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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1938

Page

12

Italy Leads Poland in European Zone Davis Cup Elimination

Milan May 24 Italy holds a 2-1 lead over Poland in the European Zone elimination series needing one win to reach the third round and face France for a semi final spot. Yugoslavia defeats Great Britain 3-0 in Agreb setting up matches with Sweden Belgium India in the lower half.

Milan Italy MpPi Poland France Agreb Jugoslavia Titain Germany Hungary Yugoslavia Sweden Belgium India

Heath's Big Bat Beats Millers

Heath, 33 year old first baseman for Milwaukee, delivered a bases loaded homer to cap a 4 run fourth inning as Milwaukee beat Minneapolis 9 to 3. Miller starter Jim Henry held Milwaukee for six innings but faltered in the seventh. Ted Williams hit a solo homer for Minneapolis. Other games in the league were rained out.

Columbus Mickey Heath Heath Yuan Milwaukee Brewers Minneapolis Jim Henry Milwaukee Walter Tauscher Heart Lin Storti Ted Williams Minnneapolis

Lewis Named Ass't Coach of Rams

Arthur E. Lewis, assistant football coach at Ohio Wesleyan University, was named assistant coach of the Cleveland Rams. He will also play tackle, have a two year contract, and assist Coach Hugo Bezdek as the Rams enter their second NFL season.

Cleveland Arthur E. Lewis Ohio Wesleyan University Cleveland Rams Lewis Thomas E. Lipscomb Rams Ohio University New York Giants Hugo Bezdek

Elyria Dairies to Meet White Magic Team in Grafton

Elyria Dairies and White Magic from Grafton schedule a game tonight at Grafton. Dairies members Mollison H ware Bulgenbauer D Crozier and G Crozier are asked to attend at 5 45 p m at Hamilton dia.

Elyria Dairies White Magic Grafton Dairies Hamilton Dia Mollison H. Ware Bulgenbauer D. Crozier G. Crozier

Barney Ross Versus Armstrong Bout Faces Fence of Farewell

Ross pledges in ring control with managers paid to schedule fights. He insists he is in charge once the bell rings and would quit only if doctors warned him. The May 4 bout marks Ross's 50th pro fight with one prior knockout, and his plans include investing earnings in clothing business with wife absent from ringside.

Rossinger Lake N. Y Barney Ross Henry Armstrong Ross Eddie Meade Armstrong Sam Pian Art Winch Sam Russ Barney Ceferina Garcia Barner Chicago Henry Lniced Press

St Johns Softball Seeks Class A Games in Lorain Area

The St Johns team in the Lorain Class A Softball League seeks matches with any Class A teams in Lorain Cuyahoga or Medina counties Elyria clubs urged to respond Manager Joe Gluvna at 2306 Elyria Avenue Lorain Ohio contactable 6 to 7 p m Lorain 2118.

St. Johns Lorain Cuyahoga Medina Elyria Joe Gluvna Elyria Avenue Ohio

Seam Seeks Games for Columbia Chemical Baseball Team

The Columbia Chemical base ball team of Barberton seeks games with any Class A teams in Lorain county. Interested managers contact Walter W. McNosky at The Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co. Columbia Chemical Division Barberton.

Columbia Chemical Barberton Lorain County Walter W. McNosky Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co Columbia Chemical Division

Team seeks baseball games for May 39 and 30

The Benik Safes of Canton seek opponents for baseball games in May 39 and 30. Written request to John Benik at 1916 Ma honing Road Canton Ohio.

Benik Canton John Benik Mahoning Road X. E

Grafton Softball Seeks Games With Local Class B Teams

Grafton seeks games with Class B teams in or around Lorain County. Write to Bill Shively, Box 132, Grafton, for scheduling.

Bill Shively Grafton

Vic Silver’s Jewelers to face Timms Spring in diamond clash

Vic Silver’s Jewelers and Timms Spring Company softball teams meet tonight at 6 on the American Lace diamond. Players of both sides are asked to report for the game and new lineup updates are expected.

Vic Silver Jewelers Timms Spring Company

Harvard Market and Ce¢ Camp Clash at McKinley Diamond

Harvard Market and Ce¢ Camp will meet on the McKinley diamond at 6 o clock today. Officials announce the scheduled game time and venue for the matchup.

Standard Cleaners and Tat tersall Dairy Clash at Jefferson No 2

The Standard Cleaners and Tattersall Dairy teams meet tonight at 5 30 p m on the Jefferson No 2 diamond. Players of both squads are instructed to take notice.

Lorain Kentie Shoppe Seeks Games With Local Teams

Lorain Carek Meats formerly the Kentie Shoppe aims to book games with Lorain County teams. Written requests should be sent to R. N. Osgood at 916 Seventh Court Lorain or called at Lorain 2539.

Lorain

Denison Coed Janet Shock Headlines Granville Invitational

In Granville Ohio on May 24 the women’s invitational golf tournament opened as a 36 hole medal test. Janet Shock a 19 year old Denison University coed from Dayton and Mrs Burt Weil of Cincinnati are co favorites. Shock won the title last year.

Granville p.Janet Shock Denison University Dayton Burt Weil Cincinnati Miss Shoe

V F W and Auxiliary Plan Joint Special Meeting Activities

Elyria Post 1079 VFW and its Auxiliary announce a three day program starting with a Friday joint meeting. Activities include a Buddy Poppy sale Saturday to fund veteran aid, memorial ceremonies Sunday at Ely Park First Methodist Church and services, and a trip to Brownhelm for Memorial Day events with Lorain Post 451. Hewitt and other speakers headline Monday observances and Lorain participation follows. Luncheon after cemetery services at Ridge Lawn.

Elyria Post Veterans of Foreign Wars D. Robison V. F W Post Ely Park Post Hall Lo Pom Browenheim Murray-Mullen Lorain Brownheim High School Ohio National Guard Lisar Arthur Lo Richwine Weber Brownheim Congregational Church Serse Brownheim Cemetery James A. Hewitt Eivine Daver Liyviao Jovn Ridge Lawn Cemetery James Powel Carl French Thomas Mihalis Parma

Cannery Cancels Contracts With 80 Farmers

Curtice Ohio March 24 — HKligan's Arcadia Farms Inc Cannery cancels contracts with farmers due to uncertain tomato and potato demand for Fall delivery. L E White vice president says wholesalers told them they may not operate next season. contracts allow cancellation before planting. The firm had signed with 80 farmers.

Curtice O. Mar Cannery Curtive Ohio L. E. White Hkligan Arcadia Farms, Inc White

Ohio House to study using gasoline tax for relief funds

Columbus May 24. The House taxation committee considered Rep. P B Ward proposal to divert up to 23 percent of automobile license tag funds and gasoline tax revenue to relief costs. The plan would fund local traffic control and relieve general property taxes for poor relief, with notes possibly issued to cover anticipated revenue shifts. Ward urged estimates of raised funds and noted increased state income.

Columbus House Taxation Committee P. BE. Ward Davey Ward General Revenue Fund

Cleveland Funds Redirected to Relief Efforts

Cleveland officials will divert 120000 dollars from the street lighting fund to provide relief for about 75000 unemployed residents through June 1. Gov Martin L Davey was set to address a rally of state highway department workers at Public Music Hall after sit down protests at City Hall demanding immediate relief funds.

Cleveland Martin L. Davey Public Music Hall Council

Hollywood Chatter and Cast Bustle From 1938

A column notes Claudette Colbert’s beauty when angry and jokes about stars like Gale Sondergaard Norma Shearer Clark Gable Gary Cooper and Gloria Stuart. It recalls ad libbed autographs Edison Horton and studio prep for Idiot Delight A Free Soul and Lord Jeffries with anecdotes from Hollywood life in 1938.

Metro-Geldwin- Mayer Clark Gable Norma Shearer Norma

Electric Motor Aims To Save 137 Year Old Port Clock

A 137 year old tide clock at the Port of London will be fitted with an electric motor to replace its old-fashioned weights. The change seeks to extend the clock’s life for another century while preserving its heritage.

Port of London England

Administration costs and food funding figures in reported total

Report notes a total of 40 000 dollars allocated for administration and 380 000 dollars for food. The figures specify the split in funding, outlining the budget components and their respective amounts for program support.

Wellington Quartet Earns Excellent Rating in Regional Contest

The Wellington High School string quartet, formed by Acuna Buswell and Virginity Clodwies with Wilma Brewe Donald Breiner, received an excellent rating at the national regional ensemble contest in Elkhart, Indiana. Civd Seidel announced the result as the Wellington unit competed as a Class C entry among ten quartets from Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. Richard Warwocky of the University of Chicago judged the contest.

Wellingson Wellington Lou Pelipg Michigan Indiana Ohio Seidel Croup Elxham Richard Warwocky Lai Versits Chicago

Board to Consider Permit for Harman Field Life

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hear an application for a permit to use Harman Field on East River Street. The hearing is set for 4 PM on June 3, reported by Kenneth Barclay, clerk of the board. Harman manages Harman Field used for night softball and biofit activities. The city zoning ordinance blocks issuing the permit before a formal appeal ruling.

AD Ovenupadcy Harman East River Street Board of Zoniuz Kenneth Barclay Harmat Field Barclays Harry. Dickason Halman

Fugitive From Jail Captured Near Lepfell Hollow

WAVERLY May 24 The Greene County jail fugitive known as Flick Knisley was captured after a daylight search by sheriff George Henkel and posse. Officers found him in a house near Lepfell Hollow after stormy rain and gas was used to force surrender without a shot.

Knisley George Henkel Eene Huiy Robert Pambliss Tovid Knisley Broey

Church in Tottenham To Be Cut In Two For Stores

A Methodist Church in Tottenham England is being cut in two to make way for new shops. The project will remove the tower and spine with seating reduced as part of the demolition and redevelopment.

Tottenham England

Bolivea and Brazil Join In Petro Development Pact

Bolivea and Brazil unite to develop petroleum resources in the Bolivian sub-Andean zone. The agreement aims to boost energy exploration and cross border cooperation between the two countries with regional economic impact.

Bolivea Brazil Developme Petroleu

Nineteen Lorain County Schools Win Blue Ribbon Certificates

Nineteen Lorain County schools will receive award certificates after the Blue Ribbon spelling contest held May 22. Large schools and three top finishers per grade earned certificates. Lake Avenue led among larger schools with the most certificates. La Grange and Avon tied for most first-place awards. South Ridge led the one and two-room division with seven certificates.

Lorain County Studer South Ridge Middie Ridge Diate Tis Murray Ridge Ethouts Lake Avenue la Grange Avon Brighton Avon Lake Eaton Vincent Brownhelm South Amherst Fult Camden Souuth Penfield Clearview Brighton Township Middle Ridge Rochester

Wellington Midweek Religious Activities News Brief

Wellington updates list First Baptist and United Methodist events including midweek prayer meetings and pep gatherings led by Reverend John Green. Youth and Dorcas groups plan activities at local homes and churches, with a June 7 seniors banquet and a North Eaton address by Rev Stevenson.

Wellington First Baptist Friendly Bible Class William Brouse Women’s Missionary Union Spencer John Green Penfield Junction Elyria Baptist Church Norwalk Baptist Church Toledo Delaware Church of Christ Dorcas Soviets JP Schafer Lincoln Street United Bible Sunday School Church Wellington High School Flord Elfr Olsen Naomi Servis June Starn Margaretschach Ao R

Special invitation to Wellgton WOE church in Cleveland meetings

Rev Soerheide and M E Barker of Cleveland City Missions invite Wellgton WOE church to special meetings this week in Cleveland marking the mission daily morning WCLE broadcast anniversary. Rev Albert Hughes of Toronto Gospel Tabernacle will speak at the Mission Auditorium tonight through Sunday May 29 at 01-03 St Clair Ave.

Wellgton Woe Soerheide M E. Barker Cleveland City Cleveland WCLE Albert Hughes Toronto Gospel Tabernacle Toronto Canada Mission Auditorium St. Clair

Rural Life Sunday at Pittsfield Church Sponsored by Grange

The Pittsfield Community Church hosted Rural Life Sunday with Wellington Grange support. Services occurred morning and afternoon, dinner at noon, attendance from local Grange members, Reverend Sutton spoke, and Reverend Black led prayers and a vocal duet. A memorial for Dr. Paul T. Burnside was held by local Grangers.

Pittsfield Community Church Rural Life Wellington Grange Rocal Grange Pittsfield Church Sutton Community Church Black Fittsfield M. E Paul T. Burnside

Reading and tributes mark service event

Carl Webber presented Linking the bar reading titled Crossing the Bar. Roscoe S Campbell spoke on Dr Burn- Side’s behalf. Mary Elizabeth Whitney recited Flowers by Dad and Reverend Sutton offered the Benediction.

Carl Webber Roscoe S. Campbell Burn- Side Mary Elizabeth Whitney Dad Reverend Sutton

Auto crash victims move between Clinic Gates hospital

Robert Ewell was discharged from the Clinic Sunday afternoon and William Herald was moved from the Clinic to Gates hospital in Els tia the same day. Both boys were injured in the auto accident south of here last week.

Robert Ewell William Herald Gates Hospital Elstia Here

Miss Maxine West Hosts Shower for Carolyn Clifford Bride to Be

Miss Maxine West of Norwalk sponsored a miscellaneous shower in Huntington for Miss Carolyn Clifford, a Wellington teacher and June bride of Albert Taylor. The dining room centerpiece featured a candlelit miniature bride and groom under an umbrella. The group, including the West and Clifford families, shared gifts as they recalled the 1907 Europe trip and Clifford’s prior teaching at a local school.

Maxine West Norwalk Huntington Carolyn Clifford Wellington Albert Taylor Oberlin Theological Seminary West Misses West Clifford Europe Miss West Loreal

School party at Fortys Seven Ju nior High ends with prizes

Forty seven students under Miss Sarah Whunotridge held a Laid Times party at the schoolhouse Friday evening. Pupils not dressed for the occasion were fined a small fee. Viola Ward won the cleverly dressed prize and Laura McConnell chaired refreshments served in paper bags. Hard time games directed by June Carpenter provided fun, concluding with the grand match.

Sarah Whunotridge Viola Ward Chester Martin Laura McConnell June Carpenter

Local Social News Highlights From Elyria Area

Ill and off duty residents. visits from Barker street to Oberlin event. MoE Homebuilders party at Harold Parish home. Families from Elyria include Mrs Hia Rogers, Ida Edwards, Clayton Beal, and several local guests at gatherings in Vernilion Vermilion and nearby towns. Names include Frank Coates Arlene Weat Naomi Norris Georgia Andrews Lucille Green and many more.

Frank Coates Barker Street Arlene Weat B&w Co Naomi Norris Mattie Ruhl Josece Meredith Margaret Schach L. H Ruey Robert Andrews Gibsonburg Georgia Andrews Cleveland Moe Church Harold Parish Charles Henderson Rocky River Lucille Green Carl Webber Gus Martin Grant Aldrich Elyria William Body Hia Rogers Indiana Ida Edwards Clayton Beal Oberlin School of Commerce Vermilion on-the-Lake Lenora Head Arthur Baker Leo Hopkins Betty Jean Page Donald Ferrell Maxine Bar Charles Warren Lois Puder Boyd Cooper Betty Puder Sam Saponte Nancy Lois West Donald Soor Lawrence Jackson Eleanor Dague

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