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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1937

Page

5

Wage Order In Hotel Industry Takes Effect May First

Ohio employers in hotels and restaurants must pay a standard wage scale starting May 1 for about 35 000 women and minor workers across three city classes. Violations risk fines or imprisonment, with back wages collectible by Elaine Shoffler’s minimum wage division as the state expands wage protections to 106 000 workers across three divisions by next year.

Columbus, CO Ohio Cono Elaine Shoffler Lair

North Ridgeville PTA Elects Officers at May Meeting

North Ridgeville P T A set its next meeting for May 15 after last Thursday's April session. A nominating committee was named to report the officer slate. The spring dance earned fifteen dollars with ten allocated to the Student Council fund. Mr Hindman of Elyria gave an illustrated tuberculosis talk.

Ridgeville Glen West J. E. Ely Robert Haehl Hindman Elyria

North Ridgeville Garden Club votes to keep giant zinna as club flower

The North Ridgeville Garden Club met at Town Hall and voted to keep the giant zinna as the club flower. Seeds plants and shrubs will be exchanged at the next meeting on May 17 at the town hall. Mrs John Gibbons read a sketch on Flowers That Bloom in the Catalogue. Mrs Vern Andrews shared a Florida trip, Midway camp Melbourne, and notes on native flowers and sights across the state.

North Ridgeville

Eight of Hearts Hosts Evening At Mrs Cooley Home

Mrs Ralph Cooley hosted the Eight of Hearts at her home on Monday evening. Prizes for best scores went to Mrs Martin Pope and Mrs Walter Harmedel. A blue and white themed salad course was served. Mrs Walter Horwedel will host the next meeting.

Ralph Cooley Eight of Hearts Hearts Martin Pope Walter Harmedel Walter Horwedel

Grange Plans Degree Conferrals and Card Party

At the Acme Grange meeting in Columbia on Tuesday evening the third and fourth degrees will be conferred on candidates. A card party is scheduled for Saturday evening by the Grange.

Grange Acme Grange Columbia

N. C. C. W. Meeting Staged in Lorain and Greensburg Visit

Mrs. Catharine Tamblyn and Mrs. John Gibbons attended the N. C. C. W. meeting at Lorain Tuesday afternoon. Miss Ruth MacLaughlin spent Sunday in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, visiting her sister Sister Ignatius Lycia of Seton Hill, who underwent a serious operation last week.

Catharine Tamblyn John Gibbons N. C

Bloody Harlan depicts labor strife amid scenic mountains

In Harlan Kentucky a county famed for coal and rugged beauty contrasts with a history of labor violence. The piece notes murder rates, mining labor sentiment, major industries, housing, schools, churches, and civic life in Harlan and surrounding towns amid ongoing mining disputes.

Harlan Kentucky Red Dog Dead Man’s Gulch Kentucky- Virginia Cumberland Mountains Senate Committee Harlan County

Boys in G-man role credited with capture in Lancaster

In Lancaster Ohio on April 26 a boy duo acting as G-men, Robert Schaefer and Jack Hauser, were credited with aiding the capture of Owen Bickel, 17, of Coshocton, who had escaped from two Federal officers during a ride to Chillicothe Federal Reformatory. Bickel had been convicted in Pittsburgh for automobile theft, forgery and mail tampering.

Lancaster Robert Schaefer Jack Hauser Schaefer Owen Bickel Coshocton Chillicothe Pittsburgh Hauser Bickel U. S Edward Michener James Mast Robert G-man Harley Highley Highley

Local Social Guests Visit From Nearby Towns

The text lists multiple weekend and Sunday visits among families. Mr and Mrs Bellamy of Wake man visited Mr and Mrs Lawrence Peak. Mr and Mrs Nelson Chester and son Albert and Merlyn Reisinger stayed with relatives in New Haven Indiana. Mr and Mrs Ira Gough and family dined with Mr and Mrs Jack Van Arsdale in Columbia. Mrs Elizabeth Leonard and son Harry and daughters Sylvia and Vivian along with Mrs Nellie Collins of Cleveland were overnight guests at Mrs Emma Baldauf’s home.

Bellamy Wakeman Lawrence Peak Nelson Chester Albert Merlyn Reisinger New Haven Ind Ira Gough Jack van Arsdale Columbia Elizabeth Leonard Harry Sylvia Vivian Nellie Collins Cleveland Emma Baldauf

La Grange Social Roundup Includes Out-of-Town Guests

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wilcox hosted Mr. Tom Lawrence of Lewisburg Pa and Mrs. Harry Lawrence with son from Youngstown for dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Adams visited Cleveland on Friday. Miss Letha Mason will enend.

LA Grange J. H. Wilcox Tom Lawrence Lewisburg Harry Lawrence and Son Youngstown Charles Adams Cleveland Letha Mason

Driver fined and license revoked for DUI plea

John Priesner of 231 Cornell Avenue pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated. Mayor Don A. Baird ordered a six month license revocation and $50 fine plus costs after arrest by Officer Earl Bosgs on Broad Street at about 2 45 a m Sunday.

John Priesner Cornell Avenue Don A. Baird Priesner Earl Bosgs Broad Street

Plea Guilty In Police Court Fine For Intoxication

John Sney of 101 Buckeye Street was fined two dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication before Mayor Don A. Baird in police court. He was arrested about 1 10 a m Sunday on Broad Street.

John Sney Buckeye Street Don A. Baird Sitney Broad Street

P T A Meeting Highlights Social School Notes

Miss Dorothy Parsons traveled to Wesleyville for a weekend visit. A PTA gathering led by G B Wareham featured a special program and refreshments for over seventy attendees. Mrs R B Kelner and son Robert remain under doctor care. Circle events included a three course dinner hosted by Mrs C G Rush and an afternoon tea hosted by Mrs John Cook. Mrs E L Adams visited relatives in Elyria.

Utica Ohio Dorothy Parsons Westerville P.T. A G. B. Wareham R. B. Kelner Robert C. G. Rush

Crossword Puzzle Clues Page Jumble

A compact list of crossword style clues includes entries such as 1 Crone 5 Descendant 10 Spill over 14 In tow 15 Large artery 21 Styla 17 Musical unit 18 Banks Scottish 20 One who goes far 22 Behind ship 24 Weary 25 Star of ink 26 Rent 29 Vehicle 31 Permits use of 35 Attention 39 Devoured 41 Toward 43 Pertaining to Whitsunday 48 Color 50 Nothing 51 Part of ode 33 Cloth measures 55 Always 57 Fold 60 Sea nymphs 64 Injury 65 Restrain 68 Golfer's cry 9 Otherwise

Crones Parabanese

Catholics Asked To Help Care For 196 Babies In Asylum

Bishop Schrembs appeals to the diocese's 220000 Catholics to support 196 babies at St Ann's Infant Asylum. The Catholic Charities drive spans 2685 parishes in 14 counties with a goal of making every adult Catholic a member of the Catholic Charities Corporation.

Schrembs Catholic Charities St. Ann’s Infant Asylum Diocese of Cleveland Catholic Charities Corporation

Senate Debates Relief Cuts And Budget Figures

Discussion centers on trimming federal spending and relief aid with figures ranging from 500 million to 1.2 billion dollars. Roosevelt proposes 1.82 billion for next year, including 1.5 billion for WPA work relief, while Byrd and Byrnes push for 10 percent expenditure cuts and agency consolidations amid mixed Senate support.

William B. Bankhead Senate Democratic Roosevelt Senate Joseph T. Robinson Pat Harrison Senate Finance Committee James F. Byrnes S. C Byrd Executive Branch Sen Johnh. Bankhead Ala The Byrnes Mr. Roosevelt James H. Pope Idaho Robert M. la Follette, Jr Wis

General Motors To Create Diesel Engine Division

General Motors announces the formation of a new Diesel Engine Division under Alfred P. Sloan Jr. The unit will build Winton Diesel engines from 20 to 160 horsepower and will locate on a 75 acre site in Detroit. Construction starts immediately with an engineering laboratory and Diesel-electric power plant to support development and testing. First construction phase begins in May.

Detroit General Motors Corporation Diesel Engine Division Alfred P. Sloan, Jr G. M Sloan

Health Program Highlights in CCC Camp Camp Lorain

Lieut A W McElroy reports CCC enrollees healthier than typical 17 to 25 year old men due to daily medical inspections and heated ventilated barracks. Immunsions for spinal meningitis and dental care by reserve officers are part of the new program. Injuries reduced by safety lectures and on site medical staff.

CCC Lieut A. W. McElroy Camp Lorain Gulf Road Elyria Lieut. McElroy CDC Health R. W. Wander Red Cross

Grangers Present Program At Brooklyn Heights

Lorain County Pomona Grange led a large delegation to Brooklyn Heights for a joint program with Cuyahoga County Grange. Forty five Lorain members attended, while Cuyahoga County had forty five. The day featured degree work, a noon dinner, and a detailed program with readings, talks, and a Grange Flag of the Degree finale.

Lorain County Cuyahoga County Brooklyn Heights Pomona Grange Lucille Burg Wellington Gertrude Schramm Lorain County Pomona Clarence Barber Eva Sigsby LaGrange Edith Hudson Ruth Miller Frances Davidson Kipton Lorain County Agricultural Extension Agent Frank Mason Ridgeville Mennell Grange Florence Brandt Mary Gilder Maude Mason Ruth Eldred Martha Berg

Bartender Kills Three Then Ends Life With Poison

Portsmouth authorities report John Owens, 22, shot and killed his wife Sarah White Owens 23, mother in law Catherine White 54, and brother in law Chester White 20 at the in laws home. He wounded father in law Benjamin White 64 and neighbor Harry Hughes 17 before killing himself with poison. The motive remains unclear though domestic trouble had previously been slight. Owens then went to Miss Thelma Kirker 24 at a downtown boarding house and took poison.

Portsmouth John Owens Owens Sarah White Owens Catherine White Chester White Benjamin B. White Harry Hughes Thelma Kirker Miss Kirker

Labor Relations Program At Chamber Meet

A four day chamber program opens with a session to elect 18 directors led by Col M Chester president of the National Association of Manufacturers. Major address will cover labor relations with round table discussions featuring John D Black and B C Heacock on Wagner Act decisions and plant conditions. Goodyear's P W Litchfield and N I C B president Virgil Jordan will discuss national policy and enterprise outlook.

Chamber Council Colby M. Chester National Association of Manufacturers Round Table John D. Black Chicago Supreme Court B. C. Heacock Peoria, II McGrady P. W. Litchfield Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Virgil Jordan National Industrial Conference Board

Elyria man fined for intoxication in police court

John Finan of Elyria was fined 2 dollars and costs for intoxication when arraigned before Mayor Don A. Baird. He was arrested about 3 10 a m Sunday on Chapel street.

John Finan Elyria Don A. Baird Chapel Street

German freighter crew repels raid in Marseille

In Marseille on April 26 the Nordmark crew defended their ship from raiders. They wounded one French gangster and routed two others who attempted to board the docked freighter. Captain Walte Teegen cried out for help, and the crew drove the attackers away.

Marseilles France Walte Teegen

G O P Chairman Plans Four Radio Speeches

Republican National Committee Chairman John D. M. Hamilton announced four radio addresses in May to end a post election silence. He urged voters to reexamine the political landscape as party lines shift, outlining May 1 NBC Red Network 9 30 to 10 p m EST May 8 NBC Red Network 9 30 to 10 p m EST May 16 CBS 10 to 10 30 p m EST and May 23 CBS 10 to 10 30 p m EST.

Washington John D. M. Hamilton Republican National Committee Today Hamilton Republican Party

Motorist fined for reckless driving in city court

John Urbansok 20 of 114 Blake Street was fined two dollars and costs after arraignment before Mayor Don A. Baird for reckless driving following a 2 10 a m arrest on Cleveland Street. The mayor suspended the fine and costs on Urbansok’s promise of future good behavior since he had no prior arrests.

John Urbansok Blake Street Don A. Baird Urbansok Cleveland Street

Avon Lake CAGE TEAM Feted At Banquet

Avon Lake basketball team honored at a Saturday banquet in the school cafeteria with 150 attendees. Coach Maus served as toastmaster and Mike Rockas was named honorary captain. Principal J Irvin King praised the team while Coach Edwards stressed athletics as life preparation and showed game films. Letters were awarded to seven players and cheer leaders received recognition.

Avon Lake Clayton Maus Mike Rockas Rockas William Edwards Western Reserve University J. Irvin King Maus Dan Manning George Trivanovich LaVerne Buswell Clarence Biltz Howard Redding Robert Livingston Gwendolyn Beard Robert Burkhardt Mildred Trivanovich P.T. A

Avon Lake PTA Banquet Brings Mothers Daughters Together

About 250 mothers and daughters attended the Avon Lake school P T A mother daughter banquet on Thursday evening. Tables featured maroon and gold with garden hat favors. Mrs. Ernest Werdel hosted and opened remarks on home school and community life. Mrs. Dill Dunning and Mrs. Hazel Shriver spoke representing parents and teachers, Ruth Heidler spoke for the daughters, and a marionette show followed in the auditorium. Mrs. Rena Thomas led the food committee and Werdel the program. The Women's League Group No. 5 plans a card party April 27 at 12:50 p m at Avon Lake Park. Public invited.

Avon Lake School P.T.A Ernest Werdel Rena Thomas Women’s League

Avon Lake Glass Blowers Exhibit At School

Avon Lake students will attend an educational exhibition on glass making by Venetian Glass Blowers in the school auditorium Friday morning April 30. Performances at nine and 10 30. Souvenirs for attendees. Parents invited. Small admission fee.

Avon Lake

Smiths Visit Pedersens in Detroit Weekend

Mr and Mrs Gale Smith of Detroit Michigan were weekend guests of his parents Mr and Mrs Carl Pedersen of Hunter road. Mr and Mrs Ed Kelley and family have moved to Shawville to make their home.

Gale Smith Detroit. Mich Carl Pedersen Hunter Road Ed. Kelley Shawville

U A W Wins Ford Richmond Dispute at Assembly Plant

United Automobile Workers claim a major victory after a one day sit down strike at Ford Richmond plant on the West Coast. Concessions include no discrimination against union men recognition of seniority rights and grievance committee conferences. Twelve demoted union workers revert to their original jobs under the settlement.

Oakland Calif United Automobile Workers Union Today Ford Motor Company Ford Assembly Richemond West Coast Henry Ford Ed. Hall Hall Richmond Ford Committee For Industrial Organization

Five Die In Ohio Traffic Fatalities Over Weekend

Five people died in Ohio traffic accidents over the weekend. In Cleveland area deaths were George Stefan 59 Abraham Cohen 77 and John Gresh 39 of Fairview Village. Maynard Williams 54 of Morgan County was crushed between two autos on Route 77 near Zanesville. He was helping Harold Smith when a car driven by Paul Massy 40 of near Mt Vernon struck Smith. Sheriff L B Adrean Morgan County held Massy for investigation. Willard Roberts 26 of Berrysville died when his car skidded and overturned on Route 73 eight miles southeast of Hillsboro.

Ohio Cleveland George Stefan Abraham Cohen John Gresh Fairview Village Maynard Williams Morgan County Zanesville Harold Smith Paul Massy Mt. Vernon Smith L. B. Adrean

New Atomic Form of Matter Found

In Pasadena on April 26 scientists Carl D. Anderson and Seth H. Neddermeyer announced a new atomic form of matter. The particle shows both negative and positive charge with high penetrating power and a mass a thousand times that of an electron. It lacks an official name, listed as X, and was observed from photographs at Pike's Peak and Panama using Andersons cosmic ray camera.

Pasadena Calif Carl D. Anderson Seth H. Neddermeyer Pike’s Peak Panama Anderson

Fined For Intoxication In Grafton Arrest

Henry Janowski of Grafton was fined five dollars and costs for intoxication after arraignment before Mayor Dow A Baird in police court. He was arrested about 8 50 p m Saturday on West Bridge street when his car collided with a vehicle owned by George Davis. Officers found Janowski behind the wheel and he said he had let a stranger drive.

Henry Janowski Grafton Dow A Baird Janowski West Bridge Street George Davis

State Briefs from Springfield and Cincinnati

Springfield Ohio April 26 F A Healy 75 former secretary treasurer of Cincinnati and Lake Erie Railroad Co died at his home after a two month illness Cincinnati Ohio April 26 Ohio River rose 24 feet in 24 hours to 274 feet due to heavy rains though observers said the rise not alarming Youngstown Ohio April 26 Dr J A Sherbondy 89 decorated by the French government for his service as a surgeon during the war died at his home Saturday night.

Avon Marjorie Belsinger Marian Demma Frank Demma Avon Lake Bernard Frank Demsey Rose Rino Anna Demma Miss Rino Robert Demsey Mrs. Dempsey Vineyard Rd United Preas Springfield F. A. Healy The Cincinnati & Lake Erie Railroad Co Cincinnati Ohio Youngstown J. A. Sherbondy

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