Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

We found your results!

Page 1

The Chronicle Telegram in Elyria, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1931

Page

1

Sanatorium Drainage Costs Reviewed by Building Commission

The building commission passed a motion to have T. J. Hume estimate costs for drainage improvements at the tuberculosis sanatorium after concerns about seepage into the basement elevator pit and tunnel. W H Phillips urged an opening to access plumbing and heating pipes. Bids for May equipment and electrical transformers were opened and referred to committees, with August 7 for recommendations.

Building Commission T. J. Hume Tge Rhoads Laura Martin W. H. Phillips Oberlin

World fliers behind schedule on globe-spanning flight

Clyde Pangborn and Hugh Herndon Jr. landed at Omsk at 2 PM after leaving Moscow to fly 2700 miles to Krutsk without a halt. They previously diverted near Kustanai and report the stop advances them beyond the PostGatty flight schedule.

Moscow Clyde E Pangborn Hugh Herndon, Jr Krutsk Omsk Kustanai Irkutsk Amy Johnson Tokto London Pangborn Herndon

Bomb Explodes Outside Genoa Hotel Hosting Rex Launch

A small bomb exploded near the Hotel Colambia in Genoa during the Rex liner launch crowd. The blast caused slight damage as many famous travelers were present for the event, amid Italy's string of bombing incidents in recent months.

Genoa Oommbia Italy

Robbers Loot Rooming House in Columbus Stabbing Escape

Robbers entered the rooming house of Mrs Mary Ables in Columbus Ohio and stole 69 dollars from her and 8 R Swisher a roomer. The thieves bound and beat Mrs Ables before fleeing.

Columbus Mary Ables R. Swisher

Weather forecast unsettled with thunderstorms in west area

Partly cloudy tonight followed by possible thunder in the west portion Sunday afternoon. Highs near 100, lows around 38 to 44 in towns including White River, Northfield, and Gary. Weather conditions remain thin but probably with light showers Sunday afternoon in the vicinity.

Peratire

International Credit Accord Extends Bank of England Support

Paris reports a wartime style accord among the Bank of France and the Federal Reserve Bank in New York to extend almost 825 million to the Bank of England. The loan, split evenly between the Fed and France, bears 3.88 percent interest and was arranged via rapid conferences and telephone with Sir Robert Kindersley and Clement Moret coordinating at noon.

Paris Bank of France Federal Reserve Bank New York Bank of England Transatlantic Sir Robert Kindersley Clement Moret

Wickersham Commission Condemns American Police Structure

The Wickersham commission brands the U S police system from patrolman to mayoral appointees as corruptly influenced by politicians and hampered by poor training wages and equipment. It notes rapid turnover of police chiefs eroding efficiency and undermining public protection.

Wickersham Commission Washington White House Abed Po‘iee

Capone Frightened As Judge Plans Michigan Vacation

Federal Judge James H Wilkerson prepared to leave for a month in Michigan withdrawing from the case. Al Capone, frightened by the judge’s stance that a federal court cannot be bargained with, faces a renewed chance of prison for tax evasion and liquor law conspiracy. The move unsettles Washington officials and fuels talk of a historic criminal trial.

Chicago James H. Wilkerson Michigan al) Capone Capone Washington Minnesota Department of Justice Wilkerson Leavenworth

Tax collections beat expectations in Lorain County

County Treasurer N D Backus reports total year tax collections of 2 622 672 down 56870 from 1950 while January receipts reach 2 859 434 versus 2 882 371 in 1939. For 1920 collections were 5 561 806 with this year at 3 473 206. Collections show stronger performance than many counties and will be distributed to taxing divisions by mid September per deputy auditor Arthur Giles.

N. D. Backus Backus Lorain County Arthur Giles

East Carlisle Four-H Food Club Meeting Highlights

East Carlisle Four-H Foods Club held its fifth meeting at Mrs. R. Kirk’s home yesterday. Martha Krebs demonstrated vegetable salad and June Smith demonstrated cottage cheese salad. Musical performance by Mina Agnes Dowadel, Miss Alice Kirk, and Miss Leona Seabold. Next meeting at Mrs. Ge Smith’s home.

East Carlisle Four-H Foods Clubs R. Kirk Martha Krebs June Smith Mina Agnes Dowade l Alice Kirk Leona Seabold Ge Smith

Western Reserve University Receives $100000 Bequest

In Worcester R. Warner's will dated June 25 1929 in Germany bequests of 100000 each go to Western Reserve University Cleveland Ohio and the Congregational church of Cunningham Mass. His estate valued over 3000000. Additional 50000 gifts go to Cleveland Associated Charities the Church of Covenant of Cleveland and the Welfare Federation of Cleveland.

Tarrytown N. Y Western Reserve University of Cleveland Ohio Congregational Church of Cunnington Mass Worcester R. Warner Germany Cleveland Associated Charities Church of Covenant of Cleveland Welfare Federaion of Cleveland

City Health Reports Strong July in Elyria

Elyria saw exceptionally good health in July with virtually no contagious disease. Dr. G. E. French, city health officer, told the City Board of Health last night that typhoid fever cases have not appeared during vacation season, a pattern linked to prior immunization efforts by residents before travel.

Elyria G. E. French City Board of Health French

Five Bathers Drown as Creek Flood Surges in Kentucky

In Covington Kentucky Aug 1 volunteer workers combed Lick Creek eight miles southwest for five drowning victims from a heat escape picnic party. Mrs Iola Lucas 27 and her twins Ruth and James seven were among those lost with Martha Miller 31 and Mary Lou Harvey five. Lucas husband Charles a railroad fireman tried to save them drawing them to shore before the flood tore apart their grip.

Covington Lick Creek Here Iola Lucas Latonia Charles Lucas Lucas

Man Arrested After Escape From Officer Pursuit

Francis Miller 20 bolted from Patrolman L D Brown at Broad and Lodi streets last night. Miller was chased past Haserodt’s jewelry store and tackled near the Yellow Line terminal. He was fined $10 and costs by Mayor James A Hewitt this morning. captors named are Howard Wandell George Roberts Sam Mango Alec Passes and Fenton McClure.

Ase Francis Miller L. D. Brown Broad Lodi Brown Miller Haserodt Lod Street Yellow Line James A. Hewitt Howard Wandell George Roberts Sam Mango Alec Passes Fenton McClure

Ridgeville Grange Declamation Winner Heads County Contest

Miss Anna Neiding of Ridgeville won the Lorain County Grange declamation contest at Oberlin Grange Hall. She advances to a four county district contest at Strongsville August 16 for the district title and potential state and Northern Ohio contests. Competitors included Mrs Gertrude Schramm Oberlin and Charles Summers Carlisle Grange. Declamations required memorization of at least 60 words.

Anna Neiding Ridgeville Grange Lorain County Grange Oberlin Grange Hall Pomona Grange Strongsville Ohio Gertrude Schramm Oberlin Charles Summers Carlisle Grange

Hundreds Turn Out For Cascade Park Swim Exhibit

Nearly 400 Elyrians, mostly youths, gathered at Cascade Sabre Pool for the annual swimming class demonstration. Students showed swimming and diving skills as 18 Red Cross life saving certificates were awarded to those who completed the course and passed the tests.

Cascade Sabre Sale Red Cross

Welfare bills become law next week in Ohio actions

Three of four administration sponsored welfare measures approved by the 89th General Assembly will take effect next week. Ackerman’s Norwoodlaw repeal becomes law Monday. Gillen’s good behavior parole bill takes effect Wednesday. another Gillen bill lets governors release at health risk with potential return. Weber’s Clemency Board expansion and raises to 6000 follows August 12. Other laws include foreign vs domestic franchise tax parity and a candidacy declaration requirement.

Columbus 89Th General Assembly Joseph N. Ackermin Cleveland Roy J. Gillen Jackson Couinty Gillen August Weber Franklin County Frank E. Whittemore Summit County Ackerman Common Pleas

Lindberghs Push On Northward to Japan Flight

Colonel and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh begin a Northwest Canada leg of their vacation air journey to Tokio. They depart Ottawa at 9 50 A M E S bound for Moose Factory with Aklavik as a scheduled stop and Fort Churchill Baker Lake and Ablavik on the route. Newsmen note crowds of hunters and trappers hoping to glimpse the famous fliers en route to Japan.

Central Press Charles A Lindbergh Ottawa Canada Orient Hanford MacNider U. SS MacNider Moose Factory Lindberghs New York James G. Hall Ont Aber Ondreke Wie Samtberstr Preas Tokio Mass Lindbergh Aus Aklavik Japan Font of James Bay Fort Churchill Hudson Bay Baker Lake Ablavik Mackenzie River

County Sealer To Charge For Examinations

County auditor C. F. Kelser announced that Thomas Forbes will serve as county sealer and tests and examinations as well as weights and measures will incur new charges. A ten cent fee applies to beam, computing, spring, wagon and platform type sales. Five cents for squid and dry measures under one gallon. Ten cents for weights over one gallon for items like gasoline pumps and vehicle tanks.

Loraine Kelser Thomas Forbes

Lightning strikes tower stone at Columbus skyscraper

A bolt of lightning hit the American Insurance Union building in Columbus Ohio and knocked a stone from the 550 foot tower. The falling stone shattered a radiator on a parked car below.

Columbus American Insurance Union

Stevenson Loses Compensation Suit Against National Tube

Charles Stevenson of Lgrain lost his suit against the National Tube Company on appeal from the Ohio Industrial Commission. The case, heard before Judge A R Webber yesterday, sought compensation for injuries from a fall at the plant on April 29 1928.

Charles Stevenson Lgrain National Tube Company Induetrial Commission of Ohio A. R. Webber Stevenson

More Money Available for Sanatorium Renovations

County building commission learned from Prosecutor Don W. Myers that tax levy funds set aside for interest on notes and bonds can be used at the commission's discretion as payments are covered from appropriations. An additional $38,000 for building and equipment remains available after levy collection. The panel rejected bids for shades at the sanatorium to change bracket types.

County Building Commission Don W. Myers A.C Calhoon Commission Myers

Baby Victim Of Gangland's Guns Laid To Rest

New York August 1 Harlem children play in tenement districts as a baby victim of the gangland massacre is buried. Michael Veneg halle five died of gunfire earlier in the week while police hunt felons. Rewards totaling 25000 plus 6000 offered by The Daily News.

New York Harlem Httle Michael Veneghalle Itelian

Several Deaths in Ohio From the Heat

Weather brought scattered thundershowers across Ohio but heat persisted with highs around 96 in Cincinnati. Deaths linked to the heat reported in Columbus Cleveland and Cincinnati including a nine month old and a one year old, with searches for a drowning victim in Lake Erie.

United Press Ohio Frank Sears Columbus George Hogers Lake Erie Cleveland Cincinnati Anna Nay Cameron George Moorler Covington Louis La+butinuri Moscow Albert Feeney Caroling Welskopf

Blimp Columbia Overdue After Storms, Goodyear Airship Sought

In northwestern Ohio and lower Michigan a search was ordered for the Goodyear blimp Columbia after it was reported two hours overdue in Detroit following a severe thunderstorm. The craft departed Akron earlier, with storms tracking its course and Detroit officials alerting Toledo pilots to watch for the airship.

Toledo Ohio Lower Michigan Deetroit Akron Detroit

Perry Memorial To Peace At Put-In-Bay Dedication

Put-In-Bay Ohio August first thousands of spectators attended the dedication of the Perry Memorial honoring the Battle of Lake Erie hero. The monument, opened yesterday, was praised as a symbol of world peace and the first public embrace of disarmament as a policy to prevent war in a message from President Hoover.

Put-In-Bay Lake Erie Nationa Hoor

Ice Box Sales Drive Busy Hardware Store Day

Fragmentary notes show a hardware store reporting brisk sales of ice boxes and related goods. Shoppers sought multiple items, with customers and staff exchanging brief phrases about stock and demand. The misspelled text hints at a lively retail scene and possible promotions.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Enix Moines Lowhite River Rthfield Igary Four-H Food Club Western Reserve University LOGAL Ridgeville Grange Hurt Lakeside Sandusky, C J. W. Shimer Middletown Lakeside J. G. Schrock Clark Minister MacNider Park Pool Lindberghg BLIMP STORN Dawnden
Search Courier

Search the The Chronicle Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Chronicle Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication