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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1929

Page

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Last Elyria council meeting of 1929 to farewell Stolzenberg and Moulton

Elyria’s final 1929 council meeting features farewell for two members C C Stolzenberg and Roy Moulton as Locke Wainwright prepare to take seats January 6. Tonight’s agenda includes traffic ordinance debate, transfers between fiscal departments, and deeds for land easements and widening Abbe road. A board to assess Tremont street paving and a sanitary sewer project on Walnut street are also on the docket amid anticipated council debate.

Elyria C. C. Stolzenberg Roy Moulton Elert Clarence Locke Paul Wainowright Stolzenberg Locke John W. Bannon West Avenue Seventeenth Eighteenth Streets Eighteenth Street Home Land Company Abbe Road Allenschnel Tremont Street Walnut Street Lake Avenue

Japanese Delegates Arrive for London Naval Conference

Japanese delegates led by former Premier Reisho Wakatski arrive in Washington en route to the London naval conference. They plan discussions with Secretary Stimson and American naval delegates aboard the George Washington, continuing into January. Key issues include Japan’s push to raise the naval ratio and submarines, with the U S and Britain favoring abolition of submarines, a stance Japanese officials oppose.

Washington, D.C London Stimson State Department Pends United Press Unon Reisho Wakatski Japan United States Great Britain Tokio

Warren County Official Dies in Lebanon at 78

Warren County official Willig Murphey, 78, longtime clerk of Warren County courts, died at his home here from pneumonia contracted a week earlier. He previously served as treasurer, deputy sheriff, recorder deputy, and clerk of Warren County.

Warren County Lebanon Willig Murphey Humphreys

Empty Stocking Fund Seeks Donations for Christmas Aid

Cash totaling 288.45 was available to Alec C. Schilfoman treasurer of the Empty Stocking Fund in Kilyria. The fund hopes to brighten Christmas for the needy with gifts and says donations have come in slowly with about 1000 needed. The American Legion contributed 25 and five dollars came from the Demo… The finance committee is exploring ways to raise funds.

Alec. C. Schilfoman Kilyria American Legion DeMon's

County Tax Suit Consolidates 291 Properties for Delinquent Dues

County Prosecutor Don W. Myers announced a single common pleas court suit to collect delinquent taxes on 291 properties. The move, first of its kind locally, could save about 6096 dollars in court costs and 232 dollars in notary fees versus filing 291 separate suits. He said similar consolidation will be used for other tax actions within the law.

Don W. Myers Common Pleas Court Myers Tax Colt Tfam

Biography of Myron 7 Praised by Herrick on WTAM

James Church reviewed Mi ran Herrick's biography Myron 7 on WTAM calling it a solid work. He praised the Lorain County youth tale and the Paris arrival of Charles A. Lindbergh as high points, noting favorable reader reception in the Chronicle-Telegram.

James Church WTAM Herrick Cal T. Rendy Mort Charen Gestitdts Chronicle-Telegram Church Lorain County France Herrick Tella Paris Charles A. Lindheret Chronicle-Taleam Svttal Fornt

Gave Wife Bad Check Ends Life in Ohio Cell

In Galion Ohio Diffard McHissick 24 forged a check cashed by his wife who was arrested. He surrendered after a drug store stop and was later found dead in his cell. A note in his clothes cleared his wife of involvement. In Akron two men die and seven injured in weekend traffic accidents.

Galion Diffard McHissick McKissick Shea Akron Wilam N. King Connellsvile William Betterloun

County road program delayed as surveyor warns of idle staff

County Surveyor Biggs criticized the 1930 road program delay by Lorain County Commissioners who plan to finalize after January. He says weather is ideal for surveys, bids could speed up contracts, and state funds already earmarked at about 600,000 for the county. The board defends its policy, noting they must consult township trustees and have not set the 1930 plan.

T. Biggs Liggs Board of Commissioners State Highway Department Lorain County Biges Ha Charles Murray Biggs State Department Thom Peebles

Elyria Plant to Close as Metals Move to Butler Works

The Riviia plant of the Colinta Division of The American Rolling Mill Company will not reopen after December 7 and will operate only sporadically this month. Calvin Verity announced from Middletown that production will shift to the Butler, Pennsylvania plant, with Elyria’s work absorbed by the Butler works beginning January 1, 193N. Executives express regret, noting Elyria’s cooperative relations with residents and that the Columbia Division will continue as an operating unit.

Riviia Colinta Devision American Rollie Aml Company Middletown Calvin Verity American Rolling Mill Company Butler, Pennsylvania Verity Elyria Butler Works Columbia ARMCO Membre Mr. Variety Iompany

Giant Dirigible Makes First Flight

The airship and-100 rose for its maiden flight under Major G. E. Scott with a 43 crew aboard. Squadron Leader R. C G. Booth will command after the initial phase. The craft cruised at 1000 feet en route to Selby and Cardinton for a hangar, with 500 troops and 50 port in handling witnessing the debut.

Howdons Nd. Dey G. E. Scott R. C G. Booth Shel Selby Cardinton Dirigmaiden Tak Ible

Uruguayan Pilot Aims Nonstop South Atlantic Flight

Lieut. Col. Tadeo Larre Borges and Capt. Leon Chaite, flying a French Brequet with a 400 horsepower Lorraine engine, attempted a nonstop crossing from Spain toward Brazil. Dispatch boat Belfort intercepted hourly radio position reports as they neared the Cape Verde Islands, averaging about 100 miles an hour and planning to refuel near the coast before continuing toward Montevideo.

Paris Tradeo Larre Borges South Atlantic Spain Brazil Belfort Atlantic Cape Verde Islands Leon Chaite Seville Tadeo Larre Horges Montevideo Mrelantes Borpes Challe

War veteran found dead in Bedford yard near Cleveland

The body of a man believed to be Asik Stack, 45, a World War veteran from St. Louis, was discovered early today in a Bedford yard about a mile and a half from Cleveland. No wounds were evident and a veteran discharge dated Sept. 28 was found on him.

Lqdy Cleveland Asik Stack St. Louis Bedford Las

Eight killed in Quebec family massacre at Three Rivers

Eight members of one family were found dead in their beds in Three Rivers Quebec police said the victims, all in the same household, were hacked apparently with an ape. A man named Day survived with a throat wound and could discuss little. Police noted the killer may have tried to behead others. Day was hospitalized and hopes of recovery remained.

Montebat Three Rivers Que Here Andrew Way Day Cod

Auto crash injures Oberlin trio near B and O tracks

Bass and Worcester of Oberlin were injured when their car rolled three times after leaving a ditch on West River Street near the B and O tracks. Driver Hugh Dale Jr escaped injuries. Irene Bush and Florine Worcester suffered bruises and an arm fracture respectively. The injured were taken to the Migraine by Adrian Miloski. Police noted Dale’s excessive speed while turning onto Westover Street.

Trece Bass Violnie Worcester Oberlin West River Street Hugh Dale West Lorain Street Dale Westover Street Nyeriur Adrian Miloski Fourtenth Street Lorain Irene Bush Florine Worcester William Eastery Oberlin Road West Avenue Easterbrook Flo. Warner Oak Averse Barberton C. Colson Wurstcourt Warner Colson Mf Son LaGrange Ue

Desperado Slayer and Loot in Four-State Pursuit

In St Joseph Michigan a $920000 loot chase centers on a murderous desperado linked to a Lake Shore Drive mansion. Fred Da Su posed wealthy Burke is suspected as gang leader amid a deadly traffic confrontation that killed Officer Skelly. Dane fled after wounding two, prompting a statewide manhunt across Illinois and Michigan.

ST. Joseph Mich Der Lake Shore Drive Here Fred da Su Vered Burke Hug Tua Chicago George Kool Bucie Dane Charles Skr Kool Trathceight Ching Dane Skelly Hitler Ben Pheras Robert Inholz Pursu Stevensville

President to Sign Tax Cut Measure Today

The president was ready to sign a 1.6 billion tax reduction measure approved by the Senate on Saturday. White House officials said the bill would be sent to the executive office this afternoon and signed immediately.

Ington Bec Foever Senate Alorsinoot Repn Urals Nan White House

Three Killed in Baltimore Paper Storage Plant Fire

A December fire at the Thomas H. O Connor paper storage plant in Baltimore killed at least three workers and injured many others. About 100 employees were present, with most on the third floor when flames and smoke filled the building. Firefighters recovered three bodies by noon as others escaped by nets and ladders, while a hook and ladder truck accident injured an officer on duty.

Baltimore Thomas H. O'Connor Ctricken Stand

Woman Identifies Man as Missing Son Marion Franklin Rogars

Clareden Arkansas bulletin reports Mrs Tillie Baker identifies a man claiming to be Vonnie Franklin as her long lost son Marion Franklin Rogars based on his pictures and newspaper descriptions matching a photo from 14 years ago. She plans to travel to Mountain View to confirm identity and has notified Sheriff Sam Johnson. The son, once a state hospital inmate, dropped his surname and faces potential legal action from his former wife for child support of their four children.

Buldetin Clarendon, Ark Der Tillie Baker Vonnie Franklin Marion Franklin Rogars Er Son Sherif Sam Johnson Mountain View

Drowned Canoeist Body Sought In Maumer River Rapids

In Toledo Tec 2A residents of Grand Rapids joined a river search for the body of Aurey Ti Thomas a 24 year old canoeist who drowned Sunday while attempting to shoot the Maumer River rapids. Coroner J C Wetherill notes river conditions and ongoing investigation.

Taledo Trand Maumer Auurey Thomas Rathuyst Mda Ais Robert Derry Noffsinger Grand Rapids J. C. Wetherill Wood County Toland Rapids Lucas Wood Pate

Lorain Murder Probe Points to Robbery Foiled by Dog

In Lorain Ohio a 63 year old storekeeper J F Zhoray was shot twice in his general store by a likely robber who fled after a dog attacked him. A 22 year old youth is held for questioning while another suspect had an alibi. Police found a busted showcase, blood spatter, and cash in pockets and till. The store owner leaves five daughters and a son. A Toledo undertaker is his son in law. Five firefighters were hurt in Cincinnati fire, $15,000 damage.

Lorain J. F. Zhoray Jin Zhoray Vine Avenua Lo Train Zhoray Rabher Albert Routh National Tube Company Aboray’s Place Dasup Routh National ‘Tube Police Hugh Reilly Zhoary Myles &B. Perry Boray I Ts Yalice Holdljing Hquor Zberay Stemhen “Inser Toledo Imhan Zouras

Christmas Bargains in Classified Page Highlights

Classified page offers numerous holiday deals including photography records at 390 dollars and various bargains listed under classification 4b and 17. Daily want ads present opportunities for shoppers seeking gifts and seasonal selections.

Fema Sy Math Bay Trieve Cand Tan Renconabie Perinese Doey Pup Mivs Sane _classication

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