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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1938

Page

8

Legion Members Entertained by Elyria Post No 12

After completing their initial membership drive Elyria Post No 12 American Legion members were entertained at Spring Valley Country Club by John Buckley Membership Director and Junior Vice-Commander. Buckley announced a Florida vacation after a successful assignment as attendees were served a meal. The post will hold its bi monthly meeting tonight at 7 00 p m at the post headquarters to discuss plans including the championship drum corps for the coming year.

Elyria Post No. 12 American Legion Spring Valley Country Club John Buckley Buckley Florida

River and Canal Traffic Grows in Basel as Transport Shifts

Basel sees rising river and canal traffic even as motor and air transport expand. The trend indicates continued use of traditional waterways for regional movement and commerce, with authorities noting stable demand for freight and passenger services amid evolving transport options.

Basel Switzerland

Musterole Ad Promotes Cold Relief with Counter-Irritant

An old advertisement touts Musterole as a warming counter-irritant for chest and throat relief. It claims superior results to mustard plasters, noting penetration, stimulation, and soothing effects. Sold in Regular, Children's, and Extra Strong, and endorsed by doctors, nurses, and druggists.

Bid Scandal Hearing Reveals Refused Contributions Delay Invites

Thomas H. Farrell of Sheet Metal Manufacturing Co testified before the Senate graft committee that after he refused to contribute to the Democratic campaign fund his firm was not invited to bid on state purchases for months. He described bids on steel for license tags where 450 tons were ordered though his firm, the low bidder, received only 150 tons. The panel noted higher bidders split the remainder, costing the state nearly $999 in extra expense.

Columbus Thomas HK. Farrell Sheet Metal Manufacturing Co Youngstown Senate Democratic Campaign Fund State Highway Department Farrel Glen A. Horn James Metzenbaum Horn Davey Metzenbaum Flora D. Baumhart Erie County Ohio Nora Farrell Republic Steel American Sheet & Tinplate American Rolling Mills Mahoning Valley Steel Youngstown Sheet & Tube Niles Rolling Mills Newton Steel Carnegie Illinois Reese Manufacturing Otis Steel Bethlehem Steel Jones-Laughlin Steel Universal Steel J. Ralph Seidner Senate Finance Committee

Townsend Club Elects Officers

From many angles the Townsend Club No. 1 meeting last night drew a large crowd to elect six month officers. Pres Claude Doane, Vice Pres Coy Neff, Treas C E Waltz, Viec Sec Mrs Coy Neff, Fin Sec Mrs Claude Doane. Advisory Board members named. An upcoming talk by Judge BE Jefferys at Cleveland Public Auditorium on Sunday Jan 9 highlighted winter meeting plans.

Townsend Club No Townsend Claude Doane Coy Neff C. E. Waltz Viec Fin W. C. Hill Frank Ketcham May Johnson Nevada- Mont O. W. Williame Cleveland Otis J. Bouma Washington, D. C Congress Bouma BE. J. Jefferys Detroit Mich Public Auditorium Townsend Club Willoughby Ohio

Elyria Club notices outline January meetings and events

A series of Elyria Club events are announced. A Sunday meeting at Public Auditorium begins at 10 A M with the dedication of a Townsend sign 1 12 miles east of Willoughby, followed by an afternoon gathering. J Claire George will speak at Club Rooms No 136 Middle Avenue on Monday evening January 10. Public is urged to attend. A Townsend Orchestra will provide music at the January 6 party at 136 Middle Avenue. The Junior Club party occurs January 8 at Odd Fellows Hall. B R Opper, who in 1915 was a missionary in India, spoke last evening about Indian customs and dress with musical illustrations and accounts of conversions.

Townsend Willoughby Public Auditorium Elyria Club J. Claire George Middle Avenue Townsend Orchestra Odd Fellows Hall B. R. Opper Elyria India

Donors To Political Funds Reported For 1937

The Democratic National Committee reported to the House clerk that in 1937 it took in 1 294 748.47 and spent 1 461 272.75, ending with a cash balance of 8 495.59 against unpaid obligations of 219 791.52 and a deficit of 211 295.93. The Republican Committee reported receipts of 628 046 and expenditures of 632 185. Ohio donors included William G. Mather and Julius Fleischmann among others. Democratic convention book sales totaled 379 750.50 with several Ohio firms contributing.

Washington Democratic National Committee House Republican National Committee Democratic Party Ohio William G. Mather Cleveland Chester C. Bolton Frances P. Bolton D. S. Ingalls Julius Fleischmann Cincinnati J. C. Donnell J. Findlay L. C. Hanna, Jr Democratic Committee Shullo Construction Co Akron G. Everett Knowlton and Son Bellefontaine L. C

Pleads Not Guilty in DWI Case of Local Driver

Frank Dailey of 139 West Bridge Street pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated at a morning hearing before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro. Dailey, a brewing company driver, was arrested after police said his truck left the road and crashed into a ditch on Lexington Avenue. His case is set for Thursday afternoon.

Frank Dailey West Bridge Street Joseph Q. Petro Dailey Lexington Avenue

Car stolen from Clarence Schroeder recovered in Newark

An automobile owned by Clarence Schroeder of 150 Cleveland Street was stolen early Monday and recovered yesterday in Newark, Ohio. Police say four men, who escaped from the Grafton Prison Farm, were found with the car and will be handed over to Mansfield Reformatory officials as parole violators.

Clarence Schroeder Cleveland Street Newark E. J Stankard Stankard Grafton Mansfield Reformatory

Estate of Newton D. Baker Totals 31000 in probate

Cleveland probate records show the late Newton D. Baker left 31000 in his estate, including 15000 real estate likely the Shaker Heights home, 15000 in securities, and 1000 in personal property. The widow receives a trust fund. Baker died at his home on Christmas Day.

Cleveland, O Newton D. Baker World War Secretary of War and Corporation Baker Shaker Heights

Burial service set for Raymond A Belt in Granville

Granville Ohio January 4 burial will be held Thursday for Raymond A Belt 51 a former Newark Ohio druggist who died here yesterday from a heart ailment.

Granville, O Raymond A. Belt Newark, O

Harmattan Named "The Doctor" in West Africa

West African residents nickname the Harmattan, a cool dry wind from the Sahara, "The Doctor" because of its perceived health benefits and cooling effect on the humid jungle climate.

Sahara Desert West Africa

Vermilion on the Lake residents seek road takeovers

Vermilion on the Lake residents pressed for Edgewater, Berkley and Oberlook roads to be taken over as public roads by either Vermilion or Brownhelm township or the county. Protests grew at a joint meeting with Brownhelm trustees and county commissioners over tax funds and road maintenance, with threats of secession if no action.

Vermilion-on-the-Lake Brownhelm Township Vermilion Colony Ernest Engle Edgewater Berkley Oberlook Vermilion Milo McQueen Brownhelm John Harding Howard R. Butler McQueen Lloyd Bacon R. L. Leimbach Engle Vermilion-on-the-Lake Colony

Mixed Capitol Hill reception to Roosevelt annual message

On January 4 1935 President Roosevelt’s annual message drew mixed reactions on Capitol Hill. Democrats led by Speaker William Bankhead praised it calling it excellent and in line with administration goals. Senators Wheeler Copeland Donahey Nye offered criticisms or cautious praise noting lack of specifics on WPA reforms.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Capitol Hill House William B. Bankhead Ala Bankhead Burton K. Wheeler Mont Royal S. Copeland Sam Rayburn Tex Pat Boland Vic Donahey Gerald P. Nye N. D

Damage Claim Rejected By School Board

Elyria school board members voted to reject a $25.50 damage claim for a parked car damaged when a truck bumper pushed by a school board employee, who paused for a funeral procession, struck the trunk. They cited legal fears of a state examiner finding against the board and noted the board cannot carry liability insurance for such accidents, though they felt a moral obligation may exist until an attorney general ruling.

Elyria G. I. Neff

Belfast to build two large ocean liners in Northern Ireland

Plans announced to construct two massive ocean liners in Belfast, Northern Ireland, signaling a major shipbuilding push. The project aims to boost employment, lead to substantial exports, and position Belfast as a key maritime hub amid ongoing postwar industrial expansion.

Belfast Northern Ireland

Oberlin Club joint meeting on nature’s influence on history

The History and Garden departments of the Oberlin Women's Club met at Wright Laboratory with about seventy five attendees. Professor Lynds Jones spoke on The Influence of Nature upon Western History, delivering an educational talk illustrated with slides.

Oberlin, O Oberlin Women’s Club Wright Laboratory Lynds Jones

Bridgette Club Hosts Evening Meeting at Carson Home

An all day meeting is planned Thursday at the home of Mrs J Rudekoff on North Pleasant street. Mrs W S Carson will entertain the Bridgette Club at her home on Thursday evening January 6.

J. Rudekoff North Pleasant Street W. S. Carson Bridgette Club

First Church Oberlin Forum Meets This Thursday

The first Forum meeting of the year at First Church in Oberlin will be held Thursday evening at the James Brand House. Professor Leonard A. Stidley, associate Professor of Religious Education in the Graduate School of Theology, will be the speaker.

Oberlin James Brand House Leonard A. Stidley Graduate School of Theology

Committees Busy On Relief Bills In Ohio Senate

In Columbus on January 4 the senate taxation and relief committee moves toward reporting a partial poor relief program. Hearings on the utilities tax bill and beer tax increase are slated, with an executive meeting planned to act formally. The bill also raises poor relief allocation from sales tax receipts and requires local subdivisions to add funds.

Columbus Senate Taxation and Relief Committee Bernard R. Donovan Donovan Lawrence

Professor Lynds Jones speaks at Oberlin Exchange Club

Professor Lynds Jones addressed the Oberlin Exchange Club at Oberlin Inn yesterday. He delivered an engaging talk on Berry College in northern Georgia and its programs.

Lynds Jones Oberlin Exchange Club Oberlin Inn Mr. Jones Berry College Georgia

Oberlin School of Commerce Opens Winter Term

The Oberlin School of Commerce began its winter term after a two week vacation. A handful of new students joined, and a new shorthand department class formed on Monday with over fifty students. Most enrolled in the secretarial course in the Fall. No new admissions until September's Fall term.

Oberlin School of Commerce

Local Weekend Visits Across Ohio and Michigan

Miss Lasa Berkshire of Chili cothe Ohio spent the week end with sister Mrs W S Carson and family in Morgan street. Mr and Mrs John Smith and family and Mrs Fowler and son Harold of Cuyahoga Falls spent the week end with Mr Smiths parents Rev and Mrs William Smith of Elm Street. Mr and Mrs William Finley of south Pleasant street spent New Years Day with Mr and Mrs George Puls and Mrs Nellie Fobes in Dearborn Michigan. Mr and Mrs Henry Tulk and children spent the week end with his brother Arthur Tulk and family in Viffiy. Mrs Elva Whitney of South Pleasanrt street spent the week end with her daughter Mrs Philip Buseh in Elyria. Miss Virginia Carson has returned to her classes at Ohio University at Athens after spending a vacation with her mother Mrs W S Carson of Morgan street. William Carson also returned to his studies at Ohio State University. The West Russia Club will hold

Lasa Berkshire Chilicothe Ohio W. S. Carson Morgan Street John Smith Fowler Harold Cuyahoga Falls Smith William Smith Elm Street William Finley South Pleasant Street George Puls Nellie Fobes Dearborn Michigan Henry Tulk Arthur Tulk Viffiy Elva Whitney South Pleasanrt Street Philip Buseh Elyria Virginia Carson Ohio University Athens W.S. Carson William Carson Ohio State University West Russia Club

Anticipated tax strikes spark industry warning appeal

Attacks on the proposed utilities excise tax are led by Raniin, Ohio Chamber of Commerce president, opposing a re enactment. Alexander Thomson warns the wage earners would bear a heavier burden and industry would face thousands of layoffs if taxes rise, blaming the legislature for the potential relief problem and job loss.

Alexander Thomson Raniin Ohio Chamber of Commerce Inter-Organization Counterest Thomson Théinson

Clyde Cooperage Co. President dies of pneumonia

Fremont Ohio January 4 Mark J Slessmhan aged 60 president of Clyde Cooperage Co and vice president of Croghan Bank died of pneumonia at his Clyde home yesterday.

Don’t Cough Tonight With Thoxine Ad

Don’t cough tonight if throat irritation or cold disturbs sleep. Thoxine soothes irritation from the first swallow and may stop the cough quickly. It acts internally to loosen phlegm and stimulate secretions. Doctor approved ingredients listed on the carton. Suitable for children. 35c, 60c, 1.00. Ail Druggists.

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