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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1940

Page

7

Imperial Valley Faces Threat Of Famine And Epidemic

A Saturday night earthquake cracked the Alamo Canal in the Imperial Valley causing water famine fears and fears of an epidemic. Eight people were killed with tens of dollars in property damage and widespread contamination from broken mains. Water shortages spread through Brawley Holtville Imperial El Centro Calexico Mexicali and other communities as repairs were projected to take about 10 days.

EL Centro Calif Imperial Valley Alamo Canal Gamage Brawley Air Corner Holtville Imperial Calexico Mexicali International Hotel Alamo United States

Eaton Class On Way To Washington Today

Twenty six members of Eaton High School's 1950 graduating class are en route to Washington. The group departed on a special bus early today after graduating last Tuesday and will return Thursday night.

Eaton Washington Eaton High Schools

Teachers to Hold Camp Outing at Vermilion Lake

About 8 to 100 Elyria school teachers plan a Camp Iss-See-Kes outing at Vermilion River camp, scheduled from Thursday. The event is sponsored by the Elyria Federation of Teachers and organized by the Elyria Y M C A.

Elyria Elyria Y. Moc Ang Press Elyria Federation of Teachers

Market Prices and Produce Listings In Local Paper

A dense OCR of markets section shows prices for asparagus radish lettuce spinach tomatoes watercress and potatoes along with live poultry and eggs. Listings include per dozen per 2 dozen and per bushel quotes for regional produce and meats with regional references and varied unit measures.

Asparagus —Ourtier Jadem Sotek Uaswet Camldsopts Bulk Terrae Mbeers Fatex Sleeros Leuch—Leat Floar Basket Unians Pahsley—Court

Hog and cattle market receipts and prices overview

The report lists hog receipts with varying tons and prices including 35.10% at 3.64, 290 tons at 3.58, 280 250 at 5 and 4, Yorks 160-190 at 4.75, and other hog figures. Cattle receipts show choicest steers around 1100 pounds at 8.00, medium and common grades from 6.30 to 7.50, with Dutcher cattle at 8.00 and other marks. It reads as a livestock market summary with multiple price points and weight ranges.

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Court resolves highway dispute near Ver Milion and more

A settlement in common pleas court adjourned a long pending highway overhead dispute on Route 2 near Ver Milion involving property owned by The Cleveland Trust Company. The compromise awarded $1,000 in compensation and damages. A separate jury heard a $5,900 personal injury suit brought by Raymond J. Wilms of 1651 83rd Street, Cleveland. Federal naturalization officers announced approvals for 55 applicants with final hearings set for September.

Vermilion Cleveland Trust Company Sevtiermen Fineémony Jose Guy Fagr Teg Ristet Cot Federal Naturaizatx

Nine Cases Before Court Of Appeals Session

The court of appeals convened for a session to review nine cases including a taxpayer suit by George B. Vollmer of Amherst challenging $86,600 in Sands notes issued by Amherst village for an electrical power plant. Common Pleas Judge Guy B. Findley upheld the note issuance.

Court of Appeals Todex George B. Vollmer Amherst Amherst Village Common Pleas Guy B. Findley

Cratee Market Prices for Sheep and Lambs

Clipped sheep and lambs listed with price ranges. Pines: common five dollars, good five to six dollars. Lambs choice to be steady. medium and select quality noted with multiple price points.

Lindbergh Urges U.S. Defense Policy Against Air Threats

Charles A Lindbergh warned on the eve of the 3rd anniversary of his trans Atlantic flight that U S armed forces are inadequate and urged a hemispheric defense plan with long range bombers and allied bases. He called for a definite policy and restraint from hysteria while criticizing Roosevelt era policies and urging unity among American nations.

Washington Charles A. Lindbergh Western Hemisphere America Columbia Broadcasting Company Ako Toox Roosevelt Congress Air Corps Lindbergh Wheither United States

Death Record Amherst Ohio Sophia Wohlever Dies at Vermilion-on-the-Lake

Sophia Wohlever aged near 70 died after four weeks illness at Vermilion-on-the-Lake at 2:35 am Monday. Born in Brownhelm she lived there most of her life. Survived by husband George son Henry two grandsons Arthur Lorain and Louis New York City and other relatives. Lifelong Brownhelm Evangelical and Reformed Church member services 2 pm Wednesday Rev Weber officiating burial Brownhelm Cemetery. Friends may call at her home.

Amherst, O Sophia Wohlever Henry Wohlever Vermilion-on-the-Lake Brownhelm George Henry Arthur Lorain Louis New York City Wohlever Brownhelm Evangelical and Reformed Church Weber Burzral Brownheim

Funeral services for Mrs Eliza beth Sampson

Funeral services were held for 79 year old Mrs Eliza beth Sampson at 2 50 p m from Sharp funeral home Wellington Rev Lonzo S Green officiated Burial was in Greenwood cemetery Wellington She died at 4 39 p m Saturday in Amherst hospital after a stroke Earlier a resident of Amherst for nearly five years she had lived in Wellington joining the Methodist church Surviving are one son Frank of Cleveland and two grandsons

Elizabeth Sampson Sharp Funeral Wellington Lonzo S. Green Greenwood Cemetery Frank Cleveland

Death of Mrs Florence S Nikoloff at Home

Mrs Florence Sump Nikoloff 42 wife of C N Nikoloff died at 417 Kenyon avenue at 11 3 Sunday morning after ten weeks illness. Born Elyria June 30 1897 she lived here all her life. She was a member of the Doreas Class of the Church of Christ. Besides her husband she leaves a list of relatives.

Florence Sump Nikoloff C. N. Nikoloff Kenyon Avenue Nikoloff Elyria Nerre Church of Christ

Funeral services for Nettie Sump relative held Tuesday

The notice states Jack and family members including Mrs. Nettie Sump are at home. Friends may visit Nichols Funeral Home. Services will be Tuesday at 2 p m with Rev Foster officiating. Burial follows at Ridgeville Cemetery.

Jack Nettie Sump Nichols Funeral Home Whi Foster Ridgeville Cemetery

Rotarians Hear Noted Lecturer On World Events

Elyria Rotary club members attend a luncheon at the Elks' Temple where Robert Karmsayer, described as a vagabond writer and lecturer on world events, speaks. He has lived in many countries, toured Europe repeatedly, studied at the University of Rochester, prepared for the Methodist ministry, and has written for youth journals and The Christian Advocate.

Elyria University of Rochester The Christian Advocate

Children Vote On New Name For Elyria Library Room

Elyria children will vote next week to name the children's room at the Elyria library. Six options were chosen by a judges panel from recent suggestions, with a ballot box opening Monday and polls open all week.

Elyria Linda Cuvler Children’s Department Sve Mark Twain Alcor Cyrus Faxon J. George R. W. MecWilliams Merritt Powell George Stevens

Dectortown GA Built on Indian Medice Man’s Site

Dectortown Georgia sits on the former Indian settlement believed to be the home of a renowned medicine man. The area’s history ties to a revered tribal healer and trading pathways. Local lore describes ancient dwellings and ceremonial spaces once used by tribal leaders.

Dectortown

Milk Spilled Two Men Shot in Labor Dispute

CHICAGO May 70 Milk spilled on highways as violence accompanies the second delivery shutdown in three weeks. Walter Dobroth 42 of Chicago and an unidentified man were wounded in a free for all on a highway north of Chicago. State police said about 30 men believed strikers stopped eight empty trucks bound for Wisconsin milk depots. They said the trucks were escorted by a caravan of automobiles.

Chicago Association Walter Dobroth Wisconsin

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