Warn Ships Of Severe Storm
The Caribbean hurricane, described as the most violent this year, moved northwest about 300 miles south of Bermuda toward New York area. With center about 900 miles off Florida, its slow pace reduced immediate danger while authorities urged ships over a wide area to take extreme precautions against the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Fiz
Caribbean
Florida
Bermuda
New York City
mid-Florida
Federal
Industrial Expo To Be Feature Of Lorain County Fair
Lorain County planned industrial exposition will be a main feature of the fair with most exhibit spaces already filled. I L DeBrar and exhibitors meet Saturday at Elsha Savings and Trust Company to finalize plans as farm machinery displays are expected to draw the largest crowds in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
I. L. DeBrar
Elsha Savings and Trust Company
DeErer
Todar
Lorain Conury
DeBrar
County hires consultant for bridge work dispute continues
The Lorain County Board of Commissioners voted to employ C A Brown at 300 dollars a month for three months starting August 25, with all but Commissioner John E Davidson opposing. Brown was linked to Harlan Curtis and Washington connections to secure funds, though Dean says Brown was always intended for the task. No official report has been filed detailing the actions taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Board of County Commissioners
John E.davidson
C. A. Brown
Brown
Harlan Curtis
Lorain
Walk Out Conflict at Elyria High Sparks Meeting Tonight
Reports on the Elyria High School walk out show conflicting counts as students claim up to 190 left the building today, with 30 using one door and others possibly leaving through different exits. Officials declined to comment while protesters plan a 5 pm meeting in front of the courthouse to oppose shortened lunch periods and the permit requirement to leave for meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria High School
Court House
Board of Education
Part Of West Bridge Street To Be Closed
West Bridge Street from Chestnut to West River will close tomorrow and for the rest of the week for resurfacing with bituminous material. The city awarded the top contract to Henry Hart of Elrria for about 31,669. total project cost near 3,000. City street department did preliminary work. residents may travel through during construction. Service Director I D Faxon comments.
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West Bridge Street
Chestnut
West River Street
Henry Hart
Elrria
City Street
I. D. Faxon
Lorain Bridge Fight Spurs Resignation Talk
Curtis was in Washington and returned to Lorain last week. The Lorain committee met with one member negotiating outside the courthouse. A proposal urged Brown to resign by September 25, completing one month of a planned three month term. Commissioner Dunn urged immediate resignation. Brown could not be reached for comment. Brown was hired at the urging of Lorain business leaders who hoped Curtis could help fund a bridge through Washington contacts after Dunn declined dealings with Curtis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Washington
Lorain
Brown
Dunn
E. M. Wickens
Donn
Democrats lead in precinct totals for governor and senate race
In Michigan, 1,532 precincts show Democratic gubernatorial candidates with 71 781 votes while Republicans total 233 143 for the Senate results. Rep Prentiss M Brown led the Democratic Senate ticket with Louis B Ward 19 090 votes behind. Governor Frank D Fitzgerald won the Republican gubernatorial nomination over Col Roscoe Conkling Fitch amid a field of 78 Democrats and 65 Republicans seeking 17 congressional nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Prentiss M. Brown
Isadin
Louis B. Ward
Coughlin National Union For Social Justice
Frank D. Fitzgerald
Col
Roscoe Conkling Fitch
Woman Burned By Exposed End Of Electric Cord
Mrs Edna Near of 465 West Tenth Street was burned when she touched the exposed end of an extension cord connected to a socket and an auto trailer. Neighbors responded with light and help before an ambulance took her to Elyria Memorial Hospital for treatment of slight hand burns.
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West 10Th Street
Edna
Tenth Street
Mrs. Near
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Men's Bible Class To Meet Tomorrow In Elyria
Plans for the fall and winter season of the Elyria Men’s Bible Class begin tomorrow night at the Elyria Savings and Trust Company directors room. L. B. Hindman teaches the class with Claude Wigfeld as president urging members to attend. The interdenominational group meets at Rivoli Theatre and is not church affiliated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Men’s Bible
Ely-ria
Death Record Elizabeth Bates Wife of William Bates
Elizabeth Bates wife of the late William Bates died at her Murray Ridge Road home Tuesday at 4:39 p m after a year and a half illness. Born May 1859 in Henry County Indiana she came to Elyria from Mishawaka ten years ago. Survived by three daughters and five sons, including Mrs Christ Kray Mrs Edward Poelvoordee Daniel Ernest Bates all of Elyria and Mrs Peter Doceff Walter Fred Rey Bates of Mishawka. Also brother George Rodrick Benedict Minn and twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Body at Bittner Funeral Home. Funeral Friday Sept 18 at 2 p m officiated by Rev A E Kemp Burial Murray Ridge Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Bates
William Bates
Murray Ridge Road
Henry County
Indiana
Elyria
Mishawaka
Christ Kray
Edward Poelvoordee
Daniel
Ernest Bates
Emrria
Peter Doceff
Walter
Fred
Rey Bates
Mishawken
George Rodrick
Benedict, Minn
Bittner Funeral Home
A. E. Kemp
Murray Ridge Cemetery
Death of Stanley Lewandowski in Lorain Ohio
Stanley Lewandowski 63 husband of Pauline died at his home 206 Sixteenth street Lorain after a weeklong illness. Born in Poland he came to Lorain 39 years ago and worked in the National Tube shipping department. Survived only by a sister in Poland, he was a Nativity Church member. Funeral from Bittner Funeral Home Friday evening then to the late home for services Saturday at 9:30 A. M. with Rev. J. J. Demboski and burial at Calvary Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Lewandowski
Pauline
Sixteenth Street
Lorain
Poland
National Tube To
the Nativity
J. J. Demboski
Calvary Cemecere
Bittner
Rebels Push West as Loyalist Strongholds Face Siege
General Emilio Mola shifted forces to the west sending Moors from San Sebastian to seize the Loyalist front near Ohio as Bilbao and Santander face blockade. The Alcazar siege at Toledo, ongoing for two months, shows signs of pausing with unclear reasons. Rebel Morocco reports speak of harsh punishments for disobedience in Talavera and nearby regiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emilio Mola
San Sebastian
Bilbao
Santander
Ohio
Zarauz
Toledo
Morocco
Talavera
LaRoche
Melilla
Motorists Rush To Get Licenses In Elyria Area
Nearly 700 Elyria residents obtained licenses to drive after October 1 as five deputy registrars offices closed for the day. The first day of selling Ohio driver licenses drew large crowds with deputies noting mostly negative answers to questions about sanity and habitual drunkenness. Women applicants questioned about age protested mildly, while four deputies worked through the busy day and a fifth stocked supplies late. Officials expect another rush today as offices reopen. The Elyria deputy registrars are J. P. Lonswar, G. M. Johns, W. H. Jenne, Thomas Francis, and Miss Allan M Cehl of the Elyria Automobile Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Ohio
Dar
J. P. Lonswar
Lake Avenue
Dever Avenue
G. M. Johns
Cleveland Street
Pasadena Avenue
W. H. Jenne
Adams
Foster
Thomas Francis
Broad Street
Allan M Cehl
Elrria Automobile Club
Middle Avenue
Court records in Elyria and surrounding areas state multiple filings
Margaret J. Jackson of Elyria sues for divorce from Robert Jackson citing cross beE lect and extreme cruelty and seeks restoration as Margaret Richardson. Dorothy Pearce sues through Ror Pearce against Arthur Diedrick of La Porte for 3000 for injuries alleged August 39 from a dot owned by the defendant. Fred W. Metzger of Avon files for divorce from Blanche Metzger of Hollywood California for wilful absence. Hazel Burket seeks divorce from Claire Burket of Ver milon on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty. A statutory charge hearing against Glen Allen of Rink road Avon, requested by Dolores Wearsch, before Justice Joseph Petro on September 8. Alien arraigned last night and placed under bond for appearance.
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Margaret J. Jackson
Elyria
Robert Jackson
Margaret Richardson
Dorothy Pearce
Ror Pearce
Arthur Diedrick
la Porte
Glen Allen
Rink Road
Avon
Dolores Wearsch
Joseph Petro
Alien
P. T. A. Officers In Lorain County Council To Meet
Lorain County P T A officers will gather at East Carlisle School on October 7 for a 10 a m instructional program. The agenda includes talks by state P T A officers and sessions on program planning membership and councils with invitations extended to presidents vice presidents secretaries and treasurers of each association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Emma Stopher
Ohio Congress of Parents and Teachers
Echeleters Simon
L W. Basinger
Tracy LaCost
Ohio P. T. A. Congress
Extension Courses For Teachers Launched in Lorain County
Lorain County teachers will enroll in extension courses at Lorain High School and Elyria High School next Monday offered by Kent State University. Biology and physical science classes will be taught by Prof. M. Lederer, Ohio State University graduate. Organization meetings are set for 7 15 p m at Lorain High and 7 15 p m at Elyria High. Courses run weekly with alternating locations, totaling 12 semester hours for full-term completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain Country School
Elyria and
Lorain High Schools
Kene State University
M. Lederer
Oregon State University
Lorain Hish School
Elymian Suffered Two Fractured Ribs In Crash
Howard Reed of 501 Lake Avenue suffered two fractured ribs in a collision with Gil bert Harris of 125 Lincoln Street and Ray Robinson of 117 Chestnut Street on Broad Street near Chestnut. Reed was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Frank Johnston of Sheriff Street was treated for a fractured ejector in a motorcycle accident at about 8:50 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Reed
Lake Avenue
Gilbert Harris
Lincoln Street
Ray Robinson
Chestnut Street
Broad Street
Chestnut
Reed
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Frank Johnston
Sheriff Street
American Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary held its annual meeting in the Legion hall. Agnes Felkner was elected president. first vice president Irene Stanfield. second vice president Fannie Dew. secretary Ellen Ruth Kimmel. treasurer Minnie Dunn. sergeant at arms Elizabeth Pratt. chaplain Agnes Princehorn. historian Tillie Lyman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Agnes Felkner
Irene Stanfield
Fannie Dew
Ellen Ruth Kimmel
Minnie Dunn
Elizabeth Pratt
Agnes Princehorn
Tillie Lyman
Oberlin Exchange Hears Rochester Banker Carruthers
The Oberlin Exchange hosted its first fall meeting with Arthur Carruthers of Rochester New York as guest speaker. Carruthers son of Oberlin residents spoke on Rochester business conditions and national trends. The nomination committee was named and officer elections will occur at next Monday’s luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin Exchange
Oberlin Son
Arthur Carruthers
Rochester
N. Y
Carruthers
W. P. Carruthers
Oberlin
Rawdon
Oberlin Schools
C. E. Wigton
Birthday Party Honoring Fred Brandt in Oberlin
Mr and Mrs Harold Brandt hosted a Sunday birthday party for Fred Brandt of East College Street with guests including Miss Frances Brandt Oberlin Mrs E W Brandt Daytona Beach Florida Mrs Lena Rowe Oberlin Mr and Mrs Harold Brandt Miss Billy Brandt Mary and others present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Brandt
Fred Brandt
East College Street
Frances Brandt
Oberlin
E. W. Brandt
Daytona Beach
Florida
Lena Rowe
Billy Brandt
Mary
Brandt and Brandi families linked in Pittsfield notices
Louise and Alice Brandt of Pittsfield are mentioned alongside Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brandi in a local notice highlighting names connected to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise and
Alice Brandt
Pittsfield
Mrs
Fred Brandi
Oberlin News Roundup Highlights Local Notes
A baby boy was born Monday at Alien hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bryant of Morgan Street. Social events include the Martes club picnic at Mrs. J A McGrann’s home on Woodland Avenue and the Oberlin Woman's Club Music department meeting September 18 at 3 09 at Mrs A L Williams’s home. Townsend club meets at East Oberlin church with J E Robb as speaker after light refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. C W Savage return from Chautauqua Lake New York and Michigan camp. Rev E Daniels returns to Oberlin after East visits. Mr and Mrs E A Heacox plan to settle in Clermont California. Arthur Carruthers of Rochester NY visits his parents while W P Carruthers of Reamer Place hosts. Arthur L Williams returns to Oberlin after Interlochen Michigan summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bryant
Morgan Street
Alien Hospital
Martes Club
J. A. McGrann
Woodland Avenue
Oberlin Woman’s Club
A. L. Williams
Townsend Club
East Oberlin
J. E. Robb
Elyria
C. W. Savage
Oberlin
Chautauqua Lake
N. Y
E. Daniels
Onerlin
Owezo
East
Reamer Place
Arthur L. Williams
Interlochen
Michigan
Troxel Co. Plans to retire preferred stock and exchange common
Troxel Manufacturing Company board announces retirement of 178 shares of seven per cent preferred stock on November 2 and exchange of $10 common stock for 75,000 shares of new par stock at a 15 to 1 basis. The firm, a major bicycle saddle maker, expects record output this year and rapid expansion next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troxel Manufacturing Company
Troxel Company
J. W. Brandt
Trove! Company
First
Cleveland Corporation
Cleveland
Securities and Exchange Commission
Citizenship Class Opens Tomorrow in Elyria
Foreign born residents of Elyria and vicinity may join the citizenship class at Washington School starting at 7 p m tomorrow. The Elyria Post of the American Legion conducts the sessions open to all wishing to attend. Classes will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings each week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Washington School
Moore to Lead Elyria Library Expansion Efforts
Miss Moore resumes duties as librarian at Elyria Public Library with Miss Charlotte H Brooks continuing as acting head. A countywide service survey is planned to expand access beyond Elyria, backed by state intangible tax funds. Budget shortfalls from the school board have limited library funding, with $2,000 still due under a 1936 agreement.
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Miss Moore
Charlotte H. Brooks
Elyria
Seneca County
Columbus
Library Division
New York State Department of Education
Public
Duluth
Minnesota
Pratt Library
Baltimore
Maryland
Elyria Board of Education
Board of Education
Grain and Livestock Markets Report From Cleveland Area
Grain prices for WHEAT CORN and OATS listed with No. 2 red and white grades and fluctuating cents per bushel. Livestock reports show cattle, calves, sheep and hogs with price ranges by weight and class, butter eggs and live poultry steady, and regional potato prices for U.S. No. 1 and regional varieties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile
Ducks Springs
U.S
New Jersey
Idaho
Pennsylvania
Long Island
Ohio
Maine
Reelect Trustees To Pension Board
Capt Arthur Drage and Liou St Archie Phipps of the Elyria Fire department were reelected trustees of the firemen s pension board at their annual election. Drage was reelected secretary. Powell was reappointed as citizen representative and Anna Kennedy was chairman with William G. Smith as council member. The board has six members with three firemen drawing 179.40 monthly. Two pensions are 57.60 and 654.29 monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Drage
Liou St
Archie Phipps
Elyria Fire Department
Firemen’s Pension Board
Drage
Fire Department
James M. Powell
Anna Kennedy
William G. Smith
C. J. Miller
Motorist Fined for Reckless Driving
W. Smith of 421 West Avenue was fined 2 dollars and costs totaling 10.90 after arraignment before Major Don A. Baird on a reckless driving charge. He was arrested September 13 for cutting traffic on Broad Street and speeding 45 miles per hour on Washington Avenue, according to police reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Smith
West Avenue
Don A. Baird
Broad Street
Washington Avenue
Fatal crash near Kenton claims two riders
J Albert Hurd aged 60 was killed and Thomas A Barlow injured when their car, traveling near Kenton, struck a tree on September 16. police reported and authorities investigated the Festerdar crash scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton, CO
J. Albert Hurd
Thomas A. Barlow
Communities Raising Cash to Attract Factories
The Elyria Chronicle notes several Ohio and nearby cities funding factory relocations, citing Marion, Elmira, Lorain, Sandusky and Lima. It highlights large public subscriptions to lure plants, payroll impact in each community, and urges Elyria to rally real cash contributions beyond small subscriptions to win new manufacturing jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunham Company
Marion
Ohio
Defiance Pressed Steel Company
Elmira
New York
Willys- Overland Company
Remington Rand Company
Lorain
National Store Co
Sandusky
Westinghouse Electric Company
Elyria
Lima
Elyria urged to fund new factories with local capital
The appeal calls on Essyria leaders and loyal supporters to invest in attracting new factories. It notes current nostalgia for local cash, despite rising bank savings and higher 1936 payrolls, urging citizens to contribute generously to secure industrial growth and keep Elyria competitive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essyria
Elyria
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Paget
Sederis
Sudro-Curtis Ambulance
Faegerfen
O'Donnell Paint and Wall Paper Co
Court Street
Stanley Lewandowskti
American Legion
Exposition Booth Day
Brown Oil
Smith's
Gertrude Smith
Betty Agate
Fred W. Metzger
Blanche Metzger
Hollywood
Cal
Hazel Burket
Claire Burket
Esther Wood
Professor Street
Mrs. Felkner
Legion Auxiliary
Exchange Club
Star Shoe Shop
Troxel Co
S. S. Kresce CO
Tolemw Grain
Cleveland Livestock
Cleveland Produce
Vicks VA
Crystal
the China Shop
Ostrov’s
Cumag Sexi
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