Fragmentary note on salaries and magical show
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1932
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text mentions salaries and a magical show with unclear context. Names and details are unreadable. no clear event, people, or place can be established from the legible fragments.
The China Press charges Japan replaced the 5th division with the 40th division near Shanghai, claiming a 20,000 man force strengthens plans for a large offensive. It questions sincerity of peace overtures and notes recent arrivals of ships with troops and equipment on the Yangtze as negotiations stall awaiting Tokyo directives.
In Columbus on March 18, about 469 Ohio American Legion Posts prepared to vote on whether the remaining 59 percent of adjusted compensation certificates should be paid by the government at once. State Commander Paul M. Herbert urged posts to decide at regular or special meetings, with returns sent to state adjutant J. J. Saslarsky. The ninth district recently endorsed polling members.
In Elyria Mary Conrad filed suit against the City for 1000 for injuries after a fall on a allegedly faulty Lake Avenue sidewalk on March 17 1931 Also Mary Pepe Lorain seeks divorce from Benny on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty Married since 1922 they have one child Leroy Kessler Elyria pled guilty to assault and battery with sentence deferred before Judge A R Webber
Washington bulletin reports an unexpected victory for Sales Tax opponents in the House. The first income tax amendment by Rep Laguardia was adopted, boosting rates on incomes above $8,000 to 7 percent from 6 percent. Vote 121 to 64. Laguardia framed the move as the initial blow in the anti tax push. Crisp opposed, arguing the amendment would raise only about $20 million annually.
Governor George W. Waite plans a formal special session to enact economic measures. The session would focus on a fixed program, including a proposed rise in the Pupils Utilities Excise tax from 1.85 to 2.38 percent and extending use of gasoline tax shares for charity and unemployment relief. Rural areas show limited support amid concerns over congestion.
Farm Bureau President LB Palmer outlined the organization’s road program urging funding for buses and trucks, broader county road law amendments, and fair assessments by courts. He supported income tax with low exemptions and dedicating proceeds to public schools, plus a selective sales tax on entertainment. Palmer spoke at a five township Farm Bureau meeting in Wellington.
Eight day excursion from Elyria schools takes boys and girls to the capital aboard a special bus. Twelve boys have signed up with several more expected. Highlights include Barbara Fritchie’s home in Frederick, Annapolis Naval Academy, and the Gettysburg and Chambersburg battlefields, plus sites in Washington and nearby areas.
Miss Gwendolyn Kellogg of Penfield Ohio died at four o clock morning after illness. Funeral services were held at Tremont Municipal Church with Rev F Schott officiating. She was born in Baton and was a member of the Christian Citizen at Baton Center. Survived by children and many relatives including Charles M Burton M Ray To and others. Thirteen grandchildren listed with multiple named relatives across Baton Vermilion Ridgville Alberta Canada and Eaton.
The Elyria Township taxpayers league will not meet this evening as announced but will convene next Wednesday evening. Chronicle-Telegram reports the delay. note mentions material necessity is welding the nations together. A camel will carry a load of 600 pounds comfortably.
Mrs Josephine Commins Cummings longtime South Amherst resident died at 5 59 am at her East Main Street home She was born near Kentleigh Corners and belonged to South Amherst Congregational church Surviving are her husband J J Cummings two grandchildren and two great grandchildren Funeral services will be conducted from the late home at two with burial in the local cemetery
George H Allen reports Henry L St national commander notes the American Legion campaign to provide work for the unemployed. The total jobs reached 195 571 by the week ending March 8th with continued offensive efforts nationwide.
The second burglary at Shauh Restaurant, South Ambherst, was reported last night to the sheriff's department. Deputy Sheriff Paul Chapman investigated noting cigars, cigarettes and similar items were taken. A prior theft occurred about two weeks earlier. Rev. L. L. Wood will officiate at the Lakewood Congregational Church service with burial in Evergreen Cemetery, South Ambherst.
Col Norman Senwartzkopf authorized continued probes into the Engstenberg disappearance. Investigators still seek the missing pair’s relation to the case, while a Princeton Preparatory School student recalls a Dodge with ladders across a seat near the kidnapping scene but cannot describe the driver or get a license plate.
Landscape architect selected and employed by Egleeshit to supervise a project for a Sanitarium. John Ye Beetler to be paid a certificate for the contract price. Work to be carried out for the Retreat Construction Company at $1393.
The Lorain County treasurer refused to redeem notes before their due date citing lack of authorization. Prosecutor Myers argued the notes and bonds were not sole property of the Strau man Harris Company. Robert Mikesell of Toledo testified the firm was under purchase contract but now owns the notes. Investigations continue with no major new findings reported.
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