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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1939

Page

3

Direct Relief Roll Grows in Lorain County WPA cuts raise needs

Lorain County Relief Director Ernest E. Holmes reports WPA employment fell from 1901 to 1737 as of May 10, while direct relief cases in the central district climbed from 984 to 1033. The county spends about $23,000 monthly on relief with roughly $30,000 unencumbered, and new funds or relief notes depend on upcoming county actions.

Lorain County Ernest E. Holmes WPA Lorain Elyria Avon Lake Amherst LaGrange Holmes

Man Fined For DUI With Driving Ban Imposed

Barry McLaughlin of 1202 Middle Avenue faced a six month driving suspension after a mayoral arraignment on a driving under the influence charge. He was arrested at 1 A M on Lake Avenue by Patrolmen L D Brown and C E Andress and fined 50 dollars plus costs.

Barry McLaughlin Middle Avenue Joseph Q. Petro Lake Avenue L. D. Brown C. E. Andress

Lorain Home Ransacked as Thieves Steal Silverware and More

Police are aiding in a search for thieves who yesterday ransacked the home of Dr. Bursek at 1143 West 22nd Street Lorain escaping with $250 in sterling silver a plated silverware set 12 linen napkins a $70 suit and a $10 hat.

Dr. Bursek West 22Nd Street Lorain

Hungarian Reforms Softball Team Uniform Meeting Tonight

The Hungarian Reforms softball team will meet in the church basement tonight at 8 30 for uniform measurements. All members are requested to attend.

Rochester News Notes Highlight Local Moves and Club Report

Robert Thompson left Thursday for Newton Falls to enter the N Y A Work Center as the sole entrant outside Lorain City. Four from Lorain City enrolled. Mrs Charles Parker hosted the Homemakers Club Friday with smaller attendance due to the busy season. Dinner was served and a social time enjoyed.

Rochester Robert Thompson Newton Falls N.Y. A Lorain City Charles Parker Homemakers Club

Doan's Pills Promote Kidney Comfort

Citizens urged to consider Doan's Pills for relief from backaches and other signals of kidney or bladder trouble. The ad claims kidneys remove toxins from blood and notes common symptoms such as swelling, fatigue, and nocturnal urination.

Doan

Teeth Change the Teeth? A New Conservation Process

A Michigan dentist promotes a method to conserve and remake a troublesome molar rather than remove it. The article contrasts old extraction practices with a process that preserves natural teeth while improving dental workmanship.

Michigan

Sheffield Briefs and Local Moves

William Buck of Ridgeville visited his sister Mrs John Townsend Monday afternoon. Sally and Eileen Brown stay with their aunt Mrs Carlton Squire in Elyria. Mr and Mrs Herbert Langthorpe move to Croby Place on Detroit Road. Mr Langthorpe is formerly Jeanette Ricci. The Social Security Board Washington has an Informational Service.

Sheffield William Buck Ridgeville John Townsend Sally Eileen Brown Carlton Squire Elyria Herbert Langthorpe Cro Detroit Road Langthorpe Jeanette Ricci

Dentists Demonstrate Replanting Teeth At Chicago Meeting

Dr Messinger of Houghton Michigan showcased an abscessed tooth removal and replanting method using X rays and gutta percha at the Chicago Dental Society gathering. He claims about 75 teeth replanted with five to ten year potential, then discusses child tooth care and dietary calcium needs to prevent dental issues.

C. W. Messinger Houghton Michigan Chicago Dental Society Messinger

Cadillac LaSalle Cars In Special TT Showing Here

Announcement today of a display of six Cadillac and La Salle automobiles at the armory on Third street this evening and tomorrow. The display is sponsored by Rothgery Motor Sales of Grafton and will include cars priced from 1318 to 3500 dollars. Rothgery Motor Sales was named dealer for Elyria Grafton and vicinity for Cadillac and LaSalle cars due to its long association with the automobile business and its solid reputation.

Cadillac LaSalle Armory Third Street Rothgery Motor Sales Grafton Elyria Vicinity Rothgery Concern

Alumni Reunion Closes School Year in Penfield

Penfield Alumni held its closing social, with 113 attendees on Friday night May 19. The event featured a two course dinner, toasts by Earl Jameyson, welcome by Clayton Sooy, remarks by Principal Zellars, prophesy by Alice Remen, music by Martha Wood and the Lucas Sisters, reports by C. S. Hummel and Avery Sooy, and officers elected for 1940: Leo Hopkins president Douglas Biggs vice president Leona Buell secretary Lyle Pierce treasurer. Dancing closed the evening with Bradley’s orchestra.

Avery Sooy Leo Hopkins Douglas Biggs Leona Buell Lyle Pierce Bradley

Memorial Day Service and Graveside Decorations

Rev Weyrick will deliver the Memorial address at 19 A M Sunday at the United Congregational Methodist Church. Decoration Day is observed Tuesday at 9 o'clock with graves to be decorated at Penfield cemetery.

Rev. Weyrick United Congregational Methodist Church Penfield Cemetery

Graduation Dinner Honors Alice Remen Guests From Three Cities

Mr and Mrs Lad Remen hosted a graduation dinner for their daughter Alice on Sunday May 21. Forty guests attended bringing many gifts from Cleveland Parma and Medina.

Lad Remen Alice Cleveland Parma Medina

Social callers visit local families across Sullivan and Wellington

Lionel Breyley Spencer and Mrs J B Eglin called Sunday on Mr and Mrs Dan Shanks and on Miss Dorothy Gould and her son in Sullivan, also Mrs Bertha Rowe in Lodi Hospital. C E Waltz Elyria and George Hastings spent Sunday at Rolla Dague's in Wellington.

Lionel Breyley Spencer J.B. Eglin Dan Shanks Mirs Dorothy Gould and Son Sullivan Bertha Rowe Lodi Hospital C. E. Waltz Elyria George Hastings Rolla Dague’s Wellington

Memorial Day Observances Planned in Pittsfield Churches

Memorial Day events in Pittsfield include a 11 o'clock service at the Methodist church with Rev. William Smith delivering the Memorial sermon and special music. On Tuesday the 10 o'clock service features Edward Wells of Wellington High School speaking on Reminiscence of Old Soldiers I Have Met. Roscoe Campbell leads planning and decorations follow at the soldiers monument and township cemeteries.

Pittsfield Gettysburg Roscoe Campbell A. C. Norris Doak William Smith George

Huntington BRIEFS had corrections on local moves

Mr and Mrs J Heifner moved last week to La Grange not Mansfield as earlier published. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Charles Hawley on Monday. Akron visitors included Mr and Mrs James Myers and two children at J C Backing home. Local guests included Marion Crile Lawrence and Betty Thudhum at the Crile home. Elyria couple Mr and Mrs Ralph Krage visited their parents. Cleveland couple Mr and Mrs William Ginnard spent the weekend with Charles Hines. L C Crile Sullivan visitors and Ada Nimrocks Wellington sister Frank Nimrocks visited Friday.

Huntington Heifner la Grange Mansfield Charles Hawley James Myers Akron J. C Marion Crile Lawrence Betty Thudhum Ralph Krage Elyria Johnson Crile William Ginnard Cleveland Charles Hines L. C. Crile Sullivan J. Crile Ada Nimrocks Wellington Frank Nimrocks

Little Sewers Four-H Club Is Organized

A group of Vincent girls formed the Little Sewers Four-H Club at the home of Mrs E O Goodsite on North Ridge road with 16 members. Mrs Goodsite will be advisor. Officers elected include Margaret Knight president Katherine Pal cer vice president Rose Harcuta secretary treasurer June Prindle and Rosemary Dozosaki recreation leaders Josephine Adler reporter. The club will meet Fridays 2 to 4 PM.

Vincent E. O. Goodsite North Ridge Road Little Sewers

Church prepares memorial service roles and decorations

Rev. Homer Doak leads music and Rev. William Smith leads prayer for two services. Mrs. Lor ancy West Miss Eliza Watkins Mrs. Harriett Parsons Harold Brandt and A. L. Waite manage church decorations. A. P. Lincoln chairs flag placement on soldiers graves with Harold Brandt supervising park flag hanging. Flower committee includes E. R. McConnell Florenc West George Hines A. C. Norris.

Florenc West George Hines A. C. Norris

Local Lady Finds Vendol Eases Tired Aching Legs

North Ridgeville resident Mrs Nick Maringer praises Vendol after a month of use at Phillips Drug Store. She describes relief from chronic back arm and leg pains, improved sleep, and no indigestion, urging others to try the natural remedy sold by local druggists.

Nick Maringer North Ridgeville Elyria Phillips Drug Store Vendor Broad St Vendal. Adv

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