Lorain County Girls To Seek State Honors at Ohio State Fair
Six Lorain County 4 H clubs will compete for state honors at the Ohio State Fair in Columbus. Margaret Takacs and Elizabeth Hornyak will demonstrate furniture refinishing, Dorothy Hobbs enters an individual demonstration on favors, Arlene Northeim will wear her dress in the dress revue, Edna Lottman competes in the complete costume revue, Agnes Lottman mentors, and Annabelle Hose represents Lorain in the Health Contest. Demonstrations start at 10 30 a m Thursday with the dress revue at 4 p m. winners earn a trip to the 1938 Four H Club Congress in Columbus starting September 18.
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Lorain County
Columbus
Frances Eckert
Margaret Takacs
North Ridge Road
Elizabeth Hornyak
Lake Avenue
L. C. Hecock
Dorothy Hobbs
Dainty Cooks Four-H Club
Oberlin
Don Bryant
Arlene Northeim
Brownhelm Perfection Sewing Club
Brownhelm Club
H. L. Leimbach
C. E. Niggle
Edna Lottman
Carlisle Clover Cloverettes
Agnes Lottman
Cloverettes
Annabelle Hose
LaGrange Hearts of Gold
Former Deputy Accused Of Third Murder Inmate Claims
Auburn Maine August 25 Paul Dwyer 19 serving a life sentence alleges former Deputy Sheriff Francis Carroll killed John W Penney filling station owner The accusation came two months prior and ties Carroll to Penney's death on May 18 The case follows Carroll's prior arrest for assault on his daughter and prior murder conviction for the doctor James G Littlefield slaying
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United Press
Auburn
Paul
Buddy) Dwyer
Francis Carroll
Carroll
Dwyer
James G. Littlefield
South Paris
John W. Penney
Penney
Barbara
Ten Italian Planes Shot Down Over Ebro Front
Loyalists and insurgents battled along the Ebro River front as government dispatches report ten Italian Fiat warplanes shot down. Insurgents attacked north of Corbera but were repulsed by government planes. Advices claim slow but steady advances north of Cubaza with 700 prisoners taken.
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Hendaye
Ebro
Corbera
Cabeza
Fifty WPA workers in Akron strike over tool limits
Fifty workmen on a WPA project went on a sit down strike in Akron today to protest the number of tools each man was required to carry. The action reflects worker grievances on local WPA assignments.
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Akron
Weather outlook with showers on Friday across northwest regions
Fair tonight with Friday partly cloudy and warmer conditions. Possible showers in the northwest portion. High pressure over the lake region and northwest. low pressure over Manitoba Texas and Arizona. Scattered showers reported in Indiana, northern plains and Rocky Mountain plateau. Cooler in the lake region and Ohio valley, warmer in the central plains.
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Northwest
Lake Region
Manitoba
Texas
Arizona
Indiana
Northern Plains
Rocky Mountain Plateau
Ohio Valley
Central Plains
19 Streets In Lorain To Be Improved
County commissioners pass a resolution to sponsor 19 Lorain street improvements as WDA projects at no county cost. They request Howard R. Butler and John Pineura to draft an agreement on Broad Way from Erie Avenue to East Twenty-eighth Street, though the county has previously agreed to cover $75,000 of Broadway costs. The 19 streets program includes grading draining curb widening and paving.
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Lorain
WDA
Howard R. Butler
John Pineura
Broadway
Erie Avenue
East Twenty-eighth Street
Dies To Reply To Critics On Monday
Chairman Martin Dies of the House committee investigating un American activities said he would reply to critics in a nationwide radio address Monday night. The disclosure came as Dies defended the panel’s methods and findings amid mounting congressional and public scrutiny.
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Washington
Martin Dies
Tex
House Committee
Youth Found Clubbed To Death In Cleveland
The well dressed body of a youth was found in a wooded lane near an exclusive Cleveland district. Police tentatively identified the deceased as Orlando Schiavonix Jr., 20, missing since Tuesday night. The body lay face down in trees, clothing dis arranged, with no other signs of struggle observed.
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Cleveland
Orlando Schiavonix, Jr
Fred Allin
Case School of Applied Science
Special Elections at Vermilion to Approve Bonds
The Ohio Tax Commission approved a Vermilion Erie County special bond election. Vermilion village school district electors will vote September 27 on issuing $65,000 in bonds for a high school addition and bus garage.
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Columbus
Ohio Tax Commission
Vermilion, Erie Co
Vermilion Village
Plead Guilty To Diner Robbery
Police praised Sgt Detective Clare Parker for solving a staged hold up at the Shadix Diner on East Avenue. Norman Way and Curtis Winemiller confessed they faked the robbery to obtain cash and buy new clothes in Cleveland. Both youths, 18, faced charges including embezzlement and pleaded guilty before Justice Leonard Smith. Continued on Page 2.
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Clare Parker
Parker
East Avenue
Norman Way
West 6Ist Street
Cleveland
Way
Curtis Winemiller
Scarsdale, Avenue
Winemiller
Valley Road
L. D. Brown
Fred Slapicka
David Bocklund
Ghen Nearings
Justice of the Peace
Leonard Smith
Engineer and Fireman Die in Selma Train Explosion
A Pennsylvanian railroad passenger train exploded in the cab at Selma Ohio nine miles northeast of Kenia killing engineer J. L. Breen of Columbus and fireman R. H. Mitchell of Columbus. Officials say boiler did not explode and the fire box caused the blast. Both men were blown from the cab. the train halted four miles from the blast. After 45 minutes a second engine was secured and the train continued to Dayton toward Indianapolis and St. Louis.
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Kenia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Selma
Here
J. L. Breen
Columbus
R. H. Mitchell
Pennsylvania
Sreen
Mitchell
Dayton
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Limbach Heads Ohio Democrats
Arthur L. Limbach became chairman of the Ohio State Democratic Executive Committee after unanimous election. The meeting named Catherine Carter secretary, elected Robert S. Hayes treasurer, and appointed six vice chairmen and four vice chairwomen. The party also reappointed Earl H. Hanefeld as State Central Committee chairman, with Harmony gestures toward Gov. Davey’s faction. Poulson attended but did not act, and no treasurer was chosen at Sawyer’s request due to lack of funds.
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Columbus
Ohio
Arthur L. Limbach
Philadelphia
Limbach
Charles Sawyer
Francis W. Poulson
Cleveland
Martin L. Davey
Catherine Carter
Norwood
Myrna Smith
Sawyer
State Central Committee
Robert S. Hayes
Tang
Thomas J. Duffy
W. J. Francis
Martins Perry
Central Committee
Duffy
Hugh L. Nichols
Batavia
James W. Huffman
Edward T. Dixon
Cincinnati
Robert Solingen
Hamilton
Donald Short
Mercer County
Thelma Slack
Ashland
Marguerite McCollum
Granville
Beryl ‘White
Darke County
Zula Goodman
Summit County
Earl H. Hanefeld
Ottawa
Albert 4. Horstman
Dayton
Mary Boyle Burns
Toledo
Nellie Dunlap
Hillsboro
Margaret O'Neil
Girard
Marie Dickson
Steubenville
Hanefeld
Davey
Smith
John F. Nolan
Hines Defense Accuses Witness Of Theft In Racketeering Case
New York August 25 defense counsel Lloyd Stryker accused Prosecution Witness George Weinberg of stealing $300000 from the Dutch Schultz policy racket in 1933 1934. Weinberg testified the rackets netted about $780000 in 156 days as numbers moved to race tracks in New Orleans and Cincinnati. He said Schultz gained $275000 beyond his regular take, and under pressure he estimated about $300000 remained. Weinberg denied theft, saying he gave the money to Schultz.
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New York
Lloyd Paul Stryker
James J. Hines
George Weinberg
Dutch Schultz
Stryker
Sangster
Hines
Weinberg
New Orleans
Cincinnati
Schultz
Ferdinand Pecora
Veterans of Thirty-seventh Division to Meet in Lorain Friday
Lorain County veterans of the Thirty-seventh Division A E F will gather in the City Hall council chamber at 7 p.m. Friday to organize a local chapter of the state association. The group includes Elyria’s Company B and many from the 135th Field Artillery 112th Field Signal Battalion and 145th Supply Company. Members recall serving under King Albert and leading his entry into Brussels on Nov 22, 1918. A women’s auxiliary will also form that night. The 37th Division reunion is slated for Zanesville this year. Membership is open to former division members who served April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918.
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Lorain County
Zanesville
George W. Lindsey
145Th Infantry
Coroner Probes Prison Deaths at Philadelphia County
Coroner Charles Hersch said there may be more than guards involved in the four hunger strike deaths at Philadelphia county prison. He intends to issue warrants on prison higher-ups and determine who gave orders, including who ordered the steam. He criticized Mayor S Davis Wilson for arresting two guards prematurely.
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Philadelphia
Charles H. Hersch
Philadelphia County
Hersch
S. Davis Wilson
Rotarians Share Get Acquainted Program at Lunch
The Rotary Club held a luncheon with a Get Acquainted program after a brief business session led by president Dr. George D. Nicholas. New members introduced themselves and discussed life histories and possible different paths if life could be lived again.
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Rotary Club
George D. Nicholas
Invasion Of Czechoslovakia Might Involve Britain
London reports Britain plans a new policy statement tying Czechoslovakia crisis to France and potential German aggression. It aims to reassure Europe that annexing the Sudeten area would trigger a general war, reinforcing obligations to France. Viscount Halifax met at the foreign office to finalize the stance.
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London
Czechoslovakia
France
Britain
Viscount Halifax
Foreign Office
Neville Chamberlain
House of Commons
Europe
Germany
Sudeten
Fire Destroys Garage And Electric Sign
A garage at 116 Longfellow Avenue occupied by Vic Silver burned completely around 2:30 a.m. today, destroying a large electric sign stored inside. Firemen from Hose Co. No. L responded and extinguished the blaze, which started from burned papers and rubbish outside the building that were moved to a corner of the garage.
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Longfellow Avenue
Vic Silver
Hose Co. No. L
Right Year Old Girl Drowns At Lorain
An eight year old Lorain girl Jane Weider drowned in the west harbor basin near the breakwater. Her body was found face down about 200 feet from shore. Rescue efforts lasted over an hour as police, firemen and lifeguards worked to revive her. She left a mother and three brothers.
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Lorain
Lorain County
Jane Weider
West Harbor
Howard Radabaugh
Evelyn Barck
Radabaugh
Sandwich Shop Burglarized on Second Street
A burglary at a sandwich shop occurred between closing time last night and this morning on Second Street. Entry was gained by forcing a west side window and removing a screen. Cash of about $10 and $70 from a hidden stash were stolen along with a 32 calibre automatic pistol. The loss was discovered by employee William James of 149 Huron Street, with owner William Wolf of 1155 East River Street.
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Second Street
Clare Parker
William James
Huron Street
William Wolf
East River Street
Markley School Principal Resigns
J Berkley Roach resigns as principal of Markley School after two years to manage a large farm near New London Ohio. Lorah County Schools superintendent C A Gibbens announced the move.
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Berkley Roach
Markley
C. A. Gibbens
Lorah County
Gibbens
Roach
New London
Ohio
Label Committee To Report This Evening
The Ely t a Central Labor Union holds its regular meeting at the V F W Hall at 8 o clock tonight. The Label Committee will report plans for observing Label Week from September 3 to 10. Other labor activity items will be discussed.
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Elyt'a Central Labor Union
V. F. W. Hall
Apne
State Softball Title Will Be Decided Here
Harmon Field on East River Street hosts the Ohio State Amateur Softball Championship with sixteen top Ohio teams and the Girls state tournament in conjunction. The event is led by C Carl May and Elyria Recreation Board officials with opening rounds Friday night and games through Sunday, featuring teams from Columbus Toledo Canton Mansfield Elyria Akron and Youngstown among others.
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Harmon Field
East River Street
Amateur Softball Association of America
Ohio
Chicago
The
United Club of Columbus
Page Dairy of Toledo
East Akron Eagles
Canton Eagles
van Wert General Implements
Mansfield Beecher- Ross
East Liverpool Fleetwing Gas
Columbus Ferguson's State Auditors
Marietta Davis-Davis Shoemen
Dayton Sucher Packing Company
Elyria Bittner Funeral Home
C. Carl May
Portsmouth
Ohio Amateur Softball Association
Elyria Recreation Board
Carl W. Wagner
Wagner
Elyria Western
Akron
Goodyears
Youngstown Moyer Pants
Elyria Bitners
East Liverpool Fleetwings
Mansfield Beecher-Ross
Rising Sun Merchants
Kings
Cambridge
Richard F. Stevens
Edwin C. Keyes
Ralph Bauer
Leonard Terry
Sherman Harmon
Graystone
Robert Jones
Don Cornish
Elyria Hotel
British Cyclists Ride Across Ohio Find No Indians
Roy Langford and Drummond Drury, two English cyclists from London aged 34 and 26, paused in Zanesville, Ohio, during a transcontinental tour en route west. They said they were hundreds of miles from New York and had not seen an Indian.
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Zanesville
Ohio
Roy Langford
Drummond Drury
London
America
New York
County to sponsor WPA road projects in Lorain County
Lorain County commissioners prepare documents for county sponsorship of a 1.7 million dollar WPA road program. Federal share is 1.34 million. county, villages and townships cover the rest. Agreements will outline materials, supervision, and limited county responsibility, with signing delayed pending individual township board reviews.
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Lorain County
Howard R. Butler
Lorain
WPA
Amherst
South Amherst
Avon Lake
Oberlin
Wellington
Boards of Trustees
Police Hunt Hidden Lair of Mad Butcher in Kingsbury Run
Cleveland police raid slum blocks in the roaring third district following clues in the Kingsbury Run killings. They seek the killer known as Gus and the missing heads from victims, tying the search to a fish packing box near Central Market and the late 1930s slaying spree. Detective Merylo led the four-year case, noting possible burial at the murderer's home and the mystery of a wrapped quilt.
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Cleveland
Roaring Third
Kingsbury Run
Gus
Utter
Central Market
Peter Merylo
Merylo
Factional Fight Deepens in Cleveland Party Power Battle
In Cleveland two Democratic factions vied for control of Cuyahoga county politics. W Burr Conger and supporters re elected him Central Committee Chairman at a meeting, while Ray T Miller backers named the former mayor their leader. The split mirrors a wider feud over party edicts. The county convention last Saturday intensified the rift as both sides claim to steer the official party.
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Cleveland
Democratic Party
Cuyahoga County
W. Burr Congwer
Gongwer
Ray T. Miller
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Indiana Bicycle Court
Laporte
Ind
John Heise
Joseph Daley
Phow
Fred Dunham
Alban Smith
Acme
Vermilion
Bulletin
Democrats
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