Flood relief continues as Legion sends more aid
American Legion flood relief workers report ready three truckloads of supplies to ship to Wheelersburg and Jackson while Wheelersburg residents face widespread flooding. Earlier trips brought bedding and milk, with ongoing relief to 150 to 200 residents fed daily at the Methodist church.
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American Legion
Legion
Elyria
Elyrians
Wheelersburg
Portsmouth
Jackson
Carl L. Smith
Thomas Welsh
Smith
Welsh
George Tattersall
Legion Post
Louisville
R. A .Moran
Ohio River
Circleville
Nichols Resigns As Supt. Of County Garage
C. E. Sam Nichols resigns after decades as county garage superintendent since 1922 to take a better job in Lorain. The move signals a shift toward Democratic control of the county engineer’s office, with John Slack named nominal head under Dunham until a formal change. Nichols, of 1815 Fast Avenue, had faced pressure from Harry L. Dunham to step down.
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C. E
Sam” Nichols
Fast Avenue
Nichols
Lorain
Harry L. Dunham
Dunham
Danham
Civil Service Commission
John Slack
Oberlin
Ohio Weather Report: Fair with Colder Tonight
A high pressure area centered over the plains states dominates most sections this morning while pressure falls over the Pacific northwest. Light scattered precipitation covers the Mississippi valley and eastward with heavy snow in Washington and Oregon. temperatures have fallen sharply in the lake region and central valleys.
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Ohio
West Portion
Plains States
Pacific Northwest
Mississippi Valley
Washington
Oregon
Lake Region
Tension Mounts as GM Sit-Down Strike Nears Court Showdown
Flint guards tensions flare as GM faces court action to force evictions at Fisher Body Plants 1 and 2 after sit-downs. Gov Murphy seeks peace while unions and GM clash over settlement, with 2000 National Guardsmen mobilized and rioting fears rising.
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Flint
Mich
General Motors
Automobile Corporatio
Fisher
Alfred P. Sloan, Jr
Paul V. Gadola
Genesee County
Murphy
Frances Perkins
Washington
G. M
United Automobile Workers’ Union
Plant
Power Hapgood
John L. Lewis
Committee For Tindustrial Organization
Plan Discussion Of Social Security Act
A Lorain County Bar panel of six will discuss various phases of the Social Security Act as the bar association opens a series of evening meetings. The first meeting at the Embassy Club includes dinner at 6:30 with Judge Guy B. Findley, Justice Joseph Petro, Dan Symons, William J. Dilgren, Assistant Prosecutor William Wickene, and Hubbard Wilcox taking part.
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Lorain County
Bar Association
Embassy Club
Guy B. Findley
Joseph Petro
Dan Symons
William J. Dilgren
William Wickene
Hubbard Wilcox
Vessels Caught In Heavy Sea Ask For Help
In the mid Atlantic storm near Scotland four vessels sent SOS signals including the Corona and the Ingaro. The Meanticut reported it faced possible hull failure with 34 crew aboard as two lifeboats were lost. Edam and six other steamers diverted to assist before resuming their routes.
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New York
mid-Atlantic
North Sea
Liverpool
New Orleans
Edam
Radio Marine
Corona
Irtych
Ingaro
Fleming
Cliffwood
Scotland
Aberdeen
Edinburgh
Rosewood
Manhattan
U. S. Linea
Two Palms Missing From Legion Home After Ball
Two palms donated for the President's birthday ball at the American Legion Home are missing. Superintendent Frank Tioover said the cost will be charged to the event if not recovered, reducing funds for Gates Hospital for Crippled Children. Local florists provided decorations for dances at the Legion Home Elks and Eagles Clubs, with promises they would be returned.
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American Legion
Legion
Frank Tioover
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Gates Hospital
Legion Home
Elks and Eagles Clubs
Hoover
Funds For Federal Agencies Approved In House Bill
The House appropriations committee approved a 1.046 billion dollar independent offices appropriation bill for the 1938 fiscal year funding almost two dozen federal agencies including Social Security Board and Veterans Administration. The measure, 5.95 million under Roosevelt budget, raises 59.7 million above last year. aims to move to the House floor today. Key provisions bar executive agency funds from paying investigations costs without joint House-Senate approval. Major allocations include Social Security 254.6 million and Veterans Administration 585.8 million. old age assistance grants 150 million. aid to dependent children 54.6 million. unemployment compensation administration 29 million.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Social Security Board
Veterans Administration
Roosevelt
House
Congress
Senate
Treasury
Lindbergh Heads Toward Egypt From LYMPNE
Charles A. Lindbergh departed LYMPNE at 10 a m heading toward Egypt, officials said. The aviator’s route and final plans remained under cautious official note as weather and security checks proceeded.
President Seeks Mellon Art Collection Acceptance
President Roosevelt urged Congress to pass a law allowing the United States to accept Andrew W. Mellon s art collection as a gift to the government. The formal proposal seeks official acceptance and legal authority for the transfer of ownership to the nation.
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Mellon
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
United States
Andrew W. Mellon
Former Editor and City Official Dies in Florida
W B Johnston of Elyria dies in St. Petersburg Florida on Saturday January 30 born November 10 1858 in La Grange was editor and founder stockholder of the Elyria Daily Chronicle served as managing editor and practiced law He moved to Florida twelve years ago wife preceded him in death and his daughter Miss Bessie M Johnston survives He was affiliated with the Macabees and Modern Woodmen and once owned considerable Elyria real estate.
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W.B. Johnston
St. Petersburg
Fla
Bessie M. Johnston
Mr. Johnston
la Grange
Elyria
Johnston
The
Maccabees
Modern Woodman
Funds Flow To Elyria Red Cross Flood Relief
Donations to the Elyria Chapter of the American Red Cross flood relief continued with churches, businesses, organizations, and individuals sending contributions. Edith Metcalf opened the mail to reveal many checks, including one from Los Angeles via air mail. Churches and plants, such as First Methodist Episcopal Church and Western Automatic Machine Screw Company, contributed sizable amounts as the drive extends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
American Red Cross
Edith Metcalf
Harvey C. Cheney
Los Angeles
T. T. Robinson
Red Cross
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Western Automatic Machine Screw Company
River Reaches New High in Memphis Flood Record
The Mississippi River at Memphis rose to a record 47.8 feet today, 1.2 feet above the 1913 overflow. Authorities warn of continued high water as residents monitor levees and damage risks.
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Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi
Grafton Woman Hurt By Haystack Collapse
Mrs. Eli Vesnick, 35, of Grafton, was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital for a fractured left ankle after a hay stack toppled on her while she tried to remove hay around 5:50 p.m. Saturday, authorities said.
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Eli Vesnick
Grafton
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Army Stands Sentinel Over Levee
Army units guarded every foot of levee from Memphis to Cairo as a major Ohio River flood crest neared, threatening Missouri Arkansas Tennessee and Mississippi. The crest was headed toward Cairo and Paducah with hundreds dead and thousands homeless in regional cities already damaged by previous floods.
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Memphis
Tenn
Cairo
Arkansas River
Missouri
Arkansas
Tennessee
Mississippi
Ohio River
Louisville
Paducah
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
Cincinnati
Great River
Ohio Valley
mid-Ohio
Waves Leap To Top Of Cairo Flood Wall
Cairo Illinois reports dramatic flood defense success as Ohio River peaks at 59.41 feet. Temporary breastworks and cinder bulkheads prevented overflow, allowing residents to declare Cairo no longer in danger. Government engineers prepare further assessment after the breakwater held.
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Cairo
Ohio
Memphis
Stores Open In Louisville After Flood Darkens City
Louisville reopened stores for the first time in a week with nonessential goods on sale while floods receded. The death toll stood at 211 as downtown cleared, 409 square blocks in the west end remained underwater, and about 100000 people stayed in refugee centers. A mood district quarantine barred return to homes. health officials reported no typhoid or smallpox, no pneumonia rise, and not a serious influenza, with 250 soldiers patrolling the quarantined 32 square mile area.
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T.ouisville
Louisville
Dewntown
Senate
Huch R. Leavell
West End
Health Department
Netc
Stores Manager And Child Lose Lives In County Crash
Warren William Wright, 46, manager of the Cobb Hat and Apparel Shops at Amherst and Oberlin, was killed when his Plymouth coupe was hit by an eastbound New York Central train at Middle Ridge road crossing. The car was dragged a quarter mile. train engineers reported speeds of 60 to 70 mph. Wright lived part time with his brother in town and also resided at Oberlin. Four others were injured or in hospital. authorities continued investigations.
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Louvain County
Warren William Wright
Cobb Hat and Apparel
Amherst
Oberlin
New York Central
Middle Ridge Road
Chalmer Davidson
Fred Grundler
Hers
A. C. Rickliffe
Grandier
Flood Crisis Across Mississippi Valley In 1937
MEMPHIS The flood crest nears as 100000 workers defend 600000 lives and farmland. CAIRO 60 foot seawall holds at 59.41 feet with 60 61 foot crest feared Wednesday. LOUISVILLE Derby City reports 211 dead and quarantine over 12 square miles. PADUCAH 34000 residents evacuated. 19 dead. Hopkins and Roosevelt flood study team rush to Memphis. Total dead 378. homeless 1000000. property damage 500000000.
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Memphis
Cairo
Gulf
Ohio
Louisville
Paducah
WPA
Harry Hopkins
Roosevelt
Mississippi Valley
President's Flood Relief Committee Reaches Memphis
President Roosevelt's flood relief committee arrived in Memphis today about 70 minutes late due to high Mississippi River waters. The group met with local officials to direct relief efforts.
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Memphis
Roosevelt
Mississippi River
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Egypt
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Ind
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