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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1939

Page

13

Ohio prison warden Woodard appeal enters third day of hearing

Testimony centered on training under War den James C Woodard as guards described rules from 1935 and alleged graft and liquor schemes. Witnesses including Eugene MacMurray Arthur Miller and Robert Ashton testified about prison conditions and possible misconduct amid claims of favoritism and bribery.

Columbus Ohio James C. Woodard Eugene MacMurray Arthur J. Miller Robert Ashton MacMurray Jay J ‘la Roye Miller la Roye Ed D. Schorr Charles L. Sherwood Woodard John P Walsh Harry A. Hannah Welfare Department Chancey Felton Canal Fulton Ralph Emmons Carl W. Smith Sterling Smith Cleveland Penitentiary Smith Henry Barnes Wayne Holden Frank Sailor) Baldwin Baldwin James Clark Arnett J. Buzzard Buzzard W.S. Pealer

Amherst Study Club Holds Final Meeting of Year

Amherst holds final meeting at Mrs. Harold Penton home with luncheon and social hour. Officers for next year were announced to represent at Lakeside Federation of Women’s Clubs meeting July 12 and 13. Attendees included Mrs. Charles Good and Mrs. Nina Leuszler among others.

Amherst, O Amherst Study Club Harold Penton Ridge Road Lakeside Federation of Women’s Clubs Lakeside Charles Good F. E Merritt E. Foster Nina Leuszler H. J. Shelly E. E. Foster C. A. Alexander E. FE. Foster Jay Gillette F. Hubbard J. G Maxwell W. G Nord H Penton H. W. Powers F. R Powers A J. Rice A. P Roth L Roemer H J. Shelly J. A Wesbecher

Church groups gather for meetings and socials

The Senior League of St Peter Evangelical and Reformed meets this evening in the church auditorium for business and devotional duties followed by a wiener roast with location announced at that time. The Victorian Guild of St Joseph’s meets with Mrs J J Smythe on Woodhill Drive this evening. Circle 2 of St Ann’s society meets at A Penders Prospect Street home this evening. The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs M A Iris at the parsonage. The Women’s Union of the Evangelical and Reformed Delfield assists at a meet at Mira Caroline Lersch’s home.

League of St Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church St. Joseph’s Church J. J. Smythe Woodhill Drive St. Ann’s Society A. Penders Prospect ‘Street Ladies’ Aid Society The Methodist Church M. A Iris Women’s Union of Wr Evangelical and Reformed Delfield Caroline Lersch

Crandon Estate Drama Unfolds At Ashton Court

Jerry Crandon battles rival claimant Blake Feaster over the Crandon estate with Judge Weatherford and Anice Crandon present. Mercedes, presumed married to Jerry, appears as legal maneuvers unfold at the courthouse with lawyer Morenhaven, while Weatherford hints at a past elopement era.

Jerry Crapden Yeang Ipdans Kentucky Weatherford Elsmore Glendeana Ols Caus Crandon Morenaven 4Nice Crandon Blake Feaster Mercedes Gerald Crandon Hornsby Jerry Anice Ashton Judge Weatherford Wolge Narc Olina Bellview Blake Er Oroot Ange Junze Weatherford Amousine Lawyer Morenhaven Nice Mim Morehaven Mr. Crannon Ola Torefinger Mercedes Sare Amice

Oberlin Acquires Major French Drama Collection

Oberlin College Library has acquired four of five parts of a rare French drama collection titled Repertoire General du Theatre Francais. The 213 volumes comprise nearly 1,000 plays from Corneille in the 17th century to early 19th century authors. Two parts are catalogued, two are being catalogued, and a fifth part may be pursued. the collection is noted as very rare. Reinhard on Milan Avenue oversees, with Mrs. C Dolde assisting.

Oberlin Corneille Oberlin College Library France Repertoire General du Theatre Francais

Mother Daughter Banquet at Congregational Church

A mother daughter banquet by the Young People of the Congregational church drew 55 attendees. A 6 30 p m course dinner was served with the boys as servers. Mrs Robert Brown Oberlin spoke on advantages for women and girls. youngest and oldest mothers were honored.

Congregational Church Robert Brown Oberlin Norman Muller Nettie Schaefer

Hospital News Birth at Milan Avenue

Mrs. Frank Price of Milan Avenue was admitted and gave birth to a baby boy on Monday.

Hospital News Frank Price Milan Avenue

The Characters in This Serial Are Fictitious

A note from the publication states that the serial’s characters are fictitious. It clarifies the text is not reflecting real people or events and is intended as fiction for entertainment.

South Amherst May Events Here and There

May activities include Mrs Garfield Harris and Mrs Harold Allsop hosting Ladies Aid Society at the Methodist church, Merry Maids meet at Miss Marguerite Schneider’s home, Circle Two of St Johns Guild at Mrs Frea Berger’s, Townsend Club meeting at the town hall, union choir practice for the baccalaureate, and First Magyar Mutual Aid Society fish fry at the Hungarian Hall. Also Legion Post No 197 meets Friday, and bacalaureate services Sunday with Rev. M. A. Hayes of Amherst. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Harold Flowers of Warren PA and local guests.

Merry Maids St Johns Church School Marguerite Schneider Flora Schneider St. Johns Woman’s Guild Frea_ Berger South South Amherst American Legion Post No 197 Methodist M. A. Hayes Amherst

Bridges and politics mix as PWA work brings mixed fortunes

The Overseas Highway bridges near Bahia Honda and Seven Mile Bridge showcase U S engineering feats funded by PWA. Local hopes for jobs and steady pay were raised, but contracts went to distant firms while CCC camps and commissaries drew scrutiny. The piece also bitterly contrasts past U S actions abroad with current policy, and notes a coal strike's broader impact on oil demand and jobs.

Miami Key West Paseon Key PWA Wisconsin Kansas City Stull

Cornerstones of a College Art Collection at Oberlin

An exhibit titled Cornerstones of a College Art Collection will open May 24 at Oberlin College Dudley Peter Allen Memorial Art Building. Curated by Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt Jr and Kendall K Massey from Arden Gallery New York, it features Holbein and Terburg paintings, archaic bronzes, medieval manuscripts, and works by major artists from Casentino to Courbet with a goal of showcasing a permanent college art collection for study.

Oberlin Theodore Roosevelt Jr Kendall K. Massey Arden Gallery New York City Dudley Peter Allen Oberlin College F. F. Prentiss Cleveland Casentino Cima Cranach Dosso Dossi Neri d Bicci Tintoretto Wouwerman van de Velde Verhout Raeburn Reynolds Turner Constable el Greco Goya Coret Courbet de Segonzac Toulouse- Lautrec Matisse Monet Soutine Rouault Dufy Gilbert Stuart Duveneck Ryder Sargent Tryon Sample Benton and Brook Maillol Despain Lehmbruck Kolbe Sintenis Oberlin Art Committee New York H. van Weeren-Griek

Oberlin Dance Drama Star to Lead 1939 Pageant

Mrs. Conna Bell Shaw, Oberlin College alumna, will reprise the lead in Our Lady's Juggler for a 1939 performance staged by the Women's Athletic Association. She directs the modern dance group and helped develop dances for the pageant, with additional performances for Canton College Club and Newcomers' Club planned around spring events.

Oberlin Conna Bell Shaw Oberlin College Women’s Athletic Association Shaw Classical Association Canton College Club Newcomers

Brazilian Awarded Scholarship For Study At Oberlin

First Lieutenant Domiciano De Sequeira of the Brazilian navy and graduate of Rio de Janeiro faculties was awarded Oberlin College’s scholarship for next year. The award, announced by President Ernest Hatch Wilkins, includes board, room, and tuition and aims to promote cultural understanding between North and South America.

Oberlin Domiciano de Sequeira Faculty of Law School of Philosophy and Letters University of the Federal District Rio de Janeiro Brazil Oberlin College Ernest Hatch Wilkins Lima Peru North South America Institute of International Education New York City de Sequeira Financial Department the Admiralty Naval Department

Oberlin concert to feature 300 musicians in Finney Chapel

Three hundred student musicians from the Oberlin Musical Union and the Oberlin Conservatory Orchestra will join for a joint concert at Finney Chapel Sunday May 21 at 730 PM. Olaf Christiansen will direct the combined chorus and orchestra with Rebel Johnson leading the orchestra in select numbers. Guest soloists and the full program will be announced later this week. Admission is free. This marks the groups first public appearance since a joint concert with Nadia Boulanger earlier this year.

Oberlin Oberlin Musical Union Oberlin Conservatory Orchestra Finney Chapel Olaf Christiansen Rebel Johnson Mile Nadia Boulanger

Avon Methodist Tureen Supper Invites Local Church Members

A notice invites members of the local M. E. church to a tureen supper on Wednesday evening May 31st at six o'clock at the Avon Methodist church. The invitation mentions Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Morris and includes the wife among those invited.

M. E. Church Avon Methodist Church

Social visiting across Elyria and Avon

Mrs Anna Sands of Elyria has stayed with Mrs Frances Heckel for several days. The group visited Irving Weber of Avon with Mrs L H Keller. W E Taft visited his brother’s family in Birmingham. Shirley McIntire recently home from Memorial hospital attended Methodist services. Mr and Mrs W J Moulder were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Walter McMullan.

Barbara Jean McMillan McMullans George Thompson Loram Norwalk Paul McIntire Mansfield J. L. McIntire Lorain C. E McIntire M. E Chris Ackerman Memorial Hospital L. E. Dean Donald Ruth J . Morris Frankie Reese Elyria Reese Martha Penrod Frank

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