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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1939

Page

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52 Athletic Events On Picnic Program

Hundreds of Elyria residents will compete in 52 events at the Elyria Community Picnic to be held at Cascade Park on August 2. The Elyria Recreation Board will supervise and award 136 prizes across age groups from four to 99.

Elyria Cascade Park Polcemen Joseph Q Petro Wat Ed Notley East Side West Side Ridgeville Frank Bakey Forts Eght American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps Oscar G Dunn Dunn Chamber of Commerce

Businessman Michael A Emmett Dies at Canal Winchester Dance

Somerset Ohio news reports 67 year old Michael A Emmett a Perry and Franklin counties landowner and businessman collapsed and died of a heart attack while tending a Canal Winchester dance last night in July.

Somerset Michael A Emmett Perry Franklin Counties Canal Winchester

Weather Summary for Ohio and Surrounding Regions

Fair tonight and Friday with light warming Friday. Showers likely Saturday or Sunday night. Unsettled conditions linger over the Ohio Valley as a western disturbance extends from Manitoba to the Missouri Valley. Highs remain stationary yet intensified with unusually high barometers for this season.

Ohio Ohio Valley Manitoba Saskatchewan Missouri Valley East Slone Rockies Rio Valley Tennessee Alabama Virginias Carolinas Isa

Murphy pledges no strikes against U S government

Attorney General Frank Murphy said the government cannot permit strikes against it and warned against setting a dangerous precedent. The piece describes WPA worker protests in New York City and Madison, Wisconsin, with thousands gathering at Columbus Circle and WPA headquarters, including 450 police deployed and mass demonstrations across multiple states.

U. S Murphy Washington Frank Murphy Minneapolis WPA New York Workers Alliance Columbus Circle Willis Morgan Alliance Clifton Woodrum D. Va John Taber R. MY Lewis J. Valentine Madison Wis Wisconsin Capitol Pennsylvania Detroit Schnectady

Thirteen Plead Not Guilty in Arsenic Deaths Case

Thirteen defendants including six women pled not guilty at arraignment before Judge Raymond MacNeill on murder and manslaughter charges. Prosecutors described a Philadelphia arsenic murder syndicate linked to more than 100 deaths over two decades, signaling mass trials this autumn.

Philadelphia Raymond MacNeill

Lands Plane With Broken Wheel Lands Plane With Broken Wheel

Cincinnati radio announcer Michael Linn spoke of the close call when he landed a crippled plane at Blue Ash air port after a weld broke the wheel brace. Fire department and about 2 000 residents watched as Hinn aimed for the field with damage to the carburetor, wing and propeller.

Cincinnati Michael Linn M. Parks Watson Blue Ash Hinn Watson Cimemnati

Galento and Nova to Clash in 19 Round Title Try

Philadelphia report states Tony Galento of Orange New Jersey meets Lott Nova of California in a 19 round bout July 7 at Municipal Stadium. The winner earns a probable shot at Joe Louis heavyweight title, underscoring the bout as a title trial for the victor.

Philadelphia Tony Galento Orange N. J Young Lott Nova California Municipal Stadium Joe Louis

Churchill Seeks Conference With Viscount Halifax

In London on July 20 Winston Churchill visited the foreign office for a conference with Foreign Secretary Viscount Halifax. The visit, unusual for Churchill, was not tied to cabinet inclusion but to the stalemate in negotiations with Russia.

London Winston Churchill The Admiralty Foreign Office Viscount Halifax Neville Chamberlain Russia

Ex-convict Kidnaps Divorced Wife Over Marriage Plea

James J. Kehoe 24, of Hudson, held on bail after pleading not guilty to kidnapping armed robbery larceny and unlawful possession of a gun in Northampton district court. Kehoe says he kidnapped his estranged wife to win her back from her current husband Cyril Beckwith, 27, after a Salem cabin pursuit ended with Kehoe and accomplice Langdon fleeing. Beckwith later struck Kehoe at the police station.

Northampton Mass Cei James J. Kehoe Hudson Concord Reformatory Mar Een Cyril Beckwith Beckwith Warts Kehoe Anector Langdon Tacy

Hitler to Confer With Danzig Nazi Leaders on Plan

Berlin reports say Adolf Hitler arranged a conference next week with Danzig Nazi leaders to discuss the so called Hitler Plan for a peaceful solution to the Free City issue. Albert Foerster would head the visiting delegation as talks center on handling Danzig independently of the Polish Corridor.

Berlin Adolf Hitler Danzig Free City Fuehrer Berchtesgaden Albert Foerster Hitler Reich

Dr Ben V Myers Passes State Medical Board Exam

Dr Ben V Myers of 232 East Avenue Elyria joined 311 doctors who passed state boards in a Columbus announcement. He graduated last month from Cincinnati Medical College and begins internships at St Luke's Hospital in Cleveland.

Ben V. Myers East Avenue Elyria State Medical Board Columbus Myers University of Cincinnati Medical College St Luke's Hospital Cleveland

Test Vote Shows Labor Relations Board Probe Favored

The House conducted a test vote showing 258 in favor and 131 against probing the National Labor Relations Board. The result signals support for a congressional inquiry into the agency.

Labor Relations Board Washington House National Labor Relations Board

Two Men Die When Wabash Mail Train Hits Car

Bryan Ohio reports two men killed in an Alvordton crash after a car was struck by a Wabash mail train. Victims were Matt Wanhala, 65, of Detroit and Arthur Wanhala, 17, of Rock Creek Ashtabula County. Woman believed to be Mrs. Wanhala in serious condition at Wauseon Hospital. Bodies taken to West Unity funeral home for kinward.

Bryan. O Alvordton Matt Wanhala Detroit Arthur Wanhala Rock Creek Ashtabula County West Unity Matt Wauhala Wauseon Hospital

Dog Bites “Lion” In Pittsburgh

A rabid dog bit Elton A. Wortman at the Lions International convention in downtown Pittsburgh. Two other men, John W. Henderson and John O Neil, were also injured as police captured the mongrel after a four hour search. Wortman, Henderson, and O Neil were treated at hospitals. the dog was penned for observation.

Pittsburgh Elton A. Wortman Huntington W. Va Golden Triangle Lion Wortman

Missionary Son Gerould Goldner Reported Kidnapped Near Jerusalem

The son of Dr. Jacob H. Goldner of Cleveland, Gerould R. Goldner, was kidnapped by armed Bedouins in the Valley of Nar near Jerusalem. U. S. Consul General George Wadsworth pressed for his release as negotiations continued and ransom was demanded in silver.

Jerusalem Gerould R. Goldner U. S George Wadsworth Goldner Jacob H Goldnar Cleveland Wadi Nar Valley of Fire Palestine Moab Hills United Press Taey Father Church of Nativity Bethlehem Goldners Clifford Moore Akron Mar Saba Gerould R Geldner Lakewood Jacob H. Geldner Gerould Russell Gerald Kresa Ludlow Geroul Goldner Euclid Avenue Christian Church Cleveland Heights Hiram College Yale Divinity School Christian Church Mogadore O Jacob Goldner Charles Hess Hesses Hess Holy Land Mt. Sinai St. Catherine

Republicans Meet To Decide Position On Lending Program

Senators work to shape President Roosevelt's $3.46 billion lending program amid Republican opposition and calls for amendments to curb powers and reduce spending. House panel also presses Treasury Secretary Morgenthau to testify on a $335 million public works project.

Washington Roosevelt Senate Charles L. McNary Oregon Senate Banking and Currency Committee House Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau Jr Public Works Administration

Neighbors Hear Michigan Governor Attack Sin in Broadcast

In Charlotte Michigan the 80-year-old Gov Dickinson told listeners that women and girls drink more than ever, criticizing a “Prominent Lady” and urging ironclad protection for daughters. Neighbors recall him as a nice old man who has not been around much.

Michigan Sin Charlotte Mich Dickinson Franklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt Bert Collins Albany

Fire drill at Elvira Home for the Aged

A morning fire alarm at the Elvira Home for the Aged on West Ave prompted quick evacuation. Chief Bates and firefighters arrived with equipment, making the drill realistic while residents exited campus in minutes. Fire safety is routine at the home.

Elvira West Ave

Ex-Convict Held In Kidnapping Of Toledo Man

JOLIET July 20 Charles Mc Mullin 38 an ex convict from Toledo Ohio was held on two charges of kidnapping Toledo automobile salesman H W Adan forced to drive to Illinois Adams said he slipped away while Mc Mullin slept He was accosted after leaving a Toledo restaurant and forced into the car Toledo police plan to send officers for Mc Mullin who is wanted on an armed robbery charge.

Toledo McKiullin

Crossing Watchman Killed By Train

Marion reports watchman George Massie aged 46 was fatally struck by a Big Four passenger train as he stepped onto an Erie crossing en route to work. No witnesses. Massie leaves a wife and seven children.

Marion George Massie Erie Crossing Massie

Strike May Tie Up Housing Project In Youngstown

In Youngstown Ohio a jurisdictional dispute halted 59 carpenters and six foremen on the $3.5 million Westlake low cost housing project. The strike could delay the job by tomorrow and affect about 700 workers. Local and federal officials sought talks with William L. Hutchinson of the Carpenters union to resolve the dispute.

Youngstown Westlake William L. Hutchinson International Brotherhood of Carpenters International Union

Nun 94 in U S Benedictine order dies in Covington

Sister Cleopha Fisher 94, believed to be the oldest nun in the St Benedictine order in the United States, died after a short illness at Villa Madonna Infirmary. Born in Trier Germany, she became a nun at age 49 and will be buried here Friday.

Covington Cleopha Fisher St. Benedictine Order United States Villa Madonna Trier Germany

Board approves waterproofing at Pleasant View Sanatorium

County commissioners and sanatorium trustees inspected the sandstone walls and tentatively approved waterproofing costing 4500 to 5000 dollars to protect health. Work would proceed in hot dry weather while funds 5504 remain in the contingent fund, with a bid process possibly waived.

Pleasant Vierr Sanatorium Board of County Commissioners John E. Davidson Oscar G. Dunn Edward DeChant Institution Dunn A. J. Robinson Elyria George Slater Howard R. Butler Davidson and DeChant Robinson L. A. Stack Lorain Lynn Jones Oberlin

Workers share profits plan at Pressure Castings in Euclid

Claud H. Foster, 68, new chairman, explains a 40-40-20 profit plan to 125 workers. Twenty percent goes to a sinking fund, 40 percent to stockholders, 40 percent to the employer, with two workers to join the board. Foster previously built Gabriel snubber and once paid Ohio’s largest income tax.

Cleveland Pressure Castings, Inc Euclid Dolces Claud H. Foster Foster Ohio

County to Receive $113,801 Sales Tax

Lorain County will collect 113,801 dollars in sales tax for the last six months of the year. Commissioner Edward DeChant was informed by the state tax commission that the county had received 174,828 dollars in sales tax for the first six months.

Lorain County Edward DeChant State Tax Commission

Drowning Tragedy at Swan Creek Claims Eight?

In Toledo last night a man jumped from a bowl into Swan Creek and drowned in about 12 feet of water. Rescue crews recovered the body, and authorities investigated the incident.

Toledo Duty B&b Conrad Lee Swan Creek

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