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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1938

Page

3

Bricker Denies Accusation In Governor Race Exchange

United Press reports Charles Sawyer, Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, accused John W. Bricker and GOP leaders of an unholy alliance with Governor Davey’s administration in exchange for patronage. Bricker denied the charge as a desperate falsehood and noted Sawyer’s ties to radical CIO leaders. Davey remained silent as the campaign response unfolded amid accusations of patronage deals and party loyalty shifts.

United Press Charles Sawyer Sparks John W. Bricker Martin L. Davey Sawyer Zwicker Brieker Ed D. Sehorr Ohio Bricker Sawer Feader Sawweer CIO Bricher Poulson Francis W. Poulsan Billy Geonard Bure Gong Davey Sinerver Boumioonto Artifactor

Mentholatum ad promises quick relief for nasal congestion

An old style advertisement asks if your nose is irritated and throat uncomfortable, then promotes Mentholatum in jars or tubes. It claims menthol vapors clear the head, loosen mucus, and ease stuffed breathing, urging readers to ask their druggist for the product.

Amherst Coming Events and Local Highlights Tonight

The Amherst 123th Anniversary Celebratiog group will meet at 7 30 in the Town Hall Assembly rooms with a Democratic rally to follow featuring Congressmen Don Hurter and Judge Adams of Cleveland. Hickory Tree Grange to fur fourth degrees. Truth Speakers class to meet at the home of Mr and Mrs Stanley Wangering. Congregational church group to meet Friday at Mrs Ada Purcell. Middle Ridge Community Club meets Friday at the schoolhouse. A high school minstrel show was held Wednesday with Alma Masters May Smith Evelyn Izold Edna Mae Lehman Marie Telzerow Betty Braun Edith VanKeuren Rogemary Radde Margie Lawrente Alice Linn Janet Smith Betty Barris. Special numbers included a marimb solo by Edna Mae Lehman and solos by Alma Masters and Marie Telzerow. Record staff to sponsor a white elephant sale Saturday at 110 Church street.

Amherst Don Hurter Judge Adams Cleveland Hickory Tree Grange Truth First Evangelical Church Stanley Wangering Wircle Congregational Church Wll Ada Purcell Cleveland Avenue Middle Ridge Alma Masters May Smith Evelyn Izold Edna Mae Lehman Marie Telzerow Betty Braun Edith VanKeuren Rogemary Radde Margie Lawrente Alice Linn Janet Smith Betty Barris Rosemary Radde C. J. Ehrman Church Street

Parochial School PTA Discusses Safety Patrol Event

The St. Joseph parochial school PTA held a Wednesday session with Kenneth E Mil from the Cleveland Auto Club presenting an illustrated talk on Safety Patrol. Students performed a play and sang on Safety, and a mock court trial on Safety violations was staged by children. A future card party on Oct 27 was planned to set up bridge tables. Honors went to Sister Marilyn's room.

Parent Teacher Association St. Joseph Parochial School Kenneth E. Milof Cleveland Auto Club Pinachie Bridge Marilyn

Republican candidates clash over campaign costs and taxes

Don S Ebright Republican state treasurer candidate assailed Clarence Kinseyley for rising maintenance costs in the treasurer’s office and a traveling orchestra. He faulted sales tax division spending amid a 25 percent decline in tax receipts and charged Kinseyley with using state employees for political campaigning.

Duffy Bricker Cleveland Bruce Bartow New York Sawyer Hamilton Middletown Don S Ebright Clarence Ho Knisley Merase Aries Ebinght Tnhe Ebright Kinsley Iinisley

Many Forest Fires in West Virginia

West Virginia faced a week of rampant fires as a general rain began to help forest rangers. Thirty plus new blazes were reported last night, raising concern after a ten day drought and near-breath humidity. Forester Nana Griffin called the situation desperate and suspected hunters may have started several fires. By Saturday nine dozen fires had been reported since the squirrel hunting season opened. A separate report noted a discovery at 1,760 feet near Dalkeith in Scotland.

Charleston W. Va West Virginia Forest Services Nana Griffin Griffin

British Troops Round Up 300 Arab Prisoners

In Jerusalem on October 2 British forces swept Old City gates and rounded up 300 Arab prisoners after a two day rebel surge. Prisoners denied rebels but were detained for identification and examination. Fighting persisted in the Moslem quarter as nine Arabs were killed and 16 wounded, including two British police and a soldier.

Jerusalem Old Jerusalem Tidus

Building to be razed for new high level bridge

County commissioners will take bids November 7 for demolishing a one story concrete building at Elyria avenue and 21st street to clear the site for a new high level bridge. The contract is let to completion with PL W A construction requirements explained.

Elyria Avenue 21St Street W. A

Robbery at Empire Tavern Probed for Fingerprints

Police seek fingerprints from a burglary at the Empire Tavern on Adams Street Tuesday night. Loot included $25 in cash, $235 in merchandise, a pinball machine, cigarette machine, and music box. Detectives report no break in yet. The Polish government tightens control of foreign exchange. TRY A CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM WANT-AD FOR RESULTS.

Empire Tavern

Jimmie Fidler Tours Lone Pine On Gunga Din Set

Jimmie Fidler reports from Lone Pine as the Gunga Din company works atop a desert plateau near Mount Whitney. The piece notes 2000 cast and crew, daily battles for the camera, locations among Screen Actors' Guild members, Cary Grant and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. seen on Main Street, and Anna May the elephantine star causing and solving mischief amid filming chaos.

Lone Pine Cinlif Ukko-Radio United States Jimmie Fidler Mount Whitney Gunga Din Hollywood Hollywood Boulevard Filmville America Screen Actors’ Guild Cary Grant Youngdong Fairbanks

Federal Agents Target Bootleg Rings in U S District Court

Federal agents disclosed efforts to break two bootleg liquor rings in Cincinnati and surrounding counties. Thirty six people face secret indictments with arraignments and trials set for November first. The investigation traced illegal liquor to Indianapolis and Chicago, with arrests by the Federal Alcohol Tax Bureau. In a related case James Everett Merritt of Cheyenne, 26, was sentenced to four years for kidnapping Harley Spruance of Hillsboro. Merritt's wife Edna Lucille, 22, pleaded guilty but awaits probation reports. The couple allegedly forced Spruance to accompany them to Indianapolis, where he was beaten and coerced to promise $3000. They later opened a "dude" ranch in Cheyenne.

Indianapolis Chicago James Everett Merritt Cheyenne Harley T. Spruance Hillsboro Merritt Edna Lucille Spruance Merritts

Witness Tells Of Threat By Communists

Detroit union member James Mitchell testifies before the House committee on un American activities detailing threats from Communists He describes loud protests about the American flag and claims sit down strikes were used to stir class hatred He cites leaders Homer Martin Lewis Wohn and Lewis in his account from Washington October 20.

Washington James Mitchell Detroit Murray Body Works Union House Committee UN American Activities Mitchell Martin Dies Tex Commouni Dies Labor Department Ley T. Jones United Auto Workers Murray Body Works Homer Martin Automobile Union International Union Lewis Wohn L. Lewisi

Cars Collision Near Lone Pine Sparks Police Report

A collision occurred last night at Middle avenue and Second street involving a car driven by KR Montague of 122 Longford Avenue and a parked vehicle after attempting to avoid another car driven by a woman who ran a red light. Police report notes minor injuries and a claim for rubbing oil on bruises. Tex's Cafe remains Lone Pine's notable gathering spot with a brief floor show joke by Tex.

KR. Montague Longford Avenue Middle Avenue Second Street Lone Pine Tex Vic McLagren Vic

Wellington Delivery Service Ad by Coral Shepard

Delivery service call in Wellington by Coral Shepard at 523 Barker Street. Phone 21. Reliable local delivery with prompt service and clear contact details for residents and businesses.

Wellington Coral Shepard Barker St

Wellington Council weighs bicycle ordinance and Halloween patrols

Wellington Ohio October 20 council meeting discussed a bicycle use ordinance, ordered two new street lights on South Main, and voted to add extra police for Halloween. Other items included bill payments and planning for the November 15 meeting.

Wellington Ohio South Main Street

Hamlin W R C Holds Annual Inspection

Hamlin W R C members hosted their annual inspection at G A R Memorial Hall on a Tuesday evening with 33 regulars and 20 visitors from Oberlin and Elyria Corps. Inspecting officer Mrs Anna Grace Bright praised the local corps. district leaders announced district conventions, rallies, and upcoming events including a November 11 Twelfth District Corps rally in Elyria plus a November bake sale and tea plans.

Hamlin Woman's Relief Cops G. A. R. Memorial Hall Oberlin Corps Elyria Corps Anna Grace Bright Elytia Corps Helen Cameron Oberlin Alice Behnke Helen K. of Phall Cleveland Twelfth District Elyria Sage Sandusky Dayton Madison Xenia Teresa Parks Leinseder Margaret Rothwell Stevick Kella Tudor LuEtta Shepard Edna Watters Verna Betts

Talks By School Officials At PTA Meeting

At the schoolhouse Tuesday evening the PTA heard Superintendent A W Shields and Clerk Everett L Barrick discuss school finances. Barrick explained local resources and budgeting while Shields described state Foundation program resources, school operation, and the proposed 3 mill levy to be voted on November 8. Arnold Kipplinger noted curriculum discussion.

P.T. A Jeanne Whiteside Ruth Dunford Parent A. W. Shields Everett L. Barrick Barrick Shields Arnold Kipplinger

Mrs Watters Hosts Wilmington Sorosis Meeting

Nineteen members of the Wilmington Sorosis Club met at the home of Mrs. E. E. Watters Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Elberta Bachiel Meodina was a guest. The hostess served a dessert at 1:30, followed by routine business and a book review by Mrs. Sara Curtice.

Mary Jordan Lettlermier Betty Puder Mary E. Knapp King’s Daughters Isabelle Bishbaugh Betty Lonsborough Pittsfield Nintcen Wellington Sorosis Club E. E. Watters

Guests at Millersburg for temple meeting and visits

Mesdames Sara Binder Anne Puder Pearl Bassett Feunces ue er and Mac Seeley traveled to Millersburg Tuesday for a O B S temple gathering. Past Grand Matron Sarah Binder and Mrs Proder received flowers. Puder and Martin Giberson attended a Matron’s meeting in Loudonville. Reverend and Mrs William Baxter, soon to winter in Florida, hosted and visited local friends. village clerk John T Duff and wife depart for a 10 day trip visiting Skyline Drive Virginia and sites in Pennsylvania. Mrs John Carmen will care for the office in his absence.

Millersburg Sara Binder Anne Puder Pearl Bassett Feunces Ueer Mac Seeley William Bakter Florida Wallace Bear Pittsfield Penfield L E. Downey John T. Duff Virginia Pennsylvania Philip Springfield Ohio John Carmen

Murray Hails Decision As Great Victory

Philip Murray chairman of the Steel Workers Organizing Committee hailed the NLRB ruling against Republic Steel as a great victory for steel workers. The board found Wagner Act violations and ordered 5,000 workers reinstated with back pay, signaling support for collective bargaining to end company unionism and violence.

Pittsburgh Philip Murray Steel Workers Organizing Committee National Labor Relation Board Republic Steel Corp Republic NLRB Little Steel Murray SWOC U. S. Steel Republic Steel

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