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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1937

Page

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Five Year Old Boy Critically Injured in Auto Collision

Richard Webber a five year old son of Mr and Mrs Earl Webber of 213 Cascade Street is in critical condition at Elyria Memorial Hospital with a fractured skull after he ran into an automobile on Lodi Street while returning from kindergarten. Police say the impact was likely from the car door hinge or handle. The car driven by Russell Beach of 102 Malcolm Court picked him up and rushed him to the hospital. The accident occurred near Cascade Street.

Richard Webber Earl Webber Cascade Street Elyria Memorial Hospital Lodi Street Arthur Hurd Robert Schultz Russell Beach Malcolm Court

Two Injured When Auto Hits Pole In Lorain

Frank Holley 19 of 3350 Vine street and Samuel Romak 18 were injured early today when their car struck an electric pole on Elyria Avenue south of Lorain. Both were taken to St. Joseph's Hospital where Holley had a fractured left arm and lacerations while Romak suffered lacerations and chest injuries.

Frank Holley Vinestreet Lorain Samuel Romak Elyria Avenue St. Joseph's Hospital Folley Romick H. B. Forbes West Avenue William France West Second Street Second Court Streets W. G. Ludwig Hamilton Avenue Dr. G. &. French Third Street Broad Street Jess Reed Pine Street High Street Lake Avenue Howard Cowley Reed Righ Cowley

Twelve Lose Lives In Tragic Accidents

United Press reports a weekend toll of fatalities in Ohio and surrounding areas. Notable incidents include a Bucyrus railroad foreman killed when his car struck a stationary train, plus multiple auto accidents in Dayton Columbus Canton Cleveland and Cincinnati. Victims range in age from 14 to 71, with several others injured and families affected.

United Press Pennsylvania Bucyrus Ohio Weke-End Co. C. Cross Willard Baltimore and Ohio Indianapolis Francis Hilda Kyle Tippecanoe City Dayton Columbus Otto Faessler Sam Whistler William J. Woodside Canton Cleveland James Dalessi Stanley Brewster Michael Kohan Mt. Gilead Charles Cyphers Cincinnati Donald EB. Hawks John Fleig

Weather Ohio forecast with rain then snow and colder trend

Cloudy tonight and Tuesday with light rain turning to snow. Colder in the north and central areas tonight and Tuesday. Low pressure centers over the eastern lake region, the Texas Panhandle and off Washington coast, with highs over the Canadian prairies and northern plains and California. Light rain in the Ohio Valley, rain and snow around the lake region and Northwest, with colder conditions in the plains and western Canada.

Ohio Eastern Lake Region Texas Panhandle Washington Canadian Prairie Provinces Plains States California Ohin Northwest Canada

Rev W Bruce Wilson Speaks at Men and Missions Day

In Pittsburgh Pennsylvania the Rev. W. Bruce Wilson spoke at the First United Presbyterian Church during Men and Missions Day. He addressed the young people at their evening meeting and will deliver the Fourth Anniversary sermon at 7 50 PM. He recently became Associate Secretary of the Board of American Missions. The event welcomes all interested participants.

W. Bruce Wilson Pittsburgh First United Presbyterian Church Men’s Missionary League Wilson Board of American Missions The United Presbyterian Church

Pneumonia Fatal To Elderly Victim Of Kidnapers

Dr James I Seder a 79 year old former minister and city leader died of pneumonia after being kidnapped by Arnett A Booth Orville Adkins and John Travis on Nov 1 held in an abandoned coal mine for 11 days. The three pleaded guilty to extortion and face murder indictments with bond set at 50000.

Huntington W. Va James I. Seder Seder A. K. Kessler Arnett A. Booth Orville Adkins John Travis Wayne County Ernest BE. Winters, Jr Dr. Seder West Viginia Anti- Saloon League Willard Arthur Allan T. Burns New York Arthur Seder G-Men Booth Adkins Travis Wayne Federal Building

Chest Chairman Appeals for Elyria Cooperation

Karl W. Ploc tier urges Elyria residents to back the annual Chest drive. He notes hours spent organizing and emphasizes public support, pledges, and swift responses to reduce solicitors’ time, warning that success depends on community cooperation to avoid defeat.

Elyria Friends of the Chest Community Chest Karl W. Ploctier

Farewells Planned for Two Ilyria Priests

Preparations are underway for farewell gatherings for two St. Marys parish priests bound for new assignments in Cleveland. Rev Edward J Murphy, assistant pastor for four years, departs Wednesday to St Johns Cathedral. Very Rev James T Daley, pastor for seven and a half years, moves to St Aloysius Church on November 23.

Ilyria Cleveland St. Mary’s Church Edward J. Murphy St. Mary’s St. John’s Cathedral Murphy Our Lady of the Lake Seminary James T. Daley St. Mary's Church St. Aloysius Church

Wellington Man Honored By Brotherhood

H. W. Moore of Wellington was honored as the sole living charter member of the Brotherhood of Big Four Trainmen Ohio City Lodge No 237 at a Cleveland anniversary banquet. Mrs Lucy Cahill and Mrs Elsie Beckwith escorted him to the table. attendees numbered 400 as Moore received a birthday cake a billfold and a floor lamp from the auxiliary and lodge members.

H. W. Moore Wellington Cleveland Brotherhood of Big Four Ohio City Brotherhood Moore Lucy Cahill Women’s Auxiliary B. of R. T. No

Taber Reelected Grange Head at 71st Annual Convention

Louis J. Taber of Columbus Ohio was reelected Master of the National Grange at its 71st annual convention in Harrisburg. He expressed a wish to resign the 5000 dollar yearly post to return to private business but delegates overruled him. Taber begins his eighth two year term after fourteen years as Master.

Harrisburg Louis J. Taber Columbus Ohio National Grange Taher Grange

First Ohio hunting season death reports in Celina

In Celina Ohio on November 15 Ralph Spriggs aged 21 died at home from a self inflicted rifle discharge the .22 calibre weapon had been cleaned yesterday and discharged into the back of his head.

Celina, O Ohio Ralph Spriggs

Roosevelt urges census cooperation to curb unemployment

President Roosevelt called for public cooperation in the emergency unemployment census distribution of 60 million questionnaire cards to homes nationwide. He outlined a plan tying New Deal aims to private industry aid, with a goal to reabsorb unused manpower and avoid armament-driven relief. The AFL warned the jobless total near 8 million could worsen without action, and a conference with industrial and labor leaders might be organized after the results are tabulated.

Washington Roosevelt Postoffice Department American Federation of Labor John D. Biggers Ohio Glass

Chest Drive Dinner to Open Elyria Campaign

More than 200 Elyrians are expected to attend the opening dinner at First Congregational Church at 6 30 p m tonight for the Community Chest drive. Tomorrow 17 teams with 167 workers will canvass homes and businesses seeking 61400 for welfare and charities. Chief Justice Carl V Weygandt of the Ohio Supreme Court is the principal speaker, and must catch a Big Four train tonight.

First Congregational Church Carl V. Weygandt Ohio Supreme Court

Nations Censor Japan's Actions

In Geneva a four point Chinese plan seeks to halt Japan through embargoes on war materials, exports, credit denial, and allied aid to China. Brussels delegates debate a joint US Britain France declaration denouncing Japan and hinting at stern measures, with Italy likely abstaining and a week-long adjournment to seek government guidance on forcing peace in the Far East.

Geneva China Japan United States Britain France Brussels Great Britain Tokyo Italy Far East

Measures Provide Relief On Taxes

Washington November 15 The House Ways and Means tax subcommittee tentatively decided to grant business two new relief measures related to the undistributed profits tax The proposals would allow a one year carry over of operating losses to offset the next year s adjusted net income and would exempt corporations earning five thousand dollars or less in net income annually About two thirds of all corporations would be affected by the exemption.

Washington House Ways and Means Tax U. S

One Killed One Wounded In After Dinner Shotgun Battle

SOUTH VIENNA O H Nov 15 George Williams 39 of Plain City was killed and his father in law Jake Crisp 49 wounded in an after dinner shotgun battle. Crisp rushed to a Springfield hospital after telling police Williams who had been drinking cut his wife with glass then seized a gun and Williams shot Crisp. Crisp then fired four times killing Williams. The two families had recently moved from Kentucky.

South Vienna George Williams Plain City Jake Crisp Crisp Springfield Williams Kentucky

Much Talk Little Achievement In Special Session Forecast

Administration House leaders said plans to push government reorganization bills at the special session are abandoned. The House will delay action on major legislation until the farm bill is ready, signaling limited progress amid tax reform pressure.

Washington House

Challenges To Justice Black Are Dismissed

The Supreme Court dismissed two new challenges to Justice Hugo L. Black's eligibility. Florida brokers sought a rehearing on the court's earlier denial to review the 1933 securities act validity, arguing Black's presence invalidates court actions. Elizabeth L. Seymour and Abrt. Gray Taylor filed to remove Black as private citizens.

Washington Supreme Court Today Hugo L. Black Florida Black Elizabeth L. Seymour Salamanca N. Y Gray Taylor Media Philadelphia Court Plan Committee

Bombardment of Soochow Shrinks Chinese Defenses

Nanking reports a furious air assault on Soochow 45 miles west of Shanghai with over 700 bombs in 30 hours as Japanese forces push toward the defense line. Japanese claims include the capture of Quinsan 15 miles east and advances across all sectors as reinforcements land on the Yangtze south bank.

Shanghai Soochow Nanking Shanghat China Quinsan Yangtze River Changhsu Soochow Line Hangchow Bay

Fractures Elbow For Third Time At Jefferson School

Carlotta Yost of 551 Lodi Street fractured her elbow for the third time when she tripped over a boy at Jefferson School on Friday. The fracture was reduced and she returned to school today.

Carlotta Yost Lodi Street Jefferson School

Roosevelt Announces Second Special Session To Open Today

Congress meets at noon in an extraordinary session amid business troubles and tax reform demands that push Roosevelt’s program to the background. It marks the second Roosevelt special session after the March 9, 1933 start. The five my proposed measures include crop surplus control, minimum wages, department reorganization, anti trust laws, and land and water resource use. Delays expected on agriculture and labor bills as party divisions and deficits loom large. Continued on Page 5.

Washington Congress Roosevelt New Deal Democratic Party Senate Democrats Sen Pat No. 1

Ohio State Alumni in Lorain County Plan December 3 Meeting

Lorain County Ohio State alumni officers plan a countywide gathering for December 3 to show legislative backing for university measures. Ohio Day will feature meetings nationwide with Medina and Summit counties in District 18. officers include R P Fowler ObErlin president and Ed Deibel Medina district governor. All OSU former students are eligible for membership regardless of attendance length.

Lorain County Ohio State University Ohio R. P. Fowler Oberlin Paul Hines Anne Wheatley Lorain Katherine Johnson Medina Summit Ed Deibel Ohio State Association

Engineer Says Distress Call Was Sent After Knife Threat

Bortas Balaskas third engineer of the Tzenny Chandris testified that the first SOS was sent only after he drew a knife and threatened to kill the radio operator unless aid was called. He and 14 others were rescued by the coast guard Mendota off Cape Hatteras after the Greek freighter sank in three days of mountainous seas.

Norfolk Bortas Balaskas Tzenny Chandris Balaskas Cape Hatteras Coast Guard Mendota Marine Hospital Europe Swiftsure George Contopanoelis Balaska C. Noulis Confopapclis Joseph Corrie

Warns Against Quick Action On Tax Changes

Washington reports the 75th Congress began a special session with the call for tax reform and the president urging caution. President Roosevelt warned against rapid sweeping revisions that could raise burdens on smaller businesses and obscure profits by corporate disguises. He outlined a four point program: farm control laws, wages hours provisions, government reorganization, and regional planning, seeking private capital to spur employment while noting financing issues in railroads and utilities.

Washington Roosevelt Congress

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W. B. Wilson Bulletin Chest Elyrians Taber Chest Drive O.S. U U.P Senate Z. Barney T. Phillips Caraway John E. Miller Ark John N. Garner Barry Sheriff St. of Lake AV
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