19 Nov 1937
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1937
Page
1
Henry J. Berrodin said two Lorain County old age pension cases were closed with full voluntary restitution. A daughter repaid $498, the total pension issued to a foster father and his deceased wife, enabling the daughter to take over care. The administrator noted the case was unusual and reported to the department chief.
The Chronicle Telegram reports Capt. W. McLeod of Elyria will captain the ore freighter Ralph H Watson. The ship will be christened tomorrow at River Rouge Michigan. McLeod began as a wheelsman with the Pittsburgh fleet in 1901 and rose through the ranks.
The Chronicle Telegram will publish a complete account of Saturdays football game between Lorain and Elyria high schools in the City edition. Delivery to City subscribers will be delayed a few minutes after the final whistle. The score by quarters will be posted at bulletin spots, with Monday's paper carrying full accounts and editorials.
Light snow and colder tonight with Saturday generally fair and continued cold. Snow flurries in the northeast portion. Low pressure areas centered over eastern Ontario off Alabama coast and over Washington and Oregon. High extends from the Canadian prairies through the plains to Texas. Light to moderate snows in lake region Ohio Valley and Montana with rain in the gulf states and northwest. It is colder this morning over the western high with freezing temps south into northern Texas.
Washington leaders grapple with disorganized New Dealers and a Rebel drive for immediate business aid. A Farm bill looms as the only major item likely to pass during the Roosevelt special session, with anti-lynching measures and reorganization stalled amid Senate filibusters and heated House debates. Officials report cooperation among treasury secretary Morgenthau and Senate Finance chair Harrison, amid hopes for a Farm bill by Monday.
Mike Szabo, 60, of Route 2 Ver Milon, Lorain County's 64th traffic victim, died at Amherst Hospital after a hit and run. Found unconscious along Axtel Brownhelm road near 11:30 PM Tuesday, he suffered a fractured skull and left leg. State Patrol identified only a cowled light as evidence of the striking car.
U S gunboat Luzon reaches Nanking to evacuate ambassador and staff as officials move upriver to Hankow for emergency headquarters amid danger from Japan. Bankers push repeal and modification measures to spur recovery, urge gold standard, balanced budget, and tax changes at New York State Chamber of Commerce dinner with Rockefeller family in attendance.
Six Lorain police raided a beer parlor on Elysa avenue and 50th street at 6 P M yesterday foiling a planned holdup. Four youths were arrested, including Joseph Kuznier 23 and Steve Kolody 20 both of Lorain. They were linked to prior robberies and a kidnapping of a taxi driver and a couple tied up in a shack near Van Lake. The gas station holdup at Griswold road and Lake avenue is cited in connections to the suspects.
Elysia High School students rehearsed for the Ely sia Lorain football game set for tomorrow afternoon at Ely Stadium. Coach Roy B. Clymer refused to predict the outcome, urging loyalty, sportsmanship, and effort, and arguing football teaches perseverance rather to stage a show.
Snow blanketed about one third of the United States with temperatures at unusually low levels for the season. Snow totals from a trace to four inches stretched from the Rocky Mountains to the Ohio Valley while Cheyenne Wyoming registered eight below zero. Sheridan Wyoming saw three inches. The widespread snow was deemed beneficial to winter wheat across the grain belt.
Elyria’s Community Chest reports show $42,237.09 raised toward a $61,400 goal after day two, with $19,162.91 still needed. Industrial division led with $11,746 today, followed by men’s team $5,499.84 and women’s team $3,641.10, as Allan W. Fritzsche announced progress and urged workers to push to noon next Tuesday’s final report.
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