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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1940

Page

8

Marbles For Hell's Kitchen Boys From A Street Santa

Charles B. Driscoll recounts distributing marbles to children in New York's Hell's Kitchen, aided by a Parkersburg marble maker. He describes discreet generosity on midtown streets, aiding a brave Italian boy, and plans to refine his charitable method while avoiding trouble with police.

New York Chas. Driscoll Fannie Erie H. A. Fisher Parkersburg W. Va Hell's Kitchen Fisher Winona Brockton Arkansas City West Virginia Midtown 43D Street Broadway Sixth Avenue

German mechanization and war aims in Europe

The piece analyzes German tactics and modernization, noting heavy tanks and mechanized forces advancing rapidly, with air cover and armored units pushing 200 miles daily. It contrasts French defenses, Maginot Line philosophy, and two French generals, Weygand and Georges, amid broader wartime speculation and political notes.

Germany Dars Roosevelt Congress Holland Belgium U. S Maginot Line U. S. Army Hitler Berlin Balkans Republic Gamelin Magincot France Weygand Syria Georges Alexander Jugoslavia Wergand Marshall Foch Werygand Paris Near East

Unclear December Marble Mystery Impresses Children

In a quiet neighborhood youngsters gather marbles amid whispers of stranger events. Adults shrug and wonder about origins as the playful trend grows, leaving locals puzzled and curious.

Police Commissioner Pushes Duty Amid Toll of Suicides

The report notes ninety four New York policemen have killed themselves since Commissioner Valentine took command. It states Valentine did not kill them but urged officers to perform their duties honestly.

New York Commissioner Valentine Valentine McNaught Syndicate, Inc

Clerksfield and Area Residents Share Weekend Events

Clerksfield Joe L. Smith wed to Mrs Maree Kessler of lansfield on Saturday. Walter Marks of Chardon visited his aunt Mrs Mary Shafer. Several families visited relatives and attended funerals including Mrs Nellie Haigh and Mrs Anna Hayes. Deer sightings reported on Clarksfield farms and Doren Stone began work for Borden Ark Company of Detroit.

Joe L. Smith Clarksfield Maree Kessler Lansfield Walter Marks Chardon Mary Shafer Millerd Sees George Lees la Grange Stephen Adkins Virginia Charlie Towsley Charlies Twaddle Roy Twaddle Marie Tweddle New London Clarence Harris Harry Crandell Howard Crandell Elia May Howard Ames Charlotte Michigan Earl Fletcher Forest Fletcher Nellie Haigh Kipton Robert Shetterly Vina Shetterly Cora Hayes Mary Lees Guy Fessington William Mego Norwalk Thelma Charlie Timms Mary Allerson Wakemen Milan Bridge Wilbur Mlinns Akron C. H. Burrows Frances Frye Leland Seright Cleveland Floyd Phillips Townsend Veda Cramer Howard Ada Rounds J. C. Ames Ruth Marcus William Swartz Willet Stone A. J. Knapp Anna Hayes Pittsfield Doren Stone Borden Ark Company Detroit

Amherst Council Sets Soot Sign Plan And Budget Talks

Amherst council in a busy session discussed raising the sexton salary to 100 dollars per month, delaying vote to next meeting, and investigated cemetery funding. Residents urged more stop signs on Tenney avenue and Spring street with several locations painted and signed.

Amherst MD Fleckter Harold Krause Tenney Avenue Spring Street Connect Baetz Dairy Knight Kelch Zimmerman Tenney F. O. Fleming Cleveland Avenue Wottring Forest Silt Elyria Avenue Larson County Jackson Street Launcon Jefferson Street Charles Mathes Cherlin Ordnance

Pythian Sisters Plan Hall Cleaning and Redecoration

Plans for cleaning and redecorating the Pythian hall were formed in cooperation with the Knights at the Pythian Sisters meeting on Tuesday. A committee of Mrs. Ethel Stilgenbauer, Mrs. William Ehrman, Mrs. Jessie McLean, Mrs. Anna Lynch, Mrs. A. C. Kreeger, and Mrs. N. A. Rubel will meet with Knights trustees to submit suggestions. An auditing committee of Mrs. A. C. Kreeger, Mrs. William Ehrman, and Mrs. Lilian Miller was appointed to report next meeting. The special prize went to Mrs. L. Roemer.

Pythian Hall Knights Pythian Sisters Ethel Stilgenbauer William Ehrman Jessie McLean Anna Lynch A. C. Kreeger N. A. Rubel Lilian Miller Afrs. L. Roemer

Quiet wedding ties Brennen and Rainer in Cleveland

Roy Brennen son of Mrs Mary Brennen and David Brennen with Miss Kathryn Rainer were married at St Joseph parsonage at 3 30 pm Saturday Rev Fr James Smith officiating Attendants were Miss Agnes Brennen and Hugh McGarver A reception followed at the home of Mr and Mrs William Cashman South Amherst The couple live with the groom's mother Mr Brennen works for Connecticut Produce Co Cleveland

Roy Brennen Mary Brennen Church Street David Brennen Cleveland Kathryn Rainer St. Joseph Parsonage James Smith Agnes Brennen Hugh McGarver William Cashman South Amherst Brennen Connecticut Produce Co

School staff and wives hold Spring party at Elberta Inn

Faculty from Pleasant View Sanitarium and board of education gathered Tuesday at Elberta Inn for a Spring party. The group sang God Bless America before and after the meal with Wade Brims leading. Toasts given by Homer Haines Melba Maxwell Louise Matthews Supt. F R Powers and Betty Herl who received a lamp for her upcoming marriage to Robert Armstrong on June 15 in Columbus Ohio.

Werner Zilch J. B. Avery Walter Holstein L G. Maxwell Board of Education Mary George Pleasant View Sanitorium Elberta Inn

A. L. Eppley Celebrates 78th Birthday With Relatives

Relatives gathered Tuesday evening at the home of A. L Eppley to celebrate his 78th birthday. He received many gifts and a birthday cake. A social hour preceded lunch served to Ray Brodier, Clayton Eppley, Arthur Pomeroy, William James, Ben Michael and families along with Dorothy, Marion Wilson, Robert Eppley and Clara Dangle.

A. L Eppley Ray Brodier Clayton Eppiey Arthur Pomeroy William James Elyria Ben Michael Dorothy Willard Eppley Clara Dangle Marion Wilson Robert Eppley Mir

Community society notes from local church and club meetings

The Avenue club of Eastern Stars meets this evening in the Ma sonic hall with Mrs. Thomas Bruce and Sirs. L. Zuspan as hostesses. The Missionary Endeavor of St Paul Lutheran church holds a Thursday afternoon meeting in the church parlors with a fine program. Two Women’s Guild circles of St Peters church meet Thursday afternoon Circle three at Fred Berger and Circle four at Mrs. Harry Woll with Mrs. Robert Gray assisting.

Avenue Club of Eastern Stars Masonic Hall Thomas Bruce

Circles of St Ann's Society Meet Tonight

Two circles of St Ann's society of St Joseph's church meet this evening. Circle one hosts Mrs Albert Schmit and circle two gathers at Mrs Ed Glowenski Airs. Marion club hosted at Pearl street home Tuesday with card games and prizes won by Stella Gambish Dorothy Fuhrman Agnes Brennen received the special prize. Caroline Muniga to host in two weeks.

St Joseph's Parish Hall Victorian Guild Marion Teckawitha Club A. P. Roth J. A. Wesbecher Florence Schmitz-Kropf Macree Joseph Fuhrman Edgar Guest Joan Brown Amherst Hi Albert Tyson Bernadine Donnelly Shirley Sweet Bob Edwards Mary Alice Penton Yvonne McQueen Ruth Riddle Alberta Strauss St Ann's Society St. Joseph's Church Circle One Albert Schmit Circle Ed. Glowenski Carl Wilhelm Pearl Street Marion Club Stella Gambish Dorothy Fuhrman Agnes Brennen Caroline Muniga

Direct Relief Cost Drops In Ohio

Ohio April relief costs for subdivisions fell to 3.55 percent, the lowest in months, signaling easing financial pressure for local governments. Officials note improved funding efficiency and slower demand for public aid amid stabilized revenues.

Ohio

State directs relief costs and shares across Ohio counties

The report lists direct relief total for Ohio as 2,121,381 dollars with the state paying 33 1/3 percent. Lorain county receives 4682 dollars, Elyria 220 dollars, and Lorain city 3379 dollars under this distribution.

Charles L. Sherwood Ohio Lorain County Elyria Lorain City

Peterson's Ointment Advertises Quick Skin Relief

When skin is irritated with pimples and itching, a 35 cent box of Peterson's Ointment is urged for prompt relief. The balm soothes itching and smarting, improves skin, and also treats itching of feet and cracks between toes.

Peterson Adv

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