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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1938

Page

5

24 Men To Face Liquor Ring Charge

Federal agents roundup 24 men charged with conspiring in Ohio's largest post prohibition liquor ring. Trial before Judge Mell G. Underwood expected to last two weeks. defendants from Steubenville Cleveland Pittsburgh and Creighton allegedly operated stills with 4000 gallon daily capacity.

Columbus Ohio Ray O'Donnell Mell G. Underwood Cleveland Painesville Steubenville Pittsburgh Creighton Ijictt O'Donnell Patrick Traficani Thomas Centanni James Epifano James Tripodi James Trombetti Peter Justice Adam Martello David Smith John DeCara John Bearcus August Mormino Harry Dangler Morris Phillips Fred Bickart Vincent Reo Hurley Jones Andrew M. Wiggins James Lara George Fadel Verte Holt Joseph C. Ross Sam Brushome Peter Albenze Joe Tominello

New Tax Bill Passes House in Early 1928 Debate

The administration's tax bill aims to raise about 5.5 billion dollars and ease business burdens. It passed the House 294 to 95 and moves to the Senate Finance Committee, with executive hearings planned and around 50 witnesses applying. The proposal divides firms into two brackets, imposes a 20 percent undistributed profits tax on large corporations, but offers a four percent credit for distributed dividends.

Washington Senate Finance Committee House Pat Harrison Congress Senate Committee Ways and Means Committee Senate John W. McCormack Mass

Motorist fined for drink driving after crash

Chester Igoda of 544 Furnace Street paid a fine of £50 and costs in police court today after pleading guilty before Mayor Joseph Q. Petre to driving while under the influence of liquor. He was arrested March 5 following a collision at Lodi and Broadets.

Chester Igoda Furnace Street Joseph Q. Petre Tiguor Lodi Broadets

Woman Loses Control After Tire Blowout On Lake Avenue

Deputy Sheriffs report Mrs. Lloyd Sweet, 46, of 439 Wheat River Street, lost control of her car when a front tire blew out on Lake Avenue a mile north of the city at 6:55 p m yesterday. Her vehicle collided with a parked car owned by A D Fox, 628 West 25th Street, Lorain, sending the Fox car into a tree and causing extensive damage to both vehicles.

J. C. Cordy Paul Johnson Lloyd Sweet Wheat River Street Lake Avenue A. D. Fox West 25Th Street Lorain

Death Record Mary L Daney in Cleveland

Mrs. Mary L. Daney mother of the late Norman L. Daney died in Cleveland this morning. She formerly lived in the Oregon apartments before moving to live with her daughter-in-law Gertrude Daney. Survived by brother Sam Wurst of Elyria and two nephews Earl Wurst of this city and Wurst of California. Service at R. S. Bennett Funeral Home, 11212 Euclid Avenue.

Mary L. Daney Norman L. Daney Cleveland Oregon Gertrude Daney Sam Wurst Elyria Earl Wurst Wurst California R. S. Bennett Euclid Avenue

Courts and filings in Lorain and surroundings

Multiple suits filed across Lorain and nearby cites. Elizabeth Bodt sues Mrs Foley for 10000 for injuries from a October traffic crash at Seneca ave and 32nd st Lorain. Depositors Mortgage Loan Co sues Emma Masters et al for 5851 and seeks foreclosure in Amherst. Agudath Bnai Israel Congregation of Lorain seeks court permission to reali estate. Mayor Comings’ Oberlin verdict for Harold McGreedy appealed by W B Heilman. Car return ordered for seven days loss of service. Mary K Miller sues Ohio Industrial Commission over death claim from her husband Charles Milles allegedly infected by grain dust at Elyria Milling.

Elizabeth Bodt Lorain Victor Foley Seneca Avenue 32Nd Street Depositors Mortgage Loan Company Emma Masters Agudath Bnai Israel Congregation of C. R. Comings Oberlin Harold G. McGreedy Rammon Pica W. B. Heilman Obe Jin Charles R. Milles Ohio Industrial Commission Mary K. Miller East Avenue Elyria Elyria Milling and Power Company

Will Face Charge Of Reckless Driving

John Oranee of 218 East 28th Street Lorain will be tried Tuesday for reckless driving after his car struck two machines on Lod Street near Broad Street. Police say the car first hit Charles Petro of 115 Glendale Court and then collided with a parked machine owned by Edward Strohrack of Stop 6 West River Road. Both machines were badly damaged.

John Oranee East 28Th Street Lorain Lod Street Broad Street Orance Charles Petro Glendale Court Edward Strohrack Stop 6 Weat River Road

Cooperation Urged to Protect Elyria Hospital Grounds

Frank W. Hoover, superintendent, asked for cooperation of children and parents to keep Elyria Memorial Hospital grounds undamaged. He noted a number of children, some on bicycles, use the grounds as a shortcut and warned that the soft soil could suffer substantial damage in spring and summer.

Elyria Memorial Hospital Frank W. Hoover Ile

School Musicians Vie For County Honors March 26

Lorain County school bands orchestras and choruses vie for county honors March 26 in Lorain. Fifty-plus entries are anticipated with 46 in last year's contest. Miss Marjorie Howe enters 17 vocal groups from six schools. Instrumental judging by Leon Ruddick Cleveland and choral judging by Jr. Martins Beck Elgin high.

S$ Lorain County Uteannus Lorain Gersld M. Frank Frank Marjorie Howe Howe Brownhelm Henrietta Avon la Grange Eaton Grafton Brookside Leon Ruddick Clevelland Martin Beck Elgin S Fudge

Shaw High School Wins Extempore Speaking Contest

Shaw High School captured first honors in the Lake Erie High School League extempore speaking contest held yesterday afternoon at Shaw. Six schools competed with Elyria High School represented by senior Joan Bauer.

Shawe High School Lake Erie High School League Shaw Elyria High Schools Joan Bauer

Reward to citizen sparks chain of arrests and fires

A Morning edition story recalls Elymian’s $50 reward for tipping police about a rear yard prowler near Edison school. The tip led to Donald Morris, 18, of Benton Michigan, being arrested with a loaded gun and later convicted of armed robbery in Pontiac. American Railway Express then paid its $39 reward. Firefighters battled two grass fires on Foster Avenue, quickly contained.

Samuel E. Wurst Edison Pole Tsar Waret Melvin Olmstead Robert Schwartz Lloyd Sweet Donald Morris Benton Michigan Lee Clare Parker Morris Western Union Pontiac Mich Cheeka Sweet McLeaneboro Michigan State Penitentiary Iona American Railway Express J. T. Walsh Chicago E. W. Coles Jucak Railway Express Coles American Express Company KE. J. Stankard

Oberlin area news and funeral notices mixed items

Kent Hart and Tom Allen of the Pirelande Area Council attended an event with moving pictures on the Cubbing Program. Funeral services are set for Harley C. Worcester at First Methodist Church with burial at East Pittsfield Cemetery. The Women's Relic Corps will host District No. 12 with delegates from multiple towns. potluck lunch and ritual work planned.

Kent Hart Tom Allen Pirelande Area Harley C. Worcester Allen Hospital First Methodist Church W. OK. C Oberlin Grange Hall Elyria Corps Strongsville Wooster Medina Wadsworth Wellington Elyria Lorain

Scout Achievement Awards Presented

Oberlin Ohio March 12 The Oberlin Cub Scout and Parent Pack meeting at the High School auditorium awarded achievement badges to nineteen Cubs and thirteen membership certificates. Den entertainments featured stunts while den leaders announced badges and arrow points to named Cubs. several Cub Bear Bronze badges and Lion Arrow Points were presented by multiple leaders. Durand Ludley and Tommy Powers were introduced into Boy Scout Service.

Oberlin Oberlin Cub Scouty Parenta Cubs Lee Whiteman Bill Tell Pyramug Den den Four Richard Newcomb Firelands Charles Hitchcock David Moyer Bernard Annable John Siddall Lindy Wigton Zane Brushaver Wiliam Wheeler Allan Gibson Arthur Malham Ernest Malham Wesley Nickel Kenneth Park Leonard Sudley Cub West Arthur Dudley Donald Gilbert Jack Holden James Close William Davidson Peter Craig Jimmie Powers Charles Dadler Robert Coinman Jimtie Rowe John Licht Allan Arnetd Richard Hill Dwight McMuller Jack Frost Jack Bradshaw Wal- Fowler David Mayer

Electric Cooking Demonstration At Ridgeville Grange Hall

Miss Philis Duckett home economist of Ohio Public Service Company will demonstrate electric cooking at Ridgeville Grange Hall at 2 PM Tuesday. The session aims to show rural home cooks what electrification offers on the electric range and roaster grill with complete meals and features from Electrification projects and associated research by General Electric Nela Park and Westinghouse Electric Home.

Ridgerville Grange Hall Philis Duckett Ohio Public Service Company Lorain-Medina Miss Duckett General Nela Park N Teveland Westinghouse ‘Electric Home Maneffedd

Cleveland Photographic Society to address Elyria Y M C A Club

Two directors of the Cleveland Photographic Society will address members of the Elyria YMCA Camera Club at its next meeting at the YMCA. E J Rutebart will explain exposure rules to help beginners. John Moddejonge will discuss 36 salon prints by Dever Timmons of Coshocton. Women invited to join.

Cleveland Photographic Society Elyria Y. M.C. A. Camera Club E. J. Rutebart Cleveland Society Butehart Camera Forum John Moddejonge Dever Timmons Timmons Jr America Europe

Seek Aid in Attempt To Locate Elyria Girl

Local authorities seek Cleveland police help locating Dorothea Campbell a 16 year old from 526 Hongstreet Elyria who left home yesterday and was last seen hitch hiking toward Cleveland She stopped at the Simpson home in Avon at 7 pm where she was fed and then rode toward Cleveland Relatives think she may head to Connecticut near Reedwood Street not confirmed The text notes a grass fire at a rear lot but not its cause.

Cleveland Poliee Dorothea Campbell Hongstreet Elyria Cleveland Simpson Avon Connecticut Wood Street

Lenten Service At First Church Features Horton Sermon

The Second Lenten service at First Church will be held Sunday at 7 30 PM. Professor Walter M Horton will preach on Living Under Orders. The choir will sing. Briefs note George T Sedgeman and Helen Rawdon travel stories.

Walter M. Horton

Canton Prosector Targets Slot Machines in Stark County

Canton, Ohio March reports that Prosecutor A C L Barthelmeh disclosed letters were sent to 25 Stark County businesses identified by the Civic Affairs Committee as harboring slot machines. Investigators counted 32 machines in 25 inns and cafes, with affidavits naming locations but not proprietors. The prosecutor warned warrants may follow if machines remain after notices. A related letter to Mayor James Sercombe referenced prior arrests for gambling that had resumed.

Canton A. C. L. Barthelmeh Frida Stark County Civic Affairs Committee James Sercombe

City Purchases Truck for Street Department

The city board of control led by Mayor Joseph Q. Petro and Service Director I. D. Faxon announced buying a new International ton and 4 half dump truck from Jerry Ferguson. Net cost after discount is 1195 dollars from bids by five local dealers.

City Board of Control Joseph Q. Petro I. D. Faxon Jerry Ferguson

Governor Davey denial ties Bradley to political work

The governor testified Bradley contacted figures such as the late Senator Joseph T. Robinson and State Senator Ryan, claiming it was business, not politics. He said Bradley’s political contact occurred only during Davey's bid to nominate Newton D. Baker for President and when Davey sought the agriculture secretary post in Roosevelt's cabinet.

Bradley U. S Joseph T. Robinson Arkansas Ryan Illinois Davey Newton D. Baker Roosevelt

Verdict In Case Against Ridge Hill Memorial Park

The Toledo Court of Appeals ruled for Mrs. Medoram Snyder of Lorain in the dispute over a contract between Ridge Hill Memorial Park and Ridge Hill Development Company deeming the contract definite and too favorable to the development firm. The court upheld a lower court on receivership and removal of officers but sided with Snyder on mismanagement claims and misallocation of cemetery funds.

Guy B. Findley Toledo District Court of Appeals Medoram Snyder Lorain Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery Company Ridge Hill Development Company Snyder

Woman Recovers From Injuries At YMCA Pool

Mrs. Hugh Beavis of 149 Bellefield Avenue returned home tonight after four days in Elyria Memorial Hospital. She injured her head when diving toward the pool side at the YMCA on Tuesday. the instructor rescued her, and no fractures were found.

Hugh Beavis Bellefield Avenue Elyria Memorial Hospital Beavis Harrie Steviek Y

High School Groups Plan Social Meet

The joint junior council of two local youth groups discussed a box social to be held April 1 at the Y W C A and Review Friendship girls. Tickets will be sold to high school boys and the event will include box lunches. A breakfast meeting for the council is set for 6:30 a.m. next Thursday.

Hitler’s Austrian coup disrupts European appeasement efforts

The piece notes Hitler’s Austria coup upsets diplomatic balance, threatens Nazification, and challenges Neville Chamberlain’s policy of appeasement as Britain seeks rapprochement with dictatorial regimes. Observers fear broader upheaval unless events are handled cautiously.

Germany Austria Bemito Mussolini Chais Hitler Earone Neville Chamberlain Britain Litler Chamg Berlain

Carlisle Entertain Guests at St Patrick’s Day Luncheon

Mrs Charles Bruce chairwoman of La Porte Ladies Aid Group I hosted three groups in the church basement on a Wednesday afternoon. After Ruth Ehrke read the secretary report, refreshments were served. Green and white mint favors marked the St Patrick’s Day note and plans for a Spring Guest Luncheon on March 30 were announced, with each of the four Groups decorating their tables and presenting a short program.

Carlisle Charles Bruce la Porte Ladies Aid Ruth Ehrke General Aid

Group Plans Luncheon and Board Meeting At La Porte Church

The Official Church and Sunday School Boards of La Porte M Uy Church held a regular quarterly meeting at the parish hall with financial reports by Ruth Ebrke and Joyce Gregg. Ava Pitkin, secretary, read October notes. Rev. Thomas Mughes led membership record revivals. members urged strong support amid ongoing financial obligations.

la Porte M Uy Ruth Ebrke Joyce Gregg Ava Pitkin Mary EB. Miller Miss Pitkin Thomas Mughes

Chicago markets report price notes for poultry butter eggs and grains

Market wire from Chicago records live poultry prices steady with Hen prices around 5 pounds and under, butter tubs 642,792 and unchanged, eggs and current receipts flat. Potatoes through US Dept of Agriculture show 70 cars on track 282, slow demand prints. stock steady, various regional potato lots and mixed grains priced by bushel or ton with several items unchanged.

Chicago Eazler United States Department of Agnew Idaho Russet Burbanks North Dakota Bliss Wisconsin Seni Florida Bliss Promphs Etter Gatger CO Nee Na

Toledo Grain Close Prices Report

Grain and dairy prices from Toledo elevators show mixed bids with No 2 red and yellow corn values, wheat and oats listed, butter and eggs prices for one pound prints. Market tones indicate slight volatility across futures and local commodity items with assorted quality grades.

Avel GiGiec Nuy Toledo

Church Officials Review and Redecorating Plan

Residents and church members funded the renovations of the church basement to support the Young People's Choir. Last night the church board updated a long list of officers and committees including trustees Roy Hob and Ray Jackson, stewards Mary Miller and Ava Pitkin, and many others with roles in recording, communion, district stewardship, Ladies Aid, auditing, music, religious education, and benevolence.

Roy Hob AOA Ava Pitkin C. F. Whitney Ladies Aid Mary E. Miller Ada Durlam J. E. Dewhurst H. H. Gregg Ruth Dewhurst Eleanor Robson Joyce Gregg I. E. Dewhurst Roy Robson Hope Goodspeed

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