Lima Man Acquitted on Arson Charge
Paul Apton, 39, was acquitted today of arson in the November fire that scorched the home of James Sparks. The proceeding took place in Alien county common pleas court.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1932
Page
4
Paul Apton, 39, was acquitted today of arson in the November fire that scorched the home of James Sparks. The proceeding took place in Alien county common pleas court.
The court found Aghton after a five hour deliberation in a three day trial. Deputy State Fire Marshals J Patterson and Frank Brinkman testified for the prosecution.
Columbus July 7 The state board of control today appropriated 30000 for payrolls and other expenses of Ohio National Guard officers and men on duty in mining districts. The board had previously appropriated since April 14 a total of 126000 to meet the cost of troops sent to maintain order in the strike area.
A list of real estate transfers and related notices across Elyria Lorain and surrounding areas. Entries include transfers in Rochester Elgrit Shaft Field Lake etc, with buyers and properties such as lot 3 in C. M. Youngs addition and sublots in Vermillion Lake subdivision. Additional notes mention a rehearsal at Woodhill, a move on Park Avenue Lorain, and a four week Fort Benjamin Harrison training camp for Paul Braun.
The St Peter's Evangelical Sunday school led by Miss Gladys Hopkins held a picnic at Brandt's Park with games and contests won by Evelyn Stark Alma Masters Eleanor Neamat and Helen Mae Hess. A post event supper and Tyarahmallow roast followed as many names attend from the group. Committees and upcoming meetings for church societies are noted along with numerous local notices.
July 7 The Needle and Thread Club met at the church on June 24. Misa Bird helped start the work with two girls and our advisor aided two more. Plans aim to be well started by the first meeting in July and to be finished by August first. Some girls are making useful articles. two are working on summer clothing. Report by Miss Gertrude Hobbs, secretary.
Professor Danton of Oberlin led services at Pest Oberlin Community church on Sunday morning with seventy five people present. Brief mentions note visitors and visits by local residents to Cleveland and Peoria and weekends spent with family and friends.
George Edmonds of Warren and daughter in law Mrs. Guy Bamonda of Olanama City visited the Andy Edmonds and H M Edmonds homes on Thursday. The doctors cared for the past several days, ir, and Mia.
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