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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1931

Page

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Progress Not One Man Job Says Tharp at Elyria Chamber Dinner

Edward M. Tharp of Ohio Fuel Gas Co told Elyria Chamber members the work is a team effort, urging outreach to the “man on the street.” He warned prosperity relies on production, earnings, and consumption, and urged industry-friendly liberal policy to attract investment. Officials reported on industrial development funds and chamber finances as annual reports were presented.

Elyria Chamber of Commerce Edward M. Tharp Ohio Fuel Gas Company Chamber First Congregational Church Elyria Chamber of Commerce Tharp Elyria Investment Company E. Jay Howenstine Karl Bacon A. J. Robinson Bacon Robinson Jim Armitage Lawrence H. Webber Ethyl Milliren A. M. Hannaford

Annual Red Cross Meeting Set for March 27

The local American Red Cross chapter will hold its annual meeting at four o clock in the directors room of the Lorain County Bank on Friday March 27. A large attendance is anticipated.

The American Red Cross Lorain County Bank

Ohio Weather Forecast: Cloudy Cold with Light Rain or Snow

Ohio forecast shows cloudy and colder conditions with light rain or snow in the east and north tonight. Thursday brings a gradual warmup in the northeast while the extreme southwest remains cool.

Ohio

County Prosecutor Outlines Case Against Hymie

Cleveland Ohio March 25 Hymien Martin faces murder charges as county prosecutor Ray T Miller alleges a conspiracy to kill Potter. Miller claims Martin rented the death suite at Auditorium Hotel while paying apartment rent and used two aliases to hide his part. Evidence includes alibis placing him in Akron later, with testimony from coroner and witness accounts.

Miller Martin Cleveland William Potter Cleveland, O Hymien Martin Auditorium Hotel William E. Potter Ray T. Miller Dormont Pittsburgh Akran Mary Outland Hchambers Parkwood Drive Fred Laub Potter Akron Anthony Wayne Fotter Hat Martin M. J. Markus Auditorium Alibl Ed Dolan Walter McMahon Frank Portz Minshall Sho A. J. Pearse

Death trap described in Lingle Brothers murder trial

Otto Svoboda testified at the Brothers murder trial he saw Alfred J. Lingle killed near the Michigan boulevard tunnel entrance by a gunman who fled into the crowd. Svoboda identified Mup- as Brothers as the man who ran from the subway entrance after the shooting and noted two others loitering nearby. The scene at the Chicago public library entrance drew sharp attention as evidence focused on the suspect’s facial marks and position.

Chicago Alfred J. Lingle Wee V. Brothers Otto Svoboda Svoboda Chicago Public Library Michigan Boulevard Lingle Brothers Randolph Street C. Wayland Brooks

Plans announced for Junior Safety Patrol in Elyria schools

Elyria city leaders from the City Council and Parent-Teacher associations joined Lorain Automobile Club directors to launch a Junior Safety Patrol program to protect schoolchildren. About 100 people attended, with police and school officials pledging cooperation. Patrols will wear Sam Browne belts and signal flags, and each participating school will have its own miniature police department led by a chief and captain. Plans call for initial crews in three or four schools with heavy street traffic, expanding later to county schools near main highways. The Automobile Club will furnish equipment and host monthly activities and a summer picnic. Canton Auto Club's P. R. McConnell praised the program, noting only one serious accident in eight years.

Elyria Lorain Automobile Club Elyria Savings and Trust Company The Automobile Club Sam Browne B. J. Stankard R. C. Maston P. R. McConnell Canton Automobile Club Hoe McConnell Canton

Policeman Sorrell Shot and Killed in Cincinnati

Patrolman William Sorrell aged 28 was killed during a drug store robbery in Cincinnati. He entered the store unaware of the holdup as a bullet struck him in the forehead and he died at a nearby hospital. Two robbers escaped, taking $78 from the cash register. A customer, Charles Reynolds, seized the owner’s revolver and fired at the getaway men but with no effect.

Cincinnati William Sorrell Charles Reynolds George Lewing Sorrell

Holy Week Services Planned at Rivoli Theater

Plans perfected for daily Holy Week services at the Rivoli Theater starting at 12 noon, lasting thirty minutes. Sponsored by the Elyria Ministerial Association with speakers from Cleveland and Oberlin, open to the public and aimed at observance of the last week in our Lord's earthly life.

Rivoli Theater Elyria Ministerial Association Cleveland Oberlin

Hoover Reaches The Virgin Islands For Brief St Thomas Visit

President Hoover lands from the battleship Arizona at St Thomas Virgin Islands for a quick stop before returning to Washington. A parade showing island industries is planned with fishermen and schoolchildren taking part. Officials greet Hoover on the harbor and a memorial for the president is to be presented at the legislature.

ST. Thomas Virgin Islands Hoover Arizona Washington Jo Hoover U. S. S. Arizona Hover San Juan Pearson Evans St. Croix United States Denmark Cere

Fire destroys Dolph Moores sheep barn

A blaze in Taylor township during the night destroyed the Dolph Moores stock barn housing 200 registered sheep. All animals perished with damage estimated in the thousands of dollars. The incident occurred in Marysville on March 26.

Marysville Dolph Moores Taylor Township

Battle for Control of American Rolling Mill Company

Bulletin from New York reports a power struggle over the American Rolling Mill Company of Middletown Ohio. George M Verity chairman faces undetermined eastern capital with Mellon interests rumored while United States Steel and Bethlehem Steel are said to seek control though officials deny any proxy campaigns for the May annual meeting.

American Rolling MM Co Elyria Columbia Steel Plant New York American Rolling Mill Company Middletown Ohio George M. Verity Mellon Wall Street United States Steel Corporation Bethlehem Steel Corporation American Rolling Mill Today

Trial Ends Abruptly as Nolan Pleads Guilty in Murder Case

In Lorain County Common Pleas Court Judge W B Thompson accepts a guilty plea from Edward P Nolan Jr 28 in a murder case tied to the Magic Shop robbery that killed Wormar Watte 63. Spencer Stevens 23 sailor also to enter guilty pleas as prosecutors seek the electric chair. Court schedules further proceedings and examines witnesses including coroner and firemen as Nolan shows emotion.

Thompson Lorain Man Spencer Stevens Edward P. Nolan, Jr Common Pleas Court W. B. Thompson Arthur Wallace Wormar Watte Maurice Jack) Rice Nolan Adams Steven Adams Lorain Maurice Rice Stevens Norman Watte Don W. Myers Thomas Peebles Watte Jack Kelley No. 2 Kelley Charles Motter Charles Gibson J. Ford Thompson C. F. Adams Edward Nolan Sr Charles Sheldon Wellington Mary Diedrick West 7Th Street Elyria John Fredrick Amherst John Davidson Russia Farmer Anna Lesser West Avenue Ben Thomas John Seabold Ninth Street Clifford Standen Moulder Pen

Roosevelt For President Club Is Incorporated

Articles filed with Secretary of State by Cleveland men establish the Franklin D. Roosevelt for President Club. The group aims to foster Roosevelt’s candidacy by forming Roosevelt for President clubs across Ohio and conducting campaigns. Incorporators Mortis Morgenstern, John E. Sweeney, Guah Hanna, and Robert Brickman are from Cleveland, with headquarters to be in Cleveland.

Columbus Ohio Clarence J. Brown Cleveland Brown Franklin D. Roosevelt New York United States

Legion Post Holds Busy Meeting in Elyria

Elyria Post No. 12 American Legion and its Junior Auxiliary to form a sister society for daughters and sisters of members under eighteen. About 200 veterans attended as membership goals for the auxiliary and Heir society loom large, with 343 current members and 29 new paid by ten weeks prior. A busy night featured Drum and Bugle Corps, a movie display, refreshments, and a 235.53 net from the Washington's Birthday military ball. Two district conferences are planned for this weekend in Sandusky and Lima.

Elyria Post No American Legion Junior Auxiliary Society Legion Home A. R. Agate Elyria Legion Post Junior Auxiliary Society Legion Heir Society Legion Junior Auxiliary Legion Heir George Thomas Lorain John Kolopus Elyria Frank Wilford Brockton Mass Wilford Elyria Legion Auxiliary Buesday Legionnaires Drum and Bugle Corps William C. Sudro William C. Searight Newton Tstac Straw Leon C. Kelly Ellis W. Briggs Chas. Walton Carl Rudolph Thorwald Hanson C. A. Persons Elyria Post George Cornish Eaton Brown A. J. Lehman Washington Elyria Legion Elyria World War Veterans Fifth Legion District Sandusky Lima Agate

Do You Want a Place Do You Want a Place

Classified page lists rentals and ads for finding a place and tenants. Reads like a prompt to scan the rental ads and use the classified section for spring moving. Contains informal lines aimed at households seeking housing and advertising rental options.

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