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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1938
Page
7
Vienna reports a new cabinet including Austrian Nazis and sympathizers voted a sweeping political amnesty. The move aims to legalize Nazis jailed since the 1934 July putsch. President Miklas may sign today as prisoners are freed and the government aligns with Nazi Germany.
Medina C February 16 Two men were found dead in a tourist cabin from carbon monoxide fumes. James Von Eagle 24 and Harold Hoptry 26 both of Ironton Ohio drivers for the Makin Blanton Co were in the room early today after pulling their truck off Route 3. Fumes from an open gas stove burning in the cabin were blamed for their deaths.
Philadelphia February 16 The commonwealth fought to introduce into the court record an un untattered sheaf of papers it believes will send Mary Keenan O Connor a 19 year old college girl known as Tarzan to prison or to death for the murder of Nancy Glenn The papers purport to be a confession Miss O Connor dictated but refused to sign while under arrest on a charge of stunning the child with one of her
John M. Curry, known for public anti Govern or Davys administration, faces potential license revocation by the State Board of Barber Examiners over alleged sanitary violations. The board cites wiping hands on a soiled towel, not sanitizing towels, and towel storage issues. A preliminary hearing is set for Friday in Columbus. Curry suspended editorializing in his shop window and posted S. O. S. Stand by. He argues the charges aim to punish political remarks and says he cannot afford the hearing. He notes loss of four customers after his criticisms and had previously drawn attention for criticizing Roosevelt and Governor Dayer.
William A Gray defense counsel clashed with reporters as Judge Joseph Sloane summoned counsel to chambers today for private argument on a $9 matter.
Grain and feed prices listed for rye, oats, wheat, flour, and hay with elevator and milling outlets. Livestock values show cattle, hogs, and lambs with bids and market tone, including butter, eggs, and poultry, plus regional vegetable prices and homegrowers items.
Fourteen Elyria boys were added to the List of award winners in the M G C A boys swimming program announced by Lester Hawke. Twelve passed the turtle test and two passed the minnow test. The turtle group includes ten Newspaper Carriers' Class members: Arthur Stringer Richard Plas Eugene Bayley Ivan Johnson Thomas Carr Carl Koepp Jack Terry Donald Terry Chester Mason Jack Dunn, plus Mark McGinnis and William Smith. The minnow testers are Ralph McGinnis and Ralph Cox. In all, eighty-one have passed turtle and thirty-six have passed minnow.
Multiple local obituaries report Grace H Sayles widow of William J Sayles dying in Mobile Alabama while wintering there. Anna H Wright 61 of Lorain dies suddenly and services set at St Johns Church. LeRoy Whitney infant son of Mero and Mrs Paul Winey dies at Memorial Hospital. Frank Aubin 90 of Wellington dies after illness with funeral plans pending. Names include Alexander family ties in Eaton Township and Lorain County residents with services from local funeral homes.
The article reports on price levels for textiles foods chemicals and construction materials and notes new recovery developments. It cites the President favoring self liquidating highway projects and a proposed 5 billion dollar highway program. Roosevelt discusses loans to small business with J P Morgan’s Thomas Lamont and signals caution on rapid commodity price increases as Morgenthau unveils a credit expansion program ending gold sterilization.
Frank Mead, 39, formerly of Lorin, who was released from the county jail here last September 3 by a mistake, has been arrested in Cleveland on a forgery charge. He had earlier been brought from Indiana for a fraudulent check case. one charge was indicted but no bill on another, and the release occurred due to confusion over a failed “no bill.” Authorities were unaware of his whereabouts until today.
Election of eight directors for the Chamber of Commerce was announced after ballot counting. Directors named include Atan W. zsthe of Peerless Laundry and Cleaning. W. Fl Gollmar of Elyria Foundry. Ernest Jings and Loa Kohn of Northern Steel. Far and Neely Powers of Colson Corp. they will join the seven elected last year and serve alongside remaining one year.
Firemen from Elyria responded to a blaze that burned a hole in the roof of J. R. Briggs’s home on West Aidt road near Schramm road in Carlisle Township. They arrived to find residents already battling the flames and used hoses and buckets to control the fire.
The commission rejected granting certificates to additional firms, citing that the railway company’s district service for years justified preserving subsidiaries. The discussion centers on the Lake Shore connection and the push to form new entities.
The debate centers on Woodward and Hull as critics press for a defined foreign policy and limit naval engagement. Kriffin's drafted amendment defines a naval frontier from Bering Strait to Main, restricting operations beyond the 180th meridian Pacific and 60th meridian Atlantic, while preserving Monroe Doctrine policy.
A series of court filings and verdicts are reported including executor interpretation of a will for T Samman estate in Lakewood, Augusta Samman among defendants. Erhet Squires seeking divorce from Clarence Squires for neglect and cruelty. a $5,000 assault case in Judge Cook's court where Arthur Hayes was found liable to his mother Elsie Hayes. Maria Murquiz de Zabroki of Lorain alleging entitlement to a $10,000 life policy after Trinidad Muzquiz’s death, contesting Irene Muzquiz as beneficiary. Blake Waldron of Elyria changing plea to guilty in a non-support case, with sentencing set for April and wage assignment for child support. Will J Pulgham seeking divorce from Marg Fulgham on grounds of neglect and cruelty, alleging she left him in 1936 and refused to provide a home.
Sanburnt and Armstrong challenged the commission’s authority to certify Lake Shore Coach Lines, accusing subterfuge and raised questions about financing and organization. Ohio Utilities Fitch and WLW allies defended the decision, arguing the commission has wide discretion to serve public interest and protect established service, even amid congestion and rate debates.
An unimpeachable source reports that Number Seven remains a focus as discussions outline potential diplomatic actions. Informants say consultations with France occurred in Paris and London within the last 24 hours to secure reassurances, with both France and Britain prepared to act firmly.
In Newark Nod Belo Tien Mauinish Edelsot, a 2d year police daughter, and Genevieve Owens, 17, faced life terms after a 22-person jury convicted them of first degree murder for the $2.10 robbery killing of Bus Driver William Barhorst, 37, who was shot December 21 as he sat at the wheel. Edelsot's defense cited marijuana impairment. Owens, from the slums, claimed to know nothing of the shooting until it was over.
New York February 1 Matthew Woll vice president of the American Federation of Labor rejected Stalin’s appeal to organized labor in all nations. He said the ALF would withdraw from the International Federation of Trade Unions if Soviet unions were admitted at its Isle of Norway meeting in May.
Elyria youths attended the 1 45 banquets at the YMCA hosted by the Friendship Clubs. Harold Stanford led the program with toastmasters guiding the evening. Features included group singing, guitar solo by Charles OMalley, shadow puppet display, and remarks by organizers.
In Bremerton Washington Admiral E B Penner praised a long serving naval cherrier commandant for his 37 years of safe service at Puget Sound yards shop. The veteran worker, identified only by fragments, completed a lifetime in the saw joinery trade without adverse occurrences.
Eligitlerh Hoth of 237 Broad street was damaged while parked on Broad street at 4 19 og. am. vessiday by sciother war driven by C20. Mares of 435 East Court, as Winnie was back ing from a parking place, accord ing to polive.
Dr Duncan addressed the draft and peace theme urging that peace requires struggle yet not war through hysteria. He warned against romanticizing war and urged viewing life’s inequalities to fix oppression. He cited Dickens works as context showing rapid literary output in a short span.
Lorain County institute planning began in the Chamber of Commerce offices with farmers and institute officers selecting tentative dates and speakers subject to approval by J P Schmidt state director. Proposed talks include soil conservation dairy problems taxation education religion home character building 4 H Club work and modern youth. County agent C I Hummel reported 1937 institutes drew about 5100 attendees, with 12 to 35 residents in each of seven communities active in preparations.
Viger defeated Andy Skriletz in two of three games to win the Senior Hi Y Club ping pong tournament at the YMCA, triumphing over 20 rivals in the finals and securing the title.
County commissioners authorize bids for a four door sedan not to exceed 950 dollars and a pickup truck up to 700 dollars for the county engineer. Dispute over top price and future purchases includes a tractor mowing machine and a heavy truck to be bought later as road work proceeds. Bids expected in about two weeks.
Local event schedules a talk by a federal agent at Oberlin College focusing on crime detection and firearms use. The visit includes a school and community audience with remarks on investigations and public safety.
The Ninet club commemorated its 38th anniversary with 40 attendees at Alts K. OW Gehrkens home on East Culler Avenue. A candlelit dinner featured a Versailles palette of flowers and a program of readings from Mrs Shreffler and musical numbers by Warren Walworth from the Conservatory with piano accompaniment by Mrs Arthur Williams. Charter members read aloud, and a brief history noted the club’s founding in 1900.
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