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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1934

Page

5

Local man charged with striking officer

Seth Shunk of Gulf road was bound to the Grand Jury by Justice Joseph Petro Saturday when arraigned on a warrant sworn by Dewey Bailey captain of the Dover Center police on a charge of assault and battery and obstructing an officer. It was alleged by the police captain that Shunk struck him when the officer pursued and stopped a car in which Shunk and a Cleveland attorney were riding for an alleged traffic violation in Dover Center.

Seth Shunk Gulf Road Joseph Petro Dewey Bailey Dover Center Shunk Cleveland

Six Cleveland youths released to a relative after handcar theft

Six Cleveland youths who stole a handcar on the Nickel Plate Railroad near Vermilion were released to a relative of one boy Saturday afternoon. Sheriff Dick said railroad officials planned juvenile court arraignments. Otto Zelinski of Vermilion-on-the-Lake and Constable Baumbert saved the youths from danger by stopping them and lifting the handcar off the tracks just before. Music broadcasts were noted as stations prepared.

Cleveland Nickel Plate Vermilion Clarence W. Dick Otto Zelinski Vermilion-on-the-Lake Kenneth Baumbert Will

Vermilion-on-the-Lake to Open Dance Hall Saturday

Lorain County dancers hear Vermilion-on-the-Lake opens this Saturday night with dances every Friday Saturday and Sunday through spring. After Memorial Day the big hall will be open each evening. Bob Weon's Vagabonds orchestra, heard on various radio programs, will provide the music.

Lorain County Lake Shore Vermilion-on-the-Lake Bob Weon Vagabonds

Father Coughlin Seeks Federal Control of Stock Speculation

In Detroit on an April Sunday address Rev Father Charles E Coughlin urged limitation of stock market operations under federal control. He accused Wall Street of wanting sole control. The priest said his concluding 1934 series will be next Sunday continuing with a three way discussion on national affairs with Ferdinand Pecora and Dr Raymond Moley of Roosevelt's Brain Trust.

Detroit Father Charles E. Coughlin Wall Street Ferdinand Pecora Raymond Moley Roosevelt Brain Trust

Governor Seeks Sales Tax Support in Final Legislature Fight

Governor George White issued a formal statement in Columbus urging public support for the 54 million sales tax on the eve of a decisive legislative showdown. He blamed opposition from lobbyists and named George W. Sheridan as the leader of the opposition effort. He warned that failure could threaten Ohio's educational system. In Gallipolis, Mrs. Anna Niday, 74, of Rio Grande, died from injuries after a fall near her home.

Columbus. O George White George W. Sheridan Columbus Ohio Council of Ratall Merchants Mors White Gallipolis. O Anna Niday Rio, Grande

Brain Truster John Dickinson rails at Wirt in April talk

Washington April 9 Brain Truster John Dickinson, former University of Pennsylvania law professor and New Deal aide, challenged Gary Indiana school superintendent William A Wirt and his claim that recovery began with monetary policy changes last year He said recovery in 1933 was driven by industry speed up and later codes adoption with an upturn seen in November before that period ended.

Washington John Dickinson Roosevelt William A. Wirt Gary Ind Wirt Brain Trust House Dickinson University of Pennsylvania United Press

Florists Meet At Diederich Gardens In Ridgeville

Flower growers from across Ohio will visit Lorain County on April 26 for a joint meeting of the State Florists Association and the Cleveland Flower Growers Association at J. P. Deiderich Sons flower gardens on Cleveland Road Ridgeville. Details of the program are not yet available.

Ohio Lorain County State Florists’ Association Cleveland Flower Growers’ Association J. P. Deiderich Sons Cleveland Road Ridgeville C. J. Hummel

Commissioners Buy Auto For Infirmary

County commissioners purchased a Chevrolet coupe from Hawkins Motor Sales Company of Lorain for 641 dollars. They traded in an old car for F170. The new car will serve at the County Home with the larger vehicle to be used by the commissioners.

Infirmary Hawkins Motor Sales Company Lorain

First Woman Judge Florence Allen Takes Federal Oath

Judge Florence E. Allen was sworn in as the first woman on the Federal Court bench at the Sixth Circuit in Cincinnati. She took the oath and then heard arguments in a case involving the First National Bank of Mayfield and the New Southern Hotel Kr. verane.

Cincinnati Florence E. Allen Sixth United States Circuit Court of Appeals Allen Ohio Supreme Court First National Bank of Mayfield Verane New Southern

Opposition To Higher Income Taxes Grows

Washington reports mounting opposition to a blanket ten per cent rise in all income taxes. The administration shows limited pressure, while House Majority Leader Joseph Burns says the House must be convinced of the need for extra revenues before approving the proposal.

Washington T He House Joseph W. Burns

Views Of Holy Land To Be Presented By Milton Lindberg

Milton B. Lindberg presents stereopticon views of the Holy Land and lectures on fulfilled and impending prophecies regarding the Jews and Palestine at First Baptist Church tonight and Wednesday. He has traveled extensively in Palestine and speaks as an illuminating speaker. Monday and Wednesday at 7:45 p m. Tuesday Lindberg will be in Cleveland.

Milton B. Lindberg The Holy Land Palestine First Baptist Church Lindberg Cleveland

Illinois Voters Ballot Tomorrow in a Primary

CHICAGO April 9 A Illinois primary looms with ballots cast to gauge support for the National Recovery program and the Democratic administration. Major fights focus on 27 House seats, amid a historic Democratic showing for a presidential year. An eve slaying in Chicago’s Bloody Twentieth ward also influences the campaign.

Chicago Illinois National Recovery Program House of Representatives Joseph Rier No

Elyria Township Tax League Elects Officers

The Elyria Township Tax League elected officers for the coming year at a Lake Avenue School meeting Friday night. Orlo Higgins was chosen president, Edward Cotton vice president, and Kermit Leiby secretary. D. A. Cook Lorain attorney spoke on court operations and the need to present both sides in a case, followed by remarks from retiring president Mr. Hogan about the tax situation and school funding in Elyria township.

Elyria Township Tax League Lake Avenue Orlo Higgins Edward Cotton Kermit Leiby D. A. Cook Lorain Hogan League Elyria Township

Elyria Firemen Respond To Two Small Blazes

Elyria firemen answered two calls yesterday sidelining minor blazes that caused no damage. The first blaze started in an automobile being cleaned at 19 Chestnut Street and was quickly extinguished by the owner. The second fire occurred in vacant grass at the end of Tenth Street, likely started by a cigarette from a passing car. firefighters fought it 35 minutes with no damage.

Elyria W. A. Myers Caseline Chestnut Street Caroline Tenth Street

Oberlin Club Week Activities Highlight Local Groups

A rundown of Oberlin Ohio meetings from April 9 to 14 lists Vine Rebekah Lodge and American Legion posts on April 9, plus Women’s Club departments, Sorosis, and History group meetings. Additional events include the Pansy Chapter Eastern Star, T. M. T. B. M. Club, Community Garden Club, and Pythian Sisters with sessions through April 14.

Oberlin Vine Rebekah Lodge I. O. O. F. Hall Education Department Oberlin Women’s Club J. E. Wickler West College Street Karl Wilson Locke American Legion T. M. T. BM. Club Chalmer Davidson Oberlin Business and Professional Alma Champney Morgan Street Sorosis R. A. Jellite Oak Street Oberlin Women's Club W. G. Caskey East College Street Women's Christian Temperance Union J. A. Richards Forest Street van Ger Pyl Rebekah Aid Society Mack Groveland Street Community Garden Club Oberlin Inn Order of Eastern Star

Elizabeth Mischka Wins Divorce From Julius Mischka

In And About The Court House Elizabeth Mischka was granted 3 divorces from Julius Mischka on grounds of gross neglect by Judge W. B. Thompson today. She was awarded the divorces on her cross petition. Tsabelle Marley of Lorain was granted 2 divorces from John on grounds of gross neglect by Judge W. B. Thompson. A.V. Hageman filed suit against Charles Wright et al for 1716 alleged due on a promissory note. The First Savings and Loan Company filed suit against Julius Lehman et al for 2886 alleged due on a promissory note. Foreclosure of Property in Elyria is asked. Curtis Allen of Carlisle Township was fined 10 and costs and sentenced to 10 days in county jail Saturday when arraigned before Justice Joseph Petro for intoxication and threatened his wife. Galda Stevenson of Lorain was granted a divorce from Charles Stevenson on grounds of gross neglect by Judge W. B. Thompson today.

Elizabeth Mischka Julius Mischka W. B. Thompson Tsabelle Marley Lorain John On A.V. Hageman Charles Wright Et al First Savings and Loan Company Julius Lehman Et al Elyria Curtis Allen Carlisle Township Joseph Petro Galda Stevenson Charles Stevenson Zross

Reed attacks Roosevelt policies in GOP campaign speech

Washington April 3 senator Reed Pennsylvania launching his re election bid delivered a keynote attack on Roosevelt policies calling them futile fantastic poisonous and dangerous to American civilization He warned the continuation of these policies could push the nation toward chaos The address served as a rallying point for the Republican effort to regain ground lost since 1932 In Sidney G A Baker 54 a packing company worker died by suicide today health blamed for the fatal action

Washington David A. Reed Pennsylvania Roosevelt Reed Crave Dansers Sidney G. A. Baker Packing Company

Ton sil operation for Annette Cooper at Allen Hospital

Annette Cooper daughter of Mr and Mrs R N Cooper of South Pleasant street underwent a ton sil operation Friday at Allen hospital. She is recovering nicely. Edith Princehorn of Spring street spent the week end at the home of her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs S W Ewing in South Euclid. Mrs L H Kimmel visited recently at the home of Mrs Merle White in Cleveland. Mr and Mrs Glenn Princehorn and daughter Mary Agnes were guests of relatives in Mansfield. Mrs J E Rosecrans has returned from a visit with her daughter and son in law. Dr and Mrs R Young in New Concord Ohio. Mr and Mrs R Summers and daughter Elsie spent the week end with friends in Canton. Stewart Hume, Robert Martin, William Ohly, Russel Stone and Chester Hageman returned to Miami University today after a week's vacation at their homes here. Mrs Agnes Princehorn of Spring street spent the week end with relatives in Norwalk. Mr and Mrs Ray Hall and children visited yesterday at the home of his brother Glenn Hall in Ethel Creek Ohio. Mr and Mrs W M Papworth visited over the week end with relatives in Shetby.

Annette Cooper R. N. Cooper South Pleasant Street Allen Hospital Edith Princehorn Spring Street S. W. Ewing South Euclid L. H. Kimmel Merle White Cleveland Glenn Princehorn Mary Agnes Mansfield J. E. Rosecrans R. & Young New Concord Ohio R. Summers Elsie Canton Stewart Hume Robert Martin William Ohly Russel Stone Chester Hageman Miami University Agnes Princehorn Norwalk Ray Hall Glenn Hall Ethel Creek W. M. Papworth Shetby

U S Fleet To Stage War Games

The U S fleet sails from San Pedro and San Diego for an eight month Atlantic phase ending in the Caribbean, with 104 ships and about 45 000 men. Admiral Sil lers leads from the Pennsylvania as dreadnoughts cruisers and carriers head toward the canal zone. The exercise includes a gas attack demo with phosgene tear gas aboard battleships California and Reeves, before arriving in New York for a Roosevelt review.

Los Angeles Cal Navy United States California Atlantic Seaboard San Pedro San Diego Canal Zone David F. Sillers Pennsylvania New York Roosevelt Panama Canal Caribbean J. M. Reeves

Blind mayor of Holmesville dies in Ohio

Funeral services for Charles M Kareh, longtime blind mayor of Holmesville, Ohio, will be held tomorrow. He died Saturday while en route to Cleveland Clinic for medical treatment. Kareh, blind since childhood, learned typing and Braille, practiced law and ran real estate in Cleveland for years and had announced candidacy for the Ohio General Assembly as a Democrat.

Cleveland Charles M Kareh Holmville Ohio Holmesville Cleveland Clinic Kareh Ohio General Assembly

Kansas City Manager Threatened After Home Call

City government officials in Kansas City Missouri patrolled the manager Hl. P F. McElroy’s residence and watched his office after a threatening phone call. A fire bullet ripped through a window last night just hours after a similar incident. McElroy’s daughter, kidnapped last year, was in an adjacent room during the event.

Kansas City Potice Hl. PF. McHtroy McElroy oMerul

Death record Otto Sonnnenwald of Lorain Ohio

Otto E Sonnnenwald 62 long known in military circles during Spanish American War and member of Lorain and Cleveland families died Friday April 6 at Veterans Hospital Dayton after a long illness He served in U S Hospital Corps aged 26 enrolled May 14 1898 Columbus Ohio discharged Fort McPherson Georgia He belonged to W E Gillmore Camp 92 Spanish War Veterans Garretson Camp U S War Veterans Cleveland and was survived by sisters Amela Eichmiller Emma Schneider Lydia Bramley Funeral at Wickens Memorial Tuesday at two Rev J E Comer officiating Garretson and Gilmore Camps will attend and perform full military honors after Veterans ritual at Elmwood grave The remains lie in state at Wickens Memorial Mrs Charles W Parsons Wakeman April 9 died aged 78 She and her husband observed their sixtieth wedding anniversary last October Survived by husband and two daughters Nora Simpkinson Townsend Town-

Otto Emil Sonnenwald Lorain Otto E. Sonnenwald Cleveland Veterans’ Hospital Dayton Ainserng Sonnenwald U. S. Hospital Corps Columbus Fort McPherson Georgia W. E. Gillmore F. M. Laraway Elyria Garretson Amela Eichmiller Emma Schneider Lydia Bramley Wickens Memorial J. E. Comer United Brethren Church Gilmore Elmwood Charles W. Parsons Wakeman Charles W. Parsons Wakeman Nora Simpkinson Townsend Town

Wellington Circle Three Meeting Observes Local Society Programs

Circle 3 of the Methodist Ladies meet at Mrs. Guy Phelps home with Miss Jean Phelps providing piano solos. Missionary society plans discussed for a meeting at Mrs. Lena Dibbla's, Thursday at 2 30 PM. Wellington Farm Women's Club reports 37 attendees at Mrs. Jennie Smith's home.

Charlotte Scott East College Street The Vine Rebekah Lodge Carmel Saxc von North Professor Methodist Ladies Society Guy Phelps Jean Phelps

Livestock Market Summary From August Markets

The report shows cattle prices steady with quality mixed, steers around 7.00, heifers near 4.50 to 5.00, calves 6.00 to 7.00, and a light run. Hogs active around 4.00 to 4.50, sows and boars varied, lambs firm near 6.00, and sheep trading at 2.50 to 3.50 with assorted weights and conditions.

Wakeman and Wellington Obituaries and Services

Ben F. Stark dies at 48 near Wellington leaving widow Bessie, son Royal, daughter Mrs Albert Back, and eight children at home, funeral Tuesday at 2 from Wake man W L Pease Funeral Home with burial in Wakeman. Henry Prince Taylor funeral Tuesday at 10 from Sudro Funeral Home with burial in Ridgeville. Funeral for James C. and family details note multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren. Reverend officiants named for Wakeman services.

Ship Mia Mina Love Wakeman James C W Wakeman William Smith Oberlin N Wakeman Ben F. Stark Wellington Bessie B. Stark Royal Albert Back Evelyn Eileen June Eleanor Violet Donna Bennetta W. L. Pease A. F. Lindbeck Taylor Henry (Prince) Taylor Sudro Funeral Home Ridgeville

Ohio Miners Win Wage Increase

Cleveland April 9. Fifteen thousand Ohio coal miners won a 24 27 per cent wage increase in an agreement between mine operators and the United Mine Workers of America. The deal also shortens the workday to seven hours as part of the raise.

Cleveland Ohio United Mine Workers of America

Miraculous Escape After Boulder Misses Cars

In a dramatic incident on a Brooklyn road a 1,000 pound boulder narrowly missed crushing the third car occupants Miss Mary Wolf and Dr. F E Lehman. Lambert H Shaknis of Brooklyn and his wife were injured as a second car was destroyed and a miraculous escape was recorded by medical staff.

Lambert H. Shaknis Brooklyn F. E. Lehman Mary Wolf

Ohio racing commission bars doped horses from tracks

In Columbus on April 5 the Ohio racing commission announced that anyone found using drugs on race horses off Ohio tracks will be banned from Ohio venues. The action, taken with the Federal Narcotics Division, cites tests that can detect horse doping and states the penalties for violators.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Racing Commission Federal Narcotics Division

Fifty Entombed In Japanese Coal Mine Incident

An explosion trapped fifty miners at Akai coal mine in northeastern Japan. A rescue party entered the gas filled shaft as relatives gathered at the mine mouth awaiting news of the entombed workers.

Tokio Akai Japan

Boycott Call Aimed at German Goods In Midwest Meet

In Chicago on April 9 a committee on defense of human rights organized a broad boycott of Germany made goods chaired by delegates from four Midwest states. Former Senator James A Reed and Congressman Edward A Kenney condemned Adolf Hitler and the German government as threats to freedom. A resolution urged Congress to grant citizenship to Dr Albert Einstein.

Chicago Committee On Defense of Human Rights James A. Reed Missouri Edward A. Kenney New Jersey Adolf Hitler Kenny Congress Albert Einstein

Notable Injury Report From Evening Incident

Miss Baatz sustained injuries in a reported incident yesterday around 7 P.M. Ottilia Oebker of 221 Pasadena avenue and Frank Cebula of 325 North Olive street, passing by, assisted and took her to Memorial hospital. She was discharged after treatment.

Miss Baatz Memorial Hospital Ottilia Oebker Pasadena Avenue Frank Cebula North Olive Street

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Vermilion-On-The Lake Father Coughlin Sederis Diederich Gardens Frank Wells Seventh Street Ismay Burroughs West Avenue Second Street Court H. C. Stevens Thelma Hollis O’donnell Paint & Wall Paper Co Ourt Street NRA Dormal Allen Assana Stafivside Farelle County North Pleasant Street MHS Esthen Alfsen Louis Uliss N. Pleasant St Vphone the Literary and Social Club Nancy Squire D. A. BR Earl D. Jones Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall Little Women’s Bridge Club Eleanor Jackson Locust Street Reger & Binninger U. S Woolworths U.S New York City Methodist Church Missionary Society Lena Dibbla St. Joseph's Hospital Iva Redrick Jennie Smith JT. J. Lehman Ed Nash Charlie Ed Gott Herrickave East Henry Ramser OBE Lakewood M. Klein Cleveland Street Mello-Peat Co O’donnell Bulletin Western Reserve Finance Turner Block
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