Rift in Board of Commissioners Over New Hires
The county board caused a rift by hiring three new employees for the old age pension office effective July 1. Oscar G. Dunn objected to not being consulted, charging political influence, while John E. Davidson and E. M. Wickens supported the appointments of LaVerne Bowers, Frederick Bauer, and Helen Keating. Salary questions surfaced regarding Francis, the administrator, and a proposed increase to 125 dollars was reportedly sent to Columbus for approval. All appointments are provisional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pansion
Board of County Commissioners
Oscar G. Dunn
John E. Davidson
E. M. Wickens
Dusan
LaVerne Bowers
Elyria
Frederick M. Bauer
Helen Keating
Lorain
Dunn
State Division of Aid For the
Old Age Pension Office
Board of Commissioners
Davidson
Ben “Farris
Wickens
France
Democrat
Dhann
H. J. Berredin
Berredin
Frame
Columbus
Fred Bauer
Mary
Civil Service
Wilbur Sutoff
Alma Tyson
Temporary assistant to be dismissed after new appointments take effect
The report states that an individual has been assisting temporarily but will be dismissed once the new appointments become effective. The article notes the change in staffing as a forthcoming administrative adjustment.
Young Democrats Sponsor Meeting at Fish Fry
Elyria Young Men's Democratic Club invites both men and women to a fish fry at the Hedges tomorrow at 7 p.m. James Lilley, president, announced the group’s aim to spark interest in Democratic politics through social activity. The gathering is the club’s second event, following a men-only first meeting. Al Bauer chairs the entertainment committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Democratic
James Lilley
Lilley
al Bauer
Clemency Refused By Governor Davey
Governor Davey refused clemency for Joseph Plever and Donald Eberle, who face execution in the Ohio Penitentiary for the murder of Albert Weskoy. Richard Keller, Cincinnati, is to undergo a psychiatrist evaluation before his July 1 death sentence. Helen Harman, described as a Tigers woman, is convicted as an accomplice and jailed at Marysville reform school. Ohio State psychiatrist Charles B. Rogers will examine Keller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Davey
Joseph Plever
Donald Eberle
Cleveland
Ohio Penitentiary Electric Bar
Albert Wesosky
Auring & Ronbery
Richard Keller
Cincinnati
Helen Harman
Deaths in Elyria and Amherst Areas Mention Stroup Berten Eastman
Obituary notices describe the death of Burton Stroup of 612 Cleveland Street at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born January 19, 1882 in Chatham, Ohio, he was a mechanical engineer with a wife Anna, a son Clair, a daughter Evelyn Thompson, and several siblings. Funeral arrangements are set for Taylor's Funeral Home and East Homer church, with burial in Homerville, Ohio. Also reported are the deaths of Ellen Berten of Amherst, age 64, and Margaret J. Eastman of Amherst, detailing survivors, church affiliations, and funeral plans pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Vw. Stroup
Cleveland Street
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Chatham
Ohio
Anna Stroup
Clair
Elyria
Evelyn Thompson
Genevieve Stroup
Homerville
B . Exnes
Way
Hay
Donald
Blanche
Ellen Berten Amherst
Ellen Berten
Coburn
Lorain
George Miller
Avon
Henry Miller
Philip Bachman
Brownhelm
Berten
20Th Street
M.E Charen
Baker Myneral Tame
R Brerenton
Charen
Aemain
Elmwood Cemetery
Amherst
Margaret J. Eastman
Ino
Elytia
Oberlin
Unt
Almhoerst
Sur Os
Wooor Kaptmin
J O'Laird
Pivanton
Ubarois
Foo Fastuan
Wakeman
Woo- Kastan
Missoula
Montana
Weor. Thastman
Chains City
Iowa
Roache
Oakland
California
Eauman
Ambherst Congregational Church
Ladies’ Aid Soaciety
Hizomer Taps Liberty Bell For Democrats
Independence Hall Philadelphia June 23 Mayor S Davis Wilson uses a rubber mallet on the cracked Liberty Bell’s rim in a highly choreographed ceremony. Delegates, officials, and Guards gather as the bell rings faintly, with the crowd debating the force of the taps and the political symbolism of the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
Ubi
S. Davis Wilson
HH. T. Carpenter
Benjamin F Klin
Marvin Mecintyre
James A. Farlus
Frances Perkins
Sawyer Ramsdell
Hizotoer
Everyiady
Mayor Wilson
Campaign Manager For Union Forces Ts Appointed
Washington reports June 23 that Rep William Lemke has appointed Ru N De as campaign manager for the Union Forces. The appointment follows rumors of a third party candidacy and signals a structured effort to organize the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Forces
Washington
William Lemke
N. de
nas ancon” & pAlgD man _ forers
County Commissioners Boost Wellington Fair Funds
County commissioners approved an additional 800 dollars for the Wellington Fair and restored a 400 dollar cut for the County Fair at Elyria. The move follows Wellington directors requesting at least 800 more to cover last fair premiums and provide cash for August 25 26 and 27. The final allocations total 2100 for Wellington and 300 for County Fair this year, with last year sums noted. Four-H clubs pressed to sustain the Wellington Fair amid local agricultural interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Elyria
John E. Davidson
Frst
E. M. Wickens
Davidson
Dunn
Wellington Board
Fair Board
Ask Reconsideration Of Decision On Minimum Wage Law
Washington June 23 The supreme court was asked to reconsider its ruling that New York minimum wage law is unconstitutional and to prompt constitutional amendment at major party conventions. Philip Schultz of 292 Eastern Heights Blvd faced arraignment for driving 55 mules an hour on Cleveland Street and pleaded not guilty, released on bond pending trial Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
New York
Cleveland Street
Philip Schultz
Eastern Heights Blvd
Don A. Baird
Thefts Reported on Sheriff Street
Sam Hubbard reported theft of a truck license plates and a jack from his vehicle yesterday. Police urge any witnesses to come forward. no suspects named at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Hubbard
Sheriff Street
Oberlin Garden Club Hosts and Local Notices
Mrs Gadheet hosted the Garden denariicent gathering at her home 248 Min stradt with about five members and guests. The convention is in Cleveland this week with Oberlin attendees Gravit Braithwaite Avery Waite Edwards Foster Sage Champion Cameron Harning. 4-H Clash held first summer meeting at Oberlin High School, May 24 at 2. Florence Shaffstall discharged from Allen Hospital after a broken arm. Mabel Brown leaves for England for summer with Conservatory head. Dr and Mrs Robert Brown of Oberlin to Monterey for summer. Elizabeth Brown underwent appendix operation Sunday at Mt Vernon NY. Others visiting or traveling between Oberlin Columbus Cleveland and California. Royal Arcanum officers attended Grand Council in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
Irs
Cor Gadheet
Secael Wombpi
Cleveland
Oberley
Mathadhat
Dung
Mrnest
Yorum
Woodland Avenue
Rumleet
Elizabeth Brown
Robert Brown
Oberlin
Mt Vernon
S. Y
Brown
Monterey
Maya
Florence Shaffstall
Allen Hospital
Neth Maintree
Mabel Brown
Oberlin Conservatory of Music
England
Alice Ruth
Cedar Avenue
Lakeside
Marjorie Gnile
Charles
Alhambra
Calif
Aisa
Columbus
California
Vendal Knepper
Witelwiile
Dyvrward Knepper
East Colige Street
Peace Institute
Hopking
Cincinnati
W. G. Edwards
Edwards
Pan-She-Wing
Alanson, Mich
Nora
North Professor Street
White Mountains
Jackson
New Hampshire
Charles Williams
Florida
Qherrin
Carnen
Carnel
New York City
F. R. Dew
North Pleasant Street
A. R. Comings
J. R. Graham
J. N. Stone
The
Royal Arcanum
Grand Jury In Session Here Sees Dozen Cases On Docket
A grand jury convened here today to hear about a dozen cases set for presentation and possible action tomorrow. Among the shelved charges are shootings of May and June, plus robbery, burglary, larceny and related offenses involving Federico Martinez, Anthony Walach, Nick Nichols, Peter Evanoff, George Banioff, John Holocak and Robert Lee. witnesses are being presented by Assistant Prosecutor William Wickens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tse
Fred Martinez, Sr
Stop 47
Elyria Avenue
John Stith
Anthony Walach
Lorain
George Shopoff
John Holocak
Elyria
Robert Lee
William Wickens
Discover Old Fire Cistern Found Under Sidewalk
Workmen uncovered an old fire cistern beneath Broad Street near Court and Ely Park. The rectangular well measured about 15 by 50 feet and 17 feet deep, with supporting stones under the sidewalk broken and fallen. The cistern was pumped dry and the hole filled with sand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad Street
Court Street
Ely Park
J. D. Faxon
President Roosevelt Signs $80 Million Tax Bill
Washington reports President Roosevelt signed the $80,000,000 tax bill into law as debates over levies on undivided corporate profits marked a major controversy in the final days of Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Con- Bess
Karpis Pleads Not Guilty to Hamm Kidnapping Case
Alvin Karpis, last major Barker-Karpia gang figure, pleads not guilty to federal charges of kidnapping William Hamm Jr., the wealthy St. Paul brewer, as reported by the Associated Press in St. Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St, Patl
Alvin Karpis
William Hamm, Jr
St. Paul
Car Stolen From Denison Avenue in Cleveland
Theodore F. Braman reported his 1929 Nash stolen yesterday in Cleveland. The vehicle’s license number is X-357- a brief police report noting the theft and identifier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore F. Braman
Denison Avenue
Cleveland
Convention Crowd Roars as Parade Fills the City
Thousands move toward the auditor ium as sirens wail and traffic stalls mark a political convention. Cabinet members and governors join a noisy, enthusiastic crowd. The scene contrasts with tension from William Lemke and the Union party protests. Young Democrats mock Alf Landon with a spoof of Oh Susanna. The mood is lively and confident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigwie
Ben Franklin
Cabinet
Congress
Smith Holt
William Lemke
Union Party of the
United States
Alf M. Landon
Susanna
al Stith
Georgia
Farm Scene Of Costly Blaze Near Obertie Road
A fire of undetermined origin destroyed a large barn and granary on the William L. Farr farm five miles from town at 3 15 a m. Deputy Sheriff Chalmver Davidson reported the blaze discovered by Mrs Merton Jaycox who saw the flames from her bedroom window. Loss included 25 tons of hay 4 calves 500 bushels corn 200 bushels oats 50 bushels wheat plus a tractor and other farm machinery damaged. Two men with a lantern were seen near the barn at midnight. Oberlin fire department responded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Farr
Obertie Road
Chalmver Davidson
Merton Jaycox
Jaycox
Oberlin Fire Department
In And About The Court House Divorce Actions and Appeals
Margaret Sanches of Lorain was granted a divorce from Louis Sanchez on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty by Judge Guy B. Findley yesterday. Perry M. Brandt appealed a justice court judgment for Pl Ted in favor of Lorain County Farm Bureau and Cooperative Association. Lorain County Savings and Trust Company sued Gustave H. Meschke of Elyria for 4.91 and asked foreclosure of a mortgage. The Andwur Mortgage Lead Company sued Juba Hulf et al for 8780 alleged due on a note and foreclose mortgage. Myrtle Scales filed for divorce from Tinywood Se iberiin on gross neglect and extreme cruelty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Sanches
Lorain
Louis Sanchez
Guy B. Findley
Perry MM. Brandt
Common Pleas Court
Justice Court
Ted
Lorain County Farm Bureau and Cooperative Association
Lorain County Savings and Trust Company
Gustave H. Meschke
Elyria
Andwur Mortgage Lead Company
Juba
Hulf Et al
Canadian Minister Named to U.S. by King
Ottawa June 23 Prime Minister Mackenzie King announced the appointment of Sir Herbert Marer as Canadian Minister to the United States. He succeeds the Hon W D Herridge who previously held the post. Marer previously served as Canadian Minister to Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Sir Herbert Marer
Japan
United States
Mackenzie King
Herbert
W. D. Herridge
Permit Granted To Build Loading Dock For Trucking Firm
Hart Dickinson, building inspector, issued a permit for a loading dock for Harry W Belter Trucking Company. The dock, estimated at 3800 dollars, will measure 30 feet by 56 feet and be built at the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Belter Trucking Company
Hart Dicchason
Ohio Delegation Names for National Convention Chair and Panels
Charles West named chair man of the Ohio Delegation and Francis Paulgom as secretary. Sen Hubert J Burkley unanimously chosen as Ohio member of the Resolutions Committee. George White named to Committee of Permanent Organization. James Sullivan made sergeant at arms. Francis Durbin wins Rules Committee post with Poulson on Credentials. Donahey and Mrs Ann Makely elected to aid notifying the president. Earl Hanefeld and Mrs Mary Allman receive smaller posts. Absence noted for Donahey and Harry Payer. Colonel Joseph Rowling named honorary view chairman. Mae Kloepfer and William Pickerel named honorary assistants. John Nolan given honorary post. Sawyer nominated. nominations closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles West
Interior
Ohio
Francis Paulgom
Hubert J Burkley
George White
Marietta
James Sullivan
Cincinnati
Francis Durbin
Lima
Francis Poulson
Vic Donahey
Ann Makely
Dayton
Democratic Party
Earl Hanefeld
Agriculture
Mary Allman
Donahey
Harry Payer
Cleveland
Bulkley
Payer
Joseph Rowling
Mae Kloepfer
Crawford County
William Pickerel
John Nolan
Steubanville
Sawyer
Poulison
Julian
Elyria Education Maintains High Standards in Schools
Markets Bee notes Elyria public education is strong with a high school, junior high, nine grade schools, and four parochial schools. Most buildings are modern and a $120,000 junior high addition is under construction. The high school features a microphone announcing system, now common in large schools. A separate paragraph mentions a defense plank debated by a committee led by Rep. Carolina O Day, reflecting neutrality and defense themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Notlon
Committee of 14
Carolina O'Day
New York
Woman’s Committee
Resolutions Committee
Lehman Leads Push for Minimum Wage Plank
Gov Herbert H Lehman of New York took command of a drive to add a minimum wage plank to the Democratic National platform. He conferred with party leaders before the convention's opening in Philadelphia on June 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Herbert H. Lehman
New York
Democratic Nationg
Democratic platform details on labor and war profits
A report from Washington outlines Democratic discussions on minimum wage and maximum hours amendments, federal versus state action, and constitutional routes. It notes splits over currency policy, labor bargaining rights, and neutrality in antiwar votes, with focus on wartime profit measures and defense funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal
Bureau of Investigation
United States
Congressional Democratic
Sen
Carter Glass
Virginia
Resolutions Committee
Glass
Treasury
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
John ZL. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Washington
Lewis
Waener-Connery
Resolution Committee
Democratic Women’s Platform Committee
Roosevelt Policy Criticism and Party Plans Near Washington
Reformers attack the Roosevelt administration for not pursuing honest absorption of unemployed and for keeping millions just above starvation while pursuing pet policies. They denounce the Old-Age Pension plan as unworkable and discriminatory. Hamilton travels to Washington as New York Republicans plan Landon Knox strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Hamilton
H Roosevelt
Washington
New York
Jay
Bonds Payable Boosted by Cleveland Post Office Ramp Up
Number Four continues from Paye ment as bonds are held for investment. First checks were honored last week, but the paying office in Cleveland faced a surge of bond holders. Sartor inquired about timing, and the Cleveland post office, initially set to process 3,509 checks daily, has expanded to handle 4,200 daily, accelerating check delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Sartor
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Chronicle-Telegram
Ostrov
Young Democrats
Burton
Stroup
Margaret Eastman
O'Donnell Paint and Wallpaper Co
Byrn, Okie
Hizomer
Liberty Bell
Bote
Grand
Karpis
U.S
Gov
Lehman
Page
Paye
Blue Bird
Ideal Market
Broad St
Hamburg
Veal
Western Reserve Finance
Turner
Conn
Lorain County Company
Lorain County
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