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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1939

Page

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Injuries Prove Fatal To Elyria Man

Edwin F Finnell aged 31 of 134 Warren Avenue died at Elyria Memorial Hospital at 10 40 PM Saturday from injuries suffered at 10 30 PM on September 23 when he fell on a protruding pipe near Wykrents restaurant on Lod Street He was born in Coshocton and had lived in Elyria eight years employed as a painter He is survived by his wife Nellie and three children Maxine Marlene and Lois His father John Finnell of Coshocton brothers John and David Elyria sisters Mrs George Sheldon Elyria and Mrs Harry House Cleveland Funeral services will be held at Welsh Funeral Home at 8 AM Tuesday then at the Salvation Army Hall Coshocton with burial in Coshocton.

Edwin F Finnell Warren Avenue Elyria Memorial Hospital Wykrents Lodstreet Coshocton Finnell Elysa Nellie Maxine Marlene Lois John Finnell John David Elyria George Sheldon Elyria Harry House Cleveland Salvation Army Hall

Supreme Court to Consider NLRB Cases

The Supreme Court opened its 1939 40 term agreeing to review several National Labor Relations Board challenges. The actions include ruling on union appeal rights after NLRB certification and the NLRB run off election methods. Also denied a stockholders tax appeal and a Cudahy Packing Co. case.

Washington Supreme Court National Labor Relations Board New Labor Board Gaiis Central Republic Trust Co Chicago Reconstruction Finance Corporation Labor Board NLRB American Federation of Labor CIO Longshoremen’s West Coast Nsumers Power Co Jackwon Cudahy Packing Coremau NURB

Revoke Foundry Union Charter in AFL Meet

CINCINNATI Oct 9 The American Federation of Labor at its 59th convention revoked the charter of the International Brotherhood of Foundry Employes and ordered its members join the Molders Union The consolidation had been urged since 1935 but foundry workers refused to negotiate The foundry group claims about 3500 members while the Molders number about 23000 A related executive council report asked further study on a Cement Lime and Gypsum Workers Union chartering dispute centering on cement plant jurisdiction.

Cincinnatio American Federation of Labor International Brotherhood of Foundry Employes Molders Union AFL Executive Council Molders Committee On Executive Council Cement Lime and Gypsum

Weather forecast for Ohio and Plains states

The bulletin notes fair weather in Ohio tonight with rising clouds Tuesday and rain later. Cooler air moves into the west this afternoon. Over the past 24 hours a well developed disturbance over the Plains with high pressure in the Southeast and Northeast brought moderate to heavy precipitation from the Lake region southwestward through the Great Lakes. Temperatures remain warm in the Central Valley.

Ohio West Portion Plains States Lake Central Valley

Public Budget Hearing Set for Lorain County 1940 Budget

Lorain County will hold a day long public hearing on its tentative 1940 budget of 610 394 in the county commissioners office tomorrow from 9 am to 4 pm. Commissioners John E Davidson O Dunn and Edward DeChant, who prepared the budget, invite anyone interested to review and question the plan. Letters were sent to civic groups inviting inspection. The proposed budget is about 70 000 more than anticipated income for next year, yet lower than 1939 appropriations.

Lorain Courtys John E Davidson O ' Dunn Edward DeChant

British And French Governments In Complete Accord On War Aims

London reports that Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain told the House of Commons that Britain and France are in complete accord on the purposes of their entry into the war against Germany. He said the war aims have been stated, and that any future, more specific declaration would be made jointly by the two governments. Chamberlain answered Labor member Arthur Henderson on whether a formal joint statement would be published in due course.

London Germany Neville Chamberlain House of Commons Chamberlain Arthur Henderson Laborite Izustia Great Britain France Europe Poland Anc Paris Roosevelt

New Gym Season Opens at Elyria Y M C A

Elyria YMCA announces 1939 40 gym season with business men classes at 515 pm daily Monday to Friday and young men at 8 pm Monday and Thursday. Swimming instruction available by appointment and beginners at 4 pm Mondays with advanced swimmers at 4 pm Fridays. Lifesaving classes at 7 pm Tuesdays.

Y McA Carl Wagner Wagner

37 Die In Mine Blast At Saint Etienne France

An explosion in the Loire coal mine at Saint Etienne France today killed seven men and injured several others. The blast occurred 2000 feet underground and was fueled by fire damp spreading through the ruins.

Saint Ketienne France Loire de Saint Etienne

G M C Heads Go On Trial In Federal Court

SOUTH BEND IN October 9 General Motors Corporation three affiliates and 19 individuals including Alfred P Sloan Jr and William S Knudsen go on trial in federal court on a charge of conspiring to violate the Sherman anti trust law The indictment charged defendants with coercing dealers to finance auto sales through GM finance units hindering interstate commerce The case stems from a May 27 1938 grand jury indictment following a year long Justice Department probe Conviction could carry a $5000 fine per defendant and up to one year imprisonment per individual.

South Bend Ind General Motors Corporation Alfred P Sloan, Jr William S Knudsen Sloan General Motors Knudsen General Motors Sales Corporation General Motors Acceptance Corporation General Motors Acceptance Corporation of Indiana Department of Justice

Costly Yacht Burns Will Be Rebuilt

Yonkers NY October reports Anthony Fokker, noted aircraft designer, will raise the sinking QFD streamliner yacht from the Hudson. The vessel burned and sank off Yonkers Saterway. Police search the river for missing crew member John T Wenemeker Jr of Congers NY, presumed drowned.

Yonkers, NY Anthony Fokker Hudson River Yonkers Saterway John T Wenemeker, Jr. Jr Congers

Submarine sighted near Key West prompts security check

The White House reported Navy patrols saw a non American submarine about 20 miles west of Key West Florida on Sunday morning, with two non American oil tankers nearby. President Roosevelt earlier cited a sighting off Miami and possible link to the Key West boat. Officials said nationality could not be disclosed and the incident is under official review.

Washington White House Navy Key West Fla Stephen T Karly Roosevelt Hyde Park Miami Fla Key West Panama Early Maine Boston Pacific Alaska Caribbean

Savings and Loan Robbery in Dayton T:

Three clean shaven men held up the Lincoln Federal Savings and Loan Co in Dayton today and escaped with about 2000 dollars. Secretary treasurer JL Sharrer and Russell Ullmer were inside with Eva Manser and J H Finger when the robbers burst in. They looted a cash drawer while an open safe was ignored. A fourth bandit waited in the getaway car.

Dayton Lincoln Federal Savings & Loan Company JL Sharrer Russell Ullmer Scharrer Ullmer Eva Manser

Vatican Reports Executions in Polish Territory

Vatican City reports recurring private messages of executions involving clergy, businessmen, and ship owners in Polish areas under Russian control. The Semi official News Bulletin notes the information came from private sources via the Holy See.

Vatican Vatican City Russia Futy See

Nine Ohioans Die In Week End Fatalities

United Press reports nine Ohioans killed over the weekend in crashes drownings and fires. Dayton men Joseph Machuens and Eugene Brun, 32, die when their car is struck near Xenia by a vehicle carrying four Spring held men. Near Solon Elizabeth Ziveak instantly killed when her car is hit by one driven by William Davis, 20, of Avondale. Davis charged with manslaughter. Lima man Frank Wantuck, 53, dies after his car is struck by another driven by Harvey Stauffer. Seven others injured. Rufus Jacobs, 57, a Spanish American War veteran, drowns after stepping off a pier into Sandusky Bay. Dayton resident Stephan Bousser, 52, burns to death in junk yard fire. Richard Ankton, 19, of Washington CH, dies when a tractor overturns during unloading. Lisbon laborer Hosey Donahew, 27, East Liverpool, killed when a county truck backs over him. Robert La Point, 16, dies from burns when a gasoline stove he was repairing explodes, destroying his parents’ farm home near Lima.

United Press Joseph G Machuens Eugene Brun Dayton Xenia Solon Elizabeth Ziveak William Davis Avondale Charles Linert Frank Wantuck Lima Harvey Stauffer Findlay Rufus Jacobs Sandusky Bay Stephan Bousser Richard Ankton Washington Chh Lisbon Hosey H Donahew East

Chandler Named U. S. Senator From Kentucky

Frankfort Kentucky October 9 1940 Chandler a longtime Kentucky politician resigns as governor to accept appointment as United States Senator to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Senator Logan. Lieutenant Governor Johnson succeeds him as governor and later proceeds to La Grange to dedicate reformatories before Chandler heads to Washington to take the oath of office.

Frankfort Albert Benjamin Chandler Blue Grass Kentucky United States Kf M Logan Keen Johson Richmond Chandler Hus Johnson Chandlers la Grange Washington Senate

Charge Gambling Has Full Sway In Kent

Kent Stater reports a survey showing gambling has full sway in Kent. It notes students gambling and spending room and board money. Prosecutor Theodore Tilden says officials must clean up gambling vices, blaming laxity in the department.

Kent Kent Stater Kent State University Theodore Tilden Portage County

Last Chance to Register for November 7 Vote

Today is the final day to register or update address changes for the November 7 election. The board of elections at the Elyria Savings and Trust Co building will stay open until 8 PM to accommodate unregistered voters and those who have moved without recording a change of address.

Fqlyians Board of Elections Elyria

Auto collision near Tiffin claims several lives and injuries

An automobile crash at a highway intersection near Tiffin obscured by cornfields and weeds resulted in the death of Mrs. George Mereeren, 6, and injuries to Josey Ber seek wee broken Florister, Mes Irene Smith, 3, with five others treated at a Tiffin hospital.

Tiffin O George Mereeren Tiffin Josey Berseek Mes Irene Smith Cheveadnd

Rain Cooler Forecast for Ohio

The weatherman predicts a break from the heat today with a late morning high and 63 degrees, followed by cloudy skies tonight. A general rain is expected tomorrow afternoon lasting several hours, benefiting agriculture, with showers in western areas and cooler weather to follow in Ohio and West Virginia.

Great Lakes Plains States Texas Ohio West Virginia

Dutch Freighter Binnendijk Sinks After Mine Hit

London reports neutral nations seek naval protection for cargo ships to England as Britain expands convoy use. The 6873 ton Binnendijk, operating on the New York Amsterdam route, struck a mine in the channel and sank. 41 crew rescued by a British tender and taken to port.

London Britain England Belgium Holland Sweden Denmark New York

Unclear item on police report and gun violence

Fragmentary OCR text mentions police reports, gun violence, possible firearm incident and a person connected to a church or meeting, with uncertain details. No clear names, places, dates, or actionable facts are readable from the source.

French Premier To Answer Hitler Tuesday

Paris reports Premier Edouard Daladier will reply to Hitler's Reichstag peace proposal in a radio address Tuesday night. Daladier will begin speaking at 9 PM local time, 3 PM ELST, addressing the National and international audience on the proposal's implications.

Adolf Hitler Paris Edouard Daladier Adolf

Soviet Urges Allies to End War and Return Peace

Izvestia in Moscow calls on Britain and France to accept Nazi and Red Army gains and push a businesslike end to the European war. It frames Hitler’s peace offensive as a path to consolidating eastern Europe and suggests mediation possibilities remain uncertain amid Allied resistance.

United Press Soviet Russia Moscow Izvestia Soviets Germany Adolf

Czech Aviator Sets Off Mine Killing 67 Germans

Paris dispatch from Zurich states a Czechoslovakian aviator blew an airfield mine near Pragut, killing 67 Germans and himself after being questioned by the Gestapo. He led a force of police and German aviators into a hangar before triggering the explosion.

Paris Sair Zurich Pragut Gestapo

Berlin Railroad Wreck Claims Twenty Lives

Rescue crews using torches battled through a Berlin wreck scene as a deadly rail disaster north of the city left twenty people dead. Officials and witnesses described a chaotic night with trains colliding and scene investigations underway.

Berlin Frr

Senate stalls three day recess over European peace move

Senate leaders spar over a three day recess as Alben Barkley blocks Edwin Jolaneau motion while John Johnson pushes a proposal for Roosevelt to seek armistice in Europe. Johnson argues neutral nations seek a strong neutral act and that stopping the war remains the sure path to avoid involvement amid Hitler’s peace overtures. House debates neutrality as Hamilton Fish calls for cash and carry with embargo repeal opposition.

Washington Senate Alben W. Barkley Edwin Jolaneau D. Cole Barkley Johnson Roosevelt Sendon Downey D. Calif Downey Germany Reich Mr. Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Charles W. Tobey N H Motiern Fleet K Pitman Diet of the Foreign Relations United States House Hamplton Fish

Russia Negotiates For Bases In Lithuania

Helsinki, Finland, October reports say German ships repatriating 120,000 Germans signal Russia’s growing dominance of the inner Baltic. Russia reportedly holds naval and air bases in Estonia and Latvia and seeks similar bases in Finland’s islands between land and Sweden and in the Hoagland island in the Gulf of Poland, 120 miles west of Leningrad and Kronstadt.

Helsingfors Finland Esthenian Russia Baltic Esthenia Latvia Lithuania Pinland Betweenland Sweden Hoagland Gulf of Pinland Leningrad Kronstadt

Indra Sinks After Mine Hit in North Sea Convoy

The Finnish steamer Indra carrying timber in a three ship convoy to Holland struck a mine and sank off Terschelling Island on October 9. All crew were rescued and safe.

Terschelling Island Holland Indra

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