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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1940

Page

2

Body of Woman Found In Snow Near Cincinnati

The body of Mrs George Needer of Bond Hill was found beneath the Big Four bridge over Mall Creek in Hartwell. Police believe she was shot in the head and identify her via Belaney Martin of the Aracama Riding Club. She was about 40 and married to a chemical company sales manager. a search party followed her last seen at the riding club after she mentioned a deceased friend.

Cincinnati George Needer Bond Hill Big Four Mall Creek Hartwell Belaney Martin Aracama Martin Needer Ola Harp

Candidacy Petitions Filed for County Seats

Mose Wilder, Republican, filed his petition for renomination with the board of elections yesterday. Charles Biggs of Elyria, former county engineer, contested his bid, suing for nomination as county commissioner on the Republican ticket.

Mose Wilder Board of Elections Charles Biggs Elyria

Four Tournaments At YMCA In Eighty Days Schedule

Four YMCA tournaments will begin within ten days. Entries are due by Saturday. first events start at 3 p.m. Saturday. Max Roe, physical director, announced tournaments for table teams foul shooting handball and archery open to members and non members. Foul shooting starts 3 p.m. Saturday with 8 to 10 p.m. next Wednesday and 1 to 4 p.m. on March 23. Table tennis begins next Wednesday. hardball starts the same day. Archery dates to be set. Awards for winners and runners up.

YMCA Max Roe Bost

County lays slag plan and tracks court rulings

County Engineer Harry L. Dunham asks commissioners to buy 140 tons of slag for 16 county roads at 59 25 delivered to Wellington Columbia Station and South Amherst. The board also approves a $49 50 book and $20 in first aid kits, while a Lorain case returns to municipal court for a motion to vacate a $199 default judgment.

Harry L. Dunham Dunham Counntys Tns Wellington Columbia Station South Amherst Sheriffs Department H. A. Faulkner Ashland Court of Appeals Lorain Common Pleas Court D A Cook Municipal Court

Penfield Special Services announced at United Church

Special Services in Penfield began Sunday night March 10 at United Church and continue daily except Saturday. Thursday topic What Constitutes a Christian. Friday Gods Interest in Man. Services start at 8 oclock. Everyone welcome. Legal notices follow.

Penfield The United Church

Italy and Russia Near Trade Agreement Negotiations

Berlin reports that Italy and Soviet Russia are nearing the end of negotiations for a trade agreement, outcome attributed to Berlin’s efforts. Relations cooled when the Finnish-Russian conflict began, with the Soviet ambassador recalled from Rome and tensions mounting afterward.

Italy Russia Berlin Soviet Rome Moscow

Missing co ed found at aunt's home in Coshocton

Miss Martha Eloise Coffman, 19, a Michigan State College co ed missing since February 21 from East Lansing, was located today at the home of her aunt in Coshocton, Ohio. The Lanning family said she had appeared yesterday after spending the prior night with another aunt near Zanesville. Coffman's uncle noted she had been under duress in East Lansing but did not detail further. Western State College reports their basketball floor sits at 7500 feet above sea level, the highest collegiate court in America.

Coshocton Martha Eloise Coffman Michigan State College East Laning Mich Wis Ward Lanning Lanning Amin Calvin Cooper Near Zanesville Moss Coffman Sid East Lansing Gunnison Colo Western State College America

Barons win 3-1 to claim second in Western Division

Cleveland Barons rally to beat the Pittsburgh Hornets 3-1 in Pittsburgh. Johnny Sherf opened scoring for Pittsburgh, but Ossie Asmundsen and Bob Blake propelled Cleveland with two goals and one assist. Barons move within reach of the league playoffs with two games left, hosting Syracuse then New Haven.

Pittsburgh Cleveland Barons Ott Pitsburgh Hornets Clevelanders Johnny Sherf Ossie Asmundsen Barons Bob Blake Cleveland Sexter Syracuse Stars Cleveland New Haven Basle New Haven Roberts Heave Ferwarot Bessone Molyeau Blake Deaen & D Vudlsard Asmundse Hanser Reds Fuser Bad Cook Maso Bethe Wodsyertry Ayers Vurte Curt Mint Deaton Heliv Jerwa

Coals Face Carrolltown in Willard Tournament Opener

The Home Coals City Class B champions meet Carrolltown Manufacturing Company in the Willard Independent Tournament tonight at 845. Players report at 615 at the Y: J Heritage, L Morse, P Banach, J Herald, W Masivk, L Lapes, W Machoch, R Skri tetz.

Willard Carrolltown Manufacturing Company Sharp Heritage L Morse P Banach J Herald Masivk Lapes W Machoch R Skritetz

Pin Match Postponed After Mrs Sophie Smuth’s Death

The Elyria Recreation bowling team member Edith Smuth mourns as the scheduled Elyria Recreation versus Bittner Funeral Home match is postponed following the death of Edith Smuth’s mother, Mrs Sophie Smuth. Three era matches remain on the roll: Kayes Kafe versus Haserodt Jewelers, City Cab versus Flytia Hardware, and Western Automatic versus Leas Five.

Sophie Smuth Edith Smuth Elyria Recreation Elyria Hecreaton the Recreation Bittner Funeral Home Kayes Kafe Haserodt Jewelers City Cab Flytia Hardware Western Automatic Leas Five

Ions Beat Oleg in Tight Macho Display

Ions won a close clash against Oleg in a macho exhibition. Key rivals showcased speed and strength with decisive moments late in the bout.

Oleg

Cleveland and Philadelphia Lead Western Standings in Hockey

Fragmented OCR notes show Cleveland and Philadelphia atop a Western hockey standings list. Mentions of other teams and cities appear jumbled, with Gun and Godalming referenced as a place near London in a stray line.

Court Of Appeals Affirms Fee Allowance

The Court Of Appeals affirmed the fifteen hundred and fifty dollar attorney and executor fee allowance for RW Vandemark of Elyra in the estate of the late Edgar F Allen. The prior Common Pleas decision by Judges Findle and Cook upheld the 51000 fee and a 31700 executor fee, despite a protest from Frank Allenson and Edgar Auer.

Court of Appeals Vandemark Elyra Common Pleas Guy B Findle Edgar F Allen Common Pleas Court H Huse Frank Allenson Edgar Auer Vandemerk Frank Allen

Former Ohio Official to Speak at Local Luncheon

Gilbert Bettiman former Ohio attorney general will address the Elyn Lawyers Club luncheon at the Graystone Hotel this Saturday. His talk titled The Supreme Court of Ohio and States Rights covers his WWI military intelligence service, War Risk Bureau counsel work, and later roles as Lorain County civic leader and Ohio Legion commander. The event invites nearby bar members and guests from the Lorain Xtast Prius club.

Gilbert Bettiman Cinema 1 Ohio Elyn Lawyers Club Graystone H C Cheney Supreme Court of Ohio States Rights Bettmin Military Intelligence General Staff War Rish Bureau Caginpati American Legion

Prison plot exposed as inmates planned escape and hostage seizure

Warden Henderson testified about a prison break plot involving inmates Benszowsk, Filkowsk, Szafranski and others. The plan included smuggling a pistol, placing hostages in the chapel, and using a wall rope to scale prison walls. Guards seized weapons and notes, and several prisoners confessed being forced to aid the plan.

Twely Henderson Sun Pis Mot Sater Benszowsh Joseph Filowshi Cleveland Filkowshi Worider Borszovaski Filkhowski Gustus Benszowsk Filkowsk Szafranski Artun Gleeton Benszowskis Priss7 Miarun Henderson Bleck Clark Taylor Kervh Spring Street Herdersen Cap L-Block Fileawek, Bensgowsa Keith Privan Ll Bloen

Bowling league cards four matches tonight in Elyria

The Elyria Recreation All-Star Bowling League lists four matches for tonight at 7. Ramex Insurance faces Elyria Recreation, Nichols Funeral Home meets Tarry Tavern, Left and Right plays Save With LS Stations, and Ridge Tool competes against D and N Sandwich Shop.

Elyria Recreation the Shed Rarnex Insurance Elyria Recreation Nichols Funeral Home Tarry Tavern Ridge Tool D and N Sandwich Shop

Ohio D A R Selects Cincinnati For Next Convention

The Daughters of the American Revolution adjourned their annual convention after selecting Cincinnati as the site for next year s meeting The final session covered routine business with reports from chapters state committees and regents and minor by law changes were approved The conference closed at noon

Cleveland “Aid OFO Socety Daughters of the American Revolution Cincinnati Fred Recberk

Community Club Meeting At South Ridge School House

South Ridge Community Club invites neighbors to a Friday evening meeting at the schoolhouse. A miscellaneous program is planned with each family taking part and a special prize. Refreshments will be served. Friends are invited.

South Ridge Ared Amily

County relief funds to cover bonds and distributions outlined

County officials project enough money to meet next years bond payments and the 1942 relief bonds. A $10,000 surplus from State Treasurer Don Ebright funds relief expenditure, to be shared between the county Elyria and Lorain per needs. February relief figures show Holmes estimating county shire fair share from $20,000, while Elyria and Lorain report varying relief costs for families and individuals with administrative expenses included.

Don Ebright Wright Elyria Lorar Holmes Lorun City

British Gov't Takes No Blame For Not Aiding Finns

London papers condemn Allied hesitation over Finland with Prime Minister Chamberlain set to speak in Commons. Hore Belisha pressed for action but Chamberlain sidelined him as the focus shifts to World War II. Finns blame Western democracies for procrastination and seek decisive aid before further neutrality erodes.

London Russa Nessile Hore Belisha Rased Chamberlain Finland Germany Finte Daily Mal Finlands

Maharajah Pratap Singh Donates Two Ambulances to War Effort

The 19 year old Maharajah of Madha, a Sandhurst graduate, presented the War Office with two ambulances as his personal contribution to the British cause. He was to return to India in September but wartime delays keep him in Brighton.

Brighton Eng Maharajah Pratap Singh Madha War Office Maharajah Sandhurst India Brighton Noa

Grafton High to Host Belden in March Assembly

Grafton High School will host Belden High School in an assembly Friday March 19. The Swing Band opens with Johnny Oh, vocals by Helen Tran and Florence Rozga, trumpet solos by Adelbert Spitzer and Ruth Furnish, a short play Bargains by Betty Lee Taylor and others, a trumpet clarinet duet by Verginia Her and Furnish, a clarinet solo by Virginia Miller, followed by the orchestra closing with When You Wish Upon a Star sung by Lenore Law.

Grafton High School Belden High School Tlam Johnny Oh Helen Tran Florence Rozga Adelbert Spitzer Ruth Furnish Betty Lee Taylor Rhoda Borling Genevieve Kubusie James Jackson Verginia M.her Virginia Miller Lenore Law

Death Record Mrs Bertha Fleming Wakeman

Mrs Bertha Fleming Wakeman 54 of Birmingham died at home at noon after a two week illness. Born August 27 1885 in Florence township she leaves husband Alfred four daughters and five sons with many grandchildren and siblings. Funeral Sunday 2:00 pm at Birmingham Methodist Church with Rev R J Norrie officiating burial in Birmingham Cemetery. Body moved this afternoon to her home from L D Gerber Funeral Home.

Bertha Fleming Wakeman Bertha Fleming Birmingham Fleming Florence Township Alfred Clarence Parker Florence Burney Eukes James Clary Muss Berneida Elmer Vairminlion Myon Norris Ervin Wilbur

Funeral services for Joseph Leon Currier 17 Henrietta

Funeral services for Joseph Leon Currier 17 of Henrietta will be held Friday afternoon at 200 from the home with Rev Joe Dudley and Rev R G Pferrer officiating Burial will be in Camden cemetery He died from meningitis after an injury he received while working with a tree surgery company in South Carolina about ten days ago He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs C H Currier two brothers and three sisters Jean Walter Gerald Jusce and Nancy

Joseph Leon Currier Henrietta Joe Dudley Berlin Heights R G Pferrer Camden Cemetery Young Currier Qobeil South Carolina Leon Currier Jean Walter Gerald Jusce Nancy Franaparents C H Currier

Wakeman Obituary for Mrs Emma Baley Baley

Mrs Emma Jane Baley died at her Wakeman home yesterday afternoon after two years of illness. Born March 26 1869 in Oberlin township she leaves her husband William and a daughter Mrs Claude Barnes of Akron plus a sister Mrs John Perkins of Epton. Funeral from L D Gerber Funeral Home Saturday at 2 from Rev William Smith of Chertir officiating with interment Wakeman cemetery. Also funeral notices for Mrs Sophia Smith of No Clayton Apartments Elyria who died March 12 1940 at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Funeral Friday at 2 from Hittner Funeral Home with Rev Ernst Hen officiating and burial in Ridgetawn cemetery.

Wakeman Emma Jane Baley Oberlin Township Willamore Claude Barnes Akron John Perkins Epton L D Gerber William Smith Chertir Wakeman Cemetery Sophia Smith No & Clayton Apartments Elyra Elyria Memorial Hospital Wall Hittner

Alleged Nightriders Floggings Prompt Atlanta Inquest

Grand jury hears evidence that at least 18 people were flogged by nightriders in Atlanta suburbs, causing at least one death and fueling a terror campaign. Indictments likely as inquest over a barber found battered in the South Fulton woods cites multiple unidentified assailants.

Atlanta Deep South Gaston Husky South Fulton Woods

Unclear OCR Text About Toothpaste Brand or Dental Claim

Fragmented lines mention toothpaste like LASSELL and a drug store context. Entities are not coherent. no clear event or individuals emerge. The readable portions hint at dental product references rather than a newsworthy action or outcomes.

Floggings by Klan and deputy alleged in abduction cases

More than a score of witnesses testified about 17 similar flogging cases and two Fulton county deputies accused face to face of taking part in abductions. Testimony repeatedly named the Ku Klux Klan as the witnesses described whippings for drunkenness wife beating immorality and gossiping. Farmers of Morocco protested against a new tax on gasoline used by them.

Fulton County

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