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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1938

Page

7

Labor unity urged as C I O and A F of L seek peace

Max Zaritsky founder of the Committee for Industrial Organization calls for C I O and American Federation of Labor to reconcile. He warns continued conflict could invite restrictive legislation and damage labor. Matthew Woll also urged unity before 3,000 Photo-Engravers Union members.

New York Max Zatitsky Committee For Industrial Organization United Hatters, Cap and Millinery Workers International Union T He C. I. O American Federation of Labor Zaritsky David Dubinsky International Ladies Garment Workers Union Matthew Woll A. F. of L Photo-Engravers Union Labor Hat Worker Washington

Mayors of Three Large Cities Summoned To Washington

Mayors Fiorello LaGuardia Harold Burton and Angelo Rossi testified before the Senate employment and relief committee in Washington on the need for additional relief funds. They were leaders at the United States Conference of Mayors last fall who warned of daily pressures and suggested a possible federal deficiency appropriation. A Social Security Board survey of 54 cities showed direct relief clients rose 15.9 percent in December from November.

Washington Senate Fiorello H. LaGuardia New York Harold Burton Cleveland Angelo Rossi San Francisco United States Conference of Mayors Mayors’ Conference Social Security Board

Money and Two Watches Stolen at Alva Kemp Residence

The Alva Kemp home at 174 Pasadena Avenue was entered Saturday evening. Police say a gold Elgin and a silver Elgin watch, plus about $5 in cash, were taken after intruders forced open a cellar window while the family was away between 6 p.m. and 6:20 p.m.

Alva Kemp Pasadena Avenue Kemp

Grafton Man Fined Fifty By City Mayor

Henry Zareniba, R. A. Graf ton, was fined fifty dollars and costs and his driving license suspended six months after pleading guilty to drunken driving before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro in police court. He was arrested about 7:50 p m Saturday on East avenue by Patrolman Francis M. Callahan.

Henry Zareniba R. A. Grafton Joseph Q. Petro Zaremba East Avenue Francis M. Callahan

Burglary Foiled at Penfield Junction Home

A homeowner, John Zehil, surprised a would be intruder at his ground floor bedroom window around Saturday midnight. The suspect, about 5 11 and 30, fled in an unseen car. Nearby, a Flint driven truck damaged a Route 20 gas station's roof support after wheel detachment.

John Zehil Penfield Junction Zehil

Car Stolen From Rochester Owner Reported

Florence Davidson of Rochester reported a car stolen Saturday night to the sheriff's department. The name of the suspected thief was also reported.

Florence Davidson Rochester Sheriff's Department

Lorain Woman Sues Darek Florist Over Injury At Store

Rose Dremas of Lorain sues Darek Florist Inc in Common Pleas Court for 25000 alleging a slip on ice outside 713 Broadway Lorain caused a fractured right ankle and 50 pound weight gain from the injury.

Common Pleas Court Rose Dremas Lorain Darek Florist, Inc Broadway, Lorain

Home Owners Loan Corporation Sues McHenry for Foreclosure in Elyria

The Home Owners Loan Corporation filed suit today against James W. McHenry and others for 9519 dollars and seeks foreclosure on property in Elyria. A paternity action by Eleanor Hatter of Oberlin against Harold Huston of Oberlin was bound to Common Pleas Court today by Major C. R. Comings of Oberlin.

Home Owners Loan Corporation James W. McHenry Eleanor Hatter Oberlin Harold Huston Common Pleas Court C. R. Comings

Monaco sues industrial commission over workers compensation claim

James Monaco sues the Ohio Industrial Commission seeking to participate in state compensation for injuries alleged on July 9 1934 while employed by The Steel Stamping Company. He says a fellow worker dropping an end of a 150 pound box caused a back sprain.

James Monaco Ohio Industrial Commission Monaco

Appeals filed on peace bonds in common pleas court

John Whitlock of Cleveland and Frank Fugitt of Elyria appealed $100 peace bonds set by Justice Leonard Smith. Bonds were imposed after Luther Schroll, manager of Schroll Coal Co., complained that the defendants interfered with coal delivery.

John Whitlock Cleveland Frank Fugitt Elyria Leonard Smith Common Pleas Court Whitlock Fugitt Luther Schroll Schroll Coal Company

Cleveland Man To Face Charge Here

James V. O'Donnell of Cleveland, brother of Sheriff Martin O'Donnell, was arrested by State Highway Patrol on Lake Road west of Lorain Saturday afternoon for driving under the influence. He is to be tried in common pleas court here at 1 p.m. Wednesday. bond set at $300 and posted, then he was held at the county jail until formal release.

James V. O'Donnell Cleveland Martin O'Donnell Cuyahoga County Davey Lake Road Lorain William F. Grall O'Donnell Guy B. Findley

Salvation Army Leader At Bucyrus Dies

Capt. J. W. Ward, 27, Salvation Army leader in Bucyrus for four years, died Sunday of pneumonia. Funeral set for Tuesday with burial in Mayetta, New Jersey, his former home.

Bucyrus J. W. Ward Salvation Army Mayetta N. J

Roosevelt Proposes Holding Company Cure for Rail Issues

In a continued discussion on authority and hold ing company policy, Mr Roosevelt's plan to purchase Southeastern operating unit of Commonwealth and Southern via three appointees, one by the President, one by the Supreme Court, and one by the corporation, faces mixed reactions. Economists foresee possible farm price gains and revived business activity, while Congress shows no strong approval, leaving open the chance that a broad remedy could lack sufficient votes in Congress.

Roosevelt Southeastern Unite Commonwealth and Southern Supreme Court Agriculture and Commerce Department Congress Mr. Roosevelt Capitol Hill

Murray Optimistic In Address To Steel Workers

Philip Murray, head of the Steel Workers Organizing Committee, told about 600 steel workers in Homestead that 1938 union employer contracts will be signed smoothly despite a wage-slashing campaign. He noted SWOC's record of 483 contracts and said negotiations to renew these agreements will begin February 7, with the 1937 contracts expiring February 28.

Homestead Philip Murray Steel Workers’ Organizing Committee Murray SWOC Little Steel

Lorain Man Sued For $50,000

Sylvia Noneske of Carnegie Pennsylvania filed a 250000 suit in Federal court accusing Dr John WK Boreske a Lorain Ohio dentist of seducing her after meeting in 1930. She says he introduced her to friends as his intended bride and that he seduced her in 1931 before stating on January 7 1838 he had never intended to marry her.

Cleveland Sylvia Noneske Carnegie John WK. Boreske Lorain

Lobby Leaders Triumph In 29 23 Gym Battle

The lower leaders corps at the M. M. A. boys division pushed a rapid pace to beat the gymnasium leaders 29 to 23 on Saturday. Readings list players for the winning lobby group include Alan Sehlmeier Jack Fox Warren Wilcox Sidney Gross Claire Hurd Carl Earp Jack Reinhardt Curtis Travers William Stegman and James King. The gymnasium leaders line up featured Thomas Smith Thomas Chapman David Taylor Jack Heritage Harrison Comstock Jack Leber Maynard Unger Rue McIntyre William Pemberthy and Carl Gleason.

Lobby Alan Sehlmeier Jack Fox Warren Wilcox Sidney Gross Claire Hurd Carl Earp Jack Reinhardt Curtis Travers William Stegman James King Thomas Smith Thomas Chapman David Taylor Jack Heritage Harrison Comstock Jack Leber Maynard Unger Rue McIntyre William Pemberthy Carl Gleason

Expect 450 At Horsemen's Banquet

More than 450 residents of Lorain County and vicinity are expected to attend the horsemen's banquet at the Terrace Tavern in Brighton tomorrow night. Sponsored by the Northern Ohio Draft Horse Association, speakers include Wayne Dinsmore of Chicago secretary of the Horse and Mule Association of America and Dr. Felix Held of Ohio State University. Music by Lena Metzger of Columbus. Howard R. Butler Lorain County prosecutor will serve as toastmaster.

Lorain County Terrace Tavern Brighton Northern Ohio Draft Horse Association Wayne Dinsmore Chicago Horse and Mule Association of America Felix Held Ohio State University Lena Metzger Columbus Howard R. Butler

No Pay Increase for Grand Jurors in 1938 Budget

Common pleas court circles report no raise for grand juror pay despite prior recommendations. A proposed rise from two to three dollars a day is blocked by a two thousand dollar cut in jurors fees within the 1938 county budget approved by the board of county commissioners. The grand jury had urged higher compensation, with earlier juries proposing as much as five dollars daily. Jurors fees are court sanctioned but funded by the commissioners.

Common Pleas Court Board of County Commissioners Grand Jury

Wage Conference Opens for Glass Industry

In Cincinnati Ohio on January 17 the first Wage Conference opened between the Federation of Glass Workers of America and officials of Libby Owens Ford in Toledo and Pittsburgh Plate Glass. The meeting marks the start of a series of wage talks outlining pay scales and working conditions for glass industry workers.

Cincinnati Federation of Glass Workers of America Libbey-Owens-Ford Co Toledo Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co

Prisoners Served Cake From Local Couple Donation

The 25 county jail inmates received generous cake portions donated by Mr and Mrs J C Bins of Elyria. The couple had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with open house at the Elyria Women's Club. To avoid waste, remaining cake was turned over to the jail per Chief Deputy William G. Smith.

J. C. Bins Elyria

Sheriff Gains Penny Per Meal In Stormy County Meeting

The county commissioners clash over prison board pay for 1958. Sheriff William F Gratth Deimo crat gains one cent per meal, about 273.75 annually, while two Democratic members push for 19 cents and six months. Republican Oscar G Dunn voices opposition, calling it a political fight as the session ends in a heated exchange.

William F. Gratth Board of Prisoners Stander John E. Davidson Edward DeChand Oscar G. Dunn Dunn

Schools Heads To Discuss System Of Awards

Lorain County school superintendents and principals will meet at Avon Lake High School Wednesday evening to discuss a county wide awards system recognizing student achievements in both athletic and non athletic activities. Final plans for the county school basketball tournament will be reviewed with coaches invited to attend.

Lorain County Avon Lake High School C. A. Gibbons

Maiden Is Off Payroll After Dismissal Probe

Canton enforcement supervisor Joseph Maiden is off the payroll as the Senate graft committee pushed for her dismissal after evidence she padded expense accounts. The liquor enforcement chief did not say if removal was final.

Columbus al Kumphrey State Joseph Maiden Canton Senate Maiden

Citizen patrol plan shown to aid Lorain County traffic

The article notes that a citizens patrol scheme yields traffic benefits in Lorain County, with violators often replying apologetically after a warning letter. It favors anonymous individual volunteers over formal patrols to avoid a visible group and maintain local trust, citing Connecticut’s Volunteer Patrol and Dallas’s T-Men as references.

Lorain County Big Department Connecticut Dallas T-Men

Webber Signs Bond to Free Belden Elderly Woman

Former Common Pleas Judge A. R. Webber signed a 200 bond and freed Miss Hattie Shepherd, 76, of Belden from county jail after nearly two months. Shepherd had been jailed by Justice G. E. Gardner on a default of the bond, with Attorney L. D. Hamlin aiding her defense. Webber, who knew the family, said he would sign the bond after learning of her plight.

Common Pleas A. R. Webber Hattie Shepherd Belden Miss Shepherd G. E. Gardner Grafton L. D. Hamlin

YMCA Program for Unemployed Opens in Elyria

The Elyria Y M C A began a new program aiding unemployed young men, with 15 attendees at the first session. Free one month memberships are offered to men aged 18 to 30, contingent on a 1 PM Wednesday physical exam and noon Wednesday cutoff for applications. Facilities include gym and swimming during 9 AM to 12 noon.

Elyria Carl W. Wagner Wagner

Prepare To Remove Nail From Boy's Lung

PHILADELPHIA January 17 surgeons at Temple University Hospital Bronchoscopic Clinic prepared to remove a two inch nail from 12 year old El las Doloris Edwards of Copley Ohio. The boy arrived after a hurried train trip with his father and Dr W H Eberle.

Philadelphia Ellas Doloris Edwards Copley, O Temple University Hospital W. H. Eberle

Death Record Louis N Sullivan O h 39 at Lodi hospital

Louis Hawley Sullivan of Wellington died at Wellington hospital on Saturday night after a stroke. He was an employee of Wellington Sterling Oundry. Surviving: wife Pearl five children Louis Joseph Elmer Doris Alice Marie twelve days old. four brothers Herbert Albert Donald Harry. sister Doris Reese. Brother Jay preceded him in death. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm from Andrews Funeral Home Wellington with Dr C W Record officiating. burial Huntington Cemetery.

Sullivan Louis Hawley Lodi Wellington Sterling Oundry Pearl Louis Joseph Elmer Doris Alice Marie Herbert Brighton Albert Donald Huntington Harry Canton Doris Reese Ashland Jay Andrews Funeral Home Wellington C. W. Record Huntington Cemetery

Meribah A. Borse 68 Dies in Wellington

Mrs Meribah A Borse aged 68 died at her home 521 Herrick Avenue East in Wellington at 6 25 am Sunday after two years of ill health and two months bedridden She was a Baptist church member and longtime lay leader She leaves husband B F Borse one son Myron E four grandchildren two sisters Mrs H H Peters and Mrs Anna Schreiber of Cleveland and many relatives Funeral services Tuesday at 2 pm from EB L Sharp Funeral Home with Rev John Green officiating and burial in Penfield

Wellington, CO Meribah A. Borse Herrick Avenue East The Baptist Church B. F. Borse Myron E H.H. Peters Anna Schreiber Cleveland EB. L. Sharp John Green the Baptist Church Penfield

Henry L Brown Dies After Appendix Operation in Maryland

Henry L Brown married to Beth Phelps on November 4 1937 in Brinklow Maryland died Saturday night after an appendix operation two weeks earlier Funeral services set for Tuesday afternoon at Barber Funeral Parlors in Laytonsville Maryland Mrs Brown a former resident of Indian Hollow Road and Elyria High School graduate of 1933

Henry L. Brown Beth Phelps Brinklow Maryland Lav‘tonsville Barber Funeral Brown Indian Hollow Road Elyria High School

Pittsfield Woman Sarah Rawson Avery Dies at 81

Sarah Rawson Avery of Pittsfield died Sunday morning at 6 39 after paralysis struck January 7. Born September 10, 1854, she lived most of her life in Pittsfield, survived by son Winfield and daughters Lula McConnell Edith Hines, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral from her daughter's house Tuesday at 1 30, then at the Methodist church at 2 under G T Sedgeman with Rev H Black officiating. Interment in South Cemetery Pittsfield.

Pittsfield Sarah Rawsonvery George McConnell Minooka. Tl William E. Avery Winfield Lula McConnell Edith Hines Karl Avery Indianapolis Ind Scott Avery Butler Robert Richard Avery Harold Kepler Alice Sloan Tiffin Georgianna Sloan William Jack Kepler Laura Newton Sacramento Cal Avery G. Tit. Sedgeman Oberlin H. Black South Cemetery

Allen dies at LaGrange after brief illness

Anthony E. Allen died at his LaGrange home Sunday afternoon after a brief illness. Born in Buffalo on October 10, 1889, he lived in LaGrange 12 years and operated a filling station. He was a member of the Elyria Eagles and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Surviving are his wife Gladys Allen a daughter Evangeline at home and step-brother John Gehwiler of Cleveland. Burial will be in LaGrange cemetery after a Taylor Funeral Home service officiated by Rev. Karl Darkey on Wednesday at 1 p.m.

Anthony E. Allen LaGrange Buffalo New York Elyria Eagles Veterans of Foreign Wars Gladys Allen Evangeline John Gehwiler Cleveland Taylor Funeral Karl Darkey LaGrange Cemetery

Widow Alexina Wilson Died After Lingering Illness in Elyria

Alexina E Wilson widow of John Wilson died Sunday evening at her daughter Mrs John Sparks home 168 Longfellow street after a lingering illness. Born in Scotland September 14 1866 she lived in Elyria 19 years and was a member of the Church of Scotland and Daughters of Scotland. Survived by son David K Wilson Amherst a sister Mrs Jennie Reid Scotland and three nieces and two nephews. Funeral at Taylor Funeral Home Wednesday at 3 o'clock with Rev E B Redhead officiating. interment in Brookdale cemetery.

Alexina E. Wilson John Wilson John Sparks Longfellow Street Wilson Scotland Setember 14 Elyria Taylor Funeral Home E. B. Redhead Brookdale Cemetery

Funeral services for Emil Harrison 12 in Birmingham

Funeral services are set for Emil Harrison a 12 year old son of Mr and Mrs George Harrison of Birmingham. The obituary notes the family’s loss and requests friends to attend at a local church on a date to be announced.

Emil Harrison George Harrison Birm

Ministers Plan For Go To Church Campaign

Elyria Ministerial Association met at the Y M C A at 10 00 am Today WM J Foster president for 1937 reported on the coming Go To Church campaign The churches of the city will unite in an attendance campaign Sunday Feb 6 1938 to be conducted on the same basis as 1937 Rev Ern est Irion secretary of records of attendance and Rev Foster publicity officer Elected officers for 1988 Rev J L Urich president Rev R W Neighbour vice president and Rev Bela Bacso secretary treasurer Ministers from Lorain county were guests A Lorain County Ministerial Association was discussed A continuation committee named to call a future meeting.

Elyria Ministerial Association Y. M. CG WM J. Foster Ernest Irion Foster

Volleyball Clash At Y In Second Week

Two teams from the Y M C A Business and Professional Men's League meet in the opening game of week two. The Airedales led by Harry W Luethi face the Terriers captained by Ralph Standen as the season resumes.

Whic Y. M. C. A. Business and Airedales Harry W. Luethi Terriers Ralph Standen Bulldogs Great Danes Hounds St. Bernards Arredales

Funeral services set after death at Birmingham church

The service will be at the Birmingham M. E. church Tuesday at 2 PM conducted by Rev. E. T. English. Burial will follow in Birmingham cemetery. The body will be moved from Taylor's Funeral Home this evening to the parents' home.

Ingham Birmingham M. E E. T. English Taylor

Father Coughlin backs annual wage guarantee plan

Detroit January 17 Father Charles Coughlin in his radio address urged a super-NRA style system where manufacturers in each industry organize to regulate production and guarantee steady annual wages for mass production workers. He argued voluntary rules and fair wholesale prices with a five day eight hour week could stabilize demand and provide fair wages even with a 10 month year.

Detroit Charles BK. Coughlin

Large crowds to hear Cameron Beck in Elyria talks

More than 350 residents of Elyria and vicinity are expected to hear Cameron Beck, director of the New York Stock Exchange Institute, in two talks. The Elyria Rotary Club dinner moves to the Elks' Club big hall for Beck's noon address, with 200 reservations reported. A 6:30 p.m. dinner meeting by the Elyria Federation of Teachers at the same club also anticipates many out of town attendees and 150 reservations.

Elyria Cameron Beck New York Stock Exchange Institute Beck Elyria Federation of Teachers Elks’ Club

Toledo Markets Report Grain Produce Prices and Hogs

Markets from Toledo show wheat No 2 red around 1.03 to 1.04 per bushel with gains. Corn No 2 yellow near 0.60 a bushel, oats and rye listed, futures implied. Toledo and Cleveland produce sections list butter eggs live poultry vegetables with varied buying prices and freight rates. hog receipts and prices range from 38 to 56 dollars per hundred, with buyers active in the market.

Cleveland Livestock Market Report Cattle calves sheep

Cleveland livestock receipts show steady to active trading with mixed grades. Cattle: choice steers 1100 lbs and up to 9.50, 750-1100 lbs to 9.00, other grades 7.00 to 8.50, cows 5.00 to 6.00, good to prime butcher cattle 8.00 to 8.50. Calves: receipts 650, prime to good 12.00 to 13.00, 9.00 to 11.00 for medium, common 7.00 to 9.00. Sheep and lambs: receipts 2500, market active and steady.

Cleveland

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