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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1940
Page
2
Secretary of State Hull denounces nations that weaponize science and urges the Americas to safeguard free thought and unmuzzled science for humanity. He warns against cultural eclipse and notes weapons developments driven by aggression compel wider arms creation.
A raid near Ravenna escalated into a long chase with gunfire. Victims include Dionisio, McClaren, Gordon, and Gordon’s borrowed car was stolen. Troopers pursued the bandits for miles, two killed, several wounded, and a pistol battle near Snake Heights.
The British government intensified measures over the weekend, detaining 3000 aliens and curbing 11000 others, with mobile detachments deployed to curb any fifth column activity and strengthened guards at airports and seashore resorts. Police stop motorists for ID as troops travel by bus and guards near airfields.
The article notes a proposed 500 million dollar addition to the 2 billion defense budget for the next fiscal year. It warns this extra spending could push the national debt above 25 billion dollars, risking tax increases and prompting Congress to consider delaying action until next session.
Two Lorain residents were injured on Route 82 near Route 76 when their car hit a farm tool being towed, veered into a ditch and struck a telephone pole. Frank Landin, 2, suffered internal injuries. Blanche Stoney, 59, sustained injuries to her right hand and face. Both were hospitalized at Elyria Dorial Hospital.
Beatrice Miler of St Luke's hosted her parents, Mr and Mrs Revpen Miier, in Brownhelm last week for a short visit.
Steven of Cleernew presented the main program at Thursday evening’s Congregational Areas Fellowship meeting. Ground singing and a reading by Robert Kneisel followed. Refreshments were served. Those in charge were Raymond Bechtel, Ed Beetier and F B Cook.
The annual community school picnic will be held at Cascade Park in Elyma on Thursday May 16. The dinner committee includes Mrs. J Kelly Mrs Guteski Miss Lucile King Roy Angersbach and Nelson Newberry. One third of US manufactured cigarettes originate in three North Carolina cities. More than one third of Montana farming land is irrigated.
United Press reports seven fatalities from automobile and other traffic accidents in Ohio over the weekend. Notables include Jackson county commissioner Tref Jackson killed. James Norrigan of Chillicothe injured. 82 year old Ina Avery struck near her home. 70 year old Louella Stevenson killed near West Union. 45 year old Herbert Mangus of Fremont killed in racing crash at Seneca county fairgrounds. and others including Joseph Williams, Robert Shirey, and a brakeman injured near Newark and Xenia.
Dumick entertained seven girls and the Workers class of the Baptist Sun-Gay school with teacher Mrs Kenny present. Officers chosen included Garnett Di as president Blaine Jewett as secretary Genevieve Rowland Foldow as treasurer. Games and refreshments followed.
Ne and Mrs Mitchell of Gerfield Heights visit as guests of their daughter. Mrs Minnie Willard returns to Elyria after weeks with sons Willi and Frank Krownes. Carlton Willard of Nova, former LaGrange resident, announces birth of son George Carlton on April 27. Mrs James Nichols hosted dinner with son J H Nichols family Parma. Memorial hospital visits for Sunder mears and Lile Gaughter. Mary Amsbury attended a daughter banquet at Maerays in Elsina. London Chapter members attended Day Chapter inspection. Lorein Wellington and Temple Chapter event with Grand Worthy Matron Gladys Thomas inspecting. Townsend Club serves 3:30 to 7:20 p m. meeting at 8 p m.
Fragmentary report notes a discussion on women’s hats and safety in Boston with references to Professor A R Lauer of Lowell College and a debate over fashion versus practicality in headwear.
United States postal savings deposits for the fiscal year 1939 reached 297,423.95 dollars. The figure reflects total deposits held across post office savings facilities nationwide during the year.
Fire at the Oberlin Laundry on South Main street caused severe damage to the laundry garage boiler room and wash area. firefighters saved nearby businesses including the Oberlin School of Commerce and Henderson block. injuries included a broken rib to Ed Brown and sight injuries to Fred Fairfield and Dick Halleck. Bud Arnold owns the laundry. Ira L Porter owns the building.
Bliss Dorothy Mae Robers daughter of Mr and Mrs Roberts Valley Nebraska and Morton Campbell son of Mr and Mrs Campbell 7287 South Professor Street Oberlin were united in marriage on April 23 in Omaha Nebraska. The bride is a graduate of Peru State Teachers College. Campbell is a sophomore at Peru State Teachers College. The couple will spend the summer in Oberlin then return to Peru where Campbell will resume studies in the fall.
Miss Fai Fields daughter of Mr and Mrs LeRoy Fields of South Main and Francis Carter son of Mr and Mrs Ray Carter of Elyria married Saturday night at ten o clock in the parsonage of Reverend Homer J Tucker pastor of the Ahi Zion Baptist church. The witnesses included Miss Dureve White Herman Hudnell and James Beard with only immediate families and a few close friends present. The couple went to their new apartment at 1129 North Pleasant Street after the ceremony.
The Oberlin Junior Forum meets tonight with Sirs John von Blum and Mrs Brown ing as speakers. Vine Rebekah lodge convenes at 7 20 PM followed by an anniversary celebration and card party. Karl Wilson Locke Post 102 American Legion gathers in the Legion Hall. Business and Professional Women's Club hosts its annual guest night Tuesday at the Pittsfield Methodist church with dinner at six. Oberlin Masonic lodge No 180 FL & AL M will hold its regular session.
The Women’s Relief Corps holds its regular meeting Friday at 2 30 p m. The Christy Jr W R C also meets Friday afternoon in the Grange Hall.
The estate of Mrs. Cora C. Colburn, former Oberlin woman and conservatory student, appeared on the Court of Missing Heirs program on Thursday evening May 7. The estate value was listed at 61700 dollars.
Amherst Ohio May 13 final meeting of the school year features installation of P T A officers and open house with special exhibits by grades one through eight. student performances include music fashion show safety patrol experiments and a drama titled The Ring and the Look centered in the Tuttle living room with a cast of Tommy Tuttle Bertha Shirley Sweet and others. Elmer Johnson Post of American Legion will hold its regular meeting Friday evening.
The local hospital marked National Hospital Day with an Sunday afternoon open house attended by more than 100 registered guests. Mrs. Joan Brill led the hospital auxiliary reception committee as Ferns and flowers brightened halls. Notable attendees included Mrs. J. Fletcher Parma formerly Miss Ruth Barker first hospital matron and James Ehrman the first baby born at the hospital. Two dozen roses honored mothers of babies born since May 12 1939. Light refreshments were served in the dining room by the hospital auxiliary with tea poured by Mrs. A P Roth and Mrs. L Roemer past auxiliary presidents. Lunch team included Mrs. Walter Mischka Mrs. Harry Hutton Mrs. Jessie McLean and Mrs. George Cunningham.
Amherst Eerie of Eagles held a Sunday program at Eagle Home with Joseph Niesen as chair. The event featured Boy Scouts presenting the flag, a one act playlet The Patchwork Quilt directed by Miss Margaret Rice, a vocal solo Wonderful Mother of Mine, poems by Miss Ava Masters and two original pieces including The Departed Mother, and Rev Fr James Smith spoke on Mothers Day origins and wartime prayers for mothers in Europe.
In addition to state and county races Amherst voters will decide two levies. The village council seeks re approval of a 3-4 mill sewer levy for the sewage plant. if defeated a sewer tax of 1.05 every three months would be needed. The township proposes an 1-8 mill fire protection levy to fund services now contracted with Amherst and South Amherst, due to township finances.
Mrs Elyer Grills of South Main street underwent an operation Saturday at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Chesbro entertained as guests Saturday the jatiers sister and brother in law Mr. and Mrs. Harley Edwards and daughter Patsy of Lakewood. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Marham and children of North Prospect street visited Sunday with Mrs. Marham's parents in La Grange. Mrs. I. L. Porter and Mrs. George T Sedgeman left last Friday for Davenport Indiana where they are visiting Mrs. Porter's daughter Elizabeth.
Premier Pierlot reported Belgian forces still held positions east of Liege as German air attacks continued. He said Luxembourg province was partly occupied, with French motorized troops holding the rest, and noted German casualties in the area. The government planned to stay in Brussels despite the bombardment.
The final meeting of the P T A will be held this evening in the school auditorium. The Legion auxiliary meets in Elyria Tuesday at seven, with members to assemble at the town hall. Jessamine Lodge Daughters of Scotland convenes Tuesday evening. Stone City Chapter Eastern Stars meets Wednesday. Hickory Tree Grange holds its regular meeting Thursday in the Grange hall. Mrs Cora Sawyer hosts the Women’s Benefit Association at her home.
Authorities said German parachutists landed near the capital at 5:30 a.m. and used dummy figures to simulate casualties. Some paratroopers reportedly wore Belgian uniforms or civilian clothes while observers noted several hundred parachutists and about ten German planes overhead.
Mrs. Marion G. Barnard sister of Mrs. G W Pease aunt of Lucy A Williams Pauline B Cheney Marion Brigham and Dorothy P Cooper all of Cleveland died suddenly Saturday at her Cleveland home. Former Amherst resident, left five years ago. Funeral services set for 2 p m Tuesday at Rinear Lambert Funeral Home 13136 Euclid Ave Cleveland.
Seven entries competed in two divisions for best construction and longest flight. Kite division winners were Don McKenzie first and Harry Sabiers second. Clarence Brown second with 1864 yards of string. Don Jenkins third with 144 yards. Beverly Ann Shabbing finished with 62 yards. In airplane division John Ruth swept both prizes with flights of 34, 37 and 39 feet. Judges were Paul Wottring, Walter Miller, Rev. Kuntz. Winners were guests of the Rotary club along with Mrs. Miller and a Girl Scouts representative.
The devotional and business session of the Intermediate League occurs Tuesday evening in the church parlors. A Mother-Daughter party sponsored by the Philathea Bible class is set for Wednesday evening with Miss Lois Bins of the Juvenile Probation department Elyria as speaker. Light refreshments and recognitions follow. Two Women's Guild circles meet Thursday afternoon, circle two at Mrs. Fred Schaub’s Deha road and circle five at Mrs. Anna Schmauch’s Prospect street, Mrs. John Wurmnest assisting. Choir rehearsal is Friday at 7 30. Next Sunday Rev. Hackley of Elmhurst College Elmhurst NL will speak on his trip to Europe.
Two circles of the Ladies' Aid society are scheduled to meet this week. Circle 2 meets Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Earl Rockwood on Cornell avenue S Mainstreet. Circle 1 meets Friday afternoon with Mrs. George Frank. The senior Christian Endeavor plans a brother and sister banquet on June 6.
The Lorain Deanery of Holy Name society meets in Immaculate Conception parish hall Avon. CYO skating party at Lorain Coliseum. Victorian Guild meets at 7 00 pm at Mrs Charles Smith Park Avenue. Circle 2 meeting postponed due to hostess illness Mrs George Menz. Parish ladies host public chicken dinner in school hall June 2 chaired by Mrs A P Roth and Mrs A Dybinski. Novena for Our Sorrowful Mother Friday at 7 30 pm.
The Ladies' Aid society meets Wednesday afternoon at Mrs I G Maxwell's home on Park Avenue. The Epworth League sponsors a May 24 concert in the church auditorium by the Evening Star quartet from Elyria with songs and readings. An admission fee funds the group’s trip to the Young Peoples Institute at Lakeside July 13 20, with public invited.
Wednesday evening the church will host its annual banquet. Confirmands will join the Junior Walther League and members advance to the Concordia club. Banquet at 6 p.m. followed by a social evening. Ladies Aid meets Thursday afternoon in church parlors with Mrs. R. C. Bosse as hostess.
Mrs Catherine Berg dies suddenly and funeral services are planned from St Peters Evangelical and Reformed church at 2 30 p m Tuesday following private services at her home at 2 p m Rev C E Schmidt to officiate Burial will be in Crownhill cemetery
Mr and Mrs Frank Mischka spent Sunday with Cleveland relatives Mr and Mrs R Thutt in Lima were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Fred Berger Miss Louise Matthews spent the weekend with her parents in Parma Ohio then visited Amherst friends in Sunday afternoon visits with J Fletcher and family in Parma
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