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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1932

Page

1

Four-H Girls to Represent Lorain County at State Fair

Mildred Pallas and Marguerite Streicher of Carlisle and Rebecca Rea of Elyria township will represent Lorain county in Four-H club competitions at the state fair August 29 to September 3. They were chosen from a field of contestants at the Y M C auditorium with Miss Pallas and Streicher presenting demonstrations on becoming colors in clothing. Rea won county honors with a dress and undergarments she made herself and will present the same demonstration at the state fair. Mrs. Alice Bird, county extension agent, accompanies the trio. The judging yesterday was by Mrs. James W. Pendry of Portage county. team demonstration leader is Mrs. LF Eldred. Honorable mentions were named for several girls across townships.

Mildred Pallas Marguerite Streicher Jolly Hustlers Senior Sewing Club Carlisle Rebecca Rea Sewing Sallies Club Elyria Township Lorain County Miss Pallas Miss Stre James W. Pendry Portage County LF Eldred Brighton Health Builders Club Gladys Burge Marguerita Hemphill Esther Griggs Maton Sunny Stliberg Buckeye Kitchen Maids Gulf Road Kitchen Eatles Murray Ridge Jolly Hustlers Senior Clothing Club Busy Bee Clothing Club LaGrange Jane Bard Eleanore Herchler Elizabeth Angenbach Kathryn Sanders Marguerite Bacon Brownhelm la Granga Ellene Croskey Helen Boynton Elyria Township Mary Elizabeth Whitney Elsie Avery Pittsfield Margaret Berkley Ridgeville

Tower Twice As High At The Eiffel Tower

Chicago August 6 1933 plan to erect a tower twice the height of Paris Eiffel Tower at Lake Michigan site of the World’s Fair would reach 2063 feet or 1079 feet taller than Paris tower and 813 feet above the Empire State Building. Forty passenger elevators would run at 1600 feet a minute to carry sightseers up and down the column with an estimated cost of 3 million dollars.

Chicago Paris Lake Michigan New York

Fear Banker May Have Been Slain

Police searched the homes of James Gammaitoni, suspect in the kidnapping of Taylorville banker John Colegrove, and found a pocket book identified as belonging to the banker. A blood soaked shirt led deputies to hunt a nearby woods in case the banker was slain and his body hidden there.

Springfield James Gammaitoni John Colegrove Taylorville Springfield-Taylorville Colegrove

The Weather Forecast Ohio Partly cloudy with showers

Partly cloudy conditions in Ohio with probable showers Sunday and in the northern portion tonight. Cooler temperatures expected Sunday in the north and west regions.

Ohio

Nations study Bolivias apply nations study Bolivias apply

Nineteen nations including the United States pressed Bolivia and Paraguay to arbitrate their Gran Chaco dispute to avoid war. They warned against territorial gains from conquest and applied the Hoover-Stimson nonrecognition doctrine. Bolivia and Paraguay's replies were mixed as neutral mediators urged cessation of hostilities and arbitration based on June 1 positions.

Washington Bolivia Paraguay United States Gran Chaco State Department la Paz Chaco Neutral Five Nations

Paraguay Defends Moves as Defensive in Chaco Row

Paraguay replies to Britain urging restraint in the Gran Chaco confirms its actions are defensive and thanks Britain for sympathy and interest. London dispatch notes indicate the Paraguayan government assures measures taken are purely defensive and aimed at safeguarding its interests amid rising tensions.

London Great Britain Paraguay Bolivia Gran Chaco

Boy Who Killed Father To Get Out On Bail

Raymond Heth a 17 year old Willowick high school student charged with second degree murder after shooting his father to death following the father’s fatal hammer attack on the youth’s mother. Bond set at $2,000 by Judge Winfield S. Slocum with neighbors ready to post. Local attorney William Ross Bustard offers aid.

Painesville Raymond Heth Willowick Common Pleas Winfield S. Slocum Harold Daniels Heth Oscar Anderson William Ross Bustard Cleveland

Flames Destroy Home Near Sullivan

Residence of Ralph Slack, one mile south of Sullivan on route 58, was destroyed by fire Friday afternoon. Neighbors saved furniture of two rooms, as Mrs. Slack suffered burns. Slack, at work in Wellington, estimated loss about $4,000 with partial insurance coverage.

Ralph Slack Sullivan Route 58

Storm in Chicago Area Takes Toll

Four people died in the Chicago area as severe lightning and rain storm struck. Geneva McGruder and Marvin Mullen, both 19 and 35, were struck along the lakefront. Nicholas Candea, 38, and his wife, 36, electrocuted near Griffith Indiana as a high tension line fell. Fifteen thousand fairgoers at Cook county fair were drenched and a large tent sheltering exhibitors blown down.

Chicago Geneva McGruder Marvin Mullen Nicholas Candea Griffith Ind Cook County Fair

Johnstown Mayor On Outs With Bonus Army

Johnstown Pa August 6 the rear guard of the B E F totaling less than 500 men was still stranded today but completion of the evacuation of Ideal Park was promised by Robert B Ellison national contact officer of the army The camp melted away during the night as about four hundred drifted out to hop freight trains home The mayor Eddie McCloskey clashed with bonus camp officers locking his office door and admitting only a selected few for talks

Johnstown Ideal Park Robert B. Ellison Army Eddie McCloskey Bonus

Stop Sign Vandalism Prompted Police Action

Acting Police Chief F W Zarnke announced charges will be preferred against anyone found disfiguring damaging or removing stop signs at street intersections after a police check found about a score missing. Sign locations will be referred to Service Director Fred Underhill for replacement. Police blame the destruction on boys around 18 to 20 years old.

F.W. Zarnke Service Fred Underhill

Salary cuts eyed as Ohio workers face revised plan

Columbus Aug 6 state leaders hold two day hearing on a graduated pay reduction plan for state workers. Senate and governor committees reconvene Aug 22 to finalize a proposal for the special September session. Furloughs and five day weeks are discussed while lawmakers weigh different cut scales and potential offsets.

Columbus Joint Committee On State Executive Department Senate White W. G. Nickels New Philadelphia Robert Glinther Ohio State Bar Association For the Judiciary State Employes Association Howard L. Bevis Edward Ellis State Ellis Vic Donahey E. G. Matthews Prohibition L. L. Marshall Mathews

Premier Carl Ekman resigns after 21 years in office

Stockholm reports Premier Carl Ekman has resigned his post as head of the cabinet of the People's Party, a position he assumed on June 7, 1930, marking the end of his long tenure in government.

Stockholm Carl Ekman People’s Party

Last of Bonus Army Vets Remain at Camp McCloskey

About 1,000 veterans from the original 8,000 stay at Camp McCloskey in Johnstown Pa as negotiations with the Pennsylvania Railroad continue to arrange a train home. Edward Atwell, army chief of staff, urged orderly evacuation while Mayor Eddie McCloskey pushes the plan. Police and highway crews offered buses and trucks to move men home with few accepting.

Johnstown Pennsylvania Highway Department Camp McCloskey

Prices Advance Sensationally on Exchange in New York

A burst of buying orders sent prices sharply higher on the New York Stock Exchange. Big blocks moved from coast to coast as bulls returned and bears covered, with Union Pacific, Atchison, and Southern Pacific among top gainers. Steel common rose to 42 1 2, a fresh high, while Steel preferred advanced toward 87 1 2.

New York New York Stock Exchange Shorts Bulls Union Pacific Atchison Southern Pacific New York Central New Haven Chesapeake & Ohio Steel Common Steel J. S International Harvester American General Electric Westinghouse Electric

Boy Injured By Automobile

Ronald Chapman five year old son of Myers Chapman of 220 Seventh Street sustained minor injuries about 6 30 pm yesterday when he ran into the street and was sideswiped by an automobile police report states the child had bruises on the abdomen and legs He was carried into his home by the driver of the car whose name was not obtained according to the police report

Ronald Chapman Myers Chapman

Walker Released On Bail In Reynolds Murder Case

In Winston-Salem North Carolina on August 6 Albert Walker, tied to the alleged murder of Smith Reynolds, was ordered released on bail after counsel and court actions. The State stated its evidence did not justify holding him without bail for first degree murder.

Winston-Salem N. C Albert Walker Libby Holman Smith Reynolds

Tax Collections Near Million End Year Status

N. D. Backus county treasurer reports tax collections at 1,471,260.60 dollars as he closes his office door last night. No extension of time. books close at 4 p.m. Monday August 15. About 80 percent of expected taxes already paid. taxpayers urged to settle promptly to avoid a last minute rush.

N. D. Backus

Business improves boosting Hoover’s re election odds

Washington Aug 6 A move on the Republican side links economic improvement with President Hoover’s reelection chances. Some Republicans welcome the trend while others fear Democrats will label it an administration movement. Signs of improving business appear across sectors, though skepticism persists over political claims. The New York behind the scenes activity adds to the doubt as the story continues on page 2.

United Press Washington Hoover New York

Elyrian Dies Very Suddenly

George W. Ingersoll, 68, of 1408 Lake avenue, died suddenly yesterday afternoon likely from a heart attack. He was found on his bed by his niece Mrs. Gladys West. He had recent heart trouble and was briefly in hospital before, retired farmer for about eight years. Survived by brother Henry W. Ingersoll, Sr. and niece. Body to be removed to Lake avenue home, services Monday at 2 p.m. at Ridgelawn Cemetery with Rev. W L. Burner officiating.

George W. Ingersoll Lake Avenue Gladys West Mr. Ingersoll Edison School Myrtle Henry W. Ingersoll Taylor Funeral Home Ridgelawn W L. Burner Warren

Plan E ff ort to Cater Wild Man Near Ripton

Sheriff Clarence Adams leads a large posse to pursue the so called wild man in a deep ravine three miles northeast of Ripton. In an extensive search, deputies and reporters found evidence of a back to nature existence including clothing shreds, a spring, a fire site, and animal bones likely from a groundhog. The sheriff vowed to surround the area on the next search to prevent escape.

Ripton Clarence Adams Adams

Governor Roosevelts summons New York mayor to defend ouster charges

Albany August 6 Governor Franklin D Roosevelt ordered Mayor James J Walker of New York to appear at the executive offices next Thursday to answer ouster charges. Judge Samuel Seabury, who filed the charges after a lengthy legislative inquiry, was also asked to appear before the governor. The telegram stated you will be given an opportunity to defend yourself.

Albany N. Y Franklin D. Roosevelt James Jd. Walker New York Samuel Seabury Walker

Elyria Township Trustees Report At Markley School Meeting

Trustee Ed Hogan opened the Elyria Township League meeting at Markley school with President Shryock absent. Walter Carlin acted as secretary in place of Mrs. Ed Burrer. A tar problem discussion followed as Carlin presented the investigation committee report on state examiners’ findings regarding Elyria Township trustees.

Ed Hogan Elyria Township League Markley School Shryock Walter Carlin Ed Burrer Carlin Elyria Township

Attempt to assassinate British secretary thwarted in Canada

Toronto reports police foil an alleged Sinn Feiner plot to kill J. H. Thomas British Dominions secretary while he travels with Empire State conference delegates from Ottawa to the Welland Canal opening. Dan Malone is jailed on vagrancy charges and faces possible deportation as Ottawa authorities investigate.

Toronto Ont EES J. H. Thomas Dan Malone Thomas Empire State Conference Ottawa Welland Canal Thorold Malone Emerson Coatsworth Dominion Irish Free State

Libby Holman to Appeal to State for Stay of Jail

Libby Holman’s lawyer father prepared an appeal to North Carolina to keep his daughter out of jail while she stands trial for the murder of her wealthy husband Smith Reynolds. Alfred Holman aided co defendant A M Walker in hope Walker’s freedom would free Libby.

Winston-Salem N. C Libby Holman North Carolina Smith Reynolds Alfred Holman A. 3. Walker Walker Libby

Your Last Chance Open Tonight at 9 P M

Open tonight to place ads before Monday deadline. Office stays open 9 P M this evening. Hundreds of thrifty shoppers are benefiting from reduced prices for next week. Be among the crowd and save.

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Omaha Packing Company Bolivias Flames Destay Ghigago West Virginia House of Delegates Charleston J. Shirley Ross William G. Conley Ross Jongtown Order Walker Elyrian Raked Roosevelt Bulletin Elyria Two
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