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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1937

Page

9

Origin Of Letter Drive On Court Plan Seeks Evidence

Washington February 36 administration leaders opened an inquiry into the source of a letter campaign opposing Roosevelt's court plan. House Rules Chairman O'Connor said preparations were under way to collect information on Congressmen receiving pink and blue slips reading Hands Off the Supreme Court. Rep Nichols referred the matter to the White House. Opponents doubted the impact of the letters amid broader mail against the plan. The three-day National Conference on Constitutional Amendment announced a March 18 program with speakers including LaGuardia Beard Green Lewis and others. Secretary Wallace said farm voters were naturally conservative about the measure.

Washington Fed Roosevelt Supreme Court John J. O'Connor House Rules Committee Jack Nichols Okla White House O'Connor Oklahoma Nichole United States Supreme Court Senate House House Judiciary Committee George Norris Ind Fiorella H. LaGuardia New York Charles Beard William Green American Federation of Labor Mr. W. Thatcher Farmers’ National Grain

Holt challenges plan in radio speech to submit to people

General Rush D. Holt of West Virginia urged the President to present the plan to the public for ratification or rejection. He questioned a definite mandate from voters and contrasted delays with the speed of constitutional amendments, noting the long life of the child labor amendment and the quicker ratification of others.

Rush D. Holt W. Va United States

Ditch Improvement Backed by Court Official and County Clerk

Court bailiff Fred Bauer proved to skeptics that as a ditch walker he is as capable as a county commissioner and pleased with the $5 labor fee. He acted in place of Commissioner Edward DeChant in Avon Lake's Klehn ditch project while DeChant recuses himself. Bauer joined Commissioner Oscar G. Dunn and John F. Davidson to view the ditch and deemed the improvement needed. A bearing cost discussion is set for March 11 in the commissioners’ office. CCC camp workers will provide the needed debris removal gear.

Fred Bauer Bauer Edward DeChant Klehn Avon Lake DeChant Oscar G. Dunn John FE. Davidson Isbor CCC

Will Ask Delay In Probation Hearing

A request to postpone the probation hearing for Ernest Daniels 30 of Cleveland who pled guilty to grand larceny in the Foster Fitch burglary will be made by attorneys Charles F Adams and Lon B Adams. The delay aims to secure key witnesses. Alex Berlin 29 of Cleveland also pled guilty to grand larceny but seeks no probation and has a lengthy prior record.

Ernest Daniels Cleveland Foster-Fitch Company Charles F Lon B. Adams Jon Adams Alex Berlin Daniels Atte Penal Institutions Jesser Howard R. Butler Berlin

Lorain Countians To Present Radio Program

Four Lorain County 4 H members active in club work will rehearse tonight for a health themed radio program to air Saturday from 12 45 to 1 p m on WHK Cleveland The participants are Mrs Mead Petty Henrietta advisor to a health active club Warren Church Wellington 1935 health champion Miss Mabel Wade county health nurse and Four H camp nurse and Miss Alice Bird county agricultural extension agent The Knights of St Patrick motto Who Shall Separate is noted in passing.

WHK Cleveland Mead Petty Henrietta Warren Church Wellington

High School Choir Plans Busy Season Ahead

Elyria High School expects a busy next few months for its 60 member cappella choir. The first appearance is next Tuesday at First Congregational church for the Musical Arts Society. The group may join the Lake Erie High School League music festival on April 13 at Lakewood High School, forming a massed chorus of about 300 from six schools. robes will be worn for the festival. A district music contest participation remains undecided due to expense. Concert set for Tuesday features three parts with selections from Palestrina, Bortnianski, Morley, and Russian and Norwegian pieces, concluding with Will James and Pinsutt works.

Elyria High School First Congregational Church Musical Arte Society J. Martin Beck Lake Erie Elyria Beck Musical Arts Society Palestrina Bortnianski Zzingarek Morley Ars Will James Dy Pinsutt

Home Council Invited To Meet Here In Lorain County

Lorain County agents report the Northeastern Ohio Women’s Home Council will meet in Columbus with a conference of women extension agents. Miss Grace Freisinger of the U S Department of Agriculture will lead discussions on home economics planning and rural electrification programs.

Lorain County Northeastern Ohio Women’s Home Council Columbus Misa Alice Bird Lorain Northeastern Ohio Northeast Ohio Youngstown Medina Curahoga Camp Crag Grace Freisinger Bureau of Home Economics United States Department of Agriculture Ohio

Death Record of Frank Smalley in Amherst

Frank Smalley, 78, died at Amherst Hospital at four this morning after weeks with a broken hip and a stroke. Born in Red Haw, Ohio, he lived in Lorain, Blyria, and Amherst, with surviving daughter Mrs. Charles Corrao a grandson, sister Mrs. F. L. McQuade, and brother L. H. Smales. A moving contractor for 32 years, he retired eight years ago. Body to Reichlin-Cooley Funeral Home. funeral arrangements pending.

Amherst Frank Smaller Amherst Hospital Mr. Smalley Forest Street Red Haw Ohio Lorain Blyria Charles Corrao F. L. McQuade L. H. Smales Smalley Reichlin-Cooley Funeral Home

Lose Fight To Save Life Of Baby Girl

In Cleveland at St Anns Maternity Hospital a baby girl born to Mrs Mayme Wilder 34 died after more than 40 hours of oxygen and fluid nourishment. Doctors reported the child never regained consciousness since birth Tuesday morning and died five minutes after birth before the revival efforts could continue.

Cleveland St. Ann’s Maternity Hospital Mayme Wilder Ladd Mezera Megera

Commissioners To Buy Three Typewriters

County commissioners approved buying three typewriters for about $108 each. Each member may choose a vendor, likely along party lines with Democratic commissioners buying from Democratic merchants and Republican from a Republican dealer. Two machines go to the clerk of court's office and one to the board of public assistance.

Plaintiff Carr Loses Personal Injury Suit Over Witness Gap

Minnie E. Carr through guardian Harland Carr sued Fred Dostall for 2000 after a 1934 collision at Middle avenue and Third street. A jury in Judge Findley’s court returned a verdict for the defendant as the plaintiff had no witnesses and was barred from testifying due to mental illness. The attorney said he would seek a new trial on newly discovered evidence and witnesses.

Minnie E. Carr Bell Avenue Elrria Fred Dostall Grafton Middle Avenue Third Street Guy B. Findley Carr Harland R. Carr

Attendance Improves at Elyria High School

Rapidly improving attendance at Elyria High School signals recovery from influenza and colds. Assistant principal J. D. Severs reports the average absences near normal, with 72 yesterday after two weeks averaging 120 to 125. February will drop attendance due to illness.

Elyria High School J. D. Severs Severs Severn

Farmer's Day Draws 1000 Attendees At Amherst

Preparations were completed today for more than 1,000 visitors expected at Farmer's Day tomorrow at the Amherst Farmers Elevator Company. The annual event showcases machinery and farm accessories with exhibitors from various firms. A tents houses hundreds of exhibits near the warehouse. Farm tools include tractors harvesters binders hay loaders cream separators milk vine machines and regastions. A free lunch will be served at noon.

Farmers Elevator Company Amherst

Potato Growers Plan Two-County Meeting in Ohio

Lorain and Cuyahoga counties will hold a joint potato growers meeting at Columbia Town Hall Friday next week. Speakers include John Bushnell from Wooster's Experiment Station, Earl Tussing from Ohio State University Extension, and Bey E. Grubb of Johnstown. The event, aided by agricultural extension agents, opens to all growers with lunch at noon.

Lorain Cuyahoga Counties Columbia Town Hall Lorain County N. J. Hoskin Eaton Ralph Ring Columbia Milton Eppley Elyria H. L. Leimbach Brownhelm Reuben Baus Carlisle Township

Court House Divorces Filed And Foreclosure Suit

Winifred Lukesic sues Nicholas Lukésic for divorce on gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Lora in postal employe sues Harry Bauer for divorce on gross neglect and extreme cruelty. married October 1935. Depositors Mortgage Loan Company sues Henry J Niepfoot et al for $6050 and seeks foreclosure of Elyria property. Marie Histed sues Charles F Histed alleging marriage July 21 1934 and that he did not permit marriage announcement for a year and a half. John Reed released on 300 bond after hearing in Elyria county jail. Irene Mitchell sues Reed in Justice Petro's court. hearing continues to March 3. Contempt citation misprint corrects Archie XII Miller to Frank Milasky. Frances Milasky is the claimant.

Winifred Lukesic Nicholas Lukésic Lora Harry Bauer Ethel Bauer Flyria Depositors Mortgage Loan Company Henry J. Niepfoot Tisting Marie Histed Oberlin Charles F. Histed Cleveland John Reed Elyria Irene Mitchell Joseph Petro Archie XII. Miller Frank Milasky Frances Milasky

Committee Begins Work On Relief Program In Ohio

A five member Ohio House committee in Columbus initiates work on a permanent relief program for 1937 and 1938. Chairman Lady Hum signals definite proposals including a half cent gasoline tax increase and higher admission taxes to raise funds, with tentative annual gains around five million dollars. The panel, chaired by Hum, will report by March 1 and is to be followed by a Senate counterpart acting independently.

Columbus House Lady Hum Cuypahoga Hum Davey Twnes Ashe Frank Uible George A Banks Athens James M. Howsare Preble P. H. Rogers Lorain Richard M. Marlow Lucas Mareh Ja Senate

Townsend Convicted On Contempt Charge

Dr. Francis E. Townsend, prominent for promoting old age pensions, is convicted of contempt of a House committee that investigated his organization. He faces up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine, with sentencing pending as his lawyers seek a new trial.

Washington Francis E. Townsend House of Representatives California Bell Townsend Townsend Club District of Columbia Elisha Hanson Peyton Gordon Hanson

Cleveland Markets Show Steady Livestock and Potatoes Prices

Market reports from Cleveland show steady to firm prices across poultry eggs and live animals. Cattle receipts total about 200 with mixed gains, calves and hogs also higher. sheep and lambs strong on demand, with notable figures for steers, cows, and hog weights. Potatoes and grains listed with regional price ranges and notable quality distinctions.

Clevinland

Forthcoming novel "Together and Apart" noted

First rate Chinese lacquer work is largely kept within certain families or districts where hereditary skill is prized. No individual name stands out to natives, as connoisseurs regard a piece as the product of a district rather than a specific man.

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Lorain Countians Britain Knights of the Most Illustrious Order of St. Patrick Crooks Coal Altman Ackerman Home Council Frank Smallex John F. Davidson Clerk of Court Board of Public Assistance Ridgesville Dow A. Baird Alps Hell Court House A. J. O'Connor E. 13Th St Gall Olmsted & Hoeffel Fhone Water &T Huml Dr. Townsend Idaho Pennsylvania Texas Florida Chicago Poultey Reete Leghorn Pismouth Sibley & Sprague Sce Elysium Ex Broad Street East Ave Western Reserve Finance Turner Block Court Street F. A. Humphrey Seyrewryeee Middle Ave C. T. Winckles Biyria Jersey Guernsey Farrow Hampshire John Deer International Corn Harvester Deering Hoover Fordson Farl R Peck Owxer Walter Diederich Harold Strong J. F, Diederich North Ridgeville Oho Ear R. Feck Pocahontas Schroll “Coal The O'Donnell Paint and Wallpaper Co Elyria, Ohio Tomy
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