Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

The Chronicle Telegram in Elyria, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 40 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1939

Page

3

Oberlin Professor Explains Federal Securities Act

Oberlin College economics professor Arthur E. Nilsson, former SEC analyst, spoke at the Elyria Credit Men's Association luncheon at the Graystone Hotel. He outlined the act's purpose to present true facts to investors and noted the need for full disclosure by companies seeking to register, while cautioning investors to make their own decisions.

Arthur E. Nilsson Oberlin College Securities and Exchange Commission Washington Elyria Credit Men’s Association Graystone Hotel Nilsson Commission J. N. Rassler

Brighton Seniors Present Melvina's Courtship at School

The Brighton High School senior class will stage Melvina's Courtship a comedy of rural life by Robert Sherman in the school auditorium at 8 p m Tuesday May 23 The cast includes Melvina Perkins Pearl Riebe Bill Walker Ray Ewell Bud Weston Roy Perkins Jay Crest Kenneth Greene Squire Belcher Loren Cowie Mrs Weston Doris Gemmel Minnie Darling Edna Ma Jones Jane Mc Cracken Dora Gemmel.

Brighton High School Melvina Robert Sherman Melvina Perkins Pearl Riebe Bill Walker Ray Ewell Bud Weston Roy Perkins Jay Crest Kenneth Greene Squire Belcher Loren Cowie Mrs Weston Doris Gemmel Minnie Darling Edna Ma Jones Jane McCracken Dora Gemmel

Elyria man fined for reckless driving in mayor's court

Otto Steve Kerstner of Elyria Avenue and North Ridge Road was fined 5 dollars with costs suspended after arraignment before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro for reckless driving. He was arrested May 18.

Otto Steve Kerstner Elyria Avenue North Ridge Road Joseph Qq. Petro

Death Record Litchfield John Radie 70

John Radie 70 of Litchfield dies after months long illness at his home Thursday May 18 Funeral services at the house for relatives 2:00 pm and at Congregational church 2:30 pm Sunday May 21 Rev L P Juell and Rev H S Mabie officiate Interment in Litchfield cemetery Survived by wife Ella Burrer Radie two daughters Mrs Roger Ingraham Lakewood and Mrs Willard Zahnow Cleveland and one grandson Roger Ingraham

Litchfield John Radie Congregational Church L. P. Juell H. S. Mabie Baptist Church Ella Burrer Radie Roger Ingraham Lakewood Willard Zahnow Cleveland

Pittsfield Woman Rose Eglin Dies At 84

Mrs Rose Eglin aged 84 died at her Pittsfield home on Route 58 at Sherburne’s Corner Friday morning. Survived by four sons and one daughter with several grandchildren. Funeral services Sunday at 2 30 PM at Sedgeman Funeral parlors Oberlin with Dr J A Richards officiating. Burial in Westwood cemetery.

Pittsfield Rose Eglin Sherburne’s Corner Metta Peard Eli Ryder LeRoy McCroden Lakewood Noble McCroden New Alexico Hugh McCroden New Jersey James, Jr Sedgeman Funeral Oberlin J. A. Richards Westwood Cemetery

Charles H. Koch 80 longtime Lorain hotel operator dies

Charles H. Koch 80 a retired Lorain hotel and restaurant operator died at his Lorain home after a long illness He was born in Wooster Ohio and had lived in Lorain many years He was a Wooster Eagles Lodge charter member and attended a local church A son and daughter survive Funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at the Sidney B Royce funeral home.

Lorain Charles H. Koch Wooster Ohio The Wooster Eagles Lodge Christian Church Sidney B. Royce

Funeral services for Joan Pastor in Lorain Elyria

Joan Pastor 61 died at home 353 Vulcan street after a 3 1/2 year illness. Born in Hungary December 15 1878 he came to Elyria 24 years ago from New York. He worked 18 years as a moulder at the American Radiator Company. Surviving his wife Barbara four children and three grandchildren. Funeral arrangements include services at St Michael's Lorain with interment at St Mary's Elyria.

Joan Pastor Vulcan Street Hungary Elyria New York American Radiator Company St. Michael's Church Lorain Verhovay Lodge Barbara Stephen

Heinzerling 85 Dies at Home Near Henrietta

Arnold H Heinzerling 85 died after three weeks illness at his home near Henrietta Born in Germany January 7 1854 he came to the United States as a child He was a carpenter retired years ago member of Evangelical Reformed church in Henrietta for 61 years Survived by wife Katherine preceded in death four grandsons and one son Burial in Birmingham cemetery Service at the Evangelical Reformed church with Rev Theodore J Bucher officiating Body to be moved from Pease Funeral Home Wake man to the late residence and friends may call

Arnold H. Heinzerling Henrietta Alness Germany United States Ibana Lidadst Atuven Evangelical Reformed Church Katherine Erlyn Lawrence Arnold Heinzerling Elyrta Carl Cleveland Lynn Berlin Theodore J. Bucher Birmingham Pease Funeral Wakeman

Funeral Arrangements Pending for Fremont Man

Clair Howard learned his uncle John Howard of Fremont, formerly of Columbia, died Friday evening. The funeral will be held in Fremont, but arrangements are not yet complete.

Columbia Sta. O Clair Howard John Howard Fremont

Roth Brother Dies in Chicago. Body to Lorain Home

Lester Roth brother of Dr. C. E. Roth died suddenly in Chicago last night. The body will be brought to the Roth home on West Erie Avenue in Lorain. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.

Lester Roth C. E. Roth Chicago Illinois Roth West Erie Avenue Lorain

Woman Injured At Home After Pan Strike

Mrs Elizabeth Kuczelnicky 37 of 364 Vulcan street treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital for scalp laceration and right eye contusion after allegedly being struck on the head with a pan at her home yesterday evening.

Elizabeth Kuczelnicky Vulcan Street Elyria Memorial Hospital

Court House Notes And Civil Actions In Lorain County

Deputy Sheriff Elmer Peterson left for Sioux City after word his father was struck by a car and in critical condition. A $2999 personal injury suit by Olive Kendeigh vs Brady Transfer and Storage Co. was dismissed. Samuel Goldstein sues American Meat Co. for $750 rent for May at 316-330 Broadway. Ruth Jones sues Ollie Glass in a paternity matter. Mildred Etherton seeks divorce from William M. Etherton, married 1929, on neglect and cruelty. Esther Berger sues Dumitru Boerin et al for $625 rent on 1862 Broadway. A $250 verdict in a Jackie Ringwald vs William Schacht auto case. related suits filed. George Jarcox’s trial set for June 5. sanity plea entered. Five names drawn for jury duty Monna. Marjorie Ketchem granted divorce from Ralph Jeffer son Ketchem for neglect. Associates Investment Co. sues Lawrence Deetz for $123 on four promissory notes. About 800 acres of late Mrs. P. K. Clark estate sold in partition. parcels sold for $29,000 to Edna Foley et al and $4,900 to Joseph Eyring.

D. A. Coon Benjamin Ringwald Lorain William Schacht Broadway 32Nd Street Schachi Patricia Wilbeck Irene Ringwald Ringwald P. K. Clark Sherif Claude Adams Carlisle Township Edna Foley Eleanor Foley Helen Carr Emma Sibila Grafton Township Joseph Eyring Adams

Learn To Swim Campaign Reaches Half Way Milestone

The Learn to Swim campaign sponsored by the YMCA and the Chronicle-Telegram reports over 400 participants have trained this week. Max Roe, campaign director, notes many show progress as tests approach for certificates at the close. Beginners must swim one pool length. advanced must complete extra dives plus requirements. Nine beginner and five advanced classes ran this week with three sessions more next week. Instructors include David Chester James Ferguson Alex Traioff Earl Hil and John Wellert. Chester and Ferguson hold Red Cross lifeguard certificates.

Y. M.C A Chronicle-Telegram Max Roe David Chester James Ferguson Alex Traioff Earl Hil John Wellert Chester and Ferguson

Rural Life Sunday Observed by Lake Avenue Grange

The North Elsma Grange and Lake Avenue Community Church will hold Rural Life Sunday at the Lake Avenue School on May 21 at 10 45 a m. Sunday school is at 9 30 a m with Reverend Morris Lette delivering the morning message. A noon tureen dinner follows for members and families and a afternoon program led by Mrs John Hogan.

Lake Avenue North Elsma Grange Morris Lette John Hogan Grange

Graduation Exercises Planned at Markley School

The eighth grades of Lake Avenue and Markley schools will graduate at Markley school on Monday evening May 22 at 8:00. Between thirty five and forty pupils will graduate with a program arranged and C J W Luttrell, principal of Loran High School, as speaker.

Lake Avenue Markley Markley School C J. W Luttrell Lorain High School

Rural Life Sunday at Eaton Church Observed

Rural Life Sunday observed at Eaton Church with the Grange group attending and the pastor delivering a sermon on Christ of the Countryside. The choir will sing an anthem, followed by a basket dinner and recreation at the Grange hall. All Grangers invited to participate.

Eaton Church Grange Hall Eaton Grange

Air Show at Port Mills Features Parachute Drops and Acrobatics

An air show at Port Mills on Sunday afternoon includes a 3500 foot parachute drop by Dave Birns of Columbus and acrobatic flying by Lieut. Keith and Lieut. Ray McClanahan, Port Mills Air Port manager, Lorain. Free parking and admission. A Stinson 12 passenger airliner owned by Major Leslie G Mulzer will offer scenic flights from 9 a.m.

Dave Birns Columbus Keith Ray McClanahan Port Mills Lorain Stinson Leslie G. Mulzer Army Air Corps Reserve

School of Dancing to Present Recital at Elkshall

The School of Dancing will close its season with a recital at Elkshall on Sunday at 3:00 PM. Pupils from Elyria and guests from Cleveland perform, and the program is open to the public at no charge.

George Rieff

Pupils to Provide Singing at School Program

Singing will be furnished by the pupils of the two schools as part of the program.

Shining Thimbles and Perky Puellae 4-H Club Meet

The Shining Thimbles 4-H Club meets at Lake Avenue School on Tuesday May 23 at 1:00 PM with sewing baskets pincushion and toweling. advisor Mrs Otto Jabbusch. The Perky Puellae 4-H Club meets at the same school on Tuesday May 23 at 4:00 PM with advisor Mrs C C Jackson.

Shining Thimbles Lake Avenue School Otto Jabbusch C. C. Jackson

Eighth Grade Farewell Party at Lake Avenue School

The mothers of the eighth grade pupils host a farewell party at Lake Avenue School on Tuesday evening May 23 at 8:00. The event honors the Lake Avenue School's eighth grade class with a community gathering.

Lake Avenue School

French Indo China Art Exhibit Sent to Batavia Fair

An exhibit of native art from French Indo China was dispatched to Pasar Gambir the native fair in Batavia Java this year.

Batavia Java

Market Elevator Wheat Corn Prices Incomplete Line

Market elevator prices list grain bids for wheat corn oats rye with No 2 red and yellow varieties shown. Figures show scattered decimals and misread symbols indicating bid differences and track prices for various grades. Names and dates are absent. readable items include wheat No 2 red corn No 2 yellow oats and rye price guesses.

Market List of Produce and Prices with Quality Notes

A damaged OCR list details various fruits vegetables and prices. Entries include apples such as Winesap and Baldwin, asparagus beets carrots celery cabbage lettuce onions parsley parsnips radishes turnips tomatoes and related items with unit counts baskets and per unit prices. Several misreads appear but the item types and pricing structure are clear.

Vuold Toreyge Baldwins Greeninas J T. Bu Peorer Tae Peek WALL Leeks Reyes Ted Buddy

Oberlin High School’s renewed approval by North Central Association

Oberlin High School remains on the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools approved list for the year ending June 30, 1940. The association issues annual lists and approves schools for one year at a time, with Oberlin first placed on the list in 1906.

C. E. Wigton Oberlin Public Schools Oberlin High School North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Association North Central Association

Bride-To-Be Kathleen Rosecrans Feted At Rosecrans Home

Miss Kathleen Rosecrans, bride elect to Robert Rose of Pittsburgh, was honored by Mrs. William Rosecrans at a Thursday evening gathering. Guests made magazine favors for the June 28 wedding and a late luncheon followed. Gifts in blue and yellow were presented as Nancy Lou Comman delivered a wagon laden with presents. Attending were Mrs. J. E. Rosecrans, Mrs. L. J. Morris, Mrs. Steve Caiman, Mrs. J. Rudekoff, Mrs. F R. Dew, Lena Foster, Mrs. J. E. Braithwaite, Dorothy Braithwaite, Mrs. R. E. Cain, Mrs. George Cooley, Ed Rosecrans, Dorothy Rosecrans, Betty Rogers, Wanda Powers, Marion Edwards Sakellar and Olive McConnel.

Kathleen Rosecrans Robert Rose Pittsburgh William Rosecrans

Miss Harriet Neal Honored Guest at Mrs Gott's Home

Miss Harriet Neal was an honored guest Thursday evening at the home of Mrs LaMar Gott where attendees gathered for a social event. The report notes her presence as a highlight of the gathering.

Harriet Neal LaMar Gott

Oberlin bankers elect Porter as state bank vice president

J. L. Porter of the People's Banking Co. in Oberlin was elected vice-president of the state bank division at the Ohio Bankers Association meeting in Toledo. Oberlin attendees included J. T. Henderson L. E. Burgner H. F. Smith and P. H. Obly. Separately Dr. F. R. Dew J. S. Wetherill Miss Ruth Paddock and R. P. Fowler from Lorain County Health attended the Ohio Federation of Public Health Officials meeting in Columbus.

J. L. Porter The People’s Banking Co Oberlin State Bank Division Ohio Bankers’ Association Toledo J. T. Henderson L. E. Burgner H. F. Smith P. H. Obly F. R. Dew J. S. Wetherill Ruth Paddock R. P. Fowler Lorain County

Spirited Contest Forecast For City Auditor

Ralph E. Young of 209 Furnace Street enters the Republican race for city auditor with a petition in circulation. Two candidates Elsworth Albert and Floyd Shaw have filed petitions. others reported with petitions out include J. G. Whitney Jr. and Nancy Jenkins.

Ralph E. Young Furnace Street Elsworth Albert Floyd Shaw J. G. Whitney, Jr Nancy Jenkins

Licenses Noted for Residents in Ohio Townships

The record lists licenses for several couples and individuals: Leon F. Ives 27 farmer of Columbia township with Zelda Mary Schramm 24 of Carlisle township. Walter Wins 22 die maker of Cleveland with Helen ODeán 22 of Elyria. Charles Claude Vanscolina 23 Cleveland draftsman with Ruth Frances Groli 19 of Elyria. George W. Long 22 Hatchery business on Murray Ridge road with Ruth Ann Stoll 20 of Carlisle township.

Leon F. Ives Columbia Township Zelda Mary Schramm Carlisle Township Walter Wins Cleveland Helen O'Dean Furnace Street Elyria Charles Claude Vanscolina Ruth Frances Groli Pasadena Avenue George W. Long Murray Ridge Road Ruth Ann Stoll

Rogue elephant charges road crew in lonely Ceylon incident

Three men changing a tire on a remote Ceylon road escaped a charging rogue elephant as the beast roared toward them. A separate London report notes oil slicks with a matt surface named Rainecoats appearing in the city.

Ceylon London

Street Parade To Be Circus Feature

Parker and Watts announce the 1939 free street parade with open dens of wild animals elephants white horses clowns and steam calliope. The horse drawn procession passes downtown at noon on Monday May 22 featuring new costumes and additions.

Middlewest Charles H. Parker Ira M. Watts Parker America Parker and Watts Parker and Waits Circus

Fines Levied Against Two Men in Grafton Arrest

Two men, B. C. Zaremba and Henry Zaremba, were fined 10 and 5 dollars plus costs after arraignment before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro for intoxication. Police said they were arrested at 7 pm yesterday in a vehicle on Lod Street near West River Street.

B. C. Zaremba Grafton Henry Zaremba Joseph Q. Petro Lod Street West River Street

National Honor Society Chapel Held at Amherst High

The Amherst High National Honor Society chapel featured orchestra and chorus numbers and a scripture reading. Beatrice Johnstone and Dorothy Bell delivered talks while honors and Society admissions were announced for Henry Edwards Hazel Diedrick Ruth Fleckner Esther Springer Dorothy Raesler Elsie Kovach and others.

Amherst Beatrice Johnstone Dorothy Bell Oberlin College Amherst Hi Henry Edwards Hazel Duedrick Ruth Fleckner Esther Sprenger Dorothy Raesler Elsie Kovach National Honor Society Miss Johnstone Hazel Diedrick Betty Ehlert Clarence Gerber Ralph Holzhauer Edna Mae Lehman Ruth Miller Dorothy Raesier Esther Springer June Carter Geoffrey Monger Donald Maze Mary Izold

Women’s Bene Fit Association Meets for Evening

Members gathered Friday at Mrs. L Roemer Axtel Street for routine business and a report on the county convention in Wellington. Plans were made to meet in June at Mrs. C Flew’s home with Mrs. Cora Sawyer as hostess. Card games awarded high to Mrs. Sawyer and consolation to Mrs. J B Avery. Special prize went to Mrs. Adam Schroeder. Lunch served to listed members.

Women's Benefit Association L. Roemer Axtel Street Wellington Roemer C. Flew Cora Swayer Sawyer J. B. Avery Adam Schroeder Charles Flew A. Torno H. A. Monger Edith Hoffner Cora Sawyer

Congregation Circle Bridge Guests and Scores

Two circles of the Congregational church met Friday afternoon. Mrs. F Hubbard hosted Circle One on Cleveland avenue with high bridge scores won by Nina Leuszler, Stanley Hull, and C A Braun. Circle Two with Mrs. Harry Ruth hosted guests Henry Smith and George Battenhouse as Tenney avenue honors went to Dorothea Smith J R MacKenzie and Floyd McIntyre. The June gathering will be at Mrs Earl Rockwood Cornell avenue.

Congregational Church F. Hubbard Cleveland Avenue Bridge Nina Leuszler Stanley Hull C. A. Braun Henry Smith George Battenhouse Cicle Two Harry Ruth Tenney Avenue Dorothea Smith J. R. MacKenzie Floyd MccIntyre Earl Rockwood Cornell Avenue

Local Hospital Admits and Discharges Noted

Marlene Gamble of Elyria avenue admitted and discharged Friday. Mrs. Emil Joseph of Amherst R. D. admitted Friday. Mrs. Frank Price and infant son of Mulan avenue discharged.

Marlene Gamble Elyria Avenue Emil Joseph Amherst R. D Frank Price Mulan Avenue

May meeting of hospital auxiliary planned for Monday

The May meeting of the hospital auxiliary will be held Monday evening at the gas office.

Wagner to Open New Music Store on Broad Street

L. F. Wagner will launch Wagner's Music Store at 309 Broad Street on June 1. He will assume control of the band and orchestra department from Day's Music Store and relocate it. Day's radio and piano division will move to the building’s third floor under H. K. Day, with elevator service. The hardware and other Day’s departments remain under their current leadership. The Day family has operated Elyria’s hardware business for 42 years, with Day's Music Department established 24 years ago at 367 Broad Street.

Broad Street L. F.wagner Wagner's Music Store Wagner Day’s Music Store H. K

Wakeman Church Services Observe Temperance Day

Congregational Church holds Sabbath school at 9 45 and church service at 10 30 with Rev Eastman delivering the sermon The subject is A Social Aspect of the Liquor Problem based on Jeremiah 36 5 10 and Ephesians 5 6 The choir performs several fine numbers Temperance Day is observed and Baccalaureate services are conducted in the evening

Wakeman Congregational Church Eastman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Brighton Deetz Mrs John Pastor Murphy Bros Newspape Elmer Peterson Sioux City Iowa Carl R. Finegan Olive Kendeigh Brady Transfer and Storage Co Erie Avenue Common Pleas Samuel Goldstein American Meat Co Parenthood Ruth Jones Ollie Glass Preston L. Coon Mildred Etherton William M. Etherton Esther Berger Dumitru Boerin George Jarcox Chestnut Street Howard R. Butler Common Pleas Court Monna Roy Held Quincey Street P. J. Nyhart Beverly Court Robert H Klley West Avenue Elyric Martha Alger Rose Justin Marjorie Ketchem Ralph Jefferson Ketchem Guy B. Findley the Associates Investment Co. Lorain Lawrence Deetz Esther Wood Professor St Union St Clarence Baumann Elizabeth Bremer Jean Mullie Charlotte Wilson Ervin Bushman Joseph Warner Lyman Bodman Robert Cutler Forest St Robert Herrick James Watt John Bare George Babbitt Richard Holmes Reamer Place Janet McClelland Irene White Joan Keller C. R. Graham Ida Tosell Nicholas Sakellar Anna Jones I. L. Porter Elizabeth Hsueh Jack Corrigan Robert Hirshburg George Baobitt Allen Hospital Wainwright Cleveland Road B. A. Jenne Church St Nat'l Honor Society the Bank Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation FEDER Scotland G. J. O'Connor Ella Jaeger Hospital News L. F. Wagner Sudro - Curtis Ambulance ACME O'Donnell Paint and Wallpaper Company Elyria, Ohio
Search Courier

Search the The Chronicle Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Chronicle Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication