Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

The Chronicle Telegram in Elyria, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 35 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1937

Page

7

Jobless Census Cards Being Distributed

Elyria mail carriers delivered over 10 000 National Unemployment Census cards to every home in the Elyria post office territory and similar nationwide distributions are under way. About five million cards are to be delivered before midnight as the nation begins its unemployment census, with local post offices setting up a checking system once cards return.

Elyria Elyria and Vicinity C. J. Sartor Sartor Harlie G. Stevick Elr- Yia Joseph Malik Woodford Avenue Koplin’s Drug Store Lodi Street Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall Elyria Central Labor Union Charles J. Snoble Elyria Savings and Trust Building F. A. Yoo Elyria Savings and Trust Company Leonard Smith Stevick, Snoble C.A. MecAfillen Alva R. Kemp Washington John D. Biggers Ohio

Two Fined In Court House Traffic Case In Elyria

In And About The Court House two persons were fined one dollar and costs by Justice Preston Coon today for failing to stop before driving on main roads. Three more are to be arraigned later. Emil Wolny of Brunswick was jailed for nonpayment of fines. William H. Schuman of Grafton paid his fine. Other arraignments include Norbert Schmidt Lorain Thomas Hallauer Elyria and Waldo R Shreve Elyria.

Justic Preston Coon Noa Anthony Pollock Yesteray Emil Wolny Brunswick William H. Schuman R. D Grafton Norbert Schmidt Lorain Thomas Hallauer Elyria Waldo R. Shreve Oxford Avenue

Avon Lake Man Found Noted in Damage Suit Justice

Clarence Smith of Walker Road Avon Lake faced Sylvia Faust of Jaycox Road Avon Lake in a $3000 damage suit over alleged tree and shrub removal on Fausts property. Judge Guy B Findley presided in common pleas court delivering a finding in favor of Smith.

Clarence Smith Walker Road Avon Lake Sylvia Faust Jaycox Road Common Pleas Court Guy B. Findley Faust

Lorain Man Sues Repko Couple for 3200 Foreclosure

G A Resek of Lorain filed a suit against John and Matilda Repko of Lorain seeking 3200 and foreclosure of property in Lorain.

G. A. Resek Lorain John and Mathilda Repko

Reckless Driving Charge Filed Against Frances Miller

Frances Miller of LaGrange was arrested by Patrolman C E Andress after a pursuit from city limits to Murray Ridge and Oberlin road. Driving a car owned by Robert Smith of Creston Ohio, she allegedly turned suddenly causing a collision that damaged fenders and tuning boards on both machines. She faces arraignment in police court tomorrow.

Frances Miller LaGrange C. E. Andress Murray Ridge Oberlin Road Miss Miller Robert Smith Creston

Homebound Man Faces Theft Charge In Sock Sale

George Swanson, homeless, was held at police headquarters awaiting arraignment on petit larceny. Police Chief BE Stankard nabbed him after spotting him selling new socks on Broad Street. Officers found five more sock pairs, gloves, soap, and one third full rum bottle in his pockets, alleged stolen from Neisner Brothers store.

George Swanson BE. J. Stankard Broad Street Neisner Brothers, Inc

Car Goes Into Ditch Injuring Elyrian

Milo Sharp age 28 of 117 Eastern Heights Boulevard was treated at Elyria Hospital at 1 15 a m for minor injuries after his car traveling west on Clark Street left the road and ran into a ditch near Fairlawn Avenue He was taken to the hospital by Joseph Telarski and William Sutliff Two teeth were broken and his tongue cut In a separate incident Mrs J T Fawcett of 130 Columbus Street drove a car damaged yesterday in a collision with a machine driven by Julius Vince of Cleveland at West River Street near Woodford Avenue

Milo Sharp Eastern Heights Boulevard Elyria Hospital Clark Street Fairlawn Avenue Fie Joseph Telarski William Sutliff J. T. Fawcett Columbus Street Julius Vince Cleveland West River Street Woodford Avenue

Two Views on Jobless Relief From Washington Dispatch

A United Press report from Washington notes rising unemployment amid a continuing business recession. It outlines two competing approaches: extend a flexible long range public works program funded federally, or widen tax relief with funds directed to boosting production and plant expansion to absorb workers from relief rolls.

United Press Washington

Second Townsend Club No 2 to Be Formed in Elyria

Organization of a second Townsend Club in Elyria to be known as Elyria Townsend Club No 2 will begin Wednesday evening at 7 30 at Woodman Hall 330 Broad Street. The club forms from petitions and will have an out of town speaker address the organization meeting.

Townsend Club Elyria Elyria Townsend Club No Woodman Hall Broad Street

Fire reveals golf balls at Eliot golf course

A wildfire near Eliot South Africa exposed hundreds of golf balls along the scorched greens and drove players away. The heat reportedly whitened some pills found on site rather than blackening them, details indicate the unusual aftermath of the blaze.

Eliot South Africa

Requests Funds Set for WPA Work in 1938 Plan

Service Director I D Faxon urged the council to include WPA funds in the 1938 appropriation for city projects. He noted all current WPA work will finish in a month or six weeks and without city material funds no new project can start. A sewer and water project to employ about fifty men is proposed, needing 1937 or $1,937 as the city share of 4700 in materials. WPA would contribute labor costs, with $27 for labor, under the new program.

I. D. Faxon Council WPA Faxon

Townsend Club Hosts Busy Elyria Meeting and Events

Elyria Towns end Club No 1 had a large turnout with lively talks on membership drives and local arts. Guests from Lorain Club included Mrs Fritz who reported on club activities as families hear about upcoming events at 156 Middle Ave and the Little Theatre Cleveland talks with Robert C Townsend feature speaker on the Townsend Recovery Plan. Public events include a General Welfare mass meeting at Gates School to explain the act and Sunday sessions at the Little Theatre with bus transport arranged for members and business people. Joe Hand Dick Minnich and Chas Wilford performed on accordions while June Ross read Hands and Jake Young Mel Brown told stories to entertain.

Elyria Townsend Club Fritz Lorain Club M.J. Graff Graft State Arts Studio Irving Plain Eric D. Chapman Lottie Brouse Middle Ave Townsend Orch Harry Young Odd Fellows Hall 1St Congressional District Board Cleveland Little Theatre Cleveland Public Auditorium Robert C Townsend Townsend National Recovery Plan Francis E. Townsend Gates School Auditorium Joe Hand Frank Minnich Chas. Wilford Little June Ross Hands Jake Young Mel Brown Townsend Pledge

Sideswipe collision damages two cars on Diagonal road

Deputy sheriffs report a sideswipe incident on Diagonal road involving Willoughby A. Bruce of 328 Olive Street Elyna and John Salet Jr of Route 1 LaGrange. Both vehicles sustained damage in yesterday’s crash.

Willoughby A. Bruce Olive Street Elyna John Salet, Jr Route 1 LaGrange

Gas rate ordinance aims to cut bills for city consumers

Gas Committee chair Seward Black cites city data showing the ordinance would save about $61,776 over five years for 6,600 domestic users who average 6,100 cubic feet monthly. Current city gas rate runs 69.4 cents per thousand cubic feet. proposed rates would be 66 cents for three years, 67.47 cents in year four, and 71.5 cents in year five, with negotiations possible in year five to avoid the higher rate.

Gas Committee Seward Black

Undefeated Oberlin High grid team feted at banquet

More than two hundred Oberlin High School supporters crowded the First Methodist Church last night to honor the undefeated football team first time since 1913. Eighteen players received letters while Murton Campbell was named honorary captain for the season. Coach Boyd W. Robinson and former Amherst coach A. G. Wheeler spoke on effort and participation.

Oberlin Oberlin High School Elyria High C. F P. Alter Boyd W Robinson A. G. al" Wheeler Oberlin High Svidiron Amherst Mass.) College Donald J. Leahy P. C. Colegrove Murton Campbell Gordon Bliss Donald Campbell William Close Robert Dew Lyle Franklin Charles Frye Otis Hall Paul Hover Herman Hudwell George Jackson John Johnson Paul Morris Ronald Slater Charles Smith Edward Wheeler William Wigton Norman Willbond

Pleasant Street School P T A Meeting Highlights

Pleasant Street School P T A held a Monday afternoon meeting in the school auditorium. Mrs. Lee Rowe presided as attendance was noted. A treasury grant of three dollars per teacher was voted to buy books for their teams.

Parent-Teacher Association Pleasant Street Lee Rowe Treasury Frances Wallace Wallace Oberlin College Children Development Institute of New York City

Death notice for Michael Gembka and Lamberton records

Funeral services for Michael Gembka will be held Thursday at 8 30 from Holy Cross church after services from the late home at 11 Warren Avenue. Reverend Lawrence Budny will officiate and burial will be in St Marys cemetery Elyria. Also noted is the death of Mr Lamberton aged about 63 born Glasgow October 9 186? survived by wife ten children and three stepchildren with services at Indro Curtis Funeral Home and burial in Ridgelawn cemetery.

Michael Gembka Warren Avenue Holy Cross Church Lawrence Budny Dullal St. Mary’s Cemetery Elyria Bruner Robert Lamberton Denver Colorado Margaret Gawn California Indro-Curtis Funeral Home A E. Kemp Ridgelawn Cemetery

Mrs Rose Hodgkins Dies After Illness in Rochester

Mrs Rose E Hodgkins aged 71 longtime Rochester resident dies after extended illness. Survived by son Claude Hodgkins of Rochester. husband John Hodgkins preceded in death. Funeral at 2 p m Thursday at Rochester Baptist Church with burial in Rochester Cemetery.

Rose FE. Hodgekins Rochester Rose E. Hodgkins Claude Hodgkins John Hodgkins Rochester Baptist Church Rochester Cemetery

Mrs Magdalena Plato 82 dies in Amherst

Mrs Magdalena Elizabeth Plato 82 died at her daughter’s home in Canton Ohio on Monday morning. She was born in Amherst and lived there most of her life, with a recent stay away with her daughter. Survived by two daughters Mrs Walsh and Mrs William Baker, a son Henry, nine grandchildren, a sister, two brothers. Body to the home of her brother George on South Main street for calling Wednesday morning. Funeral at St Joseph’s church Thursday at 10.00.

Amherst Magdalena Elizabeth Plato A. L. Walsh Canton Ohio Plato Walsh William Baker Detroit Henry Elyria Fred Haist

Alexander Lamberton Dies in Clyde Home

Alexander Lamberton who arrived in the United States at age three and spent his youth in Elyria died at the home of Mrs. Elwood Fisher in Clyde Ohio. The notice notes his early arrival and residence details.

Alexander Lamberton Elyria Elwood Fisher Clyde New

Displayed books loaned through local bookstores

Books were on display during the meet and loaned courtesy of the book stores.

Chest Fund Total Reaches $5,737

At the Oberlin Exchange club meeting Ernest Yocom announced 67 pledges totaling 5737 for the Community Chest, with solicitation of未 heard from families to begin this week to reach the budget. Richard W. Bosworth of National City Bank of Cleveland spoke on Investments of Bank Funds.

Oberlin Exchange Club Oberlin Inn Ernest Yocom Community Chest Exchange Club Richard W. Bosworth National City Bank of Cleveland

Methodist Service Guild Holds Pot Luck and Talk

Over thirty members gathered for a pot luck supper and program at Mrs. Harvey Baxter's South Main home. Mrs. Karl W. Gehrkens spoke on Indians of Santa Fe Mexico with pictures and displayed indigenous pottery. A white elephant sale followed. Miss Frances Brandt to host December meeting.

Methodist Service Guild Harvey Baxter South Main Street Karl W. Gehrkens Santa Fe Mexico

Garden club meeting features autumn poems and windflower contest

The Oberlin Women’s Club Garden department met yesterday with about twenty five members present led by Miss Eva M. Oakes. Members recited a favorite autumn poem, Mrs. Zellers shared plant care notes from Mr. Ries of the Experiment Station, and a windflower contest followed. Goods made by the blind were also displayed.

Oberlin Women's Club Eva M. Oakes

Chromium in the Modern Home Exhibition Opens

The Allen Art Museum presents a chromium exhibition exploring its decorative possibilities in contemporary homes. The show, funded by local businessmen, aims to demonstrate chromium’s role in modern interior design and aesthetics.

Allen Art Museum

Oberlin Visit By Florida Guests

Mrs. Mary Hallouer and Mrs. Gladys Fore of Oxford Florida arrived last night for a two weeks visit with Oberlin friends and relatives.

Mary Hallouer Gladys Fore Oxford Florida Oberlin

Bridge Tournament Opens at Elks Club

The Elks club hosted the first in a series of bridge events drawing 32 players across eight tables. Fifteen boards saw Mel Green with Charles Ford win, Jack Shafer and Phil Kaiser second, Milton Bishop and Carl Curtis third. The ten-session series runs on the first and third Mondays. next tournament is Monday December 6, chaired by Curtis Spence.

Elks Club Mel Green Charles Ford Jack Shafer Phil Kaiser Milton Bishop Carl Curtis Curtis Spence

Bicycle Stolen From Garage Reported By Resident

Charles Cheevers of 1402 Middle Avenue reported to police that his bicycle was stolen yesterday from the rear of the garage at his home. Police are reviewing neighborhood footage and seeking witnesses. Cheevers described the bike as a standard model with a red frame and black handlebars.

Charles Cheevers Middle Avenue

Elyrians Called For Grand Jury Service

Elyrians named in a panel of 15 to report December 1 for grand jury service. Names include Bessie Hawkins Russell Minger G M Marsh William J Fling Mary Boyer Henry Moehl Madeline Ohle macher Grace Lumley and others from Lorain and Sheffield. The panel may consider the Louise Hornbeck murder as progress in the case allows, with two manslaughter cases and numerous larceny burglary and assault counts on the docket.

Columbia Avenues Grace Lumley Beverly Court Lanora Robinson C. J. Wiltung Maude Dumont Jessie Wright Lena Conley Paul Cook Lorain Helen King Sheffield Louise Hornbeck Grafton Howard R. Butler Herbert Buchanan South Amherst Zachour George David Burgess Oberlin Donald Ray Perry Oberlin College

Elyria Community Chest Campaign Aims For 81400 Goal

Hess men discuss why the Chest benefits multiple organizations and eliminates multiple fund drives. Judge Findley recalls Elpha origin of the Chest and notes Elyria’s campaign begins while Cleveland’s is in its nineteenth year. Karl W. Plocher urges full effort to raise 81400 for participating institutions amid rebuilding needs.

Hess Findley T. J. Moise Elyria Elyria Memorial Hospital Common Pleas D. A. Cook Lorain

Market Report From Homegrovers Markets and Cleveland Livestock

Apple prices and assorted produce dominate the market notes with apples, cabbage, celery, carrots, cucumbers, grapes, and peppers listed with several price ranges. Livestock and poultry prices show cattle at various grades, hogs, lambs, eggs, and poultry markets, plus grain, hay, and mill feeds pricing for the season. Market activity notes steady or rising prices in several segments and includes U.S. Department of Agriculture quotations for potatoes, wheat, corn, oats, and soybeans.

Brest Ana Leeah Leghorn Hoaster Springs Plymouth Rock White Rock Plymouth Leghorn Leghorn Roosters United States Department of Agriculture U.S Idaho Russel Burbanks U. S SliteGlea Colorado North Dakota Bliss Triumphs Eurly Ohios Minne Sota Cobblers U. St Houg Wisconsin Michigan USL Rearley

Cleveland Produce and Rural Poultry Prices in Illinois Markets

Cleveland Produce lists live poultry categories with prices for hens roosters and geese, including Leghorn and turkeys with multiple age groups. Rural business notes report shipments and prices from Idaho Michigan Maine and Maine Chippewas. Chicago quotations cover butter cream scores and related dairy items.

Leghorn Sarge Brudhers Wes Roosters Liekens Old Ste Idaho Rahees Michigan Erosses S Maine Green Mountains

Campaign events and dinner program details noted

Mrs Burns introduced the senior teams while Gentzel announced captains for the men. Jack Flynn led the orchestra during dinner and Lawrence H Webber directed group singing. Rev William Muir Auld gave the invocation at First Congregational Church. First reports in the campaign to be shared at a noon luncheon at the YMCA Wednesday. Justice Weygandt met in Columbus by Mayor Leonard Smith J R Dall and A J Robinson then escorted to his train.

Sion Burns Gentzel Jack Flynn Lawrence H. Webber William Muir Auld First Congregational Church Justice Weygandt Columbus Grafton

Toledo Grain Prices From Elevators Transit Office

Grain quotes for different cereals are listed with varieties and grade codes. Entries include wheat No 2 red and No 2 red vig, corn No 2 yellow, oats No 2 white, rye No 2 and related quality notes. Information appears as a catalog of prices and classifications for immediate sale.

Toledo Produce Butter Extra One Pound Prints

Toledo area grocery ad lists Pine brand extra one pound prints of butter with PGGS-Extras 824 520. Availability and pricing details are partially visible in the ad fragment.

Toledo

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mayor's Committee Sudro - Curtis Ambulance DEE LP Crooks Elyrian Second Townsend Victor Lee Whitney Co Richard Clevenger Mrs Esther Wood Professor St Gember Magdalena E. Plato Service Guild Garden Dept Elks Beechwood Pocahont Murbach Homeghrowers Market Baldwin Thode Island Delleious Rome Beauty Wits Grimes Concord Lv Tb Lear le Ib Kiefer Hubbard Geod Heiers Ever’ Ga Ghotee Sree Medinur Marc Het Medeuim Comian Peete Tate van Lesa Heming Loetower Steve NG Soa Tha Chicago Toledo Grain Eleevator Peruoes Gafe Service Howard Peters Mgr The O’donnell Paint and Wall Paper Co Western Reserve Finance Turner Block Court Street Lorain County
Search Courier

Search the The Chronicle Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Chronicle Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication