12 May 1931
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1931
Page
1
Elyria school board members and five teacher representatives met to discuss salary increases for the 1931 32 year. No action was taken as the board awaits an attorney general ruling on contract terms. Both sides favored preserving the regular raise schedule if possible and warned against premature reductions.
Ohio Engineering Company will pave 14 miles of the western end of Butternut Ridge Road linking Lorain Road from Cleveland with Route 20, bypassing Elyria, for 26 340 dollars. The project uses the Duck Pond bridge built for 26 050 dollars as the initial connector, creating a 20 foot wide concrete road.
Cloudy to partly cloudy and cool tonight with 36 hour outlook showing no major changes. Wednesday fair with gradually rising temperatures. readings include overnight lows around 28 to 32 and highs near 96 at Phoenix, Gaut, with regional stations Portland Miami Flagstaff Minnedosa Winnipeg showing varied levels.
Residents of Columbia township won an out of court agreement halting a proposed powder and nitroglycerin magazine by E I Du Pont de Nemours. The firm agreed to remove partially completed pits and refrain from further construction. The case, filed by Henry Dreger and the Cleveland Hothouse Association, was moved from common pleas to federal court pending final disposition.
A Monroeville delegation will accompany Senator William H. Herner to Elyria for a public meeting at the Y M C A sponsored by the Federal Highway No. 20 Association. The event targets commercial enterprises and tourist trade. Invitations went to the Chamber of Commerce Lions Rotary Kiwanis and Aid Inc. Major James A Hewitt chairs and introduces the senator. The meeting begins at eight this Friday.
Five men faced charges from a Saturday night incident at Mrs Mary Mielcarek of Stop 48 Elyria Avenue. John Uszak denied shooting to wound with hearing set for Wednesday. Paul Manyak pleaded guilty to assault and battery and was jailed 30 days with a $25 fine plus costs. John Sapp Andy Skorvamik and John Kolaski were fined for intoxication. The group allegedly sought Robert Mielcarek, 20, who married Sappa’s former wife, and Mrs Mielcarek was struck by gunfire as the men fled.
The Lorain plant of the National Tube Co. increased schedule on Monday with No 3 seamless mill, idle for two months, resuming operations. The mill will run two eight hour shifts instead of three under the old schedule.
Bids for widening small bridges and building new ones on the Wakeman Belden road in La Grange Township will be opened by the county commissioners at 1 p m Thursday. Estimated total project cost is about 32000 dollars.
Honors awarded at the annual Health Day program at the county fair grounds as eight schools received banners cups and pictures for top showing in the Blue Ribbon Contest. The May king and queen were John Draper Pittsfield Seven and Ramona Hamberger LaGrange chosen from among county school competitors.
Brussels reports the death of Eugene Ysaye world renowned violinist and former Cincinnati Symphony conductor at age 72 He was born Liege Belgium July 16 1858 and studied under Massart Wieniavski and Vieuxtemps He led Bilse's orchestra in Berlin and later conducted the Cincinnati Symphony from 1918 to 1922 confirming his status as a leading instrumental interpreter.
In Columbus on May 12, five hunger army speakers urged immediate passage of unemployment insurance and farm relief. They demanded a weekly minimum of 15 dollars plus 33 for dependents, accusing lawmakers of bias against workers and Black workers alike in a joint Senate session.
CAPT Frank V W Hawks, American speed flier, left Croyden for Berlin today seeking a new non stop speed record. He aims to push past existing marks and return with proof of the flight.
Lorain County Health Day at the Lorain County Fair Grounds crowned the May King John Draper of Pittsfield Number Seven and May Queen Ramona Hamberger of LaGrange, as awards in the Blue Ribbon Health Contests were presented to winning schools. Ill weather shortened the program, but the crowning and awards proceeded with speeches by Mrs. Mary Cartwright and Dr. Richard A. Boalt. Cups were awarded to South Amherst, Murray Ridge, and Russia Number Two in Class A and B, with additional Chronicle Telegram cups for top Blue Ribbon percentages. The event closed with a Kodak prize to Arline Landphair and farewells as Dr Barrett concludes his Lorain County health work.
Washington bulletin reports that twenty or thirty Army posts will be abandoned as part of Hoover economy measures. A committee from the Army Justice Agriculture Departments and Veterans Bureau will determine which sites can be repurposed for other government use.
Harry H. Howett resigns as executive secretary of the International Society for Crippled Children to become secretary and treasurer of the Michigan Crippled Children Commission in Lansing. He has long led national work, aided Hoover White House survey, and directed a 300 page crippled children report.
Karl E Avery, on trial for his life as the alleged slayer of William Lambert, took the witness stand at his own defense. The 43 year old Birmingham merchant and Florence Township official admitted an encounter with Lambert on January 4, claiming no intent to harm. He testified Lambert attacked with a flashlight and he fought back, stating he only defended himself and that Lambert threatened Mrs Avery and her family.
Judge W B Thompson granted an injunction effective May 39 preventing the current priest at Charles ton avenue and 31st street Lorain from holding further services after that date. Three church members filed to remove him claiming no affiliation with the Holy Roman See. The court ruled the church is affiliated, so the priest cannot occupy the church. a replacement will be appointed by the Greek Catholic Bishop of Philadelphia. The case may go to the appeals court. The priest has served since last July. church membership is 97.
Eighteen Lorain County high schools will graduate 291 students within the next month, with most commencement exercises in May. Amherst High leads with 42 graduates on June 3 at 8 15 p.m. E. B. Lewis of the state department of education will speak. Wellington follows with 40 graduates on June 11. Ridgeville, last year’s largest class, has 32 graduates this year, down from 35. Grafton High has five and Penfield six. Clearview adds its first class this year with 11 graduates. Names, dates, and speakers announced by county office.
Ohio farm work progresses ahead of normal due to warm weather and late April rain. Seeding small grains advanced, oats in southern regions, corn planting started. Winter wheat at 97 percent condition, rye 94, with strong fruit blooms and above average egg and milk production for May 1.
Columbus May 12 Ten tax bills recodifying and expanding state tax laws were sent to the General Assembly by the special legislature joint tax committee. The report includes four other drafts not recommended for passage. The group spent a month preparing measures affecting general intangibles, motor vehicle licenses, tax administration, a county budget panel, and tobacco levies, plus a $5 million welfare bond amendment.
Governor White warns that additional revenue is needed as the state borrows 31 million dollars from the State Highway Fund to replenish the general revenue fund and meet payrolls. He cites a cash deficit of 4 million and a bookkeeping deficit of 9.6 million left by the previous administration.
A new weekly feature in the classifieds promises free theatre tickets. The ad notes a simple method to participate and claims the scheme will be profitable for readers who engage. An emphasized call to action urges readers to check the page for details.
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