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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1937

Page

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President Roosevelt Plans three day summit at Chesaneake Bay club

President Roosevelt schedules a three day stay at Wilson Island Chesaneake Bay to meet with Democratic senators and representatives. He will discuss judiciary reorganization and his legislative program while dining on cold cuts and cheese and taking part in informal talks. The Jefferson Club hosts, with 406 congressmen split into three groups for Friday to Sunday sessions aboard the Potomac.

Washington Roosevelt Chesaneake Bay Rustie Jefferson Club Senate House Wilson Island Capitol Hill Joseph T. Robinson Maury Maverick Tex Congress Supreme Court Power Authority Chesapeake

Mrs. Mary A. Parsch Called By Death

Mrs Mary A Parsch 61 widow of Alex Parsch died at 11 30 am at her home 409 East avenue after an extended illness She was born in Elyria and lived here all her life Survived by twin daughters Mrs Warold Shaughnessay of Cleveland and Miss Helen Farsch at home a sister Mrs Richard Fineran and two brothers John Rudolph and Carl Rudolph Funeral arrangements were incomplete this afternoon and would be announced later.

Mirs Mary A. Parsch Alex P. Parsch East Avenue Elyria Parsch Warold Shaughnesay Cleveland Helen Farsch Richard Fineran John Rudolph Carl Rudolph

Weather Overview Ohio and Nearby Regions

Partly cloudy with showers late tonight and Friday. Warmer in the east and south tonight, cooler in the west and north Friday afternoon. The Ohio Valley high has moved to New England and the Mid Atlantic. western low with two centers at Prince Albert and Minneapolis-St Paul. Barometers high in Pacific Northwest. Generally fair from Great Lakes and Mississippi Valley eastward and across western states near northern border. Maximum temperatures above 100 degrees in the Northern Plain.

Ohio Ohio Valley New England Middle Atlantic States Prince Albert Minneapolis-St. Paul Pacific Northwest Great Lakes Mississippi Valley Sorthern Plain

Labor Holiday Ends as Guards Patrol Warren Strike Zone

In Warren Ohio and Warrenville, leaders of the Committee for Industrial Organization declared a labor holiday over after heavy National Guard protection. Unionists said a larger scale general strike was possible, while workers returned to Republic Steel plants under a court order and militia oversight.

Republic Steel Corporation Coleman Taylor Cleveland United Electrical and Radio Workers of America Warren Warren, O Isbor Niles Ohio National Committee For Industrial Organization Perme Republic Mills Roy Hardman

Mediation Board Maintains Slim Hope on Steel Talks

In Cleveland on June 24 the Federal Steel Mediation Board pressed renewed talks with Inland Steel and three other independents. Taft arranged a separate Inland session, while CI0 leaders and officials eyed a united front against signing a union contract. Clergy urged swift CI0 agreements as a sign of good faith.

Cleveland Federal Steel Mediation Board Fllm Charles P. Taft Inland Steel Company United Front Committee For Industrial Organization Taft Philip Murray Steel Workers Organizing Committee Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America

Funds To Aid Us In Our Defense Of Right To Work

Johnstown Pennsylvania June 24 two groups issue a nationwide appeal for funds to support the defense of the right to work. The citizens committee and steel workers committee urge reopening Bethlehem Steel Cambria plant closed by Gov Earle martial law to prevent bloodshed. The appeal seeks funds for advertising and radio to explain the situation as petitions circulate for reopening and a strike referendum among workers.

Johnstown Bethlehem Steel Corporations Cambria George H. Earle Citizens’ Committee Steel Workers' Committee New York Pennsylvania Bethlehem Steel Steel Workers’ Organizing Committee Gov. Earle Bethlehem Sigel Corporation Francis C. Martin Earle Senate SOC Johnstown Democrat Johnstown Tribune Earl

Illinois couple die in Route 20 crash near Kipton

Carl W. Schumann 45 and his wife 49 of Western Springs were killed in a two vehicle crash on Route 20. Their daughter Helen 16 drove the car at 40 mph when a left rear wheel from a truck struck and caused the fatal collision. Betty 17 and Grace Knudsen 17 were injured along with Helen. The truck was a Buckeye Brewing Co vehicle and a Clyde Mc Clair semi trailer was also involved. Bodies were sent to Western Springs for burial.

Carl W. Schumann Western Springs Kipton Schumann Miehle Printing Press and Manufacturing Company Chicago Miss Schumann Anthony Pollack Buckeye Brewing Company Toledo Clyde McClair Wyandotte Mich Grace Knudsen Allen Memorial Hospital Oberlin L.H. Trufant Olmsted Travel Club Helen Miss Knudsen

United Spanish War Veterans Elect Ohio Leaders at Davion Meet

Charles Barefoot of Deldo Ohio was elected Commander of the Department of Ohio at the 39th annual United Spanish War Veterans convention in Davion June 20 to 23. Corbett Southam of Elyria became Senior Vice Commander and Charles Shroyer of Dayton was named Junior Vice Commander. George Vaughn of Cleveland served as Chaplain and W. H. Phillins of Cleveland as Marshall. Eva Buchana of Canton was chosen President of the Ladies auxiliary with Mrs John Morris of Dayton as Vice President. The opening memorial service at Westminster Presbyterian Church was led by Rev. Hugh Ivan Evans under the theme The American Heritage.

Charles Barefoot To¢eldo Ohio Department of Ohio Davion Corbett FE. Southam Ely- Tia Charles Shroyer Dayton George Vaughn Cleveland W. H. Phillins Marshall Eva Buchanaan Canton John Morris Westminster Presbyterian Church Hugh Ivan Evans

Favor 15 Minute Parking Zones on Broad Street

The Elyria Chamber of Commerce merchants association favors creating several 15 minute parking zones on Broad Street between East and West Avenues to aid downtown shoppers. Safety director T D Faxon and Police Chief E J Stankard are reviewing the plan as a tentative experiment. The group also approved a sound truck visit to aid highway safety, date TBD. A committee of E I Wilshere Walter Schultz and N M Fitch was named to nominate a new chairman.

Broad Street Merchants’ Association Elyria Chamber of Commerce T. D. Faxon E. J. Stankard Elyria I. Wilshere Walter Schultz N. M. Fitch Fitch

Girdler Attacks C I O Policy as Rule or Ruin Industry

Tom Girdler, chairman of Republic Steel, told the Senate Post Office Committee that the C I O seeks to rule or ruin American industry. He refused to negotiate with the CIO and said the strike centers on workers’ right to work free from labor coercion. He called CIO actions against plant workers extreme and challenged statements by Senator Guffey and Philip Murray.

Washington Tom Girdler Republic Steel Corporation Senate Post Office Committee Committee For Industrial Organization Girdler Argu Republic Co. I. Q Cc. I. O Joseph Guffey Philip Murray Steel Workers Organizing Tee Girdlers

Will Not Sign With C. I. O. Says Girdler

Tom Girdler chairman of Republic Steel told the Senate Post Office committee he would not sign a contract with the CIO if an employee election chose CIO as bargaining agent. He characterized the CIO and its leaders as utterly irresponsible and said Republic Steel will not sign with irresponsible parties.

Washington Tom_ Girdler Republic Steel Corp Senate Post Office Committee Committee For Industrial Organization CIO Girdler Republic Steel

Strike dispute fuels criticism of C I O influence

Girdler contends the Republic plant actions are not wage or condition driven but a broader protest linked to C I O. He claims the union promotes violence and alignment with communism, arguing the core issue lies beyond typical labor grievances as workers refuse to pay tribute to it.

The

Thew Shovel and Universal Crane Plan Merger

Plans for a merger of Thew Shovel Company and Universal Crane Company were announced as incorporation papers were issued at Columbus for the Universal Crane Company of Lorain. The merged firm will be Thew Shovel Company, operating both Lorain and Elyria plants, with a small new Universal Crane Company formed mainly for selling and prestige, not manufacturing. Incorporators named Foster M. Pettay M C Myers and I C Smith. 250 shares no par stock. The Universal Crane had been a subsidiary since 1923 after Thew Shovel acquired most stock. Elyria plant built in 1920. No. 2 Continued in Page 15

Thew Shovel Company Universal Crane Company Columbus Lorain Thew Universal Crane Elyria C. B. Smystae Smythe Foster M. Pettay M. C. Myers I. C. Smith

CIO critic cites strikes and broken agreements in auto industry

Philip Murray denounces claims as unfounded while Girdler argues there is public confusion over the strike. He insists no oral or written agreement exists now, notes notices in plants define current employment terms, and accuses the CIO of irresponsibility as strikes continue across General Motors plants after past contracts.

Republic Steel Corporation Republic Steel CIO General Motors Corporation

Paying $30,000 Pledge To Church Complete

In Elyria the General Ladies Aid Society of the First Methodist Episcopal church announced that it instructed its treasurer to write a check to complete a $30,000 pledge toward the construction of a new church. Over thirteen years the ladies labored faithfully despite periods of severe low mood, finishing their portion of the project.

General Ladies Aid Society First Methodist Episcopal Church of

Cascade Park Pool Crowds Reach Capacity After Opening Week

Water cooled crowds kept the Cascade Park pool small at first but the wettest spot in the park has become the most popular. More than 400 youths swam yesterday afternoon, crowding a 300 capacity pool and forcing some to wait. Two lifeguards on duty with Harold Block leading, and Earl Chesler assisting, oversee safety. Staff includes Mrs May Hancock matron and James Boylan doorman. (No. 3 Continued on Page 15.)

Cascade Park Harold Block Earl Chesler May Hancock James Boylan

Claims Hearing For Road Project Announced

A hearing on damages for eight property owners affected by the $15,000 improvement of the intersection of North Ridge Road Cooper Foster Park Road and Oberlin Avenue will be held in the commissioners office on July 14. If terms fail, county appropriation actions will be pursued with damages to be set by a probate court jury. The work is to be funded by the State Highway Department with federal funds and the right of way will be acquired at the county level.

North Ridge Road Cooper-Foster Park Road Oberlin Avenues Commissioners Office State Highway Department

Former Deputy Auditor Testifies to Ballot Tampering Plot

Daniel C. Rapp a former Lawrence County deputy auditor testified that he and defendants including Pearl Pratt and Elizabeth Griffith altered ballots after last November’s election. He described breaking into the ballot room with a master key and marking ballots for William Dickens to improve his county commissioner chances, saying the Republican party could be dead in the county for 20 years if not done.

Tronton Daniel C. Rapp Lawrence County Rapp Pearl Pratt Board of Elections Office Elizabeth Griffith Fnto Miss Griffith Pratt Phil H. Weiland Dan Misa Griffith Wade Webb William Dickens Dickens R. A. Crance Webb John Teck Aho Zerk Sreeta Thomase Burke Trait Coal Grote School Board

Workers Barred As General Strike Ends

Warren Ohio reports the end of a general industrial walkout called by the CIO. Brainard Steel Corp barred 300 workers from returning to work after joining the Labor Holiday. Van Huffelt Tube Corp and Niles Steel Products Co also locked doors. About 500 at Niles joined demonstrations. the plant issued a three day holiday and workers faced contract disputes. Eighty percent had joined the holiday. a CIO chairman argued the union keeps more contracts than others.

Republic Steel Corp. Mills Niles Niles Steel Products A. F. of L Brainard Steel Corp Brainard Co van Huffelt Tube Corp Philip Murray

Tragic double murder suicides shock Greensburg home

Police report Arthur Brewe 42 of Trafford shot and killed his wife and three children before taking his own life in their Greensburg area home. Coroner and state police investigated. Brewe worked as a railroad brakeman.

Greensburg Arthur Brewe Trafford Tony Brewe

Trailer Camp In Elyria Studied By Chamber Committee

A Elyria Chamber committee, Fifteen-Eight Committee, studies establishing a trailer camp in Elyria. Members Clifford Berts M E Whitman and Water Schultz discuss potential benefits like attracting trailer owners and extending stops. No conclusions or firm recommendations yet. study ongoing with early advantages identified and no final plan approved.

Elyria Cemmerr Clifford Berts M. E. Whitman l Water Schultz

Also Mentioned on This Page

Island Club Mahoning Valley Charles P. Taft, II N. E. Block Board of Inland Steel Company E. L. Ryerson, Jr Mediation Board Slim Hope Illinois United Spanish War Veterans Thew Shovel and Bulletin
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