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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1933
Page
3
Bank campaign workers report 8,361 waivers received by 1 30 PM with estate deposits totaling 83 350 712. Depositors whose names are assigned to staff are being processed to hasten relicensing of the Lorain County Savings and Trust Co.
The Lorain County Agricultural Society voted unanimously to hold the annual fair on September 2, 3 and 4, despite no county funds. Eleven of fifteen members were present. The event, 86 years running, aims to foster friendly competition and education with premiums pro rated after expenses. Races on Monday and a night fair are planned. Four-H exhibits expected. county homecoming theme. J W McHenry president, William R B Richmond secretary, Dr E P Clement racing division chair.
Common Pleas Court gears up for a late summer push with 45 divorce cases and 15 equity cases slated for hearing next week. One jury will serve, freeing one court for equity and divorce work under Judge W. B. Thompson and Judge A. R. Webber. The vacation period will dismiss the remaining jury as courts prepare to handle interim matters through Sept 11 start of fall term.
Athens Ala June 22 Haywood Patterson, black man twice sentenced to death for Assault in the Scottsboro case, was granted a new trial by Judge James H Horton on grounds the second conviction rested on insufficient evidence.
Ohio forecast calls for fair skies tonight with partly cloudy intervals and rising temperatures through the night. No hazardous conditions expected. early morning readings show warming trend across the state.
Judge A R Webber demanded a full grand jury probe into the manufacture and sale of 3.2 beer in Lorain County. He warned indictments would follow violations of state law, arguing 18th Amendment makes existing beer laws unconstitutional. Jurors from Lorain Elyria Wellington and Oberlin were named for the inquiry.
June 22 in Atlanta reports a clash looms between Georgia state actions under Gov. Eugene Talmadge and federal authorities over the state highway department. Troopers in khaki patrolled the capitol and highway department offices as martial law was invoked. Former highway chairman Captain J. Barnett sought a federal injunction to halt the governor's actions.
Berlin dispatch reports Chancellor Adolf Hitler issued a decree banning the Socialist party across Germany as part of his campaign to consolidate Nazi control. The move comes amid efforts to suppress opposition and solidify nationwide power.
William D. MacMillian an attorney was appointed receiver without bond for Continental Shares Inc by Judge Eugene O Dunne after stockholder George L Gnogle of Columbus filed for receivership Ancillary receivers will be appointed in Cleveland and Columbus for Ohio properties.
Amherst prepares to build a $400000 municipal light plant after a public affairs board meeting. Specifications for a $90000 plant are approved, bids sought for opening by July 14, and a site is sought costing about $19000. Officials cite a 15 to 1 election mandate supporting local distribution, with financing to come from plant earnings. Legal efforts to block the project are being considered.
Rep Edward B Almon of Alabama 8th district died in his Washington hotel at 5 45 AM after a brief illness from a heart attack He served in Congress more than 19 years chaired the House Roads committee and backed Muscle Shoals and Tennessee Valley Authority projects Born April 15 1860 in Moulton he practiced law and served as circuit judge and in state legislatures Survived by widow and two children Mrs James A Roder and Clopper Almon who were at his bedside.
New York June 22 Charles D P Mitchell was found not guilty today on both counts of an indictment charging violation of the income tax law. The acquittal of the former chairman of Mammoth National City Bank and its affiliates appeared to shield many affluent taxpayers who followed similar procedures to balance income with capital losses and avoid taxes.
Elyria school maintenance for summer 1938 moves forward. Ot ten and Crites win exterior painting contract for Ely School building with work starting soon. Only this building to be painted. other projects trimmed due to tight finances. Fire escape at McKinley School to be added. bids soon. Other repairs include plastering and heating tweaks. Total summer outlay set at 2136.50, below typical painting budgets.
President Roosevelt steamed toward Portland to pick up two of his sons for a sea voyage aboard the Amberjack II. The party planned a North Atlantic run to Campobello, New Brunswick, where the summer home awaits.
I J Fulton state superintendent of banks approved the general plan submitted by the Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Co Broadstreet Elyria. The plan involves a waiver on deposits similar to the Lorain County Savings and Trust Co waiver law. Officials said that with general approval they will work out details and submit them later.
June 22 Mexico City reports intensified searches for Capt Mariano Barbernard and Lieut Joaquin Collar, missing on a Cuba to Mexico City flight. Military planes swept Oaxaca jungle and mountains while civilians aided. President Abelardo Rodrigues joined the hunt, chasing rumors of sightings near HuaMantla Tlaxcala and Huamantla, all later discredited. No authentic word on fate yet as weather hampered flight path.
In Columbus Ohio on June 22 amid heat and tense sessions legislators pushed a revised Emmons Bill to legalize race betting along its course. The House sent its changes to the Senate, signaling growing support for early adjournment as talks on taxation proceed.
Washington June 22 The national industrial recovery administration may limit private business profits to curb price increases. Ministers plan to have industries agree on a fair profit scale as prices may outpace wages. Railroads dropped wage cuts, Perkins averted hosiery strikes, and the FTC’s blue sky act nears operation. Labor leaders push wage flexibility and an arbitration board to handle disputes during the act. Hearings on the textile code begin Tuesday.
Light showers across Ohio offered brief relief from a second June heat wave, with highs near 95 to 100 degrees. The weather bureau forecast higher temperatures into Friday while new June 21 heat records emerged in several cities. Five heat deaths were reported in 24 hours, including Dr. William E. Kneale in Akron and Fred A. Huntley near Medina, with drownings of Pleat Robinson Jr. near Barberton and Tom Jones at Germantown.
CAMBRIDGE OH June 22 Ed Shively Cambridge real estate dealer today was found guilty by a jury of 12 men of offering a bribe to Rep Forest Hall Guernsey county Rep Hall charged Shively offered him 1000 to forget a bill he had introduced in the legislature to reduce the interest rate on chattel mortgage loans The jury received the case late Wednesday after a three day trial Counsel for Shively announced a motion would be filed for new trial within the three day period allowed for such motion.
Oberlin Ohio June 22 95 year old Mrs Sarah Hoyt Penfield of New York City longtime Oberlin graduate and centennial participant died suddenly after traveling to Oberlin for the centennial celebration. She belonged to the class of 1858 and married Smith Penfield an organist. Funeral Friday at 217 East College Street with Dr James A Richards officiating. Burial in Weatwood cemetery.
Elyria city and county officials plan a Columbus meeting with state highway officials to push improvements under Roosevelt recovery measures. The Lorain delegation will seek details on a $1,400,000 high level bridge with federal aid, while county leaders caution against increased debt. The city team includes Mayor W H Van Oster, Service Director Fred Underhill, and City Engineer J M Powell, with a Chamber of Commerce contingent possible.
The Lakes to Gulf Waterway System linking New York, Chicago and New Orleans with a $100000000 channel opened with ceremonies in Chicago. National officials and representatives from twenty two states gathered at Michigan Avenue bridge as the first barges moved northward into the city, marking a historic dedication of the project.
In Watchung New Jersey an apparent assassination attempt on Congressman Charles A Eaton of New Jersey was thwarted when a bomb wired to his car ignition was discovered by estate employee Joseph Ballanton. The device, a foot long and five inches in diameter, would detonate if the car started. Police removed the bomb. Eaton had no threats or suspects and had returned from a bankers meeting before the incident.
Washington report states railroads abandoned efforts to cut wages amid National Recovery drive. The move ends pressure to reduce pay by two cents per mile, aligning with the era’s recovery program. Authorities say the reversal avoids labor disruption while supporting broader economic stabilization.
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