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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1938

Page

18

Bates Probes Deliberate False Fire Alarm Incident

Fire Chief W N Bates states a 2 25 Sunday morning false alarm was deliberate not accidental. Two engines responded to a two family Bath street house where neither family had a phone and neighbors were unaware. The chief cites 1888 ordinance fines up to 30 dollars or 30 days imprisonment for false alarms and notes that alarm origins are traceable, aiding past prosecutions.

W. N. Bates Bath Street West Side Station Central Fire Station

Elyria Musicians To Broadcast Sunday

The three Winters brothers local musicians will appear on the Schubert Music program broadcast on Sunday at 12:45 over WHK. They will perform on violin banjo and guitar and bring radio experience to the show.

Three Winters WHK

Anders Confesses to Lindbergh Case Killings and Bank Robberies

J. Edgar Hoover described Bruno Hauptmann suspect Charles Lindbergh baby killer era. He said Anders confessed to killing Gray and Ross and provided details of their deaths in a dug-out. A $30,000 ransom cache was found near Walker Minnesota. additional funds were accounted for.

Borcia Olivia Ross Anders Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr Lindbergh Bruno Hauptmann Gray Hoover Spooner G-Man Walker Minn California Chicago Hoover Gard Spokane Seattle Omaha Denver Philadelphia Washington D. C New Orleans Miami Tropical Park Los Angeles

Father forces false apologies in family dispute

A father recall shows him demanding a boy apologize to relatives after a scuffle with a sibling. The piece argues forcing insincere apologies teaches lying and fuels hostility, contrasting rigid parenting with a need for genuine remorse.

Sunday Services At Spencer Church

The Spencer Methodist Church announces Sunday activities led by Rev. John G. Koontz. The church school, led by Superintendent John Miller, meets at ten. Morning worship at 11 features a sermon "Samuel- The Man Who Found a King" fourth in the series, plus an illustrated sermonette on Salt. LI FP. Wainwright of Medina will sing with the Senior Choir.

Methodist Church of Spencer John Miller Samuel FP. Wainwright Medina John G. Koontz

Dog Keeps Vigil At Grave Of Mistress

Colonel, a collie, stands at the grave of Pauline Mary Straits, 5, who died two weeks earlier in Millersburg Ohio. The dog, once her guardian and companion, was spotted by cemetery caretaker Villars Korner and later by Pauline’s father William Straits.

Millersburg, O Pauline Mary Straits Pauline William Straits Millersburg Villars Korner

Eight Prisoners Breakout at Cell House A

The escape occurred as gunfire raked the roof of cell house A. Thornbrugh died from the first volley and five other inmates surrendered. Recaptured were Gus Nigro 40 Lloyd Farce 26 George Bradley 26 William Thomas unknown Richard Werberger 27 all linked to prior robberies or habitual crime.

Thornbrugh Prather Gus Nigro Lloyd Fairce George Bradley Kansas City William Thomas Richard Werberger

Nationalists Take Mount Muleton in Fierce Teruel Battle

Nationalists seized Mount Muleton near Teruel after one of the fiercest battles of the month long campaign. Government dispatches say they used extensive matériel and air power, with heavy losses reported on both sides. Barcelona reports claim 138 dead and 200 wounded from bombing.

Hendaye Teruel Mount Muleton Radio Barcelona Spain Alhambra River Catalonia Boa

Missionaries in China War Zone Seek White House Help

American missionaries in Japanese occupied areas seek a conference with Paul V. McNutt to report to President Roosevelt on their difficulties returning to posts. They plan to raise concerns over passes and alleged Japanese encroachments, as Chinese guerrilla reports surface amid ongoing aerial bombardment of key transport routes.

Shanghai Roosevelt Paul V. McNutt Philippines Harry E. Yarnell Washington McNutt Taiyuan China Tientsin-Nanking Tientsin Shensi Canton-Hong Kong Canton-Hankow Hong Kong

Senate crowns Ellender as verbosely longest filibusterer

WASHINGTON January 21 Senate hailed Louisiana's Allen J Ellender as the new champion of verbosity after a six day marathon speaking span of 26 hours and 45 minutes over six days. He argued on the influence of the negro race on history during a lengthy filibuster.

Washington United States Senate Allen J. Ellender Louisiana Ellender Huey Long Senate Elender

YMCA aids 35 unemployed men in new program

The YMCA reports 35 unemployed men aged 18 to 30 are participating in a free one month membership drive. Activities include basketball and swimming with access to gym and pool from 9 AM to 12 noon five days a week. Wagner says another physical exam will be offered once more members register.

Carl Wagner Wagner

State Departments Report Secret Surpluses in Ohio

J Ralph Leidner chairman of the Ohio Senate graft investigating committee said departments seeking more 1938 appropriations have secret surpluses totalling 4 million dollars except the welfare department He faulted high coal prices and called department budget complaints political ploys while citing double coal costs versus Cleveland.

Columbus J. Ralph Leidner Ohio Senate Welfare Department Seidner Cleveland

Proposed Athletic Commission Plan To Be Studied

Councilman Elmer Nelson chairs a special committee to study his Elyria athletic commission plan. Leonard Fowls and Edward Wilcox named as members by Council President W. E. B. Notley to explore regulating and promoting all sports in the city under the Anti-Lynching bill. Veteran observers note long hours for debates in Capitol history, recalling Ellender and La Follette as examples of extended sessions.

Elmer Nelson Leonard Fowls Edward Wilcox Nelson Elyria Athletic Commission W. E. B. Notley Capitol Ellender “Champ Bob la Follette Reed Smoot

Fifty Boys To Receive Letters At YMCA Event

Fifty boys will receive letters tonight for achievements in the YMCA gymnasium program last month. Lester Hawke, boys’ physical director, will present the letters at the monthly boys division party. Herman Geyer, boys work director, directs the event with games, music, and prizes for best costumes.

Lester Hawke Herman Geyer

Start Play Today In Pasadena Open Tourney

Pasadena opens the annual three day Pasadena Open Golf Tournament with more than 260 professionals and amateurs in the field. The $3,000 prize will be contested as competition narrows to about 120 professionals and 30 amateurs. Virtually every top west player is entered.

Pasadena Cal West

Bowling League Scores Round Up at Elyria Recreation

The Shippers and Floor Foundry swept the General Office and Tin Shop, while the Steel Shell Room took two of three from the Gas Room in Fox Furnace Company bowling action. Mosony of the Steel Shell Room led with a 613 series.

Shippers and Steel Shell Room Fox Furnace Company Elyria Recreation Mosony Siffert Or Totheas Myers Waldron Slushe Seagraves General Office Boye Wee Eee Grandstaff Acon Sherman Eunzeon Brown Sen Eene Blind Evecare Vandicav Epee Tan Schultz Lyons Te Eee Awe Krugman Wanee Varga Moscony

Braddock Farr Ring Talk from Henry McLemore

Henry McLemore opines on Braddock versus Farr in New York City, predicting a ninth round finish. He argues Braddock is long past his prime, Farr lacks a real punch, and the winner will earn a shot at Max Baer, noting Braddock’s past defeats and Farr’s durable stamina.

United Press OS Angeles U.2 New York Los Angeles James J. Braddock Tommy Farr Braddock Max Baer Livermore Butcher Louis Jim Onight Farr Baer

Toledo Set for Opening Grand Circuit Meet in June

The Grand Circuit trotting season opens June 27 in Toledo and closes October 1 in Lexington. The Hambletonian dates were set for Goshen August 8 to 13 with exact day to be announced. Meeting dates run through major stops from Cleveland to Lexington with many cities hosting weeklong events.

Toledo New York Lexington Trotting Horse Association Murray Hill Goshen N. Y Cleveland Old Orchard Agawlam Mass Springfield Ill Boston Syracuse Indianapolis Reading Bel Air

Camden Quint Takes Over League Lead

Camden High moved to first in the Good Neighbors League by routing Brighton 42 to 21 at Camden. Waite scored 17 to lead Camden. Brighton Reserves defaulted the game by not fielding a team for Camden Reserves.

Camden Quint Camden Camden High Cagers Walloping Brighton Waite

La Grange Mobilgas Beats Janby Oils 56-34

La Grange Mobilgas defeated the Janby Oils of Oberlin 56 to 34 in La Grange. Farkas led La Grange with 17 points, Pete Rodak added 16, while Mitre topped Janby with 11. The game report notes other players and incomplete box details.

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DiMaggio To Confer With Ruppert Today

Joe DiMaggio the major league home run king will meet owner Jake Ruppert today over his 1938 Yankees contract. DiMaggio, who earned 16000 last season, received the 1938 offer by mail and said he was displeased with its terms. The meeting was set at Ruppert’s brewery office, a former site of salary negotiations with Babe Ruth.

New York Joe DiMaggio Jake Ruppert New York Yankees DiMaggio Col. Ruppert Babe Ruth Yankees

Pirates Sell Weaver to St. Louis Browns

William E. Benswanger announced the sale of right handed pitcher Jim Weaver to the St. Louis Browns. Weaver had spent the last three seasons with the Pirates, played ten major league seasons, and posted eight wins and five losses in 1937.

Pittsburgh William E. Benswanger Pittsburgh Pirates Jim’ Weaver St. Louis Browns Weaver Pirates Browns

Cage results in Ohio and national college scores

In Ohio Wooster beat Mount Union 38 34 Heidelberg defeated Otterbein 43 24 Wilmington won 41 39 Defiance 39 Navier 50 35. In the nation Temple 39 Carnegie Tech 37.

Ohio Wooster Mount Union Heidelberg Otterbein Wilmington Defiance Navier Hawaiian All-Stars In the Nation Temple Carnegie Tech

Harder Signs Indians Contract for 1988 Season

Cleveland Ohio January report states veteran pitcher Mel Harder signed a new Indians contract after talks with president Alva Bradley. Harder earned 15000 last season with 15 wins and 13 losses. the 12,000 figure for next year is expected with a possible bonus for win totals. He has pitched for Cleveland since 1928 and earned three all star selections.

Cleveland Mel Harder Cleveland Indiana Alva Bradley Harder Indians Tribe

Howell Absolved Of Blame In Auto Crash

Millard Dixie Howell former Alabama grid star was cleared in a Santa Barbara crash in which Lowell Enyart was injured. Deputy DA David Licker said no criminal charges due to lack of negligence. Howell planned to drive to Tucson to seek Arizona coaching job if Tex Oliver leaves Arizona.

Santa Barbara Cal Millard Dixie) Howell University of Alabama Grid David Licker Howell Lowell Enyart Santa Maria Calif Tucson Ariz University of Arizona Tex Oliver Arizona University of Oregon

Chilean Filmgoers Favor Newsreels Over Other Subjects

Motion picture fans in Chile now prefer news reels to other subjects, shifting interest toward current events and documentary style screenings. The trend highlights changing audience tastes and the cinema's role in informing the public.

Chile

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