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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1939

Page

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Death Toll In Southern Chile To Reach Many Thousands

Reported earthquake toll across southern Chile grows as Civil and military relief rushes aid. Authorities estimate thousands dead in Chillan Temuen Concepcion and surrounding towns with ships and airlift delivering surgeons, medicine, tents. Martial law girds the quake zone while irrigation and food supplies face disruption.

Chile United Press Santiago Chillan Temuen San Rosendo Concepcion Aguirreon San Javier Talso Talcahuano Chillan Bulnes Penco Lirquen Exeter San Gregorio San Carlos Longavi Quirihue Nacimenta Cauquenes Pairal

Scenes From Stricken Chile City After Earthquake

Charles Berry reports from Chillán where a deadly earthquake destroyed theaters and homes. Survivors describe 10 000 killed and 10 000 wounded or missing among 40 000 residents as debris fills streets and people search for loved ones.

RooseveltOffers American Relief To Chile Earthquake Victims

President Roosevelt cabled Chilean president offering American relief for victims of the disastrous earthquake in Chile. The message underscores U S assistance amid widespread devastation and appeals for cooperation in relief efforts.

Washington Roosevelt Chile

Weather outlook for Ohio with light snow in northeast

Generally fair tonight and Friday with light snow in northeast Ohio. Warmer in the east, colder in the far southwest. Disturbances travel from the Dakotas to the Ohio Valley while a low approaches the Pacific coast. Snow remains mostly light in the Lake region and northern Indiana and Ohio. Temperatures fall in the northeast morning and moderate in central valleys and the Lake region.

Ohio Dakotas Ohio Valley North Pacific Coast Ontario New York Atlantic Gulf States Plains Rocky Mountain Plateau Lake Region Indiana

Recommend Sales Tax Bill For Passage

Columbus January 28 The Beuse Teaiuion committee togy recommended the sales tax bill for passage 20 to 1 after a brief hearing Rep Lady Huml D Cuyahoga cast the only dissenting vote State Education Director E WN Dietrich told the committee he favored elimination of earmarking of funds Carlton S Dargusch former state tax commissioner explained that the measure was part of a program that would give the schools operating money as well as retire notes already issued and pay interest on the notes

Columbus Beuse Teaiuion Committee Togy Lady Huml Cuyahoga E WN Dietrich Carlton S Dargusch

Farmers Institutes Elect Officers in Lorain County

Reports on officers elected by three Farmers Institutes in Lorain County for next year list Columbia Township officers Nelson Walter as president Forest Ives as vice president Mrs Alice Lindstrom as secretary DeForest Osborne as treasurer and an executive committee including Mr and Mrs M H Bartter Eaton Park Dimaline as president George Stegman as vice president Richard Smith as secretary Mrs Bert Rothel as hostess Lewis Grilis Mrs Carl Blaine Mrs Clair Reisinger Ira Shuster and Carl Wright The Henrietta institute names Robert Latteman as president Carl Bates as vice president Mrs Melvin Unger as secretary Mrs Frank Kotbe as hostess and Mrs Walter Kothe as treasurer

Farmers’ Institutes Lorain County County Agricultural Extension Service Columbia Township Nelson Walter Forest Ives Alice Lindstrom DeForest Osborne M. H. Bartter Eaton—Park Dimaline George Stegman Richard Smith Bert Rothel Lewis Grilis Carl Blaine Clair Reisinger Ira Shuster Carl Wright Henrietta Robert Latteman Carl Bates Melvin Unger Frank Kotbe Walter Kothe

Potato Growers To Hold Meetings in Ohio Counties

A series of four meetings for Lorain and Cuyahoga County potato growers was announced by C I Hummel from the county agricultural extension office. Three evening sessions are set for February 9 16 and 23 with a daytime meeting on March 3 at Columbia Town Hall. Ohio State University specialists Earl Tussing and C C Allison will speak on cultural practices disease and insect control. John Bushnell Tussing and Floyd Lower are scheduled for the final session.

Lorain County Cuyahoga County Columbia Town Hall C. I. Hummel Earl Tussing Ohio State University C. C. Allison John Bushnell Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station Tussing Floyd Lower Columbiana County Agricultural Extension

U S Embassy Staff Arrives In France

MARSEILLES France Jan 26 The United States cruiser Omaha arrived today with the American embassy staff from Barcelona The destroyer Badger with twenty refugees had arrived last night

Marseilles France United States Omaha Barcelona Badger

Abandon Policy of Earmarking State Taxes

Columbus Ohio January 26 news reports the Republican administration scoring a major victory in the General Assembly as it advances plans to end earmarking state tax proceeds. The Senate Maston Bill pools all sales tax revenue into the general fund with only 12 million dollars annually set for local governments. The House approved without change. An emergency clause was added and the bill moves to Governor Bricker for swift signature, becoming effective upon signing.

John W. Bricker House Senate

Dennison Man Named Old Age Pensions Chief

Tom McCaw of Dennison was appointed chief of the Ohio old age pension division with a $4800 yearly salary. The move follows resignation of director Sherwood, who will remain until the new chief takes over. McCaw, 46, a Marietta College graduate and former American Legion head, has 12 years in the local drug store business and held overseas service in World War II. He serves on the Twin City Hospital board in Dennison and Uhrichsville. The aged aid division operates on a $97,000 budget, down $21,000 from before.

Columbus Tom McCaw Dennison Ohio Charles L Shevood Ial Wray Bevens Davey Legion McCaw American Legion Marietta College Field Artillery Reserve Twin City Uhrichsville Division of Aid For the

Fear 31 Persons Drowned In Wreck Of Steamship Wilston

Saint Ives Cornwall January 26 31 persons feared drowned in the wreck of a steamer believed to be the Wilston of Glasgow 3221 tons found on jagged Wicka Point rocks Life buoy marked Wilston Glasgow strewn wreckage along the coast one body recovered.

Saint Ives Cornwall Wilston Wicka Point Glasgow

Costly Blaze At Green Springs

A blaze in Green Springs caused about 50,000 in damage to a three story brick building housing R E Vessey Furniture Co. Fire Chief Ralph Oakleaf was overcome by smoke but revived. Fire units from Fremont Tiffin and Clyde aided volunteers amid near zero temps and a snowstorm. An explosion in the furnace was suspected to start the fire discovered at 10 p m. Green Springs sits eight miles southeast of Fremont.

Fremont Green Springs R. E. Vessey Furniture Co Ralph Oakleaf Tiffin and Clyde Here

Taxes Coming In Wright Reports

County Treasurer Walter J. Wright said about $300,000 has been collected in the current period, which will close around March 1. The first half is expected to total near $1,500,000.

Walter J. Wright

Record Breaking Cold Wave Grips Area From The Great Lakes Through New England

A brutal cold wave swept from the Great Lakes to New England and Ontario, with blizzards and fires causing deaths and extensive damage. New York City saw seven degrees above zero while northern Ontario plunged to 44 below. Fires in Connecticut caused over $200,000 in damage and one death, and a New Hampshire fire left seven hours of destruction with 12-below readings. Two lobstermen missing between Cape Elizabeth and Rockland prompted coast guard searches as gales endangered harbor craft.

United Press Great Lakes New England Ontario New York State New York City Toronto Boston New Hampshire Coast Guard Bailey Island Cape Elizabeth Rockland Buffalo Laconia N H Connecticut Willimantic

Elyria Woman Hurt in Snowy Intersection Collision

Mrs Helen Gatchell 28 of 316 East Broad Street was injured in a morning accident at Eat Bridge and Broad streets as she crossed, colliding with a car driven by Farad Meacham. She suffered a severe nasal laceration and a leg injury, and was hospitalized. Her husband Fred Gatchell, riding in the same car, did not know of the crash until at the hospital.

Helen Gatchell East Broad Street Eat Bridge Broad Streets M. E. Olmstead Broad Street Bridge

Herd Improvement Association Meeting Set for Feb 14

Officers for the Lorain County Dairy Herd Improvement Association will be elected at the annual organization meeting at LaGrange Town Hall on February 14 afternoon. The Feb 6 session was postponed. Current officers include J. P. Jackson president, Leon Lehman vice president, and Harry Rowland secretary treasurer. Butterfat records show Lehman herd tops among larger herds, Fenner second. in smaller herds, Baird first, Langendorfer second, Hales third.

Lorain County

Peter Witt to Speak at Elyria Rotary Dinner

Cleveland resident Peter Witt will address Elyria Rotary Club at a February 7 dinner in the First Congregational Church dining room. The event replaces the weekly meeting and invites public attendance. Witt will discuss Abraham Lincoln as the 130th birthday anniversary on February 12. Reservations must be made by February 6.

Peter Witt Cleveland Elyria Rotary Club First Congregational Church Rotary Club Witt Abraham Lincoln

Deputies Must Pay Own Bonds In County Measure Rejected

County commissioners refused a $260 bill for deputy sheriff arms and performance bonds, stating deputies must pay their own. Each deputy faces a $2,000 performance bond at $10 yearly and a $1,000 gun bond at $10 yearly, totaling $20 annually. Sheriff Carl R Finegan confirmed the county can pay bonds but will not approve real estate bonds from prior administration.

Carl R Finegan Ohio

Sheriff rejects benefit dance for deputy uniforms

Sheriff Carl R. Finegan turned thumbs down on a deputy proposed benefit dance to raise funds for new gray breeches coats and caps. He warned that selling tickets could create an obligation with purchasers and cited potential awkward situations. Deputies planned to wear the items February 1 and acquire spring coats by April 1.

Carl R. Finegan

False Arrest Suit Filed by Gates in Macedonia

James B Gates of Macedonia sues B A Rothbery of Grafton in a 5550 false arrest case. Gates alleges Deputy Hudak arrested him on August 23, 1938, on a warrant from Justice Leonard Smith charging removal of a team of horses secured by a Rothgery chattel mortgage. Gates asserts he was jailed two days, paid 50 for counsel, was found not guilty, and his dairy cows caused farm damage.

B. A Rothbery Grafton James B Gates Macedonia O. Gates John Hudak Leonard Smith Rothgery Lorain County Gates Smith

Child Loses Battle With Rare Disease in Marietta

Nora Dellchay, three, daughter of Mrs. Nellie G. Dillehay, died in a Marietta hospital after a six year fight with scleroderma or turning to stone. Blood poisoning preceded death as the child had played with six siblings. The disease left her left arm and leg affected.

Marietta Nora Dellchay Nellie G. Dillehay

Fire destroys office and store in Blackfork

A large fire in Blackfork caused about $40,000 in damage to a building owned by Cambria Clay Products Co. The office, general store, and post office were housed in the structure, which burned late last night.

Blackfork Cambria Clay Products Co

Fidelity Co Found To Be Solvent In Receivership Case

In Wheeling West Virginia on January 26 the Fidelity Investment Association with 30 million dollars was declared solvent. Special Master Charles P Mead recommended to Federal Judge William E Baker that receivership proceedings against the firm be dismissed.

Wheeling W Va Fidelity Investment Association Charlies P. Mead William E Baker

Oberlin Road Home Damaged By Flames

Elyria reports its worst fire of the year as a house at 119 Oberlin Road burned interior completely. Fire Chief Bates estimated damage around 1600 dollars. Mrs. Sarah H. Brown, alone in the home, said she used a heated flatiron to thaw pipes and smelled smoke before flames, with a neighbor evacuating her. Two Central station units fought the blaze for about ninety minutes. Brown escaped unharmed and without insurance on contents.

Elyria Sarah H. Brown Oberlin Road W. N. Bates Brown Central Fire Station Bates

Goes On Trial In Killing Of Clyde Officer

Fremonto January 26 19 year old Red Bush of Mentone Ind goes on trial on first degree murder charges for the shotgun killing of Clyde Marshal Neal D Fowler last month He pleaded not guilty at arraignment but admitted at Bellevue that he fired into the officer s face after a 75 cent robbery at a Clyde filling station.

Fremonto Red Bush Mentone Ind Neal D. Fowler Clyde Bush Bellevue

All Officers Of American Lace Co Reelected

The American Lace Company held its annual meeting of stockholders and directors. Ernest Birch reported improved business since the year's start. Directors reelected Leonard Birch as president and GM, King Fauver as vice president, C I Sunshine as treasurer, Frances Ingwer as assistant treasurer, and Herbert Wheatley as secretary and assistant manager.

American Lace Company Ernest Birch Leonard Birch King Fauver C. I. Sunshine Cleveland Frances Ingwer Herbert Wheatley

Mussolini Eyes Four Power Conference Over Spain

Reports from London indicate Premier Mussolini plans a four power meeting involving Britain France Germany and Italy to discuss Spain and Mediterranean issues. The Daily Mail correspondent notes preparations amid British concern following the fall of Barcelona and shifting Mediterranean tensions.

London Benito Mussolini Britain France Germany Italy Daily Mail Spain Barcelona Mediterranean

Safe After 20 Mile Hike

Five coast guardsmen feared dead after their lifeboat was abandoned on Lake Huron. They arrived in Cheboygan, Michigan, two days after a 20 mile hike through sub-zero temperatures to reach safety.

Cheboygan Mich Coast

Refugees Stream Into Northern Catalonia

FIGUERAS Spain January 26 Refugees and soldiers most of them hungry and exhausted streamed into Northern Catalonia today as the Insurgent armies captured Barcelona With government offices scattered at Figueras Gerona and other towns plans were being rushed for further resistance in the mountainous regions of the north Pedestrians moved fastest along the highways because of jams from broken down motors

Figueras Spain Catalonia Barcelona Gerona

Franco's Army Captures Barcelona in Catalonia Drive

Nationalist forces under Gen. Francisco Franco entered Barcelona after a month of fighting across Catalonia. Navarrese units reached Plaza Cataluna by 5 p.m. as Loyalist defenses collapsed. Dispatches from Burgos claim Barcelona will be Franco's new temporary capital with public buildings seized and refugees piling up toward the French border.

Barcelona Francisco Franco Plaza Cataluna Catalonia Jose Solchaga Perpignan Plaza de Las Glorias Catalanas Burgos Gerona Figueras Juan Yague Madrid Valencia

Mrs Moriarity Making Recovery After Car Crash

Mrs Mary Joyce Moriarity age 22 of Lorain wife of Dr W J Moriarity was reported making rapid recovery at Elyria Memorial hospital after a car collision with a tree near Ridgeville. She said she must have fallen asleep while driving from Rocky River and did not suffer serious injuries.

Mary Joyce Moriarity Lorain W. J. Moriarity Elyria Memorial Hospital Ridgeville C. J. Cordy Rocky River

Ice Skate Sharpening Ad Opens Quick Service

Enthusiasts of ice skating are urged to sharpen skates for greater enjoyment. In the Want‑Ad Page under Business Service, after the heading Ice Skate Sharpening, men offer quick skate sharpening at a nominal rate to enhance winter fun.

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Barcelona Falls Pedro Agurre Cerdo Ieder Street Charles Berry U.S Bulletin Wright Rein Geconcepcion Acme Herd Improvement Association Clay Products Co American Lace Co Franco Mrs. Moriarity
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