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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1939

Page

3

Ohio Democracy Festival opens at state fairgrounds

Columbus hosts the Ohio Democracy Festival at the state fairgrounds with a one dollar admission. The United Ohio Democratic League promotes unity while staging a varied program. Notable figures include Arthur L Limbach and George W Carroll, with anticipated appearances by possible governor and senator hopefuls. Davey and Sawyer are absent due to private matters and Europe travel. Booths are reserved by several prospective candidates for governor.

Columbus Fas Ohio Democracy United Ohio Democratic League United Arthur L Limbach Darmons

Legal suits claim return of abandoned railroad gear

Granite Improvement Co sues E Hyman Co for 1960 alleging unlawfully taken railroad equipment from the abandoned Lorain Ashland and Southern line and sold by the firm. Eugene Price sues Wilma Teirs for 1245 for auto collision damages at Clinton Ave and 29 B Street. Agnes Noster seeks ali mons from Stanley Noster on grounds of neglect. couple wed in August 1936.

Steel Railroad Ial Abandonea Lorain, Ashland and Southern Railroad E Hyman Co Granite Improvement Co Hyman Co Eugene Price Wilma Teirs Clinton Avenue B Street Agnes Noster West River Street Stanley Noster South Maple Street

Most Dangerous Criminal Hunted by Authorities

Federal and local authorities launched a nationwide manhunt for Louw Buchalter alias Lephe Buchalter. The once prominent racketeer earned about 1 million yearly via extortion in garments and trucking. His outlaw network, once 250 strong, has weakened as key witnesses were silenced, including the mistaken killing of Irving Penn who resembled another man in his apartment building.

New York Louw (Lephe) Buchalter Rachetee Buchalters Irving Penn Philip Orlovsky

Notable Ohio political hopefuls gather for governor discussion event

Secretary of State William J Kennedy Cleveland former State Treasurer Clarence H Kinusley Bainbridge Congressman Robert T Secrest Caldwell Franklin County Chairman Walter J Heir Stephen Young Cleveland Congressman Dow W Harter Akron and others will have booths. John Nolan Steubenville and J Freer Ettinger Ashlaid among speakers with limited remarks as candidates mingle. Sen Josh Lee of Oklahoma is set to address at 5 PM. An ox roast band concert fireworks and dancing follow in the afternoon and evening.

William J Kennedy Cleveland Clarence H. Kinusley Bainbridge Robert T Secrest Caldwell Franklin County Walter J Heir Stephen Young Cleveland Dow W Harter Akron Earl H Hanefeld Ottawa John Mce Sweeney Wooster Carroll John Nolan Ashlaid Limbach Poulson Francis W Durbin Lima Mis Ann Makley Dayton Walter W Mitchell Youngstown Joseph J Ferguson Sen Josh Lee Oklahoma Washington Lee

Raymond Hovey treated for head laceration at Cascade Path pool

Police report states Raymond Hovey 13 of Griswold Road was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital at 6 p m yesterday for a head laceration suffered while diving at Cascade Path pool.

Raymond Hovey Griswold Road Elyria Memorial Hospital Cascade Path Pool

Many Contests To Feature Elyria Picnic

The Elyria Community Picnic at Cascade Park next Wednesday will offer hundreds of prizes donated by local businesses. The picnic committee outlined contests for all ages with free admission tickets at park entrances and extensive tables for picnics, plus urged motorists to park outside to ease congestion.

Elyria Cascade Park Elyrians Bs Boy Scout Rivoli Theatre Riol Theatre

Death of Luther M Brown 39 Bellevue area

Funeral services for Luther M Brown age 39 of 805 Woodland Avenue will be Monday afternoon at 2 from Sudro Curtis Funeral Home with Rex R Neighbour officiating. Burial in Brownhelm Cemetery. Brown died yesterday at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a period of ill health. Survived by wife Hazel, mother Mrs George Brown of Appleton, Ohio, one brother Frank of Newark, two sisters Mrs Arthur Myers of Johnstown and Mrs Floyd Chrisman of Newark. Member of First Baptist Church and employed as a builder at Thew Shovel Co in Lorain. Born Sparta, Ohio January 10, 1900, he had lived in Elyria twelve years. Friends may call at Sudro Curtis Funeral Home.

Luther M Brown Woodland Avenue Sudro-Curtis Rex Brownhelm Cemetery Brown Elyria Memorial Hospital Hazel George Brown Appleton Ohio Frank Newark Mas Arthur Myers Johnstown Floyd Chrisman First Baptist Church Thew Shovel Company Lorain Sparta Elyria Max Call Sudro- Curtis Funeral

Bombing of Wuchow Hospital and School by Japanese

Chinese reports say a July 26 air raid by 16 Japanese planes bombed and burned the Southern Baptists Stout Memorial hospital and a girls school in Wuchow Kuang Province. The raid struck densely populated areas, killing 60 and injuring 33 with over 100 bombs dropped. Two bombs hit the Red Cross hospital and eight incendiaries hit the Baptist mission. four missiles reportedly hit the Stout hospital compound.

Peiping China JSP United States Southern Baptists Stout Memorial Wuchow Kwang Province Red Cross Baptist Mission Stout Hospital

Lightning Knocks Bricks Off Chimney At Sabin Home

Lightning knocked the top layer of bricks from the chimney at the R. A Sabin residence on 1864 Middle Avenue last night and damaged the kitchen but caused no other damage. Fireman Jack Dillman investigated for smoke but found no fire.

R. A Sabin Middle Avenue Jack Dillman

Local awards and prizes listed by Ohio firms

Several gifts were donated by Ohio firms including an gas range from Ohio Fuel Gas Company, an electric roaster from Ohio Public Service Company, a floor lamp from C H Merthe Company, three dozen golf balls from Worthington Ball Company, two bicycles from Colson Corporation, and a saddle from Troxel Manufacturing Company.

Ohio Fuel Gas Company Ohio Public Service Company C H Merthe Company Worthington Ball Company Colson Corporation Troxel Manufacturing Company

Wellington Board Sues Bonding Firm Over School Bid

The Wellington Village Board of Education sues United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co for 6300 the bid bond on a $130000 school annex project. Carbone Construction bid 121000 and posted 6500 bond but declined after alleging a bid miscalculation about 10000. The board paid 130340 to the next lowest bidder.

Wellington Village Carbone Company United States Fidelity and Guaranty Co Howard R Butler Wellington

Senate fights over foreign al ver purchases and lending bill

The Senate debated an amendment to halt all foreign alloy purchases and the emergency monetary powers. The fight touched on the Roosevelt administration and railroads as senators clashed over timing and rules. German lumber imports were noted as dramatically down from a decade ago.

Senate Barkles Sen H Stiles Roosevelt Barhle Charles W Tobey R. N H

Union church service lineup across multiple congregations

Community churches list a July 30 schedule with morning services and holy communion at First Baptist First Methodist and First Church, plus Holy Communion at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and services at Grace Lutheran Mount Zion Baptist Austleodist and Christian and Missionary Alliance. The notice names pastors and typical weekly events including Sunday school prayers and youth meetings.

First Baptist First Methodist First Chuc The Baptist Church am—Union Church

Local notes admissions and births with names and dates

Admissions list includes Haven Ladd Klelon Betty Helen Paul Gamble George Theriette Clarence Hemker Mrs Hemker Rosemary Martha Clarence J and Richard Kkemke after car crash Mrs W H Boyers July 23 John Denger Mrs Griffin Groot July 28 Mrs Donald Rosecrans Theresa Knapp Gerald Yarber Raymond Yarber July 29 John Slack Discharges July 26 Charles E Walmsley Patricia Lindstat Clarence Hemkei Born to Mr and Mrs Griffin Groot a son at Allen hospital July 26 Born to Mr and Mrs Lester Morris a son at Allen hospital July 27. Dr and Mrs Colegrove left for Wolfe Island for a week. John Slack of Hollywood avenue injured in an automobile accident and taken to Allen hospital with fractured pelvis. Raymond Cerf of Edgeemee Place sails for two months in Europe. Mrs Milo Kendeigh entertained Eastern Star. Ralph McKee and Detroit arrival to visit Mrs R D A Gunn.

Haven Ladd Klelon Betty Helen Paul Gamble George Theriette Clarence Hemker Hemker Rosemary Martha Clarence J Richard Kkemke Automobile Acadent W H Boyers John Denger Griffin Groot Donald Rosecrans Theresa Knapp Gerald Yarber Raymond Yarber John Slack Charles E Walmsley Patricia Lindstat Clarence Hemkei Allen Hospital Lester Morris Raymond Cerf Fdgemee Europe Ostend Belgium Milo Kendeigh Woodland Ralph McKee Detroit R D A Gunn West Larain Street Hollywood Avenue

Soap Box Derby Deadline Set For Aug 7th

The Elyzia 1890 Soap Box Derby entry deadline is Monday August 7 for the August 16 race. Entry blanks are at the Elysia YMCA and registrations close as prizes rise with more entrants. Cars will be inspected August 9 at the Red Mall on Lodi street. entry costs should stay under ten dollars. The event is sponsored by the Chronicle Telegram and the YMCA to ensure a fair race with strict rules.

Elyzia Elysia Red Mall Lodi Street Chronicle Telegram YMCA

Car Hits Parked Cars Damage Reported In City Streets

Police log details multiple minor collisions. Joseph O Million of 15 Chestnut Street had his car damaged at 3 50 pm on West Hivei Street near Woodford Avenue after a truck from Lorail County Jam Bureau driven by Frank Herméen of RD 2 Amherst struck it while avoiding another car. W H Crow of 476 Englith Sheet saw his right rear fender damaged at 6 20 pm on Broad Street in a collision with a car driven by Le 20% Krugman of 352 Seventh Street. George Szabo of Cleveland reported damage on Island Road off Route 10 at 4 pm when his car sideswiped a truck driven by Leonard Veith of Springfield.

Joseph O Million Chestnut Street West Hivei Street Woodfurd Avenue Lorail County Jam Bureau Frank Herméen RD 2 Amherst Yes Pracy Broad Street Krugman Seventh Street George Szabo Cleveland Island Road Route 10 Leonard Veith Springfield

Markets sellout clears when groceries meet demand

Fragmented and garbled OCR lists market items from grain to fresh produce. It notes prices for wheat, corn, soy, and assorted vegetables, with inconsistent spellings and quantities.

Typewriter Ribbon Buying Controversy Continues

County commissioners clash over typewriter ribbon purchases with Commissioner Dunn denouncing coupon based buys and questioning authority for 138 dollars paid to Buckeye Ribbon and Carbon Co of Cleveland through Eldred Co of Lorain. Davidson and DeChant defend the purchase as economical, claiming long standing coupon method saves money.

County Commisssioners’ Office Oscar G Dunn Carbon Co Cleveland Wiched Co Lorain Dunns John E Davidson Edward DeChant Davidson DeChant Dunn Buckeye Ribbon and Carbon Co Eldred Co

Back To Work Movement At G. M. C. Plants

Detroit July 29 A back to work movement amid a three week GM strike involved UAW CIO and AFL actions. Pickets blocked a truck carrying $100 000 worth of dies but police kept order after bricks were thrown. One picket arrested. Officials reported no injuries as AFL preparations to send organizers to Detroit continued while some union members returned to work.

Detroit General Motors Today Generdl Moors Angis AFL Homer Martins Strke

Balogh faces false pretense charge in Cleveland

Joseph Balogh, 53, of Cleveland, operating as Better Roofing and Siding Cr, was arrested at his residence on a warrant from Justice C C Lords Court. Charged with obtaining property under false pretenses by securing a $74736 note and a supposedly completed contract from Andy and Rosa Nagy, who say the work was not finished. Balogh is jailed in default of a $1000 bond and awaits a preliminary hearing next Thursday at 3 pm after selling the note to a Cleveland financing firm.

Joseph Balogh Cleveland Better Andy Rosa Nagy Irondale Avenur Justice Lords Cout Balogh Nagys Cleeland

Health Board Hears Monthly Reports

Elyria Board of Health met in July with health conditions described as good by DiGE French. The report details 202 nurse visits including 84 tuberculosis related, 27 X-rays at Pleasant View Sanitarium, skin tests, vaccinations, and tuberculin material prep. The city chemist processed 342 tests, the food inspector conducted 217 inspections, and the sanitary office logged 125 restaurant inspections with investigations and notices.

Elyria Health Elyria Board of Health Dige City Health Health Department Kathryne Fulton City Health Dase Pleasant Vie Curtiss City Savage Food Inspector Dany Tarmys Gerald Stang Sanitary Police Office

Halifax Youths Enlist in Manchester Regiment

A Halifax section of the Manchester Regiment forms a notable unit within the almeca forces. A check shows 65 Haligonians and nearby residents have been accepted since last fall, highlighting local recruitment strength and community involvement.

Halifar Manchester Great

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ohio Democracy Festival Limbach Democratic Executive Committee George W Carroll Martin L Davey Francis W Poulson Vic Donahey Davey Charles Sawyer Sawyer Formerc Deetz Croydon John G. Whitney Teeeday Veeers Accounting Lincoln Theatre Fountain Pen Ridge Tool Co Tradidahop Capitol Theatre West Side Lumbe Coal Company East Side West Side Merchants Furgeville Frinks Bakery West Side West Toree Sudro - Curtis Wellington Board Oberlin Esther Wood Professor St Clarke Cochrane H S Foster Cnist Church Episcopal L & Daniels Sacred Heart Catholic Church OlLaughlin Grace Lutheran Church H Dawe Austlethodist Charles Copher Epworth League Mount Zon Baptist Church J Lucker Chon Ichearsal Chistian and Missionary Alliance Hospital Notes G. J. O’connor Our Hygrade Dry Cleaners Bashel Afeol Llettue Basket Tarope Holleradish Sohlrabil Lomein Heads Poors Deans Health Board Halifax Sibley Moose Club Snyder's Grove Grafton Road Nancy S. Jenkins Elyria High School Jenkins Jenkine Elyria Water Works City Beliding
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