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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1938

Page

2

Constitution Day Observance Urged by Elyria DAR

Mrs. Mark H. Schlieper of the Elyria chapter urges Constitution Day observance on September 17. She cites the Constitution as the nation’s supreme law, notes the amendment process, and stresses education in constitutional principles for citizens.

Mark H. Schlieper National Defense Elyria Daughters of the American Revolution James M. Beck Supreme Court of the United States Charles Warren George Mason Virginia Edmund Burke

Altus Weather Notch Holds: Thermometer Still Intact

Altus Oklahoma officials note no new heat records as the summer continues. The city thermometer remains functional after surviving a 120 degree limit crack two years ago when temperatures spiked and caused a boil over.

Altus Okla

Can Cat Be Mailed In Post Office Slot Case

Gridley California postmaster seeks guidance from the Postmaster General after discovering a kitten wedged through the package slot at the office with a one cent stamp placed between its ears. The incident raises questions about mail handling and animal welfare in postal service operations.

Gridley, Cal Pierce Farley

CIO plans invade building trades tilt in labor wars

Washington reports a sharp CIO push to organize the building trades challenging AFL craft unions. CIO strategists aim to weaken AFL strength by direct action while preparing broader moves into WPA and garage mechanics, with labor leaders citing carpernters and bricklayers urging the drive and tensions rising with Culbert Olson’s governor race.

Washington CIO AFL 4. F. of L A. F. of L SIO WPA David Lasser AFL Machin Arthur Wharton Garsze Workers Alliance Lasser Wharton John L. Lewis Jerry" O'Connor Hittie California Treasury Morgenthau Jefty Petty National Labor Relations Board Tennessee Coal & Iron Company Birmingham Ala McAdoo Downey Calif Bieter Sheridan Downey Dessas McAdoos Mer

Spencer Baptist Church Annual Meeting and Elections

Spencer Baptist church held its annual meeting and elected officers including Harold Painter as deacon and Harry Sanders as Superintendent. New officers include Ruth Clement as president of the Young People, Karl Thompson secretary treasurer, and various department heads. A conflict delayed Sunday services as Rev J G Koontz attended conference. Nearby notices mention guests, travel, and illnesses among members.

Baptist Church News Spencer Spener Baptist Church Harald Painter Harry Sanders Karl Thompson Leota McCourt Rose Mantz Kenneth Crosby Harold Painter Leonard Clement Ed Wallington Orrion Thompson Hold Painter Alton Yeagler Floyde de Long Cecil Wolfrew Warner Gannett Grover Thompson Charles Parent Home Department MOF Church John Miller Des*re J. G Koontz The Spencer Baptist Church Ormion Thompson Ruth Clement Ruth Stull

Local residents attend visits and gatherings across Ohio and Ontario

Gene and Mr and Mrs E Me Vicker enjoyed a Monday trip to Niagara Falls and Canada with friends. Neal Rickel and others visited, and many locals traveled for church conferences, teaching positions, and family visits. Helen Neidhardt, Kent State graduate, will teach in Chatham. several residents planned moves and attend events in Elyria, Norwalk, Milan, and Cleveland.

Gene E. Me Vicker Niagara Falls Canada Co. C. Touby Cru Alvin Benie Miss Cotta Neal Rickel Part Rickel Cleveland Will Rickel Ledi HE Ash West Creta Ferns Sliss Vina Sedlem Emerson Debsan Cha Sears Main Street Cinderella Gale Amherst Rest R. F. Vandermara Elyria Preston J White J G. Koontz Northeast Ohio M. E Epworth Euclid Church Mass Helen Neidhardt Alvin Neidhardt Kent State University Chatham

Huntington Anniversary Celebration Honors 25 Years

Thirty two friends and relatives gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Myron Hines home to fete their 25th wedding anniversary. A buffet lunch was served. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Maurer Emery Marker Mrs. Mary Maurer of Nankin Me and Mrs. Gib Hines and Mary, George Hines Merritt Hines Arnold Hines family William Wrench Wellington Albert Broadword Janet Dague Spencer Charles Hines and others. Mrs Nile Thudium was called to Cleveland for her husband’s illness at the Cleveland Clinic. Mr and Mrs Walte Dirlam of Norwalk visited.

Huntington Myron Hines Samuel Maurer Emery Marker Mary Maurer Nankin Gib Hines Mary George Hines Merritt Hines Arnold Hines William Wrench Wellington Albert Broadword Janet Dague Spencer Charles Hines Grace Long Rhoda Rugg Ted Regal Alfred Larsen Howard Jordan Here C. H. Dirlam Norwalk Nile Thudhum Cleveland Cleveland Clinic Johnson Crile Marion Crile Lawrence Betty Thudium Thudium Walte Te Dirlam

Belden Families Picnic and Local Gatherings Report

Belden families gathered at the Wise home for an annual VerSoy family picnic with tennis and croquet. Attendees included Beekle Vermilion Kirkpatrick VerSay Livingstone and others from Lorain Cleveland Lakeland and nearby. The meeting plans include a Sept 1939 gathering at the Wise home.

Versov Famitltes Belden Charles Wise Niente Meen Andrew Beeckle Vermilion BE. L. Kirkpatrick Ernest Ray Elaine Warren VerSex Marjorie VerSoy Hazel VerSoy Bernie Livingstone Lorain Charlotte VerSoy C. Q. VerSay Winifred VerSay Jay Chamberlain Lakeland Clyde VerSay Cleveland Wise

Entertaining Evening at Community Circle by Mrs Agnes Wisc

Daughters Margaret Mary and Claire Louise Launsretive Ockuly plus friend Miss Isie Kellen will attend a Community Circle gathering hosted by Mrs. Agnes Wisc on Thursday.

Margaret Mary Claire Louise Miss Isie Kellen Agnes Wisc

North Olmsted Parish Stage Night and Local Socials

Large crowd enjoys The Family Upstairs at Parish House performed by Senior PLC YPCU with Charles Mueller directing. Community notes list Wiener roast, club meetings delayed, hosting arrangements, guest speakers, and local visits from families and residents across North Olmsted and nearby areas.

North Olmsted PLC. US Charles Mueller Cleveland Jack Eldmadge Joe Hillar Dorothy Dyson Lamia Hellar Willig Hellar Bob Veeker Annabelle Heller Betty Pomeroy Louise Hellar Jean Lord Charles Grant Bill Hawk

Vincent Family Hosts and Visits in Cleveland

Vincent and family hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Post and W. W. Hipkins in Cleveland with sightseeing trips nearby. Guests included Mrs. Elmer Keller and many relatives and friends such as Miss Marian Knapp, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Taft, Rev. and Mrs. Theodore Paul, and the Slumski family. Rev. Paul and party attend the Methodist church annual conference the following Tuesday.

Theodore Paul Pits Frankie Bose Leonard Dean Yvonne C. E. McIntire Merlin Munagan Shirley McIntire J. G. Morris Clara Keller Marian Knapp Olmsted Falls Frankie Beese Miss Knapp B. Knapp Bees W. J. Moulder Walter McMillan Russell Slumski Cleveland Slumski Miss Cooper Vincent Methodist Church

Community Notes Include Visits and Church Class Dinner

A Cleveland convening, visits by Mr and Mrs John Harnish and family to Mrs Elinor Babcock in Ruggles, and Ella Jane Harnish returning home with her parents after visiting her aunt. Arg J Ch Morris called on Mrs Thomas Osborne in Elyria. William Gerrick of Florence visited Mr and Mrs Filmer Keller and Mrs Clara Keller. Mrs Cox, mother of Mrs B Rea, returned to Toledo after a stay at the Rea home. The Progressive Class of the M E church met at the Copas home with many members present and planned another three course supper in the church parlors on September 29. The class annual report shows they contributed 127 dollars to the church funds this year.

Cox B. Rea Rea Toledo M. E. Church M. B. Copas

New Oberlin BRIEFS

New Oberlin notes show Mr and Mrs M Wohbber and Mr and Mrs P J Schmitz visiting in Medina. Loretta Webber and Florence Schuster start duties at Varsity Inn. Nearby at St Bridget's Cleveland the Right Rev Bishop MacFadden commends Fr Martin for restoring the church. Fr Martin to take a month off then transfer. Community members visit Medina and extend comfort.

New Oberlin M. Wohbber P. J Schmitz Forest Taylor Medina Loretta Webber Florence Schuster Varsity Inn C. P. Schmitz N. Webber C. Justin St. Bridget's Church Cleveland James MacFadden Father Martin Sacred Heartish Oberlin St. Vidget’s Church Martin Carl Schmitz Myrtle Davis

Birmingham area social notes recount many visits and callers

Sunday visits fill the town as Birmingham residents host relatives and neighbors from Vermilion Lorain Lakewood Cleveland and nearby. Mrs Jessie Beckmire celebrates her birthday with Ed Howe. Ladies Aid selects new officers Ballash presiding Schoepfle vice president Prince secretary and Fisher treasurer.

Strerk Midison Wo C. Streek Evelyn Kubych Albert Baird Luedle Phturr Helen Snellenberger Fisher's George Samaha Vermilion Henry Kopenhafer Orrin Reed Joe Bickel Hobart Furgeson Sandusky Frank Link Lakewood Birmingham Ed Howe Jessie Beckmire Glen Beckmire Lester Grover Beckmire Milford Harrison George Harrison Frank Fisher Lewis Twinning Clarksfield Emma Funk Cleveland Rose Todd Ladies Aid Ballash Schoepfle Prince Fisher John Bentley Frank Gerber Phil Hendrius Nellie Olds Louise Lewis Emma S. Olds Minnie Todd

Local residents visit. hospital confinement noted

Miss Rose Kline hosts Thursday gathering while Peter Robertson lies seriously ill in Elyria Memorial Hospital. Vermilion guests Andrew Schisler Jr and wife visit Schisler family. Wakeman and Amherst residents share weekend visits with local families as Ann Spaulding returns from Elyria to her parents. Mrs. Helen McElroy of Cleveland visits Mrs. Dave Pierce Sunday.

Axtel Rose Kline Andrew Schisler Jr Vermilioy Andrew Schisler Peter Robertson Elyria Memorial Hospital Seriously Il Gunt Delafield George Stahl Wakeman Ed Larson Aon James Amherst George Denman Ann Spaulding Elyria Carl Spaulding Helen McElroy Cleveland Dave Pierce

Army curbs sports to curb regimental gladiator

The British army will cut back on sporting events to abolish the regimental gladiator and halt semi professionalization. The War Office says the aim is to ensure soldiers take an interest in sport.

London War Office

Loftin Granted Divorce Over Loud Radio Dispute

In Miami John M Loftin and his wife Deborah split after he removed a radio tube to quiet the noise and she smashed the radio. The court granted Loftin a divorce citing the domestic dispute as the cause.

Miami FlasJohn M. Loftin Deborah Loftin

Convicts at Statesville Know Bible in Sunday Services

At Statesville prison near Joliet Illinois more than 1 100 inmates attended Sunday services and more than half could quote the Bible, showing strong scriptural knowledge among the prisoners.

Joliet Statesville Prison Here

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