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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1938

Page

5

Need for Federal Housing Project Outlined in Elyria

Harry J Harper of Columbus announced after a survey that Elyria may land a 500000 federal housing project with potential Lorain County funding up to 2000000 for a slum clearance program. Mayor Petro discussed progress, a Metro Housing Board, and a three member feasibility committee to study local needs and appointment rules.

Harry J Harper Columbus Board of Housing of Ohio Elyria Lorain County Joseph Q Petro Harper Lorain Lorain City Petro Last Ween T W. Meeker Para Avenue Edward Krebs Lake Avenue Lous Stolzenburg East Broad Street Common Pleas Cout County Commissioners

Tomatoes Grow On Potato Plants At East River Road Farm

In Krugman's RD No 1 garden on East River Road rare tomatoes appeared on three potato plants. He planted potatoes last year and found five tomatoes on one plant, three on another, and two on a third. The cross mystery baffled local growers as Krugman invited the public to view the plants.

E R Krugman RD No 1 East River Road Krugman Krugmans Resars Greenhouse

Cause In Fatal Airplane Crash Fix

Washington July 11 An air commerce bureau board of inquiry reported the crash of a Transcontinental and Western Air transport plane near Wawona California on March 1 was likely caused by pilot confusion about his position and a sharp wind direction change Five passengers and three crew members were killed The wind shift and velocity increase were unknown to the pilot John D Graves the board found His uncertainty about his position relative to the Fresno radio beam and the terrain led to the fatal flight over mountains

Washington Air Commerce Bureau Board of Wawona Calif John D Graves Fresno

Elyrians Return From Tampa Florida

Robert Lersch and Chde Roose return to Elyria after promoting Li-Chek a device to prevent motor car theft. They reported strong encouragement from Florida officials who appreciated the device. Lersch noted perfect Florida weather and observed watermelons and peaches heading north.

Robert Lersch Chde Roose Tampa Florida Tne Elyrians Lersch

Court hears multiple divorces and custody actions

Edns Lembach sues Alphonse Greulich in Lorain Common Pleas after starting in Municipal Court. Katherine McKibben granted divorce from Clyde McKibben for neglect. Judge Gus B Findley also grants divorces for James Hammon and Andrey Pazehas on neglect grounds. Anna Prokop seeks divorce from John Prokop alleging neglect. Mawed 1930 deportation noted. Rain E Palmer sues George M Palmer for neglect with two children. Noonan vs Frank J Mehler Sr seeks $500 on a promissory note.

Katherine McKibben Clyde T McKibben Gus B Findley D A Cook James H Hammon Bessie L Hammon Andrey Pazehas Helen Fazehas Anna Mae Prokop Lorain Sult John Prokop Czechoslovakia United States Rot Ary Imimg Rain E Palmer George M Palmer Mwo

Hughes Flight to Moscow Postpones Food for Crew

The Lockheed twin engine aircraft refueled in Irkutsk near Lake Baikal as Hughes pressed toward Moscow. Navigator Connor said the flight, begun after landing, covered rough air and radio issues but proceeded with instrument flying and limited meals for the crew.

Ward Irkutsk Siberia Lake Bathal Morgohan Lockheed Hughes Tme

Firemen Respond To Two Calls At Local Stores

Hose Company No 1 of the city fire department answered two weekend alarms. Saturday at 9 25 PM neighbors mistook fly spray for smoke at Avils grocer on Lake Avenue and Woolland street. Sunday at 5 35 PM flames were found in a Stanley Keyes garage at 112 West Avenue where a motor connected to an air compressor overheated. Firemen opened the door and extinguished the small blaze. wiring in the motor is blamed for the incident.

Tna Fire Department Avils Grocer Lake Avenue Woolland Street Stanley Keyes West Avenue

Ohio divorcee returns from Boston after mail order romance

Emma Elizabeth Heyducn, 40, of Dayton Ohio, traveled from Boston to her home after discovering a Boston steam fitter she met via a matrimonial magazine had taken $115 from her and avoided marriage. She registered with a Denver Cole agency for $2, met him in Rutland Square, and faced further loss before returning home. Police offered to prosecute, but she chose to leave Boston and end the relationship.

Boston Ohio Emma Elizabeth Heyduch Daston O Lonely Hearts

Central Figure In Union Strife Faces Sentence

Rosser, a central figure in West Coast labor conflict, faces a maximum sentence of five to 15 years in prison for arson at the West Salem Box and Manufacturing Company. The former Oregon Teamsters Union head and ally of Dave Beck was convicted in circuit court after a long, tense labor war. A 12-person jury deliberated about 25 hours before the verdict.

Dallas Ore al Rosser American Federation of Labor Committtee West Coast Rosser West Salem Box and Manufacturing Company

Dizzy Dean Cleared to Pitch Again by Wrigley

Chicago owner Philip K Wrigley announced Dizzy Dean would be allowed to pitch again once he feels ready. Wrigley and manager Charlie Grimm reviewed X rays of Deans arm and set that Dean will return when Grimm decides, likely in a week or ten days.

Chicago Philip K Wrigley Dizzy Dean Pftch Wrigley Charlie Grimm Deens Tigley Dean Grimm

Western liberal nominees circle for Roosevelt picks

The text lists judges and officials as potential Roosevelt picks for high court posts and related positions, including Sam Gilbert Bratton of Texas, Wiliam Denman of San Francisco, and others like Robert Wagner James Landis Felix Frankfurter Ferd Pecora Florence Allen Joseph Hutchinson Frank Murphy Robert H Jackson Sherman Winton and Lewis Schwellenbach, with references to political shifts after resignations and Japan's exchange control impact on fashion.

Sam Gilbert Bratton Texas 10Th Circuit Court of Appeals Wiliam Denman San Francisco Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals van Devanter Sutherland Roosevelt Robert F Wagner D. NY Roosevelt James M Landis Harvard Law School Securties and Exchange Commission Felix Frankfurter New Deal Ferdinand Pecora New York Supreme Court Senate Stock Exchange Circuit Court Florence Allen Joseph Hutchinson Frank Murphy Michigan Robert H Jackson Sherman Winton D . Ind Lewis Schwellenbach

Japs Drive On Toward Hankow

The Monocacy gunboat faced Japanese bombing as forces closed on Hankow 135 miles away. Japanese claims say the ship paused above Kiukiang due to Yangtse mines, then moved back, while a British gunboat and other neutrals were urged to evacuate.

Hankow Shanghai United States Hankhow Chinas Intormer Kiuhiang Yangtse

Wanted To Shine President's Shoes He Lands In Jail

Oklahoma City July 11 Woody Hockaday a man with an obsession to shine the shoes of President Roosevelt broke through police lines and reached within eight feet of the Presidents car before being stopped by secret service agents He was held in custody amid crowd anger and threats of violence described as a potentially dangerous eccentric by John Osborn a secret service agent authorities say he must remain jailed until the President and his party depart to avoid harm to the Chief Executive and his entourage

Oklahoma City Woody Hockaday Roosevelt Secret Service Hockaday Mr Roosevelt John Osborn Hockadavy

Jenne Seeks Explanation For Removal As Local Registrar

Jenne said he will request an explanation from the Ontario registrar of motor vehicles regarding his removal as a local registrar. He had sold automobile licenses for six years and was informed the bureau was transferred to a gas station run by John P Lonson. He said no reason was given beyond alleged political motives.

Jenne Registrar of Motor Vehicles Onto John P Lonson

Wakeman Briefs and Local Visit Reports

Wakeman notes list Mr and Mrs Ernest Burr Mrs Jenne Burr Mrs ie la Shelton visiting Mrs Elma Ersxell in New London. Glider Reunion attendees include Mrs George Saper and Mrs Charles Saner in Oberlin. Cleveland residents Mr and Mrs McNally and Mrs Lutz spent the Fourth with local family. The Wakeman Red Caps lost 8 4 to Chagrin Falls in the opening game of the National Semi-Pro District Baseball tournament.

Ie'la Shelton Ernest Burr Jenne Burr Elma Ersxell New London George Saper Charles Saner Oberlin McNally Cleveland Perensa Yanhurst Irs Lutz Thomas Glenn Beecher le Hrep Herbert French Charles Blett Norwalk Lucy Mead Bia Steiner Charles Blatt Lucille Carr Robert Hoyt W. Benson Fred Smith Ely- Cla Dora Pomeroy Marold Pitts Allen Hospital Operlin Wakeman Red Caps Chagrin Falls Clair Ross Rich

Guide to Charm Feet and Hands Care in Winter Sun

The guide explains treating hands and feet with equal sun protection and care. It details a pedicure manicure routine including nail shaping, cuticle care, cleansing, soaping, polishing, and finishing with oil and lotion for a polished, flattering appearance.

Death notice for Hattie Bergman a Wellington native

Funeral services for Mrs Hattie Bergman 69 held Sunday from Roice Funeral Home Lorain burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Former Wellington resident moved to South Bend five years ago after husband John Bergman died. Survived by sisters Frances Gilmore Lorain Cora Wetzel South Bend and brothers Robert Elyria John Arizona Rov Kansas.

Wellington Hattie Bergman South Bend Roice Lorain Greenwood Bergman Sears John Frances Gilmore Mass Cora Wetzel Robert Elyria Arizona Rov Kansas

Mrs Maude R Chapin Dies Suddenly in Wellington

Mrs Maude R Chapin aged 54 died at 9 30 p m Sunday at 248 Johns Street Wellington. She is survived by her husband Joseph W, a daughter Mrs Dorothy Welker of New Orleans, a sister Mrs Pau Ross at home, and a brother Eugene Wilson of Elva. Funeral services will be held at 1 0 0 p m Wednesday from Andrews Funeral Home with W Os trender of Cleveland officiating. Burial will be in Eaton Township Cemetery.

Wellington Maude R Chapin Johns Street Joseph W Dorothy Welker New Orleans Pau Ross Eugene Wilson Elva Andrews W Ostrender Cleveland Eaton Township

Mrs Justine Stegman Rites Planned in Elyria

Mrs Justine Stegman 91 elder of St Johns Lutheran died at home on Middle Avenue South July 9 at 1140 PM. Born in Germany September 18 1646 she came to the United States in 1882. Survived by sons Albert and Otto both of Elyria four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Body at Sacra-Curtis Funeral Home with calling hours. Services Tuesday at 130 PM and 2 PM at St Johns Church with Rev Armin Schroeder. Interment Elyria Cemetery.

Justine Stegman St Johns Lutheran Church Middle Avenue South United States Ferdenand Stegman Albert Otto Elyria Sacra-Curtis Funeral Home St Johns Church Armin Schroeder Elyria Cemetery

Patrick J Burns dies. funeral set in Cleveland

Patrick J Burns brother of J F Burns of this city died at home on July ninth. Funeral Tuesday July 12 at 9:30 from 1334 Giddings Road and 10 from Immaculate Conception Church East 41st and Superior. Burial Eaton Butternut Ridge Cemetery with brief grave services. Burns was husband of Corda father of Marvin and grandfather of William and Edward. Former Elyria resident employed by New York Central Railroad.

Patrick J Burns J F Burns Giddings Road Cleveland Nune Immaculate Conception Church East 41St Superior Avenue Eaton Butternut Ridge Mr Burns Corda Marvin William Edward Elyria New York Central Railroad

Four generations of Bellerose sing at Whitsunday Mass

Four generations of the Bellerose family joined the choir at the Church of St John the Baptist for Whitsunday high mass. Jonathan Bellerose, 83, John 56, Octave 29, and Roger 2 years old sang together.

Suncook Bellerose Whitsunday Church of St John the Baptist Jonathan John Octave Roger

Farmhouse fire spreads after petrol engine explodes

Bethal Transvaal-31k was used to combat a house fire on a local farm when the water supply ran out. An explosion in a petrol engine started the blaze and caused it to spread rapidly to every room.

Norwalk Farmer Ships Hogs to Azores and Venezuela

James K Hackett of Norwalk township exports six Poland China hogs to the Azores islands. The prior year he sent a shipment of breeding hogs to a dealer in Venezuela.

Norwalk James K Hackett Poland Azores Islands Hackett Venezuela

Local host couples entertain Camden and Kipton guests

Ard Miller visited Mrs Albert Scheid in Camden. Mr and Mrs L A Burk were guests of Mr and Mrs C D Bayless in Kipton.

Ard Miller Albert Scheid Camden L A Burk C. D Bayless Kipton

Corrigan Flies 2700 Miles In Eight-Year Plane

Douglas P Corrigan completed a non stop 2700 mile flight from Long Beach to Roosevelt Field in 28 hours aboard an eight year old Curtiss Robin. He flew without parachute and landed with five gallons of fuel remaining after encountering dust storms and thunderstorms. Corrigan, a Northrop mechanic, called the trip a vacation flight.

Roosevelt Field Douglas P Corrigan Howard Hughes Paris Charles A Lindbergh Loui Corrigan Corrigan Long Beach Calif Hughes Lindbergh Ocean Rockies New Mexico el Paso Memphis Northrop Airplane Company Los Angeles Ryan Airplane Factory San Diego

Old Royal Opera House in London Gets Pneumatic Seats

The Old Royal Opera House in London unveils new seating with pneumatic upholstery, claiming improved comfort and flexibility for audience members during performances.

Royal Opera House London

Congressmen To Meet In Lorain For Battle Of Lake Erie Anniversary

A five member congressional committee led by Rep Dow W Harter of Akron will meet tomorrow at Antfers Hotel Lorain to plan the 125th anniversary observance of the Battle of Lake Erie in September The group will set a date and seek participation from Cordell Hall and patriotic societies including Ohio residents and Canadian neighbors The commission also includes Rep William R Thom Canton Rep John McSweeney Wooster Rep Dudley White Norwalk and Rep Carl Mapes Grand Rapids Mich

Lorain Lake Erie Lake Ere Dow W Harter Akron Antfers Loram Bankhead Congress United States Put-in-Bay Canada Harter Cordell Hall Ohio Dominion of Canada Hatter William R Thom Canton John McSweeney Wooster Dudley White Norwalk Carl Mapes Grand Rapids Mich

Markets in Toledo and Cleveland Produce Prices Hover

Market report shows wheat and corn in low with minor gains while meats climb. Livestock receipts rise as cattle hogs and sheep edge higher with demand steady across Ohio markets in Toledo and Cleveland.

Fresh Produce Prices and Bunches at Outdoor Market

A list of outdoor market prices for beans, berries, broccoli, lettuce, greens, mushrooms, onions, parsley, peppers, radishes, raspberries, spinach, lettuce, tomatoes and more. Includes bag sizes, baskets, boxes and per unit costs with numerous price points.

Baston Iitahian

Inquiry Group To Visit TVA Dams

A Congressional committee will tour TVA dam sites as a prelude to an investigation into a feud among Tennessee Valley Authority officials. Nine of ten members attend an executive session. tours include Hiwassee Dam and Chicamauga Guntersville Wheeler Wilson and Pickwick dams. Witnesses are planned starting July 18, with Arthur Morgan and Lilienthal among early participants.

Knoxville Tenn Tennessee Valley Arthur E Morgan Tvas Hiwassee North Carolina Guntersville Wheeler Pickwick Tennssee River Tennessee Alabama Vic Doneher Donahey Davd E Lulienthal Harcourt Morgan Lilienthal Arthur Morgan

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