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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1937

Page

1

Submit Plan To Control Floods And Pollution

The National Resources Committee submitted detailed recommendations for Ohio river tributaries to Roosevelt. The plan, part of a nationwide program across 17 drainage districts, estimates costs of about 4.16 billion dollars over many years and stresses flood control and pollution elimination. It discusses main stem and tributaries like the Beaver and Kanawha, notes funding proposals, and cites ongoing page 13 continuation.

Washington Roosevelt National Resources Committee United States Congress Ohio Beaver Kanawha Muskingum Scioto Miami Wabash Big Sandy Kentucky Green Cumberland

Weather Ohio Sees Warmer Unsettled Forecast

Increasing cloudiness and warmer tonight across Ohio. Tuesday forecast calls for continued warmth with possible showers in western and northern portions. High pressure over the Ohio Valley and Rocky Mountain region early today, with low pressure centers over North Dakota and off the Washington coast.

Ohio Ohio Valley Rocky Mountain North Dakota Washington Coast South Atlantic Coast Rockies Plains Wales Nebraska Iowa Washington Oregon

Non-Union Workers Enter GM Plant Amid Picket Booing

In Oshawa Ontario on April 12 non union employees entered the General Motors plant as pickets jeered calling them traitors and yellow dogs. About 20 worked in parts with others from offices assisting in preparing parts for ambulances and fire trucks amid ongoing strike talks affecting nearly 3700 GM Canada workers. A senior company official indicated union recognition may be granted.

Oshawa Parts Department General Motors Corporation of Canada

Avon LaGrange Camden Schools Win Contests

Lorain County musical contest results show LaGrange winning Class CC with 51 points, Avon 29 in Class GC, and Camden overtaking Henrietta in Class CCC. Approximately one thousand students from 46 schools competed, with Camden and LaGrange leading in their classes.

Lorain County Camden Henrietta LaGrange Brownhelm Avon Wellington Ridgeville Clearview Avon Lake Vincent

Relief Army Seeks Governor Appeal Over Eviction

Ohio Workers Alliance leaders plan a fresh bid to meet Gov. Martin L. Davey in Columbus to demand a $50 million relief program after last Friday’s eviction from the state house reception room. Rep. Michael V. DiSalle and others consider introducing a resolution condemning the eviction as debate opens in the Ohio House. Six alliance members were jailed on riot and nuisance charges. bail set at $9,000 with trials slated for April 28. Meagley reports growing statewide mobilization to aid 350000 on relief despite arrests and press criticism.

Columbus Ohio Workers’ Alliance Martin L. Davey State House General Assembly Alliance Michael V. DiSalle Lucas United Press Toledo DiSalle Lucas County Louis N. Laderman Richard M. Marlow House di Salle Nelson Meagley The Cincinnati Cleveland Youngstown Davey Ohio Workers’ Alliance Committee Ohio City Prison Ben Gray Morris Jaffe Jessie Johnson National Youth Administration John Monarch Dayton Johnnie Williams John Chiller Cleve- Jana

Woman Injured in Eaton Crossing Crash Near Elyria

Mrs. Josephine Rauss, 31, of Toledo, in critical condition at Elyria Memorial Hospital with a fractured skull after her Chevrolet coupe was struck by an eastbound Big Four passenger train at the North Eaton crossing on Route 82. She said she was en route to Meadeville Pennsylvania to visit her parents.

Josephine Rauss Islington Ave Toledo Elyria Memorial Hospital North Eaton Crossing Rauss Meadeville Chalmer Davidson Steve Frolie Sudro-Curtis James Rauss General Motors Acceptance Corporation George H. Dion Second Street Oberlin Rodman Douglas Dion Allen Memorial Hospital Mertz and Cameron G. J. Blackwell Richard Gildenmeister Oberlin Avenue North Ridge Road Robert Ingraham Dover Center Pauline Leonard Fairview Village Ingraham Miss Leonard Route 10 Here Emil Kubishke Michael Bulzomi Roy van Arsdale Bell Avenue Norwalk Tom Conary Wakeman Zig Nagy West River Street Frank Mittler Furnace Street Nagy A. C. Botamer High Street Broad East River Streets Vernon Smith South Abbe Road Botamer Jack Lyon Middle Avenue East Bridge Street Lyon

Would Limit Notary Public To Lawyers

The Lorain County Bar Association voted 26 to 17 in support of a bill in the Ohio Senate to limit notary public commissions to lawyers. Supporters say the measure would reduce complaints from lawyers about non lawyers practicing law.

Lorain County Bar Association Ohio Senate

Judge Webber Making Splendid Recovery

Former Common Pleas Judge A. R. Webber, 85, who had surgery at Elyria Memorial Hospital on March 21, was discharged last night and is convalescing at his Washington Avenue home. He was dangerously ill four days after the operation but then began a steady recovery and could leave bed briefly.

Common Pleas A. R. Webber Elyria Memorial Hospital Washington Avenue Judge Webber

Policeman Arthur Sponsel Found Slain in Downtown Lot

Patrolman Arthur Sponsel, 38, was found shot to death in a downtown parking lot during an alleged burglary investigation. Four shots fired. a .82 caliber bullet pierced his heart and a .32 bullet was found in the restaurant corner. Sponsel, on duty since 1951, leaves a widow and two sons.

Hamilton Uhi -Brother Arthur Sponsel Sponsel Herschel Seward Levi Justice Harry Deubel Seward Justice Mike Vertich John C. Calhoun Calhoun Chester Schick Joe Smith William Meilyard Niles Fool Works Vertich Smith Blue Goose Inn Minnie Sponsel

Oberlin Graduate Named Hiram College Football Coach

Frederick J. Holter, an Oberlin College graduate and former Amherst College assistant, was named head football coach at Hiram College. He succeeds Carlton J. Méfort, ousted in December after 16 straight losses. Holter previously served on the Muskingum College staff in New Concord and resides in Cleveland.

Hiram, O Frederick J. Holter Amherst Maass Hiram College Molter Carlton J. Mefort Holter Cleveland Oberlin College Muskingum College New Concord

Interference Will Not Be Tolerated Says Britain

Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin said Britain cannot tolerate interference with its ships at sea. He warned British shipping to avoid entering Bilbao while dangerous conditions prevail as the Spanish rebel fleet has blockaded the port.

London Stanley Baldwin Bilbao Spain

Former Elyrian To Speak At P T A Council

E L Bailey former Lorain County assistant superintendent of schools will headline the Lorain County Council of Parent-Teacher Associations spring meeting at Eaton High School Tuesday. He now serves as Plymouth Ohio superintendent of schools and will be one of two principal speakers. Rev R B Tuck of Wooster will speak as substitute. Reports will be heard from officers and committee chairs as the council nears year end. Gibbons lauds the speakers. music by the Eaton High School orchestra and an invocation by Rev A K Stevenson.

E. L. Bailey Lorain County Byron Field National Congress of Parents and Teachers C. A. Gibbons Wooster Toma Wigert Lillian Hardy Treasury Gibbons Eaton High School A. K. Stevenson Harry Salisbury

Vicbron Baptist Group To Hold Conference In Wellington

The Hebron Baptist Association schedules its first Bi monthly Bible Conference at the First Baptist Church of Wellington Ohio this Friday. Sermon speakers include Rev George Bates Medina Rev W L Beckley Spencer and Mr J A Birdsall Flyria. Supper served by Wellington church women. those attending from Elyria should call Rev RE W Neighbour to estimate numbers. The event opens a series of Hebron Association conferences.

Hebron Baptist Association First Baptist Church of Wellington Ohio George Bates Medina W. L. Beckley Spencer J. A. Birdsall Flyria RE. W. Neighbour Elyria The Hebron Association

Eight Men And Boy Shot In Kansas Riot

Eight men and a boy were shot in the street during day-long rioting in the tri-state lead and zinc mining area centered on Galena Kansas. Deputized citizens under Mayor Morgan ruled the town as clashes between two miner factions, one a company union and the other aligned with John L. Lewis’ committee, escalated.

Galena Kans F E. B. Morgan Tri-State Gary Walter A. Haxman Kansas Cherokee County John L. Lewis Committee For Industrial Organization Ted Schasteen Treece. Kans Tt. O. Union Oklahoma Missouri

Senate Will Not Vote On Judiciary Reform Before July 4

Sen. J. Hamilton Lewis predicts to President Roosevelt that the Senate will not reach a vote on the administration’s judiciary reorganization plan before July 4. The remark comes as Roosevelt weighs reform plans amid wartime governance pressures.

Senate Washington Cin J. Hamilton Lewis Roosevelt

Hit-Skip Auto Kills Infirmary Resident

STEUBENBILLE, D., April 12 Valice hunted a hit skip driver whose car today struck and killed John Hudack 59 a resident of the Jefferson country infirmary Hudack was hit as he stepped from the curb at the west end of the infirmary grounds.

Steubenbille Valice John Hudack Jefferson Country Infirmary Hudack

Boake Carter Starts Daily Column in Chronicle Telegram

Boake Carter begins a daily column in the Chronicle Telegram. The feature appears today on page 14.

Chronicle-Telegram

Supreme Court expands Wagner Act to steel industry ruling

The Supreme Court upheld applying the Wagner Act to steel, supporting its reach over interstate commerce. Chief Justice Hughes called the act a lawful means to curb employer interference with union organizing and bargaining. Two further Wagner Act tests on an auto trailer and clothing factory were pending.

Washington Supreme Court Associated Press Jones & Laughlin Steel Co Charles Evans Hughes Roosevelt High Court Hughes Jones & Laughlin

Tragic Accidents Toll in Ohio Across State

United Press reports state three people died near Mansfield and two near Marysville in separate crashes as Ohio’s weekend death toll tops 15. Names include Nick Bastaja and Peter Millich among Mansfield victims, with others from Reading, Cincinnati, Dayton, and Massillon among the deceased or injured.

United Press Mansfield Marysville Ohio Nick Bastaja Peter Millich Pennsylvania Red Arrow E. P. Long Sam Gregg Milford Center Union County Earl Barker North Lewisburg Goldie Inez Vertiner Gregg Lloyd Hoefer Reading Alfred Alexander Cincinnati Frank Finster Palme Heights Joe Kelley Columbus Wesley Willis Dayton Homer Campbell Wilmington William Mixter Montpelier Harold Carr Middletown Leona Eichel Massillon Alice Hayden Warren

Youth Sentenced To Chair For Murder In Pa Case

In Westchester Pennsylvania on April 12 Alexander Meyer age 20 son of a Philadelphia coat broker was sentenced to death in the electric chair for killing Helen Meyer a 16 year old Coatesville High School girl on February 11. Judge Ernest Harvey and W Butler Windle imposed the sentence.

Westchester Alexander Meyer Philadelphia Helen Meyer Coatesville Ernest Harvey W. Butler Windle

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