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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1940

Page

10

Rezoning Sought for Coca Cola Bottling Plant

The council will decide at the June 3 meeting after a public hearing on rezoning a Lake avenue strip to allow Coca Cola Bottling Co to build a modern plant. Two ordinances would reclassify the bottling works to commercial and rezone 150 feet of frontage. Residents largely opposed the move as turning a residential district commercial.

Council Lake Avenue Coca Cola Bottling Co Boothney Coca Cola Betting Co Thet Vici Nnty David Himan Safety Service D. Faxon Plannin Commission Planning Commission Louis D. Huffman Chamber of Commerce Vicus William Gollmar F. R. Eckler R. T Cobb Nuff H C Golimar Kenneth Peters Molk Athens S. N. Black

Taft Urges Energy for Genuine Defense Program

Senator Robert A. Taft urged Americans to focus on a genuine defense program and avoid entering the European war. In St Louis he condemned German policy while opposing allied credit relaxations and naval aid, warning war could threaten American democracy and require broad continental armament and taxes.

Taft Indianapolis Ind Robert A. Taft St Louis Wea Germany United States North American Caribbean Sea South America

Avon Lake seniors plan Washington trip and FBI fingerprint work

Avon Lake seniors will visit Washington DC May 26 to see landmarks and meet the FBI. Thirty three students will have fingerprints recorded at the Federal Bureau of Investigation for identification of auto accident victims, with details of height weight and appearance also captured. They travel by chartered Greyhound bus and stay at the Washington tourist camp with meals funded by class earnings. Mrs Eckert, Mr and Mrs Dry er and Supt King accompany the party.

Avon Lake Washington, DC Hurearr Ka George H Knapp Lorain Bill Arnold Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington Greyhound Congress F. B I Supreme Court Library of Congress Treasury Pan-American Washington Cathedral Martha Eckert Karl Dryer J. I. King

Election of Student Cabinet News

At a recent meeting the Student Cabinet election selected representatives for each grade except Seventh and Eighth, which have one representative each. The Seventh grade member will be elected the third week in September. Eighth grade representatives include Bill Dunker and Freshman Nan Weidenkop, with George.

Seventh Grace Bill Dunker Nan Weidenkop George

Coralie's China voyage entangles love and secrets

On a Yangtze steamer to Saichung Coralie Wayne vies with dancer Naida Petrov and artist Michael Marsden for affection while Dan Ryan grapples with doubts. Coralie hides her motives, Marsden praises Naida as The Flame, and emotional scars deepen as truths unfold.

Coralie Wayne China Dan Ryan Yangtze River Saichung Naida Petrov Dan Naida Coralie Michael Marsden Starsden Marsden

Confrontation Reaches Fever Pitch in Damaged Serial Scene

Coralie endures Marsden’s taunts and physical advance during an uneasy dinner. He accuses her of jealousy toward Naida Petrov and flirts with Bran and Danny memories. A petty quarrel escalates when Marsden lunges, slips, and falls near the veranda.

Student Class Officers to be Elected This Fall

Sophomores Aurele Surman Mildred Mawby Juniors Dorothy Shuti Jack Kinsner Seniors Phylliis Katter henry Dan Huhng to hold officer elections early in September A resident and a vice president will be chosen from Juniors and Seniors Any member may serve as secretary and treasurer. Mr and Mrs Carl Hoenwalt of Cleveland were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Trigalet and attended the Baccalaureate Rev Wirgl Geren of Cleveland were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ed Webb and Miss Stella Buswell.

Powell Aurele Surman Mildred Mawby Dorothy Shuti Jack Kinsner Phylliis Katterhenry Dan Huhng Carl Hoenwalt Cleveland Harry Trigalet Wirgl Geren Ed Webb Stella Buswell

South Amherst Baccalaureate Service Recalls Graduation

The Congregational church hosted a baccalaureate service for the high school graduation class. Palms and spring flowers decorated the platform as Rev. C. E. Schmidt led prayers and scripture, with two anthems and a sermon by Rev. R. W. Sursaw.

Congregational Church Wm. Roberts C. E Schmidt C. E. Schmidt C. E Schhim Union Choir R. W. Sursaw Union

Eighteenth annual commencement set for tonight

Twenty two seniors will receive their diplomas at the school auditorium this evening at 8 o clock during the 18th annual commencement exercises.

Mayor Requests Dog Housekeeping Citywide

Mayor Albert Schneider asks residents to keep all dogs at home. The notice emphasizes keeping pets indoors to reduce street disturbances and improve safety.

Albert Schneider

Girl Scout Pine Tree Troop Hosts Mothers Party

Members of Girl Scout Pine Tree Troop with their captain and tenants will entertain their mothers at a party in the Recreation Center Wednesday evening.

Girl Scout Pine Tree Troop Leutenants

Ladies Altar Society Plans Regular Meeting

A regular meeting of the Ladies Altar society will be held in the Nativity church parlors Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs J B Paula of Detroit Michigan were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Frank Powers. Mrs Lydia Hoffner went to Detroit for an indefinite sit at the Paula home. Mr and Mrs Harold Flowers of Warren Pennsylvania were guests of Mr and Mrs Tom Flowers over the weekend. Mr and Mrs James White of Sharon Pennsylvania were Sunday callers at the home of Mr and Mrs William Emery.

Ladies Altar Society Nativity Church J. B. Paula Detroit Michigan Frank Powers Lydia Hoffner Gme Paula Nome Harold Flowers Warren Pennsylvania Tom Flowers James White Sharon Pennsylvania William Emery

Penfield High School Holds Annual Commencement

Penfield High School staged its annual commencement as graduates received diplomas marking the completion of their studies.

Penfield Penfield High School

Protest Against Proposed Paving By Second Methodist Church

The Second Methodist church on 18th street filed a protest with the council against paving 18th street, arguing the church frontage of 140 feet would face an oppressive assessment and that it cannot bear the burden. The session occurred Thursday night May 16 in the school auditorium with graduates wearing American Beauty Rose and multiple musical numbers and speeches.

Methodist 18Th Street Josephine Fresho Martha Woods Margaret Younglas Doris Pierce Celia Asanmic Virginia Cornetti Howard Berkes William Feron Robert Rowley Virgl Smith Robert Egin Re. N. M Weyries Rev Green Methodist Church A Berea Supt Zellars Earl Parson Board of Education Jesse Kaszar Weryrick

Social Visits Highlight Elyria Community Guest List

Mrs Clyde Minkler spent Friday evening at Mrs Leon ard Binzer’s home in Elyria. Miss Barbara Jones, Elyria, stayed several days with Mrs Flor ence Squire. Mr and Mrs R O Biggs were Sunday dinner guests at Mrs Anna Gott’s home. Florence Squire spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs E L Jones. Mrs Walter Gregg visited Friday evening with her daughter and son in law. J F Stirzaker and Elyria were Sunday guests of R O Biggs along with Miss Nora Bennett and her mother. Helen Lewis of Medina and Douglas Biggs of Cleveland were noted visitors. Misses Marvy Eber and Mona Mayhorn from Akron called on Florence Squire Thursday. Mrs Frank Johnson and Mrs Howard Andrews attended the ad-vertisement event.

Clyde Minkler Leonard Binzer Elyria Barbara Jones Florence Squire R O. Biggs Anna Gott E. L. Jones Walter Gregg J. F. Stirzaker R. O. Biggs Nora Bennett Bennett Helen Lewis Medina Douglas Biggs Cleveland Marvy Eber Mona Mayhorn Akron Frank Johnson Howard Andrews

Local Club Meetings Announced for May in Elyria

A series of club gatherings are set in Elyria including the Visor's meeting May 1, the Jolly Friendship Barthday club May 23 with Mrs. Hart Ferriman, the United Society May 22 at the ball, and Farm Club ladies quilting May 24 for Mrs. Lad Remen. Mrs. Amy White, Elmer Bunt, Lev Smith, and Led Remen attended the North East District Home Extension Council in Millersburg at the Methodist church.

Visor Elyria Jolly Friendship Barthday Club Hart Ferriman United Society Farm Club Lad Remen Amy White Elmer Bunt Lev. Smith Led Remen Millersburg North East District Home Extension Council Methodist Church

Jack Dempsey and Third Wife Agree to Separate Amicably

New York May 2 Jack Dempsey and his third wife Hannah Williams have amicably separated due to incompatibility. Attorney Moses Polakoff said there will be no court action and the former couple have agreed to part ways.

New York Jack Dempsey Hannah Williams Moses Polakoff Bill Dempsey

Former Elyrian Dies In Cleveland

Frank C. LaFon formerly of 46 George Street Elyria died in Cleveland after a lingering illness at his West 131th street home. He was a former foreman at the American Radiator Co. and is survived by his wife and one son. Burial plans and custody details hinge on Dempsey's return to New York next week.

Frank C. LaFon George Street Here West 131Th Street Cleveland American Radiator Co Homer S Mossbarger Pars Avenue Elyria Sears Thurman Ohio Joan Barbara Dempsey New York Miss Williams Elko, New

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