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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1929

Page

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Commendation for volunteers in search for drowned man

Frank Wilford, chair of the Park Board, praised volunteers who aided in the Black River body search for Ernest Wash. Two park employees led a miles long patrol, dove into river holes, and found the body after starting at 5 30 am. Wilford urged a ready boat and organized emergency response for speed and effectiveness. Parents expressed gratitude for the community effort and the bread and candle ritual linked to a Hungarian assistant.

Ernest Wash Black River Frank Wilford Park Board Wilford Chronicle-Telegram Steve Leko America

Endurance flight near 250 hours as Angeleno defies fatigue

Culver City continues to watch Loren Mendell and R B Reinhart in the Angeleno, their bi plane, as it nears 250 hours aloft in a record refueling endurance feat. They report good spirits, note motor noise declines after refuelings, and plan to stay up 100 more hours.

Culver City Calif Loren Mitchell R. B Pete) Reinhart Angelo Cal Loren Mendell Pete” Reinhart Pacific Coast P.C.T Mendell Reinhart Paul Whittier Globe A. E McManus Los Angeles New York Fiers

Taxie Driver Refuses New Currency

New York July 12 Mrs Edith Mittag handed a Panama Mail steamship line taxicab driver a twenty dollar bill while explaining it was a new currency. The driver refused saying we dont take coupons. He then accepted an old bill after she claimed to be the Prince of Wales.

New York Edith Mittag Panama Mail

Wilson Named UN Farm Board Member

Washington July 12 Chas S Wilson former New York state agricultural commissioner was named the seventh member of the Federal Farm Board. Wilson a Hall N Y dairy farmer and Cornell graduate heads the New York Horticultural Society and was endorsed by 29 farmer groups including the Dairymen League Fruit Growers Cooperative and the New York State Grange. one more member remains to be appointed for the board before its first meeting Monday.

Washington Chas. S. Wilson New York State Federal Farm Board White House Wilson Hall, N. Y Cornell University New York Horticultural Society Dairymen’s League of New York New York Fruit Growers Cooperative New York State Grange

Life of Albert B Crisp Timeline at Various Firms

Albert B Crisp began as head clerk at Hannan and Obbits hardware and helped Elsra canning produce 2500 cans weekly. He moved through tinning roofing with Whitney and Crisp, then Elyma Hardware, National Tube as sheet metal foreman for 11 years, Garford Automobile, E Loeffler, and finally Peerless Laundry with his brother Ernest for about 16 years. He is married with three children and lives at 124 Denison Avenue. his hobby is mechanical tinkering and his boyhood dream was to be a hardware salesman.

Albert B. Crisp Hannan & Obbits Elsra Canning Company Whitney and Crisp Elyma Hardware Company National Tube Company Garford Automobile Company E. Loeffler Company Ernest Crisp Peerless Laundry Company Denison Avenue

Snook Trial Postponement Bid Denied in Ohio Case

Columbus July 12 A bid to postpone the trial of Dr James H Snook for the slaying of Theora Hix OSU coed was denied Judge Scarlett saying no valid reason for continuance There is great public interest but no inflamed public opinion Defense sought more time for defense alienists and access to personal belongings while reports of physicians chemists and pathologists remain restricted The killing occurred June 13 Snook a married father confessed then recanted later

Columbus James H. Snook Theora Hix Ohio State University Common Pleas Scarlett Snook Miss Hix

Denial of Still Sale Charge Involving State Agent Cole

Three Steubenville men previously sentenced for liquor offenses allege in affidavits that John C. Cole former state prohibition agent sold them a still before his dismissal. Cole, present in court, denied the charge as Federal District Attorney Bartels called the claim absolutely false. Records show Cole and Edward Little used decoys to trap bootleggers, leading to severed ties with the dry department.

Columbus. O Reubenville John C. Cole Dty State Prohibition Department Mike Mastovich Mike Kate Melle Tepovitch Cole William Bartels State Dry Department Edward Little Sire Decors

American fliers Williams and Yancy honored in Rome

In Rome on July 12 Roger Q Williams and Lewis A. Yancy, American airmen, are feted with mass meetings and receptions. They tour Littorio airfield and view the Pathfinder hangar as Italian officials including Gen Balbo and Francesco De Pinedo entertain them. Mussolini is expected to introduce the fliers at a Sunday dinner.

Rome Roger Q Williams Lewis A. Yancy Nero Caligula Piazza Colonna Benito Mussolini Atlantic Campi Doglio Augusto Turati Fascist Party Genetalo Balbo Aviation Yancey and Williams Yancey Williams Littorio Airdrome Santander Old Orchard Pathfinder Balbo Francesco de Pinedo Italy America Mussolini

Bernet and Munro Even Through Nine Holes at Ohio Amateur

In the third round at Brookside Country Club Canton on July 12 Morrie Bernet of Cleveland and Jack Munro of Akron stood even after nine holes. Their scores show Bernet 555 344 444 35 and Munro 445 444 454 25 while Johnny Florio led Columbus with a 3 up on Harry Sattler and B. Lanman was 2 up on L C. Boles.

Brookside Country Club Canton Morrie Bernet Cleveland Jack Munro Akron Bernet Munro Johnny Florio Columbus Harry Sattler B. Lanman L C. Boles

Young Cudahy Jailed In Hollywood Drunk Driving Case

John Patrick Michael Cudahy Hollywood plaster who said he had settled down for life is jailed in Los Angeles today charged with driving an automobile while intoxicated. Police say he admitted intoxication after his car hit a vehicle driven by Charles Lang. Cudahy married Muriel Evans, motion picture actress, and is a grandson of the Cudahy Parking Company founder.

Los Angeles John Patrick Michael Cudahy Hollywood Cudahy Charles Lang Muriel Evans Cudahy Parking Company

Pickrel Heads Bar Association Budget Hearing Date Set By Commissioners

William G. Pickerel elected president of the Ohio State Bar Association at the annual session in Cedar Point. John A Elden, G Cleveland and officers re-elected. A measure urging the Supreme Court to define the practice of law to shield lawyers from bank encroachment was adopted. Public hearing on the county budget for 1930 set for Saturday July 20 at 10 a.m. in the county commissioners office.

Cedar Point William G. Pickerel. Daston Ohio State Bar Association John A Elden Cleveland Marshal G. Fenton John L. W. Henney Columbus Supreme Court Max Goodman Cuyahoga County Bar Association John A. Cline

Assessments Approved for Cook Ditch Improvement

The Board of County Commissioners approved assessments against property owners in Black River township for the Cook Ditch project. No one protested at the hearings. The 10 a m heating scheduled for 10day was noted as the session date.

Board of County Commissioners Cook Black River Township

Fined $500 For Having Home Brew

Police raid on Mike Pagan at 23 West River Street recovered fifty bottles of home brew and four gallons of alleged whiskey hidden under a stairway floor. Pagan, arraigned in police court, pled guilty to possession of liquor and was fined $500 plus costs by Mayor James A. Hewitt, paying in cash.

Mike Pagan West River Street Hurd Birkline Hamlin Zarnke Pagan James A. Hewitt

Paving Progress Accelerates on Second Street Project

City reports rapid advance on Second street from Middle to East avenue with two mixers pouring concrete. About $18,000 spent to widen to 40 feet and surface with asphalt, easing Broad street traffic as Hillsdale court and Adams street prep work continues. favorable weather boosted early-season paving pace.

Second Street Middle East Avenue Jack Powell Chapel Street Broad Street Hillsdale Court Adams Street Powell

Drownings Claim 4 More Lives in Ohio

Four more youths died in Ohio drowning incidents over 24 hours. Benson Potts, 6, and Ralph Potts, 9, drowned at Dyer's pond Cleveland after Ralph attempted to rescue Benson from a nine foot pool. Bud Wood, 6, of Haydenville, died in the Hocking river while swimming. Carl Lulfs, 13, drowned in Walters Creek near Napoleon.

Ohio Benson Ralph Potts Dyer’s Pond Cleveland Ralph Buster Wood William Weed Haydenville Hocking River Carl Lulfs Art Lulfs Walters Creek Napoleon

Democrats To Have a State News Service

On July 12 an announcement from Columbus announced the formation of a Democratic state news service with Elmer P. Fries, former Cincinnati Post editor, as director. Henry G. Brunner said the service aims to spark interest in Ohio politics across parties while reflecting a broad democracy viewpoint and supporting public government. Fries will operate from the Democratic state headquarters.

Columbus Elmer P. Fries Henry G. Brunner Democratic State Executive Committee Fries Cincinnati Post Eigt Philadelphia Chicago New York Ohio Brunner Democratic

Erection of 200 Stop Signs Underway at City Blvd

The service director said actual erection of the two hundred boulevard stop signs, delivered to the city recently, began on the west side Thursday.

West Side

Taxes Collected Across County Reach 2.58 Million

The recent tax period ending June 20 saw total county collections of 2,581,909.81 dollars with only a small delinquency. Rural southern areas report higher delinquencies due to agricultural downturn, while Lorain city contributed 1,045,039.63 and Elvira 615,641.48. Funds will be distributed per local budgets with portions to the state, distribution planned for late August or September.

Lorain City Elvira

Sidewalks To Be Repaired Citywide Action

City plans sidewalk reconstruction and repair starting Monday. Nine hundred notices sent to property owners warning them to fix sidewalks. Delinquent owners will be charged the cost of work. payment options include cash within 30 days or placing costs on the tax duplicate with an 11 percent added charge if not paid.

Jack Powell

Bandits Take $20,000 From Hoosier Bank

Gas City Indiana bulletin reports three bandits robbed the state bank in May escaping with about $20,000 in currency. Cashier J. W. Ball and assistant Lucille Nesbie were forced against a wall during the payroll heist for the Illinois Glass Company.

Gas City Ind J. W. Ball Lucille Nesbie Tllinois Glass Company

Sheriff ends dog racing in Steubenville

Steubenville notes sheriff William Yost halted all dog racing for a week ending the spree. Foreclosure of 12 mechanics liens totaling $22128 on the Jefferson Kennel Club property at Rush Run was ordered yesterday by the common pleas court.

Steubenville William Yost Jefferson Rush Run Common Pleas Court

Cincinnati Man Freed After Buckley Conspiracy Case

Cincinnati brew master Joseph Sperber walked free from county jail after four months for conspiracy to violate the national prohibition act. Federal Judge Henderson Hough in Columbus dismissed perjury charges tied to the Buckley case and related conspiracies involving attorney Schrimper and Gruber. Sperber’s release comes as Buckley faces appeal and Gruber was not indicted.

Cincinati Joseph Sperber Jackson Sperber Benson W. Hough Columbus Bert B. Buckley Buckley John L. Schrimper Adolph Gruber Cincinnati

Hearing of Race Track Owner Postponed

In Cleveland Ohio on July 12 hearings against Fad ward P Strong owner of Thestle down race track and two employees for permitting gambling were postponed from today to tomorrow morning by Justice of the Peace Myron J. Penty. The affidavit against the three men was found improperly drawn.

Cleveland. O Fadward P Strong Thestledown Justice of the Peace Myron J. Penty

Mrs Sohl Wins State Golf Title at Portage Country Club

Mrs Curtis Sohl of Columbus edged Miss Louise Fordyce of Youngstown two and one to claim the women's State Golf Championship at Portage Country Club Akron July 12. Sohl led early and after a tense last nine, recovered to seal the victory with precise driving chipping and putting.

Portage Country Club Akron Curtis Sohl Columbus Louise Fordyce Youngstown Miss Fordyce

Last Two of Mail Robbers' Gang Convicted

CHICAGO July 12 The final members of the Limp Cleaver gang were convicted in federal court Virgil Litzinger and John Fannery were found guilty in the Evergreen mail train raid of Feb 25 1928 The robbery netted 1339 in cash and valuables The government pursed the gang leader Limper Cleaver and other members who were jailed killed or imprisoned after the bold daylight theft

Chicago Cleaver Virgil Litzinger John Fannery Evergreen Federal Cour Va‘i C. Lindley Tce Grand Trunk Chiraco Sitringer Flannery Charles Limpr Cleater Atlanta Frank Mecca Wham Donovan Lawrence O’brien Charles Wharton Leavenworth Louis Fpadersonik Willie Jackson SterTs Vee

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Peer Perel Me Embergenly Goat Park Cascade Park UN Farm Board Bulletin Gole Stil Young Cudahy Pickrel Heads Bar Association Home Brew Salonas A. Willams Wellington G. A Lorain W. R. Co Edward J. Smith S. A. Williams Salonas A. Williams Lida Slucas John McClay Elizabeth Johnston Women’s Relief Corps Cora Lambright Enid Myers Bertha Allman Elizabeth Watterson Betsy Ross Ohio Department Marian Beal Bandits Hoosier Bank Buckley Freed Mrs. Sohl Builetin
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