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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1931

Page

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Farmers Hope for Abundant Rainfall in Lorale County

Farmers in Lorale County fear a drought repeat of last year as spring arrives early. Lester Youtze notes ground is poorer than last year while Horton Algier cites drought, finances, and milk prices as key pressures. Prices drop seen in milk from 240 to 470 a hundred pounds and retail milk from 19 to 9 cents per quart. government data show farmer costs rising faster than prices of products. Despite hardships, early planting is progressing and oats are already two weeks in.

Lorale Lester Youtze Gulf Road Horton Algerr Coey Oakesmen Algers

Farm Help Now Available in Lorain County

Lorain County agricultural extension service reports a spring surge of job applications for farm work from about a dozen men aged 18 to 35 with farm experience. Despite the demand, farmers have not placed any workers as the number of open jobs remains zero.

Lorain County County Agricultural Extension Service

Delinquent Tax Collections Reported by County Official

J. W. Dilgren deputy county treasurer reports about 5000 in certified delinquent taxes collected from 18 parcels that were four or more years delinquent. These cases settled without foreclosure. There are 175 parcels with certificates for foreclosures issued, and if not paid in full, suits will be filed.

J. W. Dilgren Dilgren

Ohio Weather Forecast Slightly warmer with frost risk

Ohio forecast calls for fair tonight and Sunday with a bit warmer temperatures. In the extreme west tonight and the extreme east Sunday there will be light frost in the east portion tonight.

Ohio

Gusher Fire Rages in East Texas Amid Fatal Burnings

Kilgore Texas dispatch reports a massive blaze at the Upchurch and Allen No. 2 Wrightwell gusher and nearby 10,000-barrel storage tanks. One man died and four others were critically burned, with fears of more casualties as flames spread. Firefighters struggled as equipment proved inadequate in the mushrooming field.

Kilgore Tex New East Texas Upchurch Allen No. 2 Wrightwell Cle. Upeloreh TK. c. Volenotkch Cochurch Witter Hoicomo Kilgore Hospital T. Greene Tyler Hospital Tia JL. TH. Gras Fice Sabine Pine Tire Company Longview Brightwell

Hold Up Seizes 50000 In Jewelry From Miller Family

In Baltimore on April 18, bandits robbed C Wilbur Miller his wife their three daughters and Miss Peggy Chew Stewart of 50000 in jewelry after their opera outing. They stopped at the Stewart home Green Spring Valley north of the city. A robber fired a shot. five shots were fired into the car tires during the holdup.

Baltimore C. Wilbur Miller Peggy Chew Stewart Maryland Miller C. Morton Stewart Stewart Green Spring Valley Here Miller Machine

Siam King Prajadhipok in Serious Condition

United Press reports the King of Siam is in more serious condition than Siamese officials stated. He and Queen were traveling in the United States. The update came from officials accompanying the royal couple in Vancouver.

L—Bulletin Vancouver B. C The United Press Prajadhipok of Siam United States

Protest Over Removal of North Eaton Station Agent

North Eaton Ohio April 18 A petition protests the proposed removal of the station agent at North Eaton with a rail line history of forty to sixty years of service. Business leaders claim the agent's presence aids the town and note railroad service has declined since the Mills store and Betle Vernon Company operations waned, urging retention of the agent.

North Eaton North Matern Bel Planning Mills Betle-Vernon Company

Dufty to Speak at Lorain Jefferson Day Dinner

J J Duffy of Columbus former chairman of the Industrial Commission of Ohio will be the principal speaker at the Lorain County Democrats Jefferson Day Dinner at St. Anselm's Church on Third Street next Thursday evening. The event begins at 6 30 p m with Democrats from across the county expected to attend. Duffy helped establish the Workmen's Compensation Law and served 15 years as I C O chair under Harmon Cox and Donahey, also acting as temporary chair and keynote speaker at the 1922 1926 and 1930 state conventions.

J,j. Duffy Columbus Industrial Commission of Ohio Lorain County St. Tanl's Church Third Street Duffy Industrial Commission Judson Harmon James M. Cox A. V. Donahey

Judges Award Attorney Fees in Lorain Murder Case

Attorneys C. F. Adama and Milton Friedman were awarded total fees of 700 for defending Edward Nolan Spencer Stevens and Maurice Rice in the January 28 Magic Shop murder in Lorain. The judge approved 400 for Nolan case and 150 each for Rice and Stevens pleas. Friedman indicated 300 received from Nolan. The claim sought 3,700 with requests of 1,700 for Nolan and 1,000 for Rice and Stevens.

C. F. Adama Milton Friedman Edward Nolan Spencer Stevens Maurice Rice Norman Waite Lorain Nolan Rice Stevens Friedman

Mischka Announces Candidacy For City Solicitor

Otto RK Mischka declares he will seek the Republican nomination for City Solicitor at the August primaries. A Lorain County resident from Flyrna for 16 years, he lives at 323 Harrison St with his wife and two daughters. He is a WWI veteran, trained in the Medical Corps, and rose to sergeant major. He practiced law after newspaper work and has held leadership roles in local churches and civic groups.

Otto RK. Mischka Mischka Lorain County Flyrna Tie Harrison Street Amherst Elyria Business College Cleveland Law School John Marshall School of Law Lake Erie School of Law

Elyria Coach Carl Smith to Speak at YMCA Meeting

Elyria High School coach Carl Smith will address the Young Men's Club at the YMCA Monday evening. His subject remains to be announced.

Carl Smith Elyria High School

Legal sentences and county fund payout noted in court

The court approved a $700 allowance to be paid from county funds by Common Pleas Judges A. R. Webber and W. B. Thompson. No statement was given on Arthur Wallace who was sentenced to life imprisonment. Nolan and Stevens each received life terms while Rice was sentenced to seven years.

Common Pleas A. R. Webber W. B. Thompson Arthur Wallace Nolan Stevens Rice

Blow Up Bank At Arena Wis

Burglars blew up part of the Arena State Bank building in Arena Wisconsin early today and stole between 1000 and 2000 dollars. Fire Chief Walter Hankerson and his son Theodore fired on three masked bandits as they fled the smoke and blast. Both Hankersons escaped unharmed.

Bulletin Arena Wis Arena State Bank Walter Hankerson Theodore Hankerson Hankersons

Court of Honor rewards Lorain scouts at First Congregational

The first Court of Honor for the Boy Scouts of Lorain County at the First Congregational church awarded rewards earned in the past six months. It was the largest Lorain County court yet with 160 scouts, featuring eleven Eagle badges for eight Lorain and three Plymra scouts, under Eagle Commissioner E. P. Gates.

First Congregational Church Boy Scouts Lorain County New York BE. P. Gates Blyria Lorain Lorain County Court

Kidnapping Victim Free After Weeklong Ordeal

Fred J. Blumer, wealthy near beer manufacturer, was freed after a week of kidnapping and ransom threats. He collapsed from exhaustion and nerves upon return to Monroe, Wisconsin, after a running gun fight along the Illinois highway. Blumer said his abductors kept him blindfolded and chained as they moved from city to city at night, eluding detectives. He and his wife Bessie Blumer and daughter Marion are preparing to move past the incident with no ransom paid.

Monroe Wis Hiinois Fred J. Blumer Blumer Decatur Ill Bessie Blumer Marion B. Gnagi United Press Jack

Hoover Doctrine Shifts U S Nicaraguan Protection Policy

Washington reports outline a two point Hoover era policy in Nicaragua. U S property there may lack military protection, while citizens must evacuate or rely on their own safety. Observers compare this with Coolidge doctrine urging government protection for citizens abroad. Estimates place 850 American lives and 19 million dollars in property affected.

Washington Stimson United States Nicaragua Coolidge United Press New York Mr. Hoover Caribbean Bluefields Puerto Cabezas Cape Gracias A Dios Sandino Central America

Autos In Race Drivers Fined

Steven Zabal and Clarence Reamer raced cars on Lodi street near midnight to see who had the fastest car. A third party joined unexpectedly. At West street they were passed by a motorcycle patrolman. Zabal and Reamer were each fined $4 and costs by Mayor James A. Hewitt upon arraignment on a reckless driving charge.

Steven Zabal Ninth Street Clarance Reamer R. D. Amherst Lodi Street West Street Ernest Oldag Zainal Reamer James A. Hewitt

Speaker Miss Hose Morarity to Address Republican Women

Miss Hose Morarity will speak at the Republican Women’s Club meeting on Tuesday evening April 21 at Mrs. Margaret Crisp’s home 115 Eastern Heights Boulevard Elyria native Morarity served as deputy auditor and deputy city clerk under several officials in Elyria She later joined Cham Rion Stove Company as assistant to the vice president and general manager Morarity led women into politics serving as chairman of the Republican Women of Ohio and as Women’s organizer across four states She was on Ohio’s Industrial Commission 1921 1926 and now leads Reilly Morarus Inc Workman’s Compensation Service of Elye Vand

Miss Hose Morarity Republican Women’s Club Margaret Crisp Eastern Heights Boulevard Miss Morarity Elyrian F. R. Fauver A. O. Curtiss W. AG. Cooper AL L. Patrick C. M. Braman Elyria Jed Albert Cham Rion Stove Company Republican Women of Ohio Warreng. Marding Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin Industrial Commission of Ohio Reilly, Morarus, Inc Workman's ‘Compensation Service of Leye- Vand

Fear for safety of Americans in Nicaragua

Reports from Balboa indicate fear for Americans and other foreigners in inland Nicaragua as insurgent activity grows. While coastal areas appear protected, Puerto Cabezas and eastern districts see signs of insurrection. Eight United Fruit Co. employees are confirmed dead. U.S. Marines assist and warships gather on the eastern coast to guard towns. S S Rochester and S S Sacramento prepare to move supplies and depart for Bluefields.

Balboa Canal Zone Nicaragua Puerto Cabezas United Fruit Company Augusto Nicaraguan National Guard United States Marine Leutenants Standard Fruit Company United States VA. S. S. Rochester Corinto Bluefields U. S. S. Sacramento

Elyria Monument Dealer Angelo Delia Dies at 47

Angelo Delia a longtime monument dealer in Elyria died at home after a four month illness at 718 Edot avenue He had been in the business with Gaul for twenty five years He is survived by his widow Amelia one sister and a brother Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 9 30 from St Mary's church with burial in St Mary's Cemetery

Angelo Delia Ed&t Avenue Delia Gaul Amelia St. Mary's Church Bartal St. Mary's Cemetery

Elyria Boy and Eaton Man Victims in Separate Crashes

Two fatalities reported in Ohio accidents. Five year old Robert Sparks died after darts from curb into Bertha Philpott’s car on Hast Avenue Elyria. Frank Tite, 64, died when struck by a car driven by Howard Tittiles near Eaton Center while walking along Route 82. Both drivers not charged. Funeral services planned for Sparks at Sudro Funeral Home and for Tite at Eaton Church of Christ with burial at Ridgelawn and Butternut Ridge cemeteries.

Elyria Eaton Center Robert Sparks Orville Sparks Ninth Street Bertha Philpott Cleveland Street Hast Avenue Tite Clarence Adams Adams Memorial Hospital 4. C. Thompson George Robson Sudro Funeral Home Harold Sarles Ridgelawn Cemetery Eaton Eaton Township Haton Church

Population Of County Jail At Low Ebb

Lorain County jail holds 18 prisoners, the lowest under Sheriff Clarence Adams. He notes an unusually crime free period with no major reports for weeks, crediting county night patrols patrolling roads for the drop in incidents.

Lorain County Clarence Adams Adams

Governor Attends Gridiron Dinner in Cleveland

Governor George White and secretary A. C. Crouse depart Columbus at 3 p m for Cleveland to attend the City Club Gridiron dinner this evening.

Columbus George White A. C. Crouse Cleveland City Club

Also Mentioned on This Page

Texas Buang Maan King of Foonep Neon University of Miser Jark Tinek Stodeseph Eifitar Dufty Arena Wise Eagle EE. P. Gates EB. W. Rule Dean Burns R. R Fauver W. M. Batch H. R. Butler W. N. Stoney D. T. Jameson Oberlin Manufacturer Miss Rose Morarity Elyria Business Elyria Boy Eaton Man Fast Ave
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