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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1936

Page

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Sidewalk Safety Push At City Council Meeting

Council hears call for a sidewalk inspector to ensure safe walkways after a hole injures a resident. Proposals involve Cleveland Street sidewalk work, crosswalk at Woodlawn and Huron, Frank Street repairs, Turner Street railing, West River Street lighting, and a potential ordinance for Parmely Avenue. Residents ask for street improvements and better lighting to prevent injuries.

Gothe Cleveland Port Clark Woodlang Huron Streets Frank Street Turner Street West River Street Eisha Comerpany Foundrry Parmely Avenue

Colson Corp Annual Meeting Highlights Leadership

Colson Corporation held its annual meeting in Sav ing and Trust Co's directors' room. Twenty six thousand of 37,000 shares were represented in person and by proxy. William Zank, former chairman of the creditors' committee, praised the management and its operations. Directors elected Neely Powers, William Zank, Henry Johnson, T. J. Moise, Samuel Moore, A. J. Pattick, King Fauver, A. J. Robinson and C. D. Reese. Officers elected were Neely Powers as President, A. L. Irish as Vice President and Treasurer, Henry Johnson as Secretary, King Fauver as Assistant Secretary, and R. E. Springer as Assistant Treasurer.

Colson Corporation FE In Saving and Trust Co Prey William Zank Penue Neei Powers Wiliam Zaht Henry Johnson T. J. Moise Samuel Moore A. J. Pattick King Fauver A. J. Robinson C.D. Reese Neely Powers A. L. Irish King Fawver R. E. Springer

Stroke Fatal To Put-In-Bay Mayor Alexander Dies

Thomas B. Alexander 70 longtime mayor of Put-In-Bay on Lake Erie died at his home today after a stroke. He had served the island village for more than thirty years in public office.

Put-In-Bay Put-In-Bay. O Thomas B. Alexander Lake Erie Island

Weather glimpse in Ohio foresees fair temps midweek

A brief Ohio weather note highlights fair conditions and a warming trend for Wednesday. No significant precipitation expected as air masses shift, bringing comfort with mild to moderate temperatures through midweek.

Wakeman Man Electrocuted In Waldron Accident

A Wakeman man died after a high tension electrical incident in Waldron. He was lowered to the ground after a rope was fastened, pronounced dead at J.D. Bradish Funeral Home. He had worked for the company and is survived by his wife and son Kenneth. funeral services are planned Friday at Wake man Congregational Church with burial in Wake man Cemetery.

Waldron Waldman J.D. Bradish May Weil Waldman J& 4 Fie Hisriet and Son Kenneth Rev F. EF Wakeman Congregational Church Wakeman Are

Akron Strikers Appeal To A F of L Head

Akron rubber workers appealed to William F. Green head of the American Federation of Labor to mediate and seek new negotiations with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Dalrymple wired Green as snowbound pickets blocked the Akron plant. The march aimed to maintain order and prepare for a large meeting amid reports of attempts to move non-strikers into the factories.

Akron William F. Green American Federation of Labor Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co Sherman HH Dalrympie United Reicber Workers Union Green Dalrrmpie Law and Order League Sigilantes

Venizelos Near Death After Attack In Exile

Paris report says Venizelos the exiled Gre e Republican leader is in very serious condition after an attack of illness. His physicians announced a sudden turn for the worse and noted he has been in exile since the Republican revolution of March 1935.

Paris Breutherios Venizelos Gre Venizelo Venizelos

City Club to Attend C of C Dinner Thursday

City Club members will join with several Elvria organizations for the Elsria Chamber of Commerce annual dinner at First M. F. Church Thursday night. R. J. Wrear, executive vice president of Republic Steel Corp, will speak. Club will skip its regular meeting next week. Nelson M. Fitch holds tickets.

Cind Elvria Elsria Nelson M. Fitch

County reduces Biggs road limit on thaw risk

County commissioners ordered a four percent reduction in Biggs road limits in LaGrange Township to protect pavement during the spring thaw. The prior limits were 158000 pounds per axle for pneumatic tired vehicles and 16000 pounds for solid tired vehicles.

Biggs Road LaGrange Township

Sentenced To Prison For Non-Support

John Jackson, 38, of Elyria, was sentenced to the penitentiary for non-support of his three children after a jury conviction. The judge set a term of not less than one year nor more than three, noting aggravating circumstances. The case showed prior parole violation and a 1929 $200 fine for heoterging, with the mother to receive 40 1 cents daily during his imprisonment.

John Jackson Elyria Common Pleas Guy B. Findler Jackson Toledo William Wickers

200 Perish In Theatre Fire

London dated dispatch reports more than 200 people killed in a bamboo theater fire near Tuliuchen, China. The bamboo structure with matting burned during a show, trapping many as flames soared. The death toll was later placed around 220 amid panicked escapes and trampling.

London Maren Tuliuchen Tientsin Ietergraph

Senator Holt Says Investigations Were Whitewashed

Senator Rush Holt of West Virginia claims evidence shows aides to WPA Administrator Harry Hopkins whitewashed investigations into the Florida Keys hurricane deaths and the burning of a Virginia federal transient bureau. He says the material in his possession supports these charges and implicates officials in attempts to conceal the truth.

Washington Rush Holt PD. W. Va WPA Harry L. Hopkins Florida Keys Lanesburg Federal

Night in Snowbound Plane After Forced Landing

Ten passengers and two crew rode to a farmer’s home after a snowbound United Airlines plane diverted near West Clarkfield. Pilot Maurice Marrs radioed safe landing near a pasture six miles from the village at 11:40 p.m. All aboard were in good humor as they were escorted to Cleveland, with automobiles meeting them en route.

Clarksfield Maurice Marrs United Airlines Cleveland Marrs Carl Leimbach Leimbach West Clarks West Clarkfield Gladis Grer Ror Car Leimbach Lee Ross Richard West Clarksfield Carl Fr. H. Eames Summit Toledo R. Godlinger Chicago Pla Vogelman E J. Connelly M. W. Kelsog Charles Becker Kenneth Gage A. L. Baker Cleveand Joe Stewart Catherine Meuse

White Way Lighting Report To Be Ready Next Meeting

Councilman George Thompson chairing announced the lighting committee will report on White Way lighting at the next meeting. Solicitor Harvey Cheney echoed that assessing White Way costs citywide is legally impossible, similar to funding sewer or area specific improvements.

George Thompson Harvey Cheney Thompson

Germans to sit with League Council on Fuehrer proposals

London and Berlin report Germans will join the League Council discussion on Hitler's peace ideas. Dr Leo von Hoesch, German ambassador, arrives in London as observers join Britain France Italy and Belgium in a possible new European pact. Eden and Flandin confer on the Rhineland issue and the Locarno framework amid pending German clarification.

London Leopold von Hoesch St. James Pace Sim Giermany League Counc Stanie Ruce Austral the Council Berlin Marck EY League Det Ogdon Locarno Fuehrer Abilitier Eric France Belgium Britain Italy Fuehrer Adolf fFiviers Anthony Eden Savoy Hotel Pierre Etienne Flandin Joseph Paul Bancour Hitler Rhineland Versailles Germany

Alice Longworth Reports Political Turmoil Ahead of White House Trip

Washington dispatch notes a rush of parleys to tie up housing WPA issues and the re Virgo NERA reform plan by Industrial Coordinator Berry. Hart Hopkins resigns from the WPA to avoid embarrassment, while Pinchot Holt talk continues and Congress considers 50000 to probe the Townsend Plan. Hearst hires association suit against Senate Lobby Committee and FCC over messages to Telegraph Company.

Washington, D. C Berry Hart Hopkins Siter WPA Hopkins Pinchot Holt House Townsend Hearst American Newspaper Publishers’ Association Senate Lobby Committee Federal Communications Commission Telegraph Company Alice Longworth M-Naught Syndicate, Inc

Condon Returns No Comment

Dr. John F. Condon returned to New York from Panama and declined to speak on the Lindbergh case. Accompanied by his daughter Myra Hacker, he released a written statement saying he would offer no comment, and reporters noted his remarks concerning his daughter's health and his inattention to questions.

New York John F. Condon Panama Lindbergh Bronx Jassie Santa Inez Myra Hacker Hater Daughter Condon Harold G. Holtman New Jersey Brung Ruehhard Haupt Mani Homan Con& Ax Mitalpbrors Coleman wWertz

Tax collection extended ten days without penalty

Treasurer Wa Wrisht announced he would extend the tax collection period by ten days without penalties due to the inability to close books. Total collected to date is £1,190,000 and officials expect receipts to reach £1,250,000 before accounts close.

Wa Wrisht Wrisht

Heavy Snowfall in Northern Ohio Disrupts Roads

A five to eight inch snowfall hit northern Ohio with Ashtabula hardest, traffic paralyzed by blizzard conditions. State weather bureau in Columbus logged three and a half inches at the observation site as Wooster, Amherst, and Ashtabula County highways were blocked.

Bay United Press Ohio W. H. Alexander State Weather Bureau Columbus Ashtabula Wooster Amherst Ashtabula County

Hiring Of Two Inspectors Authorized

Government officials authorize the hiring of two inspectors for the Water Works department. The positions, funded by water works funds, aim to bolster inspection of services during ongoing infrastructure work and potential next steps in the program.

Bond Issue Authorized for Delinquent Tax Bonds

The city council approved authorizing a 37,860 bond issue to be paid from delinquent tax collections and borrowed from the sinks fund. Bonds may be called at any time but must be retired by 1946. Councilman Ester Nelson dissented, saying the ordinance could place a special assessment on the city, though officials believed the bonds would be paid from general revenue within the 10 mill limit if delinquent collections were insufficient.

Ordnance Council Sinks Sts Wax Commission Ester Nelson

Advisability of Fewer Schools Discussed by Elyria Board

The Elyria Board of Education will hear arguments for and against closing Gulz Road School with 16 students in five trades and Murray Ridge School with 49 students in a two room building. Maplewood School closed last year leaving two schools in the township. Lake Avenue and Markley still operate, but crowding is not evident. A special meeting at Lake Avenue School will hear residents views before a Friday board session on one room schools under the new Ohio School Foundation Program.

Elyria Elyria Board of Education SRE Gulz Road Mur- Ridge Tia Maplewood Towsenonship Lake Avenue Markley Gulf Road Murray Ihe Lake Avenue Wedassdar Mich Tow Siacavion To & Pe New Ohio School Foundation

Coal Bin Low or Empty? History of Wealthy Trade Adverts

Fragmented OCR text discusses coal bin status and advert claims. Mentions dealers offering offers and prompts, with unclear names and dates. Summary focuses on unreliable market notions and potential consumer confusion regarding coal availability and pricing. Entities: none clearly defined.

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