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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1931

Page

5

Ohio mines operate with double shifts at Powhattan Plant

The Powhattan Mining Company in Powhattan opens a full night shift of 450 workers as eastern Ohio mines move beyond unemployment status. The Powhattan mine, the region’s largest, employs over 1,000 on site and outputs about 4,500 tons daily. Flood lights illuminate the valley as searchlights cut fog from the hills. Belmont County totals around 6,600 miners since the national miners union strike collapsed and unrest eased.

Powhattan Ohio Powhattan Mining Company Towership Sunge Belmont County National Miners Union

Ohio State Officials Oppose Taxing Football Receipts

University officials told United Press they oppose Dr Henry Pritchett's Carnegie Foundation proposal to tax college football receipts. They argued OSU uses football income to finance athletic programs and new buildings now in debt, with football funds funding facilities that the state otherwise would cover.

Columbus. C Uversity United Press Henry S. Pritchett Carnegie Foundation Ohio State University University University Athletic Department Ohio State

Death notices for Mrs J B Patterson and William Lutz

Mrs J B Patterson dies at her Carlysle home and arrangements to be announced. William Lutz 51 of Lorain dies after five day illness at St Josephs Hospital. Survived by Lena Lutz his widow and Mary Lutz. funeral at St Johns Church with solemn requiem mass and burial in St Mary Cemetery Elyria.

Patterson J. S. Patterson Carlysle Jin Grove Patterson Toledo Blade Taylor LaPorte Cemetery Lorain, O William Lutz Grove Avenue National Titbe Company Lorain St. Joseph's Hospital Ilness Lutz Middletown National Tube Company Lena Esch Lutz Mary Lutz John Charles Edward St. John’s Church David Ramos St. Mary Cemetery Elyria

Dracula to Be Shown at Dreamland Theater Tomorrow

A Universal horror drama Dracula with an added feature Resurrection starring John Boles and Lupe Velez comes to the New Dreamland Theater tomorrow night. The ancient superstition of undead beings rising on a yearly night frames the presentation.

Dreamland Theater John Boles Lupe Velez

Youngstown Boy Shot By Police

Youngstown reports a boy shot by police today in a grocery store. He was taken to Misabeth's Hospital. Details on the shooter and motive remain unclear as investigators sort through the scene at the store in SFGANGETOWN.

Youngstown

Noisy birthday party silenced on Oak Street

Neighbors complained of a 1:50 a m disturbance Sunday as police asked revelers to quiet the radio and close windows and doors. The incident disrupted sleep for nearby residents and prompted a police response.

Po- Meg Oak Street

Ridgeville Girl Represents Lorain County in Contest

Anna Nieding of Ridgeville represented Lorain County at a Grange Deflamation contest held Saturday attended by Lorain Countians. Prizes went to Mrs. Eberhard of Sharon County for first. The event included Eaton's sales band providing music and refreshments for about 230 attendees including numerous from nearby counties.

Iss Anna Nieding Ridge Lorain County Lorain Eberhard Sharodina Kent Eaton Oyahoga County Medina County Sum County Warneton

Flier Saves Selkies Plane Crashes

MT. CLEMENS Mich Aug 17 A reserve flyer Lieut William Day Jr 22 lost control of an army pursuit plane in an inverted spin about 2500 feet up He saved his life by leaping from a helicopter at 1300 feet landing unharmed on the Clinton river banks near Selkidee Field Jean Day of Greenport Conn is his home day traveled from Kelly Field Texas for the incident

MT. Clemens Mich William Day Jr Day Jean, Day Greenwith Conn Selkidee Field Kelly Field Texas Clinton River

Dismiss Charge Against Umpire in Columbus

A charge of assault and batters against Larry Gaetz, American Association umpire, was dismissed in police court Columbus Ohio. Three witnesses testified Gaetz was not the aggressor in an after game altercation with a irate fan following Saturdays Columbus versus Kansas City game. A police escort carried Gaetz off the field due to upset fans over several close calls.

Columbus O. Aug CPI Larry Gaetz American Association Gaetz Kansas City Hercazary Goetz

Hailstorm Closes Streets in Denver and Conference Opens

A mid-winter August hailstorm dumped three feet of ice on Denver streets while temperatures plunged and trees shed leaves. Streets flooded as storm sewers overflowed near Almeda and Santa Fe. In Marion Ohio the 94th Evangelical Church Conference opens with 200 attendees, speakers Bishop Dunlap and Dr Mook. Elyrian H G Grebel fined six dollars for intoxication.

Denver Tolo Almeda Santa Fe Marion Ohio Conference of Evangelical Churches J. F. Dunlap CG. A. Mook Cleveland

Bonds Issued for Relief Reach 32.5 Million Statewide

Ohio cities counties and townships issued relief bonds under the Pringle Roberts act totaling over 32.5 million since March. The State Tax Commission has approved 41 bond issues for 2.02 million and seven totaling 18,640 dollars are pending. Cleveland leads in issuances. Toledo Youngstown and Warren also show notable activity.

Columbus Corysion Cleveland City Campbell Mahoning Coun Logan Canlaon Stark County Maple Heights Gart Heights Bedford Township Cuyahoga County Steubenville

Court notices and divorces in Lorain County docket activity

In And About The Court House In And About The Court House Vesta Humberstone Toledo filed suit against Rufus Rhine hant for 115 004 for injuries alleged in an automobile collision on Route 24 near Bellevue May 31. Foreclosure actions and partition suits are listed along with divorce granted to Ethel C Emerick Elyria from Roy F Emerick on gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty.

Vesta Humberstone Toledo Rufus Rhinehant Emia Bellevue Ethel C. Emerick Elyria Roy F. Emerick W. B. Thompson Martin Mutz Karl Mudjeak

Clover Leaf Rabbit Club Sets August Picnic

Members of the Clover Leaf Rabbit Club gathered at Merton Mason’s Ridgeville home for a planning session. They scheduled a picnic for August 2 at Riverview Park and planned to meet again next Friday with the Salisbury Brothers after an evening of games and refreshments.

Clover Leaf Rabbit Club Merton Mason Ridgeville Riverview Park Salsbury Brothers

Delivery complaints for Mrs Esther Alfsen in Oberlin

Chronicle notices address Mrs Esther Alfsen on Groveland Street in Oberlin and ask residents with delivery complaints to call Ronald Wilbond at 335K or phone 528 R for assistance.

Oberlin Groveland Street Esther Alfsen Ronald Wilbond

Oberlin Reunion Draws Local Residents

Oberlin and nearby residents gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs J E Dunlap for a reunion with attendees including Ralph Dunlap Eleanor Barone and other relatives. The article lists visitors from Berea Ky Creve Coeur and Willard with plans for ongoing visits and travel to Cleveland for the American Legion Auxiliary convention.

Oberlin Aus Rautien Eid J. E. Dunlap Ralph Dunlap Rehtor Eleanor and Iunier Mes Eleworth Barone Heleanor Clarence Mahan Drake Dunlap Ing Oxford Fla Ram H. W. Barone College Athwaite Ada Creve Filmer Redding Lois Braithwaite Ward Fewars Berea Lee Benton Norwalk Clara Reeves Willard Could Harvey Conian Michel George Bumpus East Bl Main Street Ot Cire Pau Cora Gleason Geneva Eric Krapp Willardcourt E. M. Todd Helen Lakewood Ruth Sargeant Campbell South Professor Street Dorothy Linn Tom George Jackson W. B. Durand Paul Davey Kent Ohio DL OM. Hevler St. Sreaig H. F. Arnold East College Street R Moore Amerie Legion Cleveland William Yoder Wheeling W. Va L. J. Avers Lueila Raga South Amherst Lou Avery J. D. Barner Rebecca Akron Northern District Baptist Convention Aiirport Eloise Bahr Spring Street Cedar Point

Miss Epath Husted Sets Sail for Kobe Japan

Husted Hriday Nelson plans to sail for Kobe Japan to teach music in city schools after completing college in Oberlin. She is the daughter of Dr. Husted of Oberlin and has spent the past year studying there before departure.

Husted Hriday Nelson Kobe Husted Oberlin Japan Oran California Estella Coe Dupan

Governor imposes martial rule on Texas oil field

Governor Murray issues a martial law proclamation in an east Texas oil field accusing an entrenched group of crude oil and natural gas producers of insurrection against conservation laws. Brig. Gen. Jacob F. Wolters is named to enforce the order after 800 state troopers were deployed and billets planned in Kilgore.

East Texas Jacob F. Wolters 56Th Cavalry Brigade Kilgore Murray Oklahoma

Critique of Crime and Social Reform in Cold War Era

The article discusses rising crime and urban decay in western cities, urging reform of housing, slum clearance, and a reassessment of social and legal systems. It notes expanding laws and government controls yet increasing lawlessness across generations and calls for neighborhood improvements and redefined enforcement norms.

Anderson Morris Plescowe Harvard University

Man Fined For DUI and License Suspension

Pete Bach of 308 Lake Avenue was fined 100 dollars and costs for driving while intoxicated and had his license suspended for 69 days after arraignment before Mayor James A Hewitt this morning. He was arrested by Patrolman E L Oldag on December 1.

Ned Pete Bach Lake Avenue James A. Hewitt E. L. Oldag Argentina Elyrian

LaGrange Man Fined for Intoxication at Arraignment

Guy Chapman of LaGrange was fined five dollars and costs after arraignment before Justice Walter H. Watts. He was arrested by a deputy sheriff in the morning.

Lagrange Guy Chapman Walter H. Watts Shertix

Carnegie report questions legions and football subsidies

The Carnegie study argues that athletic programs incur government-like subsidies and burden taxpayers. It cites Harvard University earning vast athletic income, including football, and contends such funds should not be exempt from taxation while urging broader scrutiny of university subsidies.

Contested Senate Race Claims Stock Deal and Interlude

The document outlines allegations by Frank L. Smith offering 10 009 Sears Roebuck shares to a candidate upon withdrawal, with claimed stock values of 250 000 and 2 000 000 annually in later years. Woody declines to comment on interview details with Rosenwald and urges disclosure of the 1926 campaign’s terms, inviting fuller narration for the next edition.

Séars-Roebuck Smith Woody Rosenwald Reed Committee Frank L. Smith

Girls Club Meeting at Fast River House

The Dish Pan Dasies 4-H Club met at Trené Stoll’s home on Fast River street. Donna Greene demonstrated sandwich making with Irene Stoll and Josephine Bailey assisting. A picnic is planned soon at Mia Hicks Stop 7 1 2 Grafton road.

Trené Stoll Fast River Street Donna Greene Irene Stoll Josephine Bailey Mia Dorothy Hicks Grafton Road

Glider Crash Hurts Eleven in Valley Town

Eleven people were injured when a glider crash occurred during an exhibition flight. The craft reportedly hit a crowd area after lifting off, with authorities stating an air current contributed to the crash.

Valusent Piopig Watereid Seth Pers Piopis Jehn Wag Rai

Nine states supply most of dairy cattle to Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania imports tuberculin free dairy cattle mainly from Minnesota New York Michigan Missouri Maryland Wisconsin West Virginia and Ohio. The Department of Agriculture estimates these nine states provide the bulk of imports for the last five years. There are 500000 milk cows and heifers over two years old on Pennsylvania farms.

Pennsylvania Harrisburg Department of Agriculture Minnesota New York Michigan Missouri Maryland Wisconsin West Virginia Ohio

Deer Hunt Families In Ruins In Oregon Forest Fire

A fire near Grants Pass torched acres as deer hunting families fled the flames in search of displaced mats and fawns. A Houston flight school story notes Mrs. Debie Stanford earning a top rating as Houston’s first female transport pilot after nine months of instruction.

Grants Pass Orc Houston Texas Debie Stanford

Constable Handles Daily Hobo Special in Elko

Elko’s constable Harper acts as official greeter for the daily Hobo Special freight train. The train carries 100 to 00 tramps aboard and is herded back onto the rails and out of town. A curious note on cement for broken china and a mention of Mount Wilson Observatory follow in the fragmented story.

Elko Harper Mount Wilson Observatory California

Trial of 30 for Labor Disorder Killings Starts

HARLAS Ky Aug 17. thirty miners from the hills gather for the trial of Oy ise charged with murder linked to violent labor disorders. Three deputy sheriffs and a mining camp commissary are among four killed in a sudden ambush at a camp, while the state pursues those accused of instigating the death of a coal miner. CENTURY LOCK PERFECT TE BELFAST clock tale follows as a separate brief item.

Harlas. Ky Kentucks Oy Ise Go On Tri Faurel Ulock Belfast N. Yo Gleason

Bulgarian grain expected in England amid Danubian rivals

In Liverpool Savral grain merchants foresee light rival competition from Danubian grain late August. Bulgarian supplies are reported to be markedly below normal.

England Liverpool Savral Bulgaria

Oregon Workmen Compensation Fund Distributes Over 1.38 Million

Salem Oregon reports total disbursements of 1 389 733 24 from the workmen's compensation fund for the recent fiscal year benefiting injured workers and dependents across the state.

Salem Ore Oregon Workmen's Compensation Fund

Duck Hatches Eggs After Hen Refusal

In El Reno Oklahoma S H Bell placed 15 eggs under a duck after a hen would not brood. All the eggs hatched and every chick survived in a notable farmyard success.

EL Reno Okla S. H. Bell

Father Hatches Eggs The Midwife Toad Carries Eggs

The curious midwife toad lays eggs that attach to the male’s back and are carried until hatching, a rare reproductive behavior observed in this species.

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Ohio Mines Bel Mont County Dragula Dreamland J. B. Davidson Avon East Avenue Crooks Coal Company East Avenue Hill O. K John Kozer Bath Street George Wuhrman H. Vosburg Rush Street Wuhrman Flier Seleks Hailotcam Filla H. G Grebel Weat Avenue Wan Pringle-Roberts M Porteage and Titis Company Frank Panzes Walter Oldaz Henry Oldag Ernest J. Oldax Carmline Oldag A.W. Rah J. R. Mueller George Benkoer Rabbit Club Elyria Corps Courtesy Cleveland Press American Legion Ponent Miss Epath Husted O. Durand George Dadid Jamiis Durand F. F. Beckwith Harding Memorial Frank Branson Daud Patricia Betty Inapolis Winifred Beebe Hast College Street Charles Barrick- Jon South Jona Gibson Savanna Arthur Duffy Woumbeer Carnegie Report Legion Tndas Prgrehart Gloria Gloria Swanson Michael Farmer Farmer Europe Mollywood Miss Swansop Marquis de la Falaise Levelland Per Per Denen Ty von Larly Oaetine WDGK Zanfsvileer, O Homer E. Walters China Paris O'Donnell Paint & Wall Paper Co
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