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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1936

Page

12

Short Sketches Of Candidates For Congress And Local Offices

Short sketches profile three candidates for Congress in Ohio's 11th District and two local offices. Don W. Harter Akron attorney and Summit County native seeks the House seat, Carl D. Sheppard Akron attorney and former Washington correspondent runs, while Philip Wolfe Mansfield newspaper veteran and longtime resident seeks the Mansfield seat.

Congress Carl D Sheppard Akron Washington Charles F&f Hughes United States Supreme Court Akron Board of Education

Lorain Attorney William F. Hurley Profiles Career

Democrat William F. Hurley is an Lorain attorney with 15 years of practice in Ohio. He previously practiced in four states for 13 years and served in the New Jersey state legislature at age 23. He earned a bachelor’s from Fordham and a law degree from New York University. He has held public office since moving to Ohio.

Don W. Harter Akron Summit County University of Michigan William J Ahern Common Pleas Harter Ohio Congress House William F. Hurley Lorain New Jersey New York Fordham University

Lorain County Candidates Listed by Party

The slate shows REPUBLICAN William E Abbott a newspaper man and farmer serving his first House term active for lower taxes and efficient government. REPUBLICAN P H Rogers of Grafton long Lorain County resident and former welfare committee chair seeking re election on his assembly record. INDEPENDENT A E Armstrong listed with no info submitted.

William E. Abbott Assembly A. E. Armstrong

Davidson Kipron Democrat and longtime livestock official

J. E. Davidson Kipron is introduced as a Democrat born July 27, 2970, in Oberlin. A Oberlin High School and Oberlin School of Commerce graduate, he has 35 years in livestock burying and wool selling and now serves as commissioner filling the unexpired term of the late Charles Tucker.

J. E. Davidson Kipron Oberlin Oberlin High School Oberlin School of Commerce Charles Tucker

Avon Lake Council Member Edward W. De Chant Dies Noted Farmer

Edward W De Chant of Avon Lake a Lorain County native born in 188 a farmer and current third term council member married with five sons is listed in local notices as a Democrat seeking reelection and service in the community

Edward W. de Chant Avon Lake Lorain County

Republican A KR Hibbard for Lorain posts record

Lorain civic activist Hibbard brings road building and construction equipment experience, a college degree, and leadership of a large sales firm. He has not held public office. Prosser of La Grange is a farmer and businessman who has served as director of the La Grange Farm Elevator Company.

A. KR. Hibbard Lorain Farge F. G. Prosser la Grange la Grange Farmcae Elevator Company

Lorain Prosecuting Attorney Henry G. King Biography

Lorain attorney Henry G. King active in public life. served as city solicitor in 1939 and 1931 and later as safety director. Born November 1893, he attended University School, Heillerberg College, Corbell Law School, and Western Reserve University Law.

Henrt G. King Lorain Universi School Heillerberg College Corebell Law School Western Reserve University Law

Elyria Prosecutor Howard R. Butler Nears End of First Term

Howard R. Butler, Elyria attorney and Republican, nearing the end of his first term as prosecuting attorney. A graduate of Ohio State University, he has practiced in Elyria for several years and previously served as its solicitor.

Howard R. Butler Elyria Ohio State University

Lorain Leader William F Grail Democrat Politician

William F Grail a Lorain Democrat and former mayor served 1929 24 1926 25 and led the Lorain City Council in 1918 19 and 1932 33 He was born in Cleveland on March 27 1932 a Lorain High School and Oberlin College graduate He worked as a YMCA executive in Marion Ashland Fort Collins and Chicago and spent eight years selling for Bretz Book Store Lorain.

William F. Grail Lorain Cleveland

Clarence W Pick Seeks Re election for Sheriff Post

Republican Clarence W Pick, the present sheriff nearing the end of his second term, seeks re election on his record. He has implemented a county wide police and highway patrol system and organized the handling of legal work within the office during his tenure.

Clarence W.-. Pick

Democrat Wilbur H. Snt Hil Wellington Candidate Profile

Wilbur H. Snt Hil of Wellington Lorain County has spent his life here. A Wellington High School graduate, he worked in grocery and floral business with family. For 2.5 years he has served as an old age pensions investigator and is known for the Page and Suthert "Gloom Busters" team. He is a Wellington precinct committeeman.

Wilbur H. Snt- Hil Wellington Lorain County Wellington High School Page and Suthert

Mose Wilder Elsha native of Avon active in Lorain civic affairs

Mose Wilder Elsha, a native of Avon Township, built a 25 year career in Lorain County's wholesale and retail cigar and tobacco trade. A Spanish-American War veteran, he was educated in Elria public schools and Oberlin Business College and has long been active in local civic life.

Mose Wilder Elsha Avon Township Lorain County Elsria Oberlin Business College

Engineer candidates vie for Lorain County post

Democrat Harry L. Dunham of Elvria lists forty years of varied engineering roles including chief engineer of Road District No. 1 and state highway engineer. Republican J. W. Warden of Elrria, seeking reelection, notes 30 years in county engineering and ties to Warden and Launden firm serving Avon Lake Amherst Oberlin and Wellington.

Harry L. Dunham Elvria Lewis Valley Railroad New York Central Railroad Lorain County State Highway Department J. W. Warden Elrria Warden and Launden Avon Lake Amherst Oberlin Wellington

Elyria Republican H. E. Agate Seeks Clerk Post

H. E. Agate of Elyria, longtime chief deputy clerk of courts since January 1, 1933, under Ben F. Thomas, is not a candidate this year. A Elyria High School and Cleveland night school graduate, he brings over 20 years of business experience to the county clerk's office.

H. E. Agate Elyria Ben F. Thomas Cleveland

Lorain County Treasurer Candidates Seek Re election

Republican Weller J Wright of Lorain, county treasurer for three years, seeks another term. Democrat Dr John Mar sho of Lorain, physician born Butler Pennsylvania born 1903 resident 20 years. Republican Dr S C Ward of Lorain seeks re election after four years in office.

Amherst attorney and Elyria prosecutor candidates

Republican H. H. Nye of Elyria and Democrat J. J. Smythe of Amherst outline long legal careers. Smythe partner of Don A. Baird, 23 years practicing law, six years mayor, 18 years on Board of County Visitors with ten as secretary, led Lorain County Home Owners Loan legal department. Nye has 21 years in law focusing on probate, seeking current office.

J. J. Smythe Amherst Ohio State University Don A. Baird Baird Board of County Visitors The Home Owners’ Loan Corporation Lorain County H. H. Nye Elyria

Work Progresses on 200 Inch Telescope

Mr and Mrs Homer Lehman on their way home calling on Mr and Mrs Frank Fisher. Mrs Sadie Gaul returned to Massillon after a short stay among old friends and neighbors. Alfred Fuller, Harry Greetham and Blake Stroup attended Rovral Arch Mason Lodge at Wellington.

Catherine Fuller Milton Wolf Cleveland R. J. Cuddy Alfred Barbara Lwleathermen Akron Laura Wilson Donald Barbertor X. EL. Fuller Scout Rowe Lodi Eddie Rowe Sadie Gaul Massillon Charles Root Florence Kemery Blake Stroup Alfred Fuller Harry Greetham Wellington

Cocktail Drinking Mothers Target Of Preacher's Barbs

Rev. P. Raymond Powers preached last evening at First M. E. Church warning that homes and motherhood must lead moral reform. He attacked cocktail drinking and jazz as signs of national moral lapse, urged Christian homes and communities to boost religion over pleasure, and praised maternal influence in shaping leaders like Lincoln and Washington.

P. Raymond Powers M. E Jesus Boston Nero John Wesley Wesley Edgar Alien Poe Gilead Nevermore Abraham Lincoln Washington God Christ Artion

Man Collapses On Broad Street From Indigestion Attack

Joseph Leavitt of Walter City was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital Saturday for an acute indigestion attack affecting his heart. He collapsed on Broad Street and was taken to the hospital by Broad Street merchant Freda Borh, accompanied by his wife per police report.

Joseph Leavitt Walter City Elyria Memorial Hospital Broad Street Freda Borh Leavitt

Prthian Sister Card Party At K of P Hall Spencer

Spencer News Notes reports the Prthian Sister sponsored a four card party at the K of P Hall on Friday evening. Serving committee included Mrs Alfred Fuller Mrs John White and Mrs Harry Hendricks. Miss Ida Bell Swope honored her seventh grade class with a birthday celebration Thursday evening served by her mother Mrs Clarence Swope. Thimble Sisters MW EE division and chairs Mrs Edd Brown and Mrs Bar Grouse plan a meeting Thursday Oct 29 at Mrs D J Nelson's home. Serving committee includes Mrs Alvin Neidhard Leona Smith and Mrs Harry Greetham.

Edd Brown Bar Grouse D. J. Nelson Alvin Neidhard Leona Smith Harry Greetham

Lewis Allen Dies After Railroad Crossing Injury Near Spokane

Lewis Allen, seriously injured Saturday afternoon at the A C Railroad crossing west of Spencer while returning home, died at Lodi Hospital Monday night. Services were held in Lodi and his body sent to Marion Ohio for burial. He leaves a widow and three children.

Lewis Allen A. C Spencer Lodi Hospital Mr. Allen Lodi Marion, O

Birthday celebration for Dwight Allen's sister Faith

Mr and Mrs Otto Allen host a birthday party at Maple Heights for Dwight Allen's second sister Faith. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Hart Stuart and two children, Mr and Mrs Dale Allen and two children, and Mr and Mrs W J Brevier with son. Guests enjoy a pleasant Sunday gathering with the Allen family.

Otto Allen Hart Stuart Dale Allen W. J. Brevier Dwight Alen Faith Winton Hisey Maple Heights Allen

Senior Philathea class to meet at Mrs Auble’s home Friday

The Spencer M. E. church Senior Philathea class will hold its next meeting Friday afternoon October 30 at the country home of Mrs Clement Auble. Serving committee members are Mrs Rundle Mrs Asa Firestone and Mrs John Firesstone. In local news Ralph Butcher of Spencer Manufacturing was injured when an axle fell on his foot severing two toes and leaving him off work for a week. The First church night was held at the M E Church Wednesday with Rev George Southwell of Cleveland speaking on the American Mission to Lepers Inc. Volunteers M E Division served refreshments to about forty. Other notes mention visitors to Elyria and Canton area and moving plans for the Lechieitner family Henry Sreiva Sinon and Beztah Billman trip details and guests posted.

Spencer M. EB Clement Auble Rundle Asa Firestone John Firesstone Ralph Butcher Spencer Manufacturing Company M.E George Southwell Cleveland Lepers, Inc M. E. Division Walter Bowen Maxne Ida Brightbill Elyria and Mires Helph Ott

Needle Guild Society Meeting at South Ridge

Mrs Raymond Hiscox hosted a Needle Guild gathering at her home on Wednesday afternoon. The business session occurred as plans to meet November 4 with Mrs Charles Date were announced. Decorations featured Hallowe en arrangements and garden flowers, with a 4 30 p m lunch. Attendees included one guest Mrs C Bates of Cleveland and members Mrs A J Haist, Mrs Charles Date, Mrs August Smith, Mrs Carl Dramm, Mrs Edith Debkn, Mrs Sarah Thompson, Mrs Francis Ward, and Mrs A J Hiscox.

South Ridge Raymond Hiscox Needle Guild Society Charles Date Hallowe’en C. Bates Cleveland A. J. Haist Lorain August Smith Car! Dramm Edith Debkn Sarah Thompson Francis Ward A. J. Hiscox

Miss Emmerich attends Northeastern Ohio Teachers' convention

Miss Sarah Emmerich traveled to Cleveland for a two day Northeastern Ohio Teachers' convention. Mrs. John McEween of 43st Morris NY visited Leo Hanson and family and called on C. J. Smith. Mrs. Newton Baus visited her parents, the Merthe couple in Amherst. William Kantor of Lorain called on E. C. Fire and family. Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Snyder visited Ralph Miller on Lake Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kolbe and children Melvin and Thelma of Middle Ridge visited relatives Friday night.

Sarah Emmerich Cleveland John McEween Morris New York Leo Hanson C. J. Smith Newton Baus August Merthe Amherst William Kantor Lorain E. C. Fire and Family E. F. Snyder Ralph Miller Lake Avenue Henry Kolbe Melvin and Thelma Middle Ridge

American Laments over London’s Old Landmarks

An American resident in London often voices louder complaints than locals as he mourns the loss of historic buildings and cherished landmarks, lamenting each passing in a city of changing streets and eras.

London

Tire thefts reported to police yesterday

Three tire thefts were reported to police. Martin Lescher of 2 Laura Court said two tires were stolen from his car in his garage Saturday night. Robert McKelvie of 4 Persons Court reported a tire and wheel stolen from his car on Lodke Street Saturday. Wayne Turner of Litchfield said a tire and wheel were taken from his car on East Avenue Saturday night.

Martin Lescher No. 2 Lauracourt Robert McKelvie No. 4

Prison escape suspect sought in Mahoning robbery case

Police and sheriff deputies were asked to search for Afise Bozicovich who escaped from the Grafton prison farm yesterday evening. He is jailed for a Mahoning county robbery sentence. Authorities describe him as about 5 feet 9 inches tall with a dark complexion.

Afise Bozicovich Grafton Mahoning County

Shamrocks Linked to Ireland and St Patrick Legend

The shamrock's connection to Ireland stems from a legend where St Patrick used the plant to illustrate the doctrine of the Trinity. The tale emphasizes its cultural and religious symbolism in Irish tradition.

Ireland St. Patrick

Help Kidneys Your Kidneys Contain Three Tiny Tubes

Warning about kidney and related disorders with claims of severe symptoms and urges use of guaranteed Cyxtex treatment. Provides a Bank of America deposit as guarantee and promises rapid vitality with money back, urging readers to contact a druggist.

Bank of America Los Angeles California Aden

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