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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1939

Page

2

Birthdays Shared by Frenches at Columbia Home

A Sunday gathering at Perk French home in Columbia marked eighty year old host celebrations and Mire French’s birthday. About seventy relatives from Elyria Cleveland Lakewood Grafton and La Grange attended a picnic dinner and social activities.

Perk Columbia Mire Sarah Spicer George French Elyria Alice Sheer Cleveland Park French Edwin Rutledge Kenton Lakewood Grafton la Grange Spicer Baptist Church

Homecoming Rally Planned by LaGrange Methodist Church

On Sunday October 1 the LaGrange Methodist church marks homecoming for former pastors members and friends with a morning rally day service enhanced by special music led by Mrs John Curtiss Cyrus Dawgon and Albert Wilcox committees are formed to help. A dinner will follow at Grange Hall and an afternoon session at 2 30 pm expects several out of town guests and former pastors. Everyone is welcome to the service and dinner.

LaGrange

La Grange High elects class officers for all grades

The La Grange High School classes elected their officers with seniors choosing a president Harry Butler and other officers including Edwin Moulder and La Vera Jones. juniors naming Gordon Adams and Dick Smith with Jean Miller and Jay Carmen. sophomores selecting Clyde Collins and Don Aldrich with Harriet Keller. and freshmen electing Robert Lamp Calvin Linden and Lois Smith. Class advisors will guide class activities.

la Grange High School Harry Butler Edwin Moulder la Vera Jones Gordon Adams Dick Smith Jean Miller Jay Carmen Clyde Collins Don Aldrich Harriet Keller Robert Lamp Calvin Linden Lois Smith

Baptist Rally Day Observed by Columbia Church

Columbia Baptist Church plans Rally Day in Sunday School on October 1 with the Altruis class and church youths contributing to the program. The B Y P U begins a year under the new Commission Plan with Iris Bartter chairing Devo tional Commission Virginia Putt Fellowship Commission Maynard Cartright Service Commission and Group Putt Steward Commission. Each commission maps projects for the year. Altruist class had strong turnout at the party hosted by president Glenn Van Arsdale last Saturday night.

Columbia Baptist Sunday School Iris Bartter Virginia Putt Fellowship Commission Maynard Cartright Service Commission Group Putt Steward Commission Glenn van Arsdale

Freshman and Sophomore Party Initiates Thirty Students

A party for freshman and sophomore classes was held last Friday night in the school building. Thirty freshmen were initiated while chaperones included Principal and Mrs. Salsbury Miss Stark and Mr and Mrs Grills.

Salsbury Stark Mrs. Grills

Missionary Sermon and Epworth League Rally at Methodist Church

Rev Thomas Hughes presented Air and Mrs Norris Keller with a gift during Sunday School. Norris Keller served as superintendent for two years. About twenty pupils received certificates of promotion under Superintendent Roland Martin. A missionary sermon is planned for next Sunday with a mission program per the Methodist Board of Foreign Missions. An Epworth League Rally will be held Sunday evening at 7 30 with Miss Pauline Martin and Miss Jewell Bartter in special worship and Rev Hughes speaking. Seventeen attended the League meeting last Sunday.

Thomas Hughes Air Norris Keller Norris Roland Martin Hughes Methodist Board of Foreign Missions Epworth League Methodist Pauline Martin Jewell Bartter

Valley City Couples Marry in Green Springs Ohio

Keller son of Joseph Keller and Arline Mallert wed at the Methodist parsonage in Green Springs Ohio on Saturday September 16 guided by Rev Paul Brown. They are Valley City High School graduates now residing in Mrs Rose Adams house.

Eugene Roth Grand Rapids Michiigan George Merritt Margaret Bartter Ohio State University Stephen Veres OQ. S. A Norris Keller Joseph Keller Arline Mallert John Mallert Valley City Paul Brown Methodist Parsonage Green Springs Ohio Valley City High School Rose Adams Florence Chambers Cleveland Louise Young Mt. Lebanon Pennsylvania Shermah Chambers Purdue University

Huntington Bride Weds Loren Hastings In Lorain Church

Miss Ann Moskall daughter of Mr and Mrs Mike Moskall Huntington married Loren Hastings of LaGrange in a 1030 am ceremony at Sts Peter and Pauls Lorain Rev John Semonitsky officiated with Open church observed Attendants Mrs Joseph Matolich Lorain matron of honor Miss Helen Thompson Sullivan maid of honor Stella Levenah Ann Brehme bridesmaids in pastel taffeta gowns bouquets of pink rosebuds and gladioli Robert Hastings brother of the groom served as best man and ushers

Huntington Ann Moskall Mike Moskal Loren Hastings LaGrange Sts. Peter’s and Paul's Church Lorain John Semonitsky Joseph Matolich Helen Thompson Sullivan Stella Levenah Ann Brehme Robert Hastings Broom

Breck and Julie confront accusations of past deception

Julie confesses love to Breck while revealing Earl Dawton pressured her to withhold the truth. Breck forgives her but doubts his own future as a murder case looms. Outside, a hostile crowd forms as police take Breck toward headquarters for safety.

Brece Julie Etta Breck Dom Earl Dawton Earl Ralph Bank Mattie Maloney

Amherst 125th anniversary marks closing events and parade

Amherst celebrated its 125th anniversary with a veterans memorial service at the school gym, a 200 guest reception at the Moskal home, and a grand parade with 30 floats and five bands. Winners in athletic contests included John Webber in men’s singles and a pageant finale with fireworks.

Amherst Ambherst J. J. Smythe Vermilion Firemen Slovanian Women's Union Lorain Amherst Eagle Auxiliary Elyria Eagle Auxilary Charles Ebbs Mary Edward Beauty Salon Hoffner the Florist Ohio VU. S. Automatic Unity In Christ Churches of Amherst Amherst Aerie of Eagles Knights of Pythias Akron Eagles Lorain Eagles Elyria Eagles Akron Elyria Harris Street Field Bouys Gambish Joe Lach Robert Schroeder George ‘Taylor Dick Muniga Jim Darakis Bud van Nuys Josephine Palen Alice Gawn June Sabrers Dorothy Frederick Margaret McKenzie Charline Becker Ray Frederick Arthur Darakis Joe Fuhrman Frahees Munigu Daisy Felton Kathryn Schroeder Arthur Derakis Hugh A McGarvey Burnett Haynes Bob Grugel Maynard Schriner Adolph Heinzerling John Brown Columbus Purnett Haynes Bill Guild Joephine Palen

World Series questions blur the lore and ticket limits

United Press correspondent McLeMore questions the World Series name origin and the premise that the Series proves the best team. He argues that a seven game result may not reveal true strength, cites tickets sold only in three game blocks harming casual fans, and notes the exclusive scope favoring ten American cities.

United Press New York Bailey's Beach Tulsa Tokyo Timbuctoo Ike Yankees Cincinnati St. Louis

Church and club meetings announced for week

The First Evangelical church hosts a midweek prayer service and Bible study at 7 30 this evening on Psalm 34. The Avenue Club of Eastern Stars meets with Mrs Conrad Zileh and Mrs James Miller as assistants. The Eagle Auxiliary convenes in regular session. Elmer Johnson Post of the American Legion holds a special meeting Friday with officer installation.

First Evangelical Church Avenue Club of Eastern Stars Conrad Zileh James Miller Eagle Auxiliary Elmer Jonsson Post American Legion

Local Pageant Postponed With Discharges Noted

Discharges list Mrs Nicholas Abraham and baby girl Brownhelm Mrs Edward Van Miel and baby girl Jackson street Mrs David Davis and baby boy Park avenue The pageant Salute to Sand stone will be prevented this eve at eight o'clock.

Nicholas Abraham Brownhelm Edward van Miel Jackson Street David Davis Park Avenue

Fan balks at price hike for Yankees opening day ticket

A reader protests the 16.56 charge for a series game tickets priced at 95.30 each and asks why the price isn’t kept fair. He notes the game, setting, and players are unchanged and fears missing opening day in Yankee Stadium before 11 AM.

Yankee Stadium

Tribe Back In Third Feller Captures 23rd

The Cleveland Indians rallied to a double win over the Chicago White Sox to move into third place with four games left. Pitcher Bob Feller earned his 23rd win in the nightcap before being relieved by Mel Harder as Cleveland beat Chicago 7 to 5. The teams split the day’s twin bill with Eisensiit scattering ten hits in the opener, and the Indians gaining a half game on the Pale Hose heading into a four-game stretch.

Sox Cleveland Pale Hose Harry Eisensiit Chicago Indians Bob Feller Mel Harder Feller

Bulldogs Practice At Jefferson Field Tonight

The West Side Bulldogs football team will hold an important practice at Jefferson Field tonight at 6 o clock. Players asked to report include Andress, Barney, Bishop, Dellesant, Fiedler, Flicker, Halitzka, Jewell, Kief, Lauer, Linskay, Marsh, Phone, Schriner, Stryker, Thompson and Wissinger. A meeting follows at 332 Lodi Street. Light heavyweight teams in Lorain County seeking games should contact Perry Clapp at 302 Lodi Street or Ken Bishop at 1324 West River Street.

West Side Bulldogs Jefferson Field Taniforn Andress Barney Bishop Dellesant Fiedler Flicker Halitzka Jewell Kief Lauer Linskay Marsh Phone Schriner Stryker Thompson Wissinger Lodi Street Lorain County Perry Clapp Ken Bishop West River Street

Fish and Game Assn Ox Roast Draws Public Outdoor Event

The Lorain County Fish and Game Association will sponsor an Ox Roast at its clubgrounds next Sunday with lunch starting at noon. Trapshooting begins at 1 PM, featuring singles and doubles on the Liggett Trap, with events for beginners and women. Exhibitions by Doc Bagsler, Mrs Bagsler, and C R Bogart, and the 1939 Clam Bake Trophy defense by Floyd Gibbins of Wellington are planned. Ed Elbert chairs the day, Louis Rosa handles traps.

Lorain County Fish and Game Association Doc Bagsler Cleveland Bassler

D and N In Bowling Loop Feature Match At Recreation Alleys

Stations D and N, undefeated leaders of the Elyria recreation league, clash with D and N Sandwich Shop tonight at 7 at the Recreation alleys. Nichols Funeral Home faces Rorick Insurance, Tarry Tavern meets Elyria Recreation, and Ridge Tool teams with ITS Left and Right in other matches.

Save Elyria Recreation D and N Sandwich Shop Recreation Nichols Funeral Home Rorick Insurance Tarry Tavern Ridge ‘Tool

Standings Note on Vowel Order in Words

A trivia item observes that the words abstemiously and facetiously contain all vowels in consecutive order. It highlights a playful language fact with a focus on vowel sequencing and linguistic quirks.

Cubs Regain Third In National League

The Chicago Cubs battled to reclaim third place in the National League by winning two 10 inning games against the Pirates 8-8 and 9-5. Leiber helped spark the opener with a two run double while Russell and Mattick added RBI hits. In the nightcap a four run 10th inning capped the comeback. Detroit stretched a six game win streak by routing the Browns 7-4. The Indians moved into AL third by sweeping the White Sox 5-2 and 7-5 as Eis enstat allowed 10 hits. Feller earned his 23rd win in relief in the ninth game.

New York Chicago Cubs Dodgers Pirates Leiber Russell Mattick Bill Swift Detroit Browns Cleveland Indians Chicago White Sox Harry Eisenstat Johnny Rigney Bobby Feller

Penfield Rally Day Observed at United Church

Penfield plans Rally Day on Sunday October 1 at the United Church with activities for the community and worship. The event invites residents to join in services, fellowship, and a share in church programs.

Penfield The United Church

Christian Endeavor Meeting Report at Local Church

The Christian Endeavor will meet Sunday evening October 1 at the church with Glen Myers as leader. At the meeting held Sunday evening September 24 there were fifteen present with War ren Rollin serving as leader.

The Christian Endeavor Glen Myers Warren Rollin

Farm Woman's Club Meeting At Mrs Ferriman's Home

The Farm Woman's Club meets Tuesday October 3 at Mrs Amy Ferriman's home. A covered dish lunch is planned to start at noon.

Farm Woman's Club Amy Ferriman

Penfield Grange Plans Booster Night Apple Pie Contest

Penfield Grange met Wednesday Sept 20 in regular session. Jay Palmer read two communications and a Booster Night with a covered dish supper was scheduled for the next meeting on Oct 4, an open public meeting with an apple pie contest. Carl Buell won the attendance prize.

Penfield Grange Jay Palmer Granger Carl Buell

Local visits and funeral notices across Spencer Lorain and Marysville

Mr and Mrs Walter Gregg spent Sunday afternoon at Carl Starrs in Spencer. Mr and Mrs Carl Buell attended the funeral of their cousin Elbridge Hurd aged 61 on Monday at 2 PM in Lorain. William Woodruff of Cleveland visited his sister Mrs Wayne Johnson. William Channon of Marysville visited his sister Mrs Robert Eglin on Tuesday.

Carl Garrison Elyria Forest Rice Home James Myers Eleanor Dean Akron J. C. Ranking Home Maurice Heston Gloria Cleveland Lloyd Weyer Robert Stroup Lodi Hospital Parker Funeral Home Spencer J. G Koontz Port Clinton Stroup Ethel Regal Bessie Regal Louie Shillings New Lomfon Hospital Grange No Walter Gregg Carl Starr Carl Buell Elbridge Hurd Lorain William Woodruff Wayne Johnson William Channon Marysville Robert Eglin

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