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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1940

Page

13

Indians Fall to Red Sox in Crosstown Test at Yankee Stadium

The Indians lost 6 to 4 to the Boston Red Sox in a first crossleague test at Yankee Stadium. Cleveland hitters piled 13 hits with homers by Keltner and Trosky but stranded ten, while Lefty Grove shut them in the clutch to hand Naymick the defeat as Al Milnar or Al Smith prepared to start against Boston.

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Clearview Wins Quad Meet in Practice Track Event

Clearview High dominated the quadrangular practice meet at Clearview Stadium. The Coppers collected 63 points with eight event wins out of 12, while Columbus and Amherst took multiple firsts and podium spots. Brounheim, the fourth team, scored no points.

Clearview Coppers Columbu Amherst Brounheim

Rowe Radio Service versus North Elyria Grange at Jefferson

The Rowe Radio Service and North Elyria Grange are set to play at Jefferson diamond today at 5 45 p m. The game aims to showcase local teams on the scheduled court.

Rowe North Elyria Grange Sill Jefferson Diamond

Divorce action filed in Lorain County Common Pleas Court

Gen evieve Collin sues Charles W Collin for divorce alimony and custody on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty Case No 11043 with hearing set for on or after May 23 1344. Sheriff sale notice lists Amherst Ohio real estate tied to the Latran deed with sale date May 23 at 2 PM, appraised at 6300.09 160 dollars, minimum bid two thirds of appraisal.

Charles W. Collin Nasxarre Ohio Genevieve Collin Common Pleas Court of Lorain A. H. West C.T Sherir A. Wesbecker Eilsra Lorain County Ohie Amherst Lorain State of F. Ostine Orisiral Amherst Township Spring Street Cleveland Street Stephan P. Latran Bertha E. Latran Bertha E.latran Cari R, Finegan J. J Smythe

General Industries Golf Teams Open At Cherry Ridge

The General Industries Golf League started at Cherry Ridge with Sleepy Hollow defeating Acacia 74 to 3 Inverness defeating Portage 7 to 2 and Oakmont beating Canterbury 9 to 5. Inverness captain Frank Fritz posted the day’s low with 37.

General Industries A. Edeidrigh J. F Paularsaky Jo Westie W. Sehinttgen

Yarsa Throws One Hit Gem For Bittner Funeral Home

Joe Yarsa held Rane Radio Service to one hit as Bittner Funeral Home cruised to a 12-0 victory on Hamilton diamond. Don Bungard and Chris Younglass homered for the winners, with Earl Shaffstall producing a fluke safety in the second inning.

Joe Yarsa Rane Bittner Funeral Home Hamilton Diamond Bittner Earl Shaffstall Dick Urig Don Bungard Chris Younglass Bittner Funeral Home AB Gerhardinger Urigen Eungard Younsias Socke Wesinger al Hardy Aon Crausler J. Piercée Miller J. Pierce Flene Radio Bittners A. Uric Uric A. Uriz Youngins Urig Ceven Euncerd Eun- Russel Price Yarsa Ji Pierce Praeced H Lescine

Legion Juniors Drill Practice at Ely Stadium

The American Legion Junior baseball team will hold a practice on the Ely Stadium diamond at 4 36 Thursday. Coach Ralph Bauer asks all team members and anyone wanting to try out to report.

American Legion Ely Stadium Ralph Bauer

Ohio University Beats Ohio State 15–2 in Baseball

Ohio University defeated Ohio State 15 to 2 in a baseball game. The Buckeyes trailed after a 12-run first inning by the visiting team, as the nationally known college rivalry produced a lopsided score.

Ohio State Columbus. C Ohio University

Odd Fellows Hold Weather Permitting Practice

Weather permitting the Odd Fellows softball team will practice on the Western Diamond at 6 o clock today. If the weather is bad the practice will be tomorrow at the same time. All team members are requested to report.

ODD Fellows

Clearview Team Favored in County Track Meet

Clearview is the strong favorite to win the Lorain County Class B meet, aiming for a third straight league crown as Avon Avon Lake Brow Clearview and Columbia compete for the high school boys title while Avon and others enter the girls and elementary divisions. Top contenders include Columbia’s Crocker in high jump and Tarver Perkins in distance events. prelims start Friday with finals at 1 pm. Admission 25 cents. cafeteria available at noon.

Feth Brow Clearview Columbia Cafton White Vincent East Carlisle Merkley Crocker Tarver Perkins Miles Theumiting Minary Jurius Kenner Car of Cleveland

ABC Bowling Tourney Ends With Record Entries and Winners

The 1941 American Bowling Congress tournament closed after 62 days with more than 30 000 bowlers and 3 000 team entries. Champions were Freitag and Sinke of Chicago in doubles, Ray Brown of Terre Haute in singles, and Fred Fischer of Buffalo in all events. Five-man Chicago Sonerds took the team title with 3 047, and prizes totaled 241 000 dollars across divisions.

Bernard Crandell United Press Etroit ABC St Paul Amfinn Herb Freteg Joe Sinke Chicago Ray Brown Terre Haute Ind Fred Fischer Buffalo Chicago Sonaerds Freitag Linke Brown Chicago Cubs Mordecai Brown Fischer

Oberlin High School to Graduate 85 in Largest Class

The Oberlin Board of Education approved a class of 85 graduates for Oberlin High School the largest in its history. The list includes many named students led by Ethel Agate Janet Ashies Kathleen Sates and others, reflecting a diverse cohort of seniors.

Oberlin High Oberlin Board of Education Wigton Oberlin Hugh School Ethel Agate Gerd. Anders Janet Ashies Hathleen Sates Wintftedeli Arnleem Brchiey Harriet Cock Lien Cooper Enid Covwell Marizn Doustas Anne Drage Janet Franklio Anna Fundas Nellee Gaskin June Godette Judith Hemphill Betty Herries Machive Kpp Jure Hoestettier Joss Huffman Ruth Hoffman Sarah Jean Janes Wilma Lathrop Elaine Lee Mildred Lehti Barbara Lester Martha Looms Mary Mahuo Charlotte Mason Cary Morrison Helen Morrison Ersthy Pandy Helen Pettifore Thelma Quinn Marian Reed Jean Reisinger Ruth Shock Agnes Smith Lois Squires Imelda St -JuLen Gladys Streicher Ruth Teryler Barbara Wade Barbara Watson Wilda Wheeler Oscar Amenhhauser Charles Berricklow, Jr John Lehr Charles Bell Leon Bohrer Raymund Braun George Bullock Donald Campbell William Cobb Ransom Cavooley Charles Crosby James Dew Guy Doane Lyle Franklin Earl Gubsom Harvid Gibson George Goodson Richard Grills Ivan Grundy Philip Hildner Clyde Justin Walter Kleps Earl H. Knox, Jr Sylvester Kosenovich Jacob Luikart Richard H. Marshall Glenn L Molyneaux Leile Napp Edward Neal Rober Ohly Joseph Palmer Loren Pruitt James W. Eraft, Jr J. Pycraft Lawrence Shubert Joen Souris Charles Wigtn Alen Wiser John Yucom Protip Zahm

Oberlin Girl Scout Council Elects New Officers

At Mrs E E Jones home eighteen members met to elect officers for Oberlin Girl Scout Council. New officers include Commissioner Mrs E D Jones Deputy Commissioner Mrs J D MacLaury Secretary Mrs P Lothrop Treasurer Mrs F T Cooke Registrar Mrs H W Hoffsky. Past year reports note seven troops with 176 Scouts and two Brownie troops. Dainty refreshments were served.

Oberlin Girl Scout Council

Oberlin Rotary selects Wagar as president for year

The Oberlin Rotary Club held its organization meeting with Rev. Vernon W. Wagar elected president for the coming year. Officers include vice president H. F. Smith secretary James A. Aic Grenn treasurer Gordon Dawley and sergeant at arms V. A. Rosa. Board members are Wagar J A McGraws L J Trufant T O Murphy H F Smith R A Phipps and C F Spitier.

Oberlin Rotary Club Vernon W. Wagar H. F. Smith James A. Aic- Grenn Gordon Dawley V. A. Rosa V. W. Wagar J. A. McGraws L. 3. Trufant T. O. Murphy R. A. Phipps C. F. Spitier

Death notice for Mrs. Celia F. Giles former Madison resident

Word is received of the death of Mrs Celia F Giles of Madison Wisconsin a former resident. The notice provides minimal biographical detail and indicates she recently passed away.

Celia F. Giles Madison Wisconsin Resi

Local Fairways and Club News From Syria and Pring Valley

Pring Valley ladies held their second season golf meeting with wins in classes A B and C for hands of straights and threes. Low gross scores included Mrs Stevens and Mrs Brumfield tied at 91, while Aldrich and Roth posted 99s. Syria Country Club ladies opened with Don Hamilton leading Class A at 93 and Timms taking Class B at 99 with Class C uncontested. Next Tuesday features nine holes for low score and an extensive pairing list follows.

Pring Valley Ladies Harold Kunkle Jack Verner Wes Imvin Jacobson Ruth Stevens Dean Brumfield Rose Aldrich Florence Roth Syria Ralph Murbach J. B. Johnson RB. P. Wrth Joe Beitz Clinton Krantz Quincy Winsor Irish Richard Timms Walter Ayres von Savage Oscar Haseredt Ray Zeilman Larry Winkeljohn Waite Adair W. Loufman W. Q. Springer Leo Meyer Irs Don Myers George Livingston Karl Plocher Frank Stevens Clark McConnell

Local Church Forum and Club Events This Week

The James Brand House hosts a church forum Thursday evening with Mrs. W H McPherson presenting on child welfare in the county. The Oberlin Women’s club marks National Music Week Friday with a music program in Prospect School auditorium. The West College Street Neighborhood club meets Thursday at 297 West College Street. The Junior Christy club plans a candy sale Saturday at Reighty and Hall Market starting 9 am.

Church Forum James Brand House W. H. McPherson Chad Ruin McPherson Chatro County League of Women Voters Corainty Chidrem Welare Obderlin Womens Club Prospect Scheel Eugene Corungs West College Street Christy Club Reighty and Hall Market

British War Debate Focus Shifts to Narvik and Resignations

Report notes a foothold in Norway at Narvik and a push by Laberite Herbert Morrison for Chamberlain’s resignation. Sir John Simon and Sir Lemuel Hoare argue Britain risks defeat without action. Lord George’s speech draws strong anticipation alongside Churchill’s expected closing remarks.

Norway Narvik Herbert Morrison Chamberlain John Simon Excheaguer Lemuel Hoare Great Britain Lord George Winston Churchill Admiralty

FBI offers training for police using scientific methods

Listerman outlined the FBI lab’s crime solving methods at a Washington academy established five years ago to train law enforcement nationwide. Sergeant-Detective C E Parker attended, later visiting Elyria for a training school with local police and sheriff staff. The FBI maintains a 12 000 000 fingerprint file and processes about 6 000 cards daily, 55 percent of which are already on file. The civil cards total 1 700 000. Worth Fauver urged support for Campisse-Kes and a balanced MCA budget, while trustees considered moving the annual meeting date earlier to boost attendance.

National Police Academy Washington C. E. Parker Elyria Messing Las Listerman Parker Lorain County Falk Worth Fauver Campiss-See- Kes Verrsihon MC. A

Hold Divorced Father Of Two Children For Investigation

A 32 year old divorced father of two was held for investigation after fleeing a basement at 59 Fast Broadstreet and being found by a resident. Police say he was picked up four hours later in a field near South Prospect street. He claimed he went to Prospect street last night hoping to see his children, slept in the field after they did not arrive, and later hid in the basement to avoid misinterpretation.

South Prospect Street Prospect Street

Prepare To Start Work On La Porte Water Line Project

County commissioners will open bids on May 15 for about 113000 dollars in materials for the La Porte water line project. WPA labor will be provided. WPA plans to assign crews by May 20 and work should begin then. Financing notes will be purchased by County Treasurer Walter J. Wright as trustee of the sinking fund, with costs assessed to abutting property owners.

la Porte WPA Ray Hollis Walter J. Wright County Sinking Fund

Favor Large Type Stone Markers For Bridge

County commissioners received a letter from the Central Lerain Business Men's Association urging larger type stone markers for the east and west approaches of the 21st street bridge. The group also asked diverting unused Broadway funds to develop Kansas avenue as a new approach for the east end of the bridge.

Central Lerain Business Men's Association 21St Street Bridge Broadway Kansas Avenue

Democrats Rally at Grafton Opens Speaking Event

Democratic candidates for state and county offices are invited to speak at a rally sponsored by the Grafton Democratic club. The event takes place at EL C. hall in Grafton at 8 p m Thursday. A luncheon will be served and all Democratic candidates will have a speaking slot.

EL C. Hall Grafton Democratic Club

Reckless Driving Fines in Carlisle School Zone

John Spitzer of Grafton paid £10 and costs after arraignment before Justice Herbert C. Cummings for reckless driving in the Carlisle school zone. Ignatz Sender of Lorain faced a $1 net fine plus costs for failure to stop at Route 41 and Elyria Avenue. Raymond Aungsi of Chatham received the same fine for reckless driving on Route 57.

John Spitzer Grafton Justice of the Peace Herbert C. Cummings Carlisle C. J. Cordy Paul Johnson Ignatz Sender Lorain Russel Moran Route A1 Elyria Avenue Raymond Aungsi Chatham Route M. F. Banks

Seek To Place County Employees Under Civil Service

Commissioner Oscar G Dunn president of the Ohio association says the County Commissioners Association of Ohio will seek legislation to create a county civil service board and place rank and file county office employees under civil service. He plans a May 16 Columbus meeting with committees to discuss the proposal and other association interests.

County Commissioners Association of Ohio Dunn Columbus Ohio Good Roads Federation

Uses of Liquid Oxygen Demonstrated for Elyria Kiwanis

The Elyria Kiwanis will hear a demonstration and explanation of liquid oxygen at noon tomorrow during the weekly luncheon at the Elks Restaurant. R. S. Rankin, superintendent of Burdett Oxygen Co. of Cleveland, will present.

Elyria Kiwanis Cla Elks R. S. Rankin Burdett Oxygen Company Cleveland Kiwanis Picture Board North Olmsted Lonzo Green Wellington Henderson Kentucky Jack Nisbet Ohio Dairy Products Association James A. van Rieeck

Death of Eleanor Eileen Moore in Wellington

Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Moore of Vince Street died this morning. She is survived by her parents and one sister Virginia. Short burial services are set for 2 p m Thursday at Greenwood cemetery.

Wellington, O Eleanor Eileen Moore Elmer More Vince Street Virginia Greenwood Cemetery

Funeral set for Mars widow Priscilla J. Marshall

Thursday service for Priscilla J. Marshall aged 93 at Sudro Curtis funeral home with Rev. E E Hamblin officiating. Burial in Elyria cemetery follows.

Mars Priscilla J. Marshall Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home E. E. Hamblin Elyria Cemetery

Infant Donald Schaub Funeral at Nichols Funeral Home

Funeral services were held for infant Donald Eugene Schaub from Nichols Funeral Home. He died at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Burial followed at Ridgelawn Cemetery. survived by parents E Frederick Schaub and Mrs. Schaub, and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Osborn and Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Schaub. Ruth Gray files for divorce from Thomas Gray on cruelty grounds, married since 1929 with three children.

Nichols Funeral Home Donald Eugene Schaub E. Frederick Schaub Elyria Memorial Hospital Ridgelawn T. W. Osborn Frederick Schaub Ruth Gray R. D Elyria Thomas Gray

Amherst light plant bond case before Ninth District Court of Appeals

The Ninth District Court of Appeals will hear Amherst’s bid to proceed with its $80,000 municipal light plant bond and possible injunction. The case, one of nine reviewed that week, stems from a tax payer George N. Vollmer suit. Common Pleas Judge Guy B Findlex ruled for Amherst. The will of Hiram Thurston filed for probate. widow Caroline to receive estate with consultation for daughter Catherine Landis of Cleveland. Probate commission to send testimony from Leeta Colley Schempp in Dividend Utah. Anna Giecewicz sues for divorce from Ben Giecewicz on neglect and cruelty. couple married in 1927.

Amherst Ninth District Court of Appeals Common Pleas Guy B. Findlex George N. Vollmer Hiram Thurston Oberlin College Caroline Catherine Eloise Landis Cleveland Dividend Utah Leeta B. Colley Schempp Anna Giecewicz Warren Avenue Ben Giecewicz

Andrews Maintains Lead in Florida Democratic Primary

U S Senator Charlies O Andrews leads in Florida's Democratic primary with 92,426 votes from 804 of 1429 precincts while Bernard MacFadden races for runner up with 40,389 votes and Carter has 28,181. If no majority is reached Andrews faces a May 28 runoff against the second place finisher and the New Deal stance looms large.

MacFadden Miami Fla U. S Charlies O. Andrews Florida Bernard MacFadden Andrews Carter

Elyria Occupational Survey Receives High Praise

Howard D. Cook directs the Elyria Occupational Survey praised by E. L. Heusch state supervisor of vocational education in a letter. The state board requests 50 copies as the project nears completion with thanks to Heusch Marshal and advisory committee members for guidance.

Elyria Howard D. Coook E. L. Heusch Cook Heusch Heusen Couvair Cies Elyria City Elyria Industries Cook Joney M. R. Marshal State H. Rea Selby Colson Corporation George Calvert Pfaudler Company Lee Green General Industries Company H. W. Pond Timms Spring Company Adam Cochrane The Western Automatic Machine Screw Company

Mother of Elyria Man Passes At Wellington

Mrs Netta M Myers 72 mother of former Lorain County Prosecuting Attorney Don W Myers of Elyria died last night at Falls clinic Wellington She was born in Homerville and spent most of her life in Sullivan where she attended Congregational church Surviving besides her son are two brothers John A McDonald of Pennsylvania and H N McDonald of Litchfield Funeral services set for 2 pm Friday at Keith Andrews Funeral Home with burial in Wellington.

Elizabeth Coon Joseph Coon West River Street Germany Elyria Berea St. Mary's Church Mirs Mary Washke John Reisz Stephen Becker William Reisz Harry Peabody Wyandotte, Mich Jeseph Jr Domonic Roman John Frank Christ Haney Walter Ray Lena Warner Adam Lessesxy Lorain Jesse Money Linesvile Pa Wellington Netthe M. Myers Lorain County Don W. Myers Falls Clinic Homerville Sullivan Congregational Church John A. McDonald Pennsylvania H. N. McDonald Litchfeid Keith Andrews

Student Cabinet members listed with activities and posts

A long roster details students including Donna Jean Mertz Alberta Stang John Stang Valerie Tite Lisa Tufford Margaret Wehman Juniors John Birch William Hockaden Philip Hofmann Harry Koplin Wayne Meinke George Tix Jeanne Wagner and others with roles in athletics dramatics Latin Club Hi Y and Student Cabinet among campus groups

Donna Jean Mertz R. D Alberta Stang Spruce Street John Stang Elyrian Valerie Tite Denison Avenue Lisa Tufford Grafton Road Margaret Wehman Fifth Street John Birch Park Avenue William Hockaden Thirteenth Street Philip Hofmann Charlies Court Harry Koplin West Avenue Wayne Meinke Howe Street George Tix East River Street Monitor Jeanne Wagner Tenth Street

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