Elyria Building Code Ordinance Urged for Study Before Passage
The Elyria Chamber of Commerce urged a careful study of the building code ordinance scheduled for final council passage Monday. It addresses rumors on cost and inspector salary, notes initial part time service if permits are few, and argues the code aims to protect value and safety while controlling costs. The ordinance, effective March 1, follows a year and a half of work by a local committee and the Home Owners' Bureau, with input from Mayor Hewitt and city officials.
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Elyrians
Elyria Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce Fire Prevention Committee
W. G. Smith
John Parsch
Ray Wentz
James Cather
C. W. Barres
Charles J. Crehore
F. H. Moore
Frank Kaiser
Building Trades Industry
E. J. Stankard
Elyria
Council
Ohio and Gulf Coast Weather Forecast Report
Weather outlook for Ohio and eastern regions notes light rain tonight with unsettled conditions. Sunday brings more clouds and cooler temperatures after a period of moderate changes due to the absence of strong pressure gradients. Unspecified cities referenced include Miami New Orleans Los Angeles Modena The Pas Quebec and general 36 hour outlooks.
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Modena
Pas
Quebec
Teacher Killed Two Hurt In Accident
Three Middletown school teachers were involved in a wreck near Fairfield as they headed into the holiday season. Miss Mary Chessman, 23, of 1954 Everett Avenue Youngstown, died after the automobile overturned into a ditch. Clara Keiser, 23, and Betty Rodewig, 22, both of Bellaire, were injured with severe cuts and bruises. Chessman’s skull was fractured. The trio became trapped beneath the car and one student managed to reach the horn and alert a passing driver who freed them. The crash was blamed on wet pavement. Fairfield lies near Dayton.
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Sulletin Fairfield
Middletown
Mary Chessman
Everett Avenue
Youngstown
Clara Keiser
Betty Rodewig
Bellaire
Fairfield
Dayton
Hoover Debt Moratorium Approved by House in Late Session
The House of Representatives approved President Hoover's foreign debt moratorium after a nine hour debate. The measure moves to the Senate where leaders hope for quick action before Congress recesses for the holidays. Senate plans include fast ratification and possible extended sessions to finish the bill.
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Washington
Hoover
House of Representatives
Senate
Capitol
Congress
House
Europe
Johnson
Smoot
Senate Finance Committee
Distribution of 26 percent of Amherst bank deposit claims
The Amherst Savings and Banking Company liquidation saw J. C. Van Pelt distribute about 26 percent of depositors and creditors claims yesterday. The payout totaled roughly 150000 dollars from an estimated 600000 dollars on deposit, marking the first distribution since the bank closed several months ago.
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Amherst Savings and Banking Company
J. C. van Pelt
Amherst Woman Struck By Car In Hospitalized With Injuries
Mrs. Anna Sabiers, 65, of Amherst, is in critical condition at Amherst Hospital after being struck by a car on Spring Street at about 7 45 p m. She suffers multiple fractures and internal injuries including two broken limbs a broken arm and rib injuries. Driver Leonard Williams 20 of Lorain and his companion Charles Moll were held by Mayor A B Cooper for investigation.
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Anna Sabiers
Amherst
Spring Street
Bob Rodgers
Henry Moehl
Leonard Williams
Lakeside Avenue
Lorain
Charles Moll
A. B. Cooper
Sablers
Legion Open House and Christmas Frolic Dec 22
Elyria Post No 12 American Legion will hold open house after the 7 p m meeting, with a Christmas Frolic to follow. Foster Dirlam chaplain and the Entertainment Committee promise lively, clean entertainment and a post sponsored lunch for all attendees. The event aims to engage merchants, professionals, and residents, inviting broad public attendance and greetings from legionnaires. Santa Monica reports actress Ley Pole Negri remains gravely ill after relapse and abdominal surgery.
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Elyria Post No
American Legion
Foster Dirlam
Othe
J Wm. G. Sudro
Businss
Legionnaires
Santa Monica
Ley — Pola Negri
Board Divided On Location Of Vets Hospital
Washington dispatch reports federal hospital board members split on the site of a new Veterans Bureau hospital in Genoa. Representative Hess of Cincinnati relayed that General Hines said no decision was reached and another meeting may be held soon, with the group clearly divided.
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Inulletin
Washington
Federal Hospital Board
Tew Veterans Bureau Hopital
Gnno
William &. Hess
Cincinnati
Frank T. Hines
Veterans’ Affairs
Hess
Convict Kent Nan Found Guilty in Wife’s Murder
Ravenna Ohio December 18 Ray D Price 42 Kent Ohio faced life for murder of his 23 year old wife Annabelle A three woman and fling men jury found Price guilty of first degree murder with mercy recommended The crime occurred last August in Portage County Mrs Price was shot in her home and Price was found nearby with a bullet wound to his arm The case ranks among the county’s most puzzling.
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Ravenna
Ray D. Price
Kent
Annabelle
Price
Portage County
Jurors Paid After County Transfer of Funds
County commissioners ordered a $600 transfer to the jury and witness fee appropriation after jurors complained of unpaid fees. A delegation of jurors petitioned yesterday when weekly fees were refused due to a depleted jury fee account, triggering action to cover the balance of the year.
Girl Injured In Auto Collision Near Stop 76
Miss B Urig of 306 Lith Street sustained a minor head laceration when the car driven by F E Young of Ridgeville, carrying her as a passenger, was rear ended by a vehicle driven by Albert Jorgerson of the District of Columbia. Young had paused to fix a damaged fender a few minutes earlier on Cleveland Road Stop 76 about 11 p.m., Deputy Sheriff William Caley reported.
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B. Urig
Lith
F. E. Young
Ridgeville
Albert Jorgerson
District of Columbia
Young
Jorgerson
Cleveland Road
William Caley
Europe cannot pay on war debts says British press
London December 19. British financial leaders and newspapers agree Europe cannot meet 20 billion dollars in wartime debt to America under present conditions. They urge continuation of Hoover moratorium and possible revision of debts and reparations contingent on Germany's payment capacity and U.S. congressional action. Everything hinges on Germany.
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London
Iu.p
Europe
America
Pinion
House of Representatives
House
American Congress
Young Plan
Germany
Basle
United States
France
Britain
Italy
U.S. Opposes Chinchow Occupation by Japan
The United States and the League of Nations, via Secretary of State Castle, stated that occupying Chinchow would be very unfortunate. Ambassador Forbes in Tokyo relayed this stance, with no recent representations noted. The Under Secretary did not discuss potential measures if Japan advances despite opposition.
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Wasitington
United States
League of Nations
State Castle
Chinchow
W. Cameron Forbes
Tokio Castle
League
Japan
Hunter Killed Near Cincinnati by Discharged Shotgun
Fred Von Steinwehr of Cincinnati was killed while hunting near Loveland Ohio. He leaned his shotgun against a fence and was climbing over when a twig rubbed the trigger causing the gun to discharge.
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Cincinnati
Fred von Steinwehr
Loveland
O. Steinwehr
Not An Empty Stocking Fund Plans Final Tuesday Meeting
Elyria groups mobilize to feed and fund 200 local families for Christmas. Salvation Army verifies names to avoid duplication while donations lag. a Rivoli Capito l Theatre benefit and local show aid the drive. Committee to reconvene Tuesday in City Hall to finalize basket distribution plans.
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Elyria
Salvation Army
Army
A. F B. Avery
James A. Hewitt
Atreme Club
Eastern Star
Court House
Fox Furnace Company
Dreamland Theatre
Rivoli
Capitol Theatres
Railroads claim $300 million credit plan to ease finances
Washington report says Daniel Willard, head of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, told President Hoover that railways can mobilize $100 million for lines needing funds and an additional $200 million from union wage agreements. The total $300 million aims to cover fixed charges and tide over struggling lines.
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Washington
Hoover
Daniel Willard
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Sheriff Killed in Gun Battle Near West Plains
Sheriff C Roy Kelly aged 46 of Howell County was killed in a gun battle with three bandits in West Plains Missouri. One bandit was captured while two escaped as armed posses and officers searched Howell and adjacent counties for the fugitives.
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West Plains
C. Roy Kelly
Howell County
Howell
Emergency Action Forecast On Hoover Reconstruction Plan
Washington, Dec 19. Emergency congressional action to establish President Hoover's five hundred million dollar reconstruction corporation before the holidays was forecast today by Senator Walcott of Connecticut after a conference with the president.
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Washington
Hoover
Reconstruction Corporation
Walcott
Conn
Senate approves fund for vets loans in extra appropriation
The Senate today approved a joint resolution providing an additional 200 million dollars for veterans loans under the compensation act. The action follows the act passed last session and expands the loan fund for veterans nationwide.
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Senate
Washington
House
Missing airplane lands in Santa Fe after long search
A missing plane with three passengers and pilot Carl Kalberger, a former army flier, was reported to have landed in Alamogordo, New Mexico, after more than 24 hours missing. The word came in a long distance call to Santa Fe. The incident ends an anxious search for the aircraft.
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Santa FE
N. M
Carl Kalberger
Alamogordo
Black Hand Letters Probe Reaches Toledo Officials
Toledo police were asked today by Tiffin officials to assist in tracking down the author of two black hand letters received Friday by two Tiffin financiers.
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Tolhdu
Loledo
Tiffin
Mayor Fines Man $200 on Liquor Charge
Jos Seres of West River street was fined $200 and costs for possession of liquor after pleading guilty. Mayor James A. Hewitt imposed sentence this morning, following a police raid on December 16. Imposition had been postponed until today.
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Jos Seres
West River Street
James A. Hewitt
Seres
Army Kettles Filling Slowly
The Salvation Army kettles on Elyria streets are collecting less money than last year. Captain A B Avery reports totals just under 200 dollars, far below the 400 dollars raised at the same time last year, though officials remain hopeful of reaching that figure.
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Salvation Army
A. B. Avery
Elyria
Bernstein Free On $7500 Bail In Real Estate Scam
Irving J. Bernstein, 35, of Rosemeade Poultry Farms Blyris, released on $7500 bond after a month in county jail on charges of using mail to defraud. He awaits grand jury action as inspectors say he defrauded Cleveland Cincinnati and other Ohio cities of over $15,000 in a real estate and poultry raising scheme. The enterprise was incorporated at $1060.
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Bulletein
Cleveland
Irwin J. Bernstein
Rosemeade Poultry Farms
Blyris
Liberty
Bernstein
Tostal
Cincinnati
Pro- Serene
Lorain Man Seeks Nomination For Sheriff
Patrick J. Flaherty of 2024 Rd 30th St Lorain announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for sheriff at the May primaries. A Lorain resident for 38 years he has served as a Democratic committeeman the Sixth Ward for 14 years and worked at National Tube Co for 18 years and Lorain St. Railroad Co for nine. He is known in athletic circles and played for Lorain and Elyria teams. He is 46 years old and father of three.
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Patrick J. Flaherty
30Th St
Lorain
Flaherty
National Tube Co
Lorain St. Railroad Co
Elyria
Oder
Senate delays Hoover war debt moratorium action until Monday
Washington reports the Hoover war debt moratorium passage stalled in the Senate. Senator Hiram Johnson objected to immediate consideration citing rules requiring unanimous consent. The House had approved the measure 317 to 100, but Johnson’s protest blocks Senate action before the Christmas recess.
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Washington
dtRi
Senate
Hiram Johnson
Repa
California
House
Johnson
Senate Finance Committee
Smoot
Smooth
Dense Fog Triggers Widespread Accidents Across England
December fog causes numerous incidents at sea and on land with about 20 deaths. Two killed and around 50 Christmas shoppers injured in a Dagenham dock train wreck. Tragedies include the trawler Girderness near Thorshavn and collisions in the Thames estuary and near Bungeness amid heavy seas. Rescue efforts hindered by weather.
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London
England
Dagenham Dock
Thorshavn
Faroe Islands
Sea Glory
Ellerman
City
Manila
Thames Estuary
Stornoway
Russia Two Farm Bureau Elects Officers for 1932
Offcers of the Russia Farm Bureau have been reelected to head activities for 1932. The election was held at the annual meeting last night. Hobbs was reelected as president and Mrs Edward Schramm as secretary.
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Russia Farm Bureau
Hobbs
Edward Schramm
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