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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1938

Page

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Davey Seeks State Payment of October Old Age Checks

Governor Davey announced that Ohio will pay the full October old age pension checks from state funds unless the Federal Social Security Board forwards its share within a week. If not, the state will cover half pensions and liquor taxes. He spoke with Pension Director Bevens and regional rep Goodwin, saying most Social Security Board requirements target long-ago actions and can be answered fully.

Columbus Ohio Federal Sociall Purity Board Davey M. Ray Allin Federal Ney Next Lesday Wray Bevens Robert Goodwin Social Security Board Ension

San Francisco Strike Ends With Agreement Decided

The American Federation of Labor delegates abandoned the strike against 34 leading department stores after an eight to one fourteen vote to sign the San Francisco Retailers' Council accord. The deal provides for a register for work, rapid return of strikers, a seniority adjustment board, a $2 weekly wage raise, longer vacations, and a designated bargaining agent for covered employees. New hires may be dismissed if not permanent staff.

San Francisco A American Federation of Labor Dlerks Trelayy Thei Laas Aneil Warry Vail Vail

Ruthers Teachers Retarned This Pay Check May Be The Last

Nov 1 Ruthers Teachers retarned a note urging that this pay check may be the last this year. Supt H E Zumer announced teachers were urged to write Gov Martin L Davey and legislators asking a special session of the legislature to relieve expiring state tax levies.

H. E. Zumer Lette Martin L. Davey

Weather Hints and Regional Forecast Situation

A fragmentary weather update notes fair and warmer tonight with increasing cloudiness and showers expected midweek. It mentions a low pressure area over the Rocky Mountains yesterday morning affecting the northern plains and reports on precipitation across the northern lake region, upper Mississippi, Rocky Mountain plateau, and Pacific coast states. Low temperatures persist in the Ohio and middle Atlantic states while warmer conditions are seen in the Mississippi valley and central southern plains.

Middle Atlantic States Rocky Mountain Plains Lake Mississippi Valley Otaa Pacific Coast Ohio Middle Atlantic Missis Valley Lake Region Cen

Mountaineers Blast Away To Free Dog Clarksburg

A crew of mountaineers blasted a Spelter mountain ridge for 18 days to reach Sport the community beagle trapped in a rocky mine area eight miles from Speltor. They estimate removing several more tons of rock to reach the dog believed alive. Owner Mrs Ethel Burton and 19 year old Howard Walls await news as rescue continues with food left near the narrow prison. If Sport dies his carcass will be stuffed as a keepsake.

Sarksburg W. Va Speller Ethel Burton Sport Acme Clarksburg Spelter Mountain Speltor Rocky Mountain Howard Walls

Sightless Ask For Dead Man's Eyes

In San Francisco on November 1 a blind public urged for corneas from John W. Deering, executed yesterday in Salt Lake City. His donated eyes arrived by air, frozen, to a specialist who has restored sight in several cases. The doctor kept the recipient secret while hopeful patients pleaded for a chance to see again.

San Francisco John W. Deering Salt Lake City Air Express Deering

Skull Fracture From Tractor Crank Incident

Marlin McDonald remains in serious condition after being struck on the forehead by a tractor crank in Urbana. The injury occurred when the crank kicked back, fracturing his skull and sending him to a local hospital for treatment.

Urbana Marlin McDonald

New Deal Spenders Set New Record

Washington reports government outlays for the first four months of the fiscal year near three billion dollars marking a new spending record. Treasury data show about 934 million spent by Oct 28 with two remaining business days of the period yet to be reported.

Washington Treasury

Southwest Bank Robber Eludes Sheriff's Posse

Charles Chapman the Southwest bank robber and former Arkansas road contractor apparently escaped a sheriff's posse at a roadhouse near Philadelphia Mississippi. Two men were jailed in Hines County on harboring a criminal charges Grady White and another man held after the roadhouse incident Chapman fled into the woods after officers entered the auto outside the roadhouse.

Philadelphia Miss Charles Chapman Southwest Hines County Jackson Grady White Here Chapman

Oberlin Co ed Recovering After Riding Accident

Miss Carol Levine 19 Oberlin Conservatory freshman was seriously hurt when a horse collided with a car. Dr Lester H Trufant reports she is now recovering from a fractured skull a broken left knee and severe lacerations. She is in Allen Memorial hospital Oberlin.

Carol Levine Oberlin Conservatory of Music Lester H. Trufant Oberlin Miss Levine Allen Memorial Hospital

Dies Strikes Back At Official Abuse

Washington November 1 U S Chairman Dies of the House Committee investigating un American activities said he would press the inquiry after denouncing high administration officials for a campaign of ridicule and torrent of abuse. In a radio address he defended the hearing and read letters from department heads and cabinet members who refused to comply with the committee resolution by not assigning investigators and lawyers.

Washington U.S Dies, D. Tex House Committee Dies

Rat Attacks Infant In Cleveland Crib Incident

A five month old girl, Datina Lois Brown, was bitten on the face by a rat while sleeping in Cleveland. Serum treatment was ordered after the attack as the child cried out and the rat fled when lights were switched on.

Cleveland Datina Lois Brown

Bricker Denies Deal Amid Ohio Campaign Clash

In the Ohio gubernatorial race with one week left, Republican nominee John W. Bricker repeats that he did not strike a deal with the CIO and criticizes Democratic nominee Charles Sawyer for alleged deals with CIO leaders. Owens counters for Saw yer, urging votes to sustain New Deal policies and oppose economic aristocrats. Bricker accuses Sawyer of failing to repudiate deals and warns of political pressure on relief workers. Governor Davey meets with highway engineers amid campaign speculation, with officials confirming only routine business and a staffing change.

Committee For Industrial Organization Wose Ohio Sete John W. Bricker Matin Ll. Devey Charles Sawyer CIO National John Owens CLO Sawyer Robert J. Burkles Roosevelt Bricker John L. Landis CIO Owens State Ohio State University Board of Trustees Lewis Bulkley Davey Highway Division Tran Ault Ashland B. H. Frasch Newark

Hallowe'en Parade Delights Elyria With Spectacle

Thousands watched a vibrant Hallowe'en parade downtown Elyria featuring ghosts goblins pirates and costumes from many nations. Prizes awarded to 12 costumes. skeleton and box won grand prize as owner failed to claim it.

Hallowe'en Elyria Santa Claus Snow White Poe Hice Elyria High School Wurlitzer Middle Avenue Ely Park Stage Arts Jackie Elton Guys Elyrians

Suggestion Made For Relief Of Traffic

Elyria Community Safety Council proposes a traffic plan to ease downtown congestion on Broad Street during rush hours. West side traffic would turn at Chestnut to Second and Cedar to Broad Street, while east side traffic would turn at Cedar to Second to West Avenue and back to Broad Street. The plan aims to protect drivers with signals, reduce delays, and lower pedestrian risk.

Broad Street Elyria Cedar Street Second Street West Avenue

Further Reduction In Bond Of Grall Promised By Butler

Ex sheriff William F Grall facing bribery indictment saw a possible bond cut from 10000 to 7000 as prosecutor Howard R Butler discussed with Gralls attorney Henry King. King and deputies strive to post sufficient collateral. current pledged property totals 6800 for 3400 bond. Grall has been jailed since October 20. trial set for November 9.

Grall Butler William F. Grall Howard R. Butler Henry King King

Sheriff Contracts With His Father To Serve Jail Meals

Sheriff Carl R. Finegan designates his father Richard Finegan to contract for jail meals, replacing the prior practice of using the sheriff's wife. Commissioners and Prosecutor Howard R. Butler approve a rate of 18 cents per meal per prisoner.

Carl R. Finegan Richard Finegan Finegan Howard R. Butler

Taft Weighs Townsend Plan After Indorsement

Cincinnati November 1 Robert A Taft Republican Senate candidate was endorsed by the National Organization of Townsend Clubs in the National Weekly publication. He said he would vote to bring the Townsend bill from committee to the Senate floor for a vote if elected but would decide full support when it reaches the chamber.

Cincinnati Robert A. Taft U. S. Senate National Organization of Townsend Clubs National Weekly Chicago Townsend Movement National Organization of Townsendites Taft National Townsend Organization Congress Senate National Organization of ‘Townsendites

Fulton Resigns as Deputy Sheriff

Deputy Sheriff John Fulton of Loraine, a candidate for sheriff, submitted his resignation to Sheriff Carl R. Finegan today, effective November 15. Fulton stated he has no immediate plans for future employment.

John Fulton Lorain Carl R. Finegan Fulton

Lawyers To Hear Dr Oscar Jaszi

Elyria Lawyers Club members will hear Dr Oscar Jaszi former Central European diplomat and Oberlin College professor discuss probable consequences of the Munich Peace at the Graystone Hotel Saturday noon The talk comes as a European outlook on Hitler’s rise and its impact.

Europe Hitler Elyria Lawyers Club Graystone Hotel Oscar Jaszi Oberlin College Jaszi Munich King Fauver

Mayor's Court Receipts Reach $810.45 In October

J. G. Schrock, clerk of the mayor's court, reports October receipts total $810.45. Police court fines amount to $442 and court costs $295.35. Other income arises from license suits. Fines against drunken drivers contribute $300 of the $442 total.

J. G. Schrock Lienses Schrock

Philanthropist Wehrle Dies In Newark Q

W. W. Wehrle, renowned philanthropist and retired manufacturer, died in Newark. He and his brother A. T. Wehrle previously owned the Wehrle Stove Co, shaping local industry and charitable giving.

Newark W. W. Wehrle A. T. Wehrle Wehrle

Reward Offered for Arrest of Penny Morgan Indicted with Grall

The board of county commissioners offered a $100 reward for the arrest of Penny Morgan also named as Mrs Maxine Barbour who is indicted with Sheriff William F Grall for bribery Her trial with Grall is set for November 9 If she is located she will be tried jointly with Grall Butler said county will save money by paying the reward if she is apprehended in time to join the case.

Penny Morgan Wiliam F. Grall Board of County Commissioners Howard R. Butler Grall Morgan Maxine Barbour Butler

Britain To Recognize Italy's Conquest Of Ethiopia

In the House of Commons Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain announced the government will push the Anglo Italian agreement into operation soon. The move would recognize Italy's conquest of Ethiopia and a motion to welcome the plan will be debated tomorrow.

Bulletin London Neville Chamberlain House of Commons Ethiopia Chamberlain

Fire Destroys Barn And Woodshed In Elyria

Firefighters were summoned at 4 18 a m to a home at 343 Vulcan street where a barn and woodshed burned down entirely. A chicken coop suffered roof and side damage, and heat cracked about 100 panes of glass at the adjacent Studebaker Chemical Company building. Loss is estimated at 1400 with fire ground crews Hose Company No 2 and Engine Company No 3 responding.

Elyria Mike Dragic Vulcan Street Studebaker Chemical Company W.N. Bates Hose Company No. 2

Train And Truck Collide at Crossing Kills Three

A Baltimore & Ohio passenger train collided with a gasoline truck at a Trenton crossing in Middletown on Monday night killing three. Engineers Arthur Kupp and Virgil Belcher died of burns and injuries. driver Harry Keefer perished in the burning truck. passenger panic followed as flames sprayed coaches and a boiler plate loosened steam.

Middletown Baltimore & Ohio Trenton Arthur Kupp Dayton Harry Keefer Cincinnati Virgil Belcher Hamilton Kopp Berchier Keefer

Sharp Contests Have Aroused Ohio Voters

Columbus, Nov 1 George M Neffner an election expert in the Secretary of States office forecast 2750000 votes in the Ohio general election next Tuesday If the forecast proves correct turnout would rise by about 1599000 versus 1934 the last off year election The record vote was 3044099 in 1936 He attributed the heavy interest to contests for governor and senator plus congressional races local tax levies bond issues and liquor option expected to boost participation.

Columbus Ohio George M. Neffner Secretary of State Neffner

Auto Leaves Road In Dense Fog Fatal to Two

In heavy fog the car left Route 7 between Steubenville and Mingo Junction and plunged 90 feet onto railroad tracks. killed were Robert Riser 22 of Stevenville and Mary Agnes Byers 18 of Mingo Junction. Rose Strochi 21 of Mingo Junction was injured with a broken back. Driver Mike Callas 22 of Steubenville escaped with minor injuries. The group had attended a Hallowe en party en route to another gathering. Coroner and sheriff investigated the crash.

Steubenville Mingo Junction Robert Riser Stevenville Mary Agnes Byers Rose Strochi Mike Callas Mingo J. S. Fournier Brilliant Dallas Ray F. Slee Sheri Robert D. Bates Jefferson County

Explorer Pursues 5000 Mile Race to Aid Dying Mother

Henry Walther, 24, an Alaskan explorer, speeds toward Chicago aboard the coast guard cutter Alexander Hamilton seeking to reach his mother Mrs. Alice Walther, 65, before she dies. He left Alaska after six weeks alone in the wilderness and learning of her condition via amateur radio. The voyage to Chicago is expected to take about a month.

Chicago Henry Walther Alice Wa Jay Walther Alexander Hamilton Cove Aleutian Peninsula

Firemen Responded To 17 Alarms In October

Elyria firemen were called out more often last month than September but below the year’s average. Fire Department records show 17 alarms in October, up from 14 the prior month, bringing the decade total to 184 by midnight yesterday. The largest fire damaged the Richard Seeking home on Olderlin Road in Carlisle Township. cause undetermined. Leaves fires accounted for several October calls.

Elyria Richard Seeking Olderlin Road Carlisle Township W. N. Bates

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