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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1938

Page

6

Campaign expense reports show varied party totals across offices

In Columbus on November 19 Judge Walter B. Wanamaker filed expenses of 1426 with no contributions for his bid for Chief Justice. The Wanamaker Campaign Club reported 5079 spent and 5028 contributed. Other figures include Hart with 3760 spend and 1525 receipts, Taft for Senator in Stark County with 2505 receipts and 2546 outlay, Dudley White with 1908 receipts and 1908 outlay, Clarence J. Brown with 1720 receipts and 1733 outlay, F C Gross handling 4600 receipts and 4600 outlay, Ebright 2252 receipts and 2252 outlay plus 1280 personal expenses, and Bolton for Congress with 8386 expenditure and 8400 receipts including 2090 balance from 1936 campaign.

Columbus Walter B. Wanamaker State Supreme Court Secretary of State Wanamaker William S. Hart Alliance Republican Taft Stark County Dudley White Norwalk Congress Republican Congressional Committee Clarence J. Brown Blanchester F. C. Gross Bricker For Governor League Don E. Ebright Ebright Bolton For Congress Chester C. Bolton Lyndhurst

Ohio Farm Bureau Convention Takes Stand On Issues

The Ohio Farm Bureau adopted multiple resolutions on liquor control local option taxation highway funding and education finance while re electing officers. A prominent member Annett Harbage of West Jefferson clashed with leadership before being ruled out of order over remarks about “washing” delegates and a critical view of the organization as an unloaded shotgun.

Columbus O Oliw Farm Bureau Annett Hourbage West Jeffersoy Harbage Ohio American Legion Perry Green Hiram Farm Bureau Perry L. Green A. ¥. Moon Conover M. D. Lincoln Columbus W. E. Sallars Washington D. H L. A. Taylor J. E. Kellner J. M. Hodson Pioneer George L. Cooley Dover Center Everett Hale Burton W. E. Stough Mansfield R. E. Frederick Youngstown E. C. Darling Nellie George H. Dunlap Cadiz Max M. Scarff New Carlisle Sellars Harry A. West Leesburg

Man Thought Slain Found Alive Hoax in Chicopee

Karl V. Pomeroy, a 39 year old insurance agent, was believed murdered after his bloodstained car was found. His wife reported he phoned from Trenton saying he was alive and well and at his mother's home. Police noted no motive given for the ruse amid other notes of rice shortages in the Philippines.

Chicopee Mass Karl V. Pomeroy Trenton N. J Pomeroy Brunswick Avenue

Court records and divorce suits filed in Lorain district

Michael Janasko of Lorain was fined 10 dollars for reckless driving after backing from a driveway and narrowly avoiding a ditch with State Patrolman Overholt on hand. Mary Vargo seeks divorce from John Vargo of Elyria, citing neglect. Helen McGregor files for divorce from William McGregor, married 1922 with one child. A two car collision at Route 301 and Route 18 damaged fronts of Ray mond Pollard’s car from Chicago and Lloyd Stine’s car from West Salem, C.

Michael Janasko Lorain Preston L. Coon K. M. Overholt Janasko Overholt Helen McGregor William McGregor Raymond Pollard Chicago Lloyd Stine West Salem Route 301 Route 18 Paul Johnson Albert McWilliam

Local officials cite fines for disorderly acts and intoxication

Or al J White of 117 Artemas court was fined $1 and costs for disorderly conduct when arraigned before Mayor Joseph Q Petro today for an offense committed November 6. Fines of $1 and costs for intoxication were assessed by Mayor Petro today against Severn Ott of 203 Erie street, who was arrested yesterday on West street, and against Charles Davison of Wellington, who was arrested last evening on Broad street. A Sinclair Refining truck was destroyed and the bulk station front damaged when the truck caught fire yesterday while loading. The Court of Appeals held Josie Parke not entitled to compensation from the Ohio Industrial Commission in a Workmen's Compensation case involving her husband’s death in 1933. Lex Foster, 47, of Lorain, was fined $10 for intoxication after a collision with a mailbox on Gulf road. Charles Townsend of Elyria filed suit to obtain title to several properties, naming defendants including George Townsend of Brooklyn and James E Brown. Otto K Mischka filed suit to foreclose property in Amherst to settle a judgment owed by Elizabeth Werner.

Joseph Q. Petro Severn Ott Erie Street West Street Charles Davidson Wellington Broad Street Court of Appeals Josie Parke Benjamin F. Parke Ohio Industrial Commission Common Pleas D A. Cook Gulf Road Charles Townsend Elyria Huron Street Carlisle George Townsend Brooklyn N. Y James E Brown Eliza Townsend

Collision reports and minor damages updated on city streets

A Baking Company truck driven by Thomas Trummer of Cleveland on Eastern Heights boulevard at Sherman street, with Mrs Given and her seven year old son Gerald unhurt, was followed by another minor collision. A car driven by Walter Botam of 364 High street was damaged on Broad street at 11 p m when struck by a machine driven by William Frank of Amherst R D 2. Loretta VanOss of 104 Stanford avenue reported damage to her car on Fourth street from a license listed to William Krieg of 326 West avenue.

Fourth Street William Krieg West Avenue

Girl Burned While Lighting Coal Stove Dies in Hospital

Jean Nelson, 13, of Bucyrus, Ohio, died at a local hospital after being burned while lighting a coal stove. Neighbors, attempting a rescue, wrapped her in a blanket as she reportedly jumped from a window. She was the daughter of Clyde and Mrs. Nelson.

Bucyrus Jean Nelson Clyde Nelson

Romania Establishes Export Bounty For Wheat

Romania announces an official export bounty on wheat to support farmers and stabilize domestic supply. The program sets a fixed subsidy per ton and targets shipments to international markets, with eligibility tied to harvest quality and compliance with trade rules.

Romania

Runners Tie Again To Retain Lead In YMCA Olympics

Jim Scarbrough and Geza Kozmits repeated a first place tie in the YMCA junior class Olympic events, keeping them atop the standings as about 80 boys compete.Results from the 100 yd dash show Juniors Kozmits and Scarbrough tied for first at 14.75 seconds, with Bob Cebula John Wellert and Leon Altfeld taking second at 15.9. The program, directed by Max Roe, will feature 13 events with plaques awarded to class winners.

Jim Scarbrough Geza Kozmits Max Roe Don Looper Robert Heilman Ed Woodruff Junior Byam John Fauver Richard Heyworth Jim Scarbro Bob Cebula John Wellert Leon Altfeld Jack Worthington Carl Koepp Tom Chapman Gordon Wallace Jack Yost

Death Record Oberlin Ohio Fannie Wheeler 81

Mrs. Fannie Perry Wheeler 81 died suddenly about 5 30 Friday afternoon at the home of her son Perry O Wheeler 68 North Cedar avenue. Born in Peru Ohio she has lived in Oberlin twenty years. She was a member of the First Methodist church. Survived by son Perry and Alto Wheeler two daughters Mary Beck Frances Gould twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.

Oberlin Fannie Perry Wheeler Perry O. Wheeler North Cedar Avenue

Obituary: Mrs Bertha Kaufman Dies in Cleveland

After a lingering illness Mrs Bertha Kaufman died Friday morning at Polytechnic Hospital Cleveland at seventy two. She is survived by two daughters Mrs Jennie Weingart and Mrs Anna Foss of Cleveland a son Louis Kaufman of Los Angeles and thirteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 pm from Berkowitz Funeral Home 105th Street Cleveland with interment at Lansing Cemetery Cleveland.

Bertha Kaufman David Hyman Hamilton Avenue Polytechnic Hospital Cleveland Jennie Weingart Anna Foss Louis Kaufman Los Angeles California Berkowitz 105Th Street Lansing Cemetery

Funeral services for Wellington postmaster’s assistant

Funeral services for William L. Wadsworth assistant postmaster here who died yesterday morning will be held at 2:30 PM Monday from the Wadsworth home 380 South Main Street. Dr C W Reccard will officiate and burial will be in Greenwood cemetery under E L Sharp Funeral Home supervision.

Wellington, CO William L. Wadsworth Wadsworth South Main Street C. W. Reccard Bural Greenwood Cemetery E. L. Sharp

Health Day Observed In Lorain County Schools

Lorain County schools will join a state wide Health Day on December 16 in connection with Christmas Seals sales. The county schools cooperate with the Lorain County Tuberculosis and Health Association. County superintendent Dr. A Gibbons proposes classroom health discussions as part of the day.

Lorain County

Man requests jail time to escape wife’s nagging

In Boston Thomas Lucas, 40, appeared before Judge Frank land and W. L. Miles to demand revocation of a six month suspended larceny sentence so he can serve time in jail. He pleaded that his wife nags him day and night and needs peace, prompting the unusual plea. Development of camphor plantations is being investigated in South India, which has none.

Boston Thomas Lucas Frankland W. L. Miles Miles Lucas South India

College Calendar and Church Services Schedule

College calendar lists Sunday events including 9 45 A M classes 11 A M service and candlelight worship for members at First Church 4 30 P M and Finney Chapel 5 00 P M Vesper Service at Finney Chapel concludes the day with student religious activities

First Church Finney Chapel

Philologue Club Meets At Shaver Home On Schiller Talk

Monday session of the Philologue Club convenes at 7 30 P M at the home of C L Shaver with Professor F W Kaufmann presenting a discussion titled Schiller.

Philologue Club C. L. Shaver F. W. Kaufmann

Concert Notes At Finney Chapel Features Kipnis Recital

A Finney Chapel program lists a 12:00 PM assembly and a 7:30 PM concert sequence. The concert band performs, followed by a musical program and artist recital course. Artist Kipnis, bass, is featured in the evening recital.

Finney Chapel Alexander Kipnis Assembly For Women The Women's Athletic Association

Thanksgiving and sports events at West Point campus

Thanksgiving Chapel and Finney Chapel hosts include a noon service by Dean T W Graham and a 7 15 PM student recital at the Conservatory of Music. The College of Arts and Sciences seminar schedule, a 2 30 PM All Star Hockey game at Galpin Field between West Point and Annapolis, and a community service at the Methodist Church anchor a holiday week on Saturday November 26.

Finney Chapel T. W. Graham College of Arts and Sciences The Conservatory of Music Methodist Church H. G. May West Point Annapolis Galpin

Death of Mrs. Margaret Winters of New Sharon Iowa

Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Margaret Winters of New Sharon Iowa a sister of Mrs Eunice Worcester. Mrs Winters mother of Elmer and Elizabeth Winters formerly resided in Oberlin. Funeral services were held in New Sharon on Saturday of last week.

Margaret Winters New Sharon Iowa Eunice Worcester

Open House Speakers on Jewish Harvest Festivals

Students invited to an open house at the Methodist parsonage 83 South Cedar Street Sunday evening at eight. Rabbi Luther Lubasch from Elyria will discuss Jewish Harvest Festivals and share observations on conditions facing Jews in Central Europe since his recent arrival from Poland.

Methodist Parsonage South Cedar Street Luther Lubasch Elyria Rabbi Lubasch Poland Europe

Community Chest Fund reaches $3100 in pledges

OBERLIN November 19 Thirty one hundred dollars in pledges were received by campaign manager Robert N Fauver at close of business Thursday. Cards mailed earlier raised the sum without personal solicitation, as captains plan continued drives via in person solicitations starting Monday.

Oberlin. O Community Chest Fund Robert N Fauver E. J. Sable C. H. Yocom George D. Hubbard George Jackson J. W. Hill Walter Cady H. W. Hovey Maurice S. Schubert I. L. Porter Roy Fields Henry Revers Robert Hamlin J. S. Burton Carl Pfaff J. H. Kutscher G. A. Bahr J. D

Oberlin Teachers Elected to Ohio Education Association

Co. F Alter principal of Oberlin High School and H E Muntz English teacher were elected delegate and alternate to the December Ohio Education Association meeting to be held in Columbus.

Co. F. Alter Oberlin High School H. E. Muntz Ohio Education Association Columbus

Garden club meeting moved to Wickler home in Oberlin

The Garden department of the Oberlin Women's club will meet Monday November 21 at the home of Mrs J E Wickler 262 West College Street Please note the change of meeting place Mr and Mrs W C Carpenter and daughter of East Lorain Street are spending the weekend with relatives in Columbus Mrs George Quinn left Thursday for Cleveland where she will make an extended visit.

Oberlin Women’s Club J. E. Wickler West College Street W. C. Carpenter East Lorain Street Columbus George Quinn Cleveland

Thanksgiving sermon on The Church in the Present World

Dr J A Richards will deliver a Thanksgiving and Thank offering sermon Sunday at eleven. The fall offering supports Educational and Evangelistic work in India and China relief. China relief funds go through the Interdenominational Church for general relief across China.

J. A. Richards India China

Markets Elevator Prices and Grain Quotes

Chicago market report lists elevator prices for corn wheat oats and rye with No 2 yellow corn at 46 to 47 cents per bushel and No 2 red wheat around 64 to 72 cents. Includes oats 27 to 31 cents, rye 50 to 54 cents, barley varied, and flour and mill feeds prices. Also notes butter and poultry receipts and potato shipments, with general price steadiness and slow demand.

Wilmcat Bultier Chicago Springer Plymouth Cl. S Dept. of Agriculture U. S Idaho Burbanks Colorado Hed McClures Wisconsin Green Mountains North Dakota Biss Minnesota US. S Zsc Michigan Sheets Elevator Co Montana Milling Co

Youth Poultry Congress Committee named for Lorain County

Lorain County four H members and vocational agriculture students will attend the World Poultry Congress in Cleveland. A youth committee announces D. G. Swanger Carl Deeds and M. L. Roger as initial members. More will be added to plan demonstrations and a poultry judging contest.

Lorain County Cleveland D. G. Swanger Carl Deeds M. L. Roger

Peru mine owner rests after 4765 mile Mayo Clinic flight

Manuel Mujyica Carassa a 54 year old Peruvian mine owner underwent gall bladder surgery at Mayo Clinic yesterday. He arrived in Rochester from Lima with his family and private physician after a 4765 mile flight lasting 52 hours and is reported resting comfortably today.

Rochester Minn Manuel Mujyica Carassa Mayo Clinic Lima

Sunday School Notes and Church Activities

The Sunday School on Sunday Nov 13 had strong attendance with a solo by Mrs Volney Nash for Help Someone Today. Mrs Crawford led a 100 percent attendance banner class. Ladies Aid met at Mrs Harris Fortunes. dinner helper was Mrs George Taylor and Hester Taylor. Devotions by Mrs Crawford. next meeting a Christmas party. Fellowship week included a missionary meeting at the parsonage with devotions plays and music. light refreshments served. Young People met at Elyria Home for Aged with 14 attendees. Miss Bernadine Taft played trumpet. Rev Crawford gave a short sermon.

Fields Volney Nash Crawford Ladies Aid Harris Fortune George Taylor Hester Taylor Carver

Social Roundup of Local Visits and Illnesses

Rev and Mrs Rollo Wise spent days with Hulse couple en route to New York. Many neighbors hosted callers including Bastian, Andrews, Meyers, Smith, Robinson, and Bartter families. Mrs Bruch of Cleveland noted. Glen Hudson recovering at home. Deforest Pratt visited with radio gift. Cataract operation for Rev D S Carpenter deemed successful. several visits to YWCA and local households reported.

Rollo Wise New York A. J. Hulse Joe Bastard Columbia Robert Andrews Roy Abbe Carlisle Frank Abbe Tennessee Arthur Smith Jack Meyers H. E. Cobb Lorain George Robinson Nora Thompson Harry A. J. Robinson Elyria Clayton Smith E. Cleveland Pearl Andrews Agnes Smith Bruch Cleveland Rhindfleish Edward Neff Braun North Olmsted Taft George Fortune, Jr Glen Hudson Orville Lyndes Deforest Pratt Cincinnati J. Pratt Charles Austin Pratt Harriet Andrews Olmsted Falls Mission Study Club A. C. Decker Dorothy Alice Bartter Clarence Bartter Toledo Harvey Blanck Vessey Warren Forest Lynder Marilyn Ida Blaine Helen Lyndes Central Y. W. C. A Edward Vassey Morris Varsey Eaton Charles Black Lewis Black Bucholtz Charles Watson Berea

Christmas party plans by Amherst Woman's Benefit Association

In Amherst on Friday Mrs Charles Flew hosted WBA members at Park avenue. President Mrs Adam Schroeder led the meeting. Plans for a December 9 Christmas party at Mrs Edith Hoffner's home include a tureen lunch and gift exchange. Cards honored Mrs Schroeder and Mrs J B Avery. A luncheon followed for listed attendees and a card party will be held at the Pythian hall hosted by Auxiliary.

Amherst Charles Flew Park Avenue Woman’s Benefit Association Adam Schroeder Edith Hoffner Church Street Noan J. B. Avery Julia Boughton Lorain William Schrader Angie Guild A. Torne Charles Sabiers Cora Sawyer L. J. Henes L. Roemer A. Hullmer

Jenne Hosts WC T U Group After Toledo Convention

Mrs A K Jenne reported on the state W C T U convention in Toledo at a Friday WC T U meeting held at Mrs F R Powers home on Cornell avenue. Two new members joined, Mrs Raymond Sick and Mrs Mary Hanchette. Mrs M A Hayes played piano selections. The December meeting was canceled and the next gathering is January 19 at Mrs A K Jenne’s Cleveland avenue home. A social hour with light refreshments followed.

A. K. Jenne Toledo WC. T. U F. R. Powers Cornell Avenue Raymond Sick Mary Hanchette M. A. Hayes A.K. Jenne Cleveland Avenue

Circle One Congregational hosts bridge circle honors

Mrs. Frank Radde guest of Circle One at Mrs. J. B. Avery home on Park avenue. Three tables played with high honors to Mrs. George Frank, second to Mrs. Don Rockwood, and third to Mrs. George Deiss. December meeting will be Christmas party with luncheon at Lord Jeffrey Inn and more bridge at Mrs. F. I. Hubbard’s home on Cleveland avenue.

Frank Radde Circle One Congregational Church J. B. Avery Park Avenue Bridge George Frank Don Rockwood George Deiss Lord Jeffrey Inn F. I. Hubbard Cleveland Avenue

Thanksgiving service for Legion at St Joseph Church

Sunday at 3 pm a Thanksgiving service will be held at St Joseph Catholic church for American Legion and auxiliary members. The Rev Fr Edward Gracey of Cleveland will be the speaker. Auxiliary members are asked to wear caps and meet at St Joseph school hall at 2 30 pm. Next Tuesday evening the Legion

St. Joseph Catholic Church American Legion Edward Gracey Cleveland St. Joseph The Legion

Kennel Club Plans Christmas Party for Lorain County

The Lorain County Kennel Club executive board met at the Moll home to arrange a Christmas party at the Graystone Hotel on December 8 open to members and friends with refreshments. The board also scheduled the second annual all breed point show for August 1939, benched by a leading show superintendent to draw breeders nationwide.

Lorain County

Barnyard Frolic Promised by Amherst Eagles Club

After a short business meeting Monday evening the Amherst Acme of Eagles announce a barnyard frolic open to the public inviting families and neighbors to join the community event at a local venue.

Amherst Acrie of Eagles

Amherst Study Club Meeting With Flower Arrangement Talk

The Amherst Study Club meets Monday afternoon at Mrs James Nicholl on South Main Street. Oliver Bemis will give a talk titled Home and Commercial Flower Arrangement.

Amherst Study Club James Nicholl South Main Street Oliver Bemis

Borah Objects To Proposed Changes In Immigration

Senator Borah of Idaho, long a key Foreign Relations figure, opposed proposed liberalization of immigration laws. He warned that any relaxation would be inadequate to relieve the German refugee problem and likely provoke strong opposition in and out of Congress, with a trend toward tightening rather than loosening.

Washington Borah Ida Senate Foreign Relations Committee Congress

Police Officer Gets F. B. I. Diploma Today

Sergeant Clare E. Parker of the Elyria police force is among 38 officers nationwide to receive diplomas today from the FBI post graduate school in Washington. Parker is one of two Ohioans in this class. The course covered instruction in crime detection and prevention.

Clare E. Parker Elyria Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington Parker

Skunk Catches Nose In Empty Mayonnaise Bottle

In Demarest New Jersey on November 19 a skunk trapped its nose in an empty mayonnaise bottle during a circle of Demarest Grammar School pupils. Principal Ruth Birdseye alerted police who directed the matter to the game warden Keaton Garland. He trapped the animal and took it away in a box.

Demarest N. J Demarest Grammar School Ruth Birdseye Keaton Garland

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