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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1938

Page

5

Elyria High Band Concert Well Received by Large Audience

Elyria High School drew a near capacity crowd for the band concert last night. Guest conductor Howard R Huston led one lively number while William Lersch filled in for the ill Philip Hofmann. Oliver Schubert performed a Weber clarinet solo with Mrs Louis Kolopus, and a trombone quartet Sh Renewed interest from Jefferson Junior High students highlighted the evening.

Elyria High Oberlin J. Martin Beck William Lersch Oberlin College Philip Hofmann Ohio Fillmore Howard R. Huston Elyvia High School Bremen von Weber Oliver Schubert Louis Kolupus Jim Brown Tony Marsho Jack Spenter del Roig Zamecnik Loon Zameécwik Safranek Deppen Schubert Romberg Hall Jefferson Junior High

Court cases mix of divorce filings and injuries in Lorain county

A Lorain suit claims two large guard dogs injured a man when one bit his thigh at a coal yard. divorce actions were filed by Margaret Pacze against George Pacze and Neva Coates against Ray Coates, with dismissals and advisements noted. Additional cases include alimony for a daughter, probation in burglary and neglect cases, and several divorces including George Hlazina from Viola Blazina amid a Ripley marriage claim. Foreclosure action by the Home Owners' Loan Corporation against Clamor H. Lange was also filed in Elyria.

Matthew Ebinger Lorain Tril Company Julio Tomasic Utar Margaret Pacze George Pacze Common Pleas Neva Coates Ray Coates Home Owners’ Loan Corporation Clamor H. Lange Elytla

Death of Miss Belle Brannon Linked to Elyria Past Life

Miss Belle Brannon formerly of Elyria who lived there about thirty years ago died Thursday in Santa Ana California. She was a member of the First Congregational church and worked at the John Lersel store. Brannon moved to California ten years ago from Cleveland where she had served as matron of the Salvation Army Rescue Home. Survived by one sister Mrs Cora Mead of Santa Ana and cousins Mrs Claude A Norton of 129 East Bridge Street and Jay Gillette of North Amherst.

Belle Brannon Elyria Santa Ana California Miss Branton First Congregational Church John Lersel Cleveland Salvation Army Rescue Home Cora Mead Claude A. Norton East Bridge Street Jay Gillette North Amherst

James Ferguson Best Bean Guesser at YMCA Event

James Ferguson won the bean guessing contest at a YMCA boss division party. About 200 boys tried estimating beans in a jar. Ferguson’s 3145 was within 0.2 percent of the 3129 actual count. The event featured singing, pledges, gym awards, shadow shows, and refreshments.

James Ferguson Ferguson Herman Geyer Robert Karp Maynard Unger Max Roe Zames Karp Unger

Not Guilty Plea Entered Before Judge Findley

Jack Maurice pleaded not guilty before Judge Findley on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses and was released on a $1,000 bond. Mauthe, held for Lorain Municipal Court, faces related charges. Mauthe and Curtis, former Lorain Chamber official, were indicted for obtaining money from Alfred Damm under false pretenses over a restaurant concession at The National Tube Company. A correction notes Brown was misstated. it should read Curtis. A minor auto collision on Court street damaged a front fender and running board of a car driven by Marguerite Guth and caused by Mrs. Herbert King exiting a curb.

Jack Maurice Coinson Pleas Guy B Findley Lorain Mauthe Harlan G. Curtis Chamber of Commerce Alfred Damm Elyria National Tube Company Pre Chronicle Telegram Brown Curtis Marguerite Guth Park Avenue Court Street Herbert King Amherst

Ohio political graft testimony reveals bribery scheme details

The testimony outlines Bradley's alleged actions to raise campaign funds through quid pro quo deals with General Motors and Tremper. It cites multiple conferences in cities like Columbus and Detroit, with payments routed via Bruce Seabright and lawyer Poulson. Bradley asserts a 50 50 split on commissions if Tremper won.

James Wetzenbaum Bradley Bradly Trempetheaush Fas Horner General Morays Wink Panui W. Seiler General Motors Truck Corp Roth Tremper New York Arachey Sumhe Sourre Ohio Tremper Daver Poulson Davrd Biltmore Deshler Columbus Wheeling Club Wheeling W. Va Detroit Birmingham Mich Bruce H. Seabright Davey Seabright Ife Kent

Probation Refused For Lorain Man

Lorain man ual Caserta was denied probation after pleading guilty to burglary and sentenced to Mans Held Reformatory by Judge Guy B Findley. The charge carries one to 15 years. Calvin Knapp of LaGrange was granted parole for theft of about 1500 pounds of brass from Universal Crane Company where he worked as a watchman. George Martin and Joseph Elek of Elyria, both 18, had probation requests held under advisement after a hearing. younger suspects were sent to juvenile court and others to county jail pending decision.

Ual Caserta Lorain Yeterday Guy B. Findley Calvin Knapp la Grange Facher Universal Crane Company

Probation Requests Reconsidered for Flontek and Dandres

Law actions in Lorain report that Judge Guy Findley agreed to reconsider probation hearings for Carl Flontek and Louis Dandres, both sentenced yesterday to Mansfield for burglary. Flontek’s fiancée urged clemency, while Dandres’ mother collapsed in court as probation was denied.

Law Cupid Carl Flontek Lorain Guy B. Findley Findley Flontek Louis Dandrea Mansfield Ite Dandres

Milk Producers To Hold Series of Meetings

The United Milk Producers Federation of Cleveland announces a series of county meetings. The first is February 28 in Wellington mayor’s office with L. W. McConnell as chairman. The second is March 7 at Belden Town Hall for Graf ton Towns with Leon Lehman as chairman. Others are planned with dates and venues to follow.

Hman Lewis Organied United Mak Proaners Cleveland Ty Lanny UK Jiroducers Hell Mayors Coat Room Wellingrom L. W. McConnell Belden Grafton Leon Lehman

Officers Reelected By Vegetable Growers

Officers of the 11 Lorain County vegetable grower institute were reelected for the coming year at a meeting of the vegetable growers’ committee last night. N J Hoskin Karen president Peter Nissen Avon vice president Theodore Peak Avon secretary treasurer. Executive committee: Walter McAllister Sheffield Joe Tierhart Ridgeville Thomas Wolfe Avon Louis Keller John Eschtruth Ralph Miller Elyria Township. tentative dates for the 1939 institute set for February 15 and 10. The officers and executive committee will meet in October to plan the program.

Lorain Cowatty Vegetable Grow’ Institute N J. Hoskin Karen Peter Nissen Avon Theodore Peak Sty Uther Walter McAllister Sheffield Joe Tierhart Ridgeville Thomas Wolfe Louis Keller John Eschtruth Ralph Miller Elytia Township

Illustrated talk at Oberlin on Conservatory program

Miss Roselle Begagian history and criticism instructor will discuss the Conservatory Orchestra program in Warner Hall on February 21 at 7:30 p m. The Oberlin Orchestra will perform February 24 under conductor Georges Enesco, noted composer violinist and world figure.

Oberlin Roselle Begagian Oberlin Conservatory Conservatory Orchestra Warner Hall Georges Enesco

Wallace Murder Probe Notes Jealousy Motive

Police believe jealousy sparked the Wallace killing. A man phoned Mrs Wallace’s brother in law John Boskey to say he would visit “the Wallace children.” Inspector Knapp found prints on a peroxide bottle near Mrs Wallace’s body, which lay in bed in underwear. Arthur Wallace will attend the funeral at his sister in law Mrs John Boskey’s home.

George Knapp

Jubilant Nazis Await Hitler's Announcement

Vienna reports that Hitler will stress Germany will respect Austria's independence and internal affairs in his Reichstag address. Berlin observers say the speech outlines months ahead and signals pacification policy following the 1936 German Austrian accord.

United Press Vienna Fuehrer Adolf Hitler Reichstag Berlin Germany Austria Hitler Europe Benno Vou Arent Fatherland Front Ash Hi Pee Tatherland Front

Names Drawn For Petit Jury In Lorain County

Eighteen individuals were selected for a new petit jury from the jury wheel after the February 25 drawing. Among those summoned are David Welsh of 1430 Wy 2ath Street Lorain, James Gilland of 1008 Brownell Avenue Lorain, Eugenia Arnold of Wellington, Ella Enele of Ro DD, Mrs J. W. Gillam of 1931 1, UMth Street Lorain, and other residents across Lorain Elyria Oberlin and surrounding communities.

David Welsh Lorain O. James Gilland Brownell Avenue Lora Eugenia Arnold Wellington Ella Enele Anheret J. W. Gillam Umth Street Almherst

Voters Recall First N. J. Woman Mayor

Wildwood New Jersey voters repudiated the administration of Doris W. Bradway, the state’s first woman mayor, after a bitter campaign in which she charged Mayor Frank Hague of Jersey City, the state Democratic machine boss, with backing the recall in retaliation for her political support loss.

Wildwood N. J New Jersey Doris W. Bradway Frank Hague Jersey City

Flooding and high water hit Arkansas and Oklahoma roads

Morriston and PP acres were in undated at Batesville Arkansas rivermen predicted the White River would reach 19 feet. More than 2,000 acres already flooded in the vicinity. In southeastern Oklahoma six days of rain sent streams over banks. A hundred famines were moved in boats from near Keota. Throughout the southwest most highways impassable because of ice and snow.

Morriston Batesville Ark White River Oklahoma Keota

Drive Aims to Cancel RFC Debts for Ohio Areas

Washington report notes a proposed bill to cancel about 19 million dollars in Reconstruction Finance Corp debts tied to 1932 and 1933 city and county borrowings in Ohio. Hearing requested by Rep Dow W Harter and backed by Chairman Henry Steagall, arguing relief already given to states and that repayment was to come from highway funds. County and city RFC borrowings include Cleveland 760000 and Montgomery 482000 among others.

Washington Congress RFC Ohio Cleveland Dayton Canton Hoe Warren Alliance Niles Cuyahoga Falls Cuyahoga Bato Uul Montgomery Stark Mahoning Summit Trumbull Ouu Lorain

Lorain County considers higher food allowance for inmates

County Commissioner Oscar G Dunn Jr proposed raising the food allowance for prisoners and relief families in Lorain County. He noted current payees receive about 30 cents a day for a four person family, with figures suggesting a rise to around 48.62 dollars monthly per family. Dunn urged board discussion Monday. A separate note from Zanesville reports Detective MGIL Stott stating confessions tied to a Woodlawn cemetery burglary of jewelry from corpses.

Lorain County Oscar G. Dunn Wits Prisuney Ltn Itil Duan Zanesville Mgil Stott Woodlawn

Grain market prices and feeds listed for car lots

Prices for oats corn and wheat in new and old lots are shown with No 2 red No 6s and No 2 white categories. Flour items include spring patent and hard winter straight. Hay and straw values cover timothy clover mixed and alfalfa grades with multiple lot numbers.

Monetana Mqm Tour Lain Lover

Inflation Seen As Near By Sea Thomas

Congressional experts debated inflation and federal licensing as tools to achieve Roosevelt’s price level plan. Senator Elmer Thomas argued the administration has adopted an inflationary policy and can pursue stabilization without new currency, using existing mechanisms like open market operations through the Federal Reserve.

Washington Roosevelt Capitol Hill Elmer Thomas Okla Thomas Federal Reserve

Quarrel on Lake Road Ends with Injury and Arrest

A quarrel yesterday between two railroad workers near Vernullon left Janes Rutherford of 285 West 2nd Street Cleveland with four missing front teeth and a severe head cut. John A Fastraut of Barberton was arrested for assault and battery and will face Preston Cyombs court at 2 pm today.

Lake Road Vernullon Janes Rutherford S2nd Street Cleveland Pearved Chatiner Vavideos Emil Kubishki Amherst Hospital Thran John Barberton Ritherford de Heparies Preston

Excess War Profits Legislation In Controversy

Washington debate centers on a proposed excess war profits law amid protests and procedural delays. The draft aims to curb profits, regulate prices, and grant wartime powers to the president, with public hearings and committee activity continuing as lawmakers seek action.

Washington Congress May Ata DOE

Number Four Continues From Page One On Underground

A rumble of discontent among government front supporters and workers is noted. No clashes anticipated as Nazis celebrate the speech of Austrian born Tither and the release of their "martyrs" from prison.

Fatherland Front

Committee stalls on leave vote amid procedural delays

A legislative committee repeatedly blocked attempts to bring the leave to a vote, citing order concerns. After several stalled efforts, the committee adjourned without action and tabled the measure until next Thursday.

Rogers Supports Extending Ohio Senate Probe

Lorain County state representative P. H. Rogers backs extending the life of the state Senate Investigating committee and funding its work beyond February 28. His colleague William J. Ashbolt could not be reached for comment.

P. H. Rogers Lorain County Ohio Senate Willian J. Ashbolt

Auction Sale Public Sale at Urtice Farm near LaGrange

Public auction at the Urtice Farm on Whitehead Road near LaGrange on Wednesday February 23 at 10 a.m. Includes 16 head dairy cattle and horses, farm equipment, tools, and household goods. Notable items: two bay geldings, Guerns cattle, a well-trained shepherd dog, Leghorn laying hens, Fordson tractor and plows, corn planter, manure spreader, hay loader, mower, hay rack, farm tools, and numerous miscellaneous items. Auctioneer Dawson of LaGrange. clerk W. Woodruff. terms cash.

Whitehead Road LaGrange Fordson Treactor Hentiehs Tandy Wigan Waitin Deering Nike Drag Reddy Cormiseh MatCoraek Deerune Martin Diteher Litier Oearrer and Cables Vampire Milching Ohio Popdson Tractor Duersay Chandler Sadanessea Sodan Fo Bon Katelin Brunswick Radio Casil Jauvich LaGrange M. BE. Church J.D. Curtece C. Kd. Dawson Aes LaGrange W. W.oodruff

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