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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1938

Page

10

Large Class Initiated By Elks in Elyria Lodge Ceremony

Elks from Lorain Lakewood and Cleveland joined Elyria Elks for a state migration night. About 150 members attended the meeting and initiated a large class of candidates. Exalted Rulers from nearby lodges spoke and Gerald Nau addressed the group as Elyria’s new ruler. A lodge of sorrow honored the late Henry Andress. J W Warden announced four summer tournaments with prizes and Flag Day plans for June 14 at the Elks Hall with Legion National Guard and Boy Scouts participation.

Elks Lorain Lakewood Cleveland Elyria Elks’ Lodge Elyria Elyria Lodge Peter Galanka Walter Quallick Robert Mooney Gerald Nau Jim Armitage Henry Andress J. W. Warden Xzolf Cherry Ridge

Motorist Puskas Fined For Reckless Driving

Steve Puskas of R. D. No. 3 Stop 7 pleaded guilty to reckless driving in police court before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro. He was fined $2 and costs after arrest by Motorcycle Patrolman Robert Schwartz for speeding through the Ely school zone.

Steve Puskas Joseph Q. Petro Puskas Robert Schwartz Ely

Elyria Groups Move to Higher Floors in Same Building

The Elyria Chamber of Commerce and the Elyria Credit Rating Bureau moved to new quarters on the seventh floor of the Elyria Savings and Trust Building, three floors above their former offices on the fourth floor.

Elyria Chamber of Commerce Elyria Credit Rating Bureau Elyria Savings and Trust

Kohn Enters Race For County Auditor

Walter 8 Kohn of 205 Cleveland Street announces his candidacy for County Auditor in the political primary. A 16 year Lorain County resident and former Cleveland bank auditor, he has served on Elyria City Council, and chairs civic, athletic, and humanitarian groups including the Elyria Rotary Club and Y M C A board, with Elks and Masone involvement and family roots in Elyria.

Walter 8. Kohn Cleveland Street Kohn Lorain County Cleveland Elyria

Steel Industry Ready Says Girdler

NEW YORK May 26 The steel industry is ready to expand operations on a large scale if private capital returns, said Girdler at the American Iron and Steel Institute. He cited uncertainty or fear deterring investors but saw no basic economic reason for a prolonged depression. As institute president and Republic Steel chair, he urged restoration of confidence, sound fiscal policy, and a predictable government attitude toward industry balanced by reasonable regulation.

New York TM. Girdley American Iron & Steel Institute Girdler Institute Republic Stee. Corporation

Fraternity Initiation and Crew Readout From Page One

Names listed include Don Bod dy Bill Keister Bill Dutch Frank Rosa Bill Hockaden Low ell Sellers Harold Frederick Claude Martin and many others. The crew members cited are Don Keating Dave Huffman Harry Koplin and Bill Powell. The program committee features Jim Ferriman as chairman with a large local delegation.

Jim Ferriman Shirley Aitfeld Dick Baumhardt Harold Datnke Bernie Fobes Lawrence Forbes Richard Funk Roberta Howenstine Mary Kaiser Bill Lord Doris Severs Nan Shryock

TVA Director Criticized By Dr. Morgan

Dr. Arther E. Morgan accuses TVA director Lilienthal of mismanagement collusion and deceit while Morgan, former chair, testifies before Congress. Morgan cites altered minutes inaccurate reports and exclusion from key decisions as evidence of improper conduct.

TVA Morgan Dr. Morgan Lilienthal Voth Woard Lihtenthal Sama Sa'emen Uoime Roosevel White Commonwealth and Southern Corporation Congress

Californian Dr Ralph Atkinson Becomes New Presbyterian Moderator

In Cleveland on May 2 Dr Ralph Atkinson of Los Angeles was elected the new moderator of the United Presbyterian Church at the opening session of the general assembly. He serves as superintendent of missions for the California Synod and will preside until the convention closes Tuesday. Retiring moderator is Dr A R Robinson of Pittsburgh. Other nominees were Dr Hugh A Kelsey of Pittsburgh and others.

Cleveland Rarph Atkinson Los Angeles United Presbyterian Church Sith General Assembly Atkinson California Synod A. R Robinson Pittsburgh Hugh A. Kelsey

Court actions and divorces reported in Lorain

In Lorain, Merves sues The Fisher Brothers Company for 5000 alleging an assault by William Bauer on November 27 1937. Sheriff Grall explains he paid a county jail outfit bill with personal funds. commissioners debated and three voted to pay. Katherine McKibben seeks divorce from Clyde McKibben on grounds of gross neglect. Lillian Carroll receives divorce from Norman Carroll for extreme cruelty and reverts to maiden name Lillian Holliman.

Merves Erie Avenue Lorain Fisher Brothers Company William Bauer Matore Bauer Board of County Commissioners John E. Davidson Edward Dechant Oscar G. Dunn William F. Grall Katherine McKibben Clyde McKibben Lillian Carroll D A. Cook Norman Carroll Lillian Holliman

Demands of the German Minority in Czechoslovakia

Konrad Henlein the Sudeten German leader outlines in a Daily Mail interview his demand for local autonomy in the Sudeten area with central government control over national and international issues. He offers German cooperation but warns that if rejected the minority may seek self determination via plebiscite leading to union with Germany.

London Czechoslovakia Dany Mail Konrad Henlein Henlein Tocal Germany Henle Ted Price Africa Milar Hodza Eger

Hoopes Electrocuted at National Sanitary Co Plant

Walter Hoopes aged 27 from Columbiana Ohio was electrocuted today at the National Sanitary Co plant after touching a high voltage wire. He died at the scene with emergency responders attending.

Salem Walter Hoopes Columbiana Ohio National Sanitary Co

Building In Troubled Times Sermon Warns of Impending Disaster

Sterling Kan and F. H. Smith of Buffalo Dr Robinson deliver a retiring sermon titled Building In Troubled Times. They warn the breakdown of the last four or five years cannot continue much longer without disaster.

Sterling Kan D- Littleton F. H. Smith Buffalo Dr Robinson Assembly On

Vienna dailies controlled by Czechoslovak capital

Two of Vienna’s former daily newspapers, including the newspaper famed as the most democratic in Austria, were under the control of Czechoslovak capital.

Vienna Austria

Colburn Announces Flags Will Be Awarded

Memorial Day committee general chairman George P. Colburn says flags will be awarded to schools in the parade. The top prize goes to the school with the most pupils, and a second flag to the highest parade participation percentage. Donations for flowers are invited via James Towlett and J Gg Schiogn.

George P. Colburn Colbun James Towlett Cascade Street J. Gg. Schiogn S Hall

Death of Mrs Adelaide M Jones Widow of F Jones

Mrs Adelaide M Jones died last night at age 81 at her daughter’s home 108 Malcolm Court after four months of illness. Born May 19 1863 in Russia Township Lorain County she lived in Els a since 1900 and was a member of First Methodist. Surviving are daughter Ernie F Markel of Lorain Lester D Markel of Elyria and sister Mrs William H Harlor of Redondo California. Friends may call at the late home through Saturday morning. Body to Sudro Curtis Funeral Home for services at 2:00 conducted by Dr Frank L Hicks burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery.

Adelaide M. Jones E Frank Jones Lillian Markel Malcolm Court Ms. Jones Russia Township Lorain County Els+a ePven Ernie F. Markel Loran Lester D. Markel Elyria William H. Harlor Redondo California Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home Frank L. Hicks Ridgelawn Cemetery

Measles Proves Fatal for Amherst Child Louis Eberhardt

Louis J. Eberhardt seven died at 700 this morning at his Park Avenue home from measles. Survived by parents Fred and Clara Ricks Eberhardt and a one year old sister Susan Jane. Funeral at St Joseph's Catholic Church at 9 ud AL M Saturday with Rev Fr James Smith officiating. burial in Calvary Cemetery.

Amherst Louis J. Eberhardt Park Avenue Fred and Clara Ricks Eberhardt Susan Jane Haid St Joseph's Catholic Church Ud AL M James Smith Cal Vary

Death of George L Ammon in Ridgeville home

George L Ammon of Ridgeville died at his brother Charles Ammon’s Root road home at 230 yesterday afternoon after a lingering illness. Born February 23 1864 in Gatton he spent most of his life in Lorain County. He leaves two brothers Charles of Ridgeville and Edmond of Cleveland and other relatives. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at Nichols Funeral Home with Rev D B Carpenter of Fields officiating. Burial will be in Fields Cemetery.

George L Ammon Ridgeville Charles Ammon Root Road Ammon Gidton Lorain County Charies Edmond Cleveland I. Ul Fiom Nichols Funeral Home Carpenter Fields Fields Cemetery

Oberlin Rotary Club Receives Its Charter

The Oberlin Rotary Club received its charter at a Wednesday evening meeting in the First Methodist church attended by over 150 Rotary members and wives. Frank B Pauly of Columbus presented the charter with Walter R. Williams Jr. as chair and Harold Covault as toastmaster. The service closed with the Star Spangled Banner and a benediction by Rev M A Burris.

Oberlin Rotary Club First Methodist Church Rotary International Frank B Pauly Columbus Walter R. Williams, Jr Harold [. Covault Lorain America S. Lee Whiteman, Jr W. W. Wagar Ben Hindman Emia Rotary Club D. J Thomas Rotary Walter Harold A Decker Oberlin Conservatory of Music Pauly F R. den Obertin Club Frank Ayres Lorain Rotary Dew M <A Burris Amherst Rotary Club

Memorial Day Program Outlined for Locke Post Parade

Arrangements for Memorial Day are completed by Karl Wilson Locke Post No. 192 American Legion. Participants include public school children the high school band Boy and Girl Scouts and village patriotic organizations. Surviving Civil War veteran widows Mrs Augusta Behr Mrs Celina Hoveghton Mrs Harriet McClatflin and Mrs Lavenia Smiley will have a place of honor in the parade.

Delmer E. White United Spanish War Veterans Wright Vark Karl Wilson Locke American Legion Lincoln Carl Wittke Augusta Behr Celina Hoveghton Harriet McClatflin Lavenia Smiley

Air Mail Essay Contest Trophy Award Presented

Postmaster Michael F. Odonnell of Cleveland presided at a high school assembly to award John Rawlinson the trophy for second place in Ohio’s Air Mail Week Essay Contest. Oberlin Postmaster M. A. Houghton introduced Odonnell. the trophy features a plane above a pedestal and stands about a foot tall with Rawlinson’s name inscribed.

Michael F. O'Donnell Cleveland High School Assembly John Rawlinson Air Mail Ohio M. A. Houghton Oberlin Mr O'Donnell

Local families plan Findlay High School commencement

Mrs Myrta Feakins and George Shaffstall along with Mr and Mrs 8 L Powers plan to free the Findlay High School commencement exercises tonight. Miss Evelyn Camp, a Feakins relative, is a graduate in the class. Mr and Mrs W P Carruthers have returned from a two week visit with their son and daughter in law in Rochester New York. Mrs James Ballance of North Pleasant street was called to Galion Wednesday night by the death of her father.

Myrta Feakins George Shaffstall L. Powers Findlay High School Evelyn Camp Feakins W. P. Carruthers Arthur Carruthers Rochester N. Y James Ballance North Pleasant Street Galton

Brighton High Alumni Banquet at Terrace Tavern Tonight

Brighton High School Alumni Association will hold a banquet at the Terrace Tavern in Brighton at 8 o'clock tonight. About 125 persons are expected to attend. After dinner a program will be held and dancing will continue until late hour.

Brighton High School Alumni Association Terrace Tavern Brighton

Girl Is Recovering From Delicate Spinal Operation

Sylva Eugenia Daylis, 20, moved from the respirator today after a spinal operation on March 8 intended to restore arm and leg control. Doctors said she would attempt an eight hour breath without aid. She previously breathed seven hours without the machine. Her mother Mrs Carlos C. Davis reported her daughter is thrilled by progress and engaged in simple movements.

Kansas City Sylva Eugenia Daylis Sylva Carlos C. Davis

Minor Traffic Mishap Involving Two Drivers

Two motorists were involved in a minor collision at Second and Court streets around 5 40 PM yesterday. Frank Smith of 223 Fourth Street and Clinton Hendrick of 806 West Broad Street were cited in police reports.

Frank Smith Fourth Street Clinton Hendrick West Broad Street Second Court Streets

National Car Owner Economy Test offers three Hudson 112 Broughams

Three new Hudson 112 Broughams are weekly prizes in the National Car Owner Economy Test. Open to owners of any car with a free, simple test. Learn details at Stang Motors 191 Broad St or any Hudson dealer showroom.

Stang Motors Broad St

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Elyria Business College Nite Elks’ Dining Hall Jack Vietzen ORCH B. Wise City Cab Brown Hotel Howard Pete) Peters Mgr Steel Industry Auto Loans Cash Immediately Motor Car Loan CO Illinois Court Street Western Reserve Finance RESAR East River Street Washington David E. Lilienthel Tennessee Valley Authority Arthur E. Morgan D. Morgans Sta Lusenthal Ale O. Turn” Pohe Harcourt A Morgan United Presbyterian Sudro - Curtis Ambulance Hensen Geen Wade G Ward Prue E- Mau Colburn George L Amazon Esther Wood Professor St Oberlin Rotary Club lLears G. J. Oconnor E. 13Th St Tire Sale HE City Tire House Cor East Ave DEPO Brighton High Girl Devonia Mineral Water Sales, Inc Broadway Rhythm Rangers WGAR Standard Drug Store Gelve
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