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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1939

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New City Liquor Ordinance Moves Through Council

The council gave first reading to a proposed liquor ordinance restricting midnight sales and Sunday sales, banning inducements to drink, and setting age limits of 21 for liquor and 18 for beer. It allows clubs to operate past 2:30 AM with existing licenses but enforces tighter provisions after expiration. the panel notes issues aligning with the state code and names committee members Leoaneth Fowls Seward Black Frank Henke Ellsworth Albert and James Scott.

State Liquor Board Ohio Leoaneth Fouls Fluiny Enunel Harvey Cheney Fowls Cheney Seward Black Frank Henke Ellsworth Albert and James Scott

Wellington Solictor Walden Resigns After 35 Years

Solicitor Robert L. Walden of Wellington retires and resigns effective yesterday. A new solicitor will be appointed at the village council meeting tomorrow night. Walden, prominent in local politics, served as mayor from 1913 to 1918. Harry L. Wagner has taken over his former law offices and practice.

Robert L. Walden Wellington Walden Wellingtons Harry L Wagner

Trustees And Clerks To Hear Prosecutor And Sheriff

Prosecutor Howard R Butler and Sheriff Carl R Finegan will speak at the Lorain County Township Trustees and Clerks annual meeting at the Y M C A next Saturday at 1 30 p m. Secretary Lee Terrell Eaton township clerk announced. The group will elect officers discuss township legislative matters and appoint delegates to the state convention in Columbus January 26 27 and 28. W N Hitchcock incumbent president and George Cotton vice president lead the local association.

Howard R Butler Carl R. Finegan Lorain County Lee Terrell Eaton Township Columbus W. N. Hitchcock Grafton George Cotton Elyria Township

Weather Summary Ohio Rain Tonight and Thursday

The forecast calls for rain tonight and Thursday with warmer conditions tonight and colder temperatures Thursday night and in western areas Thursday afternoon. Across the country, a northeast high centered over Quebec intensifies while pressure rises along the California coast. A British Columbia disturbance moves toward the prairie provinces, then to a secondary system over Oklahoma. Warmer across the Plains and Mississippi Valley, cooler in the mountains, with light to moderate precipitation reported nationwide in the past 24 hours.

Quebec California British Columbia Prairie Province Oklahoma Plains States Mississippi Valley Mountain

Elyrians Hurt in Salem Traffic Crash Near Beaver Falls

Mr and Mrs Lybarger and Miss Myrtle Moon of 112 Cedar Street sustained chest arm and leg injuries head wounds and bruises when their car collided with another near Salem Ohio Monday evening They were en route to Beaver Falls PA and were reported improving by their son in law James Scott who visited at Salem hospital The car was a total wreck

Lybarger Myrtle Moon Cedar Street Salem Ohio James Scott Earl Court Salem Hospital Miss Moon

Two-Way Radio System Is Recommended for Elyria Police

Elyria council safety committee recommended installing a two way radio system for the police if funds are available. The finance committee has not yet reported on the funding. The meeting also covered a new gas franchise study, a proposed airtight gambling ordinance, a street light request at West Street, emergency ordinances for 1939 ads and platting costs, and cemetery maintenance funds for Brookdale.

Elyria Council Safety Committee George Thompson Council James Scott Ohio Fuel Gal Company Harvey Cheney Solons I D Favon Leonard Fowls Joseph Q. Petro Cleveland Ohio Supreme Court Elyrias Supreme Court Fowls West Street Second Congregational Church Boston Avenue Santa Logan Street

Rogers Assigned To Important Committees

P. H. Rogers of Grafton begins his state senate career with four committee assignments. He is named chairman of the welfare section of the finance committee and chairman of the agriculture committee, while serving on the public health and public utilities committees. Rogers, elected to represent Lorain Medina Ashland and Richland counties, is a Republican. The senate also creates a new standing committee on economy in state government, with A. D. Baumbhart Jr. of Erie county as chairman.

P. H. Rogers Grafton State Senate Senate Columbus Rogers Public Utilities Lorain Medina Ashland Richland Lorain County Frank D. Whittemore Sherrill A. D. Baumbhart, Jr Erie County

Ault Defense Opens in Mt Vernon Campaign Case

Ault Defense Opens in Mt Vernon as State Highway Director faces charges of improper campaign solicitations by highway employees. Prosecutor Ross Siverling rested the state's case after five witnesses testified. jury to decide as venue change trial continues before Judge P H Wieland.

MT. Vernon Ivan R Ault Ross Siverling Ashland County Ashland Ault P. H. Wieland Morrow County

U S Ambassador Meets Mussolini in Rome Talk

United Press reports from Rome say American Ambassador William Phillips had a lengthy talk with Premier Benito Mussolini. Phillips conveyed Roosevelt’s hope for no new developments risking European or world peace. No details were released by the U S embassy or Italian officials. Washington is believed to be wary of the European outlook.

United Press Rome William Phillips Benito Mussolini Roosevelt United States Phillips Italy France Washington

Strike Affects 11 000 Taxi Drivers in New York City

New York taxi strike cuts across 11 000 drivers 8 500 cabs and 2 000 maintenance workers with picket lines filling streets. Police on emergency shifts for first time since 1927 Sacco and Vanzetti executions. Transport workers union calls for higher pay and new contract. owner drivers’ 5 000 cabs stay running with identifications. Mayor LaGuardia calls for conference.

New York City New York Sacco Vanzetti Transport Workers Union Congress For Industrial Organizations F H LaGuardia

Grand Jury Probes Lorain County Corruption Ties

Grand jurors moved to routine cases and delayed further inquiry into former Sheriff Dick’s department and local police. U S Treasury agent Robert Bridges testified about two year probes into Lorain area whiskey operations and “window dressing” raids. Six witnesses testified, including former deputies and city officials, with hearings resuming Thursday afternoon. Cases against a Columbia township nursery man and his wounded wife pursued, as doctors expect Mrs Rousseau to recover.

Clarence W Dick Lorain Sheffield Lake Avon Lake Paul Slanina Robert Bridges United States Treasury Wheit Haquor Bridges Howard R Butler Hat William Hoist Dick E . Burrell Roy Khtes Sheffield Lake Marshall Joe Tackacs Anton Fraster Sheffield Lake Harber Butler Wilman Columbia Township Mae Rousseau Rousseau

Traits of great men outlined by local speaker

Arthur C Horrocks of Goodyear spoke to Elyria Rotary at the Elks Restaurant, noting greatness stems from final effort and listing five traits: initiative, ambition, perseverance, determination, and a passion for knowledge. He cited Edison, Beethoven, Milton, and Helen Keller as examples of perseverance amid handicaps.

Arthur C Horrocks Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Elyma Rotary Club Elks Edison Beethoven Milton Helen Keller

Highlights Of Roosevelts Address To Congress

Washington January 4. President Roosevelts message outlines a world at risk from militarism and economic storms. He calls for council with nations, adequate defense, and social reform as essential to national defense. He asserts reducing armaments, preserving democracy, and using federal investment to boost production and curb unemployment.

Washington

Senator Glass Turns 81 as Duties Continue

Senator Carter Glass of Virginia, the Senate's oldest member, marked his 81st birthday while continuing his duties in the 76th Congress. He quipped there are 81 reasons he regrets the birthday and noted no one would know his age if not for newspapers.

Washington Carter Glass D. Va Glass Senate

President Roosevelt warns of rising aggression threatens U S core values

In a state of the union address delivered to a joint session in Washington, President Roosevelt warned that forces pushing toward general war threaten religion democracy and international good faith. He pledged a concrete program next week and urged unity to meet world threats.

Washington U.P Roosevelt Congress House of Representatives House Senate United States

Recommendations Made By The President

Washington January 4 President Roosevelt sent to Congress a set of domestic recommendations alongside international declarations. The proposals include government reorganization, rehabilitation of transportation agencies, improving New Deal programs to reduce labor strife, better Social Security provisions, medical care for the needy, tax system revamps with modest increases, continued federal spending, and steps to reach an $80 billion national income target with refining the administration’s farm program.

Lasteagion Washington Roosevelt Congress

Challenges Cost To Taxpayers For Party On Boat

Rep Hamilton Fish demanded a congressional investigation into private parties aboard the government boat Eala tied to former Secretary Daniel Cooper and other officials alleged to have used public funds for non public purposes. Acting Comptroller General Richard Ellett cited unapproved expenses in 1934 and 1935 including soda water flowers cigars and cigarets claimed as paint provisions or supplies. He estimated the boat costs $380 weekly and that $9,506 in six months was unapproved, promising a special report on the Eala.

Washington Hamilton Fish Eala Daniel Cooper Fish Roper Richard N. Ellett Congress Elliott

Franco Redoubles Insurgent Attack On Catalonia Front

Franco orders intensified aerial and artillery bombardment on the Southern Catalonian front after setbacks on the road to Borjas Blancas. Loyalist correspondents report the 13th day of the offensive shows gains at Artesa De Segre while advances toward Borjas Blancas falter on the south wing.

Hendaye Francisco Franco Borjas Blancas Barcelona Artesa de Segre

Begin Rationing Of Coffee In Berlin

Berlin, Jan. 4. Coffee was added to the food stuffs rationed to the public by an official decree. A coffee board will fix quarterly roast limits for each firm. Many large coffee shops in Berlin now sell only one-eighth of a pound to each customer.

Berlin

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