Lorain County students win scholarships and alternates
About 440 Ohio high school students competed for scholarships. Oberlin’s Janet Ashley won second honors in piano and will get 175 toward a scholarship. Elyria High’s Walter Niegowski earned a 300 history scholarship, and Joseph Whit low in physics won 3800. Lorain County alternates include Anna Andreas Ruth Aten Kenneth Buda Philip Hildner. Additional Elyria students Georgia Sutton and Phyllis Bourquin receive certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Lorain County
Elyria
Walter Niegowski
Banktreet
Elyria High School
Jaron
Joseph Whit 60
Amherst
Janet Ashley
Conservatory of Music
Lorain
Anna Andreas
Ruth Aten
Kenneth Buda
Philip Hildner
Georgia Sutton
Phyllis Bourquin
Ohio
Treasury to Borrow Cash in First Sale of Year
Washington Oct 10 The U S Treasury will borrow cash next Monday to keep a comfortable working balance amid international tension. Secretary Henry Morgenthau Jr said the treasury would sell 50 million dollars of short term bills for cash plus 100 million dollars of bills to replace maturing debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
Commissioners Defer Awarding of Contract
County commissioners postponed awarding a contract for a protective grill at the jailers office pending a financial check. The half inch iron bar grill would cost 250 dollars, with 75 dollars to repair six cell locks and 75 dollars for bullet proof glass. The project was requested by Sheriff Carl R. Finegan after a jail break and involves Stanley Koroski and Wheeler Smith, both in the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl R. Finegan
Stanley Koroski
Lorain
Wheeler Smith
Stench Bomb Thrown Through Tavern Window
The sheriff's department investigated a stench bomb thrown through the front window of MS Barbier's Tavern in French Creek between 6 am and 8:30 am. Luke Barbier, the proprietor, reported the incident this morning. The device was described as a quart can containing mustard among its ingredients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Department
MS Barbier
French Creek
Luke Barbier
Trial set in Elyria mayor court for Ehrlich case
Ehrlich's case heads to jury trial in Mayor Petro's Court with prior Sept 21 disagreement eight to four for acquittal. A prejudice hearing is set with Common Pleas Judge Findley this afternoon. An affidavit alleges bias due to near Lorain origin and mayoral control of police. Another jury case, Glenn I. Baker of Grafton, proceeds today for driving while intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehrlich
Petro
Common Pleas
Guy B. Findley
Lorain
Elyria
Glenn I. Baker
Grafton
Post 347 To Meeting Thursday
George Perkins Post No 37 of the American Legion will decide if it will have a Post Home at a Thursday night meeting October 12. The 8 PM session at the Second M E Church will consider a building fund report and form a campaign committee if favorable. Arthur Davis will outline the year’s program. Carl L. Smith will be guest speaker. Public invited. Committees announced: Executive Davis Brown Tate Lilley Hamlin. Membership Tate Lilley. Entertainment Tate Lilley Brown. Legal Brown Pierce Brady. Finance Lilley Brown Davis. Publicity Davis Tate Pierce. Service Brown Hamlin. Americanism Hamlin Tate. Athletic Brady Gholston Ulmer Lilley Tate. Building Wood Davis Brown Gholston Pierce Washington Worth Noblin Ulmer Lilley Tate.
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George Perkins Post Mo. 37
American Legion
Post Home Building Fund Committee
M. E
Middle Avenue
17Th Street
Building Fund Committee
Building Fund
Eddie Herzog
Arthur Davis
George Perkins Post
Carl L. Smith
Elyria American Legion
Thomas Lilley
James Brown
Henry Pierce
William Brady
Herndon Tate
FE. E. Hamlin
E. E. Hamlin
Womd
Edward Gholston
Henry
State Grange Master Condemns Proposals
Walter F. Kirk, State Grange Master, condemned the Bigelow pension amendment and the State Board of Education proposal to be voted on in November. He argued pensions raise costs for farm families and that the signature reduction would allow minority driven special interest legislation. He warned the education board plan could create an oligarchy and unaccountable appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Bigelow
State Board of Education
Walter F. Kirk
Kirk
Sapientes Club Officers Installed at Elyria High
Three new members Louise Dutch Georgia Collins and Doris Pelton were initiated into the Sapientes club at Elyria High School yesterday at the first meeting of the year. The initiation followed a Roman carnival arranged by Paul Irion Mary Jean McEl fresh and Ruth Ellen McDonald with assistance from Harry Koplin and Leonard Staysniak. Paul Irion installed the officers and Huth Wright the new consul led the meeting, with Bruce Eppley and Walter Niegowski speaking on Classical Scenes at the Golden Gate Exposition and Classics in the World of Tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sapientes Club
Elyria High School
Louise Dutch
Georgia Collins
Doris Pelton
Paul Irion
Mary Jean McElfresh
Ruth Ellen McDonald
Harry Koplin
Leonard Staysniak
Huth Wright
Bruce Eppley
Walter Niegowski
Genevevenne McAuley
Lorain bribery case defendants appeal for probation
Testimony showed officials and citizens debating the two men Peer and Ziegman who were convicted a year ago of bribery and given one to ten year penitentiary terms. Several witnesses urged mercy while noting Peer’s health and public indifference to punishment.
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William Morgan
Lorain
Peer
Edgar Yeckley
Jim Daniels
Irving Roth
A. E. Cameron
William Lefever
Ben Harris
Paul Brattin
Joe Deutsch
Dr. Clackman
Mike Scanlon
del Pollock
Ben Vogler
R. Little
A) Cinniger
John Kelly
John Murath
Dave Goodfriend
Ted Wickens
Joe Loftus
Ziegman
Dave Crawford, Jr
Stanton Hobbs
Findley
Crawford
Hobbs
Te Gem
Oie Supreme Court
Piesiiea
Germans Being Removed To The Corridor
Berlin reports Germany plans to withdraw 100000 Germans from Russia’s Poland area along with 130000 from Estonia Latvia and Lithuania. Baltic Germans from Galicia and the Baltic states would be settled in the Polish corridor. First Estonian arrivals were reported at Gdynia. About 85000 Latvians and Esthonians willing to leave would be repatriated within a month on 42 ships. Germany cautions remaining Germans that protection cannot be guaranteed as Russia is protector.
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Berlin
U.P
Germany
Russia
Poland
Esthenia
Latvia
Lithuania
Galicia
Baltic Republics
Gdynia
Esthonia
Rigs
Baltic Countries
Recall Petition Sparks Booing Outside New Orleans Court
A 5000 strong crowd gathered in front of the criminal court building to back a petition calling for the recall of District Attorney Charles A. Byrne booing Byrne aides Gov Earl K Long and the mention of all. They booed as two parish grand jurors who sought Judge George B Platt for Byrne’s removal were recounted and adjourned the meeting with applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Criminal Court
Charles A. Byrne
Earl K. Long
George B. Platt
Byrne
Grand Jury
Judge Platt
18th Annual Fair At Birmingham
The Eighteenth Birmingham Fair runs Thursday to Saturday Oct 12–14 at Birmingham High School. Entertainment features include Prof Ramerez with a monkey and dog, the John DeFrasia band from Cleveland for free dancing, and Don Merthe from Elyria presenting pupils on Saturday. Fair manager Paul Sennhenn cites expected record exhibits and a large apple show. sponsors are the Birmingham Future Farmers of America and Future Homemakers of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Paul R. Tuttle
Prof. Ramerez
John de Frasia
Cleveland
Don Merthe
Elyria
Paul Sennhenn
Birmingham Future Farmers of America
Future Homemakers of America
Executioner at Prisons Dies
New York Oct 10 Robert G. Elliott official executioner of Sing Sing and other eastern prisons died at his Richmond Hill home from coronary embolism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert G. Elliott
Sing Sing
East
Richmond Hill
Happy Chandler Arrives in Capital to Seek Senate Seat
A. B. Happy Chandler, Kentucky governor, arrived in Washington to pursue a U.S. Senate bid and pledged to help President Roosevelt keep the nation out of war, saying he would do his best for the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Happy” Chandler
Kentucky
United States
Roosevelt
Pigeons Sweep Top Finish in Athens to Elyria Race
Birds owned by Ernie Anderson finished first and second in the 150 mile Athens to Elyria marathon race sponsored by the Elyria Homing Pigeon Club. Al Norton clutching third and fourth place while Wayne Jaycox’s bird landed fifth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Anderson
Athens
Elyria
Lorain Association Nominates Directors At Meeting
Three school representatives will speak on the program C A Gibbons Lorain county school superintendent C J W Luttrell Lorain High School principal and Dr R W Bradshaw Oberlin College medical head will present brief talks of appreciation. Nominations for directors and officers are by a committee M A Houghton J N Stone and Hindman with Sidney B Royce of Lorain as president.
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C. A. Gibbons
C. J. W. Luttrell
Lorain
R. W. Bradshaw
Oberlin College Medical Department
M. A. Houghton
J. N. Stone
Hindman
Sidney B. Royce
Association
Litchfield town notices mix school events and obituaries
Litchfield buses bring Chatham high students for a School Fair planned for Friday Oct 20. Booster Night at the local grange Oct 11 invites public. 4‑H leader Mr. McGrew to run games. Baseball results show Litchfield 5 Spencer 8. girls 47 15. Ohio State High School Day attendees noted. obituaries for O. H. Kelborn born 1849 died Oct 3 1939.
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McGrew
Medina
Litchfield
Spencer
Litchfield High
Ohio State
Hgh
Columbus
Wherton Maleene
Missouri
O. H. Kelborn
Ohio
Unclear Desires Tease Love and Rivalry at the Beach House
Darrell navigates a tangle of romance and family power as Gloria Gears for Mike while Alan returns from a yacht cruise. Midge fears Mike’s appeal and plots seating at dinner. Darrell battles jealousy as Gloria flirts with Mike and hints at Alan, risking revelations as the scene ends with tense dinner plans.
Germany Intensifies Peace Propaganda Campaign
Berlin reports Nazi officials stepped up a peace propaganda push during an official armistice as Britain and France consider Hitler’s proposals. German leaders argued that continuing the war would destroy Europe, urged neutral powers to press Britain and France, and warned that if peace talks fail Mussolini would back Hitler and Russia may ally with Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Europe
Britain
France
Russia
Italy
Townsend Club Meeting Reports At Elyria Club
Reports on a statewide Townsend program were read at Elyria Townsend Club No. 1 at 136 Middle Avenue. Guests included Raessler of Lakewood Club No. 5 and eight members, with notices of future meetings and speakers. Events announced include a party at Sokol Hall and a fish fry on October 25, plus plans to supply speakers for Townsend talks. Attendance ranged 65 to 70 as the club prepares a public meeting and social events. In boxing news, a fighter to defend his title Friday after stopping Al Manfredo in the fourth round, with a bout against Howard Scott next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend Club
Columbus
Elyria Townsend Club
Middle Avenue
Wadsworth
Neff
Townsend
Waltz
Cleveland
Raessler
Lakewood Club No. 5
Lakewood
Detroit Avenue
Rev
Crawford
Fields M. E
Fritz
Lorain
Betty Stirzaker
June Ross
Ruby Thomas
Stephens
I. O
Sixth Child Born To Mrs Bergdoll In Philadelphia
Mrs Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, wife of the World War draft dodger, gave birth to her sixth child in Philadelphia at Lankenau hospital. The girl, weighing six pounds thirteen ounces, is reported healthy as Bergdoll serves an eight year sentence at Governor's Island.
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Philadelphia
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Lankenau Hospital
Bergdoll
Governor's Island
Louis to defend title against Arturo Godoy at Madison Square Garden
New York Oct 10 UP heavy weight champ Joe Louis will make his ninth title defense against Arturo Godoy of Chile at Madison Square Garden on February 9 Promoter Mike Jacobs announced Godoy beat Tony Galento twice in 1937 He was chosen after terms could not be reached with Lou Nova who wanted too much money for a rematch Godoy turns 30 today in Buenos Aires and expects to arrive in New York mid November Also announced were Canzoneri vs Al Davis on Nov 1 and other Garden bouts including Conn vs Lesnevich Armstrong vs Ambers and Apostoli vs Bettina with details forthcoming
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New York
Joe Louis
Arturo Godoy
Chile
Madison Square Garden
Mike Jacobs
Godoy
Tony
Galento
United States
Nova
Mike
Lou Nova
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Louis
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Jacobs
Tony Canzoneri
Young al Davis
Brooklyn
Billy Conn
Gus Lesnevich
New Jersey
the Garden
Henry Armstrong
Lou Ambers
Fred Apostoli
Melio Bettina
White Sox And Cubs Are Even
Chicago Oct 10 Ted Lyons veteran White Sox pitcher faces Earl Whitehill of the Cubs in the final Chicago city series game. The Sox tied the series at three after a 6 to 1 win, with Thornton Lee limiting Cubs to four hits as the Sox mounted a late scoring burst. Cubs pitchers Root and Dizzy Dean held nine Sox hits, while three runs in the eighth were sparked by walks and an error. Cubs President Phil Wrigley announced nine players signed 1940 contracts including Lee French Root Olsen Mancuso Nicholson Cavaretta Gleeson and Merman.
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Chicago
Ted Lyons
White Sox
Earl Whitehill
Cubs
Sox
Thornton Lee
Charlie Root
Dizzy Dean
Cub
Dean
Phil K. Wrigley
Bill Lee
Larry French
Vern Olsen
Gus Mancuso
Bill Nicholson
Phil Cavaretta
Jimmy Gleeson
Billy Merman
Armstrong Dominates Manfredo In Des Moines Knockout
In Des Moines on October 10, Armstrong delivered a knockout win over Manfredo. The result marks a decisive victory highlighting Armstrong's decisive pace and power, signaling a strong performance in the boxing match.
Election on Tax Levy in Excess of Ten Mill Limit Elyria Ohio
Legal notice records a special election in Elyria Lorain County Ohio on November 7 1939 to approve a tax levy exceeding the ten mill limit for general fund relief warfare and hospitalisation at one mill per dollar of valuation for two years. Polls open 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. The notice is signed by S H Waite deputy clerk and dated October 3 1938.
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Urauanes
Elyria
Lorain County
Ohio
Elyria City
Lorin County
Son Plamertinit
Jevy
Board of Elections of
Lourch County
H. Waite
C.T
Home Owners’ Loan Corporation
Charles A. Slater
Court of Common Pleas
Lorain
Pasadena Park
Black River
Lormin County
Roosevelt Avenue
Ohio Public Service Company
Elyria Telephone Company
Carl R. Finegan
James B. Lilley
Carl F. Schmidt
Court House
Towit
County of
Elyria Township
H. Ely
Torain County
Sth
Ono
Carl RR. Finegan
Sherif Lorain County
Walter J Wright
Plaine
John Sargent Hill
Court of Common Plea
Onlo
Concord Avenue
Clark Street
East Broad St
Saidroperty
H.R. Butler
Anna Roman
Ofio
Oflo
Keaiock
Ridgeville
Oale
Ales
Mills Road
Nicholas Holander
Christopher
Barrens
John B. Carter
Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad Company
Carl Rd. Finegan
Govamn County
Otto
A. H. West
C.T. Ovt
the County Savings & Loan Company
Meda E. Ball
State of
Mendelson
West River Street
Fairmount Ave
Forter Avenues
Waat River Street
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Bank of
Federal Reserve Act
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U.S. Treasury
State Grange Master
Wellsville
Charles E. Parsons, Jr
Boo
Chandler
Logg
Chatham High School
King's Daughters
Cadwell Morehouse
Norwalk
Homer
Polly Ann Mallory Morehouse
Connecticut
Clara Badger
Morehouse
Ralph
Mary Douglass Stowall
Alan
Gloria Bennson
Darrell
Gloria
Australis
Alain
Midge
Judette
Sonsent
Merce
Australia
Juliette
Penny Moreland
Ben Mason
Maudie ‘Winters
Jerry Winters
Spence McLean
Darren
David Lloyd George
Halvdan Koht
Norway
Benito Mussolini
al Manfredo
Fresno
Cal
Howard Scott
D. C
Des Moines
Federal Reserve
U. & Gov't
G. C
F. R. Eckler
Co. F. Blanchard
King E. Fauver
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