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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1940
Page
3
Cleveland May 27 Harold L Ickes says America tolerates no fifth column but shields civil liberties when dealing with alien spies He tells about 1000 at the Temple anniversary that traitors exist among Americans call for unity in democracy and social economics reforms for both parties.
Three motorists were fined for traffic violations when arraigned before Justice of the Peace H. C Cummings over the weekend. Clarence Jackson of R. D. 3 Elyria was fined for failure to stop at Route 7 and Elyria avenue. Joseph Dunipace of Toledo was fined for failure to stop at Routes 57 and 10. Stanley Kaczmarek of Toledo was fined for speeding 60 miles an hour on Route 10.
B Stevenson of Delaware avenue was fined three dollars for reckless driving on Broad Street on May 21.
A local Elyria eatery lists a rib dish with vegetables priced at 35 cents in a brief advertisement. The note emphasizes value and quick service at the coffee shop.
The Elyria Chapter of the American Red Cross received 75 from the British Empire club at a bingo party Saturday night attended by 90. James MicClemens led the committee. The event replaced a planned fish fry and marked the largest local donation so far. Campaign chairman Frank A. Walcox said progress remains slow with a little over a quarter of the 2000 dollar quota met.
Rita Mowatt Amen hauser of Oberlin sues Sam Garretson administrator of Robert Garretson estate for injuries from a 1937 waffle crash on Grafton road near Indiana Hollow road. Garretson and Eleanor Hange died. two others were injured as vehicles reached about 70 mph during a racing incident.
L Earl Thompson 54 president of the First Mason Bank has been missing since Saturday when he left Monroe and drove to Mason. Police highway patrol and relatives fear foul play as searchers aided by Cincinnati Hamilton police and Warren county sheriff look for him. He drove a gray sedan Ohio 434 LH and had about 100 dollars. bank accounts are reported in order. The FBI was asked to help.
In Moundsville West Virginia on May 27 a girl worker wore Swastika shaped jewelry prompting about 100 fellow workers to stage a sit down strike. The stoppage ended when she surrendered the pin to the foreman and explained it was a gift from her sister and she did not understand the symbol’s significance.
Elyria Memorial Day committee treasurer Dan Symons says mandamus action could force county commissioners to allocate more than the current 700 for Memorial day observances. He notes 21 groups have applied, most requesting the full 50, while last year about 3100 was spent and law requires up to 50 per qualified group.
The Henrietta Township Board of Education hired Linton D. Lewis of New Lexington as coach and teacher of industrial arts physical education and history for the next school year. A Ohio University graduate, he has taught at Fayette high school in Fulton County for two years and previously at Moxahala Perry County for five years. He will succeed A. H. Falace who did not seek reemployment.
The Oberlin Cub Pack, guided by George Dudley, will travel to Camp Iss-See-Kes at the Elyria Y M C A camp on the Vermilion River for an athletic program and campfire tonight.
George Tomasek of 150 Huron street was fined 15 dollars and costs by Aiager Joseph Q. Petro today after arraignment on a charge of assault and battery. He was arrested at 10 25 p m Saturday for beating his wife in an automobile on Furnace street according to a police report.
Edgar Herzog of Lake Avenue was fined $2 and costs after arraignment on a warrant for failing to respond to a traffic ticket within the 72 hour limit.
In a speech addressing isolationist ideas he cites a $2.779 billion defense increase since 1933 and supports Congress seeking $3 billion more. He dismisses a separate air force plan, stresses morale as defense, and warns of fifth column tactics that could delay armament programs and erode national unity.
Market notes list grain prices for No 2 red wheat No 2 yellow corn No 2 white oats and rye with track prices for several grades. Cleveland produce includes butter eggs live poultry ducks and potatoes with diverse regional prices for Russet Katahdin Chippewa and other varieties. Fresh produce commodities include asparagus carrots cucumbers chives horseradish lettuce maple syrup mushrooms onions parsley radishes celery tomatoes turnips and watercress with unit pricing.
Receipts show hogs 1806 head with price ranges from 3.00 to 5.50 per hundredweight and heavy weights. Cattle receipts 1096 with active demand, prices for steers cows and bulls. Calves 300 head with choice to prime at 10.50 11.00. Sheep and lambs receipts Sourced market figures indicate steady trade across species.
Funeral services for Herbert D. Fisher of 215 Barker Street will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Sharp Funeral Home. Dr. C W Recard of the First Congregational Church will officiate with Masons assisting. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
Barbara Jane Harmon 17 months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Harmon of Pearl Road Lorain died Sunday noon after a short illness. Surviving are parents two brothers James and Jack two sisters Doris and Shirley grandparents James Harmon Stontville NY and Mr and Mrs Marnin Bohn West River Road. Body at Mathews Funeral Lorain. Funeral Tuesday 2 pm from Pentecostal Church Elyria Rev G L Ade officiating. Burial Ridgehill Cemetery.
Andrew W Henderson died after a brief illness at Pleasant View Rest Home Elyria. He was born October 31 1866 in Scotland and had lived in Oberlin five years. He leaves one son Fred K Henderson and six grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm from Taylor Funeral Home Rev Edwin Kirby officiating. Burial Nesbitt Cemetery Grafton Ohio.
Bessie Burke 79 of Butternut Ridge died at Elyria Memorial after a five week illness. Born in England on April 1 1861 she came to the United States at age nine. Surviving are a son Frank Henney a stepdaughter Katharine Delemore of Cleveland three grandchildren and five great grandchildren among others. Gus Dumont 84 died suddenly in Lorain after a heart attack while a retired National Tube employee. He would have turned 85 June 18 and is survived by five children nine grandchildren and a brother in Napa California. Both services set for Wednesday at 2 PM: Burke at Nichols Funeral Home with Rev. John Updegraff. Dumont at St John Evangelical Church Lorain with Rev. Theodore Merten. Burial in Butternut Ridge cemetery and Elmwood cemetery respectively.
Myron Wydarski of 165 Bath Street was arrested at 1 a.m. yesterday for reckless driving after running a red light at Cleveland and East Bridge streets. He is to be arraigned Friday.
German communique reports continued pressure of the Nazi offensive as Allied troops in the north are narrowed into smaller sectors. Luftwaffe strikes hit Paris area airfields and roads south of Rheims, and coastal harbors including Dunkirk, with port facilities set ablaze.
Judge Walter B. Wanamaker Akron Summit County common pleas judge and veteran leader urges preparedness, recalling 1917 18 unpreparedness and noting voters may expect his stance if elected Congress. Crowd of 1200 to 1500 attends. Elyria Post 1079 oversees the service. Wanamaker to speak Memorial Day in Lorain Thursday.
The Greater Cleveland Council oversaw work with Lakewood council on initiation. A committee led by G. J. O Connor and others conferred degrees on candidates including Victor Austin Eugene Austin Loren Burgett Robert E Close and many more. The local Knights of Columbus will nominate officers at tonight’s meeting following the event.
Wellington high school students planned a mass demonstration on the public square to demand the rehiring of A W Shields as Wellington superintendent. After news he was hired as Salineville superintendent, they turned the event into a celebration with banners and school yells. They read Shields telegram thanking them for loyalty and heard it at a mass meeting. The group then sang the school song outside his home. Shields had led Wellington schools for 16 years and did not seek renewal per the school board’s request.
The Senate Judiciary committee unanimously approved a bill mandating fingerprinting and registration of all aliens in the United States and penalties against fifth column activities in the Army Navy and Coast Guard.
The notice states plans to host a convention port event featuring an entertainment and refreshments program for new members.
Police reported four minor traffic accidents over the weekend. The worst damage occurred at East River and Fourth streets at 10 45 p m yesterday when William Peterkoski of Berea failed to stop, his car struck on the side by Malcolm McDonald of 327 Cambridge Avenue. Other incidents involved Ernest Knipper on Cleveland Street, Frank Harding on Cleveland Street, Mrs K Wright backing out on Broad Street, and E R Laver on Middle Avenue near Broad Street with various vehicle damages.
Police investigated an attempted break in at the McCoy Beverage company 201 Winckles Street last night. A rear window was broken but nothing was taken. George Boles discovered the entry this morning.
Police were informed yesterday of the theft of two headlights from a used car on the Stang Motor Co. lot. The loss was valued at $6.
Petunias in pots offered at 5 cents each by Resar’s for cemetery planting and grave-site adornment. Limited supply.
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