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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1937

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Elyria Plans to Aid Census of Unemployed Group

Mayor's Committee for the National Unemployment Census in Elyria met with Postmaster Sartor to organize seven help stations. Cards will be distributed next Tuesday to unemployed residents, with confidential handling and no charges. Data will aid national job statistics and policy research.

Elyria C. J. Sartor Harlie G. Stevick Charles J. Snoble C. A. McMillen Alva R. Kemp County Relief Office Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall Broad Street Central Labor Union Sam Elysia Stevick Snoble A Elyria Savings and Trust Building F. A. Yoo Congress John D. Biggers

Report Man Held Here Wanted At Johnstown

Sheriff Gralt announced Lorain musician, 32, detained as a suspect in the murder of Louise Hornbeck, 19, of Grafton, may also be wanted in Johnstown, Pa., for a gas station robbery if not implicated in the attack. Detective L E B Girth and Deputy Paonessa reviewed the case and saw the victim’s body three times, including at her home.

William F. Gralt Louise Hornbeck Grafton Johnstown L. EB. Girth Hornbeck Samuel Paonessa

Weather Ohio Cloudy Rain South South Central Tomorrow

Cloudy with rain in the south tonight and across the south and central portions tomorrow. A high pressure area has formed over Ontario and Manitoba, with high barometers from the Rockies to the Atlantic. The Texas low has moved northeast toward Arkansas and Louisiana, while other lows affect northeastern and northwestern states. Heavy rain fell in the gulf low region including Oklahoma, Arkansas, and western Tennessee. lighter rain along the north Pacific coast. Temperature changes in the past 24 hours were slight.

Ohio Ontario Manitoba Rockies Central Plains Ohio Valley Atlantic Texas Arkansas Louisiana Gulf Oklahoma Tennesee North Pacific

Chinese Are Terrorized By Japs Bombs In Shanghai

Refugees and retreating Chinese troops crowded barbed wire barricades at the Nantao quarter seeking entry into the French concession as Japanese bombardment and air raids intensified. Shelling from multiple directions targeted Nantao while a river boom near Pootung faced attempts to breach it. Refugees feared the artillery and bombings, and many sought admission to the international settlement despite official warnings of danger.

Shanghai Nantao Whangpoo River United States Augusta Chapel-North Railroad Station Jessfield Park International Whangpoo Pootung

Girl Scouts Outline Character Building Program

Miss Oleda Schrottky dramatics adviser of the national Girl Scout organization spoke to Elyria Rotary Club at noon about child development from infancy through adolescence and the role of parents in character building. Guests included local Girl Scout Council members and troop leaders. Rotary wives attended a Ladies Night at Oberlin Inn with over 40 people present.

Oleda Schrottky National Girl Scout Organization Elyria Rotary Club Elks Miss Schrottky Gil Scouts Girl Scout Council A. M. Hannaford Allan W. Fritzsche H. W. Pond William Thomas E. J. Crisp Dewey Hull Arthur Richwine Paul Roy Rotary Club Oberlin Inn

Trustees Elect Officers at Elyria Home for Aged Meeting

Trustees of the Elyria Home for the Aged elected officers for the coming year at their annual meeting held at the Home. C. B. Ketcham of Cleveland was named chairman with C. B. Hess of Massillon as first vice chairman and W. W. Wagar of Oberlin as second vice chairman. Other officers include Mrs. Nettie G. Johnson Elyria secretary and A. B. Taylor Elyria treasurer. Committees were formed on finance and investments admissions to the Home buildings and grounds auditing and more. All trustees were reelected and T. C. Edmonds of Cleveland added to fill an unexpired term. Superintendent Karl Meister reported the Home in splendid condition with plans for improvements.

Elyria Home For the C. B. Ketcham Cleveland C. B. Hess Massillon W. W. Wagar Oberlin B. H. Mohn Canton Nettie G. Johnson Elyria A. B. Taylor J. H. Blackburn Edwin Kirby W. Stanley Smith Warren E. G. Yocum F. C. Anderson Kent E. R. Brown Akron T. C. Edmonds George van Gorder Karl Meister

Violations Found In Federal Alcohol Tax Law

Washington officials announced a 16 month Treasury Department probe uncovered widespread violations of the federal alcohol tax law by liquor sellers in Ohio.

Washington Treasury Department Ohio

Morgenthau to Discuss Fiscal Policy Tonight

In Washington on November 10, Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau Jr. will address the Academy of Political Science in New York with Senator Harry F. Byrd on government expenditure. The pair will outline past and future spending and budget balancing amid the New Deal fiscal debate. Public remarks, broadcast at 9 p.m. Byrd then Morgenthau at 9:30 p.m. EST.

Washington Roosevelt Secretary of Treasury Henry Morgenthau Morgenthau Harry F. Byrd D. Va New York Academy of Political Science New deal-Democratic Party Parker Gilbert J. P. Morgan and Company Byrd

Let Contracts For Improvement At Sandusky

Announcement that a 4 000 000 improvement at Lower Lakes Dock Co Sandusky will begin soon. Contracts were let in Chicago by Pennsylvania Railroad Co. Dredging by Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co Chicago and a new loading machine by Heyland Patterson Pittsburgh. Capacity will rise from 9 to 15 million tons yearly. No grain storage tanks included. Two loading machines now in use.

Sandusky Lower Lakes Dock Co Chicago Pennsylvania Railroad Co Sanndsky Bay Great Lakes Heyland Patterson Pittsburgh

New Commander In Chief Named For U S Fleet

Admiral Claude C. Bloch was named commander-in-chief of the U S fleet by Secretary Claude A. Swanson. He succeeds Admiral Arthur J. Hepburn, whose 19 month tenure ends in June. Hepburn has led the fleet while at sea three and a half years and in supreme command for a year seven months.

Washington Claude C. Bloch U. S. Fleet Bloch Navy Claude A. Swanson Arthur J. Hepburn Swanson Hepburn U. S

Elks Back Safer Driving In Elyria For Traffic Safety

Elyria Lodge of Elks adopted a resolution pledging active support to eliminate traffic hazards and uphold law enforcement in highway safety. The move followed talks by Police Chief Stankard Mayor elect Petro and Deputy Sheriff Smith during National Traffic Night observance.

Elyria Lodge of Elks Ely Yia Lorain County Charles Spencer Hart E. J. Stankard Joseph Q. Petro William G. Smith Gerald Nau J. M. Powell Stankard Elyria Petro

Renew Drive Against Traffic Offenders

Sheriff William F. Gral's department renewed its drive to cut accidents by detailing two men to traffic patrol in school zones. Deputies Anthony Pollock and Chalmer Davidson were assigned today by Chief Deputy William G. Smith and arrested six motorists for failure to stop before entering main highways. The deputies will issue arrest summons for highway safety violations. Earlier drives gave warnings except for flagrant violations.

William F. Gral Anthony Pollock Chalmer Davidson William G. Smith Smith

Lorain Man Named Deputy Sheriff

John Gascoigne of 1704 Oakdale Avenue Lorain a prominent Third Ward Democrat was appointed deputy sheriff today by Sheriff William F Grall at 140 a month. He will serve papers in tax foreclosure cases using his own car at 4 1 2 cents a mile and has prior experience as an extra deputy and a sales tax examiner.

John Gascoigne Oakdale Avenue Lorain William F. Grall Gascoigne Ohio Tax Commission Sheriff's Department

Ramsay MacDonald Dies Suddenly Former Prime Minister

Ramsay MacDonald former British prime minister dies suddenly at 71 aboard the Reina del Pacifico while en route to South America. Leaders across major parties praise his half century of public service as details of his death and burial plans emerge. He had served as Lord President of the Council and faced years of political and personal strain amid illness and overwork. His body to be returned to Britain for burial at Lossiemouth, Scotland, by the Moray Firth coastline where he grew up.

London Ramsay MacDonald Reina del Pacifico Labor MacDonald Neville Chamberlain Archibald Sinclair Clement Attlee House of Commons Bermuda Britain Lossiemouth Scotland Moray Firth South America Earl Baldwin of Bewdley Baldwin National Labor Party Labor Party MacDon No. 3

Court Of Appeals In Session Tomorrow

The Court Of Appeals will be in session tomorrow despite Armistice Day office closures. Three cases are set for hearing, all personal injury suits against Advance Transportation Company of Illinois by former Lorain Police Lieutenant George Carson and two Lorain nurses, Ethel Starkey and Genevieve Reidy, who were riding with Carson when his car collided with a company truck on Lake Road on March 8, 1935. The court will remain through the week to review 39 cases referred from Lorain County common pleas courts.

District Court of Appeals Jerry Ricketts Advance Transportation Company of Illinois Lorain George Carson Ethel Starkey Genevieve Reidy Carson Lake Road Lorain County

Avon Armistice Day observance set at high school

Avon plans an Armistice Day program at 11 a.m. Thursday in the high school auditorium. St. Marys and Holy Trinity parochial school children will join, and Avon businesses will close from 11 to 12. William C. Wickens will speak, the Boy Scout troop will handle opening and closing, colors, and pledge.

Avon High School St. Mary’s Holy Trinity William C. Wickens Lorain County Avon Boy Scout Troop

Grange Leader Outlines a 14 Point Plan

Louis J. Taber of the National Grange presented a 14 point program to 10,000 delegates at Harrisburg aimed at a workable agricultural policy. The plan calls for parity for farmers, voluntary cooperation, flexible land policy, soil conservation, storage loans, and tariff revenue for research, among other measures to aid farm income and market stability.

Harrisburg Louis J. Taber National Grange Farm Organization Columbus Roosevelt Congress Federal Treasury

Stocks Edge Higher On Favorable Business Signals

New York Nov 10 UP stocks moved up in early trading on hints of improved business from Washington. Utilities led the advance with American Water Works Electric Power and Light Consolidated Edison and North American rising over a point. General Electric Westinghouse gained about four points as utility-building prospects buoyed related stocks. U S Steel Bethlehem and others advanced. General Motors and Chrysler also rose on dividend news amid broad metal shares strength.

New York Washington American Water Works Electric Power and Light Consolidated Edison North American General Electric Westinghouse U. S. Steel Bethlehem General Motors Chrysler Americen Ae

Roosevelt convenes big business leaders to boost construction

President Roosevelt summoned four major executives to the White House and Federal Reserve officials to discuss stimulating private capital for building construction. The session, set for 2 p.m. EST, aims to revive spending ahead of forthcoming talks in New York by Morgenthau and Byrd. Attendees include Gen. Robert E. Wood, Gerard Swope, Henry C. Turner, S. Sloane Colt, and Edward F. McGrady with Marriner Eccles chairing the Fed panel.

Washington Roosevelt White House Federal Reserve Board New York Secretary of Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr Harry F. Byrd Robert E. Wood Sears-Roebuck Gerard Swope General Electric Henry C. Turner Turner Construction Co S. Sloane Colt Edward

U.S. Seeks To Change Rate Making Policy

Washington November 10 The Supreme Court will hear tomorrow a Pacific Gas & Electric rate case that challenges a 39 year old public utility rate doctrine. President Roosevelt has called the current method unconstitutional and urged reversal. The dispute centers on valuing utility properties by reproduction cost versus original cost plus prudent expansion expenses. The federal power commission backs Roosevelt, while utilities favor reproduction cost, with PG&E seeking an injunction against California's railroad commission.

Washington Supreme Court Pacific Gas & Electric Co Roosevelt Federal Power Commission California Railroad Commission The Power Commission Commission Pacific Gas & Electric Federal Court For California Railroad Commission

Elective Governing Bodies Dissolved In Brazil

In Rio de Janeiro on November 16 President Getulio Vargas and his cabinet assumed direct control of the government dissolving elective governing bodies and consolidating authority amid political upheaval. The move follows mounting pressure and signals a shift away from prior parliamentary structures to centralized executive power.

Brazil DE Janeiro Getulio Vargas

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