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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1931
Page
4
Eaton citizens approved a $233,000 municipal light plant bond issue despite opposition from the Eaton Lighting Company. The plan would establish a city utility, ending the company’s franchise early next year.
Early returns hint at a complex House map with Democrats gaining Michigan seat through Hert, first Dem winner in 3 years. Republicans hold key districts in Ohio and Pennsylvania while New Jersey and New Hampshire vacancies adjust near-term balance. Roosevelt endorsement clash with Smith over state reform plan adds national interest amid muted issues. Detroit reelects mayor Frank Murphy in a nonpartisan race amid partisan contrasts.
Three farmers near Stoney Ridge road face arraignment in justice court unless they cover damages for 13 sheep killed by their dogs in a ramage at Matt Myers farm on Stoney Ridge road. Dog Warden Lee Minkler recaptured three large dogs involved in the attack. Separately FP W Etaley and Joseph Wiladecki were fined five dollars and costs for intoxication before Mayor James A Hewatt.
Oberlin Ohio voters elected George Broadwell and Barbol Morris for town council. Edward E. Bosworth, an independent candidate, was decisively defeated. Broadwell led with 1130 votes, Morris 1074, Bosworth 550. Mrs Mabel McKee and Lyndes Jones won school board seats. C D Smiley and John Von loom named Justice of the Peace, F A Edmonds and Robin Parish constables, and township trustees J A Davidson A Wangerein and A A Saxton.
National Girl Scout Week was observed in Oberlin with panels in the Girl Scout room, a rally at Hawthorn school in Lorain, and committee meetings. Mrs. Sarah Wilson led practical efforts, and the Pan troop met in new quarters to plan decorations and home nursing studies.
The itinerary includes Jackson Kalania Grand Rapids Grand Lodge Lansing St Johna PonWac Flint Birmingham and Detroit. The Freshan Six Weeks club will meet at Dean T W Graham's home on Forest Street Thursday at seven to discuss Religion on a College Campus. Mrs Kenneth Brown of Anderson Ind visits her parents Dr and Mrs W B Armington in South Cedar Avenue. Mrs Charles W Jones of Ithaca NY visits her brother E F Bosworth and family on South Professor Street. Miss Alice Rodgers visited Hester Seagan in Cuyahoga Falls. Miss Louise Park returns home in Wellington after visiting her aunt Mrs O P Badger on North Park Street. Council meets this evening. Before The Man Who Forgot at First Methodist Church, the church Men's club holds its monthly supper.
Marshal Janas reports the motor cylinder head was stolen from his car on Harwood Street last night. Police investigation is underway. Ted McDonald of Elyria was bound over to the grand jury under $1,500 bond after arraignment on a statutory charge and pleaded not guilty.
Francis Seiberling of Akron will speak to the Elyria Kiwanis Club at the Hotel Newell at noon Thursday. He represents Ohio's Fourteenth District in the U S House of Representatives and is serving his second term. The talk subject has not been announced.
Addison Q. Thatcher defeats incumbent William T. Jackson by over 31 617 votes in Toledo. Voters across East Liverpool Alliance Wooster and Marietta back Sunday movies while St Clairsville favors closing shows. Municipal relief and unemployment levies pass in Cincinnati and Cleveland, with Marysville and other towns approving or defeating local levies. Piqua Eaton Sandusky push municipal power and light plans. Defiance and Plain City reject school levies. race lines blur between parties amid local issues. An African American voter is fatally shot by a constable in Hamilton amid voting tensions.
Infant Leo Vincent Baumgardner aged one, son of Mr and Mrs Ross Baumgardner, died at 7:45 am at 124 South Olive Street. Funeral at 1:20 pm from home and 1 pm at St Marys, Rev J T Daly officiating. Buried St Peters Cemetery North Ridgeville. Also Mrs Mabel Darby, 43, died yesterday at 3:00 am at her New London home. Survived by husband and three sons and two daughters. Burial in Elyria.
The Nineteenth Century Club hosted guests at Mrs. Kari Gebrkena's home with about fifty attendees. Professor Clarence Ward of Oberlin College spoke on English Cathedrals with slides, followed by three piano selections by Professor Moyer and refreshments. Next hostess is Mrs. J. T. McFarland.
High winds at Lakehurst New Jersey last night kept the Akron aloft all night and caused the Navy blimp K-1 to rip its envelope and collapse after being grounded. Ground crew released the damaged craft as Lieut S M Batley and two officers were found unharmed.
The Oberlin Rod and Gun Club schedules its annual banquet for Friday evening November 6 with supper by the Rebekahs and an intere sting program. Members should bring song and friends as a business meeting and officer elections will follow. Francis Oakley travels Michigan to interview applicants and promote Oberlin College.
Cleveland wholesale market report shows butter and eggs steady with price ranges. poultry weights and values listed. Fresh fruit and vegetables include oranges, cranberries, cherries, asparagus, bananas, and greens with varied regional supply notes and on track prices.
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