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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1932

Page

12

Referendum Plan Circulated By Hoover Aides

A proposed national referendum plan circulated by a Hoover cabinet ally would let Congress set a national election in an off year to ratify constitutional changes. The plan envisions a special convention of delegates to shape proposals, with Congress and states completing action. It contrasts with the Missouri plan and notes prior referendums in Hawaii and DC Virginia transfers.

Oton Hoover United Press Congress Missouri Hyde Hawaii District of Columbia Virginia Anpreme Wickersham Commission Joseph R. Nutt Republican National Committee

Township to Pay Laborers By Check Rather Than Foreman

Elyria township faces criticism over paying road workers with blanket checks issued by trustees instead of the foreman. Walter Carlin, head of the investigating committee, said trustees were unaware of the change in payment method and that funds were directed to men directly.

Don W. Myers Walter Carlin Rman Elyria Carlin

James Chaplin Victim Of Fever In Singapore

James Chaplin, film comedian, is confined to a hospital in Singapore with dengue fever. His condition is not serious, and he was expected to continue his Far East tour after arriving from Java aboard the Hakone Maru. Brother Syd Chaplin accompanies the family, and the fever resembles scarlet.

Ingapore Jaries Chaplin

Ramsay MacDonald Eyes Readiness for Rest to Save Sight

Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald may take a complete rest for an indefinite period to protect his eyesight after an eye operation in February. The bulletin disclosed both eyes are affected and public notices the health concern.

Mirage Over Lake Erie Delights Shore Residents

Residents report an unusual mirage over Lake Erie last night seen from 5 30 p m to 11 p m. Reflections showed Put in Bay Kelley s Island Marblehead light and distant Canadian lights up to 40 50 miles away. Phenomenon attributed to atmospheric conditions.

Lake Erie Lake Shore Put-in-Bay Kelley's Island Marblehead

Applicants For Citizenship Reexamined

A preliminary examination of persons who failed their previous citizenship examinations is held in the courthouse today by Mario Venture, Cleveland district naturalization officer. Venture said tomorrow he will be here for filing naturalization papers. The preliminary examinations today are for the naturalization hearing set for the first part of May.

Mario Venture Cleveland United States Venture

Dog Owner Fined Ten Dollars by Justice

The dog warden's spring campaign to stop dogs from running free at night nets his first victims yesterday. Ludwig Bichoff of Amherst township was fined ten dollars and costs for permitting his dog to run free at night. the fine was suspended. The three dogs were captured by Lee Minkler the warden and two deputy sheriffs, and they were killed today.

Ludwig Bichoff Amherst Township Bichoff Joseph Petro Lee Minkler Minkler

Akron veteran group backs Denlinger for judge seat

The meeting highlighted Denlinger’s Akron law career of 14 years and support from Summit County veterans. He urged term limits for judges and separation of private interests from judicial affairs, while praising youth and local unity. Elyria leaders urged veterans to back his candidacy, with Flynra’s mayor introducing Akron’s mayor.

Pardee Denlinger Akron Summit County Lotain County C. C. Locke Elyria War Veterans of Derlinger W. H. van Oster Flyrna

Massie Widow Testifies In Honolulu Murder Trial

Mrs Massie, whose husband Lt Thomas Massie was accused in the Kahahawai killing, testified in Honolulu as Clarence Darrow wrapped up the defense. Psychiatrist Dr Orbison acknowledged Massie fired the shot.

Honolulu T. H Thalia Fortescue Massie Clarence Darrow Thomas H. Massie Joe Kahahawai Darrow Edward Huntington Williams Massie Lt Massie Kahahawai Thomas J. Orbison

Death Notice of Mrs Russell Marlowe in Amherst

Mrs Irene Marlowe 29 of Mill Street died at the local hospital Tuesday afternoon after a week of confinement following surgery. Born in Lorain she attended Lorain High School and Lorain Business College. She lived in Amherst ten years with her husband Russell and son David, and was survived by her parents Mr and Mrs J F Blackford two sisters and three brothers. Funeral Friday at 2 90 from the Mill Street home with Rev F E Eastman officiating. Elmwood Cemetery burial.

Russell Marlowe Irene Marlowe Mill Street Marlowe Lorain Lorain High School Chas. Teters Clarence Blackford Lloyd Blackford Amherst F. E. Eastman Congregational Church Elmwood Cemetery

Funeral services for Joseph Bach held at St Marys

Funeral services for Joseph A Bach son of Mr and Mrs John Bach 210 Gulf road were held from St Marys church April 18 with burial in St Marys Cemetery Pallbearers were six cousins Walter Meyers Joseph Meyers Joseph Bach George Bach William Barnes and Edward Gilles Relatives friends and neighbors from Cleveland Oberlin Amherst Lorain and Elyria attended Miss Annie Anderson 83 died Sunday morning at the Home for the Aged funeral held yesterday in Millersburg Ohio She had lived at the Elyria Home for eleven years and was a member of First Congregational Church and the Goodwill Bible class of this city.

Joseph A Bach John Bach Gulf Road St. Mary's Church St. Mary's Cemetery Walter Meyers Joseph Meyers Joseph Bach George Bach William Barnes Edward Gilles Cleveland Oberlin Amherst Lorain Elyria Annie Anderson Home For Millersburg Ohio Miss Anderson Elyria Home First Congregational Church Goodwill Bible

Budny Dies at 22 After Illness in Elyria

Mieczslaw Budny 22, of 157 Fairlawn avenue, died April 2 at 5 A M after six months of illness. Born August 4, 1908 in Elyria, he lived here all his life. He worked at Steel and Tubes Co and belonged to Holy Cross Church The Alliance of Poles in America and St Stanislaws Lodges. Survived by parents Stanley and Mrs Budny two brothers Joseph and Walter and two sisters Wanda and Josephine, all of this city. Remains will be removed from Bittner Funeral Parlors to his late home tomorrow noon. Funeral Saturday at 8 A M at Holy Cross Church. Burial in St Marys Cemetery.

Micezsiaŭ Budny Stanley Budny Fairlawn Avenue Elyria The Steel and Tubes Co Holy Cross Church Alliance of Poles In America St. Stanislaws Joseph

Court Awards Pinwell $100 Against Dietscha

In Lorain County a common pleas court jury awarded Robert Pinwell $100 against Edward J. Dietscha. Alma McDonald of Lorain filed for divorce from Coleman McDonald of Elyria on grounds of neglect and extreme cruelty. Ray Crance of Lorain, an embezzlement convict, is listed among prisoners eligible for parole April 30 per Columbus dispatches.

Robert Pinwell Edward J. Dietscha Common Gommon Pleas Court Alma McDonald Lorain Coleman McDonald Elyria Ohio Columbus

Grass Fire Near Shell Plant Blamed on Boys and Matches

Elyria firemen blamed a grass fire that broke out yesterday afternoon in a field beside the Shell Petroleum Corporation plant on Huron Street on boys and matches. The blaze was beaten out with brooms and confined to the field adjacent to large storage tanks of the oil company.

Elyria Shell Petroleum Corporation Huron Street

Zooming Planes Will Show Off At Y Gym

Miniature air carnival at the Elyria YMCA tomorrow afternoon features planes performing tests for Model Airplane Designers of America members. The Elyria chapter notes many members favor static scale models over flight ready builds, with first pins offered to boys who present approved flying or scale models.

YMC AL Symnasium Elyria Model Airplane Designers of America

Rabbit And Cary Club Installs New Officers

New officers of the Lorain County Rabbit and Cavy Association took office at a Wellington meeting hosted by Mrs. Nellie Selby. President R. A. Jones of Lorain, vice president Joe Wojeth of Elyria, treasurer Mrs. Dorothy Jackson of Elyria, and secretary Mrs. Joe Wojcik of Elyria were installed. One new application was received and plans for a summer show and avenue in Akron on June 12 were discussed. The next meeting is set for May 3 at the Elyria Sayings and Trust Building.

Lorain County Akron Elyria Sayings and Trust Building

Elyrian Staff to Lead Yearbook Assembly Program

The Elyrian local high school year book staff will stage an assembly near the end of the school year for Elyra High students in the morning. The article notes the United States has developed considerably from the capital, borrowed from Europe.

Elyrian Elyra High School United States Europe

Club Initiates Nine New Members At Y M C A Meeting

The VelIndus club initiated nine new members at the YMCA meeting and elected two Elyria youths, Sam Manzo and Norwood Baumhart, to membership. Plans were discussed to send a delegation of officers and members to a Young Men's conference on summer camps in Akron on April 28, with ten to fifteen members expected to attend.

VelIndus Club Elyria Harry Harmon Theron Moe William Yoo Jon Roth Parl Schaefer George Hewitt Denny Whitmore John Pats Russell Avastin Sam Manzo Norwood Baumhart

Bettman rules on county attorney pay in Mercer case

Attorney General Bettman ruled that Mercer County may not pay an attorney hired at the request of the prosecuting attorney without common pleas court authorization. He added that the outcome of the litigation does not affect the rule. Paul Kindig was fined $3 and coins for intoxication at the mayoral arraignment.

Bettman Columbus Mercer County John R. Pierce Caliia Common Pleas Court

Ohio Inter-Organization Tax Association Formed at Columbus

The Ohio Inter-Organization Tax Association was formed recently in Columbus to foster cooperation among groups working on tax suggestions. It is a federation of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, Ohio Association of Real Estate Boards, Grange and Farm Bureau, Ohio Bankers' Association, Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Ohio Building Association League, Ohio State Grange, Ohio Newspaper Association, Ohio Institute, Ohio Manufacturers' Association, Ohio Council of Retail Merchants, Motion Theatre Owners of Ohio, Ohio Petroleum Marketers' Association and Ohio Hotels Association.

Ohio Inter-Organization Tax Association Columbus Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Ohio Association of Real Estate Boards Grange and Farm Bureau Ohio Bankers’ Association Ohio Chamber of Commerce Ohio Building Association League Ohio State Grange Ohio Newspaper Association Ohio Institute Ohio Manufacturers’ Association Ohio Council of Tetail Merchants Motion Theatre Owners of Ohio Ohio Petroleum Marketers’ Association Ohio Hotels Association

Oberlin Recital Series Features Berry and Ott

Oberlin hosts a Monday Rano recital and Miss Frances C Berry senior organ recital on Tuesday evening. Friday offers two recitals at 4 15 pm and 8 15 pm with Miss Ada E Ott in song and Miss Pauline Wagar in cello. Ott performs Ich Grolle Nicht and A Night of Stars with a string quartet and Myra K Conlon as pianist. Wagar accompanies Lucile Hermanson for Bloch Sur Supplification Grieg and works by Corelli and others.

Rano Frances C. Berry Gast Ada E. Ott Pauline Wagar Miss Ott Schumann Tschaikovsky Hardesty Cook Mason Conlin Calico Myra K Conlon Miss Wagar Lucile Hermanson Bloch Grieg Corelli Bival

Oberlin Women Attend County Scout Meeting

Oberlin women Mrs. W. O. Tenner Mrs. H. F. Ashley Mrs. Ruth Portman and Mrs. Sara Wilson attended the County Scout meeting at the First Congregational church in Elyria. Welcome remarks were given by Mrs. Ashley. Mrs. Wilson spoke on the justification of the Girl Scout program in hard times. Frances Morse and Mary Longley regional directors attended, recalls of the Oberlin conference, and questions from representatives were discussed in three informal groups during lunch.

Oberlin W. O. Tenner H. F. Ashley Ruth Portman Sara Wilson First Congregational Church Elyria Ashley

Oberlin Chosen for Assembly of League

Oberlin will host the fifth annual model assembly of the Ohio League of Nations in April 1933. Oberlin delegates Wade Smith Jean Young and Joseph Wheeler represented Hungary at the 1932 assembly at Athens University. The three main topics were Sino Japanese relations humanitarian aid to Liberia and arms reduction with Oberlin active on arms limits.

Oberlin Ohio League of Nations Unio University Athens Wade Smith Jean Young Joseph Wheeler Hungary Liberia

Senior Recitals This Week At College

Several senior recitals fill the college activities calendar this week. Miss Roselio Bezazian performed a recital opening the series, with other seniors scheduled to showcase musical talent throughout the period.

Roselio Bezazian

Oberlin Republican Women Plan Pre Primary Meeting

Regular Oberlin Women’s Republican Club meeting set for Monday April 25 at 7 30 PM at Mrs P G Worcester’s Morgan Street home. Elyria Republican leader Frank E Stetson will speak on The Citizen in Politics, addressing both men and women.

Oberlin Republican Cluir P. G. Worcester Morgan Street Frank E. Stetson Elyria Lorain County Republican Executive Committee

Women Voters League to Hear Mrs McBride on Platforms

Mrs Malcolm McBride president of the League of Women Voters will speak Thursday at 4 30 pm on methods and principles of drawing up political platforms The previous meeting featured Mrs Holmes on Women on Politics Eliott Grabill spoke on plans and procedures of a national convention History group meets Oberia Women's Club held its last meeting of the year at Mrs E G Sweet's Elm Street home The program began with a short history of Italian music by Mrs Sweet and included Italian songs sung by Mrs Florence Jenny Hall with accompaniment by Mrs Lytle.

Women Voters League Malcolm McBride League of Women Voters McBride League Holmes Eliott Grabill Oberia Women's Club E. G. Sweet Elm Street Sweet Florence Jenny Hall Lytle

Oberlin and Elyria Women Republican Leaders Meet

Mrs A L Mathews president of the Oberlin Women s Republican Club attended an Elyria Women s Republican Club meeting yesterday. Mrs Elsie Ben pdett Wilson president of the Ohio Council of Republican Women spoke. President E H Wilkins of Oberlin College travels to Denison University to deliver the Phi Beta Kappa address.

Elyria A. L. Mathews Oberlin Women's Republican Club E. H. Wilkins Oberlin College Granville Denison University

Rotary Club to Hear Ingalls in Elyria meeting

David S. Logalle, assistant secretary of the navy and Ohio gubernatorial candidate, will speak at Elyria Rotary Club next Tuesday at noon at the Elks Club. The luncheon will be a ladies event with wives and other guests attending.

David S. Logalle Ohio Elyria

Candidates Give Pension Views in Elyria Hall Meeting

Candidates for Ohio senate and house seats faced questions on the Old Age Pension bill at the Elyria Eagles Hall. Nine of twelve district candidates attended. replies were kept confidential to avoid harming supporters or opponents of the measure. Attorney A. A. Miller of Columbus explained details to about 50 attendees.

Ohio Elyria Eagles Eagles Bigris Lorain Amherst Wellington A. A. Miller Columbus

Boys Hunt for Real Indians Stirs Local Alarm

Lemar Lesher 11 and Claude Ellis 15 of Lodi Street headed toward Kentucky with bows and arrows seeking a supposed Indian reservation. Police stopped them near Ashland after they failed to report to school. A third boy Bobby White 10 left home after threats from a school boss and was located near LaPorte.

Lemar Lesher Lodi Street Claude Ellis Kentucky Hove Ashland Bobby White Sit Seventh Street Franklin Sections White LaPorte

Lorain Attorney Guilty of Indecent Exposure

Lorain attorney J. A. Ewers was found guilty of indecent exposure after a one hour ten minute jury deliberation in Judge W. B. Thompson’s court. Indicted a year ago for acts in the presence of a girl under fourteen, he faces a potential fine up to 1000 dollars, or a jail term up to ten years, or both. A motion for a new trial is planned by his attorney J. Adams.

J. A. Ewers Lorain W. B. Thompson J. Adams

Death of Elyria's M. H. Levagood in 1907

The 62 year old former Elyria mayor M. H. Levagood died after a year and a half of uncertainty following a fall at his home on West River Street. He had lived in Elyria since 1874. The report notes the fall and his lengthy illness.

Elyria M. H. Levagood West River Street Cleveland Southwestern Railway Cleveland

Roosevelt and Taft Delegates Named in Lorain County

Roosevelt delegates are H. G. Hammond of Knox County and W. S. Brooks of Elyria with Harrison Greer of Morrow County. Taft delegates are W. S. Brooks and Harrison Greer. Other items note markets in cents per unit for produce and poultry, and local notices on infrastructure, agriculture, and military training at Elyria High School. The report also cites health, hospital, and education developments in Elyria.

H. G. Hammond Knox County Roosevelt W. 5. Brooks Elyria Harrison Greer Morrow County Taft Oberlin Cleveland

Wires Taken Down On Broad Street In City Cleanup

A Chronicle-Telegram note from 1923 reports linemen removing telephone wires on Broad Street. The work clears downtown lines as cables move underground. Kiwanis in Elyria backs school medical and dental clinics to begin next fall. Local livestock and Chicago market quotations follow.

Broad Street Ustreet Third Street Elyria Kiwanis Club Belet

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