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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1939

Page

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Judge Denies Probations For Peer and Ziegman

Judge Guy B. Findley denied probation requests for William Peer and Harry Ziegman of Lorain. They were ordered to custody of the Sheriff. The hearing followed their bribery conviction related to former Sheriff William Grale. Prosecution opposed parole citing potential risk. witnesses testimonies described differing circumstances and health. The article notes defense efforts and the complex debate on whether public good favors imprisonment or parole.

Guy B. Findley William Peer Harry Giegman Lorain Wilam Peer Harry Ziegman William F. Gral Lawrence H. Webber C. F. Adams L. B. Adams Ziegman Frank Sanford Lorain Eastor Webber Howard R. Butler Sanford Peer Tyne 1 Sanord Butler

Annual Meeting of County Health Group Tomorrow

The Lorain County Tuberculosis and Health Association will hold its annual meeting tomorrow at the Elks Restaurant. A demonstration of case work problems in the fight against tuberculosis will be presented by L. B. Hindman and nurses Ruth Paddock, McCarthy, Kathryne Fulton, and Una Frisbie. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. requires reservations by 9 a.m. Wednesday. those attending only the meeting should arrive by 7:30 p.m. Annual reports on the work will be presented.

Lorain County

Weather Ohio Report Shows Cloudy Skies and Cooler Temperatures

The Ohio valley sees a trough of low pressure extending southwestward while high pressure sits in the South Atlantic states. Showers and thunderstorms persist from the western lake region through the Mississippi valley to Texas. Temperatures remain warm in the Minnesota valley eastward but are cooler in the plains with some freezing in Nebraska and Colorado.

Ohio Howers Plains States Lake Huron Ohio Valley South Atlantic States Uget Sound New Mexico Lakegion Mississippi Illinois

Civic groups attend county budget hearing in record turnout

Representatives from Elyria and Lorain Chambers of Commerce the American Majority Movement and private citizens formed an interested body at the county budget hearing. The day long session ran 9 am to 4 pm with invited civic groups attending. The $610,394 budget for next year is about $70,000 above anticipated income, and attendees asked questions to understand departmental costs.

Elyria

Nine Die As Car Is Hit By Train At Crossing

At Etobicoke Ontario on October 10 a passenger train struck a car carrying seven schoolchildren and two women. The impact killed Mrs Gordon Brown and eight others including Marion Brown Gladys and Verna Davis Joyce Voyle Lucy Tibando Andrew Tibando and Marino Tibando. Police said Mrs Brown halted for an eastbound train then moved into a westbound train.

Etobicoke Ont Canadian Pacific Railways Gordon Brown Brown Marion Brown Mildred Taylor Toronto Gladys Davis Verna Davis Joyce, Voyle Lucy Tibando Andrew Tibando Marino

Ask For Names Of Employees On Bridge Jobs

Lorain County commissioners demanded a complete list of employees and addresses from bridge contractors after complaints that local iron and steel workers are being bypassed on two Lorain bridges. Anonymous tips and remarks by William Young of Elyria support claims that about 25 local structural steel workers exist, with around 20 potentially available for work.

Lorain County Iron and Steel Lorain Lorain Structural Steel William Young Elyria Young Lorain County

City Hall Schedules Noon Thursday Closure

Mayor Joseph Q. Petro announced that city hall will stay open only until noon on Thursday Columbus Day. City employees may take the afternoon off as an anniversary observance. Annie

City Hall Joseph Q. Petro

AFL Rejects Blanket Endorsement of New Deal and Roosevelt

Cincinnati, Oct 10. The American Federation of Labor rejected a blanket endorsement of President Roosevelt and the New Deal. Delegates backed a resolutions report opposing universal support, noting benefits from some New Deal actions while criticizing others such as the first reorganization bill and the Wagner Act amendments. The session warned against political overreach and stressed selective backing rather than full endorsement. Teamsters president Daniel J Tobin urged flexibility for future unity talks with CIO leaders.

Cincinnati American Federation of Labor Roosevelt AFL Connecticut Daniel J.tobin Teamsters’ Union AFI Today Congress of Industrial Organizations

Pension Plan To Be Discussed At C O C Dinner

Frank P. Johnson of Columbus, former newspaper man, will speak at a Y M C A dinner at 6 30 p m Thursday. The Ely tia Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event to explain the Bigelow pension amendment before the Ohio vote next month. Residents may attend the dinner by noon Wednesday. The measure would provide pensions for Ohioans over years of age who are not employed.

Frank P. Johnson Columbus Elytia Chamber of Commerce Ohio

Noted Lecturer To Speak Here On Wednesday Evening

Frederic Snyder renowned lecturer and publicist will speak at 8 p m Wednesday in the First Congregational Church as the opening talk in a series by the Elyria Y M C A educational committee He is described as a verbal editor and will discuss news views and world affairs.

Frederic Snyder Elyria Y. W. C. A First Congregational Church Snyder

Y M C A Campaign Workers Plan Meeting Tomorrow Night

Elyria Y M C A prepares for Black Cat membership drive with captains and group leaders to meet at the association building at 7 38 pm. Prospect cards will be distributed and campaign work will be organized as the drive proceeds.

Elyria Y. M. C. A

Oberlin Man Victim In Family Shooting Near Death

Oberlin Ohio October 10 Allen hospital reports James Yarber 24 is critically injured after a family shooting. He wounded his wife 22 and mother in law 55 Roberta Sadler in the dining room on South College street before turning the pistol on himself. Both women expected to recover. The incident followed a family quarrel.

Oberlin Allen Hospital James Yarber Roberta Sadler Yarber South College Street

Courthouse Closure Planned for Columbus Day

County commissioners voted to close the courthouse on Columbus Day October 12 after common pleas court activities were suspended that day. Chairman John E Davidson led the motion with support from Edward DeChant and Oscar G Dunn against closing, noting prior confusion and favoring continued business.

Columbus John E. Davidson Common Pleas Court Edward DeChant Oscar G. Dunn Ohio

Old Water Tunnel At Lorain Transferred To The County

A deed transferring Lorain's old water tunnel under Black River at Erie avenue to the county was received and formally accepted by county commissioners. The abandoned conduit, now reserved for use as a wire path for current to operate the new Erie avenue tunnel, will save about 18 dollars in wiring costs.

Lorain Black River Erie Avenue

Germans Drop Heavy Bombs on British Ships

German bomb ing planes dropped six heavy bombs on British battleships off the Norwegian coast. Two German bombers were damaged and forced to land in Denmark. Dispatches from Copenhagen noted four German planes forced down yesterday in Denmark or Norway after clashes with British ships in the North Sea.

Berlin Norwegian Denmark Copenhagen Norway North Sea

Berlin Seethes With Armistice Rumor Frenzy

Berlin buzzed with rumors of a British government resignation and an armistice. The city saw wine and liquor store rushes as people prepared to celebrate while officials denied any announcements. Rumors spread of Hitler Mussolini Molotov Goering and a possible Rome visit before official denial.

Berlin the. Radio Adolf Hitler Hitler Fuehrer Benito Mussolini Viacheslav Molotov Hermann Goering Rome Secret Service

Daladier Replies To Hitler Today

Paris reports Premier Edouard Daladier will answer Hitler’s “Why are we fighting” question by radio. The statement outlines Allied war aims including restoration of Poland and Czechoslovakia and a firm shield against later German aggression. Britain’s response via Chamberlain to follow, with mediators from neutral nations.

Paris Edouard Daladier Adolf Hitler Germany Russia Poland United States Great Britain Hitler France Neville Chamberlain Commons Czechoslovakia

Heavy gunfire heard off Norway coast

Reported heavy gunfire was heard off the southwest coast of Norway today. Admiralty warships were said to be present in the North Sea area near the Firth Sea. No further details on ships or casualties available in the cracked fragment.

Norway Oslo Admiralty Forth Sea Wets Toon

Hitler ties peace to war as winter relief drums up resolve

Adolf Hitler renewed peace proposals and warned of a terrible war, urging Germans to endure winter relief amid Allied blockades. Britain’s air minister boasted RAF success against U boats and a stronger force, while Daladier and Chamberlain prepared replies. Patrol fighting on the Rhineland persisted as Soviet tensions and Finnish talks loomed.

United Press Adolf Hitler Eduard Daladier Germany Hitler Fuehrer Soviet Russia Royal Air Force Kingsley Wood House of Commons London Daladier Neville Chamberlain

French Drive Back Strong German Patrols

German patrols attacked French lines from yesterday afternoon through night but were repulsed with hand grenades. French authorities said prisoners were sought at all costs and artillery duels raged along the front with Siegfried line guns in action. Raids increased east of the Moselle and in the Saarbruecken sector, though no massed infantry assault occurred. Weather delayed air support as recon planes appeared. France’s war communique No. 73 noted constant patrol activity and reciprocal artillery action.

Paris Siegfried Line Moselle Saarbruecken Ohrenthal Zweibruecken France Saar

More Reservists Are Called By Germany

Berlin reports a new call up of reserve soldiers from the 1911 and 1912 classes who had been exempted when first summoned. They are now asked to report for service as war demands rise.

Germany Efrlin

City Names Relief Director and Staff for New Department

Louis Stolzenburg of 138 Bath street, Elyria township constable, named director of the city's relief administration by Mayor Joseph Q. Petro. Mrs. Henrietta Colburn named case worker, Mrs. Marie S. Gilman adviser, with salaries set for director 125 a month, case worker 75, adviser 50. Gilman’s office to be headquarters at 307 Masonic Temple building. stenographer position to be filled at 60 a month. Relief administration to begin October 16, with about 200 cases to be turned over from the county. Stolzenburg to resign constable post to assume director role.

Louis Stolzenburg Bath Street Elyria Township Joseph Q. Petro Henrietta Colburn Marie S. Gilman Associated Charities Relief Department Petro Gilman Masonic Temple Building Stolzenburg

Ohio Chamber to Hold 46th Convention in Cleveland

The 46th annual convention of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce will convene in Cleveland on November 16 and 17.

Cleveland The Ohio Chamber of Commerce

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