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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1931

Page

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Memorial Day Observances In Elyria Amid Rain

Intermittent showers interrupted the annual Elyria Memorial Day exercises Saturday as thousands lined Broad street to Washington Avenue and then to Ridgelawn cemetery. The parade featured the police squadron, G A R and Women Relief Corps, Spanish American War Veterans and auxiliaries, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Junior organizations. Judge C V Weygandt spoke. rain forced a partial disbanding, but an amplifier let the events be heard. American Legion officials awarded School of Awards medals to two youths from 44 candidates.

Elynia Veterans of Foreign Wars Lorain Elyria Post No. 12 American Legion Woman's Relief Corps Junior American Legion Auxiliary Elyria Eagles Ohio George Coburn Elyria Ridgelawn Cemetery Dan Symons C. V. Weygandt Cuyahoga County Court of Appeals Wergandt S* Peach Weygandt Lakewood Ridgelawn A. R. Agate American Legion School of Awards Robert E. Lee

Tax collection opens across Wyandot County

About $2.5 million in taxes began to be collected in Wyandot County this morning. Tax offices opened in Lorain, Oberlin, Amherst, Wellington, Kipton, Grafton and La Grange, with payments due by June 20 and a 10 percent penalty after that date. County commissioners rejected any extension for summer payment. Treasurer N D Backus stated the period would not be extended.

N. D. Backus Lorain Oberlin Amherst Wellington Kipton Grafton la Grange

Rosy Schmitt To Face Intoxicated Driving Charge

Rosy M Schmitt of Clague road is to be arraigned before Justice Walter H Watts this afternoon on a charge of driving while intoxicated. She was arrested by deputy sheriffs after a collision on Cleveland road Sunday night injuring Mrs Richard Fraser, according to reports.

Rosy M. Schmitt Clague Road Walter H. Watts

Ohio Weather Forecast Becomes Fair with Cooling Tonight

The Ohio forecast calls for fair conditions with continued cool air tonight and Tuesday. Temperatures slowly rise through the period, with a gradual warming trend expected as the day progresses.

Ohio

Pope Calls Extraordinary Meeting Of College Of Cardinals

Rome, June 1. Pope Pius summoned an extraordinary meeting of the College of Cardinals to address growing tensions with Mussolini's government over Catholic clubs and Azione Cattolica. The Vatican criticized the regime while planners tested Rome with a large anti Vatican demonstration near St. Peter's Square.

College of Cardinals Mussolini Pontiff Rome Benito Mussolini Rome University Vatican Rusticucci Square St. Peter's Square Vatican City Pope Pius Potiff Azione Cattolica St. Crisognus Knights of Columbus St. Peter's Italy Cardinal Schuster Milan Holy See

Firemen Complete Red Cross First Aid Course

Thirty three Elyria Fire Department members completed a ten week Red Cross first aid course totaling twenty hours. The program, taught by W. J. Mills and H. L. Comstock of Ohio Public Service Co. at no city cost, qualified all participants to give first aid and respond to emergencies as firemen.

Elyria Fire Department Red Cross W. J. Mills H. L. Comstock Ohio Public Service Co

Senior Distinction Day Observed At Elyria High School

Elyria High observes Senior Distinction Day with 12-B class guiding a day of distinctive attire in green and white. Seniors showcase outfits, theater acts, and a campus assembly before exams, sack rush, and the week culminates with baccalaureate services and the June 10 commencement.

Elyria High School Robert McWilliams William Connelly Vance Shaw Gordon Boddy Fred Culp Connelly First Congregational Church

Five sentenced after guilty pleas in Lorain court

Judge W. B. Thompson presided as five defendants pleaded guilty to grand jury indictments. Nine others pled not guilty. several on bond failed to appear. Notable sentences included Harry Moores for grand larceny and Bari Cole shot during a prior robbery attempt. Additional pleas covered burglary, non support, and other charges with numerous arraignments and bond details.

W. B. Thompson Harry Moores Lorain Nichola Parrota Matt Gardner Mansfield Reformatory Alfred Gallo Henry Jollie Bari Cole Gardner Marve DeBona Albert Schrankel Mansfield Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company Andy Detillo Albert Sadler Elyria Toledo John Melario Nick Friedt Trinity Church John Uszak Andy Shorvanik Roy Papworth Amherst Soba Hornyak Jdyr Edwin Krugman Frank Berger Harry Terrell Willard Jordan John Moore Natale Vita Lembo Angelos Namatos

Sheffield Lake Woman Slain. Lodger Barnes Charged

In Lorain Ohio on June 1 Henry Barnes a 32 year old lodger was to be charged with first degree murder in the shooting death of Mrs Nellie Schindler 48 of Sheffield Lake witnessed by her daughter Wava Schindler 18. Barnes claimed self defense alleging Mrs Schindler attacked him after a quarrel over driving and staying at their home.

Lorain Henry Barnes Nellie Schindler Sheffield Lake Wava Schindler Barnes Barnes Auto Mrs. Schindler

French President Weds Madame Graves in Paris Wedding

Paris reports President Gaston Doumergue who plans retirement this month married Madame J Graves today. The aging president will turn 68 in August.

Madame Graves Paris Gaston Doumergue Madame J. Graves

Secret Plans Stolen From Automatic Guns Inc

District of Columbia police were called to the downtown offices of Automatic Guns Inc to investigate the theft of valuable secret plans for a new anti aircraft gun. The firm had been negotiating with the Navy for sale of rights to certain armament and it was believed this gun was the subject of those talks.

Washington District of Columbia Automatic Guns, Inc Navy

Maneuvers Close as Army Air Division Breaks Up

Washington June 1 The army's first air division split up after two weeks of highly praised safe flying in a national maneuver. About 672 planes logged nearly 2,000,000 miles with 39,000 flight hours and no fatalities or serious accidents. Pilots from across the country formed friendships as motors were tuned and units prepared to return home. Secretary Hurley notes the record of safety while the armada flew from Dayton to New York and Boston to Washington.

Washington Army Atlantic Pacific Texas Michigan Hurley Dayton Ohio New York Boston Philadelphia Baltimore

Memorial Day Address by Senator Pomerene at Ridgeville

Former U S Senator Atlee Pomerene spoke on Memorial Day in Ridgeville warning against Soviet communism. He contrasted czarist brutality with Soviet aims to overthrow governments, urged loyalty to the United States, and urged the American Legion to uphold one flag. The ceremony, led by deputy sheriffs and the Elvira Drum and Bugle Corps, drew a large crowd at the town hall and proceeded to the cemetery.

United States Atlee Pomerene Ridgeville Pomerene Stars and Stripes Confederate States Russia Mr. Pomerene America American Legion Town Hall Elvira Drum and Bugle Corps Cream Puff Taylor

Young Men’s Club Camp Party Tonight at Iss-See-Kes Camp

The annual Young Men’s Club camp party will be held tonight at Camp Iss-See-Kes on the Vermilion River, the local Y M C A announced.

Young Men’s Club Camp Iss-See-Kes Vermilion River

Man Fatally Injured Falls From Scaffold At Stop 30

Joseph Novak, 35, of 115 Riverdale Court, suffered multiple injuries after falling from a scaffold while working at Stop 30 Grafton Road on May 30. He was treated at Memorial Hospital.

Joseph Novak Riverdale Court Grafton Road Memorial Hospital

20 Injured In Youngstown Riot After Memorial Day Clash

Police dispersed about 1 200 communist and other protesters during National Youth Day events in Youngstown on Saturday. Twenty people were injured, five seriously, including officers Emery Nichols Ed Foley and Thomas Best. The International Labor Defense denounced police actions and sought the release of 70 imprisoned communists.

Youngstown Lyden International Labor Defense Hannah Babanowitz Yetta Lamb Cleveland Miss Lamb Paul Kassay Gooch Akron Emery Nichols Ed Foley Thomas Best Pete Rinemoch Canton Frank Gordon Cal Smith J. P. Kenny

New Director and Her Two Aides at Settlement House

Miss Helen Chandler becomes the Settlement House director replacing Doris Todd who resigns after three years and nine months. Frances Lemon and Marjorie Fulton join as assistants. the trio begins summer operations at Vulcan street, guiding activities until September 1 when permanent staff arrive. Since opening, about 200000 in attendance and 264 foreign born residents have gained U S citizenship through the center’s programs.

Elyria Social Settlement Association Vulcan Street Doris Todd Dorothy Herbert Miss Todd Miss Herbert Helen Chandler Frances Lemon Marjorie Fulton Settlement House Elyria United States

Governors Meet At French Lick For State Chief Executives

Half the states governors with wives and families gathered at French Lick Indiana for the 25th conference of state chief executives. Democratic contenders Roosevelt and Ritchie drew large delegations signaling presidential timber. Talks covered administration highways and conservation while prohibition was barred. a statewide banquet closed the event with Gov Leslie as toastmaster.

French Lick Ind Norman S. Cese Rhode Island Harry G. Leslie Gifford Pinchot Pennsylvania Sessons Pinchot Franklin D. Roosevelt New York Alpert C. Ritchie Maryland Roosevelt Wilber M. Brucker Michigan Harry H. Woodring Kansas Joseph B. Ely Massachusetts O. Max Gardner North Carolina Henry S. Caulfield Missouri George White Ohio Stanley C. Wilson Vermont George H. Dern Utah William Tudor Gardiner Maine George F. Shafer North Dakota Pinhcot

Memorial Day weekend toll of violent deaths nationwide

Chicago reports Memorial Day weekend injuries and deaths from crashes drownings shootings and freak accidents. Over 130 people died nationwide with automobile wrecks causing more than half and incidents spanning Indiana Ohio New York Illinois Oregon California and Pennsylvania among others. Weather influenced outcomes with rain reducing traffic fatalities while heat contributed to drownings in the east and west coasts.

Chicago United States New York Indianapolis Indiana Ohio Wisconsin Illinois Oregon Pennsylvania Wilkes Barre California Arizona Maryland Virginia Washington, D. C State of Washington

Nursing students honored with baccalaureate sermon

Rev. William Muir Auld, pastor of the First Congregational church, preached the annual baccalaureate sermon for Elyria Memorial Hospital Nurses Training School graduates. He urged nurses to walk worthily in their vocation from the Isaiah text. The service featured spring flowers and church quartet music.

William Muir Auld First Congregational Church Elyria Memorial Hospital

Organizing Summer Classes Urges Early Registration

The column promotes arranging summer instruction now as school ends and hundreds of children seek instructors. It highlights the need for planning, noting the Schools-Instruction feature will reach thousands of potential students and encourage early signup.

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