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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1938

Page

5

Further Steps To Curtail Wall Street Insiders Hinted

Washington January 25. A Securities and Exchange Commission study notes New York Stock Exchange members were among the most active bears in the Fall market slump. It foreshadowed stern action to curb insiders and hinted at further steps after rules on short selling take effect February 8. The SEC expects a detailed short selling report within two weeks and continues studying floor-margin rules to curb insider trading.

Washington U.R Securities and Exchange Commission New York Stock Exchange SEC Wall Street Commission Twentieth Century Fund

Pope Plans Return To Summer Home

Vatican reports Pope Pius in frail health planning a move to Castel Gandolfo for the summer residence as soon as possible. He hopes to depart Vatican City early next month, with last year’s trip noting a May 1 start and October 21 return.

Vatican City Dan Pope Pius Tager

Kipton Worker Loses Three Fingers At Wakeman Mill

Kipton man Jack Fuller aged 59 employed by a lumber company near Wakeman had three fingers on his left hand severed by a saw at the mill yesterday afternoon. He was transported to Falls Clinic in Wellington for treatment.

Jack Fuller Kipton Wakeman Falls Clinic Wellington

Auto Fender Damage in Courthouse Intersection Incident

A fender on a machine driven by George Burke of R D 2 Wellington was damaged in a collision at Court and Second Streets at 9 point yesterday involving a car driven by E H Boettle of 13 Phillips Court.

George Burke R. D Wellington Poin Court Second Streets E. H. Boettle Phillins Court

Elyrian Speaker Recalls Burns Birthday in Lorain

Councilman James Scott of Elyria delivered a biographical discourse on Robert Burns at a Lorain County gathering of about 300 Scots groups, commemorating Burns birthday. He read from memory a Scotland prepared paper. The event involved Scottish Clans Daughters of Scotland and Daughters of Scotia. Burns was born January 25 1759.

Scotland Robert Burns James Scott Elyria Lorain Lorain County Daughters of Scotia Poet Burns

Death Record John Brownell of Elyria

John Brownell 71, of 223 North Olive Street, died at home after a lingering illness. Born December 27, 1851 in Bloomingville Ohio, he lived in Elyria 17 years, formerly of LaGrange. Survived by one son Clarence, and three daughters Mrs Mole Grafton Ohio Mrs Leinseder Elyria and Mrs Barnes Elyria. Private services Thursday at 2 40 p m from the home with Rev George Beebe officiating burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery.

John Brownell North Olive Street Clara James Brownell Bloomingville Ohio Elyria LaGrange Woodman Lodge Clarence Brownell Berlin Heights

Avon Native Fred H Peak Dies After Illness

Fred H Peak of Avon died Monday afternoon at his Detroit Road home after several months of illness. Born August 1 1872 on Avon Center Road he lived all his life in Avon. Survivors include wife Ethel six sons Theodore Robert Lford William Everett and Genege five daughters Gladys Marian Edna Bessie and Jean one granddaughter Joan Peak two sons Walter Barnesville Minn and George Avon. Addison and Herbert preceded him in death. Funeral arrangements not announced.

Avon Fred H. Peak Detroit Road Avon Center Road Ethel Theodore Robert Lford William Everett Genege Gladys Marian Edna Bessie Jean Joan Peak Walter Barnesville Minn George Addison Herbert

Death of John Nicoloff in Lorain at 47

John Nicoloff died after a four month illness in Lorain at his home 2520 El 62nd Street at age 47. Born in Bulgaria on June 22 1891 he moved to Lorain from Pennsylvania fifteen years ago and worked as an electrician at National Tube Co for ten years. He leaves Angeline his wife and three brothers and three sisters in Bulgaria. Services Friday at 6 00 from the late home and 9 A. M. from St Stanislaw Church with Rev Aloysius Dombrowski and burial in Calvary Cemetery. Body to be removed from Bittner Funeral Home Elyria to the home tonight.

Lorain John Nicoloff 62Nd Street Bulgaria Pennsylvania The National Tube Co At. Stanislaws Church Angeline

Funeral Services for James Murray of Rochester

Funeral services for James Murray aged 1 in Rochester were held at his daughter's home with Rev White of Medina officiating. Burial took place in Rochester cemetery under the direction of John Murray of Creston. Murray died of a heart attack Saturday at his son John's home in Creston after a recent illness from flu. He is survived by three sons John Creston Russell Elyria and Donald Rochester, three brothers William Rochester Charles Brighton and John Wellington, four sisters Mary Butson Brighton Nell Miller Elyria Jessie Brown La Grange and Sue Jewett Rochester, and six grandchildren.

James Murray Rochester Corwin Coe White Medina John Murray Creston Murray John Russell Elyria Donald William Charles Brighton Wellington Mary Butson Nell Miller Jessie Brown la Grange Sue Jewett

Armory construction plan discussed by local officials

Lieut Arthur Richwine outlined buying the present armory building for 20000 and 15000 to remodel it for a 60 man company. Prosecutor Howard R Butler noted county assistance lacks authority. A committee was to be appointed to study an armory and athletic auditorium.

Arthur Richwine National Guard Howard R. Butler Young

Japan Considers Supplying Arms to China Says Hirota

In Tokyo, Foreign Minister Koki Hirota told Parliament that Japan must seriously consider third power roles in arming China. He noted Britain’s actions and said arms from British Hong Kong form a small part of total supplies. A war declaration against China remained a future possibility dependent on developments.

Tokyo Japan China Koki Hirota Hirota Wade Takehiko Sonoda United States Great Britain Far East Britain Asia Hirota Hong Kong

Elyria Man Fined for Intoxication in City Court

Walter Root of Elyria was fined five dollars and costs after arraignment before Mayor Joseph Q. Petre for intoxication. He was arrested at 6:20 p m yesterday on Broad Street amid city activity.

Walter Root Elyria Joseph Q. Petre Broad Street

Mayor Fines Elyrian for Intoxication Arrest at Chapel Lot

Alexander Kellerman of 2256 West Hiver Street was arrested at the Chapel Street parking lot Sunday for intoxication. He was fined $5 and costs by Major Joseph Q. Petro yesterday.

Alexander Kellerman West Hiver Street Chapel Street Joseph Q. Petro

Columbia Personal Notes Highlights Local Family Events

Columbia personals recap social rounds and kinship mentions. Mr and Mrs Edward Bottnar attended a birthday party for the grandmother in Cleveland Sunday. Born January 22 twins to Mr and Mrs James K Lewis of Cleveland. Mrs Lewis formerly Marion Hales. Families from Columbia Berea and Graf ton visited, with bridge party hosted by Mrs Glenn Van Aredale and others in Cleveland and Columbia. Mrs Anna Jones, once of Columbia, suffered a sprained ankle in Cleveland. A R Keyse plans a South America sailing from Miami. Rutherford of Cleveland visited the A. & Gitsun home.

Columbia Edward Bottnar Cleveland James K. Lewis Lewis Marion Hales C. P. Hates A.S. Gibson Douglas Gibson Berea Kenneth Lewer Grafton Glenn van Aredale Clarence Ocnvy Clevland Anna Jones A. R. Keyse Miami Fla South America James Rutherford A. & Gitsun

Camden Farm Woman's Club Meets January 27 in Camden

Kipton Kipton The Camden Farm Woman's Club meeting will be held Thursday January 27 at the home of Mrs J B Kasinski of Camden Rev C C Clawson occupied the pulpit of the Wellington Baptist church Sunday morning during the absence of the pastor Rev John Green who was called to Maryland by the sudden death of his father Mr and Mrs D T Morgan were Sunday guests of Mrs Mabel Whitney of Springfield Miss Esther Calkins of Canton spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs W W Calkins wr and Mrs Raymond Van Soreringen and daughter June Pauline left Monday to make their home in Mansfield where they have purchased a grocery store They have spent several weeks at the home of Mr and Mrs C E Parker Mr and Mrs Ben Hill and family are moving into the Railroad house which is being remodeled and redecorated William Smith is ill at the home of his son Joe Smith in Oberlin Mr and Mrs Walter Miller of Sullivan were Sunday dinner guests of the latter's parents Mr and Mrs C Salzman Mrs Gar McRoberts Miss Beck and Mrs Emma Sigsworth of Oberlin attended the Ladies Aid dinner given on Thursday in the basement of the Community church Continued interest and growing attendance is being manifested at

C. C.clawson Wellington Mansfield C. E. Parker Ben Hill William Smith Joe Smith Oberlin Walter Miller Sullivan

State welfare funds urged to retain institutions

A message advocates $180,000 to hire about 200 more workers to shorten long shifts at state institutions. It notes 2000 resident staff earn only 40 to 60 dollars monthly, plus 1,000 outside workers up to 75 dollars. Employees toil 10 to 13 hours daily, seven days weekly, and warns that without the supplement, state institutions may not operate year round.

Erican Welfare Department

Roosevelt appeals for fund to aid civilians in China

President Roosevelt urged Americans to donate at least 1 million dollars to the American Red Cross for relief of Chinese civilians harmed by the Sino-Japanese war. He said the fund would be used in China under an American advisory committee chaired by Nelson T. Johnson, with prior Red Cross aid totaling 281000 dollars in the past six months.

Washington Rooservelt Red Cross Cary T. Trayson Hoosevelt China Roosevelt Grayson Nelson T. Johnson

Weekend Socials Around West Ridge and Elyria

West Ridge residents hosted and visited relatives and friends in Elyria and nearby towns. Families such as Richards, Cravendahl, Battecha, Minnich, Reese, Penfound, Hastings, Wruger, Mason, Eldred, Silver, Penfound, Penfound, and other locals shared Sunday calls and dinners, reflecting a lively community social calendar.

Camden Baptist Church Evangelistic Campaign Under Way

Here Earle W. Braun, well known radio evangelist, is conducting a two week Evangelistic campaign. Meetings will continue each evening this week, including Saturday evening, and will close Sunday evening, January 30. Good song service and special music each evening.

Camden Baptist Church Earle W. Braun

Pilot Jones Survives Long Night Flight Over New Jersey

Eastern Airlines pilot Jones battled fog, compass errors, and drifting to land in Hartford after circling near Newark High Bridge and Camden. He landed in a muddy field at 2:45 am with two passengers safe, praising the pilot while passengers gratefully awaited transport.

Jones Newark High Bridge Camden N. J New Britain Conn Eastern Air Lines Hartford Bane Washington Philip King U.S. Maritime Commission Forrford New York Guy Jones

Fierce Battle Near Wuhu Rages With Heavy Casualties

Shanghai reports a three day battle near Wuhu on the Yangtse river with fierce hand to hand fighting and heavy casualties on both sides. Chinese planes aided by air power attacked Japanese gunboats while the front lines shifted in the contested hills.

Shanghai Wuhu Yangtse Nanking Wubhu China Namtau Deep Bay Hong Kong Hohsien Anwhei Chwanchen Chekiang Hanchwan

Oberlin Road Society to Meet at Forest Street Home

Mrs. L. T. McFarland will entertain members of the Women's Society of the East Oberlin Church at her Forest Street home in Oberlin on Wednesday. The all day meeting will include the usual tureen dinner at noon.

Oberlin Road L. T. McFarland Women's Society of the East Oberlin Forest Street Oberlin

Organize Club Formed at Eleanor Clark Home

Miss Eleanor Clark entertained her Sunday School class with a coasting and skating party at her home Saturday afternoon. Lunch was served to sixteen members as they organized a club with officers: president Betty McRoberts, social chairman Virginia Hurst, secretary Rudolph Newman, treasurer Glen Gingerr.

Eleanor Clark Betty McRoberts Virginia Hurst Rudolph Newman Glen Gingerr

Durlams Honored At East Oberlin Church Gathering

Thursday evening Mr and Mrs Arthur Durlam now of Butternut Ridge were honored by old friends and neighbors at East Oberlin Church. A pot luck supper was served at 4 o clock and attendees sang in the auditorium. Professor Ward presented the couple with a gift from the church.

Arthur Durlam Butternut Ridge Aarty Hutchinson Ward Mrs. Durlam

Local Couple Welcomes Baby Son This Sunday Morning

A son was born Sunday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gamble. Saturday evening visitors at the R. T. Clark home included Mr. and Mrs. T. Harper of Amherst and Mr. and Mrs. John Peache and daughter Rhea of Henrietta. Attendees at the Northern Ohio Draft Horse Association meeting and banquet in Brighton on Tuesday included Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Miller, and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ashby.

R. T. Clark T. Harper Amherst John Peache Rhea Henrietta D. J. Campbell Wesley Miller Lioyrd Ashby Northern Ohio Draft Horse Association Brighton

Birmingham Area Notes and Local Wins

Miss Virginia Twining visited Mr and Mrs Frank Fisher over the weekend. Mrs Walter Snellenberger and daughter Lucile and Miss June Davidson were Sandusky shoppers Saturday. The Birmingham varsity defeated Henrietta 27 to 28 in a hard fought game Friday night. The Reserve team also beat Henrietta Reserves.

Birmingham Virginia Twining Frank Fisher Walter Snellenberger Lucile June Davidson Sandusky Birmingham School Henrietta

Four Hundred Homeless From Rockford Floods Struggle

Floods in Rockford Illinois left about 400 people homeless amid cold conditions that threaten health in makeshift shelters while distant crews search for two marooned fishermen near Cat Island after ice breakup. An eastern airlines transport faced a seven hour gale delay on its Newark to Washington route, landing near Hartford with two passengers and three crew. The storm stretched from New Jersey to Maine, disrupting steamship schedules and delaying air travel.

Rockford Ashland Wis Lake Superior Coast Guard Diligence Cat Island Eastern Airlines Hartford

Northern Savings And Loan Co Has Good Year

Officers reported a strong 1937 for Northern Savings And Loan Co with assets rising on higher deposits and loans. Savings deposits grew over 33 percent while first mortgages increased more than 20 percent, total loans exceeding 100000 dollars, about two thirds for Elyria homes. Dividends at 4 percent on stock and 3 percent on deposits were paid, and C J Helfrich remained president with Stearns Egolf Juffman West reappointed to key posts for 1938.

Northern Savings & Loan Co Elyria C. J. Helfrich R. L. Stearns H. J. Egolf L. D. Juffman A. A. West

Toledo grain market and produce prices list

Grain and produce prices listed for Toledo elevators including WHEAT No 2 red CORN No 2 yellow VATS No 2 white and rye with mixed quotes. Extra butter eggs apples carrots celery cabbage lettuce parsley parsnips and other produce priced in baskets and pecks with varied unit marks and descriptors.

Toledo

Market Receipts Steady As Cattle Calves Sheep Hogs Report

Cattle receipts 250, market about steady with steers over 1100 lbs at 9.00 to 9.50. Calves receipts 300, market steady with choice to prime at 12.00 to 13.00. Sheep and lambs receipts 600, market about steady with wool lambs 8.00, clipped and wethers 3.50 to 5.00. Hogs receipts 1200, market 20 cents higher with 180-220 lb at 9.00 to 9.95 and 220-250 lb at 8.76 to 9.95.

Aneum

Divorces Granted and Non-Support Case In Court

Gladys M. Horan secured a divorce from John J. Horan on extreme cruelty before Judge Guy B. Findley with custody awarded to Eleanor Strauser. Eleanor Hil as her maiden name sought restoration in a Lorain divorce suit with Raymond Strauser, married 1935, for neglect and cruelty. Richard Kershaw, from Toledo, faced a non support charge, bound to the grand jury on $500 bond after failing to post. He was jailed. complaint filed by Alice Kershaw cites failure to support their son since last November 1. Parents are divorced.

Gladys M. Horan John J. Horan Guy B. Findley Eleanor Strauser Lorain Raymond Strauser Eleanor Hil Richard Kershaw Toledo Preston Coon Kershaw Alice Kershaw Richard

Lorain Woman Sues For Divorce Over Husband’s Concealed Past

Lillian Duffield of Lorain filed a divorce petition against tarry R. Duffield of 1123 West Erie Avenue Lorain alleging cruelty and neglect. She says he misrepresented himself as unmarried and of good character at marriage on September 5. The suit notes he fathered a child in Pennsylvania, was convicted of non support in 1935, and served nine months in the work house.

Lillian Duffield Lorain Lillian Craig Tarry R. Duffield West Erie Avenue Pennsylvania

Divorces Granted by Common Pleas Judge Findley

Frances Koscinski was granted a divorce from Joseph Koscinski on cruelty grounds and Willa Curry was granted a divorce from Truman Curry on wilful absence. A divorce suit by Pauline Dahl against George Dahl was dismissed at the plaintiff s costs yesterday, court records show.

Common Pleas Guy B. Findley Frances Koscinski Joseph Koscinski Willa Curry Truman Curry Pauline Dahl George Dahl Plainiff

Verthers lseetsy the MEPELSA Fe stage 25 fu teen

The readable text references a stage event and a 25 figure related to a youthful group. Names and clear details are fragmented but indicate a local arts or youth performance setting with involved individuals and a scheduled stage appearance. Further specifics are unreadable in the excerpt.

Market notes on butter poultry and potato prices

Market report shows steady butter prices and lively poultry section with sections on extras and grades. It lists live poultry demand, broilers, turkeys, ducks, leghorns, and brown eggs, plus potato price quotes for No 2 russets from Idaho Michigan Maine New York and other states with listed per 50 and 100 pound figures.

Plymouth Turkess Ss. Dept. of Agriculture L. Ss Colorado North Dakota Cliss Minnesota Michigan Wisconsin U. S Texas Florida U. Sl U.S Hagues Idaho Ila Maine New York Pennsylvania

Grocery price list with fruits and vegetables

A vintage price listing shows items like apples, beets, cabbage, carrots, celery, mushrooms, onions, parsley, dill, and tomatoes. Prices vary by weight or bundle, including half bushel adhe, cold storage items, and baskets, with notes on quality and size ranges.

Jonathan Baldwin Rhode Island Tomkoc

Parole Dates Set for Two Lorain County Inmates

Two Mansfield Reformatory prisoners from Lorain County are listed among 93 inmates slated for parole by the Ohio Board of Parole. James Oneferi, convict for assault to kill and weapons, is set for parole April 20. Harry Haldermann, convicted of breaking and entering, will be paroled after May 1, with arrangements pending to transfer him to Michigan authorities.

Mansfield Reformatory Lorain County Ohio

Railways Bombed By Japanese Planes

Thirty Japanese airplanes participated in an intensive bombardment of railways in the Canton area today and attempted to destroy the Tiendo Airdrome near the American Seventh Day Adventist Hospital.

Canton Tiendo Seventh Day Adventist Hospital

Teenager Ends Life At Columbus Central High

Vincent F. McCombs, 16, a Central High School student in Columbus, shot himself yesterday. Relatives cited a remark he recently made, "I'd like to know what death is like," as the only explanation given for the suicide.

Columbus, O Vincent F. McCombs

Electrician Killed in Yorkville Tin Plant Incident

Anthony Marconi, 29, an electrician at the Wheeling Steel Corp Yorkville Tin Plant, was fatally crushed between two cranes yesterday. The accident occurred in Yorkville on January 25 as workers reported the fatal injury.

Yorkville Uep Anthony Marconi Wheeling Steel Corp

TVA policy moves after federal court victory

The Commonwealth and Southern valued its TVA area holdings at about 645 million dollars as the TVA board approves measures to pursue policy development. Lt. Lilienthal is authorized to negotiate with private utilities and public bodies for possible sale of electric properties to TVA or other agencies, with further talks planned at Roosevelt’s utility conference.

Commonwealth and Southern TVA Chattanooga Roosevelt Tennessee Tennessee Electric Power Company Lilienthal

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