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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1938

Page

6

Threat to curb Ohio governor’s powers in welfare building plan

In Columbus on June 21 a Senate finance subcommittee preps a hearing on an Administration Bill creating a 15 million dollar welfare building program. Senator Foss would limit the governor’s veto power and seek a lower 15 million maximum indebtedness for a state authority authorized to issue bonds to match federal grants, repaid from state department rentals.

Columbus Senate William R. Foss Mercer Senate Finance Committee Keith Lawrence Cuyahoga Wader House Foss

Derelicts Ordered Removed From Sandusky Bay Waterfront

City manager R L J Wagar, by order of the city commission, told derelict boats along Sandusky Bay waterfront to be removed or the city will remove them at owner expense. Commissioner George J Doerzbach led the campaign after inspecting the waterfront described as disgraceful, with many piers also in poor condition.

Sandusky, O Ubr R. L. J. Wagar City Commission Sandusky Bay George J. Doerzbach

Sawyer Predicts Win Over Davey

Cincinnati candidate Charles Sawyer outlines his gubernatorial bid and targets the Davey political machine. He plans two Cleveland meetings to explain state employee levy questions and predicts rural counties must swing 21 to 1 for Davey to beat him.

Cleveland Charles Sawyer Cincinnati Davey Sawyer

Copeland Funeral Rites Held Today

In Suffern New York officials and townsfolk gathered for the funeral of Senator Royal St Copeland a New York Democrat. The Episcopal service conducted by Rev Charles P Bispham was at the Copeland home at 3 p m Copeland died in Washington Friday night after the 73rd Congress adjourned

Suffern Senate House Royal St. Copeland New York Episcopal Church Charles P. Bispham Copeland Washington

City Council Transfers 300 Dollars for Sidewalk Inspect

On recommendation of Director I. D. Faxon the City Council voted to move 300 from the street cleaning payroll to the sidewalk inspector's general fund account. The transfer allows John Kolopos to finish inspecting the city's sidewalks as the west side remains unchecked. About half of reported repairs have been completed since inspections began.

I. D. Faxon John Kolopos

Forgeries and Licensees Named in City List

The report lists individuals such as Frank Safran a 28 year old from Vernon New York and Mary Tomazin 27 from Lorain as forgers. It also names Robert L Chaffee 26 Elyria WPA worker and Elizabeth Takacs 20 of 615 West 15th street, plus Harry Franklin Williams 26 teacher and Faith Peirce 29 of 139 Morgan street Oberlin as licensees or associated persons.

Frank Safran Vernon N. Y Mary Tomazin Lorain Robert L. Chaffee Elyria WPA Elizabeth Takacs West 15Th Street Harry Franklin Williams Kenneth Square Faith Peirce Morgan Street Oberlin

Courthouse notices report arraignment and civil suit

In And About The Court House Frank Kasperski of Grafton was bound to the grand jury under 200 dollars by Justice Preston L. Coon after arraignment on an assault and battery charge filed by his wife. The Union Trust Company filed suit here against L. H Job for 2562 dollars for alleged office rent.

Frank Kasperski Grafton Preston L. Coon The Union Trust Company L. H

Maine Governor Renominated In G. O. P. Primary

In Portland Maine Gov Lewis Barrows led a three to one margin over State Senator Roy Fernald with 50 of 632 precincts reporting Barrows 66223 Fernald 22104 Brann unopposed for Democratic gubernatorial nomination Brann to campaign on New Deal platform U S Representatives Oliver and Smith set for Republican renomination Brewster unopposed for third district Emery and Dubord lead in Democratic primary Roberts, Melvin P Democrat, only candidate in third district

Portland Lewis O. Barrows Roy L. Fernald Barrows Fernald Lewis J. Brann Brann U. S James C. Oliver Clyde H. Smith Ralph O. Brewster Harold B. Emery F. Harold Dubord House of Representatives Melvin P. Roberts

Renewal Ordinance Sets White Way Assessments

City Council renewed a June 1 1836 ordinance to levy annual assessments on benefitting property owners in the White Way business district. The total White Way cost is 9364 dollars, with the city paying 3948.36 and property owners assessed 5415.64 based on frontage.

Camp Iss-See-Kies Announces Week Activities

Camp Iss-See-Kies schedules stunt night and a Louis Schmel ing broadcast announced by Y M C A secretary Harlie Stevick. Parents invited after 6 p m. Judge Guy B Findley leads a nature study at 5 30 p m Thursday. Saturday at 4 p m boys go hunting paper animals under Leonard Osberg.

Camp Iss-See-Kies Louis Schmeling Harlie Stevick Guy B. Findley Leonard Osberg

Commissioners Buy Highway Mower With Silver King Bid

County commissioners approved a Silver King highway mower from the Charles M. Ingersoll Company of Rocky River for 1065 dollars by a two to one vote. John E. Davidson and Edward DeChant supported the purchase while Oscar G. Dunn opposed, noting it was not the lowest bid. The Farmers Supply Company offered 1011 dollars for an International Harvester machine. DeChant and Davidson favored the Silver King as best suited for the needed service.

Charles M. Ingersoll Company Rocky River John E. Davidson Edward DeChant Oscar G. Dunn Dunn Farmers Supply Company International Harvester Company DeChant Davidson

Children To See Palestine Relics At Vacation Bible School

Attendance remains strong at the United Presbyterian Church daily vacation bible school despite summer sessions. Tomorrow Miss Helen Osborne will address students in groups and exhibit relics from her visit to Palestine.

United Presbyterian Church Helen Osborne Palestine

Paroles Granted to Two Lorain County Men

Two Lorain County men were among 101 paroles or conditional paroles approved by the Ohio Board of Paroles. Ernest Singerberger, sentenced for burglary, is slated for parole August 1, and Lester Benton, convicted on a statutory charge, will be paroled September 1.

Mansfield Reformatory Ohio Board of Paroles Ernest Singerberger Lester Benton

Y-Indus Club Set To Hear Model Railroad Talk

W. A. Rennie of the Model Railroad Club will address the Y-Indus Club at Elyria MC A at 7 o'clock tonight. The meeting covers hobby topics and club activities.

Y-Indus W. A. Rennie Model Railroad Club Y-Indus Club Elyria

Young Miner Held On Murder Charge In Wife Death

R B Alexander 22, a coal miner, is held to the Lee county circuit court grand jury on a murder charge in the death of his wife Myrtie Alexander cafe owner in their St Charles apartment. State says intoxication and intent. defense argues accidental shooting. German Salley, former husband of Myrtie, was released. Grand jury to reconvene Sept 12. Polizei chief Napier, sister Serena Doss, and Dr. R N Graham testified. no defense witnesses.

Jonesville R. B. Alexander Lee County Circuit Court Myrtie Alexander St. Charles German Salley Alexander Robert Ely R. L. Hope Sandusky F. F. Napier Starles Serena Doss

Mayor Fines Elyrian Resident for Intoxication

Clarence Bick of Chestnut Street was fined $1 and costs after being arraigned before Major Joseph Q. Petro in police court this morning for intoxication.

Clarence Bick Chestnut Street Joseph Q. Petro

Lorain bridge and courthouse bonds eyed in county plan

Lorain county talks a PWA financed two bridge bonds and a courthouse annex. A council meeting set for Wednesday will discuss bond issues and candidate qualifications as labor groups weigh endorsements.

Stevens Lorain Frank Stack PWA Lorain County Albert F. Balock

Spy Ring Arrests Return of German Espionage Names

Grand jury names Guenther Gustave Rumrich Erich Glaser George Guedenbeerg Johanna Hoffman Herbert Jaenichen Karl Schlueter Theodore Schuetz Karl Eitel Otto Voss and others as defendants in a three document conspiracy indictment. It alleges 24 acts to transfer vital U S army navy and air defense secrets to Germany. Jessie Wallace Jordan is noted as a prior spy convict.

Grand Jury Guenther Gustave Rumrich Erich Glaser George Guedenbeerg Germany Johanna Hoffman Europa Herbert Jaenichen Bremen Karl Schlueter Theodore Schuetz New York Karl Eitel Otto Hermann Voss de Seversky Farmingdale N. Y Jessie Wallace Jordan Edinburgh Scotland Ernest Mueller Erich Pfeiffer Hamburg Schmidt Sanders United States

Ohio Encampment G A R Membership Declines In 1890

The Ohio Encampment reports 47 comrades registered last year and 26 today aged 89 to 98, with 66 local G A R posts remaining after 13 posts dissolved. The official roll stands at 190 comrades, compared with 49 011 in 1890.

Ohio

Reconciliation Efforts Over Banking Policies Stalled

Secretary Morgenthau and Fed Chair Eccles met with top officials in Washington to resolve differences on banking policies. Eccles favors relaxed bank examination rules to spur lending and investment, while Morgenthau and FDIC officials warn looser standards could endanger deposits and bank collateral.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury Henry Moergenthau Jr Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Comptroller of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Roosevelt Morgenthau Eccles Leon Crowley FDIC Marshall Diggs Eccle A Jest Winter Morgenthau

Cleveland Eyes 400000 Loan To Sustain Relief

Cleveland officials negotiate a 400000 loan against next year's sales tax receipts to continue relief for about 60000 destitute residents. Mayor Burton warns that borrowing against operating funds is risky and could raise next year's real estate taxes. If approved, banks will loan on tax anticipation notes to fund two more weeks of relief.

Cleveland Harold H. Burton State Tax Commission Burton Gordon Park

Taxpayer sues over $413000 liquor hauling contract

In Columbus on June 21 a taxpayer suit seeks $413,000 from State Liquor Director James W. Miller and bondsmen. Agnes B. Dickinson, backed by the Citizens Vigilance Committee, accuses Miller of misfeasance and malfeasance in paying high hauling prices to Shaw Transport Co., tied to John F Nolan. The case cites a subcontract to US Trucking Lines at 1 12 cents per case and alleges failure to obtain cheaper rates. Dickinson has filed several taxpayers suits recently.

Columbus. O James W. Miller Common Pleas Court Citizens' Vigilance Committee Agnes B. Dickinson Miller Shaw Transport Co John F Nolan Steubenville Ohio Senate Dickinson

Man and Wife Found Dead in Auto Near Marietta

J Ed Peek Jr. and his wife were found dead in their car at the bottom of a railroad cut south of Marietta Georgia. Authorities labeled the deaths murder and possible suicide or double murder with bloodstains observed along the highway and inside the ruined vehicle.

Marietta. Ga TPI J. Ed Peek, Jr Here

Saint John council seeks month jail term for drunkenness

Saint John officials push to revise liquor laws to replace current penalties with a one month sentence for common drunkenness, arguing enforcement costs are too high for the city.

Saint John N. B

Great Battle Seen As Dykes Protect Hankow From Flood

Shanghai dispatch notes military experts say massive Hankow dykes guard the provisional capital from Yellow and Yangtse floods. Strengthened 12 mile Chang dyke aims to prevent 1931 deaths as Kaifeng reports 100000 drowned. Observers predict a potentially largest war battle with massive troop concentrations near Kiukiang and Nanking.

Shanghai U.P Hankow Yellow River Chang Kaifeng Yangtse River Nanking Kiukiang

Benson Leads In Minnesota Primary Against Petersen

In Minnesota Farm Labor governor race Elmer A. Benson holds a slim edge over Hjalmer Petersen as 1,403 of 3,789 precincts report results. Benson leads in urban areas while Petersen gains strength in rural districts. Stassen dominates the Republican contest locally.

Minneapolis Minn Elmer A. Benson Hjalmer Petersen Farmer-Labor Minnesota Benson St. Louis County Hennepin County Peterson Twin Cities Petersen Harold Stassen South St. Paul

Ohioan Arrested For Kidnapping Girl

Wheeling West Virginia June 21 Fred Guy Gibson 40 of Columbus Ohio was arrested on charges of kidnapping five year old Marjorie Lee Cutler who vanished from a Wheeling street corner yesterday morning The child later walked to a playmate’s home nearby and was taken to Wheeling hospital for medical examination

Wheeling W. Va Jlay Fred Guy Gibson Columbus Marjorie Lee Cutler Wheeling Hospital

New Scout Troop To Receive Charter

The investiture ceremony for Emmanuel Lutheran Church's new Boy Scout troop is set for 7.45 p m tomorrow at the church. Richard L Newcomb will present the charter while introducing the troop committee of Dr George Mynchenberg Robert A Shryock and Arthur R Hess. Troop 105 led by Scoutmaster Ed Gates and Troop 119 of the American Legion will assist. parents and friends are invited.

Emmanuel Lutheran Church Richard L. Newcomb Firelands Area Council George Mynchenberg Robert A. Shryock Arthur R. Hess Ed Gates American Legion Scouts

Trucker Kills Walter Franks in Ashland Sideswipe

Walter L. Franks 22 of Shreve was killed near Ashland when his sedan sideswiped a General Pretzel Co. truck driven by Angel Obals 26 of Canton. The collision occurred today on a local road.

Ashland Walter L. Franks Shreve Here General Pretzel Co Angel Obals Canton

Oregon sterilizes 1218 feeble-minded under eugenics law

Salem reports that in 21 years Oregon has sterilized 1,218 Insane and feeble-minded persons. The state health board notes the eugenics law aimed to curb population growth from families contributing children to the state home for the feeble-minded, which they say multiplies about twice as fast as the general population.

Salem Ore Oregon State Health Board

Death toll in Olympian wreck climbs toward 58

Mud covered sleeper lifted from Custer Creek with 2 more bodies recovered. Officials fear up to 58 dead from Sundays crash of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Olympian through a trestle near Glen Dive. 67 aboard. 34 in morgues. 22 hospitalized released. 33 survivors left on a westward train.

Miles City Mont Custer Creek Chicago Milwaukee, St. Paul Glendive Yellowtone Lucille Strumley Keldron S. D R. C. Daniels Deer Lodge Albert Dobbins Mike Smykowsk John Housmith New York City

Zanesville Pastor Named Moderator of Presbyterians

Rev Howard D Borley of Zanesville was elected moderator as the 15th annual Ohio Presbyterian convocation opened at Wooster College The gathering includes the Synod Women's Synodical Society and the Presbyterian School of Missions with Dr Hugh I Evans of Dayton presenting the National Missions report and sessions scheduled on foreign missions and Christian Education over the next days More than 500 Presbyterians attended the Wooster campus proceedings and President Charles F Wishart planned to deliver the Wooster College annual report Thursday.

Wooster Howard D. Borley Zanesville 5Ith Presbyterian Synod of Ohio Hugh I. Evans Dayton Foreign Mission Wooster College Ohio Presbyterian Synod Women's Synodical Society Presbyterian School of Missions Charles F Wishart

Court sentences 160 in 1985 Communist uprising case

In Rio de Janeiro on June 2, the National Security Court at Recufe sentenced 160 individuals implicated in the 1985 Communist uprising to prison terms from one to eight years. Only 12 of the original arrestees were discharged.

Rio DE Janeiro National Security Court Recufe

West Ridge Briefs Recap of Sunday Picnics and Reunions

West Ridge notes multiple family gatherings and visits. Mr. and Mrs. Walker attended a class picnic at Wellington Fairgrounds. Mildred Pallas enjoys Cleveland duties and visits Medina relatives. Eldred family held a farm home reunion. Ardith Eldred returned home. Hiller attended Reisinger Keller reunion in Columbia Station. Drusendahl dinner marks second anniversary with Tibball family in Elyria. Marguerite, Jane and Harriet joined the 1913 Ohio State class reunion hosted by Guy Glass in Delaware. John Richards returns from St Louis Air School for two weeks at home.

West Ridge R. L. Walker H. J. Hiller Columbia Station H. H. Drusendahl Henry Tibball Elyria Lester Drusendahl Sherman Mason Marguerite Lucile Pierce Penfield Ensign Corbett Walker Brown Swiss Breeders Association van Kekec Avon Fred Schramm Zelda Bellaire Ohio Carl Penfound Gerry Joan Hazel Caywood J. H. Penfound A. M. Richards Lakewood R. W Richards Virginia Sipple Geraldine Graber Penfield Junction Anna Mason

Market report shows mixed produce prices and notes on quality

The market listing details asparagus, beets, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, mushrooms, parsley, radishes, spinach, strawberries, cucumbers, lettuce, potatoes, onions, corn, oats, rye, wheat, barley, and more. Prices range with decay noted for some lots. regional suppliers include California Virginia Idaho and Ohio. quality varies from good to musty old stock with light demand in some sections.

California Virginia Norfolk LU. S Idaho

Agricultural feed and straw prices at local market day

The notice lists prices for corn, oats, meal, and straw at a rural stockyard and feed store. It notes mixed feeds, cottonseed meal, and various bran offerings with per bushel and per hundredweight rates, reflecting a winter to spring transition in supplies.

Ogiadin Lay Lees Tiethy Uae

Poultry and Produce Prices and Stock Report

Prices and stock details from the US Department of Agriculture show butter, roasters, Leghorn and White Rock chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, and roasters with varied weights and prices. Potatoes, reds, and other produce notes cover car shipments, stock quality, and demand trends across regions including Arkansas and southern markets.

PT Leghorn. Bac Plymouth Ifc UC S Perent Bliss Arkansas

Market Receipts and Price Ranges For Livestock

Receipts show cattle and sheep steady to firmer with varying grades. Cattle demand mixed from common to prime with steers and heifers trading around 4.50 to 8.00 per hundredweight. sheep and lambs steady, spring lambs near 9.00. Hogs active with weights 25-30 pounds around 6.00, heavier types up to 7.50.

Eland Levestock Bos Platean Fedvum ST NuaTsu Mediuen Poutomedium

Lorain County Social Notes A Weekend of Visits and Gatherings

Lorain County residents share a busy weekend with numerous visits and social events. Among those listed are the Richards and Penfound families, the Lorain County Women’s Chorus at a Kent district council, and many relatives visiting from Elyria Oberlin Amherst and Me dina.

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