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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1938

Page

6

Lorain County 4 H Club Advisors to Convene Tuesday

More than 200 Lorain County Four-H Club advisors and officers are to gather at the First M. E. Church Tuesday night for the annual county wide conference opening the 1938 summer project work. About 70 clubs are expected to be represented with 45 girls and at least 24 boys clubs organized by then.

Lorain County M. E J. H. Curtiss la Grange A. K. Stevenson Eaton R. W. Bechtel Brownhelm Donald A. Wasem Agnes Lottman East Carlisle Corbett Walker Carlisle Frank Hermann Amherst Max Dake Medina County Alfred Rolli South Amherst Robert W. Funk Elyria Frances Eckert Hummel H. W. Harshfield Cuyahoga County E. D. Hoag Gulf Road P. H. Lewis Merkley

Details of New Federal Crop Insurance Program Explained

A county-wide meeting at the Elyria Y M C A will explain the new federal crop insurance program. Speakers include T H Breyley chairman of the county Agricultural Conserva tive Committee F E Sharp Lorain County crop insurance supervisor and Carl E Lauler district field supervisor. Attendees will include community committeemen farm representatives loan association reps elevator managers vocational agriculture teachers and others interested.

Elyria Y. M. C. Av T. H. Breyley County Agricultural Conservative Committee F. E. Sharp Lorain County Carl E. Lauler

Realtor Whitney Wins $158 In Property Sale Dispute

Common Pleas Judge D A Cook awarded William Whitney, local real estate broker, $158 plus $8 interest against Albert C Bishop for the Foster avenue property sale contract. Whitney claimed a $150 commission when he found a buyer at 32 150, but the deal collapsed over mortgage issues. A later sale to the same buyer at the same price by another broker prompted the suit. The case, appealed from Justice C Lords court, upheld Whitney in verdicts. The event occurred last June.

Common Pleas D. A. Cook William Whitney Albert C. Bishop Bishop Whitney Foster Avenue Justice of the Peace C Lord's Court Lord

Officers Elected By Young Men's Club

The Young Men's Club elected Wilbur H. Gaston as president and George Houserman as vice president for 1937-38. Seward N. Biach was chosen secretary and treasurer with F A Eaton as sergeant at arms.

Young Men's Club Wilbur H. Gaston George Houserman Seward N. Biach F. A Eaton Das Sunca Camuss-See-Khes Cine Camp Iss-Séc Henry Ingersoll, Jr Henry Ault War Acdm The C:ud

Townsend Club No 1 Sees Growth and Events

Members and visitors from Akron LaGrange Lorain and Oberlin attended the Townsend meeting in Elyria. Speakers including Albers and club presidents shared updates as attendance rose. plans include a Strongsville talk June 1 and Townsend events May 26 and May 28 with music and a Penny Supper. Regular meeting repeats June 6 in Club Rooms.

Elyria Townsend Club Akron LaGrange Lorain Obertin Dinkins WB. Albers Cuyahoga Falls Albers Townsend Pres. Stewart Pres. Gayer Oberlin W. C. Hill LaGrange Club Attowd Jacobs Strongsville Middle Ave Odd Fellows Hall Broad Street Tom and Jerry

Lorain Man Fined For DWI With Half Suspended

Arthur James of 295 East Siler Street Lorain was fined 100 dollars and costs with 50 dollars suspended after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. He was arrested by local police on West River Road after driving his car into a ditch yesterday afternoon and arraigned by Mayor Joseph Q Petro in police court for a state statute violation since he was arrested outside the city.

Arthur James East Siler Street Lorain Joseph Q. Petro James West River Road

Lorain Garden Club hears specialist on bulbs

Victor H. Ries, Ohio State University floriculture specialist, spoke to 40 Lorain Garden Club members last night. He answered questions on flowers and lighting, described unusual flowering bulbs, and offered practical suggestions for their use.

Lorain Victor H. Ries Ohio State University Ries

Cleveland man fined for reckless driving arrest

Sol S. Ruskind of 997 Leader building Cleveland was fined 35 and costs after arraignment before Major Joseph Petro on reckless driving charges. He reportedly operated his automobile at a speed between 63 and 0 miles per hour on Cleveland street and was arrested yesterday following a police warning. Honduras shipped over 1,000,000 bunches of bananas to the United States in the last year.

Sol S. Ruskind Cleveland Joseph Petro Ruskind Cleveland Street Honduras United States

Court House Notices Mention Divorces and Bonds

In And About The Court House Violet Varin tied suitida) for divorce from Chifford J Var tin of Loramn grounds of gross neglect. Charles Hasterdas bound to the good cury under Shell bond today by Kaste Wagner vo. Welrperen en pa rhage of receiving Stoeen pron ert. The eas lop stth a stadio which was staten trot ab autemoblie here e ots.

Violet Varin Chifford J. Vartin Lorarnan Charles Hasterdas Welapetun Kaste Wagner Welrperen Stoeen Staten

Elyria business leader H. M. Andress obituary details career

The Elyria meat market operator and early auto dealer H. M. Andress died aged over 20 years in Elyria. He built a long business career from livery to automobiles, helped found the Ely Automobile Club, directed the Elyria Savings Bank, and constructed local paving. Survived by wife Mayne, daughter Jean Olmstad, son George Andress, four grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 2 PM at Ludvo Curtis Funeral Home. Burial Ridgelawn Cemetery.

Othe Business Imettife Mr. Andress Henricita O. Dune Elyria Dannan and cObitts John T. Houghton Glade Thomas and Brown Ohio Broad Street George H. M. Andress and Sor Lorain Andress Dusit Public Square Middle Avenue Washington Avenue Elyria Savings and Banking Company Elyria Board of Public Service Womea's Treasuer Lorain Counts Ate Witural Society Evy Automobile Club Elyraeiks Lodge Kinsks Club Mayne Aordeess Jean Olmstad Berkeley California George Andress Oberlin Dora Andress Harriett Smith Oakland Maude Ludlow Kipton Jack Dillman Ludvo-Curtis Funeral Home Ridgelawn

Alcatraz Convict Shot During Escape Attempt

In San Francisco May 23 a convict, Thomas B. Limerick, died of a head wound after being shot by a guard during a failed Alcatraz Island escape attempt. Fellow escapees Rufus Franklin and James C. Lucas were wounded or surrendered. Guard R. Cline was badly hurt. another guard’s name was not released.

San Francisco Alcatraz Island Ameras “Devi Thomas BR. Limerick Rufus Franklin James C. Lucas San Francisco Bay R. (. Cline Cline Varine Hospital Franklin Lucas al Capone Limerick Alcatraz Ralph Roe Ted

Begin Drive For Earmarking Of Recovery Funds

A last minute undercover drive to earmark public works funds in President Roosevelt's 3 247 825 000 Recovery bill developed in the Senate today. It was backed by a powerful Democratic Republican coalition which hoped to direct the spending.

Washington Roosevelt Senate

Adding Machine Dealership Ad for Allen Wales units

G. J. O'Connor offers hand and electric adding machines from Allen Wales Adding Machine Corp. Trial without obligation and service on all makes. Located at 229 EB 13th St with phone 9242.

Allen Wales Adding Machine Corp G. J. O'Connor EB. 13Th St

Five Killed In Mich Blast At Dow Chemical Plant

In Midland Michigan a Dow Chemical blast in the research department raised the death toll to five. Victims include John E Hos 33 experimental engineer Paul Parsons 28 Fred Reynolds 32 George Weildenann 10 Philip Kriszminski 7 and Claire Harris. A sixth worker survived but seriously burned as molten metal showered the area and a giant melting pot vapor exploded.

Midland Mich Dow Chemical Omieiais Seusht

Death Record Samuel FoCinn Teemer Missian

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30 from the late name and burial will be in Redes fawn Cemetery in Elevin. He is survived by a widow ATR and two sons James and Wie mam oat home and tis parents ive and Mrs. A Cline of Adelber. The notice lists a home on Tig leone avenue in Cleveland.

Samuel FoCinn

Funeral services for John H Oliver 92 at Sudro Curtis

John H Oliver 92 died Saturday at his home on North Abbe Road. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 PM from Sudro Curtis Funeral Home with Dr Frank Hicks of the First Methodist Church officiating. Cremation in Cleveland after services. Survived by four brothers George Charles Clinton and Lewis Oliveral of Schenectady NY.

John H. Oliver US North Abbe Road Sudro Curtis Funera F.ank Hicks First Methodist Church Cleveland George Charles Clinton Lewis Oliveral Schenctads New York

Coalition seeks to unlock hidden public works funds

Members press for an amendment to the 865 million pound public works appropriation, aiming to reveal earmarked projects not yet funded. Senators urge secrecy, claiming success rests on bleak disclosure, with leaders including Senator Royal S Copeland pushing to curb Interior Secretary Harold L. Ickes's allocation discretion.

Sen Royal S Copeland

Shipbuilding Promises Key Market For Steel

Cleveland May 24 Shipbuilding, defying broader trends, is set to become a growing market for steelmakers says the Steel magazine. The sector gains from Pentagon expansion plans and carrier and destroyer programs, with cargo ships and naval vessels driving demand as deadlines approach.

Names Drawn For Jury Duty In Elyria Lorain County

The county drawn jurors include 15 grand jurors with service starting June 1 and 20 petit jurors with service starting May 31. Named grand jurors hail from Elyria Lorain Wellington Oberlin and Ridgeville, while petit jurors list from Elyria Lorain and surrounding towns with several streets and addresses noted.

Ates Toam Elyria Joseph Diner Middle Avenue Flora C Reepy Ninth Street John Carpenter 12Th Street Margaret McKinley Siach Street Lorain Wg, Hubbard WJ. Hoffman Edna Peterson Eli Frank Flora Fast Avenue Judson Starr Gates Avenue Grace Heidrick Cambridge Avenue Doris Grey R. D Elyria- Manhattan Lengel East Avenue N. L

Knights of Columbus elect state officers in Marietta

Ray Mc Rown of Delphos won the role of State deputy at the 34th annual Knights of Columbus convention in Marietta. Other officers named included John King of Bellefontaine as secretary James Laver of Milan as measurer Vincent Demito of Cleveland as advocate and Carl Widekind of Middletown as warden Findlay selected as the 1939 convention city.

Marietta Ray Mc Rowen Delphos Knights of Columbus John King Bellefontaine James Laver Milan Vincent Demito Cleveland Carl Widekind Findlay

Cardozo Recovering After Heart Illness Welcomes 68th Birthday

Associate Supreme Court Justice Benjamin N. Cardozo recuperating slowly from a heart malady observed his 68th birthday quietly in Portchester New York. Juris friends reported he was making satisfactory progress toward recovery but would not give a return date to the bench.

Portschester N. Y UBRI Supreme Court Benjamin N. Cardozo Juris Friends

Minor city crash on West River Street investigates police report

Automobiles driven by the Sloboda of 522 Kondale street and by Clyde Hougtaling of the Elyria Telephone Company collided on West River street near 4 45 p m yesterday according to police.

Kondale Street Clyde Hougtaling Elyria Telephone Company West River Street

Prostate Grand Trouble At Home Correction Offer

An at home correction offer claims to fix prostate grand trouble without drugs. It promises full details and proof at no cost and directs readers to send their name and address to P. O. Box 102 Elyria Ohio.

P. O. Box Elyria Ohio

Lorain School Project Among 37 State PWA Approvals

Ohio Department of Education approves 37 school construction projects totaling about 18.16 million dollars for inclusion in the new Federal Public Works Administration program. The Lorain project is listed at 190 dollars. Local communities cover 40 percent of costs with the PWA funding the remainder.

Lorain Ohio Ohito Department of Education Columbus Tedas Federal Public Works Administration Udu PWA Washington Federal Works David H. Sutton State Abonol Sutton

Public Relief Costs Rise Under WPA Strain

Washington May 24 Preliminary estimates show April public relief costs rose to about 25 million dollars, the highest in WPA history. Costs are seen remaining elevated into late summer as unemployment and mood worsened. WPA rolls added over 500,000 workers since Sept 1937, with Hopkins predicting further increases toward five million.

United Press Washington Works Progress Administration Taytor WPA Harry L. Hopkins

About 15 cases to be presented to grand jury

Prosecutor Howard R. Butler stated that approximately 15 cases would be presented to the grand jury when it convenes on June 1. The offenses are less serious crimes such as auto theft larceny and breaking and entering. The jury is called to clear the docket before the summer vacation season and trials are set for June.

Howard R. Butler Grand Jury

Knightly Ideal Echoes Through Ages

The idea of knighthood survived as a title for the best in the race, born among men who forsook base pleasures as the world sank into ignorance and sensuality.

Schools Asked to Aid Memorial Day Parade Effort

Elyria schools are urged by Superintendent R C Mastoun to cooperate in Memorial Day observances. Prizes will honor schools with the largest representation and highest enrollment participation. Principals should appoint Captains to organize students and obtain parental permission for parade entry.

Elyria R. C. Mastoun Third Street West Avenue

Avon man fined for obtaining money under false pretense

Roger Phillips, 20, of Center read Avon, was fined $25 and costs totaling 329.20 after arraignment before Mayor William J. Bommer on a charge of obtaining money under false pretense. Edward Dietrich testified that on October 30 19ST he gave Phillips $25 as partial payment for two tons of Srapes to be delivered. the fruit never arrived and the money was not returned.

Roger Phillips Center Read Avon William J. Bommer Edward Mietrich Philips Phillips Dietrich

Prof Warren Noted Economist Dies at 64 in Ithaca

Prof George F. Warren of Cornell University an agricultural economist who helped shape U S monetary policy in the early Roosevelt era died today in Ithaca New York at age 64.

Ithaca, N. Y George F. Warren Cornell University United States Roosevelt

Rolling Mill declares quarterly dividend on preferred stock

Middletown Ohio May 14 Directors of the American Rolling Mill Company declare a quarterly dividend of 1.12 a share on the 433 per cent cumulative convertible preferred stock. The dividend is payable July 15, 1938 to stockholders of record June 15, 1838.

Middletown Upe American Rolling Mill Company

Clerk In White House Mailing Room Arrested

Washington reports District Attorney David L Pine announced a clerk in the White House mailing room named William J Buehly was arrested and held on a pollareens charge. He had worked over five years and was caught stealing three marked bills in a Secret Service sting. no papers or state secrets were tampered with.

Washington David L. Pine White House Pollareens Pine William 3. Buehly Secret Service

Break in Betty Jane Hubbs disappearance hinted by police

North Tonawanda New York May 24 A break in the mystery of four year old Betty Jane Hubbs disappearance is expected by nightfall Chief of Police Frederick A Floefert announced important information has been uncovered which will set us on the right track He refused to divulge the findings The girl disappeared last Friday.

North Tonawanda N.Y Betty Jane Hubbs Frederick A Floefert Thas

Win a Beautiful Hudson 112 Brougham Free

A promotional offer invites car owners to enter the National Car Owner Economy Test with a chance to win a Hudson 112 Brougham. Three cars awarded weekly. Details available at Stang Motors 121 Broad St or any Hudson dealer showroom.

Stang Motors Broad St

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Sudro - Curtis B. Wise City Cab Brown Hotel Howard Pare) Peters Young Men’s Club Lorain Garden Club Whys Synthas Queer DeLune, Ac Mora Autoimobiles Everett B. M Metzger Automobiles Flanders Bulletin DE Bray Body Shop Samuel FL Gqlivner Funeral Steel Navy Olds Robert Nesbit, Jr B.D. Gracton R . J. Wellington K. of C’s Associate Justice Cardozo Hygrade Dry Cleaners Prof. Warren North Elyria Grange Griswold Road Ed. Brucker Lorain County Savings Lorain County Savings & Trust CO Elyria, Ohio
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