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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1936

Page

5

Arrest Citation Sought For Dr Townsend In Cleveland

In Cleveland on August 17 a petition seeks a citation for the arrest and body attachment of Dr Francis E Townsend after he failed to appear for a resumed hearing on old age pension fund management. Attorney Sacharow accuses Townsend of being a racketeer and crook and demands the citation. Judge Kerr postponed ruling pending contact with Townsend and noted the need for an affidavit before excusing a witness.

Cleveland Francis E. Townsend Freas Court George Kerr Townsend Benjamin F. Sacharow Courts of America Sacharow

Alimony Not Changed By Judge In Divorce Case

Charles F. Gurtsak challenged alimony terms set by Judge D A Ceak sixteen months earlier after his former wife remarried and a second husband appeared in the home. Judge G B Findley retained the original order from the 1935 divorce with taxes, insurance and mortgage duties to support the wife and two children, ages 14 and 15, and the child support raised from $8 to $49. Gurtsak opposed house expenses for another man and was ordered to pay $54 today plus attorney fees, keeping the original arrangement intact.

D. A. Ceak G. B. Findley Charles F. Gurtsak Machinist Atl National Tube Company Gurtisak Gurtsak Azo Findley Gurtsek

American Released After Hostage Digging for Gold?

Washington reports J. O. Ambler, American mining engineer from San Antonio Texas, held by Spanish forces near Huelva, has been released and arrived safely at Tinelva. Findlay notes July nine day Catholic pilgrimage to Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation at Varer near here concludes with about 20,000 attendees and remarks by Bishop Karl Atler of Toledo.

Washington State Department J. O. Ambler San Antonio Tea Huelva Tinelva Findlay

Stolen Crack From Car Reported in Garage

James Dunlop of 14098 Middle Avenue reported Saturday evening that a crack was stolen from his car while it was parked in his garage. The incident was noted by local authorities.

James Dunlop Middle Avenue

Communists Nominate Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate

Akron Aug 17 Andrew R. Onda of Cleveland was chosen as the Communist party candidate for Ohio governor. Ben Adkins of Akron was named lieutenant governor and W C Sandberg of Cleveland for congress at large. The convention urged repeal of the sales tax heavy taxation of the rich and reopening of the Howe Owners Loan Corporation. Communist support for Farmer-Labor candidates for Congress and county offices was pledged.

Akron Andrew R. Onda Cleveland Communist Party Ohio Onda Ben Adkins Congress

Death notices and obituaries from Vermilion area

Clara H Hempel widow of Richard Hempel dies at Beulah Beach after a one day illness born Berlin Germany July 27 1867 member Gospel Mission survived by five children ten grandchildren sister and other relatives services at Gospel TM burial at Ridgehill Memorial Park. Charles E Deaks Prosser dies after six weeks illness born Pittsfield Sept 10 1857 lived in Elatia. retired farmer survived by widow two brothers two sisters and in laws. services at Nichols funeral home with Dr E J Bond officiating burial La Grange cemetery. Martin Smith Sullivan 90 dies after lingering illness survived by son Ful of Massillon two daughters Mrs S Houseman and Mrs O C Arndt brother George and many relatives funeral at Christian Church Sullivan cemetery. Infant Becker daughter of Norman and Mrs Becker Middle Ridge buried from Zrieh Funeral Home interment Murray Ridge cemetery.

Clara H. Hempel East Bridge Street Richard Hempel Beulah Beach Vermilion Berlin Germany Gospel Mission Ernest Onstead Michigan Frederick R Uetrait Mirthiean James Hill Dearborn Erna Deyo Detroit Helen Hemape Elyria Martha Gustavus Havangah Sudro-Curtis Funeral Ridgehill Memorial Fark Charles E. iDeaks Prosser Mary Prosser Cleveland Street Ray E. Prosser Pittsfield Elatia LaGrange Ray Frank Gwen Prosser Wellingion Fannie Burton George Herbert Wellington Nichols Funeral Home E. J. Bond la Grange Cemetery Martin Smith Sullivan Martin Smith Fulof Massillon Sd. S. Houseman Mre O. C Arndt Sullivan George Livan Christian Church Sullivan Cemetery Becker Norman Becker Middle Ridge Zrieh Murray Ridge F. Mathaniel Gatlin Oberlie Mt. Zion

Black Legion Leader Refuses Extradition Fight in Detroit

LiMA August 17 reports a Black Legion leader vows to fight extradition to Detroit. Efinger visited Lina police after a Wayne County prosecutor requested arrest. Police Chief Ward Warlor said the suspect would remain jailed until a warrant arrives today.

Lima Berti Black Legion Detroit Efinger Lina Wayne County Duncan McCreata Ward Warlor

Fined By Mayor Baird Vines of St and cages for In TOSTUEOM

Fines were imposed by Mayor Baird Vines today on several individuals including Marar nn AL Baird and others arrested around 11 Port on Hast avenue and Depot street. The suspects, aged 37 to 43, hailed from Kudsevile and Coeurland, with details scattered in the report.

AL Baird Felsons Ristich Ridgewie Joe Bemmer Kudsevile Hast Avenue Depot Street Klein Coeurland Worestert

Townsend Club to Meet in Oberlin Ohio

Oberlin dispatch notes the East Oberlin Townsend club will convene at East Oberlin Church on Thursday August 27 at eight pm with Akron attorney Mr Faulkner as speaker. Also covers local social notes including births, travels, and visits among Oberlin residents and nearby towns.

Townsend Club Oberlin East Oberlin Faulkner Akron

Presidential campaign moves into major primaries across states

National party activity heats up as Roosevelt leads Prositives and Farmer-Labor factions seek boosts. LaFollette plans a Progressive conference to back Roosevelt while Berry urges labor alignment with periodic recovery updates. Knox readies East speeches. Wyoming and Delaware primaries set for Tuesday. California Mississippi and South Carolina votes loom with sharp intra party clashes.

Chautauqua N. Y William Lerke Dark Horse Union Party Landon Roosevelt Farher Coughlin Suke For Social Justice Cleveland Smith W. Brookhart Iowa Farmer-Labor Kent Roosevelt Robert M. LaFollette P. Wis George L. Berry Labor Non-Pausan League London American Liberty League Frank Knox White Simin Springs W. Va Chicago Wyoming Dela- Vhi Turtlens Teaas Nexr California Misssip South Carolina

Pensions Rise and Vary Across Counties as Statepaid Aid Grows

The article notes that pension payouts to Brants average $15.10 per month per recipient, with June county variations from $10.74 in Scioto to $450 in Hamilton. Through seven months, state payments total $1,144,119 with a projected year total over $5.8 million, offset by Federal grants under the Social Security Law. It contrasts action and thought, citing Alexander the Great, Caesar, Xenophon, and Napoleon as examples.

Ems Sciote Hamilton Aier Fey

Priest Warns Women Must Dress Properly in Church

Aug 17 Babylon NY Rev James Smith of St Josephs Catholic Church vowed to eject women dressed in what he called sacrilegious attire. He recalled dragging a woman from the pew after she attended confession in slacks and a halter top and warned others to leave if similarly dressed. He had previously called for women to wear hats as a sign of respect in church.

Babylon James Smith St. Joseph's Catholic Church Father Smith Ether Smith

Four U S Marines Arrested After Wal ps Up Red Curtain

Four United States Marines were arrested in PRIPING China after scaling a city wall and toppling a sentry flagpole. The four Privates Wilson, Redden Jr, Kirby, and Jameson returned from an absence without leave and were held for action. Wilson is of Baltimore, Redden Jr of Ridgeley Maryland, Kirby of Los Angeles, Jameson of Lakeview Oregon.

Priping China United States Tlag Uhey P. J. Wilson Baltimor Stephen A. Redden, Jr Ridgeley Edward O. Kirby Los Angeles Ernest HR Jameson Lakeview Ore

Holmes To Certify Relief Clients In Lorain County

Jirnest Holmes Lorain County Relief Director appointed certifying officers for workers in Lorain County who are able to work and to report to the district WPA office for employment. Relief cases are investigated then certified to the assistant supervisor of the employment division who reviews and assigns eligible clients to work.

Jirnest Holmes Lorain County Division of Employment W. Pla My. Iintmes

Wedding Guests Return From Marietta After Cleveland Visit

North Olmsted report notes Mrs Hoppymeere and Mrs Wallace Luthy of Cleveland attended a wedding with Mrs Elizabeth Beach and Miss Bertha Beach, then traveled from Marietta, Ohio, toward home, passing Ireland’s Bailymore where relics of an ancient castle and a Franciscan friary are noted amid ruins.

North Olmsted Aug Itmra Will Bauer Elizabeth Beach Bertha Mary Beach John W. Kfupp Marietta Ohio Hoppymeere Wallace Luthy Cleveland Bailymore Ireland

Elyria Merchants Reminded Of Advertising Agreement

Elyria Chamber of Commerce bulletin reminds members of an old agreement prohibiting ad space in Souvenir programs and similar publications without prior approval. Signed by Kkarry IV Luethi, the secretary manager, it urges merchants to advertise only in regularly issued newspapers and approved publications.

Elyria Merhhants Elyria Chamber of Commerce Kkarry IV. Luethi Elyria Othe Saluitur Arco Bulletin

Court House Notes And Foreclosures In Lorain

Reports show assault allegations against Bert Kardos by Joe Fedor with prosecution noted as pursued by Justice Jozeph Vetro for lack of prosecution. Home Owners Loan Corp sues S A Myers et al for 5702 and forecloses Lorain property, and Tracy A Shattuck et al for 3177 with foreclosures on Elsaria property. Also suit by Lawrence Beaver of Westerville for gross neglect of duty and a foreclosure action over a home tied to Joseph Meluch and Dorothy his wife. The Mehich family named in a HOLOC foreclosure case tied to Joseph’s manslaughter conviction. Property address 125 West 24rd Street Lorain.

Charzat Bert Kardos Joe Fedor Jozeph Vetro The Home Owners Loan Corporation S. A Myers, Et al Lorain Tracy A. Shattuck Elsaria Joseph Meluch Dorothy Common Pleas Court Home Owners’ Loan Corporation Steven Anna Mehich Joseph Rae Ing West 24Rd Street

Boston Terrier Club Lias Specialty Show

First annual Boston Terrier Club of Lorain County show crowned male dog “Tust By Himself,” owned by Mrs. A. C Tenney, as best in breed with $25 prize. Ginny, owned by Mrs. A Aukerman, won best female. judged by Russell Batt of Cleveland amid a two sex competition at the fair grounds.

Boston Terrier Club Lorain County Enmity Fairgrounds Uhimself A. C Tenney Lake Avenue

Fire Victim Mrs Cecil Seen By Son Amid Believed Suicide

Epilepsy plagued Cecil women led to a kerosene lamp fire on the stairs as Norman Carothers of 115 Quines street found Mrs Cecil seated and nearly engulfed by flames. Neighbors summoned the fire department while authorities seek to identify a man they intend to question this afternoon. The young girl upstairs was present as the blaze began.

Ezeen Cecil Amherst

Chilton's Fate Up To Davey

Wirth Chief executive will decide Carlton B. Chilton's fate after he fled an Oklahoma prison 23 years ago and has lived in Cleveland in a trusted public role. An Oklahoma request for extradition to Gov. Davey encountered a denial of clemency from Gov. Marland, with a warning of a potential collapse of the state prison trusty system if refused.

Columbus O. Aux Wirth Qhip Whief Carlton B. Chilton Oklahom Marland Oklahoma Martin L. Davey Cleveland Whilton

Youth Indicted For Murder Of Co ed In Asheville

Buscombe county grand jury indicts Martin Moore, a Black laborer at Battery Park Hotel, for murder and first degree burglary in the July 16 death of 8 year old Elelen Clevenger, York University honor student. Conviction could bring death penalty. Seven WITNESSSES including Cherif Laurence B.H. Brown testified. Moore to be tried in Superior Court starting Wednesday.

Asheville Buscombe County Martin Moore Moore

Foreman Beaten Near Norwood Remington Rand Plant

George J Raible foreman at the Norwood Remington Rand plant was beaten on his way to work as 12 men attacked him. His wife tried to help and was struck. About 3.79 men were in the restricted area despite a court order for only three pickets. Deputies arrested three men for assault with a dangerous instrument as workers arrived and rocks were thrown at six cars.

Norwood George J Raible Remington Rand Raible Flis

Mrs Smith Takes Post At Middle Ridge School

Gertrude B Smith longtime East Carlisle principal is named to replace Clara Thomas at Clearview School for the coming year. Fire dispatch notes kerosene lamp wick found unburned and suggest arson or accidental ignition not from lamp flame. Firemen’s water cooled lamp as evidence.

Gertrude B. Smith East Carlisle Fenenber Middle Ridge Ambherst Township A. Gibbens Smith Clara ‘Thomas Clearview

Markets Chk LAND PRODUCE unsettleds ex thas dee

Market steady hens heavy Otytus and up de, heny medium ce. live poullcy -Merset steady hens heavy Otytus and up de, feuisary firsta bse. boc ext iay.

The Gummalists Growl At Constitution Clash At NSJ Convening

The Gummalists declare they oppose the Constitution and pledge to uphold every word of it while social justice debates echo the disorders seen in postwar Russia and other nations. NSJ convening featured 28 Congressional candidates from eight states in a dramatic wind‑up. Townsend pensioner troubles loom as Dr Townsend resumes his income and expenditures accounting after a walkout. Former Townsend club manager A J Wright sues for accounting. Raymond J Jeffreys loses a preliminary hearing and Townsend depositions are to be taken.

Congress Wus Soviet Russia Germany Spain Mexico Townsend Coughlin A. J. Wright Townsend Club Ohio Raymond J. Jeffreys Maximus Wright

Toledo Labor Troubles Seen After Bermuda Absence

Edward F. Mettradsy, acting secretary of labor and the department’s “troubleshooter,” planned to arrive by plane to help adjust Toledo’s labor difficulties. McGrady canceled Bermuda vacation to study the Toledo situation. Ohio gas suppliers failed to resolve weekend disputes, with services kept by skeleton crews.

Toledo Edward F. Mettradsy McGrady Bermuda Priplores Tiian Ohio Fuel Gas Ohio Natural Gas

Market and livestock prices headline unclear OCR draft

Fragmented OCR page lists livestock bids and grain quotes with many garbled names and numbers. It mentions Leghorn hens, wethers, ewes, lambs, and prices in dollars plus grain futures notes for corn wheat oats. Contains uncertain figures and place markers like Toledo and Long Island.

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Dr. Townsend Terpor ES Roe Carter Sederis Restaurant Clara H Hemple Charles E. Prosser Baird Massolina Heights Beauty Shop East River Street BAAS O'Donnell Paint and Wall Paper Co Court Street Alyria Ned Es Esther Wood Allan Harris Ton Cooperstown Elizabeth Charles Rhodes Effie North Pleasant Street J. B. Spratt Savannah Mor- San Street Marres Club Frances Hughes Women's Relief Corps Dar Oberlin Grange Hall E A. Miller Alexander the Great Julius Caesar Xenophon Nanpoleon Eield Holmes Rytex Greytone the Brown Co. Printers Paper Merchants Lodi St A. Beaver Lawrence Beaver Westerville. O Lias Chilton Foreman Gottlieb West Broad Sedalia White Ash Lake Ave Turner Block Conn DIO Ve Jens Leghorn Micha Springs Itebs Siti Sinaitte Dueka Taney Tech Berilets Grollers Wrollers Bretters Leghorn Long Island Oeddum Choi Wethers teGa Wheatana Forest Crystal Star Shoe Shop Mauric Maurice Poe Sea Beauty Shoppe Broad Street Haserodt's Jewelry Co
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