Elyria High School January Class Honors on Distinction Day
The January 1932 Elyria High School Senior B class, after four years of school life, was honored on Distinction Day with a memory book recounting moments from 1928 to 1931. The program featured sections from past decades, the operetta Lelawala, a football win, and a school song as seniors prepare for exams, dances, and graduation next week.
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Elyna High School
Nina Baker
C. P. Shively
Ely Stadium
Betty Nilson
Mildred Hillmer
Corrine Crandall
Houghton Wagner
Elyria High School
Blaze Fatal to Two Children in Home Fire
NEW PHILADELPHIA Jan 12 Elmer Bowen eight and Lilly Emma five children of Mr and Mrs Allen Bowen were burned to death today when kerosene used to start a kitchen fire exploded destroying the Bowen home between Gnadenhutten and Gilmore south of here Bowen was critically burned trying to save the children He was taken to Twin City Hospital Dennison Mrs Bowen and two other children escaped.
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New Philadelphia
Elmer
Lilly Emma
Allen Bowen
Bowen
Gnadenhutten
Gilmore
Here
Twin City Hospital
Dennison
Ohio Weather Ahead Rain Tonight and Warmer Then Colder
Ohio audiences are advised of rain tonight and Wednesday, with warmer temperatures tonight followed by a sharp cool down Wednesday night and much colder Thursday.
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Ohio
Mussolini backs canceling war debts in speech
Premier Benito Mussolini advocated repudiation of war debts and reparations. The article in Popolo d’Italia quoted him saying there is no alternative between repudiation of debts or chaos. The foreign office confirmed the policy, with headlines urging a clean slate.
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Rome
U. P
Benito Mussolini
United Press
Mussolini
Milan
Popolo I’italia
Foreign Office
Lausanne
Cleveland Mayoral Hopefuls Ahead of Election Day
More than 100,000 voters turned out in Cleveland to nominate two of five mayoral candidates. The frontrunners include former city manager Daniel E. Morgan, Republican County Prosecutor Ray T. Miller, and Independent Peter Witt. The contest narrows as Dr. F. W. Walz and I. C. Ford are not favored. The election is set for February 16.
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Cleveland
Daniel E. Morgan
Ray T. Miller
Peter Witt
F. W. Walz
I. C. Ford
Senate adopts finance bill in Hoover relief drive
Washington January 12 The senate approved a 2 billion reconstruction finance corporation bill shaping Hoover administration relief efforts. A companion measure faces House consideration with hopes of final passage by both houses and to the President within the week.
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Wadshington
Hoover
Senate
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Widow tied to six poison deaths in Ohio hoardings case
Youngstown police probe a West Side boarding house widow amid accusations of poisoning six people including two babies and two husbands. An ex roomer testified of a poisoned tea attempt and a $500 life policy destroyed by the woman who denies the charges and says deaths were natural.
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Youngstown
West Side
Louis Colabine
P. B Mulholland
George Edwards
Mulholland
Edwards
Massillon
Worthless Check May Involve Young Married Couple
Police seek a young married couple seen Saturday night after passing a worthless check at a local shoe store. They bought items for 7.85 and received 21.30 in change from the check. A woman matching the description attempted a bank pass later that afternoon, but left when the teller checked the account. the bank check bore the same signature as the shoe store check.
Elyria Receives 13675 53 From Auto License Fee Distribution
Elyria will receive 13675 53 as its share of the first distribution of 1932 automobile license tag fees. The statewide total distribution reaches 12081024 98, the largest ever in Ohio, reflecting higher fees. Ohio motor vehicle tax for 1932 is expected near 25 million. Other Lorain County distributions include Amherst 1679 51, Avon Lake 902 86, Lorain 15668 26, Oberlin 2135 13, Wellington 1299 83.
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Elyria
Columbus Dispatches
Ohio
Chalmers R. Wilson
Missioner of Motor Vehicles
Lorain County
Amherst
South Amherst
Avon
Avon Lake
Lorain
Grafton
LaGrange
Rochester
Purse snatcher Johnson pleads guilty in assault case
John Johnson, 21, 1871 2 Erie Street, pleaded guilty before Mayor W H Van Oster to assault with intent to rob and was bound to the grand jury on $1000 bond. He admitted attempts to snatch purses from three women, including Miss Josephine Wicklacz, 22, at Lake Avenue and West Street. Police linked the attacks to Johnson and believe he is responsible for other similar offenses.
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John Johnson
Erie Street
Grand
W. H. van Oster
Corbett Southam
Lloyd Sweet
Johnson
Josephine Wicklacz
Lake Avenue
West Street
Polics
Sweet
Stolen Chickens Found Men To Face Charges
Two men face burglary and larceny charges for stealing 12 chickens from the coops of Dora Newsome and William Tennison on West River Street. Police recovered three dressed birds from a lard container and nine more from a trap door in a residence.
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Dora Newsome
William Tennison
West River Street
E. J. Stankard
Arthur Hurd
Barnhart
Hurd
Hoover Earns Label as Vacationless President
Washington report notes President Hoover, in office since March 4, 1929, has avoided extended vacations unlike prior presidents. He has taken only brief trips, aside from five days at Long Key, Florida in early 1930, and appears fit and vigorous amid heavy work.
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Washington
Hoover
Long Key
Fla
China to Seek League Sanctions on Japan at Council Meeting
Nanking January 12 The Chinese foreign office delivered its reply to Secretary Stimsons note on the Far Eastern situation to Consul General Peck. A spokesman said China will invoke Article XVI economic sanctions of the League Covenant against Japan at the League of Nations Council meeting on January 25. Sanctions call for an economic and financial boycott of the aggressor nation.
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Nanking
China
Stimson
Foreign Office
Peck
Japan
League of Nations Council
Tiffin Glass Plant Worker Returns to Part Time
An employee of the U S Glass Company's plant in Tiffin Ohio resumes work on a part time basis today after idle status since before Christmas. The move marks a restart of employment at the facility.
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Tiffin
U. S. Glass Company
Elyria Tax Collections To Begin Thursday
Tax collections for Elyria and the Elyria Carlisle district will start Thursday morning at the county treasurer’s office. About 500 tax bills are being prepared and mailed to those who provided addresses. Real estate taxes comprise the current collection with personal taxes under the new law to be collected Feb 15 to Mar 31 and again next August.
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Elyria
Elyria-Carlisle
N. D. Backus
Backus
Fourth Arrest In Hold Up Involving Hebebrand Robbery
Charles Moore named as the fourth suspect in the Kenneth Hebebrand road robbery on Duck Pond road last Friday. He was arraigned on highway robbery, bound to the grand jury under $1,000 bail. Moore allegedly drove the car used by three masked gunmen who robbed Hebebrand of $69. the trio also bound to the grand jury after identification by license plate.
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Charles Moore
Kenneth Hebebrand
Duck Pond Road
Clarence Adams
Walter H. Watts
Hebebrand
Hoover to Seek Renomination Despite Opposition
Washington reports say President Hoover remains likely to run for a second term. Postmaster General Brown plans to handle primary logistics while a militant committee would mobilize if opposition grows. Ambassador Dawes pledges loyalty, easing fears of a challenger. Senator Hiram Johnson is named as a potential rival in North Dakota primaries.
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Washington
Hoover
Brown
Trowd
Charles G Dawes
Illinois
Wr. Hoover
Chicago
Mr. Hoover
Dawes
Illnois
Johnson
Hiram Johnson
California
North Dakota
Dayton city manager to stay in post despite New Rochelle bid
Fred O. Hichelberger will remain Dayton city manager after heeded citizens pleas. He withdrew his application for a similar post in New Rochelle New York, a job offering 12000 annually versus Dayton's 9600. He had been a leading contender for the New York position.
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Dayton
Fred O. Hichelberger
Eichelberger
New Rochelle
N. Y
New York
Schilleman Compiles First Half 1932 City Appropriations
Elyria city auditor A C Schilleman nears completion of the six month 1932 appropriations for city operation. The draft will be presented at the adjourned city council meeting tomorrow and an ordinance to implement them is expected then.
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Elyria
A. C. Schilleman
Schilleman
Plans to Make Hawaii Safe for Women
Mass meeting and civic groups in Honolulu push for action after congressional orders for a federal probe of terrorism in the islands. Calls for death penalty for attackers and mandatory sterilization for some offenders arise from the Massie case as leaders warn Honolulu is unsafe for visitors, especially women.
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Honolulu
T. H
Hawaii
Hawaiian Islands
League of Women Voters
Judd
S. K. Houston
Thomas Hedges Massie
Houston
Massie
Citizens’ Organization For Good Government
American Legion and Civic Organizations
Mass Meeting
Ohio Chamber forms subcommittees on unemployment and pensions
Three Ohio Chamber of Commerce sub committees were appointed to study unemployment insurance old age pensions and fundamental economics of business stabilization. Members include Guy W Jacobs Steubenville E S Greer Zanesville and F A Smythe Elyria as part of a statewide effort.
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Columbus
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
White
Chamber of Commerce
Guy W. Jacobs
Steubenville
E. S. Greer
Zanesville
F. A. Smythe
Elyria
Navy orders Massie custody kept until notice from Washington
Washington Jan 12 Secretary of Navy Adams ordered the naval commander at Honolulu to refuse surrender of Lieut Thomas Massie to civil authorities until official notice to do so is received from Washington Adams said the Navy will keep Massie under naval supervision and denied it seeks to influence venue for his murder trial Massie and three enlisted companions are names including Mrs Granville Fortescue A O Jones and E J Lord Massie has waived his rights to a naval court martial
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Joe Kahahawai
Massie
Grace Hubbard Fortescue
BH. J. Lord
A. L. Jones
American Legion
Honolulu
United States
Honolulu Bay
Washington
Navy
Thomas Massie
Secretary of Navy
Adams
Yates Stirling, Jr
Hawaiian Naval District
Stirling
Department
Local Banker to Address Elma Republican Women Club
J. M Sawyer of the Cleveland Trust Company will speak to the Elma Republican Women's Club on January 19 at p.m. The Elvia Woman's Club hosts the meeting where the banker will discuss the topic The Soldier and Politics.
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J. M Sawyer
Cleveland Trust Company
Elma
Republican Women’s Club
Elviia
Manufacturer Dies in Columbus at 62
George H Thompson, 62, president of the Columbus Malleable Iron Company, died at his home in Columbus on Monday after a period of illness. He led the firm for many years and was active in local business circles.
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Columbus
George H Thompson
Columbus Malleable Iron Company
Property owners must file valuation complaints by January 20
Lorain County property owners may protest tax valuations by filing complaints with Auditor C. B. Kelser by January 20. Kelser, after a meeting with the state tax commission, said valuations set by assessors are generally lower than census canvass values from spring 1930. Hearings date not announced. complaints must be submitted by deadline. Valuations available from the auditor.
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C. 8
Kelser
State Tax Commission
Lorain County
Holmes Resigns From Supreme Court Over Health
Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, aged 90, has resigned from the United States Supreme Court due to failing health. President Hoover accepted the resignation and praised Holmes for his long and honorable service as Brandeis and other justices supported him in his final days on the bench.
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Washington
Oliver Wendell Holmes
United States Supreme Court
Hoover
Supreme Court
Holmes
New England
Supreme Bench
Justice Brandeis
Justice Holmes
Supreme Court of the United States of America
Supreme Court of the United States
Baker Named as Possible Holmes Successor
Washington reports Newton D. Baker of Cleveland surfaced as a potential Supreme Court appointment after Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes announced his resignation. Baker, long considered by President Hoover, and Hoover once worked together during World War I in the Allied war effort.
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Washington
Newton D. Baker
Cleveland
Supreme Court
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Baker
Hoover
Baeker
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