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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1939
Page
2
Albert F Balock filed this morning as a Democrat seeking the nomination for councilman-at-large in the August 8 primary. Balock, a familiar figure in local labor circles, joins the race from 625 Middle Avenue.
Raymond J. Wolodsko, 23, of 1517 West Avenue, was fined 50 dollars and costs after arraignment before Justice Preston L. Coon on a DUI charge. He was arrested after a 2:45 A.M. Lake Avenue collision with Vivian Fitch, 24, of Elyria R D 3. Mrs. Fitch’s passenger, Mrs. Alvin Rawson, 33, was hospitalized for a leg injury as Wolodsko’s car tipped over.
Ohio Attorney General Thomas Herbert will speak at the Elyria Lawyers Club weekly meeting at the Graystone Hotel Saturday at noon.
Warren Shafer toured the Elyria Country Club in 85 to lead scoring over the weekend. Dale White was one stroke behind with 86. Joe Knuff Sr. posted 95.
Albert Barbknecht of 516 East avenue was fined three dollars and costs after arraignment before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro for intoxication. He was arrested on Saturday.
Washington reports Secretary Hopkins scolds RFC chief Jesse Jones for cutting small business loans while funding railroads. The blunt missive signals a shift as Jones moves to loosen purse strings, amid White House and SEC pressure. Other factors influence the policy pivot.
Public notices announce a sheriff sale of three Gaylord Sublet parcels in Sheffield Lake Township Lorain County with bids due cash on sale day and a later Lorain County bridge superstructure project in Elyria. Proposals in county bid open until May 23 1939 require bonds or certified checks and follow strict bidding rules.
The Peerless Laundry and Dry Cleaning Co. entertained eight employees at dinner at the Graystone hotel. Afterward Frank Rense spoke on fur cleaning and storage, noting decades of fur work experience.
Local motorists were informed that liability and property damage insurance will cost 20 to 25 percent less. Safe drivers with no accidents can receive a 15 percent credit at year end. The contracts add loss of use protection and other conveniences for insured automobile owners. H. H. Benham said theft settlement period drops from 60 to 30 days and insured drivers may operate any car.
At least six violent deaths were reported in Ohio over the weekend. Benjamin Pompeii, 45, was killed after being struck by an interurban car along Bellaire tracks. Lloyd Morrison, 20, of Route 2 Middletown, died when his motorcycle hit a rut west of Waynesville. Stewart Scholz, 25, died as a traffic victim in a Mayfield Heights suburb. Jan Gabriel, 21, of Buffalo, died in a Cleveland hospital from injuries in a Route 42 collision north of Medina. George N. Mercer, 41, of Akron, killed near Brimfield when his car struck a culvert. Robert S. Herndon, 35, of Covington Ky., fatally burned in a "jobo jungle" at Lima. three transients were questioned by police amid a possible fight preceding the death.
Chicago May 1 George Bugs Moran and Francis Frankie Parker convicted by a criminal court jury of conspiracy to forge and pass 62000 in American Express travelers checks. They face prison up to a year and fines to 1000 each. Co defendants Hick ets Driscoll Sexton acquitted. Parker already sentenced in federal court April 14 to two years.
In Bucharest on May 1 Premier Armand Calinescu defended Romania's stance against any territorial concessions. He told Workers' Union members that Romania would fight rather than yield to foreign powers' suggestions.
Neighbors quoted Calinescu saying those who think we have something to give are mistaken. Demonstrators marched through main streets shouting Tiong live Romania and Down with the Fascists, declaring the proletariat ready to defend the country with their blood.
Building Inspector Hart Dickason issues a permit for Allen Day to erect a one story frame house at 184 Brandston Ave with a 2 by 34 foot foundation and attached garage. The project costs about 4000 dollars with George Fridenstine as general contractor.
William M. Fair, 36, of Bradford, was fatally injured when a Pennsylvania passenger train struck his loaded cattle truck at a crossing near Dayton Ohio. Three head of cattle were killed in the collision.
In Nova Scotia the village of Wine Harbor earned its name after a wrecked ship carrying wine prompted the naming of the settlement.
Joe Scott of Elyria, national decathlon champion, scored 31 points as Western Reserve defeated Carnegie Tech 69 to 57 in a dual meet held Saturday in Pittsburgh. Scott won five first places and a
In Kansas City on May 1 Thomas J. Pendergast entered Federal Court and pled not guilty to income tax evasion. He heads a broad indictment list including politicians and narcotics figures tied to a major city cleanup. Judge Otis set the case for June. Emmett O Malley, former State Insurance Commissioner, also pleaded innocent to a similar charge.
Elyria building values rose last month to 23 310 versus 12 780 in March and 17 210 in April 1938. Hart Dickason, building inspector, issued 25 building permits 36 electrical 14 plumbing two heating and two sign permits totaling 92 95 in fees.
A standout athlete won both high and low hurdles and claimed the discus high jump and broad jump. He finished second in the shot put and pole vault. The report notes nearly 10,000 villages in India were flooded or isolated by floods this year.
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