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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1939
Page
12
Lorain County Agriculture Society declares gate admission will return for the 1939 Lorain County Fair on August 8 to 10 after a regulatory vote. Four new directors were elected to unexpired terms, and running races may be added if feasible.
GRAFTON May 21 morning service at Grafton M E Church will recognize the graduating class. Rev. Geo C Beebe will preach on Are Ye Able. Evening Belden Baccalaureate Service to be held in Belden High School auditorium with Rev Beebe as speaker.
Ridge Hill Memorial Park invites flower lovers to view tulips and lilacs in bloom for about ten days. Public interest is expected to rise as the blossoms brighten the grounds. In other briefs, Fanny Jackson was fined twenty five dollars and costs and jailed thirty days for assault and battery after a dispute with her husband. Campbell Vanderson received a five dollar fine and costs for intoxication following a family complaint.
The British government argued that without a new stabilizing factor a major part of Europe could collapse. Britain and France quickly guaranteed Poland, Romania and Greece as a first aid measure and then pursued a permanent settlement by coalitions with other powers.
County commissioners report PWA auditors are here to verify depositories prepared for federal funds for two Lorain bridges. They requested 680000 of the 1230000 grant. no funds yet turned over, PWA may release once depositories are approved.
Lynn Rogers age 42 of Center Ridge Road Ricky River died yesterday morning after a stroke. He and his family were former Elyria residents. Survived by wife Dorothy and five children Janet Robert Carolyn Lynne Frances. Funeral services Saturday at 2:30 PM at Grayton Road Church in Rocky River.
Market quotations show oat corn and wheat prices by bushel and mill feeds and hay by the ton for car lots. Flour is listed by the arte with several grades of feed and bran prices, plus assorted hay and straw values and alfalfa cuttings. Local figures cover No. 3 white oats No. 3 yellow corn and red wheat along with spring patent flour and winter bran prices.
Prices listed for wheat, corn, oats, rye, and homegrown fruits and vegetables. Includes No. 2 red wheat and yellow corn figures, No. 2 white rye, and assorted local storage Baldwin apples and Greening varieties with unit prices. Also shows asparagus and carrots in bulk, plus a note on market conditions.
Oberlin College hosts Wooster in the final dual track meet of the year at 2 30 p m on the Oberlin Athletic Field. Both teams boast strong records as Oberlin seeks to extend a four year Conference Championship run while facing last year’s rivals.
The arrangements committee concealed 1000 invited guests amid 25 000 requests as the King and Queen arrived late. The Queen wore silver brocade satin with a diamond tiara while the King wore decorations. Prime Minister Mackenzie King sat at the far right beside Archbishop Gautier. Ottawa ceremonies were shortened by two days. the royal party travels to Toronto Monday morning.
Readable items list farm produce and livestock quotes. Includes celery root onions cabbage and greens. fruits like maple syrup and tomatoes. Cleveland area markets show varied per unit pricing. Livestock receipts and prices for hogs cattle calves sheep and goats noted, with butter eggs and poultry bids from local markets.
The House Un American Activities Committee moved to subpoena Republican National Committee Chairman John B. M. Hamilton and Maj Gen George Van Horn Moseley in an investigation of an antisemitic campaign. Witnesses cited include George Deatherage and Felix Allewhitter with allegations tied to a broader plot to overthrow the government. Hamilton denied knowledge of Campbell and stated the committee can access public GOP member lists. other subpoenas target campaign figures and alleged financiers.
The Oberlin Women's Relief Corps delivered two American Flags to Pleasant Street School on a Thursday program. Pupils led by Mrs. George Rosecrans sang America and Star Spangled Banner as flags were accepted by Felix White Dennis Tulk and Nancy Bell Hakes for their classes and auditorium.
The Oberlin Parent-Teacher Association announces the Annual Summer Round-Up at City Hall on Thursday June 1 from 9 to 11 A M. Health Commissioner Dr Dew will examine attending children and offer smallpox vaccination on request. First graders are eligible. those who were in Kindergarten last year are excluded. Prospect Street students arrive 9 A M and Pleasant Street students 10 A M. The event helps parents spot physical defects and arrange corrections during summer.
Oberlin Grange will observe Rural Sunday on May 21 with a pot-luck dinner at 12 30 PM in the Grange Hall. A service at 2 30 PM will feature Reverend Stevenson of Eaton as speaker. Everyone is welcome.
Commanding General Herbert A. Hughes of the Patriarchs Militant will confer the Grand Decoration of Chivalry on Past Grand Patriarch Carl Berger. The ceremony is Saturday at eight in Warner Gymnasium with a reception for Grand officers, visitors and members at Odd Fellows Hall afterward.
Charles Ketcham is inaugurated as president of Mt. Union, marking a leadership milestone for the institution and its academic direction. The ceremony underscores Ketcham’s vision for growth and community engagement.
Elyria High School seniors staged You Cant Take It With You to enthusiastic audience approval. The 18 member cast delivered distinctive portrayals led by Thomas Gardner as Grandpa Vanderhof and Joan Bauer as the granddaughter, with Rich ard Baumhardt as the boss’s son and Shirley Altfeld among the strong supporting roles.
A college in Alliance Ohio will address Oberlin High School graduates at the First Church on Wednesday May 31. Dr Ketcham a Oberlin College alumnus will speak about college life and future plans.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Wright of Springstreet on Wednesday May 17 at Allen Hospital. He has been named Robert Brooks Wright Jr.
At the Hi-O-Hi Tea Rooms the O-High Players annual banquet elected Sylvester Kasano vich as president Barbara Wade as vice-president and Judith Hemphill as secretary treasurer Following the dinner Mr Townsend will give an illustrated talk on the deep south Rob ert Winder the retiring president handed the gavel to Kasano vich Guests of honor were Mrs Rachel Hannon Mrs Maude Warner C F Alter and H E Muntz
The Oberlin College calendar lists events from May 19 to May 23 including recitals in Warner Hall by Elizabeth Bremer Charlotte Wilson and Barbara Wing, a track meet Oberlin against Wooster, church services at Finney Chapel, a World Mission report by Dr. Walter Horton, and final examinations beginning May 22 with a talk by Dr. Wilbur White of Western Reserve University.
Thirty three children from ages two months to 47 years were seen at Gates Hospital for Crippled Children’s semi monthly clinic. The youngest, a two month old with a foot deformity, and the oldest with a back condition were treated. Attendance was lower because summer schedules halve visits to one per month outside the season.
The production featured a large cast led by Martha Klyop as the maid and Douglas Birch as the father who makes fireworks, with Harold Dahnke as his partner and William Powell the son-in-law. Rita Halpin played the exiled Russian grand duchess while LaVaughn Searight and Peter Smith taught and danced. Nina Baker directed with Earl Lautenschleger as technical director and Kay Hopwood handling publicity.
China announces plans to build more than 4 600 miles of railway lines across the country. The project aims to expand transport infrastructure and improve regional connectivity with a large-scale network expansion.
Cars driven by Eli Saye of Huntington and Cecil Worcester of Elyria collided near Huntington injuring Saye with possible rib fracture and Worcester with arm bruises. A Red Star Trucking truck driven by A. E. Michener rolled over at Litchfield Center. Michener was treated and discharged.
North Ridgeville Congregational Church will observe Rural Sunday next week with speaker Mr. Young presenting on changes in country life and their impact on religious morals and education. He will discuss how to meet a changing world and note the growth of irregular religious groups and their implications.
The official designation for Greece is the Kingdom of Hellas in formal or ceremonial usage. This naming reflects historical and traditional titles used in various government and cultural contexts.
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