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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1938

Page

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Pittsfield Driver Blamed For Weekend Car Crash Injures Three

Three people injured in weekend traffic incidents reported to the sheriff. George Landon of Pittsfield severely lacerated after a car driven by Solie Mungia of Grafton left the road near Elyria. Mungia treated for head and arm injuries. both men hospitalized. Charles Borling of Grafton suffered facial injuries in a separate collision with Franklin Cramer of Grafton. Additional cars damaged in a separate Elyria collision on Routes 57 and 19 and at Elyria Avenue and Route 57.

Sheriff's Department George Landon Pittsfield Solie Mungia Grafton Hast River Road Elyria Michael Bulzomi Paul Johnson Mungia Elyria Memorial Hospital Charles Borling Franklin Cramer Fred Chapman McKeesport Johnson and Bulzami Albert J. Lapp, Jr James Coombs New London Elyria Ave John Fulton John Hudak

Commissioner Dunn to address Elyria garment workers

County Commissioner Oscar G Dunn will speak to the Elyria Branch of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union at the British Empire Club Hall Wednesday. He will discuss relief for the president, Lorain bridge plan, county PA projects, Old Age Pension questions, alleged political influence, and the administrative costs of the Department of Aid for Dependent Children.

Oscar G. Dunn Elyria International La‘dies’ Garment Workers’ Union British ‘Empire Club Albert F. Balock Lorainibridge Dunn Department of

Robbery at Kipton Bank. Suspect Held in Mt Gilead

Sheriff William F Gray and assistant cashier C H Scott plan to travel to Mt Gilead Ohio to view a robbery suspect held there. A lone man about 50 escaped with 612 dollars Friday morning after holding up Kipton Bank. Scott identified the robber but was unsure. The suspect was seen in Marion on Friday and held yesterday. he is also suspected in a separate Mingo robbery.

William F. Gray C. H. Scott Kipton Ank Mt. Gilead Kipton Bank Scott Oday Sheriff's Department Marion Mingo

Grain elevator at Williamstown destroyed by fire

A grain elevator at Williamstown was destroyed by fire today in Findlay Ohio. Estimated loss is $30,000 with cause still undetermined.

Findlay Williamstown Pss

Weather Ohio Officials Forecast Fair Warmer Conditions

Forecast notes fair and warmer conditions in Ohio with increasing clouds and possible showers Tuesday night. High pressure over the eastern United States persists. a strong system near western North Dakota may bring general thunderstorms across the central plains and U.S. Pacific region.

Ohio Unitedates Mississippi North Dalsa Morthemm Plains States Pacific

Secret Police Guard Against Any Attempt To Assassinate Hitler Mussolini And Stalin

London May 2 The three totalitarian nations tightened security to thwart plots against Hitler Mussolini and Stalin during their respective movements. Hitler’s party officials and Gestapo operatives coordinated in Rome while Stalin faced a radio threat reported by the secret Liberators League. Italian German and Moscow authorities imposed strict controls including raids detentions of various targeted groups.

Hitler Mussolini Stalin United Press London Europe Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Rome Josef Stalin Russia Liberators’ League Moscow League Mikhail Tyuckhachevsky Nikolai Burkharin Alexei Rykov Gestapo Arturo Bocchini Secret Police Heinrich Himmler Himmler Sepp Dietrich Orva Florence Naples

Roosevelt Backs Wage Hour Bill as House Bloc Fights

President Roosevelt urged that the Wage Hour bill be sent to the House floor or discharged from the Rules committee to force action. Labor Committee Chair Mary Norton expected to file a discharge petition this week. Opponents led by Rep. Eugene Cox remain confident the bill is dead for this session.

Washington Roosevelt House Mary Norton Labor Committee Favors House Rules Committee Rules Committee Norton Eugene Cox

Rotarians Hear Dr Meredith at Elyria Club Meeting

Elyria Rotary Club will host Dr L C Meredith as speaker at noon tomorrow at Elks Restaurant. His talk is titled Count Our Blessings. The club plans for the district conference in Marion May 16 and 17 led by Ralph Murbach. They also eye the ISCC convention in Cleveland next week and honor Edgar Allen founder with a memorial service.

L. C. Meredith Elyria Cleveland Edgar F Daddy” Allen Rotary Club

NYA Supervisor At Y.M.C.A. Tomorrow

Young Lorain County residents ages 18 to 25 may meet with Mrs Ruth Van Wagnen NYA supervisor at the Y M C A from 10 a m to 12 noon each Tuesday to discuss work under the NYA program. Several county residents already participate, many balancing studies with employment.

Lorain County Ruth van Wagnen National Youth Administration van Wagnen NYA Lorain

Attack on Three Nuns Stirs Providence Officials

Gov. Quinn and Mayor Dunne ordered state and city cooperation to investigate the attack on three Catholic nuns outside Peter and Paul Cathedral. Bishop Keough blamed a communist inspired “bore-ing in” campaign for the incident in which a woman tore a nun’s veil and the others fled to a car.

Providence R. 1 Robert E. Quinn James E. Dunne Providence Today Peter and Paul Francis P. Keough

Hitler Departs for Rome to Solidify Axis Ties

Berlin dispatch reports Adolf Hitler leaving for a six day Rome visit to cement the Berlin Rome axis with Mussolini. Thousands cheered as Goering bid farewell. The trip centers on assessing Britain Italy and France treaties and potential shifts in alliances while Mussolini weighs Austria’s fate.

Berlin Adolf Hitler Rome Benito Mussolini Hitler Anhalter Hermann Wilhelm Goering Sp Fuehrer Britain France Fuehrer Benito Musolini Duce Italy Mussolini Austria

Bullet Pierced Body Of Druggist In Cleveland

Theodore Camin, a Cleveland druggist, was murdered during an attempted hold-up. His bullet pierced body was found behind a magazine stand in his drug store as a steel jacketed bullet struck the lungs and heart. A rear room safe was open with cash and checks scattered on the floor.

Cleveland Theodore Camin Camin

Ohio Civil Service Workers Testify Before Grand Jury

Twelve employees from the state Tax Commission Sales Tax division and the Unemployment Compensation Commission testified before a grand jury in Columbus on charges that civil service staff were forced to contribute to Governor Martin L. Davey’s campaign fund.

Columbus, CO State Tax Commission Unemployment Compensation Commission Martin L. Davey Edward A. Cole Herbert S. Duffy Thomas Prescott John W. King Elizabeth Pugh Esther Industrial Relations Department Wade Scofield James E. Daily Katherine Leach Leonora Prentice Arnold F. Reiber Industrial Commission

Chamberlain Announces Pact Averted War With Italy

Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain told Parliament that Britain’s friendship agreement with Italy averted a potential war. He cited danger from the Ethiopian war sanctions and said the policy aims to remove danger spots by addressing grievances and suspicions. He noted Italian Foreign Minister Ciano assured stability in Palestine administration and clarified that Britain does not condone Italy’s methods in Abyssinia.

London Great Britain Italy Neville Chamberlain House of Commons Chamberlain Britain Galeazzo Ciano Lord Perth Palestine League Counci Ethiopia Abyssinia

Church Dignitaries Attend St Agnes Services

A confirmation service led by Most Rev James A McFadden closed a week of special services at St Agnes Catholic Church. The Forty Hours devotions ended after an afternoon Mission by Rev Richard Arit. At 8 o'clock Sunday Mass 45 children received their first Holy Communion as Father Leo Brissel marked 25 years since his ordination and St Agnes parish was founded. A number of dignitaries from across the state joined Bishop McFadden in the observances.

James A. McFadden LL. D Cleveland St. Agnes Catholic Church Richard Arit Leo J. Brissel St. Agnes Parish McFadden

Pope Improves as Milani Plans Daily Visits at Castel Gandolfo

Pope Pius a year after illness shows progress as Prof Aminta Milani, his physician, will visit once daily during the summer stay at Castel Gandolfo. The Pontiff arrived Saturday and resumed private audiences and papal duties upon arrival.

Castel Candolfo Pius Aminta Milani Vatican Pontitf Castel Gandolfo

New Cabin To Rise At Y Camp In Memory Of Kenneth West

A 16 by 12 foot cabin will be built this month at Camp Iss-See-Kes Y M C A on the Vermilion River. Sponsored by the Young Men's Club, the structure is dedicated to Kenneth West. Foundation work begins this week with a May 135 erection date planned. The club covers most costs though funds fall short, hoping donors provide a door window frames and roofing before the June camp season opens.

Camp Iss-See-Kes Mlyria Y. M. C Vermilion River Young Men’s Club Kenneth West

Green Urges Approval For Recovery Bill

President William Green of the American Federation of Labor urged a House Appropriations Subcommittee to approve Roosevelt's recovery program worth 4.512 billion dollars. He cited federation statistics showing unemployment rising from 7.5 million last September to 11.2 million today and called the situation serious.

Washington William Green American Federation of Labor House Roosevelt Green

Plane crash in Apennines kills 19 including guests of King Zog

Rescue teams recover 19 bodies after a hydroplane from Tirana crashes near Mount Maranola in fog. Among the dead are Albanian officials and members of King Zog's wedding party. Jewels worth 1,052,000 dollars owned by Paris and Vienna firms are destroyed in the fire.

Rome Appenines Formia Helen Lindheim New York Tirana Mount Maranola Paris Vienna Zoz Geraldine Apponyi King Zog Italy Xhafer Abu Villa Samuel Bretstaff London Ermenegildo Pogni Maramola

Decisions Are Handed Down In Secondary Cases

The Supreme Court affirmed Arizona’s gross receipts tax on Arizona newspaper publishers and marked a series of secondary case decisions. It did not issue opinions on Mackay Radio and Port of New York cases or tax powers over state instrumentalities. The Court kept the Arizona ruling, suggested Mackay and Port decisions due within two weeks, and recessed to May 16 after two cases.

Washington Supreme Court Today Arizona MacKay Radio & Telegraph National Labor Board Port of New York Authority Mackay and Port ‘of New York Louisiana Supreme Court Tower Kentucky “Public Service ‘Commission Petroleum Ex‘Moration, Inc

Mother's Day Pilgrimage At Elyria Home For Aged

About 1500 visitors are expected for the seventh annual Mother's Day pilgrimage at the Elyria Home for the Aged Sunday weather permitting. The event is led by the North East Ohio Conference Methodist Ladies Aid with Bishop Titus Lowe delivering the afternoon address. The program includes the Summit County Epworth League Chorus and a musical number by Charles Brown Ketcham. Memorial tablets will be dedicated for Mrs. Lydia Misner and Mrs. Julia Severns.

Elyria North-East Ohio Methodist Church Ladies’ Aid Societies North- East Ohio Grace Schmuck of Wooster Titus Lowe Portland Oregon Methodist Church County Epworth League Chorus G. C. Elliott Akron Charles Brown Ketcham Mt. Union College Lydia Misner Canfield Julia Severns Mansfield Belleville Samuel Austin

Robbers Take $1500 From Union News Messenger

Cincinnati May 2 two bandits robbed Calvin B Smith messenger for Union News Co on the taxi ramp at Union Terminal taking 1500 dollars in cash and two company checks after he had collected the weekend receipts. The robbers fled on foot.

Cincinnati Calvin B. Smith The Union News Co Union Terminal Smith

France Urges Czechs to Seek Conciliatory Path

Paris reports Daladier and Bonnet formally urged Czechoslovakia to adopt a conciliatory spirit in settling differences with the Sudeten Germans without compromising Czechoslovak integrity. They conveyed the stance to Czech minister Osusky for Prague and later briefed British Ambassador Sir Eric Phipps.

Paris France Czechoslovakia London Edouard Daladier Georges Bonnet Stefan Osusky Prague Osasky Daladier Bolmet Sir Eric Phipps

Tornado kills mother and two children in Cunningham

A mother Mrs. John Miller and her sons George and Virgil were killed when a tornado struck Cunningham Kansas. Thirteen others were injured as the storm also hit Coldwater and caused widespread damage.

First Of 29 Pre School Conferences Set For Tuesday

A schedule for 29 pre school conferences for physical exams of children entering county schools in September was announced by Dr. F. R. Dew. The first session is tomorrow at East Carlisle and Markley with subsequent days at St. Peter's Ridgeville Brighton Rochester Huntington St. Teresa Brookside and others through May 25. The conferences aim to detect defects early so corrections can occur before fall school opening.

F. R. Dew East Carlisle Markley St. Peter’s Ridgeville Brighton Rochester Huntington St. Teresa Brookside St. Joseph’s Amherst Clearview Penfield la Grange Brownhelm South Amherst Lake Avenue Vincent Wellington St. Mary’s Avon Belden Grafton Henrietta Camden Eaton Columbia Holy Trinity Avon Lake

Lorain Eyes State and Federal Aid for Two Bridges

Lorain County officials announced plans to seek state and federal aid to build two bridges. They would hire Walker and Weeks for design and supervision at a total cost not exceeding five percent, pending funding and city council resolutions designating location and contribution.

Lorain Walker and Weeks Cleveland

President's Ship Cruises Southward Under Roosevelt Watch

President Roosevelt observed navigation and charting as the U S S Philadelphia began a cruise. McIntyre said the ship was cruising southward toward the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico where good fishing was reported, with a return to the mainland not expected before Saturday.

Charlestown Roosevelt U. S. S. Philadelphia McIntyre Virgin Islands Puerto Rico

Wooster College Mourns Death of Dr Elias Compton

Dr Elias Compton emeritus professor of philosophy at Wooster College died here today. He was father of Dr Arthur H Compton of the University of Chicago and Wilson Cotantes of Washington. Compton served as Wooster’s first dean.

Wooster Elias Compton Wooster College Arthur H.compton University of Chicago Massachusetts _Institute

U S Leadership In Arms Race Brought To Halt In Senate

A Senate vote curbs naval expansion aiming to stop a world armament race. An amendment proposed by Sean H. Wasidenberg would cap battleship displacement at 35 000 tons and require presidential action before building larger vessels. The measure argues it preserves leadership by avoiding an unchecked arms race.

Washington Senate Sean H. Wasidenberg BR. Mich United States

Wealthy Farmer And Wife Slain Confession Forces Arraignment

Marion Ohio May 2 Harve Roush 48 a farmhand was to be arraigned on a first degree murder charge in the slaying of Homer Myers 65 a wealthy farmer and his wife Minola 67 found dead at their farm home shortly before midnight Myers a well known cattle and horse breeder was beaten and shot with an axe according to the suspect who later confessed after a polygraph test He said he went to the house to collect a note and fought with Myers before using a rifle and beating him The county sheriff said the couple were discovered by youths Robert Bensley 20 and Harry Wiley 19 who spotted a fire at the Myers home and then found the bodies nearby The murder grisly details emerged as authorities pursued the case noting Myers extensive public connections in central Ohio

Marion Harve Roush Homer T. Myers Minola Myers Roush Gevendren Paul D. Micheffey Myers “Hom Michel Fred’ Miller Robert. Bensley AsHi Harry Wiley Bensley Wiley 2 Myers Husband Ohio

Motion For New Trial For Hensley Set For May 14

Edward Hensley, 22, serving a prison term for the gex slaying of Louise Hornbeck of Grafton, will have a motion for a new trial heard at 9 A M on May 14 before Common Pleas Judge Guy B Findley. He will not be brought to the hearing, as standard practice in such hearings.

Edward Hensley Louise Hornbeck Grafton Common Pleas Guy B. Findley Hensley Privea Pete Dave Rendinel

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Garment Workers Pee Kipton Ank Rotarians Dr. Meredith Y.M.C.A Bulletin Y Camp Charles Evans Hughes President U. S Aypep
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