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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1939

Page

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Amendments To Security Bill Agreed Upon

Washington reports conferees from the House and Senate agreed on amendments to the Social Security bill after eliminating two proposals. The Connally amendment for $15 monthly state old age pensions was dropped, as was a McCormack provision to reduce state payroll taxes. A revised plan leaves eligibility changes for next year and notes tax savings totaling about $905 million over three years.

Washington L.P House Senate Connally D. Tex John McCormack Mass Lens Connally Pat Marrison Robert L Doughton Ways and Means McCormack Jeve Cooper D. Tenn

Elyria Hosts Annual Lamp Show For Northern Ohio Retailers

Elyria will host its fifth annual lamp and lighting show for retailers from Elyria and northern Ohio on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 8. More than twenty leading lamp manufacturers will display hundreds of residential lighting devices at 40 Broad Street. Educational talks by E D Stryker and Isabel Bary precede buying sessions for Fall merchandise, with over a hundred dealers expected to attend the two-day event.

Elyria Ohio J B Johnson Ohio Public Service Co Ohio Police Service Company Broad Street Whuch Glade Thomas and Brown Furniture Co E D Stryker National Authority Nela Park Isabel Bary R W Butts Ohio Public Service Company

Pilgrim Community Church Window Damage Report

Police investigated after H Scrivens reported windows at Pilgrim Community Church on Prospect Street being broken and other damage to the building. Officers found several windows smashed and further damage to the structure.

H Scrivens Pilgrim Community Church Prospect Street

Weather summary for Ohio and surrounding regions

A trough extends from Ontario southward over the Atlantic coast states with another from Alberta to Arizona. High pressure dominates the rest of the country with centers over Washington and the Rocky Mountain region. Showers reported along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts into West Virginia and Ohio, while generally fair weather prevailed elsewhere with warmer readings in the western trench and cooler in most other locations.

Ohio Ontario Atlantic Coast Alberta Arizona Washington Rocky Mountain

Refugee mother and sons die after plunge from hotel

CHICAGO Aug 4 A refugee from Czechoslovakia Adele Langer 43 leaped from a 13th floor hotel with her two sons Tommy 3 and Jan 6 to the sidewalk on Michigan Avenue killing all three. Her husband Karel 46 a former Prague textile maker testified she had become despondent after leaving Prague and fearing they would have to return. He had received Canadian permission to enter but she chose death, leaving a family with about $7,000 and a dwindling fortune.

Czechoslovakia Chicago Corone Karel Tange Adolf Prague Langer United States Canada Bosnia Edward K English Nono’ Langer Hitler Adele Langer Michigan Boulevard Karl West Side Hynea Marpoles France Hermine Weil Ertha Bergman Sle Congress Hotel Lenger

Man Receives Long Overdue Check For Services Rendered

Dr A S MecKitrick received a Columbus letter enclosing a check for services rendered 22 years ago after the writer explained his son was injured by an automobile at Dunkhnk and the father had long hoped to meet his obligation.

A S MecKitrick Columbus Dunkhnk MecKitrick

Minkler Elected President of Dog Wardens

Lorain County dog warden Lee Minkler was elected president of the Northeastern Dog Wardens Association at a Graystone Hotel meeting yesterday. Ashland’s C al Koegler was named vice president and Medina’s Carl Sample secretary and treasurer. A luncheon for 40 followed the session and featured speakers including William Alexander of Pemberville and Lorain County Prosecuting Attorney Howard Buther. An afternoon boat ride on the Black River concluded the event, arranged by Minkler.

Lee Minkler Lorain County Northeastern Dog Wardens Association Graystone Koegler Ashland Carl Sample Medina William Alexander Pemberville Vana Howard Buther Lorain Counts Black River Minkier

Inspection Of Courthouse Dome By State Inspector

J G Odgers of Bellevue building Inspector for the State Department of Industrial Relations inspected the courthouse dome yesterday, accompanied by City Building Inspector Hart Dickason. Though no report was filed yet, it is expected to outline whether the dome should be removed or repaired as county commissioners requested a state inspection after reports of dangerous condition.

J G Odgers Bellevue State Department of Industrial Relations Hart Dickason Odgers

Harmon Field Sunday Closing Edict Stands

J C Crisp of the Eastern Heights Realty Company ruled Harmon Field cannot be used on Sunday August 20. He told Mayor Joseph Q Petio and the Elgain Recreation Board he kept his word to others to close Sundays, risking cancellation of the first annual Ohio State Girls Softball Tournament set for August 18 19 and 20. The commission said the tournament is not canceled and hopes to find another field for August 20 while the committee said the Sunday closure decision was made prior to their petition and they object to the field’s use on that date. Crisp offered cooperation to locate a substitute field.

J C Crisp Eastern Heights Realty Company Harmon Field Crisp Joseph Q Petio Elgain Recreation Board Elysia Recreation Board Ohio State

Tax Rebellion's Success Is Celebrated in Newcomerstown

Jubilant Newcomerstown residents celebrate a tax rebellion victory that eliminates an 808000 burden from the village as the 14 dam assessment shifts to the federal government. The drive, led by the Tax Defense League, united residents to withhold real estate taxes while flood assessments were settled through legal rulings and state actions. Local officials hail the victory as decisive for schools and village finances, praising broad citizen support and political backing.

Newcomerstown Muskingim Watershed Conservancy District Roosevelt Tax Defense League Vic Donihet Las- CalaWads County Mugford Zanesville Conservancy Common Pleas E F& Lindsay New Philadelphia Conservancy District Attorney James Seocombe

Ex Convict and Girl Die in Dynamite Bomb Blast Auto

In Cleveland on August 4 Sam Salupo a 29 year old ex convict now window cleaner and his companion Miss Dorothy Evan 19 were killed when a dynamite bomb exploded under their car in Shaker Heights. The blast hurled the vehicle 500 feet. Salupo died later at a hospital and Miss Evan died before aid could reach her. Salupo previously served time for blackmail. Detective Lieutenant George Zicalielli is probing possible motives including business rivalry jealousy or gangland revenge. William Presser a partner in Salupo's window cleaning firm was shot last January 30.

Cleveland Sam Salupo Dorothy Evan Salupo Anthony Shaker Heights Miss Evan Salupos Evan Shade Heights George Zicalelh Solupo Wiliam Presser

Grafton Women Earn Awards in Hensley Case

County commissioners awarded Mrs H Bernadette Bater Jahelsky $450 and Mrs Alfred Hall $50 for arrests in the Louise Hornbeck slaying. Hensley, a Grafton prison farm employee, was convicted of first degree murder and life term, with the case upheld on appeal. No Supreme Court appeal filed due to time limits.

H Bernadette Bater Jahelsky Chestnut Street Grafton Louise Hornbeck Alfred Hall Edward Hensley Grafton Prison Farm Trusty Hornbeck Cenfer Butler Howard R Butler Hensley Common Pleas Guy B Findleys Penitentiar Court of Appeal Ohio Supreme Court Hensvels Aurrest Jakelshy Miss Bater Hornbech

Light Voters Predict Observers Election Turnout

Primary turnout looks down with only about 80 absentee ballots cast, far below the municipal primary average of 100. Deadline to vote absentee was 6:30 PM yesterday. Without a mayoral contest, Republican votes may fall from 2300 two years ago, though auditor and solicitor campaigns plus councilman at large could offset reduced interest. Democrats expect about 50 votes, similar to two years ago.

Elect On

Chinese mob strikes British firm in Chinese port attack

An angry mob of Chinese stormed a British owned International Export Company plant in Tientsin on August 4 smashing windows and office equipment and driving staff from the premises. British employees escaped unharmed and took refuge on nearby Texas Oil Company property.

Tifntsin China Hai River Texas Oil

Mayor Bans Quarry Swimming and Detains Teens

Mayor Joseph Q Petro ordered police to prevent swimming on Steel and Tubes Company property along West River Street. Several boys were apprehended and referred to juvenile authorities under the order to deter trespassing and disorderly conduct, with further enforcement planned.

Poice Steel and Tubes Company West River Street Joseph Q Petro

53 Children At Today's Clinic

Authorities reported 53 children from 18 communities attended the orthopedic clinic at Elsna Vicmotial Hospital today. Among them were 22 new cases including a Royal Oak child. Parents said friends advised bringing the child to the clinic run by Dr C H Heymar and Dr F A Lawrence. Attendees came from Cleveland Galion Sulphin Sprogs Geneva Ashtabula Mai 5 field Wellington Plymouth Crest Kneshland Oberlin Bucyrus Shelby Wakeman Bellevue Livingston New London and Royal Oak.

Elsna Vicmotial Hospital Regul 1 Royal Oak Nick Royal Oa Ircheige C H Heymar Cleveland F A Lawrence Elylld Galion Sulphin Sprogs Geneva Ashtabula Mai Eld Wellington Plymouth Crest Kneshland Oberlin Bucyrus Wakeman Bellevue Levington New London

Archbishop Schrembs to sail August 12 for pope visit

Cleveland August 4 Archbishop Joseph Schrembs will sail August 12 to Rome to meet Pope Pius. He will be accompanied by Msgr Floyd L Begin. Departure plans call for a New York Rex connection and departure next Saturday.

Cleveland O Joseph Schrembs Pope Pius Rome Cleveland Floyd L Diocesian Cnt New York

Homemakers Chorus Plans Monday Practice and August Appearance

Lorain County Homemakers Chorus will meet next Monday evening at 8 o'clock in East Carlisle school. Miss Frances Eckert, county agent, announced the session. Mrs H H Gregg will direct the group, which formed recently and debuted on June Achievement Day. The chorus is slated to perform again August 12 at Linwood Beach Park, with a picnic to honor the Bethearae service founders.

Lorain County East Carlisle Frances Eckert H H Gregg Homemakers Chorus Linweed Beech Park Betteraere Service United Swten

Senate Begins Consideration of Final Bill in Quick Pace

The Senate moved quickly to begin final appropriation bill consideration. House cuts were largely restored by the Senate committee. Conferees resolved a Social Security Act tax freeze, saving about 905 million dollars, while the Deficiency Appropriation Bill moved toward final passage with restored CCC funds and other budget items. Debate looms as adjournment to tonight remains uncertain.

Washington Congress Senate House Alben W Barkley Social Security Administration Securities and Exchange Commission

Elyria Native John W Foreman Dies at 86 in Elyria

John W Foreman aged 86 long time Elyria resident died at 11 40 AM at his home 1264 School Street after a two month illness He was born February 25 1853 in French Creek and married Theresa Kihm in 1873 He was an oil distributor for Standard Oil and earlier with Lake Shore and Michigan Southern RR He was a charter member of St Joseph Society and member of St Agnes Church and Holy Name Society Surviving are his wife Theresa daughter Mrs Mary Trissel two grandchildren 23 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren The body is at Welsh Funeral Home and will be moved to his grandson’s home Funeral services will be announced tomorrow

John W Foreman Spain County School Street Standard Onl Company Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad Foreman French Creek Theresa Kihm St Mary's Elymia St Joseph Society St Agnes Church Holy Name Society Mary Trissel Andrew Foreman Harvard Avenue Charles Foreman Lake Avenue

Chicago Blaze Ravages Northwestern Malt Grain Complex

A severe fire in Chicago swept the Northwestern Malt and Grain Co building today. Firemen battled for two hours, protecting 888,000 bushels of grain as flames engulfed a five story structure, with losses estimated around 168,000 dollars.

Chicago Northwestern Malt & Grain Co Filmes Neerey

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