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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1930

Page

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Penfield Township Farmers Move to Organize Protection

Penfield Township farmers plan to organize under an old Ohio statute allowing farmer associations to combat property theft. A 49-member meeting appointed a committee to formalize plans and next week will report back. Local officials pledged aid, urging lawfulness while stressing property rights for cattle hogs crops and gates.

Penfield Ohio Penfield Township Old Town Hall Truman Dunham Lawrence Betts Blair Pierce Charles Wood Charles Bligh Elyria J. W. McHenry C. E. Swesey W. F. Holcomb Grafton Holcomb James Rundle Henry Mehling Clarence E. Adams Rundle Columbia Township

Three Gallagher brothers shot in Bellevue feud

In Bellevue Kentucky two of three elderly Gallagher brothers aged 55 and 60 were killed in their isolated home. The third brother, 45, was wounded fatally near the heart but conscious at times. Police suspect an old feud as the motive and continued the inquiry as officers questioned neighbors and searched the scene.

Bellevue Edward Gallagher John Gallagher Francis “Duke” Gallagher

Do-X Flying Boat Passes Through Lisbon Stop

Dornier Do-X will not make the proposed Azores to New York flight. Representatives in Lisbon said the giant flying boat will arrive Thursday and stay eight days. Two demonstration flights are planned with President Carmona and other Portuguese dignitaries aboard. The craft will then proceed to the Azores and return later.

Lisbon Dornier Azores New York Caddell Goertz Dornier Company Goertz Carmona

Woman Bandit Steals Car In Avon Ohio

A blonde woman, described as curly-haired, knocked Gilbert Forthofer unconscious and drove off in his car from the Detroit road garage in Avon Ohio at about 6 am. Authorities across northern Ohio searched for the suspect, who left Forthofer in the cellar after striking him with a blackjack.

Avon, O Ohio Gilbert Forthofer Detroit Road Forthofer

Civil Service Exams Set for Elyria Police Entrance

Civil service examinations for Elyria Police Department entrance and a department reorganization will be held December 5 at Elyria High School. Promotional exams for current officers and exams for janitor and engineer in local schools occur December 4 at City Hall. Applications are available at City Hall. About 30 to 35 have already applied for the police entrance test.

Elyria Police Department Elyria High School Fern M. Johnson Civil Service Commission Police Department City Hall Johnson

Blizzard and cold snap hit western states

Driving snow and high winds from the Rocky Mountains to the Pacific Northwest and into the Southwest paralyzed highways. One man died from cold in Medford Oregon, another was missing, and several motorists were rescued from marooned cars. Mountain passes in Colorado closed as a greater disturbance moves from Canada.

Denver Colo United States Rocky Mountains Pacific Northwest Medford Ore William C. Godfrey Canada Colorado Antonito

Missing Pacific airmail plane sought in Tehachapi mountains

In Los Angeles on November 19 1930 missing Pacific Air Transport mail plane carrying three people is believed down in the Tehachapi range north of the city. 20 search planes joined mountaineers to locate the San Francisco bound craft last heard from at 2 AM near 9000 feet altitude in heavy blizzard conditions. The pilot Flavyious A Donaldson of Burbank accompanied by George Rogers of Los Angeles and passenger Miss J Markow of San Diego disappeared between Los Angeles and Bakersfield. The last radio message said the aircraft was over fog with unknown position near Lebec 30 miles south of Bakersfield. The Bakersfield arrival time was 1 10 AM. Continued on page 2.

Los Angeles Calif Pacific Air Transport Tehachapi Mountains Norh San Francisco Bakersfield Flavyious A. Donaldson Burbank George Rogers J. Markow San Diego Donaldson Lebec

Elyria Chest Campaign Faces Shortfall Crisis

In Elyria the Community Chest plan teeters toward failure with a roughly $20,000 shortfall. Leaders note losses from plant relocations and waning active support, urging more volunteers and financial gifts to avert distress across families and schools as winter nears. Contact Chairman Myron Jones to volunteer.

America Elyria

Passengers From Highland Hope Safe After Grounding Off Island

All 146 first class passengers from the British steamer Highland Hope were taken aboard the Portuguese government tug Patron Lopez and were en route to Lisbon. The ship ran aground off Fairhees Island while traveling from London to Buenos Aires.

Lisbon Highland Hope Patron Lopez Ministry of Marine United Press Fairlhees Island London Buenos Aires

Ohio Tax Commission Sees 15 to 20 Percent Property Valuation Cut

The Ohio Tax Commission chairman George C Braden said a 15 to 20 percent drop in real property valuations is expected under the 1931 revaluation. He noted farms and residences will bear reductions to meet constitutional limits while public utility values likely fall about five percent.

Ohio Tax Commission Columbus George C. Braden United Press Today Braden Ohio Tax Commission Commission

Seiberling Gains Votes in District Recount

Recount of the 14th district race shows Francis Seiberling Republican of Akron gaining 37 votes over Don W. Harter Democrat. County-by-county results: Portage up 29, Medina up 12 for Seiberling. Lorain yields Harter a net 4 vote edge in 47 precincts. Total recount progress indicates swift work with 99 errors found across 47 precincts.

Francis Seiberling Akron Don W. Harter Lorain Medina Portage Summit County Seiberling Portage County Medina County Lorain County Harter Elyria Board of Elections

Chest teams to report AGI tomorrow

Elyria Community Chest workers conducted intensive prospect solicitation to push subscriptions past the halfway goal as reports from the first two days show $39,048.52 subscribed, about $9,500 short of the $97,050 target for operating 11 city charities. Next report meeting set at the Y M C A tomorrow at noon with 17 men's teams, nine ladies' teams, and Industrial division groups reporting on progress.

Elyria

Opposition to Fletcher grows in Senate fight over tariff chair

Washington November 19. Opposition to Henry P. Fletcher of Pennsylvania as chairman of the tariff commission grows among western Republicans. A vigorous challenge is anticipated as the Senate session nears, complicating President Hoover's search for a broadly acceptable choice amid cross party criticism.

Washington Henry P. Fletcher Pennsylvania Tariff Commission Senate Fletcher Hoover

Archbishop Samuel Stritch Installed as Milwaukee Leader

Archbishop Samuel Alphonsus Stritch was installed as head of the Milwaukee diocese at St. John's Cathedral. George Cardinal Mundelein led the ceremony, with a large downtown crowd and many civic and Catholic groups greeting the new archbishop. Stritch thanked Toledo, recalling nine happy years there, and pledged his future ministry to Milwaukee while keeping Toledo in his heart.

Milwaukee Wis Samuel Alphonsus Stritch St. John's Cathedral George Cardinal Mundelein Chicago Stritch Toledo Association of the Wisconsin Consistory

Lorain man seeks $10,000 over alleged alienation of wife

John Kozma files in common pleas court claiming Elizabeth Kozma was taken from him by Lorain residents who arranged her marriage to Joseph Barath. He alleges he paid her passage and that Barath, Mrs. Barath, and Mrs. Huszti connived to have her wed Barath and keep her hidden, seeking damages for alienation of affections.

Hungary Lorain John Kozma Common Pleas Court Joseph Barath William Barath Joseph Huszti Kozma Elizabeth

Christmas Savings Clubs Pay Out In Elyria This Weekend

Thousands of dollars will be distributed to Elyrians by local banks on Friday and Saturday, December 5 and 6. Between 150000 and 200000 dollars will be handed to members of various Christmas clubs in the city. Ohio banks report about 25 million dollars will be placed on the state's Christmas shopping tree this year, with 520275 members in Christmas Savings clubs who accumulated around 24408670 dollars. Merchants expect a large portion of the funds to fuel Christmas shopping.

Elyrians Ohio Bankers Association Ohio Bankers Association

Western asks reduction in valuation for Lorain property

Charles J. Mayers, receiver for the Cleveland Southwestern Railway and Light Co., filed suit in common pleas court seeking to lower the Lorain county valuation of 347040. The petition asserts the value exceeds the worth and asks the court to fix a lower rate. Similar suits were filed in other counties where the street car company operated. The electric railway fell to receivership on Oct. 8, 1930.

Cleveland Southwestern Railway and Light Company Lorain County Common Pleas Charles J. Mayers Interurban Company Tax Commission of Ohio Monroe H. Welty Electric Railway

Stock Promoter Surrenders

NEW YORK, Nov. 19. Charles V. Bob, mining stock promoter who vanished six weeks ago, surrendered at the District Attorney's office to face an indictment linked to financing of large stock ventures. Investigators warned crashes could cost investors up to 12 million dollars. grand jury indicted Bob for grand larceny. Louis J. Rubin, Bob's business associate, also surrendered.

New York Charles V. Bob District Attorney's Bob Chicago Louis J. Rubin

Sheffield Lake Bonds Approved for Water Main Project

Attorney General Gilbert Beitman today approved the legality of $23,200 bonds for Sheffield Lake. The bonds, purchased by the state Teachers Retirement System retirement board, fund water main construction across seven streets in the village.

Gilbert Beitman Sheffield Lake State Teachers Retirement System

Bethany cyclone Leaves Dead and Wrecked Homes

A cyclone cut a 300 foot path through Bethany Oklahoma leveling more than 60 homes. Nine people were killed and at least 60 injured with three unidentified bodies brought to Oklahoma City. Four Oklahoma National Guard companies mobilized and officials prepared relief and hospital ambulances. A schoolhouse near Bethany was demolished. two children died and 14 were injured there.

Oklahoma City Okla U.P Bethany Oklahoma National Guard Charles E. Barrett Oklahoma Guard W. J. Holloway Barrett Red Cross Advices

Rotarians Hear Health Talk at Hotel Newell

Dr W W Peters former Shanghai professor and health educator outlined how germs enter the mouth via air liquids solids and hands at Ely Tia Rotarians luncheon in Newell Hotel He cited that ninety two percent of communicable diseases spread through the mouth and used lantern slides to illustrate the talk

Hotel Newell W. W. Peters Cleanliness Institute New York Peters Shanghai Medical School China

Lorain Man Fined $300 For Liquor Possession

John Fale, 23, of Lorain, was fined $300 and costs by Justice Walter Watts after being found guilty of possession of liquor. He was arrested following Sheriff Clarence E. Adams discovery of a large still in operation on Oberlin avenue in Lorain.

John Fale Lorain Clarence E. Adams Walter Watts Fale Adams Oberlin Avenue

Want Ads Offer Free Turkeys To Readers Tomorrow

The notice promotes want ads as the guide to bargains and promises free turkeys delivered to readers’ doors tomorrow. It urges reading the want ads today and tomorrow, claiming they sell anything and will benefit readers who act.

Use & Want Ad

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