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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1930

Page

5

Merger Trial Focus Shifts to Proxies and Ballots

Youngstown July 23 The Bethlehem Sheet Tube merger trial shifts from executive bonuses to proxies and ballots. Evidence reveals an incentive bonus fund raising Bethlehem executives to millionaire status and raises questions about legality of 250000 proaxes and ballots dated April 5 when merger was ratified. Attorneys for Cyrus Eaton challenge fraud and concealment regarding bonus system and stock purchases by New York syndicates tied to Bethlehem.

Youngstown, O Youngstown Sheet & Tube Bethlehem Steel Corporation Bethlehem Cyrus S. Eaton Cleveland Sheet & Tube Flinton

Auditors Ordered to Reappraise All Real Estate

Columbus July 23 1931 county auditors must reappraise all real estate in their counties except utility property as assessed. Attorney General Bettman ruled in an opinion to Nelson Schwab Hamilton county prosecutor clarifying that the appraisal law requires assessment of all real estate in 1925 and every sixth year thereafter.

Columbus Bettman Nelson Schwab Hamilton County

Alger Talks at Oberlin Grange

Horton B. Alger extension agent of Lorain County Farm Bureau spoke at the Oberlin Grange after a brief business meeting. His address centered on the American Institute of Cooperation which he had attended at its recent Columbus meeting.

Horton B. Alger Lorain County Farm Bureau Oberlin Grange Alger American Institute of Co-operation Columbus

Death Record of J. E. Buck 75 Avon Center

J E Buck aged 75 died at his Avon Center home Tuesday evening July 22 after heart trouble. Survived by three daughters Mrs Frank Walker of Wadsworth Ohio Mrs Bessie Nfenson and Mrs Fred Peake of Avon and three brothers Will Arthur and George of Ridgeville and two sisters Mrs John Townsend of Sheffield and Mrs Will Peake of Avon plus twenty grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services set for Friday afternoon July 25 at 2 30 from the home.

J. E. Buck Avon Center Frank Walker Wadsworth Ohio Bessie Nfenson Fred Peake Avon Will Arthur George Ridgeville John Townsend Sheffield Will Peake

Mrs William Mohler Dies Suddenly in Grafton Township

Mrs William Mohler died at her home in Grafton township suddenly on July 22 at 10 PM. She is survived by her husband, William Mohler, and son Daniel, and sister Mrs Walter Rieinger of Elyria. Born May 18, 1888 in Valley City, she had lived at the present home 23 years. Services set for Friday July 25 at 2 PM at the home. interment in Hardscrable.

William Mohlier William Mohler Grafton Township Daniel Walter Rieinger Elyria Valley City

Pittsfield man pleads not guilty in dog running case

Frank Mowott of Pittsfield pleaded not guilty to a charge of letting his dog run after sundown. He was arraigned in Justice Walter H. Watts' court and his trial was set for Saturday morning. Mowott was arrested by County Dog Warden Lee Minkler.

Frank Mowott Pittsfield Walter H. Watts Mowott Lee Minkler

Suit Filed Over Cognovit Notes in Common Pleas Court

Western Reserve Finance Company filed a suit for 207.85 against H. B. Henninger and others in common pleas court. A separate suit on a cognovit note was filed by Sam Ross against E. and E. Wf. Young seeking 185.25.

Common Pleas Court The Western Reserve Finance Company H. B. Henninger Sam Ross E. Wf. Young

Auto collision damages two cars near Broad Court streets

Police reports state two automobiles collided shortly after midnight at Broad and Court streets. The drivers were Paul Miller of 10 Blaine Street and Paul Moehle of 133 Caroline Street. both vehicles sustained damage.

Broad Court Streets Paul Miller Blaine Street Paul Moehle Caroline Street

Roof worker John German in improved condition after heat

John German a colored bricklayer for Henry Feidrich contractor collapsed from heat on a roof yesterday and is reported in improved condition this morning.

John German German Henry Feidrich

Vegetable expert to visit Lorain County farmers tomorrow

A. W. Marion, a vegetable specialist from Ohio State University, will visit Lorain County tomorrow to advise local farmers on vegetable garden tasks. He will provide practical tips and recommendations to boost crop quality and yield.

A. W. Marion Ohio State University Lorain County

Automobile Stolen From Reed on Cornell Avenue

Bar Reed reports his car stolen last night from Middle avenue near Broad street. Police were notified and are investigating the incident. The vehicle is described as belonging to Reed and registered at 231 Cornell avenue.

Bar Reed Cornell Avenue Middle Avenue Broad Street

Lorain County Forming Old Age Pension Commission

A Lorain County Old Age Pension Commission was organized at a Wellington meeting led by Steve Leser as president. Officers include Peter A. Weber as vice president and Charles L. Adams as secretary, with advisory members Walter H. Watts K R Brouse and John Bruce. The group will gauge legislative candidates and push for supportive pension laws, meeting weekly starting next Tuesday in Elyria, and working with fraternal religious labor groups as part of a state league push.

Catpa Jn Lorain County Wellington Old Age Pension Commission Steve Leser Elyria Peter A. Weber Lorain Charles L. Adams Walter H. Watts K. R. Brouse John Bruce Amherst Ohio Federation of Labor Ohio Council of Churches Ohio Ministerial Assoiation Fraternal Order of Hagles

Congress Adjourns as Hoover Center Stage Shifts

Washington July 23 Congress has adjourned after nearly 18 months of turbulent sessions. The Vice President now leads Washington, free to push administration programs without congressional criticism. Hoover’s supporters expect a clearer public image and a western vacation tour to highlight his human side amid ongoing controversy with Congress.

Washington Hoover Congress White House Mr. Hoover Congres Senate

Recall of Detroit mayor Bowles sparks historic vote

Mayo Detroit July 225 the recall of Mayor Charles Bowles after six months in office marks the first recall of a city leader over a million in population. The recall vote stood 120863 to 89979 triggering a special election in late August as Bowles pledges a campaign to regain office amid fraud claims and broad voter turnout. He blamed prejudice and ward opposition for his defeat, while listing alleged ties to underworld figures and campaign pledge failures. Bowles also dismissed banking officials amid the upheaval.

Detroit Charles Bowles Bowles Allances

Membership Of Local Legion Post Grows

Elyria Legion Post No 12 membership rose to 406 after Carl Wolf reported fourteen new applications at last night’s meeting. The post becomes one of Ohio’s largest, qualifying for decoration of its colors at the Boston national convention in October with over 25 percent gain in the past year. Dr A R Agate received word from Jack Ambrose that the Elyria Junior Baseball team defeated Van Wert 8 to 2 and Post No 2 10 to 2. The post seeks 100.90 more to finance the Elyria team for the state convention today and tomorrow. Preliminary plans were made to attend the Cincinnati convention August 17 18 19. A special train was chartered for the Elyria Drum and Bugle Corps and others. The drum corps are twice state champions and held the national 40 and championship. It appears likely Eldon of Cleveland may be backed for Ohio Legion commander, succeeding Dudley White of Norwalk. Thanks to Carl Wolf the following new members were approved: Ira Hagerman David A Thatcher R I Kolbe H James Moses Martin E Rhodes James Misico L A Brown Lawrence Carr Joe Welsh Arthur Smith Wim Hearne H M McIlenry Elmer Walton Philip M Moore

Elyria Legion Post No 12 Carl Wolf Elyria Post Ohio Boston A. R. Agate Jack Ambrose Elyria Vanvwert Crack Legion Post No State Legion Cincinnati Elyria Legion John A. Eldon Cleveland State Bar Association Ohio Legion Dudley White Norwalk Ira Hagerman David A Thatcher IR. Kolbe H. James Moses Martin E. Rhodes James Misico L. A. Brown Lawrence Carr Joe Welsh Arthur Smith Wim, Hearne H. M. McIlenry Elmer Walton Philip M. Moorr

Bridge Disaster Alters Hindenburg Schedule in Coblenz

President Von Hindenburg adjusted his Rhineland tour after learning of a bridge collapse at Lenutzel a Coblentz suburb. Crowds still gathered at the scene while Treves and Aix-la-Chapelle prepared to cancel festivities. Attendants had withheld news overnight to spare him shock.

von Hindenburg Cob- Ion4 Rhineland Tieves Ala-La-Chapelle Treves Aix-La- Chapelle Lenutzel Coblena

Port Jarvis and a run of incidents in early advices

Reports from Port Jarvis New Jersey describe Cecil Coffin of Brooklyn being forced down at Johnstown Pennsylvania. John Krutschnitt from San Mateo California and H H O Molliday of Los Angeles are noted in incidents. Official standings were not yet compiled. The piece mentions textile yarn usage in Chile, highlighting imports from the United States.

Port Jarvis N. J Cecil Coffin Brooklyn Johnstown John Krutschnitt San Mateo Calif H. H. O'Molliday Los Angeles Hamer

Oberlin wedding unites Miss Clifte and Detroit groom

A morning ceremony at Sacred Heart church united Miss Aliss Lucille Clifte of Oberlin with John R. Kirwan of Detroit. The ceremony featured palm decorations, music by Helen Frye and a violin quartet, with a reception at Oberlin Inn for twenty eight guests and plans for the couple to reside in Monroe, Michigan after a East Canada trip.

Oberlin, O Sacred Heart Church Aliss Lucille Clifte A. M. Clifte East College Street John R. Kirwan Detroit Burke John H. Lenz Youngstown Helen Frye Elyria Kessler Mendelssohn Lohengrin Roland van Ausdale Frank Quinn Herbert Hjarroun Conservatory Saint Saens Sroom Eleanor van Ausdale Roger Kirwan Milwaukee Oberlin Inn Plorence Cliffe LaGrange Moss Agnes Toler Amherst Biide Oberlin Conservatory of Music Mia Kirwan Detroit Life Insurance Company Monroe Michigan East Canada

Calves Twin Namesake at Boon Township Dairy

Ben and Fred Alfer of Boone Township in Logansport claim a remarkable record for their Guernsey cow Madge. Over the last two years she has produced three sets of twins, with the first two sets both female and the latest pair a male and a female.

Logansport Ind Ben Fred Alfer Boone Township Madge

Bee attack injures two on Nelsonville road near Logan

A buzzing bee caused a crash on the Nelsonville road four miles south of Logan injuring two people, Granville Berlin of Logan reportedly struck at the bee and was involved in the incident.

Logan Cherrington Hospital Nelsonville Road Here Granville Berlin

Collision Involving Car Slams Into Rupert Embrey Vehicle

A vehicle driven by an unnamed driver lost control after being struck by a flying object during flight into a car. The crash occurred with Rupert Embrey of Gloucester and another car collided into the wreckage in the aftermath.

Rupert Embrey Glouster

Nelsonville to Lease City Land for Drilling

Nelsonville city officials vote to lease four city owned tracts to the highest bidders for well drilling following a large gas strike on Athens Brick Co. property within city limits. The mayor and service director are authorized to execute leases.

Nelsonville Athens Brick Co

Market Prices for Butter Eggs Poultry in cents per unit

Butter prices firm at 38 to 39 1 4 cents per pound with extras. Eggs unsettled with extras 25 and firsts 23 cents per dot. Poultry steady with fowls 24, medium 23, Leghorn 15 to 20, heavy springers 25 to 30, over 1 pound 28 to 82, Leghorn Springers 20 to 22, ducks 12 to 20, old cocks 12 to 14, geese 10 to 13 cents per pound.

Livestock Quotations from U S C A Report

Cleveland July 23 cattle hogs and sheep quotations show hogs 160 to 210 pounds around 9.65, 210 to 250 pounds 9.40 to 9.55, 250 to 300 pounds 9.0 to 9.40. cattle mostly steady with steers common grade 5 to 7 and cows 3 to 5.50. calves slow but dealers paying 7 to 12 and veal up to 12.50. sheep demand narrow with lambs trading near standstill.

Cleveland

Chicago Market Summary July Trade Prices and Shipments

Chicago reports dairy and produce prices with butter at 14 845 tubs and eggs at 12 481 cases, steady markets for creamery extras and futures. Potatoes show 67 car shipments on track while Wheat Corn Oats and Barley offer No 1 red and mixed lots, with Timothy and Clover seeds listed at given values.

Chicago United States Kansas Missouri Virginia

Grain prices and futures report from Minneapolis July 23

Minneapolis dated July 23 reports FLour 10 cents lower in car load lots with family patents at 6.00 per 98 pound bag. Bran unchanged. Wheat No 1 northern 3 4 cents to 91 3 4, red durum 80 to 89 1 4, Sept 91 0 4, Dec 95 3 4. Corn No 3 yellow 7 1/2 to 79 1/2. Oats No 5 white 31 3/4 to 33 3/4. Flax No 1 at 2.24 to 226.

Minneapolis

Toledo Grains Market Update

Toledo grain prices show No 2 red wheat at 89 to 90 cents per bushel, No 2 white oats at 11 1/2 dollars per bushel, and seed unchanged as of July 23.

Toledo Grains Toledo

Injured at Quarry in Amherst Man Needs Seven Stitches

Wm Koepp of East street was injured at Cleveland Stone quarries on Tuesday when he tripped over a derrick rope and struck his head on an iron rail, cutting a deep wound. He received seven stitches and clamps at Dr. H W Powers office and will be confined for several days.

Amherst Wm Koepp East Street Cleveland

Curtiss and the White Wings Pioneer Early Flight

Curtiss Manufacturing Company produced motorcycles gaining national racing fame. His engine's success with balloons and airships spurred early airplane experiments around Hammondsport. Under the National Aerial Experiment Association the White Wings aircraft was built and powered several successful flights.

Curtiss Manufacturing Company Hammondsport National Aerial Experiment Association Curtiss

Pocket book found eight years after loss in Michigan field

ZEELAND Mich A pocket book containing 35 was recovered this week by the loser. In 1922 Jacob Slagh was helping Koene Vanden Bosch harvest hay near Harlem when he lost the purse. Vanden Bosch later found the worn bag in the same field and kept it intact until returning it to Slagh who turned the currency over to the U S treasury for redemption.

Zeeland Mich Jacob Slagh Koene Vanden Bosch Harlem Vanden Bosch United States Treasury Department

Notre Dame Opens $800000 Stadium for October 4 Start

South Bend Indiana Notre Dame University completes an $800000 stadium to host the season opener October 4 featuring Knute Rockne's Irish against Southern Methodist University. A week later Navy visits for the dedicatory game as Notre Dame prepares for the new era.

South Bend Ind Notre Dame University Knute Rockne Southern Methodist University Navy Notre Dame

Rooster Wins Tilt in Dolores Eating Contest

In Dolores Colorado a rooster won a local eating contest by consuming 668 grains of food. The nearest guess prior to the event was 580 grains, setting the target for the competition.

Dolores, Colo

City Improves Siyria with Multiple Street Projects

The Siyria city department of public service reports rapid progress on several improvements. Surface treatment begins on Huron Street from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad to West Street, followed by West River Street from Furnace Street to the north line. Nine more streets will receive surface treatment soon. Intersections at Washington Avenue with Harrison Columbus and Ohio Streets are being curb trimmed. Lawn grading at the sewage plant is about half done and set for completion in about ten days. The Brookdale Cemetery dam is finished and gates will be closed after a downstream cataraact is completed to back lagoon water. East River Street widening between Harvard Avenue and Eastern Heights Boulevard is also completed.

Siyria Public Service and Safety Huron Street Baltimore and Ohio Railroad West Street West River Street Furnace Street North Corporation Washington Avenue Harrison Columbus Ohio Eide Brookdale Cemetery East River Stret Harvard Avenue Eastern Heights Boulevard

Wellington Octogenarian Takes Air Visit to Son

Wellington July 23 W D Warren of this village who will celebrate his 80th birthday this fall left yesterday to visit his son Clarence in Brighton Michigan. He traveled by airplane leaving the Cleveland airport at 1 50 pm and arriving in Detroit at 3 o'clock.

Wellington W. D. Warren Clarence Brighton Mich Warren Cleveland Detroit

Wellington man sues for 2000 over street assault

William Irish of Wellington has filed a lawsuit seeking 2000 dollars from Geo. McQuate, also of Wellington, alleging he was assaulted and beaten on July 12. The suit claims mental and physical suffering and that the attack caused him public disgrace.

William Irish Wellington Geo. McQuate McQuate

Wellington boys visit Cleveland for ball game with Ruth homer

Ninety Wellington youths traveled to Cleveland on Monday to watch Cleveland play New York as guests of the Wellington Kiwanis. The highlight was Babe Ruth hitting a home run, delighting the boys whose trip was funded by W. A. Gaines, Robt. Hamphill, and J. Epatein.

Wellington Cleveland New York Babe Ruth W. A. Gaines Rob‘t Hamphill J. Epatein

Scouts Enjoy Banquet With Initiation At Namser Grille

Twenty eight Boy Scouts along with Scoutmaster Franklin Jones and assistants Carol and E L Barrick were dinner guests of Mrs C E Tripp at Namser's Grille. The annual treat pleased all. After dinner the scouts returned to the Scout headquarters where Junior Hannum was initiated into the order.

Boy Scouts Franklin Jones Carol E. L. Barrick C. E. Tripp Namser's Grille Trippe Junior Hannum

Bees Refuse to Back Prosperity Program

Cyrus Hawley of Mart's Place Wellington says local bees refuse to cooperate with Hoover's prosperity plan. They will not work at all, causing a likely honey shortage this season due to the extreme dryness of spring and summer. Hawley notes his many hives as evidence.

Ihoover Cyrus Hawley Mart’s Place Wellington Hawley

Local social and sports notes from Wellington week

Mr and Mrs Hugh Kane enjoy a motor trip to Michigan to visit friends. Mr and Mrs Mason Smith of Elyma were Wellington callers yesterday. Mr and Mrs Werman Wright and son Franklin, touring the East, will return home late this week. Mrs Henry Clay Hodges of New York City arrives for a brief stay with her son and wife Jim Jones on Kelly Street. Jim Jones pleads guilty to intoxication before Mayor L D Smith and pays a five dollar fine plus costs. Gains Motors and Penfield, undefeated in the local baseball tournament, face off on the school diamond tonight with the winner leading the league. public interest runs high in the game's outcome.

Hugh Kane Michigan Mason Smith Elyma Wellington Werman Wright Franklin East Henry Clay Hodges New York City Franklin Jones Jim Jones Kelly Street L. D. Smith Gains’ Motors and Penfield Woth

Court grants three judgments by confession

Judge A R Webber issued three confessions against the Up son Walton Co for the Rainy Fisheries Co on con noz it notes totaling 518.03, 504.16, and 502.90. Holland Furnace Co sues William H Burgdorff as administrator for furnace piping and $160 damage. Louraing Turner wins divorce from Walter D Turner. Charles Kalo gains $1440.29 by confession against Geza and Victoria Fazekas.

A. R. Webber Upson-Walton Co Rainey Fisheries Company Common Pleas Court Holland Furnace Company William H. Burgdorf Anna Burgdorff Shafer Charles Kalo Geza Victoria Fazekas

Auto Skids Into River Three Crown Tragedy at Kanawha River

Charleston dispatch reports slippery streets caused a car to skid through a bridge railing and plunge eighty feet into the Kanawha River. Mrs Eva Slupp, 28, of Coal Fork, and her children Alice 8 and James 6 drowned. Earl Slupp, husband, aided rescue workers before realizing the car was his.

Charleston W. Va Eva Slupp Coal Fork Alice James Kanawha River Rautr Willpp Earl

Map to Money Stolen from Foster-Maryland Lunchroom

Columbus detectives traced a burglary at the Foster Maryland lunchroom to a suspect who searched the cash register for loot. Missing money was found hidden between two showcases, after the robber discovered a note from proprietor F. S. Foster directing that funds be kept there.

Columbus Foster-Maryland F. S. Foster

Major League Leaders in the American and National Leagues

American League leaders include players from Philadelphia New York and Washington with top marks in games at bats runs hits and runs batted in. Howard Simons and Gilbride lead with high averages while Cochrane Dickey Rice and others post strong totals. National League leaders feature Klein O Doul Stht s n Terry Herman and more with top hits and averages as of the prior year leader Hiersman is noted.

G. AB. R. H. Pet. Simn's G'brig Dick'y N.Y Rice Wash Manush St. Louis G. AB. Ft. EE Pet. Klein Phila O'Doul Stth S'N Terry Herman Hiersman Brooklyn

Carnera Missing From U S Border as Bout Nears

Cleveland reports uncertainty over Primo Carnera’s status with immigration extending his passport visa and ordering him out of the United States. Manager Leon Lee says the boxer plans a Montreal visit before reentry for a ten round bout with George Cook near Tuesday, as promoter Frank Borello advertises tickets. Carnera last appeared in Steubenville on Monday night for an exhibition bout.

Carnera Cleveland Ucleveland Primo Carnera U.S Immigration Bureau Leon Lee Montreal United States Eddie Meade Frank Borello Taylor Bowl George Cook Steubenville Ohio

Alexander May Sign With Galesburg Team

Ul July 23 Old Pete Alexander a former big league pitcher who was released by Dallas in the Texas League received an offer to begin his comeback with the Galesburg Independent club a semi pro team. The manager wired him an offer to pitch the remainder of the season as Alexander first broke into organized baseball twenty years ago with Galesburg in the Illinois Missouri League long since defunct.

Galesburg Pete’ Alexander Dallas Hig Alex Alexander

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