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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1939
Page
2
Reported today that campaign efforts for the Y M C A drive continue with final reports due at a 6 p m Friday workers dinner at the Y M C A. About 100 boys division memberships and a substantial number of Big Brother memberships are indicated. no speaker is planned and the meeting will end before the football game.
Lorain County relief clients miss apples due to objections by local apple growers to shipping for relief distribution. County Relief Director Ernest E. Holmes cited talks with Federal Surplus Commodities officials in Columbus who blamed growers for not reporting their market status, repeating a peach-season pattern. Holmes will travel to Columbus to seek an arrangement to ensure apples reach relief clients and noted local growers are involved in the dispute.
County commissioners, Lorain city officials and County Engineer Harry L Dunham meet with Walter Garrison to discuss legality of distributing paving materials funded by the county for Broadway and Oberlin avenue. Lorain bought county materials in substitution, seeking later use on other streets. The county owes Lorain about 18000 on the Broadway agreement amid questions of lawful adjustment.
Seymour Cooley of Amherst wonders if spring returns early as she and her husband picked a violets bouquet while gathering walnuts on Tuesday. A neighbor husked popcorn and noted some corn was popped by heat from the sun.
A grass fire behind 217 Sumner Street burned about 50 by 50 feet yesterday afternoon. Firemen blamed hot ashes dumped on the grass. no property damage was reported. A separate critique argued that federal relief apples given to clients do not depress prices and may raise the market price.
The Phyllis Wheatley Community Center on South Park Street reopens the playground. Philip Thomas and Opal Gaines supervise activities 2:00 to 6:00 p m daily Monday through Friday. A hiking meet is set for 2 p m Saturday at the Center. An adult game night runs 7 to 10 p m tonight under WPA leadership with cards Chinese checkers ping pong and other table games invited. hoped to become a weekly Thursday feature.
A dated list of admissions and discharges by date. Entries include Mrs Emerson Sanderson Ian Grval Oscar Anderson and others on October 15 to 18, with discharges such as Mrs Lottie Yarber Mrs Roberta Sadler and Betty Jensen on October 14 and additional names on October 15 and 18.
Dr J A Richards pastor of the First Church delivered the keynote at a last night dinner hosted by Euclid Avenue Congregational Church in Cleveland.
On Friday evening Dr Rich ards wis was the guest speaker at the Preaching Mission held at the Highland Avenue Congregational Church in Cleveland.
A dinner for the canvassers of the church budget at the First Church is scheduled tonight at six o'clock in the James Brand House.
The Oberlin branch of the A. A. U. W. marks its silver anniversary with a luncheon at Oberlin Inn on Friday October 20 at 12:00 noon. Reminiscences of twenty five years, greetings from former presidents, and talks on future work will follow. Eligible college women and former members are invited to attend.
Mr and Mrs Russell K Jelliffe of the Playhouse Settlement in Cleveland will visit the Phyllis Wheatley Community Center on Friday October 20 at eight o clock. They are nationally known social workers and will address staff and student workers. All interested in community work are invited to attend. They visited the Center Monday evening this week and Mr Jelliffe spoke to trustees and committee leaders.
The Kouple Klub meets this evening with Mr and Mrs Hartley Broadwell of Union street. The West College Neighborhood club gathered this afternoon with Miss Etta Wright and Hirs Whitney at 189 West College street. Miss Permelia Allen and Miss Julia Severance of South Professor street plan to leave this week for San Diego California to spend the Winter. Mr and Mrs H C Tuck of North Professor street left this week for New York City for an extended visit with their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs George Cohrn. Miss Mary Gregg Bruner of Indianapolis was a guest of her grandmother Mrs Fannie Drummond of West College street. Harold Weiss of Wilmington Delaware and Emil Weiss of Minneapolis Minnesota visit their parents Mr and Mrs Mark Weiss of South Main street.
Edward J Worcester 85 longtime Oberlin resident died early today at the Cleveland home of his daughter Mrs William Smith. Born February 17 1854 in Pittsfield he lived most of his life in Oberlin. He leaves three sons Levi Herman Worcester Pittsfield Arthur Elyria two daughters Mrs William Smith Cleveland Mrs Clarence Whitney Elyria and siblings Fred Worcester Elyria three sisters Mrs Booth Elyria Mrs Kitty McKinnon Michigan Mrs Hattie Day Sumner Iowa. Body to Sedgeman Funeral Parlors with funeral plans pending.
Sullivan, Oct 19 Mrs Lua Mae Elliott 72 died at Lodi Hospital Wednesday morning at 9 30 She is survived by son H J Elliott and nine grandchildren all of Sullivan an uncle John L Laughery with whom she has lived the last seven months She was predeceased by husband John A Elliott and son Brant M Elliott Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 30 in the Christian church with Rev Charles Wells officiating Burial will be in Sullivan cemetery.
A motion was filed to raise Ben Michael’s suit against Dog Warden Lee Minkler from 200 to 500 dollars over the death of his shepherd dog. Michael previously claimed 200 for the dog’s death, saying the increase covers the dog’s training and nine years of potential service. The dog once saved a farm hand from a mad bull. In related notes, William Price was arrested on a child support warrant. John Raynak sued Eugene Huber for 500 in a traffic collision case. Himer Rash filed for divorce from Pauline Rash. Huntington church trustees sought court approval to sell church real estate for 75 to pay debts.
The article notes ongoing continuations from page one describing how Turkish split with Moscow strengthens Italian influence bloc. It reports U S Ambassador Joseph C. Grew in Tokyo, where his speech alarms by challenging Japanese belief that the United States misunderstands their East Asia aims and that Americans fear a new order in the Orient.
Hollywood report notes Natlie Metzger, 22, daughter of Eddie Cantor, gave birth to a boy weighing 8 pounds 9 ounces after a Caesarean at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital. Cantor phoned from Boston twice to confirm the birth. Mother and child are doing splendidly.
North Ridgeville Congregational Church celebrates its 117th year with annual fall gatherings begun after the 100th anniversary. The 1920s era plan, proposed by Rev E C Young, has sustained yearly supper talks. This year on Friday October 20 a 6 pm supper precedes Rev H C Burr of Oberlin delivering a talk on the Evolution of English Liberty.
Harry Cortes showcased over two hundred Spode patterns at Haserodt's in Elyria highlighting Spode's history from Stoke on Trent. The exhibit, largest ever shown there, reflects a 175 year story with pieces tied to George Washington Mt Vernon and services for the Dukes of Kent and American families like the Morgans and Vanderbilts.
The Cincinnati Reds unconditional release veteran outfielder Al Simmons, 36, who they had acquired from the Boston Bees on August 31 to help in their pennant drive. A hip injury hampered his play and it was believed he sought the move to pursue a coaching position with another major league club.
Elyria women returned to morning swimming classes at the YMCA pool today with strong first day turnout. Sessions are held at 9 30 A M on Tuesdays and Thursdays, offering supervised instruction and exercise for members.
Harry Cheevers of 33132 Furnace street was fined $3 and costs after arraignment before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro. He was arrested on Lodi street for failing to stop at a red traffic light on Furnace street last night.
A fragment notes Cantor appeared more agitated than Grandpa Cantor in the blurred wire reports from Boston, highlighting a tense mood and contrast between the two figures.
William C. Kilary of Cleveland was elected Secretary of the Ohio State Secretaries of the International Order of Odd Fellows at the convention in Toledo. Fred Smith of Springfield was named president and Albert Danner of Cincinnati vice president, C. C. Thompson of Canton treasurer, with Howard Foster of Chaon Falls as chair of the Ways and Means Committee. Delegates approved a revolving scholarship fund for Odd Fellows children, with the first funds for students finishing high school at the I O O F Home in Springfield. The 1940 convention will be in Steubenville.
Elyria Social Contract Bridge Club held a session at the Woman's Club with NorthSouth results led by Mrs Ludwig and Mrs Kumbler at 111 and EastWest top score by Mr Schilling and Mrs Kunkle at 111. Next meeting set for Wednesday October 25 at the Woman's Club.
Steve Susangar aged 24 and George Yambrisak aged 18, both of Lorain, were fined 10 dollars and costs and given suspended 30 day jail terms after pleading petit larceny before Justice Herbert C. Cummings. Marshal William Arnold of Avon Lake arrested them for stealing fish plates and brake shoes from Nickel Plate Railroad. They were placed on two years probation.
Fritz Kuhn head of the German American Bund told the Dies Committee he approved the recent German Russian pact but that the Bund would continue to fight Communists in the United States.
The fronts of cars driven by Mr Lyons of 127 West Bridge Street and by James Michell of 422 Bell Avenue were damaged in a collision in front of Lyons home at 5 50 p m yesterday, according to a police report. The ruins of Pompeii continue to be floodlit twice a week.
London dispatch notes British military circles ridiculing Ian Campbell Hannah a former Oberlin College teacher and member of the Commons for claiming American munitions were unsatisfactory. He urged Britain to avoid foreign securities to buy munitions, citing shell failures and defects. Critics say his background in church history and residence in the U S do not qualify him to assess munitions.
A public meeting arranged by the Elyria Chamber of Commerce will explain the Bigelow Old Age Pension Plan and its impact on Ohio industry and private life. The session is Friday October 20 at 8 00 p m in No 1 Elyria Townsend Club Hall 136 Middle Avenue. The plan will be voted on November 7 this fall and every voter should be informed before casting a ballot.
Thomas Salwan, 42, Cleveland, was fined $100 and costs after arraignment before Justice L. D. Hamlin on driving under the influence. He was arrested on a warrant from L. B. Steele of South Amherst, who said Salwan’s car struck and damaged pumps at his station on October 15.
David Young of West avenue was fined 1 dollar and costs by Mayor Joseph Q. Petro yesterday for disorderly conduct at a dance held October 13 at Thompson's Hall on Oberlin road.
A Toledo market listing shows wide ranges for grain and produce. Wheat No. 1 red at 839 34c, corn No. 2 yellow 54's 55, apples Wealthy 430 bu, Jonathan 40q, beets 30c per basket, lettuce 40c, tomatoes hot house 90c to 1 per Stb basket, and eggs steady with current receipts 21c. Livestock prices note hens 17-18c, springers white 16c, ducks 15-16c, and turkeys up to 22c.
Livestock market report with bids and receipts across cattle calves sheep and lambs. Highlights include Steady demand and varied prices for cows bulls and steers, with calves prime to good ratings quoted and sheep and lambs showing steady to active bidding.
Quotations for feed and flour supplied by Sheets Elevator Co and Monana Milling Co. Grain items list oats corn wheat and flour with various quality grades and prices per unit. Prices include No 3 white oats No 2 yellow corn and spring firsts patents and standards flour with ranges around 5.90 to 6.50 per unit.
Public auction conducted at the residence 13-4 miles south of Litchfield on Route 76 on Wednesday October 25 at 10 30 A M. Featuring 7 head cattle including 5 Holsteins and 1 Jersey and 1 Guernsey plus a heavy work team 10 tons timothy hay 4 tons mixed hay about 4 tons soybeans 250 bushel oats a crib of new corn and other grains and farm tools cattle equipment and paraphernalia. Terms cash day of sale no goods removed until settled lunch served by Litchfield Ladies Aid Society auctioneered by P A Walker Elyria Ohio.
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