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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1937

Page

1

Chinese Are Getting Arms From Russia

Hankow reports that Chinese armies are receiving war material from Russia. Soviet officials say planes and munitions are shipped to China by air from Moscow to Hankow in about eight hours. Japanese spokesmen contend Russia aids the Chinese war effort, claiming hundreds of Russian planes were sold or given to China and used in regional defense.

Hankow China Russia Wassily Bleacher Red Army Chiang Kai-shek Falcismn Tuissin Gama Moscow Neabhrne

Strike Ends As Greyhound Bus Lines Resume Service

Federal mediator John Conner helps broker a one year contract ending a week old strike by the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. Wage increases of one fourth cent per mile for all drivers, a $80 minimum for extra drivers, and a 200 mile daily guarantee were discussed but the closed shop demand was rejected.

Cleveland Greyhound Bus Lines John Ft Conner Brotherhood of Railway Trammen Conner T J McGrath Tsan Bowen Maine

Weather Ohio Fair and warmer. highs and lows noted

Fair weather dominates Ohio with a slight warmup overnight and into Friday. High pressure extends from the St. Lawrence Valley through Ohio to Texas, with cooler lows in central regions and steady to moderate rains in parts of Texas and the Pacific coast. Light scattered rains reported in the lake region as temperatures shift across the plains and Mississippi Valley.

Ohio St. Lawrence Valley Texas Manitoba Arizona Rocky Mountain Plateau Plains Pacific Coast Lake Mississippi Valley

Amnesia Victim Recovers After Two Years Lost

Redwood City California police care for Jimmie Saunders who awoke in jail with no memory after vanishing May 1935. He recalls a car ride with friends near Akron and Cleveland and asks how to return to his wife in Cincinnati. His wife Kathryn awaits his return as authorities arrange passage home.

Jimmy Saunders Cimcimmnati Roy G Labachette Saunders Redwood Cal Cincinnati Jimmie Saunders Cincinnai Mas Tnen Ohio Akron Cleveland John Schulten

Churches Of Christ Conference At Eaton Sunday

The Churches of Christ of Lorain and Cuyahoga counties plan a Church Life Conference at the North Eaton Church next Sunday December 5. Sessions begin with devotions at 3 PM followed by separate groups for men women and children workers. Speakers include T Swearingen C H Hamilton C H Leamon and C H Swan with a youth meeting at 7 PM and a vesper service concluding with a talk on The Japanese Chinese Situation and Its Effect Upon America.

Churches of Christ of Lorain Cuyahoga Counties North Eaton Church Will J. Foster Children’s Workers T T. Swearingen St Louis Mo C. H. Hamilton Oberlin America

Want Ad Converts Toys to Cash in One Day

An advertiser praises her want ad for selling toys and other articles the first day, noting many calls and immediate cash from buyers. The brief notice urges readers to use want ads to dispose of such items.

Lake Shore Lines Sale Set For January 4th

Federal Judge orders Lake Shore Electric Railway inter urban lines sold at public auction on January 4 with sale master F W Coen, in Sandusky. System may be sold in seven parcels three divisions or as a single unit. receivership began in 1933. Valued over 12 million dollars with mortgage debt exceeding 8 million.

Cleveland, Q Paul Jones Lake Shore Electric Railway Company F. W. Coen Sandusky

24 Awards In Scouting Are Presented

A Boy Scout Court of Honor at American Legion Home honors 24 scouts from Troop 119 sponsored by the Legion. Eagle Scout James Felliman, 16, receives the highest award, presented by Richard Newcomb. The ceremony features campfire light, candles, and evergreen torches as parents, leaders, and scouts observe the event.

American Legion Legion Post Gathrica James Felliman W. Felliman Richard Newcomb Sceoul Car Crive Fiurelands Ferrimans

Woman Struck By Auto Leaves Woman Badly Injured

Mrs. George Diewald, 42, of 154 Abbe Road, is in critical condition at Elyna Memorial Hospital after being struck by a car on Cleveland Road near Ridgeville Center about 10 30 p m yesterday. She suffered a possible skull fracture, two leg fractures, scalp lacerations and multiple injuries. Ernest C Ruck, 38, of 312 Last Avenue, said he did not see her until impact. he stopped and a passing driver, Richard Birthe, gave her aid to the hospital.

George Diewald Abbe Road Elyna Memorial Hospital Cleveland Road Ridgeville Center John Hudak Anthony Pollok Diewald Ernest C Ruck Last Avenue Richard Birthe East Bridge Street

Claims New Record After Diving 420 Feet Into Lake

MILWAUKEE Wis Dec 2 Wax E Nonl 27 claimed a new living record today after descending 420 feet into Lake Michigan in a home made diving suit The record checked by 9 observers on the coast guard cutter Antietam exceeds the 113 foot mark set by Bosaph Cullen at Pearl Harbor Honolulu in 1915 The diver used a helium oxygen flow to avoid bends and regulate pressure with valves enabling ascent without air lanes His first attempt failed and a second attempt placed him at the record depth under immense pressure about 6 000 pounds per square inch

Milwaukle Wis Wax E Nonl Lake Michigan Coast Guard Nohi Peine Antietam Vecerdar Allianceu hHio

Ten Year Old Boy Fatally Shot on Hunting Trip

A 10 year old boy died after an accidental rifle discharge while a hunting trip went wrong. The incident happened when the firearm was knocked from a cabinet as the Howes rushed about. Both boys were not with their parents at home at the time.

Chaslawid Nelson Stiden Bycamole

Auditor slams Lorain county village officials for contract interests

Ohio Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson released a Lorain county audit criticizing village officials for holding interests in public contracts. Amherst officials owe 1028.48 for purchases, with specific sums to council members and trustees. Other villages face improper fund transfers, under deposits, and unused bid procedures, including Avon marshal conflicts and illegal payments. The report covers Sept 22, 1934 to July 14, 1937, urging salary adjustments and tendering reforms.

Examiner Lorain County Colmbus Paul E. Rempe Joseph T. Ferguson Amherst Frank Finnegan Mayo C G. H. Frank A. R. Tolhurst Publicffin Amherst Park Bank Co William Baird Avon J. P. Knipper Examiner Rempes E. J. Sable W HU Walker RR. Comings of Oberlin Rn Ou General Code of Ohio E Gadfield Wellington Light and Waller General Fund Electric Light Fund Sheffield Lake Rempes Wellington Temp

Green and Lewis Face Off in Labor Peace Talks

Washington December 2 President William Green of the AFL and CIO chief John L Lewis met across a council table to seek a peace in the labor war. Sen George Berry visited briefly and said he found no message from Roosevelt and did not carry one to the leaders. Early indications suggested a possible truce but no clear agreement emerged as the two veterans opened discussions with peace committee chairs present.

Washington William Green American Federation of Labor John L. Lewis Committee For Industrial Organization George L Berry D. Tenn Roosevelt Berry Green Lewis CIO F. of L Mr. Roosevelt Council Chamber George M Harrison Philip Murray Harrison

Four Patrolmen To Be Named Soon

Service Director I. D Faxon said he will ask the civil service commission to certify nine names for four patrolman openings. The commission may certify nine from which he will select, with duties starting early next year. He plans to name the sergeant-detective as well around midmonth. Patrolmen Olmstead Miller Parker Bongs Brown Palmer took the exam. no eligible list yet received.

I. D Faxon Civil Service Commission Faxon M E Olmstead C. I.miller C. E Parker Fried Bongs L. D. Brown Paul Palmer

Former Elyrian Is Visiting Lorain County High Schools

F M Shelton state supervisor of high schools visits 17 Lorain County schools this week in a professional tour. He formerly led Elyria schools for eight years and still speaks fondly of Elyria while assessing the county system’s quality and reporting findings to school boards.

F. M. Shelton State Department of Education Lorain County Elyria Shelton Oberlin Lorain Amherst

Moseley Joins St Marys as Pastor in Place of Caj e

The Rev. William H. Moseley formerly of St Edward's Cleveland begins services as pastor of St Marys Church succeeding the Rev James T. Caj e, who has led St Marys for over seven years and moves to St Aloysius Church in Cleveland.

William H. Moseley St. Edward’s Church Cleveland St. Mary’s Church James T. Caje St. Mary’s St. Aloysius Church

Struck Again Heads The Fair Board

William Struck of Elyria was reelected president of the Lorain County Agricultural Society at a board meeting. B Baus was reelected vice president, R. J. Agate named secretary, P. G. Miller reelected treasurer. The board set the next county fair for September 6 to 9. Directors include R. B. Bals, Fred Prosser, Sterling Mills, George Cotton, C C Pierce, A. D Crocker, and Dr P L Morgan new. Debt total $29,264.72. 21 members. Details to commissioners for potential county take over. Receipts year to date $12,117.19. disbursements $12,144.54. bank loan $23,869.49. Fair ground admissions $3,357.70. Continue on Page 3.

William Struck Elyria Lorain County Agricultural Society Elyria Savings and Trust Company B_ Baus Lorain County R. J. Agate J L. Mathis Agate P. G. Miller Joseph C. Hazelton R. B. Bals Fred Prosser Sterling Mills George Cotton C C Pierce A. D Crocker P L Morgan Dr Morgan

Empty Stocking Committee Plans Christmas Dinner Aid

Preparations for Christmas dinners for Elyria families begin with the An Empty Stocking Committee meeting tomorrow at 7 p m in City Hall Council Chamber. Capt Henry Hillier Salvation Army secretary said Mayor Leonard Smith will preside. Organizations are invited to send representatives to help file and distribute baskets. Hundreds of baskets have been distributed annually through cooperative effort.

Elyria Council Chamber Henry Hillier Salvation Army Leonard Smith

Grand Jury To Be Called Back Next Week

Prosecutor Howard R. Butler said the Lou ise Hornbeck murder case would not be taken up today and will likely resume next week after the grand jury finishes Friday. Special Investigator L. H. Girth and Deputy Sheriff Samuel Paonessa have worked on the case for over a month. Two hitch hikers have confessed, one recanting then reasserting guilt, while four additional suspects have emerged, complicating the investigation of one Lorain County’s most revolting crimes. Miss Hornbeck was attacked as she neared home, struck, and dragged into the darkness.

Howard R. Butler Louise Hornbeck Hornbeck L. H. Girth Cleveland Samuel Paonessa Lorain County

Governor Miller Ore Carrier Launched At Lorain

Screeching whistles and cheers marked the launch of the Governor Miller at American Ship Building Co in Lorain. The ore carrier for the Pittsburgh Steamship Co is one of four under construction, with the fourth to be launched later this month at Detroit. Nathan L. Muller headed the official party, attended by Mrs Miller and daughter Constance, and a luncheon followed for Steel Corp officials and about 200 guests.

Lorain Miller American Ship Building Co Black River United States Steel Corp Pittsburgh Steamship Co Nathan L. Muller The Steel Corp New York Constance Lorain Chamber of Commerce Detroit

Clerk Beatrice Ohlemacher Resigns From Water Dept

Service Director IT D Faxon announced he accepted the resignation of Beatrice Ohlemacher a water department clerk effective December 31 She has served nine and a half years beginning in Mayor James A Hewitt’s term and will devote time to home duties

IT. D. Faxon Beatrice Ohlemacher Water Department Ohlemacher James A. Hewitt

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