Seven Die in Chicago Hotel Fire on West Madison
A blaze swept a four story Center Hotel in West Madison Street Chicago killing seven men and seriously injuring two. The dead were found in their rooms and identified as Edmund Haas II Henry Berndt 45 and Joseph Benin 64. An unnamed injured man and Felix Dukas 31 survived. About fifty occupants fled to the street as firemen lowered others from ladders. Fire officials believe smoke suffocation caused the deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Center Hotel
Madison Street
Edmund Haas ii
Henry Berndt
Joseph Benin
Felix Dukas
Eaton Church Hosts Week of Special Evangelistic Services
Eaton Church of Christ launches a week of evangelistic services starting Sunday. Children form a Broadcasters Club meeting before each evening service, with a Broadcaster pin and nightly recognition. On April 14 radio entertainers Bruce and Mrs. Dodd appear from WADC Big Brother Hour at 6:15 p.m. A $1 prize will go to the child bringing the most guests each night, with a Bible awarded to the leader of the largest group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaton Church of Christ
A. K. Stevenson
Bruce Dodd
Akron
WADC
Bad Check Reported in Local Fraud Case
Police were asked to investigate a fraudulent voucher check turned over by Claude Wagner of Lorain County Savings and Trust. The $34.66 check was issued to Joseph Shelton and endorsed by H. S&S. Steinbyer, but Duplex Foundry Company officials denied employing either name. The check, stolen from the Duplex Foundry, passed through the clearing house and was returned as bogus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Wagner
Lorain County Savings and Trust Company
Duplex Foundry Company
Joseph Shelton
H. S&s. Steinbyer
Farm Near Grafton Sold To Cleveland Man
A 109 acre farm four and a half miles northeast of Grafton was sold announced by Edwin Lockwood of the Aetna Life Insurance Co and W Dow Wagner of Kenton. Buyer is John W Kuneki of Cleveland. Purchase price reported as 10700. The buyer, a Cleveland factory worker, plans the farm as a home for his parents and future personal residence and will operate it for dairy purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Edwin Lockwood
Aetna Life Insurance Company
Lima
W. Dow Wagner
Kenton
John W. Kunecki
Simon Avenue
Cleveland
Sr.Ho0cki
Workman Fatally Hurt at Salem Plant
Salem Ohio April 6 W E Webster 38 was killed today when part of a crane dropped on him while he worked at the BR W Elisa Co plant. The accident occurred during operations at the facility, and the company will investigate the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
W. E. Webster
BR. W. Elisa Co
Special Classes For Cripples In Nation Rise
Crippled children learn nouns verbs and multiplication in wheelchairs and beds. Edgar F Daddy Allen founded a movement now expanding across the nation. Gates Hospital and Eir School tere run such classes. Easter Seal campaign funds aid crippled children through the International Society for Crippled Children led by James A Hewitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar F. “Daddy” Allen
Gates Hospital
Eir
International Society For Crippled Children
Elyria
Oberlin Community Notices and Births Told
Oberlin reports church Father and Son event with about seventy attendees and remarks by L L Sharpe of Cleveland. Swedenborg anniversary meeting at Church of the Neighbor New York with Professor Walter M Horton. Births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Paul Krieg and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Maynard P Davidson. Other notes include diabetes hospitalization for Frederick Robinson, club meeting rescheduling due to a funeral, Pythian Sister Temple practice, Oberlin visits by Mr and Mrs Charles Hallover, and a state W CTU meeting in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Mt. Zion
Walter M. Horton
Graduate School of Theology
Emanuel Swedenborg
Church of the Neighbor
New York
Horton
Swedenborg
Paul Krieg
Hast College Street
Allen Hospital
Maynard P. Davidson
West Vine Street
James Harvey
Merrill Brammer
Lakeside Hospital
Cleveland
Frederick Robinson
Fred Robinson
North Main Street
Isb
West Russia Club
W. H. Keighley
Morgan Street
William Grundy
Pythian
BRIEFS: Oberlin students and locals in travel and illness
Mrs. J E Wickier of West College Street visits Newark to join the college women's glee club in New York then return with them to Oberlin. Miss Dorothy Bauer of North Pleasant teaches in Oberlin Heights spending spring vacation at home in Columbus. Miss Jones of Forest BitRel visits Mrs Robert W Tufts in New York City this week. Mrs. Joseph Stuck of Spring Street has been moved to Allen Hospital for treatment. Mrs Main Street and Carl Wirke of Oberlin College attend events in Baltimore. Anna Pease of Norris also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Wickier
West College Street
Richard
Jack, Jr
Newark
New Jersey
College Women's Glee Club
New York
Oberlin
Dorothy Bauer
North Pleasant
Spring Siress
Allen Hospital
J. R. Crandall
Menchen
New J Mnother
Main Street
Fiean Carl Wirke
Oberlip College
Baltimore
Anna Pease
Norris
Death Notice WILLANM GRUNDY OBERLIN 64
Death record for Willanm Grundy Oberlin aged 64. Died Tuesday after a brief illness at home 42 Hamilton Street. Born November to Jelly in South Amherst. Survived by wife Hose two daughters Mrs Nevaee of South Bend Indiana and Mrs S C West of Lorain, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Preceded in death by son Samuel Oliver Grundy in December 1415. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm Sedgeman Funeral Parlors. Rev N Van der Py to officiate. Interment Westwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willanm Grundy
Oberlin
William Grundy
Homme
Mamilton Street
Jelly
South Amherst
Deer Armar
Hesdih
Hose
Samuel Oliver’ Grundy
Sedgeman
N. van der Py
Westwood Cemetery
Junior Order U A M Confers First Degree Joint Meeting
Elyria Council No. 406 and Lorain J W Carpenter Council No 901 held a joint first degree ceremony at the Elyria lodge rooms with a large turnout. Plans were announced to attend a district meeting at Bedford next Tuesday and a district installation at Harvey Ride Council on April 15. Brooklyn Council members praised the joint monthly meetings led by William Schinelley as beneficial, with talks by L Tisdale and others followed by lunch and a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Lorain
Order of United American Mechanics
Elyria Lodge
Harvey Ride Council
William Schinelley
Brooklyn Council
L. Tisdale
State Oital de Sentinel
Court notices and divorce suit and burglary case reported
In And About The Court House Citizens drome and Saviage Association filed suit against Anatost Rodaa santivet of Lerain for foreclosures. Carolyn Kacso filed for divorce from Louis Nacso on grounds of cruelty and excessive drinking. They married in June 1934 and have one child, Viccur Hiulitzky. A probation was granted to tu of 16 South Maple Street for two years after a guilty plea to burglary. The William Barnes Coal Company at Shinville reported a break in with no theft. A vehicle collision severely damaged a tire at Route 49 near South by accord, involving a track and trailer. Deputy sheriffs and investigators were named or noted in statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Kacso
Louis Nacso
Viccur Hiulitzky
South
Maple Street
D. A. Cook
Sheffield Lake
A. E. Parker
H. LE. Johnson
EL KR. Handruss
Frankcourt
Owen Stauer
West River Street
Depus John Huedsk
Paul Johnsen
Suspect Released After Church Robbery Connection
A Denver man named Coleman was released from city jail after being held since Saturday over possible involvement in the Holy Cross Church robbery last October. Rev Father Lawrence W Butler and sisters identified him as seen in the church during the crime but offered no further details.
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Denver
Holy Cross
Lawreness W. Butler
Automobile collision injures Mrs Hildreth Sas at Broad Street
An automobile driven by Mrs Hildreth Sas of Lik Fourrh et of thig city was slightly damaged in a collision with a General Industry Companys truck at Broad street and Kastayen about s a.m. today. The truck was driven by Ernest Wesebaum of 270 North Olive street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hildreth Sas
Lik Fourrhet
Thig City
General Industrige Companys
Broad Street
Kastayen
S‘a. Am
Ernest Wesebaum
North Olive Street
School safety patrol selections announced in Lorain
The final selections for the Lorain safety patrols were based on each boy's record as a patrolman and a short essay. A committee narrowed 26 to 10 from 20 finalists, with sponsors from the Elyria and Lorain Automobile Clubs supporting the program as part of AAAs school safety effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maston
Elvira Sehoon
C. AA
Is Behoals
J. Os. Mason
Lorain
William F. Grall
E. J. Stankard
Paul Cleaver
E. J. Ahern
Lorain County
Elyria
American Automobile Association
Tax Bill Foes Face Skeletal Fight as Senators Weigh Revisions
Senators Sherman Minton Tom Connally and PF Ryan Duffy signal limited floor opposition to a skeleton taxable plan while seeking to expand the tax base. Harrison underscores capital gains revisions as key to business recovery amid conference committee talks on the tax bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Minton
Ind
Ryan Duffy
Wis
Harrison
Elyrian Victim Of Bad Check Swindle Reported in Cleveland rental scam
A Cleveland resident identified as Gordon P Lacombe allegedly posed as a landlord and obtained a month’s rent of 36 dollars from EL A Lewis of 201 West Avenue Elyria. Lewis handed over 15 in change after accepting a forged check signed by Franklin D Stafford of Cleveland. Police linked the suspect to another similar scam on a Cleveland resident and are investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan
EL A A. Lewis
West Avenue
Lewis
Gordon P. Lacombe
Cleveland
Lacombe
Franklin D. Stafford
Robison Elected V F W Commander in Elyria Post
Elyria Post No 1079 Veterans of Foreign Wars elected officers for the coming year at its regular meeting. Robison was chosen commander with Norris senior vice commander Brandt junior vice commander Beattie quartermaster Mulroy post advocate Huster chaplain Mynchenberg surgeon Scarbrough officer of the day Mihalis service officer Powell relief officer. Installation set for April 8. A report covered Haster Seals sales for the orphans and widows' home in Baton Rapids Michigan. Members planned a bingo party after a lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
D. Robison
H. B. Norris
FL Brandt
D. Beattie
J. P. Mulroy
Iufant
J. M. Powell
E. Huster
George Mynchenberg
Russell Scarbrough
T. Mihalis
J. Powell
Haster
Wido Ows
VF. W
Baton Rapids
Michi-gan
Rabbi Kalbag resigns from Agudath Achim congregation
Rabbi J. H. Kalbag has resigned as rabbi of Agudath Achim Bnai Abraham after serving several months. The resignation, announced today, cites health issues and injuries sustained in a car accident about two months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Kalbag
Agudath Achim Bnai Abraham
Kalbag
Fey
Disposition of Mental Case Puzzles Sheriff Officials
A man about 400 years of age picked up on a Kipton road on March Tu remains unidentified. Sheriff officials today report Chief Deputy William G. Smith has written Jeter to several places thought to be possible origins, with no reply. A letter was also sent to the Bay City Michigan address given by the man, but no contact was made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kipton
Nore
Sheriffs Department
William G. Smith
Jeter
Bayity
Michigan
Iar
Bay City
Radio Pioneers Look Back at 20 Years of Wireless Growth
The speaker recalled the 1920s boom and bust, Prohibition, and two world wars shaping radio. He noted 24.5 million radios and 701 stations in the nation, saying radio should foster understanding among people and aim for greater service in the next two decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sannyland
Carr
Number Four Continues From Page With Township Totals
Fragmentary financial item lists multiple township amounts including Penfield Ridgeville Rochester Sheffield Lake South Amherst Wellington and others. The funds will retire notes issued on the December 1 certificates showing the money due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penfield Township
Ridgeville Township
Rochester Township
Sheffield Lake
South Amherst
Wellington
State Refuses To Pay Share Of Criminal Costs
Clerk of Courts H KE Agate protested Ohio's failure to pay Lorain County 5000 dollars as its share of criminal costs. He said no state funds have arrived since December 1935, the total owed grows, and the state refuses to act. Agate noted withholding from inmate care payments and a counter-withholding from sales tax distributions. He declared the county feels stuck with no remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. KE. Agate
Agate
Lorain County Naturalization Index Reveals 4000 Names
WPA officials documented Lorain County naturalizations and the clerk of courts noted the county's index started three years ago. Lorain claims to be the only Ohio county with such a listing and possibly the only U S county with an index. Clerk H E Agale says the system makes records instantly accessible and about 14 000 entries are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
Lorain County
Clerk of Courts Department
Ohio
United States
Clerk of Courts
H. E. AgaLe
Chronicle Telegram Alumni Meeting Tonight at Y M C A
Members of the newly organized Chronicle-Telegram Alumni Association will meet at the Y M C A tonight. The group announced activities and a membership drive, with all alumni urged to attend if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memers
Chronicle-Telegram Alumni Association
Y MG
Flag With 30 Stars On Display In Local Window
Elyrians view a relic from an earlier era as a Mag with 20 stars is displayed in a window at Elytia Savings and Trust Com. The artifact, found in the Chronicle-Telegram building attic, is believed to be about 90 years old reflecting a time when the nation had far fewer states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chronicle-Telegram
Elytia Savings and Trust Company
Students Named To Supply Information About Miami Uni
Two Elyria students at Miami University were appointed as representatives to supply information to prospective fans. Ralph Fey, a Miami sophomore, will handle Elyria. Miss Gertrude Mallory will assist. Fey works on the university yearbook staff and participates in Y M C A activities. Mallory is active in music. Both are spending spring vacation at home. London hosts an American Club and an American Women's Club. The Texas state flower is the Bluebonnet. Russians are being taught to build airplanes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Miami University
Ralph Fey
Cascade Street
Miami
Gertrude Mallory
Middle Avenue
Fry
Reucensic
Miss Mallory
Texas
Russia
Investiture Service For Elyria Troop 136 Scouts
Thirteen members of Elyria's Boy Scout Troop 136 held an investiture service at St Marys parish Ball. Ted Alten earned a First Class badge, twelve others received Tenderfoot badges. named scouts include William Bumburk, Harry Bogart, Joseph Demypaey, Norton Graht, Ted Gasser, Harry Gard, Richard Martin, Jack Mason, Sam Mursio, Francis Obrin fer, Richard Wagner and Frank West. The ceremony was led by Richard L Newsomb of Lorain, with talks by Rev Father William H Moseley and Rev Father ODay. Participants included C Irish, Scoutmaster Patrick Sinnott, Firelands Area Council attendees Dr S J Hirkbeck and Russell Stokley, and troop committee members Alfred Alien, RB, FL Taw Rue, William Young, Al Dain and P A Radican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
St. Mary's
Ted Alten
Wiliam Bumburk
Harry Bogart
Joseph Demypaey
Norton Graht
Ted Gasser
Harry Gard
Richard Martin
Jack Mason
Sam Mursio
Francis Obrinfer
Richard Wagner
Patrick Sinnott
theFirelands Area Council
S. J. Hirkbeck
Russell Stokley
Alfred Alien
FL Taw Rue
William Young
al Dain
P. A. Radican
Reenact Journey Of 150 Years Ago In Marietta
The re enactment marks the sesquicentennial of Ohio territory creation with a pioneer era re creation at a former army post birthplace. Forty to fifty travelers from Ipswich Mass lead a 37 member group by land and water along the Muskingum mouth route to celebrate the early Ohio Company settlement and territorial government era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marletta
Ohio
Marth West Territory
Muskingum
Ohio Company
Ipswich
Mass
Marietta
Idiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
Michix Fan
Minnesota
Auction Listing of Farm Implements and Livestock Near Ridgeville
April 8 sale located 3 miles north of Ridgeville on Mills Road between Avyour Belden and Stony Ridge. Two horses, one cow six years old not bred, one heifer due to freshen soon. Multiple farming tools including McCormick binder mower cultivator land roller and various plows. Also harnesses, grain sacks, cider press, hay, and farm accessories. Proceeds to be sold as listed with items described in detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeville
Mills Road
Avyour Belden Road
Stony Ridge Road
McCormick
McCormcck
Ater
Clash Cay
Mabe
Fosreph L
Conekal
Ener
Yor
Diederich
Agerianeur
Hideasiile
Hivtin
Debate Ends Tonight On Government Reorganization Bill
The House agreed to end general debate on the government reorganization bill this evening. Administration leaders secured unanimous consent to cap the debate after attempts to finish in three hours were blocked by Rep. Ralph E. L. Church of Oregon. Reading of the bill for amendments will begin tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Uthe House
Ralph EL Church
OR. HL
Death of Condemned Man Cancels His Execution
The death of Carl Boettcher, 20, Cleveland, in Ohio, on the state death row canceled his planned electric chair execution set for July 29. Boettcher shot it out with detectives after a Feb. 4 bank holdup, killing Detective Robert Ry Cline. two other bandits died, and two detectives were wounded. He became paralyzed waist down and died at 5 a.m. His body was sent to Cleveland as his illness worsened during imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbts
Carl Boeteher
Cleveland
Ohio
Boetterer
Robert Ry Cline
Boettcher
Bouttcher
Horsemen Attend Wellington Meeting in Lorain County
Sixty horsemen from Lorain County and nearby areas attended a Wellington gathering sponsored by the Northern Ohio Draft Horse Association. I. P. McCann of Ohio State University spoke. Earl Jamison was elected as the association's representative at a Four-H Club advisors recognition dinner. A doughnut drive is planned at Oberlin Grange Hall on April 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsemen of
Lorain Co
Wellington
Northern
Ohio
Lorain County
I. P. McCann
Ohio State University
Earl Jamison
Oberlin Grange Hall
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AEE
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Esther Wood
Eady
Bluebird
Citizens Drome & Saviage Association
Anatost Rodaa Santivet of
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Losin
Wiliam Barnes
Shinville
Michael Bulzomi
Altomobile
Senate House Conference
Hlelow
Piper
Shoe | Repair ‘Co
Maw St
Elyrian
Robison
Woo
Page
Miami Uni
London
Stone’s Grill
Sudro - Curtis Ambulance Phone
United Dry Cleaning Co
Diveeoie of
Peer Health
Court Street
Sederis Restaurant
Ieces
WA Ma Aa
West Broad Street
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