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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1938

Page

5

Cox Declares Ohio Democrats Facing Crisis

Former Gov James M Cox declares the Ohio Democratic Party at a crisis point its fidelity to clean government is at risk. He backs Charles Sawyer for governor saying Sawyer offers corrective leadership amid alleged coercion of office holders and state contract beneficiaries. Cox warns a poor primary showing could doom the ticket in November and hinder future campaigns. Governor Davey continues western county tours while Sawyer campaigns in Cleveland and broadcasts on state welfare reforms. Supreme Court Judge Arthur...

United Press Ohio James M. Cox Dayton Today Charles Sawyer Sawyer State House Hugh L. Nichols Cox Martin L. Davey Democratic Party Western Davey Williams Fulton Wood Henry Putnam Geauga Lake Ashtabula Common Pleas H. Muler Mercer County Celina John L. Lewis Cleveland Bureau of Examination and Classification State Bureau of Juventile Research Secretary of State Warren County Wiliam J. Kennedy Gerald L. K. Smith Louisiana Committee of One Million Columbus John L

Court House notices mix with summons and arrests in Lorain

In And About The Court House a pair of vehicle damage reports from Lake avenue and a speeding fine highlight ongoing sheriff and justice court actions. Cases include Ferris charged with hotel fraud totaling 447.94 and a civil suit by Frank Cambria against Stop and Shop Bakeries for 25000 over a death claim, plus divorce alimony and assorted local claims.

Frank Cambria Angeline Cambria Tedev Stop and Shop Bakeries, Inc Alfred G. Dieterick Muss

Alumni Picnic Planned By Chronicle Telegram Group

Chronicle Telegram Alumni Association members will gather tomorrow afternoon at Humphrey's Landing near Wakeama for a picnic. Kenneth Barclay, association president, said attendees should meet at the Chronicle Telegram office at 1 pm. Rain postponement is possible.

Chronicle-Telegram Alumnic Association Humphrey's Landing Wakema Kenneth Barclay Chronicle-Telegram Barclay

Dr Andrew Dobson to Perform at Second Methodist Church

Rev J U Watson announced a program by Dr Andrew Dobson at 5 PM August 26 at the First Methodist Church to raise funds to pay down the Seventeenth street church debt. Dobson, a renowned Negro entertainer, has for years broadcast from WJJD Chicago and is noted across America.

J. U Watson Second Methodist Middle Avenue 17Th Street First Methodist Church Andrew Dobson Seventeenth Street Dobson WJJD Chicago America Watson

Kentucky Senate Campaign Foes Clash Over New Deal Loyalty

In Kentucky the Chandler Barkley race dominates the primary dynamic as Chandlers allege poisoning and Barkley touts New Deal records. A Thursday Jackson incident left former Sheriff Lee Combs dead and two others wounded amid a bitter contest. Other Republicans like Heewell and Douglas contest the Senate seat as political tension rises.

White House New Deal Barkley Alben Chandle Kentucky Jackson Lee Combs Lewis Chandler Sherif Victor Deaton John QO. Heewell Hardinburg Roscoe C. Douglas G. Tom Andrew ©. Ritchie Cc. Roberts

Davidson Claims He Triggered Local Relief Probe

County Commissioner John E Davidson asserts he initiated the state relief investigation now underway by State Auditor Joseph Ferguson. He says conversations with Examiner William Klebold five months ago and a Cleveland meeting with Chief Relief Examiner P Van Sheik led to Ferguson's visit to review local aid administration.

Davidson John E Davidson George P. Brett Lorain Omerber Oscar G. Dunn Joseph Ferguson Wiliam Klebald Klebald Klebold Edward Dechant Cleveland P. van Sheik Ferguson

Man Wanted for Kidnapping Slain in Fight With Police

Lebanon, Pa Aug 6 Earl Young of Lebanon was killed in a pistol fight with police at Hot Springs Ark He was wanted on a kidnapping charge and for questioning in a murder. Federal agents listed Young as wanted for the kidnapping of a Kansas State College escort and as a suspect in the kidnapping murder of a Sioux Falls high school girl. A warrant was issued in Louisville for Young on a Lindbergh case link. Moving events and local notes follow in Spencer: church meetings, anniversaries, 4-H sewing, school changes, and community notices.

Lebanon Earl Eung Hot Springs Ark Vesterax Young Kansas State College Betty Sioux Falls

Burst Of Buying Sends Stocks Up

A brisk buying wave lifted stocks to near year highs in dull trade as investors pushed leading shares higher. A broad rally across gems, rubbers, steels, aviation and copper supported the market while bonds showed uneven movement. Wheat eased about three cents to the June contract amid steady retail and wholesale trade gains and mounting unemployment concerns.

New York See Prs Remeain Aero Sfrek Selc Regulat

Local social notes recount visits and travels in Ohio and Canada

Farive of Ahlan Michigan enjoyed a ten day motor trip to Vermont and Quebec with relatives. Caldwell Olivcis relatives visited Curtice family. Funeral for Oscar Stafford attended in Ashtabula. Howard Shick visited Cleveland. Alive Dilley returned home from Circleville after weeks with Marion Wolf. Betty Miller visited by grandparents Frank and Mj Miller. Emerson reunion held in Branchport New York. Mae Hylen and Bernice of Elyria with Geisingers of Lodi visited locals. Fern McCourt property on West Main being painted by Harry Hendricks.

Bev Jd W Shelhinger Columbus Waldo E Byers Spencer Homerville South Main Street Lutheran Church Minesters Frank Miller Clyde Taylor West Salem Maude Hendricks E. Thompson DR. Aldrich Dale Gould Sullivan Adreigh Hendricks Marion Wolf Wolf Circleville Baptist Missionary Society Kenneth Crosby Mary van Valkenburg Verna Aukerman Cleveland Celia Bishop Gertrude Wond Sidney Beach Berea Martin Koch Kate Moffet Sadie Gault Medina Virgil Sheats Farive Ahlan Michigan Saturney Cresure LA Bees Millard Fuller Lakesood Nelson Fuller Donald Wilson Barberton Vermont D Qurbec Canada Mroc Jayton Curtice Caldwell Oliv Cis Ag Curtice Frank Browand Wirs Stedman Hunter Mary Howe Leonard Bridges Betty Miller Rittman G. L. Emerson Branchport New York Emerson Mae Hylen Bernice Elyria David Geisinger

General Industries Workers Picnic Set for August 27

Two thousand picnickers from General Industries and their families are expected to attend the annual employee picnic at Crystal Beach on August 27. The committee aims for the largest turnout yet and plans games and a possible office versus factory baseball game. About 750 people are employed, and organizers hope recalled workers will join friends at the event.

General Industries Company Crystal Beach

Pope Clark Contest Features Campaign In Idaho Primary

Boise Aug 6 Idaho voters go to the polls Tuesday to choose between Senator James H Pope and Rep BD Worth Clark in a feature Democratic primary. Farley backs Pope calling him a true friend of the administration while Clark runs on a self reliant platform. Pope chairs the Senate Agricultural Committee and seeks reelection as a New Dealer.

Boise Ida Idaho James H Pope James A. Farley Worth Clark Pope Senate Agricultural Committee Clark Guy Barnilla Clark Ourself Farley Senate Walter H Anderson Donald Callahan Frank Adams

Man Arrested For Disorderly Conduct In City

Jony Zlatkowski 27 of 345 West River Street fined $19 and costs after arraignment before Justice Leonard Smith on a disorderly conduct charge. Police said he was arrested around 3:00 AM at his home following a reported fight. He displayed a badly discolored left eye in court.

Jony Zlatkowski West River Street Justice of the Peace Leonard Smith Zlatkowski

Reverend and community notices mix of church services and obituaries

A jumbled local item lists church services across denominations with Rev L Be, Danwis, and other ministers, then notes the death of Mrs Billie M Hardy of Howland Hill, with survivors and funeral arrangements. Additional society notes mention memorials for Professor Kenneth Fo Williams, Sacred Heart church picnic plans, and assorted Oberlin briefs including visits and vacations of local residents.

Elderly Man May Have Skull Fracture

William Siegmeyer, 80, of 3276 West 86th Street, Cleveland, sustained a possible skull fracture with multiple abrasions after a fall at 2:20 p.m. yesterday in the Oaks Tavern on Broad Street. He was treated at Elgin Memorial Hospital and later taken to a Cleveland hospital at his wife’s request.

William Siegmeyer West 86Th Street Cleveland Elgins Memorial Hospital Oaks Tavern Broad Street

Fear 6 Lost Lives In Flooded Creek

In Gatlinburg Tennessee on August 6 a flood from a mountain creek believed to have killed six people. The bodies of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Gillon were recovered while Mrs. Alfred Ball and her three children remained missing. All were residents of a Sevier County farm house swept away when Tur ning Fork Creek breached its banks.

Gatlinburg Tenn Jess Gillon Alfred Ball Sevier County

City Hall to Close at Noon for Primary Election Vote

Service Director I. D Faxon announced that City Hall and the water department office will close Tuesday at noon to allow city employees to vote in the primary election. The water office will reopen Wednesday.

City Hall I. D Faxon Water Department BP AL

Lineman Electrocuted Near Tippecanoe City

Doerst, 63, a lineman for the Municipal Electric Plant, was electrocuted yesterday near Tippecanoe City when trapped between two hugh tension wires. Local authorities investigated the accident and reported no further details available at press time.

Tippecanoe City Cff Doerst Municipal Electric Plant

Sheffield Lake Salary Ordinance Attacked In Suit

Marshall William McKinley of Sheffield Lake Village today filed in common pleas court a suit challenging a December 29 1937 emergency ordinance by Sheffield Lake Lame Duck council that cut his salary from 1500 to 100 a year He contends the action violated voter referendum limits and seeks a court declaration voiding the emergency ordinance and restoring his salary

Sheffield Lake Lame Duck" Council Common Pleas Marshall William McKinley Sheffield Lake Village McKinley Lame Duck

Two Cleveland youths fined for reckless driving and intoxication

Two youths appeared before Justice Leonard Smith in police court this morning. Edward Canda, 21, of 3131 West 54th Street, drove at 70 mph on Cleveland Street and was fined $2 plus costs for reckless driving. Frank Kreete, 24, of 2197 West 85th Street, riding with Canda, was fined $1 plus costs for intoxication.

Cleveland Justice of the Peace Leonard Smith Edward Canda West” 54Th Street Cleveland Street Frank Kreete West 85Th Street Canda

Williams Fined for Intoxication in Police Court

Ernest Williams of 231 Wooster Street was fined $10 and costs on an intoxication charge after arraignment before Justice Leonard Smith in police court this morning. Williams was arrested around 3:55 a.m. yesterday on Middle Avenue.

Herbert J. Robbins Cleveland Preston L. Coon Telegraph Road Justice Coon Cleveland Automobile Club Stebbins William G. Smith Emil Kubishke Ernest Williams Wooster Street Justice of the Peace Leonard Smith Williams Middle Avenue

Mrs Reyes D Metcalf of Belmont Died at Oberlin

Mrs Reyes D Metcalf formerly Martha A Gerrish of Belmont Mass died suddenly yesterday morning at Allen Memorial Hospital while visiting her parents Mr and Mrs W B Gerrish in Oberlin She was an Oberlin College graduate of 1911 wife of Keyes D Metcalf Librarian at Harvard University She leaves her husband two children Margaret a June Oberlin graduate and William a Oberlin junior her parents and four sisters Funeral services were held this morning at Westwood Cemetery.

Oberlin Reyes D Metcalf Belmont Mass Alten Memorial Hospital Metcalf Martha A. Gerrish W. B. Gerrish Margaret William H. W. Kofsky Willard P. Seiberling Akron H. H. Henkes Berea C. L. Weislogel Fairview Westwood Cemetery

Kohlmyer Seeks GOP Nomination in Lorain District

Cornelius Kohlmyer of Lorain, a Republican candidate for Congress from Ohio's 14th district, visited the Chronicle-Telegram office to greet editors before heading to the Welsh picnic in Akron. He said he has traveled the district, received a fine reception, and found many voters interested in government issues.

Cornelius Kohlmyer Lorain

Fine and license suspension for Hancock after police court

A fine of 75 dollars and costs with driving rights suspended for nine months was imposed on R. V. Hancock of 1004 East Avenue in police court this morning by Justice of the Peace Leonard Smith after Hancock was arrested around 2 a.m. on Broad Street by officers in a police squad car.

Justice of the Peace Leonard Smith R. V. Hancock East Avenue Hancock Broad Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Democrats G. J. O'Connor 13Th St A. R. Milner HK. D. 3 Elyma Dorothy M. Olds West Avenue Lake Avenue Sheriff's Department Albert Ferris Graystone Auditorium Hotel Robert Jones The Here Ferris Emma Katz Israel Congregation of the Fire Association of Philadelphia Milton Ely Euclid. Q Tremas E. Williams Lodi Meen Karpinski Comms Pleas Court J Lo Edwaerris Overiin Alice M. Cheevers Harry D Creevers Guy B Findler Asardea C-T H. Day Robert A Park & Shop, Inc Bridge Street Dr. Dobson Second Meth. Church Kate Moffett Beres Fo .J Moore Colurous Fritiey Giutesis Gertrude Wood Bertha Brewand Santa Lakeside Sunita Cain Ott Elyria Savings Trust General Industries Richard Clavenger Esther Weed Professor St Churen First Methodist Ana Ines Westermann Superior Butte Christ Chorch Ulpiscopall Rev L BE Danwis Christian Sernce Sacels Billie M Hardy Howland College St Rolie M. Hardy Deeeph Hardy Wesur Indiana Creef Hardy i Ray Struble Thus City C R Nichols Charles FE Prout Wayne Schmuttgen Nanna Struble Roneld@ Struble Elvna Hardy Clarksfield Wayne Taylor Funeral Home Taslore Ridgelawn Sacred Heart Catholic Church W C O'Lmighlin Cince Lutheran Church H. Duvne Tasst Methodist Church J. E. Wood Mount Zion Baptist Church Homer J Tucker Chiurch School Kenneth Fo Williams Allen Hospital Wal Fairchild Chapel de Bond Sacred Heart Church Campbell's Grove Eart Merrill C Gay East Causing Michlean M . Gay North Main Street W DD Ferguson Alice Ferguson South Professor Street L. E Daniels Owego New York City J B. Annable Mattie Kruger Maine Fear Mrs. Reyes B. Metcale Sudro - Curtis Ambulance Phone Murphy Bros Kohlmyer Toledo Prin Byars City Cab Co Brown Hotel Lorain County Savings & Trust CO Elyria, Ohio Member Federal Deposit Amherst, Ohio Lorain County
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