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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1931

Page

2

Elyria to Vote Pay Hikes and Disposal Reform

The Elyria city council will consider increasing policemen and firemen pay at its January meeting and address garbage disposal after three petitions were debated. Safety Director J C Crisp asked permission to advertise for sale of two obsolete fire department wagons replaced by auto engines. The council rejected a proposed building code calling it too complex for the city.

Elyria J. C. Crisp Council

County highway responsibility shift requested by Elyria officials

Elyria county commissioners ask the state highway department to take charge of the improved Elyria to county line road on the Cleveland route. The road, built by Road Commission Number One and recently improved by the county, faces state control. Milk embargo to Cleveland remains until distributors pay 23 cents a gallon as the Northern Ohio Milk Producers Association notes the issue amid a Cuyahoga County grand jury probe into the milk crisis. Lorain County Automobile Club elected M. F. Harrison president, C. T. Winckles vice president, and Burt Daniels treasurer, with plans to hire a secretary to handle growing business.

Elyria State Highway Department Cleveland Road Commission Number One Northern Ohio Milk Producers’ Association Cuyahoga Lorain County Automobile Club M. F. Harrison C. T. Winckles Burt Daniels

Two Smith brothers die in WWI service buried in Elyria

Chronicle-Telegram notes on December 2, 1021 report Peter and John J. Smith, World War veterans and brothers, arrived from France and will be buried in Elyria. They are the sons of Nick and Mrs. Smith, the only local family tragedy of two siblings lost in the war. Also, Lowell Aircraft fire in Oberlin destroys laboratory and parts valued at 50,000, with Oberlin News plant blaze causing 1,000 in losses. Ridgeville hosts farewell for Rev. Charles Fecht leaving St. Peter's for Shelby Settlement, with Fr. John Rhein to succeed on Christmas Day.

Chronicle-Telegram Peter John J. Smith Elyria France Nick Smith Oberlin Lowell Aircraft Company Ridgeville Charles Fecht St. Peter's Shelby Settlement Ohio John Rhein

Frank Dydakowski celebrates 44 years at Western Automatic

Forty four years in the employ of Western Automatic Machine Screw Company is the record of Frank Dydakowski of 550 West Second Street as he nears his seventy first birthday. The Lorain Hungarian Citizens Club votes against Ohio Sunday closing laws and plans to petition Governor Vic Donaheux.

Frank Dydakowski West Second Street Western Automatic Machine Screw Company Lorain Hungarian Citizens Club Ohio Vic Donaheux

Winners Should Call For Bird Coloring Kits

The Chronicle Telegram reports a long running Bird Coloring Contest with many prizes awarded. Winners who have not claimed a first prize kit are urged to visit the office immediately to receive the Birdland Coloring Kit, as no coloring subject will be published next week to avoid confusion.

Chronicle- Telegram

Not Received Prize Prompting Office Application

Not received the prize which was awarded to them. they should apply to this office immediately.

Ultimatum Demanded From Chinese In Manchuria

Mukden, Manchuria December 19. The Japanese government ordered Gen Shi geru Honjo to issue an ultimatum to the Chinese forces in Manchuria. Chinese troops in the region within the Great Wall at Shanhaikwan are to withdraw within one week, with a messenger to Chinchow carrying the demand for withdrawal of all Chinese troops in the area.

Mukden Manchuria Shigeru Honjo Great Wall Chinchow Shanhaikwan

Hudson Essex car preview signals 105,600 new autos in 1992

T D Fredericks reports from Cleveland a private preview of 1922 Hudson and Essex models with record features. He says thousands of replacements will be required in the Cleveland Elyria area, creating the strongest new car market here since 1925.

Cleveland Elyria Fisha T. D. Fredericks Fredericks Hudson Mr. Fredericks

Six Year Old Marian McLean Kidnapping Case Expands

Cincinnati reports a six year old, Marian McLean, missing amid a kidnap attempt. Police pursue sightings of two gypsy women dragging a child near Newport Kentucky. A suspect, Tony Litto, 43, was arrested in Cincinnati as Toretta Lof tus recounted a 50 cent lure.

Cincinnati Marian McLean Kentucky Ohio River Newport Marian Tony Litto Toretta Loftus McLean Litto

Girl Scouts Busy at Ridgeville

The Ridgeville School sponsors the Girl Scouts with meetings in the cafeteria. On December 15 the Junior troop planned Christmas activities after a game and patrol corners. An investiture service will be held December 22 for nine candidates to receive pins. Senior and Junior troops will join December 22 for the Christmas meeting and community service.

Ridgeville

Belden Hosts Card Club Gathering and Prizes

Belden December 19 Mr and Mrs J Ja Grabenstetter hosted the R B Card club with guests including Mr and Mrs Papel and daughter Dorothy of Cleveland and others from Medina East Cleveland and Litchfield. Mrs Howard and Mr Mele won first prize while the Paplis received consolation. Future host will be at Geo toward first Saturday in 1932.

Card Club Belden J. Ja Grabenstetter R. B. Card Club J. Papel Dorothy Cleveland Bert Mole Kathryn Marguerite Gee Howard Medina Carl Huffman East Cleveland L. Nilges Méle Pappi

Belden and Avon Lake Basketball Result At Avon Lake

Local notes show Belden teams lost to Avon Lake with girls 21-7 and boys 22-11. Various families visited in Cleveland Grafton Elyria Medina and East Cleveland. The Beriswill family planned an opera night and school will perform When Santa Listened In on December 22.

Deimling Neve Goodman D. G. Belsinger Edward Fred Richard Frebauf Cleveland Chas, Wise James Aldrich A. L. Wise Ed Harder Grafton Dwight Reisinger F. W. Weidner Medina Belden Avon Lake George Acker Joseph Angela Merton Stock Ruth Elyria Martin Beriswill Wm. Law Roland Law Clarence Wise Harold Pfeiffer Wise

Local visits and social events in Medina area

Medina notes report a Sunday visit by Mr and Mrs E J Huttinger and sons James and Robert to Mr and Mrs J L Grabenstetter. Evening guests included Julian Geiger Paul Geiger and Misses Julia Ann and Louise Wagner of Cleveland. Marjorie Feisinger, Western Reserve University sophomore and college orchestra member, performed Sunday at Severance Hall with Glee Clubs and orchestras from Adelbert Mather and the School of Education.

Land Medina E. J. Huttinger James Robert J. L. Grabenstetter Julian Geiger Paul Geiger Julia Ann Louise Wagner Cleveland Marjorie Feisinger Western Reserve University Severance Hall University Circle Adelbert, Mather School of Education Hartman Clarence Wise Mary Wise Wm. Mohlers Albert Moehle Wm. Marsh Vernon Meyne Doyle Bell Ralph Huttinger Geo. Grabenstetter Herman Wise Lucille Wise Elyria Edith Williams Ruth Wise Chase Wise A. L., Wise Knot-Athread Quilt Club Alice Pitts Pittsfield

Ship christening customs through history of sacrifice

The practice of christening a ship with wine dates to ancient rites of sacrifice. Ancient lore recounts offering a victim to appease gods as a boat was launched, with blood believed to baptize the prow.

Elyria Township Maintains Five Separate Schools

Elyria Township sustains five distinct schools rather than centralizing. The Gulf road, Lake Avenue four room, Maplewood one room four grade, Murray Ridge, and Markley buildings were upgraded last summer, costing over 29,400 dollars to meet modern standards and accommodate more pupils. Murray Ridge gained a fireproof addition with a 28-seat classroom, play area, and lunch room, while Markley added a room to serve more students, with improved heating and ventilation. Principal Harley Hasking leads the Markley site serving eight grades.

Elyria Township Elyria Townships Gulf Road Lake Avenue Maplewood Murray Ridge Markley Elyria West River Road

Duke of Wellington statue pose sparks playful carving demand

A sculptor seeks the visage of the Duke of Wellington and, unsatisfied with the sitting pose, asks for a dramatic alternative. The Duke quips he should be shown crawling with a telescope on his stomach to echo his Salamanca morning. The gathering includes Mrs. Cote Fealer and others.

Franklin and Prussia King debate liberty and trade

Benjamin Franklin sought aid from the King of Prussia for colonial liberty. The king asked the objective, and Franklin replied Liberty. The king responded that he would not jeopardize his own trade for the colonies' gain.

Benjamin Franklin Prussia Franklin

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