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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1931

Page

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Secretary Brown Attends Lorain Tuberculosis Sanitarium Corner Stone

Approximately 2090 people gathered around a platform at Lorain County's $425,000 tuberculosis sanitarium to witness the corner stone laying. Ohio Secretary of State Clarence J. Brown praised the county for the charitable project and noted the duty to assist those in need as a mark of civilization. He was introduced by Elyria resident Frank Stetnon, who called the sanatorium a further step forward.

Lorain County Clarence J. Brown Ohio Brown Frank Stetnon Elyria

Britain Earthquakes Stir Fear Across Isles

Britain faces renewed tremors from a series of strong earthquakes centered near Hull in the North Sea. Quakes rattled England and Scotland for over 80 minutes, with light shocks felt in Cherbourg Dunkirk Calais and Helles. Belgium reported its strongest quake on record and meteorologists observed tremors in Liste Norway.

London British Isles Europe Scandinavian England Scotland Yorkshire Midlands Hull North Sea English Channel Channel Cherbourg Dunkirk Calais Helles Beauvais Belgium Brussels Liste Norway

Ohio Weather Forecast Details and Temperatures

Ohio forecast notes fair conditions tonight with cooler extremes in the west. Expect Tuesday to be fair and warmer overall. Recorded yesterday high temperatures include Phoenix 98 and Boise 96, El Paso 38. Continuous 36 hour outlook in this vicinity indicates fair and notably cool to moderate warming trend.

Ohio Phoenix el Paso Boise

Violence Flare in Western Pennsylvania Coal Strike

Violence broke out again in the Western Pennsylvania bituminous coal strike as about 10,000 workers, state police, coal and iron police, and strike breakers clashed. Several injured, two seriously, and at least three arrested. A 500-strong crowd marched to the Eastland mine to picket.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Canonsburg Eastland Pittsburg Coal Company

Fatally Burned Woman Dies After Gasoline Explosion

Mrs F W Kendall 31 of New London Ohio died after a gasoline burst while she kindled a fire with gasoline. She was rushed to New London hospital but died. Funeral services were held at Fitch funeral home and Mt Victors. Survived by husband and four brothers and a sister, all of Mt Victory. A member of the New London Legion Auxiliary.

New London. O F. W. Kendall New London Hospital Fitch Mt. Victors Mt. Victory New London Legion Auxiliary

Bender Trial Ol] For Web

Cleveland June 5 Common Pleas Judge N Craig Mc Bride overruled a motion to quash the indictment charging perjury and embezzlement against George H Bender a Cleveland stadium commissioner and former state senator The judge set trial for Wednesday The indictment charges Bender with perjury in swearing to an affidavit listing expenditures in the campaign to repeal the Marshall bill and with embezzling 22750 of the 382000 raised by public subscription by the Constitutional Law Enforcement League of Ohio which he organized and headed Attorney Guy O Farquarson said he would file a demurrer to place the ruling in the record and seek no further arguments

Cleveland. O. June Common Pleas N. Craig McBride George H. Bender Clevland Stadium Bender Constitutional Law Enforcement League of Ohio Guy O. Farquarson

Estate shows $120 for ex Reds president Herrmann

Garry Herrmann former president of the Cincinnati Reds and a longtime baseball figure left an estate estimated at $120, with his will filed in probate court. Herrmann died April 25 and the probate filing is due today.

Cincinnati. O Garry He ‘Ann Cincinnati Reds Herrmann

Fire devastates Norfolk waterfront destroying blocks

A massive fire along Norfolk Virginia’s waterfront razed seven city blocks and 400 feet of shoreline, starting at Bunton Steamship pier. Damage estimated at 4 million dollars. Firemen, marines, and soldiers battled the blaze for hours as oil barrels exploded and winds fanned the flames, triggering martial law in the area.

Norfolk Navy Bunton Steamship Company Victoria Ballentine American Peanut Corporation

Eleven Bids For County Home Bonds

County commissioners tabulate eleven bids for bonds to finance a new county home building. Commissioner clerk Frank Ellenberger announced this morning that $104,500 in bonds are issued for 19 years and the sale is expected to conclude today.

Frank Ellenberger

Young Schooley To Be Paroled

Liston G. Schooley Jr and his father the former Cleveland councilman were sentenced in the Cleveland Coit Street St. Clair playground graft case. He will be paroled August 15 as part of 83 clemency grants announced by the state board.

Columbus, CO Liston G. Schooley, Jr Cleveland Ohio Penitentiary Cleveland Coit Street St. Clair Young Schooley State Board of Clemency

Final week opens for Elyria public schools

The 1930-31 school year begins its last week for over 5,100 students in Elyria. Among them 165 seniors will receive diplomas Wednesday night ending their high school careers. others conclude regular classes Wednesday and return Friday for report cards and year-end matters.

Elyria

Old Bridges Give Way To Progress

The front shows a $39,000 concrete bridge under construction on State Route 57 at LaPorte replacing a narrow iron span. The 31 foot roadway and four and a half foot sidewalks mark county road improvements due for completion by September 1. A second plan would replace the Tele gram road bridge over the New York Central tracks with a $150,000 superstructure about 150 feet northwest, to start after property adjustments approved by probate court.

LaPorte New York Central

May Face War Debts Problem

Washington reports a weekend talk at Chequers between British and German leaders signaled openness to re open reparations and war debts issues. Hoover at Rapidan Camp discussed the matter with Hugh Gibson as world prices fall and Germany’s ability to pay debts is questioned.

Washington Jane Chequers United States Hoover Rapidan Camp Hugh Gibson Belgium Germany Europe Henry L Stimson Treasury Andrew W Mellon Geneva Borah Senate Foreign Relations Committee International Chamber of Commerce Senate Dawes

Venture of Faith sermon at Elyria High School

Rev. Harold A. Sayles of Emmanuel Lutheran told Elyria High graduates that a steadfast spirit refuses defeat. He cited contrasting advice from Rockefeller and Ford, urging reliance on Isaiah 40 3 and the growth brought by facing danger rather than seeking immunity.

Harold A. Sayles Emmanuel Lutheran Church Elytia High School Cifhg Rockefeller Ford Sayles

Elyria High School Graduation Photos Featured in Chronicle Telegram

Pictures of 161 of the 165 Elyria High School graduates are published, with four names omitted. Willard Smith, Walter Gehrke, Myron Hess, and Dorothy Gottlieb are not pictured. The diplomas will be awarded Wednesday night at the high school auditorium.

Elyria High School Chronicle-Telegram Willard Smith Walter Gehrke Myron Hess Dorothy Gottlieb

Grand Jurors Called Earlier Than Planned June 22

Prosecutor Don W. Myers announced jurors will be called on June 22 instead of June 29 to speed trials before summer court vacation. The date was advanced due to many cases already bound over to the grand jury and because jury trials are not held in July and August.

Don W. Myers Myers

Sixteen Shot in Moscow Bank Robbery Clash

A daylight robbery at the Sukharev Branch of the Soviet State Bank in central Moscow on May 28 sparked a gun battle. Sixteen teens were shot and several bystanders injured as panicked travelers recounted the chaotic scene in the busy district.

Moscow Hellingfors Sukharev Soviet State Bank

Sheriff Paul Injured in Staircase Fall at Home

Columbus reports Sheriff Harry T. Paul of Franklin County was seriously hurt today after a fall down a stairway at his residence. Doctors say his injuries may keep him bedfast for about two months.

Columbus Harry T. Paul Franklin County

Blind evangelist sees wife after four years

In Philadelphia in June Rev Robert Fraser known as the blind evangelist met his wife for the first time since their marriage four years ago. Fraser recently underwent an operation in May by Dr G T Moore restoring the sight of 21-year-old Earl Musselman.

Philadelphia Robert Fraser Fraser G. TH Moore Earl Musselman

Elyrians Win In Drill Competition

Lorain County commissioners announced plans to include minimum wage provisions in public work contracts. A state bill filed April 28 and effective 90 days later allows commissioners and trustees to specify minimum wages for contractors and sets penalties from 350 to 3500 for violations.

Lorain County Secretary of State

Death summons former Elyria mayor Elia Harry Hinkson

Harry Hinkson longtime Elyria contractor and former two term mayor died Sunday after a lingering illness in his 40 years residence here He was born in Dubuque Iowa September 15 1867 and moved to Elyria in 1881 He formed a contracting partnership and later engaged in real estate and other ventures The article notes his service as mayor and his community roles and mentions extended family and early life details.

Harry Hinkson Middle Ave Elyria Hinkson Dubuque Iowa Ransom Hattie (Barnett) Hinkson Canada England United States Hinksons Buffalo New York Harry

Honors Presented To Elyria High School Seniors At Exercises

Elyria High School honored its 165 graduating seniors along with 82 student musicians and athletes at the Senior Chapel exercises in the auditorium. A new Sack Rush Trophy, a motion picture equipment fund gift, and farewell addresses marked the program, with numerous track letters, numerals, and band and cheerleading awards announced for 12th grade, 11th, and 10th graders.

Elyria High School Sack Rush C. P. Shively Pew Alonzo Hardy Samuel Schon East Avenue Herbert Disbrow

Mr Merchant Here’s Cash- Classifieds Offer Extra Cash

The notice urges business owners to list surplus items such as typewriters adding machines check protectors files cabinets desks chairs for sale to thousands of readers daily at a small cost. It promotes turning unused office goods into extra cash.

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