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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1938
Page
1
Elyria High School will hold two commencement nights this year on June 8 and 9. The graduating class voted for the plan, with all members present each night but only half receiving diplomas per evening. Each graduate will get three tickets for relatives, and the class, nearly 517 strong, will be divided alphabetically to limit seating.
Berguin reports March 9 that a weekly issue of Die Schwarz Korps calls for abolition of the pre festant and Catholic divine service in the army. The piece notes a secret pamphlet distributed by Henrich VWumber, urging reforms.
Lorain officials announce 25 motor coaches ordered to replace street cars within a month after a workers’ transit strike. The new company gained a one year permit to operate and a leadership team was elected including L. Snyder as VP, W. Schmaueh as president, and W Gordyon as secretary. Delivery of buses expected in 30 days, with full service possible in 48 hours if street car service is halted. The Lorain Street Railway warns of possible service suspension as losses reach 150 daily.
Charles F L Kohler president of a harbor supply firm and his wife Nellie faced a $10000 alienation of affections suit filed in common pleas court by their son-in-law George L Avery of Columbus. Avery also sought $5000 against Kohler for a Feb 6 intoxication arrest he says he was acquitted of. Helen Kohler filed for divorce March 1 alleging gross neglect.
An Ohio weather bulletin notes rain in the south central region and rain or snow in the far north overnight and Thursday with a gradual rise in temperature. Light to moderate rain spans Oklahoma to Indiana and the Mississippi Valley, with lighter scattered precipitation in California. Pressure remains low in the central and southern plains with high pressure elsewhere.
The House moves toward final action on the administration tax bill amid turbulent debate over a 20 percent levy on corporations owned by single families. Leaders seek a reassured report on support, while McCormick's amendment to end capital gains taxation faces resistance.
Washington hearings loom as TVA critics push for a congressional investigation. Senators Norris Bridges Morgan and others urge full inquiry into charges of jealousy maladministration and neglect, while President Roosevelt plans a White House conference with TVA directors to seek facts, not opinions.
NEW ROCHEVILLE New York Match Murray Levine father of 2 year old Peter kidnaped five days ago admitted today that efforts to deliver the 39006 ransom demand have failed so far There has been no ransom payment he told reporters There is nothing new and he hung up The Le vene home activity suggested his attempts to reach the abductors were growing more desperate
The new chimes at St. Andrews Episcopal Church rang out this morning in a test of the installation nearing completion. Familiar church songs were heard by listeners nearby. Regular use is planned after dedication and Dr. E. B. Redhead reports the chimes are electrically operated but may also be controlled from a console.
A typhoon sweeping Macao island near Hong Kong caused about 200 deaths. The Portuguese port at the mouth of the Canton river was isolated, and only scant reports reached Lisbon today.
Father Louis G. Weitzman head of sociology at John Carroll University will speak at St Marys Parish Hall tomorrow evening. The meeting begins at eight o clock and is open to the public with some confusion over scheduling clarified as tomorrow night only.
Griswold leads Elyria Home for the Aged luncheon as officers of the North Ohio Conference Methodists tour the facility. Dr Ketcham presided, Dr Wagar acted as toastmaster, and lay leaders from Elyria Schools extended greetings. Residents praised care and comforts during the 1940 anniversary planning.
Members will host a farewell banquet for Dr Ee Bond and Mrs Round next Wednesday evening at the First M E Church. The official board, meeting Monday, expressed regret at the pastor’s departure to Wilmington Delaware in an exchange of pulpits with Dr Frank Hicks.
Elyria Elks vote to back a Grand Lodge safe program proposal to reduce traffic danger at the East Bridge street undercut by outlining end column faces with red neon tubing at about 200 dollars. Safety committee chair E J Stankard and honorary mayor Joseph Petro led the effort as officers approve the project amid broader lodge efforts to improve Ohio road safety.
Mareh 9 Philadelphia columnist and radio news commentator Mareh 9 Boake Carter described a report that his status in the United States was challenged to pressure him to stay silent. He said he entered the U S on a British passport in 1921 and denied a Russian visa, accusing the State Department of trying to suppress his views on foreign policy.
David Irwin shared experiences from a Arctic journey at Elyria Rotary Club and a Elyria High assembly. He recounted hardships including dog deaths from starvation and burning his violin for heat to boil tea. Three new members Roy Hultz Ray Williamson and Howard Golimar were inducted by Dr R Revard.
In Alamosa Colorado sixteen men stranded in a freight train on Lizzard Head Pass at 11,000 feet were rescued today by a rescue train. The Rio Grande narrow gauge line proved difficult as drifts blocked progress and some men were found injured and aided by local crews.
Los Angeles residents boiled water today as the sewer system broke under floods and contaminated the supply. City health officer Dr. George Parrish warned all to boil ditching water and use only boiled water until the cause is found. Contamination was reported in Highland Park and southwestern areas as burst sewers ran alongside water mains and raised fears of sewer seepage.
German Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop arrives in London amid heavy police guard and anti-Nazi protests. Demonstrations flare in Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square as authorities plan talks to ease Anglo German tensions and set stage for possible negotiations.
Jason Westerfield, special representative of the exchange, spoke to about 125 Elyrians at the First Congregational Church under the Elyria Rotary Club sponsorship. He described the NYSE as a national public market that connects buyers and sellers and highlighted rapid order processing from Appleton and San Francisco. He noted investors cannot inspect goods and stressed regulations, discipline, and facilities that protect investors.
Dr Reuben Straus, pathologist for Cuyahoga County, testified nine days after Miss Louise Hornbeck’s body was found near her Grafton home that improper initial autopsy likely hindered the murder investigation. He noted spermatozoa and blamed brain concussion for death. full report to be given to jurors. The trial of Edward Hensley continued with other witnesses and defense and prosecution opening statements outlining a baffling case with ties to earlier assaults.
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