Trade Program Battle Moves Into Election Year
The Senate approved the reciprocal trade program 42 to 37, with Ohio and West Virginia split among senators. Republican and western Democrats vow to continue the fight in November, framing the issue as a test of support for Roosevelt and Hull while Garner's push for a one year extension failed 46 to 34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Ohio
West Virginia
Robert A. Taf
Rush D. Holt
W. Va
A. Vic Donahey
D. O
M. M. Neely
Roosevelt
Cordell Hull
Garner
John N. Garner
Five Year Old Boy Perishes In Flames
Elisha Collins 39 a WPA worker rescued four of his children when their frame cottage at Excello Q caught fire last night but he could not save his five year old son William Collins and the boy died. Collins wife Mary was visiting at the home of Mrs G Fields near by. Denton 13 and Earl 11 called their father after discovering the fire. Collins carried Nelle 17 Martha 7 Floyd 2 and Allen 11 months to safety but could not reenter. William Collins remained in serious condition in a Middletown hospital today.
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Collins
Nelle
Martha
Floyd
Allen
William Collins
Middletown
Several Teaching Jobs Open In County Schools
Lorain County schools face multiple elementary teaching vacancies for next year. County Superintendent C. A. Gibbons told the Board of Education that only three beginning elementary teachers are known, with at least six more openings in village and rural schools due to policy changes. He noted annual need to recruit outside the district and urged more high school graduates, especially girls, consider teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
C. A. Gibbens
Sheffield
Columbia Township
Gibbons
Ohio Forecast Favors Warmth Amid Clouds and Rain
Weather bulletin notes fair but not very cold tonight with increasing clouds Sunday and warmer temperatures followed by rain. High pressure sits from the upper Mississippi valley to the Middle Atlantic States while low pressure remains over southern Texas and the Rocky Mountain plateau. Cooler readings in the Ohio and Atlantic states contrast with warmth across the Northern and Central Plains as rain appears in the West Gulf States and showers persist in Utah and Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Upper
Mississippi Valley
Middle Atlantic States
Texas
Rocky Mountain Plateau
Ohio Valley
Atlantic States
Gulf States
Central Plains
West Gulf States
Utah
Idaho
First Reports On Salvation Army Building Fund Subscriptions
First reports at a Salvation Army building fund dinner show 2084 15 subscribed toward an 18000 goal. Campaign workers at Church of Christ hear updates with several committees and teams reporting varied totals led by A J Lehman and Mrs A W Robishaw. Dr William Muir Auld speaks on General Booth linking gospel and philanthropy. Continued on Page 12.
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Salvation Army Building Fund
Church of Christ
A. J. Lehman
Lef
A. W Robishaw
Allan W. Fritzsche
Divis
Dan
William Muir Auld
First Congregational Church
Salvation Army
Howard Booth
Thew Shovel Co Reports Record Earnings in 1939
Thew Shovel Co of Lorain reports a 1939 net profit of 737,391.39, with earnings per common share at 4.47, more than double 1938. Sales matched the 1929 peak, boosted by higher demand for steam shovels amid government spending, and the firm marks 40 years of Lorain production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thew
Lorain
F. A. Smythe
Smythe
Thew Automatic Shovel Company
Two Ohio Legislators Repay Mileage Allowances
State Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson announced that two members of the 1935 1936 Ohio General Assembly repaid mileage allowances after a Supreme Court ruling declared them illegal. John P. Bowers of Rushsylvania returned 128.86 dollars and J G Lowery of New Concord returned 110.88 dollars.
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Columbus
Joseph T. Ferguson
Supreme Court
Ferguson
John P. Bowers
Rushsylvania
J. G. Lowery
New Concord
Auto Crash Ends Fatally for Elyrian Passenger
Two Elyrians Dr. M. A. Abbe and Mrs. Abbe were injured when a car driven by Dr. Abbe collided after a passing car cut back on a hill. Dr. Dan Quiller of Tiffin, a passenger, suffered a fractured skull and later died in Muncie hospital. Mrs. Quiller was uninjured. The Abbe car, in which they were en route to Terre Haute to speak, was badly damaged. The passing driver was arrested for crossing the center line and intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Abbe
Abbe
Middle Avenue
Muncie
Indiana
Dan Quiller
Tiffin
Dr. Abbe
County program forces parent support for children
Orlando Shilts, county children’s home superintendent, announced a new program to compel parents to support their children. In South Amherst, a father with $66 monthly earnings agreed to pay $20 monthly, via payroll deduction, for two children in the home. Shilts noted the county has spent about $8,000 caring for those children, and 370 children are in the home’s care, with many parents able to contribute if not voluntarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlando Shilts
Oberlin
South Amherst
H. H. Nye
Shitts
Shilts
Lewis Says Next Goal Is Ford Co
DETROIT April 6 John L. Lewis said he will push the UAW-CIO drive in General Motors bargaining talks and set a new target of organizing the Ford plant next. He invaded the automotive heartland to campaign for union strength across major plants.
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Lewis
Ford Co
Detroit
John L. Lewis
Automotive
Uaw-Cio
General Motors
Ford
Allies Plan For A Ruthless Blockade
London reports two Franco British conferences agreed on an immediate ruthless blockade across all spheres including the Pacific to starve Germany of minerals oils and fats. A trade drive against Germanys neighbors follows, with Britain warning Norway and Sweden against aiding Germany or Russia in Atlantic port moves.
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London
IUPH
Pacific
Germany
Norway
Sweden
Scandinavia
Russia
Finland
Iwo
Ronald Cross
Georges Monnet
Monnet
Cross
Neville Chamberlain
Britain
Atlantic
Miss Gleason to Represent County Schools at Meeting
Lorain County board designates Emma Gleason to represent the county school system at the Women's State Committee for Health Welfare and Education meeting on April 27 in Columbus. Expenses funded from the board’s service fund. Dr Wilda Rosebrook of Ohio State University is among speakers aiding children’s school work. The board also approved a $12.45 filing cabinet, paid $10 to Clearview Rural Board for the music contest, and $5 to W L Shuman for addressing Lorain village and rural boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Wilda Rosebrook
Qhin State University
Rosebrook
Brookside
Columbia
Wellington
Avon Lake
County
Miss Gleason
Clearview
Chest Group Will Elect 6 Trustees
Elyria Community Chest will elect six trustees for three year terms at its annual meeting held at 7:15 p m next Tuesday in the Community Chest offices in the Elyria Savings and Trust Building. Terms expiring this year include W L Walsh A L Trish Mrs Robert Crehore H L Reynolds and C B Smythe. Mrs D A Baird who has not recently served due to time at Hiram was elected three years ago. The board has 18 trustees with six elected annually. The meeting will also choose officers and discuss the Fall campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Community Chest, Inc
Community Chest
Elyria Savings and Trust
W. L. Walsh
A. L. Trish
Robert Crehore
H. L. Reynolds
C. B. Smythe
D. A. Baird
Hiram
Community Chest Board of Trustees
Woman, 86, Killed by Auto Near Newark
Mrs. Jennie Weiss of St. Louisville Ohio, 86, was struck and killed by an automobile on Route 13 seven miles north of Newark late last night. Driver Harry Lybarger, 20, of Newark, was to be questioned by Licking County authorities.
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Newark
Jennie Weiss
St. Louisville
Harry Lybarger
Vernon
Licking
Senators Rally To Support Of Vandenberg
Washington April 6 Senate Republican leaders rallied to the support of Sen Arthur H Vandenberg R Mich in an apparent bid to check a growing Dewey for President drive among western GOP forces In Nebraska primary week ahead supporters voiced hopes to save him from further losses Dewey endorsement for farm interests was given by Senate Minority Leader Charles L McNary Oregon and Sen Arthur Capper Kans spoke for farm groups Nye N D went to Nebraska to stump forVandenberg though Vandenberg refused to stump there The effort centers on Vandenbergs stand against the administrations reciprocal trade policy with allies claiming Dewey has not clear stance The rally aims to prevent Dewey from securing the top GOP spot in a contentious primary season
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Washington
Senate
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Mich
Vandenberg
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Charles L. McNary
Oregon
Arthur H. Capper
Dewey
Gerald P. Nye
N. D
Fremont
Omaha
Vardenberg
Dunn Criticizes How County Records Are Kept
County Commissioner Oscar G Dunn blasted the handling of commissioners records after noting a remarks line about yesterday's resolution did not appear in the written record. He accused Clerk Fred C Ruth of incompetence and demanded minutes be read each morning. The dispute began over a 9 40 am meeting with Lorain officials to discuss lighting payments for two new bridges.
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Oscar G Dunn
Wits Ten
Commissioners Journal
Dunn
Fred C. Ruth
Ruth
Lorain
Marie Jensen
Jensen
John Davidson
Edward DeChant
Davidson
Nunn
DeChant
Trustis
Charles
Noisy" Davis
Carl Finegan
DéChant
Senators vow to restore defense cuts despite debt limit rise
Washington April 6 Influential senators assert they will restore economy cuts in the 1941 defense program even if it requires raising the 45 billion dollar national debt limit. Sen. Morris Sheppard and Sen. Elmer Thomas seek full army and navy appropriations, aiming to overturn House slashes and block the economy bloc’s plan to pare defense funds.
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Washington
Morris Sheppard
Tex
Military Affairs Committee
Elmer Thomas
Okla
Roosevelt
House
Sheppard
Thomas
Shipstead
Senate
Interesting Letter From 1865 Found By Elyria Man
Clarence Stuckey of 1619 Lake Avenue found a Civil War era letter dated April 11 1865 written by First Lieutenant John W W Conklin of Co B 114 U S Infantry. The letter requests a 30 day leave to visit Livingstone County New York, notes prior service since 1861, and bears approvals by Major J D Wheeler. A War Department reply identifies Conklin as First Lieutenant of Co B 145 A S Colored Infantry, mustered in 1864 at Camp Nelson Kentucky, discharged April 2 1867 at Brazos Santiago Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Stuckey
Lake Avenue
Elyria
War Department
E. §. Adams
John N. Conklin
Co. B
A. S. Colored Infantry
Camp Nelson
Kentucky
Brazos Santiago
Texas
Believe Occupant Of Stolen Car Suffered Injuries
Deputy sheriffs searched hospitals and doctors offices to identify injured occupants of a stolen car found wrecked in a ditch at North Ridge road and Clinton avenue. The car owned by Olga Sova of North Ridge road was reported stolen from Vine avenue and 30th street, Lorain, last night. blood at the scene suggested injuries.
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North Ridge Road
Clinton Avenue
Olga Sova
Vine Avenue
30Th Street
Lorain
Woman Hurt When Car Hits Pole
Mrs. E J Bislich 34 of Elyria treated for facial lacerations at Elyria Memorial hospital after a car driven by her husband collided with a pole while turning from Route 20 onto Roll Road. Joseph Hincovee 38 of Avon escaped injury when his car overturned on Stoney Ridge Road and Route 254 while avoiding a truck. Frank Cebula’s car front was damaged when it struck a car backing out on Broad Street driven by C B Lawrence of Cleveland.
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E. J. Bislich
Elyria
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Route 20
Rool Road
Joseph Hincovee
Stoney Ridge Road
Avon
Route 254
Fire destroys elevator at Farmers Granary Company
A fire at Farmers Granary Company’s elevator in Van Wert caused an estimated 960000 in losses. The blaze destroyed the building and machinery, 73088 bushels of corn, and 3000 barrels of wheat, with seven hours of ongoing effort to control the blaze.
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van Wert
Farmers Granary Company
Movement Urges Women on County Health Board
A countywide group of women organized at the courthouse seeks to appoint women to the county health board. They support Dr Edna Shrick of Oberlin College and Dr Georgiana Scharff of Amherst township, noting eight of eleven full time health staff are women and stressing women’s roles with children. They point to expiring terms of Dr W B Morrison and the relocation of P A Mori as openings for new appointments.
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County Health Board
Edna Shrick
Oberlin College
Georgianna Scharff
Amherst Township
Wayne Black
Avon Lake
E. D. Schramm
Oberlin
County Board of Health
County Health Department
W. BR. Morrison
P. A. Mori
Amherst
Shrick
Scharff
New Car And Truck Sales Show Gain In Lorain County
March new car and truck sales rose sharply from February in Lorain County with 374 cars and 38 trucks sold versus 239 cars and 22 trucks in February. March 1938 had 259 cars and 27 trucks, while Elyria dealers sold 149 new units, per County Clerk H F Agate office.
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Auto Certificate Department of
H. F. Agate
Lorain County
Elyria
Burial Services For Father And Son This Afternoon
Private services planned at Ridgelawn cemetery for Eugene K. Mussey 85 who died February 1 at his Florida winter home and his son Kendal K. Mussey who died January 18 in New York City. Only family members attend with out of town relatives arriving from Birmingham, Alabama.
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Ridgelawn Cemetery
Eugene K. Mussey
Florida
Kendal K. Mussey
New York City
Howard Mussey
Eugene K Mussey
H. Eugene Mussey
Birmingham
Ala
Eugene K. Mussy
Randell
New York
Lorain Burglar Given One To Fifteen Years
Four pleas of guilty and three not guilty were entered by the grand jury indictees. Frank Jersey of Cleveland admitted burglary at Hawkins Motor Co. and received an indeterminate sentence up to 15 years. Joe Pawlak was killed by police during arrest. Harry Hoitinga of Buffalo got 1 to 7 years for a fraudulent check. Larry Reyna’s sentence was deferred. Remaining not guilty pleas included John Pitts Oliver Scott and Thomas Stone for robbery or burglary.
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Guy B. Findley
William G. Wickens
Frank Jersey
Cleveland
Hawkins Motor Co
Lorain
Wetsey
Harry Hoitinga
Buffalo
Holtinga
Graystone
Jerry Kim’ Ble
Oberlin
Kim‘ble
Lorenzo Reyna
Reyna
John H. Pitts
Oliver Scott
Herman Wolf
Thomas Stone
Grose Dentist of Wellington Dies after 43 Years Practice
Dr Elson Francis Grose longtime Wellington dentist died at 69 70 Tuesday his 70th birthday near South Main street funeral set for 2 p m Monday at K S Andrews funeral home Surviving wife two sons Carl of Elyria Kenneth at home sister Mrs Eva Canfield of Deerfield Ohio He was a Western Reserve medical school graduate and Mason member active in Temple chapter OES Knights Templars Royal Arch Masons First Congregational Church Kiwanis.
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Wellington
Elson Francis Grose
South Main Street
Western Reserve Medical School
Temple Chapter
Elyria Knights Templars
Royal Arch Masons
First Congregational Church of Wellington
Britain’s Army May Exceed Five Million Men by 1940
London reports Britain could field an army of over 3 million by June and potentially 5 million by end of 1940. More than 300,800 men registered at labor exchanges for army service, boosting totals since last June to over 1.5 million aged 20 to 25. Additional registrations for 28 year olds set for April 27, with June plans for 37 year olds.
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London
Great Britain
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. M. Upton
Auld
Thew Shovel Co
Elyrians
Chest Group
Women On Health
Dr. Grose
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