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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1938

Page

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Bodies Found Of McCormick Companion In Sandia Falls

Searchers led by Gov. Clyde L. Tingley recovered the body of Medill McCormick 21 and found the 20 year old companion Richard Whitmer on a cliff ledge in the Sandia Mountains near Albuquerque New Mexico. Mrs Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms widow of the late senator accompanied the party. Whitmer was from a wealthy Albuquerque family and Princeton alumnus. McCormick heir to a publishing fortune and former Illinois senator’s son had been missing since Friday.

Albuquerque N. M Clyde L. Tingley Sandia Mountains Medill McCormick America Richard Whitmer Ruth Hanna McCormick Simms Whitmer McCormick Los Poblanos Pussywillow Canyon National Guard Republian J. Ham Lewis Simms

Avon Lake WPA Sewers Project Approved

Approval of a WPA sewer project for £ 9 345 for Avon Lake was announced in a letter to H B Drake mayor from Congressman Don W Harer. The project awaits review by the Comptroller General and should be released for operation in a few days.

Avon Lake Don W. Harer H. B. Drake

Distinguished British Statesman Renounces Government Support

Viscount Cecil of Chelwood, a leading British statesman, withdrew his support from the government over policy on bombing British ships by planes aiding the Spanish Nationalists. The move followed Churchill’s refusal to back the government after a Commons debate and cited Neville Chamberlain’s Thursday speech as his reason.

London

Weather Ohio: Thunder showers tonight and Sunday morning

Meteorology note reports showers and thunderstorms in the lake region and Ohio Valley with cooler conditions spreading from Nebraska into Canada. A low pressure system extends from the St Lawrence to New Mexico, with high pressure over the South Atlantic States and the Canadian Prairie Provinces expanding southward.

Ohio North Portion St Lawrence New Mexico Lower Lakes South Atlantic States Canadian Prairie Provinces Northern Plains Lake Region Ohio Valley Plains States Braska Canada

Roosevelt Pushes New Deal Toward Broader Reform

President Roosevelt outlined wider reform aims amid a fireside appeal for liberal candidates across parties. He urged a united front of government, labor, and capital against wage cuts and defended free speech while targeting anti New Deal Democrats. He reserved the right to speak on primaries where principle and misuse of his name are at issue.

Washington Roosevelt Copperhead Congress Jersey City Frank Hague Supreme Court United Front Hague Oly New Jersey Democratic National Committee

One Killed Score Hurt In Trains Crash Roundup

At Ingomar Montana a head on collision between the Olympian passenger train and a Civilian Conservation Corps special killed one and wounded many. The Olympian ran through a trestle near Miles City and a previous death toll of 33 was noted. The wreck happened at dawn as the west bound Olympian collided with the east bound special. The front coaches of the special were telescoped.

Mont Olympian Milwaukee Road Civilian Conservation Corps Miles City Ingomar Here Chicago Seattle

Enrollment Surges in Bethany Baptist Vacation Bible School

The Bethany Baptist Church reports enrollment more than doubles in the first week of its daily vacation Bible school. J. R. Monk Jr. and Annie Lewis announce 42 students at opening, 95 by week’s end, with a commencement service slated for July 3 at 3:30 p.m.

The Bethany Baptist Church J. R. Monk Jr Annie Lewis

Inoculations Reduce Typhoid Risk for Elyria Residents

Dr. G E French reports rising Elyrian typhoid inoculations before vacations and diphtheria shots rising as well. He notes Typhoid inoculations last three years and require three doses starting 15 days before travel. Also, Elyria’s 1938 measles epidemic is ending with 230 cases to date, far below 1935’s 560.

G. E. French French Elstia Elyria

Ohio House Rebuffs Compromise Relief Program

June 25 1938 in Columbus the Ohio House rejected the Senate approved conference report on the Tax Extender Financing Bill 97 to 12. Deadlock halted relief efforts for 1938 as Senate moved to adjourn subject to chair’s call and House awaited new conferees.

Columbus House of Representatives House Senate Keith Lawrence Frank R. Uible Lawrence Lawrence Senate Nichols Senate Senate Bil Office of State Relief Director Board of Relief Appeals State Auditor

Italy vows immediate cannon response to Loyalist threat

Rome reports the Giornale D Italia says any Spanish Loyalist bombing attempt against Italian and German targets will trigger immediate and implacable warfare. Virginio Gayda, editor, notes Mussolini allies would answer with cannon rather than a formal protest.

Rome Giornale D'Italia Virginio Gayda Benito Mussolini

Forty Passengers Still Missing From Montana Train Crash

Miles City Mont June 25 Foxty passengers aboard the speedy Olympian express between Chicago and Seattle remain unaccounted for after a trestle collapse over Custer Creek last Sunday. J R Regan railroad official said 46 bodies have been recovered and the total toll could exceed 90 if the missing are dead. Search will continue as authorities verify ticket sales and destinations for the Chicago departure train.

Miles City Mont Foxty Custer Creek J. R. Regan Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Olympian Regan Chicago

No Assurance Of No Wage Cuts By U S Steel

U S Steel denied any assurances that wage reductions would not follow its price cuts announced yesterday. President Roosevelt commented that the steel price reduction involved no wage cut. Republic Steel officials said they would meet the U S Steel price cut and hinted wage reductions might be needed.

U.S. Steel New York U.pi United States Steel Corporation U. S. Steel Announcement U. S. Steel Corporation Roosevelt Cleveland Republic Steel Corporation

Grace Lutheran Picnic At Cascade Park

Grace Lutheran church invites members and friends to a Sunday picnic at Cascade Park after morning services. Rev W W Walker returns from the Delegate Synod Convention in St Louis and will discuss Lutheran work from the text We Are Laborers Together With God. Autos will shuttle attendees to the park after the 10 30 service.

Grace Lutheran Church Cascade Park W. W. Walker St. Louis Lutheran Church Walker Grace Church

Mt Zion Baptists Install Pastor J B Anderson

The Rev J B Anderson will be installed as Pastor of Mt Zion Baptist Church at 49 West Avenue tomorrow. Special services were held Thursday and Friday evenings with 3:00 p m deacon prayer, music, and speeches by Deacon Munk and Rev Morton. The installation sermon will be preached by Rev C C Smith of Bethany Baptist Church with Bethany choir singing.

J. B. Anderson Mt. Zion Baptist Church West Avenue Munk Morton C. C Smith Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Choir

Patrolman Exonerated In Fatal Shooting Riot After Joe Louis Victory

In Cleveland on June 23 Patrolman Edward Welf was exonerated by Prosecutor Gerald Pilliod in the fatal shooting of 15 year old John Hall struck by a bullet during rioting after Joe Louis' victory. The boy died at a hospital last night. Welf said he fired to protect himself as stones were hurled. three other officers and fifty people were injured in the riot.

Cleveland Gerald Pilliod Edward Welf John Hall Joe Louis Wolf Fried

Boy Drowns In Cistern Near Rising Sun

Glenn Barleycamp aged about two years died after falling into a four foot cistern while playing near Ris­ing Sun. His 12 year old brother Robert discovered the body yesterday. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Earl Barleycamp.

Fostoria Glenn Barleycamp Earl Barleycamp Rising Sun Robert

Organ Dedication at First Baptist Church Sunday

The new Inez Drake Fitch organ will be dedicated at three PM with Bach and Elijah selections performed by Professor Holden and the choir. The three manual Moller organ has 1224 pipes, walnut console, draw knob stops, built in Hagerstown Maryland, donated by Nelson Fitch and A E Taylor of Elyria.

First Baptist Church Holden Oberlin Music Conservatory Bach Jesus St. Anne's Gevaert Mario Cottone Gounod F. A. Yost Karg Elert Widor Bach Guiimant C. Holden Pilgrims Chorus Tannhauser Elijah Henri Gilbert Moller Organ Company Hagerstown Maryland Inez-Drake-Fitch Elyria Nelson S. Fitch A. E. Taylor Fitch A. M. Fitch Albert Pearl Jones Lewis Drake Elyria Baptist Church

Elks Hear Former Ohio Attorney General Turner

Elyria Bliss lodge members will hear Edward C. Turner of Columbus, former Franklin County prosecutor and former Ohio Attorney General, share personal experiences in Russia. His talk follows a Kiwanis Club appearance and has drawn demand for other speakings. The free meeting for Elks is set for 6 p.m. Tuesday per Exalted Ruler Gerald Nau.

Elyria Bliss Lodge Edward ¢. Turner Columbus Franklin County Gio Tale Russia Turner Kiwanis Club Gerald Nau

Fire crews fail to locate blaze at 411 West Street

Elyria firefighters from Hose Company No 1 and Hose Company No 3 searched two companies this morning for a reported fire at 411 West Street but found no flames and no such address. The call was relayed to the fire department after receipt on the notice coverment.

Elyria West Street Hose Company No. 1 Hoss Company No

Busy Month Reported by Elyria Health Workers

Elyria city health staff reported a busy month to the Board of Health led by Miss Kathryne Fulton who logged 483 visits including 182 measles cases and 94 tuberculosis related tasks. Additional work covered 36 whooping cough cases, 32 infant welfare matters, 27 maternity and prenatal services, school and pre school activities, 12 miscellaneous items, and 22 birth certificates among other duties.

Elyria City Elyria Board of Health Kathryne Fulton Fulton Pleasant View Sanatorium

Rally of Fire Fighters Draws Elyria Youths in Rain

About 115 young Elyrians attended a city wide rally of Junior Fire Fighters at West Avenue and Sixth Street despite rain. Speakers from Akron and Elyria highlighted aims, dues assistance, and safety instruction as the program expands to include all eligible children.

Elysians West Avenue Sixth Street Park L. Roberts Akron Junior Fire Fighters of America C. E. Harris Joseph Q. Petro Elyria O. A. Ly Saght Fire Department Educational Bureau Akron Fire Department Roberts Harris Lysaght Elvrra

Heavy rain causes minor damage in Fremont

Fremont residents faced 2.23 inches of rain in under two hours causing minor property damage. Local crews cleaned and repaired affected areas as weather eased.

Fremont Arta

Act To Meet Relief Crisis In Cleveland

Cleveland relief plan grants a 10 day halt to destitution for 60,000 people after bankers agree to take 327000 in city notes tied to 1939 sales tax. Mayor Burton says funds restore food orders cover payrolls for relief workers and partly pay rents to prevent evictions.

Cleveland Harold H. Burton

Taxpayers sue for 72090 over highway resurfacing bids

A Columbus taxpayer files suit in Franklin County Common Pleas Court to recover 72090 from three state highway department officials their bonding companies and three Toledo contractors. The petitioner alleges the state paid 14.40 per cubic yard for resurfacing material when 9 would be reasonable and cites interlocking directorates among the firms. The Langenderfer company won the contract for paving Lucas County highway 51 from Waterville to the Grand Rapids Bridge.

Columbus State Highway Department Toledo Franklin County Common Pleas Court Donald L. Littell Lucas County John Jaster, Jr Murray Anderson Fred L. Biechele Arthur Langenderfer, Inc Maumee Asphalt Paying Co S. E. Johnson Co Littell Jaster France Stoné Co Waterville Langenderfer Grand Rapids Bridge

Lawyers To Study New Rules Of Federal Courts

Lorain County lawyers plan attendance at a three day institute on federal court rules at Western Reserve University Allen Memorial Library Auditorium July 21 to 23. Lecturers include William D. Mitchell Maj Edgar Tolman Dean Charles Clark Wilbur Cherry Edson Sunderland and Robert Dodge. Sessions will run two a day with a quiz and evening conference at the law school. Prof Dawson will lead an evening seminar on pre trial procedure versus Ohio practice.

Lorain County Allen Memorial Library Western Reserve University American Bar Association Cleveland United States William Warren Dawson Supreme Court Prof Dawson William D. Mitchell New York Edgar B. Tolman American Bar Association Journal Charles E. Clark Yale Law School Wilbur H. Cherry University of Minnesota Law School Edson R. Sunderland University of Michigan Law School Robert G. Dodge Boston Law School Ohio

Names Of 400 Persons To Be Placed In The Jury Wheel

Lorain County Jury Commission Hart Dickason of Elyria and Mrs Viola Peters of Lorain were ordered by common pleas court to select 400 judicious and discreet persons from election poll books to serve as jurors during the coming jury year beginning the first Monday in August. Names of these persons are to be placed in the jury wheel from which they will be drawn by lot at the direction of the court.

Lorain County Hart Dickason Elyria Viola Peters Lorain Common Pleas Court

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