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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1931
Page
12
United Press reports heavy clothing and cool winds as Ohio feels first fall chill. High pressure from Texas to Hudson Bay drives the change while thunderstorms, hail, and a damaging wind storm along Lake Erie injure several and damage cottages, trees, poles, and farms. Hamilton reports hail with ice a foot thick in spots. Jackson and Chiltern areas see freezing temperatures.
The record shows temperatures plunging across the state with thermometers falling from the upper 70s to below zero. Yulo reports subzero conditions this morning as weather bureaus issue alerts.
A large crowd gathered to hear yesterday's primary election returns broadcast from the Chronicle Telegram office. Joe Boddy announced results as tabulated with the paper publishing a full election extra while keeping to policy of releasing extras only after complete counts. The final official report confirms the winners, along with a noted minor fine case: John Prnach of North Ridge Road was fined $6 and costs for an auto violation.
Gust King Meisteroad was arrested last night on warrants from authorities Deputy Sheriff Che ance Dick and Jack Bredzger reported. James Rogers of 126 Broad Street reported his car rammed the porch of Oscar Johnsons home on Hillsdale Court at 245 am after steering gear failed. Bott Berdue of 328 East Avenue reported his bicycle stolen yesterday.
Edith Lalone Elvira filed for divorce from Alex on grounds of gross neglect. They married in 1918 and have one child Florence Libble Lorain seeks a divorce from Aherman on grounds of gross neglect. They married in 1924. Mary Dife Lorain granted a divorce from Fred on grounds of gross neglect and cruelty. Judge W B Thompson awarded the decree to Jeune Seamtens from Lawrence on cruelty and neglect.
A three year old boy was found alive after going missing near Elleilin Castif Rock area. He was discovered barefoot with swollen right foot and dazed condition. He was taken to a hospital in Colorado Springs for treatment.
Ohio American Legion members boost 1952 goals with a record national push. Delegates pledge support for John Fiden as National Commander candidate. state leaders report approaching a 400 member Trivvia Post and discuss Cleveland era campaigns and the Worlds Fair link. Local officials note Ohio Home improvements and improved care for veterans.
An intensive search by airplanes and ships failed to reveal any trace of the monoplane flown by Parke Cramer and radio operator Oliver while en route from Detroit to Copenhagen via Greenland and Iceland. They disappeared after encountering weather near Shetland.
Merrit Starr, Oberlin graduate and longtime Chicago lawyer of the firm Hopking Starr and Godman, dies at 75 in Chicago. He served on the Chicago bar nearly fifty years, authored legal writings, aided Oberlin Library with the MacKoon collection, and funded a civics and economics prize. Survived by widow, two daughters, and a son. Noted also as a 1904 Oberlin graduate and 1946 class member Dr. Henry H. Skinner and Dora Davis Skinner.
A cigarette flicked into an awning at a vacant house on Hast River Street and Chase Avenue caused a fire this morning. The blaze started in a large front awning and spread to a smaller side awning, destroying both.
Local items note a Cana dan wedding party from Oberlin College and nearby towns to Canada for a former classmate nuptials. Attendees include Wyse Cope of Kansas, Miss Annee Church, and Margaret Rugh with various Oberlin connections. Other notes report vacations, church service interruptions, and locals moving residences within Oberlin area.
George C Underhill died recently leaving a wife and several children. He resided in the county and funeral arrangements were to be announced by his family. The obituary notes he had siblings and other relatives, with details obscured in the damaged text.
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The article lists unopposed nominees for local positions including Walter Aschultz 77, Mike Rais Slower Ir, Henry Stitn, Work Charles A Willer 76, Arthur J Baier 9, E H Way, and top board of trustees candidates Al Stiwald 34, SMR Tolhuri fi, William Miller 46, with unsuccessful contenders Joe Weebecke 44 and M of Flechner 21 votes.
Crowds gathered Tuesday night as Jacob Andres ordered the Kee 14 removed. Police in riot gear threatened with clubs to clear the scene near the Wayne Washena counties line. Andres and the biath fra were held at Wayne Post for safekeeping and questioning.
The market report outlines varied prices for fowls broilers hams and other meat products, with references to New Jersey traders and wholesale buyers. It lists bids for meal feed straw and wheat products, plus fruit and vegetable quotes including apples pears and squash, highlighting regional terminal sales and price ranges across multiple commodities.
Fragmented OCR recalls nominations and political maneuvering for mayor and related offices in Canton. Mentions Coxey winner in Massillon, Sarah Coxty, and changes in candidacies as officials navigate party lines. No clear structure or dates, but hints at a contested local primary and field dynamics.
The article describes a catastrophic cottage collapse after arson claims by a suspect brother and alcohol remained blood stained tools found at the scene. Nearby vehicles owned by John Ward and Larry Woods collided on Lodi Street causing minor damage.
The report lists council and auditor/solicitor results by ward. Emery G Vurony led with 264 votes, Everett E Wilson 228, and Frank Eo Waller top first ward with 68 votes. Several wards show nominations and write-ins for city offices and an unfilled Democrat slate for auditor and city solicitor.
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