Pension Board to Meet Wednesday Over Police Pensions
A 7:30 p m Wednesday meeting of the pension board aims to resolve the long running police pension dispute. Chair Myron Jones and six members face no prior board constraints as they must set a rate from a clean slate, with a seventh member to be added if no majority emerges. The outcome may influence civil service hearings for Officers Birkline and Kray set for January 30.
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Pension Board
Myron Jones
Fred Meyd@ys
Emily Drage
Thomas Drage
Court of Appeals
Meyers
George Stevens
C. O. Crolzenburs
E. J. Stankard
Corbett Southam
M. E. Perry
Civil Service
F. Birkline
Christ Kray
George T. Snyder Promoted By Tube Co
George T. Snyder promoted from the Lorain plant to the Pittsburgh general office of the National Tube Company. He served 14 years as chief engineer at Lorain and will join the Pittsburgh engineering department. A Case School of Applied Science graduate, he previously worked at Illinois Steel South Chicago American Steel and Wire and was chief engineer at McKeesport.
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George T. Snyder
Columbus Street
Lorain
National Tube Company
Pittsburgh
Earl W. Brown
Snyder
Case School of Applied Science
Illinois Steel Company
South Chicago
American Steel and Wire Company
Cleveland
McKeesport
Chicago Policeman Found Beaten to Death
Chicago officer Hugh Kennedy aged 35 was found beaten to death today in a Cicero rail yard. Not in uniform but wearing his star, Kennedy had bruised hands and a heavy instrument strike to the head. Police believe he was killed elsewhere and placed at the scene.
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Chicago
Hugh Kennedy
Cicero
Kennedy
Joseph Petrofski
Road project bids and public hearing scheduled in Penfield and Sheff ield townships
Bids for the Fos ter road improvement in Penfield township will be opened by the county commissioners at 1 p m today. The same board will hold a hearing on the Lincoln road in Sheff ield township at 1 p m today.
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Foster Road
Penfield Township
Lincoln Road
Sheffield Township
Death Summons Manufacturer William F Ohlemacher
William F Ohlemacher 59 president of Elyria Manufacturing died at his home after an illness of one year. Born November 3 1871 in Erie County he spent most of his life there before moving to Elyria. He led Hoover Manufacturing in Erie County for over thirty years and served twelve as general manager and vice president. He belonged to the Methodist Episcopal Church and was active in Masons and Knights Templar. Surviving: widow Elma two sons Burton and Howard a daughter Mrs T W Meeker one grandson Robert Lewis four brothers four sisters and a stepmother. Funeral Thursday 1 30 pm at the Methodist Church Milan burial in Milan Ohio.
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William F. Ohlemacher
Elyria Manufacturing Corporation
Park Avenue
Erie County
Ohlemacher
Hoover Manufacturing Company
Methodist Episcopal Church
Masonic Lodge of
Milan
Knights Templar
Norwalk
Elma Ohlemacher
Burton
Howard
T. W. Meeker
Robert Lewis
Elyria
Adolph
Henry
Fred
Elmer
Jacob Crecelius
Mary Crecelius
Henry Schafer
Fred Wallrachstein
Katherine Ohlemacher
Methodist Church
A. E. Piper
Ohio
Annual Farm Bureau Meeting Set For Saturday
The Farm Bureau plans two sessions at the First M. E. Church with addresses, reports, music, and business. Morning session 9 45 to 12 30 features opening remarks by W G Caskey and reports from officers and Four H leaders. Afternoon session 1 to 3 45 includes H C Ramsower talk, extension service updates, musical numbers, and officer elections.
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Farm Bureau
M. E
Bureau
Lorain County School Orchestra
New York Central Railroad
A. E H. Piper
M. E. Church
W. G. Caskey
County Farm Bureau
C. F. Hales
Columbia Station
Ireta Wilson
North Eaton
Florence Brucker
Farm Bureau Office
A. D. Crocker
H. B. Alger
Ely Tia
Doris Wangersen
Russia Township
State Grange
Ed Schramm
Margaret Pallas
Carlisle
H. G. Portman
Henrietta
Frank Mason
Ridgeville
H. C. Ramsower
Ohio State University Extension Service
Alice Bird
Horton B. Alger
Henry Schriver
Grafton
L. Lehman
Belden
Quartette
Olive Schubert
Amherst Township
Caskey
Elyria Magnesium plant nears completion on West River Road
Elyria's newest industrial plant advances toward full operation. Arthur R. Bullock, vice president and manager, oversees construction of tanks, a narrow gauge railroad, and a five ton tank array. The facility will produce magnesium and calcium at about 10 tons daily and ship nationwide.
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Elyria
West River Road
Elyria Magnesium Products Company
Bullock
Elyria Becomes Six Ward City After Redistricting
Elyria last night approved a redistricting ordinance expanding the city from four to six wards, effective in 30 days. In the fall municipal elections two more council seats will be filled, totaling nine. Ward descriptions cover downtown to eastern industries, Black River branches area, South Middle Avenue, western industrial zone, and eastern residential sectors. The board of elections will redistribute registration certificates to match the new wards.
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Elyria
Fourtho
Black River
Sixth Street
South Middle Avenue
Eastern Heights
Board of Elections
Snowy night fools Chickens in Union South Carolina
Chickens in Union South Carolina were awakened at night when they misread snow covered ground as morning. The birds crowed and clucked around 10 p.m. arousing residents as the unusual winter event unsettled the town.
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UNION
S. C
Needy Relief Fueled by Local Factory Donations
A strong response to a food appeal united workers from General Industries, Harshaw Chemical, Perry-Fay, and Fox Furnace. The drive filled many barrels with supplies, ensuring no one in the city would go hungry during the stress period as scheduled contributions spread across the week by various companies and banks.
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General Industries
Harshaw Chemical
Perry-Fay and
Fox Furnace
Colson Company
Charles Tucker Seeks Elyria Mayor Nomination
Charles E. Tucker of 1206 East Ave announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Mayor at the August primaries. Tucker previously served as Elyria mayor 1914 to 1917, led Peerless Oil Co, and was president of the Elyria Chamber of Commerce, with a long life and career centered in Elyria.
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Charles E. Tucker
East Ave
Tucker
Elyria
Peerless Oil Co
Council to Study Transportation Issue After Streetcar Suspension
Council directed George Richwine to appoint a three member committee to study the transportation problem and report back. Myron Jones George Stevens and Clarence Locke were named to the panel. Earl Bacon of the Chamber of Commerce voiced alarm over a potential rush of jitney bus operators if streetcar service is halted and noted Federal court jurisdiction could bypass the Public Utilities Commission.
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Council
George Richwine
Myron _. Jones
George Stevens
Clarence Locke
Earl Bacon
Chamber of Commerce
C. J. Mayer
Cleveland South-western Railway
Mayer
Public Utilities Commission
Bacon
Skirmish Won By the Drys In Senate
In Columbus Ohio on January 20 dry lawmakers won their first victory by killing Senator Ackerman of Cleveland’s bill to abolish Temperance Day in schools. The senate committee 5 to 3 indefinitely postponed the measure after a brief discussion. State Education Director John L Clifton said his office sent programs to schools statewide in compliance with the law.
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Columbus
Drys
Senate
Ackerman
Cleveland
John L. Clifton
Unemployment Insurance Bill Proposed by Ohio Senate
The first unemployment insurance bill in Ohio would create a state administered fund funded by employer and employee premiums. Employers over three workers pay 0.5 to 3.5 percent payroll, while workers pay 1.5 percent of wages for up to 18.75 weekly for 13 weeks. Exclusions include farmers and interstate rail workers. benefits cover 50 percent of wages with two week waiting period. A three member commission would govern premiums and claims. No. 3 Continued on Page 2.
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Columbus
Ohio
Senate
James A. Reynolds
Cleveland
Consumers League of Ohio
Interstate Commerce Commission
House
Martin E. Blum
David Lorbach
Cincinnati
Ohio Federation of Labor
Cleveland Federation of Labor
Nils Johnson
Youngstown
W. M. Goodwin
Butler County
Goodwin
Order of Eagles
State Welfare Department
Hus
Hugh Addison
Hoover backs Wickersham view oppose repeal of the 18th Amendment
President Hoover aligned with the Wickersham Commission report opposing repeal of the 18th Amendment and urging caution on a proposed constitutional amendment giving Congress authority over prohibition. The panel urged no federal or state liquor business, rejected legalizing light wines and beer, and noted public indifference amid difficulty proposing conclusive remedies.
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Washington
U.P
Hoover
Wickersham
Congress
Wickersham Commission
Commissioners Discuss Prohibition Reform and Federal Control
The panel weighs a Swedish plan to privatize liquor sales under strict supervision and favors some form of federal oversight to prevent a saloon revival. Views range from unconditional repeal to further trial and popular referendum, with broad support for stronger enforcement and personnel.
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United Press
Wickersham Commission
Sweden
George W. Wickersham
New York
Henry W. Anderson
Richmond
Newton D. Baker
Cleveland
Ada L. Comstock
Cambridge
Mass
William I. Grubb
Birmingham
Ala
William S. Kenyon
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Monte M. Lemann
New Orleans
Frank J. Loesch
Chicago
Anderson
Kenneth MacKintosh
Seattle
Paul J. McCormick
Los Angeles
Roscoe Pound
Virginia
Biggs Preparing 600 Maps for Lorain County Appraisal
County Surveyor C. T. Biggs will prepare about 600 maps for Lorain County real estate appraisal, reducing outside contracting costs. Commissioner George Rhoads noted the last 1926 appraisal spent about 1200 dollars on the work.
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Lorain County
C. T. Biggs
George Rhoads
Want Ads Prove They Bring Results Across the Chronicle Telegram
A reader notes using Want Ads to sell two hate red chickens at 1.86 and 1.75 dollars each for a 1.40 dollar ad, illustrating reliable results. The message highlights listings for cash, rooms, apartments, or used cars as practical solutions.
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Chronicle- Telegram
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Jones
Tube Co
Elyria Manufacturing Co
Wilness
Elyria Magnesium Products Co
Alex Altfeld
A. R. Bullock
R. F. Vandemark
E. J. Howenstine
S. H. Sauire
CMOS
Worthington Ball
Ohio Public Service Co
Perry - Fay
Steel and Tubes Inc
Troxel Mfg
Pfaudler Co
Western Automatic
H. A. Lattin Co
Lorain County Savings and Trust
American Lace
Martell Packing
Elyria Savings and Trust Bank
Timms Spring Company
Fay Stocking
Elyria Brass and Bronze
Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Co
Charles Tucker
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