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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1940

Page

12

France Will Triumph Says Her Premier

Paris dispatch reports King Leopold surrendered the Belgian army to Germany opening the road to Dunkirk Zeebrugge Ostend and widening the German offensive. Premier Reynaud condemned the action and pledged France and Britain will fight on south of the Somme and Aisne lines as Belgian leaders vow to resist.

Paris Leopold Germany Adolf Hitler Flanders Paul Reynaud Somme Aisne France Reynaud Zeebrugge Ostend Dunkirk London Belgium Albert

Thousands killed or wounded in Chungking bomb raid

Japanese planes dropped about 500 bombs on a mile square zone housing government offices and foreign embassies in Chungking. Chinese estimates say about 1000 persons were killed or wounded in the May 28 raid.

Chungking China

Fountain Illumination To Be Turned On Thursday

The G A R Memorial Fountain in Ely Park will be turned on Thursday morning and a night illumination display will be visible for the first time this year. Repairs near completion, with water ready for Memorial Day observance. Lighting will be same as last year. The fountain will run through the summer.

Ely Park Elyria

Cancel Lindbergh's Honorary Membership in the Escadrille

Paris May 28 The Trench and Air Association representing World War pilots of the Lafayette Escadrille ordered cancellation of Col. Charles A Lindberghs honorary membership. The withdrawal followed his May 19 speech.

Paris The Trench and Air Association Lafayette Esecadrille Charles A. Lindbergh Escadrille Col. Lindbergh

Divorce Granted and Miscellaneous Court News

Helen Brake was granted a divorce from Leroy Brake for cruelty and reinstated to her maiden name Helen Afrika by Judge D. A Cook. A Margaret Dronsky suit against Jonn was dismissed. Ellsworth Bursley was bound to the grand jury on assault and battery charges with a $300 bond. A $25,000 lawsuit by Riva Mowat Amenhauser against Sam Garretson was settled. Deputies investigated damage at the Columbia Ballroom with six beer kegs ripped out and about 50 cartons of cigarettes missing via a basement window.

Helen Brake Leroy Brake D. A Cook Helen Afrika Ellsworth Bursley Middle Avenue Justice of the Peace H. C Cummings S. J Jones West Avenue Riva Mowat Amenhauser Sam Garretson Robert Garretson Columbia Ballroom Columbia

Merchants Plan Three Day Dollar Sale in Elyria

The Elyria merchants division of the Ejline Chamber of Commerce announced a three day dollar sale for August 1 2 and 3. Plans began two months ahead to give merchants time for extensive preparations and to ensure a big event.

Elyria Merchants Ejline Chamber of Commerce

Elyria Parade Divisions Outlined for Saturday March

Four divisions will form at 1 45 p m with grand marshals William Sudro George Robinson Arthur Perkins and Mason Smith directing. Participants include police units veterans groups Scouts school bands and numerous Elyria schools with designated routes and marshals nationwide.

John Kolopos Arthur L.r Richwine William Sudro West Avenue Broad Street E J. Stankard Elyria Police Salvation Army 145Th Infantry National Guard Richard Alen Joseph Q. Petro Griswold and Kolopos G A. R D. A. R. United Spanish War Veterans Boy Scouts Girl Allen East Carlisle Edison Ely George Robinson Second Street Drm American Legion Legion Post and Legion Auxiliary Franklin, Gates Hamilton Jefferson Holy Cross Garford Arthur Perkins Elyria High School cKinter Roosevelt St. Mary's St Agnes St John’s Lake Avenue Markley Antos

Two Duckpin Teams Lead Elyria Recreation Loop

Elyria Recreation and Finegan-for-Sheriff share the lead in the Elyria Recreation Duckpin Bowling league after tied matches last night. Rec reation won three from Perry Way, Finegan’s beat Coca-Cola, Don’s Five toppled MecWilliams Fave, and P. O. C Beers edged D and N Bapewien Shop. Mozree Welby of Don’s Five led individuals with 312.

Elyria Recreation Finegan-for-Sherif Recreation Tem Perry Way Finegan’s Coca-Coiss Don's MecWilliams Fave P. O. C Beers Bapewien Mozree Welby Don’s Meewwilliams Eddy Liliane Hruner Sar Carter Berxhouser Sir Groda Welty Ives Sasses Aby Pe Oie Zee Zenick Elyria Recreation Beldon Henke Wees Blaser Holmick Ester Perry Far Gerhardinger Sas Krrousman State ISS Henke Rernolds Wea P. Oo Smith

Birds Take Fifth In American Ass'n Rise Of Columbus Redbirds

The Columbus Redbirds moved to fifth in the American Association after a 2-1 win over the Louisville Colonels. Frank Melton shut out the Colonels until the eighth. Cecil Hughson pitched for Columbus with a second and fourth inning scoring. Kansas City lost its second straight, Minneapolis rallied in the tenth to win 4-3. Indianapolis beat Toledo 5-3 as Toledo answered with two in the ninth. Milwaukee at St. Paul was postponed by wet grounds.

Columbus Redbirds Louisville Ucolorels Columbus Frank Melton Colonels Redbirds Cecil Hughson Kansas City Walter Tauscher Minneapolis Indianapolis Toledos Toledo

Columbus North and Powhatan Point Win State Baseball Titles

Columbus North wins class A baseball title after a 5-3 victory over Greenfield McClain aided by Jerry Katherman seven-hat pitching and six Greenfield errors. Powhatan Point claims class B crown with a 3-1 win over Mailford Center as the season closes.

Columbus Columbus North Powhatan Point Ohio Jerry Katherman North Greenfield McClain Greenfield Powhatan Mailford Center

Horseshoe Club Meets At Courts Tonight

The Elvrra Horseshoe Pitching Club will hold an important meeting at the club courts at the fairgrounds at 8 30 tonight. Members and interested pitchers are urged to attend as officials say the courts are ready for play and a league may be formed.

Elvrra Horseshoe Fairgrounds

Plans For Elyria Flag Day Observance

Elyria Elks lodge discussed the June 14 Flag Day program at a dinner with nine organizations committing to cooperate. The evening event at Ely Stadium will mirror last year’s successful observance with new features like a Wellington fuse and drum troupe recreating Archibald Willard’s Spirit of 1706, a drum corps drill, high school band, flag bearers in period dress, and flags presented per Elks ritual. Hon. Paul M. Herbert will give the principal address, Judge Guy B. Findley will introduce him, and Don W. Myers will MC. Gerald Nau will lead the pledge. R. C. Maston will present flags to 92 new citizens. Robert Burns will sing. Scouts will usher. Mayor Peiro leads the committee and said the event may move to the High School auditorium if rain.

Elyria Wellington Archibald Wilare Elyria American Legion Elxs Paul M. Herbert Ohio Common Pleas Guy B. Findley Don W. Myers Gerald Nau of the Elks R. C. Maston Robert Burns Bar Scouts Joseph Q. Peiro Joni Kolopos George Colburn Jake Shafer R. C. Mastom Firs George Bush E. C. Danner F. C. Billings Jack Marshall E. J. Stankarc The Elks Eagles Lodge Women’s Relief Corps United Spanish War Veterans Spanish War Veterans Amxiliary Manufacturers Association American Legion Kiwanis Club Daughters of the American Revolution Knights of Columbus Peiro United States Czechosloovakia Hungary Great Britain Realy Poland Yuzgo- Slavia Germany Roumania Spain Russia Lithuania Bulgaria Greece Mexico Norway Switzerland Agate E. E Buell Hawthorne Alice C. Piatner Clerk of Courts Office Lorain Board of Education Nationality Clubs Boy Scouts Veterans of Foreign Wars Daughters of Union Veterans American Legion and Auxiliary the Elks

Aid for Refugees Driven by Mass Terror

A desolate scene details terror struck, hungry refugees marching and gathered at concentration points. Roads clogged with taxis bicycles and damaged cars as voluntary workers bathe the feet of exhausted elderly and carry40 to 60 mile journeys. Children vanish into the crowd while French peasants and aristocrats cooperate amid calls for prompt aid from Hunt.

France

Belgian refugee leaders blast king's capitulation in war motion

Belgian leaders accuse the king of overstepping his powers as commander in chief amid reports of Belgian forces training in France and a government repudiating the surrender order. British troops evacuated from Boulogne under heavy fire as the Allied left wing collapses toward Dunkirk, exposing the main supply base near Cairas.

France Belgium Boulogne England Dunkirk Channel Cairas

American Legion Juniors Seek Decoration Day Ball Game

The American Legion Junior base ball team wants to schedule a Decoration Day game in the afternoon. Teams interested in booking the Juniors should call Ralph Bauer at 38-501.

American Legion Ralph Bauer

Play At Roosevelt Roughs Up Roosevelt Diamond Game

The Rone Radio Service faces Jacobs Meats tonight at Roosevelt Diamond at 6 o clock. The matchup promises competitive play as teams compete for early season momentum.

Rone Jacobs Meats Roosevelt Diamond

Kiwanians To Have Memorial Program

Elyria Kiwanis Club hosts a memorial day luncheon at the Elks Restaurant tomorrow with Rev. Will J. Foster of the Church of Christ as speaker. Wibur Gaston will discuss photography at next week’s meeting. Preparations are under way for Kiwanis representation at the twenty-fifth annual convention in Minneapolis next month.

Elyria Elyria Kiwanis Club Elks Will J. Foster Church of Christ Wibur Gaston Hkawanis Minneapolis

Roosevelt sad over Leopold surrender of Belgian army

Washington May 28 President Roosevelt received the news that King Leopold had surrendered the Belgian army to the Germans. Secretary Stephen T. Early said these are sad days and noted the President’s radio address referenced the mood, not necessarily the action.

Washington Roosevelt Leopold Stephen T. Early Earl

Belgian Forces Surrender Affects Allied War Efforts

The Belgian army capitulated after heroic fighting, Leopold acceding to unconditional surrender. German reports claim 500000 Belgian troops surrender while Belgium’s retreat could threaten Allied positions and Channel coast security.

Divorce Case Highlights Local Grand Jury Docket

The article notes a divorce paper revealing deep feelings, plus a June 12 grand jury session called by Prosecutor Howard R. Butler. It lists cases including Giuseppe Pennelle alias Louis Maras and others charged with fraud, burglary, illegal operations, larceny, and reckless driving from Lorain and nearby towns.

Mineffs Howard R. Butler Guiseppe Penelle Louis Maras Mike Price Phillip Russo Lorain Panelle Canton John Metz Joseph Repas Mayer Anna Miaktes Albert Sandoval Charles E. Moore Axtel E. R. Schibley Amherst Clarence Mahoney Percy Butler Cleveland Constable Banks Carlisle Steve Slaszak Fred McDonald Elyria

Extra Fancy Potted Petunias for Cemetery Work

Resar's offers extra fancy potted petunias for cemetery work at 5e each. Sold in single plants and assorted colors for memorial care and decorative displays.

U S Army Bomber Crashes Killing Six at Muroc Dry Lake

A U S Army B 18 A bomber crashed during night flight maneuvers near Muroc Dry Lake in the Mojave desert, killing six crew members. The crash occurred as the plane was approaching landing, with cause not announced by Army officials.

March Field Riverside Cal Army Muroc Dry Lake Mojave Desert Here

Funeral services set for Sophia Gunkelman 76

Death notice states Sophia Gunkelman of Valley City 76 dies Sunday morning. Funeral services at Zion Lutheran Church Wednesday at 2 36 p m with Rev Lamprecht officiating. She is widow of Henry Gunkelman and leaves one son Irvin.

Sophia Gunkelman Valley City Zion Lutheran Church Lamprecht

Funeral services for John Schuster

Funeral services for John Schuster of 240 George Street will be held Wednesday morning at 8:30 from the Bittner Funeral Home and at 9 o'clock from St Marys Church with Rev Father Jos Scharnitzky officiating Burial in St Peters Cemetery in North Ridgeville.

John Schuster George Street Elyria Memorial Hospital Bittner St Marys Church Father Jos. Scharnitzky St Peters Cemetery North Ridgeville

Americans Arrive From Europe on Washington

May 28 report notes the United States liner Washington brought the largest postwar European arrivals yet, with 1 068 passengers. Of those, 592 were American citizens who had boarded in Italy.

New York Europe United States Washington Italy

Markets GRAIN AND MILL FEEDS Prices and items from Sheets Elevator Co

Grain and mill feeds list prices for corn, wheat, oats, hay, and straw from Sheets Elevator Co. Includes No 3 white oats, No 2 red wheat, various patent and standard spring flour options, milling by Montana Mills Co, and per cent dry matter shares. Also notes belated prices for bran, middlings, gluten, cottonseed, and alfalfa cutting, with multiple hay and straw classifications and quantities.

Montana Milnes Co

Lorain Holds Citizenship Ceremony for 16 Nationality Groups

Judge Guy B Findler addresses new Americans as 16 nationality groups receive certificates in Lorain. Mayor Harry Van Wasnen chairs the event with remarks on duties and privileges, while D. G Sinclair presents flags and the Civic Band accompanies the ceremony.

Grain Prices Reported for Wheat Corn and Oats

Elevators quote wheat No 2 red at 93 94 cents, corn No 2 yellow 79 7 8 cents, oats No 2 white 41 2 2 cents, rye No 50 57 cents. Track prices show No 1 red wheat 58 59 1 2 cents, corn No 2 yellow 65 72 66 15 cents, oats No 2 white 38 39 cents and No 5 white 36 338 cents.

Agricultural market. hogs cattle calves and produce quotes

Receipts and price ranges for hogs cattle calves sheep and lambs. notes on activity steady to active with varied weights and grades. Describes produce prices including asparagus carrots cucumbers lettuce maple syrup mushrooms onions tomatoes and potatoes amid unsettled butter eggs and live poultry markets.

Spring Lambs Choice

Sixteenth Annual Summer Bible School Planned

The First Baptist Sunday School will run June 10 to 21 for boys and girls in kindergarten through grade nine. Daily sessions 9 a.m. to 11 30 a.m. except Saturdays. The program is non denominational and aims to present Bible lessons engagingly. Commencement will be the evening of June 21 at the First Baptist church overseen by Mrs Guy W Byars with a staff of teachers to be announced.

First Baptist Sunday School First Baptist Church Guy W. Byars

British naval trawlers Melbourne and Cape Passaro sunk

The Admiralty reported two British naval trawlers sunk after bombing. Cape Passaro, 590 tons, lost four sailors. Melbourne, 466 tons, had no casualties.

London Melbourne Cape Passaro Admiralty

Censors in Mughal India Unearthed Documents Reveal Practice

New Delhi and several libraries house seventeenth to eighteenth century records on censorship and broader administration. The compiled documents date from late Mughal era and shed light on official controls and practices of the time.

India New Delhi

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