Three Insane Convicts Escape Canadian Jail Face Recapture
Montreal sept. 17 three insane convicts escaped Bordeaux jail after overpowering guards by scaling a 15 foot wall using a ladder left by workmen in the exercise yard. They seized a rifle and forced a guard to drive them away. Two convicts O Malley 25 and Coul lier 23 recaptured. three others Coughen 23 LaGage 32 Tremblay 25 remained at large. An inquiry ordered into guards conduct. The escape left them without money or food and residents warned of possible robberies.
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Montreal
Bordeaux
Tom O'Malley
Dieudionne Coullier
Joseph Coughen
Jules LaGage
Leon Tremblay
Sylvia LaFortune
Minor Traffic Accidents Reported To Police
Two minor traffic accidents were reported to police yesterday. Miss Mary Ellen Garford of 254 Columbus street said a car backing from a parking space damaged her vehicle on Broad street. Howard Martin of 916 Walnut street and Oscar Simmons were involved in a collision on North street at 3 p m.
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Mary Ellen Garford
Columbus Street
Broad Street
Howard Martin
Walnut Street
Oscar Simmons
North Street
Death notices and funeral services in Elyria region
Funeral details outline mourning for Mrs Bessie Robertson who died in Elyria Memorial Hospital. Services planned at her Wakeman home with Rev. William Sm. officiating, burial at Birmingham compliers. Also reports deaths of Jahn J. Dugan Sr aged 83 and Marie Brucker aged 78 with services across Wakeman Oberlin Amherst Lorain. Thomas Kouros funeral announced for Lorain church burial at Brookdale Cemetery.
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Bessie Robertson
Elyria Memorial Hospital
West River Road
Tye
Wakeman
Wiliam Sm
Oberlin
Birmingham
Pease Funeral Home
Waneman
Jahn J. Dugan
Lakeside Avenue
Lorain
John J. Jr
Dugan
Mary
Mary Schafer
Ann Novak
Elyria
Margaret Wird
Wiliam
Cleveland
Wakeman St. Mary's Church
BE. A. McLaughlin
St Mary's Cemetery
Peas
Marie Brucker
Amherst
West
Marin Street
Switzerland
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Jacob Brucker
Stella Ruggles
Mary Richards
Eyria
John Martin
James Martin
Berea
Edward J. Martin
Eght
Zilch
James Smith
St. Mary's Cemetery
Olmsted Falls
Thomas Kouros
LaGrange Road
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Bittner
Demiothemis Tsivardas
Brookdale Cemetery
Courts See Divorces And Property Suit In Local Docket
Multiple divorce filings and a partition suit headline today. Maxine Misita seeks divorce from Michael Misita on extreme cruelty. Leatha Smith and Sara Buehner also file for divorce on neglect and cruelty or wilful absence. John Wahre acquitted of reckless driving. Easterday and Rozzano cases lead to probation and pleas. A motorcycle theft case against Jack Easterwood yields reformatory sentencing. Floyd Hawke named in a property partition suit.
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Maxine Alice Misita
Michael Louis Misita
Leatha Hamlin Smith
Oberlin
Leonard L. Smith
Sara Buehner
Lorain
Willam Buehner
D. A. Cook
British cabinet weighs capitulation or war over Sudeten crisis
Reported details of Neville Chamberlain’s Berchtesgaden talks with Hitler show Britain seeking a plan to appease demands for a large Sudeten German minority area while preserving Czechoslovakia’s neutrality and regional guarantees. A cabinet vote would decide between acceptance or war.
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Hitler
Fae
Czechoslovakia
Naz Reich
Neville Chamberlain
Berchiesen
Germany
e-Sudeten Srues
Great Britain
France
Italy
Switzerland
Bel- Auimm
Chemberlain
Berchtesgaden
Forfeited Bond and Local Offenses in Lorain
Mayor Joseph Q Petro forfeited Edward Hein’s $10 bond after he failed to respond for trial on a reckless driving charge set for August 8. Ralph Bulls, 43, of 712 Broadway, Lorain, was fined $2 and costs after indecent exposure charges. Tony Zalesk was fined 85 and costs and jailed on petit larceny for stealing coal from the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. Richard Rigg reported a missing rear view mirror from his car parked on Clark Street last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Q Petro
Edward Hein
Lorain
Ralph Bulls
Broadway
Joseph
Petro
Arthur Hurd
Tony Zalesk
Joseph Q. Petro
L V. Jones
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Richard Rigg
East Broad Street
Clark Street
Lorain 4-H Delegates Head to Ohio Congress
Seven Lorain County 4-H and four girls club representatives plus one adviser depart for the Ohio 4-H Club Congress in Columbus next week. Delegates, aged 16 and older with four years in 4-H, will participate in sessions, with registration starting tomorrow afternoon and activities continuing through Friday.
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Lorain County
Costambus
Ohio
Wayne Aldrich
LaGrange
Dorothy Hobbs
Russia Dummty
Margaret Bartter
Columbia Raretree
Loretta Lewis
Markley Sewing Sallies
Lois Youtzy
Gulf Road Buckeye
Mead Petty
Henrietta
Congress
Ohio $Ersty
Auto Drivers Secure Licenses Ahead of October Deadline
Elyria drivers are obtaining their 1939 licenses as deputy registrars report strong sales. Officials urge all drivers to renew early to avoid last minute lines, noting registrations are ahead of last year and licenses are on sale at local offices.
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Elyria
Jess
Crisis Over Sudeten Border Tensions Deepen in Berlin
Reporting from Berlin notes the mood darkening as possible European war looms. France faces a choice to push for concessions to avert conflict while Czech resistance to Sudeten cession strengthens. Embassy staff work late. Sudeten refugees flee with belongings. troops move toward the border in convoy.
Sharon Tube Co Resumes Operations Boosting Regional Industry
In Sharon Pennsylvania, the Sharon Tube Co restarts after a three week idle period. Youngstown mill officials report orders increasing production from 42 percent to 47 percent, signaling the strongest activity in over a month for the Shenango area.
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Sharon
Sharon Tube Co
Shenango
Youngstown
Thunderbolt Show to Exhibit World-Record Car
San Francisco reports Captain Geo. Eyston, who set a 345 mph world record with The Thunderbolt, will display the car at the Golden Gate International Exhibition next year. The display will feature cups, flags, and plaques celebrating the conquest.
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San Francisco
Geo. &. T. Eyston
Thunderbolt
Golden Gate International Exhibition
Oppose Parole For Elyria Man
Common Pleas Judge D C Cook heard the parole bid of Harry Fleisher a West River street junk dealer who pleaded guilty to receiving stolen copper trolley wire He claimed he did not know it was stolen Assistant Prosecutor William Wickens presented Joseph Katonek Lorain who testified Fleisher knew it was stolen when he bought it Katonek was paid 3 cents a pound for the wire totaling about 17 The parole was opposed by Faul Moon attorney for the Toledo Edison Company owner of the property who said Fleisher knew he was purchasing stolen property and was worse than the youths who stole it
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Common Pleas
D. C. Cook
Harry Fleisher
West River Street
William Wickens
Joseph Katonek
Lorain
Katonek
Faul Moon
Toledo Edison Company
Fleisher
Engineers And Surveyors Build Lorain County Chapter
A meeting of Lorain County registered engineers and surveyors at the County Club in Lorain opened plans for a Lorain County chapter. Donald E. Pa was elected temporary chairman with another meeting set for Tuesday night October 4 at an announced location. About 80 licensed professionals in Lorain County were invited to join.
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Lorain County
Professions
Count Club
Loty
Ger
Donald E. Pa
Lorain
Outstanding Speakers To Be Brought For P T A Programs
Plans for bringing outstanding speakers to Lorng County unfold for 9nd 53 quarterly meetings. The October 1 program at 6 p.m. features a 4 scheduled session with music by Clearvary School students and the Mothersingers. PTA executive board approves higher spending to attract larger attendance.
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Lorgn County
le Council of Parent
Lida Wistert
Clearvery School
Mothersingers
Clearmen
Grand Jury Indicting Aides of Governor Upheld
In Franklin County, Judge Robert P. Duncan sustained a demurrer and upheld the validity of the grand jury that indicted 18 state employees for soliciting civil service workers for campaign contributions. The jurors were appointed in the governor's term and the case followed prior political contest.
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Columbus
Grand Jury
Davey
Robert P. Duncan
Franklin County Common Pleas Court
Charles Sawyer
Herbert
Duffy
Ohio
Duncan
President Hopes Fay Defeat O Connor in Primary
Washington September 17 President Roosevelt backs James Fay in the sixteenth congress primary and hopes Fay defeats Chairman John O Connor of the House Rules Committee. Secretary Stephen T Early said the President believes the district voters should know his view and that Fay would truly represent them. The statement came as the President considered a trip to New York to deliver an address against O Connor.
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Washington
Roosevelt
James Fay
John O'Connor
House Rules Committee
Stephen T. Early
Fay
Elyria Woman Preserves 1810s Letters and Journal
Mrs D C Martin of Worse Court holds old letters received from Whitehall New York, including a London written item dated October 29 1819 by MG Donald to Thomas Smart. Other letters span 1817 1818 and 1818. A Journal of Passage Dundee Montreal records a day by day voyage starting April 21 1817.
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D C. Martin
Worse Court
Whitehall
MG Donald
Thomas Smart
London
Oberlin High Grads To Enter Oberlin College
Twenty one Oberlin High School graduates enter Oberlin College as freshmen this week, the largest class in years. From the classes of 1938, 1937, and earlier, named entering students include Gordon Bliss, Robert Dew, William Wigton, and others. Freshman week opened with a 4:30 a.m. assembly in Finney Chapel. official opening is September 21 with an address by President Ernest Hatch Wilkins.
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Oberlin. O
Oberlin High School
College Calendar and Community Notices for September Week
College calendar outlines freshman week events from September 17 to 23 across campus, including mixers, readings, chapel services, registration, and bonfire. The week features leadership addresses by Dr. Thomas W. Graham and President Ernest Hatch Wilkins, plus chapel services and student activities presentations. Also notes Past Presidents Day of the Woman's Relief Corps and local travel and return notices from community members and a state convention attendance.
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Chapel Plaza
First Church
Thomas W. Graham
Graduate School of Theology
Woman’s Relief Corps
Local Elks Attend Lakewood Meeting
Elyria Elk Lodge sent a large contingent to a Lakewood gathering marking the anniversary celebration. Dr Edward McCormick Grand Exalted Ruler addressed Elks, spoke on Americanism, and described Spain's conditions based on a visitor’s report. Visitors came from Warren Barberton Norwalk Lorain Cleveland Canton Wooster and Toledo as Elyria hosted about 250 attendees.
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Elyria
Spain
Spa
United States
Warren
Barberton
Norwalk
Lorain
Cleveland
Canton
Wooster
Toledo
Ohio State Elks’ Associatium
Eaton School News and Local Bets on PTA Plans
Eaton school opened last week with 256 pupils in twelve grades an uptick from last year The senior class stands at twenty one Miss Helen Dickey replaces Miss Marjorie Howe as music teacher Isabelle Jackson from Penfield takes over for Miss King A PTA executive meeting at the sunkse adopted the resignation of president Mrs C oH Sacos Other notes detail upcoming Grange and Parent Teachers Association events and community visits Including weddings travel and a Tower of London exhibit noting six English sovereign swords from George II to George V placed by George VI
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Eaton—School
Helen Dickey
Majorie Howe
Isabelle Jackson
Penfield
King
Amherst
PTA
Sunkse
C Oh Sacos
Cassectation
Busioss
Swan
Parenters’ Association
Voice Of The People Letter On Sheriff And Racket
Elyria Ohio September 14 19a8 letter writer denounces the sheriff over the slot machine racket and the Hornbeck Hengley case saying the sheriff is unfit and should resign or face impeachment. She calls for accountability and vows civic duty to uphold oaths. Mrs Myra L Carter Hensley Defense Com Chairman.
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Hornbeck-Hengley
Myra L. Carter
Oberlin Road
Hensley Defense Com
Toledo Market Summaries Hit by Mixed Grain Prices
Market notes show Chicago cash quotations and several grain items with mixed directions. Wheat, corn, and potatoes display varied values while hay, seeds, and feeds move within narrow ranges. No. 2 timothy and clover hay prices vary by storage and quality across regions with steady poultry and egg quotes.
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Chicago
Burbanks
Idaho
Tuberculosis and Health Association reports busy year
Lorain County Tuberculosis and Health Association held its fall meeting in Amherst City Hall. Treasurer H. E. Birch reported all bills paid with little balance left as of August 31. The group planned the annual public meeting for October 12 in Oberlin, with details to be announced. The Christmas Seal Sale totaled 6029.48, a gain of 806.60, with distribution across Amherst Elyria Lorain Oberlin Wellington Rural Schools. The 1938 sale is already being planned.
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Lorain County ‘Tuberculosis and Health Association
Amherst
Tus
H. E. Birch
Elyria
Oberlin
4.N. Stone
L. B. Hindman
Lorain
Wellington
Tuberculosis Association
Sudeten Germans Plan Free Corps Formation
Berlin dispatch reports Sudeten German party leader Konrad Henleins order to form a Sudeten German Free Corps. The DNB notes a proclamation calling Sudeten Germans to unite by October 1, 1933 to secure vital rights in the Czech state, citing a five year record of intent.
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Berlin
Asch
B Onb
Semoffical German Nes Agency
Konrad Hellein
Sudeten German Free Corps
Konrad Henle
La Porte M E Church Announces Sunday Services
Rev Thomas Hughes will lead the Sunday morning service at LaPorte M E Church at 11 AM with the topic Christianity, the Way of Progress. Sunday School, led by C F Whitney, convenes at 10 15 AM. The pastor reports obligations met by the Columbia and La Porte M E Churches and a favorable response to the Conference.
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Thomas Hughes
LaPorte M, E
C. F. Whitney
Columbia
la Porte M. E
Two Farmers Mistakenly Seize Parachute Worth $500
In Regina, Saskatchewan, a parachute jumper loses a parachute which two farmers mistake for haystack protection. They drive off with the parachute valued at $500. police never locate them until two days later they surrender at the city station and apologize, saying they did not know its value.
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Regina
Tto
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John J. Dugan, SR
Wr Arene
Wilmot Printing Company Union Shop
Masonic
John E. Hawke
Eaton Township
Floyd O. Hawke
Loretta Dange
Alton W. Dangel
Jack Easterwood
Theodore Standen
Lake Avenue
Mansfield Reformatory
Guy B. Findley
Offuit Hoff
Easterday
Peter Rozzano
Tmder
Probaion
Rozaano
John Wahter
Lakewood
Vester
Wahter
Ge Feder
Avon
Lase
George
Dow Street
Ename
Manseerewesiaaans Nember
Anne Cra
Sudro - Curtis Ambulance Phone
Hiler
Chamberlain
Strand Eetirn
Ronge
Croeers
Great New Highway
Pocahontas
Elyria Feed and Coal CO
E. Bridge
P.T. A
O’connor
Ane
Esther Wood iI
Professor
St. Fit Delivery Service
Oberlin High Grads
Oberlin College
College
Chance Creek
Warner Gymnasium
College of Arts and Sciences
Peters Hall
Finney
Conservatory of Music
Ernest Hatch Wilkins
M. Chan
B. E. Etoll
East College Street
Syracuse
New York
B. F. Whitney & Son
W. Broad
Grange News
Grange Furbers
Omspec
Frank Mason
Maser
Warners
Pdgay
LaGrange Mas
Cavar
Susan J
Gust
Boston
West Weingtean
Connecticut
Civars
Joe Cavar
Washington D.C
Mmaurice Durkee
Lute Alexander
Bancroft
Michigan
Alma
George Harrison
Lee Walkden
Chatham
John Brown
Kipton
A B. Martin
Burl Martin
Canada
Charles Hitchcock
Lewis Grills
Robert Grills
Shirley
George Cornish
Ruby
Walter Grills
Dorothy Jenkins
Harold Bette
Ernest Cooley
West View
B. W. Baker
Earl Hawke
Nova
Margaret
W. Tl. Hawke
Kenneth Harrison
England
George II
George V
Tower of London
George VI
City Cab Co. Brown
Voice of
The
People
Cha'nda
Ste. Wye
Brad Liisa
Rotte Tandard
Basies
Viskera
Coly Natt
LECCE
Beit
Potators
Sacha
Hatuslus
Ate
Stroy
Rocent
Tuberculosis and Health Association
Bulletin
la Porte M
Bliss
U.S. Ilan
Colorado
Wisconsin
Wheeau
Salas
Timothy Semd
G. J. O'Connor
E. 13Th St
F.H. A. WO
Ma Quality Glass
Elyria Lumber & Coal CO
Chestnut Street
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