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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1931

Page

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Lorain Bridge Architect Fees Upheld Against Injunction

Judge Nathan H McClure dismissed a perpetual injunction seeking to stop Lorain County from paying Wendel P. Brown the remaining 26 400 as balance of his architect fees for the unbuilt 2 000 900 bridge. The court found the county commissioners acted within authority and contract law in approving compensation despite a 52 percent vote for the project and a 55 percent requirement cited in the suit. Brown had received 37 700 of his total 62 100 fee. injunctions and prior protests by Dr A T Grills and Don W Movers framed the legal challenge.

Wendel P. Brown Lorain Nathan H McClure Brown A T Grills Don W. Movers Myers

Dive In Shallow Water Fatal To Oberlin Man

Oberlin July 3 Bert Edward Wallace 25 died last evening at the Elyria Clinic from a fractured neck after striking his head on the river bottom while diving from a plank in Campbell's park near his home. He was rescued, revived, but paralysis followed. funeral arrangements pending. Wallace was a Minnesota native and son in law of Mr. and Mrs. John Bauman of Stop 98 Oberlin Road.

Oberlin Bert Edward Wallace Elyria Black Campbell's Park Elyria Clinic Mr. Wallace Minnesota John Bauman Oberlin Road George Sedzeman

Ohio forecast shows showers, cooler weekend

Cloudy conditions with occasional showers tonight and Saturday. Cooler in the west and north tonight and in the south on Saturday. Today's low temperatures range from 38 to 42 degrees in Battleford Yellowstone and White River, with generally cooler weather expected through the weekend.

Ohio

Lorain County Route 20 to be widened in 1932 highway plan

A $1,024,700 state highway program for Lorain County outlines 10 projects, including widening Route 20 from Cuyahoga County to Elyria by 11 feet to 30 feet and widening nearby roads. Lorain pays about $244,850 with state $599,550 and railroads $180,000. Major bridge work includes a new $340,000 Black River bridge and two grade elimination projects. Local benefits focus on Elyria areas and nearby routes, with county shares varying by project. The plan, pending approval, could be one of Lorain County’s largest highway undertakings.

Lorain County Black River Fneimeer A. P. Lagron Elyria Cuyahoga County Elyria-Lorain Elyria Avenue Elyria City West Bridge Street Black River Noe Cleveland-Lorain Road North Ridge Road Alyria Lorain Foster Park Road Twin Crossing Vermilion Lake Road Lorain Country Club Medina Norwalk Brighton Township Ashland-Oberlin Wellington Village Oberlin Medina-Elyria Grafton Avon-Belden A. P. Lagton State Department Lagron Ashlanad Columbus

Man Injured by Tractor in Heatwave Incident

Brandt Elmer Brandt of Warren Ohio was injured when he fell under a tractor while helping his brother in law John Roschell on Leavitt road. He sustained a fractured skull and was admitted in Amherst Hospital in critical condition after a hay field accident believed caused by heat. He and his wife planned a July Fourth visit with Roschell.

Elmer Brandt Warren John Roschell Leavitt Road Brandt Roschell Amherst Hospital

The Spint of '76 Gains Fresh Meaning in Fourth of July

No other American picture stirs the feeling as does The Spint of '76 by Archibald Willard. The painting first showed its vigorous appeal and is bringing to mind the fight for freedom as each Fourth of July passes, gaining new meaning.

Archibald Willard

Candidates Invited To Speak At July 21 Republican Meet

Republican Women club schedules a candidate forum at the high school auditorium on Tuesday July 21. Each candidate will speak in alphabetical order and have three minutes to present their platform.

At & Oclok Mgh Republican Womans Club

President To Spend Quiet Fourth

President Hoover plans a quiet Fourth of July with no public speeches or appearances. He will likely work at the White House on debt suspension negotiations or stay at Camp Rapidan in the mountains.

Washington Hoover White House Camp Rapidan

Second Floor Of Court House To Be Remodeled

County commissioners authorize drafting of plans by architects R S Silshee and A C Smith to remodel the second floor with a witness room jury room and health-standard toilets after health officials and public complaints prompted action.

Court House R S Silshee A C Smith

Fatal Car Collision In Ada Injures Three

Three people were fatally and seriously injured in a vehicle crash near Ada when two cars collided at a intersection. Ada O July Norman W Vetzler Elroy Lewis were identified among the injured with details brief and pending authorities.

Ada Norman W Vetzler Lewis Vmi- Elroy

Fans Hear Fight Returns At Chronicle Telegram

Fans pack the Chronicle Telegrams street event on Second Street to hear a boxing match broadcast from Cleveland via Stanford Radio Service. Police divert traffic as E J Stanfard assists. The bout airs around ten pm EST and an extra edition will follow with full championship coverage.

Chronicle-Telegram Second Street Stanford Radio Service Cleveland Curtis Chair Co E. J. Stanfard

New York Gives Fliers Ghea Reception for Heroes

In New York on July 3, local crowds greeted returning around the world fliers Wiles Post and Harold Gatty. After a day of official duties, they plan a three day yacht cruise with Mayor James J Walker’s reception committee, a Roosevelt Field inspection of Winnie Mae, and an early afternoon departure to Stamford for vacation aboard the Saelmo.

New York Wiles Post Harold Gatty Stamford, Conn William H Todd Long Island Sound James J Walker Post Gatty Roosevelt Field Winnie Mae Floyd Bennett Airport Municipal Field Stamford Saelmo

Entries Open for Teal Intelligence Test at Juancoln Building

Entries are coming in for the Teal intelligence test to be held at Juancoln building on Sixth street at 9 a m Thursday July 5. Names listed include Josef Kalapos Elvira O Hales Columbia Station R F Cp J E Robert Carek Lorain O R F D 2 Robert L Kaiser Elyria. All entries must reach Chronicle Telegram editor by 3 p m Tuesday July 7. The Chronicle Telegram hosts the contest with sponsorship from the Central Press Association.

Juancoln Sixth Street Josef Kalapos Franklin Avenue Elvira O. Everett Hales Columbia Station R. F Robert Carek Lorain Robert IL. Kaiser E. Eighth Street Elyria Chronicle-Telegram Fataly Chronicle- Telegram Central Press Association

Murders Woman Leaps To His Death in Cincinnati

Bulletin from Cincinnati dated 6 July reports George Strobie Cheinnad tides cnof killed Mrs Anta Meyer at a home he formerly rented. Strobie, who police say had a past with the family, shot Meyer four times as she cried to save her son. He then leaped from a third floor window to the street, after placing his son on a windowsill. A passerby alerted authorities as Meyer’s body lay near the window.

Cincinnati George Strobie Cnof Anta Meyer Strobie Fuver Stisbie Meyer

Burned wife dies as gas stove explodes in Dayton home

Mrs. Lucille Silver, 35, died here today from burns after a small gas stove exploded in her house. The blast shook nearby homes within a three block radius as fire department and rescue crews responded.

Dayton Lucille Silver

Heat Wave Strikes East, 1450 Death Toll Reported

A Siitea Press survey shows about 1450 deaths from a severe heat wave across the eastern states, with damages near 10 million dollars and hundreds hospitalized. Chicago records 368 heat related deaths as cooling winds bring some relief Midwest reports show rising fatalities, drownings, and illnesses due to heat.

Chicago Siitea Mid-West

Crippled Children's Clinic Closes in Ohio Visit

Fifty one crippled children from twenty eight Ohio towns plus one Pennsylvania address the Gates Hospital for Crippled Children clinic. Registration at noon showed slight dip from prior months due to heat. Attendees ranged from a ten month old Shelby resident to a twenty six year old Attica man. examinations by Dr C H Herman and Dr M M Clark.

Sifty Ohio Pennsylvania Gates Hospital For Frank W Hoover Shelby Attica Wilkinsburg Mansfield Elvrra Oberlin Wellington Amherst Lorain Cleveland Bucvrus Toronto Tiltonville Sulphur Springs Wakeman Ashland Ashtabula Willard Conneaut Jefferson Butler New London East Orwell Rock Creek Rome Wedina Andover Jeromeville C H Herman M MM Clark Gates Hospital

Showers and Cooler Weather Expected Statewide

United Press reports a record thirty six fatalities as the state endures extreme heat. Occasional showers were forecast through Saturday with cooler conditions expected mainly in western and northern areas. The Cleveland bureau predicted clear skies for the Schmeling Stribling heavyweight bout at 10 o'clock. Toledo sailors stranded off Put-in-Bay were rescued after ten hours aboard a disabled motor boat.

United Press Cleveland St. Toledo Put-in-Bay Catawba Island

Road improvement to begin Monday on Medina-Norwalk road

A P. Lagton, local state engineer, announced that resurfacing and widening to 20 feet will start Monday on a six mile stretch of the Medina-Norwalk road through Wellington. The contract was awarded to General Asphalt and Paving Company of Canton for $60,000.

Medina-Norwalk Wellington P. Lagton General Asphalt and Paving Company Canton

Debt talks in Paris may widen to global debt plan

Paris reports say French and American leaders see a promising path to a general conference on war debts and reparations. Talks could extend to Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Belgium and Greece if current Paris discussions fail to reach a deal. Britain was not invited to Chequers for a weekend parley.

Paris D.p Great Britain Germany Italy Belgium Greece United Press Andrew W. Mellon Treasury Pierre Laval Britain

Mayor fines Ralph Rheame for selling liquor in city case

Ralph Rheame was fined $250 and costs for selling liquor when tried before Mayor James A. Hewitt this morning. He was arrested after two men arrested for having liquor testified they bought it from Rheame.

Ralph Rheame James A. Hewitt Rheame

Weather delays flight for Paris distance flier

July 1 Joseph Le hrix, a French distance flyer, said his start for Tokid was being delayed by unfavorable weather. He was unlikely to take off this week.

Paris Joseph Lehrix Tokid

Good furniture ad shows quick sale despite economy

A concise want ad demonstrates fast turnover for household furniture with strong local buyer interest and prompt transactions, signaling effective pricing and clear item descriptions.

Thro tcle Telegram Waxtha Dent furniture sale ad

An old classified line offers quick cash for unwanted furniture. It claims an ad produced some cash on Se for mie days and invites readers to call the local Telegram Waxtha Dent office to sell unused items.

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