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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1940

Page

12

Republicans Urge Write-In For Neffner For Secretary Of State

Elyria and surrounding townships precinct committeemen and booth workers heard Attorney Frank A. Stetson urge a write-in campaign for George Neffner as secretary of state. Neffner, appointed after Secretary Earl Griffiths death, could not file for the primary. Statewide write-in effort aims to place Neffner on November ballots.

Elyria Carlsle Ridgeville Frank A. Stetson Republican Executive Committee George Neffner Neffner Earl Grifth Griffith Neffnner Stetson

Flag Day Committee Named for Elora Program

Mayor Joseph Q. Petro announces a Flag Day committee to prepare Elora’s June 14 event. Members include John Kolopos and George Colburn, with Jack Marshall named treasurer and the first meeting set for today.

United States Flag Association America Joseph Q. Petro Elora John Kolopos George Colburn Jake Shafer R. C Masson George Bush E. C Danner F. C. Billings Mayer Jack Marshall

New Ultra Bright Lamp Shaped Like Pencil Core

A new electric lamp equal in brightness to a 1,000 watt bulb has been perfected in U S experimental laboratories and measures about half the size of a short lead pencil.

Candidates Given Speaking Time at Precinct Meeting

Jetson stated that all candidates facing opposition were invited and allowed a brief speech to about 150 precinct committeemen and election workers. He noted that candidates without opposition were not called to speak.

Jetson

Central Book Store and local shops showcase gifts for Mother's Day

Local merchants promote Mother's Day cards and personalized stationery at The Central Book Store 371 Broad Street. Crandall's Drug Store features Crane's Mother's Day Candy. Westinghouse roaster ads highlight a sale via Ohio Public Service Co offering a complete package for 1995 with a bride contest and entry blanks.

Beautiful Mothers Day Central Book Store Broad Street Crandall’s Middle Avenue Westinghouse Ohio Public Service Co Ohto Public Service CO Broad St

Mother's Day gift ideas and home goods catalog

A local ad page highlights Mother's Day gifts from Wildercraft Candy offering affordable selections at 50 cents and up. It promotes Magic Chef gas ranges priced from 149.50 to 4650 with features like divided tops and side-by-side burners. Also includes gift options from The Inskeep Shop and Spencer Garment, plus infant and children's wear from Jack and Jill Shop with X-Ray shoe fittings.

Wildercraft Candy Broad Street E. F. Whitney & Son W. Broad Street Jack and Jill Shop Middle Ave

Death Notice for Mrs Mars Gillespie at 73

Private funeral services are planned for Mrs Mars Gillespie 73 after a year long illness. Services from Sudro Curtis Funeral Home at 2 pm Friday with Rev W F Clay officiating. Burial in Oberlin cemetery. Born Holly Springs Mississippi September 18 1865 she came to Elyria 15 years ago from Cleveland. Survived by son William B H Gillespie at home and four stepchildren.

Mars Gillespe Parmely Arence Sllness Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home W. F Clay Oberlin Cemetery Glespie Frank H Gillespie Holly Springs Mississippi Elyria Cleveland William Gillespie

Stranahan Rites Held for LaGrange Resident

Louis William Stranahan died suddenly at 72 at his LaGrange home on East Main Street. A native of Columbus Station born December 3, 1867, he was a retired farmer and a member of the LaGrange Methodist Church and Old Glory Grange. He leaves his wife, three daughters, ten grandchildren, one great grandchild, and a brother. Friends may call at Nichols Funeral Home for Sunday services at 2:30 led by Rev Weyrick of LaGrange. burial at Fields Corners cemetery.

Louis William Stranahan East Main Street LaGrange Columbia Station Stranban

Marie C Red 68 Dies in Wellington At Sister Home

Marie C Red aged 68 died at her sister Mrs A N Brice home after months of illness. She lived with the Brice family for 26 years. Surviving sister Mrs Anna Staken of Maryland. Funeral at 2 pm Sunday from Andrews funeral home with Rev Lonzon Green officiating. Burial Greenwood Cemetery. The body to lie in state at the Brice residence 131 Lincoln Street until the service. Friends may call there.

Wellington Marie C Red A Nn Brice Brice Mirs Anna Staken Maryland Andrews Lonzon Green Greenwood Lincoln Street

School year language and history class roll

The list shows students by town and year level with subjects like American history Latin French English and related roll numbers. Names include Mary DeVencenzo William Millier John Kozopas Barbara Carpenter Eleanor Thomas Mary Hofman Jane Meiers Norma Wolcott Lois Hines Helen Nordicka Merle Baumgardner Frederick Portman Leolyn Wilcox Doris Nieding Katrin Piper among others.

Avon Lake Mary DeVencenzo Belden William Milliler Columbia Frederick White Wellington Sith John Kozopas Clearview Robert Woodrufz la Grange Année Babts Ridgeville Barbara Carpenter Eleanor Thomas Richard Avery Mary E. Hofman Wellaston Rush Bainnbridge Jane Meiers Avon Laxe Norma Wolcott Lois J. Hines Brighton Eghth Helen Nordicka Merle Baumgardner Wellngfor Frederick Portman Henrietta Leolyn A Wilcox Doris Nieding Brownhelm Katrin Piper

Wellington Man Gets Ring Back and Jail Sentence

Clyde M Parks of near Wellington says a Chicago case contained errors. He gave Mrs Nelle Galub £2009 for a car’s one month's installment. the car was not in her name. Galub was sentenced by Judge John V. McCormick to three months in jail on a confidence charge.

Clyde M Parks Wellington Chronicle-Telegram Chicago Nelle Galub Parks Galub John V. McCormick

Dr Dye to Speak at Church of Christ Sunday

Royal J Dye, a renowned missionary leader, will speak at 9:35 a.m. Sunday morning at the Church of Christ. He and his wife helped establish missions in the Congo Basin, building Belenge into a major field with fifty missionaries and over fifty thousand members.

Dr. Dye Church of Christ Royal J Dye Dre Congo River Basin Belenge Belgian Congo Dyes Dr Dae Missions Disciples America Disciples of Christ

Addition To Pfaudler Plant Approved For Expansion

City building inspector Hart Ikason issued a permit for a $7000 addition to the Pfaudler Co plant. The 35 by 80 foot structure will provide storage space and be built of Orickama steel with John Halpin as general contractor.

Hart Ikason Pfaudler Co Orickama Steel John Halpin

Information For The Voters In Elyria On Absentee Ballots

The League of Women Voters urges prompt voting for primaries Tuesday. Sick or absent voters may apply to the county board for an absent ballot between the 15th and 3rd day before election, with physician certificate and affidavit, at the Elyria Savings and Trust building. Voters more than ten miles away may receive a ballot, envelope, and return envelope at no charge and vote within the period, with ballots counted at the polls.

League of Women Voters Elvrians County Board of Elections Elyria Savings and Trust

Court actions and county appropriation in Lorain County

Grace Geiger sues Ralph Geiger for alimony alleging neglect and cruelty. Theresa Simeon, 10, sues William and James Stamps for 10000 in personal injuries from a September collision involving a school bus. Lorain County Savings and Trust Co sues Earle and Florence Brown for 4022 on a note and forecloses property. Dr G R Wiseman Jr sues William H Grote for 167 on an account since 1937. Theft of a water pump, hand pump, and coal stove reported. County commissioners allocate 10000 from the bridge account to the bridge engineering account.

Grace Geiger Ralph Geiger Lorain Theresa Simeon Shefield Lake Catherine Siemon Wiliam James Stamps Richard MecGary Plaints Lorain County Savings and Trust Co Earle Florence Brown Qoh G R. Wiseman, Jr Wiseman, Sr William H. Grote Ambherst G.r:mison North Ridge Road Sheriffs Department

Three New Teachers Employed For East Carlisle School

East Carlisle Board of Education last night filled three vacancies with new staff. Miss Anna Dean M Closkey of Grafton joins first grade. Miss Agnes Lotiman of Elyria and Marlowe K Plinger of Ashland County also named.

East Carlisle East Carlisle Board of Education Anna Dean M Closkey Grafton Agnes Lotiman Elyria Marlowe K.plinger Ashland County McCrosker Kent State Universiy Ridgeville Township Aliss Lottman Kent State University K.plinger

Time for board receipts on election day

Voters were reminded that items cannot be counted if they arrive after 12 o clock noon on election day. The note emphasizes strict deadline rules for ballot acceptance.

Publisher undergoes appendectomy at Elyria hospital

A C Hudnutt publisher of the Elyria Chronicle Telegram underwent an appendectomy late last night at Elyria Memorial Hospital. It was reported early this afternoon that Mr Hudnutt is resting quite comfortably.

A C Hudnutt Elyria Chronicle-Telegram Elyria Memorial Hospital Hudnutt

Cargo Of Bricks Spilled In Cincinnati Collision

In Cincinnati O May 9 UP Haidean Dunn a truck driver from Uhbrichsville was returning home after a night of brick pickup. Dunns tractor collided with an automobile en route from Cincinnati to Columbus causing bricks to spill. Dean Ryan and Arthur Ryan of Sharonville were hurt.

Cincinnati Haidean Dunn Uhbrichsville Dunn Columbus Dean Arthur Ryan Sharonville

Avon High Chooses Officers and Tracks Meet Plans

Avon Athletic Association elected officers for the next school year with Robert Shumaker as president, Robert Fitch as vice president, and Bessie Peak as secretary and treasurer. The school will attend the Lorain County Track Meet in Clearview on Friday May 10 with dismissal at 12 30 PM.

AVON The Athletic Association Robert Shumaker Robert Fitch Bessie Peak Lorain County Clearview D Nagel F Thrembling G Lescher J. Fortthofer B Semple A Kempf R. Miller L. Weber A. Kempf G Smith Ith Sample PT. A Parent-Teacher Association Blake

Musicale features by grade scholars and ensembles

The program lists a year ahead event titled Musicale given by grade scholars Master bilt Overture. Orchestra Mother Goose Sketch includes grades 1 and 2 with Ferns and Flowers violin solos by Robert Buck and Cradle Song. Elementary choir presents Clouds Chalma Waltz Mexican Rose and Simplicity March Swedish Folk Dance. Junior Hi Chorus Old English Dance violin solo Pearl Homer with violinist Kolinski. Girls Glee Club 4 H Club March Orchestra also listed.

Mayo Wood George Jenkins Muss Ann Burke Wiliam Sampie Bilt Overture Robert Buck Mr Kolinsk Mexcala Rose Pearl Homer Air Kolinski

Weer Couples Mark 57th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs J J Weer celebrated their fifty seventh wedding anniversary with a 5 o'clock dinner Sunday. The event featured four generations including Mr and Mrs Weller, their daughter Mary Heckel, granddaughter Mrs Albert Kanzel and great grandson David Lawrence Kinzel, with other relatives present.

J J Weer Weller Mary Heckel Albert Kanzel David Lawrence Kinzel Lawrence Heckel Ed Elkingshirn Albert Kinzel Margaret Heckel Weiler

Charm Club Meeting at Mrs Dechant’s Home

Mrs Dechant hosted the Charm Club on a Tuesday afternoon. Members played cards with prizes awarded to Mrs Vern Frey. Light refreshments were served by Mrs Carl Schafer and Mrs Walter Rauscher.

Lou Vern Frey Carl Schafer Walter Rauscher

Meeting Planned At Mrs Fre Home In Two Weeks

A forthcoming gathering is set for two weeks from now at the home of Mrs Fre. Hosts invite attendees to join at the private residence for a scheduled event and discussion.

Five Hundred Club Hosts Fortnight Gathering

The Five Hundred club entertained Monday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stagg's home with card winners Mrs. Carl Schafer Mrs Forthofer Mr Blake and Harold Smith. Harold Smith and family to host next Monday May 13. Church notes list morning worship sermon Vision of Motherhood and an evening service Where Are You Going at 7 30 p m with Bible School at 11 30 a m Epworth League at 6 30 p m.

Five Hundred Ed Stagg Carl Schafer Forthofer Blake Harold Smith Mrr Epworth League

Toad Lays Thousands of Eggs Yet Few Reach Maturity

A toad deposits between four thousand and ten thousand eggs each year but most do not mature. The pattern highlights high mortality in early development with only a single offspring typically surviving to adulthood.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Booth Gertrude's Cleveland St the Central Book Store Gainty Spencer Spencer Corsetierre Anna Moore Jack and Jill Mary Gillespie Louis Stranahan Miss Mamie C. Reid Ine Pfaudler Frank S. Harmon Lodge Masonic Temple Bro John E. Ely Congregational Church North Ridgeville Petunias East River Resar’s Barbara-Bay J. O'Connor Charm Club Sosica Amazng Deceser Westend Entertain Club ME. Church L K Adams Pas Tor Sudro-Curtis Fulton's Pegs
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