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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1938
Page
9
Vienna reports a war of words between Germany and Hungary as tensions rise over Ruthenia in Czechoslovakia. Budapest papers cite alleged village telegrams to Hitler and Mussolini seeking union with Hungary, with 135 villages reportedly pressing for action.
Col. Thomas Arms of the 145th Infantry Ohio National Guard spoke at the Young Men's Club meeting at the Y. 31 C. A. describing the Monroe Doctrine nicknamed Our Boy Doc. He traced its uses from 1824 to 1938 including Russia’s land claims, Cuba, the Yucatan, and Canada, asserting it has never driven the U.S. into a major war and will protect American interests.
New York November 22 The $26,410,887 Rockefeller estate after taxes leaves about $6,000,000 for beneficiaries. John D Rockefeller Sr died May 23, 1937 at 57 with a fortune once near $1.0 billion. Federal taxes total about $16.6 million and state taxes $4.62 million. Three heirs and the Rockefeller Institute receive the remainder.
The Lorain, Columbia, and Elyria area courts hear multiple suits and actions including Depositors Mortgage Loan Co vs Hecock for 4425, a quiet title suit against Stebbins Banking Co, and Nemecek vs Bartos for 676 with foreclosure. A jury weighs the $300 auto accident claim in Elyria, while naturalization exams proceed with 400 applicants invited for citizenship.
Columbus reports Anna Marie Hahn the Cincinnati poison slayer still hopes for clemency in a governor reviewed decision. A clemency hearing by Daniel S. Earhart is set before a Dec. 7 execution date, with Earhart to advise the governor who may commute or pardon.
The Works Progress Administration plans to drop thousands from relief rolls to stretch its 1.5 billion dollar appropriation to March 1, 1939. Hopkins may issue a formal statement. those with good prospects will stay, while those with slim chances of work will be removed, mainly in industrial areas.
Bankruptcy petitions filed in federal court in Cleveland list debtors from Elyria and Amherst. David Stevenson shows liabilities of 395.22 with assets of 533.84, Russell D. Henry 550 liabilities and 1135 assets, and Herman Barekert 8315 liabilities and 923 assets.
Lorain sportsman Ed Yeckley denies simple ticket bias behind his split with Ohio State University. He says the issue was players not getting fair chances under coach Schmidt and cites Lorain County youths in Penn State and Michigan recruitment. He notes past ties with many colleges and defends sending his son to Princeton.
First tests of the Bendix blind landing system at Cleveland Airport will occur late today. United Air Lines laboratory plane with pilot Johnny Hodgson will attempt a curved radio beam glide path to guide the plane to a smooth landing when the ground is not visible. The beam originates near the Administration building and extends westward to form the glide path.
Mrs Theresa Weber died at 68 in Avon Lake at 11 50 am while at her daughter’s Sunset Avenue home. Lifelong resident active in St Mary’s Altar and Rosary Society. Husband died two years ago. Survived by daughter, one son Urban of Texas, three grandchildren, two sisters, two brothers. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Mrs Rissa Rowell Mohrman wife of Albert Mohrman died at home in Pittsfield Monday November 21 after a six week illness She was born December 16 1866 daughter of John and Elizabeth Rowell A member of Pittsfield Congregational Church later Community Church She leaves seven children Lawrence A and Leo E of Elvira Claude M Leola Merton M of Portage S Wheeling S Ges te Thetean T becitea ve Schuey of Wheeling Funeral services conducted from her home Thursday afternoon by Dr C W Recard pastor of Wellington Congregation Interment in East Cemetery Pittsfield
Workers at the Stockyards Unionized as part of the Pickinghouse War Organizing Committee of the CIO struck without notice demanding higher wages and a signed contract. Union leaders allowed commission men and exchange officials to clear stock on hand and on route. The world’s largest exchange, handling stock from 35 states and Canada, will suspend trading until the dispute is settled.
U.S. sources say Latin American republics will bolster defense by hosting air, naval, and military bases and providing strategic materials. Brazil reportedly has 300 serviceable combat planes. The hemisphere will mainly rely on expanding U.S. forces, with Lima Pan-American Conference opening Dec. 9 to shape solidarity policy.
Kalgoorlie Australia reports the Chamber of Commerce installed a $2,000 steam whistle to broadcast the time across the Boulder mining region. Weather disruptions once caused miners to miss shifts, reducing mine output and costing mining companies thousands of dollars annually.
A pilot adjusts altitude just as he passes through two vertical radio curtain beams near the field. The incident suggests precise timing requirements for approaching aircraft. No injuries reported and authorities are reviewing the navigation setup.
Wallam Berac 26 of Elyria and Charles Sweet 82 of Lorain were bound to the grand jury by Mayor Joseph Q. Petro after Friday arrests for three nightclub burglaries. Berac and Sweet held on 2500 dollar bonds. Ferraro 1000 dollars on receiving stolen property. Berac caught at 5 am in the act at the Warrant Restaurant on Ledi Street with liquor and cash. he named prior breaks at West River Street Tavern and Empire Tavern on Lake Avenue.
Market notes list various poultry and produce items with prices and quality descriptors. Entries include goats, white Sagate, No. 2 eggs, and live poultry standings with hen, leghorn, and Muscovy varieties. Standards and extras are referenced alongside receipts and market behavior.
New York November 22 Matthew Weil vice president of the American Federation of Labor denounced plans to relocate Jewish refugees from Germany to Africa and Australia saying the climate and scarcity would kill many and immigration should be relaxed to admit as many refugees as possible. Victor Ridder urged keeping racial tensions out of the United States and a boycott movement drew over 20 000 to Madison Square Garden to denounce Nazi anti Semitism and urge embargoes on German goods.
Eirian Purchases 12 homes from Steel and Tubes Inc amid reports of large recent sales. The Elyrin plant and sewer work are mentioned, with notes on city projects and employment implications.
The report notes strong activity in calves and sheep with receipts around 40 percent and high market demand. Prices show quality cattle at top rates while lambs and wethers remain steady. Details include regional figures and references to market stages, with emphasis on live stock demand and pricing trends.
Oberlin Ohio November meeting of the Oberlin High School Parent-Teacher Association attracted about 175 parents and teachers. Parents toured their child’s home room and other classes, then gathered in the auditorium where Principal Alter spoke on assemblies. Nominating report adopted naming Mrs. L. D. Hartson as president and other officers and committee chairs. A new constitution was adopted and a social followed.
Robert R. Cutler Jr, superintendent of Oberlin College’s construction, spoke at the Oberlin Exchange Club meeting in Oberlin about plans for a new hall addition and expanded college facilities. He outlined the scope of the building program, anticipated costs, and schedule, emphasizing improvements to campus infrastructure and student spaces.
The Hobbs Show will feature woodwork and ship models from Prairie area enthusiasts. Don Jameson of Oberlin will display ship models including his award winning Bounty from a national contest. Entries for the Hobby Show are due this week with Loomis Co, no entrance fee.
The speaker described blueprints and drawings for enlarging the college plant including a new science quadrangle. The Exchange club pledged 115 dollars to the Community Chest Fund at the meeting and had previously assisted with a dinner for chest drive captains and workers. This year the club makes a direct contribution exceeding the cost of the dinner in prior years.
The O High players select Booth Tarkingtons The Ghost Story for December. Mrs Hanna the faculty advisor chose a junior cast including George Leon Bohrer Ann Wilda Wheeler Mary Judith Hemphill Grace Ruth Taylor Lennie Barbara Wade Tom Leile Napp Flower Glenn Molyneaux Lynn Philip Zahm Fred Ivan Grundy House maid Ann Drage.
The November gathering at Miss Juanita Schramm’s home drew 35 members for a pot luck supper and a short business session planning a December 3 bazaar at the Methodist church. Speaker Afes Catherine Hfeuh of China spoke on war and China affairs, with a white elephant exchange after. The next meeting will feature a Christmas party at Mr Williams’s Edgemeer Place with gifts and a program.
Brief notes record the Past Matrons of the Easter Stars meeting Friday at Bi O Hi Tenn rooms with Mrs Nellie Bester and Mrs Emuly Worcester hosting. Also noted are visitors Mrs James Matcolim and daughter from Cleveland, a 90th birthday for Mrs Malcolm, and Miss Panaline Crosby visiting Oberlin while in nurses training at City Hospital Cleveland.
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