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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1940

Page

8

Central Labor Union to Hold Educational Meeting Thursday

The Central Labor Union will stage an educational meeting at the 7 M C A on Thursday April 4 at 7 30 p m George Hammond assistant to the administrator of the Claim of Unemployment Compensation will speak on the unemployment compensation act and its administration DeWitt Huffnan educational director of the Ohio State Federation of Labor will discuss labor objectives in relation to unemployment compensation act administration The program will include accordion music.

Central Labor Union

German Bombers Attack Scapa Flow

German bombers attacked Scapa Flow in a second raid in a month. The admiralty said defenders repelled the raid with ships and shore batteries after bombs fell on the shore. Two bombs struck the coast injuring two civilians and a service mate. One civilian death from last month's raid was noted. About 20 planes participated.

London North Sea Scapa Flow Admiralty

Ohio Democracy Editorial Hopes Candidates Withdraw

The Ohio Democracy newspaper urges several of the eight gubernatorial hopefuls to quit the race by April 4, aiming to restore value to the nomination and the November contest.

Columbus, O Ohio Democracy Democratic Party In Ohio

South Amherst Holds Athletic Banquet for Teams

The annual athletic banquet for South Amherst high school's reserve and varsity squads, sponsored by the PTA, honored players with buckles and medals. 109 guests filled the auditorium. Glen Slusser hosted, Eddie Finnegan spoke, and E F Litzenberg toasted the basketball squads. The basketball team had 23 straight wins before losing to Rittman, earning Lorain county class B, sectional and district honors.

South Amherst South Amherst High School Parent-Teacher Association Glen Slusser Eddie Finnegan Baldwin- Wallace College E. H. Ruth P.T.A E. F. Litzenberg Kenneth Jones Albert Schneider Gerald Franks Buckles Walter Weidling Billy Rolli Zigmond Zagabelny Bernard Kohler Donald Senacht Billy Holzhauer Ramon Sabota Elmer Gainok George Yarmack Chester Zukowski Richard Castall Charles Abraham Paul Novac Lena Saras Helen Novac Gordon Splete Christ Kreig Glen Stevenson Rittman Kent Lorain County

Washington columnists clash with Perkins over unemployment figures

The piece notes Dorothy Thompson and Arthur Kroehent accusing unemployment numbers of ten million being too high, and Frances Perkins offering a surprising alignment with their opposition. It describes how GOP critics echoed Frank’s Farm Program despite contrasts with New Deal policies. It also covers White House garden notes and a scuttled film funding, with political chatter about Huey Long tax repeal and Willkie campaign links.

Washington Columnis Dorothy Thompson Arthurl Kroehent Frances Perkins New Deal Miss Perkins Thomas Krock

New Nash Exhibit Showcases Weather Eye and Sealed Engine

A Nash dealer displays a special exhibit highlighting engineering advances. Visitors can review Weather Eye protection from cold and dust, Fourth Speed Forward fuel efficiency, and the world’s only Manifold Sealed engine for greater economy. Also showcased are Sand-Mortex soundproofing and the Convertible Bed feature.

Nash

Avon Lake Briefs Highlights Omitted Past President Name

Avon Lake notes an omission in the Past Presidents list of the Womens League at the Congregational church. Mrs Charles Gang opens her home to Avon Baptist Ladies Aid Society attendees on Thursday April 11. District Solo and Ensemble contest participants include Jim Tomer Dorothy Barnes Pat Black and others. Ben Muchan, Avon Lake High School graduate now at Ashland College, returns after Easter with the Krebs family. Mrs Karl Dryec hosted event.

Avon Lake Perry Taylor Women's League of The Congregational Church Charles Gang Avon Baptist Ladies Aid Society North Central Ohio Jim Tomer Dorothy Barnes Pat Black Ben Muchan Avon Lake High School Ashland Henry Krebs Karl Dryec

Two Athens County Commissioners Get Prison Sentences

Athens Ohio April 3 Walter MacCombs and Ira Whitmore, Athens county commissioners, were sentenced by Common Pleas Judge Clifford Belt to one to 10 years in Ohio Penitentiary after conviction on bribery charges. Motions for a new trial were denied. Belt removed the commissioners and ordered successors chosen later this week by a committee of the clerk of courts, county auditor, and probate judge.

Athens Walter MacCombs Ira Whitmore Common Pleas Clifford L. Belt Ohio Belt Mac Counts Whitmore Peggy Lacy Cleveland Road Clifford Limpert North Olmsted

Avon Baptist Adult Bible Class Hosts Social Update

Rs and Mrs Ralph Steigers entertained the Avon Baptist Adult Bible class at their Moore road home Saturday. A box social was held with many guests including Rev Virgil Geren Mr and Mrs Steigers Stanley Collision of Cleveland and others. The next meeting will be with Mr and Mrs Hurst on April 27 with Mr and Mrs George Jenkins assisting.

Ralph Steigers Moore Road Avon Baptist Adult Bible Virgil Geren J.tevens Steigers Stanley Collision Cleveland Nancy Buell Amherst Harold Hurst McIntyre Vincent Stella Ricci William Menges Sheffield George Jenkins William Barr Ben Walker William Perry Avon Edd Webb Stella Buswell Raymond Rice Eileen Higgins Hurst

Police Improve Marksmanship in Elyria Department

Elyria police show improved marksmanship as they load ammunition at about a third of a cent per cartridge using a self supplied device. In March, 13 officers scored above 80, including Captain C. E. Southam and Sergeant C. E. Parker, with many others in the 80s.

Regiar Elyria Police Department C. E. Southam C. E. Parker Paul Palmer Fred Bongs C. L. Miller H J. Indicott C. E. Andress Corwin Burrer James Biggs Robert Schwartz Kenneth Martin Edward Stankard, Jr M. E. Olms

Sheriff's Dept Reports 11 March Arrests and Fines

The sheriff's department report shows 11 arrests in March with fines and costs totaling $826. Two arrests were for presenting an immoral exhibition, three for driving while intoxicated, and the rest for various traffic violations. Deputies handled 22 traffic accidents and 146 miscellaneous calls including two accidental deaths and one auto theft.

Sheriffs Department Carl R. Finegan

Movie at Salvation Army to Show Tonight

A film titled What Would Jesus Do from the book In His Steps by Sheldon will be shown at the Salvation Army hall tonight. Brought by Adjutant Charles Horne of Sandusky, it runs one hour fifteen minutes with no admission. an offering will be received. Program begins at 7:30 and the public is invited.

White House House Appropriations Committee U. S. Film Service Senate Brillant Young Pare Lorentz Agricul Lir Western Plains Lorentz Mississippi River Venice Paul de Kruif de Kruif Hollywood Manhattan New York Times Malcolm Tarver Annroyion Malcolm, Jr Congressional Jesus Salvation Army Hall Charles Horne Sandusky Sheldon

Local Men Honored For Selling Record

Two Elyria salesmen have been honored for meritorious achievement in the refrigerator selling field during March. The announcement comes from George S. Jones Jr., vice president and sales manager of the firm.

Elyria George S. Jones, Jr

Evansville salesmen win Server Star honors

Server, Inc. of Evansville BC honors William M. Tanner and A. F. Schaber as Server Star Salesmen. They belong to a nationwide group of top sellers in the Oble Fuel Gas Company sales force recognized for outstanding performance.

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