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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1932

Page

8

Democrats Map Roosevelts Ohio Rally and Convention

In Columbus a committee of seven Democrats met to plan the state convention and a Roosevelt rally. The event may be Aug 19 20 at Memorial Hall or Columbus Auditorium with a 4 pm Roosevelt speech likely at Red Bird Stadium accommodating about 50 000. Possible keynote James M Cox and presiding officer Governor George White.

Columbus Franklin D. Roosevelt Roosevelt Memorial Hall Columbus Auditorium Red Bird Stadium Henry G. Brunner Brunner W. A. Julian Cincinnati Bernice Pyke Cleveland Thomas E. Dye Urbana Earl H. Hannefeld State Central Committee Robert S. Hayes Walter F. Heer Anna Makeley Dayton Democratic Women’s Federated Clubs Marie McCurry State Executive Committee James M. Cox George White

Shoots At Man Fleeing From Garage

Police hunted a suspect described as six feet tall wearing black trousers and a light shirt after Otto Meyers of 315 16th Street says a man fled his garage at 2 a m and he fired two shots, then multiple more shots as the man disappeared into a vacant lot.

16Th Street Otto Meyers Meyers

Leaps From 14th Floor To His Death In Toledo

J Garry McLeod 45 former Washington detective died by suicide after leaping from the 14th floor of a Toledo bank building late yesterday. He faced a charge of issuing a worthless $50 check. Detectives Tafelski and Secor said McLeod gave a worthless $50 check to cross the line for arrest before leaping.

Toledo, O J. Garry McLeod Washington, D. C James Tafelski Toledo Police Department Fishleigh Secor Secret Service Bureau Second National Bank McLeod

Lorain County 28 Ins Car Turns Over

Merle Swartz sustained minor injuries when his car skidded on Cleveland street near Malcolm Court and overturned this morning. He was taken to Memorial hospital and later released.

Merle Swartz Cleveland Cleveland Street Malcolm Court Memorial Hospital William Davis Park Avenue Carl Neusberg Orchard Street Oberlin West Avenue Davis Neusberg

Local Probation for Gas Theft trio near Grafton

Three youths from Graf ton were placed on six months probation after being fined for petit larceny for stealing four gallons of gasoline from a state road tractor on Route 57 near Grafton. Frances Kinter 19 Milton Ugrum 22 and Frank Hytinger 18 must report regularly to Sheriff Adams.

Route Grafton Frances Kinter Milton Ugrum Frank Hytinger Clarence Adams Adams

Sheriff criticized for food purchases in Delaware County

Columbus Ohio August 3 state examiners filed a report accusing Sheriff Welie Main of Delaware County of improper food purchases for prisoners. They cited $395.40 in questioned items including olives dates grapefruit oranges mushrooms and chocolate wafers and noted larger potential costs if jail meals mirrored other county facilities. The report questioned commissioners who approved the bills and accused them of official negligence.

Columbus State Auditor Welie Main Delaware County Main

Death Notice for TRA I. MILLER at Lake Avenue Home

TRA I. MILLER, 59, died Tuesday afternoon at his Stop 4 Lake Avenue home after five years there, formerly of Lorain. Survived by widow Jennie, son Corliss of Elyria, one grandson, and sister Mrs. W. W. Battin of Toledo. Services Friday at 2:00 p.m. Thompson's Mortuary Lorain, Rev. Courtney officiating. Burial in family lot at Lodt.

Tra I. Miller Tra I. Miller Stop Lake Avenue Lorain Jennie Corliss Ely Tia W. W. Battin Toledo Thompson Rev. Courtney

July auto sales in Lorain county rise modestly

Lorain county automobile dealers sold 86 new passenger cars and five new trucks in July, per the automobile bill of sale department in the courthouse. Compared with last month, 126 cars and eight trucks were sold, while July 1931 saw 199 cars and 17 trucks sold by local dealers.

Lorain County Court House

Cost of electricity reduced at Hubbard

The cost of electricity to residents is cut to four cents per unit for bills paid within ten days. Prompt payment brings four cents per unit, while the new rate for general use becomes five cents per kilowatt, down from six cents. A surplus prompted the reduction.

Hubbard Hubbard

Lorain County Plans Pageant Participation at Meeting

Lorain County will participate in the state fair pageant Washington Lives with a county float and a specially selected representative. A meeting is set for tomorrow at 7 30 p m at the county school offices in the Elyria block to arrange arrangements chaired by C T Winckles. Members include Mrs George Cotton and Carl Dramm. The state agriculture department organized counties last night for August 29 to September 3 pageant at Columbus.

Lorain County Washington H. C. Braunholt State Department of Agriculture Columbus

Ohio Chamber Opposes Unemployment Insurance and Pensions

The Ohio Chamber of Commerce announced its opposition to compulsory unemployment insurance and old age pensions and any public funding. It supports industry led reserve funds managed by a fiduciary institution as irrevocable trustees, not state or subdivision funded schemes.

Columbus Ohio Chamber of Commerts Ohio Chamber of Commerce

Court filings from Lorain include damages and suits

The Ohio Public Service Co. sues for 1103 damages and seizure of chattels from Leo Greenwald, Lorain, and also sues Boris Yanovitz for 327. HR. Gartensen of South Amherst sues Amherst Lumber Co. and R. Lt. Menz for 5000 in alleged malicious prosecution after imprisonment on a justice of the peace warrant when accused of theft of roofing material on June 16.

Ohio Public Service Co Leo Greenwald Lorain Boris Yanovitz HR. P. Gartensen South Amherst Amherst Lumber Company R. Lt. Menz Offies E. C. Stiwald

Yale grid star Albie Booth wed Marion Noble in Bramford

Albie Booth captain of Yale's 1931 football team married July 4 to Marion Noble, longtime sweetheart. The license was issued in Bramford and the ceremony conducted by Rev. Thomas J. Murray of St. Marys. Booth is in Hollywood for a movie, and may return to complete college requirements. he was recently ill with a lung infection.

Bramnford Conn Albie Booth Yale Marion Noble Charles A Hoadley Booth Thomas J. Murray St. Mary's Church Mighty Atom Yale Athletics Hollywood Calif Besk Southern New England Telephone Company New Haven Aloie Sheffield Scientific School Wallingford Harvard

Mahoning County Judges Accept 20 Percent Salary Cut

In Youngstown Ohio on August 3 the common pleas court judges voted to take a voluntary twenty percent salary reduction effective January 1 as part of the citizen emergency committee’s plan to trim Mahoning county operating expenses by about 402000 dollars.

Mahoning County Youngstown Common Pleas Court Citizen's Citizens' Committee

Legion Auxiliary Delegates Named for State Convention in Toledo

The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Byron Shaftstall s home on North Main. Delegates named were Mrs. Shaftstall and Mrs. Lyman for the state convention in Toledo August 14 15 16 with alternates Mrs. Baxter and Mrs. Charvat. Bridge games followed with Flora Blackmer winning high and Fay Charvat second.

Oberlin American Legion Auxiliary Byron Shaftstall North Main Street Shaftstall Lyman Toledo P. C. Baxter Fay Charvat Flora Blackmer

Valley City Notes and Local Social and Sports Roundup

Valley City items include visits to Toledo and Cleveland by residents, hosting week end guests, and club activities. Notable events: a 7-3 loss to Spencer, upcoming game with Medina, and various family reunions and picnics at Chippewa Lake and local locales. The Misses Reutter, Schaeffer, and Marasky are among those traveling or visiting.

Helen Sharkey W. Harrigan Ben

Odd Fellows plan Bay Bridge fishing outing

Forty members of the subordinate lodges of the Odd Fellows plan a Friday afternoon and evening fishing trip at Bay Bridge. Local social notes report several births and visits among residents, including Paul and Dorothy Jones and extended family happenings around Elyria and nearby towns.

The Odd Fellows Bay Bridge

Reunion set for Medina Fair grounds sports on lawn

A family dinner at noon on the lawn marked the start of a program of sports. The reunion is planned for next year at the Medina Fair grounds. Carl Mackey elected president and George Bauar secretary for the coming year. Several local residents, including Florence Wolff, Wilma Steck, Thelma Steck, Mildred Barter, and others visited or spent time with family and friends in Elyria, Camp Craig, Canal Fulton, Dalton, and nearby homes. Zion's Lutheran church announced its annual Sunday school picnic on the church grounds for Thursday, August 4, with a noon picnic dinner and afternoon games for children.

Valley City Spencer Medina Vivia Wolfe Detroit Mich Pauline Wolfe Huldah Boyer Edna Herthneck Wm. Grabenstetter J. M. Ritter Canada Edgar Wierth Lake Erie Dunkirk Earl Arick Huffman Chester Huffman Joseph Laub Cleveland E. P. Steger Mary Marasky Ruth Knoble Clayton Bobby Walter Gene Knoble Dutton Circus Chippewa Lake Park John Melert Arlene Hazel Melert Frank McMullen Maude Hauck Claude Reusch Andj Carl Hauck Lydia Reutter Jean Marie Schaeffer Chipnewa Lake Park W. B. Wells Lakewood B. S. Stebel Anne Murray Colette Laule Wooda Paul Steck Camp Crag John Phohoska Lizzie Garling August Swabata Grafton Road Wilma Steck Baldwin - Wallace Conservatory J. H. Reutter Edward Morlock Willard Wolf Dalton Albert. Metzger Lorain F. C Medina Fair Grounds Carl Mackey George Bauar Florence Wolff Elyria Thelma Steck Camp Craig Frank Weidner Canal Fulton Willard Wolff Ohio Mildred Barter Columbia William Steck Zion’s Lutheran Church Henry Armbruislar Henrietta Vaughn Arrington West Park A. H. Hauck Carl Linder Esther John Reutter

Pilgrims to visit Our Lady of Consolation Shrine

Catholics from across the United States will make their annual pilgrimage to the Church of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey Ohio from August 14 through August 17. The shrine, famed for the Madonna and Child, has drawn an estimated half million visitors in recent years amid the Aug 14 feast day observances. A report on the exhumation of Glen Lininger is awaited in Washington Court House Ohio to determine whether his death was by drowning or poison, connected to $10,500 in life policies. In Kountze Texas, Fount Simmons, 75, a paralyzed woodsman, is celebrated as a top guide and hunter who travels by improvised carts and trained animals to support surveying and lumber camps.

Carey United States Washington Court House Glen Lininger Lininger Kountze Tex Fount Simmons Hardin County Fount

Olympic track records fall as fourth day opens

Los Angeles August 3 contestants in international tests opened the fourth day of track and field with multiple record efforts. Five new marks were set yesterday alongside earlier records as Hamp son and Wilson produced a tight 800 meter and 200 meter heats. Stella Walsh tied the 11.9 in the 100 meters and Lilian Copeland set a new discus record at 133 feet 2 inches.

Los Angeles Tom Hampson Britein Alex Wilson Canada Sera Martin France Eddie Tolan Detroit Ralph Marcalfa Marquette George Simpson Ohio Luii Argentina Stella Walsh Poland Lilian Copeland California

New Rules Poised to Liven Basketball Next Season

Aug 3 1932 Massillon Ohio UPI reports experts predict new basketball rules drafted after the 1932 season will speed the game, emphasize fast breaks and man-to-man defense, and boost the hard follow shot. A coaching school Aug 22–27 will feature Dr H C Carlson of Pittsburgh among instructors, with an exhibition game likely between Akron West High and Anderson High.

Assillon UPI H.C. Carlson University of Pittsburgh Carlson States Canada Hal R. Smith Massillon High School Akron West High School Anderson High School Indiana Smith

Canzoneri Petrolle Title Bout Postponed Match

The Tony Canzoneri Billy Petrolle lightweight title fight scheduled for Monday at the Long Island Bowl is postponed indefinitely due to an injury to challenger Petrolle.

New York Tony Canzoneri Billy Petrolle New Long Island Bowl Petrolle

Carnera Wins 10-Round Decision at Queensboro Stadium

Primo Carnera, Italian heavyweight, won a 10 round decision over Hans Birkie of Germany last night at Queensboro Stadium. The giant fighter showed little more than a single effective left hand in the bout.

New York UPI Primo Carnera Hans Birkie Germany Queensboro Stadium

Erie Strengthens Central League Lead In 12–4 Win

Erie moved further into the Central League race by defeating Fort Wayne 12 to 4 as Youngstown routed Dayton 13 to 2. The same two matchups were set to occur again today.

Dayton Ur— Erie Fort Wayne Youngstown

Cleveland Markets Show Varied Prices Across Produce and Livestock

Market notes from Cleveland list butter at 19 to 20 cents per pound, eggs around 14 to 18 cents, and poultry including heavy fowls at 14 to 16 cents. Potatoes priced Ohio 40 to 45 cents per 2 bushel basket. Livestock markets show hogs steady to 10 cents lower with 150-280 lb at 32.25, cows and calves trading around 3.00 to 6.50, and lambs 6.00 to 6.75. Chicago quotations show butter, eggs, poultry, and produce with regional price ranges and supply notes.

Cleveland Ohio aAlive Leghorn Hens LLC Leghorn Broiers United States Department of Agriculture United States Missouri Kansas Iowa Timothy Cleveland Grain and Hay Exchange

Waters unveils state camp plan for B E F program

National B E F leader announces creation of active state camps to replace federal troop evictions. Plans call for state organizations, headquarters in Washington, and the goal to enlist millions in their own states. Doak E H Carter directed to implement the policy with Johnstown refugees dispersing as the scheme proceeds. Waterbury property to be returned to Maud Edgell after sale for $1.

B. EB. F. Vyet Rang Washington Johnstown Waters Doak E H. Carter Waterbury Maud Edgell

Services Arranged for Frederick A. Sittig Fatally Struck

Frederick A. Sittig, 80, an inmate at Columbus State Hospital, died after being struck by a motor vehicle while crossing a street in Columbus. The report notes a phrase about the value of a good wife reflecting the work of a good husband.

Columbus Frederick A. Sittig Columbus State Hospital

Browne Defeats Wallace In Cleveland Golf Match

Mary K. Browne won the opening defense of her city title by beating Mrs. Lea Wallace 8 and 6 in Cleveland Ohio. Browne carded 37 on the first nine holes, one over par, and finished with an 81 total.

Mary K. Browne Cleveland Lea Wallace

Gallia County Sheriff’s Deputies Probe Fatal Swan Creek Shooting

Gallia County sheriff's deputies pursued leads today in the fatal Swan Creek shooting of Fred Brumfield, 34, as Walter Boyd, 46, a local farmer, was charged in connection with the Saturday incident over a disputed $10 debt.

Gallipolis Sheriff's Deputies Walter Boyd Gallia Fred Brumfield Swan Creek Boyd Brumfield

Army camp crowds city as 9000 reach camp soon

Unabated illness and vaccination urged as army camp grows near the city. Ambulances shuttle to Camp McCloskey where 117 women and 192 children reside. Sanitation strained, a typhoid case reported with no epidemic danger. Camp expands to about 30 acres, with waters to confer with Mayor McCloskey and a benefit film event planned. Police and a US marshal inspected tents. mayor defends markings as units are probed.

McCloskey Waters U. S District of Columbia National Guard

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