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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1930

Page

4

Elyria Drum and Bugle Corps Hopes for Third State Title

Elyria sending a special 5 am train to Cincinnati for the Ohio Legion Convention. Thousands from across the state will attend the gala program, drills, and speeches. Elyria’s drum and bugle corps strive for a third consecutive state championship amid keen competition and strong rival efforts. The local Legion post boasts a notable home and rapidly growing membership.

Cincinnati Ohio Legion Elyria Elyrians Wm. Hruby

Wellington Homecoming Celebrates 75th Birthday festivities

Wellington prepares for August Homecoming on the 20th to 22nd to mark the town's 75th birthday. Governor Myers Y Cooper will address the opening day and William E Barton will speak at the Myron T Herrick library cornerstone laying. Local residents and families are urged to join in the celebratory events.

Wellington Lorain County Myers Y. Cooper Myron T. Herrick William E. Barton Boston Bruce Barton

Sir Thomas Lipton on sportsmanship and fair play

Sir Thomas Lipton praises Americans for winning fairly and squarely and rejects alibis. His remark underscores true sportsmanship and could inspire contestants in all sports.

Sir Thomas Lipton Sir Thomas

Crimeless City Claim by Toronto Mayor Bert Wemp

Canadian aviator and Toronto mayor Bert Wemp tells American reporters his city is the greatest crimeless city on earth. He cites 70 percent home ownership, civic engagement, swift courts, strong child upbringing, and ample recreation as reasons for low crime and better living.

Bert Wemp Toronto Wemp

One line remark on racketeers avoiding self titled racketicians

A brief quip notes that racketeers, unlike self styled professionals, do not call themselves racketicians. It reflects a compact satirical observation about mendacious figures in illicit trades.

Immigration debate over selective policy and unemployment

Harry E Hull commissioner general of immigration argues that US labor demand and quota rules shape immigrant flows. He notes unemployment as a factor but says lack of waiting lists stems from Britain and other nations having larger quotas. He cites need to select aliens for industrial needs and mentions lumber imports from Canada to Maine.

Harry E. Hull Harry Edward Hull Belvidere N. Y Cedar Rapids Williamsburg Congress Iowa Simcn Republicar United States Europe Hull Trak England Scotland Great Britain Bureau of Immigration Canada Maine Bureau

Anniversary notes and historical birthdays in brief

Today in history lists 1777 Bennington battle details with American victory and 1914 British force landings in France. It notes 1924 the Dawes Plan signing and features birthdays including Cardinal Dougherty of Philadelphia and several early American figures.

Bennington Burzonne Joan Stark France London Cardinal Dougherty Philadelphia Tardville, Pa

Aviator’s Death In Bed Dominates July News

July news centers on a fatal incident involving an aviator who died in bed. A lean line in local chatter speculates a fourteen year old boy finds tree life preferable, reflecting small town curiosity and oddball rumor during the hot month.

Communist Armies Threaten Chinese Capital

Fragmented OCR text recounts a mix of biographical notes on figures like Hugh Groson and military references, then abruptly shifts to generic commentary and an editorial line about a New Jersey auto incident. The readable portion cites a crisis around Beijing and mentions military leaders and public figures, but details are garbled and inconsistent.

Tilby Smith On Death Row In Ohio Pen Today

Tilby Sau 25 who will die in the electric chair October 29 relinquished his name today and became No 62552 at the Ohio State Penitentiary. A ten day liaison between Smith and Maude Lowther led to the murder of his wife Clara. Smith was dressed in at the penitentiary and taken to death row at White Creek to join two other inmates. Prosecutor Howard Nazor plans to seek the death penalty for Mrs Lowther if she is tried and faces execution if she is convicted.

Colulmbus Tilby Sau Srvh Maude Lowther White Cott Howard Nazor Agaist Smith

For Sale Beautiful Niagara Falls Snapshot Collection

Short item notes a collection of Niagara Falls area snapshots for sale. Owner seeks funds to pay attorney fees.

Niagara Falls

Dramatic onstage accident shocks Tokyo theater crowd

Report notes a performer at Naka theater in Tokyo drew an audience, but an actress dropped her child from an upper balcony onto spectators. The actor continued his lines without interruption as police investigated the incident.

Japan Naka Theater Copsrigni Will

Fish worm magnate Charles E Stevens at Columbus

Columbus Indiana notes fishing worm raising is the occupation of Charles E Stevens. He sells live worms to anglers at about a half cent per dozen in tin cans. Beds of earth in greenhouses support production and the method is described with details and the Italian term impresario meaning one who conducts an enterprise.

Columbus Indl Charles E. Stevens Stevens

Water shortage threatens farms across Room County

Norwalk Ohio August 16 severe water scarcity prompts county humane agent W P Leighton to warn it may be necessary to haul water to farms. Transport by motor truck or railway from Huron may be arranged as farmers already haul from the East branch of the Heron river and nearby pools.

Norwalk Hvesteck W. P. Leighton Laighton Huron

Drought Threat As Creeks Run Dry Countywide

A local report warns that only a few creeks still hold water and within a short time all county streams may dry up unless significant rainfall arrives. Weather officials urge conservation and monitor river basins for relief opportunities.

Road improvements completed on two county roads

County Surveyor C. T. Biggs reports road work on Gorer Panes and Portman roads finished Friday with a three lane asphalt macadam. Telegraph road, closed during showers, was to reopen for car traffic but weather may delay plans for today.

Gorer Panes Portman C. T. Biggs Biggs Trafic

Pal Picture Player Debuts With Projector and Bulb

The Days News details a portable phonograph with an integrated electric light bulb and projector. A synchronized fireproof film shows pictures as records play, priced at 275.09 dollars.

Gallanti Accordions Promote US Hand Made Models

The Galanti brand offers hand made accordions noted as finest of their kind and favored by top stage artists over Italian instruments. Elyria pupils may study with a Cleveland teacher visiting weekly. Interested residents are invited to meet him Friday between 2:30 and 8 FP. M.

United States Elyria Pupis Cleveland

Summer Special Gulbransen Piano For Small Homes

Parents planning fall piano lessons should inspect the Summer Special on a new Gulbransen piano. Fully warranted with a full sized keyboard, it suits apartments or small homes and is priced at $199.00, the lowest for a new quality instrument.

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