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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1937

Page

9

Harter Seeks Free Competition In Air Mail Bids

Rep. Don W. Harter pushes for free competition in trans Atlantic air mail contracts and drafts legislation to allow fighter aircraft to fly mail missions. He cites dirigible use and quotes Hugo Eckener to argue economic routes, while Ludlow predicts dirigibles will dominate future U.S. post service negotiations with Germany.

Washington Don W. Harter Ohio Rep Narter Louis Ludlow Indiana England Ludlow Post Office Harter U. S Post Office Department Ohioan Graf Hindenburg Hugo Eckener Detroit United States Germany

Kiwanians Hear Vocational Guidance Expert

Elyria Kiwanis Club will host Lewis D. Williams from Wilcox College of Commerce Cleveland as noon Thursday speaker at Hotel Billinghurst. Williams, veteran and former head of Wilcox College vocational guidance, will discuss New Opportunities for Youth in Business and Industry.

Lewis D. Williams Wilcox College of Commerce Cleveland Elyria Kiwanis Club Billinghurst Wilcox College Baldwin- Wallace College Columbia University Drew University France 112Th Engineers Ohio National Guard

Aviation matters pledged by civil and military leaders

Civil and military leaders pledged to address aviation matters in the field. The statement signals coordinated effort to advance air operations, safety protocols, and infrastructure enhancements amid ongoing developments.

Radio Programs and Concerts Across Stations

A dense radio listing shows WTAM WHK WGN WBAK and other stations presenting an array of programs and bands. Names include Lewell Thomas Renfrew Orca Turner Nelson Band Moon Magic Wayne King and Cotton, along with Orphan Annie and Fibber McGee. Multiple time slots from 5:00 to 12:00 feature music, news, theater, and variety acts, with references to sponsors and recurring show brands.

Wtam Zev Lwthec Tom M.x J. Armstrong Orphan Annie Tom Smail Sportaman Lewell Thomas Amee ‘N Andy T Uncle Ezra Hunter Band Grotto Circus R. Bonet Himber Frank Black Fidler McGrew Thurn King’s Jesters Magnolia Bros P. AL Wadc Bill Griffiths News of Youth Gogo DeLys Renfrew Wayne King Bill Griffith News Nelson Band Jones Rarell A. M Dude Ranch Cheerio Bill Waters Steamliners Shero Trio Mra. Wignes John Long Sisters Dr. Maddy Column of Air Pepper Young Ma Perkins The O’neills Art Museum Follow Moon Guiding Light City Sleepa Tom Mix A Jack Armstrong Orphan Annie Atk Neamis Slevenians Radio News Selovel Thosrag T Ames Andy Tlv Vewal Varieves Thustn’s Jack Bardolph Sr

Executive secretary and club manager in Cleveland

The subject served as executive secretary and manager of the Big Ten Universities Club in Cleveland. From 1929 to 1935 he was a sales executive with the Pocahontas Oil Corporation.

Big Ten Vunniversities Club Cleveland Pocahontas Oil Corporation

Youth Confesses To Murder Of 16 Year Old Girl

West Chester Pa February 22 20 year old Alexander Moyer described as a wayward son of a wealthy family confessed in jail to murdering 16 year old Helen Meyer near Coatesville He reportedly ran her down with a truck carried her to an abandoned farmhouse assaulted her and threw her body into a well then placed two dynamite sticks hoping to conceal the crime The dynamite did not explode Authorities linked the case to prior sex crimes in the area and noted a prior attempted assault by Moyer on another girl He had been paroled from Huntingdon reformatory last summer after serving two years for a sex offense He said he only intended to run down any girl for criminal assault and believed the victim was dead when he assaulted her An autopsy showed she died four to five hours after being thrown into the well An inquest was set for Coatesville tonight with arraignment expected tomorrow and a heavy police guard remained at the jail

West Chester Alexander Moyer Meyer Helen Meyer Coatesville Mever Dow Huntingdon Reformatory Miss Meyer J. Jackson Meyer Philadelphia Miss Merer Merer

Community events and meetings listed for tonight

News From Correspondents previews a long slate of local events in multiple towns. Father Son banquets, club meetings, grange gatherings, choir rehearsals, PTAs and Sunday school activities fill school halls churches and community centers from Chatham to Avon Lake with times ranging from 5 to 8 p m and duties including speakers music and refreshments.

Spurned suitor shoots Beatrice Roth in Cincinnati crime

Joseph Caproni, 21, confessed to killing Beatrice Roth after she spurned him. He fired four bullets into her back as she sat in an automobile in Price Hill. Caproni then swallowed bichloride of mercury and attempted suicide, later held at Holy Family Church after a cafe visit.

Cincinnati, CO Joseph Caproni Beatrice A. Roth Caproni Miss Roth Price Hill Capron Joseph Roth Beatrice Roth Maurer Heitz University of Cincinnati Heitz

Eaton Grange Hosts Traveling Altar at Oberlin Hall

Eaton Grange will host Traveling Altar and contest program at Oberlin Grange Hall at 8 p m Tuesday with Belden Grange represented. Other granges meet Tuesday evening in Amherst Kipton Kipton Town Hall Ridgeville halls. Wednesday two granges Wellington and Eaton meet at their halls. Thursday Old Glory Grange meets LaGrange and North Elyria Grange meets at Griswold road hall.

Litchfield — Garden Club Ausmuth New Oberlin Oberlin Grange Grange Ridgeville Rochester Methodist Church Wakeman Eastern Stars Masonic Hall Eaton Grange Oberlin Belden Grange Hickory Tree Amherst Kipton Kipton Town Hall Wellington Eaton Old Glory Grange LaGrange North Elyria

Enjoy Fellowship Banquet at North Olmsted Church

The Friendly Girls Club hosted a Young People’s Fellowship banquet at North Olmsted Congregational church on Feb 17 with 47 attendees. Marjorie Smith led as hostess and supper was by West End Division of Ladies Aid.

North Olmsted Young People’s Fellowship Friendly Girls Club North Olmsted Congregational Church Marjorie Smith West End Ladies Aid Mary Ellen Smith Beryl Ware Julia Hammond Beatrice Donaldson Albert Giles Ohio Pilgrim Fellowship Cuyahoga Youth Council Save An Interest Mildred Nichols Cleveland Pilgrim

You and Your Nation's Affairs Economy in Government

A discussion on government waste and efficiency argues for reasoned critique of officials, noting limits to savings, the need to avoid curtailing services, and the importance of graft condemnation. It highlights studies by the National Economy League and other groups to identify potential savings and efficiency gains.

Fellowship program invites North Olmsted visit with musical trio

A brief talk outlined ongoing work and welcomed North Olmsted visitors. Eleanor Pasig played piano, Betty Buchress sang two selections. After supper, gym games followed the program. Bea trice Donaldson and others performed a pantomime with several participants.

North Olmsted Eleanor Pasig Betty Buchress

Study Club of North Olmsted To Convene

Mrs. B F Salisbury will host the Tuesday regualar meeting of the Study Club of North Olmsted with associate hosts Mrs. Clyde Kuhn and Mrs. H W Gerhan. Talks on Current Topics by Mrs H R Berger and Modern Poetry by Miss Kathryn A Flynn highlight the program announced by publicity chair Mrs R J Thompson.

North Olmsted B. F. Salisbury Clyde Kuhn H. W. Gerhan H. R. Berger Kathryn A. Flynn R. J. Thompson

Maine records show camouflage practiced long before war

In Portland Maine a historical note reveals that camouflage was used long before World War II. The article highlights early methods and the presence of camouflage practices in Maine's history.

Portland Maine

Surplus Commodities Distribution Notice

Relief clients eligible for federal surplus commodities should call their respective Elyria stores between 2 p m Wednesday and noon Friday and bring baskets, announced today by W B Young, distributor.

Elyr W. B. Young

At The Theatres General Spanky opens at Capitol Theatre

A wartime comedy feature, Spanky McFarland stars in General Spanky, showing tomorrow at the Capitol Theatre. The film marks his first feature length performance.

Capitol Film Spanky McFarland Capitol Theatre

Film Of South Seas At Lincoln Tuesday

A story of the South Seas filmed in natural colors will be shown at the Lincoln Theatre tomorrow alongside "Captain Calamity" featuring St. Francis and Indians prior to the American Revolution.

Lincoln South Seas Lincoln Theatre St. Francis

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