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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1938

Page

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Protest Against Anti-Semitic Demonstrations

In New York on November 12 District Attorney Thomas F Dewey and former Governor Alfred E Smith joined a protest against anti-Semitic demonstrations in Germany. A guard guarded the German consulate after the consul complained of abuse and recanted telephone threats. The protest also included remarks that civilization itself was at stake, with Dewey and Smith urging world opinion to oppose the savagery.

New York Thomas F Dewey Alfred E Smith Ger Boster Corsus International Lidies Garment Workers Uacnn Washington Roosevelt Germany Cigali Dewes Smith WMCA Dewey

Nazi decree bans Jews from theaters and museums in Berlin

Berlin November 12 Nazi leaders issue another decree restricting Jewish participation in culture and public life forbidding attendance at theaters concerts lectures motion pictures dance festivals and museums as part of the "final solution" following the Paris embassy secretary's assassination by a 17 year old Jew. Dr Paul Joseph Goebbels commented on the policy.

Berlin Hermann Wilhelm Geering Paris Ernst von Rath Paul Joseph Goebbels Minis

Jewish Refugees Forced to Crawl Across Frontier

A Prague dispatch reported numerous Jewish refugees fleeing from Germany to Czechoslovakia claim they were forced to crawl on hands and knees from the German to the Czechoslovak side at the frontier after vowing not to return. They say arrests occurred at Kmutau and Saar by Sudetenland Storm Troop members.

London Prague Daily Telegraph Loung Kmotau Saar Sudetenland

Weather Ohio cloudy and warmer with rain expected

The forecast notes cloudy skies over Ohio with warmer temperatures tonight, rain spreading from the west and north late tonight or Sunday, and southeast portions Sunday. Sunday brings colder conditions, with much colder air Sunday night into Monday. High pressure over Ontario and neighboring regions contrasts with central lows over Iowa and Saskatchewan. Rain is seen in the upper Mississippi Valley, with moderate to heavy snow in the Dakotas and northern Rockies. Temperatures ease in central valleys and central and southern plains, while mountains stay cold.

Ohio West North Ontario South Atlantic Pacific States Iowa Saskatchewan Mississippi Valley Dakotas Rocky Mountain Plains Mountain States

High School Girl Drowns In Bay

In Sandusky on November 6 12 coroner E J Meckstroth ruled accidental drowning in the death of Violet Bernice Lewis 18 a high school student drowned when an automobile driven by Alan Merritt 18 ran off the curb into Sandusky Bay near Meigs Street. Clayton Barrett 16 Lamont Gundlach 20 were also in the car and rescued. Merritt and others could not revive the girl after the wreckage was lifted from the water by a wrecker.

Sandusky E J Meckstroth Violet Bernice Lewis Sandusky Bay Meigs Street Alan Merritt Clayton Barrett Lamont Gundlach Merritt

Two Powerful New Guns Perfected

The War department announced two new 37 mm guns for defense. An anti aircraft gun with a four wheel trailer and a 120 inch wheelbase, weighing about 5000 pounds, and an armor piercing anti tank cannon on a carriage weighing about 990 pounds. Both emphasize speed and mobility and are ready for production pending Congress funding.

Washington War Department Congress Nec Tizhwass

Missionary League Marks Fifth Anniversary Celebration

The Mens Missionary League of the First United Presbyterian Church observes its fifth anniversary with services Monday at 7 30 PM and Sunday at 10 45 AM. Rev T Clifford Strangeway of the United Presbyterian Church will speak on World Services Today and The Church with Power. Men are especially urged to attend. all welcome. Strangeway, active in Egypt and church missions, will discuss leadership in home and foreign work as part of the league’s yearly observance.

First United Presbyterian Church T Clifford Strangeway Board of Administration The United Presbyterian Church Strangewey Mr Strangeway Egypt Board of Foreign Missions Church Strangeway Men’s Missionary League League

Bricker Goes To New Orleans For Week's Rest

Republican Governor elect John W Bricker of Ohio travels by car to New Orleans for a week of vacation He is accompanied by Mrs Bricker and Mr and Mrs D G Powers of Columbus Powers is Brickers law partner In Cincinnati Bricker attended an Armistice Day luncheon also attended by Charles Sawyer defeated Democratic candidate for Governor They exchange greetings.

Bricker New Orleans Cincinnati. O John W Bricker Ohio D G Powers Columbus Powers Cincinnati Brecker Charles Sawyer

Suffers Skull Fracture When Hit By Auto

Aaron Serb of RD 1 Elyria sustained a fractured skull and other injuries after being struck by a car on Broad Street near West Avenue while crossing. The vehicle, driven by Paul T Gross of Rocks River, stopped at once. Serb was taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital in fair condition. Four additional minor accidents were reported, including fender damage on Broad Street among Mary Kovacs and Mrs Glen Mingus, and a rear-end collision on East Broad Street involving Mrs J H Dean and Jack Griffin.

Aaron Serb Elyria Broad Street West Avenue Serb Paul T Gross Rocks River George Walton Amos Roch Chestnut Street Seib Elyria Memorial Hospital Mary Kovacs West River Street Glen Mingus Berlin Heights J H Dean Clinth Street East Broad Street Jack Griffin West River Road Bernard Seeles Poughkeepsie East Bridge Street

Sheriff Dismisses Deputy Lephowsh From Lorain Office

Sheriff announces deputy Adam Lepkowsh of Lorain is dismissed effective November, after serving since August 8. The short notice cites conduct leading to the action and confirms the dismissal follows internal review.

Sheff Carl R Finegan Adam Lephowsh Lorain Lepkowsh

Operator of Chain Of Grain Elevators Dies

Fremont November reports the death of Irvin T Fanghoner aged 67, operator of a chain of grain elevators based in Fremont and Bellevue. He previously served as deputy Sandusky County auditor and held banking interests in Bellevue after a long illness.

Fremont Irvin T Fanghoner Bellevue Sandusky County

Dinner Meeting To Open Chest Drive Monday

Final preparations for Elyria's Community Chest drive are near as the $58,200 campaign opens Monday night with a dinner at First Congregational Church. Bishop Joseph Schremps will give the address, and music by Jack Flynn's orchestra and the Elyrians Quartette will be featured. Karl W Plocher organized arrangements, with Robert Burns directing music. First reports will come at a noon luncheon at the YMCA Wednesday, followed by additional luncheons Friday and the next Monday and Tuesday. More than 200 campaign workers are expected.

Elyria Community Chest First Congregational Church Joseph Schremps Cleveland Catholic Church Jack Flynn Elyrians Robert Burns Karl W Plocher Y McA

Windsors Likely To Return To England Soon

Paris dispatch reports the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor headed toward reconciliation. London plans suggested the Windsors may soon be back in England, possibly at Fort Belvedere, with warm greetings noted and no heavy discussions of exile. The four toured Windsor home preparations and shared affectionate moments during a stopover en route from Africa.

Paris Duke Duchess of Gloucester London Windsor Duchesses Gloucester Great Britain Wallis Simpson America Duke of Windsor Mrs Simpson George England Duke and Duchess of Gloucester Africa News Chronicle Fort Belvedere Boulevard Sachet

Four Oberlin Trustees Re-elected At Semi annual Meeting

Oberlin Ohio November 12 four Oberlin College trustees were reelected at the semi annual board meeting. Robert Millikan Nobel Prize winner in physics and president of the California Institute of Technology was reelected by the Alumni for a fourth term. Also reelected were Amos Miller Chicago attorney who began as trustee in 1912 Beatty B Williams Mt Vernon manufacturer serving since 1926 and Brooks Emeny Cleveland lecturer and writer who began service in 1936.

Oberlin Oberlin College Robert Millikan California Institute of Technology Amos Miller Chicago Beatty B Willams Mt. Vernon Brooks Emeny Cleveland Ohio

Former Cleveland Labor Official Dies From Injuries

Cleveland November 12. John G. Owens former secretary of the Cleveland Federation of Labor died today from injuries after being pulled into the gears of an electric hoisting machine. The accident occurred amid industrial activity in Cleveland. Owens had served the labor body for several years and was active in local worker welfare programs.

Cleveland Federation Cleveland John G. Owens Cleveland Federation of Labor

Fear Elyria Woman Is Seriously Hurt

Mary Streicher a 58 year old resident of 504 Park Avenue Elyria was seriously injured when she fell from a second floor window at her home before noon She was taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital where X rays were pending and the extent of injuries including possible back injuries was described as serious after the fall while washing windows.

Mary Streicher Park Avenue Sindy Elyria Memorial Hospital Miyues

Barbour in conference with prosecutor over bribery case

Samuel Barbour attended a conference with Prosecutor Howard R Butler and attorney C F Adams of Lorain regarding the joint bribery indictment of ex sheriff William Grall and Maxine Barbour alias Penny Mergen. The case was postponed as authorities seek her appearance and a $108 reward stands for her capture.

Maxine Barbour Penny Mergen William [ Giall Howard R Butler C F Adams Lorain Samuel Barbour Barbour Grall

Elyria Delegates Attend Ohio Chamber Sessions in Akron

Several Elyrians returned to their offices after attending sessions of the annual Ohio Chamber of Commerce meeting in Akron. Attendees included J B Johnson C B Smythe A J Curren W F Gollmar Walter Davies and H W Luethi secretary of the Elyria Chamber of Commerce.

Ohio Chamber of Commerce Akron Elynians J B Johnson C B Smythe A J Curren W F Gollmar Walter Davies H W Luethi Elyria Chamber of Commerce

Two Fugitives Are Again In Custody

In Columbus on November 12 two Mansfield Reformatory escapees were recaptured. James Fulton, 23, jailed for grand larceny, fled after a stolen car collided with three vehicles and burned. He was found at his mother’s home breakfast table. Joseph Gartin, 19, jailed for automobile theft, drove the stolen car and was captured last night after a wreck left him thrown to the pavement and injured.

Columbus Mansfield Reformatory James Fulton Reformatory Joseph Gartin Franklin County Fulton

Efforts To Save Indian Child Fail

Lloyd June, aged 3, Navajo, died in Defiance Arizona after attempts to remove a pinon nut from his lung. A bronchoscope, rushed by plane from Philadelphia, was used but could not save him. Dr Paul Wietzke reported the death and the nut removal success prior to demise.

Ariz Lloyd Philadelphia Paul Wietzke

Explosion at Dayton disposal plant damages plant

An explosion at the Dayton sewage disposal plant caused 30000 dollars in damage. Plant superintendent M W Tatlock blamed gas from fermenting sewage in tanks seeping into a reinforced concrete corridor between two control houses. Heaters likely ignited the gas. the corridor and control houses were destroyed and the plant closed indefinitely. Watchmen Robert Benner and Charles Hunter escaped injury as they were away from the blast.

Dayton M W Tatlock Miami River Robert Benner Charles Hunter W W Morehouse Water Department

Vienna Jews Face Food Shortage

Vienna reports a severe food shortage among Jews as Nazi orders ban sales to Jews at coffee houses, restaurants, and grocery stores. Storm troops seal shops, seize perishables, and haul goods to distribution centers, while several thousand Jews are held at police stations and police activity continues.

Vienna

Justice Brandeis to celebrate 82nd birthday tomorrow

Justice Brandeis, age 82 tomorrow, will mark his birthday amid speculation about retirement. The longtime Supreme Court member, 1916 appointee, has attended all sessions this year and shows no indication of leaving the bench.

Washington Louis Dembitz Brandeis Supreme Court Brandeis

UAW threatens strike at Hudson plant in Detroit

In Detroit on November 12 negotiators failed to resolve a dispute that has idle about 10,000 workers. The United Automobile Workers Union executive board authorized a strike at the Hudson Motor Car Company plant to pursue a new contract.

Detroit United Automobile Workers Union Executive Board Hudson Motor Car Company

Youth Lost in Cave Sulphur Exploration Tragedy

Authorities searched today for Whit ham Parker, 26, in Torture Cave after he and three companions explored the cavern yesterday. Two youths were lost a month ago. Parker went back at dusk to seek a nest of pack rats blamed for carrying off his sunglasses.

Oklo Whitham Parker Torture Cave Parker

Three Perish In Blaze In Quebec

A blaze in Rouyn Quebec destroyed Alberts Hotel and eight other buildings. Three people died and search teams from Rouyn and Noranda battled the flames though entry was delayed by heat. The dead were Etienne Palland 55 town engineer W H Brownell 57 North Bay postal inspector and Jack Glenaghan 32 of Major J O Tardif led the search and ordered a fire-cause investigation.

Rouyn, Que Alberts Hotel J O Tardif

Swiss authorities begin crackdown on Nazi links

Swiss authorities launched a campaign against Swiss Nazis and those tied to German Nazis. Federal police arrested several members of the Federal Social workers party in Zurich and Basle, including Max Ernst Leonhardt Fuchrer of the National Socialist Swiss Workers party, as officials seek the source of funds used for propaganda and any foreign connections.

Berne Switzerland Federal Social Workers Party Zurich Basle Max Ernst Leonhardt Fuchrer National Socialist Swiss Workers Party Upo

All Parties Unite In Czechoslovakia

Prague reports a new nationalist program uniting 15 parties into one after annexations. Jews face expulsion from politics and media. aliens face a citizenship revision back to 1918. Frantisek Chvalhovsky favored for presidency as Czechoslovakia seeks Germany-friendly policy.

Prague Czechoslovakia Germany Poland Hungary Communist Party Czechoslovak Republic Foregn Frantisck Chvalhovsky Europe D'O

Poultrymen Banquet Set for Lorain County Reach

Nearly 200 Lorain County poultrymen are expected at the Oberlin M E Church 7 pm Monday for a county banquet. Glenn Campbell publicity director for the Worlds Poultry Congress will be the principal speaker in Cleveland next summer. Judge Guy B Findley will serve as toastmaster as the Lorain County Poultrymen's Association promotes awareness of the Poultry Congress.

Loram

Bomb fragments injure 23 in Barcelona air raid

In Barcelona and its port district a Nationalist air raid wounded 23 people by bomb fragments. Nationalist planes also raided Valencia dropping 50 bombs. The British ship Candleston Castle was slightly damaged and one crew member injured in the Barcelona raid.

Barcelona Valencia Candleston Castle

Bomber Crashes Five Fliers Are Killed

RUGELEY England Nov 12 Five Royal Air Force fliers were killed today when a bomber crashed near here and burned.

Rugeley England Royal Air Force

Grid Coach And Nine Others Are Injured

Gustavus Adolphus College suffered a deadly bus crash near Belle Plaine Minnesota killing Karl Olsen and Don V Anderson. Football coach George Myrum remained critically injured as nine players and students were hurt including five seriously. The bus carried the team from a game against St Norbert College to St Peter Minnesota when it struck the rear of a truck loaded with poles.

Minneapolis Minn Gustavus Adolphus College George Myrum Belle Plaine Gustavus Adolphus St. Peter St. Norbert College West de Pere Karl Olsen St Peter Don V Anderson Washburn Wis

Dairymen Elect Officers For Lorain County Extension Committee

Lorain county dairymen elected officers for the coming year. Harry Rowland of Rochester was reelected chairman, Leon Lehman of Grafton reelected vice chair man, and Norman Leininger elected secretary. The annual dairymen banquet is set for February 20 with Prof James Hayes as speaker. Plans for a winter program include talks on udder diseases pasture improvement and legumes.

Lorain County Harry Rowland Rochester Leon Lehman Grafton Norman Leininger

Rearrangement Of Prisoners Ordered At County Jail

Sheriff Carl R Finegan ordered a county jail reorganization to separate felons from misdemeanants. Felons on the first floor, misdemeanants on the second. a first floor block for boy juveniles. women's quarters remain for women. A new filing and index system, patterned after Elyria PD, will be installed next week at about 150 dollars with Lt Detective Lloyd E Sweet assisting.

Carl R Finegan Elyria Lloyd E. Sweet

Train Strikes Auto. Two Women Killed Near Hamilton

A Baltimore and Ohio passenger train struck an automobile five miles south of Hamilton yesterday, killing Mrs Emma Linehan 73 and her daughter Mrs Irene Weber 37 of Middletown. The injured child is Barbara Ann Weber.

Hamilton, O Baltimore and Ohio Here Emma Linehan Hamilton Irene Weber Middletown Weber Barbara Ann

Leader In Telephone Industry Dies In Mt Vernon

MT VERNON OH Nov 12 Frank L Beam 80 organizer of telephone companies throughout Ohio died today at his home here He had been 11 a month Beam donor of an athletic field here former school board member and president of the Mt Vernon Telephone Co His fortune was estimated at 1 000 000 several years ago He is survived by his wife Anna two sons Henry and James and three daughters Mrs Wendell Stillwell Frances and Belinda all Mt Vernon

MT Vernon Frank L Beam Ohio Beam Mt. Vernon Telephone Co Anna Henry James Wendell Stillwell Frances Belinda

Newark 0 Now 12-Gi Gus Albright Decapitated

A man identified as Gus Albright, age 66, was decapitated last night after a penalty pulled him onto a bush. The incident occurred eight miles southeast of Gara, near Newark. Authorities reported the bizarre accident and are investigating circumstances surrounding the event.

Newark Gus Albright Gara

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