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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1938

Page

2

Davey Denounces Voluntary Contributions Claim

Gov Martin L Davey denied that his campaign fund would reach 1 200 000 dollars and defended voluntary contributions from civil service workers as legal amid a probe into salary deductions. He accused Charles A Sawyer of hypocrisy and questioned involvement of federal employees in 1936 politics.

Columbus Camepaign Martin L. Davey Todayev Charles A. Sawyer Cincinnati Will Pr. Stephenson Stephenson Davey Sawyer Civil Service WPA Ohio

Continental Club To See Films Of Ohio History

The Continental Club will screen three motion pictures from Standard Oil of Ohio at the Y M C A on Friday at 7 30 P M. J B Coleman plans the show with James Brown arranging, featuring Histori cal Ohio Sohio Sketch Book and Ohio at Play plus cartoons.

Ohio Continental Club Standard Oil Company of J B. Coleman Standard Oil Division Mansfield James Brown Elyria Ohio State Archeological and Historical Society Sohio State Highway Patrol

Townsendites Meet in Lorain and Wellington Gatherings

Elyria Townsend Club No 1 held its regular meeting with Lorain Club President Stewart and Mrs. La Dow attending. A May 10 meeting in Lorain aims to form an East Side Club, with a delegation leaving Court street Station at 7 15. Albert Giles of Cleveland to speak at Grange Hall Wellington for a May 14 address. Elyria Club No 1 hosts a May 12 Winter Picnic at 156 Middle avenue with orchestra. Additional Townsend events slated May 14 at Broad street Odd Fellow Hall with Tom and Jerry orchestra. Blanche Lewis performed monologues and Dr Ettinger again delivered humorous pieces.

Elyria Townsend Club Stewart Lorain Club Claude Dean Grange Hall Wellington Albert Giles Cleveland Akron Polsky S Raymond J. Jeffrerys Elyria Club No. 1 Middle Avenue Odd Fellow’s Hall Broad Street Tom and Jerry’ Orchestra Blanche Lewis

Autobiography of Hon George Metcalf Part One

The narrative recounts a Civil War quarrel and close combat with a fellow soldier named Van, then details the 1863 Chickamauga retreat and the 1863-65 train journey from Bull Run to Bridgeport Tennessee. It notes harsh travel conditions, accidents, and uniforms changed during transport, ending with “To Be Continued.”

Chickamauga Hosencrans Bragg Chattanooga Mission Ridge Lookout Mountain Bull Run Washington Harper’s Ferry Benwood Wheeling Columbus Indianapolis Louisville Nashville Bridgeport Tenn

Congress Pays Tribute To Wm. G. Sharp

Members of the House honor William G. Sharp of Elyria in a memorial resolution for his aviation foresight and the first air mail bill he introduced in 1913. The tribute recalls his career from 1908 to 1914, his ambassadorship to France, and his push to carry mail by airplane.

National House of Repesentatives Ailiam Graves Sharp Elyria Don W. Harter Ohio House Sharon Sharp France A. R. Webber F. A. Smythe National Congress William G. Sharp Congress of the United States Senate Congressional Record House of Representatives Harter Post Office Department University of Michigan Law School Europe Asia Post Office Committee On the Secretary of War

Vincent Boy Scouts Meet at Markley Schoolhouse

Vincent Markley Troop 135 gathered Tuesday evening at 7 45 for a business meeting led by Haynes scout master. Three boys passed the Scout Pace test after a hike last Saturday. All members attended, practiced formation drills, and discussed Scout topics before dismissal at 8 30. They played base ball before the session. Next meeting is Tuesday evening May 10.

Vincent

Markley Sewing Sallies Senior 1-H Club Meeting Notes

Miss Marion and Margaret Roberts hosted the Markley Sewing Sallies Senior 1-H Club Tuesday evening at the home. Jeanette Lewis collected registration cards. Plans were made to initiate new members with a committee from former members. Outdoor games followed the business session and refreshments were served to eleven members and Miss Lucille Sonning. The next meeting is set for Tuesday evening May 10 at 7:30 at Miss Sonning's home.

Markley Sewing Sallies Marion Margaret Roberts Jeanette Lewis Flying Dutchman Red Rover Lucille Sonning

United Methodist Sunday School Board Meeting Recorded

One evening last week the regular monthly board meeting of the M E Church Sunday School was held in the church parlors. The superintendent Mrs F H Lewis presided with Rev Theodore Paul.

M. E. Church F. H. Lewis Theodore Paul

Willing Workers Class elects teacher at Sunday School

The secretary and treasurer read reports which were voted accepted. Mrs Merlin Monagan was elected teacher of the Willing Workers Class. Attending members included Mr. and Mrs J Harnish, Mr and Mrs Paul, Mrs F Lewis, Miss Edith Hurlbut, Miss Dora Eddy, Miss H Giberson, Mrs H White, Mrs Geo Beese, Mrs C E McIntire, Mrs Copas and Mrs Frankie Beese.

Merlin Monagan Willing Workers J. Harnish Paul F. Lewis Edith Hurlbut Dora Eddy H. Giberson H.white Geo. Beese C. E. McIntire Copas Frankie Beese

Eaton notes social visits and honors in Medina and nearby towns

Local residents share weekend visits with families in Medina Spencer Oberlin and Elyria. June McAdoo earns National Honor Society membership. Plans include a Junior Senior Dance May 13 with Gilchrist's Orchestra. Rural Women’s Club closes season and elects officers. guests travel from Cleveland and Elyria.

Ashland High School Miss McAdoo E. E. Durkee B. M. Ross A. A. Ebersole Oberlin Ebersoles Colorado W. F. Splete John Splete W. H. Spiete Cleveland Ernest Spiete Elyria Christine Wenger Carlton Blaine A. W. Oldag Gilchrist Albert Traxley A. B. Martin Florida Anna Austin

Its No Surprise Youre Constipated All Bran Remedy

It advises simple questions about diet and suggests Kellogg All Bran as the bulk forming cereal to aid digestion. The ad claims All Bran provides bulk for the intestines, with vitamin B and requires water intake, selling through grocers and noting Kellogg in Battle Creek.

Kellogg Battle Creek

Wright Monument Hope Advocated by Fort Meyer Witness

A speaker urged action by the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Post Office Department calling for stronger regulation. He recalled witnessing Wilbur Wright's feats at Fort Meyer and argued that Wright deserved a monument that would reach to the skies.

Interstate Commerce Commission Post Office Department Wilbur Wright Fort Meyer

Pennsylvania to Save Covered Wooden Bridges

Harrisburg reports that Pennsylvania will preserve the vanishing covered wooden bridges by cooperation between the state highway department and local historical societies. Chief Highway Engineer Sam- is cited as leading efforts to identify and protect surviving spans across the state.

Pennsylvania Harrisburg State Highway Department Sam

Relocation Plan for Bridges Prompts Sale of Relics

State archiving official W. Marshall informs Ost Henry Shoemaker that future bridge relocations may occur with the old spans dismantled and sold to historical societies. One relic from 108 years ago over Enslow Fork of Wheeling Creek between Greene and Washington counties will be preserved at Henry Ford's Dearbors village in Mississippi.

Uel W. Marshall Ost Henry Shoemaker Enslow Fork Wheeling Creek Greene Washington Counties Henry Ford Dearbors Miss

New Zealand Enacts Marketing Act for Agricultural Produce

New Zealand passes the Primary Pro ducts Marketing Act establishing government control over the marketing of all agricultural produce, extending regulatory oversight across the farming sector.

New Zealand

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