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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1939

Page

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Rabbi paints picture of Germany today

Dr Lothar Lubash rabbi of the Agu dath Achim Bnay Abraham congregation spoke to about 130 members of the Feder ated Men's Clubs of Elyria at the 26th annual meeting. A native of Germany he left 13 months ago as a victim of Hitler's Jewish purge. He warned that fascism sows its seeds of destruction and warned democracy failed in World War I era. He contrasted German discipline taught from childhood with weak political education in democracies and urged greater aid from England and France to Germany.

Hitler Lothar Lubash Agudath Achim Bnay Abraham Federated Men's Clubs Elyria Second Congregational Church Germany Lubash Dr. Lubash England France United States

New Directors of C. Of C. Announced

Elyria Chamber of Commerce names seven new directors for two year terms: Earl Bell Charles J Crehore Paul Gentzel George Gould Jack Hannaford A J Robinson and Harold R Rorick. They join eight holdovers to form the board and elect officers next.

Elyria Chamber of Commerce Earl Bell Bell Company Charles J Crehore Elyria Lumber and Coal Company Paul Gentzel Ohio Public Service Company George Gould F. W. Woolworth Company Jack Hannaford Elyria Hardware Company A. J. Robinson Elyria Savings and Trust Co Harold R Claude Birch Worth Fauver J. B. Johnson Ralph Murbach H. W. Pond Richard F. Stevens A. D. Strong

The Weather Ohio: Fair and Continued Colder Tonight

The Ohio forecast calls for fair skies and continuing cold tonight with Thursday expected to stay fair as temperatures slowly rise.

Ohio

Tallest Man On Record Reaches 21 On Birthday

Alton Illinois February 22 Robert Wadlow the tallest man in medical history marked his 21st birthday by reaching eight feet eight and a half inches and declaring today I am a man He notes continued growth weight of 491 pounds shoe size 37 hat size 8 7 8 collar 19 and a nine foot six inch bed Doctors say Wadlow may reach nine feet due to pituitary gland hypertrophy He eats little more than the average man and is not on a special diet.

Robert Barnes Hospital St. Louis

Republicans Routed In Test Vote On Export-Import Bank

Washington reports Democrats appear to have quashed a growing Republican minority in Congress. In a key test on extending the Export-Import Bank to June 30, 1941, the bill passed 280 to 77 with 61 Republicans voting to continue the bank. No Democrats opposed. The episode follows GOP tensions led by Rep. Joseph W. Martin and a Democratic lecture from Majority Leader Sam Rayburn on staying firm on anti-administration measures.

Washington House Congress Joseph W. Martin R. Mass Tennessee Valley Authority John W. McCormack Mass Democratic Caucus Sam Rayburn Texas Banking and Currency Committee

Tornado Toll 4 in North Carolina Farm Storm

A coastal farm area near Windsor North Carolina was hit by a tornado killing four people including John W. Brown 65 Colerain police chief and Robert Lawrence 94. The storm injured about 100 and destroyed 40 homes. A three mile path through Green Grass Roads area left many homeless with Eden ton Armory providing shelter overnight.

Windsor N. C Here George Lawrence Albermarle Sound Edenton John W. Brown Colerain J. F. Mizelle Robert Lawrence

117 Teachers To Be Dropped At Dayton

Dayton board of education votes to cut 117 teachers next year to trim the budget. Staff will shrink from 1,117 to 1,000 as secretary and maintenance salaries are reviewed for an estimated 129000 savings. AFLCIO meets with 23 teachers to discuss union local amid the association’s bargaining role.

Dayton Board of Education Charlotte Whitmer American Federation of Labor Classroom Teachers Association

Playful Prank Causes Injury To Child

Ileene McCullough a 12 year old girl remained in serious condition after a prankster tripped her as she walked home from school. Her head struck the sidewalk causing a head injury. Local authorities investigated the incident and school officials advised caution among students.

Cleveland Ileene McCullough

Charles A Nosker Dies. Antioch College Professor

Charles A Nosker 63 long time biology professor at Antioch College died at his home after illness dating back to December. Nosker, a 1907 graduate of Antioch, had directed the college's hybrid corn program during his tenure.

Yellow Sirius Charles A. Nosker Antioch College Antioch

Favor Purchase Of Fairgrounds For City Park

Mayor Joseph Q. Petro's special citizens committee urged a bond issue near 40000 dollars to buy and improve the fairgrounds for a city park. Reports from 55 organizations drew 23 replies, with over three to one in favor. The council will likely place the measure on the August primary ballot. a public meeting may be held next week. Foreclosure by Elyria Savings and Trust Co. prompted city action to keep the property public. The bank would withhold sale if voters were asked. Committee members listed. Estimated cost ranges from 35000 to 40000 dollars to secure and develop the site.

Joseph Q. Petro Special Citizens’ Committee Petro Fairgrounds Elyria Savings and Trust Company A. H. West A. R. Kemp B. H. Long Ben A. Wilmot A. C. Hudnutt

Wickens Repeats Washingtons Farewell Advice at Elyria Elks Dinner

William G. Wickens of Lorain, Elyria assistant county prosecutor, addressed 150 Elks members at Washingtons Birthday dinner, urging defense of checks and balances and opposition to foreign entanglements. He warned against totalitarianism, urged Americanism in schools and fraternal groups, and stressed keeping out of world affairs to protect democracy.

George Washington Wiliam G. Wickens Lorain Elyria Elks’ Lodge Washington Wickens United States

Theft of Jewelry Reported Near Oberlin Campus

Investigation by Sheriff Finegan into the theft of about 3000 dollars worth of jewelry from the rear of a Chicago wholesaler Lester J. Blowitzs car parked on West College street opposite Oberlin College campus between 6 46 and 7 45 P M yesterday. Break in occurred through the right front door glass at the Oberlin Inn. Four cases about three feet long and one foot square contained bracelets rings pins and other jewelry. Blowitz staying at the Ly man Tourist home had called on Herrick Jewelry in Oberlin. Deputy Cordy Sheriff Finegan Sergt Parker Elyria assisting.

Lester J. Blowitz Chicago West College Street Oberlin College Carl R. Finegan Blowitz Oberlin Inn Oberlin Lyman Tourist Home Herrick C. J. Cordy Finegan Sergt C. E. Parker Elyria

Several Auto Collisions Reported Near Elyria

A series of motor collisions were reported around Elyria. G H Druck of Ridgeville drove into another car driven by Fred Zimmerman of Wellington on Route 20 near Cage road. No injuries. A separate Lake Avenue double accident involved Frank Carten and Arthur Miller and a rear collision with Harold Drennen. Minor damage noted to several vehicles at Lodi and Furnace streets. Hans Olmutz skidded on Lake Avenue hitting a parked car owned by Mrs. D S Herbst.

G. H. Druck Ridgeville Fred Zimmerman Wellington Cage Road Here Lake Avenue Elyria Frank Carten Boston Avenue Carten Arthur C. Miller Bath Street Harold Drennen Grafton Sheriff Department Charles Wentz Middle Avenue Henry Tintur Lodi Furnace Streets Wentz Hans Olmutz Lorain D. S. Herbst Norwalk Olmutz

Favorable Report On Bill To Tax Gov T Salaries

The Senate Finance Committee reported favorably a House bill for reciprocal taxation of state and federal government salaries effective for salaries after December 31, 1938. It excludes reciprocal taxation of income from government securities, which will be considered later after study. Senate Majority Leader Alben W Barkley aimed to action before the week’s end.

Washington Senate Finance Committee Today House Roosevelt Senate Alben W Barkley

Famous Pianist Grainger Seized as Suspicious Person

In Wausau Wisconsin on February 22 Percy Grainger the 56 year old pianist composer who has toured major capitals was mistaken for a suspicious character. He stepped from a train in light attire despite seven degree cold wearing white duck trousers a brown jacket no hat or overcoat carrying an umbrella two bags and a knapsack. Two policemen alerted to watch for a suspicious man detained him at headquarters until he verified his identity and apologized. He explained he dislikes heavy clothing has not worn a hat in 20 years and uses the umbrella to keep snow from his hair.

Wausau Wis Percy Grainger Grainger

Plan To Take Ohio Out Of The Mud

Columbus February 22 A project to lift Ohio’s inferior roads from the mud is being prepared by the state highway department and WPA officials. The effort could span every county and run into millions. About 2 073 000 dollars has been set aside for improving 12 counties. Roads to be upgraded are those added to the state highway system in 193? by legislative act and cover 5 000 miles of unimproved routes often impassable seasonally. Harry D. Metcalf, chief maintenance engineer, says work may start soon as most funding comes from the WPA with the state supplying the balance of about 660 000 dollars.

Columbus Highway Department WPA Harry D. Metcalf

Two New Deputy Registrars Are Announced

Two new deputy registrars and a longtime deputy were preparing to open the sale of 1939 automobile license plates in Elyria next Wednesday. Leo R. Meyer a local auto dealer and George Marshall will handle tag sales at the Oil Bar and at the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad site. Allyan Gehr will keep her post at the Elyria Automobile Club office. County appointments include Laverne Pickering Avon J N Stone Oberlin Automobile Club H G Bruegger and Albert Ford Sales and Service in Lorain.

Elyria Leo R. Meyer Broad Street George Marshall Lake Avenue Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Allyan Gehr Elyria Automobile Club Laverne Pickering Avon, J. N. Stone, Obertin Automobile Club H. G. Bruegger The Albert Ford Sales and Service Lorain

Martin Attacks Bund in Blistering House Speech

Representative John A. Martin of Colorado condemned the German American Bund in a House speech. He labeled attendees at the Bund's New York rally as traitors to the American government and linked Nazi sympathizers to the Kaiser and Hitler, asserting they oppose democracy.

Washington John A. Martin D. Colo Bund New York George Washington America Martin Hitler

Fewer Scarlet Fever And Chickenpox Cases Reported

Elyria city health commissioner Dr G E B French said reports of scarlet fever and chickenpox have fallen, ending a mild epidemic phase earlier this month. No serious cases were recorded and mild scarlet fever led to unnoticed spread as some sufferers attended school.

Elyria G. EB. French Health Department French

Urges Donahey For The Nomination

Lima Ohio February 22 a move to draft Senator Vic Donahey of Ohio for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1940 was begun by Francis W Durbin Allen County Democratic Executive Committee chair and State Central committeeman Durbin urged Len Donahey in a letter to John J O Conn er former House Rules chair saying we have a man in Ohio who is a perfect natural who would make a great candidate for President in 1949 Durbin noted O Connors remark that Democrats should unite behind a single candidate

Lima Vic Donahey Ohio Francis W. Durbin Allen County Democratic Executive Committee State Central Durbin Len Donahey John J. O'Conner New York House Rules Committee O'Connor

Kennedy seeks recall of ambassador from Mexico

Representative Martin J. Kennedy introduces a House resolution demanding the recall of Ambassador Josephus Daniels to report on the futility of his representations to Mexico. Meanwhile Libby Booth suffers a back slip on Court Street near the bus station but refuses hospital care.

Washington Martin J. Kennedy House Josephus Daniels Mexico Libby Booth Winckles Street Court Street

Unemployment Peril to Democracy Warns Hopkins at Grinnell

Grinnell Iowa February 22 Secretary of Commerce Harry L Hopkins told Grinnell College students that the nation cannot remain a democracy with 10 to 12 million unemployed He urged solving the economic problem to protect American democracy and supported pressure groups as a democratic voice likely to spur greater reforms.

Grinnell U. P Harry L. Hopkins Grinnell College College Chapel Hopkins America

Congress Hears Washington's Farewell

Washington's Birthday events marked the 207th anniversary with the Farewell Address read in the Senate by Robert Taft and in the House by Fritz Lanham. Wreaths were placed at Mount Vernon and at the tomb of the first President. Ceremonies by the American Legion and Daughters of the American Revolution followed at Washington Monument and Constitution Hall.

Washington Congress George Washington Mt. Vernon Alexandria Senate Robert A. Taft R. O. Taft John N. Garner Taft House Fritz Lanham Horacetb Smith White House Roosevelt American Legion Washington Monument Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall

Eagles Ninth District Banquet Sunday Set At Lorain

About 100 Elyria Aerie 431 Eagles members are to attend a Ninth District banquet in Lorain Sunday. February initiates will be guests, and new members this month and next will be initiated in honor of Aerie president James France and state president E F Poss on March 12 with three new initiates. A special local committee led by A R Graber William France Lyle Castle and James France is coordinating with other aeries.

Elyria Aerie Order of Eagles Lorain Aerie James France E. F. Poss Toledo A. R. Graber William France Lyle Castle

Mussolini Reaffirms Spain Stay Till Final Victory

Premier Benito Mussolini telegraphed Generalissimo Francisco Franco to reaffirm that Italian troops will remain in Spain until final victory is achieved. The message answers Franco’s praise of Italian forces and confirms continued Italian involvement amid the Spanish conflict.

Rome Benito Mussolini Francisco Franca Spain Mussolini Franco

France and Britain to Recognize Nationalist Spain

Paris feb 22 reports say France and Great Britain may announce unqualified recognition of the Spanish Nationalist government after a French cabinet meeting. Senator Leon Berar, envoy to Nationalists, returned to Burgos to report progress.

Paris Frand Great Britain France Spain Leon Berar Nationeliets Burgre Spedn Best

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King Christens Nen Newcastle George VI Tyne Acme Rabbi North Carolina Elks California Pasadena Calif Pat) Roark Roark Midwick Donahey Ambassador Daniels Eagles of Ninth District Britain
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