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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1939

Page

5

Accidents Reported Across area over the Weekend

Several traffic crashes were reported to police and sheriff departments with no serious injuries. Oscar Carney and Lyle A. Prindle collided on Route 20 east of Elyria. Other incidents involved Mrs. L. H. Keller and Griswold roads, D Knipper and Dan Miller on Broad Street, John Lindner and Mrs. H. C. Barbour on Washington Terrace, and Nora Abbe with R H Crowell at East avenue and Fourth Street.

Oscar Carney W. Third Street Lyle A. Prindle East Broad Street Elyria Carney Tom Ellis West 12Th Street L. H. Keller West River Griswold George Broski East River Street Lake Avenue Spruce Street D. Knipper Oberlin Broad Street East Avenue Dan Miller Abby Road John Lindner R. D H. C. Barbour Ohio Street Washington Terrace Fourth Street Nora Abbe R. H. Crowell Grafton

Court House Roundup Reports Three Arrests At Penfield Ward

Three men were arrested on intoxication charges at 2 a m yesterday at the Philip Babel beer parlor in Penfield when deputies checked complaints on file with the sheriff's department. Intoxication charges to be filed later today.

Philip Babel Beer Parlor Peneld Sheriff's Department

Robert Bishop Arrested for Reckless Driving in Faulty Brakes Truck

Robert Bishop of 1005 East River Street was arrested Saturday by Patrolman Co. L. Miller on a reckless driving charge. Mayor Joseph Q. Petro fined him $2 and costs. The truck reportedly had faulty brakes.

Robert Bishop East River Street Co. L. Miller Joseph Q. Petro

Collision damages two vehicles in Kipton area

County Commissioner John E. Davidson of Kipton suffered damage to the left front fender when his car collided at East Avenue and Broad Street with a vehicle driven by Mrs. William Walters of 207 Cornell Avenue. In a separate accident, J Kelling of 23 East Avenue saw the rear of the car he drove damaged after being struck on Broad Street at Washington Avenue by Eugene Hall of 384 Columbus Street on Saturday afternoon.

John E. Davidson Kipton East Avenue Broad Street William Walters Cornell Avenue J. Kelling Washington Avenue Eugene Hall Columbus Street

Death of Mrs Anna Thome at age 67 in Avon

Mrs Anna Thome 67 died at her home Detroit Road Avon Saturday at 3 pm after a lingering illness. Survived by three children Mrs Paul Dietz Fairview Village Mrs Richard Plas Center Road and Willard Avon. Two brothers Will Cleveland and Matt Avon. Seven grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday May 16 at 9 am at St Marys Church. Burial in St Marys cemetery.

Avon Anna Thome Detroit Road Paul Dietz Fairview Village Richard Plas Center Road Willard Will Cleveland Matt St. Mary’s Church St Mary's Cemetery

Death of Lydia Bost Johnson in Cleveland Ohio

Lydia Bost Johnson born May 15 1865 in Port Clinton Ohio died May 15 1939 in Cleveland after a two year illness. She married Seymour Johnson February 20 1887 and is survived by daughter Mrs Ethel Welton of Elyria plus sons Charles and Sidney of Cleveland, two brothers, one sister, three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral at Walter Carson Funeral Home Cleveland 1960 East 82nd Street Wednesday at 1 PM with burial in Pittsfield East Cemetery.

Lydia Bost Johnson Port Clinton Ohio East 90Th Street Cleveland Seymour Johnson Ethel Welton Marseilles Avenue Elyria Charles Sidney Walter Carson East 82Nd Street Mr. Williamson Pittsfield East Cemetery

Violinist Mrs. Ridenour Dies After Six Week Illness

Mrs. Hary L. Ridenour widow of Bald win-Wallace College English head H. L. Ridenour died after a six week illness. She leaves husband son Robert and mother Frances Rinehart. A well known violinist she aided her husband in collecting American folksongs and ballads and appeared with him at a D. A. R. program on February tenth. Funeral services will be at Berea Methodist church Tuesday at 1 PM and at New Lexington Ohio Wednesday at 10 30 AM with burial following.

Hary L. Ridenour H. L. Ridenour Baldwin-Wallace College Robert Ridenour Frances Rinehart Ridenour Professor Ridehour Berea Methodist Church Methodist Church New Lexington Ohio

Model Airplane Contest Postponed to May 28

The Elyria Airways Model Airplane Club postponed the Lorain County fairground contest from yesterday to Sunday May 28 at 2 p.m. Mother’s Day kept entries down, but organizers expect more planes. Arch Hall set the day’s longest flight in 100 to 200 square inch class at 24.8 seconds.

Lorain County Fair Grounds Elyria Airways Arch Hall Bob Paty Leland Hardy Robert Steele Gary Gard Luther Shenman William Slyte William Tattersall Howard Steele William Rothserv

Elyria Inventor to be Interviewed on Radio Program

Chip Giberson of Elyria will appear on the WHK Inventions program at 7 30 tonight. He will be interviewed by Harold M Metcalf. Giberson has invented a new swivel and swing joint for hoses and similar uses and is manufacturing the device at Osaka Bros machine shop on East avenue.

Elyria Chip Giberson WHK Harold M. Metcalf Giberson Osaka Bros East Avenue

Verdict Returned In Driveway Dispute

A Lorain couple, Frank and Veronica Binns, won a driveway dispute in Common Pleas Court. Judge Guy B. Findley ruled against Robert E. Hakes who sought to block a fence along the Binns property line. The suit claimed a jointly used driveway for over 21 years could not be closed.

Frank Veronica Binns Lorain Common Pleas Guy B. Findley Robert E. Hakes Hakes Binns

Ladder Stolen From East Avenue Home Reported

W. C. Smith of 2002 East avenue told police a 40 foot extension ladder was taken from his residence Friday night.

W. C. Smith East Avenue

Stolen Wallet Reported at Local YMCA Locker

Harold Crombie reports his bill fold with 4.85 dollars, papers, and a driver's license stolen from his clothes in a YMCA locker Saturday evening. Police are investigating.

Harold Crombie Homer Court

Indian Girl Five-Year-Old Gives Birth to Son

Lima Peru May 15 Medical authorities investigated Lina Medina a five year old said to have given birth to a son at a maternity hospital. The child weighing 53 4 pounds and the mother are reported to be well. The girl from Pisco had a tumor treated by a local doctor who cited evil water springs as a cause.

Lima Peru Lina Medina Lina Lves Pisco

Ault Enters Race For City Council Sixth Ward

Henry W. Ault of 127 Courtland Street filed his petition for the Republican nomination for councilman in the Sixth Ward, subject to the August primary, as reported by the board of elections today.

Henry W. Ault Courtland Street Sixth Ward Board of Elections Today

Lieut. Detective Sweet Returns to Duty

Lieut. Detective Lloyd E. Sweet resumes duties in the police department after a six week absence to recover his health. He suffered a heart attack on April 4 and was bed fast for a week before traveling to Florida for a rest. He returned from Florida last Wednesday.

Lloyd E. Sweet Sweet Florida

Woman reports assault by stranger near voting booth

Mrs. G Robinson of 840 West River street told police a man about 35 with black bushy hair in blue overalls and a lumber jacket accosted her as she walked home after midnight and pursued her for some distance before she ran.

G. Robinson West River Street Mrs. Robinson

Market Produce Prices From Homegrowers Market

Readable listings show apples and various fruits with prices for Baldwin, Greening, McIntosh, Northern Spy, and Winesap, plus common storage options. Fresh vegetables include asparagus, beets, carrots, celery, cucumbers, lettuce, radishes, and tomatoes with unit prices and basket/peck sizes.

Baldwins Mclnutosh Northern Spy Baldwin Ofa

Meat Market Prices and Stocker Notes From Bulk Auction

Prices listed for cattle calves sheep and lambs show fluctuating values. Beef type cattle steady to higher with demand noted for choice and medium grades. Calves and heifers demand appears moderate with varied weights and prices across categories.

Staes Hope Wethers Silay

Poultry and Produce Prices From Local Market Sales

Readable text shows live poultry figures with hens heavy 7, roosters and leghorns 18, and Muscovy plus colored birds around 10 percent. Also lists potatoes and produce like Katahdin and Bliss varieties with prices such as 31.60, 1.45, and 2.00 across regions including Michigan, Maine, California, Louisiana, and Alabama.

Eneisle Michigan Maine Ida Katahdin Califor Nia Long Louisiana Alabama Bliss Cltled Watra Rade Loc

May devotional meeting and women circle notices

The May devotional and business meeting of the Senior League is set for Tuesday evening in the church auditorium with a following wienes event to be announced. Two circles of the Women’s Union meet Wednesday afternoon. Circle 2 with Mrs John Peters and Mrs John Delefield assisting, Circle 4 at Mrs Ralph Reinhard’s home with Mrs Charles Dolde assisting. Day of Prayer for Missions observed Thursday at 2 pm Ascension Day with a suitable program. Choir rehearsal 7:30 pm Friday at the church.

Wienes Women’s Union John Peters Townline Road John Delefield Ralph Reinhard Milan Avenue Charles Dolde

Church Evening Classes and Meetings Schedule

The Sunday School Teacher Training and Bible study course meets at 7 30 this evening in the church parlors. The choir will meet at the church Wednesday evening. The Missionary Endeavor quarterly meeting is Thursday at 2 p.m. in the church parlors. The Junior Walther League holds a regular Thursday evening session in the church parlors.

Chor Missionary Endeavor Walther League

Mother-Daughter Banquet at Church Parlor

A Mother-Daughter banquet under the auspices of the Young People will be here this evening at the church parlors at 6 30. A program will follow with Mrs Robert Brown Oberlin the speaker. The choir will meet for rehearsal at 3 30 Thursday afternoon at the church.

Robert Brown Oberlin

Burris to Host Ladies Aid at Parsonage Wednesday

Mrs. M A Burris will host the Ladies Aid Society at the parsonage on Wednesday afternoon.

M. A. Burris Ladies’ Aid Society

Week Schedule for Ladies Meetings and Services

This week includes the ladies prayer meeting Wednesday afternoon and services Wednesday and Friday evenings led by Pastor Rev. Daniel Buser.

Ladies’ Prayer Daniel Buser

Mid-week prayer service and Bible study at church

The mid week prayer service and Bible study will be held Wednesday evening at 7 45 at the church.

Hospital News Highlights From Amherst Area

Mrs. Ralph Stark of South Amherst admitted and gave birth to a baby boy Saturday morning. Richard Angelo of Birmingham, eight, injured in a truck accident Saturday evening, treated for a fractured leg and possible skull fracture. Discharges include Mrs. George Wheatley and son of Sheffield._local dinners and visits noted among Amherst area residents over the weekend.

Ralph Stark South Amherst Marjorie Forman Vermilion A. D Richard Angelo Birmingham George Wheatley and Son Sheffield

Pastor Set to Speak on The Five Fools of La Grange

A LaGrange pastor faced protests over planning a baccalaureate sermon titled The Five Fools of La Grange. The school board switched speakers, with Rev Craver to deliver the message next Sunday at the LaGrange Baptist Church. The piece notes elections and upcoming meetings of the youth welfare group.

Five Fools of la Grange Grafton LaGrange High School Henry A. Craver LaGrange Baptist Church Craver N. MM. Werrick LaGrange Methodist Church Werrick LaGrange Cruver Rev. Cruver Rev

Fire damages barn roof in Carlisle Township

Sparks from a bonfire were blamed for a Sunday morning fire that damaged the barn roof at the Hadaway home on Middle Avenue Carlisle Township. Elyria firefighters arrived to find farm occupants had already put out the blaze with water. The fire burned wood shingles over a six by four foot area.

John Hadaway A. J. Hadaway Middle Avenue Carlisle Township Elyria

Mt Vernon Man Dies From Auto Crash Injuries

Orval Wagner age 33 of Mt Vernon died from a broken neck and fractured skull sustained in an automobile crash four miles east of Mt Vernon on Route 36. He died today.

MT. Vernon, O Orval Wagner Mt. Vernon Here

Screens Stolen From 113 Hazel Street Property

The Lehman Real Estate Co reports to the sheriff a theft of window screens and screen doors from 113 Hazel Street. Authorities are investigating the property crime and seeking information on suspects or missing items.

Hazel Street Sheriff's Department The Lehman Real Estate Co

Grafton W. C. T. U. Reorganized At Home

The Grafton W C T U re organized Thursday evening at Mrs. P H Rogers home with 21 adults attending A short program featured two songs by Vivian Bartlett a dialogue We Are Uncle Sammies Daughters by Virginia Furnish and Sarah Jane Johnson

Grafton WC. T. U. of P. H. Rogers Vivian Bartlett Uncle Sammie Virginia Furnish Sarah Jane Johnson

William Johnson Surprised by Scout and Sunday School Party

William Johnson enjoyed a Wednesday evening surprise party organized by fellow Boy Scouts, boys from his Sunday school class, and his teacher. Chinese checkers awarded prizes to John McCloskey, Leonard Woczak, Frederic Martin, Delbert Myers, and John Burke. Refreshments followed with many gifts for William. Attending boys included Bennie Santemire, LeMoyne Trenchard, Junior Mole, Carl Shepherd, Robert Reese, and others.

William Johnson John McCloskey Leonard Woczak Frederic Martin Delbert Myers John Burke William Bennie Santemire LeMoyne Trenchard Junior Mole Carl Shephard Robert Reese Delbert Spitzer Sidney Spitzer Joe Burke Junior McClintock John McClosky Raymond Jantz Eugene Morley Edward Trembath Jay Corey Allen Bartlett Leonard Wueak S. S Fu Sene Halliwill

Friendship Club gathers for games and gifts at Mrs Buckingham’s

Mrs. James Buckingham hosted the Friendship Club on Thursday afternoon. Chinese checkers provided entertainment with high score by Mrs. Harry Jantz and low by Mrs. Clifford McGill. Birthday gifts were given to Mrs. Ballard Butchert and Mrs. Clifford McGill as the afternoon closed.

James Buckingham Friendship Club Harry Jantz Low Clifford McGil Ballard Butchert Clifford McGill

Miss Bingham To Head Art Dep't At College

Lois Bingham, county school art supervisor for three years, will lead the department of art at Wilson College in Chambersburg PA next fall. She completes graduate work at Oberlin this spring and sails in June to study at the University of Paris on a full summer scholarship.

Lois Bingham Wilson College Chambersburg Pennsylvania Miss Bingham Oberlin College Normandie University of Paris June Harrison Elyria Harrison Clearview Vincent Brookside Avon Avon Lake Brownhelm Henrietta Sanbornton New Hampshire Oberlin

Club to Meet at Mrs Hales Home in June

The club will gather in June at the home of Mrs Alton Hales for a regular meeting and refreshments will be served.

Alton Hales

Farm Bureau Advisory Council Meets at LaGrange Home

The Farm Bureau Advisory Council held its monthly meeting at the LaGrange home of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Fish. Lecturer Bert Nesbett led a discussion titled Medical Cooperative Service. After a recreation period, refreshments were served to 14 members. The next meeting place was not decided.

Farm Bureau Advisory Council Austin Fish LaGrange Bert Nesbett

Grafton High School Junior Senior Banquet Held

The Junior Senior banquet at Grafton High School occurred Thursday evening on campus with 46 students and staff in attendance. Tables formed a letter G were decoratively set and the night ended with dancing.

Grafton High School

Cafeteria Supper Planned by Grafton M E Church Group

Division No. 2 of the Widening Circle of the Grafton M E church will serve a cafeteria supper on Thursday May 18. Mrs Gladys Johnson and her committee are in charge.

Grafton M. E. Church Gladys Johnson

Stankard Solves Meowing Cat Mystery At City Hall

Police Chief E. J. Stankard proved his sleuthing skill Saturday when he traced mysterious cat sounds through City Hall to a prisoner in the cell block. After failed locker checks, the disturbance ended when William Linder, intoxicated but amused, was released to stop the ruse.

E. J. Stankard City Hall Seret Arthur Hurd City Water Office Stankard Water Office William Linder Linder

Man in Iron Lung Heads to Lourdes Shrine

Fred B. Snite Jr., 28, confined to an iron lung for three years, travels from Miami to Lourdes seeking spiritual sustenance and possible healing. His father plans to visit the shrine and the Nor mandie voyage begins after a special train trip. Nearly 500,000 Boy Scouts are registered in the British Empire.

Iron Lung New York Fred B. Snite, Jr Our Lady of Lourdes Miami Normandie Snite Lourdes St. Bernadette British Empire

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