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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1931

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Fatal collision at Columbia Road crossing claims farmer

Gottlieb Kloss a Columbia township farmer died when his automobile was hit by a Big Four passenger train at the Columbia Road crossing about 3 am. He attempted to back up after realizing he could not cross in time. The rainbound vehicle was wrecked. no other occupants.

Gottlieb Kloss Columbia Township Columbia Road Kloss Quarry Clarence BE. Adams Cleveland

Appeals court reverses fee claim in Lorain bridge case

The Second District Court of Appeals halted further architect payments of 26 400 to Wendell I Brown by Lorain County commissioners. The ruling reverses a prior injunction and holds the commissioners had authority to proceed. The case centers on plans for a 2 199 000 high level bridge halted by injunction after a 1926 vote. Brown had claimed 62 100 for work. the court suggests injunction undermined the contract and that Brown may pursue the balance in court.

Wendell I. Brown Board of Courtly Commissioners Second District Court of Apipeals Appeals Court Common Pleas N. H. McGlure Hera Brown Lorain A. T. Grills Don W. Myers Myers

Weather forecast for Ohio and surrounding areas

Fair tonight and Thursday with cooler temperatures. Yesterday’s highs indicate mild conditions in Phoenix and Los Angeles, while Edmonton and Qu Appelle show colder readings. The forecast calls for continued fair weather nearby, followed by a strong freeze tonight with heavy frosts likely to cause damage in exposed locations.

Ohio Phoenix Oklahoma Los Angeles Edmonton Eereersee Qu'Appelle Minnedosa

Local Voters Turn Down Bonds in Elyria Lorain County

Elyria and Lorain County voters joined statewide results in rejecting the constitutional amendment to issue 7.5 million dollars in bonds for state welfare institutions. In Elyria the vote was 1,492 for and 3,667 against, while Lorain County totaled 6 for and 12,753 against.

Elyria Lorain County Lorain

New Wenge School Board Member Named for Elyria

In the Elyria City Board of Education election yesterday a new member, Price, will replace T N Cook who did not seek reelection. Dr A Re Agate and BE M Moody were reelected. Nye and Howenstine also won new terms. Agate Moody and Price led the vote with 3,499, 3,499 and 3,331 respectively while Deutsch and Berie trailed.

Elyria City Hoh. Nye EF. Jay Howenstine Dr. Agate Moody Price Samuel Deutsch Frank J. Berie Deutsch Berie Lot

Cotton Shaw Hillier Win Elyria Township Trustees

Election results show George Cotton F L Shaw and W J Hillier leading for Elyria Township Board of Trustees with 31 of 37 precincts reporting. Cotton 3068 Shaw 3020 Hillier 2840. rivals Neiding 2269 Johnson 1623. Mischka elected township clerk and Howlett Lord as constables with no opposition.

George Cotton F.L. Shaw W. J. Hillier Elyria Township Hillier Otto K. Mischka J. J. Howlett Charles C. Lord Board of Elections

Grafton Reelects Frank Cousins in Heated Mayor Race

GRAFTON, Navy. Mayor Frank Cousins won reelection in one of the fiercest local races, edging rival Joe Novesky 145 to 136 on an Independent ticket. Elected councilmen include James Lilly, Ernest Toghill, William Chamberlain, William Dimpke, John Kisler, and Thomas Kubusko.

Grafton Navy Frank Cousing Joe Tango) Novesky James Lilly Ernest Toghill William Chamberlain William Dimpke John Kisler Thomas Kubusk

Bernstein and Goldman Held in Cincinnati Fraud Case

Irwin J. Bernstein 35 and Joseph Goldman 33 were held for hearing November 13 on charges they used the malls to defraud through the gate of units in Rosemere Country Farm Inc Elyria Ohio. They allegedly defrauded Stanley Steiglader of Cincinnati of 585 dollars and pleaded not guilty Tuesday.

Bernstein

Tar kettle fire at Walton Ice and Fuel plant

A kettle of tar boiled over at the Walton Ice and Fuel Company plant on Winckles Street yesterday afternoon, causing a fire that reached about 30 feet from the main building. Elyria firemen extinguished it with only slight damage. the tar ignited from heat under the kettles.

Walton Ice and Fuel Company Winckles ‘Street Elyria

Ohio Sends One Democrat One Republican to Congress

Ohio voters chose one Democrat and one Republican to Congress and rejected a 7.5 million welfare bond issue. Republican John B. Wollister of Cincinnati wins the first district, while Democrat Martin L. Sweeney of Cleveland defeats D Hayden Parry in the 22nd district. Cleveland also votes down the City Manager plan, signaling a return to mayor and council government, with Toledo rejecting two manager system proposals.

Ohio Congress Cleveland United Press John B. Wollister Cincinnati Martin L. Sweeney D. Hayden Parry Charles A. Mooney Hollister Nicholas Longworth Maurice Maschke Toledo

Democrats Gain House Majority in Vote Count

In Washington yesterday Democrats won a numerical majority in the House of Representatives and expect to elect a speaker and oversee committees when Congress convenes December 7. The final tally showed Democrats 217, Republicans 215, with Farm Labor 1 and two vacancies.

Washington House of Representatives Michael J. Wart John M.garner United Press Uvalde Texas Hollister New York State Assembly Longworth Ohio Joshn B. Hollister A. Harry Moore New Jersey David Haird, Jr

Statements By Mayor-Elect VanOster And Mayor Hewitt

Elyria figures Van Oster and Hewitt share praise after election. Van Oster says no promises yet and aims to select a Democrat for service director, sell government to citizens, and foster civic consciousness. Hewitt expresses gratitude, hopes for cooperation, and pledges continued effort for Elyria’s best interests.

Chronicle-Telegram W. H. van Oster Elyria Fay Stocking Co Mr. VanOster Major Hewitt Mr. VanOnter Chronicle Hewitt VanOster

Ohio voters reject welfare bond issue set at 7.5 million

Columbus Ohio November 4 Voters soundly opposes a statewide welfare bond referendum. Unofficial returns from 6,514 of 8,744 precincts show 847,017 for and 562,956 against the measure with final totals expected near 300,000 against it. Only six counties show slight early support Erie Hamilton Jefferson Mahoning Cuyahoga Trumbull while statewide turnout nears 1,280,000.

Columbus Clarence J. Brown Ohio Brown Erie Hamilton Jefferson Mahoning Cuyahora Trumbull

Hold Hearing On 13000 Suit In Lorain Court

The first of four filings totaling 60000 dollars against Fleming B Brainard Lorain began in common pleas court today. Irving Jay Cox Elyria seeks 15000 for injuries alleged after a car crash on Twenty sixth Street Lorain involving Brainard’s vehicle on November 17 1928. Arthur White Sarah White and Mildred Mae Jaycox also sue for 15000.

Fleming B. Brainard Lorain

Sartor Wins Keen Race Defeats Hewitt by 343 Votes

Hlyria's 1932 1933 city government will be led by Democrat W H Van Aster after beating Republican James A Hewitt for mayor. Sartor won president of council. Republicans captured most other offices. final mayoral tally Van Oster 3344 Hewitt 3001 amid ward splits.

Hewitt Sartor Hlyria W.H. van Aster James A. Hewitt Offiaes Charles J. Sartor W. G. Smith A. C. Schilleman Jack Marshall Howard R. Butler Anna Kenned Leonard Smith William D. Taylor Walter 8. Kohn Himest N. Birch Carl Curtis Fourth Ward William E. B. Notley Paul Wainwright van Oster

County Education Board Sees Not Counted Returns

Election officials announced at 1:30 pm that County Board of Education returns had not yet been counted. Several precincts were missing and officials hoped to compile them later this afternoon, while preparing results for Newton mayoral race candidate W. G. Broughton.

Board of Election Officials

Lorain election gives Democrats control city government

Democratic candidates win mayor, council, auditor, and solicitor races in Lorain. Joseph B. Conley defeats Paul J. Goldthorpe for mayor by 240 votes, with Wiliam F. Grall elected council president. Norman J. Wenohwe re-elected treasurer. Frank Ayres and Wesley Grills win auditor and solicitor seats. Council seats split with a Democratic plurality amid mixed ward results. Voters reject a $7.5 million welfare bond issue by about 1,035 votes.

Sartor Scott Ielian Grover M. Patton Marshall J. Wendell Fulton Butler Thomas A. Conway Emery G. Murphy Everett E. Wilson Walter 8. Kohn Frank L. Waller W. G. Smith Ralph B. Young William Jenne Ernest N. Birch Charles F. Guth Carl Curtis William France William E. B. Notley Alfred Bauer Paul Wainwright Joseph E. Will Lorain Joseph B. Conley American Shipbuilding Company Paul J. Goldthorpe Conley Goldthorpe Board of Elections Wiliam F. Grall John J. Baird Norman J. Wenohwe William T. Stoper Ayres Cite Frank Ayres Robert Seward Wesley Grills Arthur Kurtz James Marsh Walter Siencrt Alex Mollinou Willams’ Wickens Arther Matchette Charles Springowski Andrew Probek Frank Svat N Afth Stephen Demeter Stephen Demeter (D), Sixth Ward Arthur M. Bradley Seventh Ward Init Lorain

Trade In Days Offer in Chronicle Telegram Ad

The Chronicle Telegram promotes Trade In Days November 11 12 and 13 allowing readers to exchange any old item for a new one during the event. The ad emphasizes buying advantage and broad eligibility regardless of what is traded.

Chronicle-Telegram

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NSE Big Four GOURT Wenge Cotton Shaw Hillier Frank Cousins W. WH. van Oster Pres Council William BD. Taylor A.C. Schilleanan Howard Anna Kennedy Jas. A. Hewitt W. H. VanOster New London Ney County Education Board W. G. Broughton Republicas Newton
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