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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1929

Page

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City Council Deliberates Routine Measures and School Zoning

Council discusses thirty ordinances mostly reallocating funds from one department to another, with amounts from 310 to 4006 dollars. A proposed zoning change would create a commercial area on Abbe Road near the new Allen school, awaiting planning commission approval. Traffic light proposals at several intersections are reviewed, with some deemed unnecessary and others considered important, including a plan for school districts to operate lights during school hours under Board of Education power.

Harvey Cherney Minst Cornell Abbe Road New Allen Carneil Covecil Bruail Fast Bridge Hust River West Avenue Securil Street Middle Avenue Fourth Street Uulf Road Cleveland Board of Education

Death summons local pioneer Elyria merchant John Murbach

John Murbach 77 longtime Elyria coal and supply executive died at his home 218 Harrison Street after a long illness from complications of an operation three years earlier Born January 31 in Switzerland he came to Elyria at 17 and built a jewelry and coal business later forming Murbach Fuel and Supply Company He was vice president of Elyria Savings and Trust and is survived by his wife Julia D Erne and four children Col Frank Murbach Erne Murbach Halas Murbachen and Mrs Margaret M. Trawson (text continues on Page 2).

Join Murbach Murbach Coal and Supply Company Elyria Harrison Street Murdach Switz Erland Ty Tt Syria Carter Hiviand City Fuel 1 Ice Company John Murach Hi Jewelry Muarbach City Fuel and Supply Cunninpans Erne Murbach Halis Murhacen Margaret M. Trawson Murbach Elyria Savings and Trust Company

Lost Cleveland airman Nelson drives mountain search

A major, daily search for missing Cleveland air mail pilot Nelson and his plane covers rugged western Pennsylvania terrain. Hundreds on foot and dozens of planes scour the mountains from Clarion as dawn breaks. Nelson learned to fly with Lindbergh and Love, offering hope he may be found alive.

Cleveland Thomas V. Nelson Cleveland Air Mail Pennsylvania Peninsylvanist Clarion Nelson Col Charles 5 Lindbergh Vaindbergh Phil Love St. Louise

Protests Over Slippery Lake Road Curves Reach County

County commissioners received several protests today about failure of the state highway department to spread cinders on the slippery curves of Lake Road west of Oak Park. Officials said authorities promised to treat the curves but the work has not been completed, leading to frequent autos running into ditches.

State Highway Department Lake Road Oak Park

Ford Announces Wage Increase in 1940s Ford Move

Edsel Ford, president of Ford Motor Company, announced a wage increase for Ford workers. Those earning under 7 per day gain 1 extra dollar daily, workers earning 7 to 10 per day receive five percent, effective December 1. The raise totals 29 million annually, affecting about 115,640 workers with lower wages and 24,320 workers moving to higher pay brackets.

Detrout Edsel Foard Ford Motor Company Ford

Santa Arrives at Ely Park Tonight in Elyria

Santa Claus lands at Ely Park at 7 30 p m with Mayor Hewitt and city officials. The Chamber of Commerce and Merchant Division sponsor a pre Christmas program as Santa and Jack Claus radio in and greet local children. The High School band provides music and gifts await good boys and girls after a brief meet and candy boxes. Santa promises to return later in the month for more visits.

Santa Claus Elyria Ely Park Miyor Janes A. Hewitt Merchant's Division Chamber of Commerce Santa Jack Claus Chronicle Tia Sharp Chancy of Commerce Earl Bacon Lawr Webber Key James A. Hew North Pole Qnio Ciinecinnati Southland Ohio Northole Sant Claus Santa CIA Tun Rember

Obeying and ignoring the new traffic code clash

Charles W. Lawrence reports on a city’s new traffic ordinance after 26 hours. Motorists strictly follow parking time limits and speed laws, while many ignore the turn left on green rule. Some move cars between stalls to avoid penalties, against officials’ spirit.

Charles W. Lawrence

Walton Funeral to Be Held Wednesday at St Marys

Elizabeth Walton 89 widow of George P Walton and former head of Walton Lee & Co. dies after heart failure. Funeral at St Marys Catholic Church at 10 am with Father Mooney presiding and burial in St Marys Cemetery on Lake Avenue. Survived by five children Carl Rudolph Roland Charles Karl Elmer and two sisters. two grandchildren Jack W Walton and George P Walton.

St. Mary's Church Elizabeth Walton Walton Lee &J Frey Father Bullivan St.’Mary’s Lake Avenue Sigar Ridge Elvria Township John Niepfoot Elizabeth Niepfoot George PL Walton St. Mary's Catholic Church Fast River Street Carl Rudolph Roland H Charles F Karl P Elmer W. Walton Miss Mollier Neipfoot Chitaro M Ada B Vyuisa Okla Henry J. Netpfonr Elyri Jack W Cenrge P. Walton Charles F. Walton

Eldred & Highgate To Use Damaged Warehouse After Fire

Eldred & Highgate Company announces temporary use of the burned wholesale warehouse next to its Warrhouse and office building. A $75,090 blaze destroyed offices and warehouse early Sunday. Insurance adjusters will inspect before plans for future operations are set. Firefighters faced icy conditions as crews extinguished the fire Sunday morning.

Warrhouse and Eldred & Highgate Company Yesterway Chronicle-Telegram Eldred & Hiehcate Elyria

Hooverisms From Messaged Congress Hoovers Speeches

A collection of passages attributed to Hoover highlighting growth, illiteracy abolition, enforcement of laws, and governance. It notes the President's view on law enforcement, public spending, foreign relations, government manufacturing, and prison overcrowding.

Winter Cold Wave Strikes Midwest Centering on Chicago

A major cold wave sweeps the Midwest centering on the Chicago area with heavy snow and ice. Temperatures near 30 degrees are forecast as relief arrives tomorrow. The blizzard claims at least 75 deaths from freezing and accidents, with widespread disruption from Missouri to Nebraska and dangers on rivers and lakes.

Mississippi Valley Chi- Cred Missouri River Valley Kansas City Heatrice Nebraska Lake Trath Kiowa St. M 'S Lake Superior E Muren

Canton Battle Rages as Revolutionary Forces Move on City

London dispatches report a concentrated assault by revolutionary armies led by the Traus goods divisions and Kaeng troops aimed at Canton. Conflicting telegraph notes say fighting continues along riverfront approaches to the city with heavy combat north and south of the Canton river mouth as Cantonese casualties flood in.

London China Canton Hong Wong Kwanegs

Hoover urges quick tariff action in first annual message

President Hoover calls for immediate tariff changes to reduce business uncertainty and outlines a broad growth program. He urges early action, notes gains in confidence, and lists 10 legislative aims including tax cuts, railroad consolidation, inland waterways funding, and a permanent federal radio commission.

Washington Hoover Congress White House Tam United States Merchant Marine Federal Radio Commission Department of Justice

Winter Weather Grips Ohio Amid Freezing Temps

Winter brought another frigid wave to Ohio with subfreezing highs and sleet or light rain in central and northern areas. Indirectly a turbulent storm fueled slippery streets and fires as several deaths were reported including a truck collision near Westerville and a housekeeper burned while trying to light a kerosene fire.

United Press Groep Ohio Columbis Pennsylvania Westerville Junie May Buresrat New Burlington

Lorain County Humane Society Adopts New Constitution

The Lorain County Humane Society adopted its new constitution at the 1929 annual meeting. A 11-member board will govern four year terms with staggered expirations. Officers for the coming year will be chosen by the board within ten days. The 1930 budget of 4 876 was approved amid debate. Membership rules were amended to require attendance or excusal to avoid forfeiture, and amendments may be adopted by majority vote with prior notice.

Lorain County Humane Society Lorain County

Toys For Christmas Ad Request Cash Trade

Classified note asking for unwanted toys to exchange for cash. Includes a contact line and scattered, unclear text about phone number and advertisement placement. Contains multiple misspellings and disjointed phrases.

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Shn Murbach John Murbach Mountain Olat Will St. Mary’s Church Mrs. Elzabeth C. Walton Wholesale Grocery District of Columbia NEW Sold Wave Bears Middle West PEN Attagk Humane Society Joe
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