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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1939

Page

3

Arrest in assault case linked to Miss Smith by detective work

Patrolman Miller and Police Chief Stankard credited with arresting Darwin Fowler 27, of 621a Middle avenue, after Miss Smith identified the suspect and Fowler allegedly confessed to the attempted rape near her Eastern Heights Boulevard home. A wrench found in Fowler's car is believed to be the weapon. A second nearby assault report on Stanford avenue is under investigation.

C. L. Miller Joseph Q. Petro Stankard Miss Smith Fowler Miller Muller Aliss Smith Sergt C. E. Parker Stanford Avenue Smith East River Street Elyria Memorial Hospital

Elyria Mayor Urges Constitution Day Observation

Mayor Joseph Q. Petro urged Elyrians to observe Constitution Day, noting the anniversary of the Constitution's adoption. He did not issue a formal proclamation but asked residents and associations to celebrate and observe the day fittingly on Sunday, September 17.

Elyrians Joseph Q. Petro Elyria

Age Old Quarrel Warns America on European War

A historical editorial argues that entering or remaining in European wars will pull the United States into prolonged conflict. It stresses avoiding entanglement, preserving internal strength, and resisting propaganda while warning of massive casualties and lasting recovery costs.

America Europe Genghis Khan Xerxes England France Germany Wei

Oberlin W C T U Elects Officers

Oberlin Ohio September 16 Mrs A G Comings re elected president of the Oberlin W C T U at the annual meeting in the First Methodist church parlors. Officers elected include first vice president Mrs Vincent S Hart second vice president Miss Susan F Hinman recording secretary Miss Ora Burks corresponding secretary Mrs W P Hume treasurer Miss Etta Wright. The union reports a productive year with ten regular and two executive meetings. Plans included funding temperance books in Lorain County schools and sending letters to Congress urging temperance legislation.

Oberlin A. G. Comings Oberlin Womens Christian Temperance Union First Methodist Church Vincent S. Hart Susan F. Hinman Ora Burks W. P. Hume Etta Wright Oberlin Women’s Christian Temperance Union L. W. Taxter Centennary Lorain County A. G Comings Shutins Union Abs. L. VW. Cady Susan Drvis Fannie Drummond H. E. Campbell Lydia Lord Davis L. W. Taylor Leubin Kufuchieff the Theological Seminary Margaret Barnes Sam Barnes Elsie Gatherers Cha Foochow China Rust M. E Mt. Zion Bz. Gerrith R. B. Whitehead M. J. Watson Church Phillips

A D C Program Put In Laps Of Commissioners

Lorain county's aid for the dependent children program for 1940 rests with the county commissioners, as Probate Judge H H Nye outlines budget figures. He notes 189 families receive aid now, with 132 applications pending. expansion would cost about 135,520 next year, with state and federal shares. If only 200 families are funded, county cost would be 47,939, while state and federal contributions adjust accordingly. The commission has taken no action on budgets yet.

Lorain County H. H. Nye Nye A. D.C

Wallet theft at Ely Stadium ends with recovery

George Henson of S37 Kenyon Avenue reported his wallet was taken from his pocket during a football game at Ely Stadium last night. The wallet, containing 15 cents, keys and bus tickets, was later found and returned to him minus the 15 cents.

Geerge Henson

Neutrality in World War I Advised by Speaker

The speaker advocates repeal of a policy and urges return to neutrality defined by international law. He calls for no military participation in the war, while warning against ignoring how the conflict affects American interests and insisting on prudent, noninvolved neutrality.

Gressor

Court House Run-Ins and Local Legal Actions

Leroy Burnett was fined by Justice Cummings for driving onto Route 52 from Columbia road. Joseph Balmert, 44, of Avon, held for Dayton non-support. Jerry Price sues American Life and Accident Insurance Co. for 240 policy death payout. Port City Mortgage sues for court accounting of jointly owned property with Edna Brainard estate. Ridgeville fire department doused grass fire near four large oil tanks at Ridge Tool Co. Frank Chapman, 53, missing since 3 a.m., Wellington. County approves La Porte and Markley water line WPA project sponsorship and forwarding to WPA for approval. Willard Karchner, 28, arrested on Mansfield non-support warrant, turned over.

Leroy Burnett Herbert C. Cummings Columbia Road Joseph Balmert R. D Avon Dayton Port City Mortgage Co. of Lorain Edna Brainard Ridge Tool Co Ridgeville Willard Karchner 16Th Street Mansfield

Alten enters ballot as Democratic write-in council candidate

Alfred Alten joined the Democratic write-in slate for council at large after paying his filing fee, qualifying for the ballot this November, per the board of elections.

Alfred Alten Council At Board of Elections

Local students depart for college assignments

Miss Margaret Paddock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Paddock of Morgan Street, left Thursday for Cleveland to enroll as a freshman at Flore Stone Maker College. Miss Juanita Shaw, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Shaw, left Friday for Institute, W. Va, to enter West Virginia State College as a freshman. Miss Pauline Wagat left recently for Urbana to teach cello and theory of music at the University of Illinois. Mrs. C. D. Herrick of East Lorain Street left Thursday for Humbolt, Iowa to visit relatives for several weeks.

Margaret Paddock East Lorain Street Humbolt Iowa

Reserves Fall To North Olmsted In Narrow Somewhat Sloppy Game

Elyria High Reserves were downed 18 to 7 by North Olmsted in a rough, penalty marred prep contest at Ely Stadium. Liversberger sprinted 78 yards for Elyria’s lone touchdown, Marsh added the extra point, and Olmsted answered with two scores including a Fassinger three yard TD. Fumbles and penalties plagued Elyria while North Olmsted capitalized on miscues to secure the win.

Elyria High North Olmsted Ely Stadium Elyria Cliff Liversberger Atar Gay Marsh Obrian Olmsted LaCross Eloria B. Gross Ely Biaehmed Pappas Widdner Raul Kaiser Ruplee Gerace Strienler Homan Sprague Rhowatchy F. Adams Fassinger Groas Charles Bachman Bowling Green Norwood Hearne Kalamazoo Russell Rupp Lebanon Valley

Bears Open Season With 31 20 Win Over Rams

Chicago Bears defeated the Cleveland Rams 31 to 20 in the NFL opener at Chicago. Highlights include Bears scorers Swisher McDonald Maniac Plasman and Rams touchdowns by Drake Benton. Detailed lineups and officials listed the usual tangibles from the game.

Chicago Chicago Bears Cleveland Rams BEARS Benton Ark LL. EB. McDonald Friend la Sr L. T Stydahar Bostick Ala Lewis T Thom'’son Wilson P. E.manske Spadeving Masterson Smith S. W H. Nolting Cin Hall LD H. Maniaci Torake Purdue F. Maniaci Drake Touuchdown Spaddacini Moan Swisher McDonald Mraniaci Plasman Maniac Manders Cleveland Lends Thompson Torrance Musso Fartman Brain Bausch Nolting Selhweidler Paterson Johnson Osmanski Stolla Manterson Bobbie Cahn Dave Reese Toledo Verne

Grid Results Across Ohio High School Scores

A large slate of high school basketball results listed by league and city. Notable scores include Massillon 49 Columbus Cathedral Latin 1s and Columbus South 35 over St Mari’s 0, with many other city matchups such as Cleveland Rhodes 9 over Warren 7 and Toledo Woodward 6 over Waite 15.

Lnited Prasx Elsina Onertia Massilien Cleveland Grandview Columbus North Fostoria St. Wendelina Galion Mt. Gilead Columbus Weert Newark Columbus Aquinas Springfield Columbus South Columbus St Mari‘s Columbus Central Westerville Ailisance Minerva Orrville Rittman Youngstown Ursuline Youngston Raven Warren Cleveland Rhodes Bryan Toledo Woodward Waite

Poland and Europe under shifting hegemony and minority rights

Boake Carter notes the futility of balancing powers in Europe and argues Russia and Germany mirror one another geopolitically. He contends Poland is a synthetic state built after World War I and warns that minority oppression has persisted across Europe, from Poland to Czechoslovakia, Germany, India, and Yugoslavia, with dictatorial regimes exploiting divisions.

Europe Russia Germany China Japan Poland United States American Czechoslovakia Um. Russa Siberia India Mahatma Ghand Crish Waco Prep Cua Jugoslavian Jugoslavia Unt Jugoslavs Romania Peoples Party Bulgaria Allussolini Italy

Heat Forces Chief To Do Something About It

Police Chief E J Stankard admitted the hot spell and, for the first time this year, removed his coat while on duty. He quipped that he doubted hot weather would arrive until the spell.

E. J. Stankard

Lodge Picnic Set For Tomorrow At LaPorte Hedges

The Thad deus Kosciuszko Lodge plans its annual picnic at the Hedges in LaPorte tomorrow afternoon with Frank Budd and his orchestra providing the music. A transportation committee will pick up members and friends from Holy Cross Church on West Avenue between 1 30 and 3 PM.

Thaddeus Kosciuszko LaPorte Frank Budd John Kucharek Holy Cross West Avenue Transportation Committee

Death of Mrs Elizza Hoeffel widow of Frank Hoeffel

Mrs Elizza Hoeffel widow of Frank Hoeffel died September 15 at 5 30 p m at her son Ross Hoeffel s home 105 Water street after a lingering illness Born August 5 1862 in Monroeville Ohio she moved to Elyria 29 years ago She was member of Church of Christ St Clair Rebekah lodge Eagles Auxiliary Dames of Malta and Royal Neighbors She is survived by her son Ross three brothers Frank Fred George Self and two sisters Mrs Anna Hoeffel Milan and Mrs Wallie R Soules Akron Funeral services Monday 2 30 p m at Bittner Funeral Home Rev Will Foster to officiate Burial Ridgelawn Cemetery.

Elizza Hoeffel Frank Hoeffel Ross Hoeffel Water Street Monroeville Ohio Elyria Norwalk Church of Christ St. Clair Fred Frank George Self Anna Hoeffel Milan Wallier Soules Akron Bittner Will Foster Ridgelawn Cemetery

One Man Fined and Other Pleads Not Guilty

Joseph Semeny of Lodi street was fined $5 and costs after being arraigned before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro on charges of intoxication. Walter Sueno of 121 Lodi street pleaded not guilty and is to be tried this afternoon for the same offense, following an early morning arrest on Lodi street at 1 30 A M during an argument.

Joseph Semeny Lodi Street Walter Sueno Joseph Q. Petro Sueno

Fined in Ohio wage case for Spero Valassis costs

Spero Valassis was fined court costs totaling 8.10 dollars for violating Ohio minimum wage law for women workers. The fine was imposed by Mayor Joseph Q. Petro on a complaint by Dorothy Krebs, state industrial relations inspector, who suggested costs only due to restitution made to the affected employee.

Spero Valassis Ohio Joseph Q. Petro Dorothy Krebs State Department of Industrial Relations

Global ties blur on liberty justice for minorities

The remark argues that concepts of liberty and justice are shared across nations, noting that both Germany and other countries are evaluated under the same standards when addressing minority rights and inclusion.

Germany

Market produce prices from ABAR BY and local baskets

Readable fragment lists prices for fruits and vegetables by basket or peck, including beans, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, endive, grapes, lettuce, mushrooms, parsley, peaches, peas, peppers, potatoes, prunes, radishes, spinach, squash, tomatoes, and turnips. Names, units, and prices vary with multiple typos.

Ilinax Lpebu Elbertas L.ou T.-Bu

Grain and feed price quotes from Sheets Elevator Co and Montana Milling Co

Quotations for grain hay and straw list prices by bushel ton and barrel for corn wheat flour oats and oats varieties. Includes mill feeds oil meal seed meals and various hay and straw grades with multiple numbered quality designations and per unit prices.

Sheets Elevator Co Montana Milling Co

Chicago Market Prices for Butter Eggs and Poultry

The Chicago market reports butter receipts 891,945 with firm creamery prices around 33 and 28 1/2, eggs receipts 6,943 weak and fresh extra firsts. poultry live prices show 26 trucks, hens weights up to 472 pounds, under 44 pounds 134. Plymouth Rock and White Rock prices listed with licenses.

Plymouth Rock White Rock

Toledo Grain Close Prices From Elevator and Track

Elevator prices show Wheat No 2 red at 94 5c, Corn No 2 yellow 64 18 65, Oats No 2 white 49 13 4teac, Rye No 2 62 14 63ac. Track prices list Wheat No 1 red 20990 tec, No 2 red 81 S9téc, Corn No 2 yellow 60 6043c, No 3 yellow s9 59 9¢, Oats 6 2 white 37 4g 1bgc, No Go white 4c.

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