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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1939

Page

6

Earmarking Of State Taxes To End Soon

Columbus Ohio February 28 Republican leaders in the General Assembly discussed delaying a recess to March 16 to finish the biennial budget and relief bills. They aim to adjourn sine die soon after enactment, with April 25 target for completion and possible May start for adjournment. End earmarking measures neared completion as liquor revenues and use tax proceeds move to general revenue.

Columbus General Assembly House Senate General Revenue Fund Tax Commission Frank Whittemore Parole Board Civil Service Commission House Committee Kenneth Ferri D. Crawford A. Lee Fair D Holmes Baumhart

Trial Continued for Amherst Man in DUI Case

The trial of Robert Lawhead of Amherst, set for yesterday, was postponed to Saturday at his attorney's request. Lawhead was arrested February 11 on a driving while intoxicated charge. Charles R. Guthrie of Lorain, also facing a similar charge, is to be tried Saturday.

Robert Lawhead Amherst E. J. Stankard Lawhead Charles R. Guthrie Lorain Stankard

Townsend Club Holds Regular Meeting and Elections

Townsend Club No. 1 met Monday at 136 Middle Avenue with routine exercises and a business session electing and installing officers led by President Doane. Visitors from No. 2 Lorain joined, inviting members to dances March 2 and 3 with music by local orchestras. plans for a March 5 lecture and a March 4 social at I O O F hall were announced.

Townsend Club No. 1 Middle Avenue Doane Neff Treas Waltz Sec’y Financial Sec Carver Mitchell Gilbert Brouse Jacobs Wansworth Reisinger Ketchum Johnson Brouse Cleveland Auditorium Stephens Ridgeville Jim Dutch Scotland Fritz Townsend Club Lorain Public Auditorium Cleveland Pres. Doane I. O. O. F. Hall Tom and Jerry” Orchestra

Volunteer Fireman Faces Charge of Arson

Herbert E. Hollingshead 39 a member of the Willabee volunteer fire department was jailed on arson charges in Painesville Ohio Authorities say he triggered fires over three years and confessed after lie detector tests showed his guilt Chief Lyman Kelly was named as a victim Losses were estimated at 70000 dollars

Painesville Herbert E. Hollingshead Willabee Lake County Hollingshead Lyman Kelly

Britain Plans Massive Navy Build Up In Peace Time

London reports navy estimates for the new fiscal year total 720.7 million dollars, the largest peace time sum. Plans include two new battleships one aircraft carrier four cruisers sixteen destroyers four submarines 25 auxiliary ships and a new royal yacht to replace the Victoria and Albert. The total is 110 million dollars more than the current year.

London Government Victoria and Albert

Five Italian Cardinals Top Favorite for New Pope

Vatican experts predicting the next pontiff from five Italian cardinals Elias Dalla Costa Luigi Lavitrano Alessio Ascalesi Maurizio Fossati Giovanni Nasalli Rocca. Costa seen as best bet due to his neutral evangelical career free of strong political ties.

Adrian VI Vatican Elias Dalla Costa Florence Luigi Lavitrano Palermo Alessio Ascalesi Naples Maurizio Fossati Turin Giovanni Nasalli-Rocca Bologna Cardinal Costa

Joliet High School Deaths Spark Morality Probe

The bodies of William Engimann and Ruth Underwood were found in a car in Joliet's Lovers Lane. Coroner Brannon says foul play suspected and cites alleged student activities and lax morals at Joliet High School and Junior College.

Joliet, II U. P Lane Joliet High School Landus B. Brannon Will County William Engimann Ruth Virginia Underwood Engimann Brannon

Litchfield Elect Officers for Medina County OSU Club

The Medina County club of Ohio State university students elected James Chandler of Medina president Milton Overholt of Medina vice president Frances Lloyd of Litchfield secretary and Curtis Taylor Jr of Wadsworth treasurer Plans include attending an alumni association banquet in Medina during Spring vacation.

Litchfield Medina County Club Ohio State University James Chandler Medina Milton Overholt Frances Lloyd Curtis Taylor, Jr Wadsworth

Medina County Religious Drama Festival attendance noted

The Green Light society with Rev. L P Juell and Mr Moore attended the Medina County Religious Drama Festival at the Congregational church. Illness from flu, whooping cough and bronchial colds kept many students home, and World Day of Prayer meetings drew small crowds due to weather and sickness.

Green Light Young People’s Society L P. Juell Moore Schoo Medina County Congregational Medina Norris Leach Congregational Church Homer Homan Abbie Flanery Richard Knot Earl Laurie M. K. Madison Cleveland Charles Eberle H. L. Pfeiffer Ed. Werner Sullivan Clarence Wise Grafton Hal Leach M. T. Watts Canton Albert Woellert Charles Woellert Ruth

Pittsburg Youth With Repeated Fractures A Health Concern

Harold Daley a 13 year old from Pittsburg has suffered six fractures due to an arm breaking habit. The boy’s injuries occur even without roller skates or bicycles as contributing causes, with stumbling while hiking cited as a factor.

Pittsburg Harold Daley

Tangled Love Affairs Of Slain Dancer

Los Angeles police examined the romantic ties of 32 year old dancer Anya Soséyeva in connection with her fatal assault on the City College campus Friday night. Detectives traced a caller who visited her Friday evening and questioned two admirers who had traveled from San Francisco, Kermit Anderson and Stewart Johnson, both released.

Los Angeles Anya Soséyeva City College Miss Sosoyeve San Francisco Kermit Anderson Stewart Johnson

Three Elyrians Win In Movie Quiz Contest

Three local residents Mary Wolfe Chandler Thelma D Helfrich and Charles B Powell won prizes in the $250000 Movie Quiz Contest announced at the Capitol Theatre. Each received ten dollars and will get a check from New York soon.

Capitol Theatre Elyria Mary Wolfe Chandler Park Avenue Thelma D. Helfrich Beverly Court Charles B. Powell Middle Avenue New York

Roy Shoemaker Sentenced for Farm Bureau Warehouse Burglary

Roy Shoemaker a 20 year old member of the Shoemaker gang was sentenced to ten years in Moundsville Penitentiary after pleading guilty to entering the Hardy County farm bureau warehouse. Judge Harlan Calhoun imposed the maximum penalty shortly after the plea.

Moorefield W. Va Roy Shoemaker Shoemaker Moundsville Hardy County Farm Bureau Harlan Calhoun

Prosperity and Adversity Define an Economist's Path

A concise reflection on how an economist navigates periods of growth and hardship, balancing optimism with cautious analysis. The piece frames prosperity as a constant goal pursued through disciplined study, policy insight, and resilient decision making.

Franco Pledges Friendship To Italy and Germany

Generalissimo Francisco Franco praised Spain’s ties with Italy and Germany in a victory speech at his official residence in Burgos. He urged friendship with Portugal and the American nations, while noting Britain and France had recognized his regime. He thanked those who stood with Spain and honored Loyalist blood in the conflict.

Burgos Spain Francisco Franco Italy Germany France Portugal

Hickmans Move from Wilda Ruth Farm to Lester House

Mr and Mrs John Erhart move from Wilda Ruth farm at Lester into the house vacated by Selden Armbruster. Miss Louise McLaughlin and Miss Ida Mae Eversole of Cleveland visit the L McLaughlin home. Earl Fiest Janet Fiest and Beatrice Peterson of Litchfield join Mr and Mrs Charles Gross for Earl's birthday supper. Mrs Frank Hamm, ill with flu, shows signs of improvement. Betty and Marjorie McLaughlin host Freshman and Sophomore classes at York High School Wednesday.

John Hickman Lester Selden Armbruster Louise McLaughlin Ida Mae Eversole Cleveland L. McLaughlin Nelson Gross Erhart Card Club Earl Janet Fiest Beatrice Peterson Litchfield Charles Gross Frank Hamm Betty Marjorie McLaughlin York Hi School

Tigress Attacked Band Near Raub Malaya Beaten Off

A tigress a band of men near Raub Malaya was driven off with a sledge hammer and later captured by coolies in the area.

Raub Malaya

Local club meetings greet Amherst evening schedule

Amherst residents learn of several gatherings tonight and tomorrow. The Legion auxiliary holds a regular meeting with a 6:30 tureen supper at the Legion rooms. Jessamine Lodge Daughters of Scotland meets at Odd Fellow Hall. Concordia Club at St. Paul Lutheran church parlor. Ladies society of Congregational church meets Wednesday afternoon with hostesses Mrs. Ada Braun and Mrs. E G Pietch. Circle six Women’s Union at St Peter church to meet Wednesday at Mrs Frederick Deiner’s home with Mrs Maynard Schriner assisting.

Women’s Union St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church Frederick Deiner Maynard Schriner

Church Plans Ping Pong Tables at Meeting

During the church business session Miss June Carter chaired the meeting and appointed the refreshment committee Kathryn Frank and Cora Miller the program committee Ted Alexander Charles Buell and Douglas Harris. A social hour followed with refreshments served.

June Carter Kathryn Frank Cora Miller Ted Alexander Charles Buell Douglas Harris

Hospital Auxiliary Plans March Membership Drive

Hospital Auxiliary met to outline a March membership campaign aiming for 100 members and to furnish a room at the local hospital. A hospital visit on March 10 was announced. The campaign committee includes Mrs. I G Maxwell chairwoman and other members. The group spent the rest of the evening sewing surgical dressings for the hospital.

I. G. Maxwell Harold Moore A. P. Roth Laura Kreeger Conrad Zilch Ada Braun Maynard Schriner William Bechstein

Knapp Addresses Lorain Youth at Congregational Event

Lorain Police Chief George Knapp spoke to young people at a Congregational gathering, delivering safety guidance and community outreach remarks aimed at youth engagement and trust-building.

George Knapp The Lorain Police Department Congregational

Birth of Baby Boy at Spring Street Admission

Mrs. C. A. Specker of Spring Street was admitted Monday morning and gave birth to a baby boy. Other admissions included Mrs. Harold Hanna of Lorain.

C. A. Specker Spring Street Harold Hanna Lorain

Board of Education Meeting Plans Baseball Team

The Board of Education met last evening at the school office with American Legion representatives to discuss sponsoring a summer baseball team at the athletic field. Dr. W. G. Schaeffer was appointed to fill the late Dr. H. W. Powers's Library Board term. The Board granted a school closure today to allow teachers to visit other schools and attend the American Association of School Administration meeting in Cleveland. About 30 Amherst High school students will demonstrate on today’s program.

Board of Education American Legion W. G. Schaeffer H. W. Powers American Association of School Administration Cleveland Amherst High School

Former Pupil Confesses in Local Extortion Note Case

Sheriff Elser linked a farmer extortion note to John Patel 20 North Lima a former pupil in the sheriff's Sunday school class. Patel confessed he sent the note demanding 5060 by 9 pm and warned violence if ignored.

Youngstown Ralph £Ser G. C. Rousch North Lima Rousch Morey Elser John Patel

Dismissal Triggers Shooting in Oklahoma City

Claude Connally, 59, dismissed as state personnel director of the Federal Social Security Board, shot Richard Lawrence, 45, director of the state compensation and placement bureau, in Lawrence's downtown office. Connally was in critical condition. Lawrence expected to recover after the gunfire.

Oklahoma City Okla Claude Connally Federal Social Security Board Washington Connally Richard Lawrence State Compensation and Placement Bureau Lawrence

Fined For Sale Of Stench Bombs In Toledo

An Toledo ordinance banning stench bombs led to fines of 100 dollars each for three novelty shop proprietors and one clerk, with half suspended. Martin Bracker and clerk William Cocoran, plus C L Paine and John Koury pleaded guilty after a boy dropped a bomb in a branch library near a school.

Toledo Edgar Norris Martin Bracker William Cocoran C. L. Paine John Koury

Bribery Trials Of Former Officials Begin Monday

In Columbus Ohio the bribery trial of Edward T Carney former assistant chief of the Ohio Securities Division and Edwin Judy former attorney inspector will start in Franklin County Common Pleas Court next Monday Prosecutor Ralph Bartlett said Also to face trial are James Bolinger Fremont former securities examiner and Elmer W Vossler Findlay former Cincinnati securities dealer The cases stem from the Toledo Guaranty Co Toledo and Vossler Vossler and Vossler Cincinnati securities firm inquiry

Columbus, O Edward T. Carney Ohio Securities Divisions Edwin Judy Franklin County Common Pleas Court Ralph Bartlett James Bolinger Fremont Elmer W. Vossler Findlay Cincinnati Toledo Guaranty Co Toledo Vossler & Vossler

President Manuel Azana Resigns in Loyalist Spain Crisis

Paris reports Manuel Azana resigns as Loyalist Spain faces collapse of resistance in Central Spain. Negrin resumes leadership in Madrid as Republican officials head to Valencia for emergency talks. Azana cites inevitable defeat and desire for peace, noting foreign recognition of the Nationalists.

Paris Manuel Azana Spain Juan Negrin Madrid Valencia Negrin Azana Collonges-Sous-Saleve Diego Martinez Barrio Cortes Barrio Barrie

Former District Attorney Suicide Reported in New York

Archibald Firestone a 37 year old former Assistant District Attorney under William C Dodge killed himself in his New York apartment by swallowing poison. His body was found by his wife Anne Rheinstrom of Cincinnati Ohio who said he had been despondent in recent weeks. Firestone served in the District Attorney's office from 1926 to 1937 before resigning.

New York Archibald Firestone William C. Dodge Anne Rheinstrom Cincinnati Ohio Firestone

Flu Epidemic Eases in Ohio Says Health Director

Ohio health director Dr. R H Markwith says the flu peak has passed, with about one quarter of residents infected recently. Cleveland officials report about one tenth of schoolchildren were out at times, few pneumonia cases and little mortality, while Muskingum county Zanesville sees 83 cases since Feb 1 with seventeen new today.

Columbus Ohio R. H. Markwith Markwith Cleveland Muskingum County Zanesville

Democracy’s Survival Hinges on America Masaryk Warns

In Cleveland Masaryk former Czechoslovakian minister told American educators that democracy’s fate rests with the United States. He urged intellectual independence over regimentation and warned against any middle ground between democracy and dictatorship while contrasting dynamic dictatorships with hesitant democracies. He cited Munich propaganda and called for educating youth on democracy’s advantages and religious liberty.

Cleveland America Jaz Masaryk Engejai Masaryk Czechoslovakia Oii American Association of School Administrators United States Munich Benes Harold L. Ickes Department of Conservation

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