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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1931

Page

4

Ohio institutions benefit by will of Parmelee

The late Cleveland financier James Parmelee left a will that leaves major art collections to the Corcoran Gallery in Washington and the Cleveland Museum of Art. His widow Alice Maury Parmelee is principal beneficiary. Endowments include Garfield Memorial Hospital Washington 25000 Youngstown Hospital Association 25000 Raven School Youngstown 25000 Lake County Memorial Hospital Painesville and Lake Erie College Painesville 50000 each. Surplus income allocations go to Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation Washington 25 percent and Corcoran Art Gallery 15 percent. Parmelee, a multi millionaire, was a native of Youngstown.

Washington Ohio James Parmelee Cleveland Hire Alice Maury Parmelee Parmelee Corcoran Art Gallery Cleveland Museum of Art Washington Gallery Cleveland Museum Parmetee Herrick Myron T. Herrick Garfield Memorial Hospital Youngstown Hospital Association Raven School Youngstown Lake County Memorial Hospital Painesville Lake Erie College Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation Parmetea Parmetee N Nwative

Pleads Not Guilty to Driving While Intoxicated

Don Mays of Cleveland pleaded not guilty to a driving while intoxicated charge after being arrested here last night. His trial is scheduled for tomorrow morning. Robert Bessel and Fred Gutzkr, also of Cleveland and present with Mays, were fined $3 and given tests for intoxication.

Don Mays Cleveland James A. Hewitzing Robert Bessel Fred Gutzkr Mays

Injunction Filed Over Lorain Sign Ordinance License

Criterion Advertising Co Cleveland filed a common pleas court injunction to restrain enforcement of Lorain's sign ordinance. The measure imposes a $50 license fee for each firm and a $6 per sign fee, deemed confiscatory by the petitioner. The action seeks to halt the ordinance's impact on sign erection and related fees.

Lorain Common Pleas Court Criterion Advertising Compa Cleveland Ordinanee

Death Record Mrs Cora Emmerick Henrietta

Mrs Cora Emmerick 49 died at Elyria Civic Wednesday after an operation a week earlier. Born Brownheim she graduated Brownhelm High School and belonged to Henrietta Methodist Church. Surviving Harold Sarah LeRoy Winifred two sisters Lucile Davis Los Angeles Anna Braun Lorain one brother Albert Fiebach Cleveland. Burial in Henrietta cemetery with services at Manrietta Methodist Church officiated by Rev FL Ross.

Cora Emmerick Henrietta Elyria Civic Brownheim Brownhelm High School Henrietta Methodist Church Emmerick Harold Sarah LeRoyard Winifred Lucile Davis Los Angeles California Anna Braun Lorain Albert Fiebach Cleveland Zilch Manrietta Methodist Church FL Ross Henrietta Cemetery

Court Actions and Divorces Noted Across Ohio District

Christ Rinkowski sues Josef Saikowski in tevelin for 100 dollars claiming loss of farm property. Albert Sadler of Elyria arrested on non support warrant and to be arraigned. Mary Novascek seeks divorce from John on grounds of gross neglect and cruelty, married 1908. Bessie Jackson seeks divorce from Harold, married 1928. Edward Smith sues Lacy Smith over land contract dispute in Sheffield Township alleging purchase issues.

Christ Rinkowski Inteplevin Josef Saikowski Albert Sadler Elyria Walter H. Watts Mary Novascek Lorain John Bessie Jackson Fledault Harold Edward Smith Agalmet Lacy Smith Sheffield

Local Schools Represented At Cleveland Convention

About 20 kindergarten and primary teachers from Elyria attended the thirty eighth annual convention of the Association for Childhood Welfare in Cleveland this week. The Creative Arts of the Young Child is the topic today with school visits to Cleveland planned for tomorrow. Suffer minor injuries in auto collision. Mrs Clarence Koontz and Mrs William Bodine treated at Memorial hospital after a collision at Haz ard and Park avenues with a vehicle driven by White. Elyrians Attend Shrine Ceremonial. Between 36 and 4 Elyria men attended the annual Spring Ceremonial of the Al Koran Temple Shrine in Cleveland today as the ceremony continues throughout the day.

Elyria Association For Childhood Welfare Cleveland Clarence Koontz Cornell Avenue William Bodine East Avenue Memorial Hospital White Harvard Avenue Hazard Park Avenues al Koran Dar. i

Railroad to be junked after prosperous era ends

The once prosperous rail line from East Liverpool to Lisbon Leetonia and Salem will operate at midnight and then end. The coal land shipments and West Point mines that year brought work, but business declined. The closure will leave workers out of work and power arrangements are in flux while seeking alternatives.

Lisbon Liverpool Leetonia Salem Midnighr West Point West Po Ct

Jumps To His Death From Bridge

In Cleveland on April 23 a man leapt from a bridge rail into the Cuyahoga River below after being observed by motorists. The unknown victim, age about 35, weighed 230 pounds, had initials M E S on a hat band and an address 632 Seldex Avenue, Detroit believed.

Cleveland Cuyahoga River Seldex Avenue Detroit

Girls Riot At State School In Columbus Event

State Welfare Director John McSweeney was called to Delaware to investigate a riot at the Girls Industrial School led by three prisoners. Girls broke windows and hurled insults while authorities subdued the disturbance as lawmakers from Ashland County arrived to inspect the institution. The rioters had recently been paroled violators.

Columbus John McSweeney Delaware McSweeney House Finance Committee J Freer Bittinger Ashland County Democratic

Writes Of Quake In Nicaragua

A first hand description from Lee Dimter a United States Marines radio operator depicts the Managua earthquake. He recalls buildings toppling and water mains breaking, with natives fearing divine wrath and worry of possible unrest after Marines halt aid. The letter to his parents also notes the chaos and distress among survivors.

Managua Nicaragua Lee Dimter Company 17 United States Marines Frank Dimter Elyria Portland Oregon New York Central Railroad Elyria Yards

Warning to Elyria Students on Railroad Trespassing

Circular from the American Railway Association urges Elyria school children to stay off railroad tracks. It cites 3472 fatalities and 4696 serious injuries among young Americans over seven years due to trespassing, with photos and stories illustrating the dangers and the phrase too much to pay for a little sport.

Elyria American Railway Association

Foil Plot To Smuggle Guns And Ammunition

Cincinnati from April 23 reports an alleged plot to smuggle guns and ammunition into Hamilton County. Details are garbled but mention a plan to use a fishing line and window actions to facilitate the traffic, with eerie threats that objects would drop from a window.

Cincinnati Hamilton County John Sash A. Green

King and Queen of Siam Rest at Reid Home

King Prajadhipok of Siam and Princess Sukhokaya rest at Mrs Whitelaw Reid’s suburban estate en route to Washington. The king, weakened by malaria and bronchitis, seeks cataract surgery. they remain incognito as Prince and Princess Sukhodaya until Tuesday. Local guards ensure security for the royal party during their stay.

Prasadsipok Romsart Ho Hall Whitelaw Reid United States Prajadhipok Buddha Lady of God Sukhodaya Washington

Air Officers Die as Planes Collide Over Sussex

SEAHURST PARK England April 23 A plane carrying Air Vice Marshal Felton Vesey Holt and Flight Lieutenant Henry M Moody collided in the air with another craft and crashed killing both officers The second plane’s pilot Bergt Charles Wareham was unharmed Holt commander of the air defense fighting area was leaving Tangmere air station after an inspection when the collision occurred C V Carter was granted a divorce from Pearl on grounds of grown neglect of duty The decree was awarded by Judge A B Webber this morning.

Seahurst Park Sussex England Felton Vesey Holt Henry M. Moody Afr Charles Wareham Holt Tangmere C. V. Carter Pearl A. BR. Webber

Death of C G Reynolds in Oberlin at 91

C G Reynolds, 91, died yesterday at the home of his daughter Mrs Clyda Gilbert in Oberlin after a long illness. Born December 22 1839 in Fitchville, he lived there until his wife’s death sixteen years ago, then moved to Oberlin. Survived by a sister Mrs T B Tucker of Toledo and his daughter, funeral Friday at 2 pm in Fitchville with burial there.

Oberlin Ohio Charles G. Reynolds Clyda Gilbert Elm Street Mr. Reynolds Fitchville Gilbert T. B. Tucker Toledo

Dr Fairfield to Visit Oberlin And Shansi Memorial

Dr Fairfield a Oberlin College alumnus and American Board foreign missions official returns from North China after eighteen years. He meets Oberlin Shansi Memorial trustees and student delegates, hosts a luncheon with the Skhan shi committee, then speaks Sunday evening at a King Bosworth event in the Men's building.

Wynn Cowan Fairfield Oberlin College American Board of Foreign Missions Oberlin Fairfeld Oberlin- Shanst Memorial Association North China Oberlin-Shansi Memorial Fairfield Oberin-Siansi Memorial Association Skhansi King-Bosworth Nking-Bosworth

Holy Name Society Holds Meeting in Oberlin

The Holy Name Society met at the parish with a fish supper and a main address by Cornian art Academy’s Itt Ba Fae, Cleveland. Father Burke spoke on the society’s purpose and daily life, with Fathers McLaughlin Skifnger and local leaders also participating. An organizing meeting is set for Friday evening April 24 at 8 oclock in the church auditorium, invitation extended to all parish members and Wellington parish.

Holy Name Society Nate Sen Dy Burke Chan Capaci G Measegy Faerar Cornian Art Academy Cleveland Oberlin Fathers McLaughlin Skif Parsh and Wellington

Governor Signs State Park Board Bill

Governor White signed the Farnsworth bill creating a State Park Board and park system. The measure authorizes municipalities to take over abandoned canal lands for park use and to convert suitable lands into a state park system. The board includes the State Director of Public Works, State Forester, State Conservation Commissioner, Ohio State University Civil Engineering head, director of the Ohio Archaeological and Historical Society, and a governor appointee.

Columbus Farnsworth White W. W. Farnsworth Lucas County Civil Engineering College of Ohio State Univversity Ohio Archaeological and Historical Society

Communists clash with police at Wellington Parliament

Rioting broke out at the gates of Parliament in Wellington as about two hundred Communists clashed with police. Brickbats and stones damaged the scene while several demonstrators were arrested, including members of a delegation of unemployed. A deputation told Minister of Labour S. G. Smith that people were starving and warned of wholesale burglaries and turmoil unless the government acts, saying the Parliament protest was only a forerunner of more trouble.

Wellington N. Z G. Smith Smith

Two Bills Signed By Governor In Ohio Action

Governor White signed the Vail Bill exempting life insurance policy proceeds paid to trust funds from the inheritance tax. He also signed the Mildren Bill banning fish nets near the Ohio River and the Silbert Bill striking the library fine allotment from municipal and police court revenues.

Columbus White Herman Wall Cleveland Ohio River Silbert Johnson

Blaze Destroys Yukon Block Near Pittsburgh

A major fire in Yukon near Pittsburgh started at the Lyric Theater and swept a billard room barber shop residence drug store and general store. More than 130 people escaped to the street as the blaze caused about 100000 in losses.

Pittsburgh Yukon Tunis Lyric Theater

Amherst Hosts Concert and Club Activities in Town

Amherst reports a concert at St Peter Evangelical by Elyria Masonic Chorus with pieces from Germany to America directed by John E Wirkler plus Nathan Prive as pianist. Local clubs met for quilting, bridge, and society events. Lorain County Music Day selections for Amherst students chosen. various notices on church meetings, a Ladies Aid session, and a funeral in Birmingham.

Amherst iThe Elyria Masonic Chorus St. Peter's Evangelical Church Germany England Russia Italy Norway Sweden America Robert Franz Drake C.F. Chudleigh Candish Mr. Beck William Redditk Scherzo Charles Griffes Nathan Price, Jr J. Svendsen Edward Grieg Tschaikov Nina G. B. Perigolese Flem Horatio Parker Arthur S. Sullivan John E. ‘Wirkler Nathan Prive Geraldine Giblin Donald Ludwig Seymour Norton Harold Mathes Jessie McGee South Main Street C. D. Reynolds Reynolds George Pells Joseph Frobeck Girl Reserve Thelma Mays Lois Stiwald Marjory Plato Flora Sabiers R. W. Gerber C. A. Alexander Mary Walker Robert Ewell Birmingham Floyd C. Moore Ambherat Lorain County Elyria Ava Masters Donia Braun Anna Hobiber Emma _ ristaric Donna Mae Pumphrey Olive Guild Audrey Bierman Elmore Benedict Edwin Robert Hall F. C. Moore

Markets and Livestock: Cleveland and Chicago Quotations

Cleveland produce prices and livestock bids including butters, eggs, poultry and hogs. Cattle calves and sheep quoted with bids, receipts and price ranges. Chicago cash quotations show butter eggs poultry and potatoes with receipts and price levels. Distinct entities include Cleveland and Chicago markets, butter prices, hogs and cattle bids, and various grain and produce items.

Chicago Butte United States Department of Agricultural United States Wisconsin Minnesota Idaho Texas Bilaw Dowhite Oberg Tee Toledo

Flower Sketches Displayed In Elyria Store For Wild Flower Day

Watercolor sketches of Northern Ohio flowers fill the Central Book Store window in observation of National Wild Flower Day on April 24. Artist Miss Bertha Dunham from Cleveland Road notes many species like trilliums and adder tongues may die if picked, with trilliums taking years to bloom. Some orchids and wild roses may be found in Cascade Park. The display urges protection of endangered plants and warns against harvesting wildflowers.

Ohio Syria Bertha Dunham Cleveland Road Dunham

Aid Inc. on the Air Again Tonight

A radio program by Aid Inc. is scheduled from 8 to 8:45 PM on WJAY with Jack Sullivan’s orchestra from Elyria. The item also notes ongoing discussions about school services, warning that eliminating offerings would reduce system efficiency, though no specific services are named.

Maston AID Inc Herogram WJAY Jack Sullivans Chestra of Elyria

Convict Novelist Freed on Parole for Good Behavior

Robert Joyce Tasker has been released from San Quentin Prison California on parole after cutting more than three years from his sentence. He was imprisoned for a grocery store hold up with a broken revolver and was later offered a position on the editorial staff of a Hollywood film magazine. Tasker gained recognition for his prison writings including short stories and novels.

Robert Joyce Tasker San Quentin Prison Calif Tasker

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Lang Siam Reid Home RRS Esther Alin C.G. Reynolds Girl Scouts of America Model Home of America Girl Scouts Washington, D. C Girl Scouts of Federation of Women’s Clubs Herbert Hoover Little House National Headquarters New York Royal Girl Scouts South Woods Arboretum Agzire Bertram Denmark Bertram Oberlin Women's Republican Cin Geclock Harry N Helmes Reamer Place George Dudley Congress Charlotte Bond Carson Susan Hinman National Law Enforcement League Washington, D.C Wiliam T. Foster Wright Laboratory G. Clifton King Street Cleveland Clinic Crile Kian Sisters George Jackson Wendolyn Dr. Fairfield State Park Board Werner A. L. Werner Chiy J. Nesencranz East Street Micha W Congregational Church F. R. Powers Ed. Lehman Pete Ter Ann Lorain Maryme Sharp Amherst Park Bank Virginia Cullman Gladys Hopkins Thomas Raymond Sprague Amherst Savings and Banking Company Plato Wadeworth Nevada Crete Leghorn Ddroflers Santa Fe Maine Green Mt Cleveland Livestock TLE Hymen Hymenaeus The O'Donnell Paint & Wall Paper Co Hales Grocery Middle Avenue Monarch Cross & Blackwell Meat Department
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