol Bragan Red Cross Evelyn Novak Nan Koplin Doris Severs

Grange Sponsors Play “Baby Steps Out” at Grange Hall

The Oberlin Grange will sponsor the play Baby Steps Out to be presented Friday evening March 10 in the Grange Hall. The same play has been staged twice before in Eaton and Belden and drew enthusiastic responses. Cast members are all Fidelis Class members of the Eaton Church.

Grange Oberlin Grange Grange Hall Eaton Belden Eaton Church

Death of Alice Knighton at 78 in Oberlin

Alice Knighton 78 died last night at 9 30 at her home 97 South Park street Oberlin after a lingering illness. She was born in August 1860 in Benevolence Georgia widow of Warren Knighton. Surviving daughters Roberta Saddler Oberlin Elizabeth Mack Cleveland grandchildren Van essie Towns Cleveland Lotti B Yarber Oberlin great granddaughter Alice Pandora Yarber Oberlin. Funeral Saturday at 2 00 from Christ Temple church Oberlin with Rev Henry Hamlin. Sudro Curtis Funeral Home in charge. Burial Brookdale cemetery.

Alice Knighton South Park Street Oberlin Knighton Warren Knighton Benevolence Georgia Cleveland Roberta Saddler Elizabeth Mack Vanessie Towns Lotti B. Yarber Alice Pandora Yarber Christ Temple Church Henry Hamlin Sudro-Curtis Funeal Brookdale Cemetery

Mrs Katie Krahenbuhl of Birmingham Dies at 85

Mrs Katie Krahenbuhl of Birmingham died this morning after a brief illness. Born in Brownhelm November 8 1853, she lived in Birmingham most of her life. Survived by husband John three nieces and two nephews. Funeral arrangements by Pease. will move to Weidman residence Saturday morning. Services Saturday at 2 PM at Birmingham MME church, Rev R J Norris officiating. burial in Birmingham cemetery.

Katie Krahenbuhl Birmingham Brownhelm John Pease Funeral Home Weidman MM. E R J. Norris

4 H Council To Meet Wednesday In Lorain County

The Lorain County 4 H Advisors Council will hold its regular session Wednesday evening at the County Farm Bureau offices. Members include Mrs H L Leimbach Brownhelm Mrs L C Hecock Lake Avenue Mrs E D Haag Avon E R Laver Lake Avenue F H Lewis Markley Albert Wilcox LaGrange and senior 4 H representatives Corbett Walker Lois Youtzy A planning meeting for Boys Advisors is set for March 17 at the YMCA to outline the club calendar.

Lorain County 4-H Advisors County Farm Bureau H. L. Leimbach Brownhelm L. C. Hecock Lake Avenue E. D. Haag Avon E. R. Laver F. H. Lewis Markley Albert Wilcox LaGrange Corbett Walker Lois Youtzy

Zoning Board To Hear Double Dwelling Request

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear a request to remodel a single dwelling into a double at 234 Second Street. The hearing is set for 4 p.m. Friday and is filed by the Depositors Mortgage Loan Company, reported by clerk Kenneth Barclay.

Second Street Board of Zoning Appeals Kenneth Barclay Depositors Mortgage Loan Company

Plan Chili Supper for YMCA Young Men's Gym Class

A chili supper will be served for members of the young men s gym class at the Y M C A following.

House Basketball League Honors Supper Schedule

The event will honor league members at a special supper following a gym session. Local officials and team organizers will host the evening to recognize players and volunteers for their contributions to the league.

House Basketball League

Grocery Price List Highlights 25c to 57c Items

Readable items include grapefruit juice two cans priced at 25 cents. Pineapple juice two cans listed with prices around 57 cents. Prune juice sold by the can at 35 cents. Additional juice options show 29 cents 25 cents 12 cents and 15 cents in mixed amounts.

Goitre Not A Disease Says Milwaukee Specialist

Scientific research challenges the view that goitre is a disease. Dr A A Rock, a longtime goitre expert, promotes an alternate nonoperative treatment. His company offers a free booklet describing goitre and the method, sent on request to Dr A A Rock Products Dept 1347 Box 737 Milwaukee Wis.

Milwaukee Wis

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