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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1937

Page

7

Roosevelt Stands Fast On Second New Deal Push

President Roosevelt mobilizes Congress for a stalled second New Deal, signaling extended sessions through September. Key items include wage and hours legislation, ever normal granary, farm tenancy funding, waterpower control, and tax reform, with adjournment unlikely before late summer.

Wasilington Roosevelt Congress Chesapeake Bay White House Agriculture Department Treasury

Confesses To Slaying Model And Two Others

New York June 28 Robert Irwin the sculptor who killed three persons due to passion and hate for a fourth demanded a conference with a psychiatrist before dictating a new confession. He confessed to slaying Veronica Gedeon her mother Mrs Mary Gedeon and lodger Frank Byrnes. He will plead insanity.

New York Robert Irwin Lewis J. Valentine Veronica Gedeon Mary Gedeon Gedeon Frank Byrnes Irwin Ethel Rudner Veronica Chicago Frederic Wertham Bellevue Hospital Bellevue Wertham New York State Insane Hospital John Lahay Samuel Leibowitz Leibowitz

Coroner exonerates 38 year old mother in grave burial

The coroner cleared a 38 year old mother who buried her stillborn daughter in a shallow grave behind a farm home near Whiskeyville to save money. She said the baby was born dead about 11 p.m. Friday and the burial followed. authorities exhumed the body for burial elsewhere. The husband, a railroad worker, was away at the time, and the family has six other children.

S. C. Ward Whiskeyville Anthony Pollack Chalmers Davidson Pollack

Believe Burglary Thwarted By Mud At Spring Valley Club

Deputies credited the water soaked turf around the Spring Valley Country Club caddy house with stopping a burglary Saturday night. A car owned by James Scott of 111 Monroe Street Elyria stolen from The Colson Company parking lot Friday was found stuck in mud near the caddy house. The car appears to have been used by would be burglars who broke a window and abandoned the plan after discovering the car was mired.

Cuddy Spring Valley Country Club James Scott Monroe Street Elyria Colson Company Spring Valley

Growers To Study Small Fruits In Lorain County Tour

Farmers from several counties will tour Lorain County on July 21 to study small fruit crops. The Ohio Small Fruit Improvement Association arranged the visit, with C. L Hmmet, county extension agent, reporting. Lorain is among the Lake Erie counties on the route. specific stopping farms were not yet chosen.

Lorain County Ohio Small Fruit Improvement Association C. L Hmmet Lake Erie

Suit Aims to Set Aside One Third Tolhurst Farm Deed

A civil action heard by Judge D A Cook seeks to void a deed of one third interest in a 39 acre Tolhurst farm left by Ward Tolhurst of Amherst. Plaintiffs Arthur Nieding and former guardian Andrew Nieding claim Arthur was not competent when he deeded his share to Mrs Tolhurst during his illness after his wife Florence died. The defense says Nieding was competent and later urged rescission. Tolhurst died in 1934 leaving a life use to his wife and equal division among three daughters. One daughter Florence Nieding died February 14, giving her husband an interest. other daughters are Elnore Bittinger and Cora Weichel.

Ward Tolhurst Amherst D. A A. Cook Arthur Nieding Tolhurst Andrew Nieding Florence Mre Nieding Florence Nieding Elnore Bittinger Elyria Cora Weiche Amherst Township

Governor urges orderly procedure amid labor dispute

Governor calls for fair play and lawfulness as CIO leaders accuse theater owners of lawbreaking and state troops of rights violations. He cautions against violent methods and says authorities will prevent unlawful actions while noting labor backed him last fall and urging citizens to support lawful governance.

Germany Italy Russia Davey

Sunshine Boosts Lorain County Farmers Amid Hay Rush

A cloudless sky lifts spirits in Lorain County as farmers race to cut and bale hay before more rain. Hummel warns of potential hay mold and rust after wet weather, while late potato acreage may expand due to delayed planting. Some farmers explore alfalfa silage, following an extension bulletin and a demonstration at Bellaville. Extensive rains have delayed corn planting and damaged crops across ridges and fields.

Lorain County C. I. Hummel Hummel Theelds Extension Service Office John Born Henrietta Township Bureau of Dairy Industry Bellaville Maryland

Court actions and probate notes from Elyria and Lorain

Florence Loescher wins $100 against Charles Wright in a Cedar and Broad streets crash. The late Mayor Dow A. Baird wills his estate to Florence Madge Baird without appraisals. JW. Dilxren, as Elyria Clinic receiver, files three suits. Citizens from Wellington, Lorain and Elyria face various civil actions. Lovin Razzoni is granted a divorce from Elsie Razzoni for neglect. Henry Katz sues Andrew Petkovsek over a March Lorain traffic collision. John E. Davidson sues Mary A. Morris for $1,212 on a note with foreclosure sought.

Florence Loescher Elyria Guy B. Findley Charles B. Wright Lorain Cedar and Broad Streets Toar Dow A. Baird Florence Madge Baird JW. Dilxren Elyria Clinic Antonio Puka Wellington Anthony Proski Edward McGuckin Henry Katz Andrew Petkovsek North Ridge Road Elsha Township John E. Davidson Mary A. Morris Oberlin Et al

Oberlin Man Is Chosen Head Of Exchange Clubs

Oberlin resident IJrah Porter was elected president of the Exchange clubs of Ohio at the annual Cedar Point meeting. Roy Mead of Akron won the vice president post for the coming year. Oberlin attendees included I L Porter and daughter Jean, Erwin Worcester, and Don Morrison, Oberlin Exchange Club president.

Oberlin Ijrah Porter Exchange Clubs of Ohio Cedar Point Porter Roy Mead Akron Cedar Polint I. L. Porter Jean Erwin Worcester Don Morrison Oberlin Exchange Club

Local Club Meetings And Community Notices

The 4-H club held a regular meeting with pledge and roll call followed by sewing and cooking groups. Demonstrations covered sewing finishes and fruit prep. a health nominations date was set for July 12. Also listed are upcoming meetings for Vine Rebekah lodge American Legion Locke Post 102 and picnics for the Oberlin Business and Professional Women's club and the Martel Club at local venues with dates June 29 and June 30.

Dorothy Mitre Margaret Glider Iola Gibson Melba Portman Marietta Worcester Vine Rebekah Lodge Karl Wilson Locke American Legion Legion Hall Oberlin Business and Professional Women's Club Morgan Cottage Vermilion-on-the-Lake Martel Club Locke's Grove Oberlin

Oberlin Homecoming draws about thirty visitors in Medina

About thirty Oberlin residents attended the Pythian Sister Home in Medina for Home Coming Day Sunday. A highlight was a fancy drill by the Elyria Oberlin Colonial drill team. Numerous local residents and visiting families were noted from Oberlin and nearby areas.

Oberlin Medina Elyria-Oberlin Colonial

Rotary Officers To Be Installed In Elyria Club

Elyria Rotary Club will install new officers at the noon meeting at Elks Restaurant. Karl Plocher becomes president, Ralph Murbach as vice president, W. Q. McClellan stays secretary treasurer, and George Livingston remains sergeant at arms. Dr. Ralph Bevard presides. J. D. Severs becomes program chairman next week. Several members will attend an inter club tournament in Sandusky. Lorain meet canceled to allow participation.

Elyria Rotary Club Elks Karl Plocher Paul Gentzel Ralph Murbach Plocher W. QO. McClellan George Livingston Ralph Bevard J. D. Severs Sandusky Plum Brook Lorain

Minor injuries in multi-vehicle crashes across area roads

Saturday accidents left Mary Myera aged 15, Lewiss Ranals 22, and Laura Ranals 19 with minor injuries after their car collided with a machine driven by Anna Haessly 65 at the Grafton road and Route 82 intersection. Virginia Stafs nik 38 and Ed ward Stitch 19 were in another crash on Grafton road Saturday night. A Chicago truck driven by S. Stevens turned over on Route 10 near Route 301 about 2 am after swerving to avoid a passenger car, deputies reported.

Mary Myera Lewiss Ranals Laura Ranals Laurel Ranals la Grange Anna Haessly Summerfield Ohio Grafton Road Virginia Stafsnik Grafton Edward Stitch Orrville S. Stevens Chicago

Railroad retirement tax bill sent to White House

The Senate passed and sent to the White House the railroad retirement tax bills to fund the pension system adopted last week. Income from the tax on employers and employees is projected at 122 million dollars in 1937 and 165 million in 1949. The measure, signed by President Roosevelt, provides pensions up to 120 dollars monthly for workers 65 and older. the tax is an excise on railroads and an income tax on employees, starting at 2.75 percent and rising to 3.75 percent by 1943.

Washington Senate White House Congress Roosevelt

Quaker City Damaged by Cloudburst in Ohio

Cambridge Ohio June 28 The village of Quaker City located 15 miles east of here suffered cloudburst damage during the night with heavy rainfall submerging several automobiles and disrupting telephone service.

Cambridge, CO Quaker City Here

Amelia Arrives at Darwin Australia on World Flight

Amélia Earhart lands in Darwin after a 475 mile Timor Sea flight from Kopang Timor Island. She hopes to depart at dawn tomorrow to continue her round the world journey and reach the United States within four days if weather holds.

Darwin Australia Amélia Earhart United States Miss Earhart Timor Sea Kopang Timor Island

Wire found in car leads to two men held in jail

Two men were held in City Jail on suspicion after police found a large quantity of copper wire in the rear of their car. Their explanation for the wire was not accepted. No charges had been tried at the time.

NUMBER FIVE Continued From Page i

Sousan alias Bommarito also known as George Simon and Raymond Smal escaped from a reformatory in 1935. He claimed Lorain origins and a work history including a grill and an upholsterer near the Erie Street viaduct and the Deutschef Restaurant. A ten year sentence followed a St Louis robbery in which a bystander was killed. he served seven months then fled to Mexico for nine months before moving to New Orleans Courterauille and Lorain.

Sousan Lorain Bommarito George Simon Raymond Smal Grill Eriesirest Viaduct Deutschef Sonnan St. Lonin Mexico New Orleans Courterauille Ilinois

Ohio To Have Another Federal Judge

Washington June 28 The Senate approved a bill authorizing an additional federal judge for the southern district of Ohio including Cincinnati Columbus and Dayton The measure moves to the House for action.

Washington Senate Sorthern Ohio Cincinnati Columbus Dayton House

Prepare To Reopen South Chicago Steel Mills

EAST CHICAGO Ind June 28 Largest of the strike bound steel companies in the South Chicago industrial area pressed plans to resume operations as soon as they are assured protection of returning workers. Youngstown Sheet Tuba Company officials said they would re open plants in South Chicago and East Chicago as soon as assurance was received that employer might return to work with safety Inland Steel Company officials said they would announce re opening plans at 3 p m EST today. In Indianapolis Gov M Clifford Townsend indicated he was drafting a peace proposal and said he hoped to obtain peaceful settlement of the strikes in this area today East Chicago s mayor Andrew Rooney said he was requesting Townsend to declare martial law in the strike area as a precaution against possible violence.

East Chicago Ind Chicago Youngetown Sheet & Tuba Company Andrew Rooney Townsend

Missing ROK Located

Louis Halitzka aged 14 of 316 South Maple Street was found safe after being reported missing from home last week. His father Frank Halitzka confirmed the boy’s location.

Nolice Louis Halitzka Maple Street V. O Frank Halitzka

Automobiles Collide on Lake Avenue Injures Cars

Automobiles driven by Albert Ryan of 320 Blaine Street and E Biik of 614 Lodstreet collided about 1 20 p m yesterday on Lake Avenue police report says both cars were damaged no injuries reported by the police official the names and addresses are given for the two drivers in the minor accident.

Albert Ryan Blaine Street E. Biik Lodstreet Lake Avenue

Markets and Livestock Prices From Cleveland Area

Market excerpts list asparagus lettuce tomatoes and peppers with varying pack sizes and prices. Cleveland livestock and produce sections show cattle calves sheep hogs and butter eggs live poultry and potatoes with receipts, ranges, and per‑pound or per‑bunch figures across multiple categories.

Cleveland

Death Record Louise C. Myers

Louise C Myers 28 wife of Milo Myers died Sunday afternoon at 524 Cleveland Street Born in Elyria October 3 1909 and lived here all her life Married seven years ago member of Church of Christ Survived by husband mother Carrie Maddock of Elyria and three brothers Edward Harvey and Arthur Kolbe Services Tuesday at 3 pm Rev Will Foster burial Ridgelawn Cemetery Friends may call at her mother's home until noon Tuesday.

Louise C. Myers Milo Myers Cleveland Street Elyria Church of Christ Carrie Maddock Flyria Edward Kolbe Harvey Kolbe Arthur Kolbe Toledo Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home Will Foster Ridgelawn Cemetery

End Inquiry Into Mail Stoppage At Steel Plants

The Senate post office committee voted to end its inquiry into mail stoppage at Republic Steel Company plants in Ohio without calling Postmaster General Farley. It will refer intimidation charges to the La Follette Civil Liberties Committee and report that further general mail investigations are unnecessary. Bridges opposed the recommendation.

Congress Legislative Front Senate Post Office Committee James A. Farley Senate la Follette Civil Liberties Committee House Senate Labor Committees Senate Majority Joseph T. Robinson Jefferson Island Annapolis Farley Supreme Court Roosevelt Robinson Sam Rayburn Washington Republic Steel Company Ohio W. Styles Bridges N. H Joseph F. Guffey

Fourth Page Flood Feeds City Drainage Crisis

Ten inches of rain in five days flooded the city, eight inches overnight, isolating southeast and north side residential districts from the business area. More than 100 families displaced, damage exceeding $190,000. Highways mostly closed. only route 20 into Fremont remained open. Rail service disrupted by a washout, though several lines continued to run. Drainage outlets limited to underground ditches, with an estimated two weeks needed to drain, barring more rain.

Fremont Wheeling & Lake Erie Pennsylvania Nickel Plate New York Central

C. I. Fights Governor over Militia in Ohio Strike Areas

The C. I. filed suit in federal court to enjoin Governor Davey from using the militia to preserve the space in the strike areas of Ohio. Davey turned down labor delegations requests for withdrawal of the troops.

The C. I Davey Ohio

Steel strike widens as plants prep reopenings in Ohio

In Cleveland and Stark County plans to reopen Republic and Sheet & Tube plants were accelerated as 4,000 workers returned at Youngstown and 9,000 at the Youngstown area. Militia involvement and National Guardsmen were discussed to safeguard returning workers amid a broader labor conflict.

Republic Cleveland Canton Stark County Massillon United Rubber Workers Akron Washington Arthur Vandenberg Mich National Labor Relations Act Philip Murray Steel Workers Organizing Committee National Ohio John Owens Davey Youngstown Ralph E. Elser Continuations Committee People’s Conference For Labor's Right Tom Girdler Roosevelt

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