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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1930

Page

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Royal marriage unites Italian and Belgian thrones in Rome

In the Fantine chapel at the Quirinal palace Princess Marie Jose of Belgium and Crown Prince Humbert of Italy wed in a glittering ceremony. 40,000 subjects cheered outside as a royal procession, filled with kings, queens, princes and dignitaries from across Europe, escorted the bride and groom to the altar.

Rome Italy Belgium Marie Jose United Kingdom Marie José Albert Helen Humbert Kha Victor Emmanuel Elizabeth Boris Bulgari Moraco Grand Duuchess Luxembourg Luk Brabant Count

Avon Farm Bureau Elects Officers for 1930 Meeting

Avon Farm Bureau held its annual meeting at the Avon town hall selecting officers for 1930 William Bomimer was elected chairman and Dean Bliss chosen secretary A committee of Wilson Jameson and T H Chester was formed to work with County Extension Agent Horton B Alger on plans for a vegetable show to be held in Avon in March Motion pictures were shown by Alger at the meeting.

Avon Farm Bureau Avon Town Hall William Bomimer Dean Bliss Wilson Jameson Tt. H. Chester Horton B. Alger Avon March Alger

Elyria urged to boost fire protection as insurance rates rise

A Elyria Chamber of Commerce letter to city officials warns that fire insurance rates are high and will rise further unless major fire protection upgrades are made. It calls for stronger fire fighting forces, improved water mains and piping, automatic alarm systems, and stricter building laws to prevent higher premiums.

Elyria Police and Pire Committee of Council Keria T. Eb. Sellers Ohio Inspection Bureau States Sellers Seller

Council seeks full probe of Elyria police amid discontent

In a 1930 council meeting unrest over police conduct surfaced with calls for a thorough investigation. Councilman Stevens urged an in depth report on Sunday gun disarming incidents and a prisoner left unguarded, warning about future safety and funding implications. The mayor said officials learned of events only informally and asked safety director Eidt to pursue action with the chief of police.

Elyria James A. Hewitt John N. Edt Harry Redington Myron Jones Anna Kennedy Clarence C. Tiocke City Hall George Stevens Toledo State Hospital Lane Shevens Third Ward Stevens Eidt Hewitt Council Bidt Cornell Myron Jones Police and Fire Com

Wilford Re elected Park Board President and Secretaries

Wilford was re elected president of the City Park Board at a meeting last night Agnes Diedrich was re elected secretary a post she has held for the decade The board also decided to employ all park employees for 12 month periods previously only the warden and warden were employed over winter months Tom Monroe is park warden with Johnny Madhock as assistant The first helper Tom Ryan nightwatchman and patrolman Ed Martin and Henry Joyce custodian at Ely Park are affected by the rule No 2 continued on Page 2

Ed Martin Henry Joyce Ely Park

When Claude Spicer Aged 21 Worked for Harrison Williams

Claude Spicer, then 21, worked for Harrison Williams, a New York utilities magnate, making juvenile bicycles at Fay company. After three years he joined Cleveland Southwestern Railway for 18 years, later selling advertising and farming. He is married with one son, living on a 40‑acre farm at stop 62 Cleveland Road.

Claude Spicer Harrison Williams Plultimillionaire Public Uffilties New York Spicer Fay Company Cleveland Southwestern Railway Company Cleveland Road

Snook Rehearing Denied in Ohio Murder Case

Columbus Jan 8 The Ohio Supreme Court denied a rehearing to Dr James Howard Snook former Ohio State University professor sentenced to die Jan 31 for the murder of his co-ed sweetheart Theora Hix The court had previously refused to review Snook's appeal and his remaining options are US Supreme Court review or clemency Governor Cooper indicated clemency would be denied.

Columbus State Supreme Court James Howard Snook Ohio State University Theora Hix Snook U. S. Supreme Court Cooper

Council Organizes For Year With Two New Members

The council organized for the year with Clarence C. Locke and Paul Wat Wright present. George Stark was elected president pro tem and Harvey Cheney was reappointed city clerk. George Richwine named committees on Finance, Buildings, Streets, Sewers, Light, Fire, Parks, Streets and Railroads, and Gas, with Stark, Kennedy, Stevens, Jones, Kohn, Wainwright, Locke, and Jocke as members. The session began at 8 o'clock and continued tonight until 7:30.

Clarence C. Locke Paul Watwright George Stark Harvey Cheney George Richwine Stark Kennedy Stevens Jones Kohn Wainwright Locke Kenedy Jocke Parka Gas

Worst January Flood Buries City Basements

The mayor said the worst January flood in years inundated hundreds of basements citywide. Streets including Oxford and Rengon avenues East Broad Oak and Spruce streets and Woodland avenue were severely flooded. Floodwaters threatened schools and forced residents to seek relief as the Hlark river ran high. East avenue remained clear due to improved storm outlets. A cold snap was expected but did not arrive.

James A. Hewitt Oxford Rengon Avenue East Broad Oak and Spruce Woodland Avenue Ciidren Hlark East Avenue City Service Department

Noted Chicago tenor to perform at Kiwanis meeting

George Dibble, Chicago tenor, appears in special meetings this week at the Baptist Church and will take part in the Kiwanis club program at Hotel Newell on Thursday.

George Dibble Chicago The Baptist Church Kiwanis Club Hotel Newell

Man bitten by police dog on Columbus street

W. J. Whisler of 497 East Exchange street Akron was attacked by a German police dog while walking on Columbus street. Gust:

Columbus Street W. J. Whisler East Exchange Street Akron

Naval conference push for world peace loom over delegates

Washington anxious as American delegates prepare to sail for London for the naval conference. Hoover warns the talks could shape world peace while Britain and the United States press for armament limitations. Delegates and staff aboard the George Washington head to Hoboken then Plymouth, with hopes of easing naval costs and curbing battleship numbers amid tensions with France. Koehn, dog owner, tells police he will keep the animal tied up in the future.

Washington Jan High Seas London Hoover Great Britain United States France Geneva Britain George Washington Hoboken Plymouth Yondon Koehn

Winter in an Ugly Mood in the West

Winter’s uglier moods bring hardship across central and western regions with deep snow and subzero cold. Motorists stranded as Colorado sees heavy snowfall, Montana reports 40 below, and Utah through the Great Lakes region experiences frigid conditions while the East stays milder.

Chicago Pacific Northwest Rocky Mountain Great Lakes California Colorado Glasgow Mont Miles City Denver Lin

President And Mrs Hoover Lead Brilliant Social Season

President and Mrs Hoover head Washington society in a bustling social season with White House dinners and evening receptions beginning tomorrow. Chief Justice Taft's hospitalization tempers events while Mrs Hoover recovers at the White House. the calendar includes judiciary, congressional, and diplomatic gatherings through March, with others including Vice President Curtis and Mrs Gann hosting events and Mr Hoover attending at Curtis and Congressional Club venues.

Washington, Jan Hoover Washington White House Sloover Taft Honaver Joel T. Boone Curtis Edward Everett Gann Mayflower Congressional Club Patrick J. Hurley Curtis Ninner Hurley Gant

Flood Imminent as Buck Creek and Mad River Rise

Springfield braces for flood as unseasonal rains surge Buck Creek and Mad River. Mad River overflows near Dayton Pike and Valley Pike while Buck Creek nears banks after last fall’s inundation. Lifeboats distributed at vantage points. several roads flooded and Springfield’s business district affected.

Springfield Tulletin Dayton St. Paris

Cleveland Gun Fiend Attacks Girl. Police Seek Suspect

A youth attempted a brutal assault on Misa Hilda Matuska in Cleveland as police search for the gun fiend blamed for shooting three women and assaulting another. The assailant dragged Matuska into a field, then fled as police arrived. She described a about 20 year old, dark, 3 feet 6 inches tall, in a long brown overcoat. Mayor Hewitt to confer with City Solicitor on safety department matters.

Cleveland Comic City Cleveland, Jan Misa Hilda Matuska Miss Matuska Hilda Muatuska Misa Matuska Ccit

Lorain Gunmen Fire On Car In Lorain Attempted Hit

A Lorain gangland shooting aimed at an ex-lover turning informer rattled a sedan near Vermilion after federal officers escorted a target from Sandusky. Bullets shattered the vehicle and wounded occupants. one man sustained a hand cut from flying glass. Police vow strong steps to curb escalating gang violence.

Chicago Lorain Sipers Pigman Sandusky Vermilion Jie Sherif’s Department Lorain County Tt Ly

Anea Elects Officers at Greek American Lodge Meeting

Officers for the coming year were elected by Miaffia and Lorain Chapter 144 of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association during their convention at Marcabees Hall. Elected were Pappas president Jonas vice president Thomas Mihalis secretary and P Jiras treasurer. four governors were Tender Thomson Rekas and Heros. Public installation set for 2 p m Sunday at the Elks hall with Achillis Catsonis supreme secretary from Washington and former Supreme Governor Pep pas from Cleveland as installing officers and speakers. Delegations from neighboring chapters and Elyria Lorain citizens invited. In Pittsfield Russia Farmers Institute Glenn Hobbs was chosen chair man with Darton secretary Mary Saxton and McRobberts acting as assistant secretary.

Miaffia and Lorain American Hellenic Educational Progressive Associalium Marcabees Hall Pappas Jonas Thomas Mihalis P. Jiras P. Tender J. Thomson Theodore Rekas G. Heros Elks Toh Association Achillis Catsonis Supreme Secretary of The Order Washington Supreme Philip D. Peppas Cleveland Elyria Lorain

Prison riot at Toledo workhouse ends in death and injuries

A Toledo workhouse riot left one prisoner dead and several others wounded. Guards report James Henderson fired a service pistol during a melee in the bullpen as prisoners hurled cuspidors and improvised weapons amid a chaotic brawl. George Morton, 70 days into a suspicious person sentence, was killed by a stray bullet.

Toledo Whitehouse George Morton James Henderson Joe Marina Henderson Marina Morton Marino

Liquor Runners Thrive On Dark Moon

NEW LONDON January 8 The coast guard reports about 150 ships smuggling liquor into the United States rise in activity during dark moon phases. Rum running peaks in the new and full moons and subsides as the moon approaches the bright quarters.

New London United States Coast Guard Tl. H. Wolf

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