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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1939
Page
7
Townsend Club No 2 announces a social hour after the regular meeting tonight. The event will be open to the public. A sailing flight from York, England to Moscow, Russia was released.
An old fashioned advertisement touts Petersons Ointment for eczema itchy pimples and red blotches with a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved. It also claims benefits for itching of feet and cracked toes and urges purchase at druggists for 35 cents.
The state highway department refused the Avon Belden road traffic light at Route 30 in Ridgeville citing an average seven cars per hour one way and five the other as insufficient. No decision on a Kipton light at Route 511 and 585 due to ongoing construction. Also noted: Tokyo residents are being taught to cope with incendiary bombs dropped by enemy airmen.
Newly elected officers of George Perkins Post 347, American Legion, will be installed on Columbus Day October 12 at 8 pm, at a public meeting at the Second M. E. Church Middle Avenue and Seventeenth Street. Principal speaker will be Carl Smith, vice commander of the Lorain County Council of the American Legion Edga Herzog will be the installing officer. Officers: Arthur Davis commander, Herndon Tate first vice commander, Henry Washington second vice commander, James Brown adjutant, Rev EE Hamblin chaplain, Thomas Lilley financed officer, Henry Pierce child welfare officer, James Love sergeant at arms. County council representatives: Pierce, Rev Hamblin, William Brady. An open special meeting for all colored veterans will be held at 6 pm Thursday at the home of Arthur Davis to consider purchasing a site for the post home. Davis urged all colored veterans to attend.
In Times Square a carved inscription of Charles Thorley high on the Times building’s third story arch is discussed. The piece, placed during a 104 year lease for land owned by a Wisconsin brewery, marks a debate over who built and owned the famed structure and whether the signature is a tribute or vanity. The Times building, erected in 1903–04 for Adolph Ochs, anchors the area now known as Times Square.
Carlisle Rev Thomas Hughes preached on The Missionary Spirit at LaPorte Methodist Church with a choir directed by Mrs H H Gregg and pianist Mrs Eleanor Robson. He announced an all day Homecoming at Columbia Methodist Church on October 8 inviting former pastors and LaPorte parishioners to attend with their wives. notable guests listed include Rev William Kempe Mackey, Rev Lea, Rev Bosler, Rev J H Jones, and Rev Paul Pask Brown. The plan promises a highly interesting gathering.andfulfillment
A vivid autumn vignette by Stanley V Misouri portrays Manhattan on a rainy Sunday. Park Avenue streets are quiet, Central Park passive, Wall Street calm, and the East River waterfront shows workers and pigeons under umbrellas as sun breaks through clouds above St Patrick’s.
Avon Lake reports Miss King ill with pneumonia admitted to St Josephs Hospital Lorain on Sunday. Mathers Study Group meeting dates moved to the 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month at 2:30 PM in the school cafeteria. Oct 22 and Oct 28 marked Parenthood Week. LaVerne Russell visited relatives in Cleveland. Christofferson left for Lincoln Nebraska. Lawrence Ketchum and family from Elsyna visited Don Barnes family. Howard Walker and Lewis Klinect hosted Sunday guests in Belden.
The theft occurred at the gas station run by Mr Moore on Oberlin Road near the Carlisle Inn between 2 and 3 pm yesterday. Mrs Moore found the money missing while cashing a resident’s check, along with two checks for $5 and $27.50. Deputies searched for fingerprints but found none.
Fourteen persons appeared this morning in Mayor Joseph Q Petro’s traffic alibi court to explain why they believe they should not pay a $1 parking ticket fine left on their car during the week. Sessions run every Wednesday morning. Some have valid excuses and are exempt, but most must pay. appeals often center on parking at night without lights.
Mayor Petro emphasized strict lighting rules for night parking, noting only the white light district allows cars without lights. He listed streets affected including Broad Street, East and West Bridge streets, Middle Avenue, Court Street, Third Street, Second Street, Depot Street, and East and West Avenues up to the railroad.
George Silbrick a Lakewood truck driver was arrested for reckless driving after failing to stop for a red light at Middle avenue and Broad street He is to be arraigned in police court October 5.
Tuesday October tenth is announced as cleanup day for La Grange. Rubbish will be collected and residents are urged to participate to ensure a thorough cleanup.
Japanese business leaders express concern over government plans to increase taxes, fearing higher costs and slower growth. Executives from major firms warn of potential impact on investment, hiring, and consumer demand as policymakers weigh tax reforms.
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