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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1939
Page
9
Dr. G E French health commissioner warned Elyria food handling workers that most must secure new permits by Saturday to continue serving. The permit rule took effect April 1, with permits valid for one year. many workers already have them, but many still lack the required documents.
A county survey by insurance underwriters shows a saving of 700 dollars every three years on premiums for county buildings. Commissioners Oscar G. Dunn announced the finding. The reduction follows extended Elyria fire protection to Carlisle township where the county garage and auxiliary structures are located. Fire Chief W. N. Bates highlighted the possible rate cut tied to the Carlisle township fire protection contract.
A registered Guernsey cow named Lynette's Bonnie Boy's Rose 447197, owned by D A Swartz of Grafton, was sold to Charles L Axtman of Freehold New Jersey. The transaction was announced today by the American Guernsey Cattle Club of Peterborough New Hampshire.
Retiring owner conducts auction at residence corner Osborne and Jacduay Roads one and a half miles south of Sprague Road in Columbia Station on Saturday April 1 starting at 1 PM. Items include work horses, cows, hog, hay, farm tools, machinery, and household goods. Cash day of sale. no removal until settled. Auctioneer P. A. Walker. clerk Irvin Klinect. Elyria contact 3244.
On Friday March 31 at 12 30 PM sale held 1 mile south of route 10 or 2 miles north of route 82 Island Road Eaton Township. Items include 2 horses weights 1350 each cattle Holstein Guernsey and Poland China livestock farm tools harness equipment and feed plus other goods. Terms cash. Mrs Wallace Dimaline owner auctioneer C H Sooy clerk Frank R Cousins.
State Examiners T W Withers of Port Clinton and W A Morrison of Mt Vernon began a period long judicial records review at the Lorain court house. The 17 month check follows the last audit and will last five to six months as rain leaks threaten volumes.
Elizabeth E. Werner 81 dies at Amherst Hospital after five year hip fracture recovery. Survived by daughter Mrs Adam Northerm Amherst son Floyd grand and great grandchildren total. John Wearsch 69 dies at Stony Ridge Avon after ten days illness. long Avon resident with extensive family ties and 32 grandchildren. Funeral plans listed for both and burials at local cemeteries.
A probate ruling on Habant 35 in Lorain County prompts an appeal to common pleas court. Newman S. Price challenges guardian appointments A H West after a prior incompetence decree. Levin and Levin seek $7895 in attorney fees tied to Habant’s compensation settlement.
Treasury reports March tax intake over 501 million dollars after 28 days, topping earlier projections of 425 million. With Morgenthau absent and Ways and Means tied to Social Security work, tax program actions are pushed toward mid-April. Meanwhile, electrical industry officials meet with Commerce Department to align trade strategies and strengthen cooperation under Secretary Hopkins.
Columbus March 30 Removal charges against Robert Connor acting auditor of the State Highway Department were filed with the State Civil Service Commission by Highway Director Robert S Beightler. Connor a traveling auditor with civil service status is accused of soliciting campaign contributions for a political party last year in violation of civil service regulations. He also served as private secretary to former Highway Director John Jaster Jr last year. His salary is 3600 dollars a year.
The Birmingham Beautification board launches a drive to attract the American Rose Association convention in 1940 by planting one million roses. President George Bellsnyder says 1,000,000 climbing roses will be planted this month along city streets and on the Bankhead Montgomery and Florida short routes.
The House Committee on political subdivisions advanced the Fair McGregor bill to raise recorder pay in smaller counties. It increases the graduated salary per thousand of population but leaves the $6,000 yearly maximum unchanged. Sponsored by Majority floor leader J Harry McGregor and Rep A Lee Fair.
President Roosevelt nominates former Senator Fred H. Brown of New Hampshire a Liberal Democrat to be Comptroller General for a 15 year term. Brown would fill a vacancy dating from 1936 and shift auditing control from Republican Elliott to the Brown administration. Confirmation was expected as Garner backs the nomination.
Shallow Water Diving club in Cleveland plans summer treasure hunts in Lake Erie and nearby rivers. Members use helmets crafted from ice cream cans with bicycle pumps for air. Eric Chapman says the improvised gear outperforms old water heater tanks. Tom Apthorp serves as treasurer and treasure custodian.
Three girls aged 7, 8, and 9 testified as key witnesses in a Port Talbot magistrates case. The clerk warned them about the oath, asking if they knew what happens to little girls who lie. The nine year old said they go to hell, the eight year old to the burning fire, and the seven year old to Hell.
Milwaukee Mrs Bill Chandler wife of Marquette University basketball coach will have a megaphone and a co ed M sweater to cheer for the Hilltoppers next season.
Quincy Illinois Adams county forms new law enforcement unit described as the beefiest in history. Sheriff-elect George Meyer weighs 210 pounds alongside deputies Paul Kurz 292 Frank Tushaus 263 Roy A. Peter 190 pounds noted as the baby of the group.
Lorain County women will dramatize a 22 year history of extension work at the Achievement Day program set for April 11 at the Elyria YMCA. Nearly 300 women are expected to attend with songs, reports, a one act comedy, and an extension service dramatization by the Home Council alumnae.
Ed Wynn, famed comedian, faces a separation suit in New York Supreme Court filed by his second wife Frieda Wierse. She seeks temporary alimony of 250 dollars weekly and 7500 dollars for counsel fees citing cruel and inhuman treatment and health decline after constant nagging and interference with her psychiatric consultations. A hearing was set for one week later.
A 1 year old Cleveland boy who ran away last morning returned with his parents after visiting police headquarters at 9 30 last night. He said he preferred home to the friendless world outside and confessed the mistake to officers.
In Elyria many cars still lack 1939 license plates as the deadline for 1938 tags nears. About 6,500 new tags have been sold, but many owners have not yet applied them. Registrars report a big final rush tomorrow, with some series not yet released. Sundays are closed, so sales pause for Palm Sunday. Tag offices stay open evenings at Allyan Gehl, Leo Meyer, and George Marshall locations to help owners.
In Mandalay, girls stroll the streets with flowers in their hair and oversized cigars in their mouths, a striking local custom reflecting the era’s social scene.
A fragment notes the Wynns were married in January 1937 and spent their honeymoon aboard the Wynn yacht after a period of separation alleged by the wife.
Ad lists price promos for Kellogg’s All-Bran and assorted dried fruits. Baldwins and Spys apples offered at low per pound rates. Special offer: buy two packages of Wheaties and receive a flashlight free.
County commissioners arranged payment of about 12000 toward the Broadway paving project in Lorain. Lorain has contributed about 80000 to date and the county about 40000, with three sevenths of the sponsor share covered by the WPA as reported by Lorain service director Paul Mikus.
Elyria Lawyers Club prepares a first father and son gathering at the Graystone Hotel at noon Saturday. Organizer King Fauver notes about 30 boys will attend with a magician and short talks by club members.
Wayne Alten, 9, of 346 Second Street reported a bicycle valued at 7 dollars was stolen from St. Marys School yesterday afternoon.
Harold Mitchell, 34, was to be arraigned before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro on a charge of non support and abandonment filed by his wife Lois Mitchell of 315 Seventh street Elyria. He was arrested by Sergt Det C E Parker yesterday in Huron where he was staying with a brother in law. He left his home here November 18 according to the complaint.
Mrs Reginald Fawkes of 263 Marseilles reported a recent home entry in the past few days. A hatchet and a ladies gold wrist watch valued at 50 dollars were taken after the house was entered by using a key.
A display of spring outfits and accessories fills shops along Broad Street with Fay Co suits from 1295, Carek’s Florist Easter corsages, United Accessories Shop handbags and gloves, Burley Caramel Crisp Shoppe chocolates, Coty cosmetics at Crandall Drugs, China Shop glassware, Japonica shoe color at Vestal’s, Carpenter’s Beauty Shop permanents, and Sederis Restaurant luncheon specials.
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