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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1938
Page
8
The Young Men's Republican Club of Lorain County hosts a free smoker at the Y M C A at 7:30 p m Thursday with boxing wrestling movies and lunch. George A Baker secretary says there will be no speeches to lure members and lukewarm Republicans alike.
Mayor Joseph Q. Petre issues proclamation designating May 15 to May 21 as National Air Mail Week. The Postmaster General’s decree is acknowledged and citizens are urged to observe the week with proper observance in Elyria.
Local police record three minor collisions over Saturday and Sunday on Broad street. Fred Bayer and Mrs A Oc Undnne were involved near 3 5 P M Saturday. Vernon Boss and Lenn ard Scrivens collided on Broad street at about 3 P M Saturday. Adelber L rg’s car was damaged when M O Busby attempted to park on Broad street about 3 25 P M yesterday.
Thomas Noster of 348 South Maple Street was fined 32 and costs for intoxication after a morning arraignment before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro. He was arrested on Broad Street at 1:20 a m Sunday by Patrolman Charles Sawyer.
Kipton Bank will distribute 35 percent on or after May 29 to holders of certificates of segregated accounts. Cashier H B Cook announced the move, noting the payment totals about $16,000 and follows a 20 percent distribution in September 1936. The plan brings total distributions to 60 percent funded by segregated assets and income.
Michael B Schaeffer five died at 11 15 Sunday morning after a sudden illness and operation. He was born in Adrian Michigan and moved to Amherst 40 years ago. He worked at National Tube Co and belonged to Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He served in the Spanish American War and was an ex fireman. He graduated from Amherst High in 1900 and attended Congregational church. Survived by wife four daughters Mrs Claude Miller Amherst Mrs Grace Gere Lorain Nettie Cleveland and Rubra at home a son Earl a lakes worker mother Mrs Nettie Schaeffer Amherst two brothers Dr W Schaeffer Amherst and Benjamin Falppert two sisters Mrs Vera Sharp and Mrs Bernice Carter Amherst four grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by C H Baker Co incomplete.
Martin Bauer 85, longtime Amherst resident, died Saturday at his Tenney avenue home after two weeks of illness. Born in Ridgeville Ohio, he came to Amherst 37 years ago and worked in quarries 41 years and nine years for Amherst village. Surviving are two daughters Mary Bauer and Mrs Katherine Dietz and a brother Jacob Bauer Elyria. Wife predeceased him seven years ago. Funeral at St Josephs Church with Fr James Smith officiating. Burial in St Peters Cemetery Ridgeville.
Charles P. Smith 81 lifelong resident of North Ridgeville died at his home. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 99 from the Ridgeville Congregational Church with burial in Ridgeville Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs Grace J Wingard 45 of 511 West River Street will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 0 with Dr Frank Hicks of the First Methodist church officiating Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery Lorain The body was moved from Sudro U Curtis Funeral Home to her home where services will be held James Vaughn of Lorain was arrested this morning charged with reckless driving Patrolman Robert Schwartz said Vaughn sped through the Ely School zone and will appear in police court tomorrow morning to face the charge
The Lorain County Savings and Trust Company announces a 16 percent distribution on segregated accounts to be paid May 18 or later, bringing total distributions to 35 percent for certificate holders. Officials credit good collections and favorable business conditions for the payment.
Lorain County high school musicians earned superior ratings in the Ohio Solo and Ensemble Contest at Oberlin and qualified for the National Regional Solo and Ensemble Competition in Elkhart Indiana. Alvin Portman of Brownhelm High School won a superior rating in clarinet solo and makes his fifth straight state honor. Wellington High School quartet members Wilma Brewer Virginia Clodwick Arming Buswell Donald Brenner also achieved superior ratings. Elyria High School freshman Oliver Shubert earned an excellent rating in clarinet solo.
Four suits were filed today in the court house for medical services rendered at Elyria Clinic. Plaintiffs name Paul Gott Sr of LaGrange Ruth Livermore Rochester Hobart Herrick Wellington and Fred Gurmann Oberlin as defendants with amounts of 148 119 150 and 100 respectively.
A regional gathering hosted by the local Congregational Churches Committee featured Prof. Hor advocating responsible living for democracy and civilization. Weekend program included group discussions at multiple churches, a fellowship dinner, drama, and a Lord's Supper led by Dr. William Muir Auld.
Lorain County Gideons formed a new camp with temporary officers elected at the Elyria Lorain rally. The group plans Bible distribution to hotels hospitals and jails and will compile a joining members list.
Elyria police responding to a Middle Avenue crash found two stolen cars and an intoxicated driver. A second car, also stolen from in front of the Elyria Hotel, struck the first car. The owner of the first car arrived to report the theft. no charges were filed as the owner chose not to prosecute.
Mrs Esther Wood lists delivery service from 306 N Professory St and 3% Union St with phone numbers 223 and 6174 for deliveries and orders.
The Pine Cone Troop of Oberlin Girl Scouts met in the High School auditorium May 14 with about eighty present. Mrs George Dudley captains a 36-scout troop as 239 awards and merit badges were distributed, including sailor, cyclist, hostess, and health badges. Special awards went to five for observer and aide roles, with five year service stripes to three scouts. Investure badges were awarded, and first class pins presented. The event closed with a presentation of The Life of Juliette Lowe and a social at Mrs. Dulmage’s home.
The Methodist Service Guild hosts an annual Mother and Daughter banquet at the church with a special program. The Boy Scout troop meets at 7 30 at the church with Vincent Tart in charge. The Women's Progressive Club meets at eight with Mrs Anna Binns supervising.
Toledo markets show mixed grain and produce prices with figures for wheat corn oats and rye along with eggs apples celery cabbage and mushrooms. Livestock and poultry are listed by weight and grade with regional variety and quality notes across supply items.
Cattle receipts high with strong demand and varied price by grade. Veal and cows steady to good with medium to prime values. Hogs show active trade with mixed weights and steady to firm quotes across ranges. Sheep and lambs receipts up as market remains active and steady.
The Supreme Court agreed to hear challenges by 18 Southern utilities to the TVA Act and TVA operations. It also vacated a decision barring ILGWU pickets at Donnelly Garment and addressed Wagner Act reemployment rights for union leaders, among other May 16 actions.
A schedule of upcoming meetings and events including Mrs Berthoff at 159 Woodland Avenue with an old item display. Knights of Pythias in regular session Wednesday evening. Mrs A A Wright speaker. Merry Wises at Mrs Wrights. Townsend road Farm Woman's Club at 309 South Professor Street all day Thursday. Young Mens club at Oberlin Tavern. Oberlin Encampment I O O F Thursday. W R C Friday afternoon in Granze Hall. Oberlin Chapter R A M Friday evening in Masonic Hall.
The Lorain County Epworth League will hold its County Hat Tuesday evening at 7 50 in the casemate of the First Methodist church All young people of the church are cordially invited. Mr and Mrs John E Eager of Cleveland spent the week end with Mr and Mrs C M Byars and family of Spring street. Miss Helen Cornwell and Miss Josephine Blanco of South Professor street were in Cleveland Friday and Saturday and witnessed the Chicago Cleveland game on Friday. Mr and Mrs Bright Parker. Mr and Mrs Dale Blackburn and Ray Blackburn of Bedford O were recent guests at the C M Byars home on Spring street.
Nearly 400 men women boys and girls registered today for the Chronicle Telegram Y M C A learn to swim campaign set to open this afternoon and run for two weeks. The revised class schedule covers girls boys and men with times across weekdays and Saturday sessions and diplomas awarded after tests.
Frantic buyers in Tokyo rush to purchase bleached cotton ahead of staple fibre introduction as an economy measure.
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