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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1940

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Finland Balks at Russia Peace Terms in Nordic Talks

STOCKHOLM March 9 Finland balked at Russia terms saying negotiations require iron clad guarantees against a Czechoslovakia fate. Moscow talks possible with Assarsson seeking minimum terms and direct Russo Finnish talks at Heret or Tallinn. Nordic bloc defense idea floated with Sweden Norway and Denmark pledging Finland's independence amid rumors and confusion.

Stockholm Sweden Finland Russia Czechoslovakia Moscow V. G. Assarsson Tallinn Esthonia Norway Denmark

Seven Area Schools Release Commencement Dates

The county school calendar lists seven village and rural schools with May 11 East Carlisle and May 14 Eaton commencements, May 15 for Markley Brookside and Brighton, and May 22 for Clearview. Most schools close May 17, some after. Also noted are county band, orchestra and choral at Clearview, district solo and ensemble at Bellevue, state scholarship tests, and state finals in choral and band plus track meet at Clearview and Lorain.

East Carlisle Eaton Markley Brookside Brighton Clearview Bellevue Lorain Columbus Oberlin Lorain County

Weather Ohio and national conditions report

The forecast shows fair weather in Ohio tonight and Sunday with increasing cloudiness and light snow in western parts on Sunday afternoon and Sunday night. Temperatures little changed. Low pressure persists over New England with a western system over the Texas Panhandle. high barometers in the Mississippi Valley and widespread fair weather elsewhere. Colder air blankets the South Atlantic states and northern lake region while the central and southern Plains stay warmer. Light snow in Montana and the Dakotas with rain in Georgia, South Carolina and northern Florida.

Ohio West Portion New England Texas Panhandle Mississippi Valley South Atlantic Lake Region Plains Montana Dakotas Georgia South Carolina Florida The United States

Finland pushes armistice before peace talks with Russia

STOCKHOLM March 9 Resources said talks with Russia have not reached peace negotiations. Finland insists an armistice must precede any discussion of terms. British Minister Sir George R Warner met Finnish Minister Erkko as Finns outlined that peace terms require a Russian willingness to discuss.

Finland Stockholm Russia George R. Warner J. E. Erkko

Russia Reports Armistice Negotiations Under Way

Stockholm dispatch says Russian sources report Russo Finnish talks for an armistice are progressing in Moscow at the Kremlin. No progress details available. Mme Alexandra Kollontay, Soviet minister to Sweden, not involved in negotiations.

Stockholm Moscow Kremlin Mme Alexandra Kollantay Sweden

U S Maintains Cautious Stance on European Peace Efforts

White House secretary Stephen T. Early said President Roosevelt has not closed the door to possible U.S. activity in the European peace drive but is not opening it. He emphasized ongoing silence on reports of U S mediation or direct intervention and declined to comment on talks involving Steinhardt Molotov and the Swedish ambassador in Moscow.

Washington White House Stephen T. Early Roosevelt United States Early Moscow Laurence A. Steinhardt V. E. Molotov Russia

Rochester Claims Youngest Mayor in Nation

Rochester residents dispute Utah mayor Thornley Swan as the nation’s youngest. They cite Jack H. Hodgkin of Rochester, age 23, who takes office January 1 and turns 24 on May 5. Hodgkin, born in Rochester, runs a family farm with his father C. H. Hodgkin.

Rochester Utah Jack H. Hodgkin Thornley K. Swan Kaysville A. M. Garis Hodgkin C. H. Hodgkin

Twelve U S Bombers To Go To Peru

Secretary of War Harry H Woodring announced that 12 B 18 bombers will depart Albrook Field in the Canal Zone on a goodwill flight to Lima Peru tomorrow Maj Gen Daniel Van Voorhis will command the mission with 29 officers and 24 enlisted men Brig Gen Herbert A Dargue will direct flight operations as head of the 19th wing stationed in the Canal Zone

Washington Harry H. Woodring Albrook Tield Canal Zone Lima Peru Daniel van Voorhis Panama Canal Department Herbert A. Dargue

Russia Calls Men Up To 35 Years of Age

Danish Ekstrabladet, from Tallinn, reports Russia has called all men in Northern Russia up to 35 for military service. It adds Leningrad reports enlistment of all men up to 30 years old.

Russia Copenhagen Ekstrabladet Tallinn Leningrad

Finns Relief Fund Receives $350 From Lorain County

Finnish relief contributions totaling $350 were sent today to the Finnish Relief Fund headquarters by the Lorain County committee. Hubbard C. Wilcox, treasurer, reported the drive followed sending 2,500 appeal letters, with all funds directed to relief and campaign costs covered by committee members.

Finnish Relief Fund, Inc Lorain County Hubbard C. Wilcox Finland

Finland Seeks Peace Decision By Early Next Week

Finnish Foreign Minister V A Tanner told United Press by trans Atlantic phone that a settlement likely would be decided by Monday or Tuesday of next week. He warned that if proposals are rejected, fighting would continue with no relief in hostilities on all fronts. He said rumors spread worldwide and declined to confirm allied aid or specifics if no settlement is reached.

New York Uup V. A. Tanner United Press Tanner Finland

Nazi Foreign Minister Visits Rome

Berlin reports indicate Joachim von Ribbentrop travels to Rome to relay information to Benito Mussolini for Sumner Welles. Finnish-Russian peace moves will be secondary while in the Italian capital. Welles plans another visit before returning from Roosevelt’s trip. A Vatican meeting with Pope Pius XII is planned, marking a first Nazi papal engagement to show improved relations.

Berlin Joachim von Ribbentrop Benito Mussolini Sumner Welles Ribbentrop Rome Welles Roosevelt Pope Pius XII Vatican

Holy Name Society To Elect Officers

The Holy Name Society of St. Mary's Church will elect officers at the regular breakfast meeting after the 8 o'clock mass tomorrow. Postmaster M. F. O'Donnell of Cleveland cannot speak due to illness, so no speaker will attend. Current officers include Dr. Charles Guth as president pro tem, E. C. Keyes as secretary, and J. B. Seward as treasurer.

Holy Name Society St. Mary's Church M. F. O'Donnell Cleveland Charles Guth E. C. Keyes J. B. Seward

Adolf Hitler to Speak Tomorrow at Berlin Memorial Event

Berlin reports Hitler will address a Heroes Memorial Day ceremony at the Berlin Armory Museum at noon local time. Foreign Minister Joachim von Ribbentrop heads to Rome for talks with Italian leaders, amid expectations of a potential European peace declaration tied to Russo-Finnish mediation.

Berlin Adolf Hitler Joachim von Ribbentrop Rome Ribbentrop Hitler Scandinavia

Peace Must Be Honorable Says Finns

Helsinki reports Finns vow to fight on for an honorable peace while resisting ceding Hanko to Russia. Indications point to a possible demilitarized Hanko with Finland retaining sovereignty as war drags in Karelen Isthmus. Uncertainty about Allied aid, Swedish and Norwegian roles, and Germany’s stance dominates wartime questions.

Hanko Leningrad Finland Russia Viipuri Sweden Norway Germany Scandinavia Baltic

Dental Society Dinner Marks Century of Dentistry

About 40 Lorain County Dental Society members will gather Monday at Lorain Country Club for a centennial dinner honoring 100 years of organized dentistry. ADA members in roughly 300 cities join nationwide centennial celebrations led by Dr L L Bourguin Elyria. In Baltimore March 18 19 and 20 world dental professionals will honor Dr Horace A Hayden and Dr Chapin A Harris founders of the first dental school in 1640.

Lorain County Dental Society Lorain Country Club L. L. Bourguin. Elyria American Dental Association Baltimore Horace A. Hayden Chapin A. Harris

List Of Persons Born On St. Patrick's Day Is Growing Rapidly

Fifteen more names were added today to the list of those who will celebrate birthdays on St. Patrick's Day in Elyria and vicinity. Oldest is Mrs. Lucy Barber of New London with over eighty years. youngest is Richard Lee Schofield who will celebrate his first birthday. Several others from Elyria, Wellington, Vermilion and nearby towns are listed with ages and addresses.

St. Patrick’s Day Elyria Ely Tians Lorain County Lucy Barber New London Richard Lee Schofield West Ninth Street St. Patrick's Day Bill Saylor Jefferson Junior High School Desterit Arid Patrick LeRoy M. Arnold Spruce Street Commercial Motor Freight Co Wayne County Henry D. Miller East South Street Vermilion Pauline Geigey Ninth Street L. W. Osborne Julia Dachiler West Ave Frank S. Rowley Garvin Avenue Lawrence Jordan Wellington R. C Ralph Barber

Sudden Death Halts Detroit Graft Probe

Detroit news reports the death of William C Buckingham 42 assistant special prosecutor for the graft grand jury during a tense day of investigations. He collapsed after meeting with Circuit Judge Homer Ferguson while leading examinations of defendants tied to a vast baseball lottery and protection payments to officials. Buckingham died at Harper Hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage after a strenuous day, leaving the grand jury in suspense and amid political controversy over Wayne County Prosecutor Duncan C McCrea’s suspension.

Detroit William C. Buckingham Buckingham Homer. Ferguson Harper Hospital Wayne County Duncan C. McCrea Fred W. Frahm Special Investigation Squad Pool

Hatch Accuses New Dealers Over Political Activity Law

Senator Carl A. Hatch accuses New Dealers of delaying final action on extending the Hatch Act to state employees paid in part by federal funds. Senate fights over amendments, Barkley refuses caucus, and debates escalation as Brown seeks to include those with government profit contacts.

Washington URA Carl A. Hatch N. M Hatch Alben W. Barkley Barkley Senate Sen. Prentiss M. Brown Mich

Moscow Peace Terms Scrutinized by British Leaders

Scandinavian sources report Britain refused to pass Soviet peace terms to Finland, deeming the price too high after Chamberlain’s cabinet studied Moscow's Russo Finnish proposal. Molotov then directed Kollontai to seek Swedish mediation while Britain discussed transit of Allied troops via Norway and Sweden.

London Finland Neville Chamberlain Moscow Viacheslav M. Molotov Stockholm Mme Alexandra Kollantag Britain Norway Sweden

Ohioan objects to 25 census questions suit filed

In Columbus a suit seeks to enjoin census enumerators from asking 125 personal questions about home value mortgage income and marital status, claiming violations of the fourth and fifth amendments. Filed by Lewis C. Warden, Columbus attorney, the action targets William L. Austin Charles Q. Blomquist and Robert Ebinger, with others named as interested parties.

Columbus Census U. S. District Court Lewis C. Warden William L. Austin U.S Charles Q. Blomquist Robert Ebinger Warden

Commissioners to act on LaPorte water line project

County commissioners signaled Monday they will likely approve the LaPorte water line improvement, a WPA project pending for two years. Five day hearing ended with three objections including a demand to increase depth limit and Biggs dispute over a $954 assessment. If approved, objectors have 10 days to appeal. plan calls for a main from Grafton road to LaPorte then Route 10 toward Indian Hollow road, with total assessment $15,832.

LaPorte Sarah Elzabeth Bruce Curtiss Him Ford Sophia Biggs Charles Wise Route 10 Biggs Commissioners’ Office Grafton Road Indian Hollow Road Ray Hollis

Recognition Given Kiwanians For Attendance

Five Elyria Kiwanis Club members received perfect attendance pins at a Thursday meeting held at Elks Restaurant. The club, in its 21st anniversary week, honored George Richwine for 21 years, George Colburn 11 years, F A Dusthimer 5 years, Dr Charles Guth 3 years, and A H Waters 2 years. Ernest Seabold joined as a new member. A film by Ohio Bell titled A New Voice for Mr X was shown to highlight proper telephone diction.

Elyria Ki‘qwanis Club Elks C. E. Betts George Richwine George Colburn F. A. Dusthimer Charles Guth A. H. Waters Ernest Seabold Elyria Dairies, Inc Mr. X Ohio Bell Telephone Co

Quality Chicks Mean Greater Profits

Quality chicks boost returns as hatcheries in Lorain and nearby counties advertise reliable, affordable baby chicks. Local hatcheries report steady demand and record output, urging farmers to invest now for better profits.

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