Proposed Screen Ordinance Sparks City Council Debate
The council first read a measure by City Solicitor Baird to require a $10 license for the first 25 feet of bar space and 50 cents per extra foot in stores clubs and other venues selling malted or vinous beverages or sodas. Exemptions for registered drug stores drew questions from Halpin while Hazelton warned it could disrupt check cashing and force remodels in many buildings. The plan envisions an unobstructed interior view and fines up to $200 for violations with an emergency declaration to protect public health and safety.
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Baird
Ohio
United States
Sanitary Police
Ounsylman Halpin
Hazelton
Beveraglas
Elyrians to Burn Up Garbage in City Dilemma
City council discussed garbage collection with no action. Service Director Beck awaits funds to continue the contract with William Wilder. Councilman Castle urged the city to handle its own garbage and sell to the highest bidder, while others questioned the low bid figures. Cantle proposed a private contractor, noting a man could do the job better, and Tetuse material valued at 31,000 annually was mentioned for delivery to city limits.
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Wiliam Wilder
Beck
Castle
Andruss
Cautle
United States
Elyria Plant to Increase Capital and Dividend
The Superior Metal Product Company on Adams Street announces a 2.5 percent quarterly dividend and a capital increase from 75000 to 225900 dollars to boost working capital. H A Jackson is named manager and A B Adams secretary and treasurer.
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Elyria
Superior Metal Producte Company
Adams Street
H. A. Jackson
A.B. Adams
City to Install Catch Basin on West Roel Route
City council agrees to construct a catch basin on West Roel for Tony Minnich property. Minnich to pay the amount that improvement would have cost when pavement project occurred years ago, city previously failed to install a manhole during street paving.
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Westroel
Tony Minnich
City to Have New Patrol Wagon in Police Budget
The city council decided last evening to buy a new patrol and emergency truck for the police department. The board of control is authorized to advertise for bids, with a spending limit of $2,000 and a goal to secure the lightest truck possible.
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Board of Control
Amherst Farmers Co operative Seeks Elevator Move
On January 4 the Amherst Farmers Cooperative met to consider acquiring the Amherst Supply Co elevator or land to build a new elevator. A committee led by Hudolph Neuman, Charles Hasisensing, and Ben Michael will negotiate with current owners and with Pla to Supply & Coal Co for purchasing and land. The nine Lorain County farm bureau elevators aim to boost grain supplies. Milo McQueen of Brownhelm presides as the new elevator company forms.
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Amherst
Amhherst Farmers’ Co-operative Sevator Co
Amherst Supply Company
Hudolph Neuman
Charles Hasisensing
Ben Michael
Amherst Supply Co
Plato Supply & Coal Co
Lorain County
Lorain
Milo McQueen
Brownhelm
Farmers Co-operative Elevator Co
Uneder
Senator Burke Named Temperance Chair Suggested in Columbus
Senator J F Burke of this city left for Columbus to attend the opening of the 14th general assembly. Though no regular committee chairmen have been named yet, Burke’s name is prominently mentioned as chairman of the Senate temperance committee. The session is largely for organizing with business expected after the tenth.
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J. F. Burke
Columbus
General Assembly
Harry J. Navis
Burke
Senate
City moves to require gatekeeper at Huron Street crossing
City Solicitor Banrd directed by council to prepare necessary information for the public utilities commission to compel the Band Railroad to maintain a station at the Huron Street crossing. Railroad officials say service costs are too high, though dangers from the freight depot proximity leave drivers unable to see or hear approaching trains, making protection essential.
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Banrd
Public Utilities Commission
Huron Street
Abbey Road To Get Cinder Surface On Nearby Streets
Residents along Abbey road and parts of Chase Street expect a cinder surface soon if the city and township trustees agree to pay for road material. Abbey road residents volunteer to haul and spread the material once funds are approved.
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Fourth Street
Chase Street
Abbey Road
Broad Street
Toe City
Matcrian
Farmers Finish Meet Late Tuesday at Ridgeville
The forty second annual institute by Lorain county farmers continues at Ridgeville with fine weather boosting attendance. State reputed speakers discuss diverse subjects and provide useful information, while Peatveudanes grows larger. In Lorain county John Caserta, 22, a carpenter's helper, and Wilena Disa, 17, secured their marriage license. Father Leone of Lorain was chosen to perform the ceremony.
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Lorain County
Ridgeville
A.lorain
Talida
John Caserta
Carpenter
Wlena Disa
Leone
Lorain
City proposes lower pavement cost by one fifth plan
Opposition to the plan surfaced last evening with the suggestion that the city pay only one fifth of pavement costs instead of one third. Some residents pressed for immediate effect, while Councilman Halpin opposed the proposed ordinance, which received its first reading.
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Susgested
Halpin
Meridan Mob Lynches Accused Negro In Prisoner Capture
In Meridan Mississippi on January 4 a mob lynched Robert Lewis, a Black man accused of murdering railroad watchman T. W. Greer. The mob forced the arresting officer to surrender Lewis and carried out the execution in public.
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Meridan
Miss
Robert Lewis
T. W. Greer
Lewis
Salvation Army Christmas Basket Drive Earns Notable Support
A photograph shows baskets delivered to needy Elyria families by The Salvation Army. Officials praise public cooperation during the Christmas effort, naming Mayor Jones, Supt. Shelton, principals, scholars, Mr. Bannon, theatres, and several civic groups. Donations cover expenses, with any balance to aid those in need through winter. CAPTAIN AND MRS. D. HEDDLE thank supporters.
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Elyria
Salvation Army
Salvation’ Army
Emus
Army
Jones
Supt
Shelton
Bannon
Young Men's, Business Club
Relief Corps
G.A. R
Change of location sought for Inter County Highway 314
Residents of Gratton township petition the State Highway Commission to relocate Inter County Highway No. 314. A hearing is set for Monday January 27 at 1 p.m. in the county commissioners’ office to consider shifting about a mile of road away from the UCC and railway to a safer, more accessible route.
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State Highway Commission
Gratton Township
State Commission
UCC
Lorain Women Fair Removal Sought On Anti Screen Ordinance
A Lorain petition signed by Ida K. Javeox president of Lorain Women’s Fair asks city council to enact an anti screen ordinance. The measure would require drinking places to remove front screens or bars so interior views are visible from the street, addressing concerns about liquor traffic.
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LOIN
Lorain
Pragent J
Ida K. Javeox
Lo- Tain
Bates Avenue Home Fire Damages Residence Report
Fire chief and crew responded to a Bates Avenue home damaged by a fire caused by a defective flue. They extinguished the blaze after axing through walls and flooring, with an estimated loss around $50. Former resident Mrs. Florence Bender, 24, wife of Lloyd Bender, of Flyria, died and burial took place at Murray Ridge.
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Gertrude Gillette
Gates Avenue
Dates
Fnally
Florence Bender
Lloyd Bender
Plgegontes
Murray Ridge
Government's Stand Upheld By District Court
Washington government objections to stockyard holdings and divorce plans by large packers were sustained by Justice Stafford. Any plan must divest obnoxious holdings early and completely, with possible receivership. Six month extension granted for Crescent City stockyards. failure to propose a compliant plan could lead to court taking title and overseeing disposal.
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Washington, Janu
Justice Stafford
District Supreme. Cous
Crescent City
Stafford
Communist clashes in Belgrade injure hundreds in front of meeting hall
In Belgrade on January 4 a clash between communists and police left nearly two hundred communists and about twelve police wounded. Rioting crowds stoned officers as bayonets were used to suppress disturbances near the communists’ meeting hall. The incident follows days of communist activity, arrests, and suppression of communist headquarters and papers. A dispatch notes the Soviet plot to establish control nationwide was frustrated.
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Belgrade
Jugo-Slavia
School Board Re elects Officers for New Year
The board of education met Monday afternoon and elected P. M. Stevens as president J. W. McHenry as vice president and R. S. Rockwood as secretary and treasurer. It plans to require city depositories handling school funds to respond. Nakiah about $tat the present vs and the salms are not secured. The board approved a $50,000 payment to the Gulf Street School contractor as work continues on the brick building with progress aided by mild weather.
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Board of Education
P.M. Stevens
J. W. McHenry
Rockwood
Depos- Nak
Gulf Street
Longweat Rubber Plant Faces Unpaid Water Bill Crisis
The Quality Tire and Rubber Co of telnet Indiana asks City Council for season’s greetings while admitting it cannot settle the LH water bill owed. Since acquiring Longwear Rubber, stockholders demand cash, prompting a creditors meeting at Anderson. The city may send a constable to seize property on Hast Avenue due to the water debt.
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Quality Tire & Rubber Co
Telnet Indiana
Rubber Company
Longwear Rubber Company
Anderson
Hast Avenue
Foreigner arraigned for assault on six year old girl
In Lorain on January 4, Charney To vey, a foreigner about 40, was arraigned in police court on criminal assault charges against Apes Nemeth, six, daughter of Joseph Nemeth of 1526 East 31st Street. He waived preliminary hearing and $3,000 bond was set, with him jailed for grand jury. A warrant followed his capture after screams alerted family.
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Lorain
Charney Tovey
Forelener
Apes Nemeth
Joseph Nemeth
East 31St Street
Tower
Kenyon Avenue Paving Petition Referred to Committee
Residents along Kenyon Avenue asked the city to pave the road. The petition was circulated last June and referred to the Street and Sidewalk Committee before being presented to the council last evening.
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Kenyon Arenas
Board of Education halts new kindergartens
The board of education voted to stop opening new kindergartens before the fall. Superintendent Shelton noted public interest in additional openings and suggested two more could be placed if funds allow. The board will wait to gauge next year’s budget before proceeding with planned sites on Middle Avenue Garfani and Western Genghis areas, and a west side kindergarten may be reconsidered when a new building is finished.
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Board of Education
Sfall
Shelton
Antici
Garfani
Middle Avenue
Genghis
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