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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1938
Page
4
A Lorain County Adult Education Council committee discussed plans for a general meeting on adult education. The event, likely late January or early February, may feature Dr. A Caswell Ellis of Cleveland College as speaker. A coordinating committee nears completion of a Lorain County facilities information list to include all active adult education programs.
Akron Ohio November 17 10 000 white collar workers in Goodyear Goodrich and Firestone plants will get 10 to 20 percent raises offsetting April cuts. Increases apply to salaried staff earning under 300 monthly. those above 300 to be considered individually. Branch plant workers outside Akron also affected by pay changes.
Costa Rica has shipped nearly 2.5 million bunches of bananas to the United States this year, reflecting steady export activity. The move underscores the country’s role as a major supplier in the regional fruit trade and supports related agricultural and trade metrics for the season.
Estate of Stanley F Rice. Forest F Rice appointed administrator of Elyria deceased. Probate judge dates October 28. Estate of Franciszek Yarmuszkiewicz. Rose Tarnoske appointed executrix of Eaton Township estate. Dated October 2. Estate of Estella J Ree. Mayo E Ree appointed executor of Elyria City estate. Dated October 26. Estate of Alice L Flint. WI Flint appointed administrator of Elyria City estate. Dated October 17, 1938. Estate of David Miller. Mary Miller appointed administratrix of Elyria City estate. Dated October 13, 1938. Estate of C D Lehman. Clayton D Lehman appointed executor of Grafton Township estate. Dated October 1938. Estate of Elizabeth Whitney. Wilford A Whitney appointed administrator of Carlisle Township estate. Dated October 10, 1958. Estate of James Thompson. Sarah Thompson appointed executrix of Lorain City/Joraitn County estate. Dated October 10, 1938. Notice of appointment Matilda Hagan. Alfred H Hacke appointed executor of Lorain City estate. Dated October 10, 1938. Estate of William Schutthelm. Mary H Schutthelm appointed administratrix of Columbia Station estate. Dated October 1938. Notice of appoint ment Etta Nichols. Ina Box appointed administratrix of Elyced estate. Dated October 4. Estate of Frank P Kritzel. Caroline Kritzel appointed administratrix of Elyria City estate. Dated October 4. Estate of Catharine Pitts. Aloysinea R Pitts appointed executor of Audgeville Township estate. Dated October 1433.
Joseph Nemecek of Lorain filed three foreclosure suits against Andrew Wojnar Martin Pakos and J H Cain for amounts totaling 599. Meanwhile Mildred L Snyder filed for divorce from C Joseph Snyder of St Louis Mo and seeks her maiden name restored. Harriet S Aiken of Lorain filed a partition suit naming Mildred B Lewis et al. The Central Railroadmen savings Association sued Grace McGowan et al for 4560 and foreclosure. County officials report a property agreement with Justine Vaughen for East Erie avenue bridge work and anticipate a fifth agreement soon. A suit to annul an October 29 marriage was filed by Selah Weiss of Sheffield Lake against Leonard Dax of Lorain, alleging misrepresentation of marital status. Mayor C W King officiated the ceremony.
Royal Arch Masons of Marshall Chapter No 47 held installation ceremonies last night with tribute to deceased members at memorial services. Guests from Oberlin and Milan attended. Paul G Lutz installed officers, joined by Don Marsh Elyria High School student for accordion numbers and Leonard Kuss for jewel presentation. Wilfrid Bowdler served as marshal and Willard T Francis gave the memorial address. Fred Sasse read names of the deceased. flowers laid on the altar by Thomas Shearer.
The Cleveland Weather Bureau reports a forecast for Friday and Saturday with intermittent showers Friday afternoon and evening and colder conditions on Saturday.
Advertisement touts kidney health as culprit in backache and fatigue. Claims relieving back pain via Doan’s Pills, promoted as a long trusted remedy used by millions for over 40 years. Mentions kidneys filtering waste and urges purchase through druggists.
William J. Connelly, 23, a Parma resident and Otis Steel Co. special policeman, gained nation wide notice after appearing on Hob by Lobby with his two Chinese walking fish Jo Jo and Be Be. He demonstrated the fish walk lasting two hours out of water and winning a race in four and four fifths seconds on an eight foot board, Jo Jo prevailing.
Mrs Frances Miller 57 of Abbe road Sheffield Ohio died last evening at the home of her sister in law Mrs Jacob Miller after a long illness. She was born in Sheffield and lived there all her life. Her husband George Miller died in April. Surviving are four sisters and two brothers plus several nieces and nephews. The body will be taken from Reichlin Cooley Funeral Home Lorain to the family home for 9 Saturday services at St Theresa’s with burial in St Theresa’s cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs Margaret Featherstone will be held Friday at 2 90 from Sudro Curtis Funeral Home with Dr Edwin B Redngad officiating Burial will follow at Ridge Mil Memorial Park She was 77 of 126 East Broad Street and died Sunday morning at Elyria Memorial Hospital Cad
Avon Lake burial notice for Mrs Bertha Somervill who died after a lingering illness at her home in Laxewonod. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:30 PM from Ray and William Daniels Funeral Home in Cleveland with burial in Elmhurst Cemetery Avon. Survived by son William, two daughters Hazel Webb and Lillian Nochfer, and one granddaughter Geraldine Nochfer. The Somervilles recently moved from Center Road to Lawood.
Four Elyria Hi-Y representatives are expected to attend the state EH Y conference in Massillon on December 2 3 and 4. Herman Geyer MC A boys work director reports the local clubs may send four delegates aged 16 or older. Principal speaker will be Dr Frank Suarez Elyria High School commencement speaker in past years. The theme is Youth in a Democracy.
In past decades several thousand Icelanders left Iceland to settle abroad, with many choosing destinations in North America and a major concentration in Canada. The migration shaped settlement patterns and cultural ties between Iceland and immigrant communities abroad.
The government prohibits foreign origin names for cafes restaurants and nightclubs, enforcing Italian appellations only. The rule targets all establishments using non Italian words or names, signaling a push for national cultural branding across urban venues.
Market quotations show grain and mill feeds with prices by bushel and ton. Corn oats and flour quotes appear, with hay and straw values by ton and carload terms. Chicago quotations list prices for corn No 2 yellow, oats, flour, mule feeds, oil meal, and hay varieties, reflecting steady or mixed changes and regional demand.
Readable items show prices and sizes for apples pears beans beets broccoli cabbage carrots celery cucumbers endive escarole horseradish kale lettuce and more. Listings include McIntosh Baldwin Greening Northern Spy and others with baskets pecks and gallon jug pricing, reflecting seasonal market rates.
Col. Thomas Arms, United States Army officer, will address the Young Men’s Club at its weekly dinner meeting in Ge pom, Monday. The talk, titled The Monroe Doctrine, will start at 7 p.m., with reservations by 10 a.m. Monday at the Y M C A. Arms served in Siberia during World War I and has since held instructor posts, including at Fort Benning, and now serves as chief instructor for IMSth Infantry in Cleveland.
Demands for banning federal funds to states where civil liberties are violated. A call for legislation to prevent use of National Guardsmen to suppress strikes. Endorsement of New Deal youth measures. Appeal to CIO unions to unite for ratification of the child labor amendment. A demand outlawing strike agencies. A plan to obtain economic and political improvement for working people and to resist southern farming interests while supporting federal legislation.
A second outbreak of food poisoning at Longview Hospital was traced to the main building dining den. Dr. E. Baber, the hospital superintendent, said staff shortages and several patients faced acute pains and nausea as measures were taken to prevent further incidents. The source was identified and actions were underway to protect patients and staff.
Guests filled three tables at a pinochle gathering Saturday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Adams. Winners were Mrs Blaine Archer and George Foster for first prize while Mrs Harley Browend and Glenn Rivers took low score. Attendees included James Curtl, Miss Helen Rollins, Mr. and Mrs. George Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Brow and, Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Archer, and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Myers. Cyrus Dawson is convalescing from a serious illness and friends from various organizations helped husk corn at his River Road home, about forty five attending.
A readable OCR list details assorted farm and market produce including maple syrup mushrooms parsley pumpkins radishes spinach squash tomatoes lettuce and turnips with quantities such as baskets pecks and dozen counts. It notes outdoor and hothouse varieties and includes items like watercress and oats among the entries.
Mrs Laura Olds Ert, formerly of Oberlin, died Sunday morning in Minneapolis. She lived at 33 College Place during her Oberlin years while her daughters attended local schools and college. Survived by three daughters, Mrs Franklin Gray, Mrs Walter Campbell Jr of Minneapolis, and Mrs Lea Goerner of Oberlin. Funeral today at her former Monroeville home. County Republican Executive Committee to host election talks with candidates and guests. event features door prizes, cards, and refreshments. open to all members or nonmembers.
The annual football banquet will be held this evening at the Oberlin Grange Hall. After dinner a program of talks and letter awards follows. Howard Rawdon retired Oberlin Schools superintendent will be toastmaster and Walter Hargesheimer Oberlin College assistant football coach will give the principal address. Banquet begins at 6.00.
Last week Oberlin League of Women Voters hosted three tea events at the homes of Mrs Flaimilton and Mrs Niermann with members invited alphabetically. This week additional teas were held for Mrs MacPherson and Mrs Craig and Mrs Hibbsard with further hosting and attendance noted.
Mrs Ada Jackson celebrated with many friends and relatives at her birthday anniversary dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harry Van Dyke and daughter Elaine of Geneva, Mr and Mrs Axel Ovesen of Columbus, Mr and Mrs A Duer of Galion, and others. Local residents hosted and attended family gatherings and extended visits across Berea, Cleveland, Litchfield, Cincinnati, Hobart, and Griffith Indiana.
The Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. Claus Van Heuvelin’s home with fourteen members. They voted to hold a threeen luncheon at the next regular meeting at Mrs. John Van Heuvelin’s home and decided a ten-cent Christmas gift exchange. Officers will be elected then.
The Business and Professory Women’s club plans a card party this evening at Mrs. Frank Felkner’s home on East College Avenue surfet. Mrs. J. F. Dick of West Vine Street is reported recover. A hospital crime note mentions Allen Hospital with burns and injuries, and several residents are connected to a range of local events and individuals including Ober fieh School and Mr. dots.
Washington officials report the German Austrian immigration quota for the United States is filled for seven to eight months. Immigration Commissioner James L. Houghteling said thousands of applications exceed the annual quota of 27 370 persons and no new quota numbers can be issued for months.
Cities face funding challenges as runways prove too short for newest planes, risking safety and operational efficiency. Authorities consider expanding or rebuilding to meet evolving aviation demands, seeking federal and local funding, and coordinating with airlines for future capacity.
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