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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1939

Page

4

National Electrical Appliance Opening in Elyria

National Electrical Appliance concern seeks young man for permanent position in Elyria with salary plus commission. Car required, references, rapid promotion based on results. Apply Box 264 Chronicle. Big money in small route business offered as spare time home work with free trial and no experience needed. Horses cattle sheep hogs tea.

Thomas Doran Co N_ Y Country Home Tavern Lorain Furnace &I Hotel Elyria Sweeney Elyria Saw & Tr Elde Tony Lodi Toast Ave Park Ave National Electrical Appliance Concern Elyria Chronicle

Court upholds free press rights against municipal censorship

The Michigan State Supreme Court unanimously reaffirmed that no government unit may censor the printed word, overturning a five year old Dearborn ordinance that criminalized distributing material lacking city clerk approval. Justice McAllister lauded free publication as an indelible right, while preserving cities’ power to curb nuisance leaflets.

Michigan State Supreme Court Dearborn Michigan Oratory Supreme Court McAllister Workers’ Alliance Lansing

Americans shun own ships in Europe says Boake Carter

Boake Carter rails at Americans stranded in Europe for snubbing American liners in peacetime and demanding naval escorts. He blames their preference for foreign ships and a European label bias, noting survivors of the Athenia faced hostility from Kennedy and the embassy. He argues for pride in the flag and in buying American ships.

London Ireland France Athenia Scotland Young Joe Kennedy Jr United States England Europe

Bible Readings Reflect on Persistent Prayer in Luke

A devotional note on Luke 11 5 13 uses a midnight visitor parable to teach on earnest prayer and God’s readiness to give the Holy Spirit. It contrasts human stubbornness with divine responsiveness, urging perseverance and trust in a loving Father.

Anniversaries of notable figures from 1779 to 1835

A list of anniversaries noting birth years and biographical highlights: Joseph Story, a Marblehead born Mass lawyer and U S Supreme Court Justice. Robert Bennett Forbes, Boston sea captain and writer. Walter L Newberry, Chicago merchant and philanthropist born Windsor Conn. Joan S C Abbott, New England clergyman and historian born Brunswick ME. John Townsend Trowbridge, Boston writer for boys born Ogden NY. James Howard Gore, GWU mathematician and geodesist.

Joseph Story Mass Marblehead Robert Bennett Forbes Boston Walter L. Newberry Chicago Windsor Conn Joan S. C. Abbott New England

32 Model Aircraft On Display At Elyria Library

A display of 32 model airplanes by the Elyria Model Airplane Club hangs from wires in the library's children's department. Planes of various sizes will fly, with the largest a 43 inch wing span balsam wood model built by Harry Gard. Other models include an army plane by Robert Steele and Tom Wharton, and several by Tom Wharton, Robert Patgary Gard, Arthur Hall, Arch Hall, Bill Syke, and Robert Steele. The exhibit runs through Tuesday.

Elyria Library Elyria Model Airplane Club Korda Harry Gard Robert Steele Tom Wharton Joseph Schork

Notable Historical Milestones and Obituaries

Notable events and obituaries including authors born in Frederick County Virginia died 1939, Clinton Secollard born Clinton New York died 1932, Washington lays cornerstone of National Capitol in 1793, Fugitive Slave Act amended in 1850, first issue of The New York Times in 1851, Jay Cooke & Sons panic in 1873, Temple Beth-el dedication in 1891, Orville Wright Berlin flight 1909, War Deficiency Bill passage 1917, U S tanks attack St Mihiel salient 1918.

Washington National Capitol Congress Free States New York Times Jay Cooke & Sons Philadelphia Temple Beth-el New York City Orville Wright Berlin House of Representatives U. S St. Mihiel Salient

Notable Birth Dates Of Public Figures From Early Era

A brief roll of notable figures born in various years: U. S. Senator Peter G. Gerry of Rhode Island born in New York sixty years ago. John Hessin Clarke, U S Supreme Court associate justice born in Lisbon Ohio eighty two years ago. Greta Garbo, Sweden born screen star thirty three years ago. Powell Crosley Jr of Cincinnati radio pioneer born fifty three years ago. Rear Admiral James O Richardson, chief of the Bureau of Navigation, born in the United States in an era not specified.

U. S Peter G. Gerry Rhode Island New York John Hessin Clarke San Diego U. S. Supreme Court Lisbon Ohio Greta Garbo Sweden Powell Crosley, Jr Cincinnati James O. Richardson Bureau of Naviga

Notable Figures Born This Week in History

The excerpt notes several prominent individuals with birth years and places: Prof. Clark Wissler of Yale, born in Wayne County Indiana sixty eight years ago. Rev. Dr. Clarence E. McCartney of Pittsburgh, a Presbyterian clergyman, born in Northwood Ohio seventy one years ago. a person born in Paris Texas sixty one years ago.

Clark Wissler Yate Wayne County Ind Clarence E. McCartney Pittsburgh Northwood Ohio

Today’s Horoscope Predicts Aggressive Drive and Hidden Warmth

Today’s reading notes no military tone and an act-to-win energy that aims for fortune. Beneath this, a refined, lovable disposition may soften opinions caused by the aggression, suggesting balance through inner charm.

Avon Lake High names student and teacher officers

Election results at Avon Lake High School list senior officers George Price president Arthur Aslaksen vice president Marion Wills secretary and Julia Kokic treasurer. Junior officers are Bill Kubach president Clyde Rhein vice president Arlene Horwedel secretary.

Avon Lake Avon Lake High School George Price Arthur Aslaksen Marion Wills Julia Kokic Bill Kubach Clyde Rhein Arlene Horwedel Avon Lake School Mr. Myers Carolyn Trigalet Pais Wilma Horwedel Diedrich Dorothy Thomas Miss Schatz Elaine Bardsley Miss Wright Mary Jorie Horn Miss Richards Jane Thoma Shriver Miss Herrman Nettie Little Walker Mildred Huber Miss Eckert Julia Kokio Betty Crawford Pyson Dryer Marjorie Horn Dorothy Schneider Julia Kekic Dan Rockas Bob Schueszler Bill Lawler Gerald Krebs Ruth Black

Auxiliary executive board meeting at Mrs Paul home

Mrs Helen Paul hosts the Auxiliary to Legion Post 211 executive board. Newly appointed members Lucy Kinsner Lillie Bohner Lulu Tomanek Flora Furst Josephine Weigoldt Bertha Maiers and Lila Black join the board. They meet at the Paul home on September 20 at 8 PM.

Helen Paul Auxiliary Lucy Kinsner Lillie Bohner Lulu Tomanek Flora Furst Josephine Weigoldt Bertha Maiers Lila Black Paul

Avon Lake Adopts Six Man Football Debut

Avon Lake School begins football after county approval marking the first season for the six man style. Twenty five boys attend first practice with squad members including Clyde Rhein Bob Burkhardt Milton Russell Bill Pranklsn Bob Kiefer James McNallyLeonard Daniels Arthur Aslaksen James Tomer Bill Lawler Gerald Krebs John Schwendeman Gordon Walk.

Avon Lake School Clyde Rhein Bob Burkhardt Milton Russell Bill Pranklsn Bob Kiefer James McNally Leonard Daniels Arthur Aslaksen James Tomer Bill Lawler Gerald Krebs John Schwendeman Gordon Walk

Avon Lake Schedule Update for Avo­n Lake Teams

Avon Lake and Grafton clash September 29 while Avon Lake hosts Avon October 4. Avon Lake travels to Lodi on October 6 and Avon arrives at Avon Lake October 2. Grafton visits Avon Lake November 28 with the return in Avon Lake December.

Clayton Smith Ralph Hubert Bill Kubach Dan Hulling Richard Petersen Edward Ennis George Rockus Dan Kelly Avon Lake Grafton Avon Lodi

Officers to Be Elected at Post 211 Meeting

Legion Post 211 will elect officers at the Chateau on Walker road on Wednesday September 20 at 8 PM. The notice invites members to attend and participate in the organizational vote.

Legion Post 211 Walker Road

Brief Local Notes and Visits Across Avon Area

Mrs. C. E. Manning of Cleveland is ill at her son-in-law and daughter’s home. Several relatives visited Ottawa and Penfield, with calls on Alfred Walker and wife. Paul Novacek enrolls as Ashland College freshman. The Dempsey family moved into the Duft home on Steve Moore Road. Avon Ladies Aid hosted a picnic at Addie Harold’s home on Lear Road. Owen Clark on Lear Road stays with Trigalet family during Harry Trigalet’s absence. Ben Buswell visited daughter Fred Dobbeck’s home. Rosalind Mitchell attended a Saturday supper with uncle and aunt W. D. Hu in Lorain.

C. E. Manning Cleveland Walter Schenck Glen Barr Lake Road Pierman Ottawa Henry Schenck Lucy Walker Alfred Walker Penfield Arthur Wells New London Paul Novacek Ashland College A. Dempsey Mike Higgins Steve Moore Road Ladies Aid Society The Avon Methodist Church Addie Harold Lear Road Owen Clark Carolyn Bud Trigalet Harry Trigalet Ben Buswell Fred Dobbeck Rosalind Mitchell W. D. Hu Lorain

South Amherst Legion to Convene Friday Night

South Amherst Legion Post No. 197 will hold a special session Friday evening the 22nd due to a postponement. At this time election of officers will be held and a regular business meeting.

South Amherst Legion Post No. 197

Recreation Center Board Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday

The Board of Directors of the Recreation Center will hold a meeting in the Town Hall Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock.

Recreation Center

Kipton and area notes on travel and school events

Kipton residents report teaching duties resume in Dayton after a summer with Mrs Minnie Bronson. Mr Richard Weight and Mrs Alice Arnold return from travels to the World’s Fair and Fulton visits. Mrs P E Harding and Helen Sheels visit Elyria friends. Camden School Faculty hosts steak roast with H W Baetz pair. Sophomore class to sponsor Freshman initiation party at high school Friday evening.

Mable Bronson Dayton Minnie Bronson Richard Weight Alice Arnold Susan Cane Fulton New York P. E. Harding Helen Sheels Chillicothe Freese Elyria Camden School H. W. Baetz Sohoomore

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