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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1938

Page

11

Board Deadlock Over County Truck Purchase Continues

County Commissioner Oscar G Dunn accused Democrats John E Davidson and Edward DeChant of pressuring truck bidders to back their motions. Dunn vows to resist a political squeeze and may throw out all bids to start over. The board has been deadlocked since Thursday after trips to Cleveland to view trucks and interview salesmen.

Oscar G. Dunn John E. Davidson Edward DeChant Dunn DeChant Davidson Cleveland

Ridgeville High School charters Torch chapter of NHS

Six seniors at Ridgeville High School became charter members of the newly chartered Ridgeville chapter of the National Honor Society. Principal Miss Elizabeth Wilcox announced the six names: Margaret Krusow Ruth Haber Mildred Maddock Dorothy Kuchenrither Howard Salisbury and George McVeigh.

Ridgeville High School Elizabeth Wilcox Margaret Krusow Ruth Haber Mildred Maddock Dorothy Kuchenrither Howard Salisbury George McVeigh Ridgeside

Savage Son Sends Copper Sheet Letter From Snowbound Trip

George W. Savage city sealer and food inspector today received a letter written by his son Dell W. Savage on a sheet of Abaconda copper. Dell, on a western trip for Thew Shove Co, describes driving through snowdrifts during the journey.

George W. Savage Dell W. Savage Thew Shove Mr. Savage

Elyria Crimsons Struggle in Lake Erie Track Meet Host Year

Elyria, hosting the Lake Erie League meet at Ely Stadium, faces a weak squad. Coach W M Waugh relies on few returners like Nick Pokea Harold Staytsniak Bill Davis Paul Edwards and Bill Cowen to salvage points as the Crimson seek their first cellar finish in league history.

Ely Stadium Crimson Elyria Lake Erie W. OL. Waugh Nick Pokea Harold Staytsniak Bill Davis Paul Edwards Bil Cowen

Elyria Horseshoe Club Readies 1938 Spring Season

The Elyria Horseshoe Club announces readiness to start its spring season with six rebuilt Riverview Park courts in excellent condition. The club competes in the Greater Cleveland League and opens May 2 against Lakewood at Riverview Park. Local players are invited to use the courts each night.

Elyria Horseshoe Club Riverview Ta Clu Greater Cleveland Lakewood Club Riverview Park

Elyria Women Edge Lorain in Pin Match by 18

Elyria women defeated Lorain in a bowling match on Saturday evening at the Elyria Recreation Alleys by 18 pins. Bentley led Lorain with a 443 series, Morath 459 second for Lorain, while Elyria’s Helen Tarai 448 and Anne Haake 440 topped their team.

Elvrns Lorain U. P. A Elyria Recreation Alters Bentley Lorain Morath Helen Tarei Elyria Anne Haake Ee Merchants Tarear M. Henke Henke A. Spar Haak

Thunder Of The Sea Shown At Emmanuel Church

A sound motion picture The Thunder of the Sea will be shown at 1 43 pm Wednesday at Emmanuel Lutheran Church. The public may attend free of charge with an offering collected. The film presents three parts tracing Christian history, westward civilization, and missions, marking the United Lutheran Church’s twentieth anniversary.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church J. L. Crich American Board of Missions United Lutheran Church United Lutheran Church Today A. J. Ponnar Emmanus Daranged

Motorist Fined for Reckless Driving in Police Court

Paul Elek of 127 Park View Street was fined 4 and costs after arraignment before Mayor Joseph Q Petro on a reckless driving charge. He was arrested around 9 30 PM Saturday by Officers Russell Payne and Earl Boggs in a police squad car for speeding between 50 and 60 miles per hour on Lodi Street and Lake Avenue.

Paul Elek, I Jr Park View Street Joseph Q. Petro Elek Russel Payne Earl Boggs Lodi Street Lake Avenue

Win Twin Bill for CCC Camp Softball Team

The CCC camp softball team won both games of a doubleheader against North Elyria Grange Ten 9 to 3 and 4 to 0 yesterday afternoon on the Jefferson Diamond. McClenie and Taylor earned the wins while Crist and Fiedler were the losers.

North Elyria Grange Jefferson Diamond McClenie Taylor Crist and Fiedler

Evergreen Food Store and Fowl Dairy Split Sunday Doubleheader

The Evergreen Food Store and Fowl Dairy split a Sunday doubleheader on the American Legion diamond. Evergreen won game one 8-3 with Heritage earning the win, while Fowl Dairy secured game two 17-10 behind Bru Baker.

Evergreen Food Store American Legion Heritage Brubaker

Vic Silver's Jewelers Team Schedules Sweater Fitting

Vic Silver's Jewelers softball team is told to meet at 6 o'clock today at the American Lace diamond for sweater measurements. All team members are instructed to take notice.

Vic Silver Jewelers

New London Merchants Top Olena 7-1 in Showery May Play

New London defeated Olena 7-1 as Staples limited scorers to seven hits in a game played here yesterday in New London.

New London Staples New London Merchants Olena

Gates Beat Franklin In Tight Diamond Contest

Gates School defeated Franklin 5 to 3 in a Saturday baseball game on the Franklin diamond. Battery was Bell and Kauffman with Bell striking out 12 batters.

Gates School Franklin Bell Kauffman

Indians Win Two in Doubleheader at Lace Diamond

The East side Jnnctians defeated Cook's All Stars 11-2 and 14-9 in a twin bill held yesterday afternoon at the American Lace diamond.

Cook All Stars

Tattersall Dairy and Ye Silvers Jewelers at Cascade Park

A local hoop night features Tattersall Dairy and Ye Silver’s Jewelers facing off at Cascade Park. Tip time is listed as five o clock with gates opening beforehand.

The Tattersall Dairy Ye Silver's Jewelers Cascade Park Cal'og

Play at McKinley between Elyria Dairies and Harvard Market

Elyria Dairies and Harvard Market clash Tuesday at 6 50 P M at McKinley as the teams meet in the local game. The result will affect standings and fan interest in the neighborhood arena.

Elyria Dairies Harvard McKin

Courthouse notes and local incidents in Avon area

In Avon and surrounding areas, a car crash on Stoney Ridge road left Lucde P. Mn injured after a ditch impact while riding with Clifford Peterson. Deputy sheriffs report Peterson claiming he was forced into the ditch to avoid another vehicle.

Elizabeth Kopese Loef Avon Lucde P. Mn Clifford Peterson Avon Stoney Ridge Road Peterson

Lozier Rites Held Today In Florida

Funeral services were held in Fort Lauderdale Florida for Charles Edward Lozier 79 a former Elyrian who died Saturday after a long illness Lozier was a bicycle maker and later worked in the automobile manufacturing business He later served as general manager of the Columbia Steel Company in this city and moved to Florida seven years ago Friends he did not believe to this center.

Fort Lauderdale Florida Charles Edward Lozier Elyrian Lozier P Automobile E Automopile Columbia Steel Company

Ohio State Man To Address Club

A speaker from the Ohio State University athletic department will address Elks Rotary Club members at their weekly meeting at the Elks Restaurant tomorrow at one. Roy Clymer a Ohio State graduate and coach will lead the program. The club will elect three directors for three years with nominees J. D. Severs A. S. Ormsby H. W. Luethi Worth Fauver and Arthur Smith.

Nin Denarta Rotary Elks Roy Clymer Estvyria Ohio Star Cutb J. D. Severs A. S. Ormsby H. W. Luethi Worth Fauver Arthur Smith

Governor Davey Plans Radio Reply to Opponent

In Columbus Ohio Max and Governor Davey promise a weekly political radio broadcast tonight to rebut opponent Sawyer. Officials say Davey will "proceed to take Mr Sawyer and his speech apart" after Sawyer criticized salary hikes for state employees amid campaign chatter.

Columbus. O Max Davey Charlies Gusenors Offic Sawyer

Bey Diamond and New Teams Shake Local Slate

Bey Diamond leads new teams in a community sports reorganization. Players from the newly formed squads are asked to submit notices and confirmations for league placement and scheduling.

Bey

Local tryouts listed for West Avenue area

The notice lists participants F Schodits J Bennett J Soradg Rothge Health Johnson B Monroe T Donovan J Schoditsuh Tones and R Meters along with others hoping to attend tryouts at 6 Ou tonieh at West Avenue and 6th Street.

West Avenue 6Th Street F. Schodits J Bennett J. Soradg. Rothge Johnson B. Monroe T Donovan J. Schoditsuh Tones R. Meters

Mother of blind baby advises against operation

A Cleveland woman Maurice Wohl with a blind baby believes an operation to save or extend life may leave the child blind. She plans to phone Chicago parents to urge declining surgery fearing severe pain and total blindness if treatment proceeds. Her own son became blind after early retinal damage and X-ray attempts.

Cleveland Maurice Wohl Helaine Judith Co Chicago

Employees Douse Blaze In Truck At AmMerican Neuwas

Firefighters answered a noon alarm at the American Neuwas offices 2 Depot Street. A fire damaged a fender and radiator after a short circuit sparked by kerosene cleaning. Three Central Fire Station units found the blaze out on arrival.

Enyropees AmMerican Neuwas Express Co Depot Street Mets Central Fire Station

Minor collision at Broad Street and West Avenue

Automobiles driven by Frank Rudio of 1705 West Avenue and J J White of 101 Main Street collided at Broad Street and West Avenue around 1 13 A M. yesterday according to police reports. Minor damage noted in the Fern dais Michigan and New London Massachusetts people involved.

Frank Rudio West Avenue J. J. White Main Street Broad Street H. L. Gates West Woodland Street Ferndais Mich RR. E. Gordon R. D. No New London Broad and Middle Avenue

Radio Stolen From Wellington Man’s Parked Car

Ervin Manning reported a radio was taken from his automobile while parked on West Avenue Saturday evening. He estimated the theft occurred around 2:26 a.m.

Ervin Manning Wellington Manning West Avenue

Memory service highlights convention day

The remarks praise Mr Allen and his work as Dr Auld recalls the honored dedication. The memory service was a featured feature of the opening 2 days of the convention and will continue through Wednesday with emphasis on the life and impact of the subject.

Prague government faces pressure over Czech Nazi crisis

The Prague government stood firm against territorial demands as German talks in Berlin focused on trade relations and possible economic pressure to win concessions from a minority. Reports warned of a planned nationwide purge of chemical formulas amid Soviet chemical concerns, signaling a tense two week outlook.

Prague Grovery Industey

President Roosevelt Returns to Lead New Deal Forces

President Roosevelt resumed command of the New Deal side as unemployment and financial troubles persist. He arrived at 9 a.m. from Charleston after an eight day West Indies fishing vacation aboard the U S Philadelphia.

New Deal Forces Waseington Roosevelt Mr. Rooseve S$ A.m Charleston S.C West Indies U. S Philadelphia

Death of Charles Hird in Brooklyn Hospital

Charles Hird of North Olmsted died Sunday morning at Deaveneas Hospital in Brooklyn at 2:30 PM. He was president of the Federal Savings and Loan Association and founded Detroit Savings Bank on West 65th and Detroit. Surviving: wife Edith nee Webb, two sons Harry and Edward, six grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 2:30 PM from Clifford Pease Funeral Home with Rev. William Lehneider officiating. Burial in Lakewood Park Cemetery.

North Olmsted Charles Hid Deaveneas Hospital Brooklyn Federal Savings and Load Association Rocky River Drive Holyrood

Raymond Arthur Bates Dies in Tacoma at 41

Raymond Arthur Bates 41 died suddenly at his Tacoma home. Born in Henrietta in 1997 he had lived in Kipton nine years ago and ran the family elevator in Kipton. Survived by wife Marie, brother Myron Bates of Elyria, sister Dorotha Redside of Tacoma, and aunt Mrs. Robert Roglin of Cleveland. Funeral in Tacoma Tuesday with burial in Mountainview Cemetery. Body at Mellinger's in Tacoma.

Raymond Arthur Bates Tacoma Washington Mr. Bates Henrietta Kipton Lynn Bates Carmie Bates Marie Myron D. Bates Elyria Dorotha Redside Robert Roglin Cleveland Leona Marie Bates Myron Bates, Jr Mountainview Mellinger’s

Lorain County Scholarship Team Takes Seventh at Kent Meet

Lorain County high school scholarship team finished seventh in a district contest at Kent. Eight team members placed among the top 15 in their subjects led by Mabel Reinhardt Brownhelm first in world history division. Waren Leimbach Brownhelm second in world history Arent Kjaer Ridgeville third in American history. Other top finishes include William Brill Brownhelm eighth in algebra uth Haber Ridgeville eight in second year French Rooscott Avon Lake ninth in general science Charles Wallace Eston tenth in physics and Arlene Sony Penfield tenth in ninth grade English.

Lorain County Kent C. A. Gibbons Mabel Reinhardt Brownhelm School Waren Leimbach Brownhelm Hstory Arent Kjaer Ridgevile Lorain Mountains Wily William Brill Uth Haber Ridgeville Rooscott Avon Lake Charles Wallace Eston Arlene Sony Penfield

Spencer Brotherhood To Meet Tomorrow

The Men’s Brotherhood of Spencer M. E. Church will hold a regular meeting at the church Tuesday evening May 14. Rev. Paul Carter of Orville M. E. Church will be guest speaker, with lunch served by the Jolly Rookies of the Ladies Aid.

Men’s Brotherhood Spencer M. E Church Paul Carter M. E Orville Ladies Aid

Two Policemen And Picket Hurt In Clash

Detroit May 1. Police report serious injuries when two officers and a United Automobile Workers picket were hurt during a clash at the Michigan Steel Casting plant after officers assisted a company salesman through the picket line. A strike began April 19 over a 10 percent wage cut. The injured were Officers Peter Deluca and Maurice Mouton, both cut on head and face, and picket Oliver Godfrey of Hudson Motor Car Company.

Detroit St H United Automobile Workers Union Michigan Steel Casting Company Peter Deluca Maurice Mouton Oliver Godfrey Hudson Motor Car Company

Approve Report On Tax Bill Aiding Business Recovery

The Senate approved the conference report on a $5,330,000 tax bill designed to aid business recovery. The measure, a modified undistributed profits levy, sets rates from 16 to 19 percent, easing current 7 to 27 percent. House approval needed before Roosevelt signs the reform.

Washington Senate White House Roosevelt House

Elderly Man Beaten by Son in Carlisle Township

John Tatara, 42, of Oakwood Street Carlisle township, is jailed without charge as the aftermath of a fight with his 71-year-old father, Frank Tatara. The elderly man suffers fractured ribs and chest injuries with possible internal damage and is in critical condition at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Deputies say Tatara was intoxicated at the time of the incident.

John Tatara Oakwood Street Carlisle Frank Tatara Elyria Memorial Hospital Wic

Cadiz Merchant Dies During Church Service

Ernest Streng, 71, Cadiz merchant, died of heart disease Sunday while attending services at the Presbyterian church.

Cadiz Ernest Streng Presbyterian Church

Markets Show Mixed Prices Across Key Staples

The Toledo area market notes steady to mixed signals with butter near 29 cents, cheese and milk products holding steady, and poultry items varying from medium leg horn to small leghorn prices. Potato listings show regional spreads with Florida, Alabama, and Texas values cited and freight-style quotes.

Cleveland Maine New Florida Leon Gsquively Alabaga Si Lso Louis Synth Carolina Cantoria

Cattle and Produce Prices From Local Market Report

Market receipts show cattle and sheep steady to higher with varied grade notes. Hogs, apples, asparagus, tomatoes, lettuce and other vegetables listed with typical wholesale prices and package sizes for the day.

Syed Enoire

Man Bitten by Dog on City Street

Carl Seitz of 126 Elesiraee reported to police that a dog bit him on the nose while he walked along Elnw near his home on Saturday.

Carl Seitz

Two Bikes Stolen Near Brooks Block on Second Street

Saturday evening two bicycles were reported stolen near the Brooks block on Second street. Dick Kershaw of 250 Second street said his bike was a Colson, blue. Willis Blingley of 415 Adams street said his bike was a Colson, painted Margon.

Brooks Block Second Street Dick Kershaw 250 Colson Willis Blingley Adams Street

Auto Stolen From 121 Lodi Street Saturday Night

Stanley McAvena reported his 1928 Pontiac coupe stolen from in front of 121 Lodi Street. The theft occurred Saturday night, with police alerted early Sunday morning.

Stanley McAvena Lodi Street McAvena

George C Mynchenberg Dies Suddenly In Chicago

George C Mynchenberg Jr 64 died of a heart attack in Chicago at the home of Mrs Carl Andersen. He lived in Elyria seven and a half years after retiring as superintendent of Friedly Woshart Manufacturing. Survived by wife Betty son Dr George C Mynchenberg, two daughters Mrs Otto Harer and Mrs Edward Wallace, one brother Cage Mynchenberg, eight grandchildren. Body to be taken to Elyria’s Bittner Funeral Home for viewing. arrangements to be announced.

George C. Mynchenberg, Jr Carl Andersen Chicago Mynchenberg, Jr Elyria Andersen Middle Avenue Mr. Mynchenberg Jersey City N. J Friedly Woshart Manufacturing Company Betty Mynchenberg City Otto Harer Painesville Ohio Edward Wallace Cincinnati Cage Mynchenberg Daniel Seattle Washington Bittner Funeral Home

Regular meeting at Vire Rebekah Lodge and Legion events

Vire Rebekah Locge hosts an evening regular meeting with initiation in lodge rooms. Junior Forum meets with Miss Ruth Phillips of 281 Forest Street. Margaret Chapin leads the program with Kart Wilson Locke Post No 112 American Legion in Legion Hall. High school gymnasium hosts a six avlock rat and dinner by Home Economics girls. Elizabeth Porter speaks on Bicycling Through England. Janet Ashley performs a piano solo Ruth Mosher a vocal with Joyce Merrill at piano. Awards, new officers and honors mark year end.

Vire Rebekah Locge Ruth Phillips Forest Street Margaret Chapin Kart Wilson Locke American Legion Legion Hall Home Economic Department Elizabeth Porter England Janet Ashley Ruth Mosher Joyce Merrill

Oberlin Club Meetings Packed For Tuesday

The Nineteenth Century Club meets Tuesday with Mrs. Arthur Williams of Forest street. Oberlin Masonic Lodge No 38u FL A M convenes Tuesday evening in the Masonic Hall. Martha Chapter C E S holds a regular meeting Tuesday evening. Oberlin Surpsis gathers Tuesday for a one o clock luncheon at Hi O Hi Tea rooms with Miss Janet Ptolemy as hostess. Oberlin Business and Professional Women convene Tuesday evening at Mrs G A Bahr home on Spring Street with Mrs Chesbro as assisting hostess.

Nineteenth Century Club Arthur Williams Forest Street Oberlin Masonic Lodge Masonic Hall Martha Chapter Oberlin Surpsis Janet Ptolemy Oberlin G. A. Bahr Spring Street Chesbro

Church Groups Plan Midweek Meetings and Hobby Show

The Young Women's Club of the First Church will host a 6 30 supper at the James Brand House on Wednesday evening followed by a Hobby Show. The Rebekah Aid Society meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Euphemia Lyman. Pansy Chapter Order of Eastern Star holds its regular meeting Wednesday evening. Oberlin Odd Fellows Lodge also meets Wednesday evening.

Young Women’s Club The First Church James Brand Rebekah Aid Society Euphemia Lyman North Pleasant Street Order of Eastern Star Oberlin Odd Fellows Lodge

Neighborhood clubs schedule meetings this Thursday

The Literary and Social Club will meet Thursday with Mrs. J. E. Rosecrans of North Pleasant Street. The Woodland Avenue Neighborhood Club will meet with Miss Mary Chapin, 217 Woodland Avenue Thursday afternoon.

J. E. Rosecrans North Pleasant Street Woodland Avenue Mary Chapin

Local clubs set Friday meetings across Oberlin

Nancy Squire Chapter D A R will meet Friday afternoon with Mrs. E M Ransom of West Lorain Street. The Oberlin Stamp Club will hold its regular meeting Friday at the city hall. The Pythian Sister Temple will hold a regular meeting Friday evening.

Nancy Squire E. M. Ransom West Lorain Street Oberlin Stamp Club City Hall Pythian Sister Temple

Girls A. A. To Hold Banquet Tonight

The Girls Athletic Association of Oberlin High School will hold its annual banquet this evening.

Girls Athletic Association of Oberlin High School

Community notes of visits and family gatherings

Residents and relatives from New Concord Ohio Muskingum College Ohio Wesleyan University and nearby towns spent Mothers Day and weekends visiting relatives in North Pleasant Groveland and surrounding streets. Mentions include the Roses Rosecrans Agate Lyons Stanfield Jackson Hallauer Beem Sly and Kimmel families with measles confinement for Carol Ann Kimmel.

R. S. Young New Concord Ohio Kathleen Rosecrans Muskingum College J. E. Rosecrans North Pleasant Street Ethel Agate Groveland Street Betty Ohio Wesleyan University Edward Lyons Chicago O. A. Stanfield George Jackson Ingraham Scott Lorain Charles Hallauer Wade Carrie Beem Pittsburgh Robert Lyman Robert Kushner Youngstown L. H. Kimmel North Professor Street Carl Sly Richard Norwalk Oberlin Harry Brown Geiser Doris Boneham Tiffin L. H Wellington Little Carol Ann Kimmel

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