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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1948

Page

3

Clearview Relay Team Sets District Record

Clearview's Clipper mile relay set a district mark 3 minutes 39.5 seconds at Berea as Ken Knapp Joe Yubacz Larry Lukerie and Jim Kereez led the squad toward a state title bid. Oberlin Amherst Berea Rocky River also qualified top performers across district events for a strong state showing.

Berlin Clearview Rocky River Amherst Berea Ohio Ohio State University Columbus Oberlin Baldwin-Wallace College Indians Buehake Upsis Pelee Whites Gordon Duane Gordon Schnarr Wayne Schnaak Schnaak Jerry Prittie White Knapp Ray Johnson Rhodes Rocky River Pirates Fred Priest Butch McClelland Bill Ferry Scot Minner Pirate Frank Graham

Bank Nine Caps Open Lorain A League With 10-5 Victory

Bank Nine caps the Lorain Class A League season with a 10-5 win Sunday over Thew Snovel. Pitcher Bernie Lysaght worked all seven innings allowing seven hits. Kaminski led Bank Nine with three hits in four at bats including two triples.

Bank Lorain Savings Deposit Bank Thew Snovel Bernie Lysaght P. Keisler Floyd Lear Reynolds Hickin Kiska Kaminski Steve Kaminski the Bank Joe Bernino Elyria J. Mihalik Thew

Standings and results from major leagues and leagues

AMERICAN LEAGUE standings show Philadelphia Cleveland New York Boston and others with records and percentages. Yesterday Chicago beat Cleveland, St Louis won, rain affected Philadelphia at New York. today all teams off. pairings for tomorrow include Philadelphia at Cleveland and Boston at Detroit. NATIONAL LEAGUE standings list St Louis New York Boston Pittsburgh Philadelphia Brooklyn Chicago Cincinnati with games postponed due to wet grounds. today New York at Philadelphia and Boston at Brooklyn among others. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION and INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE standings provided with win loss and percentages. Elyria-Norwalk scholastic golf match postponed and rescheduled.

G. W. L. Pet Philadelphia Cleveland New York Boston Wevesee AD St. Louis Ads Washington Chicago Detroit National League Club L. Pet Pittsburgh Brooklyn Cincinnat Revn Jones Donnelly Bath Barrett Branca Cincinnati American Association W. Ll. Pet W. OL St. Paul Columbus Indiapolis Louisville Minne’ghs Toledo Milwakee Kan City Toronto Rochester Jersey City Baltimore Buffalo Newark Syracuse Montreal

Memorial Day committee meets in Sullivan 1948

The Memorial Day committee in Sullivan met on Thursday evening at the president Aubrey Ringler’s call. James T. Hunter was named chairman of the program committee with four helpers. Decorations for the auditorium and graves were assigned to named chairman and helpers. 1949 officers were elected: Wade Richards president Walter Thompson vice president Mrs. Betty Norton secretary assistant Mrs. Olga Hyle treasurer with Bob Farnsworth as assistant.

Wade Richards Walter Thompson Betty Norton Olga Hyle Chester Elliott Bob Farnsworth Congregational Church Vivian Coles Future Pilgrim Fellowship Vivian Cole Garver Janet Ringler

Class Night marks end of school year with honors and gifts

The article describes Class Night at the school with orchestral selections, speeches by Jean Sessions and Betty Pettit, a senior crowning by E. B. Workman, and various class presentations. It notes gifts, colors, pennant, class flower, poem, and prophecy, concluding with a musical finale and remarks by Superintendent James T. Hunter.

E. B. Workman Jean Sessions Betty Pettit Betty Jean Sheffer Jerry Haulk Jim Serafin Carol Lowe Paul Jones Myrene Sprinkle Frances Lamb Pearl Maresh Arlene Fast Helen Maurice Sanford James T. Hunter Catherine Clinger Evelyn Biddinger Art Berry George Philbrick Gallion Albert Archer Blain Archer LaGrange Grace Garver Chicago John Hkikfasy Hir Lester Garver Racine Wis Ruth Roger Jones Jeromesville Grace Ruth Garver Dorothy Garver Mansfield

Brighton Couples Club Progressive Supper Feeds Brighton

The Methodist church Couples Club held a Sunday evening progressive supper visiting six homes from Floyd Eaton to John Burge with a business meeting at the final stop. Visiting Bromfield farm Malibor Monday included Charles Everson Donald Day Clark Ewell Michael Fehlan Hans Poppe and Walter Day. A large Congregational family night supper followed with a program and business meeting. George Greene Sr. of Florida arrived Saturday.

Clement Greene Oscarei Jimoy Cambridge Greene Howard Evesson John Wulff George Geyser Cleveland E. E. Edwards Maud Shernan Wellington Etta Rice Toledo Dean McClellan Albert Carpenter Clarksfield Alberta McGillan Larry Livermore Donald Day E. E. McClufflin E. E. McClafflin Ruben Earhardt South Euclid Florence Belville Rocky River Austin Ewell Dean Thompson Lakewood Kenneth Myers Clair Goss Jake Kolb Amherst Jack Kamp Betty Ewell Barbara Miller Edward Kamp Helen Burge Columbus Jesse Burge William McKenzie Carl McKenzie Floyd Walton Wakeman Jean Richmond Zella Johnson Elyria Clark Ewell Alton Herman Birmingham Brighton Couples Club The Methodist Church Floyd Eaton George Greene Jr Gordon Greene Robert Lee John Burge Tours Bromfield Farm Malibor Charles Everson Michael Fehlan Hans Poppe Walter Day Congregational Church George Greene Sr Florida

Baptist Women Share Notes On Mormonism And Mother's Day

Columbia area church notes report the Baptist Mission Circle hosted by Mrs. Murrle Fish with luncheon help from Mrs. Russel Miller and Mrs. Pearl Dunford. E F Lugenberg spoke on Little Known Phases of Mormonism as the new program bears a candice on the cover. Mother’s Day services featured a dedication for new babies with Kent William Smith participating. The Altruist class plans a party at Mr. and Mrs. WR Anderson home. officers named include Sheldon Fisher president Gordon Bartter vice president and Mrs Mildred Teeple secretary treasurer. E F Litzenberg held Children's Day program planning with committee members listed. Woman’s Society of Christian Service devotions led by Mrs Hallis Pistole with Mrs Russel Wade in charge. the group served 300 at a recent fish fry raising about 200. Youth Fellowship at the Methodist church plans a bake sale at Gatman’s store on May 22 and a June 6 war ship social hour with visitors from nearby towns. Garden Club to meet at Mrs Nelson Walter’s home. Berneice Howard to discuss Sunflower Seed and The Miracle Fold. spring flower exhibit and container reading at table. Crile Hospital flower arrangements by club members. Mrs Charles Lacey sustained a broken leg in a recent incident.

Church News Columbia Baptist Mission Circle Murrle Fish Russel Miller Pearl Dunford E. F. Lugenberg The Baptist Church Kent William Smith Allen Smith WR. Anderson Sheldon Fisher Gordon Bartter Mildred Teeple E. F. Litzenberg Vernon Smith Alhoy Smith Pearl Bauer Herman Dengler Woman's Society of Christian Service Hallis Pistole Russel Wade Methodist Church Gatman's LaPorte Fields Grafton Avon Garden Club Garden Clay Nelson Walter Bernice Howard Arline Wolf Crile Hospital Charles Lacey

North Ridgeville Announces Committees

North Ridgeville reports Mrs. Harold Carpenter outlined new year committees at a Congregational church luncheon. Reports highlighted 54 world relief boxes and plans to recruit younger members. New devotional, missionary, world relief and other committees named with community leaders listed.

Hepburn Dies In Speedway Crash At Indy Race

Ralph Hepburn veteran driver killed during warm up for the 1948 Indianapolis 500. He died from a crushed chest and fractured skull after his Novi Special spun into the wall at 130 mph. Survived by wife Ida and 16 year old daughter Joanna.

Hepburn Indianapolis Ralph Hepburn Hig Novi E. Rogers Smith Lou Welch Novi Mich Welch Speedway American Society of Professional Automobile Racing Ida Joanna

Oberlin Beats Baldwin Wallace 24 11 In Berea

Oberlin College baseball overwhelmed Baldwin Wallace 24 to 11 in the Berea game Saturday. It was Oberlin’s third victory in eight games this season, with Cavanaugh Danner and McWharter among the Oberlin players contributing offensively and Ridpath closing out the game.

Oberlin College Baldwin-Wallace Berea Oberlin R.H. E. Oberlin Cavanaugh Danner McWharter Ridpath MacDirmid Gregg Kietver Hamulo Haddox

Vets Schedule Pair Of Games This Week

The Vets softball team has two games this week. On Tuesday they face Szalay's Market of Avon Lake at Avon Lake, and on Wednesday they play C I O of Electro Alloys at Western Automatic Diamond. Both starts are at 6.00 pm. Team members should meet at the clubrooms at 5.30.

Vv. FL. W. No Vets Szalay Avon Lake Electro Alloys

Moose and Eagles Clash At Roosevelt Diamond

Moose and Eagles meet at Roosevelt diamond at 6 15 Tuesday defense and offense in focus. Moose club must note that Wednesday's game with General Motors is canceled and players advised for notice.

Moose and Eagles Roosevelt Diamond Moose General Motors

Grange Notes May Events And Appeal for Practice

Mrs Robinson and Mrs Stanford reported ill. Box for England ready. Grange to repeat May play May 21 at grange hall. Mrs Spirek won blouse contest with Mrs Trynoski second. Elyrians gave lecture hour program. 75 members and two guests attended. Visitors from Ranford Grange joined. May 25 meeting planned. Mary Gilder requests first and second degrees team practice May 17 at 8:30 pm, moved from 7:30, ahead of an upcoming visitation to another grange.

Ranford Grange East Providence R. A James Sayers C. L. Neff D. P. Lear Henry Neidling Mary Gilder Grange Hall

Phillies rookie Curt Simmons seeks control after big deal

Philadelphia phenom Curt Simmons, 18 turning 19, struggles with control after a spectacular rookie showing last season. He recalls a 3 1 victory over the Giants and says Manager Ben Chapman urges him to pitch like in the sandlots. Teammates note his youth and pressure from a large signing bonus.

U. S Oscar Fraley United Press Hiladelphia U.P Curt Simmons Philadelphia Phillies Curt Wilmington Del Egypt Phils Simmons Husky New York Giants Ben Chapman Xart Cincinnati Reds Rhinelanders Walker Cooper Blix Donnelly Blix Donnelly Giants

Oberlin Golfers Fall to Wesleyan in Narrow Defeat

Oberlin College golf team dropped their sixth straight with a 9 to 7 loss to Ohio Wesleyan on Saturday. Kane of Wesleyan shot 39 36 75 to lead scoring, while Oberlin’s Jack McGrann shot 40 40 80 despite being shut out by Kane.

Oberlin College Oberlin Ohio Wesleyan Kane Jack McGranh

Eagles Bowling League Meeting Advised Tuesday Evening

The Elyria Eagles Bowling League will meet Tuesday at 7:30 at the club rooms to decide next season's league venue and read the secretary’s financial report. All members urged to attend by President Frank Traxler Jr.

Eagles Elyria Eagles Bowling League Frank Traxler

Fastteeth Aids Denture Stability In Daily Use

An alkaline powder sprinkles onto dentures to hold teeth firmer and more comfortable while eating talking and snushing bite. It promises no gummy taste or sour sensation and claims to reduce plate odor with no sour aftertaste. Available at drug stores as PASTEETH in bold adv copy.

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