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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1930

Page

8

Four Scarlet Fever Cases Reported in Elyria

A small epidemic in Elyria last week is believed under control by city health commissioner Dr. G E French. Four cases, all in one kindergarten room, were reported and placed under quarantine as schools reopen after the holiday break. The December total rises to six, with few other contagions noted. Chicken pox cases linger but decline overall.

Elyria G. E. French Health Department French

Store Bandits Lock Manager In Ice Box With $800 Loot

Statewide search was underway today for bandits who held up a Wilmington store Saturday night forcing the manager into the ice box and escaping with $800.

Wilmington

Car Stolen From LaPorte Man Saturday

Q Lloyd Gullett of LaPorte reported his car with license 283 170 stolen at Whiskerville Saturday between 9 30 a m and 12 30 p m.

Lloyd Gullett LaPorte Whiskerville

Funeral for Wellington Fair official Dirlam held at home and church

Funeral services for Charles E. Dirlam secretary of the Wellington Fair Association were set for 1 15 Tuesday at his parents home Sullivan and 2 o'clock at the Congregational church Wellington. He died Saturday at his parents’ home after months of illness. Dirlam served twenty five years as Wellington Fair secretary and twelve years as superintendent of the Ohio State Fair. He spent 35 years in Wellington’s implement and auto trade. He belonged to Sullivan Methodist church Masonic lodge and Eastern Stars. He is survived by his wife Grace Tanner Dirlan and many friends. Burial arrangements were handled by Keith Andrews with Masonic services led by Charles Recard. Greenwood cemetery was the burial site.

Charles E. Dirlam Wellington Fair Association Theodore Dirlam Sullivan Congregational Church Wellington Dirlam Sullivan Methodist Church Masonic Lodge Eastern Stars Grace Tanner Dirlan Masonic Order Tey Charles Recard Keith Andrews Greenwood Cemetery

Entre Nous Club Holiday Party at Spring Valley Club

Members of the Entre Nous club enjoyed a holiday party at Spring Valley Country Club. A seven o'clock Christmas dinner was followed by gift exchange and bridge. Mrs. William Wadsworth and Mrs. Charles Baum won the evening’s top scores.

Entre Nous Club Spring Valley Country Club Hls William Wadsworth Charles Baum

Hill's Team Defeats Greenfield Men in Bowling Match

The Hill Seed Store bowling team rolled 2006 pins while Greenfield Men totaled 1907 in a recent interclub match.

HILL Greenfield Hill Seed Store

Hill and Greenfield Teams Draw for 28 Pound Turkey

Harold Maudsley C I Hill Frank Andrews Kenneth Goodwin Phil White Ray Coates form the Hill team while M Cibbons F W Riebe F Kelley John Greenfield Jr John Greenfield Sr and Guy Shaffer compose Greenfield. On Tuesday evening bowling league members will draw for the 28 pound turkey.

Harold Maudsley C. I. Hill Frank Andrews Kenneth Goodwin Phil White Ray Coates Hill M. Cibbons F. W. Riebe F. Kelley John Greenfield Guy Shaffer Greenfield

Ohio State Students Return Home for Holidays

Virginia Warren Marian Gris singer Marcy Powell Lawrence Wells and Lawrence BeDier state students at Ohio State have returned to their homes here for the holiday season.

Virginia Warren Marian Grissinger Marcy Powell Lawrence Wells Lawrence BeDier Ohio State

Christmas events and visits noted in local church groups

Rev and Mrs C W Record dined with Mr and Mrs E A Van Cleef at Hotel England. Home Builders class hosts Christmas party in church parlors this evening. Lena Dirlam class to be entertained tonight at Opal Turner home. Methodist Sunday school to present Christmas program and treat Wednesday in church auditorium under Mrs John Gott. Philip Clisby of Dartmouth College home for holidays. Born to Mr and Mrs Beldon Coles a baby boy at Clinic hospital. Lee Wadsworth and Wilma Gifford visit Mansfield. Gifford convalescing from appendicitis operation.

C. W. Record E. A. van Cleef Hotel England Methodist Sunday School Lena Dirlam Methodist Church Opal Turner Churc John Gott Philip Clsby Dartmouth College Beldon Coles Clinic Lee Wadswort Wilma Gifford Mansfield

Painter Charles Claudus Sentenced for Stealing

In Medford Oregon judge sentenced painter Charles Claudus to 10 days in jail. Claudus protested by saying he wanted to stay all winter.

Medford Ore Charles Claudus Claudus

Arizona Deputies to Be Rewarded for Capture

New Castle Pa December 22 Arizona deputy sheriffs who captured Irene Schroeder and Glenn Dague, convicted in the killing of Brady Paul, will receive 2567 of the 3200 reward offered for their capture. Lawrence County commissioners announced today. One third of the 31000 offer by Lawrence will be retained to cover additional demands if Tom Crawford, alleged to be in the group, is captured.

New Castle Arizona Irene Schroeder Glenn Dague Brady Paul State Highway Patrol Lawrence Tom Crawford

Letters to Dear Old Santa

Multiple Christmas wish letters from children listed with names and addresses request books, a puppy blanket, dishes, candies, nuts, oranges, a pencil box, a dump truck, a oil banjo, stockings, a doll, a tree, and fruit. Also mentions a coat and boots. These simple requests reflect holiday generosity and family traditions.

Dorothy Wiszyaski E. River St Santa Claus

Children’s Christmas Wishes to Santa From Wellington Area

A column of child like letters to Santa from Wellington and nearby, with seven year old Irma Jean Wacker requesting a doll toy, rubbers, a pencil box and candy, Beverly MacGagen asking for a doll with real hair and a Christmas tree, and others including Irene Eleanor Rumpf Lester Croft Melba Mason Janet Mae Hahn Phylis Jane Holliday. They seek toys, gear, candy, and household items, reflecting holiday cheer and family notes.

Santa Claus Irma Jean Wacker Wellington Santa Beverly MacGagen Flora Eleanor Irene Eleanor Rumpf East Ave Lester Croft Huron &I Teddy Barr Bobbie Van Melba Mason Foster Ave Janet Mae Hahn 3Rd St Phylis Jane Holliday Model Ct

Escapes from Jail at Chillicothe

George Fairbanks, arrested December 17 on charges of driving a stolen auto from South Bend to Chillicothe, escaped last night by sawing bars from his cell. He fled to a nearby roadhouse, forced a taxicab to Portsmouth where he was eventually captured or killed, with police noting the saw and gun were likely smuggled in.

Chillicothe, O George Fairbanks South Bend Ind Chillicothe Fairbanks Portsmouth

Fatally injured by fall on beer bottle in Wheeling

Mrs. Anna Mars, 64, bled to death after a fall in Wheeling on Sunday. Police say she broke a beer bottle during a quarrel with her husband over home brew made for Christmas and cut her face leading to fatal bleeding.

Wheeling W. Va Anna Mars

France Honors Boy Prince of Slavs

Paris accorded seven year old Prince Pierre heir to Yugoslavia the Grand Cordon of the Legion of Honor making him the youngest recipient in world history. The award places him ahead of his royal cousins, the Prince of Wales and the King of Spain at the same age. The Grand Cordon, second to the Legion’s top rank, permits a red silk sash across a white dress suit.

Paris Pierre Yugoslavia Prince of Wales King Spain France Legion

Chapel Planned at Rouen to Honor Joan of Arc

Archbishop Andre du Bois de la Villarabel announces a memorial chapel to Saint Joan of Arc will be built on Rouen market place the site of her martyrdom. Cornerstone to be laid May 30 five million francs estimated for construction. Cardinal Bourne leads British committee and an American committee is forming.

Rouen France Joan of Arc Andre du Bois de la Villarabel Normandy Cardinal Bourne Westminster

Austrian Exports Down in First Nine Months of 1920

Austria reported a nine month period in 1920 with exports falling by 331 million dollars and imports down by 48.5 million dollars from the same span in 1929. The trade balance stood at 95.2 million dollars versus 106.5 million in the first three quarters of 1929.

Vienna Austria

Theft report of car loot from Woolford vehicle

Police were alerted Saturday night to the theft from Gilbert Woolford’s car on Adams Street. The burglar took a leather helmet a belt five dollars in small articles silk hose and straw colored flowers from the vehicle parked at 27 Harwood Avenue.

Gilbert Woolford Harwood Avenue Adams Street

Youth Found with Hidden Arsenal Near Capitol

Detective J. J. Wise stopped a youth seen walking near the United States Capitol after spotting two gold plated revolvers protruding from coat pockets. A search uncovered a blackjack, hunting knives, jack-knives, over 200 cartridges, a flashlight, goggles, and two wrist watches. He admitted the items were stolen from a hardware store.

Human Arsenal Capito Washington J. J. Wise United States Capitol Young Arsenal

New Queen Honored in Sofia With Triple Regalia

Sofia Bulgaria's new queen, formerly Princess Giovanni of Italy, is named Honorary Commander of three regiments the 10th Cavalry the 2nd Artillery and the 11th Infantry by a special order of Bulgaria's Adjutant General. The designation echoes sponsorship roles in European tradition and marks a unique honor for royal support within the Bulgarian military structure.

Sofia Bulgaria Giovanni Italy

State Autos Limited Bucharest Policy Change Summary

Romanian Premier George Mironescu issued an administrative decree limiting state autos to one per Ministry for top government officials. The vehicles may be used by the minister or placed at the disposal of subordinates as part of an economy drive.

Bucharest George Mironescu

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