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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1935

Page

8

Make Progress On Security Program In Congress

Washington July 23 The New Deal Social Security program of old age pensions and unemployment insurance moved toward final congressional approval with administration satisfaction on most features. Only dispute remains over private pension tax exemption, with conferees likely to drop the amendment after House rejection. Senator Bennett Champ Clark returns to Washington and is expected to be told further insistence could jeopardize the program. support for his stance is waning.

Washington Bennett Champ Clark

Inexperience And Fright Fatal Jump At Lost Nations Air Port

The 21 year old Miss Buhl of Willoughby died during a parachute jump at Lost Nations Airport. Federal inspector W M Robertson found her inexperience caused early rip cord release and ropes tangled the chute. Fright prevented the secondary chute from opening. no fault found with chutes or packing. Funeral services were set for today.

Cleveland Jean Buh Willoughby Lost Nations Airport W. M. Robertson Federal Aeronautics Robertson

Fugitives From Farm Are Apprehended

Two escaped prisoners blamed for Hy Grade Cleaning Company hold up in Columbus. Detective Lloyd Sweet says the fugitives were captured near Berea Sunday night and sent back to the farm. Horace Hollingsworth, 2 driver, lost 75 dollars. Albert Richards, 15, killed when his bicycle slipped under a truck wheel after riding with the vehicle. driver W B Helpry unaware of the accident until witnesses informed him.

Grafton State Farm Lloyd Sweet Berea Horace Hollingsworth Columbus Albert Richards W. B. Helpry Utica

Toledo Dry Cleaning Workers Postpone Walkout Until Board Action

Toledo, July 23. Dry cleaning workers delay a general strike set for 10 a m until August 1 to allow the Toledo Industrial Peace Board to seek a settlement. Ralph A Lind, peace panel chair, returns from Cleveland to join talks. About 150 union members voted on deferring the walkout. details of the vote were not disclosed. The dispute cites demands for higher wages and shorter hours for workers often clocking 60 to 60 hours weekly at pay of 7 to 8 dollars.

Toledo Toledo Industrial Peace Board Ralph A. Lind Cleveland Cleaners’, Pressers’ and Dryers’ Union

Not Guilty In Grant Street Assault Case

Everett E. Leifer of Grant Street was found not guilty and his assault and battery case dismissed after a hearing before Justice Joseph Q. Petre. The warrant was sworn by Frank Peal following a quarrel last week. A boy was blamed for a mattress fire at 11 West River Street, and a stolen Elgin wristwatch belonging to George Sanford of 327 Clinton Avenue was reported missing after a residence visit.

Everett E. Leifer Grant Street Frank Peal Justice of the Peate Joseph Q. Petre Peal Leifer Rudolph Diederick West River Street George Sanford Clinton Avenue West Avenue Sanford

Open Forum Democratic League backs Edward Hill for Councilman at Large

Colored voters groups met at 344 FE River Street last evening and agreed to run Edward Hill for Councilman at Large. Other candidates for Council attended. A mass meeting will soon outline a civic program of mutual benefit for the group.

Open Forum Democratic League For Colored Voters FE. River Street Edward Hill Council Democratic League of Colored Voters

Boy Decapitated as He Falls Under Train Near Home

In Cleveland on July 22 Aloysius Visocky a 14 year old boy was decapitated after attempting to hitch a freight train despite his brother Stephen 18 warning him. The tragedy occurred near their home as Aloysius leaped aboard and lost footing before the fatal fall under the wheels. The Townsend Club Trustees met at Norah Abbe's home on 4th Street to plan a Burlid Beach excursion to hear Dr Townsend at 2 p.m. Thursday.

Cleveland Lfe Aloysius Visocky Stephen Aloysius Townsend Townsend Club Norah Abbe 4Th Street Burlid Beach Dr. Townsend

Ohio News In Brief Ohio News In Brief

In ColumbusAttorney General Bricker ruled a county school superintendent is a public officer whose salary cannot be changed during the term. Alliance plans to form a committee to attract new industries and raise 25 dollars. Bucyrus police seek Shirley Cole, 17, missing since Friday. she is 5 ft 7 in, 140 pounds, light hair, blue eyes. Delaware reports Ira Davis, 63, grocer, conscious for 12 days after a fall, died yesterday. Tiffin notes collapse of state milk control program and milk price reductions. Gallipolis reports Clauds Arnold 43 died of heat prostration while working near Eureka Dam. Lima announces Mavrflower Inc will begin production of electric refrigerators within a month.

Columbus John W. Bricker Wood County Alliance Chamber of Commercel Bucyrus. C C B Cole Shirley Gallipolis Clauds Arnold Ohio River Eureka Dam

Lin Marriage May Affect Relations Of Two Countries

Washington July 23 The marriage of K M James Lin adopted son of Chinese President Lin Sen to a Columbus Ohio clerk appears to be a diplomatic matter. Chinese Ambassador Sao Ke Alfred Sze returned to Washington after consultations with state department officials on the issue. Sze would not confirm discussion but said it may affect relations of the two countries. Reports from Nanking said Lin authorized cable instructions on the subject. Investigations into possible deportation on bigamy charges had been hinted but not confirmed.

Washington K. M. James Lin Lin Sen Columbus Lin Sze Nanking United States China

Short Circuit Causes Fire In House in Harris Home

A short circuit in house wiring caused minor damage to insulation at the home of I. J. Harris at 211 East River Street about 1130 this morning. Hose Company No. 1 and Engine Company No. 2 responded to the alarm.

I. J. Harris East River Atreat Hose Company No. 1 Enegine Company No. 2

Youth Executed At Ohio Penitentiary

Russell Swiger, 23, of Zanesville, died in the electric chair at Ohio Penitentiary after confessing and praying. He was convicted of murdering Harold Pieming, a gasoline station attendant, on September 24. Swiger spoke for eight minutes, knelt before the chair, and was pronounced dead at 3:33 p.m. by Dr. G. W. Keil.

Columbus. O Digina Russell Swiger Zanesville Harold Pieming Swiger J. C. Woodard Ohio Penitentiary

Man Hangs Self From Tree Near Harshmansville

DAYTON O July 23 A Columbus man Amos Boyer 35 is believed to have hanged himself to a tree near Harshmansville. Arthur Shepard says Boyer told him I m tired I will take a good long rest passersby found the body near the Mad River Bridge. A rope loop around the neck was attached to a tree limb. Notes on the body tentatively identify him as Boyer.

Dayton Amos Boyer Columbus Harshmansville Arthur Shepard Boyer Mad River Harshmansville Road

Motorist Puts Over A Fast One

In Kansas City a motorist driving about 60 mph was ordered to the curb by cycle officers after claiming a grocery fire at Seventy first and Oak. The officers laughed, then learned there was no fire as they checked with the fire department.

Kansas City Oak Howe

Oberlin News: Weddings and Local Socials Jul 23

Oberlin Ohio announces the marriage of Miss Winifred Hanson of Youngstown to William Maroney of South Professor Street Oberlin in New Cumberland West Virginia. The couple will reside in Struthers and move to Oberlin in August. A party honored Mr and Mrs James Easterday recently married in Wheeling with guests from Elyria Wellington and Oberlin. The Dainty Stitchers 4-H met with eighteen members and three guests. Various demonstrations on bias binding hand hemming and bound button holes were given. Several families are on vacations including Lakeside Huron the Black River and Torch Lake Michigan. Robert Young of South Pleasant Street has a chef position in Mansfield at Isaly stores Miss Helen Crehan plans a Detroit vacation.

Oberlin Ohio Winifred Hansom Youngstown Walliam Maroney John Maroney South Professor Street New Cumberland West Virginia Maroney Struthers James Easterday Wheeling W. Va Frank Hange Eleanor Hange North Main Street Easterday Ely‘tia Wellington June Hange Dainty Stitchers Oberlin Grange Hall Margaret Jeanette Schubert Grace Robert Young South Pleasant Street Mansfield Isaly LA Grange George Hoffman Columbus Ohina LaVerda Gott Cincinnati A. H. Pomeroy Floyd Ward Evelyn Doris McAndrews Norman Forbush Kent Leslie Gott Arthur Etter Arizona Lester Schmittgen Elysia N. M. Auxer Lois Smith Richard Norwood Jack Kolbe Harley Harrison Syracuse N. Y Harrison Worman Michigan Frank Neumyer Columbia Station Harvey Johnson Ruth Neumyer Johnson Home Paul Sage C. B. Rawson Nova FP. G. Prosser Arthur Wilcox John Jeannette Peer Camp Perry George Woodruff and Sons Starr and Robby Kate Starr

Had Experience Wins Diaper Derby

William Love, with experience gained on life's hard road, won the Woodland Park Diaper Derby in Seattle. He used a one pin triangular system to sweep six entrants in 16 seconds, praised for neatness and poise as he hugged Jerry, his four month old, and collected $10.

Seattle Wash Jtaly William Love Woodland Park Love Jerry

Man Suffered Hand Lacerations From Dog Incident

Melvin Piper aged 49 of 945 Walnut Street was treated at Elyna Memorial Hospital for hand lacerations he attributed to a dog while walking on Walnut Street. Police warned the dog's owner to keep it tied up.

Melvin Piper Walnut Street Elyna Memorial Hospital

Dancer Sues Father Over Insurance and Earnings

Cincinnati July 23 A letter from Hal Leroy's father George H Schotte of Cheviot Ohio cited in evidence shows threats to let policies lapse if funded. The dancer and actor seeks accounting of nearly 79000 dollars claimed as earnings managed by his father noting a Pittsburgh area farm valued at 16000 dollars.

Cincinnati Hal Leroy George H. Schotte Cheviot Ohio Leroy Pittsburgh

Community notices and gatherings in La Grange area

The column lists residents visiting relatives and traveling to events in nearby towns including Columbus Oberlin Kent and Michigan. It notes hosts guests and several family social activities with a community picnic planned for July 24 at the school yard featuring a basket lunch and afternoon games.

Homecoming Dinner Honors Miss Algena Adams Birthday

Miss Algena Adams celebrated a birthday with a dinner party hosted by Miss La Verda Gott at the Kiks club in Elyria. The event welcomed guests and marked a warm homecoming atmosphere for attendees.

la Verda Gott Algena Adams He Kiks Elyria

Alonzo Jackson Hostess for Aid Society Picnic

Members of the Aid Society of the Congregational church of South Amherst met at Mrs. Alonzo Jackson's home on Wednesday. A lawn picnic dinner was served with thirty three adults and ten children in attendance.

Aid Society of the Congregational Church of South Amherst Alonzo Jackson

Four 4-H club members to attend Camp Crag in Medina County

Four members of the Hearts of Gold 4 H Club May Amsbury Jean Louise Adams Adelaide Moulder and Frances Miller will leave Wednesday for a few days recreation at Camp Crag in Medina County Juanita Leiby commercial teacher at Monroeville High School left Tuesday to attend a summer course at Ohio State University

Hearts of Gold Camp Crag Medina Co May Amsbury Jean Louise Adams Adelaide Moulder Frances Miller Juanita Leiby Ohio State University Monroeville High School

Youth On Trial For Brutal Sex Murder

In Peoria on July 28 state-appointed counsel Ben Thurman for Gerald Thompson announced plans to argue monomania as a defense for the brutal sex murder of 18-year-old Mildred Halkmark. Thurman sought a trial delay due to Thompson’s mother’s hospital stay and proposed morbid family testimony. Thompson confessed to attacking Miss Halkmark after she bit his hand, leaving her in a ravine.

Peoria Ben Thurman Gerald Thompson Mildred Halmark Thurman Thompson Florence Whiteside Miss Hallmark Gerald Victor

In And About The Court House Divorces And Damages

Rhea Fleming was granted a divorce from Oscar Fleming on extreme cruelty grounds by Judge D A Cook and restored to her former name Rhea Miller. Herman Johnson filed suit against Sarah Fletcher for 200 damages over alleged unlawful possession of Elyria property.

Rhea Fleming Oscar Horace Fleming D. A. Cook Rhea Miller Herman Johnson Sarah Fletcher Elyria

States Reduce Tax On Farms

Farm real estate taxes fell about 5 percent from 1933 to 1934, based on reports from 20 states. Fifteen states saw declines, five reported increases, averaging just under 2 percent overall. Decreases spanned Georgia through Vermont. increases were noted in Colorado Kansas Missouri New Hampshire and Virginia.

Washington Bureau of Agricultural Economies Georgia Illinois Indiana Iowa Minnesota Montana Nebraska North Dakota Ohio Oregon Utah South Dakota Texas Vermont Colorado Kansas Missouri New Hampshire Virginia

Berkshire life and Sears Roebuck invest in Elyria project

Fred Rhodes president and J W McLaren Real Estate Loan division head of Berkshire Company visited Elyria to study prospects and authorize a large investment. The three story building with a basement will be modernized top to bottom. Berkshire plans about 25000 dollars and Sears Roebuck about 15000 dollars for fixtures and added investment.

Berkshire Life Insurance Co Sears, Roebuck Co Fred Rhodes J. W. McLaren Berkshire Co Elyria Berkshire Company

Cleveland Market Report Shows Wide Range of Prices

Cleveland produce markets report mixed conditions with weak poultry and cattle, steady calves and lambs, and varied vegetable prices. Grain quotations list No 2 yellow corn at 91 3 4 to 93 4, oats at 42 to 42 1 2, and wheat No 2 red around 88 1 2 to 89 1 2.

Toledo Cransit Exstra Cleveland Grain and Har Exchanka Yal Panda Fairchild Milling Co ON Fi Neal New Ste. Indiana

Sears to Expand Elyria Store Space and Modernize Layout

Ralph E. Young of Sears Elyria announces a 325,000 stock expansion and lease of the Eady block rear. Selling space will rise from 3,660 to nearly 15,400 square feet plus storage, with a new stairway, redecorating, modern fixtures and a front redesign. Loris Emmit approves the project. General R. E. Wood backs it. Opening is planned for September. Harry Burr will remain during modernization.

Ralph E. Young Sears, Roebuck and Co Young Eady Henry J. Eady National Guard Loris Emmit Philadelphia Sears Elyria R. E. Wood Mr. Young Harry Burr

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