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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1938

Page

5

New Staff To Put Out First Elyria High Herald Tomorrow

A 26 member Elyria High School staff prepares the first Elyria High Herald issue for 1938 39 with eight issues per semester and a 950 subscriber list. Miss Margaret Edwards notes junior and sophomore staffers will lead next year. June Gleason assists on the copy desk.

E. H. S. Herald Elyria High School Elyria High Herald Herald Margaret Edwards Miss Edwards Emily Andrzejczyk Phyllis Bourquin Martha Brodbeck Leonard Deutsch William Dutch Richard Funk Emily Gawara Donna Graham Sara Grall Sidney Gross James Guthrie Marcella Hayes Roberta Howenstine Edith M. Kelly Lloyd Ludwig Robert MacDonald Ellen MacDonald Leona Malanowski Claude Martin Doris Nichols Robert Oldfield Miriam Paeth Nan Shryock Margaret Takacs Ruth Wright Rita Yunker June Gleason The

State Civil Service Examinations to Fill 1800 to 2000 Jobs

Columbus reports the State Civil Service Commission will hold exams in 15 cities from Oct 25 to Nov 3 to fill 1800 to 2000 unemployment positions. About 25,000 applicants will be processed for central and district offices with salaries from 70 to 350 dollars monthly.

Columbus State Civil Service Unemployment Compensation Commission State Civil Service Commission Cleveland Cincinnati Akron Athens Cambridge Canton Dayton Lima Mansfield Portsmouth Sandusky Steubenville Toledo Youngstown Hsts Gegal Civil Service Commission

Court actions and a divorce filed in Elyria area

Ida Senn sues Minnie Schnierer et al for 9394 with foreclosure of property in Elyria. A verdict for June Ester wood against Jack Sukal in a parentage case in Judge Cook's court. Home Owners Loan Corp sues Herman B. Gannett for 4168 with foreclosure in Elyria township. Charles W. Harrington seeks divorce from Elizabeth Harrington on cruelty grounds, married 1921 with four children. Prosecutor to seek sanity hearing for Albert Ricca, a New York attorney tied to auto theft, after a Wellington crash injuring six from Detroit. Bertha Sponseller sues Fred Sponseller for alimony. married 1904 with three adult children.

Ida Senn Minnie Schnierer June Esterwood Jack Sukal Lorain D. A. Cook Home Owners Loan Corporation Herman B. Gannett Elyria Township Charles W. Harrington Elizabeth Harrington Howard R. Butler Albert Ricca New York Ricca Walter Hyde Wellington Bertha M. Sponseller Fred M. Sponseller Second Street Elyria

Elyrians See New Cars Tested At Proving Grounds

Four representatives of Elyria City Motors visited Detroit for a Packard 1939 model preview. They toured a proving track near the Masonic Temple site, watched stock cars exceed 100 mph for five laps with Harry Hartz as starter, and heard briefings from Packard executives. Leppere voiced optimism for next year's sales.

Elyria City Motors, Inc Elyria Detroit Packard W. J. Leppere Alton Brown Thomas Bannon H. B. Ledyard J. L. Scott General Finance Corporation Masonic Temple Proving Grounds Harry Hartz Packard Company Leppere

Davey's Executive Secretary Resigns

Columbus Ohio September 21 4 R John M Caren executive secretary to Governor Davey resigned today to return to legal practice in Columbus He is a former Franklin County legislator and served three and a half years as the governor's representative in dealings with legislators and department heads. The resignation was not linked to a purge or loyalty shift to nominee Charles Sawyer, per letters.

Columbus John M. Caren Davey Caren Franklin County Charles Sawyer Carew

Markets Chicago Cash Quotations Overview

Chicago market notes show prices largely steady across commodities including butter eggs beef and produce. Shipping figures highlight United States car shipments and farm produce with oats corn wheat and barley tracked alongside dairy and poultry items.

Chicago Tom Eseely United Siaige Department Et Om Feweimte United States Nerthers Cobilers Iiss Triumphs M and Fair Idubi Russet Burbanks Colorado Bliss Triumph STFL North Dakota Air Trumphr Timothy

Cleveland Produce Market Notes and Potatoes Prices

Market unsettled with extra grade eggs at 26¢ and extra firsts 26¢. Poultry prices firm for hens and leghorns. various weights and grades listed. Ducks, Muscovy, and small sizes shown with per pound ranges. Potatoes from Michigan to New Jersey and Great Lakes regions quoted per 100-pound bag or per cwt with several price points across regions.

Cleveland Michigan New Jersey Long Islands North Dakota Wlisconsein Ohio Indiana

Death Record of Paul Dumas 7 in Elyria

Paul Dumas aged 7 died after a yearlong illness at Elyria Memorial Hospital yesterday. He had lived at Martha's Convalescent Home at 345 Twelfth Street with his niece for two years three months. Born in Elyria on September 10 1661 he was a painter by trade. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Services set for Friday at 3 pm at Nichols Funeral Home with Rev Ralph Neighbour officiating. Burial in North Murray Ridge Cemetery.

Paul Dumas Elyria Memorial Hospital Martha’s Twelfth Street Mr. Dumas Elyria Nichols Finneral Ralph Neighbour North Murray Ridge

Death of William G Pritchard in North East PA

William G. Pritchard, born August 28 1879 in this city, died suddenly at his North East Pennsylvania home. A toolmaker and Mouse Lodge member, he had lived in North East five months. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 00 PM at Taylor Funeral Home with Rev E B Redhead officiating. Burial at Brook Elyria cemetery.

William G. Pritchard Laurietta Pritchard North East Pennsylvania Mr. Pritchard Mouse Lodge Tayor E. B. Redhead

Anthony Valerius Rites Held At Elyria Church

Anthony Valerius 38 a2) Lossi ana avenue died after a short illness in Elyria born June 3, 1879 and lifelong resident. He worked as a millwright at Western Automatic and was a St. Agnes church member, charter member of Elyria at Ease club and sports enthusiast. Survived by wife Jane and eight children Lawrence George France Thomas Mary Thomas Agnes vane, plus two brothers and sister Clara Haven of Cleveland. Burial at St. Mary's cemetery after services at St. Agnes. Funeral services for Frank Monroe Sanders will follow from Waite Funeral Home Medina to LaGrange Baptist church. Sanders died Monday at daughter Elsie Curtice's home in Medina aged 65 years 10 months. Surviving are four children Bertha Horton Ina Knowles Ernest Saunders and Elsie Curtice, plus 24 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

George Awar Aek Elyria W.ils O. W. Bailey Mughy South Pleasa Brook ‘Elyria Ale Cemetery Anthony Valerius Anthony VI Lossiana Avenue Diral Hospital Western Automatic St. Agnes Church Easeles Elys Brethe Seu Jus Angeles Irs Clara Haven Cleveland Bittner Funeral Home St.Agnes Church Leo Eel St. Mary's Cemetery Frank Monroe Sanders Waite Medina LaGrange Baptist Church Mr. Sanders Elsie Curtice Easter Street Bertha Horton North Eaton Ina Knowles Newtonville Massachusetts Ernest Saunders Spencer

Mrs Jenevera Loveland dies in Madison after illness

Mrs Jenevera Jackson Loveland 81 widow of Rubin Loveland died Monday at her Madison Wisconsin home after a brief illness. Born May 23 1857 in Avon Ohio she was a Congregationalist and member of the Eastern Star. She leaves sister Lena Riddle Berea and several nieces and nephews. Body to Elyria for funeral services Friday at 1 00 pm at Nichols Funeral Home with Dr A E Kemp officiating. Burial in Avon Cemetery.

Jenevera Jackson Loveland Rubin £. Loveland Florida Madison Wisconsin Loveland Avon Ohio Congregational Order of Eastern Star Lena Riddle Berea Elyria Nichols Funeral Home A. E. Kemp Avon Cemetery

Wives of U S Envoys Leave Czechoslovakia

Prague dispatch notes: Mrs Wilbur J Carr wife of the U S Minister and Mrs Vinton Chapin wife of the First Secretary depart for Switzerland as precautionary measure amid emergency planning. The report also mentions police clashing with Blackshirt supporters in London with clubs and arrests.

Prague United States Czechoslovakia Legation Switzerland Wilbur J. Carr U. S Vinton Chapin London

Swimming Class Schedule At Reopened YMCA Pool

The YMCA pool reopens after cleaning and repairs with a boys and teens schedule through October 3. Cadets swim Wednesdays and Thursdays at 4 pm and Saturdays at 11 am. Preps meet Tuesdays 4 pm Wednesdays 4 45 pm Saturdays 9 am. Juniors 4 45 pm Tuesdays Thursdays and 10 am Saturdays. high school and employed boys 3–4 pm daily and 6 30–7 30 pm Mon Tue Thu. Beginners 4 pm Mon and Fri. Advanced 4 30 pm Mon and Fri.

Herman Geyer

Expense Account Probe of Two Former State Officials

In Columbus on September 21 witnesses testified in the Franklin County Grand Jury probe of expense accounts held by former State Board of Control members William H. Herner of Norwalk and Julian H. Schweller of Fort Jennings. Prosecutor Ralph J. Bartlett declined comment on possible extension to relations between state legislators and public utility lobbyists and estimated the inquiry would last a couple of days.

Columbus Franklin County Grand Jury State Board of Control Ralph J. Bartlett William H. Herner Norwalk Julian H Schweller Fort Jennings

State Driver License amendment sought by Ohio Safety Council

Ohio Safety Council will push a 1939 bill to empower the Registrar of Motor Vehicles to suspend or revoke driving privileges. Current law vests such powers in courts, with uneven enforcement. The council cites 8291 suspensions in 11 months against 2.7 million licenses and urges stricter controls, new driver exams, and curbing habitual drunkards without overloading the law.

Cleveland Ohio Safety Council Harold H. Gorman Council Ohio

Ditch Needs Cleaning as CCC Plans Proposed Work

County Ditch Engineer Ray Hollis told commissioners the Straw Hague ditch is badly silted and five feet of earth may need removal. He confirmed cemetery dams on Oberlin road do not affect drainage and will prepare a survey for improvements to be done by the CCC drainage camp if approved.

Ray Hollis Brookdale Cemetery Oberlin Road Straw-Hague Hollis CCC

Carriers Alumni Group Set for Seven Tonight

The Chronicle-Telegram Alumni Association will meet at the Y M C A at 7 o'clock, delaying from 7:30, to discuss nominating officers. Kenneth Barclay, president, announced the group will elect officers at its annual meeting October 3.

Carriers Chronicle-Telegram Alumni Association Yo M.C. A Kenneth Barclay Barclay

Young Men's Club Names Committees for Coming Year

The Young Men's Club announced six standing committees at its season kickoff on Monday night. Frank Seward spoke of his Hollywood studies experience, and committee members were listed across Prefogram Spee, Cate, Actes, Music, and Publicity groups. Next meeting will feature speaker E Mel bourne Green, patent attorney.

Frank Seward Hollywood Pregram Ellsworth Schneder Richard Geht Alex Kesson Robert $. Veelser Henry Ault E Reus Leonard Kuss Howard OR. Butler F A Abbe Actes Wibur Henry Russell Francis C L. Vessey Alan von Wormer Henry Cook M. H Crowder E. Melbourne Green Charm

Nurse swept to death as floods hit New England

In Boston on September 21 a nurse Linda Wendis of North Brook drowned when floods swept through the region as rain swollen rivers rose. Dr. Thomas O'Boyle tried to rescue her but escaped by rope. Flooding isolated cities, closed highways, undermined rail lines, and ruined bridges.

Boston New England Jakes Linda Wendis North Brooke Doom Dim Thomas O'Boyle O'Boyle

British Driver Ends Speed Record Trials at Bonneville

George Eyston the British speed ace ends his season at Bonneville Salt Flats. He piloted the Thunderbolt to the 357.50 mph land speed record then attempted another run but a wheel covering failure damaged the fuselage and tire. He plans to sail Oct 6 aboard the Queen Mary.

Bonneville Salt Flats Utah George E. T Eyston England Eyston John Cobb The Thunderbolt

Rae lands into film with Hollywood talent scout notice

Miss Rae of Fasaubna California attracts a talent scout while dancing with a friend at a Hollywood night club. She began her screen career at $100 a week after a chance break that night.

Fasaubna Cal Lla Hollywood Rae

Oberlin community notices and marriage announcement

Oberlin announces the coming marriage of Elizabeth Warren Thomas to John Howard Tucker set for October 1 at Archwood Methodist Episcopal church in Cleveland. Also listed are coming events including a Republican club meeting, girl scout fall kickoff, postmaster convention trip, choir tryouts, and various Sunday guests and departures.

Obberlin Warren Thomas West College Street Elizabeth John Howard Tucker Erie Archwood Methodist Episcopal Church Cleveland P. T. Fenn, Jr Oberlin Republican Club Oberlin Inn Oberlin Girl Scout Council J. D. MacLaury East College Street

Alton Brown Joins Elyria City Motors Car Dealership

Alton Brown joins Elyria City Motors Inc a Packard and Pontiac dealer in Elyria moving from a Buick agency role. Brown is a well known figure in Elyria and Lorain County with a long auto industry association.

Alton Brown Elyria City Motors Elyria Lorain County Elyria City Motors, Inc Packard Pontiac Brown Buick

Legion Weighs 50 Proposals At National Convention

Los Angeles Sept 21 committee recommendations from more than 650 proposals submitted by posts across the country will shape American Legion policy for the year. The convention is expected to adapt a rigid hands off policy in European troubles while urging strict neutrality, stronger armaments, deportation of alien felons, and criticisms of radicalism as essential to defend the nation.

Los Angeles American Legion United States

Strikers Leave Ship New Crew In Charge

The freighter Crudvill, held by a strike since last Wednesday, sails to Buffalo today with a new crew after strikers vacated under a consent decree in Federal Court. Cleveland Tankers ships will be picketed at each port per M Hedley Stone. Edward Lamb stated the decree concerns only current picketing. Seventeen crew members were paid off at the Federal Building after quitting.

Toledo Crudvill Suike Buffalo Crudvil Cleveland Tankers, Inc M. Hedley Stone Cleveland National Maritime Union Edward Lamb Committee For Industrial Organization Federal

Elect Powers To Board Of Bank

At a regular meeting of Elyria Savings and Trust Co board of directors Neely Powers was added to the board Powers is president of Colson Co.

Elyria Savings and Trust Co Neely Powers Powers The Colson Co

Germany Faces Worsening Farm Labor Shortage

Germany confronts a growing farm labor shortage as aging workers decline and ruralities struggle to recruit. Farmers warn that harvests risk delays and higher costs, prompting calls for policy support and clearer visa channels to attract seasonal workers.

Spectacular long-ago presidential campaigns traced by Hart

William L. Hart of Alliance former Ohio Supreme Court judge spoke to Elyria Rotary at the Elks Restaurant on past campaigns led by Andrew Jackson and other notable figures. He titled the talk The Torch light Parade recounting Jacksons early career and dramatic 19th century battles, duels, cabinet upheavals, and a sarcophagus gift controversy. Hart noted his own 1934 service on the Ohio Supreme Court and his current candidacy for the bench.

William L. Hart Alliance Ohio Supreme Court Elyria Rotary Chis Elks Andrew Jackson Jackson Virginia Massachusetts New Orleans White House United States Senate Tennessee Washington United States Army Hart Webster Clay Burr Calhoun Greeley Tilden Blaine Bryan

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Noted in City Record

Listed admissions include Mrs. Frank Kamin ski at 214 112 Fifth street, Mrs. Elliott Hurd at 419 West 16th street, Mrs. Edward Moehiec at 240 Eighth street, Mrs. Horace Ryan at 250 Second street, Mrs. Otto Ruegg at 81 Sycamore avenue, Mrs. Arthur Raush at 252 Spruce street. Discharges include Gene Otto of Sandusky Ohio, Mrs. Corwin Meyers, and a baby girl born at 331 Winckles street.

Frank Kaminski Fifth Street Elliott Hurd West 16Th Street Edward Moehiec Eighth Street Horace Ryan Second Street Otto Ruegg Sycamore Avenue Arthur Raush Spruce Street Gene Otto Sandusky Ohio Corwin Meyers Winckles Street

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