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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1931

Page

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Akron Dirigible Plot Suspect Pleads Not Guilty

Paul F. Kassey, 37, a former Hungarian naval officer, arraigned in Akron police court on charges under Ohio criminal syndicalism laws for plotting to destroy the Akron dirigible. Bond set at 25,600. awaiting preliminary hearing. Kassey admitted ties to the Communist party and faced questions from federal and county officials on wartime or peacetime age.

Akron Paul F. Kassey Ohio Kassey

Naval Aeronautics Officials Shocked by Arrest Plot

Washington reports shock as Rear Admiral Moffett and Assistant Secretary Ingalls react to news of Paul A Kassay's Akron arrest in a suspected plot against a navy dirigible. They question Kassay's sanity if charges hold, noting ongoing safety inspections and praising vigilance by Commander Zeno Wicks. Justice Department issued no statement.

Naval Aeronautics Washington W. A. Moffett Bureau of Naval Aeronautics David S. Ingalls Paul A. Kagsay Akron Navy Dirigible Togalls Kassay Admiral Moffett

Plot to sabotage dirigible voyage sparked arrest

A man was held on a warrant charging violation of the Ohifo Syndicatium Law after authorities alleged a plan to enter the control car and jam the machinery before the ship's first voyage next July. Har greaves swore the charge, claiming Communist influence behind the alleged plot, following four hours of questioning. Secret Service operatives and local police raided a cottage near the Good.

Ohifo Syndicatium Hargreaves Secret Service Kassay

Scheme To Get Money Bursts Fined 500

Burton Gordon of 1829 Browne Avenue Lorain faced a liquor bust after state agents uncovered a hidden cache in his basement. Justice Watts ordered destruction of the two gallons of liquor and fined Gordon 590 dollars plus costs. the raid occurred February 19 and Gordon faces his first offense. Edmond G. Mathews of Elyria was appointed Deputy State Commissioner, effective March 23, succeeding W. W. Aldrich. Mathews, 36, WWI veteran, former Lorain County official, will earn 3600 dollars yearly.

Burton Gordon Browne Avenue Lorain Paw Larbhla Walter Hf. Watts Gordon George Baynham O. D P. Davis Cordon Watts Columbus Edmond G. Mathews Elyria Clarence H. Sears Mathews W. W. Aldrich Delaware Iis Lorain Jeounty

Woman Is Badly Hurt In Auto Accident

Two people were injured in a nighttime car crash on Stop 65 Cleveland road. Miss Lorainne Sacks, 22, of Monroe, Michigan, suffered a fractured pelvis and multiple lacerations, and Morris Wiel, 55, of Detroit, had bruises and cuts. A large car carrying six collided with Ralph Arndt’s Cleveland vehicle, then hit a tree. the driver was Harry Wexler of Toledo. Four others were uninjured.

Cleveland Road Lorainne Sacks Monroe Miecb Elyria Clinic Morris Wiel Detroit Ralph Arndt Cleveland Harry Wexler Toledo

Bus Hits Truck Kills Three in Virginia Bridge Crash

Three people were killed and 12 injured when a New York Richmond bus crashed into a truck on a narrow bridge near Fort Humphries Virginia.

Fort Humphries Mar New York-Richmond Here

Ohio Forecast Keeps Fair Start Then Clouds and Showers

The 36 hour outlook shows fair weather in the region tonight with a slow warmup. Saturday will bring increasing cloudiness and rising temperatures, followed by rain Saturday night. A westward snapshot notes variable readings and a general eastward drift of pressure areas.

Ohio Shippers

Tornado tears Oklaryoma town killing three

A funnel swept across Clinton Oklahoma last night, killing three people and injuring six, while destroying two schoolhouses and a store. The Anderson family perished in their shop as debris crushed them. power lines and communications were disrupted. Local crews secured the area amid warnings to curving crowds.

Clinton Okla Mare Mem Oklahoma Charles Collins Louise Anderson A. W. Anderson A. F E. Anderson Lillie A. B. Sams Anderson

Walters to Be Dry Agent Here In Elyria Area

Lorain county will be introduced to a new state prohibition agent W C Walters of Monroeville who comes to replace Fred Tremeriv withdrawn by the state department O P Davis reports Walters and Davis will base in Elyria for investigations and operations throughout the district

Lorain County W. C. Walters Monroeville Fred Tremeriv State Department O. P. Davis Walters Davis Elyria

Elyria Industry Fund Drive Tops $27 000

Subscriptions to the Elyria Investment Company reached 547 shares totaling 27 350 dollars at a noon report luncheon at the Hotel Newell. The drive aims to fund an industry attraction for the city with over 100 workers selling stock and multiple stockholders meetings planned. Leaders praised interest and predicted success as fundraising continues with next report set alongside the Chamber of Commerce dinner.

Elyria Investment Company Newell Iiter FE. J. Howenstine James A. Hewitt Kh. F. Vandemark Ralph Murbach Earl Bacon Chamber of Commerce A. M. Hannaford Chamber Alex Altfeld Charles FE. Tucker

Italian Warship Porto Corsini in Distress Off Egypt

Lloyds report from Alexandria says Italian warship Porto Corsini is in distress 30 miles south of Sheduan Island. In a separate case Justice Walter H. Watts dismisses liquor possession charges against Dave Cambarala of the Italian Club Lo Tain due to insufficient evidence.

London Lloyd's Alexandria Porto Corsini Sheduan Island Dave Cambarala Lo Tain Walter H. Watts

Bees Turned Loose at Elyria Foremen’s Club Dinner

Five thousand bees were released in the Elyria YMCA dining room during the Elyria Foremen’s Club March meeting. FE R Root demonstrated bee handling, noting bees sting only with a sudden movement. Other program items included stunts by Mr and Mrs Mechano and music by Baldwin Wallace College Quartette. A benefit dance for needy Elyria families was announced for April 10 at Elks Hall. Members of the club will visit the Medina Foremen’s Club on April 17.

Elyria Foremen’s Club FE. R. Root A. I. Root Company Médina Root Medina

Elyria High Elects Ten to National Honor Society

Twenty two Elyria High School students were announced as National Honor Society members at an honor assembly in the high school auditorium. Five are from class 12 A and seven from class 11 A, with the Elyria chapter stating elections reflect scholarship service leadership and character. The chapter began on March 5 1826.

Elyria High School Allgiments High Schol Mildred Baumhardt Adeles Bullock Katherine Malone Eleanor Wilson William Witt Kathleen Bayley Russell Fox Jay Newenstine Vivian Pedrason Janet Reynolds Dorothy Saywell John Wherry Elyria

Man pays 42 year old bill by 19.90 check

Cincinnati, March 20. Matthew Hermann, superintendent of Bethesda home for the aged, paid a doctor’s bill owed 42 years. He sent Dr. Henry Schumacher of Davenport Iowa a check for 19.90 covering the debt with compound interest. Schumacher treated Hermann in 1889 when Hermann was a student at Mt Pleasant Town.

Cincinnati Matthew Hermann Bethesda Home For Henry Schumacher Davenport Iowa Hermann Schumacher Mt. Pleasant Town

Gar Wood Sets New Mark in Speed Boat Record

Bulletin from Miami Florida reports Gar Wood of Detroit broke the world speed boat record on Indian Creek with an average of 100.6 mph in two official trials aboard Miss America IX. The previous record was 98.76 mph held by Sir Henry Segrave of England.

Miami Bhrach Fla Gar Wood Detroit Indian Creek Mile Couras Sir Henry Segrave England

Road Strip To Connect Butternut Ridge Road To Route 20

Plans for a strip of road about a mile and a third long to connect Butternut Ridge road with Route 20 will be ready by April 1. County Surveyor T. Biggs announced. The road will connect with the Dueck Pond bridge completed last fall and will open.

Butternut Ridge Road T. Biggs Dueck Pond

Eleven Bandits Hold Up Philadelphia Bank

Eleven men armed with submachine guns and sawed off shotguns robbed the City National Bank branch at 70th Street and Elmwood Avenue in Philadelphia. They forced six tellers, four clerks, six customers, a special officer and a patrolman into the vault, grabbing $35,000 before fleeing in four New Jersey licensed cars.

Philadelphia 70Th Treet Elmwood Avenue City National Bank New Jersey

Sir William Crushed in Pack Ice Near Horse Island

The auxiliary sealing schooner Sir William sank after being crushed in pack ice 20 miles east of Horse Island. Crew escaped in two boats and were rescued by the steamer Eagle this morning amid northeast gale and snow in White Bay. Eagle searched for Viking survivors when sighted Sir William crew. Unrelated route and cost notes follow in the same fragment.

ST. Johns Nfd Horse Island Eagle White Bay United Press Newfoundland New York Helper

Local Students Ready For League Competition Tonight

Elyria High prepares thirty two chorus members and one extemporaneous speaker for the Lake Erie High School League contest at Lakewood High. Rehearsals select sopranos, altos, tenors and basses for two numbers, Adoramus Te by Palestrina and As Torrents in Summer from King Flat by Elgar.

Elyria High School Lake Erie Lakewood High School John Eckler Betty Nilsen Catherine McKee Elmeda Engle Vivian Perrisson Edith Whitney Nellie Whitney Elizabeth Campoball Lillian Mallory Margaret Palestrina Edward Elgar

Balchen Heads North In Amphibian Search Flight

Bernt Balchen and two crewmen launched a giant Sikorsky Amphibian from Boston’s airport toward St John New Brunswick to search for missing Viking expedition members. The flight headed northeast in a 15 mile wind, with Balchen at the controls and Randy Enalow aboard.

Boston Bernt Balchen Far North Sealor Viking Balchen Beeston St. John N. B Horse Island Newfoundlland Randy Enalow Roosevelt Field Charles A. Lindbergh Miriam C. Cooper Lewis Frissell New York Varick Frissell Newfoundland

Farm Land Week Classifieds Offer Fine Acreage

Classified page features land offers from Usted with a week left to view and compare. Clip ads for future reference as choice parcels may sell quickly. Don’t miss opportunities to secure acreage before they’re gone.

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