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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1937

Page

3

Fifty Men Begin Y Membership Drive in Elyria

About 50 Elyria men opened the city wide Y M C A enrollment campaign following last night’s kickoff dinner led by Charles Williams of North Canton Y M C A. Richard M. Timms heads the drive with five teams across men and public officials. A goal of 750 memberships is set for both the men and boys divisions.

Elyria Charles Williams North Canton -Y. M. C. A Richard M. Timms Ralph Young Walter Schultz A. N. Smith Walter Eolin R. C. Maston Harold R. Rorick H. W. Luethi Jack Hannaford Gust Kolinski Dan B. Symons A. H. West Louis Ferri Joseph Q. Petro Robert T. Moore Deane Burts H. K. Day R. W. Standen Harold Birch M. F. Fey Richard Gehl Max van Wormer R. J. Erch Henry Ingersoll Carl Niemeyer T. H. McKinney West Side Industries al Struck Elyria Foundry ‘Company Richard Elliott Fox Furnace Company Steel and Tubes, Inc Deane Burns Harshaw Chemical Company Fred Joswig Superior Robert Buol Western Automatic Machine Screw Co Atlee Terry Bender Body Company B. I. Ohlemacher Elyria Manufacturing Company Cletus Heidrich General Industries Company C. W. Becker Perry-Fay Company H. J. Schultz Timms Spring Company Glenn Broderick Troxel Manufacturing Company R. H. Selby Colson Corporation Big Brother

Kemp to Speak at Salvation Army Bible Study Class

Rev. A. E. Kemp will speak at the new Prayer and Bible study class each Tuesday evening at the Salvation Army Hall. Service begins at 7 30. Public is cordially invited.

Rev. Kemp A. E. Kemp Salvation Army Hall

Community PTA Notices Highlight Local Meetings

The October and November gatherings of Jefferson Junior High and Gates Parent-Teacher Associations are announced. New presidents, group singing, committee assignments, and a slate of motions include funding glasses, reading books, sponsor tickets, and a Christmas bazaar. A Cleveland convention delegation is planned.

Columbia club meeting at St Johns School Auditorium

Carl QO Schmitkens described a trip to Hawaii the Panama Canal and Northwestern states. He showed movies as the Columbia club met last night at St Johns School Auditorium and the club decided to attend a later event.

Carl QO. Schmitkens Hawaii Panama Canal Columbia Club St. John's School

Ohio Electric Power moves Oberlin offices to Rittman

Oberlin reports the Ohio Electric Power Company once Marion Reserve Power moves district offices from Oberlin to Rittman effective November 1. G H Steel will relocate with family to continue in charge of this district. no village holdings announcement made. Community tea meeting set for Oct 11 at 3:45 in the school auditorium. Grade mothers appointed and officers listed for the year.

Oberlin, O Ohio Electric Power Company Marion Reserve Power Company Oberlin Rittman G. H. Steel

Pleasant Street P T A Plans First Meeting

A meeting of Pleasant Street School Parent-Teacher Association members and grade mothers was held yesterday at the Lorain County Men's Club in Amherst. The next regular club meeting is scheduled for November 3, with plans to entertain the Men's Club of Christ Lutheran Church in Cleveland. A committee—Howard Ray Ed Reinker A T Rosenau John Schoenfelt Walter Schroeder C J Schriver—served lunch before an afternoon of card playing.

Walter Botamer Jefferson Junior High School Edward Witham A. M. Fell F. A. Dusthimer Bob Pomeroy John Vinson Sidney Sprague Tom Davis Don Gibbons Frank Adams Harvey C. Cheney Gates Parent-Teacher Association Charles Crosby, Jr Vernon Ross Gates Association Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers Cleveland Fay Hargrave Dorothy Bartter Milton Troup Ned Palm Leanna Moore Paul Hubbell Fred Ernshaw Caroline Ross Tom Gray Ruth Hollis Irma Gayeska Gates P. T. A Webster Parker Wilbur Ward Gutman George Bare Ray Malham Floyd’ Harley D. J. Wood Rowe B. E. Hakes A. A. Broadwell Brown Simpson Schubert John Dunn F. Huntley Cherman Maurice Senuert Pleasant Street School Parent-Teacher Association Lorain Co Amherst Christ Lutheran Church Howard Ray Ed Reinker A. T. Rosenau John Schoenfelt Walter Schroeder C. J. Schriver Oberlin Women's Club W. D. Hobbs East Lorain Street

Social plans for church group meeting announced

Mrs. Florian Boynton hosted Division E of Second Congregational Church for the games party at Lake Avenue. The committee includes Thelma Page Irene Upton and Alice Luther. Irene Upton and Alice Luther will serve on the November Women’s Association committee.

Florian Boynton Lake Avenue Division E Second Congregational Church Thelma Page Irene Upton Alice Luther Women's Association Russell Mahar

Y P L Meets at St Pauls Church Sunday

The Young People's League of St Pauls church met Sunday evening led by Wilson Fox. Rev Ernst Trion opened with hymn and prayer. Topic Be Loyal. Subtopics covered by Rev Trion R Schroeder Anna Schubert Fred Pallas Al Emery Gladys Anderson Florence Welton and Marian Pallas. Marie Ensign was a guest. Monthly business and social meeting planned for this evening with hoped for large attendance.

Young People’s League of St. Paul's Church Wilson Fox Ernst Trion Rev. Trion R. Schroeder Anna Schubert Fred Pallas al Emery Gladys Anderson Florence Welton Marian Pallas Master League Ben the Master Bendiction Marie Ensign

Hospital Admissions And Discharges Report

A list of patient admissions and discharges shows Mildred Ma line Cleveland Ted Patko Cleveland Donna Jean Lawrence 104 East avenue Mrs. James Goodrich R D No 2 Wreata Gullett 112 Marseilles Mrs Calvin Kopp 711 West Broad Gary Kidwell Ashland Betty Ryba Cleveland Andrew Supers Amherst Mrs Julius Wurtz R D No 3 Mrs Charles Rice Cleveland Discharges include Mrs Charles Simkins 329 Twelfth street Mrs Henry Peloquin baby boy 1045 East Bridge street.

Mildred Maline Cleveland Ted Patko Donna Jean Lawrence East Avenue James Goodrich R. D. No Wreata Gullett Marseilles Calvin Kopp West Broad Gary Kidwell Ashland Betty Ryba Andrew Supers Amherst Julius Wurtz Charles Rice Charles Simkins Twelfth Street Henry Peloquin East Bridge Street

Elyria and Lorain Residents Listed for Licenses

A slate of residents across Elyria Lorain and nearby towns appears for licenses. Names include David Horan clerk Elyria Vivian Lord 27 of Elyria Chester Basinski painter Elyria Caroline Dlugos Lorain Vernon Wonder mechanic Tsria Mary Hamilton Lorain Ernest Ergeyi Lorain barber Margaret Martenchik Walter Witt Berea carpenter Alice Wolf Columbia Station.

David Horan Elyria Vivian M. Lord Cleveland Street Chester Basinski Caroline Dlugos Lorain Vernon Frederick Wonder Tsria Mary Madaline Hamilton Ernest Ergeyi Margaret Martenchik Walter Witt Berea Carpenter Alice Wolf Columbia Station

Supper Meeting Held by Local Church Societies

The Queen Esther and Standard Bearers Societies of the Methodist church hosted the first regualr meeting of the year at Mrs. S. Lee Whiteman’s home on South Cedar Avenue. Miss Arlene Campbell chaired, plans for the year were discussed, and several new members joined. A supper gathering is planned November 1 at Mrs. H. A. Platt Jr.’s home.

Queen Esther and Standard Bearers Societies The Methodist Church S. Lee Whiteman South Cedar Avenue Arlene Campbell Whiteman H. A. Platt, Jr North Pleasant Street

Death notices for Ada I Gilbert and Herman Behrens

The body of Ada I Gilbert of 311 Lake Avenue lies in state at her home with viewing through Wednesday noon before services at 2:00 PM at Sudro Curtis Funeral Home conducted by Rev. A. E. Kemp. Burial is in Brookdale Cemetery. Herman Behrens of 218 Seventh Street died at Elyria Memorial Hospital at 11:40 AM. Born July 13, 1883 on Put-in-Bay Island, he was a longtime Elyria resident and meat cutter. Surviving are his wife Bertha, a brother Albert Behrens of South Euclid, and a sister Mrs Harold Prestage of Elyria. Body at Sudro Curtis Funeral Home. arrangements to be announced.

Ada I. Gilbert Lake Avenue Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home A. E. Kemp Brookdale Cemetery Herman Behrens Seventh Street Elyria Memorial Hospital Put-in-Bay Island Elyria Bertha Nee Wlers Albert Behrens South Euclid Harold Prestage Sudro Curtis Funeral Home

Cathedrals to Be Shown to Elyria Students

JT H Athert, lecturer, will describe and project slides of outstanding cathedrals from several nations for Elyria grade school students on Thursday and Friday. R C Maston, superintendent, announced the school visit.

Elyria JT. H. Athert R. C. Maston

Disabled Vets To Have Meeting Open To Public

Elyria chapter No 49 of the Disabled American Veterans will hold an open meeting at the V F W Hall Elyria on Wednesday October 6 at 815 PM. Commander Thomas Michalis says State Commander George R Font State Adjutant Albert L Daniels and National Rehabilitation Officer George F Farling will speak on new Veterans Administration regulations new Congress laws and veteran benefits for dependents.

Elyria George F. Farling Ohio U. S Veteran’s Administration Congress

Council Approves Supplemental Funds For City Operations

City council last night passed supplemental appropriations totaling 15 211 to cover all departments for the rest of the year. Auditor A C Schilleman said 11 000 funds address deficiencies in salary lines from a vote earlier in the year to restore 50 percent of prior cuts. The remaining balance covers miscellaneous operating expenses divided among five departments: Service 4 759 General 2 600 Park 516 Safety 6 572 Health 770. A further 2 000 was reappropriated from auto tax material to salaries in the same department.

Council A. C. Schilleman

Resolution in memory of Elyria founder Daddy Allen

A city council last night adopted a resolution in memory of Edgar F. Daddy Allen founder of Elyria Memorial Hospital and father of the crippled child movement. The document praised his humanitarian spirit and lasting impact noting he died last month at his home.

Edgar F Daddy” Allen Elyria Memorial Hospital Mr. Allen Elyria

Eleven Brookdale Cemetery lots sold in past quarter

Service Director I. D. Faxon reported to council that 11 cemetery lots were sold in the past quarter, yielding 370 dollars for land and 207 dollars for the permanent maintenance fund. The council also acknowledged a letter from the Elyria Council of P T A thanking the city for aid to the playground project with a 300 dollar grant.

Brookdale I. D. Faxon Brookdale Cemetery Council Sland Elyria Council P.T. A

Relief Workers Local To Meet Tonight

Relief workers local number one of Elyria and vicinity will meet this evening at 7 30 o clock in W F W hall 340 Broad street.

Elyria Vicinity W. F. W. Hall Broad Street

First Step Taken To Amend Zoning Ordinance

Council approved on first reading an amended zoning ordinance to permit serving meals in Class A residence districts under restrictions. Meals may be served in private homes by reservation or invitation between 6 am and midnight with no beer wine or liquor. Three readings required for final passage after a public hearing.

Council

Court actions loom from Elyria docket and area suits

Elyria residents filed personal injury and property disputes with several defendants including Dr J A Lipher and Lutz of Avon. Three judgments against LeRoy Sarnes totaled 14 000 5 400 and 250. Probate upheld Margaret Smith will. County plans for ditch improvement and road transfers were approved. An Elyria divorce action and a burglary probation were noted amid county proceedings.

John Kinder West River Street Elyria J. A. Lipher Norwalk Common Pleas Court LeRoy Sarnes Eugene J. May Iva Atkinson Mary T. May

Cleveland Markets Report Cattle Calves Hogs and Produce

Livestock receipts include 200 cattle with cows and bulls lower and steers 750 to 14.50, calves 300 with prices 9 to 13, hogs 1600 slow around 11 to 11.75, and sheep and lambs mixed with mid ranges. Produce prices span butter 33 to 39 cents, eggs unsettled, and widespread veggie and fruit listings from beans to lettuce and tomatoes with day’s grain and hay quotes.

Cleveland Tha Forberg Témetse Bor Acorn Hubbard Sheets Elevator Co Montana Milling Co

Thompson Presides At Council Session

Because Mayor Leonard Smith was away for two weeks training in the Officers Reserve Corps at Fort Harrison Ind Notley filled in as presiding officer beside President pro tem George Thompson The council met with two members absent Frank Henke and Seward N Black last night

Leonard Smith W. E. B. Notley Notley George Thompson Dispatch Frank Henke Seward N. Black Smith Officers Reserve Corps Fort Harrigon Ind

Turkey Tour To Be Held Thursday in Knox County

Lorain County turkey growers join the annual Ohio Turkey Tour to be held in Knox County Thursday. Seventeen thousand turkeys on range will be seen with stops at Tra Workman farm for 2,200 birds and Lifer turkey range with 14,000 birds. A basket dinner is planned at Lifers. The afternoon program features Major C Q Koeppel of the Ohio Turkey Growers Association, Dwight Lifer, W R Wertz, and R E Cray discussing production problems, turkey outlook for 1937 38, and a new marketing system for Ohio turkeys.

Lorain County Knox County Tra Workman Farm Lifer Lifer's Major C. QO. Koeppel Ohio Turkey Growers ’Association Dwight Lifer W. R. Wertz Ohio R. E. Cray

Building Code Panel Authorizes Modernization Plan

The council last night authorized the building and lands committee to revise the city building code ordinance. Building Inspector Hart Dickason and Solicitor Harvey Cheney were tasked with updating the heating electrical and sign sections of the code.

Building and Lands Committee Hart Dickason Harvey Cheney

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