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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1934

Page

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Get Awards At E H L S Elyria High School Honors 107 Athletes

Elyria High School awarded 107 students this morning for service in football tennis girls athletics and the high school band. Heavyweights 19 football letters went to Charles Coen Robert Crandall Hugh Cross John Kostyo Vincent Kushinski Harry Lauer Orion Lee Walter Machock John Maiden Jack Meyer Ralph Nichols Robert Novak James Schunar Joe Scott Fred Stahl Charles Streicher Edward Strohsack Henry Wazyniak with Earl Chesler as manager. Lightweights 19 letters went to dalouis edocs Harold Blake Joe Brown Janes Donnelly Wallace Forbes Robert France William France Melson Gerber Eugene firabor Jack tatt Harold Haywood William McKittrick Robert Penfound John Pruski Jack Ternes Elmer Tomuska Thomas Vaughn and edge Bemba with Lawrence Keene as manager. Freshmen 26 earned freshman numerals presented by A N Smith. Names listed include James Agate Albert Andress Jack Bennett Richard Brubaker Waite Cornelius Ray Crisp Charles Cromling Charles Decker Harold Gruges John Hines Waite Juvian Ziegmund Kesu iushi Harold King Robert Marsh Hubert McNeal Delmar ot Ber Ptot Willa Benz Robert Schumar Richard Selman Alex Szabo Tudison Web Nea continued on Page 2.

Elyria High School Roy Clymer Charles Coen Robert Crandall Hugh Cross John Kostyo Vincent Kushinski Harry Lauer Orion Lee Walter Machock John Maiden Jack Meyer Ralph Nichols Robert Novak James Schun Harold Haywood William McKittrick Robert Penfound John Pruski Jack Ternes Elmer Tomuska Thomas Vaughn A. N. Smith James Agate Albert Andress Jack Bennett Richard Brubaker Wale Cornelius Ray Crisp Charles Cromling Charles Decker Harold Gruges John Hines Waite Juvian Ziegmund Kesuiushi Harold King Robert Marsh Hubert McNeal Delmarot Ber Ptot Willa Benz Robert Schumar Richa Selman Alex

Legion Seeks Toys Clothing for needy children this Christmas

The American Legion Post requests donations of toys and clothing to aid children in need this Christmas. A clothing collection drive runs through schools and churches, with a corps of relief workers assembling and repairing garments for distribution, aided by the Lorain County Relief Commission.

Mista American Legion Post Legion Legon Lorain County Relief Commission Paul Collins Chaiman War and Clothing Shop Committee

Martin Insull Goes On Trial

Chicago reports that Martin Insull, former partner in the Insull Utilities Empire, faces an embezzlement trial after extradition from Canada. He is charged with embezzling 344000 in Middle West Utilities Corporation stocks to bolster his personal brokerage account while his brother Samuel faced a related mail fraud case. The 65-year-old ex magnate appeared hopeful before Judge Cornelius J. Harrington.

Chicago Martin Insull Insull Utilities Samuel Canada Europe Middle West Utilities Corporation Cornelius J. Harrington

Rain and warmth trend across Ohio with eastern clouds

An Ohio weather forecast indicates rain and slightly warmer conditions in the eastern portion tonight and Tuesday, with cloudy skies in the east and north after rain, while central and western areas turn cooler.

Ohio

Alleged Slayer Arrested in Tulsa Murder Case

A 19 year old from Tulse Ohio, son of federal judge Franklin Kennamer, was arrested on a murder charge after County Attorney Holly Anderson said he confessed. The alleged killer, named as John Gorrell, a 23 year old Tulsa student, was identified by a Kansas City pilot who said Kennamer claimed he would kill Gorrell.

Phlipa Kennamer Tulse Ohio Franklin D. Kennatmer Holly Anderson Ned John Gorrell Tulsa Kennamer Floyd J. Sfurf Kansas City Gorrell

Japan Moves to Renounce Washington Naval Treaty

Tokyo cabinet referred the matter to the privy council for official sanction as Japan begins steps to end the Washington Naval Treaty. Formal termination could come by December 12, with plans for unilateral action after failed appeals for joint termination. Britain, the United States, France, and Italy were approached. Britain and the United States reportedly did not agree.

Tokyo Der Japan Privy Council Great Britain United States France Kaly Britain Amperita Laly Mnate

U S Expenses Show Increase

Washington December 3 government expenditures rose to 638 607 912 in November from 499 420 221 a year earlier as heavy frost driven needs boosted outlays. Receipts totaled 246 607 887 leaving a deficit of 392 000 53. For the five months to end November spending reached 2 892 632 093 with income 1 460 391 131 and a deficit of 1 432 240 962.

Washington Treasury

Insurance Co Head Slain in Springfield Mystery

Springfield dec 3 authorities investigated the fatal shooting of Harness B Hill former president of Abraham Lincoln Life Insurance Co found dead in his car three miles west of Springfield. State’s Attorney Greening speculated Hill may have acted to shield an alleged Chicago plot to seize the company treasury. murder inquiry continues. Bushman a Kansas City executive linked to Hill also died under unusual circumstances last day of 24.

Springfield Harness B. Hill Abraham Lincoln Life Insurance Company Alfred HH. Greening Hill Treasury 3Ig Frank Bushman Lie Federal Reserve Life Insuranece Company Kansas City Daly

Former Governor Cooper Injured in Auto Crash

Former Ohio governor 61 sustained a broken neck vertebrae when a car driven by his brother James G. Cooper overturned three times on the Johnstown road near Utica. Two sisters, Annie Towers and Ella Jenkins, were injured. Cooper’s wife and James Cooper slightly hurt. The party, en route to a funeral, were trapped beneath the vehicle for about 15 minutes before passersby freed them.

Columbles Myers ¥. Cooper Cincinnati Ohin Janes G Cooper Johnstown Road Utica Cooper Annie Towers Ella Jenkins Bowers White Cross Houspital Rs. Jenkins James Coop Syde Park Lizzie Bishop Centerbury Knox County

Senate Munitions Probe to resume hearings tomorrow

Senate committee resumes the munitions investigations with expectant disclosures. Sen Gerald Nye notes that findings may spur major powers to curb the weapon traffic and pressure nations to curb armament growth. He urges continued funding beyond January 1 as crucial to expose behind the scenes in the arms trade and push for action by governments.

Senate Senate Munitions Investigations Committee Gerald P. Nye, R N. D United Preas United Press Washington Senate Muntions Munitions Committee Congress Lght

Six Hurt In Crash At Curve

Six people were injured when two cars collided while rounding a curve between Brighton and White Fox near Wellington. Miss Huth Callendar of Detroit suffered serious injuries after being thrown under the Gandelot car, which rolled three times and left her unconscious. Horace Gandelot, also of Detroit, was slightly hurt. The other vehicle, driven by B. Cooley of Cuyahoga Falls, carried his wife and two children and four occupants were slightly injured. Both cars were badly wrecked.

Wellington Brighton White Fox Huth Callendar Detroit Horace Gandelot Gandelot Pittsburgh B. Cooley Cuyahoga Falls

Violence erupts at Kayner plant in Bucyrus strike

In Bucyrus on December 3, a clash near the Kayner boys' clothing factory involved female workers, police, and county deputies as more than 100 Cleveland strike sympathizers tried to recruit workers. A woman was choked and others harmed as order was restored. Sheriff Arthur Stuckert led guards. no arrests. John Dudl of Cleveland, representing the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, directed the picketing.

Bucyrus Kaynese Company Kayner Cleveland Ricketers Policn Arthur Stuckert Common Pleas John Dudl Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America

Mother And Baby Suffer Injuries In Broad Street Crash

A mother and her nine month old son were injured when their car windshield was impacted during a two car collision on Broad Street around 1 45 p m yesterday. Mrs Arthur Holmquist 40 of Massillon Ohio was holding her child on her lap when the rear driven by her husband struck the rear of a car driven by Ed Monroe deputy sheriff of 170 Bell Avenue. The injured received first aid at Memorial hospital Roy Morrow drove Mrs Holmquist and child to the hospital and Charles Karras moved the Holmquist car to the hospital for police report.

Broad Street Arthur Holmquist Massillon Holmquist Ed. Monroe Bell Avenue Monroe Washington Avenue Memorial Hospital Roy Morrow Charles Karras

Boat Swept Away Five Persons Lost

Five men are missing after the boat Lindbergh was swept away by flood waters of the seventh typhoon to hit the Philippine Islands this season. The disaster occurred in Abulag in Cagayan Province when a river bank washed away and houses were destroyed. Pamplona town was inundated and fears grew for Aparri residents as communications with the city were disrupted. Losses were feared to be high as the typhoon subsides, though it was expected to pass above Manila.

Manila Lindbergh Philippine Islands Abulag Cagayan Pamplona Aparri

Passage Of Bonus Expected In The Roosevel t Era

Washington report outlines likely compromise on veterans bonus to keep cost under 2.2 billion dollars. President Roosevelt faces defeat if he refuses to retreat, with deficit figures cited and prior campaign remarks referenced. White House advisers weigh political risk as veterans groups press for cashing certificates.

Washington Roosevelt Treasury American Legion Albamaa Virginia American Legion Convention James A. Farley White House

Nine Killed In Ohio Traffic Crashes

Nine people died in Ohio traffic accidents over the weekend. Two were jailed after a collision of an automobile and a bus near Bowling Green involving Edward Wideman, 50, Perrysburg, and his wife Charlotte, 91. Other victims include Grace Lamb, 40, a Jackson school teacher, William Whisper, ? , Marion Beltnot e, Troy, Wilson Schroeder, 46, Zimmerman, James Hames, 62, Columbus, Mrs Alpha Murray, Toledo, and Vivian Sanders, 18, Cincinnati.

United Press Ohio Bowling Green Edward Wideman Perrysburg Charlotte Grace Lamb Jackson William Whisper Lafayette Marion Beltnote Yo. Troy Wilson Schroeder Zimmerman James Hames Columbus Alpha Murray Toledo Vivian Sanders Cincinnati

Elyria Power Outage Sparks Brief Alarm After Tornado

A Saturday evening outage in Elyria left residents without light for about 20 seconds. Transforoic trouble at Edgewater caused the failure, but reserve equipment was immediately activated, preventing a longer interruption. The incident, the first since the Lorain tornado, underscored modern lighting’s importance.

Elyria Lorain Edgewater

Interest Rate On Loans Reduced

First Savings and Loan Company of Elyria Ohio, led by President Carl H Ingwer, adopted a new policy offering a six percent rate for borrowers who pay principal and interest within five days of due date. The five day rule excludes those failing to pay on time, who keep existing seven percent terms. The board approved the measure on Monday November 19 in line with money market conditions and government speed up of the building program.

Carl H. Ingwer The First Savings and Loan Company Elyria Ohio Ingwer

Assassination of Soviet Official Kirov Shocks Leningrad

Sergei Miranovich Kirov, a high ranking Soviet official and member of the Communist Party politburo, was assassinated in Leningrad. Police captured a killer who reportedly entered the guarded bureau headquarters unimpeded. Kirov, a lifelong revolutionary, was repeatedly mentioned as a potential successor to Stalin.

Soviet Russia Sergei Miranovich Kirov Communist Party Leningrad Kirov Josef Stal

Stalin Under A Heavy Guard

Stalin, under extraordinary escort in Leningrad, attended mourning for Sergei Kirov and supervised an investigation into his assassination. Police questioned Leonid Avilov, a former government worker, to determine motive and possible conspiracy. Kirov, a key Leningrad Communist leader, was shot Saturday at the city headquarters. Avilov was arrested.

United Pres Leningrad Dosei Stalin Supreme Soviet Serge Maronovich Kirov Kirov Leonid Aieoliev Leningrad Communist Party Communist Party Stalin Micoliev Micalley Commissariat of Workers

Vanderbilt Sister-In-Law Custody Suit Involves Daughters Ad Jurisdiction

Mrs Maria Morgan Vanderbilt plans to sue her sister in law Mrs Harry Payne Whitmer on a charge of alienating the affections of her 10 year old daughter Gloria. The suit seeks millions in damages while Whitneys husband estate is valued around 200 million dollars. Whitney recently won custody of the child in a ruling by Supreme Court Justice John F Carew. Vanderbilt had earlier sued for habeas corpus to gain custody.

York Der New York Daily News Maria Morgan Vanderbilt Harry Payne Whitmer Gloria Vanderbilt Whitney Supreme Court John F. Carew

Two Dead Thought Victims Of Yeggs At Station

Cincinnati report says Charles Boyd, a gasoline station night attendant, and his wife were found shot to death on the station floor. Authorities believe robbers attacked the couple during the early hours.

Cincinnati Charles Boyd Boyd

Reach Accord On Saar Mines

Rome reports France and Germany reached an accord on the Saar mines aimed at easing a long standing peace threat in Europe. Germany would reimburse France 90 010 000 francs after next month’s plebiscite with part in cash and the rest in coal and supplies.

Rome France Germany Saar Europe League of Nations

Must Cut Ohio Coal Code Costs

The NRA ordered the Ohio coal code authority to cut its budget for the year starting March 1, 1933 after a hearing censured its loose budgeting. The requested rise to about 140,300 plus 400 was withdrawn, while funds for enlarging enforcement staff were halted. The NRA will closely monitor accounting improvements.

Washington Dec NRA Ohio Retail Coal Code Authority Code Authority Croop Cleveland Cincinnati NILA

Two Injured In Collision of Cars

Two Florence residents were injured about 8 p.m. Sunday when a car collided with a parked vehicle on Telegraph Road, deputy sheriffs reported. Driver Steve King, 18, was in collapse at Amherst Hospital. Passenger Frank Turek suffered facial and hand cuts. They were westbound when they hit a car driven by Harold Driefort of Cleveland, who had stopped to change a tire, and was with his wife and three others.

Florence Telegraph Road Steve King Mherst Frank Turek Harold Driefort Cleveland Driefort A. Burnham East Avenue Elsha K. Krosen Bellevue

Elyria Lorain High Players To Attend Banquet

Members of the Young Men's Club skip their weekly meeting and join Elyria and Lorain High School football players at the annual Elyria Lorain football banquet hosted at the local school.

Elyria and Lorain Elyria-Lorain

Seven Year Old Prodigy Almost As Smart As Prof Einstein

In New York City a seven year old prodigy, with an IQ near Einstein’s 205 and Darwin’s 186, astonishes staff at a New York University clinic. His mother sought help as he grew bored with grammar school subjects. The boy could read unaided at four, memorize faces on blocks at two, recount world geography, and name distant places with precision. He spoke in long words and asked for a printed or cursive signature. He could identify constellations and European and South American boundaries. This item continues on page 2.

New York New York City Albert Einstein Einstein Charles Darwin New York University Samtel B. Heckman Dr. Heckman Lad Europe South America

Bandits Rob Bank of $3,000

Four bandits robbed Hamilton State Bank in Chicago stealing $3,000 without firing a shot. H. P. Hoot, cashier, said two armed with machine guns stood in the lobby while the other two entered, climbed the teller cage, and took the money, terrorizing 15 employees and customers.

Chicago Hamilton State Bank H. P. Hoot

Bloc Controls Ohio Senate

Columbus reports belief among House members that Senate leaders delay action to sidetrack the net income and utilities excise tax bills. The House backs a three point program but may refuse Senate amendments to the general sales tax bill, risking death on the calendar unless the income tax and utilities excise tax bills pass in acceptable form. A Senate bloc is said to withhold approval on both measures.

Columbus House Senate General Assembly

Youth Sentenced To Die In Chair In Harvey's Lake Murder

Robert Allan Edwards was sentenced to die in the electric chair for the murder of Freda McKechnie at Harvey's Lake. Judge W A Valentine brought the decision in private to avoid crowds as the jury had found Edwards guilty of slugging the neighborhood sweetheart with a blackjack during a lake swim. Edwards showed no emotion as the death sentence was pronounced.

Wilkes-Barre Robert Allan Edwards Freda McKechnie W.A. Valentine Edwards Freda Harvey's Lake Valentine

Road repair approved in Henrietta township detail

The board of county commissioners authorized road repair on Baird road in Henrietta township with a cost not to exceed 560. The county surveyor's department will perform the work using up to 408 tons of slag between Garfield and Becker roads.

Baird Road Henrietta Township Board of County Commissioners County Surveyor’s Department Garfield and Becker Roede

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