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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1937

Page

5

President to Meet With Leaders to Revitalize Congress

In Washington Roosevelt will confer with Senate and House leaders this week as a troubled Congress debates key issues including court expansion, tax policy, emergency relief, farm relief, and government reorganization. The debt nears 36 billion while treasury reports and stabilization funds shape the fiscal outlook.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Senate Judiciary Committee Supreme Court Secretary of Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr Senate

New Way to Hold False Teeth in Place

An advertisement offers Fasteeth powder to secure dentures without gummy taste or feeling. Sprinkling a small amount keeps teeth firm and comfortable and sweetens breath. Available from druggists in three sizes.

Death records from Elyria and nearby towns

Multiple notices report deaths across Elyria Wellington Oberlin and Ashtabula. Mrs Florence Fortman of Elyria leaves husband Edward and six sons and two daughters. Mercy Cone Peters of Wellington aged 93 dies at home. Mrs Florence E Balcomb of Oberlin aged 79 dies after long illness. Mrs Fredereka Shoults, former Elyria resident, dies in Ashtabula with two daughters and son surviving. Funeral details and burial sites provided for each.

Stan Hilenski Dies After Illness Four Days

Stanley Hilenski husband of Esther of 1429 Longavenue Lorain died Sunday morning at 6 50 at Britton Home Hospital Sandusky after a four day illness. He was born in Poland and lived in Lorain 24 years coming from Poland. He was 42 and a stage builder at American Ship Building Co a World War veteran overseas fourteen months. He belonged to V F W Post No 451. He leaves wife and three children Lawrence Beatrice Bernadine all at home. His parents Joseph and Mia Hilenski and seven brothers and sisters in Poland. An uncle Frank Hilenski in Lorain. Body to be removed tonight from Bittner Funeral Home to Lorain home. Full military funeral services Wednesday at 9 30 from home and 10 A M from Church of the Nativity Rev Father Demboski to officiate burial in Calvary Cemetery Lorain.

Edward Fortman Florence Fortman Oakstreet Elyria Memorial Hospital Youngstown Elyria St. Agnes Church William J Edward J. Jr Raymond James Robert Joseph H. P. Maloney Helen Matthew James Price Herbert Esker Cleveland Charles Athey Maloney Spruce Street St. Mary's Cemetery Leo Brissell Stanley Hilenski Esther Longavenue Lorain Britton Home Hospital Sandusky Poland Hilans American Ship Building Co V. F. W. Post Lawrence Beatrice Bernadine Mia Joseph Hilenski Aristers Frank Hilenski Bittner Church of the Nativity J. J. Demboski Calvary Cemetery

Wellington man fined for intoxication in police court

Clyde Bradstock of Wellington was fined 21 and costs after arraignment before Mayor Don A. Baird in police court this morning. He was arrested around 1 20 a m Sunday on Broad street.

Clyde Bradstock Wellington Don A. Baird Bradstock Broad Street

Oberlin club schedules and lodge notices week outlook

A list of society meetings for Oberlin from May 10 to May 14 includes Vine Rebekah lodge initiation and refreshments, Karl Wilson Locke Post 102 American Legion, Oberlin League of Women Voters annual meeting, Oberlin Junior Forum with Miss Berntitta Leininger, Masonic Lodge No. 580 regular meeting, Business and Professional Women guest night at the Methodist church, Martes club dinner at Chin's Restaurant in Cleveland, Nineteenth Century club meeting with Mrs. Bert Davis, Sorosis luncheon at Oberlin Inn, Pansy Chapter Eastern Star, Young Women's club supper and program at James Brand House, Visiting Nurse Committee at Mrs. Mae Chesbro’s, Odd Fellows Lodge meeting, and various social events hosted by Mrs. Harry Hovey and Mrs. Warren Sage. Subevents include thimble bring, and D A R annual meeting at Mrs. Earl Jones residence.

Vine Rebekah Lodge Karl Wilson Locke American Legion Legion Hall Oberlin League of Women’s Voters Wright Laboratory Oberlin Junior Forum Bernti Ta Leininger East College Street Oberlin Masonic Lodge Oberlin Business and Methodist Church Martes Club Chin's Cleveland Nineteenth Century Club Bert Davis North Professor Street Sorosis Oberlin Inn Pansy Order of Eastern Star Young Women's Club of the First Church James Brand House Mae Chesbro North Pleasant Street Odd Fellows Lodge Whursday Harry Hovey

110 More Students Win Ribbons For Spelling

Names of 110 students across Lorain County schools added to the blue ribbon list from a county wide spelling contest held last week. Totals now reach 274 blue ribbon winners from 12 schools with multiple grades recognized at East Carlisle Brighton South Amherst and Brighton sites.

Lorain County East Carlisle

Motorist Witbeck Fined For Reckless Driving

J A Witbeck of 3131 Lexington Avenue Lorain paid a $2 fine in police court before Mayor Don A Baird for reckless driving. He was arrested May 3 and charged with exceeding the city speed limit.

J. A. Witoeck Lexington Avenue Lorain Coxis Don A. Baird Witbeck

Oberlin residents attend Elytia Chapter O E S inspection

A gathering of Oberlin residents including Mrs. Winifred Beebe Mrs. Ed Hoeh Mr. and Mrs. Holland Mrs. Edith Martin and daughter Betty Mrs. Spaulding Mrs. Iva Beebe Mrs. Fitaner Mrs. Arthur Edwards Mrs. Kimpton and Miss Marian Kimpton attended the Elytia Chapter O E S inspection Friday evening. Also noted were Mrs. Minnie Broadwell returning from Delray Beach Florida and visits among local families in Lakewood Cleveland and Groveland Street communities.

Oberlin Elytia Winifred Beebe Ed. Hoeh Holland Edith Martin Betty Spaulding Iva Beebe Fitaner Arthur Edwards Kimpton Marian Kimpton Minnie Broadwell Delray Beach Florida George Jackson Wendolyn Amy Ingraham Lakewood Roger Ingraham Waldo Watson Teveland Charles Hallouer Groveland Street Walter H. Peake Cleveland George Broadwell

County pay for bonds denied amid pay-phone dispute

County Commissioners clashed with Chief Deputy Sheriff William G. Smith over paying deputy bonds and extra phone charges. Oscar G. Dunn refused to approve bonds or the 50 cent per month phone surcharge, arguing the county should not pay for such items. Other commissioners approved some bills from the National Reemployment Service, while Dunn opposed two relief agency bills.

Oscar G. Dunn William G. Smith Smith Dunn John E. Davidson Edward DeChant Davidson DeChant Dunne National Dun Detter and

Pleads Not Guilty In Mayor's Court

William Hardaker of 419 East River Street pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated when arraigned before Maynor Dew A. Baird in police court. Hardaker was arrested about 2:30 am Sunday by Officer Clellan Andress. The mayor continued the case until 4 pm tomorrow with bond at 200. Attorney Preston Coon represented Hardaker.

William Hardaker East River Street Dew A. Baird Hardaker Clellan Andress Preston Coon

Intoxication Charge Against James Smith Filed in Police Court

James Smith without a listed address faced police court arraignment before Mayor Don A. Baird on an intoxication charge. The record notes a fine of $1 822 Costa paid at the proceeding.

James Smith Costa Don A. Baird

Tell Of Methods Of Counterfeiters At YMCA Meeting

Hugh McNamee of the Cleveland office of the Department of Justice will speak to the Young Men's Club about counterfeit detection and arrest methods at the weekly meeting. He has extensive experience in investigating counterfeit cases. Kenneth Moody of East River street pleaded guilty to an intoxication charge and was fined $1 and costs after being arraigned before Mayor Don A. Baird following a Broad street arrest at 1:46 a.m. Sunday.

Young Men's Club Hugh McNamee Cleveland United States Department of Justice McNamee Kenneth Moody East River Street Costa Don A. Baird Broad Street

Court House Notes Show Divorces and Civil Suits

Multiple Lorain area cases reported today include Sadie Johnston Wurte filing for divorce from E P Wurts of Elyria for wilful absence. Rita Paradis seeking divorce from George Paradis on grounds of neglect cruelty absence and adultery. The Inter City By-Products Company suing Smith Packing Company for 36215 over 15000 beef hides with only 3000 delivered. Home Owners Loan Corporation suing Frank Yoo for 5236 and foreclosure. and Virginia Joint Stock Land Bank suing Charles Wagner for 3311 with foreclosure. Additional actions involve Goodwin ditch report delay, speeding fines, and auto crash suits totaling 35000 against Lorain Crystal Ice Company.

Sadie Johnston Wurte E. P. Wurts Elyria Inter City By-Products Company Lorain Smith Packing Company Colorado Springs D. A. Cook Rita M. Paradis George J Paradis

Fourth Hindenburg Witnesses In Testimony Session

Testimony proceeds with Rosendahl as the first witness amid a crash investigation involving air officials from New Jersey, the Navy, Army, and German embassy. Officials consider a backfiring motor or released hydrogen near valves as a plausible cause while 35 dead and 63 survivors face hospital care. Bodies of crew members remain in grey coffins at the hangar as Germany plans repatriation on the Hamburg.

Hindenburg Rosendahl The Commerce Board Air Commerce Fred Fagg, Jr Navy Army State of New Jersey Senate Trimble R. W. Schroeder Air Commerce Bureau Dennis Mulligan Hans von Boetticher Washington C. de F. Chanadler H. B. Hartney Senate Tir Safety Committee Gill Robb Wilson New Jersey Weath New York City Nemberar Hofe Air Station Zeprelin Company Germany S. S. Hamburg

Educators To Meet At Dinner Here

Lorain County educators including superintendents and village and rural school principals will attend the last dinner meeting of the 1936-37 year at the Elks Restaurant tomorrow night. No speaker or topics are set. officials expect social activity and informal discussion. Two Elyria youths fined five dollars and costs for disorderly conduct at police arraignment by Mayor Don A. Baird following arrest at the Paradise Restaurant.

Lorain County Elks C. A. Gibbons Elyria Don A. Baird G. R. Hoffman West Third Street Louis Kegges West River Paradise

Actors Union Pushes Hard for New Guild Contract

The Guild demands a $30 weekly minimum for stock players and raises for bit players plus transport and standby pay. Studios like Columbia, RKO, Paramount, MGM, Universal, and 26th Century Fox signed, with United Artists head Samuel Goldwyn approving the terms.

Thompson Rebel Montgomery Guild Joan Crawford Franchot Tone Robert Young Jean Hersholt Edward Arnold Lucille Gleason Warren William Ralph Morgan Columbia RKO Paramount Metro Goldwyn-Mayer Universal 26Th Century-Fox United Artists Warner Brothers Hal Roach Samuel Goldwyn

Professor of Practical Theology Joins Union Seminary Staff

The article profiles a religious educator serving as Assistant Director of field work for the Union Theological Seminary while teaching at the graduate school. A Union Seminary graduate in 1925 with magna cum laude B D, he held roles at People's Home Church and Settlement, Church of the Savior, Broadway Tabernacle, and First Methodist Church at Decatur. He earned an MA from the University of Illinois and served in the 1915-79 army.

Theses Doracernenses Graduate School of ‘Theology Union Theological Seminary Union Seminary People’s Home Church New York Church of the Savior Brooklyn Broadway Tabernacle First Methodist Church Decatur Tmne Carthare College University of Linois

Coronation Eve Banquet At Buckingham Palace

A state banquet for 450 guests marks the start of a multi week celebration at Buckingham Palace with the Rinks and Queen in full dress. James W. Gerard and Gen. John J. Pershing attend the American delegation as crowds enjoy cafes and theatres despite weather and traffic disruptions. King George VI’s coronation echoes the story of Edward VIII’s abdication for love, framing the distant royal event.

Buckingham Palace Rink James W. Gerard John J. Pershing George 18 Edward VI Prince Charming Edward Wallis Simpson London Chateau de Cando France

Cleveland Markets Brief Sharp Yet unsettled trade reported

Cleveland markets show unsettled prices across produce and livestock with eggs and poultry fluctuating. Potatoes and onions display mixed gains while cattle calves and hogs move slowly, with notable shifts in weights and crates in a volatile market snapshot.

Cleveland

Missing Wesleyan Co-ed Sparks Rumor Trail

Ruth Elizabeth Baumgardner a 22 year old Ohio Wesleyan University co-ed vanished from Austin Hall dorm in Delaware Ohio after leaving late Tuesday night with only the clothes on her back and her red coupe left behind. Reports of sightings in Detroit and lodging rumors proved unreliable and authorities considered the disappearance voluntary.

Delaware Ruth Elizabeth Baumgardner Ohio Wesleyan University Ohio Highway Patrol Miss Baumgardner Detroit Salvation Army Columbus New York Lakewood Austin Hall

Flames Spread On San Francisco Waterfront Blaze

A massive waterfront fire in San Francisco raged along a 2000 foot front threatening two piers as 400 firefighters and three fire boats fought flames. Twenty eight firemen collapsed from smoke or burns during the first hours and Lt Charles Greenfield was knocked 26 feet by a high pressure water jet. Firemen cut holes through piers with pneumatic drills to reach the heart of the blaze while smoke darkened the harbor and onlookers crowded the docks hindering efforts.

San Francisco Charles Greenfield

Lorain Man Fined And License Suspended In Traffic Case

Steve Czch of 734 East Erie Avenue Lorain was fined 50 dollars and costs and his license to drive in the city suspended for a period. The case notes reflect a hyperbolic aside about England and its monarchs, which is not directly related to the local enforcement action.

Steve Czch Erie Avenue Lorain England Great Britain The Empire George

One Year When Arraigned on Driving While Intoxicated

A person named Czech pleaded guilty in police court to driving while intoxicated after being arrested around 10 p.m. yesterday on Lake Avenue. The report notes the arraignment occurred this morning and identifies the vehicle as the Loralita.

Loralita Lake Avenue

Major Berry Sworn In As U.S. Senator

Washington May 10 Maj George C Berry the president s coordinator for industrial cooperation was sworn in by the Senate to the seat once held by the late Nathan L Bachman of Tennessee.

Washington Maj George C. Berry Senate Nathan L. Bachman Tennessee

Cub Scouts To Get Achievement Badges

Cub Scout Pack No 4 will present achievement badges at 4 p m Thursday at the First Congregational church. Badges will be awarded for the Wolf rank. Three new games are planned as the pack begins a new year, urged by leader J C Linville for all members to attend.

Cub Scouts First Congregational Church J. C. Linville

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