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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1939

Page

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Tragic Accidents Claim Two Lives on West Avenue

Two traffic fatalities marked Lorain County’s weekend toll. Frank Kruczynski, 53, of 425 West 14th Street Elyria, died after being struck on West Avenue by a hit and run driver later aiding by bystanders. Dominic Evanowski, 32, of 3162 Caroline Avenue Lorain, was killed when a car struck him on Elyria Avenue near Lorain. Kruczynski’s funeral plans and Evanowski’s burial are announced by local funeral homes. Additional injuries and vehicle incidents were reported across nearby towns, with multiple collateral crashes and damage.

Lorain County Lorain Elyria West Avenue Frank Kruczinski West 14Th Street Steel and Tubes Co 13Th Street Maurice Crowell Eaton Elmer Smith Amherst Kruczinski Poland Eagle Lodge Holy Cross Church Julia Vincent Walter John Helen Jacob John Kascubinski John Tonaszew Ski LaGrange Bittner Funeral Home Lawrence Budny St. Mary's Cemetery Dominic Evanowski Caroline Avenue Elyria Avenue Lorain City Limiteds Evanowski

Supreme Court Dismisses AMA Antitrust Review

Washington October 23 The Supreme Court refused to review a lower court ruling that dismissed anti trust indictments against the American Medical Association and several officers and affiliated bodies The District of Columbia court held the medical profession is not engaged in trade under the Sherman act and thus cannot be prosecuted.

Washington Supreme Court American Medical Association High Tribunal District of Columbia Federal District

Farmer Fatally Injured In Ohio Truck Crash

Henry Bevington a 55 year old farmer was killed when his team and wagon were struck by a bread truck driven by Raymond Araat 35 of Canton near Wooster on U S Route 30.

Ohio Weather Summary With Clouds and Rain Likely

Cloudy with occasional rain in Ohio Tuesday and tonight in central and north portions. Slight warmth in extreme southwest tonight. Central plains and far northwest show low pressure while a defined low off the New England coast. Temperatures cooler in the north.

Ohio Central Plains Ie Central New England Dive Arte Ena Lake Region United

Elyria Chest Campaign names three aides and goals

A. S. Ormsby, campaign chairman, announced three leaders for the Elyria Community Chest drive. Richard F. Stevens is assistant campaign manager, Mrs. Leonard Tufford heads the women’s division, and Mrs. Richard Horan is assistant division chair. The campaign budget is 62300 with 14 beneficiaries, and the drive runs November 13 to 21, with YWCA inadvertently omitted from the beneficiary list.

Elyria

Wage Hour Law Advances To Higher Pay

Lt Col Philip Fleming arrives to take command of a revamped wage hour administration on the eve of the law’s first anniversary and the automatic boost to 30 cents an hour and a 42 hour work week. He inherits a backlog of 13 000 complaints as overtime rules expand and more workers become eligible for time and a half.

Washington Philip Fleming New Deal Fleming Elmer F. Andrews Paul Sifton St. Paul Minn

Zane Grey Dies at 68 in Pasadena Home

Pasadena obituary notes novelist Zane Grey, 68, died of heart disease at his Alta Dena home. Survived by wife Lina Elise Roth and three children Romano, Lorem, and Betty. Born in Zanesville, Ohio, Grey studied dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania before turning to a prolific writing career beginning with Betty Zane in 1904.

Pasadena Zane Grey Altadena Lina Elise Roth New York Grey Zanesville University of Pennsylvania New York City Betty Zane Ohio Riebert Romer Lorem Betty

Fear 3 Fishermen Lost At Lake Erie In Weekend Calm

Cleveland dispatch reports three fishermen missing after a rowboat voyage from the Cleveland break wall amid 15-foot waves. Stanley Marshall 27 Alex Jaworski 45 and Leopold Bodach 49 were last seen Saturday night or yesterday morning near the lakefront. Coast guardsmen and Lakewood firefighters aided others when a sailboat capsized and two fishermen clung to a hull being rescued from a cliff.

Cleveland Lake Erie Stanley Marshall Alex Jaworski Leopold Bodach Lakewood Coast Guard

Gridders Injured and Hospitalized After Cascade Park Play

Peter Pell, 17, of 30891 West 105th street Cleveland, dislocated his left knee at 4 15 PM while playing for the Cleveland Merchants at Cascade Park. He was tackled by Elyria Merchants after fumbling. Pell was taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital. Paul Sievert of North Eaton was treated at 5 PM for a laceration on his right eyelid from a Jefferson school football game.

Peter Pell West 105Th Street Cleveland Cleveland Merchants Cascade Park Pell Elyria Merchants Elyria Memorial Hospital Paul Sievert North Eaton Jefferson School

Prosector Butler Slightly Improves After Stroke

County Prosecutor Howard R. Butler shows slight improvement after a stroke at his home Friday night. Elyria Memorial Hospital reports he recognizes visitors, in a semi conscious state earlier, with speech markedly improving. Doctor Rankin restricts visitors due to air purity concerns.

Howard R. Butler Elyria Memorial Hospital Joan P. Rankin

Tragic Death Toll Heavy In Ohio

A week end of crashes in Ohio claimed sixteen lives across automobile train and motorcycle incidents. Names include William McEnheimer and Hattie Wray. fatalities from Route 274 near Ashland to Zanesville and Marion. victims range from teens to adults with multiple incidents involving pedestrians and single-vehicle crashes.

Ohio

Locomotive Boiler Explodes Near South Bend

The New York Central freight train boiler exploded on the outskirts of South Bend after midnight, killing engineer Ray Stockwell of Elkhart, 60. The pilotless locomotive sped four miles into the city before steam pressure waned. Brakemen C. H. Brown of Elk hart and Herbert Feckin baugh, head brakeman, also of Elk hart, and fireman William Gallagher of Chicago escaped into the tender and coal, suffering minor burns. The train was en route from Blue Island, Illinois to Elkhart.

South Bend Ind New York Central Ray Stockwell Elkhart C. H. Brown Herbert Feckinbaugh William Gallagher Chicago Blue Island Ill

Final Action Expected on Neutrality Bill This Week

In Washington the Senate leadership advised President Roosevelt that final action on neutrality legislation was expected by week’s end. Senate leaders Barkley and McNary met with Roosevelt in a 10 minute session as the chamber opened early to expedite passage. Debate limits and possible amendments were under consideration with isolationists conceding the embargo would be lost in the Senate.

Washington Senate Roosevelt Allien. W Barkley di UK Charles l. McNary R. Ore John Nance Garner McNary

Driest Autumn Fuels Fire Hazards Across Southern Ohio

One of the driest autumns in years raises fire danger in southern Ohio. In three days two men died from grass and brush fires and a third from smoke and exhaustion. Udo R. Schall, 57, died near Commercial Point. John Kendall, 85, died in a Cincinnati hospital after burns. Charles Jolly, 43, was overcome during a brush fire near Wilmington. Fire crews battled near Commercial Point and Darbyville with other minor fires statewide as vegetation shriveled. Forecast rain offered cautious relief to officials guarding forests and public lands.

Ohio Udo R. Schall Columbus Commercial Point John Kendall Fruit Hill Cincinnati Charles Jolly Wayne Township Wilmington Darbyville Pickaway County Circleville

German Plane Shot Down Off Scottish Coast

Three aviators from a German aircraft were rescued after a Royal Air Force engagement over the south coast of Scotland. A rescued officer suffered a knee wound, and the downed plane was destroyed in air combat as a British trawler recovered the men after drifting for hours.

London Royal Air Force Wey Red Wes Yeeterdes Asouthart Scotland

New London Man Critically Hurt In Traffic Collision

Clair Barns, 59, of New London, was taken to Falls Clinic in Wellington at 10 35 AM in critical condition after a Route 18 collision three and a half miles west of Brighton. Elizabeth Steward, 49, and Arthur Stewart, 16, of Winnipeg, Canada, were hospitalized with leg injury and lacerations respectively. driver Alex Stewart, 53, of Winnipeg, uninjured. Deputies said Barns attempted to turn into a driveway when the crash occurred.

Ollie Faird Grafton Kingsley's Corners Rea Witzlaben Wakeman Falls Clinic Wellington Arthur William Meltzer Fourth Street Broad and Lodi Streets L. L. Smith Second Street W. A. Martin Ninth Street H. W. Jenkins Brown Hotel Broad Street Barns New London Route Brighton Elizabeth Steward Arthur Stewart Winnipeg Canada Steward

Court House Workers Enroll 100 Percent For The Red Cross

The Lorain County court house workers reported 100 percent enrollment in the Elyria Red Cross chapter during the annual Roll Call. H. E. Agate, clerk of courts, supervised solicitations with Frank M. Wilcox as chair. over 100 workers began city canvassing. The drive continues Friday night.

Court House The Red Cross Elyria American Red Cross Lorain County

Germany Loss of 16 Bombers in Week Reported

LONDON Oct 33 Germany lost 16 bombing planes last week while trying to raid various places in the United Kingdom authorities reported today.

Germany London United Kingdom Twan

Britain Prepares Massive Army to Press War in France

Dispatch from Oct 23 notes Britain intends a million-strong army in France if needed, with thousands more troops and vast supplies pouring through ports. Observers affirm no quick war or German collapse, as officers foresee hard fighting ahead and strong Franco-British resolve amid the ruins and memorials of prior conflicts.

France Britain Pase Germany Great Britain

Two British Ships Sunk Off Scotland Amid Losses

London Oct 23 Two more British ships the Sea Venture and the Whitemantle were sunk off the North Coast of Scotland. Fourteen crew members of the Whitemantle are missing while five survivors were landed at an English east coast port and sent to hospitals. The Sea Venture had twenty five crew members reach an island after a long voyage in lifeboats. the first boat was destroyed and they initially avoided signals, fearing a submarine.

London See Venture Sea Venture North Scotland North Sea Whitemantle Dover Meni Rany Sea’ Venture

Indictment of Earl Browder Could Hit Communists

In New York on October 23 a federal grand jury planned to indict Earl Browder and other Communists for allegedly using forged passports. Browder admitted to testifying before the Dies committee that he traveled on a fake passport. Justice officials said decisive action was expected soon and several suspects might face charges.

New York Earl Browder Browder Communist Party United States Dies Federal Department of Justice Washington

Four Infants Die From Steam At Perth Amboy Hospital

Four infants suffocated when a steam radiator valve exploded in the Perth Amboy General Hospital nursery. A nurse found the room filled with steam after a half hour absence. Six babies were moved to a hall for treatment. two revived with no lasting harm, two others died. Coroner James J. Flymester ruled the deaths as steam asphyxiation pending final autopsy.

Perth Amboy WN. J Perth Amboy General Hospital James J. Flymester

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