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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1931

Page

5

Flyers Forced Down In Field Near Warren

Lieu tenant A Williams known as a noted flyer slept in his plane three miles south of Warren after a storm forced down his three motor craft while escorting a party of European flyers from Washington to Cleveland for the national air races starting Saturday. The foreign flyers decorated by President Hoover continued to Cleveland by train, leaving Williams with his plane. The group included R L R Atcherley of the British Royal Air Force Mano Di Bernardi of Italy Boleslaw Corlinghi of Poland and Alois Kubite of Czechoslovakia.

Hoover Washington Cleveland Williams R. L. R. Atcherley Royal Air Force Mano di Bernardi Italy Boleslaw Corlinghi Poland Maj Alois Kubite Czechslovakia

Banker's Body Found On Track Near Seven Mile

W L Sheaffer 56 year old banker and grain elevator owner from Seven Mile near Hamilton Ohio was found dead on a railroad track at Huston Crossing. He had been missing since Monday night after leaving in his motor car whose flat tire was found yesterday. Coroner Edward Cook suspects accidental death as he walked along the tracks toward his home with a disabled car.

Hamilton W. L Shaeffer Seven Mile Huston’s Crossing Sheeffer Edward Cook

Wants To Go Back To Jail

William L. Cherry, a barber and ex convict, surrendered in Cincinnati asking to be returned to a Tennessee prison near Knoxville from which he escaped 14 years ago. He spoke of restless years and sought peace, saying he served a 3 to 15 year sentence for passing fraudulent checks.

Cincinnati William L. Cherry Tennessee Knoxville Cherry Sar Quenti Califoria San Francisco

Death Record for Lorain Resident Ends at Local Home

Death notice reports the passing of a Lorain native living at Lorain Home since last December. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Toth Lorain Lorain ¢ Cutty

Local arrests and city crashes in Elyria briefed

A man named Tuliua Race was arrested on disorderly conduct after a sister’s complaint and will be arraigned before Mayor Howitt. Two cars, Oliver Murray and G Werner, collided on Broad Street causing minor damage. Mrs Mays struck F A Derek’s parked car on Cleveland Street. police note crowding by another vehicle. Edward Murray paid seven dollars and fifty cents for intoxication. Deputy sheriffs found Anthony Thimke’s stolen car at Elberta Beach. William Lant was released from jail after paying a fine for intoxication.

West River Street James White James A. Howitt Oliver Murray Erie Street G. Werner Grand Rapids Mich Broad Street Anthony Thimke North Ridgeville Elberta Beach

County relief groups urged across state

Governor White's statewide relief committee urges organizing local relief committees in all counties to prepare for winter. Groups should include county commissioners Red Cross American Legion health officers and civic organizations to cooperate with the state body. A plan for community pantry projects as part of a surplus campaign calls for conversion of surplus food into canned goods stored for distribution through relief channels.

Columbus. O White Red Crogs American Legion

Cleveland Hosts Women's Peace Caravan in City Hall Open Meeting

City officials including City Manager Denzel E Morgan and Senator Robert J Bulkley welcomed the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom caravan on Cleveland steps. The tour began in California June 21 en route to Washington to seek one million signatures for world disarmament. Congressman Robert Croeger will speak at Cleveland College auditorium about the Kellogg Briand pact.

Cleveland Denzel E Morgan Robert J Bulkley Womens International League For Peace and Freedom City Hall California Washingto Dhio Ias Hoover Sutch Robert Croeger Cleveland College The League

Tells Truth Arrestee Cited After Beer Shipment

Cleveland August 27 John Robertson 28 told police the quality of two thousand dollars worth of beer in a five ton truck. Police sergeant William Bamerlin arrested him after Robertson affirmed it was good beer. The truck was found near a garage described as a relay stop for beer shipments.

Cleveland John Robertson Wiliam Banemerlin Robertson Bammerlin

Court Grants Divorces in Local Cases Under Thompson

Beulah Piper of Elyria wins a divorce from Lee Piper on gross neglect of duty with Judge W. B. Thompson issuing the decree. Viola Walker of Lorain obtains a divorce from Howard on neglect and extreme cruelty with $600 alimony and furniture awarded. Theodoros Kilak sues Anna for divorce on neglect grounds. married in 1931. James Bruce, noted explorer, rose to prominence in Abyasinia.

Beulah Piper Elyria Lee Piper W. B. Thompson Viola Walker Lorain Howard Gronn Plaintif Theodoros Kilak Anna Ahe James Bruce Abyasinia

Canton Murder Probe Blocked by Aliases in Racketeer Case

Canton Ohio August 27 detectives probing the death of Joe Cotelli a bootlegger and racketeer found the case hindered by multiple false names used by the gang. Cotelli’s body was found near Congress Lake Country Club head battered and with a knot of a clothesline around the neck. Police suspected a feud between rival rum runners and considered motives tied to liquor trade ambitions and past arrests.

Canton Joe Torelli Cotelli Pittsburgh Cleveland Congress Lake Country Club T. C McQuate Congress Lake Colony

Cleveland Honors Foreign Pilots At Air Races

Cleveland today launched a tribute program for five European air corps leaders visiting for the National Air Races exhibitions. Maj Alois Kubita of Czechoslovakia and others from England Italy Poland and Germany were welcomed with handshakes at City Hall and will be feted by local groups. Capt Boleslaw Orinski and Lieut Col Maria de Bernardi traveled by train after a forced landing near Warren, Ohio.

Cleveland City Hall John D Marshall Alois Kubita Czechoslovakia Richard LR Atcherley England Ernst Udet Germany Maria de Bernardi Italy Boleslaw Orinski Poland Udet New York Warren

French Aviator Plans Record Flight From Le Bourget

Jean Mermoz, French long distance flyer, prepared to challenge the world distance record set by Russell Boardman and John Polando. With co-pilot Etienne, they tested the Antoine Paillard aircraft and planned to fly to Istres near Marseilles then South America weather permitting. Mermoz previously crossed the South Atlantic from Senegal to Natal, Brazil in 1930.

LE Bourget France Jean Mermoz Russell Boardman John Polando New York Istanbul Mermoz Etienne Antoine Paillard Istres Marseilles South ‘America South Atlantic Senegal Natal Brazil South America

Dawes Observes 66th Birthday in Scotland

Ambassador Charles G. Dawes marked his 66th birthday in Kirkcudbright Scotland attending a ceremony for a memorial gymnasium funded by Thomas Cochran of New York. He spoke on the global economic situation noting national interests rather than sympathy drove international actions recently.

Kirkcudbright Scotland Charles G. Dawes Thomas Cochran New York England France Dewes

Panama Revolt Leader Shot During City Council Meeting

Dr Arnulfo Arias a Panamanian revolt leader was shot and wounded during a municipal council session in Colon Jamaica Aug 27. Ramon Amestica a city judge denied firing and police detained him pending investigation into a revolver ownership. Arias presided as shots rang out and doctors expect recovery. In Cleveland Leroy Parkham 52 was killed early today allegedly by an ex convict who claimed he courted the convict’s wife. The shooting occurred at Parkham’s home as the suspect fired two times then fled.

Colon Panama Arnulfo Arias Ramon Amestica Arias Cleveland Blain Cleveland Leroy Parkham Ohio Penitentiary

Bridge Building To Be Accelerated In Ohio Winter

Governor White announced acceleration of the State Highway Department bridge program to boost unemployment relief. He aims to build many bridges near population centers during winter, replacing weak or narrow structures. The normal program spends about 3 million dollars yearly with winter work increasing direct labor opportunities for relief.

Columbus State Highway Department White Highway Department

Highwaymen Seize Bank Treasurer in Burlington Robbery

Two highwaymen fired several shots and intercepted a Lowell Trust Co. treasurer near Burlington Massachusetts. They escaped with nearly $26,000 from a leather bag as the victim, George No Harvaxan of Lowell, was en route from a Boston bank.

Burlington Mass George No Harvaxan Lowell Trust Fo Lowell Boston

Boat Seized At Sandusky

A boat carrying a cargo of Canadian beer was inspected at Sandusky Bay by Captain George Faso and a Coast Guard crew. The craft was turned over to customs officers in Toledo. Two men, George Zeberie of Sandusky and Colin Murre of Lorain, were arrested and held for federal authorities.

Sandusky. O Sandusky Bat George Faso Coast Guard Toledo George Zeberie Sandusky Colin Murre Lorain

Farmer in Garden Killing Prompts Prosecution Appearance

Colin Horkey, 65, a Michigan farmer, to appear in Pontiac today to explain the shooting death of Halbert Albertson in a melon patch. Horkey said he held trespassers for his Packard sedan after Albertson attacked, and he fired a shotgun killing him. He surrendered to Oakland officers at Royal Oak, claiming raids on his garden had kept him watchful. The second item notes the United Brethren Church convention opening in Lancaster, Ohio with 250 delegates and speaker Charles W. Brewbaker of Dayton.

Pontiac Mich Aux Colin Horke Halbert Albertson Albertson Horkey Oakland Noyal Oak Harkey United Brethren Church Convention Lancaster Ohio United Brethren Church Charles W. Brewbaker Dayton

Chatham Briefs Selections From Local Visits

Local notes list visits and weekend stops by residents and relatives. Lyle White and son from Clee land spent Sunday with Warner Rowe. Richard Hange of Chicago is visiting his aunt Mrs W A Shaw. Families from Mt Vernon Akron Berea Medina Lorain and Whittier Cal are featured in the ongoing social round.

Chatham Lyle White Cleeland Warner Rowe Richard Hange Chicago Olg W. A. Shaw Olver Cline Bobb L Clne Mt Vernon Maude Kreiger Sgnl Ralph Lodi George Kreigzer Bill’ Knepper Cleveland Wham Knepper M H Whitas Akron Harold Neat Berea George Kreiger Carl Packard Quille Haken William Eaken Fern Abram Wadsworth H J. Kohl Kohli Whittier Cal Dan Eddy Wallace Braun Ray Packard Blaine Kulp Medina Harry Curtis and Son Lorain Harry Gunder George Cooley Arthur Munson Ithaca C. R Cooley H. W. Keighley North Park Street Corey DeForest Pratt Cincinnati J. M. Albright East College E. A. Steevan Winifred Beebe East College Straat Louise Finch Marian Tucker Breckeville J. M. Bright Mack Webber Lawton Richard Waterman Cedar Point Opel Palmer Galion

Death of LeRoy Goodson in Washington D C

LeRoy Goodson 36, of Oberlin, died Monday afternoon at St Elizabeth Hospital in Washington D C due to injuries from an on the job accident as a New York Central Railroad porter. Survived by wife and three children Virginia Lucille and George of Oberlin and sister Eugenia Nelson of Washington D C. Funeral and burial planned in Washington.

Oberlin LeRoy Goodson St. Elizabeth Hospital Washington D. C New York Central Virginia Lucille George Onerlin Eugenia Nelson Washington, D Cora Goodson

Murrey Predicts U S Will Win Fight on Unemployment

Oklahoma Governor William H. Murrey, in a United Press interview from Oklahoma City, asserts the American people will prevail over unemployment and a business downturn. He cites plans to mobilize a mass effort and criticizes relief conferences as insufficient, while stressing work and dignity over charity.

United Press Oklahoma City William H Murrey Oklahoma Memphis Tishominga Perany

Family Gathering in Granger Ohio and Local Market Notes

The record lists a large family gathering at the Lehman home in Granger with numerous relatives visiting from nearby towns. It also reports ongoing farm and market activity, including horse-related injuries and several local visits, plus detailed farm and produce market prices from Cleveland and nearby markets.

Mystery Surrounds Deaths in Mrs Veres Home

Prosecutor cites nine other deaths linked to Mrs Veres as investigators note deposits totaling 68 000 over twelve years. Authorities described a gaudy dwelling and seized insurance policies as part of the inquiry.

Mra. Veres George N. State

Host Shows Grounds as Prodigal Nature

A grandiloquent host guides a guest around his country home pointing to the ground cover and extolling nature's riches. The practical guest interjects with a sharp quip about keeping pigs, reflecting contrasting temperaments amid a home tour.

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