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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1938

Page

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Davey Declares Payoff Story Rank Perjury

Governor Davey announced plans to pursue perjury charges against Lee Bradley, alleging his Cleveland testimony before the Graft Investigating Committee was false and defamatory. Bradley claimed large utility and corporate contributions swayed the 1904 campaign and state business allocations.

Columbus Chavernor Martin le Davey Porgury Eecordings Agiiner Lee Bradlee Cingloye Olye Davey J Eapert Co Ohio Svante Haver Davey Bradlew Cleveland Bradley General Motors Truck Corp Chrysler Motor Car Corp Francis Poulson Poulson James Metzenbaum

Ohio Weather Forecast Reveals Rain and Colder Temps

A trough of low pressure stretches from the Ohio Valley to the Texas coast. Rain extends from Texas to the lower lakes with light to moderate amounts in the Ohio Valley and heavy bands near Lewisiona. Mild central valleys contrast with colder readings over the Plains as rain or snow may affect the northwest tonight.

Ohio Ohifo Texas South Atlantic States Lower Lakes Ohio Valley Lewisiona Cone Tral Plains States

President Roosevelts call for balanced prices and growth

President Franklin D. Roosevelt outlined a balanced prices policy aimed at expanding production, raising national income, and reviving employment. He stressed directing agricultural, industrial, housing, and minority programs toward this goal and noted wage flexibility during economic swings. The auto industry served as an example of the policy’s intended effect on price balance.

Sid Luda Roosevelt Rene Idustry

Elyria Reports First Smallpox Case In Six Years

Elyria records confirm a first smallpox case in six years, with a local man quarantined in Lorain after diagnosis. Health workers seek contacts for vaccination, aiming to curb spread and lessen severity.

Elyria Flyria Lorain G. T. French French Health Department

Two youths killed in Route 25 crash near Troy

Lawrence Hoover, 17, and James Russell Dickensheets, 18, both of Tippecanoe City, were killed when a car left the road and struck a pole on Route 25 eight miles south of Troy.

Troy Lawrence Hoover James Russell Dickensheets Tippecanoe City Route 25 Here

Oberlin Professor to Speak in Columbus Saturday

Oberlin College history professor Howard Robinson and Mrs. Robinson will visit Columbus as special guests of the English speaking Union this Saturday evening. Professor Robinson will speak on Old London.

Oberlin Howard Robinson Oberlin College History Department Robinson English Speaking Union Columbus Old London

Ninety Boys To Receive YMCA Awards Tonight

Elyria YMCA plans awards for ninety boys at the February membership party in the boys division. Carl Wagner and Lester Hawke announce the Prep class leads with 31 awardees including letter winners Ronald Chapman Mark McGinnis Jack Terry Johny Ryan Richard Loomis and others. Star recipients in Prep include Stanley Olmstead Bernard Lysaght Arnold Molnar and more. Cadet class notes 13 winners listed and continuation on page 2.

Ronald Chapman Mark McGinnis Jack Terry Johny Ryan Richard Loomis William Pemberthy Jack Johnson Ralph McGinnes Robert Renouard Charles Evans Glen Seeley Robert Hendrickson Charles Geisel Harold Rogers Stanley Olmstead Bernard Lysaght Arnold Molnar Ted Gilder Loren Miller Junior Gotro Richard

Dean Wittke to Speak at Elyria Federated Club Meeting

Oberlin College Dean Carl Wittke will address the Federated Men's Club of Elyria at the Church of Christ on February 22. Dinner serves at 6 20 with Wittke discussing Washington. About 200 attendees expected. program features The Harmony Male Quartet of Elyria. Officers include Deane Burns president Rodney G. Rockwood vice president and Carl W. Monz treasurer.

Carl Wittke Oberlin College Federated Men's Club of Elyria Church of Christ Dean Wittke Washington Carl O. Schmitkens Harmony Male Quartet Deane Burns Rodney G. Rockwood Carl W. Monz

Lorain Woman Murdered in Fourroom Home

Lorain police seek a man after the body of Mary Wallace 31 mother of four was found in a rented four room home at 2 New Mexico Avenue. She was killed by blunt force and stab wounds about 3 am. Her husband is in the Ohio Penitentiary for a prior murder. The children, ages 18, 14, 12, and younger, are cared for by relatives as investigators collect evidence and photograph the scene.

Lorain. O Lorain Mary Wallace New Mexico Avenue S. ¢. Ward Wallace William Roth Alpha Bessie S Arthur Walker Ohio Aldbus County Department of Aid George Knapp John Meister A. J. Mackerty William Bevan

Republican Club Elects Officers In Elyria Lorain County group elects Stevens as president

Richard F. Stevens of Elyria was elected president of the Lorain County Young Men's Republican Club at the Elks Restaurant meeting. Other officers include Russell Marsh as vice president Rolland Kelling as treasurer George Baker as secretary William J. Gaudle as membership secretary and Ron auld Dunn J. King and J. Gehl as executive committee members. Guest speaker Karl L. Darkey urged Americans to resist subversive influence and defend democracy, noting extensive communist and Nazi activity and praising allied groups.

Richard F. Stevens Elyria Elyra Gay Board of Education Lorain County Young Men's Republican Club Elks Ecombe Russell Marsh Columbia Station Rolland Kelling Treasur George Baker William J. Gaudle Ronauld Dunn J. 5. King J. J. Gehl Lorain the Tey Karl L. Darkey American Legion Elub America the Elks Knights of Columbus Masonic United States Brazil Stevens Jatter

US Planes Fly 5300 Miles To Buenos Aires Invasion Era Flight

United States Army bombers known as flyin fortresses crossed the Andes and landed in Buenos Aires after a 5300 mile flight from Miami with a six hour Lima stop. A huge crowd greeted the fliers at the port as officials and embassy representatives attended the arrival ahead of inaugurating President Roberto M Ortiz next Sunday.

Dvenus Aires Argentina Andes Miami Florida Penu Mied Rguberto M. Ortiz

Three Elyrians Held On Bad Coin Charge

Three Elyrians Jian Bomnert 26 Alvin Rownell 29 were arraigned before US Commissioner B J Nivott in Cleveland on charges of possessing and using counterfeit coins. Arrested Wednesday by federal agents they said the coins were used in slot machines which they thought were illegal. About $10 worth of counterfeit coins were produced.

Elyrians Ward Myers Jian Bomnert Alvin Rownell United States B. J. Nivott Cleveland Myers Ilegal

Officers Installed By Foremen's Club

More than 150 fathers and sons attended a meeting of the Elyria Foremen's Club where W. B. Gray of the Cleveland Plain Dealer showed outdoor pictures of the Canadian Rockies. Officers for the coming year were installed under Carl Kohler’s direction. Glen Brodrick, James Wise, Leland Minch, and R. G. Rhodes named presidents and vice presidents, with Harlie G. Stevick continuing as secretary.

Canadian Rockies W. B. Gray Red Cleveland Plain Dealer Elyria Carl Kohler Glen Brodrick Troxel Manufacturing Company James Wise General Industries Company Leland Minch Colson Corporation R. G. Rhodes Perry-Fay Company Harlie G. Stevick

Favorable Report On Relief Bill

The Senate Appropriations Committee reported favorably the $250,000,000 deficiency relief bill. The action signals support for funding to address budget shortfalls and related needs, with committee members noting urgency and potential impacts on programs awaiting relief.

Washington Senate Appropriations Committee

Seven Miners Rescued as Eighth Is Found Dead

In Jeanesville Pennsylvania on February 14 seven miners were rescued from the Spring Mountain colliery after a reservoir burst flooded the shaft trapping them since 12:15 yesterday. The body of Paul Kurtz 40 of Hazleton was recovered. Rescued miners include Paul Molnar Michael Olexa Stephen Stephanka Joseph Lediski John Algorski Andrew Harvilla and William Davis all treated for shock and exposure.

Jeanesville Stone Na Spring Mountain Paul Kurtz Hasleton Paul Molanar Michael Olexa Stephen Stephanka Joseph Lediski John Algorski Andrew Harvilla William Davis

Miss OConnor Acquitted in Child Murder Trial

Philadelphia February 18 Mary Keenan OConnor aged 19 was acquitted today on charges she murdered Nancy Glenn five year old neighbor child on Labor Day. The jury returned not guilty verdicts on both indictments murder and manslaughter after a noon session. The defendant collapsed into a chair with her hands to her face upon hearing the verdict.

Philadelphia Mary Keenan O'Connor Nancy Glenn

Dairymen Banquet Set for Monday Evening in Lorain County

More than 230 dairy herd owners from Lorain County are expected at the LaGrange High School auditorium Monday evening for the annual county dairy men banquet. About 2385 reservations have been received with others anticipated. H. C. Wilcox will serve as toastmaster, the Elyrians Quartet will provide music, and Dr. Carl L. Huffman of Michigan State Agricultural College is the principal speaker. The program includes recognition of Herd Improvement Association honor roll members and 4-H Club members completing dairy projects, with some guests from outside the county.

Lorain County LaGrangeigh School H. C. Wilcox Elyrians Quartet Carl L. Huffman Michigan State Agricultural College Lorain County Herd Improvement Association

Democrats Hear Talks By Elyrian Members

Members of the Elyria Young Men s Democratic Club heard speeches by Frank Moody and Grover M Patton of Elyria at a Tegular meeting held at the Graystone Hotel last night. The next meeting is set for March 7 at the same venue. Walter Carlin reported that program and membership committees will meet Monday night.

Elyria

New Type Of Aerial Attack Near Washington

Lester Barlow, WWI air bomber pioneer, told the House Naval Attack Committee a blanket aerial attack will be developed against warships. He urged more planes instead of battleships, saying 1200 Martin bombers could blanket a 10 mile square area in 3 to 5 minutes from high altitude, signaling a vast rearrangement of naval tactics.

Washington Lester 2. Barlow House Naval Attacg Barlow Roosevelt Martin

Major Lester Addresses Crime War Speech at Elyria High

A full Elyria High auditorium heard Major W. H. Crane Leser, FBI inspector, present his third Elyria address. Sponsored by the W.O.A. the talk covered rapid-fire methods in the national war on crime, drawing sharp audience questions after each of three talks.

Elyra High School W. H. Crane Leser Federalureau of Investigation Elyria Dar

Madame Bartlett World War Worker Dies in New Hampshire

Madame Caroline Gardner Bartlett noted singer and wartime organizer dies at Austin Sanitorium in Warner New Hampshire. Born November 12, 1907 in LaGrange, she ran a famous New York City music studio and led emergency hospital efforts in France after the first World War. She later raised funds in England to aid wounded soldiers. Continued on Page 3.

Caroline Gardner Bartlett Austin Warner New Hampshire LaGrange New York City Ong London France England

Tornado Hits Rodessa Killing and Injuring Dozens

Fumes from a wrecked gas wall and an overturned derrick near Rodessa Louisiana spread danger of explosion as a tornado crushed the oil field town. An unofficial tally listed 25 dead with 13 bodies in Atlanta and 12 in Shreveport, while rescue crews searched rubble in rain through the night.

Rodessa Standard Oil Company Atlanta-Rodessa Vivian Atlanta Tex Shreveport United Press Allanta

Judge Sentences Lorain Youths To Reformatory

Three of four Lorain youths who admitted taking part in the February 8 burglary of The Lorain Country Club were denied probation and sent to Mansfield Reformatory by Common Pleas Judge Guy B. Findley. The convicts were Louis Dandrea 18 Joseph Furd 22 and Carl Flontek 21 with another youth Louis Raccio 22 granted probation for informing. The group bound the watchman and took about 100 dollars and two pistols as their first offense. the mother and sister of one defendant were overwhelmed by the sentence.

Lorain Common Pleas Guy B. Findley Mansfield Reformatory Louis Dandrea Joseph Furd Carl Flontek Louis Raccio

Kennedy resigns FMC chair to become envoy to Britain

Joseph P. Kennedy resigns as chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission to accept the U S ambassadorial post at the Court of St James. He warns labor relations must stabilize for American shipping to survive.

Kennedy Washington Joseph P. Kennedy Roosevelt Federal Maritime Commission U. S Court of St. James

Variety Advertisers Take On Unusual Daily Tasks

A brief look at two Want-Ads from the late classifed section noting odd, comic tasks assigned to respondents who fulfilled them with flair. The items illustrate the quirky humor of daily classifieds and the playful tone of the era.

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