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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1936

Page

20

Landon Plans Dash To The West Coast

Topeka Kansas October 16 Governor Alf Landon announced a dramatic 6000 mile sprint toward Los Angeles next week to carry California for the Republican ticket. The tour runs two weeks through the West Midwest and East thence to St Louis and Kansas. Stops include Los Angeles Oklahoma City Indianapolis Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York City and St Louis with a homeward finish in Independence Kansas. The plan aims to boost Landon's prestige and energize the campaign as it seeks votes in 22 electoral votes.

Topeka Kans Alf M. Landon Los Angeles California Pacific Coast Oklahoma Midwest Alleghenies Seaboard St. Louis Kansas Oklahoma City Indianapolis Philadelphia Pittsburgh New York City Landon Ohio Illinois Michigan Indiana Independence Portland Maine Francis B. Townsend Old Age Pension Organization Lemke-O’brien

Bible Study Meetings At YMCA In Ashland

Three Ashland Theological Seminary faculty members will speak at a three part Bible study series at the Y M C A sponsored by the association. The first event on October 27 features Alva J. McClain with topics to be chosen by him. The second on November 3 features Herman A. Host and the third on November 10 features Melvin A. Stuckey. All talks begin at 7:30 p m and are open to the public.

Ashland Theological Seminary H. G. Stevick Alva J. McClain Herman A. Host

County To Purchase Two Snow Plows

Bids for two new snow plows for the county road department are due November 7. The board rejected previously received bids due to unclear specifications and now requires a one way rigid plow. Total cost must not exceed $990.

County Road Department Board of County Commissioners

Weather Ohio Cloudy With Showers Possible East and South

Weather forecast for Ohio indicates cloudy conditions with likely showers in eastern and southern portions tonight and Saturday. Weak low pressure and onshore moisture drive the unsettled pattern.

Ohio

Bishop Says Name Of Coughlin Was Not Mentioned

In Detroit on October 16 Bishop Michael J. Gallagher said Father Charles E. Coughlin was not named in the brief meeting last night between President Roosevelt and the radio priest's superior. The assertion follows a prior public focus on the controversy surrounding the outspoken critic of the New Deal.

Detroit Charles E. Coughlin Roosevelt Michael J. Gallagher

Retail Expert To Address Merchants Here

L. H. Buisch of the National Cash Register retail division will speak at a dinner for Elyria merchants next Friday at the First Congregational Church dining rooms. The Cham ber of Commerce says the talk will cover retail problems and is open to all local merchants and department managers. The 6 30 p m event aims to boost attendance among clerks as well as owners.

L. H. Buisch National Cash Register Company Elyria First Congregational Church Merchants’ Division Chamber of Commerce Buisch Elvria

Red Cross Roll Call Gets Under Way

An Elyria Chapter annual dinner launches the 1336 Red Cross Roll Call with a quota of 2700 memberships nationwide. Dorr Billings bought the first membership while John H. Cremer spoke on Red Cross emergency work. The chapter reported aids to ex servicemen, 967 new garments, and 62 Christmas bags to Philippines troops amid relief drives for Ohio River floods. Election of the Elyria Chapter Executive Board followed.

Elyria American Red Cross First Congregational Church Oberlin John H. Cremer Cleveland Red Cross Pittsburgh J. A. Hewitt Edith Metcalf WPA American Legon State Highway Department Legion A. &. Webber H. C. Cheney A. L. Baker James B. Thomas George No

Roosevelt Campaign in Ohio Under Rainy Welcome

President Roosevelt appeared before thousands in Cincinnati as he opened his Ohio campaign for the electoral vote. He said conditions are better, touted New Deal gains, and noted labor and industry improvements while pledging continued work to spread employment and prevent another major depression. He called detroit crowds large and described federal relief as saving the nation.

Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Roosevelt Pivotal Ohio London Cleveland Ohio Michigan Detroit Springfield Columbus New York Albany Hyde Park Washington Michael J. Gallagher Charles E. Coughlin Marvin H. McIntyre Mr. Roosevelt Cadillac Square K. Roosevelt Chicago

Tonight's Talks On Political Front

Program schedules list speakers Gov. Davey at 5 30 and William Hard at 7 00 with Ohio Republicans at 7 30 and Herbert Hoover at 8 45. Roosevelt's Progress appears at 10 30 followed by Democrats at 10 45 on WTAM WHK and WGAR stations.

Gov. Davey William Hard WTAM Ohio Republicans Herbert Hoover Roosevelt

President Makes One Day Swing Across Ohio to Cleveland

The President of the United States travels across Ohio today. He will appear in Cleveland at 5:30 p.m. delivering a brief speech from the rear platform of his train. About 25,000 people are expected to attend as crowds greet him in downtown cities along his route.

United States Ohio Cleveland

Baptist Convention to Draw 500 Visitors Next Week

Local Baptists expect about 500 visitors for the Ohio Independent Baptist Churches convention held in this city. Speakers from several states and missions plans, along with a banquet for young people, hospitality at homes, and public sessions mark the event with addresses by Rev. Ralph W. Neighbour and others.

Baptist Convention Ohio Association of Independent Baptist Churches Ohio Erie Pennsylvania Charleston W. Va Ralph W. Neighbour Elyria L. W. Beckley Spencer George C. Southwell Cleveland C. McKay Smock Frank L. Smith Toledo R. W. Howell Struthers Ruth Bege Hege Congo Ohio Independent Baptist W. C. A. Harlie Stevick John Green Wellington Ruth Hege H. G. Briggs Eltria Baptists First Baptist Church of R. T. Ketcham Young People’s Department H. K. Finley H. G. Stevick Een Baptist Lorain County

Pass Half Way Mark In Y Campaign

In the YMCA drive, the men’s division reached the halfway point with 131 memberships of the 250 goal at today’s noon report luncheon. E F Alen, founder and president emeritus of the International Society for Crippled Children, spoke and took out a membership for himself and seven Big Brother memberships for seven boys. Eight teams of boys also joined a parallel campaign, reporting 84 memberships last night as the effort continues toward the final noon Tuesday report.

E. F Daddy” Allen International Society For Crippled Children Alen

Gibbens Attending Columbus Meeting

County school superintendent C A Gibbens is at a state wide Columbus meeting of school superintendents called by Kenton’s Frank C Dansdell, president of the Ohio Superintendents Association. The State Department of Education plans to present matters for consideration.

C. A. Gibbens Columbus Frank C. Dansdell Kenton Ohio Superintendents’ Association State Department of Education

Funds Sought to Finish Elvira Church Construction

Members of the Second Baptist Church of Elvira launch a drive to raise 6000 dollars to complete a brick church and settlement house on Sixteenth Street. The 66 by 34 foot structure excludes labor, donated by church members, with foundation and basement work begun last month and finished this week.

Second Baptist Church of Elvrra Sixteenth Street

17 Killed In Bombay Riots

Bombay residents faced intense street fighting as 17 were killed and 220 injured amid clashes between Muslims and Hindus. Looting spread, mosques and temples were targeted, police fought mobs, and a curfew plus assembly limits were imposed while leaders planned talks with police to restore peace.

Bombay Byculla

Health Workers Will Meet Tonight in Oberlin

Health workers and others interested in health problems will gather in Oberlin tonight for two county meetings. A dinner meeting of health officials from city village and township departments will be at the Oberlin Inn at 5 30 p m. The Lorain County Tuberculosis and Health Association will hold its annual meeting at the James Brand House at 8 p m. Dr George M Curtis professor of surgery at Ohio State University will speak on Compression Therapy with an illustrated talk.

Oberlin Frst Oberlin Inn Lorain County Tuberculosis and Health Association James Brand House George M. Curtis Ohio State University College of Medicine

Borah To Support Pension Plan

CHICAGO Oct 16 National headquarters of Dr F E Town send s old age pension plan announced today that U S Sen William Borah had wired them he would support efforts to bring the plan before congress and that he believed it economically sound.

Chicago F. E. Townsend U. S William Bore Congress

Large Sum Given To G. O. P. By Du Pont

Lammot Du Pont told United Press he has given far more than 105000 to the Republican campaign fund and that Senator Joseph F. Guffey’s figures are correct only up to a point. He said the total contributions are substantially higher and he does not have the exact total at hand.

Wilmington Del Lammot du Pont Republican United Press Today Joseph F. Guffey

Additional Leaders Named for Elyria Chest Campaign

Elyria Community Chest Inc announced new heads for campaign phases at a meeting. Mrs Helen Crehore will lead the schools division, continuing her prior role as ladies division chair. Jim Armitage and Lawrence Webber will arrange music, and Harry W Lllethi will handle out of town pledge solicitation. Closing date for the slogan contest was set for October 25 to meet poster orders for the National Council of Community Chests.

Elyria Community Chest Elyria Community Chest, Inc D. A. Baird Helen Crehore Ohio Street Elyria Crehore Jim Armitage Lawrence H. Webber Harry Wlllethi Chamber of Commerce National Council of Community Chests New York City National Council Chronicle-Telegram

Republican Dinner At Lorain With Mrs Horgan Speaker

Mrs. Frank Horgan of Washington D C daughter of Kentucky former Governor Morrow will speak at a Republican dinner next Wednesday evening at the Masonic Temple Lorain. The 6 30 p m event is hosted by the county Republican women's organization and open to men as well as women. Local officials and candidates for state and county offices will be introduced.

Frank Horgan Washington, D. C Morrow Kentucky Masonic Temple Lorain Republican Women Goldie Perry Fourth Street Horgan Republican National Perry Stella Baker L. G. Bradstock Wellington

Lawyers Club To Meet On Saturday

The Elyria Lawyers Club will hold its first fall meeting Saturday at noon at The Gables. President John K. Nece announced the event stating the program is not specified and the session will be open for general discussion.

Elyria Lawyers Club the Gables John K. Nece Nece

All Makes All Models All Colors Car Ads

Used car want ads showcase every make and model with smart rate models and dependable earlier options. Find affordable prices across a wide range of vehicles in today’s listings.

Federal Judge Denies TVA Motion in Nashville Suit

In Nashville on October 16, Federal Judge John J. Gore denied a motion by the Tennessee Valley Authority to dismiss a suit filed by nineteen private power companies seeking to challenge the TVA as unconstitutional. The decision did not rule on constitutionality. The ruling overruled the motion to dismiss and set the stage for further proceedings.

Nashville, Tenn Tennessee Valley Authority John J. Gore TVA Gore Act of Congress Alabama Inotion Newton D. Baker Tennessee Bodkins Arkansas

Loyalists Are Driven Back To Madrid

Nationalist forces bombard south of Madrid as infantry and cavalry push demoralized loyalists toward the capital. Air power cuts rail links, isolating Madrid while columns tighten the siege along a broad arc from west to south.

Madrid United Press Gibraltar Mlescas Toledo Aranjuez Naval Warners Carabanchel Quatrovientos Getafe Salamanca Siz

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