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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1931

Page

1

Kalassay pleads not guilty in embezzlement cases

Mrs Cornelia Kalassay wife of Rev Alexander Kalassay appeared in Elyria court to enter not guilty pleas to three indictments for embezzlement of guardianship and administrative funds totaling about 2500. Bond set at 3000 with indemnity company. she signed own bond in two cases at 1000 each. Sheriff had been seeking her on embezzlement charges for six weeks. She denied commenting on the alienation suit against Arthur L Garford.

Cornelia (. Kalassay Alexander Kalassay Arthur L. Garford Elyria Cleveland Don W. Myers Mr. Garford

Family killed at Magnolia crossing in Montvale NJ

A motor train struck a roadster at the Magnolia prada crossing near Montvale New Jersey last night killing six members of a single family including a baby two children and four adults The victims were George Mehl Cecille Mehl Nancy Mehl Mary Paulsen Elizabeth Krinke Jay Krinke and one more family member

Montvale Magnolia Prada Crossing George Mehl River Edge Cecille Mehl Nancy Mehl Mary Paulsen Mehl Elizabeth Krinke Dumont Afehl Jay Krinke Krinke

Bright spots push up UPA portfolio gains and forecasts

United Press reports Petroleum Corporation of America gains five million dollars in value since June. Leonard Ayres says demand replacement could aid revival in Cleveland. John J. Raskob predicts bottom in mood and an upturn by December. American Ice reports record July earnings. Wheat rises in Chicago on short covering amid Russia rationing doubts. Economists in Washington see low inventories as a positive omen for recovery.

United Press New York Petroleum Corporation of America

Ohio forecast: generally fair with little temp change

The forecast for Ohio calls for fair conditions tonight and Sunday with minimal temperature variation. Historical notes list yesterday's highs in Phoenix at 100 and North Platte at 93, with today's lows in Battleford 42 and Calgary 44, indicating no significant shifts in weather in the vicinity over the next 36 hours.

Ohio Phoenix North Platte Abilene

Raskob Predicts Economic Upswing by February

John J. Raskob, noted industrialist and chairman of the Democratic national committee, says the business bottom has been reached. He forecasts December improvement and a substantial upswing by February driven by better automobile trade, before his three week end cruise on the Aquitania.

New Yeans John J. Raskob Democratic National Committee Aquitania

Foot Washing Revival Draws Attention in Kentucky

Hundreds from Kentucky and Virginia travel to Mayking Kentucky for tomorrow's Baptist foot washing services at Marking Church. The revival seeks to restore the old rite alongside bread and wine in communion with clergy from two states coordinating relays for participants.

Whitesburg Kentucky Virginia Historic Mayking

Armed Men Tear Up Track In Ireland

Bulletin from Belfast reports a group of armed men destroyed a section of track on the Great Northern Railway near Rich Hill County Armagh. A freight engine was toppled down an embankment blocking a freight line leading to demonstrations planned in Armagh by the Ancient Order of Hibernians. No casualties were reported and authorities suspect retaliation for clashes at Coote Hill where anti-Orange demonstrations occurred.

Belfast Ireland Great Northern Railway Rich Hill County Armagh Armagh Order of Hibernians Coote Hill

Civil War Vet Laid To Rest in Elyria Cemetery

Comrade WN Stearns, last Elyria veteran of the old 15th Ohio Battery, was laid to rest Friday in Butternut Ridge Cemetery. He attended Battery reunions since 1888, and was a loyal Richard Allen Post No. 65 member. Mourning comrades listed include John Langton, Lewis Wright, Ed Tucker, Mose Beal, and Fred Lambert.

Freeman WN. Stearns Butternut Ridge Cemetery 15Th Ohio Battery John Langton Lewis F. Wright Ed Tucker Mose Beal Fred Lambert Elyrians Stearng Battery Cascade Park Richard Allen

President Hoover Heads to Camp Rapidan for Weekend

President Hoover departed Washington at 11 24 a m with a few friends heading to Camp Rapidan in Virginia for a weekend retreat.

Rapidan Camp Washington Hoover Camp Rapidan

Lorain county real estate reappraisal near end

Lorain county real estate reappraisal nears completion with estimated reductions ranging from 25 to 50 million dollars. About 90,000 parcels are assessed under County Auditor S Kelser, with former Auditor Monroe H Welty directing. Elyria valuations expected in a week, Lorain statewide by next month. General buildings down 10 percent in cities, land values adjusted from 1928 baselines, total county valuation around 134 million after anticipated 50 million cut, against a current 252 million total including real, personal and utilities.

Lorain County S. Kelser Monroe H. Welty Welty Elyria

Water from Ohio to christen great liner in Camden

Governor George White sent Fort Laurens water to United States Lines for blending with waters from forty seven states to christen the largest passenger liner to be launched in December. C B Galbreath selected the spring for its historic value. The liner will be 705 feet long, 30,090 tons, >20 knots, with 1300 passenger accommodations, and a sister ship is due in 1932. both under construction at Camden, New Jersey.

Columbus George White United States Lines Transatlantic Steamship Fort Laurens Tuscarawas County C. B. Galbreath Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society Galbreath Ohio Camden N. J

Ohioan Slugged At Ironton Robbed Of 500 Dollars

In Ironton Ohio on August 14 Dennis Hayes Clark a laundry manager was slugged and robbed of 500 dollars by three men. The incident occurred in the town with details limited to the attack and loss. Police investigations are underway.

Ironton, QO Dennis Hayes Clark

Scientists uncover Megiddo's famous spring used by Solomon

Jerusalem reports Aug 15 that archaeologists from the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago uncovered Megiddo's Spring, a 130 foot underground water source used for 1600 years by at least 10 ancient cities. The site features a rock hewn entrance, a 30 foot wide shaft with a circular staircase, and a 180 foot tunnel to the water.

Jerusalem Megiddo Solomon Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago Scientiata Maegiddo Tive Rock Chicago Palesne Mount Carmel Sharon

Schooley Runs From Ohio Pen Detention

Lis ton Schooley of Cleveland paroled from the Ohio Pen today and slipped past reporters by leaving through the dormitory door at 6 a.m. He planned to meet his wife in Columbus and return to Cleveland by auto, aiming to buy clothes before leaving. Schooley was sentenced for complicity in Cleveland land frauds.

Columbits Liston Schooley Cleveland Ohio Penitentary Schooley Columbus

President Hoover eyeing guaranteed employment plan

Washington August 15 President Hoover works in seclusion to finalize winter unemployment relief. He aims to announce by September 1 focusing on guaranteed employment for a definite period. The Chamber of Commerce and AFL back such arrangements. The Harriman committee is near completing a survey and Hoover is kept informed. A report is due in two weeks alongside the planned plan reveal.

Washington Hoover United States Chamber of Commerce American Federation of Labor Harriman Honger

Plane Drops On Toledo Home

William J. Mulqueeny, 29, of Detroit, aviator, nursed cuts after his plane Milady's cair stalled over Toledo. Unable to glide to a field, he landed on a tile roof, causing it to collapse. The plane and roof wrecked. Mulqueeny treated for head cuts. Mrs. D. H. Ray was in the dining room and unhurt when the craft dropped in.

Toledo William J. Mulqueeny Detroit Milady Mulqueeny Cleveland D. H. Ray

Post and Gatty Plane Mishap Near Old Orchard

Wiley Post and Harold Gatty were shaken after their Winnie Mae aircraft struck a wave during a beach take-off at Old Orchard Maine. The plane nosed into the sand, propeller bent, slight damage sustained. They planned to fly to Montreal for an air meet, then to Portland for a thorough check at the airport.

Post and Gatty Old Orchard Wiley Post Harold Gatty Winnie Mae Montreal Post Gatty Portland Winnie Mac

Gunman Solly Hart Denied Release In Habeas Case

Cleveland August 15 Solly Hart racketeer and gunman lost his bid for habeas corpus in common pleas court Judge Frederick P Walther denied release and kept the 100000 bond in default Hart linked to four gangster murders by Emmerich B Feed assistant county prosecutor The four killings named were Morris Moret Komisarow Ben Nadol Leo Klein and William E Poetter A young woman held overnight on Hart ties was ordered released by Detective Inspector C Cody The four current cases plus a fifth dismissed case will go to the September grand jury

Cleveland Solly Hart Frederick P. Walther Feed Toa Hart Morris Moret Komisarow Ben Nadel Hootleger Leo Klein William E. Poetter C . Cody Freed Walther William J. Zoul Justice of the Peace Grand Jury

Gasoline Prices Skid In Chicago

Gasoline prices in Chicago fell to new lows as major firms including Shell and Standard Oil of Indiana cut both standard grade and ethyl gas. Standard grade gasoline dropped to 11 cents a gallon including tax, while ethyl gas went to 14 cents, after Shell matched the declines. Smaller firms announced they would meet the new two firm figures, continuing a string of reductions in recent weeks.

Chicago Shell Company Standard Oil of Indiana Shell

American Fliers Fined By Japan

In Tokio on August 15 two American aviators Clyde E Pangborn and Hugh H Herndon Jr were fined 2050 yen for photographing over Kahodate fortifications while en route from Siberia to Tokyo during their world flight. The cameras films and a map were seized, a move seen as setting a precedent for U S Japan relations. Settlement allowed the pair to resume their round the world journey with a Tokyo to America leg.

Tokio Japan Clyde E Pangborn Hugh H Herndon Jr Kahodate Tokyo Siberia Pangborn Herndon America

Michigan trio questioned over Ypsilanti killings and linked crimes

Washtenaw County Prosecutor Albert J. Rapp questioned Frank Oliver Fred Smith and David Blackstone who were sentenced to life for killing four teens near Ypsilanti. Investigators linked a car fire a burned stocking fragment and a river search to possible torch murder ties. Katherine Keller Smiths sweetheart faced questions while Howard Forwalker 24 was held as holder of a gun.

Bodt Vivian Gold Anna May Harrison Thomas Wheatley Harry Love Rapp Katherine Keller Smith Howard Forwalker

Sanatorium Board Purchases Kitchen Equipment and Transformers

The tuberculosis sanatorium building commission approved purchases of three gas ranges and other kitchen gear for about 4900 from Oberlin Hardware and Day Hardware. Two power transformers costing 892 were bought for the powerhouse.

Tuberculosis Sanatorium Building Commission Oberlin Hardware Company Oberlin Day Hardware Company Elyria

Remark In Court Costs Him $25

J. H. Currier, a former Oberlin postal clerk, faced contempt of court charges before Judge W. B. Thompson. He was fined $25 and costs and jailed ten days for failing to maintain alimony, after remarking to the judge that it would not be paid.

J. H. Currier Oberlin W. B. Thompson Currier Thompson

Lorain County to Require Birth Certificates for First Graders

Lorain County Schools will require birth certificates for children entering first grade at the start of the 1931 32 school year on September 8. The Lorain County Board of Education announced the mandate to give parents time to obtain the documents ahead of openings.

Lorain County

Elyrian Named Dist Deputy for District Five

Louis J. Beache of 160 Spruce Street has been named district deputy of the Knights of Columbus for District Five covering Elyria Berea and Lorain Councils. Appointed by George O'Brien state deputy, Beache is a former Grand Knight of Elyria Council 774 and has long been active in Columbus circles including delegate to the 1929 Supreme Convention in Milwaukee.

Louis J. Beache Spruce Street Knights of Columbus Elyria Berea Lorain George O'Brien Ohio State Council Bueche Elyria Council Supreme Convention Milwaukee

Cleveland Hosts Legion of Ohio Convention Opens in City

Cleveland prepares for the 13th annual American Legion Ohio convention with 15000 visitors registered at Hotel Hollenden. Major events include talks by Maj Gen Smedley Butler and Gov George White at Public Music Hall, a large lakefront boat regatta, and an illuminated downtown parade led by National Guard units.

Cleveland. O Cleveland The American Legion Department of Chin Hotel Hollenden Ohio Legion Legion Forces Frank J Merrick Ohio Legion Legion Auxiliary Daughters of Legionnaires Hotel Statler E. G. Rarey Society Statler Butler Smedley D. Butler Marine Corps Fame Public Music Hall George White Michigan Legionnaires Detroit Lake Front E Ninth Street Cuyahoga National Guard John A. Elden

Starred Twice in Argument Over Liquor Leaves Man Hospitalized

John Love, 36, of 426 Clinton Street, was stabbed twice in the side after an noon argument over liquor. He was rushed to Memorial hospital with injuries not believed serious. Police seek a man alleged to have stabbed Love as they investigate the incident. Two killed in Ironton auto accidents today.

Hauor John Love Clinton Street Love Memorial Hospital

Lindberghs Reach Siberia After Pacific Flight

Col and Mrs Lindbergh land at Karaginsk Island off Kamchatka after flying about 1067 miles from Nome at roughly 100 mph. They cross the date line and plan Petropavlovsk refueling before continuing toward Tokyo amid official Siberian welcome preparations and city celebrations.

Nome Karaginsk Island Tokio Petropavlovsk Siberian Charles A Lindbergh Siberia Guv. Grosmoff Aviation Society Takio Hochi Shimbun Anchorage Nemuro Japan Charles A. Lindbergh

Stimson Denies War Debt Talks With MacDonald

Secretary of State Stimson denied reports he discussed revision of war debts with British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald in a telegram released by the state department. The message also noted Stimson’s move to Scotland.

Swern Washington Stimson State Department Ramsay MacDonald Great Britain Scotland

Fumes Fatal to School Custodian in Arlington

John G. Schaaf aged 61, a school custodian in Arlington, died from inhaling furnace fumes while cleaning a furnace at the school. He and helper Sidney Buslager were found unconscious on the floor of the furnace room. Buslager was expected to recover.

Arlington John G. Schaaf Schaaf Sidney Buslager Buslager

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MI6 Kalassay Grace Cleveland, CO Leonard Ayres American Ice Company Russia Battleford Calgary Quappelle Raskob Bulletin Bridgeport Conn Gunman Great Lakes Ohio Valley Elyrian Dist Legion OF Ohio Ironton James R. Slaughter O. B. Moore Quincy Bering Sea Karaginski Island San Francisco Kamchatka Peninsula Navy Atlantic Ocean United States Europe Asia Pacific Ocean Te Peanon the Chronicle
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