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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1939

Page

5

Union Leaders Meet Again In Peace Parley

Seven AFL and CIO reps meet in New York for a fourth conference seeking to end a three year struggle for supremacy. They discuss jurisdiction disputes and an American Congress of Labor, with President Roosevelt backing unity and no immediate peace pact yet in sight.

New York American Federation of Labor Congress of Industrial Organizations AFL and Cio AFL Roosevelt Harry C. Bates Thomas A. Rickert Matthew Woll Daniel J. Tobin Bates CIO John L. Lewis Sidney Hillman Philip Murray Frances Perkins Washington American Congress of Labor

Court actions and parolees tied to Elyria cases

Adolph Berger sues John Duray et al for 1670 on promissory notes and seeks foreclosure on Elyria property. Ira Williams sues Kenneth A. Long for 5791 over an Ohio Industrial Commission award. Edward Mason, paroled for a check charge, to be returned from Uniontown as parole violator. E J Larson sues John Hlavac for 1092 and foreclosure on Lorain property.

Adolph Berger John Duray Elyria Thomas J. Herbert Ohio Ira Willams Kenneth A. Long Long Pontiac Company Ira Williams Ohio Industrial Commission Edward Mason C. E. Parker Uniondown William Wickens Mason Uniontown Wickens E. J. Larson John Hlavac Lorain

Assembly Reconvenes Tonight Pressing for Action

Columbus C March 13 The general assembly reconvenes as leaders press for ripper bills to reorganize state departments and clear checks for action on the budget and relief program. Bills to replace the Tax Commission with an administrator and board of appeals and to set up a pardon and parole commission were slated for Senate calendar.

Columbus. C General Assembly Tax Commission Board of Appeals Pardon and Parole Commission Parole Board Senate Conservation Council House Adjt Emil F. Marx St Marys National Guard Assembly Marx Adj Loucks Brown Kenton John Blount Hillsboro Civil Service Commission

Elyria Pair Leads Findlay Bowling Tourney

Elyria duo Adam Lepkowski and Frank Traxler posted 1 206 to top the doubles standings after the tournament's second weekend. Johnny Carpenter and Harold Bacon sat third with 1 129, while Elyria's Tarry Tavern lifted to second in the team event with 2 802. Jackson Pies of Troy led teams at 2 877.

Findlay. O

Rotarians To Hear Lorain Attorney Dinniger

Lorain attorney A. W. Dinniger will speak at the Elyria Rotary Club meeting at noon tomorrow. He will address "Americanism" at the Elks' Restaurant, as announced today.

A. W. Dinniger Lorain Elyria

Speeding arrest at 10 10 P M on West avenue

Clarence McDaniels of 220 George street was arrested by police at 10 10 P M Saturday for speeding 60 miles an hour on West avenue. He is to be arraigned in police court Saturday.

Clarence McDaniels George Street West Avenue Broad Street Ralph Lanmer Cambridge Avenue Malcolm Smith Smith Frank Saley West River Street Oberlin Road Benjamin Fitzpatrick South Oak Street Mike Krupela

Snow Packed Scenes Close Schools and Harsh Winds

New Lebanon schools closed until Tuesday due to 10 inches of snow and drifts. In New England heavy snow fell with temperatures near freezing. Boston logged more than six inches and a 30 mile per hour easterly wind possibly reaching gale force. Dust from the Oklahoma storm settled around New Orleans after remaining aloft all day.

Ported New Lebanon New England Boston New Orleans

Increasing Tension in Czechoslovakia Sparks German Press Outcry

The German press dubs the Czech crisis as growingly bitter with headlines about clashes in Brno and Prague and notes the Central Czechoslovak government’s dismissal of Slovak ministers and troop moves. Observers caution on unclear outcomes as Nazis chafe over Prague’s post-Munich borders and alliances.

Czechoslovakia Brno Prague Munich Vienna Russia

James Porter McDonald fined for intoxication in City Court

James Porter McDonald of 449 West 15th street was fined $1 and costs for intoxication after arraignment before Mayor Joseph Q Petro. The complaint was filed Saturday by his brother-in-law C W Sanders of the same address.

James Porter McDonald West 15Th Street Joseph Q Petro C. W. Sanders

Suit Brought By Steel Concerns Dismissed

Seven small steel firms including Lukens Steel Alan Wood Steel and Atlantic Wire sued to reverse Walsh Healey Act wage minima set for government contracts. Judge Bailey dismissed the permanent injunction claim finding no arbitrary action by Secretary Perkins. Wages ranged 45 to 62 1 2 cents per hour.

Washington Jennings Bailey Bailey Frances Perkins Walsh-Healey Labor Department Lukens Steel Coatesville Alan Wood Steel Conshohocken South Chester Tube Corp Chester, C Central Iron and Steel Harrisburg Harrisburg Steel Eastern Rolling Mill Colgate, Md Atlantic Wire Bradford, Conn

Rifle Team Organized by Sons of the American Legion

William Ruppelt announced a rifle team organized by Sons of the American Legion members. Jack Norsworthy leads the team as an expert in the field, with final plans to be set at the Tuesday meeting. The group aims to compete in the national Sons of the Legion match this summer.

Sons of the American Legion Wiliam Ruppelt Jack Norsworthy Sons of the Legion

Floods and storms disrupt Ohio towns and transit

Sleet storms and heavy rainfall flooded Lyons Metamora Foxette West Unity and Pioneer delaying power and halting lines. Delphos canals and Delphos Creek overflowed, basements flooded while water was diverted via locks. The Olentangy rose swiftly to four feet above flood stage as roads flooded in Delaware and Van Wert.

J. R. Lawrence Toledo Edison Co A. Wauseon Lyons Metamora Foxette West Unity Pioneer Walter Fleming Wauseon Telephone Company Delphos Delphos Creek Miami and Erie Canal Jennings Creek Merion Delaware Thomas Graham William Street Ohio Westean University State Highway Patrol Auglaize County Sandusky Bucyrus van Wert Ohio River Cincinnati W C. Devereaux Martin's Ferry Ohio Toledo Highway Department Cambridge Portsmouth Amuch Erie County Cleveland Denton-Alliance-Dover-Bolivar

Elyrians Attend Lorain Music Festival With Lake Erie Schools

Nearly 300 Elyrians gathered at Lorain High School for the annual Lake Erie High School League music festival. The Elyrian representation included a 65 voice a capella choir and six instrumentalists from a brass sextet led by J Martin Beck.

Elyrians Lorain High School Lake Erie High School League J. Martin Beck Elvrians Philip Hofmann Wayne Garland Rosemary Barlow Tony Marsho Richard

Funeral services set for Mrs. George Garber 72

Death notice states Mrs. George Garber of Sheffield Lake died at her daughter’s Lorain home Saturday after seven months illness. Funeral at Wickens Memorial Lorain Tuesday 1 30 p m. Survived by husband two daughters Cletus and Gordon two sons a foster daughter and two sisters and two brothers.

George Garber Sheffield Lake Wickens Memorial Lorain Cletus Girard Ohio Gordon Nellie Walters Toledo Sally Morland Edinburgh Martha Bauserman Stevenson Virginia Ezra Clem David Clem Winchester

Palmyra Banker George R Stetson Dies at Home

George R Stetson died Saturday at his Palmyra residence. He served as treasurer and cashier of The First National Bank of Palmyra for over fifty years before retiring several years ago. He had visited the area before the death of his brother R R Stetson.

Ward Palmyra George R. Stetson S. L. Bristol Mass Florence E. Stetson E. A. Stetson Mr. Stetson First National Bank of R. R. Stetson

Hungarian immigrant Andy Kovacs dies after illness in Elyria

Andy Kovacs age 67 who came to Elyria from Hungary thirty years ago died Sunday March 12 at 545 Irondale Street after six weeks illness. He worked twenty years as a roll helper at Steel and Tubes Inc. He is survived by wife Sophie two daughters Mrs Kovacs and Mrs Lega and three grandchildren. Services Tuesday at 9 30 am at home and 10 am Sacred Heart Church officiated by Rev Father Zekany burial in St Marys Cemetery.

Andy Kovacs Elyria Hungary Irondale St Steel and Tubes Inc Sophie William J Kovacs Steve Lega Bittner Sacred Heart Church Father T. S. Zekany St. Marys Cemetery

Death of Joan Elizabeth Forthofer in Elyria

Joan Elizabeth Forthofer died at Elyria Memorial Hospital Saturday at 6 pm after a three weeks illness. Born November 12, 1938 in Lovain, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Forthofer of Abbe Road R. D. She leaves three sisters and two brothers. Services were at St. Theresa's Church Sheffield and burial in St. Theresa's cemetery Sunday at 1 45 pm, Rev. Father Adam Senzes officiating. Welsh Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Joan Elizabeth Forthofer Elmer Forthofer Abbe Road R. D Elyria Memorial Hospital St. Joseph's Hospital Lo- Tain St. Theresa’s Church Sheffield St. Theresa's Cemetery

Cars Collide West of Elyria Injuring Three

Three residents of Cuyahoga County were injured in a head on collision on Route 20 about two miles west of Elyria at 8 15 P M. Carl L Schultz and his wife Pauline both suffered multiple injuries while Louis S Horvath sustained facial lacerations and a knee fracture. The crash followed Horvath’s sudden swerve to avoid a car stopped ahead. All three were taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital.

Cuyahoga County Elyria Carl L. Schultz U. S. S Burton Cleveland Pauline Rockway Drive Lakewood Louis S. Horvath East List Street Horvath Paul Johnson Elmer Peterson Elyria Memorial Hospital Ed. Erlc Charles Court

Martin Expelnd Found Guilty on 15 Counts

Homer Martin was found guilty on 15 counts by the CIO endorsed executive board of the United Auto Workers. He was expelled permanently from the union he once led as president. The 20 trial board members voted unanimously. Charges included violation of the UAW constitution and secret negotiations with General Motors damaging GM workers.

Cleveland Homer Martin United Auto Workers Union UAW Ford Motor Co Martin General Motors Company General Motors Workers

Burglary and Attempted Break-In Reported in City

Police investigated two incidents last night a meat dealer at 524 West River Street reported a Friday night break in breaking a front door glass and rifling a filing cabinet with no losses. A caretaker at 369 Eastern Heights Boulevard said a front window pane was broken in a failed attempt to enter the residence with entry not made.

James R. Tittle West River Street George DeFazio W. G. Barnes Eastern Heights Boulevard

Lorain man released after 30 days in jail

Tony Ferraro of Lorain was freed after serving 30 days and paying $50 of a $100 fine. He pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property worth under $33 tied to liquor stolen from Elyria night clubs by parolees William Borac and Charles Sweet. Judge D A Cook reduced the fine by $30. prosecutor Howard R Butler said the office was not notified of the modification.

Tony Ferraro Lorain Ferraro Elyria William Borac Charles Sweet D. A. Cook Howard R. Butler

Board weighs keeping Hol lands at home with new applicants

The board chairman favored Hol lands remaining until suitable successors are found and Nabakowski said the board prefers a young, college trained couple for vacancies. No action will occur until the next board meeting on April 5 when new applications will be reviewed.

Hollands Nabakowski

Oberlin Club Activities Schedule March 13 17

Oberlin society notices list meetings and speakers for March 13 to 17. Highlights include the Community Garden club with Melvin Wyantz on roses at Oberlin Inn, and various junior forums, education department events, and lodge gatherings across Oberlin businesses and churches.

Community Garden Club Oberlin Inn Melvin Wyantz Julia Phillips King Street Oberlin Women's Club Knights of Pythias Ladies Aid Society The Grace Lutheran Church Ray Carter R. D Oberlin Odd Fellows Lodge Merry Wives Hathe Parsons Woodland Avenue Junior Star Club J. B. Annable Elm Street

Local residents share spring vacations and visits

Mrs. Charles E Walker returned to her Meding home after a week with Mrs. S. G. Clifton and daughter. King Lawrence Bohrer, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Bohrer, is spending two weeks of spring vacation at home. He teaches at Deerfield Academy in Massachusetts. Oberlin students attending Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, Ohio, Jerry and Robert Hamilton, sons of Professor, are spending spring vacations at their homes.

Charles E Walker Meding S. G. Clifton King Street Lawrence Bohrer W. C. Bohrer West College Street Deerfield Academy Deerfield Mass Oberlin Western Reserve Academy Hudson Ohio Jerry and Robert Hamilton

Man Injured In Oberlin Accident Making Progress

Oberlin WPA worker Clyde Freeman injured when an Oberlin waterline caved in is recovering at Allen Hospital. Fellow victim Jack Mart of Lorain received emergency care and was released from the same hospital.

Oberlin Clyde Freeman WPA Allen Hospital Jack Mart Lorain

Relief Director Talks To Workers Alliance

E. E Holmes Lorain county relief director spoke on centralizing relief during a Workers Alliance meeting at their hall 204 Lodi Street Friday evening.

Workers Alliance E. E Holmes Lorain County Lodi Street

Commissioner's Pride as Grandfather Welcomes New Baby

County Commissioner Edward De Chant beams with pride as he becomes a grandfather of three. The latest arrival is a boy born Sunday at St Joseph's Hospital Lorain to Woodrow and Mrs DeChant of Avon.

Edward DeChant St. Joseph’s Hospital Lorain Woodrow DeChant Avon

Disorderly conduct fines levied in Olmsted Falls case

Fines of 1 and costs were assessed today against Earl Kessler of Olmsted Falls and La verne Filsinger of Cleveland when arraigned before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro on disorderly conduct charges. They were arrested after a midnight complaint from the Empire Tavern manager reporting a fight.

Earl Kessler Olmsted Falls Laverne Filsinger Cleveland Joseph Q. Petro Empire Tavern

Modern Woodmen to Hold Monthly Meeting Tuesday

Members of the Modern Woodmen of America will convene their regular monthly meeting at 7 30 pm Tuesday in the Modern Woodmen hall. It was announced today.

Grange Hall Oberlin Women’s Club J. C. McCullough South Cedar Avenue Modern Woodmen of America Modern Woodmen Hall

Campaign for Local Church of Christ Visitation by Rev Valentine

The Rev. Ralph E. Valentine of Dennison Ohio is in Elyria conducting a visitation and financial campaign for the local Church of Christ. He spent last week in Elyria and will remain here through this week.

Ralph E. Valentine Dennison Ohio Elyria Church of Christ

Auction sale near Kennedy Ridge Road in North Olmsted

Auction at my place on Kennedy Ridge Rd between Butternut Ridge and Columbia Rd in North Olmsted Village Monday March 20 at 1 00. Horse one black gelding eight years old sound and good worker poultry forty yearling hens hay corn fodder Implements and tools household goods and terms cash. Mrs F Dreger owner Co B Dawson auctioneer R G Woodruff clerk.

Kennedy Ridge Rd Butternut Ridge Columbia Rd North Olmsted Village Sound Rhode Island Century Electric H. P Kalamazoo F. Dreger B. Dawson LaGrange R. G. W. Woodrufe

Public Auction at old Schumacher farm near Sheffield Lake

The undersigned will sell at public auction at his residence near Abbe Road in Sheffield Lake on Oster Road or a road north of Nickel Plate Railroad, at the old Schumacher farm.

Abbe Road Sheffield Lake Oster Nickel Plate Railroad Schumacher Farm

Auction of cattle horses and farm tools at Elyria sale

On Thursday March 16 at 1 pm a sale of 8 cattle including 5 Guernseys a Durham Holstein and a heifer plus a 12 year old grey gelding and a Chester white sow with farrow due in April. Also 15 tons of car corn and various farm tools led by Fordson and Oliver tractors with plows and equipment. Cash terms and items not removed until settled. John Hendle owner. P A Walker auctioneer Elyria Ohio. Irvin Kline Clerk.

Towit Durham Fordson Tractor Oliver Tractor John Hendle P. A Walker Nichols Ct Elyria Irvin Klinect

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