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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1938

Page

5

Auto Accidents Take 10 Lives In Ohio

Weekend crashes across Ohio claimed at least ten lives including children Marion Neylon eight and Phillip Bushnell six in a crash near Painesville. Cleveland residents James Gallo 28 Joseph Scebbi Jr 25 Josey Lattorio 26 died when a car struck a street car. Others killed were J E Varnam Wickliffe. Robert Prahl 20 in Columbus. Martha Armitage 73 walking near Massillon. Milline Kelsey 59 in Cleveland. Paul Johnson 25 near Newark.

Ohio Marion Neylon John Neylon Perry Phillip Bushnell Lynn Bushnell Geauga County Painesville James Gallo Joseph Scebbi, Jr Josey Lattorio Cleveland J. E. Varnam Wickliffe Robert Prahl Columbus Martha E. Armitage Lincoln Massillon Milline Kelsey Paul Johnson Newark

Poster Stresses Fire Prevention in Elyria Schools

The Elyria Safety Council distributes a monthly fire prevention poster to Elyria schools. The current poster bears the inscription Caution prevents destruction and each month’s design represents a phase of the safety problem.

Elyria Elyria Safety Council

Fined for Selling Liquor by Mayor Petro

Steve Nagy of 289 West River Street was jailed today for failing to pay a fine and costs from a liquor ordinance violation. Patrolman C L Miller had arrested Nagy after a truck driver and two passengers testified Nagy sold them a pint for 50 cents from his residence.

Steve Nagy West River Street Joseph Petro Nagy C. L. Miller Miller

Prokop Divorce Suit Filed in Lorain Court

Anna May Prokop of Lorain sues for divorce from John Prokop alleging gross neglect. The couple, twice married in 1930 and 1944, have one child from their marriage. Prokop was reportedly sent back to Czechoslovakia a year ago. Prokop also has two children from another marriage.

Anna May Prokop Lorain John Prokop Czechoslovakia Prokops

Elyrian Bags Black Bear In Canada

Mr and Mrs Fred Dean return to Elyria with a 120 pound black bear shot in Canada their eight day trip ending Saturday The Deans plan to have a rug made from the bear hide and the meat rests in a local market A detailed log chronicles sights including Niagara Falls Callendar and the Dionne quintuplets noting snow on Friday and the bear shot timing amid rough forest travel

Fred Dean Canada Elyria Dean Tite’s Niagara Falls Callendar Dionne Quintuplets Dr. Dafoe Big Moose Camp Deans

Five Lorain County men attend Ohio Muze meeting

Five Lorain County men attended the meeting of the Ohio Muze Educational Association yesterday in Columbus. Gerald M. Frank, county school music supervisor, Carl O. Schmidtkons of Elyria, and George E. Waln, Arthur L Williams, and Don Morrison of Oberlin were present. Frank serves on the association’s board of representatives and heads the Class CCC instrumental competition committee. plans for the state contest were discussed.

Lorain County Ohio Muze Educational Association Columbus Gerald M. Frank Carl O. Schmidtkons Elyria George E. Waln Arthur L Williams Don Morrison Oberlin Frank

Baker Family Leaves Wellington For Florida

Rev and Mrs William H Baker of Park Drive will move to Winter Park Florida after his final sermon at Federated Church Pittsfield This 50 year Ohio resident held several Congregational charges Their daughter and son in law will visit Springfield before departure Winter Park address is 391 Victoria avenue Wellington notes also report Mrs T M Pfeiffer entertaining 30 Ladies Aid members at M E church with plans to buy carpet and an electric sweeper for the church facilities

Florwa William H. Baker Park Drive Winter Park Florida Baker Federated Church Pittsfield Bakers Ohio C. M. Vrooman Cleveland Alena Andrews Pileiffer Peirce E. L. Henes Guy Phelps Hugh Kirkpatrick

Church society plans work meeting and bake sale notices

By Cora M Shepard outlines a day long work meeting to clean auditorium seats and paint dining room furniture on Thursday October 27. November 12 hosts an all day bake sale downtown, with Miss Starr and Mrs. Phelps leading committees and charity roses shown by Mrs Pfeiffer. October 26 includes game attendance by Wellington High students and a postponed Philathea class meeting.

Sibly Tober Florence Starr Blanche Smith Kirkpatrick Cora Shepard Clifton Rolfe Harry Lindsey Scott Anderson Artie B. Jones Pileiffer

Lorain County Officers To Attend Alumni Conference

Two officers of Lorain County's Ohio State University alumni organization were invited to participate in the biennial all Ohio alumni conference at the university on November 5. Paul Hines, president, and Mrs Erma D Hoag, secretary, will attend. Delegates will hear talks on campus affairs and discuss two new projects including a development fund and proposed awards for outstanding high school students in each county.

Lorain County Ohio State University Paul Hines Erma D. Hoag

Wage Hour Act Sets 44 Hour Week and New Pay Rules

The Wage Hour Act imposes a 44 hour standard work week and time and a half overtime with minimums of 25 cents rising to 30 and then 40 cents in future years. It largely exempts agriculture seamen airline and retail workers and many executives professionals and outside sales staff. Penalties include fines up to 10,000 dollars and possible imprisonment. Enforcement rests with the Wage and Hour division the courts and unions.

Congress South National Industrial Recovery Act NRA Supreme Court Elmer F. Andrews American Federation of Labor and Committee For Industrial Organization Andrews Glenas Jonsthan Emakl Vera Cariage IBERS Concord Boston Pumpki Tladisiac Hubbard

Bricker urges unified Ohio relief program plan

John W. Bricker the Republican nominee proposes a long range relief program linked to broader state aid under one department. Speaking in Cleveland he calls for a data driven survey of needs and a well planned system, attacking stop gap measures. He also addresses funding and uniform standards with public support from Mayor Harold H. Burton. Bricker opposes pro war dependent aid and favors a coordinated approach to urban relief.

United Press Ohio John W. Bricker Department of State Bricker Cleveland Harold H. Burton Davey Charles Sawyer Martin L. Davey Robert A Taft U. S. Senate Robert J. Bulkley Taft Bulkley

City Provides Free Leaves for Garden Soil Treatment

Leaves are being collected by the city street department this week and will be delivered free of charge to residents who want them for garden soil treatment. Director TD Faxon announced the program after urging residents last week to rake leaves into the street for collection. He cautioned against burning leaves as it damages paving.

Sers.ce TD Faxon Wll Faxon

American Education Week To Be Observed Locain County

County schools will observe American Education Week in early November with open houses planned at several schools. Affected schools in the first week include those with levy proposals to be voted upon, and the need for levies will be explained during the observance.

Locain County Jon Aon AL Gabbens

Child Returns Home After Missing Since Saturday

In Floral Park New York on October 24 three year old Dean Tripp son of a wealthy accountant was found safe returning home with 36 year old handyman George O Connell after a shopping trip to New York. They arrived at the Long Island home from New York City this morning.

Floral Park Dean Tripp George O'Connel Wilbour D. Tripp New York O'Connell Long Island New York City

Witness claims U.S. officials knew he was a German spy

New York report details Guenther Rumyich testifying that federal agents were aware of his espionage role and chose to omit it from his confession. He said Assistant U.S. Attorney John Burke Jr and Leon Turrow urged him to cooperate to secure favorable treatment, while defense counsel pressed the contradicting point.

New York Guenther Gustave Rumyich United States Rumrich U. S John W. Burke, Jr Leon G. Turrou Department of Justice Benjamin Matthews Defense Counsel Turrou Matthews Turrow

Adult Education Group Dinner Meeting Planned Wednesday

Plans near completion for the Le ranr County Adult Education Council dinner meeting at 6.30 P M Wednesday at the Y W C A announced by chairman C A Gibbons. Dr H Weisonger of Ohio State University will speak as a special guest. Reservations must be made by 1 P M Tuesday.

Leranr County Adult Education Council C. A. Gibbens H. Weisonger Ohio State University

Elyria Librarians Return From Ohio Valley Conference

Two Elyria Library staff members returned today from the Ohio Valley Regional Library Conference in Cincinnati. Miss Edna Moore, librarian, and Miss Evelyn Yeaton, cataloguer, attended and represented the Elyria library system.

Elyria Library Cincinnati Edna Moore Evelyn Yeaton

Power Companies Would Exchange Properties

A joint filing with the state utilities commission proposes Toledo Edison Co and Ohio Public Service Co exchange electric utility properties. The plan covers transfer of retail service areas in Wood, Seneca, Lucas and parts of Sandusky counties and wholesale service regions including Bowling Green and Vickery. A hearing is slated for tomorrow to review the agreement and conveyance of transmission lines and distribution plants between Lorain, Fremont and multiple localities.

Columbus Toledos Edison Co Ohio Public Service Co State Utilities Commission Ohio Public Service Company Toledo Edison Wood Seneca Lucas Counties Sandusky County Green Springs Burgcon Gibsonburg LeMoyne Luckey Dunbridge Scutch Ridge Sugar Ridge Bowling Green Walbridge Bradner Rising Sun Pemberville Ohio Lorain Fremont Sandusky Ceylon Junction Shimrock Parkertown Rye Beach Castalia

Lorain Countians Join Ohio State University Chorus

Two Lorain County residents join Ohio State University chorus per Columbus announcement. Mary Brickman of Elyria and Dimitry Kunch of Lorain listed as new members under conductor Prof. Louis H. Diercks. In separate items, William Hastings and Bernice Stacks were fined for intoxication. Hastings’ residence noted as 565 Lodi Street and Stack at 3fid Lodi Street. Also, Rudy Roll of RN 2 Elyria suffered a fractured finger treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital and released.

Lorain County Ohio State University Columbus William Hastings Lodi Street Bernice Stack Loii Street Joseph Q. Petrotus Hastings Rudy Roll Elyria Elyria Memorial Hospital

Vandals Blamed For Derailment Of Train

Chicago and Northwestern Railroad officials blamed vandals for a derailment of a special train Sunday injuring 19 passengers. Officials said a switch had apparently been tampered with and left open.

Mchenry Chicago & Northwestern Railroad

Market list notes and live stock prices in Cleveland market

The page details a broad list of produce with prices for fruits vegetables and meats, including apples, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, onions, peppers, pumpkins, spinach, soy beans, and more. It also shows live poultry, eggs, butter, and various cuts of beef, calves, sheep and hogs with price ranges and market activity notes for Cleveland.

Annual inspection of the Woman's Relief Corps in Oberlin

An annual inspection of the Woman's Relief Corps took place at the Grange Hall with about thirty members present including four guests. Officers were presented corsages, Jr. Christy Corps members were reorganized and there was talk of the District Convention in Cleveland on October 25. A separate dinner honored Miss Ruth Dawley and Harry Tanner, with their open church wedding planned for November 12 at the First Methodist Episcopal Church in Oberlin.

Oberlin Woman's Relief Corps Grange Hall Anna Grace Bright Elyria Corps Lillian Behnke Jr. Christy Corps Arline Shatzer Mona Champion Helen Cameron W. R.C K. of P. Hall Cleveland Forestdale West 25Th Streets Cameron Ruth Dawley Harry Tanner Bay Village Andrew Smith Elyria Winifred Hills Miss Dawley Mr. Tanner

Oberlin Club Activities Schedule October 2 27

Oberlin community clubs list meetings across October 2 to 27. Notable events include Junior Forum with Prof James Hall on History of Music at Oberlin Inn, various lodge and women's club sessions, guest talks by Dean Carl Wittke, and a Halloween party hosted by the Business and Professional Women’s Club at K P Hall.

Oberlin Inn James Hall C. R. Graham West Vine Street Vine Rebekah Lodge Karl Wilson Locke American Legion Legion Hall Oberlin Women's Club R. A. Phipps Morgan Street Martha Chapter Oberlin Grange Grange Hall Oberlin Masonic Lodge J. A. Richardson Forest Street Carl Wittke Sorosis L. E. Steiner Elmwood Place John Peters South Pleasant Street Business and K. P. Hall Martes Club Locke Cooley Wakeman Pansy Chapter Order of Eastern Star Grand Chapter Odd Fellows Lodge Literary Wooster R. P. Harvey Oberlin Women’s Club J. A Richards Oberlin Stamp Club Pythian Sister Temple K. P Eastern Stars Oberlin Tavern Martin Foster

Elks Expect Visitors for Elyria Lodge Meeting and Show

Elyria Elks Lodge prepares for a turnout from multiple lodges as Jim Armitage and O J Shafer announce reports on membership activity. A dance is planned for Saturday night and a birthday dinner for October birthdays will precede the 8 PM meeting.

Elks Elyria Elks’ Lodge Jim Armitage O. J Shafer

Mayor to Impose Sentences Tomorrow on Gambling Case

Five men arrested at Sangs Cut Rate Store on September 17 for gambling face arraignment and sentencing tomorrow before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro who recently returned guilty verdicts. David Godes charged with permitting gambling. others named are Ralph Davidson Virgil Gariss George W Lindsey and Stacey Kaminski. Police report says Patrolman C J Miller found them playing rummy for money.

Sangs Cut Rate Joseph Q. Petro David Godes Ralph Davidson St. Clair , Avenue Cleveland Virgil Gariss Chestnut Street George W. Lindsey West Avenue Stacey Kaminski 18Th Street C. J. Miller

Weapons to be shown at YMCA Young Men's Club meeting

Lieut Richard Crooks of the National Guard will describe and demonstrate modern infantry weapons for YMCA members tonight. The club invites interested nonmembers to attend at 7 PM at the association hall.

Richard Crooks National Guard

Also Mentioned on This Page

Elyrian Bags Black Bear Wellington T. M. Pfeiffer Ladies’ Aid Society M. E. Church B. F. Keeling Norman Griggs Jesus A. H. Peirce Grace Roedel Cora M Shepard Barker St Leo Grimes D. G. Swanger Wellington High School Chicago Philathea A. Ti. Peirce William Brouse James West Noble Rebekah Sudro - Curtis Ambulance Phone F. A. Humphrey Sederis Lorain Countians University TeaSarker Michigan North Dakota Cobblers San Reds Pennsylvania Toledo Eesiie. S Stone’s Grill Bluebird Esther Wood Professor St W.R. C First Methodist Episcopal Church W. R.C. Card Party Spring Street Women's Relief Corps Elks Meeting Ruth’s Wave Shop Lake Ave Sauerkraut Broad St Fgc Gerber Broad Street
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