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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1939
Page
5
Japanese sources report a Sakhalin concession dispute with Russia intensifying after a Russian court fined concessionaires 112000 dollars. Tokyo warned Moscow of possible serious measures if payment is not made by midnight, saying the issue touches Japanese prestige and naval oil supplies.
A wartime session reports that Senate action on neutrality legislation cannot proceed this year. President Roosevelt warns Congress may be recalled for a special session if a grave European crisis arises, while Cordell Hull stresses U.S. leadership must not waver. Garner tells Roosevelt votes are lacking.
Neuger said a committee will hire workers to solicit memberships in the movement with dues set at 3.65 dollars annually for regular members and 1 dollar for junior members under 25. Charter options include 100 dollars and associate charter 10 dollars to fund early work. A full time representative may be named to attend local tax spending meetings and report to the committee for public recommendations.
Charles Brown of Case road was fined the court costs of $7.10 by Mayor Joseph Q. Petro today and a fine of $2 was suspended when he was arraigned on a charge of reckless driving. He was arrested at 6:30 a.m. for running a red light at Cleveland and East Bridge streets and for driving 50 mph on East Bridge street.
James Hennan 37 of Akron held in county jail awaiting arraignment for contempt of court before Judge Findley. Kenneth Law, 36, damaged his car front fender and a horse was injured after Law's car struck the animal near Route 10. Maceo Young jailed on 31000 bond for allegedly entering an inhabited dwelling at night, case to grand jury. Helen Sadowski granted divorce from John Sadowski with 8500 alimony and child custody. husband ordered to pay 33 for attorney fees.
In mid Pacific the Yokohama bound San Pedro Maru took aboard 209 passengers and crew from the burning Bokuyo Maru which sank quickly. No Americans aboard. three crewmen died in their bunks. Rescue by the Associated tanker was prompted by SOS and occurred despite hazards from 4,000,000 gallons of gasoline. Captain Hawkins diverted from course to answer the call but reported the operation late.
In Boise a high school student asks how a $1,300 conscience fund gift from 1883 Idaho territorial governor John N. Irwin grew, what it now totals with interest, and whether the state plans to use it. Treasurer Myrtle P. Eaking searches for the fund's current status after a clerk supposedly placed the warrant in the conscience fund.
Joseph Smith, 19, of Aldershot Barracks, was saved after a SOS message hidden in an apple tossed from a London express prompted a signalman at Luton to alert London. The apple led to St Pancras where an ambulance waited, averting tragedy.
Washington July 19 The Social Security Board may send the $1 358 000 withheld from the Ohio old age pension fund last October to Attorney General Frank Murphy for decision. Board Chairman Arthur J Altmerer said the action rests on legal interpretations and would be illegal to pay now. Ohio officials urged reimbursement. Rep Thomas A Jenkins urged treasury reimbursement, while Evan Chase and Tom McCaw attended the meeting.
The 39 year old Russell admits all kidnappings except Hamilton's as authorities track a Wichita to Chicago escape. Conviction under the Lindbergh law could bring the death penalty. Russell, a former Okmulgee prisoner, fled after an attempted eye doctor visit and led police through Missouri Kansas Iowa and Illinois.
Fire officials cited small water mains and a limited crew as major handicaps in controlling the blaze. Faxon and Altfeld pressed for more firefighters, warning that new laws cutting available days off will reduce the force further. All but three firefighters reported to the alarm, with investigations underway into the exact alarm time.
Campbell W Anderson of Wesley street was fined five dollars and costs for intoxication when arraigned before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro. He was committed to jail for non payment after threats made to his wife with a hatchet at his home yesterday afternoon.
An advertisement claims Peterson's Pile Ointment relieves itching in minutes with a soothing astringent formula used by thousands for 30 years. It cites a 34¢ box or 60¢ tube with applicator and offers a money back guarantee.
T. M. Aldredge editor of the Martin Ferry Times and World War veteran died yesterday after suffering a heart attack last week at his Colerain home.
In Safford Arizona workers with the 4-H Club branded 100 grasshoppers with red pigment to study their origin and destination. The project aims to track movement and migration patterns of the insects across Southern Arizona.
In Sandusky Bay two youths died when a rowboat swamped by waves capsized during a fishing trip. Lev erett BD. Bogerby 23 and William Leth 19 perished, while George Charles 25 and William Schreepp 2 were rescued by a fishing boat captained by James Disbrew. Police Chief R G Bravard cited a young man standing to bail water as causing the capsize.
The Lorain County Cooperative Youth Council will elect officers for the coming year at a county wide meeting Monday night in LaGrange Town Hall. The event also marks the council’s second anniversary and discusses plans for a Lorain County Fair exhibit. Vernon Munn of Henriott a directs recreation after returning from a National recreation school in Wisconsin.
Elyria local of the Workers' Alliance will hold a special meeting at 7 30 P M Thursday at 204 Lodge Street announced today by H Crawford of 33 West Street.
A dense grocery page lists items from butter to asparagus with prices and packaging. It notes Leghorn eggs, various fruits, greens, and root vegetables, plus household staples and market quotes.
Trustees of Pittsfield township attend the Wellington village council meeting and agree to cover all fire calls from the Wellington fire department to Pittsfield township except one. The council had threatened to halt protection if past due payments aren’t made. The group also approved fire truck repairs, discussed insurance on the truck, and set July 29 as the current policy expiry with renewal expected to lower costs. A noise ordinance was assigned to the solicitor for next meeting. Police officer Charles England is granted a two week vacation starting August 20.
Frank Dolezal had first degree murder charges reduced to manslaughter at his second arraignment before Justice Myron J Penty. Bond set at 15000, grand jury to hear evidence in Alonday proceeding. The court found no prem e d murder evidence and Dolezal challenged prior confessions in the Kingsbury Run torso killings.
Private Clarence A. Kellis 30 of Greenfield died at Lacarne hospital after an auto crash near Port Clinton Tuesday. Kellis of the Howitzer Company 147th Infantry Ohio National Guard is survived by his wife and two children. The other guardsmen injured were reported recovering.
E C Baum of 1112 East avenue asked police to find his vehicle after he lent it to a young man for a wash job at noon yesterday. The borrower promised 6 30 p m return but has not been heard from or seen since. Arabs are skiing on the sand in a desert near Cairo Egypt.
Grain prices show slight shifts with wheat as No 2 red and No 1 yellow near 62.6, corn around 44.12, oats mixed, and rye steady on the board. Market notes reference new normal quotes and regional price markers amid light trading.
Dr. J B Kozak will join Oberlin College Philosophy Department as a special lecturer next year with his wife. He formerly headed Karlovy University Prague and was held in a concentration camp before escaping due to an awaiting position. They will reside at 235 Elm Street.
Admissions on July 15 include Danny Fletcher Max Fisner Frank Height Barbara Ann Keifer William Keifer William Molyeaux Mrs Henry Heiden Don Hartman July 16 Mrs William Hutchinson July 17 Mrs Mina Pitts July 19 Sylvia Caldwell Melin Caldwell Robert Stanfield Discharges on July 14 Mrs Joseph Valesek July 15 Frank Height Danny Fletcher July 16 Mrs Lewis Mack Barbara Keifer William Keifer Max Fisher William Molyneaux July 17 Mrs William Hutchinson July 18 Mrs John Webber Kipton
The Rebekah Aid Society will hold its annual picnic Friday at Cascade Park Elyria. Families are invited to bring a covered dish sandwiches drinks and their own table service Dinner starts at six o'clock. District 12 of the Women's Relief Corps sets its picnic at Cascade Park on Friday July 28. Members of Henry Lincoln Corps of Obertin are invited Attendees should notify President Mrs George Behnke.
Walter R. Williams Jr an Oberlin High School industrial arts teacher will lead about 70 students from Ohio State University to inspect the Oberlin Industrial Arts building on Friday. Williams is teaching in the university's summer session.
Children seven to nine may join activities at the Phillis Wheatley Center with a marshmallow roast on Thursday from two to four pm. A jitterbug contest is set for Saturday July 22 from 8:30 to 11:00 pm with registration at the recreation grounds through Friday. A birth is reported for Mr and Mrs Perry Groc
Detroit residents Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Sperry were weekend guests of Mrs Sperry’s parents at Morgan street due to an on the job injury. Nurses trainee Miss Pauline Crosby visited her parents in Elyria. East Lorain street’s Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Crosby hosted relatives. Henry Tulk and children stayed with Mrs. Tulk’s parents in New London, Dennis Tulk visiting grandparents for a week. Dorothy Arnold visited Miss Virginia Carson, classmates at Ohio University. Edward West and family left for a two week motor trip through the southern states from Locust street. Eda Hoeh travels Monday to Indianapolis for a two week stay with brother Albert Hoeh and his wife.
Avon Lake notices list Burt Henson dying at noon at the home of Mir and Mrs. Thomas Baines on Hunter Road after a lingering illness and John Knipper dying at his Center Road home shortly before noon. Knipper had served as junior at Avon Lake school since the building was erected and retired this year on pension. Funeral arrangements for Henson to be announced tomorrow.
New York July 19 Hundreds of World’s Fair workers faced layoffs as attendance fell short of expectations. Reports estimate up to 1,500 of 7,000 employees may lose jobs, with daily turnout about 177000, far below targets. President Grover A Whalen cited normal staffing cuts aligned with budget needs.
State Relief Examiner Vincent J. Donahue outlined that under the new relief law all townships and villages in the county are automatically included in the county relief unit with the county handling administration. Township trustees may ask the county to appoint them as investigators. eight townships have applied, Wellington being the latest.
A read fragment notes Ireland dealing with an idle south problem while it also reports Japan sees living costs rising. The text juxtaposes regional economic strain in Ireland with inflationary pressure in Japan.
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