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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1939

Page

3

Baill Proposes Guan Air Base

Boake Carter argues against building Guam defenses as a matter of national defense. He questions why the United States should fortify a coral reef 6500 miles away and risks entanglement in Asia Pacific powers.

Baill Guam Honolulu Japan Australia New Guinea National Defense Congress Navy Roosevelt United States Hawaiian Islands Washington Temple of the United States

Imperialism and Guam in the McKinley era debate

The piece argues that many Americans underestimate U S actions from 1887 to 1899 under McKinley and John Hay that placed Guam and other Pacific reefs under U S control. It questions the feasibility of defending Guam against Japan, notes conflicting naval reports on fortifications, and mentions the Versailles treaty designating Japan as a temporary guardian.

United States Guam Far Pacific McKinley John Hay United States Navy Itas Japan Coral Reef

Cleveland Golden Gloves Tourney Opens Tonight

The Cleveland Plain Dealer Eleventh annual Golden Gloves tourney starts tonight at Public Hall with up to 200 bouts. Lorain County champions have byes in the opening round while 387 boys were examined and 359 cleared to box. Three rings will operate as fans expect lively action theater like boxing and comedy with a flag raising in intermission nightly. Fights begin at 7 pm and continue until about 200 bouts are finished.

Cleveland Cleveland Plain Dealer Lorain County

Birmingham Firemen Triumph in Soft Basketball Win

Birmingham Firemen defeated Cleveland Leather Drugs 57 to 32 on hardwood. Rex Lees scored 12 points and Joe Varsa added 11 for the Firemen, while Graf Reed and Ellison each had nine for Cleveland.

Birmingham Firemen Birmingham Bermingham Seila Cleveland Rex Lees Joe Varsa Graffeonreed Ellison Munkers

Ohio cuts trout daily limit to five per fisher

Columbus January 26. The Ohio Conservation Council adopted a rule restricting each fisherman to a maximum of five trout per day from state streams. The existing limit was eight. The council did not approve raising the keeper bass length from ten to eleven inches, despite fishermen’s pleas. The panel lifted the bait taking ban on about a third of the streams and allowed one fisherman to take bait in those areas.

Columbus Ohio Ohio Conservation Counci Council

New Yorker Travel Tips From a Daily Visitor Column

A columnist answers readers about visiting New York during the year of the World’s Fair. He urges using the subway for long trips, warns against taxi use for sightseeing to save money, and notes that police and taxi drivers shape the city’s daily pace. He shares a humorous anecdote about a sausage tasting turned marathon and the high taxi meters.

New York 56Th Street Fifth Avenue Staver Manhattan

College and City Face Hockey Standings Update

In the latest hockey standings report from Manchester Indiana State and Hall State games at Cedarstown show team results. Army and Theorge Washington also noted with scores around 47 to 49, reflecting a tense prep season at Chettysburg venue.

Manchester Tndiana State Hall State Chettysburg Pera Army Theorge Wahington Cedarsttin

Hockey Standings and Last Night Results

Western Division standings show teams like Pittshuo and Daviston leading with several points and matches listed. The text includes uneven fragments for teams such as Philadelphia, Providence, and New Pbrvett. The schedule notes upcoming games including Philadelphia at Pittsburgh and Cleveland at Philadelphia with some venues and dates implied.

Western Diviston Tees Daviston ‘Beams Phallidelpha Philadelphia Poetsburagi Providence A Cleve Pittsburgh Hershes New Flaven

Fight Figures New York Mile Attendance Figures Summary

In New York on January 26, attendance figures show a net gate estimate and share details for the event. The report notes a percentage split and contains figures such as a 10 percent reference and a large total, with names like Lewis appearing in the ledger.

New York Lewis

Council Rejects Ban on Sunday Dog Runs

A proposal to ban running dogs in fields on Sundays was turned down by the council after suggestions from Don Waters Conservative Commissioner a trial judge and a dog fancier. The daily bass limit remains five. Other limits include pumpkinseed green sunfish and longeared sunfish 20 black and white crappies 25 rock bass 20 bluegills 20 muskellunge 30 inches with no creel limit.

Don Waters

The Bold Police Friend of New York

A column extols the uniformed policeman as a trusted advisor and guide in all matters. It urges readers to consult the police when in doubt and to reveal nothing, praising the officer as the busiest and most helpful in New York.

New York

Wakeman Thursday hoops and District Day at school

Wakeman plans a Thursday boys and girls basketball game at Townsend High School gym. On January 28 Eastern Star holds District Day at the schoolhouse marking a first for Wakeman. Honor Roll students include Lois Hurst Lois Mockler Mary Louise Shelton Arthur Flew Ann Murray Bertha Parsons Stanley Brumby Wanda Felton Gertrude Hurst Allen Cooley Kenneth Cooley Jack Potter Ruby Peabody George Gardner Berten Keith Gertrude Saik Ella Wollenslagel Mary Ruth Barnes Albert Peabody Loree Klein Bessie Bennett Louise Daughtery Margaret Kellar Allen Randall Patricia Scott Dorothy Muller.

Lois Hurst Lois Mockler Mary Louise Shelton Arthur Flew Ann Murray Bertha Parsons Stanley Brumby Wanda Belle Felton Gertrude Hurst Allen Cooley Kenneth Cooley Jack Potter Ruby Peabody George Gardner Berten Keith Gertrude Saik Ella Wollenslagel Mary Ruth Barnes Albert Peabody Loree Klein Bessie Bennett Louise Daughtery Margaret Kellar Allen Randall Patricia Scott Dorothy Muller

Winter Hiking Club Plans Skiing Skating and More

The Hiking Club of the High School will continue through winter with two recent hikes to Norwalk and New London. Plans include skiing skating bobsled parties and a hay ride for club members and supporters.

Norwalk New London

First Grade Honor Roll Names

The First Grade honor roll includes Carole Gerber Caroline Green Catherine Murdock Eleanor Opfer Florence Robinson Arsenne Thudium Gloria Parker Esther Albright and James Spoer. The Second Grade honor roll lists Arlene Hurst Martha Schroeder Keith Ferguson Ronny Millhouse Darrel Todd Merle Parker Norman Butler and Raymond Bursley.

Carole Gerber Caroline Green Catherine Murdock Eleanor Opfer Florence Robinson Arsenne Thudium Gloria Parker Esther Albright James Spoer Arlene Hurst Martha Schroeder Keith Ferguson Ronny Millhouse Darrel Todd Merle Parker Norman Butler Raymond Bursley

Florence Long Receives Cap at Memorial Hospital

Florence Long, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Long, received her cap at the M B Johnson Hall Elyria Memorial Hospital on Tuesday evening. Mrs Elizabeth Maddox of Collins has been visiting her sister Mrs A B French and husband.

Florence Long Frank Long Johnson Hall Elyria Memorial Hospital Elizabeth Maddox Collins French

Roosevelt backs Guam fortification against Japanese threat

In a White House debate Admiral Leahy and Sumner Welles clashed over fortifying Guam. Leahy argued the strategic value to deter Japan and defend the Philippines, while Welles warned isolation could invite capture and war if Guam fell. Roosevelt sided with Leahy and urged Congress for a naval base at Guam.

Washington Roosevelt Guam William Leahy Iran Navy Sumner Welles State Department Hepburn Board Welles White House Admiral Leahy American Japan Caroline Marshall Islands Leahy Western Pacific Jaman Hawaii Philippines United States China Congress

Naval base rationale at Guam cited by Admiral Leshy

Admiral Leshy argued the reason for a Guam naval base was to sever the Caroline and Marshall Islands from Japan. He compared Guam to Miami guarding the route between New York and the Panama Canal, noting a force there could cut off food supplies and munitions to the islands.

Resson Guam Leshy Caroline and Marshall Islands Japan Miami New York Panama Canal

Community notes from Clarksfield area and visitors

Frank Vojiak returns home from New London Hospital after weeks there. Numerous locals and visitors are listed visiting friends and relatives across Cleveland, Toledo, Milan, Wellington, and Amherst. Church events, Institute meetings, and social gatherings are noted, plus hospital stays and a funeral attended by local families.

Local Socials Include Parties Across Lakewood Area

Mrs Eardman and daughter of Elyria attended Saturday gatherings. Mr and Mrs Clifford Geiger and son and Mr and Mrs E G Geiger joined a card party at the Miller home on Glenberry road Lakewood. Miss Dora Rose Floyd attended a birthday party for Mrs Weiswinter's daughter at Butternut Ridge. Mr and Mrs Russell Reed of Cuyahoga Falls visited relatives here Sunday.

Eardman Elyria Clifford Geiger E. G. Geiger Franklyn J. Miller Glenberry Road Lakewood Dora Rose Floyd Weiswinter Butternut Ridge Russell Reeed Cuyahoga Falls

Dover Center Briefs Mrs Arthur Dunford Hostess

Mrs Arthur Dunford of Dover Road entertained guests in Dover Center in a social gathering brief noted for local hospitality and neighborhood courtesy.

Dover Center Arthur Dunford Dover Road

Local Families Gather for Dinners and Birthdays

Valley City residents hosted meals with relatives from North Olmsted and Cleveland including Mr and Mrs Clyde Feuchter and Mr and Mrs Ralph Feuchter. A birthday party honored Mr and Mrs Wentner at Frank Weidner's home. Rex Reuben Bauman, a former Valley City boy, was heard from CKLW in Windsor. Roles include Rev Bauman of Good Hope Lutheran Church in Detroit.

Valley City Clyde Feuchter North Olmsted Rarpn Feuchter Fred Feuchter Elmer Gunkelman Ivan Keim Bert Goodman Otto Demmbling Len Nilges George Bauer William Stech Carl Schmidt John Meller Otto Morlock Albin Flatz Frank Weidner Frank Wentner Liverpool High School Rex Reuben Bauman CKLW Windsor Canada Bauman Good Hope Lutheran Church Detroi Cleveland Heights Leona Weidner Ralph Feuchter Murray Burgeman Cleveland Burgeman Ea] Arick Harry Ross Medina John Mack Betty George Deimling Loren Hadrick Edwin Lasch Elizabeth Schwab Berea Richard Steck Edwin Keller William C. Haas Lakewood Everett Hill Ford Hill North Luton

Notable figures mix with partisan echoes in 1930s headlines

Relied Major General George Van Horn Moseley, known for anti administration attacks, is floated to lead the American Nationalist Confederation, a bloc of fascist and anti-Scatic groups. First 50 cent commemorative coin bill would honor the completion of Bonneville Dam on the Columbia in Oregon. Calvert Magruder, Wage-Hour chief counsel, may replace Felix Frankfurter on Harvard law faculty. Maybank inherits a mansion short on servants after Johnston grants freedom to 14 prison trusties. Washington’s General Accounting Office cited as a hub for bets and betting tips.

George van Horn Moseley American Nationalist Confederation Congress Bonneville Columbia River Oregon Calvert Magruder Felix Frankfurter Harvard Law Faculty South Carolina Maybank Executive Olin Johnston Johnston Washington General Accounting Office

Quiet wedding at Zion Lutheran parsonage

Mrs Dorothea Gunkerman and Carl Burton wed at Zion Lutheran Church parsonage with Rev Albert Lamprecht officiating. In local sports Valley City Sharon split results, Mack Vault falls to Seville tying for first in Independent County League. Two birthday fund dances planned January 30 in school auditorium and Fixler’s hall to aid infantile paralysis. Cook's Orchestra and Eddie Paul provide music. Frank and Mrs Frank Smith visit Sharon hosts.

Seville Cook Elyria Frank Weidner George Wolfe Fixler's Dance Hall Sharon Eddie Paul Frank Smith Cleveland E. 2. Steyer

Birthday celebration for Norma Jean Conklin at home

Mrs Pearl Conklin hosted a party for the primary department of the AME Sunday School along with teachers Mesdames Cowie Snyder and Babcock to mark Norma Jean Conklin's sixth birthday. Games entertained the children and refreshments were served. Norma received many gifts.

Rochester Pearl Conklin AME Sunday School Mesdames Cowie Snyder and Babcock Norma Jean Norma

Rochester Homemakers Club Meets for All Day Session

Mrs Kathryn Crittenden hosted the Rochester Homemakers Club Friday for an all day meeting. Miss Frances Eckert discussed suitable clothing and fabrics during the aft. The business meeting, led by Mrs Nora Baker, urged wide attendance for the next meeting at Mrs Grace Williams's home, with officer elections. Twenty seven members several children and a few visitors attended. News notes Alma Jewett will entertain.

Kathryn Crittenden Rochester

Senior Cheerful Workers Honor Kathryn Snyder's Nursing Path

Senior Cheerful Workers and the Banner Class of the M. E. Sunday School gathered Saturday night at her home to honor Kathryn Snyder who will begin nursing training at Elyria Memorial Hospital in February. Various local families and visitors from Cleveland, Rochester, Akron, and New London attended events, visits, and performances, including musical solos by Viola Snyder and Harrison Tripp, with updates on illness and travel among residents.

M. E Kathryn Snyder Elyria Memorial Hospital Mildred Parker Loren Columbus State Penitentiary Joseph Dostal Cleveland L. A. Selvems W A. Jewett Brighton Arthur Rochester Philip Hunt Edna Babcock Falls Clinic Wellington Viola Snyder Mann Zula Nash Dick Christenson Eloise Olson Eleanor Ketchum New London W. E Crandal Crandall Peeane Saturay

Rev Walters Guest Speaker at Spencer Baptist Church

Spencer residents attend church events with Rev Walters of Albany as morning and evening speaker at Spencer Baptist Church. Sunday School at 9 30, morning worship at 11, Young People's Chorus provides music, illustrated sermonette also planned.

Spencer Walters Albany Spencer Baptist Church J. G Koontz Methodist Church Claud Gannett Fidelity Standay Raymond Lamp Frank Browand Elyria Stedman Hunter Frank Rice Charles Touby Nellie Bail Cleveland C J Cuddihy Eastern Ohio Gas Company Harry Hange Eldred Perrin Medina Ed Wallington Paul Woods Shreve Clara Woods Lydia Dickey Ruth Still Lodi Cindrella Still James Norris Esther Still Mae Eglin Oberlin Myron Bradley Lydia Brown Blake Browand Browand Elizabeth Ingraham Clarence Dague Leona Rogers Marvin Ingraham Jack Sharp

Local Family News and Church Meeting Report

The Epworth League met at the Methodist Church for their regular session with John Koontz in charge and Oval Roberts presenting a report. Social time followed. Residents and visitors including Mr and Mrs Charles Phiester of Cleveland and Mr and Mrs J D Borge visited relatives in town. Illnesses and caregiving households are noted among residents.

Mere Charles Pagens W. H. Strong Jud Firestone Melvin Markle Epworth League Methodist Church John Koontz Oval Roberts N. Tt. Lamp River Corners Mr. Lamp Mary Gallastin

Nova students tour Columbus institutions

The Nova High Sociology class spent a day in Columbus visiting various institutions. The Mystery Club met at Mrs Effie Rowland's home Saturday afternoon with eleven members and two guests, Mrs Frances Bie of Fostoria and Miss Evelyn Phillips. Refreshments and airplane-themed favors were provided. An Epworth League party at Beatrice Biddinger’s home Sunday evening concluded the events with good cheer.

NOVA Nova High Columbus Mystery Club Effie Rowland Frances Bie Cf Fostoria Evelyn Phillips Beatrice Biddinger R. E. Haines

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