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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1930

Page

4

Firemen Pension Proposals Hotly Debated by Elyria Groups

The Chronicle Telegram summarizes competing Firemen Pension Board rules from the firemen, council members, and Chamber of Commerce committee. Key points compare retirement ages and service lengths, pension amounts, disability benefits, and death claims to shape new city rules.

Chronicle-Telegram Pension Baard Arthur Krage E. A. Waldron Myron Jones George Stevens Chamber of Commerce Carl Lersch E. W. Bell G. H B. Brownell C. C. Stolzenberg Frank Wharten Elden Adams H. A. Nye Pension Board Firemen’s Pension Board Chamber the Chamber of Commerce Crete Xear Fremen Eash Dreman Fremen’s Pension Board Men's Compensation Commission Chamber of Commerce Committee State Aris Commission Tis Industrial Commission

Viewpoint of the Firemen on pension and service rules

Fire Department members, many with over a decade of service, argue current rules favor the city and breach contracts. They advocate a new act for length of service, oppose longer retirement terms, and cite hazards, insurance costs, and fairness as reasons to maintain or adjust benefits without disadvantaging long-serving personnel.

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Pension fears drive council debate on firemen age limit

Councilmen discuss a proposed 21 year service requirement for firemen and its impact on staffing and pensions. They warn longer service could strain the city budget, deplete force levels, and shift pension costs beyond revenue. They compare to corporate pension practices and call for a fair, simple system under workers compensation style rules.

Fire Department C. S. Steel Co New York Central Railroad Eirria Elsvia Industrial Commission

What the Chamber Says About City Pensions for Firemen and Police

The C F Group notes pensions must be funded from city revenues and warns larger pension awards will raise costs. It argues liberal pensions deter retirement delays but cautions the council must assume maximum cost scenarios since pension boards set rates and the city must pay.

Chamber of Commerce Cits

Betty Lou operetta lights up Columbia High girth night

Columbia High School Glee Club staged Betty Lou the operetta on Thursday with a large cast led by Betty Lou Ruta Valade and Anthony Pendleton. The three act program featured songs, dances, and choruses, with Mrs. Muse Artz hosting Easter dinner for Ruth Richardson and other local social notes from Elyria and LaPorte.

Columbia, O Betty Lou Columbia High School Glee Club Bee Hale Jack Joe Bob Lola Tony Annie Jim Pendleton Peter Pan Little Lady Annie and Brooks Betty Louland Sherwood Entire Ruta Valade Jetrs Anthony Pendleton Melba Garwood Tony Pendleton Rus ‘Sell Martin Lola Pendleton Mildred Bartter Robert Sherwood Rolland Cartwright Worthington Brooks William Madak Mildred Switch Mr. Lane Edward Madak Alice Kundie Viola Ives Harold Hales Clyde Martin Mise Hice G. Garwood Muse Artz Ruth Richardson Akron John Burnett Cleveland Bosler Frank Slaughter LaPorte J. H. Akins Gertrude Alums Margaret Edwards Elyria Baldwin-Wallace College LeRoy Ohio Lodi Mr Akins Miss Akins Mardsl Holloway Eradna Lengdon Baptist Sarah Spicer P. M. French Lester Isley Gladys Libbie Isley Blissfield L. P. Stinchcomb Perry Reisinger Frank Heinerman Leo Martin Hilda Martin George Mar Westlake Hotel Rocky River

Murray Ridge Social Note From Murray Ridge

Murray Ridge April 28. Mr and Mrs Alfred Derek spent Monday with Mr and Mrs Joe Watson and family of Elyria.

Murray Ridge Alfred Derek Joe Watson Elyria

Read ing Circle Holds Commencement In New London

The Chatauque Reading Circle met for its commencement Monday afternoon April 21 in 1930 at the home of Louise Johnson in New London. Members gathered to observe the rite and celebrate advancing members.

Alice Arnold Blanche Palmer Sara Grefin Letha Spade Prater Hazel Robinson Schubert Stella Huserng Margeret Brown Lucia Louise Johnson Elsie Sackett Elizabeth McConnell New London Library Ben Builer Lima P. M. Howard Wilfred Fowden Cleveland F. C. Grifie New London Chatauque Reading Circle Louise John Knights of St. John Elk’s Hall Elyria Bob Veon Vagabonds

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