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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1939

Page

14

Completion of Union Contracts At Lorain Plants

Cleveland Sept six completion of contract negotiations with American Stove Co and Thew Shovel Co both of Lorain announced by William F. Donovan district director of the Steel Workers Organizing Committee. New agreements provide wage increases prompt adjustment of shop grievances compensation at regular rates for piece work employees delayed by breakdowns and other benefits. The contracts affect about 300 workers at the stove plant and 800 at the shovel company.

Cleveland American Stove Co Thew Shovel Co Lorain William F. Donovan Steel Workers’ Organizing Committee CSQ Donovan Shovel

Nagorka To Tell Of Experiences In Warsaw

Henry Nagorka a young Elyrian who spent two years in Warsaw Poland will discuss his experiences at the Elyria Kiwanis Club meeting at the Elks Restaurant at noon tomorrow He studied at the National Conservatory of Music and for a year served as announcer for a Warsaw radio station He has only recently returned home for a vacation and cannot return because of the war

Henry Nagorka Elyrian Warsaw Poland Elyria Kiwanis Club Elks Restaurant National Conservatory of Music

County awards paving material contracts for Oberlin avenue

Lorain County commissioners approved $9,529 for WPA paving on Oberlin avenue. Purchases include 3885 barrels of cement at 1.92 each from Braun Builders Supply, 830 tons of slag at 1.34, and 415 tons each of sand from Braun and Samson Block Co. at 1.29 per ton. Brauns was the low bidder on all items.

Oberlin Avenue Lorain Braun Builders Supply Co Braun Company Samson Block Co

Complaint Against Smoke From Elyria Memorial Hospital

Councilman Seward N Black filed a complaint describing a smoke nuisance from Elyria Memorial Hospital. Women within several blocks report washings being smudged by black smoke from the hospital power house. Black cited his own observations and called for action by Smoke Inspector W N Bates, who is also fire chief, as urged by Council President W E B Notley.

Elyria’ Memorial Hospital Seward N_ Black Black W. N. Bates Council W. E. B. Notley

Three Fined For Intoxication In City Proceedings

Gunder Lenardson of 432 Second Street was fined five dollars and costs after being arraigned before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro for intoxication following an arrest on Lodi street yesterday afternoon. Lex Foster of Lorain, arrested Saturday night, was fined one dollar and costs. Louis Michowka of 19th Street, arrested Monday, was fined five dollars and costs by the mayor.

Gunder Lenardson Second Street Joseph Q. Petro Lodi Street Lex Foster Lorain Petro Louis Michowka 19th = street

City depositories designated for two years by council

City council last night designated Lorain County Savings and Trust Co and Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Co as city depositories for the next two years. The Lorain county bank will hold $250,000 of active funds and the Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Co. will hold $70,000 of active funds, the respective subscription amounts reported.

Lorain County Savings and Trust Co Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Co Savings Deposit Bank and Crust Co

Townsend Club Plans Public Party for Children at Woodmen Fall

Townsend club number two will host a public children’s party this evening at 8 o’clock at Woodmen Fall. organizers expect a large turnout of youngsters to attend.

Townsend Club Woodmen Fall

Taft divorce suit filed for cruelty in Amherst

Ethel Margaret Taft 20 filed for divorce from Henry William Taft of Amherst on cruelty grounds. Married August 23, 1927, she seeks restoration of maiden name Ethel Margaret Urschel. Betty Kybarcyk granted divorce from Roman Kybarcyk on cruelty grounds by Judge Cook. Maxwell of Elyria sues Harold Wieland for $300 over August 16, 1937 Route 58 collision. case appealed to common pleas.

Ethel Margaret Taft Henry William Taft Amherst Ethel Margaret Urschel Betty Kybarcyk Roman Kybarcyk D. A. Cook Louis Wayne Maxwell Elyria Harold Wieland C. E. Cooper Common Pleas Court Maxwell Route 58 Middle Ridge Road

Enrollment in Elyria Public Schools Reaches 4265

Elyria public school enrollment today rose to 4265, up 110 from yesterday but 187 below the second day last year. High school totals 1755, with 1607 at Elyria High and 148 at Jefferson Junior High. Elementary enrollments include Jefferson 166, Franklin 309, Hamilton 322, McKinley 373, Garford 214, Ely 265, Allen 86, Gates 353, Edison 142, Roosevelt 166. Special classes for deaf and crippled children total 34. Hamilton and Roosevelt show yearly gains.

Elyria R. C. Maston Ely Allen Edison Roosevelt Elyria High School Jefferson Junior High School Jefferson Franklin Hamilton McKinley Garford Gates

Six Transfers In Fire Dept Made By Chief Bates

Fire Chief W. N. Bates ordered six transfers in the Elyria Fire Department today under a new state rule requiring a day off every two weeks in addition to existing off days. The changes lower daily staffing and reduce weekly hours from 84 to 72, with no city plan for extra personnel. Transfers are Dan Schnarr to Quad Company 1, Benjamin Mosley to Ladder Company 1, John Hadaway to Ladder Company 1, Otto Stegman to Quad Company 1, Charles Schue to Quad Company 1, and H A Vosburgh to Quad Company 1.

Elyria W. N. Bates Bates Dan Schnarr Engine Company Quad Company Benjamin Mosley Ladder Company John Hadaway Otto Stegman Charles Schue H. A. Vosburgh

Zoning Board Refuses Elyria Belting Plant Addition

The board of zoning appeals refused Elyria Belting and Machine Co. a permit to extend its plant into Class B residence territory after near by residents opposed the plan. The decision was reported following yesterday’s meeting.

Board of Zoning Appeals Elyria Belting and Machine Co

Indictments Placed On Several County Residents

A list of indictments was announced with charges including grand larceny at a Wellington garage, operating a truck with a farm license for nonfarm use, and non support. Others face assault, burglary, and obtaining a signature under false pretenses. Jurors deferred several cases for future consideration. The indicted will be arraigned Friday.

Robert J. Schnur Wellington Jones Garage W. M Robert Plas Russia Township Max Katz Elyria Glenn Bruce Amherst Vincent Ackerman Avon John Malloy Lorain Jack Carter Walter Heldt George Taylor John Knuckles Joseph Balogh Howard R. Butler

Petition drive asks Elyria Township board to rescind school reorganization

Circulators report about 200 parents and many nonparents in Elyria Township sign petitions urging the Board of Education to rescind the Lake Avenue and Markley school reorganization enacted last Saturday. Absences from the new arrangement decline from the first day but remain noticeable as protests continue.

Elyria Township Markley Lake Avenue Board of Education

Chicago market quotes for butter eggs grain and feeds

Market listings show Chicago cash quotations for butter at 93 score and 24¢ to 26¢ range, eggs graded extra firsts to local grades, and grain prices for corn wheat and oats by the bushel. Flour, mill feeds, hay and straw prices are given by car lots and ton, with notes on distributors Sheety Elevator Co and Montana Milling Co.

Chicago Sheety Elevator Co Montana Milling Co

Market Prices for Fruits Vegetables and Grains

A detailed listing of basket and peck prices for apples beets beans cabbage cantaloupes carrots cauliflower celery corn cucumbers eggplant endive escarole grapes lettuce mushrooms parsley peaches pears peppers potatoes radishes spinach squash tomatoes and assorted elevator and track grain prices. ราคาสินค้าเกษตรระบุเป็นปอนด์และหน่วยบรรจุ พร้อมทั้งราคาต่อชิ้นหรือหน่วย.

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Death notices and funerals in Lufkin and Elyria

Funeral services for William G Smith of Lufkin Texas will be Thursday at 9 A M from St Marys Church with Reverend Father Joseph Scharnitzky officiating Interment in St Marys Cemetery Frank O Gott 66 of 1394 East Avenue died at Elyria Memorial Hospital after an illness He is survived by wife Anna and two sons Leland and Maynard His body to Nichols Funeral Home Pending arrangements Emma Schrock 65 wife of J Grant Schrock former mayor s clerk died yesterday at 7 50 pm at her home 226 Cornell Avenue She lived in Elyria all her life a member of the Spanish American War Veterans Auxiliary Married 39 years to Schrock She is survived by husband five children Marion Everett William Rose and Royal two grandchildren and two brothers William G Schultz Cleveland and Ely Schultz Lester Funeral services at Schrocks residence 2 pm Friday Rev Will Foster will officiate Burial in Ridge Lawn Cemetery.

Frank O. Gott East Avenue Elyria Memorial Hospital Mr. Gott Penfield Township The State Automobile Insurance Co Anna Leland Maynard Nichols Funeral Home Emma Schrock J. Grant Schrock Cornell Avenue Schrock Elyria Marion Everett William Rose Royal William G. Schultz Cleveland Ely ‘Schultz Lester Will Foster Ridgelawn Cemetery

Col Turner Retires After Third Thompson Trophy Victory

Col Roscoe C. Turner, a three time Thompson Trophy winner, announced he is too old to compete again. He collected the $16 000 prize in Cleveland after finishing the race with an average speed of 282.53 miles per hour and said he would start a flying school.

Cleveland Roscoe C. Turner Turner

Bible Conference at Penfield Junction Baptist Church

A three day Bible conference begins this afternoon at Penfield Junction Baptist Church with two meetings daily. Rev. Earl Willette of Bellefontaine will speak this afternoon and again at 7 30 PM Thursday and 2 30 PM Friday.

Penfield Junction Baptist Church Earl Willette Bellefontaine

Agricultural market prices for cattle calves and poultry

The notice lists live stock and poultry market data with prices for cattle and calves by quality, butchers, cows, bulls, and calves, plus butter eggs and live poultry terms. It includes various grade ranges, weights, and regional references, reflecting a historical commodity price sheet.

Fall Opening At Merthe's Tomorrow

Large and attractive stock of colorful fall wear and home furnishings will greet Elyria shoppers tomorrow at the C. H. Merthe and Company store. The first floor remodeling nears completion while women plan visits to the third floor for hats coats and dresses.

Elyria C. H. Merthe and Company Merthe Morrow

Stolen Rings Reported From Woodford Avenue

Frank Saley of 68 12 Woodford avenue reported three rings stolen last night. He had left the rings with Mrs. Joe Deimling at the same address for safekeeping. she then gave them to her husband who said they were missing from his coat pocket while he was away.

Frank Saley Woodford Avenue Saley Joe Deimling

Traffic Violations In School Zones Lead To Five Arrests

Five motorists were arrested by deputies yesterday and today for traffic violations in school zones as part of Sheriff Carl R. Finegan’s drive to protect children. Three patrol squads operated near schools, with four arrests for speeding and one for passing a stopped school bus in Ridgeville. Those arrested include William Gravell of Cleveland, Clifford Clarey of Cleveland, Nelson Oswald of Sandusky, Eugene Bergman of Cleveland, and Katherine Finnegan of Elyria. all are to be arraigned in court.

Carl R. Finegan Ridgeville William Gravell Cleveland Justice H. C. Cummings Clifford Clarey Justice Cummings South Amherst Nelson Oswald Sandusky Eugene Bergman Katherine Finnegan Fourth Street Elyria

Deputies Extinguish Blaze In Car

Deputies Emil Kubishke and Chalmer Davidson aided Deputy John B. Judge when his car caught fire from a short circuit on Sugar Ridge road while serving court papers. Judge used the car’s extinguisher but needed extra help. Kubishke and Davidson arrived with another extinguisher and prevented serious damage.

Emil Kubishke Chalmer Davidson John B. Judge Sugar Ridge Road Judge Sheriff's Department Kubishke Davidson

Dog Rescued After Days On Cliff By Warden Team

An eight month old English setter stranded on a narrow ledge 40 feet above the Black river was rescued after residents heard whines Saturday night. Dog Warden Lee Minister Assistant Wesley Miller and George Chambers used a ladder to retrieve the frightened animal, which lacked identification.

Black River Lee Wesley Miller George Chambers Ford Road Minkler Chambers

Refugee Admissions Gap Narrowed Since 1983 England

Only 29 000 refugees have been admitted to England since 1983 compared with 200 000 to the United States. The figures highlight a stark contrast in asylum intake between the two nations as policymakers debate welcome limits and resettlement options.

England United States

Credit protection group forms to guard against bad debts

More than fifty Elyris and professional men organized in South Bend to protect against credit loss and expose those abusing credit. W F Roberts announces a National Rating Association plan to publish a biannual red book listing names of debtors in an eight county area.

Elyris A W. F. Roberts Amociption South Bend India Roberts Roberts Sai Better Business Bureaus of Ohio

Way to Believe Itchy Pimples

When your skin is irritated with pimples red blotches and other blemishes from external causes and you're crazy with itching torture here's quick relief Get a 35c box of Peterson's Ointment at your druggist and apply this delightful soothing balm Itching stops promptly.

Peterson

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Nagorka Rome Nebe Fire Dept Brewery Grotm Robert Barton C. A. Gibbons L. H. Keller Ohio School Foundation Toledo Cleveland Livrsteen Orkers WM. G. Smith William G Smith Lufkin Texas St. Mary's Church Joseph Scharnitzky St. Mary's Cemetery Frank Gott Col. Turner Bible Conference Cleveland Produce Otatons Chin Montly Idaho Burbanks Merthe’s New York Cpis Service Fervece Herbert C. Attorney Fusticr Dog Pennington Marzadine Broad- Street Homre R. J. Gehl Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Company Bank Concordia College Fort Wayne Indiana Lorain County American Institute of Banking Baetz Court Ray Carol Jean Marilyn Gerald St. John's Lutheran Church Young Men's Club the Savings Deposit Bank & Trust Co Federal Reserve Syvim Pederel Depot Levers
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