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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1938

Page

12

County Schools Preparing For Commencements

Commencement preparations are under way in Norain County. Fourteen schools have set dates with many ceremonies on May 25 and 26. LaGrange High will award diplomas May 20, Brighton May 24. May 25 includes seven schools: Clearview Ridgeville Camden Brookside Avon Elyria Township Brownhelm. May 26 includes Belden Avon Lake Henrietta South Amherst and Grafton. The county year ends May 27.

Norain County LaGrange High School Brighton Clearview Ridgeville Camden Brookside Avon Elyria Township Brownhelm Belden Avon Lake Henrietta South Amherst Grafton

Tornado Strikes In Alabama Ten Are Killed

A Oklahoma? Alabama tornado swept through the tenant farming area between here and Pine Grove yesterday afternoon, killing 10 and injuring 50. A town section housing about 1,000 people was wrecked as farm shacks were flattened. Gov. Graves sent eight National Guardsmen from Montgomery to aid survivors. Major J H Sanders estimated home damage at 200000. The storm’s path began in southwest Louisiana then crossed Mississippi into Alabama.

Aliceville Als National Here Pine Grove J. H. Sanders Bib Graves Montgomery Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Oakdale Brookhaep Miss Bund Miss

Ice Storm Strikes Mansfield Crippling Services

An April ice storm left about 1500 Mansfield homes without power and damaged communication lines. Ice-coated limbs snapped power lines as 160 Ohio Public Service Co. workers labored to restore service. major AT&T lines and Mansfield Telephone Co. facilities suffered record damage. Rainfall threatened further harm as streams rose and drainage systems clogged.

Mansfield Ohio Public Service Co Mansfield News - Journal Mt. Vernon Republican-News United Press American ‘Telephone and Telegraph Co Mansfield Telephone Co Richland County

Oberlin Man Held After Auto Accident

Raymond Ayins a 99 year old Oberlin resident was held in county jail on drunk driving charges after a Lake road collision four miles north of Elyria at 8 30 PM yesterday Edward Eisner 27 Elyria was booked on intoxication charges and traveled with Ayins in a sideswipe collision involving Rev Father Hugh L Collins of Youngstown as stated by Deputy Sheriff Anthony Pollock

Raymond Ayins TS Springstreet Oberlin Lake Road Elyria Edward Eisner Glover Court Aving Hugh L. Collins Youngetown Anthony Pollock

Court House notes fine and foreclosure actions filed

Robert Meyers of Grafton was fined five dollars and costs for assault and battery before Justice Preston L. Coon. The Cleveland Trust Company filed foreclosure actions against Lizzie Fratt of Cleveland for 2488 and Grady Graf for 2735. Jacob Bohrer appealed a justice of the peace judgment of 99.50 in a rent and utility matter in favor of Adah L. Weekley.

Robert Meyers Grafton Preston L. Coon John Baez Yao Cleveland Trust Company Lizzie Fratt Cleveland Brownhelm Othe Grady Graf Lorain Jacob Bohrer Common Pleas Court Sodar Justice of the Peace Court H. T. Snell Columbia Township Adah L. Weekley

FENED FOR INTOXICATION Boxer Risko arraigned in police court

John Risko a nationally known boxer faced intoxication charges after arrest by local police at about 8 40 p m. yesterday. He claimed to be 44 and lived at 216 West River Street Lancaster Ohio. In a separate note Harold Swarts a Carroll High School senior aged 17 died by suicide using a .22 caliber rifle, with his parents accusing Hitnese.

John Risko Joseph Q. Perry Risko West River Street Lancaster, O Harold Swarts Carroll High School Hitnese

Bus strike stems from seniority demand in city crews

A strike followed a demand for a cowmouth seniority system by carmen and bus drivers. An independent bus drivers union obtained an injunction now before the State Supreme Court. The court's delay sparked the walkout. Settlement terms were withheld as talks continued on seniority and sole bargaining rights. McInerner said the public was thanked for enduring the rapid affair and expressed regret.

Carmen State Supreme Court Supreme Court McInerner

Belden PTA Session Features Glee Clubs and Orchestra

Mrs Martin Berlswill presides as Belden BTA hosts a PTA program with Belden High School glee clubs directed by Marguerite Spelbrink and Visa Shaw. Gibbons reports on PTA work while Dr Wild Hosebrook of Ohio State studies local students. Evening program includes Belden Orchestra, soloists Neil Wise and Jeanne Wise, operetta Garden Magic, and Dr Offenhauer's closing address. Dinner by PTA mellan sessions.

Martin Berlswill Belden B.T. A Belden High School Girls’ Glee Club Marguerite Spelbrink Visa Shaw Wilk G. A. Gibbons Wild# Hosebrook Ohio State University P.T. A. Council Belden High School Floyd C. Moore Neil Wise Jeanne Wise Belden Misa Spelbrink Offenhauer Parent-Teacher Association

Deaths and funerals in Elyria area sweep multiple families

Death records list Anna Krepps widow of John A Krepps dying after eight days illness at 16 after two. Her home was Toledo Ohio, born July 24 1845 in Monroeville Ohio and she lived in Toledo 72 years. Surviving daughters Mrs Rawson Elyria Mrs Neomia Hill and Mrs Abbe Dehn Toledo plus granddaughter Mrs Dorothy Sotherden Elyria and three Toledo grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Burial in Toledo cemetery after services at Bernard Day Funeral Home Saturday at 2 PM. Also listed are Sarah Booker Wanless North Ridgeville who died after three weeks illness at Elyria Memorial Hospital born in England and living in Ridgeville 25 years. funeral Monday 2:00 PM from Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home, burial Lakeview Cemetery Cleveland. Undated notes about Ford Allen Egbert Elyria area death, age about, services at Long Ave Funeral Home, interment Litefield Cemetery. he was born September Frederick details repeated. several family connections across Cleveland Gary Indiana Shaker Heights and England.

Anna Krepps John A. Krepps Charles Rawson Twelfth Street Toledo Ohio Krepps Monroeville Rawson Elyria Neomia Hill Sarah Booker Wanless North Ridgeville Elyria Memorial Hospital England Ridgeville M. Munday Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home Lakeview Cemetery Cleveland Nares Gutat O'Donnell Pasadena Avenue Cunat Hbs Eagles Lodge Ins Vite Bitay Cunat Ome Alfred Uunat Garr Indiana Mae Addison Gary Emma Minich Anna Koptis Shaker Heights Taylor Funeral Home W. W. Walker Brookday

House Passes RFC Loan Bill to Expand Financing

The House approved a Senate bill by Cartier Glass expanding Reconstruction Finance Corp loans to 31.5966 billion for business and local communities. The measure preserves I C C review of railroad loans, while removing the prior railroad loan approval requirement.

RFC Washington Aprl White House Cartier Glass Reconstruction Finance Corporation House Interstate Commerce Commission Senate

Exhume Body Of Slain Officer In Ohio

The body of state highway patrolman George Conn, slain near Freeport on September 27, was exhumed from Greenwood Cemetery in Zanesville to remove bullets for use as evidence. Col. Lynn Black said in Columbus that bullets will be examined for the investigation.

Zanesville George Conn Freeport Greenwood Cemetery Lynn Black State Patrol Columbus

Number Four Session Leads Elyria Aerie Event

Number Four continues from page one with charge of the business session. Officers and members of the Lorain Aerie degree and drill teams will manage initiation work and perform an exhibition drill for members and guests after initiation. Past presidents and the membership committee greet visitors from other aeries and new members.

Lorain Aerie Chicago The Elyria Aerie

Oppression charge marks Japan naval policy clash

Vice Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai accused the United States and Great Britain of aiming to oppress Japan as their navies grow, while warning that if other powers expand, Japan may need to reexamine its own replenishment program to defend national security and peace in the Far East. He faulted Western nations for interpreting Japan’s silence as acquiescence.

Tokys United States Great Britain Japan Mitsumasa Youai Cress Yonai Far East America Great Rain

Pleads Guilty In Columbus Jail Room Fined Five

A Columbus man, J AL Dresehler of 2111 Summit Street, was found slumped over the wheel of his car on West Avenue. Patrolman Paul Palmer, after taking him to a hotel, had him charged with a crime and he pleaded guilty before Mayor Joseph Petro. Dresehler was fined five dollars plus costs.

Columbus Paul Palmer Palmer West Avenue J AL Dresehler Summit Street Draschier Accor Dal Feinz Palmer

Approve Section of Reorganization Bill in House

Washington reports House approval of the section creating six administrative assistants for President Roosevelt with annual salaries of 10000 dollars. The measure, first approved last year, advances as a broader reorganization bill moves toward final action amid ongoing opposition and focus on the comptroller general's office.

Washington House Rooserveit Roosevelt

Transcript seeks mandamus to obtain hearing testimony

In Columbus on April 1 Edwin Judy a former attorney examiner for the State Securities Division filed a mandamus writ in the court of appeals seeking a transcript of Dan T Moore chief of the division testimony in his current hearing on alleged irregularities tied to stock registration. Moore named as defendant. hearing set for May 7. Moore refused to provide the transcript.

Columbus. O Edwin Judy State Securities Division Court of Appeals Dan T. Moore Moore Judy

Grand Jury Indicts Four In Conn Slaying Case

Harrison county grand jury reportedly returned secret indictments against four men over two months ago in connection with the patrolman's murder. The development follows the Conn killing under state investigation as authorities pursue suspects.

Damrosch Warned By Union Over Conduct Claim

Dr Walter Damrosch was warned by Local 802 of the American Federation of Musicians that repeating statements deemed degradative could lead to expulsion. The union found him guilty of conduct for remarks accusing members of being incompetent and causing unemployment by maintaining high wage scales.

New York Walter Damrosch Musician's Union Today American Federation of Musicians DamiYosch Houa

Oberlin By Mrs Esther Wood 306 N Professor Ss

Local notice lists Esther Wood of Oberlin offering delivery service by phone. Contact K Richard Clevenger at 4174 for arrangements.

Esther Wood Richard Clevenger

Oberlin couple marks 67th anniversary of marriage today

Apul sar and Mrs. James Worcester of 525 East College street observe the 67th wedding anniversary. They wed on April 3. Worcester, a lifelong Oberlin resident, was born near here. Eunice Eyton was born in Albany Wisconsin. Both have long Grange and township service histories. The couple and local residents are noted for active civic involvement.

Oberlin Apul Sar James &. Worcester East College Struet Albany Wisconsin Worcester Oberlin Grange The Grange

Waffle Supper Planned by Eastern Star Auxiliary

A waffle supper will be served Saturday from 3:00 to 7:00 in the Masonic rooms under the Eastern Star Auxiliary. The public is invited to attend.

Eastern Star Auxiliary Masonic Rooms

Canton Lorain Auxiliary Past Presidents Event at Strohl Home

Additional Society Past Presidents of Canton Lorain Auxiliary were entertained yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Orval Strohl at her home on Wese street. After the business meeting, a luncheon course was served at small tables by Mrs. Strohl and her daughter. The next meeting is planned for May fifth with hosts to be announced.

Canton-Lorain Orval Strohl Wese Street St. John's Ladies’ Aid Society Seveen

Physicians To Meet Lorain County Medical Society Talk

The April meeting of the Lorain County Medical Society features a program on Gall Bladder Problems. Robert Ainsmore of Cleveland will speak. The gathering Tuesday evening at the Graystone Hotel begins at five with dinner, followed by a business meeting and the address.

Lorain County Medical Society Robert Ainsmore Fe 4. C Cleveland Graystone Ao Shore Ivinsmore

Hospital Admissions and Names in Local Notices

A list of names and addresses appears including Mrs Harry Halu Crafton at 1301 Bank Street and Mildred Vayda at 421 Elm Street. Other entries include Lawrente Koyfak Iischeorges' Jarvis Strong and Sue Merante at 1806 Wet Avenue. Mrs George Bro is also mentioned in the collection of notices.

Fight Over Reorganization Plan Spurs House Debate

Washington April 9 opponents and Administration backers clash over President Roosevelts government reorganization in the House. A key vote defeated Rep O Connors motion to strike out the act s enacting clause while four major titles remain including authority to hire executives and a new auditor general. The opposition vows to recommit and a Saturday session may be scheduled.

Washington Uapril Tun Roosdevelt Notten John O'Conner In. Y O’conner Sam Hayburn Tex Civil Service Commission Comptroller General Civil Service Tn Vongress O'Connor Gerald J. Belleau Prog Wis Congress House Interior Department Bureau of Education Department of Welfare Harry L. Hopking Veterans’ Administration

Local addresses listed for residents and a baby girl

A fragment listing several residents including Mrs George Hall on Don SlAth Street, Mrs Domin ic Seagal, and a baby girl at 345 Best Street with unclear context.

le Park Avenues George Hall Don SlAth Dominic Seagal Babyirl Best Street

Motorist fined for reckless driving in polar court

Steve Livehak of RL D. Nova Eiska West River Road was fined $2 and costs for reckless driving. Mayor Joseph Q. Petro presided in polar court this morning after a 1 a.m. arrest on West Water Avenue.

Steve Livehak RL D. Nova Eiska West River Road Joseph Q. Petro Polar Court West Aternue

Taxi driver fined for intoxication arraignment before mayor

Paul Yoo was fined 31 and costs after arraignment on intoxication charges before Mayor Joseph Q. Petra. He was arrested about 4 a m yesterday on a complaint by Bob Long, a loyal taxicab driver, with the questionable age noted as 1ff.

Paul Yoo Joseph Q. Petra Pullee Almet Bob Long

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