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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1939
Page
8
The Prison Farm Probe Critique of Ohio escape lapses at London Prison Farm
The London Prison Farm escapes alarm Ohio residents as 12 inmates flee in three weeks, six in 14 hours, raising questions about selection, supervision, and conditions. The piece defends the honor system while urging tighter scrutiny and continued public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ohio
Britain faces clash with Hitler over war or backdown
Observers foresee an imminent showdown as Britain and Germany refuse to back down after Munich. Neville Chamberlain’s stance signals Britain will stand by Poland while Belgium's King Leopold pleads for negotiation to avoid war, warning of economic collapse and cultural loss if conflict erupts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Hitler
Germany
Russia
Neville Chamberlain
Great Britain
Poland
France
Leopold
Belgium
Europe
Colorado Safety Council Calls to Eliminate One-Eyed Cars
Colorado Safety Council urges city officials and police to stop and warn drivers of vehicles with a single headlight next month. George E. Saunders notes a focused campaign could reduce such cars, improving safety and driving enjoyment for all on the highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Safety Council
Safety Council
George E. Saunders
Colorado
Anniversaries and historic events listed for notable figures
TODAY S ANNIVERSARIES 1147 John Dicking founder of the M E Church and Methodist Book Concern editor. James E Wallack actor manager born in England died 1864. William W Phelps lawyer and diplomat born Dundaff Pa died 1894. Charles Follen McKim architect born Chester Co Pa died 1909. Kate Claxton actress born Somerville N J died 1924. Earl Derr Biggers novelist born Warren Ohio died 1933. Battle of Bladensburg in Maryland 1814 British burned Washington. 1857 Ohio Life Trust suspends seven million dollars triggering financial panic. 1891 Edison pioneer moving picture camera patent filed. 1897 Ira G Blake patents improved time lock. 1912 Newspaper Publicity Law enacted. 1918 American submarine sunk by mistake. 1926 Valentino funeral draws crowd. 192 Sacco-Vanzetti riots in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph KE
Worcester
New England
Bedford
N. H
James E. Wallack
New York
England
William W. Phelps
New Jersey
Dundaff
Charles Follen McKim
Chester
Kate Claxton
Somerville
N. J
Earl Derr Biggers
Charlie Chan
Warren
Ohio
Pasadena
Cal
Bladensburg
Washington
Britain
Capitol
Ohio Life & Trust Co
Edison
Ira G. Blake
Rudolph Valentino
Europe
Obituary Sketches of Noted Academic Figures
Dr. Dexter M. Keezer Reed College president born Acton Massachusetts 44 years ago. Rev Dr Samuel A Eliot Boston retired Unitarian clergyman son of late Harvard president born Cambridge Massachusetts 77 years ago. Dr Steadman V Sanford chancellor of University System of Georgia born Covington Georgia 68 years ago. Rev Arthur Lee Kinsolving rector Trinity Church Boston born New York 40 years ago. Prof Walter Pritchard Eaton Yale author dramatist born Malden Massachusetts 61 years ago. Ruth Baker Pratt former New York congresswoman born Ware Massachusetts 62 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter M. Keezer
Reed College
Portland
Oreg
Acton
Mass
Samuel A. Eliot
Boston
Harvard
Cambridge
Steadman V. Sanford
University System of Georgia
Covington
Arthur Lee Kinsolving
P. E
Trinity Church
New York
Walter Pritchard Eaton
Yale
Malden
Ruth Baker Pratt
Ware
Forecast for Today's Native as Critic and Experimentalist
The native is described as an accomplished critic and promising experimentalist with a probable tendency to complain about achievements. Contentment through mental schooling may curb dissatisfaction, as a fair measure of success is anticipated.
Route 20 Group Plans Protest Over Bridge Commission Routing
Route 20 Association members meet in Norwalk to plan a protest of traffic routings in a pamphlet by the State Bridge Commission of Ohio. President J. W. Metz cites preferred Sandusky Bay toll bridge over direct routes, noting Route 20 and 18 save 12 miles from Toledo to Pittsburgh. Meeting set for 8 PM Monday at the Elks Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Route 20 Association
Norwalk
State Bridge Commission of Ohio
Frank J. Hiltz
J. W. Metz
Monroeville
Sandusky Bay
New York
Toledo
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Betz
Elks
Tempie
Liquor Board Bans Ads On Uniforms Across Ohio
The State Liquor Board ruled brewers and distributors may not advertise on athletic uniforms or assist in purchasing or maintaining such gear. The board also required wine labeling to conform with the Federal Alcohol Administration specifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
L.p
State Liquor Board
Ohio
Federal Alcohol Administration
Antarctica area estimate and word origin note
A fact claims the continent's area as five million square miles and notes that khaki derives from a Persian word meaning dusty. The brief combines two unrelated items about geography and linguistics with no clear news event or sourcing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antarctica
Legless pilot refuses to quit under skies and sea
George W. Copping of Seattle, missing both legs below the knees, has over 23 hours of solo experience in land and sea planes. He pilots, skates, rides motorcycles, drives, swims, hunts, and dances despite artificial limbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Copping
Seattle
Copping
University of Virginia
Walter Reed
Cuba
Hollywood
Valley City Briefs Highlight Local Social and Events
Mrs Orlin Wolfe and Airs. Walter Wolfe hosted the A B C bridge club in Medina. Brunswick bridge club visited Mrs Rediker in Brunswick. Kenneth Steingass and wife returned from Bermuda with a 50 lb fish. Aliss Obermiller visited North Canton. 4 H girls judged clothing projects at the high school auditorium. Flower show prizes announced for street fair at Post Office and Nichols Grocery. Born to Raymond Stoskopf a daughter on Saturday August 19. Bert Goodman Otto Deimling vacationed in the eastern states. Mrs Adam Damm, 78, died at her daughter’s home. Anna Schaeffer and family visited Earl Ruck. Schaeffers stayed to care for children. Ralph Feuchter and Earl Arick attended the Akron American Legion Convention with wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley City
Orlin Wolfe
Walter Wolfe
Lamar Harper
Medina
Brunswick Valley City Bridge Club
Rediker
Brunswick
Kenneth Steingass
Bermuda
Aliss Margaret Obermiller
North Canton
Don Kockheimer
Akron
Nichols Grocery
Raymond Stoskopf
Bert Goodman
Otto Deimling
Adam Damm
Anna Schaeffer
Leonard King
Nancy
Bertha Schaeffer
Earl Ruck
Schaeffer
Ralph Feuchter
Earl Arick
American Legion
Local party caucuses yield trustee and clerk picks
The Republican caucus at town hall on Saturday named Albin Platz for trustee F H Weidner for clerk Arthur Hauck and Sam Mock for constable and Earl Arnold with Roy Spieth for Board of Education. Democrats met Monday night nominating Wilbur Zacharias for trustee Elmer Metzer for clerk George Stoskopff and Earl Arick for constable George Messmer for Justice of the Peace and Arthur Gienke with Henry Foecking for Board of Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Hall
Albin Platz
F. H Weidner
Arthur Hauck
Sam Mock
Board of Education
Earl Arnold
Roy Spieth
Wilbur Zacharias
Elmer Metzer
George Stoskopff
Earl Arick
George Messmer
Justice of the Peace
Arthur Gienke
Henry Foecking
Tea and Spice Co. Cincinnati to buy Widlar Spice Division
Tea and Spice Co announces the purchase of the Widlar Spice Division of Standard Brands. The acquired plant at Cleveland will be moved to Cincinnati. More new American automobiles are seen in Greece than a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tea and Spice Co
Cincinnati
Widlar Spice Division
Standard Brands
Clevelard
Cincinnat
Greece
Parable of the Steward and a Rich Master
Readings for St Bartholomew’s Day include Luke 6 1 12 where the steward wastes wealth. The steward plans to win favors after losing his post, showing human craft. The text argues the parable highlights a God given adaptability used in His kingdom. The piece notes the Gospels’ authenticity and the lesson for a rough crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iBar
Bertrand Russell
Compromise Ends N. Y. Milk Strike
New York milk deliveries to the metropolitan area resumed after a nine day strike. The Dairy Farmers Union accepted a compromise paying producers 2.15 dollars per hundredweight, about five cents a quart, for all grades of milk, below their 2.35 dollar demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dairy Farmers Union
Arnold Family motor trip to Canada and Michigan
Mr and Mrs Earl Arnold Helen and Howard Arnold and Mildred Steck returned from a motor trip to Canada. They visited many places of interest in Michigan and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Arnold
Helen and
Howard Arnold
Mildred Steck
Canada
Michigan
Spice Plant Bought Frank President In Cincinnati
A terse notice from Cincinnati reports the purchase of a spice plant with Frank identified as president. Details are sparse in the fragment, but the action reflects a corporate acquisition involving the Frank organization in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati, O
Jacob Frank
The
Frank
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