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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1938

Page

5

Dr Garr Acquitted Of Charge Of Assassination

Shelbyville Kentucky February 3 acquittal of Dr E B Garr La Grange veterinarian on a charge of assassinating Brig Gen Henry H Denhardt September 20. Charges against Garr dismissed on motion of Attorney General Meredith. Roy and Jack Garr acquitted of slaying in self defense earlier.

Shelbyville Garr la Grange Henry H. Denhardt Hupert H. Meredith Dr. Garr Roy Jack Gen. Denhardt Coleman Wright Shelby County Gircoft Charles C. Marshall Jack Garr

Leahy Calls Battleship Bulwark Of Our Defense

Admiral William D. Leahy told the House Naval Affairs Committee that battleships remain the bulwark of defense and offense though not invulnerable to aerial bombs or torpedoes. He noted modern battleships could be sunk only if repeatedly struck in the right places, as Congress debates sea power expansion.

Washington CBI William D. Leahy House Naval Affairs Committee Leahy T. 8 Naval Operations Congress

Two Guardsmen Gain Promotions and Honor in Ohio Guard

Lieutenant Arthur Richwine announced promotions for Corporals Wieber Szabo and Lasky to sergeant, discharge for Sergeant Peter J. Greszler after seven years, and the 100 per cent medal for Lasky’s three month progress. Major Whitcomb rated the unit satisfactory after Friday night inspection, as Company A from Cleveland defeated the local rifle team 691 to 673.

143Th Infantry Ohio National Guard Arthur Richwine Peter J. Greszler National Guard Wieber Corporal Szabo Corporal Lasky Richwine C. B. Whitcomb Battalon Cleveland

Motorcyclist Hurt Near Re Fields Corners

Ralph Smith 23 of Grafton was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital at 8 20 p m yesterday for abrasions and contusions after a motorcycle accident near Re Fields Corners.

Ralph Smith Grafton Elyria Memorial Hospital Bega Re Fields

Youth Held After Robbery and Attack in Lorain County

A youth arrested in Youngstown is said to have shot in the head during arrest. he allegedly attacked Miss Hornbeck with a beer bottle. Sheriff Graft and Chief Deputy Smith investigated. Grand jurors ordered to consider the case include Roy Churchward, Henry Schuttgen, Elizabeth Holloway, and others from Lorain, Elyria, Wellington, Wellington and Amherst areas.

Youngstown Miss Hornbeck William F. Graft Smith Roy I Churchward Columbia Township Henry Schuttgen Abbey Road Elyria Township Elizabeth Holloway W. 20Th Street Lording R. J. Lyons W. Erle Avenue Lorain Bertha Renker E. 31St Street George Yost East Avenue Elyria William Frey Wellington Wealtha M. Busch Bellfield J. C. Rapkin Kenneth W. Botomer High Street Althea Mathews E. 1St Street Raymond Bechtel Amherst Leland Lesser Marseilles Mary Wherry Ohio Street John Gray 30Th Street

Court House News Mixed Sentences For Lutzow Jones And Sheriff Appointments

Martin Lutzow of Elyria was sent to Mansfield Reformatory for a statutory offense involving a 15 year old girl. Andrew Jones of Cleveland was sent to the penitentiary at Columbus for auto theft. Sheriff Grall announced Paul Johnson of Penfield was appointed deputy sheriff at five dollars daily. Johnson fills in for ill deputies. Deputy Cordy is home sick. Rose Coleman sues for divorce from Joby Coleman, married 1924, and Regina Helen Stinnett is granted a divorce from Earl Stinnett.

Martin Lutzow Elyria Mansfield Reformatory Andrew Jones Cleveland Columbus John B. Judge Elmer Peterson Lutzow Jones William F. Grall Paul Johnson Penfield Samuel Paonessa Johnson C. J. Cordy

Y-Indus Club to Hear Sheriff Grail

Sheriff William F. Grail will describe the civilian patrol program to Y Indus Club members at the YMCA meeting tonight at 7 PM. Members may sign up for the Valentine party planned for next Tuesday night.

William F. Grail Y-Indus Club Ym.c. A

Four Continued From Page One Route 20 Proposal

A proposed eight mile road extension along Route 20 east of Oberlin would require a 120 foot right of way at its narrowest point. No construction plans exist until right of way issues are settled. Kipton commissioner John E. Davidson and Russia Township resident Schandorgki oppose the route citing traffic diversion and property damage. A transcript will be sent to state highway officials in Columbus for review this week.

Odd Oberlin Ault John E. Davidson Kipton Schandorgki Russia Township Srave Columbus

Youth Confesses to Pontiac Robbery in Police Statement

A 16 year old from MuLedusboro Illinois confessed to holding up a Western Union Telegraph office in Pontiac Michigan on January 21 and fleeing with 600 in cash and travelers checks. He was arrested in a car behind Edison school after officers received information from Samuel Wurst. The youth claimed his parents are farmers and that he had traveled from Benton to Michigan before dating the February 2 payment receipts.

MuLedusboro Pontiac Mieh Tnion C. B E. Parker E. d. Stankard Lloyd E. Sweet Melvin Olmstead Robert Schwartz Samuel Wurst Lake Avenue Edison School Unir Nis ©R Benton Michigan

Contract Let For Cleaning Ditch

A contract to clean the street ditch through Shem Mewnship and Lorain was awarded to Gregory of Norwalk after bids. He offered the lowest bid and will hire local labor. Lorain and Shefield Township will pay based on a formula, with total county share listed as 400804 dollars.

Shemmewnship Lorain Sant Trifiler Citi Gregory Norwalk Shef Tield Folk Oindy Tufiletti Iggest Bie

Veteran Lorain Builder Passes

Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon for Louis Weltzel, a veteran Lorain builder who died at his home after a short illness. He had lived in Lorain nearly 50 years and constructed many Lorain homes and buildings. He is survived by a son, John. Another son, William, was among the first Lorain men killed in action in France in World War I.

Lorain Louis Weltzel John William France

National Girl Scout Leader Visits Oberlin

Miss O ga Carlson from the Girl Scout National Headquarters in New York spent Monday in Oberlin meeting Scouts, mothers, and leaders. She met Brownie leaders at East College street, spoke at a tea at Oberlin Inn, and led discussions on the new scout program and badge changes to be featured in The Leader in April.

Oberlin Oga Carlson Girl Scout National New York Misa Carlson Don Bryant East College Street Elyria Miss Carlson Girl Scout Council Qberlin Inn J. D. MacLaury

Oberlin College students plan international program

Uberlin College echoes from China Japan Korea Germany Italy and America will be given by students from these lands. Songs chosen to match the program spirit. Large attendance expected from neighboring communities for an evening well spent. Judge Nee of Elyria Juvenile Court spoke at Oberlin Inn for the Oberlin Exchange Club. Miss Iola Gibson hosted the Queen Esther Society dinner and meeting on West Lorain Street. Shirley Oliver elected secretary treasurer for the year. Plans for the annual tea in March. BRIEFS Visiting Nurse Committee met at Mrs Arthur I Taft home. Dr W F Bolu left for Boston for Prudential Committee meeting and met Oberlin alumni in Boston and New York.

Uberlin College China Japan Korea Germany Italy America Iola Gibson Queen Esther Society West Lorain Street Shirley Oliver Harriet Cook Egypt Turkey Arabia Brlefs Conmittier Arthur I. Taft Forest Street W. F. Bolu Iaay Boston Prudential Committee Aybertean Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions Oberlin New York

Inter-Racial Day Observed At Mt Zion Church Oberling

Mt Zion Baptist Church of Oberling plans an inter-racial day program on Sunday February 13. The event features a keynote address by Dr Carl Wittke newly appointed dean of the college and will be observed nationwide with church and community participation.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Oberling Carl Wittke

Murray Ridge School could join Elyria City District

Murray Ridge School in Elyria Township may join the Elyria City School District if the Murray Ridge district committee's plan gains enough support. Elyria board members said they would consider petitions meeting legal thresholds and details to satisfy both sides, with possible transfer only after voter petitions reach the required percent and receiving board approval.

Murray Ridge Elyria City Elyria Township Elyna Board of Education Elynia Board Elytia Town Line Riet R. C. Maston Elyria Secho County Board of Education Board of Education Elyria Board State Department of Education

Death Toll Update and Local Obituaries Highlight Community Loss

Funeral services were held for John F. Glosser, retired photo official at Elyria and Mansfield, who died Sunday at his home. Oliva E. Hills, 26, wife of Fred Hills, died after a long illness on Gratton Road. Hills, born in Tidioute, Pennsylvania, lived on the Grafton Road for 22 years and was a member of the Laporte Minute Ladies. Funeral arrangements set for Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Tarl Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Laughes officiating. Burial in Burien Ridge cemetery.

Glosser First Congregational Church John F. Glosner Elyria Cicvslead Mansfield Sp. m Beig Cleveland Tyce Oliva E. Hills Fred. Hills Gratton Road Bills Tidioute Pennsylvania Grafton Road LaPorte Mi LE. Chuck George Hills Grafton Ada Regal Elsie Squire Wellington R

Fire damages flooded car in Avon Lake incident

Firefighters from Hose Company No 1 blamed a burning flooded car carburetor for a blaze that caused slight damage to the vehicle owned by D F Holts berg on West Avenue near Broad and Second streets. Insulation wires water boiler and hood paint were damaged.

Attoqwikkes Thremen D. F. Holtsberg Avon Lake West Avenue Bersweer Broad Second Streets Hose Company No. 1

City council actions on 1934 water main and claims

The council referred the 1934 water main installation to the finance committee and city solicitor. It also sent Fred Russ’s $714.86 claim for a sewer ejector station to the solicitor and finance committee, with prior ruling against payment. A $45 hospitalization expense for Patrolman Myron Gibson was approved. An athletic commission ordinance to expand the boxing commission to five members was authorized for first reading but carried over due to a misunderstanding.

Finance Committee Counet Industrial Commission Myron Gibson Councel 21So Athletic Commission Cornell-man Nelson

Colson Night to Draw Big Crowd at M C

A crowd of 85 men women and children is expected at Colson Night activities tonight at the M C 4 program directed by Carl Wagner. Colson Corporation workers and families prepared for a full program including basketball volleyball cage ball and swimming. Dancing from 9 p m to midnight features Ted Meteger’s orchestra and a plate lunch will be served under H R Selby’s direction.

Colson Carl Wagner Colson Corporation Captoress Ted Meteger H. R. Selby Colson Corporation

Civics Class Attends City Council Meeting

A civics class joined the semi monthly city council session with several members present and filled front row seats. They took extensive notes as the proceedings unfolded, while a few students shared surprised moments during the meeting.

Civics Love of ‘Aessuzaheth Yoder Yoder aAccon

Vision of global settlement under Vepitan plan envisioned

President Wilking outlines a global settlement concept where settlers spend years on multiple continents to gain a universal life view. The plan would restrict settlement density, split government into research and administrative branches, and place the General Council on five continents with rotating sites to foster unity and creative progress.

Wilking Earth Vepitans

Incident At Hotel Explained By Local Police

Local police in Elyria explain a Sunday hotel intrusion at The Graystone Hotel aimed at a guest named Charles Bird the escaped Cleveland bank bandit. Three plainclothes officers Capt. Corbett E. Southam Patrolmen Fred Bongs and Corwin Burrer acted on a tip and confronted three alleged armed men as a precaution. The guest, Cleveland attorney John H. McNeal, was with a client when the incident occurred. hotel manager Robert S. Jones said the matter was satisfactorily explained.

Graystone Charles Bird Cleveland Bank Elyria Corbett E. Southam Fred Bongs Corwin Burrer John H. McNeal Cleveland Southam Robert 5. Jones

Maniac Terrorizes Fostoria Women

A mob of about 50 citizens armed with shotguns aided Fostoria police in surrounding the home of Mrs. Joseph Hornig after she reported a maniac armed with a blue steel automatic attempted to force entry. The assailant had disturbed women in the past week, marking the fifth attack in four days and earlier efforts occurred on Wednesday and Thursday nights.

Fostoria Joseph Hornig

Truck Driver Is Granted Probation

Wade Cook, a Belleyannek driver, was granted probation today after waiving trial and pleading to involuntary manslaughter. Common Pleas Judge D A Cook accepted the case as a court matter, relating to a Birmingham traffic crash that killed Mrs Charles Sternberg of Tittin and injured others. The truck overturned after speeding, striking a culvert abutment and tipping onto the car carrying Mrs Sternberg, who died, and Thomas M Fox of Cleveland, who died later.

Wade Cook Belleyannek Common Pleas D. A. Cook Charles Sternberg Tittin Birmingham Cook

Elyria Board approves four new English textbooks

Elyria Board of Education approved adopting four English books for four classes at Elyria High School, replacing other texts at no extra cost. Superintendent Maston stated the move covers two ninth grade and two tenth grade classes, with no additional expense involved.

Elyria High School Elyria Board of Education Ft. UC Maston

Maniac Targets Theodore Fish Home Seen Tonight

Eyewitnesses describe a tall man about five feet fourteen inches, wearing a dark overcoat and a dark stovepat hat, weighing around 160 pounds. He appeared outside the window of Theodore Fish's residence Thursday night, with each intended victim recounting a similar description.

Theodore Fish

Ohio schools close as infantile paralysis closes campuses

Public schools in Gambier Nelsonville Radnor and nearby areas shut to halt an outbreak of infantile paralysis and spinal meningitis. Gambier reports at least 40 cases with 40 more pupils kept home. One child Leroy Weaver died and two others are hospitalized. Additional cases in Radnor and Delaware county prompt precautionary closings. Measles cases in Delaware county also rise compared with prior years.

Goolumbus Ohio Knox County Gambier Novice Fawcett Gambler Schools Nelsonville Leroy Weaver Robert Weaver Mary Bagley Nettie Lee Carter Radnor Delaware County

Colorful colors in men’s clothing ahead in fashion

Cincinnati reports a bold fashion shift as Raymond G. Twreffort of the National Association of Merchant Tailors announces that strong color will dominate men’s suits this year. He notes consumers should not fear vibrant combinations while warning conservatives to avoid dulling the age’s style.

Cincinnati Raymond G. Twreffort National Association of Merchant Tailors of America Twreffort

Farm Auction Listing At Sugar Ridge Road Chas Madison Farm

A detailed sale catalog lists Holstein cows and calves, horses, hogs, fowl and numerous farming tools and equipment from Sugar Ridge Road near Elyria Ohio. Items include August 1 and September 1 bred cattle, two grade Guernsey heifers, several tractors and plows, grain drills, hay loaders, manure spreaders, wagons, farm wagons, milking equipment, harnesses, and two farm wagons. Cash terms, lunch at noon, sale conducted by P A Walker Auctioneer.

Sugar Ridge Road Chas. Madison Farms Cattus Guernsey Chester Deering John Deere Dunham Oliver Ohio McCormack-Deering Burr Ohio Fordson Dayton Chas. Matison Ben Verhoff P. A. Walker Redington Block Elyria Irvin Klinect

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