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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1931

Page

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Hoover struggles as deficit hits near one billion

Washington May 19 President Hoover faces a looming budget gap after treasury figures showed a deficit of 972 million 870 thousand 592 23 dollars. Budget cuts stretch across Navy Treasury Post Office and Agriculture as Hoover prepares for weekend Rapidan conferences to balance the books by June 30.

Washington Hoover Treasury Navy Post Office Agriculture Rapidan Camp War and Interior Departments Interior War Department

Harding Memorial Dedication Set For June 16 in Marion

President Hoover approves the June 16 dedication program for the Harding Memorial in Marion Ohio. The event includes invocations, addresses by Frelinghuysen Coolidge and White, music by the Republican Glee Club, a dedicatory address by Hoover, and a benediction, with the program starting at 2 P M.

Marion Harding Hoover Warren G. Harding William J. Spickerman St. Mary’s Catholic Church Joseph Frelinghuysen New Jersey Harding Memorial Association Republican Glee Club Columbus Calvin Coolidge The Memorial Association George White Mr. Harding Glee Club Jesse Swank Central Methodist Church Springfield

Rebels Capture Honduras Port Tela

New York reports private business advices saying rebels took Tela, Honduras port yesterday. Tela with about 2500 people is a banana trade center and hub for light railways. its harbor handles New York and New Orleans fruit steamers, located between Puerto Cortes and Ceiba.

New York Tela Honduras New Orleans Puerto Cortes Ceiba

Ohio Weather Forecast Shows Showers Tonight and Wednesday

The storm area moves east slowly from the upper lake region to the Rio Grande valley. Unsettled showery conditions expected tonight and Wednesday in the vicinity with a cooler trend starting Wednesday. Highs yesterday included 96 in Phoenix and 92 in Abilene while Detroit reached 88. lows today ranged from 26 in Cheyenne to Yellowstone and Calgary at 26.

Phoenix Abilene Detroit Upper Lake Region Rio Grande Valley

Pre School Clinic Set At Elyria Memorial Hospital

Elyria health officials announce a two day pre school clinic for children entering Elyria schools next fall. Aimed at detecting and correcting physical and dental defects, examinations are voluntary with local doctors in charge. This marks the first clinics held at the hospital instead of Washington School, and a Parent Teacher roundup will promote attendance to maximize participation.

Elyria Memorial Hospital Elyria Ddr. G Washington French

Elyain's Electaig Rate to Be Lowered

The Ohio Public Service Company petitioned the Public Utilities Commission to file a schedule reducing Elyria and Lorain electric rates. Proposed charges: first 30 kWh monthly at 4.5 cents per kWh, next 170 kWh at 3 cents, and all additional energy at 2 cents per kWh.

Columbus Ohio Public Service Company Public Utilities Commission Ieave Elyria Lo Tain

Shooting Victim To Be Buried Tomorrow

The Ford roadster used by four youths who attempted to rob Matt Gardner at his Oberlin road gas station is a rented vehicle traced to Alfred Gallo. Sheriff Clarence Adams said the car is held pending surrender. Investigations into Henry Jollie of Pittsburg and Nichola Parrotta and Gallo of New York City are underway after grand jury binding on assault with intent to rob. Earl W. Cole of Brookline Pa is to be buried from Carl Taylor funeral parlors tomorrow and to be buried by the county.

Ford Matt Gardner Oberlin Road New York City Alfred Gallo Clarence Adams Henry Jollie Pittsburg Nichola Parrotta Gallo Earl W. Cole Brookline Gardner Carl Taylor Cole

County Cars To Be Lettered In Compliance With Law

County commissioners have ordered all county cars lettered to mark them as property of Lorain county. State Examiner Fred C. Hates urged the move to ensure lawful compliance. Cars under the order include one used by commissioners, five by the sheriff, and vehicles of the county surveyor. Sheriff Clarence Adams voiced no objection but warned it may hinder pursuing criminals.

Lorain County Fred C. Hates Sheriff’s Department Clarence Adams

Myers Gets Ruling From Bettman on Sinking Fund

Elyria attorney general Bettman rules that counties with pre 1922 outstanding bonds must offer new bond issues at par plus accrued interest to sinking fund trustees before selling. The ruling, issued to Lorain County Prosecutor Don W. Myers, asserts no authority to abolish the sinking fund when bonds have matured but not been paid.

Columbus Lorain Don W. Myers Elyria Bettman

Council approves payment to Elyria board of education

Council authorized 839.50 to the Elyria board of education for the city s share of moving and repairing voting booths. The expense arose from skating ponds that formed last winter.

Elyria Board of Education

Pierson sues sheriff Bennett for 10000 damage in county jail

Ironton Ohio May 19 James A Pierson filed a ten thousand dollar damage suit against Ernest W Bennett Lawrence county sheriff in common pleas court alleging the sheriff struck him on the head while a prisoner in the county jail.

Ironton, O James A. Pierson Ernest W. Bennett Lawrence County Common Pleas Court

Day of Nevada Prohibition Sweep Cracks Las Vegas Saloons

In Las Vegas Nevada a 50 agent operation closed seven saloons and arrested over 125 people in a 12 hour dry up effort ahead of Boulder Dam construction. Warranted arrests followed undercover information. roads were guarded, and masn seized and dumped. A fire damaged nearby properties but all prisoners were released on bail.

Las Vegas Nev Washington Little Juarez Nevada Boulder Dam West

Gas Ordinance On Second Reading

The council gave a second reading to a proposed gas ordinance setting a rate at 50 cents per thousand cubic feet with a minimum charge of one dollar. The measure expires after three years starting January 29, 1932, and may require state utilities commission approval if no agreement with Logan Gas Company is reached. Councilman Clarence Locke indicated a possible arrangement without court action. The rate, a reduction from the current price, is viewed as reasonable for domestic use.

Janary Logan Gas Company State Utilities Commission Clarence Locke Utilities Commission

President to Have Gasoline Launch for Hoover family

The new 50 foot gasoline launch, a Presidential yacht, is being towed up the Potomac for inspection by its owner. Brought from Norfolk Navy Yard after overhaul, it will serve eight for teas and trips to Mt. Vernon, with no sleeping quarters. The craft is due at the Navy Yard this afternoon for President and Mrs. Hoover to view.

Washington Potomac River Norfolk Navy Yard Mt. Vernon Navy Yard

Selecting Jury To Try Convict In Grate Murder Trial

In Columbus on May 19 seven jurors were tentatively seated with the jury to try Clin ton Grate, an Ohio penitentiary convict, on murder charges arising from the prison fire a year ago. The completion of the jury was expected today as the case proceeded toward trial.

Columbus Clinton Grate Ohio

Showers End Midwest Heat Wave Across Cities

Heat wave highs in Chicago and other Midwest cities reached up to 90 plus degrees before showers and cooling winds moved in. Gerald A. Swaine, 52, died in Kansas City due to the heat. Beaches revived briefly in cities like Chicago as rain and cooler air arrived, while farming regions benefited from heat followed by rain and milder conditions. In the Rockies, Denver reported rain hail and some snow amid cooler temps.

Chicago Springfield Til Mercury Gerald A. Swaine Kansas City Midwest Rocky Mountain Denver

Southwestern Railway Property to Remain Intact Until Foreclosure Sale

Solicitor Harry Redington told council last night that tracks wires and equipment of the Cleveland Southwestern Railway Company will stay in place until the foreclosure action is resolved and the receiver’s attorney noted only tracks not laid in pavement would be removed after disposal. Three communities have accepted removal proposals and wires and some poles will be removed when the property is finally disposed of.

Cleveland Southwestern Railway Company Harry Redington Gardner Abbot Traction Company Redington

Commission To Inspect New Sanatorium

The county building commission discussed matters related to the tuberculosis sanatorium in a morning meeting. No decision was made due to the absent architect. a follow up with the architect is planned this afternoon. A tour of the new sanatorium is set for Thursday with another meeting on May 28.

County Building Commission

Hail Storm Ravages West Virginia And Ohio Areas

Hail destroyed fruit trees and greenhouses near Wheeling and damaged Belmont gym roof. Bethesda area reports over three hundred glass windows broken and truck patches damaged. Estimated losses across two townships reach one hundred thousand dollars.

Wheeling W. Va Belmont Ohio Bethesda

Cornerstone to be laid at sanatorium on June seventh

The cornerstone laying ceremony for the $425,000 tuberculosis sanatorium is set for June 7 at 2 PM. A county building commission meeting announced the date and outlined a 28‑item program and a speaker. The commission also addressed final completion matters and discussed X‑ray equipment for the hospital.

County Building Commission

Happiness Returns After Pigon Deportation Crisis

In Elyria a family at the Pigon home faced possible separation as Mrs. Pigon, using a sister's passport, faced deportation to Poland with her two children. Public outcry and mediation by attorney Charles Snoble, plus intervention by former Senator Atlee Pomerene, led to a Department of Labor order declaring the case closed. The family rejoices as tensions ease.

Ignatius Pigeon Mrs. Pigon Poland A. L. Garford Elyria Pomerene Department of Labor

Oberlin College to Hold 98th Commencement in June

Oberlin Ohio May 19 Arrangements for the Ninety Eighth Annual Commencement are near completion with alumni planning to return June 12 to 16. The program includes concerts, plays, a senior breakfast, alumni gatherings, a baseball game with Wooster, class days, reunions, campus songs, and the ceremonial address by Kemper Fullerton. Special reunions and the centennial celebration in October 1925 are noted for future years.

Oberlin Golf Grounds the Conservatory of Music Warner Hall James Brand Douse Pi Kappa Lambda Oberlin Inn Wooster Ivy Ooe Spade Finney Chapel Dramatic Association Shansi Association Burroughs Cottage Francis John McConnell the Methodist Episcopal Church Pittsburgh Board of Trustees Crane Conservatory Barrow Kemper Fullerton D. Th Finney Oberlin Graduate School of Theology Warner Gymnasium Allen Art Building Chance Creek Black River Lake Erie

Immigration Case Brings Joy to Mina Pigon Family

Mrs. Julia Pigon, 21, on Erie Street, receives news immigration officials will allow her to stay in the United States with her two American children, Richard and Stanley, amid ongoing support from attorney Charles J. Snoble and former Senator Atlee Pomerene. The case, labeled closed by the department, sparked broad attention and calls for further action if needed, including possible congressional measures.

Julia Pigon Chronicle-Telegram Erie Street Richard Stanley United States Elyria Charles J. Snoble Snoble Pomerene Harry E. Hull Commissioner General of Immigration Labor Department Pigon Carl White Husband Pomerone Hull Congress Poland

Red Cross to Observe 50th Birthday in Lorain

Lorain and Elyria Red Cross chapters plan a joint May 21 observance at First M. E. Church in Lorain. Mayor Goldthorpe will give welcome remarks, with talks by local leaders from four county towns and a 9:30 radio program featuring Hoover and Hughes. The event marks fifty years since the U S Red Cross arrived in the nation.

Elyria Lorain M. E Friends of the Red Cross Lorain County Sixth Street Reid Avenue the Red Cross United States Red Cross Paul Goldthorpe Harvey C. Cheney C. J. Snoble N. L. Sims Oberlin Clara Barton Washington Europe

Tuscarawas County Storm Chiefs Wide Hail Damage

NEW PHILADELPHIA May 19 A violent hail storm battered a wide strip through Tuscarawas county as temperatures rose across Ohio. Large ice stones crashed through roofs in Rosswell and Barnhill wrecked greenhouses in Schoenberg and Midvale tore auto tops smashed windows and damaged fruit trees and gardens one to three inch hail stones reported.

New Philadelphia Ohio Tuscarawas County Rosswell Barnhill Schoenbrunn Midvale

Mees Declines Toledo Pastorate Call

Dr Otto Mees president of Capital University in Columbus announced he has declined a call to lead J Paul s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Toledo.

Columbus. O Otto Mees Capital University Bexler J. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Toledo

Want Ads Drive Attention To Profitable Listings

A compact, promotional note urges readers to examine the want ads for potential profits. It emphasizes using the want ads as a resource to spot opportunities and save or earn money.

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U.S. Tacaguay Honduras Port Elyain Bulletin Myers Bettmian Agento Day OF Nevada Oagta Rocky Mountain Area Hailway West Va Ignatius Pigon Oberlin College Wilkins Immigration Department Mina
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