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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1939

Page

2

Nazi agents push smear democracy campaign warned by House panel

The House un American activities committee uncovered documents alleging Nazi agents order a nationwide smear democracy drive. Bund branches allegedly file voter indexes, mail denouncements of officials, and distribute fascist propaganda including The Vindicator. A Los Angeles Bund leader reportedly urged attacking Roosevelt and democracy.

Washington House un-Americanism Committee Bund Reynolds North Carolina South Los Angeles

Safe diuretic claims for kidney bladder relief ad

An old advertisement promotes Gold Medal dias 11 Off Capsules as a harmless diuretic to flush wastes, ease kidney and bladder irritation, and aid sleep. It touts Haarlem Holland origin and promises quick health benefits with a thirty-five cent price in a period marketing voice.

Haarlem Hollands

Senator Borah Refuses Contact with Dewey in 100 Car Message

In a Saturday office scene Senator William E Borah is interrupted by Cora Rubin who mentions Dewey being on the prone Borah mispronounces the name and asks who Dewey Rubin identifies Tom Dewey of New York and Borah replies he is not in his 100 car

William E. Borah Cora Rubin Dewey Boran Tom Dewey New York Dewes Borah

Roosevelt eyes Mussolini while fearing Hitler’s wrath

The article portrays President Roosevelt as admiring Mussolini to restrain Hitler, hoping to curb war. Rome reports claim Mussolini resents the approach, while Roosevelt views Hitler as a dangerous, astute figure and once considered direct talks to avert global conflict.

Lorain County Education Board May Meeting Scheduled

The Lorain County Board of Education will hold its May meeting at the county school offices in the Elyria Block at 8 p m Friday Regular business will be discussed The board usually meets at 730 9 m but voted to start 8 pm during the summer months.

Lorain County

Loram County Engineers Plan Regular Meeting Tonight

The Loram County Society of Professional Engineers will hold its regular monthly meeting in the council chamber of Elyria City Hall at 7:30 tonight. Regular business will be transacted.

Loram County Society of Professional Engineers Elyria

Boys Division Council Formed Election Announces Members

The Boys Division Council was named with 12 boys elected as BeEs of Elyma Mo C Aws. Elected members include High School Class-VMax Ob’ger Don Boddy Retenay Junior Claas-Tom Say Pree Kaiser Robert Cebula and others. Four juniors were declared elected due to a vacant spot. The council will meet next week to plan the annual boys’ division activities and summer membership camp.

Dini Elyma Y Vmax Ob' Ger Don Boddy Retenay Claas Tom Say Pree Kaiser Robert Cebula Altfeld Newsies Jackh DU Lloyd van Boren Sons of the Legion Nes Clare Andersen Donald Loupe

Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick Course Planned

A 20 week class will start at 7 pm tomorrow at the YWCA announced by Miss Edith Metcalf secretary of the Elyria Chapter of the American Red Cross. The Red Cross sponsors no class. cooperation with the WPA adult education program. Mrs Pearl S Murphy will be the instructor with no charge except books. The course trains students to care for the sick at home and sanitation. meetings weekly.

YWCA Edith Metcalf Elyria American Red Cross Red Cross WPA Pearl S. Murphy

Court actions and minor criminal case notes from Lorain county

Several suits filed include Second Federal Savings and Loan Association of Cleveland against Mary O Eski for 2707 with foreclosure requests in Black River township and Cleveland Trust Co against Fred and Louise Gufford for 2423 on a cognovit note. Mary Jane Veard seeks divorce from Robert Veard alleging neglect and cruelty. Grant Squires faces a 58000 note foreclosure in Eaton township. A Lorain court reduced Charles Munton’s fine from 200 to 100 and kept six months in the workhouse after a jury conviction for assault and battery linked to an incident with Alex Vanchi. County Commissioner Oscar G Dunn reports a bill to empower Ohio subdivisions to partake in PWA projects to fund a new Lorain County courthouse, aiming for a bond issue this August.

Federal Savings and Loan Association of Cleveland Mary O. Eski Loraima Black River Township Toledo Lorain Charles Munton Common Pleas Guy B Findley Muntan Alex Vanchi Vanchi Mrs Muntan Oscar G Dunn Columbus Ohio PWA Duan Lorain County

Oberlin Business Club Drops Window Fair Plan

The Oberlin Business Men's club voted to eliminate the Window Fair this year, with a possible smaller show as a replacement. They also approved summer Wednesday afternoon closings for all businesses from June 21 to the last Wednesday after Labor Day.

Oberlin Oberlin Business Men’s Club

Oberlin High Trio Earns Superior Rating at State Contest

Three Oberlin High School students received superior ratings at the Ohio State Solo and Ensemble Contest in Oberlin and qualify for the national event in Indianapolis May 18-20. Lilian Dudley, Janet Ashley, and Alice Webber earned top marks in snare drum, piano, and viola divisions respectively and hold roles in school bands and student activities.

Oberlin High School Oberlin Indianapolis Lilian Dudley George S. Dudley North Professor Street Janet Ashley H. F Ashley Morgan Street Mass Mars Alice Webber Louise Webber West Vine Street

Death of Mrs A Wiers (nee Pease) in Elyria

Mrs. A Wiers died at 218 Seventh Street after a three month illness. Born May 4 1854 in Canandaigua New York she lived in Lorain County for sixty years moving from Oberlin in 1902. Surviving children include Bertha Behrens Georgianna Merrifield and Dwight Andrews. a stepson Richard Wiers. a brother George Pease. five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral at Sudro Curtis on Saturday at 2 p m with burial at Ridgelawn Cemetery.

A. Wiers Pease Seventh Street Wiers Canandaigua New York Lorain County Elyria Oberlin The Knights and Ladies of Security Bertha Behrens Georgianna Merrifield Elyna Dwight Andrews Painesville Richard Wiers Ft. Peck Montana George Pease Norwalk George Wiers Frances Avery Sudro- Curtis Funeral Home Ridgelawn

Oberlin Girl Scouts Tea Plans May 8 Broadcast

Mrs Howard Dulmage of South Ambheist chaired Oberlin Girl Scouts publicity committee and hosted a four o clock tea at Oberlin Inn. The group announced a special program for Girl Scouts to be broadcast Monday May 8 at 7 PM on Cavalcade of America over the Columbia Broadcasting System. Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scout movement.

Howard Dulmage South Ambheist Oberlin Girl Scouts Oberlin Inn Cavalcade of America Columbia Broadcasting Ife Juliette Lowe Girl Scout Movement

Mrs Rose Flanagan Rites Planned After Elyria Death

Remains of Mrs. Rose Flanagan of 315 North Street Elyria died May 3 at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Funeral services set for 8:30 Saturday at Holy Cross Church with Rev George Delmage officiating. Buried in St Marys Cemetery. She was a St Marys Church member.

Rose Flanagan North Street Elyria Elyria Memorial Hospital Bittner Anthony LaCrosse Taft Street Holy Cross Church George Delmage St. Mary's Cemetery Flanagan St Mary's Church St. Mary's

Death notice for Mrs Ellen Peach of LaGrange Ohio

Mrs Ellen Peach of LaGrange died yesterday at Toledo Hospital after a lingering illness. Born in Bladensburg Ohio on June 23 1865 she lived in LaGrange Township since 1929. Survived by husband Henry Peach. Two sons preceded her in death. Curtis Funeral Home to conduct services at 1 00 PM Friday with burial in La Grange cemetery.

Ellen Peach LaGrange Toledo Bladensburg Ohio LaGrange Township Henry Peach Sudro- Curtis Funeral Home la Grange

Fire Damages North Ridgeville House on Cleveland Road

Fire suspected to have started by spontaneous combustion under the roof morning damage to the house of Mrs Charles Hurd on Cleveland Road near Mad Dock Road North Ridgeville.

Charles Hurd Cleveland Road Maddock Road North Ridgeville

Oberlin High approves class of seniors for graduation

The Oberlin Board of Education at its Tuesday meeting approved graduation for between state and sixty five members of the senior class, based on final grades, on the recommendation of Superintendent C E Wigton. The board also approved spending 5000 for building equipment and repairs and authorized the immediate purchase of a power moving machine.

Oberlin High School Board of Education C E Wigton

Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid met with four teen members

The Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid Society held a Wednesday meeting with fourteen members and two guests. The next regular meeting is set for Wednesday May 17 at 2 PM at Mrs. George Fraizen Kipton’s home.

Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid Society al Bauman Morgan Street George Fraizen Kipton

Study Club No 1 meets at Miss Ward home Pittsfield

Monday night the Sacred Heart Church Study Club No 1 gathered at Miss Alice J Ward’s Pittsfield home. Mrs E E West spoke on the Vestments of the Roman Catholic Church and the next meeting is set for May 15 at Miss Helen Crehan’s 37 Groveland Street.

Sacred Heart Church Alice J Ward Pittsfield E E West Helen Crehan Groveland Street

Fourth Annual Conference of First Methodist Church May 5

The First Methodist Church holds its fourth annual conference Friday May 5 at 8 PM in the parsonage at 83 South Cedar Avenue. Heads of organizations will present their annual reports at this meeting.

First Methodist Church South Cedar Avenue

Peru Launches Wide Range of Government Projects

The Peruvian government has initiated numerous development projects across sectors. Officials say the programs aim to boost infrastructure, education, and public services nationwide. Local authorities report steady progress and community engagement in multiple regions.

Russian farmer Polyak indicted for 25-gallon liquor still

Polyak of Russia township west of Oberlin was indicted by a federal grand jury on possessing a 25 gallon liquor still. Sheriff Finegan and deputies seized the still 25 gallons of liquor and 400 gallons of mash at his farm residence at midnight April 29 before turning the case to federal prosecutors. He said he operated the still to raise money for seed.

Zole Polyak Russia Oberlin Polyak Carl R. Finegan

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