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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1930

Page

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Missing Louis couple leaves train after bank draft

A wealthy Louis couple, Mr and Mrs Kern, vanished after boarding an eastbound Wabash train at Defiance. They were last seen in a Chrysler sedan with four men, carrying a $70,000 bank draft, and were pursued by authorities in Ohio and Indiana.

Defiance Aug Ohio Indiana Mra Charles Kero Louis Atth Company Kern Minnors Lcense St. Louis Mercantile Commerce Bank & ‘Cruft Company City Partee Toldo Wabash Trai Statn Haas Toledo Thir Kern BO Yrars St. Luuiy Ft Wayne Ind Avefort

St Louis Flyers Close In On Air Record Flight

St Louis aviators Dale Jackson and Forest O Byne push toward a world endurance mark as refueling stops and a 23 hour flight stretch test the pilots and backers. A gasoline firm offered 100 per hour beyond the record and crowds filled the field amid carnival atmosphere as private funds back the effort.

Aus Beth Greater St. Lous Dale Jackson Forest O'Byrne Hunter Brothers Miers Jackson O'Bring Beld Clara Hill North Tollils Rock Ark Boe Harry Perios Coss O'Brine Hunters William Brewster P. Chaffre

Pittsfield Farm Bureau Meeting Tonight At Center

Pittsfield Farm Bureau will hold a meeting tonight at eight o'clock in the Pittfield Center. 4-H work will be featured with local members participating. H. T. Breylex, director of the bureau, will oversee the program.

Pittsfield Farm Bureal Pittsfield Farm Bureau Pittsfield Center H. T. Breylex

Don’t Fail To Vote Today In State And County Nominations

Polls open until 6 30 p m for state and county offices nominations. All who registered in general 1925 remain eligible unless their residence change requires updated registration. Bring proper registration if you moved since then. The community hopes for a large, representative vote reflecting the majority’s wishes.

Voter turnout marks Ohio primary as incumbents lead

Ohio electorate heads to polls amid light opposition. Republican incumbents including Governor Cooper and Senator McCulloch win automatic nominations. Democrats field contests in most races except secretary of state where John Henry NeWnes is unopposed. Senatorial race draws national attention with five candidates. Durbin leads Democratic support while Buckley and Truax gain rural backing. Page 2 continues.

de Uuumbus Nyera Cougar-Asd-U. 3 Beator Rosene McCulloch John Henry Newnes Calumbuy George W. White Maretta Congressmi Finnal Johen MM. Young Cleveland Hubert J. Bulk Charly Truay Buckus W. W. Devlin Kontos John McSweeney Wonester George 3. Myers McSweeney Durbin Buik | Lex Yruax de Vouns Teller Truax Bulkley John W Brown Supreme Court Resnalds R. Kinkade James Je Robinson Edwins. Todd

Gas well brings in strong flow near Ridgeville

A new gas well on the Moore Farm near Ridgeville produced 1 150 000 cubic feet daily, with sand shot 60 feet high and pressure forceful enough to challenge spectators. Drilled to 2 597 feet, the Stony Ridge Gas Company and Lorain County Gas Company own stakes with about 25 workers, including seven Elyrians, amid multiple leases totaling around 3000 acres in the region.

Elyria Moore Farm Barres Road Ridgeville Quintis Stony Ridge Gas Company Lorain. County Gas Company Elysians Virinils

Tree sitter plans to descend tonight in Elyria

Johnny Prusk, Elyria's last remaining tree sitter, says by morning he will come down after passing the 600 hour mark. He told Chronicle Telegram reporters he is weary and does not want to risk breaking the record as bicycle riders continued through the day, already at 461 hours.

Johnny Prusk Elyria Chronicle Telegram Biescle Presime

Two Killed In Plane Crash At Oakland Airport

Oakland, Calif Aug 12 Crippled by an explosion after takeoff two small biplanes dived flaming to the ground killing pilot Albert Miller of Oakland chief mechanic for the D C Warren Air Blane Company and a burned passenger ident ity unclear One witness saw smoke then a sheet of flame as the planes burned nose down in the field

George Nagle Te Field

Cadiz youths confess to Cadiz grade school blaze

Cadiz Aug 12 two youths aged 14 and 17 allegedly confessed to Sheriff Maurice Wooster that they burned the Cadiz grade school last January to avoid attending classes. They said they wanted a long vacation.

Cadiz Maurice Wooster

Woman Run Over by Ambulance Dies in Cleveland

Anna Lyman aged 63 died from injuries after being struck by an ambulance while crossing an avenue in Cleveland Ohio. Police reported the ambulance driver was exonerated. The widow of Kent E. Lyman a rubber glove manufacturer, she had been walking when the incident occurred.

Cleveland O. Ang Anna Lyman

Peddling Without License Fined In Police Court

Mre Freda Gernuterman faced the police court this morning for peddling without a license. She had previously pleaded guilty but was found guilty by the court and fined $15 plus costs.

Freda Gernuterman

Chronicle Telegram announces returns not publishing election extra

Chronicle Telegram states no extra edition will be published due to few contests. Returns will be available at the office and tabulated by the paper. Call 4415 417 4438 or 4419 for election updates.

Chronicle- Telegram Chronicle Telegram Chron

Light Voter Turnout in Lorain County Primary

Lorain County voters showed light turnout in the morning and early afternoon of the primary. Republicans led among early voters in Elyria with few requesting Democratic ballots. Contests for Democratic nominations for state offices, especially the U S Senate, drew the only notable Democratic interest. Polls closed at 8 pm. afternoon turnout not expected to rise much.

Lorain County Anth Elyria

Body of John A Wright Found in Cleveland Apartment

The body of John A Wright, owner of Wright Brothers Paint and Varnish Co., was found in a Cleveland apartment where he lived as a recluse for ten years. The coroner disclosed death appeared heat related. Wright had been married and divorced six years earlier, with son John Wright Jr. employed as an interior decorator at Sherwin-Williams.

Cleveland. O John A Wright Wright Brothers Paint and Varnish Company John Angin John Wright J Jr Sherwin - Williams Co Wricht

Harold Courts Fined For Reckless Driving After Accident

Harold Courts of near Norwalk was fined 15 dollars and costs after pleading not guilty to reckless driving in a case stemming from an accident on May 15. Sheriff’s officers swore out the warrant at the request of A. A. Taylor. Also noted is Stanley Slasersey of 837 Seventeenth Street who tripped and injured his right leg while crossing a finish line and was admitted to the hospital.

R. E. Ben- Yon Seneca Street Chronicle-Telegram Harold Courts Norwalk Sherif A. A. Taylor Iase S. J. George Stanley Slasersey Seventeenth Street Staffe

School Board Names New Teachers for Coming Year

The August school board meeting approved appointments for H. C. Maston as superintendent and a slate of instructors. New high school staff include Roy Ulvier of Findlay to teach and coach, and Miss Marl Fre of Columbus in commercial subjects. Additions to Brade school faculty are Pearl Woodie Grafton Frances Burnford and Mebel Herd of Columbus. Recitations of Eleanor Jenny and Bertha Hoga were accepted. The report noted Clymer as new high school football coach with strong athletic background. Frye will teach commercial subjects at Cardington Fostoria and Delaware and has two years at Middletown. A fire department electrical inspection report prompted freight system upgrades. Roof repair for the high school auditorium was approved with a plan to change roof pitch to address long-standing leaks.

Vilet Rem Nf H. (. Maston Waston Roy Ulvier Findlay Marl Columbus Pearl Woodie Grafton Frances Burnford Mebel Herd Eleanor Jenny Bertha Hoga Clymer Hgbts Ohio State University van Buren High School van Buren Oho Cleveland John Wilmet Wilmot Amd

2000 Mile Trip Incomplete Mainsail Adventure

Ripley Ohio August 12. Jack A W Sampsel 23 Lakewood paddles the Ohio River attempting a 2000 mile race from Marietta to New Orleans. He travels with a pup, limited supplies, and a rubber blanket as he aims to demonstrate youths equal stamina and brawn. Sampsel, once a lifeguard, is described as an expert swimmer starting from Milltetta.

Ripley Jack Sampac Lakewal Sampsel Mariet Milltetta New Orleans

Will Organize Team For Judging Cattle In Lorain County

A meeting for 4 H club members and others in Lorain County to organize a cattle judging team was held at Wieham Harrison and son farm Pittsfield tonight. County agent Horton Alger outlined judging fundamentals and what to look for in cattle. Next meetings are at F W McClellan and son farm east of Brigh ton with an August 20 Wellington fair contest to select state fair representatives and a state contest on August 28.

Wie Ham Harrison and Son Pittsheld Lorain County Horton B Alger F. W McClellan and Son Brighton Wellington Mhres

Railroads cut rates for drought duration announced

Alfred P. Thom of the association of Railroad Executives says Eastern Railroads will reduce hay feed water and livestock rates by 30 percent for the drought emergency. Western railroads likely to follow. Hoover to establish an agricultural section to speed car movements in affected areas. The same day in Cleveland the Bender reapportionment amendment is delayed to 1931 to seek a more equitable Ohio General Assembly representation.

Washington Alfred P. Thom Association of Railroad Executives White House Eastern Cleveland Bender Ohio General Assembly Clearge H. Bender

British Dirigible Leaves For Home Tomorrow

Montreal Aug 12 The R-100 will depart for the return crossing of the Atlantic tomorrow night at 10 p.m. Passengers were told to be aboard two hours before departure. Washington Aug 12 President Hoover cancels two weeks' Rockies vacation to stay in the capital and organize relief work.

Montreal St. Hubert Hoover Rockies Washington

Grand Jury Declines Indict Carroll Vanities Cast

New York August 12 the county grand jury refused to indict Karl Carrell and several members of the cast of his Vanities on a charge of presenting an obscene and indecent theatrical production.

Grand Jury Carroll New York County Grand Jury Karl Carrell

Marion Talley May Return to Opera Career

Marion Talley says she may record phonographs and might return to the operatic stage after a career that included the Metropolitan Opera. She travels toward New York with her mother and sister and cites possible renewed interest despite drought concerns and a crop failure.

Marion Talley Chicagl Metropolitan Opera House Sucress New York Miss Talley Ani

Who Is This Elyrian Tan Eboian Contractor Revealed

A mysterious Elyrian figure, Tan Eboian, once a contractor, now rumored to wear a red panere jin with the City. The text asks readers to identify him and his new role.

Tan Eboian

Seek To Prevent Spread Of Riots In Frontier Posts

Troops at Karachi moved to the Sukkur region today to prevent spread of communal fighting between Vindus and Mossess. Simultaneously Afridi tribal attacks extended to settlements beyond Peshawar, showing disturbances spread from villages around Sukkur.

Tumbal Mola Mug Karachi Sukkur Mossess Peshawar Sokkur

First Leg Of Tokio Flight Ends In Crash

A plane en route from Tacoma to Tokyo on the first leg of a four flight route crashed near Ladner Field. Pilot Wark and passenger Brown suffered injuries including a cracked neck and dislocated jaw. Hinan, not aboard, called the crash a tragedy with fuel causing a fire hazard.

Tokio Vanchuser B.C Robert Walx Edward Brown Tajiruma Tokyo Ifa Hinan Wark Vancouver Ladner Field Cleveland Tacoma White Hore Alaska Howard Daltica Berm

Taken to Hospital After County Action

Taken to Toledo Insane Hospital yesterday by county authorities. The move followed proceedings before Judge H C Wilcea in Overlin.

Pan Gaspiarcek Overlin Toledo Insane Hospital H.C. Wilcea

Seven Men Rob, Truck Stolen With Poultry and Eggs

A gang hijacked a three ton truck carrying four tons of poultry and 140 crates of eggs near Kipton. Two drivers Morris Drucker and Joseph Winfield were bound and gagged. later freed, they led officers to chase the green-painted truck seen through Elyria. Police from Cleveland Akro Toledo Sandusky and nearby towns searched for the vehicle and suspects.

Kipton Clarence E. Aduams Depw ‘Tces Elyria Morris Drucker Joseph Winfield Cleveland Drucker Reliable Egg and Poultry Company Winfield Findlay Winfeld Winheld Kelda Sherif Thoman Lee Aircrift Chlevelacd Akrox Toledo Sandusky Elytia Creve Adame

Fire spreads at Marseilles Avenue bonfire

A bonfire behind 276 Marseilles Avenue extended to the grass yesterday afternoon and prompted a call to the fire department for a second fire visit.

Marseilles Avenec Fre

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