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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1939

Page

7

Extension series to start for Lorain county rural women

Lorain county rural women begin 1908 20 season with Alma Garvin OSU nutrition specialist demonstrating cheese making at Elyria YMCA. Fall and winter programs roll out with plans for October 27 slip covers project and October 31 Alumnae Council meeting. Major projects include emergency meals and clothing accessories slated for January and February across about twenty county groups.

Lorain County Alma Gervin Ohio State University Elyria Y. M. C. A Frances Eckert Garvin Lorain County Home Council For Women’s Extension Service Mak H. L. Leimbach Brownhelm E. C. Cotton Elyria Miss Eckert Home Council Edith Berry

No Distribution To Relief Clients Says Holmes

Relief director Ernest Holmes announced there will be no surplus commodity distribution tomorrow due to lack of shipment and nothing on hand to give out. He said the situation leaves clients without aid for the immediate day.

Holmes Ernest Holmes

Knights of Columbus To Observe Columbus Day Dinner

Local Knights of Columbus will hold a Columbus Day dinner dance and card party on October 12 at Spring Valley Country Club. Frank G. Jones, Cleveland relief commissioner and former state deputy, will speak about democracy and American ideals. Attendance limited to 45 couples. reservations with club or local officers. Ed Notley addressed the council meeting on patriotism and the flag.

Knights of Columbus Spring Valley Country Club Frank G. Jones City of Cleveland Knights Ed Notley United States

Lorain youths plan Ohio Farm Bureau Field Day

Lorain County Cooperative Youth Council discussed its plan to participate in the Ohio Farm Bureau field day in Columbus on October 10. Frank Herrmann of Amherst was named committee chairman for the group's participation. A Halloween party was set for October 31 at Camp Iss-See-Kes, with a program committee named for next month. The next meeting is at Henrietta High School on October 23.

Ohio Farm Bureau Columbus Lorain County Co- Operative Youth Council Brownhelm High School Frank Herrmann Amherst Ohio Rural Youth Congress Raymond Turner Counci Camp Iss-See-Kes Frances Angersbach Raymond Petty Carl Pease Henrietta High School

Suspended Drive Ban For Local Man After DUI Charge

John Wilhelmy, 57, of 222 Erie street, was fined 50 dollars and costs and had his driving privilege suspended for six months after arraignment before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro on a driving under the influence charge. He was arrested at 4 15 a m Friday on East avenue.

John Wilhelmy Erie Street Joseph Q. Petro East Avenue

Faces' traffic charge against Clayton Brown

Clayton Brown of 89 Williams street was arrested by police at 8 40 p m yesterday for failure to make a safety stop before driving on to Broad street from Fairlawn avenue and for speeding 60 miles an hour between Fairlawn and Abbe road on Broad street. He is to be arraigned in police court September 28.

Clayton Brown Williams Street Broad Street Fairlawn Avenue Fairlawn Abbe Road

Man fined for disorderly conduct after street fight

Rufus Crook of Fuller Road was fined $3 and costs by Mayor Joseph Q. Petro after arraignment on disorderly conduct charges. He was arrested Sunday afternoon following a fight at 21 West Avenue.

Rufus Crook Fuller Road Joseph Q. Petro West Avenue

ELECTION OF COMMANDER AT Karl Wilson Locke Post No 102

Oberlin reports Karl Wilson Locke Post No 102 American Legion elected Commander Co D Ryals at its annual meeting in Legion Hall. Other officers elected include First vice commander A N Fowler second vice commander C W Wood adjutant H R Pratt finance officer W W Rosa chaplain D A Kegg sergeant at arms Glenn Draper and executive committee members B H E Cook L H Kimmel H B Pratt.

Oberlin D. Ryals Karl Wilson Locke American Legion Legion Hall A. N. Fowler C. W. Wood H. R. Pratt W. W. Rosa D. A. Kegg Glenn Draper BH. FE. Cook L. H. Kimmel H. BR. Pratt

Oberlin Professor Wooster Speaks at Exchange Club Luncheon

Professor Harvey A. Wooster of Oberlin College spoke at the Oberlin Exchange Club luncheon at Oberlin Inn. He delivered an engaging account of his experiences during the...

Harvey A. Wooster Oberlin College Oberlin Exchange Club Oberlin Inn Wooster

Economist’s European Tour Covers Danzig and Corridor

A past summer economist traveled through several European countries reviewing economic conditions. He visited the Polish Corridor and Danzig, among others, and stayed prepared to discuss the background of the current European situation.

Danzig

Oberlin lodge schedules card party and district meeting

On Wednesday evening September 27 after the Odd Fellows lodge meeting, a card party is planned for all members. On Friday October 6 a district meeting will be held with the Grand Master of Ohio as guest of honor. Final arrangements are under way for a pleasant, enjoyable evening.

Oberlin Lodge of Odd Fellows Ohio

Oberlin Team Wins Over South Amherst Merchants

The Cleveland News reports Oberlin defeated South Amherst Merchants 8 to 1 at South Amherst. Gut man earned the win for Oberlin, Brucker took the loss for Amherst. Oberlin’s News Sports will wrap the season with a 2:20 P.M. game Sunday at Park Street grounds against the Wakeman Red Caps.

Oberlin Cleveland News South Amherst Merchants South Amherst Gutman Brucker Amherst News Sports Park Street Wakeman

Rose Family Hosting Weekend Visitors In Pennsylvania

Mr and Mrs Robert D Rose of Pittsburgh Pa were weekend guests of her parents Mr and Mrs J D Rosecrans of North Pleasant Street Miss F I Wolcott has returned to her apartment on West College Street after spending the Summer with her brother in Tallmadge Miss Dorothy Thomas Nas resumed her teaching in Troy after spending the Summer at her home on Forest Street Miss Doris Cain of North Park Street left Saturday for Marietta Ohio where she is a sophomore in Marietta College

Robert D. Rose Pittsburgh J. D. Rosecrans North Pleasant Street F. I. Wolcott West College Street Tallmadge Dorothy Thomas Nas Troy Forest Street Doris Cain North Park Street Marietta Ohio Marietta College

Death Record Wallace A. Court 70

Wallace A Court of Henrietta died at home after a lingering illness. Born in Cleveland February 18 1868 he was active in Masonic groups the Oberlin lodge and chapter Norwalk Council and Commandery and in local churches Grange and Farm Bureau. Survived by wife Lola daughter Ruth Wood Cleveland son Paul Oberlin four grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 2 from the home with Rev William A Smith of Oberlin officiating. interment Milan cemetery under Oberlin Masonic Lodge direction. Body to be moved from Pease Funeral Home Wake up to the home Wednesday afternoon.

Wallace A. Court Henrietta Mr. Court Cleveland Oberlin Masonic Blue Lodge Norwalk Council and Commandery Henrietta Evangelical Church Henrietta Grange Farm Bureau Lola Court Ruth Wood Paul Oberlin

Funeral services for Aaron Kelly in Norwalk

Aaron Kelly, 76, died Sunday at Norwalk Hospital. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:00 pm from Oreobaugh Funeral Parlors in Norwalk with burial at Evergreen Cemetery South Amherst after a short service. He was born in Henrietta and lived there most of his life. Survived by daughter Mrs. Harry Tompkins of North Eaton, two other daughters in Boyne Falls Michigan, eleven grandchildren, and one sister Mrs. Eliza Sanders of Henrietta.

Henrietta Aaron Kelly Norwalk Hospital Orebaugh Norwalk Evergreen Cemetery South Amherst Mr. Kelly Harry Tompkins North Eaton Boyne Falls Michigan Eliza Sanders

Miss Anna M Beck Oberlin dies after long millinery career

Miss Anna M Beck of Oberlin died Saturday night in Maumee Ohio after thirty years in millinery. She was active in the Democratic party and First Church Oberlin. Survived by sister Louise Beck and brother Phillip of Monroe Michigan. Funeral in Monroe today at 3 o clock at Rupp parlors. Burial in Monroe.

Anna M. Beck Oberlin Maumee Ohio Miss Beck First Elyria John Lersch C. H. Merthe Lewis Mercantile Louise Beck Phillip Monroe Michigan Mich Rupp

Court House News Summary In Penfield Theft and Trial Delays

William Babel of Route 18 near Penfield reported to the sheriff's department that eight to ten bushels of timothy seed were stolen from his granary last night. The assault and battery case against Paul Bassett of Giles and Durkee roads was continued to October 4 by Justice Herbert C Cummings at the defendant's request. Bassett, arrested on a complaint filed by his wife Cora last Friday, remains held on a $500 bond.

William Babel Route Penfield Sheriffs Department Timothy Paul Bassett Giles and Durkee Roads Herbert C Cummings Bassett Cora

Missing Briton Electrician Aboard Coura geous Carrier

George Davies of Plymouth England, brother in law of W A Fondon, is reported missing after torpedoing of the carrier Courageous. Davies served as an electrician on the ship and his fate remains uncertain with no confirmed survivor report. The October meeting of Barretts Chapel Ladies Aid Society will elect officers at Mrs Dora Carpenter’s home. good attendance urged.

New London George Davies Plymouth England W. A. Fondon Courageous Davies Ben Barrett’s Chapel Ladies Aid Society Dora Carpenter

Squirrel hunting accident injures Cleveland man

William Howard, 50, of Cleveland, was accidentally shot early Monday while squirrel hunting on the Tom Testor farm near Clarksfield. He was taken to New London Hospital with a severe peppering wound. Walter Testor held the gun but was not charged. It is the district's first casualty of the season.

William Howard Cleveland Tom Testor Clarksfield Howard New London Hospital Walter Testor

Train Discontinued No. 25 Ends Daily Stop Here

Big Four Train No 25 will no longer stop here at about 9 45 p m daily with Sunday discontinuance causing hardship for New Londoners. Cleveland passengers must take an earlier train and mail pickup at the depot postbox will stop. Express volume by C E Ward Co during busy season will be affected.

Big Four Cleveland C. E. Ward Company

Funeral services for Mrs. Charles Farmer

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p m Wednesday for Mrs. Charles Farmer 83 who died at her home Sunday Burial followed at the Rochester cemetery from the late home 2 N Maple St

Charles Farmer N. Maple St Rochester, O

Russia Derives Record Grain Harvest Amid Bumper Crop Year

Russia reports a bumper grain harvest this year, reversing drought fears. Officials attribute the high output to favorable weather, improved yields, and expanded sowing areas across multiple regions. Farmers anticipate stable domestic supply and potential export opportunities.

Elyria Credit Women's Club Forming At Dinner

Plans to organize Elyria Credit Women's Club for women workers in local retail credit offices moved forward at a Graystone Hotel dinner. Miss Winifred Seward chaired, appointing a nominating committee of Mildred Crandall, Lillian Casper, Katherine Halpin, and Genevieve Blair. Principal talk by Mrs Katherine Bartlett linked local chapters to the national Credit Women's Breakfast Clubs. Seven Cleveland officers spoke on officer duties. thirty eight attended. Next breakfast planned for Wednesday October 4 at an undecided location.

Elyria Credit Women's Club Graystone Hotel Winifred Seward Elyria Credit Rating Bureau Mildred Crandall Lillian Casper Katherine Halpin Genevieve Blair Katherine Bartlett Credit Women’s Breakfast Clubs of North America Cleveland Retail Credit Men's Corporation Cleveland Cleveland Club

Plural Membership Plan Discussed by Chamber Leaders

Harry W. Luethi praised civic spirit at the meeting while L. D. Huffman outlined the Plural Membership Plan adopted in over 300 cities. He said equal voting rights and responsibilities expand involvement and financing for the Chamber, bringing young men into committees and broadening citizen outlook.

Robert S. Jones C. J. Sartor Harry W. Luethi Chamber L. D. Huffman Huffman Chamber of Commerce

Allies view Soviet moves reshape eastern Europe near war front

Reported by C. D. E. on the war scene notes Bolshevik activity across the region. Moscow denies frontier closures in Romania while Red Army presses into Polish territory under Moscow’s protection. Hungary resumes talks with Moscow and Bulgaria negotiates airline and trade ties. Turkey-Israel?

Luly Romania Russia Bucharest Moscow Red Army Hungary Bulgaria Sofia Germany Turkey Black Sea Hitler Josef V. Stalin Europe

Fire damages AH Apartments in multi-unit blaze

Report states fire spread through walls with smoke pouring into AH Apartments after breaking through interior walls. Most damage centered in two units but all apartments suffered some smoke and structural impact. Peters described smoke pouring in as he woke.

Peters

Danish visit and war-time travel notes from Prof Heinzerling

In a letter dated September 6, Agnes Heinzerling describes travel from Berlin to Copenhagen with Mrs. Melvin Whiteleather, noting boats from Germany had stopped and expressing relief at leaving just in time. She mentions seeing a dollar bill, the longing to reunite with her husband after six weeks, and plans to fly to Stockholm then Copenhagen amid wartime disruption. The account covers their European living since October, the Danes and Baltic coast, and the husband’s uncertain return.

Baltic Berlin Copenhagen Melvin Whiteleather Associated Press Germany Heinzerling Danzig Agnes Dengate Europe

Police officer disciplined for rough handling in arrest

Patrolman Francis Callahan received an indefinite suspension and will have one week of vacation and all days off in the next three months stripped after an investigation into a complaint by Edward Wynieski. Wynieski, 27, said Callahan struck him in the nose during a 1:30 a.m. arrest, while being transported to police headquarters with another officer driving.

I. D. Faxon Francis Callahan Callahan E. J. Stankard Edward Wynieski 16Th Street Lodi Street Wynieski Russell Payne Faxon

October Ninth Is Deadline For Registration

Election board officials announce October 9 as the registration deadline for citizens not yet registered who wish to vote in the November 7 election. Those not registered or who have moved since last voting must notify the board at Elyria Savings and Trust Co. building on or before October 9. About 9,000 of 11,000 potential Elyria voters are currently eligible.

Election Board Board of Elections Elyria

Ohio Synod chooses Kistler as moderator at Steubenville

The Rev. H. G. Kistler of Steubenville Ohio was elected moderator of the Ohio Synod of United Presbyterians, succeeding the Rev. Kenneth H. White of Martins Ferry Ohio. Delegates named the Rev. J. K. Leitch of Steubenville as vice moderator. Sessions include Michigan Ohio and West Virginia congregations and run through Wednesday.

Pontiac Mid H. G. Kistler Steubenvile Ohio Synod of United Presbyterians Kistler Kenneth H. White Martin’s Ferry J. K. Leitch Steubenville Michigan Ohio West Virginia

Market prices for grains and poultry stock list

WHEAT No 2 red 93 44 OAc CORN No 2 yellow 61 6c OATS No 2 white 19 40c HYR No 2 6 242 bstae. WHEAT No 1 red 949 890c CORN No 2 yellow 56 97c No yellow 53 ite OATS No 2 white Se sTe No BS White 34y suc. Grade UL SX extra special pack luarxwe LL extras Med LL oS extras Largo LL stan. added ULB stan. Pullets 445 cases sold.

Ste Largo

Commodity price list from Sheels legator Co and Abe Ne Tana Ming Co

A dated price sheet lists grains and feeds including corn, oats, wheat, flour, mill feeds, hay and straw. Values cover No 2 yellow corn, white oats, various wheat grades, spring and winter flour, meal, and numerous hay and alfalfa cutting types with per ton and per hundredweight figures.

Sheels Legator Co Abe Ne Tana Ming Co Brurrel Standard Middiviss PLC

Live stock market receipts and price ranges summary

Live stock market report listing hogs cattle calves and sheep and lambs receipts with price ranges by category. Hog prices around 7.60 to 7.95 per 100 pounds. cattle shows steers and cows from about 5.00 to 8.50. calves from 11.00 to 12.80. sheep and lambs with spring lambs at 6.00 to 7.00 and higher for select lots. receipts totals and weights implied but not fully detailed.

Ugs Llyn

Poultry and potato prices in midmarket report

Market steadiness shown for live poultry with hens heavy 5 pounds and up pricing around 12 cents per pound for Leghorn and related breeds. Ducks, Muscovy, and colored varieties listed 10 to 12 cents. Potatoes price ranges include Chippewa and Katahdin at 1.05 to 1.60 per bag, Idaho Russets Burbanks at 2.06 to 2.55, and Pennsylvania Russets 1.25 to 1.55 per bag.

Pennsylvania Idaho

Fire crews extinguish small fires at two sites

Firemen from East Side Station were sent yesterday to the Sunshine Wiping Rag Company plant at 6000 Clark Street to quench a small lint fire in a clothes drier, caused by steam pipes. Separately a Central Station detail put out a grass fire over more than an acre behind 399 Oberlin Road, believed to spread from a bonfire.

East Side Sunshine Wiping Rag Company Clark Street Central Fire Station Oberlin Road

Domestic dispute arbitration courts expand in Japan

In Osaka Japan a couple can hire a government judge to arbitrate a domestic dispute for about 14 U S cents per person. The Osaka district court has organized its domestic disputes arbitration section under a law passed in the latest Diet session. Similar courts are being established throughout Japan.

Osaka Japan

Losses from Southern California storm surge top estimates

In a swift and dangerous storm off Southern California crowds searching wrecked boats for relief seekers from a heat wave. About 40 people are missing with death toll estimates climbing to 44 as Navy destroyers and coast guard patrols scour wrecks from Los Angeles to Point Mugu.

Los Angeles California Point Mugu Navy Coast Guard

New Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co Store to Rise on Broad Street

Construction starts next week on a brick and tile one story Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co store on Broad street between the Elyria Recreation building and Rainbow Gardens. Owner Owen T. J. Bannon announced a 82 by 127 foot building with 10,000 square feet. T. J. Hume is general contractor. A and P leases ten years. The store will be Lorain County’s largest grocery, with a large rear parking lot accessible from the rear alley. An old frame building on the site was cleared.

Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co Broad Street Elyria Recreation Rainbow Gardens Owen TJ. Bannon T. J. Hume Bannon A. and Lorain County

American Majority Incorporates Trustees Named

The American Majority completes incorporation papers sent to Columbus. Incorporators are A. R. Webber C. E. Betts and E. Glenn Baxter. Five trustees named: Marian G. Powell Elyria Ohio George Harvey Cleveland Walter B. Pitkin New York Ralph Henson Daytona Beach and J. E. Neuger. Plans to organize in additional states under way with state trustees to be named. Legal work by former Judge Webber.

Columbus J. E. Neuger A. R. Webber C. E. Betts E. Glenn Baxter Marian G. Powell Elytia Ohio George Harvey Cleve Small Business Men’s Association of America Walter B. Pitkin New York Ralph Henson Daytona Beach Florida Neuger Webber

Naval clash near Norwegian coast renewed in Skagerrak

Heavy gunfire and maneuvers by five war ships and a submarine off the Norwegian coast marked a renewed naval battle in the Skagerrak. Airplanes participated. reports from Christiansan described today’s fighting amid tense tensions.

Oslo Norwegian Skagerrak Christiansan

Manufacturer's Wife Is Found Slain

NORRISTOWN Pa Sept 26 Clues include a blood stained counterpane clothing and a report of a disreputable looking man seen nearby The body of Mrs Clara Oberholtzer Buchanan 38 wife of a Philadelphia paper manufacturer was found by her eight year old son in the first floor hall Her apron covered her face and towels were tied around her neck Police found livid fingerprints from a man on the towels The Papuans are literally Pu Puwa meaning Frizzly heads.

Norristown Clara Oberholtzer Buchanan Philadelphia Edward, Jr

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