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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1937

Page

11

Skin tests show 55 positive reactions in Elyria children

Skin tests of 646 Elyria children and 250 parochial students last week yielded 55 positive reactions about eight and a half percent. High school seniors and teachers had roughly 16 percent positive, while first graders showed the fewest. Health officials note positives require further X rays to confirm tuberculosis.

Bkin Elyria Misa Kathrype Fulton Elyria High Schol L. B. Hindman Lorain County Tuberculosis and Health Association Hindman County Health Department The Tuberculosis and Health Association Oberlin College

Death Notice for Luella E Smith of Olmsted Falls

Mrs Luella Edith Smith died at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born August 19 1904 in Elyria she was a St Johns Elyria member. Survived by husband Ben, son Eugene 10, daughter Caroline Grace nine days, parents William and Mrs Schroeder, several siblings and grandchildren. Funeral plans include Taylor Funeral Home transfer to her mother address and St Johns Church service with Rev A Schroeder.

Luella Edith Smith Olmsted Falls Elyria Memorial Hospital Elyria St. John's Church Ben Smith Eugene Caroline Grace William Schroeder Conrad Schroeder Ridgeville Waller Richard William St. John’s Church A. Schroeder

Varied Programs For Rotary Club

Members of the Elghit Rotary Club will have a series of varied programs during the coming month announced by Dr. Mark Willis the program chairman. At next Tuesday's meeting Slim Williams will describe his dogsled trip from Alaska to Washington D C. Ed Bang a Cleveland sport writer will speak at the June 1 meeting. The club will visit Lorain June to inspect the Ohio Public Service Company plant model kitchen and share their weekly dinner there hosted by J B Johnson. H Snaire banking superintendent and former Rotary leader will speak at the June 15 meeting.

Elghit Rotary Club Mark Willis J. B. Johnson H. Snaire Rotary District

Theft Reported in Lodi Street Incident

John Gerhart of 325 Lodi Street reported an electric charger stolen from the rear of his home last evening while charging an automobile battery. The charger was later returned and police believed the theft to be a prank by neighbors.

John Gerhart Lodi Street Gerhart Po- Hce Bors

Motorist fined for reckless driving in city court

Richard Price, 19, of 177 Pasadena Avenue, was fined $2 and costs after being arraigned before Mayor Dow A Baird in the police court. Officer Clare Parker stated Price drove recklessly on Broad Street about 10 44 p m yesterday.

Richard Price Pasadena Avenue Dow Baird Io Price Clare Parker Broad Street

Three Men Released From City Jail In Alarmingly Vague Incident

Police freed three homeless men after an evening incident described as a city jail “cleaning.” Movication, a sailor identified by one man, another claimed to be from Trai, and a third said he lived in Elyria. A note urged prayer as a response.

Trai Elyria

Closing Of Three One Room Schools Seen Probable

Russia Township may close its three one room schools next fall as Lorain County plans a new county system for 1937 35 year. Board of Education meeting at 5 p m to adopt an organization plan and seek state approval.

Russia Township Lorain State Department Russi Township Oberlin Board C.A. Gailtbuns State Department of Education No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 Oberlin High School Carlsle Township Carlisle Township Lake Avenue Markley Gulf Road

Fifty-two Four-H Clubs Ready for Busy Season

Lorala County reports 52 clubs with 625 members completing organization for the upcoming season. Seventeen clubs are boys clubs, thirty-five are girls clubs, led by Miss Bird and Mr. Wilcox. Largest club is LaGrange Juvenile Farmers with 49 members, and Columbia Busy Bees is the strongest girls group with 33 members.

Lorala County Our. H C. I. Hummet Mies Mice Bird County Agricultural Balunsivn Hrummel Sunny Siders Wellington Mes. C. S. Churet Miss Bird LaGrange Juvenile Farmers Albert. Wilcox Wilmot Joong Columbia Busy Bees M. L. Royer Clab P. T. Burnside Donald Day Aartatites A Penfield Clih Tuembers Howard Andrews W Seilimerod Rober Pickworth Eaton Jolly Sports David Cook Belden Kan-Po St. Floyd Lang Brownheim Rev. Albricht Parker Baird Robert Kneisel W. E. Love Avon Robert Peak Henrietta H. H. R Donald Wusem Howard Petty W. P. Club Melvin Kolbe William Shirkey Columbia Elmer Schacht LaGrange Albert Wilcox Wilmot Long Warren Church Ridgeville Merry Mixers G. E. Irons Ernest Stroud la Granze Hearts of Gold J. H. Curtiss Grafton Dorowthy McGill Belden Jolly Joes Elizabeth Castle Columbia Food Club Alice Lindstrom Milford Bartter Columbia Merry Mixers Hazel Leach Brownhelm Merry Workers R. W. Bechtel Grace Milter Brownhelm Perfection Elmer Kneiser Clarence Pippett Wellington Jolly Twelve Maurice Persins Idle Fingers C. E. Dickason Amherst Sandstone Cloverelles Charles M. Kohler Markley Rebecca Rea Wellington Jolly Sritvhers Ralph Bowman Aldine Palmer Kathren J. Witbeck M. L. Rover Eleanor Petty Oberlin Leona Wellman M. J. Hurd Gertrude Hobbs Amherst Sandstone Ruth E. Moore Eaton Sunny Leroy Shirkey Lucille Senningz Carlisle Jolly Hustlers Marian Lauer Zelda Schramm Alfred Rolli Carlisle Our Gang E. Nichols Henrietta Kitchen Floyd Buswell Brighton Lew So Ira W. Lee Virginia Greene Wiliam Gerber Don Bryant Elyria L. C. Heeork M. Ifuene Lake Avenue Vanora Schaeffer Otto Jahhush Gulf Road Buckeye E. D. Hoag

Court Hears Driving Without Consent Charge And Divorces Filed

In Lorain Municipal Court John C. Smith, 19, of Pomeror Avenue Elyria, bound to grand jury on driving without owner's consent after being found in a stolen car. Four divorce suits filed, all citing neglect and cruelty, including Spisak v. Spisak and Wolcott v. Wolcott. One suit dismissed. doctor sued in malpractice claim tied to a broken elbow incident from the previous year.

John C. Smith Pomeror, Avenue, Elyria Lorain Redman Douglas Michael Spisak Agnes Mary Ann Wolcott Willard Wolcott Fourth Street Eisha William Ursie Harriet Caroline Rogers Albert Nugers Wubckles Street Elyria Miltony Kiein Robert Flrr Patterson

Specialist To Visit Flower Growers O. 8. U

Ohio State University horticulture specialist OPVICES CLOSED to visit numerous Lorain County flower growers Wednesday and Thursday to assist solve problems. County agent C L Hummel says he already held a February school for growers and will view greenhouses and gardens from 1 to 4 pm today. Funeral services for Mrs Elmer Cotton, wife of a county board member, will be held as officials and workers attend.

G. A. Poeseh Ohio State Univerity Jerain County C. L. Hummel County Agricultural Tach Earings Lorain Corry Board of Education Elmer Cotton

Ohio Highway Patrol to Expand Force to Two Hundred

Governor Darcy signed bills increasing the uniformed patrol from 120 to 200, praising the work of the Ohio Fishway Patrol while criticizing the Senate for prior budget cuts. Additional measures include medical care for dependent children, mortgage moratorium corrections, canal land rentals repeal, and more wine sale permits.

Darcy Ohio Senate

Slot Machine Returns to Police Station in Rooney Case

The slot machine used as evidence against William Rooney was returned to police headquarters after a temporary move to Justice of the Peace Charles C. Lord's office. Lord asserted rights to custody for use in Rooney's upcoming trial, while Chief E. J. Stankard issued a rule restricting removals without orders from Prosecutor Butler or Commissioner Dunn. Rooney and Adam Hampel face gambling device charges in separate hearings.

William Rooney Stop 76 Cleveland Road Court of Justice of the Peace Charles C. Lord Tom Finegan Lord Oscar G. Dunn Rooney Dunn E. J. Stankard Howard R. Butler Chunn Adam Hampel Kate Kreuzer Detroit Road Justice Courts Hampel Joseph Q. Petro Kreuzer

Expo Booth To Open Next Week In Ely Park

Exposition information booth plans advance in Ely Park after a Chamber of Commerce meeting. The booth is to open next week offering information services and exposition stock at reduced prices ahead of the Great Lakes Exposition starting May 29.

Ely Park Chamber of Commerce

Dental Hygiene Film Shown In Elyria Schools

Children in Elyria are receiving pictorial lessons on proper dental care this week. A dental hygiene film provided by the State Board of Health is shown in city schools under the Elyria Board of Health sponsorship. Miss Thelma Myers of the state board speaks in the schools alongside the film, arranged by Dr. G. F. French, Elyria health commissioner.

Elyria State Board of Health Elyria Board of Health Thelma Myers State Board G. F. French

Aunge Will Star Common Meas Judge To Speak Tonight

Judge Guy B. Findley will address the Rotary Club in Londonsille on the topic Garya tional Problems. The event was learned here today as part of the club’s evening program.

Rotary Club Londonsille

Prohibit Trolley Cars Passing On Erie Ave Bridge

Lorain commissioners debated trolley passage on the Erie avenue bridge. Dunn claimed personal consent to allow cars, while DeChant and Davidson opposed due to the bridge age. They discussed adjusting schedules to avoid crossing strain and delays at the bridge.

Erie Ave Darke Aves Nue Lorah John EB. Divide Son Edward DeChuant Oscar G. Dann Dunn Theodore B. Walker Dwight Rogers Lorain Erie Avenue Traction Company Davidson DeChant Board of Commissioners Asd

Honor E. F. Allen At Convention

Edgar F. Daddy Allen president emeritus of the International Society for Crippled Children was guest of honor at the Milwaukee convention banquet and addressed delegates from 33 states. He also received honors at the Illinois and Ohio Society meetings in Chicago and Columbus respectively.

Edgar F Daddy” Allen International Society For Crippled Children Washington Avenue International Surgery For Crippled Children Milwaukee Paul King Detroit Allen E. J. Howenstine Elyria J. W. Studebaker United States Commissioner of Education International Society Ilinois Society For Crippled Children Chicago Alen Ohio Society For Crippled Children Columbus C. Lowell Haskin Toledo Ohio Society Ralph W. Holmes Chillicothe

Oldham Ends Probation Work After Two Week Vacation

Oldham, Lorain resident and county probation officer for 15 years, begins two weeks of paid vacation after probate judge H A Nye notified him May to terminate his services May 31. Civil service status ended recently at judge Nye's request to reorganize a county probation department.

Willam Oldham Oldham Lorain H. A. Nye Nye

Mayor Back at Desk After Illness and Dental Surgery

Mayor Don A. Baird returned to City Hall after several days home confinement due to illness. He underwent the removal of two troublesome teeth and resumed official duties.

Don A. Baird City Hall

Markets Show Mixed Prices For Poultry And Produce

A rapid market roundup lists eggs, broilers, and turkeys with varied pricing, noting heavy demand for certain items. Lamb, calves, and cattle values move modestly, while vegetables such as asparagus and tomatoes show mixed bids amid cooler demand and seasonal fluctuations.

Firemen Free of Runs as Elyria Enters 10th Day

Elyria neared a 10 day fireless spell as of this afternoon with no calls since May 1. The May 5 automobile fire caused no damage, the car was driven to the station while firefighters were en route. Central Fire Station crews kept busy with plans and cleaning, praising public restraint.

Elyria Vanalarm Fremen Almboush Urey Palnens

Gets Five Years For Extortion Attempt

William Webster Madden of Cirvelville was sentenced to five years in federal prison by Judge Meh G. Underwood after pleading guilty to attempting to extort 1500 dollars from Miss Jemima Dungan, a retired teacher and Madden’s old friend. Madden, aged 59, cited long narcotic use since losing his left leg in an accident and faced a maximum 20 year term and 5000 dollar fine. He was arrested last February on a lonely road near Clinoville where the extortion message directed the payment.

Columbus William Webster Madden Circleville Meh G. Underwood Jemima Dungan Madden Underwood Clinoville

Kenska pleads not guilty to DWI charge in Elyria

Frank Kenska 29 of R D 2 Elyria entered a not guilty plea at morning arraignment before Mayor Dow A Baird in police court. The case was continued to 4 p m tomorrow after he was arrested about 2 36 a m Sunday on West avenue by Officer Corwin Burrer.

Frank Kenska Elyria Dow A Baird Kenska West Avenue Corwin Burrer

Senate voting rows over court reorganization bill

The roll call lists McGill Pittman King McCarran Hatch Burke Connally O Mahoney Borah Austin Steiner urging amended reporting on the court reorganization bill. Burke, Burke and Burke oppose, while the majority lines up for advancement. Edwards Burke calls it the end of the bill. A minority report possibility is left to individual members.

George McGill Kan Key Pittman James Hughes Del Norris Ashuret Aziz Whiam King Utah Pat McCarran Frederick van Nuys Ind Carl Hatch Edward Burke Tom Connally Tex Joseph c. O'Mahoney Wye William FE. Borah Ida Warren Austin R. Vt Frederick Steiner Ore Dieterich McCarran Edward R. Burke Neh Senate Ashurst

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