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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1938

Page

5

Father Coughlin Attacks Private Control Of Money

Detroit January 24 Father Charles E Coughlin the Royal Oak radio priest began a second crusade for government regulation of money saying a financial system breeds class conflict The address followed his prior call for a super NHA with voluntary industrial cooperation and an annual wage for workers tied to congressional regulation of money value He blamed private control of money for monopolies and recession and warned of losses in purchasing power if money supply is not curbed

Detroit Charles E. _ Coughlin Royal Oak Roooseveilt Father Coughlin Congress

Granted Probation For Two Years For Robbery Charge

Milford Horace of Elyria was placed on probation for two years by Common Pleas Judge D A Cook after pleading guilty to robbery. He admitted taking 18.84 from gas station attendant George Hearne at Lodi and North streets last Oct 12. He held his coat pocket as if armed. no weapon was present. Horace has been in county jail since the arrest. He is to report to Police Chief E J Stankard on a schedule through the probation term.

Milford Horace Elyria Common Pleas D. A. Cook Horace George Hearne Lodi North Streets

Thief makes haul at Lorain apartments

Lorain police hunt two burglars after they escaped with more than 3000 in money jewelry and clothing from two east side apartments. L A Wall reported 700 in losses and J G Reeder 314. Residents saw two men fleeing with bundles of clothing and gave police descriptions.

Lorain L.A. Wall J. G. Reeder

New Record Set for Y Activity Participation

At the Y M C A gymnasium and swimming pool the all time participation record was broken with 7S persons taking part in activities Saturday. Carl Wagner reports the figure excludes about 4600 spectators and many who joined unorganized activities. The gym was in continuous use except for a half hour from 7 to 7:30 p.m. for cleaning. Programs included high school boxing, wrestling, gymnastics, handball and swimming from 1 to 3 p.m., plus junior and intermediate basketball league games from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Industrial League playoff at 7:50 p.m. drew the season’s largest Saturday night crowd. Many boys also joined a weekly bean dinner, hike, and special swim.

Carl Wagner Wagner

Man charged with DUI after East Bridge street stop

Ambrose Rasner, 42, of 405 Gulf road, arrested at 12:20 a.m. yesterday on a charge of driving while intoxicated after police found him driving on East Bridge street. He had a chin cut from a fall, told officers. Released on bond pending trial. no date set. Police Sergeant Arthur Hurd reported.

Ambrose Rasner Gulf Road East Bridge Street Arthur Hurd

Market fruits and vegetables with Cleveland livestock prices

Market prices list for apples and vegetables with several varieties and pack sizes, plus Cleveland livestock prices for cattle calves sheep and hogs. Entries include Mctintosh Jonathan Baldwin Winesap and more with quantities ranges and price points, plus beef cattle and hog market figures.

Market Report Notes Mixed Prices for Poultry and Potatoes

Butter and market quotes show steady tone for extra grade and firsts with varied receipts. Poultry prices list heavy hens, leghorns, broilers and ducks with sparse notes on roosters and capons. Potato prices in No 2 rural and Idaho bag levels present range across several states, indicating regional price dispersion.

Moscova Idaho Michigan Maine Green Mountains New York Pennsylvania Texas

Court charges and trials in county session

Richard Kershaw was brought from Toledo by deputy sheriffs for arraignment before Justice Preston Coon on a warrant charging him with failure to support Richard Kershaw Jr. The action was brought by his former wife Alice Kershaw. A separate case saw Martin Lottow of Elyria and Wellington indicted for a statutory offense involving a minor, with his trial beginning before a common pleas court jury.

Richard Kershaw Toledo Preston Coon Richard Kershaw, Jr Alice Kershaw Wilson Martin Lottow Elyria Wellington Common Pleas Court

Alaska Wedding Breaks Up In New York Divorce Case

Bessie C. Stackhaus former Edwards sues Lester Stackhaus in divorce court alleging he took 400 from her and her car after their Alaskan wedding trip paid by the bride. Couple married June 12, 1936. defendant left September 21, 1936, per petition.

Bessie C. Stackhaus Bessie C. Edwards Lester Stackhaus New York City Alaska

School hand water pump stolen in Carlisle township

A hand water pump bought two years ago for the school in Carlisle township on Route 301 was stolen during the weekend and reported to the sheriff's department.

Carlisle Township Route 301 Sheriff’s Department

County court docket and hospital contract talks report

Fines of 2 dollars and costs totaling over 9 dollars were paid last week by Frank Ivancie of Townline road and Willard Robr of East College street Oberlin after arraignment before Justice Freston Coon for failing to stop before entering a main traveled road. County commissioners announced a 4.50 dollar daily rate offer for care of county indigent patients at Elyria Memorial Hospital, seeking better terms than the 5.30 a day contract renewal. The same proposal was sent to Elyria city. Irene Hughes was granted a divorce from Edward Hughes for neglect. Kenneth Tall filed for divorce from Eloise Hall of 1151 West avenue, married 1931, on grounds of neglect.

Frank Ivancie Townline Road Willard Robr East College Street Oberlin Freston Coon Elyria Memorial Hospital Elrria City Kenneth Tall Eloise Hall West Avenue

Democrats Meet At Lorain Tonight

The Young Democrats club of Lorain county will meet at the Antlers Hotel in Lorain at 7 50 tonight. Reports will be heard from the committee that attended the state convention at Columbus last Friday and Saturday. The committees on the dance and on membership will also make their reports.

Young Democrats Club Lorain County Antlers Lorain Columbus

Intoxication Charge Against Local Man Tonight

Alex Keilerman of 226 West River Street was arrested at the Chappel Street parking lot at 10 p m yesterday for intoxication and is to be tried before Mayor Joseph A Petros this afternoon.

Alex Keilerman West River Street Chappel Street Joseph &. Pétro

Local youths confess to string of burglaries across Alva

Police report that five boys admitted entering multiple homes on streets including Harwood Pasadena Floral Woodbury and Hamilton and the A and P Grocery and Brown Printing Co. They say they took 67 at the A P Grocery 16 at Jackson's home two watches and a camera from Kemp's residence mainly stealing small change and using basement entry after ringing bells. The camera and watches were recovered at the Knerin residence with more loot expected.

Benjamin Vareer Harwood Street Alva Kemp Pasadena W. B. Hysell Floral Court Harry Lyndes James Wilson Woodbury Avenue Peter Birkline So Willams Street William Sparks Leo Mahar Oak Street W. Jackson Hamilton Street A. and P. Grocery Brown Printing Company A. and P Lodi Street Jackson Kemp Knerin

Elyria Schools Close First Semester With Exams

The 1937 38 Elyria school year ends the first semester with exams at Elyria High School and Jefferson Junior High. Elementary schools avoid mid year exams. Examinations run tomorrow through Thursday, with no sessions Friday for teachers to grade papers. The district moves to an annual promotion plan with no mid year commencement for the first time in over 15 years.

Elyria Elyria High School Jefferson Junior High School Jefferson Junior High R. C Maston

Injunction Halts Enforcement of New Sheffield Lake Ordinance

Common Pleas Judge Guy B Findley granted a temporary injunction blocking enforcement of a Sheffield Lake Village ordinance passed January 18. The suit by Fire Chief Elmer Owens and 11 volunteer firefighters alleges the measure would discharge department members in violation of state law. The ordinance would cut Owens pay from 200 to 10 dollars annually.

Common Pleas Guy B. Findley Council Sheffield Lake Village Elmer Cc. Owens G. F. Garber Charles Gubeno L. E. Cheney Thomas Crompp Fred Loher Walter Jones Myron Piggett Lawrence Kearney Frank Craig Sylvester Webber Frank Young Owens

New Scout Troop To Be Installed

Members of Boy Scout Troop 105 of the First Congregational Church Elyria will hold the investiture service on Wednesday evening January 26 as the new troop organized at the Markley school receives its charter Archie Haynes scoutmaster will receive his commission charter members will earn tenderfoot pins and cards presented by Richard Newcomb Lorain assistant scout executive Firelands Area Parents and others interested are invited Boys of twelve years and up urged to attend.

First Congregational Church of Elyria Markley School Archie Haynes Richard Newcomb Lorain Firelands

Oberlin Club Meetings Schedule Seems Busy

Oberlin notices list multiple group gatherings for Monday through Friday. Rebekah Lodge Legion Post and Masonic lodge plan evening meetings while several Women’s clubs and chapters hold Tuesdays through Fridays events at homes and local venues. A resident speaker from Ace Stamp Company Florida? shows stamp collections.

Reverend Wm O Loughlin Named Oberlin Pastor

The Reverend William O Loughlin of Cleveland is appointed pastor of Sacred Heart Church Oberlin succeeding Father James P F Brennan who left recently for Hubbard Ohio. O Loughlin previously served as assistant at St Ignatius Cleveland and arrives with prior parish experience.

Wm. O'Loughlin Sacred Heart Church William O’loughlin Cleveland Sacred Heart Catholic Church Oberlin James PF. Brennan Hubbard Ohio Father O'Loughlin St. Ignatius

Sacred Heart Honors Father Brennan with Watch and Purse

On a Wednesday evening before his departure Father Brennan received a watch and purse from the Sacred Heart church council. The presentation included a letter signed by ninety donors expressing appreciation in a testimonial.

Brennan Council of the Sacred Heart Church

Evening High School Basketball Tripleheader

Three games set for tonight at the High School gym. Janby Oils meet Pfaff Clothiers as the top Independent pairing at 7 30. Oberlin School of Commerce faces Spencerians of Cleveland, followed by Apolio Theatre vs Lockes Food five tied for second. Parents group gathers in the auditorium at 7 30 for a discussion on Social Jaise of the High School Age led by a panel of local leaders.

High School Janby Oils Pfaff Clothiers Oberlin School of Commerce Spencerians of Cleveland Apolio Theatre Locke's Food Five L. W. Taylor J. C. Zimmerman Maude Warner E. B. Bosworth J. H. Kutscher C. F. Alver C. E. Wigton

Entertains at Party on West Lorain Street

Mrs. Robert B. Lee hosted a Saturday evening party at their West Lorain Street home with two tables of pinochle. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Schafer, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Newsbery, and Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Wood. Mrs. Arthur Edwards attended the private funeral of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sapp in Ashland. Mrs. Sapp is Marian Wasen, niece of Mrs. Edwards. Betty Glenn of Dayton visited her parents on North Professor Street.

Air Robert B. Lee West Lorain Street J. C. Schafer Carl Newsbery D. J. Wood Arthur Edwards North Main Street Frank Sapp Ashland Sapp Marian Wasen Oberlin Edwards Betty Glenn Dayton North Professor Street

Organize A F L Union At Lorain Tube Plant

Lorain January 24 organizers began forming an American Federation of Labor union for National Tube Company workers. Fred M. Gascoigne was named president and Edmund E. Brown secretary as temporary officers. A membership drive aims to enroll at least 51 percent of employees. Coleman Claherty of Cleveland, regional organizer, criticized John L. Lewis and the CIO for alleged monopolistic tactics and Wagner Act violations. He said the AFL would seek exclusive bargaining rights after signing 51 percent. Some locals opposed the drive, arguing the union is company-driven to oust the CIO. Vernon Parker was cited as a former employee representative and union head later aligned with an unaffiliated group.

Coleman Claherty Cleveland American Federation of Labor John L. Lewis Wagner Labor Relations Act A. F. of L A. FL of L 1 OG Hecklers Vernon W. Parker National Tube Company Workers

Purse snatched from Florence Newell at roller rink

Florence Newell of 248 S Stanford Ave reported a black purse was snatched from her arm at the Roller Skating rink around 11 PM Saturday. The thief, a ~20 year old man about 150 pounds in a tan overcoat, no hat, asked the time, then grabbed the purse and fled. Details describe about 17 in the purse plus personal effects.

Florence Newell Stanford Ave Lu P. Om

Girl Bitten by Dog on Broad Street in Elyria

Audrey Bray, 13, of suf Lake iF was treated at Elyria We mortel Hospital at 8 op am yesterday after a brown dog sank its teeth on her as she walked on Broad Street near Washington Avenue. Police report.

Audrey Bray Suf Lake If Elyria Wemortel Hospital Broad Street Washington Avenue

Civil liberties plea echoed to defend democracy abroad

The speech argued against totalitarian regimes in Russia Germany and Italy and warned that liberty-loving peoples must unite to influence world affairs. It claimed fraternal lodges in Spain face persecution, urging regressive action to preserve civilization and prevent destruction of human happiness.

Serba Russia Germany Italy Spain Johnson

Death of Lovina P. Sholes in Elyria

Lovina P. Sholes died after a week long illness at 2:00 pm at the home of her daughter Mrs. A E Hopkins on West River Street Elyria where she had resided since 1913. She was born November 30, 1874 in Poughkeepsie NY and widow of George W Sholer who died October 13, 1935. Surviving are three daughters Mrs A E Hopkins Mrs F A Yost and Miss Elsie Goodwin, three grandsons Don David Yost Harvey Hopkins and one brother Ell Kipp of Long Island NY. Friends may call Sudro Curtis Funeral Home. Services Tuesday at 2:00 pm conducted by Rev Ralph W Neighbour with burial at LaPorte cemetery.

Lovina P. Sholes A. E. Hopkins West River Street Sholes George W. Sholer Poughkeepsie New York Elyria M. EE Dalton Massachusetts F. A. Yost Elsie Goodwin Salinas California Don David Yost Harvey Hopkins Ell Kipp Long Island Sudro- Curtis Funeral Ralph W. Neighbour First Baptist Church LaPorte Cemetery

Obituary: Harold J. Vogler of Lansing dies after surgery

Harold J. Vogler 34 son of Mr and Mrs J W Vogler of 528 Second Street died yesterday at Sparrow hospital Lansing Mich one week after an appendicitis operation He lived in Lansing seven years as manager for Continental Credit Co Survived by wife Betty parents three sisters Mrs Victor Morgan of Cleveland Mrs Alex Kesson and Mrs Clark Kesson both of Elyria and brother Harry J Vogler of Elyria Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon in Lansing with interment there.

Harold J. Vogler J. W. Vogler Second Street Sparrow Hospital Lansing Mich Continental Credit Co Betty Victor Morgan Cleveland Alex Kesson Clark Kesson Elyria Harry J. Vogler

Amherst Woman Dies After Six Month Illness

Mrs Bir dena Foster Lawless of Amherst aged 85 died Sunday afternoon at home on Church Street after a six month illness. Born in West Branch Michigan she moved to Amherst at 13 and graduated Amherst High School in 1900. She taught five years and was active in Ladies Aid Society and Au Lourant Guild. Survived by husband Matthew, one son, Mrs Hattie Quigley Vermilion, one brother Ferman Foster Warren Ohio, one niece and one nephew. Funeral at two Tuesday at her home officiated by Eastman Wakeman. Burial at Crwn Hall cemetery.

Matthew Lawless Hattie Quigley Vermilion Ferman Foster Warren Puneral Serviers Church Street Othe Res FF Eastman Wakeman Crwn Hall

Methodist Churches Convene Here For Evening Retreat

Dr. Vernon W. Wager will lead a retreat meeting this evening at 7 50 at the First Methodist Episcopal church here. Participating churches include Columbia Station LaPorte Avon Graf ton Fields Amherst and Elyria.

Vernon W. Wager First Methodist Episcopal Church Columbia Station LaPorte Avon Grafton Fields Amherst Elyria

Boy Rescued After Icy Plunge In Black River

Bernard Seville, 10, of 120 Chestnut Street, slipped through a broken ice floe on the Black River near West Bridge Street around 1 45 p m yesterday. He was immersed up to his neck but miraculously pulled himself ashore as a patrolman arrived. he was only chilled from the frigid water.

Bernard Seville Chestnut Street Bernard Black River West Bridge Street Robert Schwartz

Four Bikes Stolen Reported Across City Over Weekend

Police reports show four bicycles stolen over the weekend. Stephen Majesky of 310 East River Street and Allan Humphrey of Telegraph Road reported thefts from in front of a Broad Street theatre yesterday afternoon. Thomas Chapman of 240 Highth Street and James Hurlbut of Oberlin Road reported thefts from in front of the YMCA on Saturday.

Stephen Majesky East River Street Allan Humphrey Telegraph Road Broad Street Thomas Chapman Highth Street James Hurlbut Oberlin Road

Brownhelm Council Performs Sup pressed Desires Playlet

Afternoon session featured a playlet Susp pressed Desires by the Brownhelm Council with greetings from Pomona Grange representative John Barber of Wellington and Mrs. Clay Stackhouse of Huron County. Morning activities covered officers reports and county extension agents, followed by the election of officers.

Brownhelm Council Pomona Grange John Barber Wellington Pomona Clay Stackhouse Huron County Ohio Wo Ohio Farm Bureau Federation

Sleeplessness and Beauty Sleep Loss Adverts

An early 20th century ad claims sleeplessness ages beauty and links constipation to poor appetite dullness and nervousness. It promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle laxative that avoids shocking the intestine and stimulates bile, priced 15 30 and 60 cents at druggists.

Dr. Edwards

Opening Auction of Wellington Community Sales Opens January 26

The Farmers Grain & Milling Company of Wellington Ohio sponsors the Wellington Community Sales held on the second and fourth Wednesdays at the Sale Barn at Barker and Lincoln Streets. The January 26 opening features 25 80 good dairy cows 10 20 choice heifers 10 12 horses and colts plus calves hogs sheep poultry and farm machinery. All sales cash consignments welcome long as space remains and early consignments are preferred to aid planning. Contacts Co W Fackler Roy Baker auctioneers L G Witbeck salesmer.

Wellington Farmers Grain & Milling Company Ohio Barker and Lincoln Streets Lorain Medina Ashland Mitfuron W. Fackler Roy Baker L. G. Witbeck Mer

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