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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1932

Page

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County officials oppose relief bonds pending court ruling

County Commissioner D Murray criticizes issuing relief bonds unless necessary after study in Columbus. A delegation including Prosecutor Don Myers and Commissioner Thomas Peebles examined the process. Murray favors using existing gasoline and auto tax funds first and notes the county would back bonds if the excise tax falls short, with a Supreme Court hampering action until the Hamilton County case is decided. Lorain officials seek rapid bond issuance and a meeting with county leaders is planned.

D. Murray Columbus Murray Don W. Myers Thomas Peebles Ohio Supreme Court Hamilton County Lorain County Lorain Lorrain

Willys Plans Poland Return After Visit to New York

Ambassador John N. Willys said he will return to Poland in a week or 10 days and may have a real story in two or three days. He spoke aboard the Europa after arriving in New York and discussed his Willys-Overland interests, the sales tax, and automobile excise tax with reporters.

New York John N. Willys Poland Willys Willys-Overland Toledo William Letts Great Britain

Registration To Close Tonight For Elyria Voters

Elyria and Lorain residents must register or update addresses by 9 p.m. tonight to be eligible for the May 10 primary. Those who voted previously and have not moved need not re register. All unregistered or address changed voters must notify the board of elections by 9 p.m. to vote.

Elyria Lorain Board of Elections

Clean Up Budget Advances In City Ordinance

An ordinance appropriating 900 dollars for spring cleanup was passed by council last night. Cleanup will start about May 1, Service Director Fred Underhill said today. Further arrangements will be announced later.

Fred Underhill Underhill

The Weather Forecast for Ohio Tonight and Wednesday

Ohio forecast partly cloudy tonight in the east with slightly warmer temperatures. In the extreme west portion, expect cloudy conditions tonight followed by showers on Wednesday as the system moves eastward.

Ohio

Northwestern Professor to Speak at Elyria High Graduation

Dr. Franklin B. Snyder of Northwestern University will deliver Elyria High School's commencement address on June 8. The baccalaureate sermon will be given by Rev. C. F. Wiseman of the Second Congregational Church, with the 102 year old school noting its largest graduating class.

Franklin B. Snyder Northwestern University Elyria High School M. EH C. F. Wiseman Second Congregational Church

Lindbergh denies renewed contact with kidnappers

Col. Charles A. Lindbergh stated reports of renewed contact with his kidnapped son are untrue and asked the press to stop trailing private negotiators. He condemned press pursuit as hindering efforts to reach the kidnapper holding the child. New Jersey State Police reported progress, while a Europa search in Brooklyn failed to locate the infant. Norfolk negotiator John Hughes Curtis was said to be in conference with Lindbergh, with no new developments.

New Jersey Europa Brooklyn John Hughes Curtis Norfolk Lindbergh

Elyrian Again Heads Society for Crippled Children

E F Allen of Elyria Ohio was unanimously re elected president of the International Society for Crippled Children at the Rochester convention. Founder of the society he begins his twelfth term as head. Headquarters are in Elyria and the group now has members in 23 nations.

Rochester N. Y E. F. Allen Elyria Ohio International Society For Crippled Children Allen Hea

Troops and miners clash as shafts plan to reopen in Cadiz

In Cadiz Ohio on April 19 troops tightened vigilance as six more coal mine shafts prepare to resume with reduced crews amid ongoing strike violence. Militia fired on pickets wounding three as national guard planes surveil the strife. Union leaders urge Frank Henderson to open soup kitchens and request Red Cross flour while wage demands remain rejected.

Cadiz Hocking Valley National Guard Intelligence Department Adit Frank D. Henderson Fairpoint Belmont County Red Cross Henderson

Lorain County Granges discuss fair plans and talks

Thirty eight Lorain County Grange officers met at Ripton school for a master lecturer and secretary session. Old Glory Ridgeville Carlisle Hickory Tree and Kipton Granges attended. Alice Bird county agricultural extension agent spoke on program material and life insurance by E. G. Pickard. Next meeting set for Carlisle June 20. Italian seaplane crash kills three naval fliers injures four at Orbetello bay during Maritime Warfare Institute demonstration.

Hfe Lorain County Riptor Old Glory Ridgeville Carlisle Hickory Tree Kipton Alice Bird E. G. Pickard Cuyahoga County The Ripton Grange Rome Orbotello Maritime Warfare Institute

King Alexander may call Prince Arthur to Yugoslav throne

Prince Arthur Frederick Patrick Albert of Connaught, first cousin of the English king, may be named as heir to Yugoslavia. King Alexander, shown with patches indicating unrest after yielding dictatorship last September, has faced instability since parliamentary elections and a new constitution.

Prince Arthur Frederick Patrick Albert of Connaught Duke of Connaught England Yugoslavia Alexander

Fatal shooting in Avon Lake leads to grand jury charge

A 21 year old youth is to be held for the grand jury on a homicide charge after a shooting at the home of William Livingston Sr in Avon Lake Village. The bullet pierced the father’s liver during a scuffle over a rifle and he died next morning. Authorities say the son acted to protect his grandfather.

Grand Jury William Livingston, Sr Walker Road Avon Lake Village Livingston Dennis Hoban William Junior Saint Joseph’s Hospital Lorain Carl Tomanek Clarance Adams William Holst Adams

Massie Trial In Hawaii Probes Kahahawai slayings

A Honolulu jury, including diverse races, hears Lt. Thomas H. Massie and three co-defendants in the Kahahawai death case. Massie maintains a blackout after Kahahawai confessed involvement in the attack on 20 year old Thalia Fortescue Massie as Clarence Darrow signals possible last witnesses.

Honolulu T. H Thomas H. Massie Joe Kahahawai Kabahawat Tha Massie Darrow John C. Kelley

Contracts Awarded for Cleaning Ditch Avon Village

County commissioners report contracts awarded for cleaning the Dechant ditch Avon village. Edward Gessner Harold Smith William Resar W C Martin F L Leonard will perform the work at approximately $600 after being found to present the lowest bids.

Dechant Avon Village Edward Gessner Harold Smith William Resar W. C. Martin F. L. Leonard

Peanut Lodges In Girl's Lung

In Columbus on April 19 surgeons operate at University hospital to remove a peanut from 13 year old Jean Baker of Waldo Ohio After the lodged peanut infection led to pneumonia doctors warn she may die if the object cannot be removed The child is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen Baker

Columbus, O Jean Baker Glen Baker Waldo, O University Hospital Jean

Plan To Widen Route 20 In The City

City Council last night approved legislation to negotiate with the state highway department on paving Route 20 inside city limits from Abbe Road east. Estimated cost 3700 dollars. The project will align with widening Route 20 from Cuyahoga County to Elyria, making the street thirty feet wide.

State Highway Department Abbe Road Cuyahoga County Elyria

Mobilization record set at Elyria Legion event

More than eleven hundred people gathered at the American Legion Home on Ohio Street for an emergency mobilization under General James J. Elemes. Reports from Commander Tom Welsh list 350 Legion members, 110 Auxiliary, 48 Boy Scouts, 21 National Guard, and 500 citizens mobilized in six and a half minutes. The event featured demonstrations, open house, a German Band, and entertainment as Ohio and national posts participated in the mobilization. Memorial Day committee announces a April 20 meeting to plan events.

American Legion Ohio Street Ohio Tom Welsh Elyria Post No. 12 James J. Elemes Foster Dirlam Walter Bagnall Georges Tattersall W. C. Sudro Otto K. Mischka A J. Simpson Elemes H. E. Agate Elyria Welsh Elyria Legion National Guard Lorem Amherst Lorain Avon Lake South Amherst Oberlin Wellington United State Legion Dan Symons Anthony Meier Winnie Irene Upton Roger Barnard Elyria Post No. 15

Opposition Opens Attack on Cash Bonus Measure

Washington April 19 Rep Laguardia Republican N Yuap testifying before the House Ways and Means committee opposed the 2000000000 Bonus Bill. He said it would not get thirty votes in a secret ballot and charged proponents are applying pressure. He warned some opponents may switch for selfish reasons and that veterans bonuses could be used to offset essential social legislation.

Washington Rep. Laguardia Repu N. Yuap House Ways and Means Laguardia DHS

Plot to free gangsters by kidnapping uncovered in Los Angeles

A desperate plot to free two gangsters and a convicted bank robber from jail was exposed in Los Angeles. High county officials were to be kidnapped to force the release of Ralph Sheldon Chicago gangster Louis Frank convicted kidnapers and Nick Radovich San Francisco ex convict and bank robbers.

Los Angeles U.P Ralph Sheldon Chicago Louis Frank Nick Radovich San Francisco

Senate panel backs unfavor able beer bill defeat

Washington April 19 The Senate Manufactures committee voted 7 to 4 to report unfavorably to the Senate the Bingham Bill legalizing manufacture and sale of 4 per cent beer Senator Bingham Rep Conn said if all members had been present his bill would have lost by 7 to 6

Washington Senate Manufactures Committee Senate Bingham

Navy appropriation bill lowers next year funding

The House was presented with an appropriation bill totaling 326,340,466 dollars for the Navy next year, down 31,921,667 from current levels. Admiral William Y. Pratt warned that further cuts to operating forces could jeopardize national security.

NAVY Washington House Appropriations Committee William Y. Pratt Naval Operations

Favorable report on Home Loan Banks measure

A House Banking and Currency subcommittee favorably reported a bill embodying President Hoover's proposals for Home Loan Banks. The measure would set up 12 district banks to rediscount real estate mortgages for home builders, advancing the administration plan toward full committee consideration.

Washington House Banking and Currency Hoover

Great Britain Unveils 1932-33 Budget Plan

London April 19 Great Britain's 1932-33 expenditures are estimated at 2.003 billion dollars, the lowest since 1924. Neville Chamberlain, the Chancellor, presented the budget to the House of Commons showing receipts at about 2.801 billion and a deficit of roughly 0.445 billion.

Great Britain London House of Commons Neville Chamberlain

Bright Spots In Business World

New York reports first quarter shoe production at 77.8 million pairs, up 6 percent from 1931. In Buffalo, about 500 former Ford Hamburg plant workers return as car output resumes. Public Service Co of Northern Illinois posts Q1 net of 2,423,248 vs 2,040,571 in 1931. Western New York Water Co annual income reaches 472,599, up from 423,006. Central Railroad of New Jersey February net 52,683, vs 15,957 in 1931.

New York New York Hide Exchange Buffalo Ford Motor Company Hamburg Turnpike Chicago—Public Service Co Northern Illinois Western New York Water Co Jersey City—Central Railroad of New Jersey

Boxer Held As Robbery Suspect In Piqua Ohio

Lee Creager a well known featherweight boxer from Piqua and Dayton was arrested on suspicion of robbing a local department store last night. A police car saw a man run, officers pursued and captured Creager two hours later. Stolen clothing was recovered. the front door had been forced open.

Piqua,o Lee Creager Piqua Dayton Creager

Memorial Day observance planning meeting announced

On April 20 at 7 30 p m a further discussion of arrangements for Memorial Day observance will be held in council chamber. The meeting is called by George Colburn chairman.

Council Chamber George Colburn

Civil War Vet Wilson Fitzwater Dies After 61 Days Fast

Wilson Fitzwater, 88, last Civil War veteran in Miamiville, died after a 61 day fast. Ill for two months, he refused food and lost 75 pounds. He died in a cottage rented by Carl Hughes’s family, who had cared for him after fire destroyed his farmhouse.

Miamiville Wilson Fitzwater Fitzwater Carl Hughes Hughes

Citizens Question Gas Rate Debate At City Council

About one hundred residents packed the chamber as council debated a proposed 40 cent gas rate. Ohio Fuel Gas Co. attorney Lawrence Webber urged a brief delay for study. Council adjourned with a May 2 vote date, while a Columbus visit by city officials and the gas committee was planned for further talks.

Commedii Chamber Council Lawrence Webber Ohio Fuel Gas Company Webber Council Gas Committee W. H. van Oster Columbus Leonard Smith Smith Utilities Commission W. P B. Taylor Taylor Gas Committee Public Utilities Commission Utiities Commission

Homeowners Spring Clean Up Ad Urges Yard Improvements

A fragmentary notice promotes spring home care inviting owners to clean pines and landscape lawns. It hints at a warmer home appearance and features a general, non-specific advertising tone without concrete entities or dates.

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