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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1937

Page

9

Authorities Act To Curb Use Of Fireworks

City and county authorities moved to curb illegal fireworks as Fourth of July celebrations began. Police cited injuries from debris and a water glass incident, while four juveniles faced Chief Stankard for firing crackers. Deputies warn against selling to under 12 and enforce stand safety with extinguishers or water.

E. J. Stankard Tom Washington Grafton Gratton William G. Smith Jack Bamrick Samuel Provodo Stanley Kelesta E. M. Crawford L. E. Kuehn North Ridge Road Cites Smith

Board Recommends Face To Face Conference

Washington June 29 Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins said she was studying further mediation possibilities in the seven state steel strike. The Federal Mediation Board’s work is suspended and a successor to Taft is not expected as he sails for Europe.

Washington Frances Perkins Federal Steel “Mediation Board Miss Perkins

Federal Mediation Studied By Labor Secy Taft Says Board Recommends Face to Face Meeting

Chairman Charles P. Taft of the Federal Steel Mediation Board announced that the board urged Secretary Frances Perkins to hold a direct conference between steel operators and strike leaders. The recommendation, to be included in the final report after further checks, aims to ease mistrust fueling the dispute.

Washington Charles P. Taft Federal Steel Mediation Board Frances Perkins Taft Lloyd Harrison

Closing Up Social Security Work at Post Office

Preparations for closing work at the Elyria post office in connection with the Social Security Program are near completion with the work ending tomorrow night. Postmaster Charles J. Sartor estimates card issuance will reach 11,000 as the program winds down, with applications still filed and cards expunged daily. Beginning Thursday card issuance will move to the Social Security Board field office in Lorain, and Elyria applicants must mail forms there. The post office will keep forms and numbers for identification but will not issue cards or numbers here, and many filling errors have caused delays.

Elyria Charles J. Sartor Social Security Board Broadway Eighth Street Lorain Hlyra Sartor Elyria Post Office W. Scott Long Unemployment Compensation Commission Columbus

Amelia Earhart Prepares For 2550 Mile Pacific Hop

Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan land in New Guinea and plan a 2550 mile flight to Howland Island. Earhart says they will rest before the 18 hour hop to the tiny American possession where WPA workers built the only airport within 1000 miles. No plane has yet landed on Howland Island.

Sae New Guinea Amelia Earhart Fred Noonan Howland Island Mid-Pacific Miss Earhart Ebe Noonan WPA

Fourth page continues tense strike at Quemahoning plant

Captain William Clark oversaw an investigation while he surveyed picket lines amid renewed violence after a day of bitter clashes. R E Hough ordered heat shut off at an eight mile plant, with operations unofficially expected to halt two weeks. Breaks in pipelines were reported but exact locations unclear as repair crews and troops mobilized. Authorities stressed no threat to water supply or dam integrity ten miles from Johnstown. About 9,000 workers returned amid violence including window smashing and assaults on workers. Plant described as operating normally though strike leaders say the strike continues.

William Clark Martin J. Crowley R. E. Hough Quemahoning Johnstown

Quick Shift To Compromise On Court Bill

Washington June 29 The abandonment of President Roosevelts Supreme Court expansion bill and a quick shift to compromise dominates New Deal Senate Democrats strategy. Hatch and McGill plan a gradual expansion. maximum court size would be fifteen, minimum nine, with new justices added at most one per year. Senate Leaders to outline compromise after debate begins next week.

Washington Roosevelt Supreme Court New Deal Senate Democrats Senate Fed Carl Hatch N. M George McGill Joseph T. Robinson Arkansa i Hatch-MccGill

Deputy Thrown From Motorcycle Reaches Court Paper

Deputy Sheriff Michael Bulzomi skidded on loose gravel and fell while trying to serve a court paper on a Lorain man on C Street. Despite a badly skinned leg and arm, he identified the suspect and delivered the document, signing as a personal server.

Michael Bulzomi Bulzomi C Street Lorain Everr

Three Divorces Granted by Judge Findley Yesterday

Court records show Judge Guy B. Findley granted three divorces on grounds of gross neglect. Decrees issued for Ruth Heinzerling from Henry, Vera Jones from William D, and Arthur Delph from Adeline. Deputy Sheriffs conveyed Ernest Singerberger. Loram Fouth sentenced for burglary to Mansfield Reformatory after an earlier term. County takes over Trinter road in Brownhelm for highway system. Julian Andrade to be warded after September 19, 1937, with deportation arrangements to Mexico.

Guy B. Findley Yesterdday Ruth Heinzerling Henry Vera Jones William D Arthur Delph Adeline Claude Adams Michael Bulzomi Ernest Singerberger Loram Fouth Mansfield Reformatory D. A. Cook Trinter Road Brownhelm Julian Andrade Mexico State Board of Parole

County awards road contract to The Plas Construction Co

County commissioners awarded the 1.59 mile Boon road improvement in Columbia township to The Plas Construction Company of Elyria at a low bid of $25 81. The project from Emmons road to Route 3 will be 18 feet wide asphalt and take about 110 working days. Other bids were The Agresta Construction Company of Cleveland at $40 164 and The Sam Trifflinet Company of Lorain at $26 573.

Columbia Township Plas Construction Company Elyria Emmons Road Agresta Construction Company of Cleveland Sam Trifflect

Child loses eye in Fourth of July firecracker blast

New Philadelphia June 38 Richard Stephens eleven year old boy suffered the loss of one eye when a firecracker exploded sending a tin shard into his eye last night. The accident occurred as he was near several youths using fireworks. Medical aid was summoned and the boy was taken to a local hospital for treatment. His condition was stated as serious but not considered life threatening.

New Philadelphia Richard Stephens

Rebekah Lodge Young Women Birthday Evening In Oberlin

Social notes from Oberlin describe a Rebekah gathering in the Odd Fellows hall honoring April June birthdays with ice cream and band cake. The column lists Sunday visits from local families and travelers, including residents from Canton Cooperstown Lakewood and New York, plus preparations for travels to Cleveland and New York City.

Rebekahy Odd Fellows Hall Oecasion

Oberlin Scouts Attend National Jamboree in Washington

Four Oberlin Boy Scouts Bob Dew Leslie Laberge Jack Templeton and Robert Hartson head to the National Jamboree in Washington D C. Health officer Dr Frank R Dew accompanies as medical officer. About 30 000 expected with 53 from Firelands Area including Oberlin. The group left Sandusky by special train yesterday under Rev Mr Banta. They will tent for ten days amid many scheduled events.

Oberlin Washington, D. C Bob Dew Leslie Laberge Jack Templeton Robert Hartson Frank R. Dew Firelands Sandusky Mr. Banta Avon

Oberlin Teachers At Summer School

Six Oberlin public school teachers are at summer sessions across colleges. Superintendent C. E. Wigton studies at Northwestern University. Sophia Kelly attends Oberlin College. Sue Rotruck is at Ohio State University. Walter Williams attends Ohio State second term. Janice Beckwith studies at Columbia University. Margaret Martin is at the University of Chicago. Ora Streicher, high school secretary, pursues business training at Kent State University.

Oberlin C. E. Wigton Northwestern University Evanston, Il Sophia Kelly Oberlin College Sue Rotruck Ohio State University Walter Williams

Rebekahs Held Party A Birthday Party

A community group the Rebekahs hosted a birthday gathering, inviting local members to celebrate milestone ages and share refreshments. The article notes attendance by several townspeople and mentions the event taking place at the organization's hall.

Oberlin Property Line Dispute Heard in Court

Judge Guy B Findley heard a property line dispute over a 10 foot village takings issue from 1850 on West Vine Street. Henriettta Helm sues George Broadwell and George Jackson alleging encroachment on her Vine Street lot adjacent to their Janby Oil property.

Main Street Oberlin Non West Vibe Street Guy B. Findley Henrietta Helm George Broadwell George Jackson Janby Oil Company Main and Vine Vine Street New Street Tuttle Thomas W. Laundon Tuttles

Three Bombings Hurled in Ohio During Republic Strike

Republic, seeking resumption of production, faced a strike and rickets at Warren and Niles plants. Militia kept order on Warren picket lines as explosions on a nearby bridge, railroad tracks, and a power line near the Niles plant sparked a terror campaign. Three men jailed admit Hall funded and sent them to Old City Pa for nitroglycerin, only to find explosives prepaid and packed in eight ounce charges.

Republic Ohio Warren Niles Milla Pennsylvania Niles Hall Old City

Three would-be terrorists thwarted by militia near Republic Mills

Police say three men confessed to plans to bomb the Republic Mills complex by targeting a railroad bridge and power lines. One man wounded as guards pursued their car. other suspects Byers and Orowitz sought to derail operations. The men had carried homemade nitroglycerin and explosives but were foiled by fortuitous military presence and partial success of the blast. Hall led a strike at Warren, staging a brief Labor Holiday in protest.

Lottlea Warren Mill Band Boraweicz Charles Byers Joe Orowitz Republic Byers Orowitz Republic Mills Niles Ohio Public Service Niles Republic Hall

Water Deepens and Flood Threat Near Bellevue

Bellevue Ohio faced a growing flood as a 2000 acre lake formed by underground rivers rose two more feet after heavy rains. Officials planned talks with New York Central Railroad and farmers on puncturing the levy to drain water into the city. Boiling water was advised to prevent disease from potential contamination.

Bellevue New York Central Railroad

Four-H Members to Exhibit Potatoes and Vegetables

Four-H Club members engaged in potato and vegetable projects will show their grading and collecting skills on July 6 and 7. County agent C. J. Hummel announced plans for two meetings to cover southern and northern halves of the county. Exhibit selection will be discussed and members can learn more about display topics. Some Lorain County clubs may enter the state judging contest at the Ohio State Fair, with winners advancing to a national contest in New York in December.

C. J. Hummel Lorain County New York

Death Record Paul Rolng of LaGrange Road

Paul Rolng born Amherst September 1875 died at Alyria Memorial Hospital Tuesday at 4 20 AM after two months illness. He lived 39 years in Carlisle Township and 34 years married. Survived by wife two daughters Lucille and Maxine at Lome and son Kenneth V. of Slyria, grandchild Shirley Ann Roling of Elyria, two brothers Henry and A F Roling Elyria, four sisters Mrs John Moran Miss Anna Roling Miss Eleanor Rolting Mrs Jennie Reinders of Trytia. Body from Welsh Funeral Home Wednesday to La Grange Road home for visitation. Funeral at St Marys Friday 9:30 AM Rev S P Lux officiating. Burial in St Marys Cemetery.

Paul Rolng LaGrange Road Amherst Alyria Memorial Hospital Carlisle Township Lucille Maxine Lome Kenneth V Slyria Shirley Ann Roling Elyria Henry A. 4. Roling John Moran Anna Roling Eleanor Rolting Jennie Reinders Trytia la Grange Road St. Mary's Church Mr. Roling S. P. Lux St. Mary's Cemetery

Suit To Set Deed Aside Is Dismissed

Arthur Nieding moved to set aside a deed he gave to his mother in law Mrs Ward Tolhurst of Amherst concerning a 39 acre farm. The case was dismissed due to questions about his brother Andrew serving as guardian. A new suit may be filed in Arthur’s name after dismissing the guardianship. The disputed property comes from an inheritance left to three daughters with Mrs Tolhurst granted life use.

Arthur Ward Tolhurst Amherst Andrew

Dairy judging tour to showcase Holstein and Jersey cattle

Will Judge Cattle Four-H Club boys interested in dairy projects try their skill at judging two dairy cattle breeds on July 9. Holstein cattle will be judged at the Harry Rowland farm and Jersey cattle at the Frank Rowland farm in Rochester Township. The tour was moved from today to avoid conflicts with other activities.

Harry Rowland Jersey Frank Row Rochester Township

County relief duties face legal challenge

The County Board discussed a June decision denying counties direct relief powers. Davidson urged county control as still possible locally. Commissioners favored county supervision if legal, but Dechant and Daan warned cities may not handle burdens if forced and tied relief payments to legal authority.

Davidson Edward Dechant Oscar G. Daan

Cleveland Markets and Livestock Prices Ledger

Market reports show steady to rising tones across poultry livestock and grains in Cleveland. Cattle receipts steady with mixed hog and sheep values. wheat corn and flour quotations listed alongside butter and eggs. detailed price ranges by grade and weight for several regional produce categories.

Cleveland Cholee Xteers Toutlou

Park Pool Reopens After High Water Closure

The Cascade Park swimming pool, flooded by recent heavy rains and draining into the Black River, will reopen tomorrow. Cleaning finished after water receded, with pool hours from 9 to 11 30 a.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. two lifeguards will be on duty. Before closure, several hundred swimmers used the pool daily.

Cascade Park Black River

Court Denounces Naturalization Plea Tied to Communist Ties

A 1934 court ruling rejects naturalization petitions tied to communist and Soviet defense slogans. It criticizes the I., W. O. and Communist Parties for conflicting loyalties, noting heavy civil liberties group support for subversive movements and deeming citizenship a privilege, not a right.

Communist Party Soviet Union W. O Communist Parties Vura Ohio

Chile Dominates South American Metals and Minerals Output

Chile accounts for about two thirds of the value of South America’s total metals and minerals production, highlighting its major role in regional mining and export strength.

Chile South America

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