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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1938

Page

10

Elyria Lorain Students Vie For State Musical Honors

Ten students from Elyria and Lorain County high schools will compete tomorrow in the Ohio Solo and Ensemble Contest at Oberlin with district winners advancing. Oliver Shubert of Elyria High, a freshman clarinetist, earned a superior rating and a near perfect score at Alliance. Brownhelm, Henrietta, and Wellington students join in with soloists and a string quartet, highlighting a strong regional showing.

Elyria Lorain County Ohio Oberlin Alliance Elyria High School Oliver Shubert Brownhelm School Alvin Portman John Love Love Warren Leimbach Donald Baetz Esther Kaetzel Henrietta Wilma Brewer Virginia Clodwick Anna Buswell Donald Brenner Wellington High School

Accidents Reported To Police In Local Streets

Emil Elbert riding a bicycle on Middle avenue was struck by a car driven by Lettie Hawk at Middle avenue and Fourth street around 2 pm. Elbert's glasses broke and he fell to the pavement. Two other minor accidents involve William Denger and Albert Pasadyn at West avenue and Broad street, and Earl Crawford's car damaged by J. B. Gates on Broad Street as Gates backed from a parking place.

Emil Elbert Woodland Avenue Middle Avenue Lettie Hawk Wellington Fourth Street Elbert William Denger Amherst Albert Pasadyn West Avenue Broad Street Earl Crawford J. B. Gates Macedonia Ohio

Parade Marks Ice Cream Week With City Procession

Ice cream distributors from Elyria and Lorain will march through downtown Elyria tonight to open National Ice Cream Week. The procession starts in Lorain at 8 p.m. and is due in Elyria around 3 50 a.m. The route may include Broad Street and other downtown streets as plans firm up. National Ice Cream Week runs May 13 to 21 highlighting ice cream as a nutritious food.

Elyria Lorain Broad Street

Miller Olmstead High In Shoot Patrolmen Tops Eliyia Practice

Patrolmen Loren Miller and Melvin Olmstead led the Elyria Police Department revolver practice that concluded Tuesday with both at 376 out of 400 from a 75-foot range. Robert Schwartz third with 365, Fred Bongs 354, Paul Palmer 316, and Francis Callahan 315. All scores were from the 75-foot line.

Loren Miller Melvin Olmstead Elyria Robert Schwartz Fred Bongs Paul Palmer Francis Callahan

Gospel Team In Charge Of Service At Pittsfield Methodist

Pittsfield community league meets at 8 p m Sunday at the Methodist Episcopal church with the Baldwin Wallace College Gospel team in charge under Mr Schreiber presiding. Team member Miss Mary Ann Mendoza guest soloist in a Gounod piece presented by Ashland symphony over network. others include Phil Bevers and Bob Avery.

Pittsfield Methodist Episcopal Church Baldwin-Wallace College Schreiber Mary Ann Mendoza Ashland Symphony Orchestra Columbia Network Phil Bevers Bob Avery

Grafton Man Arrested for Reckless Driving

Edward Arndt of Grafton was arrested after an 8 55 P M accident at West avenue and Second street involving a vehicle driven by Arndt and another by Walter Suleski. He was charged with reckless driving and to be tried later.

Edward Arndt Grafton Curtis Hamlin West Avenue Second Street Arndt Walter Suleski

Justice Weygandt Seeks Reelection Announcement

Chief Justice Carl V. Weygandt of the Ohio Supreme Court announced his candidacy for reelection. He previously served on the Cuyahoga County common pleas court from 1924 to 1930 and on the Eighth Appellate District Court of Appeals from 1938 to 1935. The court reports strong harmony and timely release of opinions to Ohio lawyers.

Carl V. Wergandt Supreme Court of Ohio Thar State Supreme Court Justice Wergandt Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Court of Appeals Eighth Appellate District Ohio

Death Record Mrs August Hopp of Lorain

Mrs August Hopp of Lorain died at her home 2613 Elyria Avenue Friday morning after an illness of five weeks. She leaves eight children including Mrs Dana Fox Elyria H W Hopp North Ridgeville Mrs H Taylor Lakewood Mrs C Moon Fremont and Mrs P Morgan Mrs N West Mrs H Kiester and Mrs H Treaster of Lorain with 17 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p m from the United Brethren Church Lorain with interment in Elmwood Cemetery.

August Hopp Lorain Elyria Avenue Dana Fox Elyria H. W. Hopp North Ridgeville H. Taylor Lakewood C. Moon Fremont P. Morgan N. West H. Kiester H. Treaster

Mrs Margaret Walker dies at West Street home

Margaret Walker aged 84 dies Thursday at her West Street home. She is survived by two daughters Mrs Henry Schroeder of West Street and Mrs Wheeler of San Bernardino California, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Her husband died eight weeks ago. Funeral from Baker Funeral Home on Main Street at two o'clock Saturday afternoon with Rev M A Burris of the Methodist church officiating.

Margaret Walker West Street Henry Schroeder Wheeler San Bernardino Cal Baker Funeral Home Main Street M. A. Burris Methodist Church

Mary Hannah Burkett Trisied dies in Brownhelm home

Mrs. Mary Hannah Burkett died at her Brownhelm home at midnight. She leaves one son H. J. Burkett at home. Her body rests at the O. H. Baker Funeral Home in Amherst and funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Motorist fined for reckless driving in Chester Hoffner case

Chester Hoffner of 224 Fifteenth Street was fined 10 dollars and costs for reckless driving after arraignment before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro in police court. Hoffner, arrested at about 0 30 a.m. by Officers Fred Bongg and Kenneth Martin, faced charges of speeding on Middle Avenue between 74 and 75 miles per hour.

Chester Hoffner Fifteenth Street Siu Joseph Q. Petro Hoffner Fred Bongg Kenneth Martin Middle Avenue

Scotch Night at YMCA Promises Ohio History and Dance

Motion pictures of Ohio and a dancing program are planned for Scotch Night at the YMCA tonight for high school students. Sponsored by the Junior Y and YWCA council, the Ohio history scenery films are from Standard Oil Company of Ohio with an animated piece included. Dancing follows the show at 7 20 p.m. Open to high school students free of charge.

Motion Pictures of Ohio Y. W. C. A. Council Standard Oil Company of

Real Estate Transfers Listed With 1938 Title Guaranty Mention

Land transfers reported include Leo Weingarten to Hannah B Rieger on Broadway Lorain and Frances Rasmussen to Edna Bevan Lot 9 Schultz Faragher Addition. Other deeds name Edward Condor to Albert McWilliam and Nelle Hyre to Annie Corbin Keep. Guardian Kay Melton transfers undivided interests in Amherst Township Lots 54 and 67 to Joseph Gnizak with Elmer Egzert listed.

Lorain Kay Melton Joseph C. Gnizak Amherst Township Elmer Egzert

Plan Skin Tests For Elyria High School Seniors

Elyria High School begins voluntary tuberculosis skin testing for seniors during a morning assembly. Parents must consent in writing for their child to be tested, with a second voluntary test offered to other students and a social worker follow up to encourage participation.

Elyria High School Checr J. B Hindman Lorain County

Leadership themes echo at Ohio Conference gathering

Delegates convene as Rev Outerbridge urges leadership over retrenchment in churches. He stresses three essentials security urgency ecstasy for a living church. Dinner hour welcomes from First and Second Congregational churches, with 42 new pastors named by Superintendent Hall.

Fay LeMeadows Dayton Ohio First Congregational Church William Muir Auld Kemp Second Congregational Church Ministerial Association Fred Hall

Religious conference schedule and talks unfold

Reports from officers and department heads set the conference program. Rev Fay Le Meadows leads worship at Barton sta church. Dr Charles R Brown of Yale Divinity School speaks on changing religious life. Dr Stephen A Lieyd headlines tomorrow. Evening events include a choir performance and drama It Happened Here at local churches.

Fay le Meadows Barton Sta Firs M. E Charles R. Brown Yale Divinity School Brown Schauffler College Stephen A. Lieyd Michigan M. FB Congregational Church

Officials Mull Borrowing to Finance Projects Await Federal Approval

County and Jorain officials discussed borrowing their share to finance the listed projects but declined to commit further until the federal government approves the initiatives.

County Jorain Wold

Lorain County Sales Tax Falls Sharply in Early 1930s

State Treasurer Clarence H. Russelys announced Lorain County collected far less tax in the first four months of 193s, down about 30.1 percent from 1937. The county drop exceeded the state average, which showed a 24.4 percent decline, with weekly totals also dipping.

Lorain County Columbus Clarence H. Russelys Knisely

Girls 4-H Club Names Officers For 1938

Mrs C EL Nichols chairs the Girls 4 11 Club division with Miss Agnes Lotman guiding. Officers elected at the Nichols home include Devis Nichols president Beryl Stevenson vice president Lucille Buswell secretary treasurer Beth Nichols recreation and camera girl Helen Goodspeed. Sewing projects include four H dresses for school and sport with another meeting set for Thursday May 19 at the Nichols home.

C EL Nichols Agnes Lotman Helen Goodspeed Nichols

Sunday School Picnic and Local Visits in LaPorte

Mrs Archie Welton and her Sunday School class hiked to Cascade Park for a Saturday picnic. Attendents listed include Elaine Holmes Loretta Yunker and several others. Families visited Cleveland, Minnesota. dinner guests marked Mothers Day at the Goodyear home with Schoenherr family. Moving notices and birthday observances follow with Goodspeed and Pitkin households referenced.

Archie Welton LaPorte M. E Cascade Park Elaine Holmes Loretta Yunker Peart Catherine Casey Berry Stevenson Bert Nichols Jedell Nichols Doris Gilbert Louisa Brighthill H. H. Gregg Herman Goodepeed Joree Gregg Cleveland F. G. Tarnelle G. R. Goodyear Edwin Schoenherr Joan Joseph Schoenherr Elvrra Christianson Amy Walter Robert Forney House Grafton Road leDaniels Reckenbro He Man Goodspeed H.J. Goodspeed Goodspeed Clara Pitkin

County and City Share Road Paving Plan Faces Vote

Commissioners consider asking voters to raise the city and county shares for paving Paadtay in Lorain Loop project. Estimated cost 350000 with county contributing 75000. Lorain plans to seek 100000 from voters, state aid could convert the project from WPA to state highway department contract.

Columbus Davey Paadtay Lorain Loris State Highway Department

Camp Participants Named for August Session

The list of names includes Andrew Leo Matusik George Naynik Mike Basil Pavelschak John Raymond Roth John Arpad Ronach Utter William Shacovar Andrew Anthony Shukait Joseph Thomas Sipkovsky Charles Albert Stang Albert Michael Stiller Mike Andrew Toth Alfred Wharton Harry Otter Wright Albert John Yenney Arthur Dominic Kramp was accepted for the August camp.

Adrew Leo Matusik George Naynik Mike Basil Pavelschak John Raymond Roth John Arpad Ronach Utter William Shacovar Andrew Anthony Shukait Joseph Thomas Sipkovsky Charles Albert Stang Albert Michael Stiller Mike Andrew Toth Alfred Wharton Harry Otter Wright Albert John Yenney Arthur Dominic Kramp

Convalesces at Home After Illness

Mis Ava Pitkin and Mrs L Marks of Allentown Pa report Mrs Mildred Alexander is convalescing at home after illness. Her granddaughter Mrs Albert Sonshone mentions improvements as friends and relatives visit in Ely and New York. James Bailey and Charles Hill from Ontario Canada visit the Rennie home in La Porte during the stay.

Mis Ava Pitkin L. Marks Allentown Albert Sonshone Mildred Alexander Hayside New York City Relses Elying tPorte Wes Robert Alexander Lester Alexander Mcoo Edward Goldfrey Jack Wagner Elstia J. R. Alexander William A. Rennie Myron Saussler la Porte James Bailey Charles Hill Toreo Ontario Canada William Rennie

South Ridge Mero and Mrs Walter Grobe Host Birthday Dinner

South Ridge Mero and Mrs Walter Grobe entertained a family and friends at a 6 oclock dinner Sunday in honor of their daughter Marian Grobe. The table featured a birthday cake with lights and a green white color scheme. Guests included Mr and Mrs Jay Fitch and son William Miss Louise Dutch Miss Alies Terry Elmer Drunasle Mrs Kenney Brown and son Richard Mr and Mrs Keith Brown and son Thomas Mr and Mrs Earl Spiegelberg and sons Renteth and Dale Adam Barres Rovert and Marian Grobe and the hosts. Mariann received many gifts.

Mero Walter Grobe O'Csek Marian Jay Fitch William Louise Dutch Alies Terry Elyria Elmer Drunasle Coveland Irma Youngberg la Grange Kenney Brown Richard Kieth Brown Thomas Earl Spiegelberg Renteth and Dale Adam Barres Middle Ridge Rovert Marian Grobe Mariand

Local Social and Church Meetings Reported in Amherst Area

Mrs George Kotttie and Wiss Marian Kmittle attended Pomona Grange at North Elyria. Mrs H C Delefield and Mrs Christena Cook joined Woman's Union of St Peter's and Reformed Church in Amherst. Rev R G Pferrer and Lois attended Brownhelm Evangelical Church youth meeting at Miss Clara Hasenfly home. Mrs Leo Hanlon and son Glenn visited Earl Hanlon in Amherst. Minona Cook recovering from measles. Mrs Theodore Grills of West Ridge visited her father. C J Smith. Mrs Nellia McGuire of Lorain

George Kotttie Wiss Marian Kmittle Pomona Grange North Elyria Grange Hall H. C. Delefield Christena Cook Woman's Union St. Peter's and Reformed Church Amherst R. G. Pferrer Lois Brownhelm Evangelical Church Clara Hasenfly Leo Hanlon Glenn Earl Hanlon Minona Cook Theodore Grills West Ridge C. J. Smith Nellia McGuire Lorain

Supper Guests and Visitors Across Local Families

Local social notes list numerous visits and gatherings. Mrs. Margaret Baus, Mrs. Conrad Ernst, and many others, including the Fowell, Ernst, Dute, Kuhl, Thompson, Nuittle, Battenhouse, Hanlon, Peabody, Bechtel, Schroeder, Stang, Haist, Friday, Turnbull, and Neiding households, hosted or visited relatives in Amherst Oberlin Elyria Vermilion and nearby communities over the weekend and weekday evenings.

N. A. Baus Margaret Baus Walter Fowell Brownhelm Conrad Ernst Arthur Ernst South Amherst Martin Bringman Vermilion Mary Dute Charles Dute Frederick Kuhl Marjorie Parma George Thompson Bertha Gullinan Elyria Madge Sarah Thompson George Nuittle Marian Kathryn Battenhous Amherst Geo Hanlon Glenn Clayton Peabody Oberlin Howard Dayton Evelyn Nelson Bechtel Dennis Pittsfield Frank Bechtel Mae Draimim West Salem Ohio E. W. Stang Rene Stang Kay Minnie Stark Minnie Schroeder Fisie Schroeder Clarence Schroeder Emil Schroeder A. J. Haist Lorain Edith Dehn Carl Friday Charles Tite Ceylon Junelon William Turnbull Erma Jean Martha Neiding

Fragment of prehistoric bone found in Colorado Springs grave

A fragment of a large bone thought to be from a prehistoric animal was found in a city grave pile in Colorado Springs. Scientists seek other skeleton parts after noting the bone was lodged near a rock and the surrounding strata suggest the site once bordered a large body of water.

Colorado Springs Col

Memorial Day Plans Outline Oberlin Ohio Event

Plans for Memorial Day exercises were completed at an American Legion meeting. Dan Carl Wittke of Oberlin College will deliver the address at about ten o clock morning at Community Park. A parade led by the high school band will start from the high school at nine o'clock, with patriotic groups, scouts, and students participating. Graves of 182 Civil War veterans, four Spanish-American War veterans, and twelve World War II veterans in Westwood cemetery will be decorated in the morning.

Oberlin Ohio American Legion Dan Carl Wittke Oberlin College Teo Ozzlock Community Park Westwood Cemetery

Organ Recital by Kathleen Funk at Finney Chapel

Miss Kathleen M Funk, senior in the Conservatory of Music, will give an organ recital this evening at 4 34 p.m. in Finney Chapel. She recently made the Conservatory honor list and her program includes works by Martinu Edvard Elert Bach Willan and others.

Kathleen M Funk Conservatory of Music Finney Chapel Funk Conservatory Oanmartini Edmuundson Bach Kare-Elert Alegros Widor Ischerzo Biarne Cassacarlia Willan

Conservatory recital on eurythmics and dance forms

Under Miss Margers Schneider, instructor at the Conservatory of Music, four recitals are slated in Warner Concert Hall this afternoon at 4 15. One group presents eurythmics demonstration while another showcases dance forms. All interested may attend.

Dalerose Margers Schneider Conservatory of Music Warner Concert Hall

Keighley couple host surprise birthday party

Mr and Mrs H W Keighley attended a surprise birthday party hosted by Mrs as a gesture of celebration. The event drew local friends and neighbors, with guests arriving to honor the celebrant in an informal gathering at a private home.

H. W. Keighley

Keighley Sister Honored at LaGrange Home Gathering

Mrs. Kenneth Jackson hosted a gathering at their LaGrange home honoring her husband. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Buswell Mr. and Mrs. Alden Hopkins and Mr. and Mrs. William Mochren of LaGrange. Card games and late refreshments followed.

Keighley Kenneth Jackson LaGrange Adrian Buswell Alden Hopkins William Mochren

Oberlin church to host visiting preacher Sunday

Rev. Arthur E Holt professor at Chicago Theological Seminary will preach at the First Church in Oberlin Sunday morning. Pastor Richards will preach in Elyria at the annual sermon before the Ohio State Conference of Congregational Christian Churches before leaving for Spring preaching at Wellesley College Walnut Hill School and Abbot Academy next week.

Arthur E. Holt Chicago Theological Seminary Oberlin Mr. Richards Elyria Ohio State Conference Congregational Christian Churches Richards Wellesley College Walnut Fill School Abbot Academy

Installation Service for Sunday School Officers May 15

The Mr. Zion Baptist Sunday School will hold an installation service for officers and teachers on Sunday evening May 15 at 7 30. Mr Smith of the Graduate School of Theology will deliver the address and Rev Tucker will conduct the consecration. The public is invited.

Mr. Zion Baptist Sunday School Mr. Smith Graduate School of Theology Rev. Tucker

May Time Tea Hosted by Mrs Addie Lewis

The Stewards Board of the Rust Methodist church sponsors a May Time Tea at 75 East Vine Street on Sunday March 15 from 4 to 7 PM. Oberlin Grange marks Rural Sunday with a 2:30 PM public meeting and 1 PM pot luck dinner at Oberlin Grange hall led by Rev William Smith.

Addie Lewis East Vine Street Steward Board The Rust Methodist Church Oberlin Grange Oberlin Grange Hall William Smith

Oberlin Townsend Club Plans May 17 Meeting

The Oberlin Townsend club will hold its next regular meeting Tuesday evening May 17 in the K of P Hall. The session opens at eight o clock for a discussion of business. Refreshments of pie and coffee will be served at the close.

Oberlin Townsend Club K. of P. Hall

Markets show varied poultry and produce prices and notes

Market reports list leghorn and barred rocks broilers with prices around 29 to 27 cents per pound, along with live poultry, eggs, and produce like onions parsley spinach and tomatoes. Hothouse tomatoes, mushrooms, and peppers appear with assorted unit prices. regional meat and dairy items are noted as unsettled with standard and first quality distinctions.

If Tbs

Grain and Feed Prices From the Sheets Elevator Co and Montana Milling Co

Market notes list prices for corn wheat and oats by the bushel flour by a barrel and various seeds and hay by the ton. Figures show standard middlings and bran prices, clover and alfalfa hay grades, and straw values with multiple No. 1 to No. 3 cuts. Also mentions grain and feed products with fluctuating rates and supply notes.

Sheets Elevator Co Montana Milling Co Timethy Tyemethy

Prices and supplies slip in 1938 farm report fragment

The itemized ledger notes price changes for chickens and butter, with hen and chick categories steadier while other dairy and meat prices show minor shifts. Grain and produce sections list varying market levels for potatoes, corn, oats, wheat, beans, barley, timothy, and clover seeds amid modest demand and ample or tight stock conditions.

United States Department of Asariculture Bills Triumphs Louisiana Alabama U.S. i Mississippi California Tc. St Idaho Uch Ruseet Burbanks Tos Minpesata Cobblers L. Ss Ollec Ina’ Ug Timothy Sherd Goa

Homegrown Market Prices and Produce List

A local market list outlines prices for apples including Baldwin, Winesap, and McIntosh. asparagus, celery, cabbage, cucumbers, dandelions, horseradish, kale, and leeks. Units include per basket, per peck, per 12 bunches, and per dozen, reflecting cold storage and garden varieties.

Homeghowers Baldwin Stasren Ashtabula

Cleveland Livestock Market Report and Receipts

Market activity shows steady demand for cattle and calves with primes and locals in good condition. Sheep and lambs trend steady with numerous lots in medium to good condition. hogs and pigs mixed but largely firm with price ranges noted for various weights and classifications.

Cleveland

Grain and dairy listings with mixed lots and prices

Market notes show several grain items with numbers and color codes including CORN No 2 yellow and OATS No 2 white with prices. dairy references mention butter extract and eggs in small amounts. Readable fragments point to a dated, commodity price roundup with unclear units and multiple lot identifiers.

Toledo

Grass Fire Burns Ten Acres Near Cascade Park

A grass fire burned ten acres yesterday afternoon near Glenwood Street and Hamilton Avenue, sweeping toward Cascade Park. Children with matches were blamed. Two firemen fought the flames for one hour and nineteen minutes.

Glenwood Street Hamilton Avenue Cascade Park

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