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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1932

Page

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Car Hurled 100 Feet By Frat Train

Carlton Peck Oberlin College student escaped death when his car was hurled 100 feet by a fast New York Central passenger train at the Leavitt road crossing near North Ridge road. He crawled from the wreckage dazed and unhurt aside from minor bruises. Two Lorain youths rushed him to Amherst hospital. Deputy sheriffs investigated and reported the car demolished.

Carlton Peck Oberlin College New York Central Leavitt Road North Ridge Road Peck George Street Clyde Ohio Amherst Lorain Max Misley John Kovac Amherst Hospital Paul Chapman Bob Ridgers

Former Harvard captain aids aerial hunt for Grenfell workers

A Harvard football captain and two pilots left Boston by plane to search for Dr Karl Kuenhart and Arthur Sullivan missing since a pleasure flight near St Anthony Newfoundland. Charlie Hubbard Harald Crowley and Edward T O Toole aim to devote two weeks if needed. Sir Wilfred Grenfell had asked Bernt Balchen to join, but Balchen was delayed.

Boston Harvard Grenfell Mission Newfoundland Charlie Hubbard Harald Crowley Edward T. O'Toole Karl Kuenhart Crystal Lake St Anthony New Foundland Arthur Sullivan St. Johna St. Anthony Hubbard Sir Wilfred Grenfell Bernt Balchen Balchen New York Sir Wilfred Crowley Labrador North Lands

Plunging window cleaner dies after eight-floor fall

Cincinnati dispatch reports Albert Brown, a window cleaner, fell eight stories to his death at a downtown corner. His body struck a parked car with Luke Gallagher, the chauffeur, inside. Gallagher was unhurt.

Cincinnati Albert Brown Luke Gallagher Gallagher

Elyria Township League to Discuss School Matters

Elyria Township League will discuss school matters as its main topic at a meeting Friday evening at Markley School. The notice announced today outlines the agenda and location for residents to attend.

Elyria Township Elyria Township League Markley

Ohio Forecast Sees Showers Tonight and Friday

Local thundershowers expected in the southern portions with likely showers in northern areas tonight and Friday. Temperatures to change little with only modest relief from showers in the near term.

Ohio

Postpone Action For Another Year On Hilliard Road Project

The Hilliard road improvement from Cuyahoga county to Elyria was postponed for one year by county commissioners. An adjourned hearing on claims and damages, set for yesterday, yielded no new developments and was adjourned to June 1 1933. Claims totaled about 70000 dollars.

Hilliard Road Cuyahoga County Elyria

Excavation Work for New Edison School Near Complete

Excavation on the Thomas A Edison School at Lake Avenue near the city limits is practically done and concrete slab pouring will begin soon. Superintendent John R Wilmot says the grade school building should be ready for occupancy at the start of the 1932 33 school year in September. Groundwater and quicksand delays required extra work before construction can continue.

Thomas A. Edison Lake Avenue John R Wilmot

Mellon Wears Knee Breeches at London Derby Dinner

Ambassador Andrew W. Mellon wore knee breeches at a select function in London where long trousers would have been unspeakable Queen Mary was among a few guests at a dinner hosted by Lady Ellesmere at Bridgewater House The Ellesmere household is noted for etiquette George VI did not attend and had a stag dinner at Buckingham Palace after the derby

London Andrew W. Mellon Queen Mary Lady Ellesmere Bridgewater House Ellesmere England George Buckingham Palace

Pleads Guilty To Assault In Cincinnati Case

Edward Pierson, 26, of Charleston West Virginia, faced Judge Stanley Struble in criminal court and pleaded guilty to assault and battery amid robbery charges. He was fined 200 dollars and sentenced to six months in jail for striking Miss Angel Britt with a milk bottle in a store on April 18 and stealing 177 dollars. California Hunter Delivers Chinatown Courage Tale Fort Bragg California resident Frank Taafe traps wildcats and ships them to San Francisco to bolster Chinatown’s famed courage legend.

Cincinnati Edward Plarson Charleston W. Va Stanley Struble Pierson California Chinatown Fort Bragg Cal Frank Taafe San Francisco Taafe

United States Readies Economic Role in Lausanne Phase

Washington reports the United States would join the second phase of the Lausanne conference on general economic questions if moved to London. Sir John Simon outlined the plan, with U S participation not committing to war debts or reparations. The United States favors sending a delegation of first class economists and statesmen, with selection unsettled.

Washington United States London John Simon America Europe

School Girl and Elderly Man Injured in Two Accidents

A 16 year old school girl Mary Louise Schsnfield sustained bruises and cuts after a car driven by Lorne Elbert struck her while crossing West avenue and Fifth street at 8 20 am. She was taken to Memorial hospital. An elderly man 75 identified as Joe Chester from Avon had a cut to his chin after his car skidded on Cleveland street near Marseilles and struck a tele phone pole. He was treated at Memorial hospital. Centersville Iowa reports pigeons perching on the town clock hands stopping the clock.

Mary Louise Schsnfield Turner Street Lorne Elbert East Avenue West Avenue Fifth Street Memorial Hospital Arthur Gellman Eighth Street Joe Chester Avon Cleveland Street Marseilles Chester

Seniors Win Annual Class Rush at Elyria High

Thirty-one Elyria High School seniors won the annual junior senior sack rush in a bruising four quarter battle, while juniors also finished exhausted and ragged. Captains were Herbert Disbrow and Joe Kam_inaki for seniors and George Novotny and Joe Brove for juniors. The seniors will receive the sack rush trophy at the senior chapel exercise next Monday.

Elyria High School Herbert Disbrow Joe Kaminaki George

Alex P. Parsch Dies Suddenl y

A sudden heart attack yesterday afternoon took the life of Alex P. Parsch 66 vice president of the Parach Lumber and Coal Company He died at 4 30 p m with his wife and family at his bedside Born and raised in Elyria he built a lumber business with his brothers W P and J C Parsch His survivors include his widow two daughters Eleanor and Helen both teachers in Lakewood schools a sister Mrs Joseph Tyler Cleveland and a brother J C Parsch Funeral services will be held at St Marys church Saturday at 9 a m.

Alex P. Parach Parach Lumber and Coal Company Parsch Elyria W. P J. C. Parsch W. P. Parsch J.C. Parsch Alex Knights of Columbus Woodmen of the World Elke Lodges Eleanor Helen Lakewoot Joseph Tyler Cleveland St Mary's Church

Highway contracts total twelve million in Ohio this year

Columbus Ohio June 2 highway contracts totaling 12000000 will have been let by year end after the three June settings State Highway Director QO W Merrell said Including the May 20 setting 295 miles of highway have been put under construction since January bridges under construction cost 875634 and total contracts including bridge work reach 7635174 Merrell reported

Columbus QO W. Merrell Merrell

Hoover Protest Credit Due For Tax Bill Passage

Democrats say President Hoover took undue credit for the Senate's swift tax bill action. Hoover urged haste Tuesday noon, and the bill passed twelve hours later. Senator Harrison of Mississippi accused newspapers of implying cause and effect and called Hoover's visit a political "Paul Revere Ride."

Washington Hoover Senate Harrison Paul Revere

Hi Y Clubs season closes with Kinsey talk at YMCA

Members of the Junior and Senior Hi Y Clubs wrapped the 1931 32 season with a meeting at the YMCA. Dan Kinsey Oberlin College coach and ex Olympic star spoke and showed motion pictures of Oberlin and Olympic events including Paavo Nurmi Harold Osborn and Jose Ray. He noted Kinsey competed against Phin Guthrie, former Elyria High School star.

Dan Kinsey Oberlin College Kinsey Paavo Nurmi Harold Osborne Jose Ray Phin Guthrie Elyria High School

Mahanoy Mountain Coal Operations Suspended

Bunbury Pa mining on Mahanoy Mountain near Herndon has been abandoned for the fifth time in fifty years as prospecting miners uncover new anthracite deposits.

Mahanoy Mountain Bunbury Herndon

Mayor seeks old garden tools for municipal gardeners

Mayor W H Van Oster requests donations of used hoes rakes spades and similar tools for residents allotted municipal gardens. Call city hall or bring tools there for city collection and distribution. Seeds are available and about 200 gardeners have not claimed theirs. Tomato plants peppers and potatoes ready for distribution by Saturday.

W. H. van Oster Clay Scott Scott

Hoover Wages Fight Against Garner Merure

Washington dispatch reports President Hoover opposing pork barrellike measures. Secretary Hurley testified against the Garner unemployment relief bill before the House Ways and Means Committee. Mills attacked a Senate plan to issue 500 million in bonds for federal construction totaling 2.3 billion dollars, arguing it would unbalance the budget and create limited employment.

Bulletin Washington Hoover Patrick Hurley House Ways and Means Committee Secretary of Treasury Mills Capitol Senate Banking and Currency Committee Hurley Army Engineers War Department Senate Reconstruction Finance Corporation

Man Shot Seven Times By One Bullet in San Antonio

W P Stanfield survived seven hits from a single bullet in San Antonio on June 2 as he exited his automobile. The weapon discharged when he dropped the pistol, sending seven fragments into his body. All wounds deemed not serious.

San Antonio Texas W. F. Stanfield Ote Stanfield

Mt. Carmel miners resume coal mearket effort halted by spring

Mt. Carmel miners began a new effort to produce coal for the market after discovering a large vein and planning a breaker. They worked through the winter, but the spring season led to the operation's closure.

Mt. Carmel

Rankin Chooses Self Representation Wins Damages

Rankin former state prohibition agent and ex city councilman wins a 25 000 damage suit against John Yourkevitz a Whiskeyville store keeper who alleged false imprisonment The trial before Judge A R Webber began yesterday Rankin defended himself saying he had no money for counsel and the jury was seated with Otto K Mischka for the plaintiff Rankin testified and altered questions as his own remarks the case continued on page 2

Otto K. Mischka Rankin

Balloon Flight May Break Omaha Record In Canada Run

Large Washington maps checked as Wilfred Paul and J H Bishop reportedly set down thirteen miles north of Hatton Saskatchewan after a flight through wind and storms. Hatton lies about 1000 miles from Omaha, while the American balloon record stands at 1072 miles. Dismissal ends Teapot Dome indictments in DC Supreme Court.

Omaha Neb Washington Wilfred Paul J. H. Bishop Army Fliers Hatton Sask Canada

Win Battle to Repair Levee in Blythe Calif

Weary crews of ranchers rested after a victorious effort to mend a 12 foot gap in the Colorado River levee at Brown's Heading. More than 500 men collaborated to avert flooding in the Palos Verdes Valley.

Blythe Calif Colorado River Palos Verdes Valley Brown’s

Republicans Oppose Garner Relief Bill in House Vote

Washington June 2 The Republican Steering committee decided on determined opposition to the Garner 2.309 billion relief bill. After the meeting Minority Leader Snell said he believed he could keep a majority of followers in line against the speaker's program.

Washington House Today Snell

County officials call for limit on fair funding

County Commissioner Thomas Peebles warned that next year the county would fund only one fair, the Lorain county fair, rejecting Wellington fair funding. Commissioner George Rhoads agreed, saying the county would not appropriate for anything not required. The Wellington Fair Association sought 3300 for September operations, but officials said the association had already received its quota for the year, despite the fair board arguing 2860 had been used to reduce a 10,000 debt and that 3300 was needed this September.

Thomas Peebles Lorain Peebles Wellington Fair Association Elyria Wellington George Rhoads County Fair Association C. T. Winckles Fairboard Association Winchiles

Mayors Seek Direct Federal Relief for Unemployed

Detroit June 2 Mayors of 28 large American cities, led by Frank Murphy of Detroit and James M Curley of Boston, return home with a committee to urge Congress to provide direct federal relief for the unemployed and a 5 billion dollar prosperity loan. The resolutions ask Congress to authorize the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to issue credits to municipalities to relieve unemployment and meet maturing obligations.

Detroit Frank Murphy James M. Curley Boston Congress Reconstruction Finance Corporation

Bright Spots In Business World

New York reports a weekly drop in business failures to 596 for the week ended May 26 from 613 the prior week. In Chicago, Rock Island freight carloadings rose to 22,219 cars for the week ended May 28 from 21,104. May auto output is estimated at 47,127 units, up from 44,470 in the third week. Chicago Deck Canal Co. declares a 75 cent per share dividend on common stock.

New York Brad Street Today Chicago Rock Island Stein, Alstrim & Co Unite Gainer Canal Co

Seabury says Seabury charges against Walker in city case

New York June 2 Upn Removal of Mayor James Walker may be asked of Governor Franklin D Roosevelt on at least two charges that he violated a city ordinance and failed to meet conduct standards set for officials by the Governor. The ordinance barred board of estimate members from financial interest in city contracts. Seabury presented evidence of substantial income and gifts while Walker claimed bonds to his wife, not him. Walker admitted receiving funds from doctors allied with city compensation cages and split fees with one, while denying political motive.

New York Upn James J. Walker Franklin D. Roosevelt Hofstadter National Party Board of Estimate Samuel Seabury Russell T. Sherwood Seabury Walker William H. Walker

Council to Inspect Electric Plant at Norwalk

Mayor W. H. Van Oster City Solicitor Howard Butler and council members will visit Norwalk this evening to inspect the Municipal Electric plant. The council will consider electric rates and councilman Carl Curtis plans to report to the council on Monday evening about mass-owned plants and rates.

W. H. van Oster Howard Butler Norwalk Carl Curtis Dee

Two Letters Demand $1000 Under The Two Letters

Two letters demand payment of $1000 under an Ives CD case. The readable lines indicate a financial demand or warning regarding a debt or settlement, with no clear names or dates provided. The fragment suggests a collection or legal dispute element requiring further details to identify parties or jurisdiction.

Ives

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Mellon U. 3 Iowa Centerville Alex P. Parsch Garner Mercure Teapot Dome District of Columbia Supreme Court Albert B. Fall Edward L. Doheny E. L. Doheny, Jr
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