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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1938

Page

5

Mandamus Suit Against Lorain Mayor Taken Under Advisement

Common Pleas Judge Gus 2 today took under advisement a mandamus suit filed by Ralph Welmer of Lorain seeking $50 for humane officer services. Welmer was discharged by Mayor George Bretz in late January and contends the mayor lacked power to discharge him. The mayor says he discharged Welmer for not being suitable and to save city funds, and the case pauses as briefs are to be filed.

Common Pleas Gus 2 Sandamus Ralph Welmer Lorain George Bretz Weimer

Four Minor Traffic Accidents Reported

Four minor traffic accidents were reported by police last night due to icy pavements. A car driven by Jack Monroe at 259 Cornell avenue skidded at Lake and Fremont, colliding with Anthony Wolf of 115 Fremont. A yellow taxi driven by Fred Ehlero skidded at Middle and Ninth, hitting a parked car owned by Harold Parsons. Chester Worszewski of 308 Bust River skid on Roosevelt and hit Eugene Smith at 217 Gulf road. A bumper damage occurred to C. E. Barnhart at Tiellefield and Second when colliding with John Sabo of Alsha at Middle and Second.

Jack Monroe Cornell Avenue Lake Avenue Fremont Street Anthony Wolf Fred Ehlero Middle Avenue Ninth Street Harold Parsons R. DL Oberlin Chester Worszewski Bust River Street Roosevelt Avenue Eugene Smith Gulf Road E. Barnhart To! Tiellefield Avenue John Sabo I, Bb Alsha Second Street

Organize Council To Plan Social Activities

A joint ML CLA and YWCA council was formed to plan social activities for both groups. Carl Eady was elected president and Evelyn Fenimore secretary treasurer under directors Herman Geyer and Frances Lemon. The first event is a box social set for April 1 with three committees named for program publicity and hosting duties.

Carl Eady Evelyn Fenimore Herman Geyer Frances Lemon Y. W Jack Reinhardt Dorothy Nau Ward Travers Jean Crisp John Faulkner Couneil

Recess Fight On New Tax Bill

Washington March 3 The House recessed its fight over the administration tax bill for the weekend after leaders indicated only a few amendments would be offered Adjournment followed 10 of 12 hours of general debate Majority Leader Sam Rayburn sought late voting but Rep Gerald J Boileau blocked it The main dispute centers on a proposed 20 percent surtax on closely held corporations and related tax measures with fears of amendments on final pages of the 619 page bill

Washington House Sam Rayburn Gerald J. Boileau Wis Butiesu Barburnp Boileau Lon Oman

Lenten Services and School Calendar Noted in Oberlin

Oberlin reports a schedule of First Methodist Lent services beginning Sunday with sermons each week, featuring speakers from Oberlin and nearby towns. Also listed are a Board of Education calendar for the next school year, a birth announcement, visitor updates, and garden club plans with local residents mentioned.

Oberlin First Methodist Episcopal Church Clarence T. Craig Howard Patrick Brighton Christ M. A. Burris Amherst Board of Education

Oberlin Nine to tour three states on spring trip

Oberlin College announces its first varsity spring training trip in years. Coach Guy C. Thrower reports five games from April 6 to 9 including a double header vs Louisville. Schedule spans Miami University Oxford Eastern State Teachers College Richmond and Marshall College Huntington.

Oberlin Oberlin College Guy C. Thrower University of Louisville Miami University Oxford Louisville Eastern State Teachers College Richmond Kentucky Marshall College Huntington West Virginia Warner Gymnasium iSpring Lyale If. Butler Obertin College Butler Dick Jamerson

Court Happenings at Local Verdicts and Sheriff Sale

A jury verdict awarded ten dollars to Theos dore Rekas against Spirus T. Valas for a dispute tied to a Blue Bird Restaurant lease. A truck driver, Lord Lemmbaeh, faced charges for operating a truck with a beam exceeding legal length, ultimately reloaded on a second vehicle to meet the 40 foot limit. Avon Lake and Lorain property parcels were auctioned for taxes with many selling below due amounts. Probate relief was granted to Joe Furei and Val Caserta amid burglary charges. A missing Ridgeville girl, 17, may have eloped and was last seen near her home wearing a green coat.

Sheriffs Department Macella Brown George Brown Ridgeville Parehkis William G. Smith

Death Record for Allen Chandler in Ridgeline

Allen Chandler died this morning at his home on Laura Court after a year’s illness. Survived by sisters Mrs. Motr Hace and Mrs. Lila Brown and brothers Charles, Adelbert, and Clyde Chandler. Funeral Tuesday at Nichols Funeral Home with Dr A E Kemp officiating. Burial at Ridgeview Cemetery. Friends invited after the service at the Nichols Funeral Home.

Alles Chandler Allen Chandler Laura Court Mo TR Hace Middle Avenue Lila Brown Charles FH. Chandler Adelbertetree Clyde Chandler 11Th Street Cleveland Fuseral Erviers Nichols A. E. Kemp Buria Ridgelawe Nichols Fuseral

Award Won in Heart Balm Suit Against Episcopal Rector

Steubenville Ohio March 3 counsel for Rev Warold Zeis moved to overturn a 1109 verdict in a heart balm suit seeking 1300 against the Episcopal rector. A rural jury of 12 deliberated four hours over a four day trial in federal court. Defense plans for a new trial or appeal while plaintiffs counsel expressed satisfaction. The rector and his wife were not present. Burnham, 43, had left for New York City.

Steubenville Warold Zeis Cora Lillian Burnham John D. Gardner U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Harley S. Cook Burnfai Burnham New York City Emma Sharpe

School calendar notes from Elyria district

Number one continued from page one lists events at Elyria High School. April 2 is set for ship team selection, May 7 for the district state scholarship test at Kent, May 12 for the blue ribbon spelling contest, May 13 or 14 for the Spring track meet, May 23 and 24 for final examinations, with May 27 marking the last day of school.

Elyria High School Kent

Church Campaign Raises 160 Toward Debt Payment

The Second M. E. church campaign to raise 200 for its mortgage debt closed with 160 collected. Pastor Hey J. A. Watson announced no further solicitations will be made, but donations from letter recipients or visitors will be gratefully accepted. The church owed about 3,000 on its property when the drive began.

M. Ok Hey J. A. Watson Chhird

Farm Accounts Summaries Planned for Elyria Wellington Meetings

Lorain County farmers will have farm accounts reviewed March 16 and 17 in Elyria and Wellington per C Hummek county agent. Elyria Y M C A hosts 10 a m to 9 p m March 16. Wellington High School hosts 2 to 6 pm March 17. A beginners’ meeting for those new to farming records is set for Elyria on March 18.

Lorain County Elyria Wellington C. Hummek

Sparks Still On State Payroll

Sparks still on state payroll amid a shakeup in the highway department led by Governor Daves and Highway Director John Jaster. The House committee demanded abolishment of the position and Sparks remained at duties while the city’s transport office reported no change in his status.

Tech al Sparks Wause Senate Goxverne Saab Anne

Wellington Club News Brings Morn to Afternoon Meetings

The Wellington Woman's Association of the Congregational Church held a full afternoon of devotions led by Mrs Gannect in her absence. Other reports covered China missions, a Pearl Buck reading, music by a cornet quartet, and committee led refreshments. Wellington Kiwanis heard Eugene O G Wiles discuss unemployment benefits and the act's impact on both employer and employee. The Wellington Farm Women's Club enjoyed a productive Grange Hall meeting with a noon covered dish dinner and a talk on foot care by Miss Frances Eckert. Mrs Norman Griggs hosted the Moncy Circle of the M E Aid Society with singing and prayer.

Wellington Association of the Congregational Church CW. Gannect Sics G. Ek Wells Foreign Mission China Dlarry Arinle EL Ol Massard Hugh Hubbard McnIntoshs Taide Pearl Buck Z. Duyne Clyde Seidel Cornet Billy Norton Wallace Gordon Gallatin Ovid Hannon Bessie Cunningham Helen Eeard Harry Allen Eugene Og.wiles Unemployment Compensation Commission of Ohis Wellington Kiwanis Club Herrick Auditorium Wiles Weg Ohio Grange Hall Frances Eckert Norman Griggs Caremony Circle M. E. Aid Society K. A. Cordray Reacher John

Northern Draft Horse Association plans horseman school

By Cora M Shepard the Courtland session reported a business meeting with Cordar reading humor and refreshments served. Members of the Northern Draft Horse Association met at Wellin ton Grange hall to plan a horse masters school to be held soon. McCann of Ohio State University is expected to teach feeding and care of horses. Hummel was present at the meeting.

Vienna University closed after Nazi Catholic clash

Vienna authorities shuttered the University after serious clashes between Nazi and Catholic Fatherland Front students. Police separated crowds as insults and anti Nazi songs echoed through corridors. The brawls spilled into the streets and a prior raid on a Fatherland Front hall left two youths shot.

Vienna Vienna University Fatherland Fatherland Front

Fail To Find Motive in Murder Of Girl

Grand Rapids March mid day homicide leaves Mina Lehser a stenographer and choir singer at Fifth Reformed Church. authorities report a skull fractured in five places likely by a hammer. no weapon found and no robbery motive. victim described as a dependable home girl with no criminal past.

Grand Rapids Mou Tiveless Stuyer Mina Lehser Simeon le Ror Kepy Vorener Frank J. O'Malley

Soviet trial witness list paints plot to seize power

In Moscow a trial of 21 Bolshevik leaders opened with witnesses detailing a melodramatic scheme to lure foreign aid, undermine the economy, and assassinate officials to restore autocracy. Leander Bukharin led the alleged plot, with Yagoda directing secret police, while others tied to the cabinet army and party faced similar charges. Christian Rakovsky testified as the case focused on the fifth day.

Moscow Urhe Tayi Ota Nikolai Bukharin Lenin Communisat Internationale Henryarixovtevich Yugoda Debtl Krembn Coupe Foreign Service Communist Party Ewo Leander Burherin Novy Mi New York Yagoda Bukhiarin Stalin Christian Rakovsky

Seabiscuit Is Race Favorite In California Handicap

Seabiscuit headlines the Santa Anita Handicap field as the overwhelming favorite with 120 pounds, aiming to add to his earnings and match the all time money winner Sun Beam. Pompoon Aneroid and Stagehand join Seabiscuit in a crowded lineup as fans cheer under warm California sun after recent floods.

Arcata Marta Santa Anita Tarfdem Seabiscuit Santa Anna California Seahiseurt Seabiseurt Pompoon Gosum Lue Warfellow Pye Woodberry Conat Atlas Durrell Tles Craens Pittsfield Mabel Whipple Michael Keith Wakeman Kenneth Avers Will Euttertain Baptist Missionary Chris MacDermott Oberlin College J. C. MacDermott Here

Continued From Page One Case Ties to Orchard Incident

Authorities link the case to a criminal pattern after a suspect dragged a woman into an apple orchard. Hensley was arrested February 3 after an alleged attempt on Bernadette Bater, 22, of Gratton. He confessed three days later amid questions about similarities to the Hornbeck case. Defense attorney Rendinell predicts an acquittal. Judge Findley promises a fair trial with a 58 member special jury panel, 12 as trial jurors.

Jockey Karl Sande Faces Trial With Stagehand and Sceneshifter

United Press reports on Hall of Fame jockey Karl Sande rising from trainer duties to guide Stagehand and Sceneshifter in the Santa Anita Derby and the $100,000 Handicap. Despite limited records, the duo offer Sande a chance at lasting fame as bettors back his rising class.

Dugkh Guenther United Press Ges Anita Cliss Tao of Howards’ Colta Stagehand Tearold Sceneshifter Mink Sande Karl Sande Henry McLe-More

Defending Champs Fight To Retain Titles

Defending champions Columbus Upper Arlington clash with Hamilton Catholic in a tight Central District Class RU action at Westerville, while Hamilton and Columbus Upper Arlington also face off in a key local tournament. Hamilton seeks a title run and a return trip to Dayton next weekend as the district schedule moves forward.

Colt Mbds OG Mareh Hamilton Columbus Upper Arlington Leland Bork Onn Artion Freakin Firvet Mareh Dayton Columbus Upper Ariingrom Graveport

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Esther Wood Richard Clevenger Prof Craig Tovpreach Union St Sellont Winars Mule Varl Wo Oberlin Inn W. H. Chapin Woodland Avenue Altadena Howard Earl Jolly Roe’s Garage Kroger Sudro - Curtis Ambulance Kewre Budge J. A. Cook Theosdore Rekas Spirus T. Valassis Blue Bird Liord Lemmbaeh Elyria Belting Company Preston L. Coon E.H. Davey Avon Lake Sheriff's Department Coutt Hoses Claude Adams Cormuirat William Ber Garra Spencer Cuimmea Pleas Gus Findley Joe Furei Loran Val Caserta Dare Sparks Grissinger Kriwantans Miss Eckert Cora M Shepard Barker St Courtland Muppy- Jance Sessiger O'Donnell Paint & Wall Paper Co Court Street Olio Mersues Sclys Aw Sandé Zev Flying Ebony Gallant Fox Ker Maxwell Howard Seeneshifter Hin Trey Hutte Markel Estria Ahls Standatis Gimain Mile Sheety Miewater Co Muntani Milling Lover Chicago Wretel Peere Boutbery Fev Lim Seth Allen Serview Goconol 13Th St SQ. Dee West Virginia Brown Hotel H. C. Peters H.r.rorick Elyria Savings and Trust Building
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