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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1937

Page

8

Lewis To Broadcast Statement Of Policy

Washington August 18 Job and Lewis decided to broadcast a public policy statement over a national network amid speculation a break with President Roosevelt may be announced. The speech is expected to address the future of the nonpartisan league and the political arm of the CIO, with the league active in mayoral races in industrial cities and questions about Roosevelt administration support in the steel strike.

Washington Jobs Roosevelt CLO Lewis

Two Fight For Lives After Shooting in Akron

Akron August 18 Mrs Bertha Murphey 46 and her former husband William 45 fought for their lives in a hospital after an apparent attempted murder and suicide in a domestic dispute. Sheriff Walter O Neill said Murphey admitted the shooting. Probate records show Murphey was committed to Massillon State Hospital 16 times between 1931 and 1935. The couple had been divorced about three months earlier.

Akron, O Bertha Murphey Springfield Lake Village William Walter O'Neil Murphey Massillon State Hospital

Columbus School Superintendent Dies

Jacob G. Collicott, 66, longtime Columbus schools superintendent since 1920, died at a Bramford summer resort during breakfast. He traveled alone after visiting his daughter in New York and is survived by his wife and four daughters.

Columbus Jacob G. Collicott Bramford Copa Collicott New York

Mediterranean Shipping Seen Unsafe Says Admiralty Official

An admiralty official told reporters in London that shipping in the Mediterranean is not safe. The remark followed an informal cabinet meeting, and a foreign office communique said British warships will attack any submarine that attacks British merchant ships.

London Admiralty Mediterranean Foreign Office

Ohioan Electrocuted While Dismantling Antenna

Findlay Ohio August 18 Otto Guinn 57 WPA worker was electrocuted yesterday while helping to take down a radio antenna that had fallen across a 2300 volt power line. The accident occurred at a WPA project site and details indicate a fatal workplace incident with high voltage exposure.

Appreciation for US aid in evacuation of Japanese embassy staff

Tokyo officials express gratitude for United States diplomacy and consular help in evacuating Japanese embassy staff from Nanking to safety amid tensions.

Tokyo Foreign Office United States

Annulment Sought in 13YearOld Bride Case in Martinez

Cleone Goad aged 13 was held at the Children's Detention Home in Martinez as authorities prepare to annul her marriage to her mother's husband’s brother.

Martinez Calif

Peterson's Ointment Advertises Eczema Relief

An old advertisement touts Petersons Ointment for eczema itching and rashes. It claims the cream eases itchy pimples and red blotches and offers a 35 cent price at all druggists with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. It also suggests use for cracked feet.

Peterson

Expect Black's Southern Drawl To Be Heard Often In Court

Hugo LaFayette Black, a small man with a piercing southern drawl, voices sharp questions in the Supreme Court era. A reformer and Senate investigator, he is praised as an astute proponent of legislation and a keen student of economics, despite foes labeling him overbearing.

Black Washington Hugo LaFayette Black Supreme Court of the United States Senate Alabama Arthur H. Vandenberg Mich Vandenberg Senate Lobby Chamber

Exposition Booth In Park Closed After Successful Season

Elytia's Great Lakes Exposition booth operated by Bender Body Company and run by the Chamber of Commerce closed yesterday after another successful season. The booth provided tourist information and sold expo books and cut-rate tickets. A few single tickets and limited expo books may still be obtained from the Chamber of Commerce headquarters.

Elytia Chamber of Commerce C. of C

Zoning Change Requested For North Street

The city planning commission meets at 4 p.m. tomorrow to consider Ralph Murbach’s request to reclassify the north side of North Street from commercial to industrial. The commission previously refused the request for lack of definite information on proposed use.

City Planning Commission Ralph Murbach North Street Murbach

Two Girls Held As Witnesses In Case

Two girls aged 12 were held in county jail as material witnesses at the request of Juvenile Judge H. H. Nye. The girls were picked up yesterday by Assistant Probation Officer Carl Curtis amid charges of attempted criminal assault against four men aged 25 to 59 in Lorain Municipal Court.

South Lorain Juventla H. H. Nye Lorain Carl Curtis

Arctic Storm Halts Search For Lost Russia Plane

An Arctic storm grounded rescue planes near Fairbanks Alaska and moved toward the North Pole with sub zero temps and strong east winds. Russian scientists report zero temps as Mackenzie Air Lines pilot Bob Randall searches from Aklavik to Point Barrow before returning with no news of the missing Moscow to United States flight.

Fairbanks Alaska North Pole Pole Sigismund Levanevsky Moscow United States Mackenzie Air Lines Bob Randall Aklavik Fairbanke Jimmy Mattern Joe Crosson Randall Point Barrow

Kiwanians To Hear Hindman Thursday

Elyria Kiwanis Club members will hear L. B. Hindman executive secretary of the Lorain County Tuberculosis and Health Association describe the fight against tuberculosis in Lorain County at the Hotel Graystone noon Thursday. Hindman has served as executive secretary for four years. Proposals to change officer and director election methods will be voted on at the September 2 meeting.

Lorain County Elyria Kiwanis Club Graystone St L. B. Hindman

Senate war front tests court plan fallout

Announcement by Sen William Borah to introduce legislation to fix faults in the 1937 retirement act aims to clarify vacancy rules for nine active justices. Sen Tom Connally plans a constitutional amendment on whether retirement creates a vacancy. Sen C Styles Bridges accuses Black of confirmation cloud over Klan ties. Harmony in Congress remains uncertain as Black moves toward resignation and possible oath date after court resumes October 4.

Capital Congressional William E. Borah Ida Supreme Court Black Tom Connally Tex Sen. C. Styles Bridges Ku Klux Klan Willis van Devanter Congress Harmony Sen Edward &. Burke Ned Royal Copeland Dan Senate Bibb Graves Alabama

Divorce actions and civil suits filed in Lorain county courts

A Monday filing shows Sarah Babb's divorce action against Bernard Babb was dismissed yesterday. Defendants named in a Lorain property transfer suit include Joseph A. Cozad et al, with claims of a $6,500 debt avoidance. The Cleveland Trovet Company sues several Lorain residents for $17,744 on a promissory note. Pearl Jackson seeks divorce from Joseph E. Jackson of Georgetown, Ontario, alleging neglect. they married in 1926 and have two children. Laura Good seeks divorce from Amos Good alleging neglect and cruelty. married 1925 with two children, separated since August 1935. Virginia Mae Rice seeks divorce from Harold H. Rice of Wellington alleging neglect. married 1934 with one child, plaintiff's mother acting in suit. A. H. West sues Lydia and Elmer Cunningham for $215.55 attorney fees over an assault case. Mary T. Sheerer sues The American Surety Company for $20,000 as surety for L. C. Moreland over a tax sale harming her property interests. Home Owners' Loan Corp files for foreclosure against Martin Gendich for $5,122. Mary Flaczysaki seeks divorce from Thomas Flaczysaki on grounds of cruelty. married 1920 with one daughter.

Joseph A. Cozad Et al Lorain C. Albert Karl Rothgery Joseph Rothgery Pearl Jackson Joseph E. Jackson Georgetown Ontario Laura Good Amos Good Lukas Virginia Mae Rice Harold Henry Rice Wellington Hazel Gort A. H. West Lydia Elmer Cunningham Gulf Road Mary T. Sheerer Elyria American Surety Company of New York L. C. Moreland Carroll County Sherrodsville Cut Stone Company Mary Flaczysaki Thomas Flaczysaki Jana

William Fallon Faces Reckless Driving Charge

William Fallon was arrested about 1 a.m. today and charged with reckless driving. He is to have a hearing before Justice of the Peace Preston L. Coan at 7 p.m. today.

William Fallon Justice of the Peace Preston L. Coan

Sail for Shanghai to assist evacuation operations

The Hass announced the station ship Gold Star now at Carite naval station Dear Manila will sail about Aug 20 for Shanghai to aid evacuation efforts there.

Washington Hass Gold Star Carite Naval Station Manila Shanghai

Brookside School Board sees resignation. Walter Jones fills vacancy

At the Brookside School Board meeting Mrs. Max King resigned after 3 1/2 years. Walter Jones was appointed to fill the vacancy and Mrs. King will join Brookside staff as a teacher to fill the opening created by Elizabeth Martin’s transfer to Oberlin. Nearby social notes include a birthday party for Mrs. W H Chambers, a funeral in Elyria for Edward Welsh, and several local family updates.

Sheffield Brookside School Board of Education Max King Walter Jones King Brookside School Wise Elizabeth Martin Oberlin W. H. Chambers Ford Road H.C. Chambers W. E Taft P. £. Chambers A. C. Haynes James Bertie Edward Welsh Elyria Mae Swanson Powers Wichita Kansas P. L. Chambers H Chambers Walldecker North Ridge June Chambers George Chambers James Bertle Howard Carrick Alan Johnson LaPorte Airport

Passage Hopes For Housing Bill Amid Trost Clash

House leaders rush to pass the housing measure before adjournment amid a dispute over funding. The bill, differing from the Senate plan, would finance through state and local housing agencies with bonds, loans, and grants totaling up to 500 million dollars, while both versions require 26 million dollars in new appropriations over three years. Meanwhile in Johannesburg, police arrest 109 natives for poll tax evasion or drunkenness as England reports two million anglers.

House House Rules Committee Messare Senate

Oberlin youths attend Northeast Ohio Methodist Conference

Oberlin Ohio residents join the Northeast Ohio Conference of Methodist Churches meeting at Lakeside. Rev S Lee Whitman and wife with children Frances Brandt Arlene Campbell Margaret Glider Marion Bainbridge Eleanor Petty Dolly Lee and Doris Jones attended. group departed last Sunday and will return next Sunday.

Oberlin Northeast Ohio

Ives Reunion Brings Kin From Several Cities

The Ives family reunion was held Sunday at Cascade Park Elyria with relatives from Cleveland Elyria Bedford South Amherst and Oberlin. Officers elected for the coming year include President Mrs Kenneth Ives secretary Mrs Wilbur Ward treasurer Mrs Lewis Ives and entertainment committee Charles Corbett. The group planned to reconvene at Cascade Park on the third Sunday in August next year.

Ives Cascade Park Elyria Cleveland Bedford South Amherst Oberlin Kenneth Ives Wilbur Ward Lewis Ives Charles Corbett Frank Ives Brit Ward John Ives Harold Wilbur Ives

Four Blind Pensions Increased To Save County Money

Lorain County commissioners approved boosting blind relief pensions to the maximum of 30 dollars per month for four cases. Mary Brandt, blind relief investigator, explained the plan saves county funds by offsetting other aid, as the federal government covers half the pension. The board quickly raised pensions in four instances.

Mary Brandt Lorain County

Death notices from Ohio towns list multiple losses

Amherst and nearby cities report several deaths. Mrs. Alice C. Corts, 69, of 164 Brandston Avenue, died at her daughter's home in Lakewood after eight weeks of illness. She leaves four daughters and three sons, ten grandchildren, and siblings in Lakewood. Funeral at Lakeview Cemetery. Frank Edwin Goulde, 57, of 122 Elyria Avenue, died after six years in the area. Survived by widow Elizabeth, two daughters, a son, and three sisters. Services Friday at 2 PM at Zilch Funeral Home, burial at Ridgehill Memorial Park. Oliver B. Humphrey, 33, of 38 Union Street, died after three days at Alien Memorial Hospital. Survived by wife Nina, parents, sister, and brother. Services Thursday 2 PM at Sedgeman Funeral Parlors, burial at Westwood Cemetery. Additional notices for Oberlin residents, with service and burial details forthcoming.

Alice C. Corts Brandston Avenue W. P. Cowden Waterbury Road Lakewood Corts Canton Ohio Elshna Ruth Kohn Edith Broughton Robert F. Corts Arthur Corts Higha Helen Amherst Frank Edwin Goulde Elyria Avenue Auburn New York Church of Christ In Elyria Woodman of the World Elizabeth Kathleen Dull Foster Park Road Helen Shepherd John Godde Danville William Jago A. c. Wilcox Mattie Goulde la Grange Zilch Funeral Home Will Foster Ridgehill Memorial Park Oberlin. O Oliver B. Humphrey Union Street Alien Memorial Hospital Sara Thomas Humphrey Oberlin Oberlin High School Masonic Lodge of Eagles Lodge of Wellington T. Q

3 500 Unemployed Seek Expanded Jobless Care

Washington Aug 18 The vanguard of a march of 3 500 unemployed members of the Workers Alliance arrived to press Congress to stay in session until a policy expanding care of the jobless is adopted. Alliance president David Lasser said he expected 2 000 to 4 000 more marchers to join in Washington Monday.

Washington Workers Alliance Congress Alliance New York State New York Schnellenbach + Allen Works Progress Administration David Lasser

Woman Sues Railroad for 5000 After Auto Train Crash

Martha Elizabeth Dallas of Route 2 Wellington sues Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad for 5000 in a personal injury action arising from a 245 a.m. May 23 collision between a car she rode with Gerald Weiser and a freight train at the defendant crossing about 2.5 miles west of Wellington. The petition alleges negligence for failing to maintain proper warning signals.

Martha Elizabeth Dallas Route Wellington Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad Gerald Weiser

Arrested 23rd Time In Bridgeport

John Stankowski, 45, was arrested for the 23rd time for motor vehicle regulation violations in Bridgeport. Police said his fines from 22 prior arrests total $1,000. He was picked up on a charge of driving a motorcycle while his license was suspended.

Bridgeport. Conn John Stankowcki

Steelworkers Fill Hall At Hearing In West Virginia

Hundreds of steelworkers opposed to the Committee for Industrial Organization filled the Hancock County courthouse in New Cumberland. The crowd attended a National Labor Relations Board hearing on a complaint against Weirton Steel Company for alleged Wagner Act violations and anti union activity.

New Cumberland W. Va Committee For Industrial Organization Hancock County National Labor Relations Board Weirton Steel Employes Security League Labor Board Weirton Steel Company

Believe Drowning Of Boy Accidental

Zanesville authorities concluded there was no foul play in the death of 16 year old Charles Whites of Coshocton whose body was found in the Muskingum river. They believe he fell into the river while traveling from a CCC Camp at Xenia to Coshocton and a superficial forehead wound was noted.

Zanesville Charles Whites Coshocton Muskingum River CCC Xenia

Cummings Asks Probe of Alleged Nazi Camps

Attorney General Homer S. Cummings announced he had asked FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover to conduct a cursory examination to determine if there is any need for a formal investigation into alleged Nazi military concentration camps in the United States.

Washington Homer Cummings Federal Bureau of Investigation J. Edgar Hoover Hoover

Cleveland Market Prices Report For Butter Eggs Poultry And Produce

Market listings show butter and eggs steady with varied grades and receipts. live poultry prices by breed and weight. potatoes, squash, tomatoes, lettuce, and other produce priced across regions. Ohio and Cleveland grain, flour, meal, and cottonseed products listed alongside livestock moves with cattle calves sheep hogs and hog weights and prices.

Cleveland Long Island West Virginia New Jersey Ohio New Cobblers Oregon Reds Idaho Bakers Washington

Japan strikes Lunghua arsenal and Lung Hua airfield front

On the Shanghai front Nipponese air raids hit Lunghua airfield and Lung Hua arsenal as Chinese bombing virtually ends. China News admits Lunghua airdrome was struck. Eurasia air field offices and radio station destroyed. native shipping in Whangpoo also bombed.

Japan Shanghai Chiang Kai-Shek Lunghua Chinese Central China National Aviation Corp U. S Pan-American Airways Eurasia Air Field China Whangpoo

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