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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1940

Page

9

Elyrians To Attend Memorial Service In Marion

A large group from Elyria including Elks and families will travel to Marion on June 9 for the Warren G. Harding memorial service. The event, open to the public, features a parade at 2:30 pm and speakers from national Elks officials and guests.

Elks Marion Warren G. Hardang Elks’ Lodge Lost Might Ohio Tne Harding Memorial The Elks’ Grand Lodge Columbus Band Harding Marion Ellis’ Lodge

Man pleads not guilty to DWI charge after arraignment

John J. Storm Sr. of 320 Kenyon Avenue pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro on a charge of operating an automobile under the influence of liquor. He was released on bond pending trial. Storm was arrested at 2 15 a m today on Broad Street at East River Street.

John J. Storm Sr Kenyon Avenue Meyor Joseph Q. Petro Broad Street East River Street

Oto Commission Hears Ruth Hernia Claim

The Oto Industrial Commission on Monday heard Fred C. Ruth clerk’s claim of a fall injury and hernia from opening a window in the county commissioners office. Commissioner Oscar G. Dunn attended the hearing and opposed the claim.

Oto Industral Commission yesterGar Fred C. Ruth Courtty Commissioners Office Oscar G. Dunn Ruth

Red Cross Benefit Bake Sale Promises Local Support

A Red Cross benefit bake sale is set for Saturday at The Gas Office. Patrons are urged to attend and donations will be appreciated to aid relief efforts.

Red Cross

Man Arrested For Assault As Court Dates Set

Bert Ewell 68 of RD J Wellington was arrested by depot sheriff at 2 a m on assault and battery charges by HH Davis tied to an alleged May 27 incident. Ewell to be arraigned before Justice Fred Justice of Brighton later today. Deputy sheriffs served the warrant after an ak Beishton township constable refused to arrest.

Bert Ewell J. Welington HH Davis Ewell Justice of the Peace Fred Justice Brighton Yiew Ak Beishton Han

Sack Rush Event Highlights Between Elyria and Jurors

Annual Sack Rush slated for this afternoon at Seer Stadium. Captain Robert Boterbaugh leads the Senlors with Dicka Meckley in front. Team will attempt to sprint to the line as Victor reports an anticipated 12.7 speed score for opponents.

Ancuezi Seex Vival Comresee Elyria Elgn Seners Jurrors Canon Cartazin Senlors Robert Boterbaugh Dica Meckley Seee Snep Sore Geax GT Victor Geore A Oy

Red Cross War Relief Drive Seeks Doubling Quotas

Elyria Chapter reports reaching half the $2,000 target but faces pressure to double to $4,400. A national Red Cross telegram urges chapters to exceed minimum quotas, noting the France refugee crisis and the need for rapid, generous gifts. Contributions are being collected at the Masone Temple office and local banks.

Elyria American Red Cross Mira Tudor Norman HK Davisy National Red Cross Gierec Eivr R.ginsl Frank M. W.lcoa Charma Dr.ve Davis France Masone

Death of Sophie C Gunkelman at 73 in Valley City

Funeral services were held for Mrs Sophie C Gunkelman age 73 at 2 pm today at Zion Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery. She died at her granddaughter's home in Valley City after a short illness. She is survived by son Irvin Gunkelman of La Grange Missouri and two grandchildren. Her husband passed away about two years ago and a son Ernest died shortly before them.

Valley City Sophie C Gunkelmen Zion Lutheran Church Gunkelman Howard Gest Irvin Gunkelman la Grange Gesth Ernest

Call to merge War and Navy into National Defense

Dr Wilkins urges unification of the War and Navy Departments into a single Department of National Defense. He argues separate departments cause confusion, rivalry, waste, and inadequate development. He cites foreign unified defense offices as proof and says officers should gain unified command under one department.

Department of National Defense

German prospects in war and supply strain in Europe

The report discusses the uncertain future value of Allied fortunes in Flanders, questioning Berin's call for a million troops to surrender. It notes Germany will gain the Channel ports only if future developments justify it, and highlights Narvik as evidence of German overextension. Supply needs and manpower demand threaten German offensives on the western front.

Berin Flanders Germany Norway

German advances claim Belgium France sea and air gains

The high command announced German progress across the front from Narvik to the Franco Belgian border and Bruges while denying a decisive defeat. They claimed air and sea victories including damage to three destroyers two transports and two freighters and the sinking of an enemy submarine in the North Sea.

Drxmuider Armertieres Bailleu Bruges Narvik High Command Wormichoudt Artois Gap Dunkirk Abbeville Zeebrugge Slankenberghe Department of the Nord Paris Langemark Belgium Communiue Langemarx Fan North Sea

Commission members accept assignments except Knudsen

All members of the commission have accepted their assignments except Knudsen who is expected to announce his consent after a meeting today with the General Motors Board of Directors.

Knudsen General Motors Board of Directors

Tax hikes proposed under revenue plan with varied yields

A 1940 revenue structure proposes July 1 increases across multiple taxes. Distilled spirits tax rises from 225 to 3 per gallon, gasoline tax from 1 to 1.5 cents, most excise taxes up 10 percent, cigaret tax to 3.50 per thousand, beer tax to 6 per barrel, stock and bond transfer tax up 20 percent, theater admission exemption cut to 30 cents. Total yields estimated at 391 million, 11 million, 76 million, 77 million, 2 million, 25 million, and 3 million respectively.

Allied resolve amid Belgian surrender memory in North Europe clash

Allies fix on finishing the trapped army in the north as memories of the Belgian surrender shadow leadership. Leaders view betrayal more than defeat, while the effort to hold German forces immobile shapes the plan.

Albert

Lorain Police Inspector Knapp Dismissed Over Political Activity

Lorain May 29 Police Inspector George Krapp 35 Republican nominee for sheriff of Lorain county was dismissed from the Lorain police department for alleged political activity. The action followed a Civil Service commission ruling on Knapp’s campaign for the nomination and a two month Spring leave. Knapp who created the city’s Bertibion system will not lose his pension rights.

Lorain George Krapp Lorain County

Two Elyria High Seniors to Receive Medals

Two Elyria High School seniors Donald Fobes of 329 Ninth Street and Brearner Carr of 153 Longfellow Avenue will receive athletics medals at Elyria Memorial Day service at Ridgelawn Cemetery tomorrow afternoon. Announcement by Norman A Carothers commander of VFW Elyria Post 1079 and Roy B. Clymer athletic director.

Elyria E.gh Elyria Ridgelawn Donald Fobes Ninth Street Brearner Carr Longfellow Avenue Norman A Carothers Elyria Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Roy B. Clymer Vo. F W. Post

Oberlin Memorial Day Observed with Parade and Park program

Oberlin will observe Memorial Day with a 9 am parade from the high school to Wright Park on South Main Street. Widows of Civil War veterans Mrs Augusta Behr and Mrs G H Houghton will have places of honor. a park program includes prayers, readings, a sermon, wreaths, the national anthem, and a firing squad salute. If rain, services move to the Methodist church at 10:30 am.

Oberlin Wright Park South Main Street Augusta Behr East Lorain Street G. H. Houghton R. D Dulchase Oberin Colese Karl Wilson Locke American Legion Women's Relief Corps American Leston Auxbarry Nancy Welch D. A. R. Bar Scouts Papworth James F. Miskovsky Harold B Williams Tassim

Reckless driving arrestee fined after Route 20 stop

Elstia Torasheski pleaded guilty to reckless driving on Route 20 and was fined ten dollars plus costs after arraignment before Mayor Comings. Richard Barricklow and Vincent Lebori were arrested for failing a stop at Route 38 and 20 south of Oberlin and each fined two dollars and costs.

Gee Torasheski Elstia

Admissions and Discharges Chronicle

Admissions: May 24 Margaret Gamble May 23 Mrs Carl Burtt Jean Wallace LeRoy LaDow May 21 George A Lawrence Grace Schauffler Elmer Schwertman Discharged: May 24 Mrs William Maroney and son Charlotte Cline Lucile Finzner Eunice Saxe Belen Prescott Beverley Hamilton May 23 Donald Emig Erwin Britton Patricia Crew Mrs Charlotte Wollman Herbert Gienn Mrs Alex Born Marguerite Hale May 26 Bonita Leininger Margaret Moore May 27 Mrs Born and daughter Mrs Edward Kurtz and son Frances Noland Ian McGreal Elizabeth Sebo

Margaret Gamble Carl Burtt Jean Wallace LeRoy LaDow George A. Lawrence Grace Schauffler Elmer Schwertman William Maroney Charlotte Cline Lucile Finzner Eunice Saxe Belen Prescott Beverley Hamilton Donald Emig Erwin Britton Patricia Crew Charlotte Wollman Herbert Gienn Alex Born Marguerite Hale Bonita Leininger Margaret Moore Born Edward Kurtz Frances Noland Ian McGreal Elizabeth Sebo

Beads Stamp Club elects officers in Oberlin meeting

Oberlin residents selected C H Yeaton as president of the Beads Stamp Club at the year’s final gathering at his Forest street home. New officers include Miss Emogene Hunt and Mrs Brisson Wilour with others named. A fall resume and a Dalcroze Eurythmics program are planned, with public demonstrations and church events noted.

C H Yeaton Oberlin Stamp Club C. H. Yeaton Forest Street Emogene Hunt Brisson Wilour C D Burts Arlene Holingsworth Stamp Club Warner Concert Hall Conservatory Huildegard Schuster Mt Zion Baptist Church L E. Daniels Christchurch Im Gambier Ohio Bexley Hall Divinity School Jennie Powers Woodland Avenue Port Huron Mich Gerald McCarthy Mchigan Wahler MM Horton Oak Street New York

Toledo grain market report and livestock prices

Market notes show various grain quotes and livestock figures. Wheat No 2 red at 92 and 93. corn No 2 yellow around mid 60s. oats No 2 white about 24. rye No 2 scarce. Cattle receipts 200 with active, steady to firm tone. calves and sheep with price ranges. butter unsettled. Poultry markets active with several price points. potatoes listed by variety and region with mixed values.

Cvattie Tata

Produce price listing with assorted vegetables

A garbled outdoor asparagus price shows 65 cents per half pound basket and 408 65c per S-lb basket. Arrows and cucumbers appear with misread figures, and chives are listed as hot house at 95 cents per basket or 31 dollars per basket of 12 pots. The text also mentions a cartoned cucumber and case quantities with unclear unit prices.

T&e Sa Chives

Three Perry-Fay Workers to Get Back Pay and Reinstatement

The National Labor Relations Board announced Perry-Fay Co of Elyria Ohio will reinstate three employees with total back pay of 625000 dollars and seek a collective bargaining agreement with the AFL CIO International Association of Machinists. The board approved a stipulation settling unfair labor practice charges and terms await a Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals decree. Payments set at 250000 to John William Pandy and Frank Pluter and 125000 to John Plumer.

Washington National Labor Relations Board Perry-Fay Co Elyria AFL International Association of Machinists US Cricui Court of Appeals John William Pandy Frank Pluter John Plumer

Fined $50 And Costs For DUI In Rocky River

Milton Shipton of Rocky River was fined $50 and costs after arraignment before Judge Sains Joseph Q Petro for driving while under the influence of liquor. He was arrested at about 3:20 am yesterday on East Bridge Street.

Milton Shipton Rocky River Joseph Q Petro East Bridge Street

Snowy Owl Nests in Arctic Lands Amid Midnight Sun

A note describes the Snowy Owl nesting chiefly in barren northern regions near the Pole. It explains the bird cannot be nocturnal during the Arctic Summer's perpetual daylight.

Nort Pole

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