Meeting planned on Columbia Town name change and MBIA talks
A public gathering is set for Saturday night at the Jania town hall to discuss a proposed MBIA station and a potential name change for Columbia Town. Property owners oppose the corporate plan, fearing tax increases and movement restrictions on industrial use, while supporters push for economic development. residents recall the town’s historic link to the Columbia name.
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Mbia
Martee
Tion
Columbia Town
Jabia
Erie
Posal
Columbia
New Trial Sought for Dwight Eaton Motter
Dwight Eaton Motter petitions a new trial in Lorain County alleging assault with intent to commit robbery. Judge W B Thompson presides as the case returns from the clerk of courts for sentencing. The charge carries from one to fifteen years in the penitentiary with the December alleged assault on Dr. B E Brown.
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Saton
Crow
Jatan
BE. O
Brown
Irwin Oil
W. B. Thompson
Dil
Charles Heiman
Elyrian to Attend Florida Convention
Nareld R. Rortck will leave next week to attend a Palm Beach Florida convention for Travelers Insurance Company leading agents nationwide. He earned the trip by his large insurance business last year. The convention runs the week of March 16.
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Elyrian
Florida
Nareld R. Rortck
Palm Beach
Travelers’ Insurance Company
Rortck
Taxation reform plan notes and chamber committee
The report to the local chamber endorses wealth focus over income tax, motor vehicle tax changes, state supervision of local bonds, and a taxpayers service department. Committee members include Vandemark, Brownell, Crehore, Wattin, Smith, Wentz, and Ziser. Also mentions sending statements to Ohio Chamber, Rep Rogers, and Sen Anderson. A new triple fast photographic emulsion promises cheaper motion picture production.
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State Tax Commission
Taxpayers’ Service Department
R. F. Vandemark
G. H. Brownell
Charles Crehore
FH. A. Wattin
Pierre Smith
Ray Wentz
W. C. Ziser
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
P. H. Rogers
C. J. Anderson
Freight Elevator Crashes In Ohio Plant Injuring Eight
Eight men were hurt when cables failed and a freight elevator fell from the third floor to the basement at Orr Felt and Blanket Co in Piqua Ohio late yesterday. Charles Collins 61 fatal injuries? No internal injuries and ribs. Foreman Elmer B Hoyle and three workers escaped serious harm by grabbing side ropes. The car carried two empty trucks and baled wool to the third floor. Company inspectors had deemed the lift safe in January.
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PIQUA
Orr Felt and Blanket Company
Charles Collins
Oscar Drew
Eugene Debraffe
John H. Cruse
Elmer B. Hoyle
Foreman
Kiwanis Club Collects 800 Pairs of Shoes for Needy
Kiwanis Under Privileged Child committee reports an ecity wide drive yielding 450 women’s and miss sizes, 150 men’s, 200 children’s shoes. About 100 pairs were unusable and some need repair. Items include 100 pounds potatoes, 4 tons coal, 25 men’s overcoats, 30 suits, 18 women’s gowns, 6 children’s coats, sweaters, shirts, and dresses. Shoes sent to Red Cross, Associated Charities, Salvation Army. potatoes to Associated Charities. Distribution from Sixth street store room by school authorities. about 40 members assisted.
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Kiwanis Club
Red Cross
Associated Charities
Salvation Army
Sixth Street
Donald's Dress Shop To Open Saturday
Donald's Dress Shop at 371 Broad Street will formally open tomorrow with roses for the ladies. The new store operates under the slogan Our Only Price offering one price for a wide range of women's wear including frocks ensembles suits and evening wraps. Miss Helen Borchers formerly with F and R Lazarus in Columbus is the local manager.
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Broad Street
Donald
Donald's
New York
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Helen Borchers
F. and R. Lazarue and Company
Columbus
Firemen Answer 43rd Alarm Of Year In Elsrna
Elsrna firemen fought a car blaze at 117 Marseilles avenue owned by CG Levin. The fire started from a carburetor backfire igniting gasoline and paint. Chemicals saved the second car in the two car garage. one car pushed out to safety. AVENNA Ohio March 6. Jury in P M Tenny Jones embezzlement case was dismissed after 24 hours by Judge J C Ogle. The eight men and four women on the jury reportedly divided 11 for conviction and one for acquittal.
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Elsrna
Marseilles Avenue
CG. W. Levin
Avenna
Tenny” Jones
J. C. Ogle
Vee
Jones
State High-Way Department
Polar Creme Foot Relief Promises Quick Comfort
A newspaper advertisement touts Polar Creme Medicated Foot Balm as a cure for burning tired aching feet. It claims rapid cooling relief and renewed foot comfort, offered by a lab to thousands, with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Available through W Phillips and other druggists.
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Philip's
Polar Crame
Ricky
W. Phillips
Henry Webster Dies Suddenly in Oberlin
Henry Webster age 90 died at midnight after a day with pneumonia. Born March 16, 1842 in Wellington he moved to Oberlin in 1910 and lived at 148 Woodland Ave. His wife died last May. He is survived by nephew C. C. Bowers of Elyria and niece Mrs. David Gommell of Hartford Conn. Funeral at 2:00 Monday at home officiated by Dr. J. A. Richards.
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Oberli
Henry Webster
Mr. Webster
Wellington
Oberlin
C. c. Bowers
Elyria
David Gommell
Hartford
Conn
Woodland Avenue
J. A. Richards
Oberlin Professor Recognized For Geology Tasks In 1932 Congress
Professor A L Mathews of Oberlin College Geology Department has been invited by the International Geological Committee to write the Salt Lake region stratigraphy section for the 1932 International Geological Congress studebook and lead several excursions in that region. The congress sessions will be in Washington DC June 1932 with extensive pre and post excursions including a five day stay in Salt Lake City for regional geology and mining interest. This honor reflects Mathews extensive study of the Salt Lake region and his recent Mesozoic Stratigraphy monograph in Oberlin College Bulletin.
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A. L. Mathews
Department of Geology
Oberlin College
International Geological Committee
Salt Lake
Studebook
United States
Pretoria
South Africa
Washington
D.C
Salt Lake City
Mathews
Oberlin Culless Laboratory
Boy Testifies Against His Father in Murder Trial
Hudson Harmon, 29, testified in Columbus testimony alleging his father Paul D. Harmon, 43, killed his mother Veda by brick strike as she boarded a streetcar on September 13. Hudson quoted threats and said he would not mind if his father faced the electric chair. The defense cites temporary insanity due to jealousy. Mildred Harmon, a daughter, was to testify as the trial likely extends to Saturday.
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Columbus
Udson Harmon
Paul D. Harmon
President May Visit Hall of States
President Hoover plans a cross country speaking tour in June with a northern route toward Palo Alto California and a southern return. He may visit about half the states while aiming to see national parks on a western leg amid a possible staff vacancy as secretary position is left open.
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Washington
Hoover
Palo Alto
Calif
White House
Florida
George Ackerson
Elyria Retail and Service Firms Report Reach New Totals
The census highlights sales totals across sectors in Elyria, noting meat markets with 926 033 in sales across 21 stores and grocers with meat departments. Apparel firms number 44, with 1 899 478 in sales and 122 full time employees, plus 446 685 inventory. Lumber and building group posts 1 747 186 in retail, 155 full time staff. General merchandise reports 1 668 813 in sales and 270 workers. department stores reach 811 957 in sales. Restaurants and other eating places total 586 558 in sales with 121 full time staff. The document covers furniture, drug, and feed stores and is a comprehensive census report.
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Wresh
Elyria
Curing Nail Biting via Micro Scope View Report
A recent report describes a method to curb children's nail biting by allowing them to view the living terms they place in their mouths through a micro scope. The approach aims to deter biting by making the action visibly explicit to the child.
New Apparatus Signals Severe Air Cartilage Strain
An experimental device indicated the worst shark encountered by an airplane is the air bump which registered a strain as high as 18000 pounds on a plane weighing 8500 pounds.
Markets Cleveland Livestock and Grain Prices Hold Steady
Cleveland markets report steers bids around 5.50 to 7.55 with calves steady and veal prices 7 to 10 in bulk. Produce and grain quotes list butter eggs and potatoes with Chicago and Minneapolis quotes for wheat corn oats and hay, noting various regional price ranges and receipts. The piece closes with notes on the cock of rock bird and sun spot theory on aurora borealis.
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Nagk&&o
Chicago
Roccelota
Jaxtram
Sacore
United States
Minnesota
Idaho
Celaradea
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