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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1938

Page

5

Jackson Renews His Attack on Monopolies

ROCHESTER New Deal anti monopoly speech by Assistant Attorney General Robert H Jackson before the Rochester City Club. He denounced parasitic holding companies and financial bureaucracies calling the death sentence for utility holdings an emancipation for local operators. His remarks touched on NY state relations with business and fueled speculation about his gubernatorial prospects.

Rochester N. Y Robert H. Jackson New Deal Jackson New York State Justice Department Roosevelt

Miss McGinnis Begins Her Duties As Clerk In The Water Office

The Elyria Water Department in City Hall hires Ruth McGinnis of 211 Fifth Street as clerk to fill the vacancy left by Harriet Mills resignation. Mills resigned with no stated reason and McGinnis starts in training today, will begin actual work Monday, previously worked as a nurse at General Industries. Salary set at 70 dollars per month.

Elyria Water Department City Hall Ruth McGinnis Fifth Street Harriet Mills Mills

Death Record of Elsie Mitchell Clifford in Wellington

Elsie Mitchell Clifford aged 67 died at 11:40 am Friday at her Wellington home after a several year illness. She was a member of the Wellington Methodist Church. Survived by husband Paul C. Clifford three children Pauline at home Albert M. of Akron Marriott of Wheeling W Va four grandchildren one brother and two sisters. Funeral Monday at 2 pm at E L Sharp Funeral Home with Rev Lonzo Green officiating. Burial in Greenwood cemetery.

Wellington Elsie Mitchell Clifford Wellington Methodist Church Paul C. Clifford Pauline Albert M Akron Marriott Wheeling W. Va E. L. Sharp

Death of Lawrence Leckley Former Lorain Resident

Lawrence Leckley aged 68 died at his home in Elyria this morning after a lingering illness. Born in Austria Hungary on January 1 1869 he leaves a son in Austria. Body lies at Sudro Curtis Funeral Home with funeral arrangements to be announced.

Lawrence Leckley Lorain Elyria Mr. Leckley Austria-Hungary Austria Sudro-Curtis Funeral

Death of Lila Arnold Mayer in Chardon

Relatives report the death of Lila Arnold Mayer wife of Reverend R. F. Mayer in Chardon She formerly lived in Berea where she taught in the public schools.

Lila Arnold Mayer R. F. Mayer Chardon

Sleeping sickness spread by daytime tsetse fly bites

The disease is chiefly transmitted by a daytime biting tsetse fly. Once a fly has bitten an infected person it can potentially pass sleeping sickness to others for life, making control efforts focus on preventing daytime bites and breaking transmission chains.

Roosevelt to modify stand on holding companies report suggests

Conservative New Deal advisers expect President Roosevelt to soften his anti holding company position to avoid backlash and push for more business cooperation with government. Railroads and banks face potential legislation, while Congress may oppose with narrow margins.Observers warn of potential jolt to party unity if a broad attack appears in the upcoming message.

Washington CRP New Deal Roosevelt Senate Sen Alva B Adams Cole Rosal Copeland Mr. Roosevelt

Nancy Wolcott Squire Chapter D A R meets in Oberlin

Nancy Wolcott Squire Chapter D A R held its January meeting at Mrs G I Molyneauxs home on West College Street with about twenty attendees including guests. Mrs K P Harver presided in Mrs Howes absence. Nursery school and Eis Island century box reports were read. Miss Bertha Bailer spoke on Approved Schools of the D A R and Miss Elizabeth Lillie donated two historic bullets for Oberlin relics at Washington. A social hour followed.

Minister to preach at First Methodist on Grace and Law

Dr. V. W. Wagra, superintendent of the Norwalk District, will preach Sunday morning at 11 o clock at the First Methodist church on the subject Grace and Law. Open House follows Sunday evening at the Methodist parsonage at 83 South Cedar avenue. Vincent Hart will show pictures of

V. W. Wagra Norwalk Methodist Episcopal Church First Methodist Church Methodist South Cedar Avenue Vincent Hart

Scenic points in the west pictured in color

Readable notes describe numerous scenic spots in the western region, with many photographs presented in color. The text emphasizes visual appeal and variety of landscapes.

Oberlin Townsend Clu to Hold Regular Meeting

Oberlin Townsend club will hold its next regular meeting Tuesday evening January 18 at eight o'clock in the K P Hall Oberlin. There will be election of officers and other business followed by a pot luck supper. The public is invited.

Oberlin Townsend Clus U. F K. P. Hall Oberlin

Garden club meeting at Mrs. Parsons home in Oberlin

The Garden department of the Oberlin Women's club will meet Monday January 1 at 5 o'clock at 241 Elm Street home of Mrs W L Parsons. Slides will be shown and tea served. The Methodist Service Guild will meet Monday evening with Mrs Wilbur Peabody at 23 Orchard Street. Miss Frances Cade former shansi representative will speak on China.

Oberlin Women’s Club W. L. Persons Elm Street Methodist Service Guild Wilbur Peabody Orchard Street Frances Cade China

Oberlin W. R. E. R. C. Attends Elyria Installation

Several members of the Oberlin W. R. C. attended the installation of Richard Allen Corps of Elyria on Friday afternoon. Participants included Electa Sage Marjorie Kuepper Abbie Spaulding Hattie Parsons Helen Cameron Lillian Behnke and Mrs Braithwaite.

Oberlin W. ER. C Richard Allen Elyria Electa Sage Marjorie Kuepper Adbie Spaulding Hattie Parsons Helen Cameron Lillian Behnke Mrs. Braithwaite

Rowe Family Leaves on Florida Business Trip

Mr and Mrs Lee Rowe and their two children depart Friday for Florida on business and will visit relatives in Daytona Beach and other places. They expect to stay about ten days.

Lee Rowe Florida Daytona Beach

Former Missionary Dies In Amherst

Miss Ada B. Johnson of Cleveland dies in Williams Rest Home Amherst after a five month stay from a broken arm injury. A Calvary Evangelical Church member, she served 28 years as a missionary in Japan and South Africa, 12 years in Japan and 16 in Africa, later dean of a woman’s school in South Africa. She returned to the United States in 1918 and is survived by a niece, Ada Wood of Boston. Funeral at North Olmsted Congregational Church with Rev. Kuhn. burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Dover Center.

Amherst. C Ada B. Johnson Cleveland Williams Rest Amherst Miss Johnson Calvary Evangelical Church Japan South Africa United States Ada Wood Boston Mass North Olmsted Congregational Church Kuhn Zilch Funeral Home Evergreen Cemetery Dover Center

Birthday Members Feted at Church Tureen Supper

First Evangelical church members born in January were honored guests at a Friday evening tureen supper in the church parlors under the Daughters of Dorcas class auspices. Fifteen attended. A special program followed with group singing led by Rev. Hayes, a play titled On the Park Bench, performances by Amherst Hi drama class, a piano solo The Rosary by Marjorie Brill, and talks by Rev. and Mrs. Henry Stick, Africa missionaries on furlough.

First Evangelical Church Daughters of Dorcas Rev Hayes Park Bench Amherst Hi Marjorie Brill Henry Stick Missionaries of Africa

Church council officers to be installed Sunday

Recently elected officers of the church council of St. Peter Evangelical and Reformed Church and officers of the Woman's Union Senior and Intermediate Leagues will be installed at the Sunday morning service by Rev. C. E. Schmidt.

Church Council of St. Peter Evangelical

Junior Hi chapel program features varied readings and music

Arthur Engle led the Friday morning Junior Hi chapel with Edwin Foster reading Scripture. The program included three high school orchestra selections, a Wilhelm brothers group, a pantomime, and numerous performances by students such as Aunt Matilda's group and eighth grade players George Walker James Wilhelm James Bauer Bud Slumcka Raymond Wragg plus Mary Wilma Holzhauser Anne Eileen Connell Aunt Martha Janice Hollingsworth Betty Mae Witte.

Arthur Engle Edwin Foster Wilhelm Brothers Matilda Mrs. Moody Betty Mae Witte Mary Wilma Holzhauer Anne Eileen Connell Martha Janice Hollingsworth George Walker James Wilhelm James Bauer Bud Slumcka Raymond Wragg

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs. Caroline Gringle

Funeral rites for the late Mrs. Caroline Gringle were conducted Friday afternoon at St. Paul Lutheran Church by Rev. R C Bosse. Two vocal selections were sung by Mrs. Emery Redman and Mrs. Carl Reinking. Grandsons served as pallbearers. Burial was arranged by O H Baker Co in Crownhill Cemetery.

Caroline Gringle St. Paul Lutheran Church R. C. Bosse Emery Red- Man Carl Reinking O. H. Baker Co Crownhill Cemetery

Local births and discharges listed for area residents

Discharges include Mrs J McLoda and baby girl from Quarry road Mrs William Szabe and baby boy from Henrietta Fred Eberhardt at Am herst R D 1 and Mrs Michael Burghardt on Leavitt road.

J. McLoda Quarry Road William Szabe Henrietta Fred Eberhardt Amherst R. D Michael Burghardt Leavitt Road

Bear Down On Filibusters Intensifies Senate push

Washington Jan 15 Prospects for success of the Senate filibuster mounted as a sponsor of the anti lynching bill urged enforcement of rules against delay. Senator Van Nuys said night sessions should start early next week and that the majority would likely agree. Leader Barkley noted no decision on night sessions yet as the Senate opened at 11 am.

Washington Senate Frederick van Nuys Ind van Nuys Robert F. Wagner N. Y Alben W. Barkley

Girl Who Thought Lover Dead Ends Her Life in California

In Dinuba California on January 15 Jessie Jean Salsan a 19 year old American girl killed herself with bichloride of mercury after her Japanese lover Sam Jurihara 4 was wounded by her father A C Salsan who shot Jurihara twice and later a shotgun wound to the abdomen. Jurihara escaped and was later informed his lover died. The couple had faced caste and California anti miscegenation laws and secret meetings ending tragically.

Dinuba Calif Romeo Sam Jurbhara Shakespeare California Jessie Jean Salsan A. C. Salsan Sam Jurihara Jessie Jean Jar

Horn stolen from car in Grafton report

Sylvester Schaffer of Grafton told police yesterday a horn was taken from his vehicle parked on Washington Avenue last Saturday.

Sylvester Schaffer Grafton Washington Avenue

Markets CHICAGO POULTRY AND GRAIN PRICES

Markets report Chicago January 13 details poultry with prices for live and dressed birds, ducks and eggs, plus hogs and cattle market notes. Grain and hay futures show bids for corn oats rye barley and malt with seed prices and transportation mentions. US shipments and wholesale values appear with routings and regional price ranges for commodities.

Chicago Jar Plymouth Ftoos Dept of Agr U. S Idaho US. S Motwebota Vritimions Michigan Rusret Durdals L.ly

Market Prices for Grains and Farm Commodities

Quotations on grain hay and straw from Sheets Hierator Co and Montana Milling Co. Prices listed per bushel for corn and wheat, per barrel for flour, and per ton for mill feeds and hay. Includes grain in elevators transit pricing and Toledo produce bids for butter and eggs.

Sheets Hierator Co Montana Milling Co Toledo

Court actions span DUI to property disputes in Lorain county

A machine driven by Jamey Smith damaged a school safety zone at Vincent school. Frank Hatlizka was fined 100 dollars and jailed 30 days for driving while intoxicated after a January 1 incident. Other items include partition suit by Raymond E. Crisp, foreclosure suit by Vermilion Banking Company, divorce actions by Edith M Jackson and George Andress, a dismissed divorce suit by Coletta Gattens, and a robbery case leading to a Mansfield Reformatory sentence for Frank Toth and six other defendants.

Jamey Smith East 34Th Street Lorain Vincent School North Ridge Road John Judge Frank Hatlizka Maple Street Elyria Preston Coon Hiquor Hatlizka H. H. Benham la Porte Benham John Fulton Frank Toth Mansfield Reformatory Guy B. Findler

Maiden Suspended May Be Dismissed

Liquor Enforcement Director Al Humphrey was to decide today whether to discharge Canton supervisor Joseph Maiden over padded and forged expense vouchers. Maiden’s suspension followed testimony by two Canton hotel managers that he did not stay as claimed. The Senate graft committee, which exposed the fraud, secured a promise to rule by Friday night and prepared for possible legal action with former Senator James Metzenbaum in Cleveland.

Columbus al Humphrey Joseph Maiden Canton Senate Humphrey Maiden James Metzenbaum Cleveland Senate Committee

County Pomona Grange Extends Meeting With Program

Hundreds of farm families from across the county are expected for the Pomona Grange session extended by master John Barber. C. I. Hummel and Miss Frances Eckert report on extension service activities. A nominating committee led by T. H. Breyley presents its report. An afternoon playlet Suppressed Desires is staged by Brownhelm council. H. C. Ramsower of Ohio State University ext service delivers the main address at 2:15 p.m. Dinner served by Brownhelm women. reception by Brownhelm men. Tellers to be appointed.

County Pomona John Barber C. I. Hummel Frances Eckert T. H. Breyley F. E. Schriver John Laven John Rose Dean McClellan Sterling Mills Russell Miller Brownhelm Council O. P. Schilts H. C. Ramsower Ohio State University Agricultural Extension Service

New Directors Named at Western Reserve Finance Co

Three new directors were elected to the Western Reserve Finance Company board in Elyria Lorain, with two former directors, S. G. Shaw and G. W. Morris, reappointed. New members Owen T. Coon of Evanston and R. Ss Oldberg and FL K Schonlan of Chicago align with General Finance Corporation, signaling its control. Shaw, an original incorporator, has led the firm since 1919. company assets range between 500000 and 600400.

Western Reserve Finance Company Elyria and Lorain S. G. Shaw Elyria G. W. Morris Oberin Owen T. Coon Evanston General Finance Corportion R. Ss. Oldberg FL K Schonlan Chicago Coon America Finance Conference Western Reser Bimai General Finance Corporation Ilyria Shaw

County budget details for delinquent tax foreclosures and road projects

The county continued from page one with a fund for delinquent tax foreclosures totaling $14,000 after setting aside amounts for expenses. Extra help to manage foreclosures was funded. Additional appropriations included $259,552.40 for bond retirement and interest, $249,217 for building and repairing county roads and bridges, $2,228 for dog and kennel fund, and $57,272 for the gasoline tax fund. New State Roads received $35,429.

General Fund

Tax plan proposes graduated corporate rates and relief notch

The proposal sets a 20 percent minimum tax with credits to bring the levy to 16 percent if all earnings are distributed. Firms earning 25,000 dollars or less are exempt and taxed on a 12.5 14 and 16 percent scale for higher bands, yielding a 14.1 percent overall rate. A notch provision would ease increases for corporations just above 25,000.

Bombers Rain Death And Destruction On Aragon Front

Nationalist air forces bombed along the Aragon front with reports of a hospital train strike near Mora De Rubiales east of Teruel. Loyalists claim heavy casualties and attempted strikes on Teruel front HQ as supplies and reinforcements move via Valencia. Front fighting includes reduced artillery activity after line rectifications reported by Zaragoza.

Hendaye Aragon Mora de Rubiales Teruel Vicente Ropo Piunder Valencia Zaragoza

Hutchinson mystery man recalls school and playtime

Delmar Addertson said he left Laberty rural school because of no "Tellos" to play with and shifted to Keddie District Tem ALT. He explained he would sit and watch the girls on the merry-go-round.

Hutchinson Kas Delmar Addertson Tellows

Mail carrier hides in Houston amid tough daily load

Houston reports mail carrier A. Skramer endures a grueling route showing a daily trek above six and three quarters miles while carrying about 207 pounds of mail. He says the job remains demanding despite the lengthy walk and heavy loads.

Houston Tex A. Skramer Kramer

Peace speech warns against war and inflation dangers

The speaker denounces treaty-breaking and favors disarmament while upholding the Kellogg Pact and Monroe Doctrine. He warns that peace-time debt could fuel inflation if war resumed and calls Ludlow war referendum proposal dangerous in modern times when advance war declarations seem obsolete.

America Ludlow

Three Lorain County men attend Ohio fair managers meeting

Three Lorain County men returned from the thirtieth annual convention of the Ohio Fair Managers Association in Columbus. W. B. Richmond was re-elected treasurer, R. B. Bulls vice president, and R. J. Agate served as secretary for the Lorain County Agricultural Society.

Lorain County Ohio Fair Managers Association Columbus W. B. Richmond Highlu State Association R. B. Bulls R. J. Agate Lorain County Agricultural Society County Fair Board Richmond County Fuir Board Charles McClare New London Martin L. Davey Myers Y. Cooper Normal Imrie The Columbus Dispatch Earl H. Huanefeld L. J. Taber National Grange George W. Rightmire Ohio State University T. L. Holderman Carl V. Verrandt Ohio Supreme Court H. C. Ramsower Ohio State University Agricultural Extension Service

Motorist fined for reckless driving after collision

Advert Smith of 300 Fourth street Lorain was fined 2 and costs for reckless driving in polices court before Mayor Joseph Q Petro. Smith and F H L Payne of 338 Cambridge avenue were arrested on a warrant over a collision on West avenue at 2 to p am January 3. Police report filed the day of the accident.

Advert Smith Fourth Street Lorain Joseph Q. Petro Smith F HL Payne Cambridge Avenue West Avenue

Women Attorneys Increasing in England Numbers Rise

A report notes a steady rise in the number of women lawyers in England, highlighting expanding access to legal education and opportunities. The trend reflects broader social shifts and evolving professional norms across the legal sector.

England

Century Lump Coal Ad Highlighting Heat and Low Ash

Century Lump, 86.25 ton. More heat, less ash. Crook's Coal. Phone 2178.

Crook’s Coal

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Miss McGinnis Elsie Clifford BR. F. Mayer Safe Service Cab Co East Ave Broad, Elyria O. Howard Peters Mgr Robert J. Bulkley Ohio Richard Clevenger Esther Wood Professor St Townsend Notes B. A. Jenne Church St Champi Murbach Coal Gringle Funeral Hospital News Autyu Toledo Grain Close Raymond E. Crisp Dorothy A. Querin Hamilton, D Vermilion Banking Company A. W. Léadrach Vermilion Brownbeth Edith M. Jackson Alexander R. Jackson Coletta Gattens James M. Gattens D. A. Cook Plaintif George Andress Clara A. Andress By Denys Wortman Finance Pat Western Reserve Finance Turner G. J. O'Connor 18Th St Sudro - Curtis Ambulance Postman WV. R. Rorich Elyria Sav. & Trust Bldg Caer Nobil
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