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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1940
Page
5
Smoke and flames poured from Dartmoor prison as IRA prisoners rioted, with prison fire brigade fighting the blaze and emergency police surrounding the site. Reported around 4 to 6 p.m. the blaze subsided, amid uncertainty over what occurred during Eastertide.
Police were asked at 1 15 am today to assist in a search for Pauline Thomas 18 of Woodford avenue reported missing since 10 30 am yesterday. Her mother Gust Thomas said she was to report to Mrs John Madhock at 10 30 pm yesterday but did not appear. She is five feet two inches tall 110 pounds and wore a blue coat and white shoes.
Russell Louthan of 309 East Broad Street was found intoxicated at the skating rink. Officers gave him a warning, then saw him walking toward town to return for 25 cents. He was booked for intoxication and fined $1 plus costs totaling $7.20 after arraignment before Mayor Petro.
Edward Bunch of West Avenue and Broad Street was fined $50 and costs and had his driving privilege suspended for six months after pleading guilty to driving under the influence. He was arrested by Patrolman James Boggs at 10:30 p.m. Thursday at Middle Avenue and Fourth Street. The reckless driving charge was amended after City Chemist E. G. Curtiss reported the urinalysis results.
Samuel Avery Jr of 173 Fairlawn Avenue was fined 30 dollars plus costs and had driving privileges suspended for six months after pleading guilty before Mayor Joseph Q Petro to a charge of driving under the influence. Police arrested him on Broad Street.
Two personal injury suits filed in common pleas court for an accident at Reid avenue and 22nd street Lorain. Also divorce actions, custody orders, guardianship, and a missing car report amid county meetings and local government business.
PAINESVILLE March 23 A 49 year old Mentor man Harry F Yohe killed Mrs Carmen Strong a bride of two days and then died by suicide in her Painesville home after her rejection as a suitor. The bodies were found by her 11 year old stepson William A Strong Jr The note in Yohe coat pocket indicated rejection as motive. Coroner James G Powell withheld the note's contents.
In Earlimart California a car driven by Robert William Ross, 25, skidded on the highway in front of Georee Desatoff, 26, home and crashed through a wall hitting the davenport where Desatoff slept, hurled him across the room. The incident raises concern over safe sleeping space in private residences.
The reform wave sweeping Louisiana after state scandals reaches New Orleans. Beginning March 1, every officer is ordered to attend physical training courses three times weekly.
Judge Edward C Turner of Franklin County Common Pleas resigns from the Columbus Bar Association citing a lack of intestinal fortitude. He had faced newspaper charges over signature solicitation for re election and questioned the bar's ethics inquiry into his appointment by Gov Bricker amid editorial critiques.
YMCA announces special swimming periods for boys division members during spring vacation. Cadets and Preps swim at 10:00 a.m., Juniors at 10:30 a.m. each weekday, in addition to regular gym. No extra gym classes scheduled. outdoor activities may be arranged if weather allows. Herman Geyer leads the program.
Markets report Chicago cash quotations for poultry and eggs, with hen prices around 5 pounds per 50, broilers and other poultry notes. Grain and mill feeds prices listed, including bran, flour, cottonseed, alfalfa, and hay values, plus miscellaneous produce items and carrier market notes across multiple regional listings.
Easter observances unfold in Oberlin with sunrise, church services, and choral music across First Methodist, Rust Methodist, First Baptist, Mt. Zion Baptist, Oberlin College groups, and Church of the Sacred Heart. Notable speakers include Dr. Walter Horton and Rev. H. B. Williams. Handel's Messiah and other works highlighted. Community events feature Easter programs, receptions, and junior choir performances amid varying congregations.
Dean Standen and Kenneth Brown of the J. R. Dell organization returned last night from Dearborn Michigan where they had been guests of Ford Motor Co. The Elyrians traveled to Detroit on Thursday aboard New York Central's Mercury as part of a group of about 100 men from the Cleveland area to drive back new Lincoln Zephyr cars. At Detroit they were met by buses and taken to the Ford plant as guests of the company.
Obituaries report Addison D Crowell age 83 dies at home Capel Road North Eaton born February 6 1875 survived by wife Rivrtle son R King Crowell and brothers Bert and Richard Crowell funeral Monday 2 pm Nichols Funeral Home burial in Butternut Ridge cemetery Also: Edward G Ford 46 Wakeman dies after heart attack born April 28 1893 survived by three daughters Vivian Ivalynn Edna Norwalk and son Walter of Norwalk father Howard Ford Wakeman sister Mrs Leroy Brewster Flor ence funeral Monday 2 pm L D Gerber Funeral Home burial in Wakeman Cemetery Guy E Smith 67 Penfield Spencer man dies at 7 30 am of heart attack while eating breakfast survived by wife Stella two daughters Roy Waltz River Corners and Clem Kime Spencer son Robert six grandchildren one great grandchild brother Levi Penfield and step sister Mrs Blanche Smith Wellington funeral arrangements in progress.
Lorain police shot and killed John Pawlak during a burglary at Hawkins Motor Sales on Broadway Lorain. An accomplice named Frank Jersey was captured hiding under a truck. Pawlak may be the same man burned in a penitentiary fire years ago. both had prior criminal records.
Princeton University freshman ice hockey co captains are identical twins William M Sloan and James R Sloan who previously captained Phillips Academy Exeter. In Fort Worth Texas James Carson calls for a meeting to form a First Voters Club, drawing three first voters and six candidates for office.
A congressional mining subcommittee heard testimony on the Willow Grove explosion that killed 73. Witnesses clashed over federal mine inspections, dust and ventilation, with officials citing dust buildup and air flow concerns. The search still found 21 bodies believed buried as investigators pressed for answers.
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