Means Whitaker to be sentenced for Lindbergh hoax
Washington May 17 Two years in prison and a 10000 dollar fine faced Gaston B Means and Norman Whitaker after conviction for attempting a 35000 Lindbergh baby kidnapping hoax A DC Supreme Court jury found them guilty of conspiring to obtain more funds The government labeled Means a Modern Baron Munchausen as he claimed contact with kidnapers and risked his life to recover the baby but failed to convince the jury
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Washington
Gaston B. Means
Norman Whitaker
Dantel O'Donoghue
Meana
Atlanta
Evalyn Walsh McLean
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Means
Whitaker
Baron Munchausen
Elyria Town Line BRIEFS
May 17 Elyria Townline Road Miss Caroline Spiegelberg of Cleveland spent the weekend with her brother Lt W Spiegelberg and family R B Flock has returned from a business trip to Akron Edward Dute of Cleveland is spending a few days with his sisters Kathryn and Lydia Dute Russell Spiegelberg and Bert Nichols called on the former's grandparents Mr and Mrs C J Smith of Edison highway Saturday Wilbur Minch of Cleveland was a caller here Monday Miss Miriam Fowl of Edison highway was a guest of her cousin Miss Irma Spiegelberg Mr and Mrs L W Spiegelberg and Miss Carolina Spiegelberg together with Mr and Mrs C J Smith of Edison highway motor to Wellington Sunday afternoon and visited Mr and Mrs Charles Behnke John Bechtel of North Murray Ridge called on relatives here Thursday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Townline Road
Caroline Spiegelberg
Cleveland
W. Spiegelberg
Familly
R. B. Flock
Akron
Edward Dute
Kathryn
Lydia Dute
Russell Spiegelberg
Andelbert Nichols
C. J. Smith
Edison Highway
Wilbur Minch
Miriam Fowl
Irma Spiegelberg
L. W. Spiegelberg
Carolina Spiegelberg
Wellington
Charles Behnke
John Bechtel
North Murray Ridge
J. J. Weller
Pleasant Hour Club
Gervis Gates
Charles Wagner
Amos Luckhoupt
Columbus
Antone Winzel
John Knipper
Jacob Knuipper
Lorain
Veronica Bins
Elyria
Peter Swary
Cletus
Jimmy
Linus Theisen
New Bavaria
Abbie Tomlin
Otto Schroeder
Heatrice
Amherst
St. Mary's Church
Joseph Kuipper
Joseph Schafer
Rocky River
Phillip Gerhart
Louis Schwartz
Russ Lillian Schwartz
Clarence Krupp
Betty
Lakewood
George Reisinger
Bert Reisinger
Kindig
Carl Reisinger
South Ridge
Milton Schlechter
Bigter
Harland Schlechter
Carolyn
Henrietta
Kay Wolf
Dallas Wolf
Sandusky
Wolf
Luella Peters
Mary Eppley
Nellie Hill
M. EB
Doris Conger
Emilia Witt
Adna Madill
George Knittle
Frank Laraway
Conrad Rainhart
Amelia Witt
Emma Conger
Carolyn Elizabeth
Deloris Meinke
Helen Balzar
E. C. Schubert
Townline Road
Frank Bechtel
Howard Dayton
Pittsfield
George Snittle
Mitchell
Marion Knittie
Kathryn Kolbe
Middle Ridge
Frank lLaraway
Conrad Reinhart
South Amherst
Terry Nomack
Brownhelm
Funeral and Commencement Notices from Elyria Page
Mrs E C Schubert attended the funeral of Mrs Nellie Hill at the M F E church in Elyria Saturday. Eighth grade commencement at Murray Ridge school Friday featured graduates led by Russell Spiegelberg with attendees including Mr and Mrs William Cook, Mr and Mrs L Galavon, Mr and Mrs E C Schubert and Oliver, L Hrust and son Glenn, and Mr and Mrs L W Spiegelberg, HW Mackert and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Ridge School
William Cook
Farewell Reception for Murray Nidge Welfare Group
Members of the Murray Nidge Welfare group gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Spiegelberg on Monday in honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Nidge Welfare Group
L. W. Spiegelberg
Sixty Attend Grange Meeting in La Grange
Old Glory Grange in La Grange on Thursday May 11 attracted over sixty members with officers present except four. Albert Archer led the business session. guests from Penfield Huntington and Wellington attended. Palmer of Penfield spoke on Grange Automobile Insurance. A F T A donation letter was read. Next meeting set for May 24 with a refreshments social. Seven Come Eleven Orchestra performed after the program and Mothers Day talk by Brother Jump closed the event.
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LA Grange
Old Glory Grange
Albert Archer
Penfield
Huntington
Wellington
Palmer
Penfield Grange
Grange Automobile Insurance
Grangs
Old
Lewis Runals
Brother Jump
Couple Leaves for Oberlin Farm Home
Mr and Mrs William Cook and family plan to move to a farm near Oberlin this week. Three tables of banco were in play as Mrs F Vietzen won high honors. The honored couple were presented with a gift. A two course luncheon was served to twenty four guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cook
Oberlin
F. Vietzen
Avon Farewell Party and Local Social Notices
Avon scene includes Kenneth Evenson hosting a farewell for Paul Luther who heads to Springfield Illinois after school. Nearby reports cover Pleasant Hour bridge, Holy Communion prep, family visits, and village socials featuring residents like Amos Luckhoupt, Antone Winzel, and the Reisinger family across Avon and nearby towns.
Sue Parmely Faces Society Debut Amid Grief and Hope
Sue Parmely clings to her grandmother as the scene shifts toward a debut party and high society. Mrs Parmely urges gaiety while Sue wrestles with loss of Philip Gerard, seeking strength in family ties and the lure of a life planned in contrast to her inner misery.
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Philip
Metropolitan
Brooklyn
Mrs. Parmely
Sis
Sue
Philip Gerard
Birs
Radio Programs Schedule by City Stations May 16
Telegraphed grid lists weekday programs for WGAR WTAM WHR WHHK WJX AY WEAF WABC WADC WLW WTA TM M WGAR stations with comedy, drama, news, music bands and Hollywood features scheduled from 5:00 pm to 1:00 am including Uncle Clyde Amos n Andy Sherlock Holmes Doyle era lineup and local hosts.
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Wgar
Uncle Clyde
Earl and
Ernie
Lowell Thomas
Amos
Andy
Everett Marshal
Virginia
Aunt Judy
Crime Clues
Black and Blue
the Magician
Sherlock Holmes
Marine Band
N AL Butler
Music Room
Williams
Marathon Dane
Ralph Worden
Own
Johnson
WTAM
Arnold
Amber
Waldorf Astor
Wm. Hard
Eee Pierce
Piealant Pete
Aasmatt Resur
Gene
Pedro
Jacobs
Gill
Coogan
Local Notices Highlight Visitors and Family
The fragment lists personal visits and homecomings, noting Arthur Brown returning home after a stay with relatives in Hartville, Mrs. Jay Boylan calling on friends in Elyria, and Mrs. Loretta Hicks visiting her Lorain parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Knipper. It quotes a remark equating science with knowledge and poetry with feeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Dechant
Arthur Brown
Hartville
Jay Boylan
Elyria
Funeral notices and sundry visits in South Ridge area
In South Ridge on May 17 details of local funerals and social visits are recorded. Kay Wolf, three year old son of Dallas and Kay Wolf, had a funeral in Sandusky with relatives including Mrs. Luella Peters. Other funerals noted include Mrs Nellie Hill in Elyria. Numerous residents and visitors are listed visiting and calling on neighbors and relatives across nearby towns including Amherst, Lorain, Cleveland, Wellington, Brownhelm, Middle Ridge and Pittsfeld.
Education taught instruments but said little of the important things
A reflective note on education criticizing its focus on instruments over core human and societal values. It argues that schools emphasize technical skills while neglecting broader personal development and understanding. The piece urges a rebalanced approach to learning that includes character, critical thinking, and civic awareness.
Phantom tax money distribution tied to county banks
The county auditor reports a phantom distribution of 1.588 million dollars in real estate and public utility taxes for Lorain County this year. Funds are impounded in eight unlicensed banks, leaving 68 subdivisions and schools with nothing until banks release the money. Unpaid countywide real estate taxes exceed 2.2 million, with Elyria and Lorain city and school shares itemized and advances noted.
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Lorain County
Elyria City
Lorain
Elyria
Oberlin
Ridgeville
Sheffield
New England Leads In Electricity Production In Week
New England led the nation in electricity production for the week ended May 13, with a 7.7 percent rise over the 1932 period, pushing the national total 2.2 percent above the prior year. The Edison Electric Institute said the year-over-year gain was the best in 16 weeks, dating back to April 5, 1930. The report notes widespread industry gains across most regions.
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New York
New England
Edison Electric Institute
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Elyria Town Line
Elyria Lumber and Coal Co
Kapitol
Pbewien SS
Heart Stoke
Ti Maugham
Storm Gucci
Ruth Etting
England
Rivoli
Wee
Pau Pau Ie
AVON
Kenneth Evenson
Paul Luther
Springfield
Ill
Howard Wise
Nelson Harbert
Clinton Forthofer
Clester Barr
Morris Hall
John Sletman
Russell Glenn
Edward Conway
E. T., H Evenson
Leo Jackson
Garnet Jackson
Eaton
Reisinger
G. Nippler
M. A. Webber
Leo Hill
Avon Lake
Harry Whittenberg
St. Agnes Church
J. ”. Heckel
Charles Richards
Dreamland
Phillips Holmes
Dorothy Jordan
Jimmy Durante
Claudette Colbert
George
M. Cohan
Sue Armitted
Granny
Sue Parmely
Arlo Tremaine
Orc
Skippy
Just Plain Bills
Buck Rogers
J. R. Williams
Kate Smith
Hollywood
Irvin Cobb
L. A. Hickman
Burns and Alle
Waring
Minstrels
Francis A. Pos
WEAF
Mountaineers
Burton Holme
Elvin Allman
Betty Boop
Lopez
Robbins
Epinoff
Tao
Jones and
Phil Cook
Irene Franklin
Pickens Sisters
Ray Weatherton
Master Singers
WABC
Martin
Viscount Tshii
Duchin
Nelson
Harrod
Ball Room Orch
WADC
Chas. Carlile
Thompson
Orch
Lombardo
Edwin C. Hill
Light Opera
Viscount Tshil
WLW
Joe Emerson
Gene and Giern
Sporsman
Tunsle
Black and Blur
Drama
Puddle Family
Grofe
Hymn Sing
Agnew
Shocke
Moon River
Boy Friend
WTA
Glee Club
Harding
Cheerie
Landt
Vaughn King
S. Navy Band
John Marvin
D'Qr
Gill's Orch
Anna Jackson
Lady Next Dor
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Astori
Roberts Bros
Countesst Alba
Pile Plant Pete
Gene and
Glenn
The
Goldbergs
World News
Pennsylvania
Oahu
D'Or Orchestr
Jacobs' Orch
Nichols’ Orch
Heeza Knutt
Just Joe
Little Jack Tuittle
Tha
Allen
Ethel
Harry
Arie
Knight’s Orch
Palmer Ensbie
Alerrymakers
Musiccale
Westphal
Elmer Lehr
Stonpnagle
Budu
John Henry
Perkins Fellers
Edith Fletcher
Lewis
Way
A. M
Elaine
Gilman Young
Breakfast Club
Mountain Boys
City Mission
Chas. Reed
Roy Fivana
Bannen
Islanders
Dick Finnegan
P.M
Yackett
Mitz Grdina
Banjo Boys
Col
That Old Gang
Enable
Marge Gallemer
Bottsville Bugle
Crazy Crystals
Ray Henderson
Ann Haines
Dizzy Fingers
Square Twins
Patty Juabato
Firemen’s Club
Harmony Four
Tne Bald
Clara
Todaxr
Emily Post
Ruth Mills
Leonard Siegel
Battle
Sisters of Skillet
Bob
Tack Turner
City Lights
Dick Daring
Singing Tacy
Orphan
Annie
Donatil Nevis
Mitz Green
Loretta Hicks
Poetrry
Sterling
Fair Grounds
O. Thurs
Kelser
Grafton
LaGrange
Rochester
Sheffield Lake
Greyhound
MOS Section
Safety
Chicago
Detroit Wyittsburgh
Elyria Phowmer
Ruggles
Floyd Heys
Camel’s
California
Globe Arbor Vitae
Inch
Siederich “Sons
Cleveland Road
Omio
Cole Nursery
Painesville
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