Endorsement of Keep Elyria Ahead Program by Elyria Clergy
Elyria clergymen endorsed the Keep Elyria Ahead program at Chamber of Commerce offices. Civic Sabbath was set for Sunday October 1 with sermons focusing on civic and spiritual goals. A. J. Robinson, Civic Sabbath chair and Chamber director, led the meeting and urged clergy to promote the program in services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Elyria Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
A. J. Robinson
Robinson
Elyria Township Students Borrow Books at Library
About 95 pupils from Elyria Township schools visited Elyria Library with two groups of fifth and sixth graders, selecting three books each. The 32 in the sixth grade visited a dairy, while the 30 from the fifth focused on explorers. Sevenths and eighths visit next Tuesday. 25 new borrowers joined today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Elyria Township
Maynard L. Huene
Lura van Wagnen
Elyvia
Childre
Elyria Library
Linda Cuyler
Children’s Department
Custer
Court Denies Probation for Wellington Man in Larceny Case
Robert J. Schnur of Wellington is denied probation by Common Pleas Judge D A Cook and is sentenced to an indeterminate term at Mansfield Reformatory of one to three years for larceny after confessing to stealing $90 from Jones Motor Co. in Wellington. Also filed today are foreclosure and libel suits in nearby counties and a missing person case update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Schnur
Wellington
Common Pleas
D. A. Cook
Mansfield Reformatory
Jones Motor Co
Death of Edward Arnold noted in Wellington burial
Burial services for Edward Arnold of East Liverpool were held in Greenwood cemetery yesterday afternoon. He was a brother of Albert Arnold of Wellington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Edward Arnold
East Liverpool
Greenwood Cemetery
Albert Arnold
Mrs Mary Sheema Dies After Lingering Illness in Elyria
Mrs Mary Sheema 6 wife of Joseph Sheema died at Elyria Memorial Hospital at 5 45 last evening after a lingering illness. She was born in Bohemia March 8 1875 and came to Elyria 35 years ago. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Clarence Grandstaff of Elyria and Miss Mary Sheema of Pittsburgh a son Anthony Sheema of Franklin Pennsylvania three grandchildren two brothers and three sisters in Bohemia. Remains from Bittner Funeral Home to residence 164 Woodford Avenue. Funeral Thursday at 2 00 at home with Rev Will Foster officiating. Burial at Brookdale Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sheema
Joseph Sheema
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Sheema
Bohemia
Elyria
Clarence Grandstaff
Pittsburgh
Anthony Sheema
Franklin
Pennsylvania
Bittner Funeral Home
Woodford Avenue
Foster
Brookdale Cemetery
Local collision damages two cars on Middle avenue
Cars driven by Ralph Ernest of 17th street and West River and Harry Yearly of 116 Charles court collided yesterday afternoon at Middle avenue and Third street according to a police report. Also noted Qantas Empire Airways has flown 4 500 000 miles in four and a half years without injury to passenger or crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Ernest
17Th Street
West River
Harry Yearly
Charles Court
Middle Avenue
Third Street
Qantas Empire Airways
Singapore
Mala- Naa
Sydney
Australia
Flames Damage Garage And Workshop At Fos ter Avenue Home
Children with matches blamed for a fire at Earl Clifford’s residence 522 Foster Avenue. The blaze damaged a 20 by 30 foot garage and front end, scorching siding, rafters, and stored lumber. rear workshop area remained intact. Loss estimated 100 to 150 dollars. Two fire companies fought the 35 minute fire. Firefighters also doused a grass fire on Seneca Street, about 20 acres burned with no damage from a dropped cigarette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Clifford
Foster Avenue
William G. Smith
Seneca Street
Skating Party Draws Large Catholic Youth Crowd
About 300 young men and women attended a skating party at Lorain Coliseum sponsored by St Marys Catholic Youth Organization. Demonstrations included collegiate skating and various waltzes led by Nate Ursie Janet Wells Clara Austin Dale Thomas and Albert Thomas. Rev Robert Delmage announced future skating parties starting November 3 at the same venue.
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Lorain Coliseum
Catholic Youth Organization
St. Mary's Church
Nate Ursie
Janet Wells
Clara Austin
Dale Thomas
Albert Thomas
Robert Delmage
St. Marys
Burr Jr. Secures Research Post at Douglas Aircraft
Edgar Austin Burr Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Burr of 1407 East Avenue, has joined the Douglas Aircraft Corp research department in Santa Monica, California. A Elyria High School and Aero Industries Technical Institute graduate, he served eight years as a Chronicle-Telegram carrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Austin Burr, Jr
Edgar Burr
East Avenue
Douglas Aircraft Corp
Santa Monica
Cal
Elyria High School
Aero Industries Technical Institute
Los Angeles
Chronicle- Telegram
American Majority Groups To Be Organized In Three States
Organization of The American Majority founded June 29 by Prof. Walter B. Pitkin is to expand to three other states and Ohio cities. J. E. Neuger, business manager, says Dr. A. L. Lewis will start work in New Jersey and Pennsylvania while Neuger stays in Elyria to oversee Ohio and Michigan. Requests for organization from many cities have been received. Elyria was chosen as a typic al American city and its findings will guide work elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter B. Pitkin
Ohio
Michigan
Elyria
Prof. Pitkin
Elyvia
Neuger
Licenses Granted In Elyria Lorain Cleveland Areas
Licenses listed for numerous residents including Howard Owen 21 Elyria tani driver and Anne Lute 21 Elyria 60 Second Street. John Hayes 24 Lorain interior decorator and Ernestine Prosky 18 Lorain. Joseph Mitock 26 Lorain yard dispatcher and Frances Matus 26 Elyria. William H Scott 34 Elyria painter and Georgia Lee Satchel 23 Elyria 344 East River Street. Lew Wesley Warren 235 Lorain clerk and Mildred Ellen Bloehorn 25 Lorain. Mitchell J Kegyes 27 Elyria bar tender and Evelyn Kepses 22 Elyria 36 Columbus Street. Jack Hannaford 26 Elyria salesman and Ethel Carlson 26 Elyria 425 West Avenue Elsina. John Fishko 24 Cleveland fore man and Ann Barbuscak 20 Lorain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Owen
Elyria
Tani
Anne Lute
Second Street
John Hayes
Lorain
Ernestine Prosky
Joseph Mitock
Frances Matus
William H Scott
Painter
Georgia Lee Satchel
East River Street
Lew Wesley Warren
Mildred Ellen Bloe
Townsend Club No 1 Hears Reports
Elyria Townsfolk fill vacancies on the finance and advisory committees after Al Mitchell resignations. Sam Robison and Mr. Brown named new committee members. Mr. Carver transferred to North Ridgeville club. Meeting at 136 Middle Avenue heard reports from secretary, treasurer, and legion bulletin. new resolutions in effect.
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Elyria Townsend Club No. 1
al Mitchell
Sam Robison
Brown
Carver
North Ridgeville Club
Middle Avenue
Neff
Waltz
Legion
Doane
Brouse
Sam Robinson
Mosher
South Amherst Club
Hall
Little June Ross Mars
Reisinger
LO. O. F. Hall
Tom and Jerry
Townsend
Three Boys To Be Graduated Into Scout Troop
Three members of Cub Pack No. 4 will be graduated into Boy Scout Troop 105 at the Cub pack meeting next Monday evening at One First Congregational church. The 7:30 p m ceremony welcomes Tom Dennison Deane Wibber and John Smale to Troop 105 led by Scout master E P Gates.
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First Congregational Church
Tom Dennison
Deane Wibber
John Smale
E. P. Gates
Robert Simpson
C. H. Crosby
Lake Avenue
Arthur Farmer
Charles Crosby
Jack Slack
Richard Slack
Egypt builds rail line for munitions to bomb-proof caves
Cairo reports a government project to run a dedicated rail line from Cairo to nearby caves four miles away. The caves are described as air conditioned and supplied with electricity, designed to withstand powerful bombs, implying a fortified munitions storage and transport system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Egypt
Hayden Boyers Named President of Oberlin Exchange Club
Hayden Boyers was elected president of the Oberlin Exchange Club at its annual meeting in Oberlin Ohio on September 19. Officers named include Robert Fauver first vice president Herbert Arnold second vice president Otis McKee secretary treasurer and board members Frank Alter Hartley Broadwell Clyde Gilbert James McCullough Erwin Worces ter and H V Zahm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
W. Hayden Boyers
OberLn Exchange Club
Oberhuirn
Robert Fauver
Herbert Arnold
Otis McKee
Consiul
Frank Alter
Hartley Broadwell
Clyde Gilbert
James McCullough
Erwin Worcester
H. V. Zahm
Vr Iichee
D A R Observes Constitution Day at Home Meeting
D A R Nancy Wolcott Squire Chapter observed Constitution Day at the fall meeting held Friday at Miss Hazel K Johnson's East College street home. Regent Mrs R P Harvey led, program chair Mrs E A Stevens outlined the year. Treasurer report noted ruina mage sale proceeds of 2510. A free quiz by Mrs J R Haylor and an article from the D A R magazine were shared. Roll call response was vacation memories. Refreshments followed. next meeting October 13 at Mrs R Hasler's home with state officer Mrs Aobert expected. The Martes club hosts a picnic at Bailey's Grove east of Oberlin. American Legion Auxiliary meets tonight in Legion Hall. Knights of Pythias regular meeting set for Wednesday at K P Hall. Ladies Aid Society of First Baptist meets Wednesday with Mrs Hostettler. Oberlin lodge of Odd Fellows and Oberlin Encampment I O O F hold regular meetings Wednesday.
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Nancy Wolcott Squire
D A. R
Hazel K. Johnson
East College Street
R. P. Harvey
E. A. Stevens
J. R Haylor
Harvey
D . R. Magazine
George Dudley
George Jackson
R. Hasler
Aobert
Martes Club
Bailey's Grove
Oberlin
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Regular meetings planned for Pythian groups this week
The council will hold its regular meeting Thursday evening September 21. The Pythian Sister Temple will hold its regular meeting Friday evening in the K of P Hall.
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Pythian Sister Temple
K of P. Hall
Phyllis Wheatley Center Runs Employment Bureau
The Phyllis Wheatley Community Center operates an employment bureau to connect unemployed people with reliable experienced workers and place them in part time or full time jobs. Those seeking work should fill out employment blanks at the center and employers may contact Homer J. Tucker or write to the center on South Pleasant Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Wheatley Community Center
Homer J. Tucker
Oberlin Phylis Wheatley Community Center
South Pleasant Street
Preston Egan wedding in Chicago among Oberlin visitors
Mr and Mrs Ray Preston and Mrs E W Spaulding with Miss Wynona Preston attended the wedding of Dayton Preston to Kathryn Egan in Chicago. Mrs Spaulding and Miss Preston visited with G E Wagner and family. Ali and Mrs Carl Sly of Norwalk stayed with George and Mrs Jackson on North Cedar. Forest Singer of Ashland visited Oberlin friends. Girl Scout Council begins year with meeting at 3 PM Thurs at Mrs Earl Jones 271 Morgan. Cleveland News Sports to play Wakeman Redcaps in season finale at Park Street Grounds at 2:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Preston
E.W. Spaulding
Wynona Preston
Chicago
Dayton Preston
Kathryn Egan
Spaulding
Miss Preston
Ashland
George Jackson
Oberlin
Girl Scout Council
Earl Jones
Mor-gan Street
Cleveland News
Park Street
Wakeman Redcaps
Pitman Realty builds first Elyria house by Pitman Co
W G Baily a Pitman Realty Company member says he has built houses for 15 years but not in Elyria. He corrects a report as Elyria sees the opening of a new house at 1343 East Avenue. This is the Pitman Company first Elyria project though Bally has long experience in other cities. Switzerland is divided into 22 cantons with three sub divided half cantons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Baily
Pitman Reality Company Organization
Elyria
East Avenue
Pitman Company
Bally
Improvements On Route 57 And Route 37 Project
Route 57 improvements will begin soon with resurfacing and widening along two feet on each side. Route 37 between Elyria and Lorain will be widened and banked at Dead Man's Curve, starting at Route 57 and Route 254 intersection. Traffic stays open during work. project budget near $60,000. George Gens of Elyria township named project engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Lorain
J. N. Eidt
Eidt
George Gens
Elyria Township
Men Sentenced For Destroying Property Scheduled For Parole
Two Cleveland men Rudolph Kopeck and Thomas Smetana, jailed for malicious destruction of property during a 1935 steel strike, are to be paroled November 1. Union officials who fought to the Ohio Supreme Court were convicted October 17, 1935 for bombing a Cleveland Electric Illuminating power line tower. John Szemety, jailed for breaking and entering, received conditional release to Ohio Reformatory with parole set for March 1, 1940.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio Parole Board
Rudolph Kopeck
Thomas Smetana
Ohio Supreme Court
Cleveland Electric Illuminating
John Szemety
Ohio
Plans for Italian Quadrille Demonstration in Columbus Farm Bureau Meet
District No 1 Lorain County Co operative Youth Council discussed plans for an Italian quadrille demonstration at the Ohio Farm Bureau convention in Columbus on November 16. Will SHubert elected district discussion leader. Alex Nore new district president presided. Rehearsal Friday at Henrietta School arranged with Darwin Bryan of the state Farm Bureau educational committee in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Farm Bureau
Columbus
Lorain County Cooperative Youth Council
Henrietta High School
Willilam Shubert
Alex Nore
Brownhelm
Henrietta School
State Farm Bureau
Darwin Bryan
State Farm Bureau Educational Committee
Cleanup Push For District Draws City Debate
In council, Fowls condemned a district likening it to Frisco's Chinatown and urged ongoing cleanup. He noted $40,000 fire equipment arrivals and criticized the noise from its response as poor administration advertisement. Mayor Petro agreed demonstrations hurt image and ordered a department review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francico
Petro
Social Duplicate Bridge Club Meets at YWCA
The Ely ria Social Duplicate Bridge club held its second meeting at the YWCA last evening. Scores featured North and South led by Showalter at 69 and Hybarger 63 while East and West posted 77 with Lord and Moore at 69. next meeting set for September 27 at 7 30 PM at the Woman's Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Social Duplicate Bridge Club
Y. W
North and South
A. E. Showalter
T. Kumler
H. K. Hybarger
Sheppard
L. H. Bright
Chandler
Thompson
Frank Oertell
East
West
Pearl Lord
Edna Moore
H. Biggs
H. Kunkle
C. R. Aldrich
W. G. Ludwig
T. F. Henkel
G. R. Farley
Woman's Club
Leaves Scene Of Accident Gets 10 Days In Jail
Herbert Schindler a 45 year old of Columbia Center was fined 25 dollars and costs and sentenced to ten days in the county jail by Mayor Joseph Q Petro after arraignment on leaving the scene of an accident. He backed from a Broad street parking space on September 10 hitting Gord on Murray's car. Richard Mathis hung on the running board until Schindler drove two miles east on Broad street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Schindler
Columbia Center
Joseph Q. Petro
Schindler
Broad Street
Gordon Murray
Courtland Street
Richard Mathis
Lodi Street
Murray
Shindler
Mathis
Maus
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Sudro - Curtis
Home Owners Loan Corp
Hazel Fridenstine
C. G. Circle
W. J. Powell
Frank Chapman
Ethyl Glick
Leh Man
Emil Kubishke
Delbert R. Wittman
Cleveland Boulevard
Mrs
Perconal
Tou
Sid
Paymante Oander
Yeer
Singis
Aircraft Co
Townsend Club No. 1
Scout
Robert Herrick
Esther Wood
Professor St
Hayden Bovers
Exchange Club
Rer & Lees
Neveceln Ges - Erber
A. Cavagna
Dentiat
Employment Bureau
Switzerland
Allen Wales Adding Machine Corp
Yand and Electric Adding Machines
O'Connor
Clowson
C. A
Kellogg's
Elyria Dairies
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