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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1938

Page

7

Economy Bloc Joined By Sen Tydings

Senator Tydings of Maryland joined the Senate economy bloc urging a pay as you go policy for relief and budget balance in the new Congress. He backed local responsibility, warned against year to year relief, and clashed with Admiral Eccles over fiscal policy.

Washington Tydings Senate Congress New Deal Harrison D. Miss Finance Committee Byrnes S. C Unemployment and Relief Committee Sen Byrd Eccles Federal Reserve Board

Question Woman In Shoplifting Episode

Police questioned one woman and her daughter Saturday night following the mother’s apprehension in a local store as she walked off with a dress. A trunk at the home contained items believed stolen from area counters. Prosecution was withheld pending further investigation.

Suit Brought By Marshal Heard In Sheffield Lake Case

Judge Guy B Findley heard the case of Marshal William McKinley of Sheffield Lake suing Sheffield Lake Village to void a lame duck council ordinance from fall 1937 cutting his salary from 1500 to 100 dollars per year. McKinley, the lone official reelected in November 1937, contends the post election salary cut was enacted in bad faith and seeks voiding of the ordinance plus equitable relief.

Guy B. Findley Marshal William McKinley Sheffield Lake Sheffield Lake Village Lame Duck McKinley

Court Notices From Ridgeville And Lorain Districts

In And About The Court House E M Donough of Detroit fined 19 dollars and costs for speeding 84 mph on Route 20 through Ridgeville before Justice H G Stacey at 340 p m Christmas Day. Lela Wilson granted divorce from Charles Wilson on grounds of neglect and cruelty by Judge Guy B Findley. Lake Lands Corporation filed suit against county commissioners to compel road be built at Beaver Pars per a prior agreement changing Lake road through plaintiff property. Home Owners Loan Corporation filed suit against Frank Heald for 3512 dollars seeking foreclosure of property in Lorain.

E. M. Donough Detroit Ridgeville Justice of the Peace H. G. Stacey Lela Wilson Tollov Charles Wilson Guy B. Findley Lake Lands Corporation Agora County Commissioners Beaver Pars Lake Road Home Owners Loan Corporation Today Frank Heald Lorain

Vehicle collisions reported along city streets on Saturday

Number continued from page one details several minor crashes. Relp Carrick of 136 Cleveland siree struck a vehicle at Lake avenue and West street on Christmas Eve. William Stark of 207 Eastern Heights Boulevard admitted fault in a minor collision with a police department machine driven by Sergeant Arthur Hurd at Court and Broad streets at 6 pm. Al A. Starznasna of 457 Cleveland street reported fender damage on mid street. William Boyd of R. D. Elora had fender damage after colliding with a motorcycle rider William Hocker of 30 Artemas court at Washington avenue and Broad street at 7 pm. Fender damage reported for cars driven by S H Cravion of 331 Seventh street and Vernon Smith of LaGrange at Chestnut and Broad streets Saturday.

Lake Avenue West Street Relp Carrick Cleveland Siree William Stark Eastern Heights Boulevard Arthur Hurd Court and Broad Streets al A. Starznasna Cleveland Street Mid Street Wilam Boyd R. D . Elora William Hocker Artemas Court Washington Avenue Broad Street S H Cravion Seventh Street Vernon Smith LaGrange Chestnut and

Unemployment Benefits Rules And ID Requirements

This week no extra appointments. after January 1 unemployed claimants receive cards from Elsrna branch offices. Benefits cover total and partial unemployment with waiting period. Total benefits at half the weekly wage up to 15 dollars for up to 16 weeks. partial benefits 10 to 40 percent of average weekly wage. Four week waiting period applies. require social security card, employment service ID, and last employer separation notice for claims filed since October 1.

Elsrna Employment Service

Icy roads deemed safe with caution advised

Columbus airport officials reported air traffic normal today but weather conditions forced flights to be grounded last night, leaving roadway crews to treat icy streets. Local authorities warned motorists to drive carefully as road conditions improved.

Columbus

Death of Lawrence Parsons In Elyria Dies After Brief Illness

Lawrence Parsons husband of the huedutta Parsons of West River died at Elyria Memorial Hospital on December 24 after a brief illness. Born February 26, 1853 in Portage county, he leaves one nephew Milton Obits. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 10 from Taylor Funeral Home, with Rev. R. W. Neighbour officiating. Burial in La Grange cemetery.

Lawrence Parsons Huedutta Parsons West River Elyria Memorial Hospital Portage County Milton Obits Taylor R. W. Neighbour la Grange

Memorial for Albert W Schwarts at St Marys Church

Albert W Schwarts 64 of 449 Kenyon avenue died at Elyria Memorial Hospital after nine days illness. He came to Elyria at 15 from New York state, worked fourteen years as tool crib attendant at Colson Co, and was a former Eagles Lodge trustee. Survived by no spouse. funeral at 2:00 AM Thursday from St Marys Church with burial in St Marys Cemetery. friends may call at Welsh Funeral Home.

Albert W Schwarts Kenyon Avenue Elyria Memorial Hospital Ilness New York State Elyria Colson Company St. Marys Church Eagles Lodge St. Mary’s Church Buris St. Mary's Cemetery

Deaths of Frank Breen in Elyria and Poland ties

Frank Breen 64 died at Lorain County Home at 10 00 P M Christmas night born in Novana Poland March 4 1874 a 12 year Elyria resident member of St Mary's church survived by wife in Poland and one daughter Stella Szydik Natrona Pennsylvania friends may call at Welsh Funeral Home services Friday morning 9 00 at St Mary's Church burial in St Mary's Cemetery

Frank Breen Lorain County Novana Poland Elyria St Alary’s Church Stella Szydik Natrona Pennsylvania St. Mary's Church

Mordoff Rites Held for Wakeman Resident at 81

Ella A Mordoff 81 died Saturday evening after a long illness at the home of her daughter Mrs Edwin Sanders in Norwalk where she had resided the past four years. She is survived by another daughter Mrs Iga Lucas of Hartland a son Ed of Wakeman and nine grandchildren. Her husband William D Mordoff died in 1932. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 130 from the Pease Funeral Home with Rev FL Mesimen of the Congregational church officiating. Burial was in Birmingham Cemetery.

Wakeman Ella A Mordoff Edwin Sanders Norwalk Ola Khmestead Wekeman Iga Lucas Hartland William D. Mord Pease Funeral Home Birmingham

Deaths of Delores A Mills and infant in Elyria

Delores A Mills 12 daughter of Bir and XI Fleved Allis of 324 Sumner street died at Elstia Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born Oberlin January 11, 1927 she lived in Elyria nine years and was a member of First Methodist church. She leaves parents three brothers Arthur Robert Wayne two sisters Elizabeth Phyllis and three grandparents. Funeral from Taylor Funeral Home Wednesday at 1:00 with Rev. Frank Hicks. burial Brookdale. A three day old daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Stevens died at Elyria Memorial Hospital. She leaves parents three brothers John Henry Eugene Albert and sister Margaret Rae. Body at Taylor Funeral Home. services Wednesday at 3:00 at Brookdale cemetery. Constance Bennett has a role in a film bathing suit debut and dislikes it.

Delores A Mills Bir Frank Hicks Brookdale Cemetery Albert Stevens North Street Elyria Memorial Hospital John Henry Eugene Albert Margaret Rae Taylor Funeral Home

Steel Co Head Sees Bright Prospects for 1939

Frank Purnell, president of Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co., said prospects look unusually bright for the new year. He estimated the Youngstown district mills would average about 60 percent in the first half of 1939, with autos, construction, tin plate, and rail upgrades driving demand.

Youngstown Frank Purnell Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co Purnell

Train Crash in Roumania Kills 93 and Injures 143

A Roumanian rail disaster on Carisimis Day leaves 93 dead and 143 hurt as investigators question the Taier who allegedly sent directives to engineers. Crowd includes schoolchildren and soldiers amid the chaotic scene in Bucharest.

Roumania Bucharest Ruwan Ebel Bessarce OSI Stant Siat Tasier Tcc Suicdevts Fouls Zazex Ulea

Fire at U S Gypsum plant in Niles causes heavy damage

A high wind fanned a blaze at the U S Gypsum plant in Niles on December 27. The fire, starting in the paint shop, caused estimated damage between 374000 and 100000 dollars. Firefighters struggled to contain it as twelve Warren Owen trucks aided the Niles fire department.

NILES Des U.S Gipsum Company Fremen Warren Owen

Lorain Man to Stand Trial for Disorderly Conduct

Albert Stascax of 3335 Broadway Lorain is to be tried in the mayor's court Saturday on a charge of disorderly conduct. He was arrested after being evicted from the local roller skating rink, police report states.

Albert Stascax Broadway Lorain

Hopkins Nomination Faces Senate Confirmation Clash

The White House will seek Senate confirmation for Hopkins amid debate on political relief and a purge of conservative Democrats. Hopkins must defend himself before the Commerce Committee chaired by Senator Bailey as Hopkins faces charges of administering political relief and influencing a primary election purge.

Hx I Harrington WPA White House Harrington McUmington Hopkins Senate Commerce Committee Washington Harry Sen. Bailey N. C

Powerful Politician And Lobbyist Dies In Ohio

W P Dewitt Clinton Pemberton, 65, longtime Republican politician and influential utility lobbyist, died at his home in suburban Bexley after residing in Columbus for 25 years while maintaining a New Vienna voting residence. Born June 18, 1873 in Lynchburg, he worked as a guard and postmaster before guiding the Miami valley conservancy district bill through the legislature and later lobbying railroad interests. Funeral services Wednesday were officiated by Judge Hush TERED and Rev Theodore B Hax, with burial in New Vienna.

Columbus Dewitt Clinton Pemberton Obie Bexley New Vienna Lynchburg Ada Brown George Brown Athens State Hospital Ohio Penitentiary Athens Miami Valley Conservancy District Judge Hush Tered Wilmington Theodore B. Hax New Vienne

Lion Clamps His Jaws Loses Hand at Ocean Park

Sylvester Kirby, 35, stuck his fist into a lion’s mouth at Ocean Park amusement pier to prove courage. The lion clamped his wrist and clawed his arm, necessitating amputation above the elbow. The concession owner ordered the lion killed for safety.

Ocean Park Cal Sylvester Kirby Kirby Han Rospital Tre Concestom Aaron Ye

Fight At Franklin County Home Fatal Head Injury

A resident of the Franklin County Home died from head injuries received in a fight at the home. The Dec 27 incident involved an altercation with another inmate, details and names reflected in local dispatches.

Franklin County Colusibus Seth Fransum County

New Lexington Mayor Burbee Dies After Seven Terms

Funeral services were held in New Lexington today for John B Burbee longtime mayor who served seven terms and died Sunday from heart disease. The prominent local leader shaped city policy and was remembered for his decades of public service.

New Lexington John B Burbee Maroer

Landslide Wrecks Freight Train in Ohio Tragedy

A landslide six miles east of Zaleski wrecked a Baltimore and Ohio freight double header last midnight. Engineer Charles Red Landrum 54 of Chillicothe died in the cab after being struck by 100 tons of rock. fireman George Burke 52 jumped and was hospitalized. The eastbound train with 63 cars derailed, others escaped injury. Trains rerouted via Chesapeake and Ohio while crews cleared wreckage. Coroner Joseph Strong investigated. Landrum born June 1834 in Jackson. survived by wife Goldie.

Chillicothe Zaleski William Diehl Earl Brandenberg Henry Dullmeyer Pipe Lewis Chesapeake & Ohio Parkersburg Logan Dundas Joseph Strong Vinton County Landrum Jackson Goldie

Extinguisher Bad Fire Ignites Car Near Post Office

A small blaze damaged a car owned by EL H Guthman when a hot water heater burst and spilled alcohol, near the post office this afternoon. Wires smoked and slight damage occurred before firefighters reached the scene and contained the fire.

Neme EL H Guthman

Plea Entered by Gout in DUI Charge After Accident

Frank O. Gout of 1394 East Avenue pleaded not guilty before Mayor Joseph Q Petro to a driving while intoxicated charge. His trial was postponed. He was arrested at Second and Court streets after a tremulous accident yesterday afternoon.

Frank O. Gout East Avemale Joseph Q Petro Second Court Street

A Hall Co Printing for Bralle Blind Readers

Announcement that Joseph C Linnceln and A Hall & Co will publish material in Bralle for the free use of blind readers, outlining intent, accessibility goals, and partnership details for aiding the visually impaired community.

Joseph C Linnceln A, Hall & Co Bralle

Newsmen Capture Two Escaped Prisoners in Iowa Field

In Omaha on December 27 a radio announcer and two reporters joined about 50 policemen in a cornfield search for four escaped Douglas County prisoners. They captured two fugitives, Marion Brown and Phil Erwin, while police pursued the others through a shed and underbrush.

Omaha Neb Foster May WOW George Sedlacek Ernie Jones Omaha World Herald Marion Brown Phil Erwin Fred Roberts Paul Romano Douglas County George Cockrell May

Mayor Finds Donkey Among His Souvenirs

Mayor Joseph Q. Petro discovered a emaciated Democratic donkey among his souvenirs on his desk, hung earlier on the municipal Christmas tree by Park Commissioner Frank Wilford. The scene included a toy barrel and an inscription accusing the Park Department components of neglect as the mayor, a Republican, mused about the donkey's thin state after six years at the public trough and the November erection results.

Maor Joseph Q. Petro Frank Wilford

South Bend News Times Suspends Publication

South Bend News Times announces suspension of publication due to ongoing losses. Editor Joseph M. Stephenson says the final edition was issued this afternoon, leaving The South Bend Tribune as the remaining daily paper in the city.

South Bend Ind South Bend News Times Joseph M. Stephenson News Times South Bend Tribune

Public Auction Sale Near Welsh and Wager Road Route 20

The undersigned will sell at auction at my place seven miles east of Welsh and a mile west of Wager Road on Route 20 in Rocky River. The sale marks a decision to quit gardening and invites bidders to attend the public auction.

Welsh Home Wager Road Rocky River

Farm Tools and Equipment Auction in Ridgeville

On Thursday December 29 at 1 PM Martin C Pape Auction Co sells a large farm liquidation including hot bed sash redwood boards tomato stakes flats irrigation pipe tractors and implements. Terms cash. Auctioneers contact Elyria 40494.

Bowen Planet Junior Fordson John Deer Bissell Dunham Cultipacker H. P. Century Motor

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