Woman and girl held in extortion plot near Bowling Green
Neiman, a furniture dealer from Pemberville, says a 49 year old woman and a 13 year old girl tried to extort him for years claiming a bequeathed California estate and a dead child. Police arrested both after a staged trap. the names are withheld pending investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling Green
Nepe
Heart Neman
Pertaker
Pemberville
oMcern
Quirt
Neiman
Toledo
California
Lester
Nerrman
Sugar Ridge
Storm Last Night Does Little Damage
The storm caused minor damage in Elyma with one business site affected. Telephone and night poles were broken and some limbs blown down. Drivers faced heavy wind and slick roads as colder conditions moved in after snow. Cinders were placed at Maaib street intersections to reduce accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alstayer
Les Press
Maaib
Three Boys Win Declamation Contest
Three boys win major prizes in the third annual Prince of Peace Declamation Contest sponsored by the Ohio Council of Churches. Charles Schwarz wins first prize of 7500 cash and a scholarly award to college. Wilson Logue takes second prize of 300 and a two year scholarship. Eleon McLaughlin receives third prize of 209 and a one year scholarship. Four other contestants earn 50 each: Lauris Norton Pierpont Laura Moffatt Stan and Helen Jevsup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cglumbls
Prince of Peace
Ohio Courncn
Charles J Schwarz
Washington
Dow
Obin
Wilson FE Tloge
Warneshire
Wes
Eléon McLaughin
Bradford
Lauris Norton Pierpont
Laura Moffatt
Stan
Elen Jevsup
Massillon
Postmaster to be removed from Lindsey office
Postmaster General approves removal of George WL Goverment postmaster at Lindsey Ohio after postal inspectors find stamps misused to boost a large business and salary increase. Acting postmaster will be appointed in days after congressionally referred recommendations are sent to the department. Tests on an automatic steering device for airplanes prove successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New Today
Posial
Georss
Lindsey
Ono
Overmier
Notice of Eagles Auxiliary Dance Party
Ladies Auxiliary of Eagles hosts an Old and New Dance party on Saturday evening with the Gerace Orchestra. Admission for couples and extra ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
Gerace
The Only Way Theme Of Gipsy Smith Sermon
The First M. E. church meeting last night drew a good crowd despite weather. Gipsy Smith preached on The Only Way drawing from Naaman’s story and Damascus versus Jordan waters as symbols of the cross and renewal in Christ. Vickers led solos. further plans include a singing night and a Progressive Sunday school class gathering.
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Gipsy Smith
Eran Gellet
Vickers Sant Solos Giper Smith
Naaman
Berardo
Bordon
England
Meade
Tarre
Jesus Chris Naam
Damascus
Jut
Dan
Ion Jordan
Ea- Jordan
Macner
Chrisman
Chere
Lori
Evane
Broadbert Smith
Peng
Smih
Vickers
Alimony and Divorce Plea In Local Courts
Three divorces and alimony suits noted in Geauga and Lorain counties. Grace Stump seeks annulment and dower relief against Grare Stump. Helen Bukovac files alimony suit against Mike Bukovac citing neglect and drunkenness. Florence Schacht sues William Schacht for support of their year old son Clarence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grare Stump
Leslie G_ Stamp
Stump
Ife
Geauga
Grace AL Reddins
Helen Bukovac
Mike Bukovac
28Th Street
Lorain
Directors Name Officers At Local Bank
The board of directors at Ravinis Deposit Bank and Trust named officers including A L Garrard as chairman J B Seward as president F RR as vice president FO Shaw as secretary Jos Mo Ths as treasurer and GL star as treasurer. An executive committee was chosen comprising MW Braman T Garrard AB Patrice WW B Timats H T Wincles H C Weil and WT Wo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Af der Ravinis Deposit Bank
Ite
A. L. Garrard
We Braman
Honorar
J B Seward
FO Shaw
Vie
Asurer
Jos
Police Banquet Attended by Officials Tonight
Police and firefighters were invited as guests of former Mayor Hare Hinkspan at a local club banquet. The event, held at the Eek Club, discussed community safety partnerships and recognized city leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cerys Wail
Hare Hinkspan
Eek
Brown
Ar Hinkson
Court Confirms Rift Over Clerks Race Case
Page 1 notes a conference with Associate Justices James Robinson Edward Matiusac and Robert H Dar addressing charges linked to Ralph Miller of Columbus. Miller denies clerk's office ties for two years after being discharged from a minor role. Court had eyed Miller’s supporters amid racism concerns and trade impacts on Japanese workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Passacre
James B Robinson
Edward
Matiunsac
Robert H Dar
Ralph Miller
Columbus
Sehn Miller
Jouger
Soung Miller
Ort. J
Merchants Committee Appoints Members for Seasonal Activities
A Retail Committee of the Eby ma Board of Trade met to discuss plans for the coming season. A committee including Foth Rengeth Borlan and B. Struck was appointed by H K Hing to organize merchant activities during the term. A county Y.M.C.A. committee will meet Thursday in Flynn to review county work with representatives from most town and village groups in Lee County and H. W. Large of Columbus expected to attend. Eastman of Amtersi serves as committee chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebyma Board of Trade
A Foth
Rengeth Borlan
B.!struck
H K. Hing
Thaere
Counts Y. M.C. AL
Flynn
Lee County
H. W. Large
Columbus
Neerent
Eastman
Amtersi
Census Seen In Letter To Major On 1930 Count
A 1930 census effort is outlined in a four page letter to Major James Hewitt from the Bureau of Cent res in the Department of Commerce. The missive requests a map of ward boundaries and an estimate of population in each ward. An unofficial Elyna Board of Trade tally lists Elyna’s population at 26 616.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Centres
Department of Commerce
James
Hewitt
Nourdar
Elyna Board of Trade
Elyna
Deaths of Mrs Mary Hill and O. A. Martin in local notices
Mrs Mary Hill of North Eaton died Tuesday at her son's home in Cleveland at 75 years old. She is survived by three sons, one daughter, and siblings. funeral at Church of Christ in Farins Friday afternoon with burial at Dats Ridge Cemetery. O A Martin died at 241 Harvard Avenue age 65. He leaves a wife, a daughter and two sons. funeral Saturday afternoon at First Baptist Church conducted by Rev R L Hercham, burial at Ridgelan Cemetery.
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Mary Hill
Marry Hill
North Eaton
Elmer
Lidia Street
Clevelam
Morre Lass
William
Eizria
Ford
Wiliam Brenner
Elmer Hill
Cieverend
Church of Christ Ai Faron Frifas
Cans
Bats Ridzs Cemeters
O. A Martin
Ana
Harvard Avenue
B.C Wanile
Marvin
Westdes
Hercham
Ith Ridgelaan
Emery Sondergeld
Friendship Club
Cornell
Hearry Kane
Martha Bertrome
Emery Sondergeia
Melvin Unger
Kipten
School Board Rejects Ridge Building Offer
The board refused an offer of 22 000 for the Ridge Street school property. A request to use the mill building as storage was denied. The board authorized Superintendent to appoint a committee to study options at the Garfield building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridge
Eireet
Elvic Board
Ectida Casaline
Gariord Puilaiug
Fire Insurance Rates In Ohio To Be Probed
Ohio Supreme Court orders State Insurance Superintendent William C. Sefford to investigate fire insurance rates. The action stems from a suit initiated by Congressman Charles Prand of Urbana against the insurance division over private complaints and a related court dispute involving Harre L. Conn Safford's predecessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Lletin Columbs
State Supreme Enurs Toda Aru
William C. Sefford
Charles Prand
Urbana
Harre L. Conn
Safford
Priva
Gry
Forty Executed in Canton After Raids on Communist Quarters
Jan 25 report from Canton states forty persons were executed following raids on alleged Communist quarters. Authorities said a major plot to disrupt Chinese New Year was foiled and ammunition and seditious literature were seized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Corrigan Funeral Held This Afternoon in Cleveland
Last rites for James W. Corrigan, millionaire steel king, will be held at 3 this afternoon in Lake View Cemetery. Services take place at Wadi Memorial chapel with burial to follow. Mrs. Corrigan arrived from New York and collapsed upon viewing the body. Only a few intimate friends were permitted to view the remains.
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Corrigan
Cleveland
James W. Corrigan
Steel King
Wadi Memorial Caipel
Lake View Cemetery
New York
Two State Banks Reorganized And Reopened In Ohio
The Farmers State and Ravage Bank of Continental Putnam County and the New Riegel State Bank of New Riegel Seneca County were reorganized and reopened after the state department of banks required stockholders to surrender shares and donate funds to cover losses. The Continental Bank’s $50,000 in stock and about $15,000 in donations were used to absorb depreciated assets, with officers limiting withdrawals to 75 percent. The New Riegel Bank faced irregularities in reports revealing a shortage of about $56,000, leading to stockholder contributions of $2 per share. The institutions reopened with paid capital of 75,000 and surplus around 2,099, with deposits surpassing withdrawals on opening day.
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Columbus
O. Jan. Ze
Erate
Nauk Gastron
State Department of Banks
An &N
E. H. Blaur
Farmics Ttate and Ravinge Bank
Continental
Put. Ram County
New Riegs State Bash
New Riegel
Seneca County
Continental Bank
State Department
Saxk
Morthir
Beegel State Bank
J. HR
Blair
High Winds Halt Ford Flivver Flight from Detroit to Miami
Despite a planned nonstop run by Brooks in a Ford flivver, strong winds over the Blue Ridge forced an abort. The craft lifted Tuesday afternoon but returned to base after circling for landing at about 4 30 pm with the weather preventing further progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
Jan Toe
Detrait
M'ami
Blue Ridge
Brooks
Deiret
Aga
Ork
Community club hearing on traffic safety features and bridges
The Lorain County Automobile Club heard talks on traffic safety at schools and methods to reduce accidents. speakers urged removal of an overhead Telegraph Road bridge and a second crossing on Carde le road. Clergy and club members discussed future cooperation and the role of women in church outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fas Sear Janes
Troe
Sam S Diche
Nerpal
Petro
Innuor Wien School
Clevetaaillieker
Dicker
Don Hivers
A Vi
Faremer Irial Pavisars
Lorain County Automobile Club
Paul Bourquir
St Pauls Church
J Wn Dugrer
Lo’ Rain County
Meers
Carde
Isers
Vermu Ian
Judges Meet in Columbus for State Association Sessions
The annual meeting of the State Association of Common Pleas Judges will be held in Columbus with about 100 judges expected. Speakers include Albert McCrax from Dayton Irving Carpenter of Norwalk and Chief Justice Marshall of the Ohio Supreme Court with Judge Barnes of Sidney as toastmaster. The main topic is revising the state criminal code. A separate report notes crop yields rising 500 to 900 percent after using waterproof paper carpets over unplanted ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
O. Jan
State Association of Common Pleas
Ohio State Bar Association
Judee Albert McCrax
Dayton
Judee Irving Carpenter
Norwalk
Justine C. T. Marshall
Ohio Supreme Court
Barnes
Sidney
Rose Mary Ruths 12th Birthday Celebration at Amherst
Mrs Wm Ruth hosted at Aberbome in Browebeles to celebrate Rose Mary Ruths twelfth birthday. Guests from Lorain Elyria and Amherst attended a dinner and afternoon of music and socializing with gifts presented to the honored guest. Community members, clubs, and church groups held gatherings and activities across Amherst and Kipton.
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Amherst
Ruth
Aber Bome
Charles Stastny
Paghoe
Frank Stastey
Robert
Richard
Mixs
Anna Carper
Neel B. Bauer
Bruce
Mary Stolba
Berdie Buchoslave
George All
Lorain
Hubert Underbit
Elyria
Rosemars
Manor Fovely Gifta
County Spelling Contests Set for Saturday at Amherst High
The county school champion ship spelling match for grades one through eight except the eighth grade will be held Saturday at Amherst High School. A forenoon written contest and an afternoon evening oral contest are planned with preliminary rounds already done. County Prosecutor Don Baird and Elyria High School’s Jd. 5. Vaugbo will lead the event. About 260 students are expected, with 60 in the tie spell bows. Prizes will be awarded for first and second in each grade and for the overall oral champion in the afternoon and evening sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst High School
Don Baird
Vaugbo
Elyria High School
Ebu Bailey
Eaton Community News Roundup and Social Notes
Eaton January notes from Mrs L J Itos SM Rose report pastors convention in Columbus and local Lady’s Aid plans. Births, visits, church events, and members' outings are listed with wives, husbands, and relatives named. Community figures attend Cleveland events and Farm Bureau gathering in Eaton.
Ladies aid gathering and local social notes brief
The Ladies aide was well attended on Thursday with hosts Mrs C teed Mrs Harris Fortune Mrs AM Wilford and Mrs Charles Wat som serving a fine dinner. Reports note Mrs Robinson sick and her Elsha daughter slow to recover. Amherst Hi to clash with Ridgeville Hi at Amherst school gym amid games and an accident in Vermilion leaving Ernest Vellorki with a broken arm and hospital care.
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John Miles
West 54Th Sv
Cleveland
Waslare
Moss Kila Walters
A. J. Huse
Gypsy Smith
Elyria Sundar
Mary Bainbidee
4Ustin
Clevelang
Geo. Watson Sundar
Knittle
The
Grange
Amherst Hi
Ridgeville Hi
Amherst
Ernest Vellorki
Vellnaki
Market quotes drift on fruit and poultry prices
Citrus and fruit futures edge higher with Florida oranges at 6.00 to 6.50 per box and grapefruit 5.50 to 6.90 per crate. Hog, beef, and poultry markets show steady to strong tone across Cleveland and Chicago reports with various cuts and weights listed. wheat, corn, and oats prices hold near last quotes in Midwest exchanges.
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Columbur
Florida
Cleveland
Chicago
Recis
Springs
Turkers
Roestrs
Ducks
United States
Tex
Wiscors
Minnesota
Red River Union
Idaho
Burbanks
Ste. Nn
Verdict Expected Soon in Forgery Case
A jury in Judge A R Webber's court faced the forgery trial of Jesse Leno Elgrit. Final testimony wrapped up this morning and after the judge's charge the jury retired to consider. Indictment came from the last grand jury.
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A. R. Webber
Jesse Leno
Elgrit
Leno
Beding
Waving
Webber
Litchfield Social and Real Estate Notes in January
Local notices report social visits and gatherings in Litchfield includingGrace Adams and daughters M. Canfield and Mary Kulp of Elyria at J M H Barth home A.C. Canfield and family host 14 couples for progressive Pedro prizes awarded to several guests. Numerous birthday and shower events featured community members with church notices and a few real estate transfers recorded in Elyria Amherst and Lorain County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litchfield
Grace Adams
CM. Canfield
Mary Kulp
Elyria
J. MH. Barth
J. W. Smith
Lakewood
H. J. Smith
H K. Bremner
Lorna Giffin
C. R. Canfield
Pedro
Russell Canfeld
C. D Rif Ward
Medina
Lawrence Harkand
Barberton
Harvey Razor
John Huffman
Clyde Bradley
Gratton
Ray Treccherd
A J Holmes
TL MooMeres
Lodi
I. M
Rev. T. Quade
Spencer
Christian Endeavor
Evers
End
Clanda Holmes
George Holmes
Tom Buckingham
Cicmer
Harold Holmes
Marjory Holmes
Maxine Buckingham
Sungat
John Hammon
Berpha
Hammon
C F Candeid
kRonort
Airs Canfield
Ellsworth Swanker
Russell Canfield
Cleveland
Mandar
Carl Nolan
Wht Watkins
Akron
Mel Turner
Nolan
Mr. Turner
Nellie
Mary Jane Kroehle
Edna O Breitenstein
Frank Mischka
EH C. Straw
Ludwig
Amherst Village
Commonwealth Co-operating” Realty Co
Sarah A Stinson
Ridgeville Heights
Lorain County Telephone Co
Himma Klucker
Avon Lake Village
William A. Bir
Davidt P. Hyman
Elswood Sab
W.C Marsh
Jennie A. Marsh
Eastern Heights Land Cos
Elrria
Kathren E Dotte
Jane Dosle
West Shore
Shéfeld J Village
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Japan
A. Wartin
Lorain County Automobs Club
Mular
Lorain Lutomobile Club
Lorain County Automobie Club
Bourquin
Taj ‘Church
J W. Curren
Clvic
Dilgren
Amherst Mes
A. Jexxe
A.W. Rab
Freisn
Claude
Mueller
Katherine Hartenhouse
Miami
Florita
Rab
Mr. Mueller
E_ Graber
Kipton
Babs Biri
Henes
Wooster College
Congregationel Ermaasium
St Ann’s Society of
St Jozeph's
John Dietz
Moss Marr Bauer
Narv Mahhorn
J. Orcut
Mra J Campbell
Querha
Security Benefit Association
Lerain
Rasmond Baumbharde
East Martin Street
Tooms
Walter Hewes
Frank Billags
Chester Smith
Pheadsnin Cloud Cabinet
Zita Lahti
Aatue Daberdetgoefulkh
Church Street
Pans
Harris
Son Deaghas
Luc Horn
Cora Thompson
Fred Smaub
Baltimore
H. Schaub
South Hidge
IO. O.F Tau
Ayvon Hi
Broxwhelm
Bash Hall
Broanhelm School
Rebekah
Congregational Sunday School
Harry Williame
Maime| Riom
James| Miller
Panis Harms
Douglas
F. E Eastman
Dorothea Hearn
Evelyn Tredale
H . Williams
Daugter Mittle
Florence Worczikowsk
Dunne
James Miller
A. P. Roth
Cleveland Ave
Merry Wives
Cardx
H. Finnegan
J Wesbecher
Hortens
J. A Wesbecher
Park Ave
Hickory Tree Grange
Stanley Nezurek
Ladies Aid Society
Addison Crowell
Russel
Graham
August Goide
Tunic
Rusrelli
Ferg Walkden Thompson
Cledies Aig Society
Tate Alexander
Stanley Mezureh
M Cc. Bremer
Ele
Wea
Elizabeth Davis
F Garretson
George Cornish
Burton Ross
Mame Cornish
Charles Strickland
Walter Corsi
Stanley Mezure
Betty
Arthur Filmer
Mire
Amanda V
Matun
Llewellyn Strand
Columbie
Helen
Brogchial
Mre Mason Nicho’s
Minnie Cook
Jane Cole
Myband
Kroese Terrell
Nam O
Counis Farm Bureau
Eismia Sarvurday
Cleveland Produce
Poucltry—Leatry Fontz
Michigan
Wisconsin
Idebo Rurals
Toledo Livestock
Toledo Graiv
Minneapolis Grain
Minneapolis
West Oaften
University of Ghicazo
C. K. Canfield
Virginia Lump
Murbach Coal & Supply Company
Wallace R. Nichols
Cleveland Si
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