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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1936

Page

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Death Toll Rises From Tornado Sweep Through Greensboro

A deadly tornado struck Greensboro and surrounding areas, killing several and injuring many as a wide swath of homes and factories were wrecked. National Guard units were mobilized while local residents and students aided rescue efforts in the rain and darkness.

National Guard Greensboro Carolinas Georgia Joe U. Phipps Lithe Sinz Sons Washington, Ga Sasser Dawson Dalton Hampton D. C Cordere Tennessee Streck Greensboro Haifs el Moro Char Company Morrar George C. Brown Cedar Blue Bell Overall Company J. W. Sparrow Edna Ingi J. C. B. Ehringhaus Greensboro National Guard A. and T. College

Ohio weather outlook fair tonight with Saturday rise

The Ohio forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and again Saturday with temperatures slowly increasing. No rain expected and winds light. The pattern suggests clear skies and gradual warming into the weekend.

Ohio

Modified White Way Plan Heads To City Council

A revised White Way downtown lighting plan for Elyria, with higher candlepower on main streets and reduced assessments for property owners, will be presented to the council Monday night by City Solicitor Blarvey Chener. The lighting committee, chaired by George Thompson, seeks approval from council and downtown property owners, with costs redistributed via new assessments across Broad Street and adjacent areas, aiming to save about 4,500 annually while maintaining brighter illumination.

Ely+ria Council Blarvey Chener Sa Thane Rite Way Broad Street

Lorain County Band Orchestra And Choral Contest Schedule

The timetable for the Lorain County band orchestra and choral contest set for April 11 at Clearview school was released by Gerald M. Frank. Forty two vocal and instrumental groups will perform from 8 a.m. to after 9 p.m with a two hour lunch break, including 24 vocal groups and 18 instrumental ensembles. Wellington High School orchestra leads the non competing acts while Belden Brownhelm and LaGrange groups headline afternoon and evening sessions. Judges Griffith Jones and Ralph Rush bring national credentials as they rate performances across six classes for superior and excellent marks with points toward final standings.

Lorain County Clearview Codie Gerald M. Frank Frank Dar Wellington High School Wellinston Orchestra Ashland Clearview Girls’ Glee Club Brownhelm Eaton LaGrange Penfield LaCrange South Amherst Tidceville Grafton Avon Ridgeville Avon Lake Camden Belden Brighton Zirls Henrietta Wints Brighton Wellington Erro LaGran Wehlington South Amher Henrietta Columbia Brownheim

Commissioners Act To Remedy Courthouse Sanitation Issue

County commissioners engaged Paul Rissman of Lorain to draw preliminary plans to improve courthouse facilities. They seek adequate second floor toilets for men and women and improved basement women's quarters.

Couner Paul Rissman Lorain

Ethiopia Seeks League Aid and War Law Relief

In Geneva on April 3 Ethiopia sent a memorandum to the League of Nations requesting financial assistance. It also asked for permission to import arms through the French port of Dakar or similar port, strengthened sanctions against Italy, and representations by the League to Rome regarding adherence to wartime laws.

Geneva Ethiopia League of Nations Daihouti Italy League

Indictments handed down by Lorain grand jury

A Lorain grand jury returned 16 indictments in two days. Jean Morgan and Kufoury faced charges of narcotics and obtaining credit under suspicious circumstances. Several cases involve theft, robbery, altering checks, and weapon violations. Three indicted will be arraigned before Judge Guy B. Findler.

Jean Morgan Edwin Katvary Lorain Day B. Findles Mrs. Morgan Leary Knupp Kufoury Federal Arcotice Atome Cleveland Jean Morgen Kafourt Bot Marcotse Atzsa Rurs Wwe Thase Edward A. Webber Oberlin Kurth Piniur Elitia Fee John Vidra Carinz Albert

64 Children Examined At Elyria Crippled Clinic Today

Four-week-old patient among 64 examined at Gates Hospital crippled children clinic. Surgeons notes highlight early treatment benefits for club foot and other deformities. Children came from 27 cities in northern Ohio with visitors including E F Aten and doctors C H Heyman and F A Lawrence.

Gates Hospital Frank W. Hoover Ohio Shelby Elyria Rotary Club Geneva Mansfield Pr. C.H. Heyman Cleveland F. A. Lawrence E. F. Aten The International Society For Crippled Children

Unseasonably Cold Weather to Persist 36 Hours

Unseasonably cold weather continues in Ohio for at least 36 more hours. State meteorologist W H Alexander forecasts cooler nights with a rise in temperatures to normal April readings by later days. Central Ohio records a freeze near 1915 lows. Cleveland reaches 25 degrees, the coldest on this date since 1912.

United Press Ohio W. H. Alexander Alexander Ladar Columbus Cleveland

Ridgeville School Board Secures Funds To Maintain Operations

Ridgeville Township voters defeated a three mill school levy last November but the school board will still have funds. An additional 2.4 mills within the 19 mill limit, $11.85 from the School Foundation Program, and bond-charge reductions totaling 1.3 mills plus a 1.2 mill levy cut by trustees provide continued operations at prior levels.

Ridgeville Ridgeville Township

Shelby Man killed in Route SE Auto Crash near Peru

Norwalk April 3 Ralph Winck 21 of Shelby was killed today on Route SE near Peru when a car driven by Robert Wilkinson also of Shelby left the road and went into a ditch. Wilkinson Richard Beall and David Crose all of Shelby escaped injury.

Norwalk Ralph Winck Shelby Route SE Peru Robert Wilkinson Wilkinson Richard Beall David Crose

Murder charges against David Lamson dismissed

San Jose California April 3 murder charges against David Lamson were dismissed today by the Santa Clara County court after his trial on multiple counts.

San Jose Calif David Lamson Santa Clara

Landon Leads Delegates as Republican Convention Opens

Washington notes show delegates pledged to Governor Landon forming a bloc and delaying a clear outcome. Other candidates struggle to gain votes with potential deadlock looming, while Landon remains the front runner as conversations shape the delegate landscape. Colonel Knox shines in speeches among rivals, yet President Coolidge is still seen as the era’s top communicator.

Washington, D.C Landon Rounis Linim Knox Vian

Electric Chair Set Again for Hauptmann in New Jersey

Trent on April 3 authorities prepared the electric chair for Bruno Hauptmann, awakened him at 9 A M, shaved his head, bathed him, and dressed him for death. Prison Keeper Kimberling said execution would proceed despite possible last minute delays while awaiting legal guidance from Attorney General Witentz and Governor Hoffman. The case divides officials with Hoffman seeking clemency and Wilentz pressing for the chair, as observers note potential last minute interventions.

Tren N.S Hauptmanns Mark C. Rimberling David T. Witentz Unv Harold G. Hoffman Pares Hauptmenon Hauptmann Trenton Brana Richard Hauptmatt Todar Cal Mark O. Kieberting New Jersey State Prian Teme I Pimann Midnigh Heath Paul Wendel Freeman Kimberling Kiberling Erwin Marshall Mercer Marali Jofr David T. W Altheard Wileniz Wilent Hoffmannts Andeniz Kimberfing Hoffman Wilentz

Demands Wendel Case Submission To Grand Jury

Fisher, counsel for Brung Richard Hauptmann, telegrammed Supreme Court Justice Trenchard urging submission of the Wendel case to the Hunterdon county grand jury. He asked removal of the prosecutor and the appointment of a special prosecutor. He demanded a stay of Hauptmann's execution until the grand jury act.

Trenton X. J C. Liord Fisher Brung Richard Hauptmann Supreme Court Thomas W. Trenchard Wendel Hunterdon County Grand Urr Fisher Anthony M. Hauer Jr Hauck Lindberth Hunterdon Country Hauptmann David T. Wentz Jesus

Miners Trapped in Bootleg Coal Hole Rescue Efforts Continue

Miners were trapped in a bootleg coal hole with one man buried up to his waist as rescue teams faced ongoing slides. Pete Don Evans said Treskoloski would be rescued if no more slides occur, while Michael Treskoloski and other relatives assisted, keeping the trapped miner warm with whiskey as efforts to reach him persisted.

Hin Tork Dennis Cveliee Apparen Pete Donevan Treskoloski Michael Treskoloski Charles Frank Stanley Donovan

Arrest Suspect In Alleged Wendel Kidnapping

New York April 3 A suspect in the alleged kidnaping and torture of Paul H Wendel a disbarred Trenton lawyer who claimed to abducted Charles A Lindbergh Jr has been captured announced Assistant Chief Inspector J Lyons of the detective division Wendel said he was abducted near his Manhattan hotel taken by several men in a Brooklyn house where he was tortured for 10 days to sign a confession He later said he was taken to the home of detective Ellis Parker in Mount Wolly Officials would not comment beyond confirming the arrest and noting checks corroborated parts of Wendel assertions

New York Andj Paul H. Wendel Trenton Charles A. Lindberth Jr Jiopn J. Lyons Deterine Division Wendel Manhattan Brooklyn Ellis Parker Mount Wolly X_ 4 Lions William F. XN Geoshan Weasel

Emergency Schools Teachers Conference Instruction At WPA

Emergency schools teachers received instruction at a WPA conference led by Principal speakers J S Mason and Z W upper. The event, held at the Jeery School on West and Sivh Street, focused on improving teaching methods, English grammar and child care training for nursery care at home.

Emer- Distr Mason Lora Frowith Z. W. Upper Ce Alte Reid Jeery West and Sivh Street Agius Marins Mak Haase Furn

Port Clinton Man Is Still Missing

Port Clinton April 3 John Zetzer, 32, a lumber worker, left town last week in a car with three men. His brother Joe Zetzer believes the trio pretended to be federal agents and took him away. Officials in Toledo and Cleveland deny knowledge of Zetzer's whereabouts. Emerich B. Freed, Cleveland district attorney, said Zetzer might be held for questioning.

Port Clinton John Zetzer Joe Zetzer John Toledo Cleveland Zetzer Emerich B. Freed

Leaders Attack Unsound Tax Plan Before Congress

Washington April 2 business leaders denounced the president’s 799 million revenue bill as unsound and harmful to recovery and small enterprises. Democrats on the Ways and Means Committee signaled support for the corporate profits tax in tentative form, with limited minor adjustments. hearings aimed to wrap up soon and draft the bill next week. Industry spokesmen argued corporate taxes would deter reserves and local revenue, with objections to windfall taxes on processing and undistributed profits hurting manufacturers and bondholders.

Washington the Ways and Sloans Committee House M. Powell New York State T. W. Taliaferro Detroit AAA Taliaferro Charles Warner Warner Brothers Philadelphia

Seek New Evidence In Townsend inquiry

Washington April 3 House investigators reopen pension scheme trails in Townsend movement seeking fresh evidence. Public hearings paused for at least 10 days after a closed session discussing future program. Dr F E Townsend co author of the 244 a month plan tied to about 1 000 from former revolving pensions in Los Angeles February 20. Robert E Ciaments testified he urged hiding funds but was refused.

Washington House Townsend C. Jasper Bell di Mo F. E. Townseng

Page Of Opportunities Offers Variety In Advertisements

A bustling page highlights want ads for used machines and merchandise. The directory promises easy navigation through alphabetically arranged listings to locate services and items such as washing machines, radios, and more, inviting readers to read today’s ads for profitable market opportunities.

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