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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1940

Page

2

Use of Sleeping Drugs Is Harmful May Form Habit

Oberlin Road news item reports church activities at East Oberlin church with youth classes and Easter plans. Dr. Graham to lead next Sunday worship. cradle roll party scheduled for March 30 at 2 pm for under five children. Card notes include sleep advice from Dr. Laird and a church steeple committee formed. Community briefs cover local visits, contests, and road paving updates along Route 20 Stop 100.

Church News Oberlin Road East Oberlin Church Jesus Ruth Shook T. N. Graham School of Theology George Edmunds

Dangers of Drugs Warn Against Sleep Aids Rise

The article cautions about growing use of sleeping drugs and barbiturates, noting past medical optimism for sleep aids has become criticism. It recalls the 1930s rise of phenobarbitone like drugs and highlights concerns over toxicity and dangers as expenditures surge.

Nature and Sedatives Warned by Federal Act

The article cites the new Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act demanding clear labelling for sedative products with warnings that habit forming drugs like barbital should be restricted similar to morphine. It argues against reliance on artificial sleep aids and urges letting nature help us recover without dependence.

United States

North Olmsted community notes mark spring events

North Olmsted listings chronicle a 50th wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Frank Miller on Lorain Road, local drama and 4-H activities, Maple Sugar Festival at the North Olmsted Congregational church, and multiple visits and travel notes including Ohio State University and Kent University students home for Easter. Funeral services are noted for L B Miller and Frank Lewis with local clergy involvement.

North Olmsted Frank Miller Lorain Road Tuscon Arizona H. Bardwell Burns Road Cleveland Richard Pierson Ohio State University Nancy Gorham Lake Erie College Rita Allendorph Kent University Robb Hall Max Krugman Florida William Beate Dewey Road Coe School St Patrick's Cne North Olmsted Congregational Church L. E Hayes Herb Chas Mame E. Hixore Emms HR. J. Thompson Grandpapa R Ellett Samuel Hudman Town Hall O S. Upp C. V. Bees Ohio State National Grange Columbus John Kuyper L. B Miller Frank Muller McGin

Birthday Dinner Honors Don Swartz in LaGrange

Honoring Don Swartz birthday, a family dinner was held at the Swartz home on Sunday. Guests included Mrs. Carlton Leable of Philadelphia and Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Aldrich with four sons, plus Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Swartz and son Ita. Mrs. Leable is visiting her parents this week.

LA Grange Don Swartz Swartz Carlton Leable Philadelphia Dewey Aldrich D. A. Swartz Ita Soys Quartette Robert Deiter Alliance Colette Oberlin Robert Dieter Robert Arick Ralph Feuchter James Bauer Doris Schmidt Janice Arick Marguerite Armbruster Eugenia Stancil Betty Bernard Violet Schmidt A. B.C Orlin Wolfe Medina Lamar Harper Edwin Lasch Richard Heutter Harry Bauer Glen Gensemer D'Roy Virtue Ville Tenn Will Moehler

Lyndon Chapter Hosts Meeting With Pageant and Skating Event

Lyndon Chapter held its regular meeting Monday evening with Associate Maton Edna Wilcox in charge and Mrs Grace Miller directing the pageant at the close. A salad course was served by the lunch committee. The Juniors sponsored a skating party at Rainbow Gardens in Elyria Monday evening. Mark Hagman of Philadelphia is spending Easter vacation with his mother Mrs Joseph Hagrann. The annual inspection is set for Tuesday evening April 9.

Lyndon Chapter Edna Wilcox Grace Miller Mark Hagman Philadelphia Joseph Hagrann Rainbow Gardens Elyria Medina City Lodi Hospital Floyd Folk Dean Feuchter E. P. Steyer George Buckholtz Wally Steyer Cleveland James Frisk Willum Grabenstetter Paul Steck Ohio State University William Steck Earl Arick Norman Raese Court Carlton Brunswick W. Cla Medina Frank Weidner Myron Hammon Ashland Ohio Cook Mary Boy Margaret Ida Keller Frank Keller

Vitt Worried Over Tribe Hitting Slump

Fort Myers March 21 UP I manager Oscar Vitt ordered intensive batting practice for the Cleveland Indians after being stifled at the plate in spring games. Washington held them to seven safeties in yesterday's 7 2 exhibition win. Vitt focused on three regu lars Hal Trosky Ray Mack and Ray Weatherly amid a lack of hitting and noted Lou Boudreau’s absence and Peters three errors.

Fort Myers Fla UPI Oscar Vitt Cleveland Indians Ken Chase Joe Haynes Walter Masterson Washington Mound Washington Cleveland Vitt Hal Trosky Ray Mack Ray Weatherly Peters Lou Boudreau Russ Peters C. C. Slapnicka Frankie Pytlak Indians Luke Sewell Rollie Hemsley

Medwick Cards to Discuss Terms in Tampa Meeting

St Louis outfielder Joe Medwick, a holdout, heads to Tampa for a salary conference with Branch Rickey at the club's spring camp in St Petersburg. The Cardinals say they have signed Bill Delancey and purchased Morris Jones as part of offseason moves while preparing to play the Red Sox after a 1–0 loss to Ted Williams' homer.

ST. Petersburg Medwick St. Louis Cardinal Bill Delancey Sacramento Delancey Red Birds Giants Morris Jones Boston Red Sox Cronin Ted Williams ST. Louis Joe Medwick St. Louis Cardinals Tampa Fla Branch Rickey Rickey Atta

Tigers And Giants In Return Contest Today

Detroit Tigers travel to Winter Haven for a return game against the New York Giants after an 8 7 12 inning win in Lakeland. Dick Conger earned the victory by closing out the Giants in the final inning, while Dick Bartell, ex Giant, drove in the decisive run with a single and added a homer and a double.

Lakeland Fla Detroit Tigers Winter Haven New York Giants Dick Conger California Giants Dick Bartell

Bartell's Blow Sparks Tigers Past Giants in Exhibition

In Winter Haven, New York Giants and Detroit Tigers met. Dick Bartell singled with loaded bases in the ninth to cap an 8-7 Tigers win. Hal Schumacher and Carl Hubbell were slated to work four innings each in today’s exhibition.

Winter Haven Fla New York Giants Detroit Tigers Hal Schumacher Carl Hubbell Dick Bartell Tigers Giants

Cleaners Eliminated In First Round Loss

Worthington Dry Cleaners were knocked out in the opening round of the Chagrin Fails tournament by the Cleveland Nokolds, 32 to 25, last night.

Worthington Dry Cleaners Cleveland Nokolds

Cleaners Edge Wilcox College In Lakewood Playoff Win 45-31

The Elyria Standard reports Cleaners defeated Wilcox College 45-31 on Lakewood High court to open the Lakewood Class A league playoffs. Wilbur Cowen led with 18 points, Alex Mike added 13, Jack Kennedy had 11 for the losers, and Jack Falke struggled with one field goal.

Elyria Standard Cleaners Lakewood Walloping Wilcox College Lakewood High Court Cleaners Wilbur Lanky) Cowen Alex Mike Jack Kennedy Jack Falke Lakewood High Miami University Standarda Is. G. Fr TSTE Ate Sd Aes Fritz Boreski Coven Uris Miko Vieux College FT. Mewraw Metradden Balk Ine Or Okt Kellas Eef Burkle Inees Lew Wee le Arthrell

Michigan Ohio boosters duel in Bowling Congress runways

Detroit March 21 four squads from Michigan and Ohio boosters compete at the American Bowling Congress event at State Fairgrounds Coliseum with 2 334 booster teams aiming to clear way for 3 739 regular quintets. Al Cotton of Highland Park Mich posted 1 812 pins while placing fourth in all events with 613 in singles 643 in doubles and 656 in team score.

Detroit Michigan Ohio American Bowling Congress State Fairgrounds Coliseum al Cotten Highland Park Mich Cotton

Defending champ Kirby leads Augusta Invitational semi finals

In Augusta Georgia on March 21 four women played the semi finals led by defending champion Dorothy Kirby of Atlanta. Kirby defeated Helen Dettwiler 7 6 and 4, while Jane Cothran of Greenville South Carolina beat Grace Amory 2 up. Jean Bauer edged Louise Suggs 1 up and Helen Siegal defeated Isabel Oguvie 7 and 5.

Augusta Dorothy Kirby Atlanta Miss Kirby Helen Dettweiler Ashington Jane Cothran Greenville S. C Grace Amory Aiken Jean Bauer Providence Louise Suggs Lithia Springs Helen Siegal Philadelphia Isabel Oguvie

Globe Trotters Win Pro Cage Championship in Chicago

The Harlem Globe Trotters defeated the Chicago Bruins 31 to 29 to win the national professional basketball championship. The Washington Brewers beat Syracuse Reds for third place.

Chicago Harlem Globe Trotters New York City Chicago Bruins Washington D. C Brewers Syracuse Reds

All-Star Bowling Night in Elyria Schedule Released

The Elyria Recreation All-Star Bowling League plans four matches tonight at T o'clock with Ridge Tool facing Nichols Funeral Home, Elyria Recreation against Save-With-Us Stations, Tarry Tavern against D and N Sandwich Shop, and ITS Left and Right versus Rorick Insurance. Also note: the 42nd annual state trapshoot will be held June 7-9 at Vandalia with a record purse of $1,800.

Elyria Recreation Ridge Tool Nichols Funeral Home Save-With-Us Tarry Tavern D and N Sandwich Shop I T. S Rorick Insurance Dayton Vandalia

Play For Cage Titles Tonight at Elyria High

Championship playoffs in the Grade School divisions are tonight on the Elyria High court. Garford faces St Marys for the Sixth Grade title at 7, St Agnes meets Hamilton for the Seventh Grade crown at 8, and Hamilton plays Jefferson for the Eighth Grade championship at 9. Harold Block oversees the games. Admission is 10 cents for adults and high school students, 5 cents for grade school students, with proceeds funding trophies and medals for the winners.

Elyria High Court Garford St. Mary's St. Agnes Hamilton Jefferson Harold Pete) Block

1939 Finalists Cage Favorites

Eight of the top amateur basketball teams compete in the National AAU Tournament quarter finals in Denver. Denver Nuggets defend title, Phillips Oilers of Bartlesville clash with Twentieth Century Fox of Holkewood. Idaho Southern Branch upset Colorado Springs Martins 30 to 28. other quarter-finalists include St Louis Rangers Oakland Cub, Golden Staters, and Seattle Savidges.

Denver Denver Nuggets Phillips Oilers Bartlesville Okla Idaho University Southern Branch Colorado Springs Martins Acme Steel Chicago Nuggets Twentieth-Century-Fox Holkewood St. Loui Rangers Missouri Valley Oakland Cubf Golden Staters Seattle Savidges

Hogan Sets Record In Golf Tourney

Ben Hogan of White Plains North Carolina built a seven stroke lead at the North South Open by shooting a 66 in round one and a 67 in round two to set a new PGA record for 36 holes with a 133 total. Sammy Snead and Jo Revolta trailed seven strokes behind and under par.

Pinehurst N.C Ben, Hogan White Plains N. C Hogan

Camden Seniors Win High School Championship Over Faculty

Kipton report says Camden Seniors defeated the Faculty 31 to 34 to capture the Camden High School basketball championship last night.

Kipton Camden Camden High School

Valley City Notes Honor Mrs Towne Birthday

Mrs H L Towne hosted a Sunday gathering in Valley City with guests including Mr and Mrs William Knapp and Mr and Mrs Hugh Knapp and their children from Sullivan Ohio along with Levern Decker and others in attendance.

Valley City H. L. Towne

Knights of Columbus bowling matches on KC alleys tonight

The McCarvel Jewelers meet Bittner Funeral Home in one match while Mc Quistion Heinrich Coals face Silver Fox in another. Both contests scheduled for this evening at the Knights of Columbus alleys.

McCarvel Jewelers Bittner Funeral Home McQuistion-Heinrich Coals Silver Fox Knights of Columbus

Happy relief from painful backache

The advertisement explains kidney function and shows backache relief from Doan's Pills. It urges readers to consult druggists for the remedy used by millions for over four years to flush out waste and ease symptoms like swelling fatigue and frequent urge.

Dean Milsans Doan

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