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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1931
Page
1
Elyria moves toward a six ward city with two more council seats to nine after a first reading of the redistricting ordinance. Ward outlines place downtown, residential zones, and west and east industrial areas with ward populations and voter registrations detailed for each ward.
Italian Air Minister Gen Italo Balbo commands twelve Savoia seaplanes flying from Bolama Portuguese Guinea toward Natal Brazil in a 1800 mile trans Atlantic hop. One plane forced down due to a radiator leak while 11 continue formation as Italian ships monitor and standby for assistance.
Governor Myers Y. Cooper told the eighty-ninth Ohio Legislature that his two year plan emphasizes economy, tax reform, and modernization. He reviewed previous enactments and warned about the special fund system while urging public works to curb unemployment amid drought and war‑era conditions. Authority cited includes the State Conservation law and the new election code as he proposed remedies for workmen’s compensation and state finance.
Mayor James A Hewitt told council last night the city will seek state aid for Middle Avenue improvements once the new administration is seated in Columbus. He warned that potential removal of street-car tracks could change any planned improvement and noted the January 23 hearing on suspension of car service in Cleveland will influence the project.
United Press dispatches report a broad return to work as 1931 begins, led by railroads re‑hiring thousands after late 1930 layoffs. Railroads such as Chicago and Northwestern, Monon, Rock Island, Santa Fe, and Missouri Pacific-Kansas Texas recall workers, with auto plants like Ford adding 22,000 positions and Cleveland industries restoring 1,800 jobs.
Cleveland reports show 1,800 workers added by 11 industries in ten days, with six in autos and rubber, two in machine products, and three in clothing sectors. Republic Steel to reemploy 600 at Massillon, and others in Youngstown and the region.
Pittsburgh report shows rail roads steel mills coal mines and other industries in the tri state district recalling furloughed men or adding to their work forces. About 12 000 have returned to work or are expected to be recalled in the coming weeks across the area.
Alfred C. Crouse of Cincinnati was appointed personal secretary to Governor-elect George White by Governor-elect White. He will replace Charles A. Jones of Columbus who served during Governor Cooper’s administration. Salary is 5000 dollars annually. Crouse is a former journalist with broad experience.
Friends of Lorain County's newest United States citizens will gather at the First Congregational Church tonight at 7 30 for the presentation of citizenship certificates to 36 foreign born residents of Elyria and vicinity. The class members come from nine nations and passed their final naturalization examinations last month.
Charleston reports eight men were killed and 40 to 60 workers were in the Raleigh Wyoming Coal Mining Company mine at Glenn Rogers, West Virginia. Rescue crews were dispatched. two inspectors oversaw efforts. Cause not yet known, suspected gas ignition.
COLUMBUS Ohio January 6 L S Guthery of Marion county banker and farmer chosen by Governor-Elect George White for Director of Agriculture in the next state cabinet. He will take office January 12 at inauguration with a salary of six thousand five hundred nine dollars per year.
Joe Biden reports loss of more than 100 dollars after two police dogs attacked his farm on Lake Breeze Road. Sheriff Clarence Adams says eight sheep were killed and three injured, along with twelve chickens. Biden and authorities also killed the licensed dog. five more police dogs were collected in Vine Street area during the investigation.
County commissioners study a plan to hire a contractor to feed prisoners at the county jail under state statute changes. Sheriff Adams would oversee meals at a set daily rate, potentially 63 cents per prisoner, with wholesale purchases reducing costs and relieving the commission from bill scrutiny.
Elynn City Board of Education re elected for another year at the 1931 organization meeting at Washington School. Dr A R Agate remains president and E J Howenstine as vice president with S Rockwood continuing as clerk. Miss Marjorie Rosenberger resigns from Elyria High School. Miss Alice Stofer named as her successor. Candle processions raise fire hazard concerns.
Manila report cites 31 dead, 25 missing after typhoon swept Leyte, Surigao, Cebu and Negros. Two motorships sunk and four towns ruined. Casualties tallied to 5 p.m. by Manila constabulary include Dulag 11 dead 18 missing Aduyog 5 dead 7 missing Hiloncos 7 dead Dao One dead.
H C Ramsower director of the Ohio State University extension service will be the principal speaker at the Lorain County Farm Bureau annual meeting to be held January 24 at the First M E Church. Horton B Alger reports Ramsower accepted the invitation and recalls past Lorain County meetings with pleasure. Several hundred farmers and families are expected. a joint program committee led by Mrs. George Cotton is arranging entertainment and information.
The liner George Washington of the Eastern Steamship Company struck a car float in dense harbor fog at the foot of Murray Street North River. There were about 100 passengers aboard. The William W Page freighter of Mystic Steamship Company ran aground near Shinnecock lighthouse but was not in immediate danger.
County Commissioners request city water for the County Home on Murray Ridge Road due to a chronic supply shortage. Service Director J N Bidt reports a Birmingham extension will allow a six inch connection once completed, and the matter is referred to the water and lighting committee.
Margaret Wirsham of 319 12th street was struck by a car but sustained no injuries, according to the brief incident report. The driver remained at the scene and authorities noted the event for record purposes.
In early 1991 Lorain County farmers welcomed rainfall easing drought fears from 1930. Ground froze hard, limiting water percolation, so irrigation did not reach wells though cisterns filled. Oberlin and Wellington benefited, Oberlin's supply improving with Kipton quarry water and dammed sources, while Wellington saw the reservoir begin to rise as river flow returned.
Charles E. Tucker resigned as president and as a board member of the Elyria Chamber of Commerce. The board accepted the resignation as of March 1 and will have vice presidents Hanna ford and Kohn run duties for seven weeks until a new president is elected. Nine directors will be chosen at the February 17 election, with eighteen nominees for nine seats. Three new members Dr Karl Reefy Dr A S McKittrick and Milton Parish joined, and a taxation committee to study city finance was authorized.
A pedestrian incident occurred yesterday at about 3 45 p m on Lodi Street involving a woman who was crossing the street. She was not injured, according to police.
The notice urges poultry raisers to act now in selecting poultry and supplies. It promotes Want Ads as the real market place for poultry, encouraging early choices and savings by using Want Ads.
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