Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

The Chronicle Telegram in Elyria, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 42 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1931

Page

12

Blimp T C 10 Wreckage Recovery Effort Begs Second Try

Langley Field Virginia May Army Air Corps engineers prepare a second attempt to salvage the T C 10 blimp wreckage after two soldiers, Private James McDonald and Private Oscar J Bradus, died when a tow broke during a rescue effort amid fog and a squall near the York River. The blimp had weathered a forced landing on the riverbank after returning from Richmond to Winchester, carrying Governor Pollard to the Apple Blossom carnival. The gas bag was damaged by a tree, but the crew stayed safe and returned to base. a launch tow failed when cables parted in rough seas.

Langley Field May Army Air Corps York River James McDonald Natick Mass Oscar J. Bradus Shamokin Richmond Winchester Governor Pollard

Atlee Pomerene to Speak at Ridgeville Memorial Day

Ridgeville Memorial Day committee met at the town hall and announced former Senator Atlee Pomerene will be the speaker. The Elyria Drum and Bugle Corps led by Cream Puff will parade from the town hall to two Ridgeville cemeteries and one in Fields Corners for decorations. A further planning meeting is set for May 20. I. F. Diedrick chairs the committee with Mrs. John Gibbons as secretary and Howard Van Arsdale as treasurer.

Ridgeville Citizens Memorial Day Committee Atlee Pomerene Elyria Drum and Bugie Corps Fields Corners I. F. Diedrick Citizens Committee John Gibbons Howard van Arsdale Uae

Lorain Man Bound Over On Liquor Charge

John Moore of Seneca Street Lorain was bound over in the grand jury under a 3000 dollar bond after arraignment on a charge of manufacturing liquor Justice J. George presided. State agents seized two 200 gallon stills 15 gallons of liquor 119 barrels of mash and 700 pounds of sugar in the arrest following the raid.

John Moore Seneca Street Lorain Grand X. J. George Moore

Court awards Corwin Waite verdict against Schroeder

In Lorain County yesterday Judge W B Thompson presided as jurors awarded Corwin Waite 199 87 against C F Schroeder for architect fees. The case arose from a petition for damages. Sofia Rieta filed for divorce from John Rieta of Lorain on cross neglect and extreme cruelty. Married in 1927 they have two children.

Corwin Waite C. F. Schroeder W. B. Thompson Waite Schroeder Sofia Rieta Lorain John Rieta

Suit Over Promissory Note Filed In Lorain

Ren H Atkin Lorain filed suit for 235.59 allegedly due on a promissory note by Anna Garver Lorain.

Ren H. Atkin Lorain Anna Garver

Savings and Loan Company Sues for Mortgage Foreclosure

First Savings and Loan Company sues Len Haluska and others for 1843.59 on a promissory note and asks foreclosure of the mortgage. Duane Bates of Columbia Station petitions to compel George Barr and others to deliver a deed to real estate formerly owned by Lizzie Barr, deceased, claimed by inheritance.

First Savings and Loan Company Len Haluska Et al Isria Duane Bates Columbia Station George Barr

Elyrian Fined for Driving While Intoxicated

George Reming of 118 Cedar Street was arraigned this morning on a charge of driving while intoxicated. Major James A. Jiewitt fined him $109 and ordered casis.

Elyrian George Reming Cedar Street James A. Jiewitt

Michigan's natural lake wonders face dune industry threat

Michigan's lake wonders and surrounding sand dunes are seen as endangered by industrial development, prompting concern from conservationists about long term ecological and scenic loss. Local groups urge protective measures and further study to curb destructive expansion.

Michigan

Elyrian Arrested On Non-Support Charge

Fred Wolf of Erie street was released on bond after an arraignment before Justice S J Gears this morning on a non support charge. Wolf was arrested by deputy sheriff last night pending a hearing next week.

Elyrian Fred Wolf Erie Street S. J. Gears

Groach, 74, Retired Banker, Dies by Self Shot

O. May S PIOUA reports Charles H. Groach, 74, a retired banker, shot himself to death Thursday. Authorities note he had been distressed over his wife's death. The incident occurred in his home, prompting an immediate police response. Groach leaves a widow and a legacy of local banking service.

Pioua Charles H. Groach

Death Record HIRAYE H. REES Elive TM Diane

The death record states HIRAYE H. REES died of a stroke at age 74 at a hospital after four days illness. Born in Lirehteid Marca 2 1889, he lived in Etsria twelve years and was a grocer on Cleveland Street. Survived by three sons Ernest, Harry, and Frank, a daughter Edna Curtis, a sister Mrs. Marrelle Saye Wellington, and a grandchild. Wife died ten years ago. Funeral Sunday at the Methodist church in La Grange with Rev. Virgil Jump and the Masons in charge. Burial in La Grange. Friends may call at Nicho's Funeral Home until Sunday morning.

Hiraye Frank Zephs Hills la Grange la Gravee Nicho

Sudden Death of Luke Smith Reported in Chicago

Word arrived today of the sudden death of Luke Smith aged 49 at his Chicago home. He formerly resided in Elgrs and is survived by his mother Mrs. Louise Smith and three sisters Coletta Anas and Virgil, plus brothers Frans of La Crosse Victor of Chicago and Louis of Elyria. Burial will take place in Chicago.

Luke Smith Chicago Smith Eigris Louise Smith Coletta Anas Virgil Smith Elsha Frans la Cross Wisconsin Victor Louis Elyria

Infant Kanio Dies at Home in Early Morning

Infant son of Mr and Mrs Steve Kanio of 428 West Fifteenth street died at the family home at two o clock this morning. He leaves his parents three brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held at the home this afternoon with burial in St Marys cemetery.

Kanio Steve Kanio West Fifteenth Street St. Mary’s Cemetery

Book Lover Dr. Auld of Fine Tasts and Lectures

The text portrays Dr. Auld as a man of refined taste with deep knowledge of Church history and literature. It covers praise for his book Genius in Homespun, selections by the American Institute of Graphic Arts, and his wide range of lectures on figures from Dante to Browning. It notes his son William Muir Auld Jr., a high achieving student at Oberlin College with Eagle Scout status and a plan to pursue physics research.

S. Parks Cadman Washington Irving Rowlaint Club American Institute of Graphic Art Tennyson Browning Burns George Elliott Dante Scott Maurice Earth Auld William Muir Aaild, Jr Elyria High School Red Cross Oberlin College Awid

Governor White to Speak at Farm Bureau Dedication

Columbus C May will be principal speaker Monday at the dedication program of the new farm bureau noon hour over radio station WATU. Fred Palmer, station director, will conduct the broadcast. Other speakers include J. B. Palmer of Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, Murray T. Lincoln, Verna Elsinger, and the station team.

Columbus. C George White New Farm Bureau WATU Fred Palmer J. B. Palmer Ohio FarmHureau Federation Murray T. Lincoln Verna Elsinger

Frances Benge 20 Dies After Illness at Cedarville

Frances Benge twenty died after a brief illness today in Cedarville. She was the daughter of President W. McChesney of Cedarville and recently graduated from Cedarville College with high honors last June.

Nenta Frances Benge W. McChesney Cedarville Kting Cedarville College

Housekeepers Walk Eight Miles Daily Within Home

A survey reports house keepers accumulate about eight miles of walking each day while staying inside the home. The finding highlights the hidden physical activity inherent in domestic labor.

Encouragement Talk Highlights Crippled Children Aid

Dr M M Clack of Gates Hospital spoke to the Elyria Kiwanis Club on encouraging rather than pity for crippled children. He showed patient photos and noted months of treatment can yield cures. The program, chaired by Dr Pitcher, covered plans for joint meetings with Rotary and Lions Clubs and a Ravenna Kiwanis event. Visitors included Dr W A Sherwood and Robert E Devis.

MM. Clack Gates Hospital For Crippled Children Elyria Kiwanis Club Yesterdas Clark Bo Anid Pitcher Ohud A. H Wes Veing Kheld Miami Florida Wes Ste Yoga Herne Ain Stork Nes Bespinete Gaseball Club Moyerhah Heeyyere Tanenm Patter Tas Ciuce Av Daniels Villameat Fens Ravenna Kiwanis Cinh Miveony Riwanians Mavennia

Trial details unfold in Avery murder case at Sandusky

The state rested in the Karl E. Avery murder trial with cross examination of Dr. Paul N. Squire and testimony from Deputy Sheriff Victor J. Moore. Defense attorney James F. Flynn Sr. argued readiness to proceed but warned of possible discharge if the state fails to prove a case.

Sandusky Thea Karl E. Avery Birmingham Deera William Lambert Alvin F. Weiner Bor James F. Flynn Avery Fionn John Plarr Charlies Grifti Lam FE. H. Saverd Horh Werere Paul N. Squire Erie County Lambert Sautre Victor J. Moora Flynn

Woman Seeks Share of Dr Scully Estate

Mrs Rockwell widow of Dr Alfred P Be Rockwell credited with filing for a share of the Dr Scully estate in Wooster Ohio. A suit to break the will and a probate petition were planned while Mrs Rockwell is said to be in St Petersburg Florida with a 14 year old boy she claims is the physician's son. The estate is reported valued at about 61 009.

Leveland Mar Ais Eatne Mitchart Rockwell Alfred P. Be Wooster Mre Rockwell Lising St. Petersburg Fla Scully

Accidental Shooting Fatal to Boy in Columbus

In Columbus Ohio a 14 year old boy Wil iam Spurgeon died from a bullet wound received while a pistol was being handled by him and companions. The incident occurred Thursday night following a week of play with the weapon.

Fata Boy Columbus Wilam Spurgeon

Oberlin Hires Teachers For Next School Year

Oberlin school board announces hiring of teachers for the coming year. Most current staff return. two first grade vacancies remain. New posts include Nessie Donata H. Lee from Amherst and Verna Su why from Columbia for Master’s work.

Oberlin O, Mar Board of Education Nirgse Donata H. Lee Amherst Prospect School Verna Su Why Columbia Pleasant Street High Seseal C. E. Wigton C. Francis Atter G. A. Bahr Dorothy Bauer Evelyn Bayle Dorothy M. Bel Wim. C. Bahrer Rachel F. Ewing Francis H. Reese Mabel F. Gibson L. F. Holden Carol Jordan Sophia N. Kelly Donald Marian M. Simpson Nonda H. Lee Sarah B. MacLennan Mary W. Kepler Ida B. Brads Crila B. Thomas Tiargate EE. Martin Sara Princes Lara Loveland

Elyria Memorial Hospital Alumni Meeting At College Place

The Elyria Memorial Hospital Alumni Association met at Mrs. Erwin Worcrester’s home on College Place Wednesday evening with seventeen members present. From Cleveland were Mrs. Arthur Barnard Miss Frances Deis and Miss Evnes Beem. A business session reviewed the State convention held recently in Cleveland. Miss Mar Marshall reported on the convention, and Miss Marjorie Francis discussed by law revisions and plans to entertain this year’s graduates, likely late this month or in June.

Elyria Memorial Hospital Erwin Worcrester College Place Clevresland Arthur Barnard Frances Deis Evnes Beem Cleveland Marshall Marjorie Francis

Annual Counts Connell Hangquet at Contrezational Church

Last evening the Counts Connell of the American Lectin Auxiliary held an annual hangquet at the Contrezational church in South Amherst. Four teen members of Oberim Ann uarr and three guests attended, including Miss Ella Platt and Mrs. Schwarz of Oberlin. Dinner was served at 6:30 by the ladies of the church, followed by entertainment. Mrs Schwarz gave a patriotic reading, and units Wellington, Larah, Amherst, and ay TAS participated in the program. Two state officers were present.

Counts Connell South Amherst Oberim Annuarr Ella Platt Avs Fo DB. Moore Mes. Schwest Sae Ladn Schwarz Oberlin Wellington Larah Amherst Ay Tas

Banquet Honors Local Team At Odd Fellows Hall

A banquet at the T O O F hall last evening honored the basketball team of the past season with nearly one hundred attendees. After dinner, talks, music, and dancing followed. A business meeting elected De forest Rogers captain for next season, Alvah Walker advertising manager, and Carl Newsberry business manager. Proceeds benefited the team.

T. O. O. F. Hall Deforest Rogers Alvah Walker Carl Newsberry Minager

Thor ton professor sails to France for summer

Professor H. H. Thornton left this week for the east to sail for France where he will be until July 4. He expects to return to Oberlin in August. Mrs. Thornton will stay with her parents in Belevus during his absence.

H. H. Thornton East France Oberlin Mrs. Thornton Belevus

Fowls Family Returns North From Florida Visit

Charon Fowls and daughter Violet spent the winter in West Palm Beach Florida and have come back north for thesummer staying with Mr and Mrs Clyde Wheeler on East College street Miss Viola Parsons of East Carsete street who was visiting her brother in Branden ton Florida accompanied them to Oberlin to return home

Charon Fowls Violet West Palm Beach Clyde Wheeler East College Street Viola Parsons East Carsete Street Brandenton Fla Oberlin

Mrs Harris and Mrs Fisher Return Home From Study and Visit

Miss Geraldine Harris studying at St. Andrews Institute in Willoughby has returned home. Mrs L C Fisher has returned 79 North Pleasant Street after spending weeks with her husband, Dean Fisher of Wilberforce College in Nena.

Geraldine Harris St. Andrews Institute Willoughby L. C. Fisher North Pleasant Street Dean Fisher Wilberforce College Nena

Mrs W B Fenn Returns Home From East tour

Mrs W B Fenn has returned to Elmwood Place after spending the winter and spring in Gloversville New York and other eastern locales. She had been visiting several eastern towns before coming back home.

Mrs Peabody Undergoes Goiter Operation In Cleveland

Mrs Peabody of Orchard Street underwent a goiter operation at a Cleveland hospital this week. She is reported as doing as well as can be expected.

Peabody Orchard Street Cleveland

Composer Sullivan Sparks Kansas City Thunder on Train

While touring America, Sir Arthur Sullivan faced mistaken identity as the famed prize fighter John J. Sullivan. At a Kansas station, the crowd swarmed upon hearing Sullivan was aboard, the mayor joking that the famed composer looked smaller than expected but could “lick all creation.”

Arthur Sullivan America John J. Sullivan Kaneas

Herodotus Tale of a Hair Shaved Messenger Plan

Herodotus recounts Hismaeus seeking a secret way to issue revolt orders to Aristagoras. He selects a trusted slave, shaves his head, marks a message on the skin, and delays sending the messenger until hair regrows. The courier would then expose the coded skin marks at the delivery point for enemies to read.

Herodotus Hismaeus Aristagoras

The La Rochelle Bell Punished and Reborn

In 1685 the Protestant chapel at La Rochelle faced demolition and its bell was whipped as punishment for aiding heresy. The bell was buried and later dug up again to symbolize its new birth and continuity.

la Rochelle France

League pushes arbitration as path to universal security

Geneva reports that the League of Nations plans a broad push for compulsory and voluntary arbitration ahead of next year’s disarmament conference. It notes Ireland and France ratifying the General Act, with hopes that big powers and many others will follow, and highlights the optional Hague Court clause and numerous bilateral treaties as evidence that security through peaceful settlement is being established.

Geneva League Oat Nations Ireland France League TeneEna Rome Traiv Europe Herauca Hague Court

Search continues for demented man after assault at Jackson County barn

Jackson county authorities pursue a suspect after a 16 year old girl, Mary Catherine Parry, was tied to a barn floor near Oak Will, causing shock but no injuries. The Parry family recently moved from Dayton where she attended Stivers High School. In a separate note, Mark Train had advertised a lost intensely black cat for a reward, later claiming many black cats wanted his attention.

Jackson, O Jackson County Mary Catherine Parry Oak Will Parry Dayton Stivers High School Mark Train Mark

Karnak Temple in Egypt Crowned as Greatest Ancient Shrine

The ruined temple of Karnak in Egypt is hailed as the greatest temple ever built on earth. Original dimensions reported are 270 feet in width and 1,200 feet in length, about twice the size of St. Peter's in Rome.

Karnak Egypt St. Peter's Rome

Cleveland Markets Overview of Produce and Livestock Prices

Market notes from Cleveland show prices for fruits vegetables poultry and eggs, with hens leghorns ducks and fowl figures listed alongside calf hogs and lambs. Trade figures include notes on potatoes corn wheat oats barley and feed ingredients, plus Chicago and Toledo grain quotations and general commodity receipts and storage standards.

Chicago Mass United States Department of Agriculture United States

Market Report Lowers Prices for Fresh Vegetables Nationwide

Readable fragments from a market bulletin list varied produce on track cars across states. It records cabbage onions lettuce celery cucumbers celery tomatoes and more with price ranges and container types, noting states like California Texas Ohio and Florida.

Figeway Naas Seesiega Evonsmries United States Department of Agriculture Baldeans Best Georkith Texvae Ham- Sa Tyne Strategie Sr Oasatry Bucy Alabama Tewisiana Mississippi Torida Arizona California Tejas Pia Calfornia Ohio Texas U. S Cali Artia Maine Green Mountains Michigan Wisconsin Idaho Tash Russel Burbarks Spaulding Rose Marsland Virginia Louisiana Alaama Crates Biondykes Bret Mexico

Blue Ribbon Winners Awarded Across Schools

The Chronicle-Telegram outlines ribbon contests awarding Blue Ribbon prizes to top schools. Markley school earns Class A pupil ribbons for the past year, Middle Ridge wins for Class B gain, South Amherst Class A takes the county cup, and Vurray Ridge Class B tops the board. All-County orchestra provides afternoon music from county players.

Markley School Middle Ridge Chronicle-Telegram South Amherst Vurray Ridge All- County

Pearl diving halted by U S mussel preserve in Fox River

Elgin Illinois pearl diving in the Fox River and its tributaries is banned for five years as the stream is designated a mussel preserve. Pearls valued up to 1500 dollars have been found, with shells yielding millions of pearl buttons. Jim Egar of Batavia reportedly earned record prices for pearls used to fund his home, including a 1009 dollar sale and a later Chicago sale at 1590 dollars.

Elgin Mil Fox River Fox Valley Jim Egar Batavia Chicago

Northwest Seattle Fish Trade Expands to California Routes

Commercial shipment of fish from Seattle to California has increased to two thousand pounds daily. In return, fresh flowers and ripe fruit are brought from California, reflecting growing cross-state commerce and mutual exchange.

Seattle Wash California

Chicago Hospital Uses Artificial Respirator for Babies

A Chicago hospital adopts an artificial respirator to aid infants facing breathing difficulties. The device supports newborns with respiratory distress, aiming to reduce complications and improve survival chances. Medical staff emphasize careful monitoring and follow up care for affected families.

Chicago

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pupppurt Wolf Depuy Sheriffe Self Lurf, C. Smith Tate Reots Birmingham Merchants’ Counsel Oberlin School Board Ms. Holyoke College Finney Chapel Woolley Holroxe Brown University Brown Yale National Hall of Fame League of Nations Association Education American Association of University Women Phi Beta Kappa Mary Woolley Cleveland Produce Eatras Popatoes Direen Mt Wales CIA Pachar Cohen Mint Toledo Farry Creamery U.S O'donnell’s The O'Donnell Paint & Wall Paper Co Elyria, Ohio
Search Courier

Search the The Chronicle Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Chronicle Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication