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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1939

Page

23

Central Ohio Braces for Drought As Rain Falls Sparse

Central Ohio endures a late spring drought with only scattered showers. Ohio State University researchers warn commercial truck crops may fail without irrigation as potatoes and fodder crops suffer and hay and oats yields shrink. Some relief came after last weekend, but overall rainfall remains well below normal across Columbus and nearby cities.

Columbus Ohio Cambridge Circleville Lima Canton Marion Sidney Norwalk H. D. Brown Ohio State University L. B. Baver Ohio State F. W. Dean Wooster

Weather report notes high fire danger and below normal precipitation

The report highlights record high forest fire danger and shows annual rainfall just under normal levels overall, due to unusually wet February and April.

Baldwin Family Hosts Visitors In West Ridge Area

Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Baldwin welcomed guests including Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Peters of West Ridge for Sunday afternoon. Frances Stinebring of Pem broke North Carolina stayed overnight with her sister Mrs May Baldwin. Mrs. Nick Cook of Lepsic Ohio plans an indefinite visit with her son and family, the J. J. Cooks. Fay Dabymaple and sons from South Euclid and Mel Tapper from West Ridge were also guests.

Seventh Grade Party At Markley School Celebrates Kenneth Spiegelberg

Seventh graders at Markley School held a closing day event on Kenneth Spiegelberg's birthday with games contests and prizes won by Steve Hodovan and Harriet Trochkey. Cupcakes from Mrs Spiegelberg and PTA refreshments followed report cards.

Markley School Kenneth Spiegelberg Steve Hodovan Harriet Trochkey Spiegelberg PTA Elmer Keller John Wilhelmy Ray Ho His J. J. Cook J G Morris

Grade Honors For Local Students Across Grades

For last semester Raymond Wilhelmy and Kenneth Spiegelberg earned honors in Sixth grade. Fifth grade honors went to Mary Ellen Wilhelmy and Jimmie Roberts. For the year on the honor roll Eleanor Lewis achieved 5 A's and 3 B's in Grade 6, Florence Smith 4 A's and 4 B's in Grade 6, Zorka Ulovich 6 A's and 2 B's in Grade 6, Mary Ellen Wilhelmy 7 A's and 1 B in Grade 5, Jimmy Roberts 6 A's and 2 B's in Grade 5.

Raymond Wilhelmy Kenneth Spiegelberg Zorka Ulovich Mary Ellen Wilhelmy Jimmie Roberts Eleanor Lewis Florence Smith Mary Ellen Wihelmy Jimmy Roberts

Knitting, Hair Dye, and a Crandon Case Clash in Court

In a tense courtroom scene, a white hair streak and a traced bootie launch a dispute over authenticity. Tiny Lat hrop causes chaos as Gerald Crandon's identity hangs on clues from the past. Mercedes exposes a dyeing scheme while cops outside await a lead. The Indiana visitor adds another twist as the trial proceeds.

Lottie Hornsby Lottie Blake Jerry Gerald Crandon Stu Mercedes Morehaven Tiny

Detective Nabs Hold-up Suspect After Close Shave

Detective Sergt Andy Wulliver identified a hold-up suspect in Oakland California by spotting a two years growth of whiskers used as camouflage. He took the man to a barber shop and ordered a close shave, prompting the concealed suspect to reveal himself. The capture followed this tactical disguise peeling away the disguise and the suspect being taken into custody.

Tiny Jerry Gerald Crandon Blake Crandon Baltimore Corndor Sergt Andy Wulliver Oakland Williver

Colosseum Could Be Flooded For Sham Naval Battles

A description of the Colosseum’s possible use for staged naval battles emerges as a spectacle idea. The passage hints at dramatic floodings and the ancient arena serving as a venue for grand but simulated combat.

Romes Colosseum

Coupon offer for large 8x10 Silvertone baby photo

An advertisement urges readers to bring a coupon to obtain a large 8x10 Silvertone baby photo for one dollar. It promises local processing with paintings done in town and discourages sending priceless photos out of town, all for only $1.00.

Baby

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