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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1938

Page

3

Local Option Rally Tonight in LaGrange Church

A local option rally will be held at LaGrange Methodist Episcopal Church at 8 p m Monday October 31 1938. Speakers include Rev Henry Craver Rev Karl L Darkey and W A McWilliams with former Judge A R Webber as main speaker. LaGrange residents urged to attend as village votes on local option in November. About 3 percent of voters signed the petition, short of the 35 percent requirement.

LaGrange Methodist Episcopal Church Henry Craver The Baptist Church Karl L. Darkey Methodist Episcopal Church W. A. McWilliams A. R. Webber Elyria Webber

Elyrians Head To Prudential Convention In Cleveland

Assistant Superintendent E F Hendricks and P W Knapp and D W Fenimore will represent the Elyria office of the Prudential Insurance Company at its annual convention to be held at the Hotel Cleveland in Cleveland on Tuesday and Wednesday. Delegates must meet company requirements to qualify for the business conference.

E. F. Hendricks P. W. Knapp D. W. Fenimore Elyria Prudential Insurance Company Cleveland

Mysterious Death Probe In Evanston Woman

An inquest opened into the death of Marion Nichols a 30 year old mother found unconscious on a curb near her home. A skull fracture was noted and she died after hospital admission. Her husband Richard Nichols a research engineer and her father Prof William H Timbie MIT are among the involved. A German police dog guarded the scene as police noted the missing coat and worn stockings suggesting a hurried escape.

Evanston Marion Nichols William H. Timbie Massachusetts Institute of Technology At Boston Richard W. Nichols G. A. Nichols New York Printer’s Ink Nichols

Apple Blossom Spray Brought to Chronicle Office

A large spray of apple blossoms from a tree in an orchard along Hilliard road was brought to the Chronicle Telegram office after a cold night. The report notes unusual natural phenomena observed in the area.

Chronicle-Telegram Hilliard Road

Oberlin club activities fill week with meetings

Oberlin area clubs schedule a busy slate from Monday to Friday. The Queen Esther Society meets for an evening, Junior Forum hosts a special gathering at Mrs. Comings home, and multiple groups including the Literature Department of the Oberlin Women's club, the Townsend club, and the Nineteenth Century club plan Tuesday events. Other meetings span Wednesday through Friday with Ladies Aid societies, the Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias, and more, plus a card party hosted by the newly formed Voter League on November 2 at Masonite Hall. Remaining notes cover visits by Pansy Chapter members to Columbus, and Oberlin relatives hosting visitors from Indianapolis and Silber Creek New York.

Queen Esther Society The Methodist Church Margaret Glider North Professor Street E. R. Comings West College Street Oberlin Women's Club K. W. Gehrkens East College Street Oberlin Townsend Club No 1 Otlock Suesday Aes Skjerne South Professor Street American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Martes Club EB. W. Spaulding North Pleasant Street Woman's Association of the First Church James Brain Oberlin R. D Women’s Relief Corps Grange Hall C. H. Dudley Oberlin Ho A. A Masonic Hall Voter League Masonite Hall Order of Eastern Star Columbus J. G Holland J. B. Annable William Fitzner Winifred Beebe N. A. Martin al Hoeh Indianapolis Indiana H. E. Arnold Harry L. Smith Silber Creek New York

Bricker Would Act At Once On School Finance

Republican governor candidate John W Bricker urged an immediate special legislative session to address school finance. He advocated a pay as you go foundation program and shifting debt costs from districts to the state to end the deficit funding burden. Other candidates, Sawyer Bulkley Taft, campaigned across Ohio with plans to speak in Cleveland Akron Toledo and Cincinnati.

United Press John W Bricker Bricker School Foundation Sawyer Cleveland Charles Sawyer Akron Toledo Cincinnati Troy Sydney Wapakoneta Lima Robert J Bulkley Len Bulkley Bellaire Cinnemnat Portsmouth Robert A Taft Bulkiey Findlay

Willard Divorce Case Opens In Common Pleas Court

Martha Willard seeks a divorce from Roy Willard on neglect and cruelty grounds. Court records show she has resumed her former name Martha Hissong. Proceeding noted in common pleas court records.

Martha Willard Roy Willard Martha Hissong Common Pleas

Fire ravages basement gutted by heat near Big Walnut creek

Firefighters drew water from wells and Big Walnut Creek to battle a blaze in a grocery basement. Operator Blanche Tilley Gelena stayed at her post amid flames then called for aid before leaving the building.

Big Walnut Creek Privet Blanche Tilley Gelena Cines Witth

Won't Send Troops Unless Injunction Issued

In Columbus at Middletown, officials report no troops will be deployed until a court injunction is issued and the restraining order is not violated. General Merx confirms no action will occur without legal restraint, following a conference among Middletown authorities Governor Davey and National Guard representatives. The scene remains quiet as the dispute continues.

Columbus Midaletown Tibaces Cosimke Raymadeon Adj Emil Marty Inday Middletown Davey National Guard Merx Tro Ingunevon

Admits Theft Fined And Sentenced To Jail

John J Rumph of 313 East avenue was fined 3 and costs and sentenced to five days in county jail after arraignment before Mayor Joseph Petre on a charge of petty larceny. He was arrested by Patrolmen H J Indicott and Robert Schwartz at 1:50 a.m. Friday while driving on Clark street with car paraphernalia used by gasoline thieves. He admitted stealing gasoline from cars on several occasions, police said.

John J Rumph East Avenue Joseph @. Petre H J Indicott Robert Schwartz Clark Street Ed Stankard

Hilltop Tavern Owner Fined for After Hours Music

Tavern proprietor Charles Sternberg of Hilltop Tavern was fined $2 and costs by Mayor Joseph Q. Petro after arraignment on a charge of permitting singing and music after hours. He was arrested at 12:30 am Sunday. The line about equality appears as an incidental slogan in the report.

Charles Sternberg Hilltop Tavern Joseph Q. Petro

Dies Charges New Administration Scheme Over Investigations

Washington October 3 The dispute between President Roosevelt and Representative Maran les Texas escalated as Dies accused administration officials of stifling the House committee’s inquiry into subversive activities He said officials had prompted a radio broadcast to attack the committee and promised to present definite proof that high ranking New Dealers including cabinet members sought to obstruct the hearings He blamed William B Delph WOL manager for scheduling Paul Anderson to discuss the matters and alleged the Democratic national committee publicity chief pushed for the Anderson appearance without mentioning White House interest

Washington Roosevelt Maran Les Texas Teddy Wih Dies House Stallion Wol Mutual Broadcasting William B. Delph WOL Andersen Charles Michelsen Democratic National Committee Dolph White House

Ohio Pension Probe Visited by Regional Director

Regional director for the federal pension security board visited Columbus today amid an Ohio pension probe. He declined to state the purpose of the visit, saying only that talks occurred with several federal officials in Washington. No governor meeting was reported.

Ohio Colembus RC Goodwin Beard SUBA Gadowon Clevelab Wray Bevers Opmo Vonsiom Cel Alimover Caarmen Federal Senal Secnrry Board Washington Elephore Gondiin Davey

Graham Cars appoints Lance and Lehman dealers

Gel wer-Sirl Inc. of Cleveland announces Earl J Teance and XL D Lehman as Incal dealers for Graham-Paye Motors Corpora. The new agency will operate at 69 Beid street on the bridge with stock of Graham cars and a service center. Lance and Lehman bring 11 years in the local auto trade and will continue offering a wide selection of used cars at low prices.

Earl J Teance XL D Lehman Graham-Paye Motors Corpora Gelwer-Sirl Inc Cleveland Graham Car Larte Beid Street Femme Grah New Agencs Hayshed Elyria

Northwestern students celebrate football upset at Moineta

Northwestern University students in Evanston stage a spontaneous celebration after their football team defeated Moineta on Saturday. The crowd cheered through campus streets as news spread of the upset.

Northwestern University Evanston, UI Northwostern University Weo' Ep Moinseta

Parole Violation Leads to Reformatory Detention

Faken To Reformatory Jinmer Baker 19 of Ridgeville was jailed in Mansfeld Reformatory by Deputies Hudak and Fulton today for violating parole. He had been sentenced by Judge D A Cool last week after arraignment by Lt Detective L E Sweet for burglary. Parole granted December 27. Injuries Fatal To Boy in Athens. October 31. Larry Edward Stout 17 of Carpenter Meigs County died in a hospital from injuries after his automobile struck a tree.

Jinmer Baker Ridgeville Mansfeld Reformatory John Hudak John Fulton D. A. Cool L. E Sweet Athens L.ry—Edward Stout Howard Stout Carpenter Meigs County

Death notices for Sullivan Arndt families and others in Elyria area

Multiple death notices and funeral details from the Elyria region. Mrs Adelaide Cowie Sullivan, 86, died Saturday night. survivors include two daughters Irma Ringler and Gus Geneal, three sons Hilton, Clayton Sullivan and Roy Arndt, and a granddaughter. Funeral Tuesday at 1:30 from home and 2:00 at Christian Church. burial Sullivan cemetery. Mrs Julia Swartz, 76, of Elyria, died Saturday evening after a long illness. survived by sister Ida Bennett and brother Edward Bauer. services Tuesday 1:30 at Nichols Funeral Home, burial Valley City cemetery. Other notices include Mrs Hare Hemmer. Mrs Florence Hannaford. Mrs Leena Tyler. Mrs Edna Pauls. Mrs John Marta. Mrs Raymond Diedrien. Mrs Hens Winter. and Mrs Huntington with obituaries and funeral arrangements listed. Funeral service details and burial sites provided for each.

Sullivan Adelaide Cowie William Arndt Charles Cowie Irma Ringler Gus Geneal Hilton Arndt Clayton Arndt Roy Arndt Bellevue Treva Rigton Christian Church Sullivan Cemetery Julia Swartz Fred Swartz South Maple Street Liverpool Township Medina County Elyria First Methodist Church Ida Bennett Edward Bauer Elaria Nichols Funeral Home Rev D. P. Fullmer Valley City Cemetery Hare Hemmer Une Maning Rome Sims Mrc Florence Hannaford Kiyria Mass Leena Tyler Los Angeles California Harrys Jnderson CIA Missouri Nichols Fusteral Wile Conception Lila Milas J Harold Mark Bardess Vate John Marta Raymond Diedrien Lora Hens Winter Avon Diether’. James Flos Bacden Ashland North Eaton Immaculate Conception St Peters North Ridgeville

Five Dayton Board Members Cited For Contempt

Dayton Ohio October 31 five members of the Dayton Board of Education and two school officials were cited for contempt of court for violating Judge Hodapp’s order against closing public schools. Schools closed to 34000 students as the board suspended operations due to lack of funds. An auto driver, Frank Ernest, was fined five dollars and costs on reckless driving charges after a collision on West River Street October 15. Clarence Hooper, 39, died from injuries in a head on crash west of Zanesville, Ohio.

Dayton Dayton Board of Education Null M. Hodapp Frank Ernest Elyria Joseph Q. Petro West River Street Zanesville, O Clarence Hooper Here

Six Die In Ohio Auto Crashes Over Weekend

United Press reports at least six people were killed in Ohio auto crashes over the weekend. Nelson Hull 35 of Ashtabula died on Route 20 in a head on collision with a truck driven by Henry Mullburn 36 of Indianapolis. Herbert Greene 16 of Columbus died of injuries from an auto strike. Wilbur Coffee 18 of New Branchester was fatally injured near Owensville. James Shade 44 walked into an oncoming car in Cleveland. John S Love 61 of New Springfield died in a Youngstown hospital after his car struck a pole. Mrs Charles Pringle of Columbus fractured skull when a tire blowout caused a head on collision with Max Schanker of Detroit near Bowling Green.

United Press Ohio Nelson Hull Ashtabula Musiciin Tus Wate Lada. J Ashtabula Henry Mullburn Indianapolis Herbert Greene Columbus Wilbur Coffee New Branchester Owensville James Shade Cleveland John S Love New Springfield Youngstown Charles Pringle Max Schanker Detroit Bowling Green

Cemetery Co Charged With Securities Act Violation

Columbus Oct 51 Forest Glen Cemetery promotion company and its manager Robert Marshall were charged today in a Securities Act case. The hearing was conducted by Ralph Bartlett Montgomery county prosecutor for possible later turnovers to multiple counties. Officials say the company failed to qualify as a sales agent and allowedcommission payments. sales profits and misrepresented offerings tied to cemetery plots and private sales.

Columbus Forest Glen Tne Robert Marshall Yo Moore Securities Division Ralph Bartlett Frankiiy County Moore Maran Clar Montgomery Delaware Crawford Counties Toecampa Springfield Ite Ae Marshall Gut

Probe School Fires Loss is Seventy Five Thousand

Fire swept Franklin Public Grade School and St John’s Catholic High School early today causing estimated damage of 75000 dollars. A passerby spotted Franklin School burning at 3 am and fifteen minutes later flames were seen at St John’s. Both fires were brought under control by 3:15 am. St John’s housed pupils in the south wing while Franklin’s 150 pupils were off on a holiday. Chef Louis Leonard and deputy state fire marshals investigate the cause as rebuilding of Franklin School to begin immediately. RK OW Bell, superintendent, announced plan to rebuild.

Mnelphos Franklin St. John’s Catholic St John's St John’s Louis Leonard Franklin Soho Bell

Buswell Fined For DUI Suspension Of Driving Right

Arthur Buswell of 514 Foster Avenue was fined $30 and costs and had his driving right suspended for six months after arraignment before Mayor Joseph Q Petro on a DUI charge. He was arrested by Sergeant Curtis Hamlin and Patrolman Paul Palmer. Large office buildings are planned in Brazil.

Arthur Buswell Foster Avenue Elyria Joseph Q Petro Curtis Hamlin Paul Palmer

Report Polish Jews Return to Their Homes

Berlin October 31 A secret police spokesman said that Polish Jews not sent across the frontier under deportation orders were returned to their homes over the weekend. Those held in camps awaiting deportation were released. Negotiations on the status of Polish Jews in Germany will begin in Warsaw tomorrow. An unofficial count suggested about 8,000 Jews were returned. Japan will revise its anti profiteering regulations.

Berlin Jasts Germany Warsaw Poland

Youth Confesses To Robberies During Holdup Honeymoon

Indianapolis police say Robert York a 19 year old fugitive captured at Frankfort Ind confessed to a series of robberies across Missouri and Indiana during a two week honeymoon with his bride of two weeks. York escaped custody at his mother's funeral and later married Mary Greiner of Eldon Missouri. They traveled with a pistol wielding companion Harold Mobley. York confessed to robberies in Carollton Union and New Florence Missouri and Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Lod Leon Trautman Robert York Frankport Ind Missouri Indiana York Mary Greiner Eldon Frankfort Harold Mobley Miss Greiner Versailles

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