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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1938
Page
12
Opening of the hunting season prompts safety guidance from the National Rifle Association. Key rules urge treating every gun as loaded, carrying unloaded guns, keeping the muzzle away from bodies, never shooting at hard surfaces, and avoiding alcohol near firearms to prevent injuries.
A jury in Judge Guy B Findley's court awarded Peter Schandersky of Route 2 Oberlin compensation totaling 3323 for damages to his farm due to a new highway planned to cut across property. The award covers 700 for land 2000 for damages 800 for a central well and 25 for a turkey shed. The highway is an alternate to Route 20 around Kipton and Oberlin with a 100 foot right of way and a grassed divider.
Two members of Cub Pack No. 4 were graduated into Boy Scout troops and 18 other pack members received Cubbing awards at a gathering at the First Congregational Church. Graduates were Donald Pember and Archie Stevenson with badges presented by Den Chiefs and Patrol Leaders. Six new Cubs earned Bobcat cards. other awards included Lion, Wolf, Bear badges and gold arrow points for several youths amid den chief presentations.
County commissioners moved 2500 dollars from the ditch fund to the soldiers relief account to sustain operations for the rest of the year. Home Owners Loan Corporation filed suit against Daisy Deers et al for 4728 dollars, seeking foreclosure of a mortgage on Elyria property. Two Cleveland youths, 16, bound for Detroit on bicycles stolen in Lakewood, were captured with help from sheriff's department and returned to Lakewood. Carl Harr of Oberlin was fined 100 dollars after arraignment for driving while intoxicated. Homer R. Cox sued Wealice Beenstine for 44 dollars following a collision on Telegraph Road in Amherst. Cornelia Hoffman filed suit against The National of Lorain as administrator for 1982.93 dollars for services rendered.
Three county inmates from the penitentary are listed for parole by the State Parole Board. Herbert Buchanan, convicted of manslaughter, is slated for release June 10, 1939. Albert Robertson, convicted on a non specified charge, will be released May 1, 1939. James Kelly, convicted of burglary, is to be released to New York officials on February 1.
The Gideons sponsor a Bible study class to meet Fridays at 7 30 P M at the Elyria YMCA. Chester L Bristol 161 Hervird Avenue will lead the class, which is open to anyone interested. The Gideon Society is a worldwide organization of Christian businessmen.
John G. Owens, 57, once secretary of The Cleveland Federation of Labor and former Ohio Federation of Labor vice president, was in precarious condition after being dragged into a hoisting machine. He suffered chest trauma, five broken ribs and a punctured lung.
Den No 8 chief Charles Conrad presented Carl Hobert and Den No A chief Donald Pember received Lion bronze badges from Den Chief David Evans. Wall gold arrow points went to Charles Persons and John Fatuver by Den Chief Robert Stevenson. Ingersoll urged immediate Cub choristers organization and stunts for December parents meeting. Newcomb led a new game Red Skins and Pioneers. The program opened with the Cub promise and law, closed with the benediction. Eighty people attended the meeting including 45 Cubs and multiple den mothers and chiefs.
Rev Kari P Masten, superintendent of the Home for Aged, reports the Elyria institution spends about 73000 yearly through local commercial channels and relies on the Elyria Community Chest and the Methodist Church for the rest. Founded 38 years ago, it employs 20 to 24 persons locally and operates a small hospital with five nurses and one on call physician.
The Amherst district reports on a Mothers and Daughters gathering with honors for Mrs Wilson and Miss Porcowres, plus a detailed listing of attendees including Mrs Ray Wilson and Mrs Ruth Earman. It notes officers and treasurers, an Evangelical meeting, and a forthcoming Women's Union event with dates in 1939.
By Mrs B A Jenne 289 Church &t. Phone 3822 The text appears as a damaged fragment with repeated contact lines and unclear details. The readable parts indicate a listing style notice or household contact entry. No coherent event or action is discernible.
Fragmented OCR text references Circle Two meeting notes with names including Mrs JR SL and Elmer Gal Hourrs. It hints at a meeting outcome and local agenda items but is garbled with illegible portions and lacks clear events or dates.
Rev Karl Sabters plans an evening of world travel themed remarks at 7 45 pm. The men's prayer group meets Saturday evening led by P A Becker. Sunday services occur at the usual hour with a divine healing service in the evangelistic program Sunday evening.
Rev Frederick Cook will deliver Christianity and Our World during the unified service at ten o clock Sunday morning with a vote on the Economic Plebiscite by the General Council of Congregational and Christian Churches. The Young Peoples Sunday Evening Club meets at the parsonage at 6 30 Sunday. Monday night Family night features a pot luck supper at 6 30 with Rev Frank Carey from Japan as speaker and a chicken supper served.
A local dinner at Pxtsien Hall featured a routine program and singing. Plans were stated for a meeting at the Amherst Caregateone Church near the week, with attendees including apocryphal names and a focus on community activities.
A fragment from a Thursday Elsra Temple gathering lists participants including Mr A C Koter, staff from Los Patri Sasters, and several women including Mrs Fa Yourg ARS, Mrs Neille Schaffer, Edith Hoff ner, Mrs Harry Hutton, Mrs Charles Miller, and Miss Florence Ehrman among others.
Florence Nagel admitted as patient at Church Street facility with discharge notes listing John Barna as male registered defender and party in the discharge plan with designation R D.
The bulletin lists worship times and church school hours for St. Peter Evangelical and Re formed, First Evangelical, Congregational, St. Paul Lutheran, Methodist, St. Joseph Roman Catholic, and Foursquare Church. Services include morning, English and German masses, and a Sandusky Male Chorus concert.
A dry long summer in Palestine shifts quickly to a cool winter pattern as seasonal forecasts indicate a sharp change. Weather officials expect lower temperatures and potential rainfall emerging as the season progresses.
The article lists numerous commodity prices from oats, corn, wheat, and various hay types to farm staples like bran meal and meal, with freight and feed costs. It records live cattle and hog market remarks, round prices, and seasonal produce items including tomatoes, parsley, mushrooms, peppers, lettuce, and other garden goods with specific per unit or per hundredweight figures, reflecting a busy farm market page with fluctuating quotes.
A. J. Plocher of Lorain County Savings and Trust Company was elected vice chairman of a bankers group across nine northern Ohio counties at a Cleveland meeting. John C. McHanna of Central National Bank in Cleveland was reelected chairman. Principal speakers were Whiting Williams and Russell Weisman.
COLUMBUS O Nov 11 Rep William M. McCulloch R Miami county Piqua attorney announced his candidacy for speaker of the House in the newly elected 93rd General Assembly. McCulloch will be serving his fourth term and has been Republican minority floor leader during the 1937 38 sessions. He was unopposed for re election from Miami county at the recent election.
Lorain County alumni and former Ohio State University students near completion of plans for Ohio State Day at Elyma American Legion home on December 2. Committee chairmen reported at Paul Hines’s home that dinner will not be limited to graduates and that active students are also invited.
An announced timetable lists dates for an intelligence test across multiple towns including Avon Lake LaGrange Brookside Pentiela Avon Brighton Eaton Campbell Columbia Henretta Belden South Amherst Grafton Brown Elm Wellington Ridgesville Clearvar. Fire at Miami University Delta Tau Delta Chapter House caused about 3000 dollars in damage from a defective flue.
President Roosevelt commented on the potential Supreme Court vacancy this month and stated he would prefer an early Congressional session, possibly January 3. He declined to link Wagner’s NY vote to the NLRA as an endorsement and referred Nazi persecution questions to the State Department for a reply.
Market notes from Cleveland list egg prices for extra grade and firsts, live poultry with varied weights and classes, including heas leghorns rocks and ducks with price ranges and weights. Turkeys, muscovy, and other fowl priced by weight, plus flock notes and market steadiness.
Readable portions show market quotes for potatoes and onions across several states. References include Michigan cobbiers, Ohio round whites, Chippewas, North Dakota and Maine prices, with figures around 1.00 to 2.20 per unit and weights noted such as 140 lbs.
A detailed list of lectures concerts and meetings from November 11 to 19 at Oberlin College includes: Ralph S. Fanning on Tintoretto at Allen Art Building 8 15 p m Friday. Board of Trustees meeting 9 30 a m Saturday in Administration Building. church services and student classes Sunday. Social Science Club and lectures by D R Moore on November 14. Emanuel Feuermann recital and other musical programs at Finney Chapel. various assemblies and lectures including Miss Hope Hibbard and Rev Frank Cary. soccer Oberlin vs Wheat on Thursday. football Oberlin vs Case on Saturday. Dramatic and public affairs events throughout the week.
Miss Eo Marie Crosby a noted missionary to Africa speaks at the Youth Fellowship meeting of First Church Sunday evening at the James Brand House. She has spent eleven years among the Ovimbundu of West Africa and will share the Ife customs and aspirations.
Character actor William Gifford Bale will perform a one man dramatization of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde at the High School Auditorium on Wednesday November 16 at 7 30 p m. The production is sponsored by the O High Players.
Announcement of a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Robert Burnham of Syracuse New York on Wednesday November 2 Mrs Burnham formerly Winifred Dudley daughter of Mr and Mrs Cc H Dudley of Grey Gables
The Oberlin Townsend Club schedules its regular meeting for Tuesday evening November 15 at the K of P Hall, opening at eight o’clock. C E Wigton Oberlin Schools superintendent to address the Education department of the Oberlin Women’s Club at their regular meeting Monday evening at Mrs Mary P Mallory’s East College street home. Mrs W S Carson returns home from a Chattanooga business trip with a visit to Norris Dam near Knoxville. Mr and Mrs Ross Loofbourrow of London Ohio arrive for a several days visit with her parents on East College street.
Election board officials announced that precinct judges and clerks in Elyria and in Elyria and Carlisle townships may call for their checks tomorrow at the Lorain County Savings and Trust Company.
A public sale of a 158 acre Bliss Farm located three miles west of Spencer and near Huntington on State Route 1A2 begins at 10 a.m. on Thursday November 17. The listing includes 8 cattle, 2 horses, four fat hogs, farm tools, seed, feed, and a variety of machinery. Real estate details include a seven room house, barns, silo, granary, and 110 cultivated acres with a gas lease helping taxes. Terms are cash. no removal until settled. Lunch provided by Spencer M. F. Church.
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