Lorain County’s Four Slot Operators Appeal Bribery Convictions
Four Lorain County slot machine operators Willem Peer Harry Ziegman Dave Crawford Jr and Stan ton S Hobbs of Oberlin appeal bribery convictions in the Grall case. They were originally sentenced to one to ten years but released on $37,000 bonds each, later increased to 10,000 following appellate review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorsin County
Ohio Supreme Court
H. E. Agite
Willem Peer
Harry Ziegman
Dave Crawford, Jr
Lorain
Stanton S. Hobbs
Oberlin
Agate
Peer
Ziegman
Peers
Michael Peer
Max Goldstein
Elyria Hobbs
Himself
W. Hobbs
Mary
Ora Vandecar
Joseph Campel
Crawford
Abs.en Jy
Osenh Camper
Common Pleas
Guy B. Findley
William F. Grall
Legion Post seeks 50 dollar Memorial Day expense
Wellington county commissioners receive request from American Legion Post for a 50 dollar allowance to cover Memorial Day exercise costs at Wellington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Wellington
Publisher Putnam Is Abducted Near Bakersfield
At Bakersfield a publisher bound with auto tire tape was driven from his car to an unfinished house outskirts of the city. He struggled hours until residents nearby heard his screams and freed him. He described two men, one small and one tall, who blindfolded and taped him, then left him bound in the dark until morning. The men spoke quietly and appeared courteous during the ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakersfield
Hollywood
Putnam
Rex Cole
Hollywood Actors’ Agent
St Marys P T A Holds Final Meeting Plans Events
Officers will stay for next year after the St Marys Parent-Teacher Association final meeting. Reservations were requested for the N C C W convention in Cleveland. Catholic school day at Euclid Beach is set for June fifth. A public graduation for eighth graders and high school seniors occurs June 14 at Cleveland Stadium. Walter Block and Ray Craft delivered a banking lecture. The eighth grade won the attendance prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Parent-Teacher Association
Cleveland
Catholic Parent-Teacher League of
Euclid Beach
Moseley
Cleveland Stadium
Schremb
Ohio
Walter Block
Ray Craft
Young Pianist Phyllis Refenning Performs Recital
Ten year-old Phyllis Ann Refenning, student of Mrs. Arthur E. Giles, gave a piano recital at the YWCA before about seventy-five. She played from memory a program of real musical value showing fine technique and musical intelligence, assisted by flutist Paul Schuenemann who offered two solos in a clear tone. The pair earned warm praise as roses and garden flowers enhanced the artistic mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur E. Giles
Phyllis Ann Refenning
Ford W Refenning
Stanford Avenue
Paul Schuenemann
Bach
Don Spantoso
Clementi
Mozart
Old Virginny
Foster-Thompson
John Thompson
Waldteufel
Gluck
Local Licenses Listed for Lorain Residents
Licenses issued to Joseph Yager 25 laborer Lorain with Mary Blazina 24 of Lorain. Cecil J. Moore 24 New London with Mary Catherine Vel trie 17 Brighton township. William John Heider 27 Lorain boiler operator with Elizabeth Kos akowski 22 Lorain. John Stravear 25 Lorain inspec-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Yager
Lorain
Mary Blazina
Cecil J. Moore
New London
Mary Catherine Veltrie
Brighton
William John Heider
Elizabeth Kosakowski
John Stravear
Inspec
Death Notice for Mrs. Earl M. Holcomb
Mrs. Earl M. Holcomb a former city resident died at her home 1183 Woodside Drive Rocky River Funeral service at Wm R and Roy A Daniels Funeral Home 15800 Detroit Avenue Sunday 1 30 PM Interment in Newton Falls Survived by husband and mother Lulu M Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl M. Holcomb
Woodside Drive
Rocky River
Wm. R. and
Roy A. Daniels
Detroit Avenue
Newton Falls
Mrs Wood 86 Dies At Lorain Home
Mrs. Mary Wood aged 86 dies this morning at her daughter Mrs. T. C. Metzgar’s home 788 Washington Avenue Lorain Surviving are her daughter two sons Robert Wood Elyria Harry Wood Los Angeles Calif two sisters Mrs Willard Perry Hawaii and Mrs M A Wood Oberlin five grandchildren The body leaves Sidney B Royce Funeral Home Lorain for the son Robert Wood 827 Middle Avenue Sunday morning funeral 2 30 PM Monday burial Murray Ridge Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wood
T. C. Metzgar
Washington Avenue
Lorain
Robert Wood
Elyria
Harry Wood
Los Angeles
Calif
Willard Perry
Hawaii
M. A. Wood
Oberlin
Sidney B. Royce
Middle Avenue
Murray Ridge Cemetery
Funeral services for Kenneth Thomasson in Tucson
Funeral services will be held Monday at 2:00 P M from Sudro Curtis Funeral Home in Tucson with Dr Frank Hicks officiating for Kenneth Thomasson who died this week. The body will arrive in Elyria Sunday at 6 25 P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Thomasson
Tucson
Arizona
Sudro-Curtis
Frank Hicks
First Methodist Church
Elyria
Collision damages cars of Amherst and Elvira residents
Police report lists Mrs. Elmer Buchs of Amherst and Lois Kieffer of 154 Brandston Avenue Elvira as drivers in a late night crash at Lake Avenue and Huron Street at 11 PM yesterday. Fenders radiator grills and running boards were damaged in the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Buchs
Amherst
Lois Kieffer
Brandston Avenue
Elvira
Lake Avenue
Huron Street
Toledo Grain Prices and Quotations From Sheets Elevator Co
Quotations for corn wheat oats and rye with No 2 red and yellow prices. Hay and straw prices listed by grade and kind. Flours mill feeds and oils priced per barrel or ton with mill loads noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogiecc
Sitze
Sheets Elevator Co
Montana Millive Co
Ny & Fellow
Timothy Fiace
APPLES AND PRODUCE PRICES IN COLD STORAGE LIST
A historical price sheet lists various fruits and vegetables with storage terms and unit prices. Items include Baldwins Greenings and Northern Spy apples, celery, cucumbers, cabbage, onions, parsley, mushrooms, beets, turnips, radishes, and more, with per bushel, per basket, or per dozen pricing and notes on storage states. The document reflects market values and packaging for shipping or storage purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldwins
Greenings
Danduelion
Ae Bag Co
Pps
Spinnach
Tour Vettuce Pasxker
Lorain Citizens Named in Local Employment Report
A list of residents including Tor, Hermina Udovich, Paul Kobizewski, Veronica Straka, Anthony R. Lovalvo, Anna Thomas, Harold Dieterich, and Wanda M. Hecock is referenced with occupations such as welder, clerical worker, and repairman. The notice notes individuals from Lorain Pittsburgh Detroit Sheffield township and grants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor
Hermina Udovich
Lorain
Paul Kobizewski
Welder
Veronica Straka
Anthony R. Lovalvo
Detroit
Anna Thomas
Harold Dieterich
Pittsburgh
Wanda M. Hecock
Sheffield Township
Union complaint sent to PWA engineer for action
County commissioners referred the CIO union complaint about AFL monopoly claims on the Lorain two PWA bridges to Earl Sternberg PWA engineer in charge after a conference with Byron Dalton. Sternberg is deemed the only authority on labor issues for the projects and AFO officials argued members cannot work on the bridges without AFL union membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Isber
Lorain
Earl Sternberg
PWA
Byron Dalton
Sternberg
C. O
A. F. of L
Baptism Planned At Lorain East Side Baptist Church
More than 20 new members will be baptized Sunday night at East Side Baptist Church in Lorain following a revival at Mission Church in Sheffield Lake Village led by Rev. Ralph Smyth. The ceremony marks the completion of the membership reception during the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side Baptist Church
Lorain
Mission Church
Sheffield Lake Village
Ralph Smyth
UMWA Wins Broad Union Shop Rights Across Appalachia
The United Mine Workers of America secured union shop contracts expanding coverage across a vast Appalachian coal region. Government mediator John R. Steelman aided talks after a delay to address operator concerns about management rights. Preservation of the Appalachia wage hour conference structure improved with a key executive session. Some southern operator associations may withdraw, but the union claims a historic victory affecting numerous mines and miners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Steelman
UMWA
Unioen
4 H Advisors Train for 1939 Clothing Projects
4 H advisors gathered at the YMCA for a training session led by Edith Berry of Olin State University on clothing project construction. Moss Berry presented illustrative materials in the morning and advisors prepared their own teaching aids in the afternoon. A nutrition club advisors meeting with Alma Garvin of Ohio State University is planned for next Thursday at the YMCA. Frances Eckert notes ongoing club organization and expects more clubs to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Berry
Olin State University
Moss Berry
Alma Garvin
Ohlto State University
Frances Eckert
La Porte M. E. Church Honors Mothers Service
Rev. Thomas Hughes will preach at 11 15 A M in a candlelight mother’s day service featuring Boy Scouts. Special music includes Mother Mine performed by a trio of Mrs Dewhurst Worthington Gregg. A high school girls chorus will sing I Would Be True. Sunday School starts at 9 15 A M with C F L Whitney in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hughes
LaPorte M E
Wil
Hosmer
Mesdames
J. E. Dewhurst
Floyd Worthington
H H Gregg
C FL Whitney
Local resident Kolbe fined after intoxication arrest
Arthur Kolbe of Second Street was arrested at 9 PM yesterday at Chestnut and Broad for intoxication. He faced an unpaid $8 fine and costs from a prior similar charge and was ordered held to serve the outstanding amount, per Police Chief E J Stankard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Kolbe
Second Street
Chestnut
Broad Streets
E J. Stankard
Kolbe
Girl 6 Hurt by Swing at Hamilton School
Elanore Pomelee aged 6 of 1392 East Avenue was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital at 1 25 p m yesterday for a laceration over her right eye after being struck by a swing at Hamilton School. She was taken to the hospital by her teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elanore Pomelee
East Avenue
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Hamilton School
National Gallery hosts 100th anniversary party in London
The National Gallery in London marked its centenary with a first party in years attended by about 1,000 guests and featuring many notable Old Masters in attendance. Russia announces plans to open numerous candy factories and ice cream plants over the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Gallery
London
Russia
Esther Wood Note From Union Street
A short note from Mrs Esther Wood provides contact details including phone and street address at Union Street.
Oberlin Church Schedules May Services and Events
Oberlin churches list weekly services and activities including First Church with multiple classes and a Mother’s Day sermon, First Methodist, First Baptist, Christ Church Episcopal, Mount Zion Baptist, Rust Methodist, Sacred Heart, and Grace Lutheran. Activities cover Sunday school, youth groups, Epworth League, guest talks, and midweek prayers.
Former Missionary Visits In Oberlin
Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph C. Petter of Lame Deer Montana visit Oberlin with Miss Agnes Williams and Mrs J E Wirkler. Petter, a Swiss born missionary to Cheyenne Indians now 74, translated Bible sections and compiled an English Cheyenne dictionary. Rev McWilliams will preach at Rust Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph C. Petter
Lame Deer
Montana
Agnes Williams
South Professor Street
Airs
J. E. Wickler
West College Street
Petter
Oklahoma
Mr. Potter
Oberlin
Switzerland
Miss Williams
Mr. Wirkler
Kansas
Mrs. Petter
McWilliams
Columbus
Rust Methodist Church
Ella Walker
Woodland Avenue
S. B. Dudley
Lucy
Idaho
Carrie Biggs
Groveland Street
Virgil Biggs
Honolulu
Fla
County Engineer Plans Getz to Succeed Holcomb
In Laporte District, County Engineer Harry L Dunham said John Getz will likely take over Holcomd’s job after he completes the water line survey. No additional help will be hired now and Getz cannot assume Holconid's duties until the survey ends in about a month or six weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry L. Dunham
John Getz
LaPorte
Harvey Holcomb
State Highway Department
Dunham
Getz
Holconid
Murbach Coal and Supply Co
Jones Road
Wellington Township
Chambers Held Over for DUI Trial on Lake Avenue
H C Chambers of Sixth street was arrested at 1 30 A M on Lake avenue for driving while intoxicated and will not be tried until Tuesday. Police Chief E J Stankard reported the postponement. Chambers was originally set for today’s trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C Chambers
Sixth Street
Lake Avenue
E. J. Stankard
Chambers
Stankard
North Olmsted Mother Daughter Banquet Draws 240 Guests
About 240 attendees gathered for the Fourth Group Ladies Aid Mother Daughter Banquet at the First Universalist Church in North Olmsted. Mothers and daughters from five to twenty enjoyed a dinner, music, and speeches presented by local women and invited guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
First Universalist Church
North Olmsted
George Kohl
Janet
Doris
Ruth Oldenberg
Luella Decker
Doris Jean Elliott
Gladys Brooks
Kreisler
Murr
Adam Wershing
Nina Donberg
Needle Guild Society to Meet in Elyria
Needle Guild Society members will hold a meeting on Wednesday afternoon May 17 in the recreation rooms of the Ohio Public Service in Elyria. A supper will be served and each member is to bring a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Needle Guild Society
Ohio Public Service
Elyria
Class Holds Banquet for Mothers and Daughters
The Sunshine Sunday School class hosted a mother daughter banquet in church parlors on Thursday. About 30 attendees sat at a long table with pink and white decorations. Ruth Eldred toasted the mothers and Mrs Milton Schlechter toasted the daughters. A poem was read by Mrs N A Baus and another by Ruth Eldred. Each mother received a carnation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucky Links
Claude Hoy
Frankcourt
Mirs P. A. Peterman
Fred Bright
George Brand
Edward Suhlers
Pewrosn
Paul Brand
Teg Jensen
Sunshine Sunday School
Ruth Eldred
Milton Schlechter
N. A. Baus
Dayton Family and Kin Spend Evening in Rochester Visit
Mr and Mrs Howard Dayton and daughter Evelyn of Pittsfield visited Mrs Dayton s father Frank Bechtel on Monday evening Mrs E C Frye and her son Joseph called on her cousin William Szabo and family in Rochester on Thursday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Dayton
Evelyn
Pittsfield
Dayton
Frank Bechtel
E. C. Frye
Joseph
William Szabo
Rochester
Lord Marchamley Advertises Open To Advice
Lord Marchamley offers counsel in London on social and sporting matters including shooting and fishing as well as travel and business affairs. He invites engagement on topics from society events to commercial ventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Marchamley
London
First Patient Admitted At Victoria Hospital Opening
Dr. G. L. Thompson of the Charities Board collapsed at the hospital opening in Victoria and was admitted as the inaugural patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Australia
G. L. Thompson
The
Charities Board
England Sees 86 Pound Per Capita Fruit Consumption
Report notes fruit consumption in England reaches 86 pounds per person annually for men women and children, indicating rising dietary fruit intake across the population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Lorain Group Heads to Northeastern Home Council Meet
A Lorain County delegation of about 30 women will attend the district meeting at Wooster Methodist Episcopal Church. Program parts include Mrs. E. E. Durkee leading singing with Mrs. Ruth Ziehm, talks by Mrs. W. H. Christian and Miss Minnie Price, a round table on consumer education, and a tour of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Northeastern Ohio Home Council
Wooster Methodist Episcopal Church
Frances Eckert
Lorain
Rev. Williams
Wooster
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
N. C. C. W. To Hear Miss Lillian Damm
The Lorain Deanery N C C W meets at St Peter's Church Ridgeville on Tuesday May 16 at 2 PM. Miss Lillian Damm state consultant on child welfare service in Columbus Ohio will speak. The meeting will be the final for the year and the annual report will be read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
St. Peter's Church
Ridgeville
Lillian Damm
Child Welfare Service
Columbus
Ohio
Tme
Elemes Faces Dismissal From Ohio Liquor Stores
Orders for removal of six employees of state liquor stores were filed with the Civil Service Commission by State Liquor Director J. B. Taylor. Those dismissed effective May 27 include Charles A. Maxwell cashier Store 48 Springfield William B. Doran manager Store 111 East Palestine J J Elemes clerk Store 164 Elyria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Civil Service Commission
J. B. Taylor
Charles A. Maxwell
Springfield
William B. Doran
East Palestine
J. J. Elemes
Elyria
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Deetz
Cheysler
Plymouth
Rihee
St. Mary's P.T. A
Richard Allen
L O. O. F. Hall
Maude Jackson
Marie Harris
Mary Miller
Birthday Bank
Nettie Sump
Agnes Erickson
Helen Michael
Florence Terry
Edith Slater
Roosevelt Avenue
Stage Arts Studio
Gayle Perkins
Elaine Evenchik
Barbara Burke
Alfred Standen
Barbara Ann Kuss
Beatrice May Willits
Rita Ann Rogers
Carolyn Hahn
Richard Wooden
Billy Shaw
Thelma McKenzie
Aretha Barr
Junior Rockettes
Norma Jear*Reid
Beverly Sue Hyman
Myra Stevenson
Herbert Folger
Lois King
Beverly Burke
Beverly Knipper
Virginia Kolopus
Sudro - Curtis Ambulance
Mrs. Earl Holcomb
Toledo Grain Close
Hovegrowers Market
Toledo Ghaty
Pocahontas
Schroll
Score
Lorain Church
Lewis
Union
4-H
la Porte M. E
Mrs
Esther Wood
Union St
J. A. Richards
C. M. Cochrane
W. R. Morrison
Bosworth Hall
James Brand
L. W. Taylor
Forest Street
S. Lee Whiteman
H. C. Burr
Stitzel
God and the Family
Epworth League
Service Guild
Walter Horton
First Baptist Church
J. Gordon Trick
Christ Church (Episcopal
L. E. Daniels
Holy Communion
Church School
Mount Zion Baptist Church
Homer J. Tucker
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
W. C. O'Loughlin
Grace Lutheran Church
H. Dawe
G. J. O'Connor
E. 13Th St
Sibley
Harry Grecki
Preston L. Coon
Grocki
Lake Road
Brownehelm Township
William Falion
Loch Street
Srenda
Federal Farm Mortgage Corp
John Roepsco Et al
Avon
Otto J. Emerimy
Black River Township
Frank Emerimet
State Center
Harnett French
Ohio Street
Helen A. Sadowski
Wday
John Sadowski
Ther
George Ludman
D A. Cook
Cour
Guarda White
White
Zane Heitsche
Ripton
Myrtle Dorothy Hannum
Park Avenue
James Calvin Hannum
Akron
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Elyria, Ohio
Amherst, Ohio
N. Olmsted
South Ridge
N. G
Elemes
Dry Cleaners
Middle Ave
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