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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1937

Page

6

Kidnap Plot Unfolds as Fran Learns Family Fortune

Fran regains consciousness on damp ground tied to a scheme involving her inheritance. Joe reveals their father framed a plan to lure Fran and Jack, with Fran’s uncle dying in South America and leaving a fortune. Joe schemes to marry Fran and claim the inheritance through deception.

Joe Fran South America Jack Pran Europe New York

Purple Arrow Motive Drives Kidnapping Plot Twist

Fran confronts Joe as they trek through woods after her escape plan fails. Joe explains the Purple Arrow’s interference in his father’s schemes, claiming an accidental death and plotting to lure Fran to Bucharest. Fran weighs her captor’s claims while warding off further danger.

Fran Joe Jack Slacks Father Bucharest Polespu Iran Ward Petersen TI Fen

Snowfall Triggers Building Collapses in Butte Falls

Five nights of heavy snowfall in Butte Falls, Oregon, collapsed several buildings under roof weight. Mayor O B Gross and the city council helped shovel roofs, delaying planned council meeting and city business.

Butte Falls Ore O. B. Gross

Lyndon Chapter 361 O. E. S. Meets At La Grange

Grafton regular meeting of Lyndon Chapter 361 O. E. S. held Monday evening at La Grange. Mrs. Bess Aldrich led the program after the business session. Attendees from Grafton included Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Jones Ira Swartz and Mesdames Hattie Swartz Nellie Lehman Thelma Hahn Elizabeth Barber Margaret Jantz Susan Cragin Blanche Edwards.

Grafton la Grange Bess Aldrich Leonard Jones Ira Swartz Mesdames Hattie Swartz Nellie Lehman Thelma Hahn Elizabeth Barber Margaret Jantz Susan Cragin Blanche Edwards

Sunday Work ers Conference At M E Church

Grafton and Belden Sunday school teachers attended a Workers Conference Monday evening at the M E Church. Dr J E Priestly conference director of religious education was the speaker and spoke on training children in the Christian faith and aiding youth and adults with better Christian education. Dr Rollin H Walker formerly head of the Bible Dept of Wasley University gave a short address.

Grafton Belden M. E. Church J. E. Priestly Rollin H. Walker Bible Dept Wasley University

Birthday Surprise Honors Mrs Dan Bradley in Elyria

A birthday surprise party for Mrs. Dan Bradley was held Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sandrock in Elyria. Guests included Mrs. Mary Mennell, Miss Doris Moore, Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson, and Mr. and Mrs. Olds.

Dan Bradley Walter Sandrock Elyria Mary Mennell Doris Moore James Wilson Olds

Local families honor Mrs Bradley with gifts

A group from Elyria Lo rain and Grafton visited Mrs. Bradley today. Guests included Mr and Mrs Walter Sandrock and family and Mr and Mrs A E Miller with their sons. Mrs Bradley received many lovely gifts during the gathering.

Sunday Dinner Guests and Calls Around Cleveland Suburbs

Sunday visitors included Mrs. Evelyn Burrer hosting Eilee Rice and Earl Rice of Elyria. Guests to D M Conners were Mr. and Mrs Edward Scott of Rocky River. Finley entertained six at dinner including Glen Bailey George Edgerton North Plain, John Krist Julesberg Colorado. Durkee hosted Fannie Durkee North Olmsted. Schwed family with Sooy of Chatham. P W McMaugh Lakewood visited Anna Hosler.

Evelyn Burrer Eilee Rice Earl Rice Elyria Edward Scott Rocky River D. M. Conners Finley Glen Bailey George Edgerton North Poyalten John Krist Julesberg Colo Guy Durkee Fancie Durkee North Olmsted Alex Schwed Sooy Chatham P. W. McMaugh Lakewood Anna Hosler

I O O F Lodge Conferred Initiatory Degree On Three

The local team conferred the Initiatory Degree on three candidates at the I O O F Lodge on Monday evening. Wellington Degree team will confer the first degree on these candidates and three from their own lodge on March 22.

Wellington

Valley City Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Valley City residents record social visits including Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lambert and Jon David of Cleveland visiting the Armbrusters. Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Stuble dined with Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Sullivan of Elyria. Earl Arick resumes activity after a six week bed rest post surgery. St Martin's Altar Society plans an all day quilting meeting on Thursday. Bertha Schreiber and George Lindner of Chicago stay with Louise Mack and her sister Mrs. Henry Wolf, while Allan Blood joins the Meyers of Ham.

Edward Lambert Jon David Cleveland Henry Armbruster R. A. Stuble J. L. Sullivan Elyria Earl Arick St. Martin's Altar Society Bertha Schreiber George Lindner Chicago Louise Mack Henry Wolf Allan Blood Otto Meyer Ham

Glaring Headlights and Drunken Drivers Top Driver Suggestions

Hartford motorists urged glare control and stricter drunken driving enforcement in a Governor's commission survey on highway safety. Other popular ideas called for a 40 mph night speed limit and tougher pedestrian law prosecutions.

Hartford Conn Governor’s Commission On Highway Safety

Meeting Called Off at Y M C A

Charles Gray announced that the Thursday night meeting at the Y W C A has been called off due to unavoidable circumstances. He said he had contacted several participants but could not proceed.

Charles Gray

Funeral notices and weekend visits in Somerset area

Funeral attendances mark the weekend with Mrs Grover Yentzer and Mrs Nora Krist among the mourners. Families visit relatives in Fairview Village Crestline and Cleveland. Health trips include Allan Blood to Fort Wayne for an ill uncle and a Fish Supper at the Evangelical church hall.

Ilton’s Corners Ashland Grover Yentzer Earl Reusch Homer Kelsey Fairview Village Albert Dapper Paul Auk Bucyrus Willam Dapper Frances Bissing Crestline, CO Albert Lamprecht Mary Bay Margaret Emanuel Evvangelical Church John Mack William Mathers Earl Norton Elmer German Laverne Herbert Miller Cleveland Ray Frick James William Grabenstetter Fred Feuchter William Feuchter Lakewood Ralph Feuchter

Old Lakewood Landmark Store Torn Down

In Lakewood the C. B. Arnold General Store, a town landmark, was torn down after being purchased by Ed. Steyer. Local residents include Mrs. Frank Miller and families visiting relatives. Attendance at events includes the County Music Festival in Granger with local youth performing in the county orchestra and mixed quartet.

Harold Dean Lakewood C. B. Arnold General Ed. Steyer Frank Miller Ralph Feuchter Cleveland Chevrolet Holjenden Hotel William King Lakes Harry Bauer A. B. C. Club American Legion Seville Kate Lunt Morlock Fairview Village Fred Granger Isse Feuchtye June Gunkelman Margaret Steck Eva Armstrong Lois Doris Schmidt George Schnabel Wilbur Moehle Alexander Hauck William Steingass Detroit Mich Henry Steck Zella Inder Arthur Weidner Raymond Cleveland Heights F. Weidner Vincent Derek Errol Osborne Newayzo Albert Lamprecht Tocal American Lutheran Church St. John's Clarence Mack Louise Mack

Australia Moves to Exploit Antarctic Mineral Resources

Canberra reports Australia will begin Antarctic development by surveying deposits and installing a meteorological station. The plan aims to fulfill Admiral Byrd's forecast that the Antarctic circle holds coal and minerals for future civilizations, focusing on coal among 2,250,000 acres of territory.

Canberra Australia Richard EK. Byrd Antarctic Circle Commonwealth Antarctic Territory

South Ridge Church Activities and Local Visits

The South Ridge community announces a Friday choir rehearsal and a Friday Catechism class at the church. On Saturday March 20, the D. C. Club meets with Mrs. Newton Bechtel of Middle Ridge. District Superintendent C. B. Allen of Fremont visited Rev. R. J. Plerrer, and many locals attended various family and neighbor visits.

South Ridge D. C. Club Newton Bechtel Middle Ridge C. BL. Allen Fremont R. J. Plerrer Christena Laura Lytle Elyria E. F. Snyder Griswold Road Charles Schoenfelt Emma Schultz Conrad Ernst Donald Ward Robert Minch

Harvard Anthropologist Slams City Dwellers

Cambridge Mass Dr Ernest A Hooten Harvard anthropologist denounces urban residents claiming humans trade their biological birthright for mindless conformity He says city life erodes mental and moral capacities and mocks the idea of urban sophistication.

Cambridge Mass Ernest A. Hooten Harvard

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