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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1931

Page

1

McNutt urges graduates toward better citizenship at Elyria High

Paul V. McNutt former national commander of the American Legion and dean of Indiana University's law school spoke at Elyria High School commencement urging graduates to seek worthwhile achievements through citizenship He stressed duties in taxation voting police and welfare as essential to national honor and lawfulness urging informed voting and respect for the Constitution He warned of low voter turnout over the past two decades and closed noting continuation on Page 2.

Paul V. McNutt School of Law Indiana University The American Legion Elyria High School

Two Officers Killed and Two Injured in Plane Crash

In Walbridge Ohio a Lockheed Vega monoplane crashed on Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad property. Captain M. M. Rubner, piloting for Thomas F. White, was killed instantly. Captain C. F. Kuhsug died later. White and a second Guard captain, Rubens, were injured. The crash occurred near Toledo two miles from Walbridge airport.

Walbridge, O Illinois National Guard Thomas F. White Chicago M. M. Rubner C. F. Kuhsug Walbridge Hospital Toledo Trnois National Guard Walbridge Here Rubner White Rubens Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad

Former Legion head sees bright future for organization

Paul V. McNutt former national commander and Indiana University law dean told a banquet at the Elyria American Legion Home that the Legion would be in its heyday for the next fifteen years. He noted current national membership at 976,000 and forecast the group surpassing one million this year with a peak around 1,500,000. He recalled the organization began with 845,000 members.

American Legion Paul V. McNutt National American Legion Indiana University School of Law Wiyria American Legion Elyria Legion McNutt National Legion

Weather forecast for Ohio and western regions

Fair and warmer tonight with Friday partly cloudy skies and a chance of local thundershowers in the west. Temperatures show yesterday high near 98 in Phoenix and 92 in Montgomery, with Kalispell and Yellowstone around 40 for today’s low. General conditions indicate rising pressure over Ontario delaying unsettled weather, so showers likely arrive Friday. temperatures warm slowly over the next day and little change is expected Friday.

Ohio Ontario

Stagger System To Be Used On City Streets

Service Director J N Eidt announced a two week stagger system for street repair work starting June 16 to accommodate a larger pool of applicants. The plan mirrors last year when about 325 men were employed, with more workers to be assigned under the new schedule.

J. N. Eidt Eidt

Motor License Tax Bill Now Before House

The Motor License Tax Bill, a companion to the intangible tax, was up for passage in the House after Senate approval. It raises license taxes on autos and trucks to offset revenue lost from tax exemptions, with new distributions to the State Highway Department and local governments and temporary 1932 1933 allocations. Passenger car rates rise across HP brackets from 7 to 25 dollars, and truck rates climb under a graduated weight scale.

Columbus General Assembly House Senate Special Taxation Committee State Highway Department

Lindbergh Plans Still Indefinite for Orient Flight

Charles A. Lindbergh, visiting Washington for a luncheon, told United Press the flight to the Orient is likely via the North eastern route but plans remain indefinite and a definite departure date will take several weeks to set.

Washington Charles A. Lindbergh The United Press Today Orient

Navy Dirigible Akron Nears Completion

Akron officials and Karl Arnstein announce the Navy dirigible Akron will be completed by late July or early August. After christening, the airship will be drawn from its cocoon at Akron Municipal Airport in a one day ceremony.

Akron Karl Arnstein Zeppelin Akron Municipal

Confession Solves Cleveland Teen Sniper Killing Case

In Cleveland on June 11, 17 year old Leon Wazelewski confessed to shooting 17 year old Louise Gandig in Johnstown on May 4. Wazelewski, brought from Chicago, admitted the crime before Chief Matowitz and detectives. Police tied him to burglaries and earlier rifle use in Rockefeller Park.

Cleveland Louise Gandig Johnstown Leon Wazelewski Wazelewski Chicago George J. Matowitz James Hogan Charles Cavola John Corso Olive Desmon Rockefeller Park

Elyria Ministerial Association Adds to Baccalaureate Fund

Announcement reports $110.13 added to the Baccalaureate fund by Sunday evening offering. The fund supports worthwhile youths in higher education and is currently aiding three students with ongoing demand for more assistance.

Elyria Ministerial Association

Budget cuts shrink Ohio education budgets in 1930s style cuts

In Columbus on June 11 the Senate Finance Committee slashed the State Department of Education budget reducing nine positions and $40,000 a year, trimming $30,000 from maintenance to $441,000 for the biennium. Abolished posts include supervisors and a secretary. Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home at Xema won $760,000 for new buildings. Several colleges saw varied cuts in maintenance and additions while salaries were preserved. The Welfare Department’s revised plan slashed institutional projects, with numerous cottages, hospitals, and facilities abandoned or reduced as the committee refused salary increases.

Columbus Senate Finance Committee State Department of Education Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home Xema Bowling Green State College Kent State College Miami University Ohio University Wilberforce University Ohio State University State Welfare Department Athens Hospital Hawthornden Farm Cleveland Dayton State Hospital Longview Hospital Cincinnati Gallipolis Hospital Feeble Minded Institution Orient Feeble Minded Institution Apple Creek

Fall fatal for Elyria man at Brown Furniture

Louis Schroeder aged 39 of 119 Carolina avenue died after a 40 foot fall while painting at Brown Furniture Company on June 2 at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Survived by widow Anna two children Lois and Norman mother three brothers and four sisters all named locals. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 p.m. at Ridgelawn Cemetery with Rev. BE Schmidt of Amherst officiating. Burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery.

Brown Furniture Company Louis Schroeder Carolina Avenue Elyria Memorial Hospital Schroeder Anna Lois Norman William Emil Albert Schroeder Elyria John Wilhelmy Ernst Siegmund Alfie Hugh McLaren Cleveland Amherst The Eagles Nichols BE. C. Schmidt Ridgelawo Cemetery

Two Men Injured In Auto Crash At Lodi and West River

H L Comstock aged 32 of 244 Fifth street sustained injuries to his right leg and Ernest Redman age 39 of 35 Bon Air avenue suffered knee injuries when struck by a car at Lodi and West River street as they were about to repair a traffic light. The collision involved cars driven by Mary Halpin of 123 Glendale and Ray Rice of 245 Fifth street. a ladder they were using was struck. Both men were treated at Memorial hospital.

H. L. Comstock Fifth Street Ernest Redman Bon Air Avenue Lodi West River Street Mary Halpin Glendale Ray Rice Comstock Redman Memorial Hospital

Who Owns The Oldest Bible Chronicle Telegram Inquiry

Readers are invited to tell the Chronicle Telegram about their oldest Bibles. Send notes to the editor describing any Bible handed down through generations and currently in possession.

Chronicle- Telegram Chronicle-Telegram

Chronicle Telegram Cooking School and Exhibit Announced

The Chronicle Telegram will sponsor a Cooking School and Electrical Exhibit on June 17 to 19 with sessions from 2:30 to 4:30 daily. Held in the Harry H. Smith building on Broad Street, the event features home equipment exhibits, a cake baking contest, and expert guidance by Miss Viola Irwin of Mansfield. Admission is free for the public to explore modern kitchen gear and methods.

Chronicle-Telegram Harry H. Smith Broad Street Viola Irwin Mansfield Chronicle Telegram Rialto Theatre

Accuses Bender of Robbing League Trial Opens in Ohio

Opening statements and testimony in the George H. Bender perjury and embezzlement case unfold in Cleveland. Prosecutors allege Bender, as president and campaign manager of the Constitutional Law Enforcement League of Ohio, diverted 322,750 in league funds, drawing checks to himself as the league debts mounted. The trial references the Marshall bill era and a planned referendum to block JP fee changes.

Cleveland, CO George H. Bender Catherine Baumer League David R. Hertz Bender Constitutional Law Enforcement League of Ohio Hertz Midland Bank Secretary of State Justice of the Peace William Howard Taft U. S. Supreme Court J. P

Elyria High names 17 honor students in 77th class

Elyria High School announced its 77th graduating class with 17 honor students, more than one tenth of the 163 members. Marguerite B. Taylor led the group as first honor with a four year average of 94.81 percent and headed the commencement procession, followed by Lois Crayton, William Crehan, Fred Culp, John Eckler, Ingrid Eggers, Dorothy Gottlieb, Robert Hancock, Robert Kaiser, Helen Koehn, Evalyn Lehmann, Katherine Malone, Madge Murbach, Ernest Schmittgen, Jean Wilson, and William Witt.

Elyria High School Marguerite B. Taylor Lois Lucille Crayton William John Crehan Fred Everson Culp John Alfred Eckler Ingrid Eggers Dorothy Gottlieb Robert W. Hancock Robert Louis Kaiser Helen Jennie Koehn Evalyn M. Lehmann Katherine J. Malone Madge Murbach Ernest John Schmittgen Jean Eleanor R. Wilson William Witt

President Hoover to Begin Western Speaking Tour Sunday

President Hoover will board a special train at Orange Virginia Sunday night to begin a western speaking trip. He will travel from Camp Rapidan to Orange then to Indianapolis, where he will address the Indiana Editorials Association at a banquet and meet 150 association members plus a G. A. R. veterans delegation. The visit opens Monday afternoon with a governor and editors in attendance.

Washington Hoover Orange White House Camp Rapidan Indianapolis Leslie Paul R. Bausman Indiana Editorials Association Governor’s Mansion G. A. R. Veterans Editorial Association Manufacturers’ Hall State Fair Grounds

Huron and West Streets to Improve with Widening and Paving

City will widen Huron and West streets to 22 feet after West Avenue paving. Work accompanies state concrete paving on Telegraph road from current concrete to city limits. West Avenue widening from 16th to Oberlin and Center street east side widening from Pine to John. Pine and Center corner cutback. John street to receive macadam pavement after current projects.

West Avenue Huron West Streets J. N. Hidt Telegraph Road West Hidt 16Th Street Oberlin Road Center Street Pine Street John Street Pine Center Streets Center Maple Streets

Vatican Italian Controversy Nears Settlement

Rome June 11 The Vatican and Italian government expect a practical settlement of their dispute though formal talks are not closed. Resignations from Vatican and state officials are anticipated after the accord. Cardinal Pacelli may resign, and several top posts likely will be filled or removed once a settlement is reached.

Rome Vatican Cardinal Pacelli

Fear Violence Near Claibroville Mine Strike

In Clairoville St Clairsville Ohio county commissioners approved 25090 dollars for extra sheriff deputies to guard the strike area as violence looms. The first bombing was reported. a miner’s home wrecked. Fifty World War II veterans were sworn in as deputies by Sheriff Howard Duff with uniforms guns and tear gas provided. Over 1000 pickets forced the closure of the M A Hanna Co mine at Fairpoint with one man stoned and injured.

ST. Clairsville Howard Duff M. A. Hanna Co Fairpoint

Supreme Court ruling stalls Lorain County bonds

More than $500000 in sewer and water projects across Lorain County are paused awaiting the Ohio Supreme Court’s ruling on county endorsement of bonds for special assessment improvements. Seven districts including Birmingham Park in Elyria hold up, with Avon Lake Spring Valley East Carlisle Lake View Penfield Highland Vincent and Murray Ridge also delaying.

Lorain County Ohio Supreme Court D. D. Andrus Birmingham Park Elyria J. N. Hidt Supreme Court Avon Lake Spring Valley East Carlisle Lake View Penfield Highland Vincent Murray Ridge Andrus

Fire Chief Bates Hums Over Akron Red Ticket

Akron firemen question a red ticket given to Fire Chief W N Bates during the Ohio Fire Chiefs Association convention. Bates says it was for a building under construction, not a fire plug, and a policeman later tore it up after learning his identity. He heads back for another day of the convention hoping for no further tickets.

W. N. Bates Akron Ohio Fire Chiefs’ Association Cas Bates

14 Overcome By Gas At Sandusky

In Sandusky Ohio four of the Barr Rubber Products Co employees were confined in hospitals after a sulphuric gas tank exploded. Ten others were revived at Good Samaritan Hospital. Forty five workers were in the plant when the blast caused a panic and several were dragged outside by rescuers.

Sandusky, C Barr Rubber Products Co Good Samaritan Hospital George Grindler William Davidson John Keller Sandusky George Kreimes

Sentenced Two Years For Arson In Lorain Case

Natale Lembo of Lorain pled guilty to arson and was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary by Judge W. B. Thompson. Similar charges against his wife Vita were Naplied. The couple was indicted for burning a house in Lorain last April.

Natale Lembo Lorain W. B. Thompson Vita

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Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Legion Phect Gueg Phoenix Abilene Montgomery Kalispell Coreese Yellowstone Flagstaff Lindbergh Hito.tgc Bagualaureate Bulletin ES HO Glad Huron and Clairoville Supreme Cour OW Bond
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