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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1930
Page
5
In Joseph Missouri on May 10 a deadly explosion at the Armour and Company smokehouse killed 18 workers. Rescuers found Ora Paxon alive and George Roberts dead among charred debris. Roberts died in hospital after saying farewell to his mother. All missing persons are accounted for.
City Food Inspector George W. Savage condemned sixty gallons of milk for improper cooling, the largest quantity this year. He warned dairymen to cool milk to sixty degrees or lower before shipping to Elyria, noting pasteurized milk with high bacteria levels cannot be sold. Savage has inspected county dairies recently and found sanitary conditions generally good.
Colusibus Ohio May 10 Ready for the river the annual ducking of Calo State University seniors by fraternity underclassmen is underway Frank Teegar din is not excluded in the dipping He was dragged to the Oler tangy river after a brief struggle and dumped as a four year learning climax Beta Theta Pi pledges attempted to seize Dick Wolfe senior for immersion prompting a near clash with other Beta seniors Wolfe and the others resisted the act
Mary Smith aged 66 died at home on La Grange Road May 5 after a three week illness. Survived by husband Peter N. Smith and eleven children, eighteen grandchildren, two sisters, one brother. Funeral Monday at 9:30 at St Marys Church. Ellen Scott 61 died at home 3140 Eighth Street after a three year illness. Survived by husband James Scott four sisters four brothers. Funeral Tuesday at 2 from Sudro Funeral Home, Rev G A Reeder officiating. Burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery.
Preliminary census data released today show Youngstown population at 165,912, up 33,554 since 1920, while Columbus reaches 285,435, an increase of 48,704. Greater Columbus area expected at about 310,000 with suburban additions.
Petty larceny charges will not be pressed against George Lewis 62 and Rovert Quinn 4 an Ness er Broz shop official said today. A clerk identified the men as buyers of bay cum but did not confirm the six additional tet tle s found with them as stolen. Police still hold the intoxicated transients.
Mayor James A. Hewitt credited excellent resident cooperation and good weather for the city clean-up week. He noted residents promptly placed rubbish at the curb and said city trucks will finish carting rubbish from areas between the rivers and west of the river by late next week.
Police held Frank Duncan 61 and Frank Sneehan 26 of New York City after they were caught stealing rims on a train at the depot. N Y C Detective Wibber arrested them. They were not arraigned in police court this morning.
Auto driven by B. Lampkin of 162 West 1st Street and a vehicle driven by B. R. Hollis of 545 Lodi Street collided at the Broad and Lodi street intersection at 3 p.m. Friday. Both cars suffered minor damages.
One hundred sixty five tax suits were added to the over six hundred already being prepared for filing by County Prosecutor Don W. Morers. The prosecutor was informed of the addition this morning by the county auditor.
John Nagy and George Kushner pleaded guilty to intoxication charges in Justice S S J George court this morning. Each was fined £ and costs and committed to the county jail.
Dan Benea sues William Gillespie in common pleas court seeking 375 for work and labor on a painting project. The filing alleges unpaid compensation for services rendered in the dispute already brought to court.
Eleanor Prechtel age 17 of North Ridgeville required emergency room care at Elyria Memorial hospital Friday afternoon for facial lacerations suffered in an auto accident.
Lorain County Savings and Trust Company filed a suit in common pleas court to quiet title on a Grafton property this morning. Defendants named include Sarah Le Comte and others. The action seeks formal recognition of ownership and resolution of any adverse claims.
Two more persons were placed in jobs on Friday as Mayor James A. Hewitt’s temporary employment bureau reported success in reducing unemployment.
Ray Sanders of LeGrange reported to police that two new tennis racquets were stolen from his machine while the Health Day parade was in progress.
Police recorded two parking violations Friday both for parking without lights. The incidents highlight nighttime safety enforcement in the area and reflect ongoing patrols by local officers. No injuries reported and no further details released.
Police investigated the death of a young woman found floating in Lake Erie opposite the Gordon Park recreation pier. The body appeared recently in the water with bruises on the arms likely from rocks. Police questioned whether it was suicide or foul play. A 17-year-old named William Mahon fishing nearby discovered the body.
A mob surged through the city after midnight, attacking guards, driving them to the county jail, seizing a Black man's body, dragging it through streets, and burning it in the Negro district while igniting nearby buildings.
The Episcopacy committee is to present general and specific misconduct charges. While expected, the committee is not obliged to report charges to the conference if a majority finds the allegations unsustained. Named in the Smith case are Bishop John M. Moore of Dallas Texas Bishop H M Dubose of Nashville Tenn and Bishop Edwin M Mouzon of Charlotte NC.
The only witness was the bride's father William Sutton who testified the daughter is easily persuaded and mentally incapable of contracting marriage. He said she is weak minded, had childhood illnesses, and that a physician said medicines dulled her nerves. The case is cited to support eugenic marriage legislation in Ohio.
Affidavits allege juror Underwood pushed for a defendants verdict while appearing inattentive during evidence. Fred Justice claims the majority favored such a verdict and that deliberations were skipped. Other affidavits connect Underhill family to local employment. new trial motion filed April 21.
State examiners meet with John Warding assistant county prosecutor to state funds from liquor fines cannot be used to build a law library. They say any library built from such sources must be located outside a county seat.
Oberlin resident appeared before Judge W B Thomas on a March 8 arrest for possession of liquor. He was fined $300 and costs in the common pleas court at Dallsworth, Oberlin, Wisconsin.
In Memphis two peculiar specimens described as dog fish with feet and heads were captured and shown to visitors, a quirky local feature attracting attention at the exhibition.
Oberlin Ohio May 10 five new teachers hired to replace resignations in Oberlin High and Grade schools for next year. Names include Maude Nesbit Frances Alver Sophia Kelly Mars Hendricks and Donald Leahy with a large slate of existing staff across Pleasant Street Prospect Street and High School assignments. Superintendent Rawdon ends term with three year contract. Marian Williams to teach music again. Summers at Hollywood announce Stella Summers engagement to Emerson Crowell of Dalton and Crowell shoes shop. wedding planned this summer.
The Oberlin High School Bard directs a short outdoor concert on Finney Chapel plaza Sunday afternoon at o'clock. Paul Van Bode graven and Richard Stocker, student performers, lead a program including Men of Valor, Princess of India overture, On the Mall march, American Patrol, Brass quartet, Now the Day is Over, and other pieces by Klohr Meacham Barnby Farrar and Bizet.
The Nanes Squire Chapter D A R met at Mrs H V Zahm s 205 Morgan St with about 30 members present New officers were elected regent Mrs Harrison Behr vice regent Mrs George Dudley treasurer H WKlermunud secretary Edith Clark chaplain Mrs Charles Clarke registrar Miss Sarah Prince historian Miss Elizabeth Little and other posts filled Reports covered the recent Washington National Convention and a White House reception for Mrs Hoover with about 5000 ladies present An Oberlin student loan report and a prize paper on Valley Forge were noted The annual picnic is planned for next month at Mrs Chris ts Spring St ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT Attorney and Mrs Charles mR AUST S MOUS And DANCING STUDIOS The Banjo Mandolin and Guitar lessons and private dancing taught 215 Vast 3rd Ph 6453
Section Six of the First Church will held at regular monthly meeting with Miss Oakes on North Cedar avenue Monday afternoon May 12 at 3 p.m. Mrs Lehman and Mrs Dependtion are leaders. Professor L K Yeamans and mother Mrs EH Yeamans attended opera in Cleveland yesterday. Mr and Mrs George J Holgate have returned home on North Cedar avenue after a two weeks stay at Lakeside cottage. Mrs Hattie Freegard, wintering with sister Mrs O C May, returned to Pontiac Michigan.
The county health program continued with prize cups and banners for Blue Ribbon winners Brownhelm Class A and Pittsfield Number Seven Class B, presented by A U C Hudnutt. Second place went to South Amherst Class A and Pittsfield Number Five Class B, with thirds to East Carlisle Class A and Russia Township Number Two Class B. The event featured May Queen crowning, Mother Goose rhymes, a Columbia Township drill spelling health, and dances by Latrrange and South Amherst groups.
Focuses on a man who last year persuaded the court to over rule a State Workmen's Compensation Act and in the Louie Liggett case of 1928 urged the court to declare unconstitutional an action. The wording points to a legal figure active in challenging state labor and constitutional rulings.
The Pennsylvania state law against chain drug stores faced a decisive ruling in the 1927 Quaker City Case, with a majority upholding the law’s constitutionality while a liberal minority dissented. Roberts is described as unaffiliated with major party wings or local political factions and as Mr. loover’s personal appointee. The naming decision followed pressure from Senator Reed and rejected other nominees for national stature.
County health commissioner Dr. C. D. Barrett expresses appreciation for efforts across the health office teachers police Elyria officials and other supporters of the yearlong health program and Health Day activities noting a strong rise in Blue Ribbon counts and overall success. He thanks the county school superintendent’s staff the county fair board the Elyria High School band and local physicians among others who contributed to the effort.
Dr Barrett credits the county dentists and teachers, the Parent-Teacher Associations, and the Chronicle-Telegram with turning the program into a success and preventing potential failure through joint efforts.
The last degree murder trial of Anthony Dzouchis of 2108 East 28th street Corein is to begin in common pleas court Monday before Judge W BR Thompson.
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