Confesses To Ohio Bank Robberies
Detroit FBI chief John Bugas announced that Lee Elliott McVoy confessed to two Ohio bank robberies and two bank messenger holdups totaling 147000. He admitted the Springfield First National Bank 54000 robbery on August 29 1935 and the Salem Farmers National Bank 25000 holdup on November 4 1935, plus the Warren National Bank messenger robbery 68000 on October 9 1933. He was arrested Sept 9 after leaving a Detroit hospital while a charity patient. Authorities will seek a fugitive warrant and he faces Ohio robbery charges. McVoy described stopping Warren Bank messengers with machine guns en route to the post office with a Republic Steel payroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
John 5
Bugas
Federal Bureau of Investigation Office
Lee Elliott McVoy
Ohio
McVoy
First National Bank & Trust Company
Springfield
Tube Co Schedule At Same Level
Operations at the National Tube Company will continue next week on roughly the same level as this week. Two blast furnaces and six open hearths will operate. the Bessemer converter will run double turn, and the rail mill will be idle. Several mills are scheduled for five days starting Monday, with one seamless mill increased and a skelp mill decreased. The schedule is tentative and subject to change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Tube Company
Bessemer
Skelp
Butt
Fox terrier scalding case shocks Fremont neighbors
Mrs. H F Grenet reports her white pedigreed fox terrier horribly scalded after returning home from a day out. The dog lost fur and suffers. the owner seeks who harmed the pet on Brace Avenue and Lorain Boulevard. In Fremont two WPA workers were injured in a road collision with Ray Frazier severely hurt and Frank McDonald injured. London buses reportedly fail once in 18736 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Grenet
Brace Avenue
Lorain Boulevard
Grenet
Fremont
WPA
Woodville
Gibsonburg
Ray Frazier
Frank McDonald
Death notices for Minnie Rice and others in Ohio region
Obituaries from North Olmsted Dover Center and nearby areas report Minnie Rice 1861 wartime born Elyria died at home after illness. Surviving De Witt Rice three sons Nathan and Lena Reynolds sister in law. Funeral 2:30 Sunday at Butternut Ridge cemetery. Other notices include Tom Keares Marian Wigert Emma Ada Van Keuren Mrs Herman Foote Mary Dieterich LaRue Sherbondy and Wellington residents. services and burial plans listed with churches and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Rice
North Olmsted
Frary
Butternut Ridge Road
Elyria
Dover
DeWitt Rice
Franklin D. Rice
East Cleveland
Russell H
Lakewood
Philip Co
Emma Ada van Keuren
Jesse van Keuren
Prospect Street
van Keuren
Rhinebeck
New York
Cleveland
Reform Church of
Lee
Roseto@ Riley
Irma van Keuren
Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home
Will Foster
Herman Foote
Dover Center
Center Ridge Road
Three Cubs Graduate into Boy Scout Troops at Pack Meeting
At the September Parents' Pack meeting in the First Congregational Church, Cub Pack No. 4 graduated three Cubs Albert Baxter Robert Collins and Edward Hull into Troops 103 and 105. Eagle Scout Donald Hull presided and urged advancement while Bear bronze badges were awarded to Baxter and Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
Albert Baxter
Robert Collins
Edward Hull
Eagie
Donald Hull
Baxter
Methodist Church
William Meinke
Donald Marsh
Hard
H. J. Ryan
Collins
E. P. Gates
Charles Conrad
Irion
Paul Irion
den No. 3
Robert Stevenson
den No. 4
William Graw
Den
David Evans
den No. 5
Harry Koplin
den No
Douglas Hines
John Edward Ingersoll
Roy Jensen
Roy Wilson
John McKenney
William Howenstine
Aseista
Eqware Hard
Charles Evans
Edward Hayes
den No. 8
Henry W. Ingersoll
J. C. Linville
A. H. West
Firelance Area Council
Richard Newcomb
Peace in Europe Hangs By a Thread As Armistice Hopes Fade
Sudeten Czechoslovakia ends any peace prospects as Konrad Henlein faces treason charges and a government crackdown. As Runciman leaves Prague, an informal armistice is urged to avert war. Chamberlain, Daladier, and Hitler plan rapid talks and a potential extraordinary session to avert conflict. Across Europe, governments brace for possible hostilities while armies mobilize in anticipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Hitler
Konrad Henlein
Europe
Funeral Service for Three Generations Held in Easton
Marie Ernest of Atlantic City DeWitt Sherbondy of Bala Cynwyn Pa and Mrs Anne LaRue Bennett of Cleveland with two grandchildren and a great grandchild. Service at 2:30 p m Sunday from Sharpe funeral Home 218 Herrick avenue East officiated by Dr C W Recard Congregational Church burial in Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Ernest
Atlantic City
N. J
Slot Machine Hijackers Return $2 To Victim
Four men with guns hijacked slot machines at a roadside house run by Mrs. Kate Petrus near Perry Ohio. After stopping work they returned two dollars to the woman who had just lost money in a machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Painesville, C
Kate Petrus
Perry
Prison sentences begin for gas station robberies in Mansfield and Columbus
Deputy sheriffs took John Asbury and Jim Shambera both 23 of Mansfield to Mansfield Reformatory to start terms for gas station robberies under Judge Guy B. Findley. Also sent are John Kuchulan 22 of Detroit and Clarence Grieving 28 of Elyria to the Columbus penitentiary for indeterminate sentences. Kuchulan faces one to 15 years for attempted robbery while Grieving faces one to 20 years for forgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Adams
Emil Kubiske
John Asbury
Jim Shambera
Mansfield
Mansfield Reformatory
Guy B. Findley
John Kuchulan
Detroit
Clarence Grieving
Elyria
Columbus
Kuchulan
Report On Collection Of Fines By Two Departments
A fiscal year end report shows total fines and costs collected by the sheriff's department and the clerk of courts totaling 2520 dollars. The sheriff collected 1705 and the clerk 815 with 230 paid to the state. notes clarify that sheriff figures exclude payments to magistrates and courts of record. Deputy Claude Adams explains the 1705 reflects funds turned over to the sheriff, not direct magistrate payments. County Clerk H E Agate states assessed fines totaled 1287 with 815 actually collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Department
Clerk of Courts
Board of County Commissioners
Claude Adams
Sheriff’s Department
Sherif
H.E Agate
Music Jubilee Opens To Local Musicians In Buckeye State
Lorain County musicians may compete in the Buckeye State Music Jubilee in Columbus October in competitions for amateur vocal soloists choruses bands and drum corps with prizes totaling 2500. Entries must be filed by midnight tomorrow per county extension agent C I Hummel. National Daily Show tickets at reduced prices go on sale until next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Buckeye
Columbus
C. I. Hunmmel
Agincultural
Hummel
Oberlin Notes and Greetings From Oberlin Ohio
Oberlin reports return from Maine of Dr and Mrs James A Richards and family with son James Jr heading to Duke University for graduate studies. John H Warner III welcomed by Jefferson Mass family. Local clubs host meetings and school music staff changes. numerous brief notices on students teachers and visitors across Oberlin community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Oberlin
James A. Richards
Chalmer J. Roy
David
Bridgton
James, Jr
Duke University
Dunham
N. C
Richards
John H. Warner, III
John H. Warner
Jefferson, Mass
Warner
J. H. Warner
Hi Y Clubs Adopt New Constitutions for 1938 39
Elyria junior and senior Hi Y clubs begin the 1938 39 year under new constitutions. The junior club has already adopted a constitution, requires good scholastic records, and lets advisory committee screen prospective new members before voting. Weekly meetings stay on Wednesdays. Advisor is Karl Eady. The senior club plans a similar constitution and is compiling potential new members with advisory committee review. Karl Lautenschleger of Elyria High School serves as advisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Karl Eady
Karl Lautenschleger
Elyria High School
Wheat Weevil Damages Lorain County Wheat
Lorain County reports show wheat weevil causing more damage this year than usual. County agricultural extension agent C. J. Hummel notes infestations and advises carbon bisulfide treatment when temperatures reach 70 to 75 degrees. Suspending gas over stored grain kills the weevil without harming wheat. granary should be closed about 34 hours and flames or lanterns avoided during application. Hummel plans to discuss the issue and radio talk tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
C. J. Hummel
Hummel
Wellington Woman Elected Dist President
Mrs. Cecile Hyde of Wellington was elected president of the Ninth District of the Ohn Rebekah Assembly at the Friendship Session and School of Instruction in Wellington. Hazel Market of Elyria was named vice president, Iya Gardner of Oberlin secretary, and Mrs. Sage of Oberlin treasurer. Delegates came from Elyria Lorain Medina Grafton Oberlin Lodi Brunswick and Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vine Rebekah Lodge No
Ohio Rebekah Assembly
Wellington
Lillywood Chapter
Electa Sage
Aberlin
Vine Lodge
Lillywood Lodge
Cecile Hyde
Ohn Rebekah Assembly
Everning
Hazel Market
Middle Avenue
Elyria
Iya Gardner
Grafton
Elects Sage. Oberlin
Springfield
Minerva Goehler
Norwood
Lorain
Medina
Oberlin
Lodi
Brunswick
Cleveland
Ohio Apple Campaign Planned for Lorain County
Plans to promote Ohio apples will be outlined at a Lorain County fruit growers meeting at the Elyria YMCA next Wednesday. C. I Hummel announces the event. Principal speaker will be Dale Hilbish secretary of the Ohio Apple Institute and head of a committee promoting apple sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Ohio
Elyria VY. M. C. A
Br. m
C. I Hummel
Dale Hilbish
Ohio Apple Institute
Court actions and divorce filings in Lorain area notices
Judge Guy B Findley holds adv for Tohs Wahkter on reckless driving after a July 24 Avon Lake accident involving George Fednn. Julia Calhory sues Walter Cideon for divorce on neglect and cruelty, married 1916. Henratta Bolden seeks divorce from Philip Bolden, married 1932, on neglect and cruelty. Harry Fluscher pleads guilty to one count of receiving stolen property amid a copper trolley wire theft case. probation hearing set this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Bidley Pack
Tohs Wahkter
Lakewood
George Fednn
Avon Lake
Henratta L Bolden
Philip Bolden
Loran
Harry Fluscher
West River Street
Elyvia
Guy B. Findley
Lorain
Yellow Line
Horse Pulling Contest To Be Held At Troy
The fourth annual World Championship Horse Pulling Contest will be held in Troy Ohio on Sunday October 2 announced by Ray Hennessy secretary of the Horse Pulling Association of Ohio Inc which is sponsoring the event A parade will start the program at 1 30 p m and about 75 to 80 teams from across the country are expected to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Ohio
Ray Hennesey
Bellefontaine
Horse Pulling Association of Ohio, Inc
Cleveland Produce Market Report Highlights Livestock and Produce Prices
Cleveland market data show steady yet varied moves across livestock and produce. Cattle, calves, sheep and hogs listed with prices by weight and grade. produce section notes beans, beets, cabbage, lettuce, tomatoes, and regional varieties with current bid ranges and pack sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Shooting Victim Now In State Hospital
An Amherst man Abraham George is charged with shooting his mother-in-law Bertha Abraham during a backyard quarrel three months ago. Mrs Abraham was committed to Toledo Hospital for the Insane by Probate Judge H H Nye, potentially delaying the trial. If she recovers, she will be called. otherwise the case may proceed without her presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham George
Amherst
Bertha Abraham
Abraham
Toledo Hospital
H. H. Nye
Trial Of Chester Hoffner Postponed
The trial of Chester Hoffner of Fifteenth Street for driving while intoxicated was continued because City Solicitor Harvey C. Cheney was out of the city. Cheney and defense counsel Preston L. Coon will meet to set another date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey C. Cheney
Chester Hoffner
Fifteenth Street
Cheney
Preston L. Coon
Six Lorain County youths join World Poultry Congress
Lorain County Four-H Clubs members earned affiliate memberships in the seventh World Poultry Congress to be held in Cleveland next year. Recipients include Robert Kelner and Edwin Moulder of LaGrange and Francis Abfall, Adam Abfall of Avon, Francis Lewis of Elyria Township, and William Koessel of Brownhelm. A county membership and attendance committee, led by Harold Davis and I. L. Porter, is forming to arrange additional affiliate memberships within about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Cleveland
C Lf. Human
Robert Kelner
Edwin Moulder
LaGrange
Wooster
Francis Abfall
Adam Abfall
Avon
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Bulletin
Tube Co
London
Seward Insurance Agency
Broad St
Kouros
Tom Keares
Miss Marian E. Wigert
Marian E. Wigert
Clara Wigert
William Wigert
Pleasant View
North Ridgeville
Miss Wigert
Ridgeville
St. Peter's School
North Ridgeville High School
St. Peter's Church
Young Ladies’ Sodality
Ladies’ Auxiliary of
Knights of St. John
Butner Funeral Home
Amelia Durmen
Durmen
St. Peter’s Church
Joseph Buescher
St. Peter's Cemetery
Emma van Keuren
Mirs
Mary Dieverich
Mary Dieterich
Huntington
Marian Neal
Viola Dirlam
Universalist Church
Bakers Crossing
John Koontz
Spencer M. E
Universalist
Kieth Andrews
Larue Shulbbondy
LaRue Sherbondy
Sudro - Curtis Ambulance
Nick Moles
Stanley
Lode Stree
Three Cubs
Anene
Bluebird
Esther Wood
Richard Cleverger
Union St
Oberlin Exchange Club
Oberlin Inn
Onaia Gipson
Oberlin Conservatory of Music
Larry Gill
Taft School
Watertown
Conn
Sylvia Champney
Morgan Street
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
James Zahm
Chester Coo Jey
Ohio State University
W. T. Bell
East College Street
Harlan Lowe
Lambertville
Michigan
Karl W. Gehrkens
Rapid City
William Stocker
E. A. Stocker
South Professor Street
Shelby High School
L. E Steiner
A. P. Lothrop
American Chemical Severity
Milwaukee
Oberlin Townsend Club No. 1
P. Hall
F. B. Garlick
Boston
Lee Rowe
North Pleasant Street
P. S. Peirce
Middleport
Harry Williams
Buffalo
Eleanor Kincaid
Evanston
Illinois
Ruth Phillips
Spring Street
Elysium Soda Grill
Broad Street
East Ave
Dist
Julia M. Calhory
Gere Tedas
Walter L Cideon
Stone’s Grill
Roebuck
Toledo
Wieat
Wisconsin
Jersey
Indiana
Howegrowers
Mint Ib Rein
Portland
Savoy
Concord
D' Angelo
Duchess
Best
Bartlett and Duchess
Bus Sreen
Low Hot
Hubbard
Sederis
Poultry Congress
F. A. Humphrey
2Nd St
Crosley
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