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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1938

Page

7

Two Girls Teams Prepare For Alumni Game Clash

Elyria High School presents a 3 30 p m alumni versus current girls basketball game in the school gym tomorrow open to the public. The junior senior boys game precedes it. Alumni players include Doris Swindling June Beck Mary Robertson Emami Goodman Lucille Coen Jean Brillhart Geralding Haln Jean Roth Anne Lugas Mary Rob son. The student team draws from red and white All Star selections led by captain Lois McQuistion with Grace Almas Joan Gray Beatrice Fell Margaret Lugas Helen Stantion Ruth Kelling Nancy Miller Doris Severs Jean Swancott Louise Donovan Theo McLean Lois Nevins.

Elyria High School Marian Kemble Doris Swindling June Beck Mary Robertson Emami Goodman Lucille Coen Jean Brillhart Geralding Haln Jean Roth Anne Lugas Mary Robson Lois McQuistion Grace Almas Joan Gray Beatrice Fell Margaret Lugas Helen Stantion Ruth Kelling Nancy Miller Doris Severs Jean Swancott Louise Donovan Theo McLean Lois Nevins

Lorain duo’s petit larceny charges dismissed

Mary Svlecz and Yolanda Kalesky of Lorain had petit larceny charges dropped yesterday for want of prosecution. The alleged theft involved a purse valued at 31 dollars taken from Neisner Stores. Police Chief E J Stankard reported the outcome.

Agar Mary Svlecz Yolanda Kalesky Lorain E. J. Stankard Neisnerers

Public Auction to End Farming due to Poor Health

Poor health forces J. F. Diederich owner to discontinue farming and sell at public auction Friday March 25 at 12 30 p m. Auction near Fields Caroners and Om sted Falls on Bagley Road offers horses cattle chickens hay corn stalks grain and farm machinery including wagon harness plows mowers and household items. Osborne Mowing Machine leather rope tools and miscellaneous items complete the sale with terms cash.endorsed by auctioneer Dan Harding.

David J. Hollis Elyria West Aldgev Road Ford Road Detroit Road Milwaukee McCormick Deering Amy Hollis P. OA. Walker Frank Chambers Omsted Falls Bagley Road Osborne Timpke J. F. Diederich N. Ridgeville Dan Harding

Court Dismisses Charges Against Levaslawski

Yesterday Justice Preston L. Coon dismissed charges of seeing Hlesal Naver against Joseph Levaslawski of Grafton road for want of prosecution. Dramas of the case began with Arndt of Grafton and notes that Ford Lincoln sued Kent Thornton Brickley of Oberlin for 1014, with foreclosure of a chattel mortgage on a linotype machine. A verdict favored The Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad in a separate case involving John Dallas of Clintovenne as administrator of the Rigsen estate after a collision on a single track crossing last summer. Dorothy Velak of Lorain seeks divorce from Edward Velak on cruelty grounds, married March 2, with George Schwarn suing Clara Schwartz for negligence and cruelty. they reportedly have one child.

Chargs Hlesal Naver Joseph Levaslawski Grafton Road Preston L. Coon Edward Arndt Grafton Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad Company DB. A. Cook Buusuiy Brougshkr John Dallas Clintovenne Nort Ridge Road Rigsen Steve North Hedge Road George Schwarn Clara Schwartz

Death Record of Mrs Minerva Zacharias Wellington

Mrs Minerva Eliza Zacharias Wellington 71 died at her daughter Mrs Harry Martin home Tuesday afternoon. Born Ridgeville January 17 1807 she lived in Lorain County her life. Survived by five sons Roy LaFayette Earl Euclid Grafton Los Angeles and Arthur Sheffield Lake a daughter Mrs Dora and 14 grandchildren two brothers Melvin Sayers Stonroportville Frank Sayers Ashland half sister Mrs Clara Root of Norwalk. Husband Frederick preceded her in death 26 years and two other children died in infancy. Funeral from L Sharp Funeral Home 2 pm Saturday Rev Lonza Green officiating burial Grafton.

Minerva Zacharias Wellington Minerva Eliza Arharis Harry Martin Ridgeville Lota Coounty Roy of LaFayette Earl of Euclidfie Grafton Los Angeles California Arthur Sheffield Lake Mre Dorahat Melvin Sayers

Entertainer Heard By Elyria Rotary Club

The Elyria Rotary Club met at the Elks Restaurant for a weekly session with entertainer Robert O Brigge presenting dialect songs and stories. His theme urged that most troubles can be eased and aimed to help Rotarians cope through humor and color work.

Elyria

War Talk and Purge Shocks In House Debate

On page 1 coverage notes Falkenberg comments and Zamorra's selection deemed unconstitutional triggering purge orders. Rumors say Hitler Mussolini offer troops and Russia offers weapons. Spain’s conflict to persist with Communism or Fascism. Local guests attend chimney event with several named towns and a musical program follows amid alarms of no armistice.

Falkenberg Zamorra Hitler Viussolini Francq Rutssia Spain United States Norwalk Wellington la Grange Amherst Lorain Medina Philadelphia Loren Palmer C. M Ackerman Robert Blakesley J. C. Everard F. A. Yost Alan van Wormer Harlie G. Stevick George Sweet Tuno Jed Stevick

Suit Brought By Bridge Architect Heard In Cleveland

A Cleveland hearing addressed Lara County payments to Wanderl Brown tied to a Lorain Street bridge project. Prosecutor Howard R. Butler and Clerk Fred Ruth attended as the case discussed about half the claimed fee and an injunction that previously barred further collection. The dispute centers on contract terms and bond approval votes affecting the bridge work.

Ing Lara County SOO Wanderl Brown Cleveland Lorain Shiel Howard R. Butler Fred Ruth Howe

Large Elm Tree Blows Down At Elyria Memorial Hospital

A large elm tree died at its base and blew down on Elyria Memorial Hospital grounds last night. The second largest tree near the hospital was also uprooted, damaging landscaping. Sup. Frank W. Hoover and workers had previously noted the tree’s decay and attempted root protection measures.

Elyria Memorial Hospital Witte M B Johnson Tee Frank W. Hoover Fai Orlock

Elks Lodge Plans Upcoming Events in Elyria

About 200 attended the NUMBER THREE meeting as the Elyria Elks honored Charles Spencer Hart and announced events. The safety committee reported the East Bridge Street railway underpass hazard has a functioning signal and city acceptance. Planned activities include a March 23 26 anniversary for Lorain lodge a Grand Exalted Ruler visit March 29 a baseball motion picture show March 36 with Roger Peckinpaugh speaking and a March 31 appearance by Hart. The final Elyria Elksbridge tournament session is set for April 4.

Yiers Tod Ze Jim Armittice Sting Lakewood Elks Ware Elvvia Lodge Lorain Lodge New Philadelphia Elvria Lodge Roger Peckinpaugh Cleveland Charles Spencer Hart Ely Elksbridge

Presidents eight to oust Dr Morgan sparks Dreyfus remark

The challenge to oust Dr. Morgan drew Bridges’s comparison to a 1938 American Dreyfus case. Senate Majority Leader Barkley weighed a joint House Senate probe but held action to give the President time for questioning of embattled directors. A anticipated reconvening followed the President’s press conference denying TVA inquiry assertions as fabrications.

Morgan Bridges Senate Alben W. Barkley House TVA

Nine Fires Keep Elyria Firemen Busy

Nine fires, mostly grass, kept Elyria fire crews busy yesterday with three burning at once. A man, Ton Valerius, suffered minor facial burns. a two family house on Middle Avenue suffered about 300 dollars in damage. Fire Chief W N Bates estimated the most costly blaze caused heavy exterior damage while painters used a torch. Several other small fires and fence damage occurred around East Broad Street, BelPronc Avenue, West Riv er Street, and Cascade Park as fire companies battled blazes through the afternoon.

Elyria Middle Avenue Ton Valerius Louisiana Avenue J. Birkbeck Vus Wooster Street W.N. Bates East Broad Street Boston Avenu Valerius Imo BelPronc Avenue Hos. Company No West River Street West Rye Street Alex Kaltes Furnaces Street Cascade Park Widdie Avenue House Central Fire Station

Accident Victim Will Be Buried At Wellington

Wellington, March 23. The body of George M. Gordon killed in an automobile accident in St. Petersburg Florida is shipped here for burial under Keith Andrews. Burial will be at Greenwood cemetery at 2 30 p m Friday from the home of Mrs. Fred Lorence 233 Magyar street. Gordon was married to Edna Hattie Gillette formerly of Wellington.

Wellington George M. Gordon St. Petersburg Florida Keith Andrews Fred Lorence Magyar Street Greenwood Cemetery Gordon Edna Hattie Gillette

Seven grass fires plague Crestline as child dies from burns

Donna Belle Long, seven, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Long, died in hospital from burns after her clothing caught fire from a bonfire. In the same day, Crestline battled multiple grass fires along East Taylor Street, Cleveland Street, Alt Road, Ohio Street, Prospect Street, and Usford Avenue, with at least eight fires blamed on boys with matches. Fire Chief Bates warned of repeated fire danger and potential simultaneous calls tying up equipment.

Burns Phove Crestline Donna Belle Long Hiram Long West River Street Taylor Street Cleveland Street Abbe Road Alt Road Ohio Street Prospect Street Usford Avenue W.N. Bates Central Fire Station Incu

Oberlin Club to Hear Mrs Head on Ohio Writers

Mrs. Lepew heads Oberlin meeting at 3:00 pm Friday to hear Mrs. Head discuss Ohio Writers and the Ohioana Library. A musical program precedes the address at the home of Mrs. H. Dudley 163 West College Street. Mrs. Head, a noted lecturer, chairs the Ohioana Library since its start.

Oberlin Lepew Columbus Head State Federation of Women Clubs Ohio Writeers Ohioana Library Ohiieina Library

High School P T A Hears Several Talks

The High School Parent Teacher Association held its last meeting of the year in the auditorium. Educating for Leisure was the theme with five speakers covering library reading drama music and related arts. Norma Hammond outlined library facilities and trained library assistants earning credits.

Norma Hammond Oberlin Melanzhin Larry Gill Tle Glee Club Leahy

Oberlin Banquet Honors High School Basketball Team

The Oberlin Business Men's annual banquet for the high school basketball squad is set for Friday at the Grange Hall. Coach Robinson will present buckles won at the district tournament in Kent, and letters will be awarded by Mr. Leahy. Four Oberlin Business Women members attended Lorain club night with speaker Mr. Guerney of Cleveland on War Conditions and a musical program.

Oberlin Business Men Grange Hall Robinson Kent Leahy Oberlin Business Women’s Club Mias Erma Champney Inez Ham Tin C. L. Lyman C. L. Cook Lorain

Garden Club News Lantern slides of Oberlin gardens

The Community Garden club will meet Monday March 28 at 7 30 PM at Oberlin Inn Professor and Mrs J C McCullough will show lantern slides of Oberlin gardens and glimpses of gardens in various states AU members urged to be present.

Community Garden Club Oberlin Inn J. CC. MccCullough Oberlin Gardens

Avon Lake couple wed quietly at Elm Street home

Gundar Robertson Jr. of Avon Lake and Wilma Lang of Ver milion were quietly married Saturday by Rev. William Smith at his Elm Street home. The Comings family spent the weekend with her Bryan parents. Miss Constance Sherman, Edgewood Park Junior College teacher, is vacationing at her Oberlin home.

Gundar Robertson, Jr Avon Lake

Markets and Livestock Prices Across Regions

Fragmented OCR notes report cattle, sheep, and hog prices across multiple markets. Mentions Clearland, Cleveland, New York, Michigan, Maine, and unspecified regions with references to lambs, sheep, calves, broilers, and grain. Notes slow lamb market and mixed demand, plus brief auction mentions and production terms.

Clearland Garten Wal Lambs Bay Weis Cmte Godo Stetdy Fue Due Leeps Moe Luo Doe Ole Vo FWA Yorkers Couelsilles Piu Esualou Tbs Syede

Permit Granted For New Dwelling In Baston Heights

Building inspector today approved a permit for Fred Grendler a New York Central Railroad official to construct a one story house at Baston Heights Boulevard with a total cost of 8600. Foundations measure 2 feet across and 0 feet deep and a single garage will be built at the rear. T W Mecker is general contractor.

Dfaft Uteka 80N Fred Grendler New York Central Railroad Comolon Baston Heights Boulevard T. W. Mecker

Warn Auto License Deadline Is Near

Deputy registrars of motor vehicles issue a new warning to automobile owners that the time to buy the 1938 license plates is nearly over. Sales are reported slow with eight days left before April 1, when all vehicles must display the new plates.

Fined $50 And Costs By Mayor Petro

Russell Davies of 234 Fairlawn Avenue was fined 50 dollars and costs after arraignment before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro on a charge of driving while intoxicated. He was arrested on Second Street at 1 20 a.m. Sunday. The court suspended his city driving privilege for six months, then modified to allow driving to and from work at the Chronicle Telegram and during employment.

Russell Davies Fairlawn Avenue Joseph Q. Petro Second Street Chronicle-Telegram

Plane Crash Fatal Near Benton Harbor

Bodies of Fred Wartan and George Heppler of South Bend were recovered from a dense swamp after a plane crashed last night following takeoff from Benton Harbor. An unidentified young girl and a man named Urey died in the flaming wreckage.

Benton Harbor Mich Fred Wartan George Heppler South Bend Did Urey

Dunn Files Petition For Renomination As Commissioner

Cowly Commissioner Oscar G Dunn filed his renomination petition with the board of elections marking him as the first candidate for the one county commissioner vacancy to officially announce. Primaries are set for August 9 with final filing due June 1.

Cowly Oscar G. Dunn Board of Elections Dunn

Elyria Eagles Amateur Show Entry Notice

Notice invites amateurs to enter the Elyria Eagles all amateur show and contest with prizes for first second and third place. Event is at 8 15 P M Friday night April 1. Send entries to Eagles Club.

Elyria Eagles Eagles Club

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