Pedestrian Dies in Elyria Crash Second This Year
The second traffic death in Elyria this year involved Harry Brockus 58 of The Jackson Hotel who died at Elyria Memorial Hospital from pneumonia after a crushed chest from being struck crossing Broad and East Bridge streets by a auto driven by Irvin Schildt 234 Marseille Ave Brockus suffered a fractured left leg and other injuries no charges were filed Schildt cooperated Brockus worked as a molder at Electro Alloys Company since 1929 and his body was taken to Taylor Funeral Home with family in Argos Indiana awaiting word
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Elyria Memorial Hospital
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Irvin Schildt
Marseilles Avenue
E. J. Stankard
Britain’s Pact Talks Hit Snag in March 22, 1939 Dispatch
The British plan for a four power declaration against Hitler faces a snag as Poland hesitates to join and Romania tightens frontier mobilization. Russia is expected to align with Britain and France while Balkan and small powers are kept informed. The Memel seizure and fear of further German moves heighten tensions across Europe with many nations mobilizing reserves.
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Former Prosecutor Addresses Large Group of Officials
Don W. Myers of Elyria, former Lorain County prosecutor, spoke on township affairs at the Lorain County Township Trustees and Clerks Association annual dinner at Eaton school. About 150 trustees clerks and county officials and spouses attended.
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Ohio Fair Weather Tonight And Thursday Warmer
The weather report notes fair skies tonight with warmer conditions in western and northern portions, followed by fair and warmer conditions Thursday. It mentions little movement in high and low pressure, generally lower barometers, light rain in California, scattered snowfall in the northeast, and widespread fair conditions in the United States with yesterday's highs near 80 degrees in Nebraska and Iowa.
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Local taxes eyed to match relief grants in Ohio
Columbus March 22 Despite Governor Bricker opposition to broader local taxing authority the Joint Relief Committee studied new revenue sources to let urban areas match state relief grants. Proposals include amusement and billboard taxes, higher sales tax, occupational tax, and allowing counties to use motor vehicle tax proceeds for relief. Legislation delays and political reform talks follow.
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Youngstown
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No New Taxes
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Lorain County educators to hear C Of C secretary
Harry W. Luethi secretary of the Elyria Chamber of Commerce will address the Lorain County school superintendents and principals at Krieg's dining room next Tuesday evening. He will speak on What the Business Man Expects of the Schools. C A Gibbens county school superintendent said other important business will be discussed.
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Leaves Over Half Million Dollars To Toledo Hospital
The will of Mrs. Florence Fiske Collins provides a 589,082 dollar bequest to Toledo Hospital. Collins died April 23 1938 with a gross estate of 655,295 dollars and several small personal bequests are listed in probate court papers.
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Lawyers Hear Talk On The Tax Riddle By Roger Clouse
Members of the Elyria Lawyers Club will hear a luncheon discussion of The Tax Riddle by Roger R. Clouse lecturer in business law at Cleveland College. The event takes place at the Graystone Hotel Saturday noon announced by David Hyman club president.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Germany Silent On Note From U S
Berlin reported official silence on the U S protest note over Germanys annexation of Czechoslovakia. The propaganda ministry indicated the note would be rejected just as Britains and Frances earlier communications.
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France
Mussolini Calls More Men To The Colors
Rome reports Premier Benito Mussolini is accelerating Italy’s preparedness by summoning army reservists and technicians to active duty. The Fascist Grand Council reaffirmed adherence to the Rome Berlin axis and denounced Western drives for a democratic Bolshevik bloc.
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All Star Girls Basketball at Elyria High Demonstration
About 400 girls will participate in a physical education demonstration at Elyria High School gym. Two All-Star basketball teams with captains Doris Severs Red and Beverly Wright White will play, with referees Ettabelle Underhill and Ruth Stark. The program includes rope jumping, rope twirling, period costumes, and a 75 year revue tracing girls physical education.
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Beverly Wright
Marian Ellis
Jean Richard
Joan Swindling
Queena Scott
Erma McDaniels
Edna Thompson
Nan Koplin
Dorothy Nau
Margaret Wehman
Miss Severs
Margaret Corts
Helen Reese
Eleanor Carr
Marcia Webber
Clara Mae Goetz
Velma Hoag
Agnes Kapcar
Jean Crisp
Dorothy Jenkins
Miss Wright
Ettabelle Underhill
Ruth Stark
Marian Kemble
Marorie Smith
Jean Altfeld
Geraldine Hange
Agatha Selka
Betty Mae Mitchell
Government tax reform on the skids in White House clash
Washington March 22 government economy stalls as tax revision faces White House and congressional resistance. Roosevelt warns loss of revenue if tax breaks are dropped, suggests targeting big corporations while many small firms oppose higher rates. No consensus emerges amid pressure on defense relief and public works.
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Former Master of Ohio Grange To Address Officers
Preparations were nearly complete for the Lorain County Grange officers banquet at the Amherst Congregational Church next Wednesday night. Harry A. Caton, secretary of the National Grange and former Ohio State Grange leader, will speak on Some Calls of Today. S. P. Mason chairs, Miss Frances L. Eckert is toastmaster, with music and entertainment including Marcella Miller accordion, Rev. Kenneth Kuntz invocation, group singing, and performances by local groups. Dinner served by Hickory Tree Grange and Amherst church members.
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John Barber
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Jack Miller
Jerry Birkline
Rieff Studios
Elyrians Quartet
Beatrice Ensign
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Bill Hacken
Wellington Grange
Henry Schriver
Nellie Lehman
Assembly
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Amherst Church
Nations Wonder Where Hitler Will Go Next
Nazi expansion accelerates with Memel seized from Lithuania and threats across Europe. British led Stop Hitler front faces Polish corridor danger, Mediterranean tensions with Mussolini, and a potential triad of Germany Italy Japan demands amid shifting alliances.
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Daladier Seeks Settlement of Italian Demands
Paris reports Premier Daladier actively seeks a peaceful settlement of Italian demands in the Mediterranean. A three point plan is under indirect negotiations, spurred by a tip from the French Embassy in Rome and urging action as Italy shows a momentary willingness to negotiate.
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Italy
Nomination of Amlie May Be Withdrawn
Reliable sources report President Roosevelt desires to withdraw Thomas R. Amlie’s nomination to the Interstate Commerce Commission if Amlie has no objection. The position was conveyed to Amlie.
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Fish Rain Delights Ontario Woman On Roof
A rain of fish fell onto Mrs. Iola Martin in Ontario California after a flock of cranes allegedly dropped them from Reservoir Lake miles away. The bizarre shower startled her as the birds allegedly tired of carrying the fish.
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Bucharest Warlike Emphasis as Reservists Called Up
Bucharest shows a warlike stance with soldiers marching through streets and reservists summoned around barracks. About 300 000 called up across the 2nd 6th and 7th army corps, bringing total Romanian strength to about 500 000 amid food hoarding and bank withdrawals. A rumor of Bulgarian advances was denied. Pamfil Sheiaru, editor of Curentul, was arrested for advocating closer German Romanian ties. A porter shot a German tourist in Brasov.
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Railroad brake man dies of heart attack in Bremen
CR J. F. Trimmer aged 53 of Bucyrus died of a heart attack in Bremen shortly after alighting from a New York Central train en route to Corning Ohio. He was a railroad brake man for the New York Central. The event occurred last night.
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Memel Returns Drive Hitler Triumphs Rise in East
Berlin and Kaunas report a dramatic shift as Memelland returns to Germany. Lithuania surrenders 1099 square miles with 152000 people, amid martial law and German troop movements. Jews flee Memel amid anti Jewish fear as celebrations and swastikas rise in the city.
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