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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1929

Page

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Bandits Hold Up Bank in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati Ohio on November 26 two masked bandits robbed a Provident Savings Bank branch forcing cashier Oliver Brochmann to open the vault and escaping with about 10 000 in cash and silver. Germann and Brockmann were forced at gunpoint to assist. a shot shattered a boulevard light as they fled. Frank Miller pursued the robbers and noted a blue and tan license plate 109934 possibly Missouri or Minnesota issued.

Cincinnati Provident Savings Bank & Trust Company Oliver Brochmann Brochmann Joseph Germann Brockmann Germann Frank Miller Tony Missouri Minner

Elyria Chamber urged growth and lower land costs

Eiira must cooperate to seize growth while Earl Baron, secretary of the Elyria Chamber, told the Wiska Lorain County Real Estate Board at Hotel Newell that Ohio chambers push to attract industries. He cited high land prices and water rates as barriers, noting many new plants may come from larger cities where land is pricier but advocates expect property to be priced at its true value.

Eiira Earl Baron Chamber of Commerce Wiska-Lorain County Real Estate Board Hotell Newell Ohio Elyria Recon Mereland

Women fail in endurance flight attempt at Los Angeles

Bobby Trout and Hilton Smith, women pilots, failed to break the world endurance record after an 18 hour flight. They landed at Metropolitan Airport at 7:01 AM, ending their attempt.

Los Angeles Cant Bobby Trout Hltnor Smith Metropolitan Airport

Elyria Banker Plocher Climb From Youth To VP

Alvin J. Plocher began as a 21 year old collector for Lorain County Banking Company now Lorain County Savings and Trust Company. A lifelong Elyria resident, he advanced from bookkeeper and teller to cashier, then 25 assistant cashier, and now vice president and trust officer. He is married with one daughter and lives at 214 Columbus Street. His hobbies include golf and masonry. as a boy he dreamed of becoming a lawyer.

Alvin J. Plocher Lorain County Bnking Company Lorain County Savings and Trust Company Elyria Plocher Lves Columbus Street

Rotarians Hear Artist On Piano At Newell Hotel

Rotarians heard Cleveland radio artist Smith perform piano pieces at Hotel Newell with local musician Jack Flynn on accordion. Smith illustrated the shift from classic music to modern popular styles and debuted a tune co written with himself titled Did You Pick Me Up To Throw Me Down to an ovation. Walter Kohn introduced Smith and Walter Ayres announced December 12 as an open date for the ladies party. Lorain Rotarians attended as President Hewitt presided.

Ivories Hotel Newell Smith Cleveland Rotary Club Jack Flynn Walter Kohn Walter Ayres William McClelland James A. Hewitt

Wall Street Reports Optimism From Governing Leaders

Wall Street absorbs upbeat signals amid plans for heavy next year construction by industrial and railroad leaders. Washington hints at farm price boosts to lift purchasing power, with Hyde noting rate cuts would ripple into farm equipment markets and sustain 1930 prosperity. State programs surge as Pennsylvania and Illinois propose large expenditures, utilities plan expansions, and AT&T unit projects push near 3.25 billion. Market activity remains steady at mid summer pace, seen as progress by reform-minded forces.

New York Wall Street Washington Hyde Ilinois Power and Light Company American Telephone and Telegraph Company

Nine deaths in Ohio hunting season hit nine

United Press reports the season's ninth fatal hunting accident occurred when 17 year old Clayton Bob Litt of Bellefontaine died after a gun discharged during a post school hunt. Another boy was injured and several others were hurt while rabbits were pursued near Marietta. Earlier victims include Carl Haggerman, Leo Hartman, Clement Hampton, Royal Manning, Donald Stanfield, Lewis Crosley, Richard Kunterachmint, and William Dalgrumple, all named victims from various towns.

United Press Clayton Boblitt Bellefontaine Clayton William Goodwin Goodwin Henry Davis Marietta Jesse Hickman Caldwell Fearl Parsons Hen-mond W. Va Carl Haggerman St. Marrs Leo Hartman Millersport Clement Hampton Yellow Springs Royal Manning Son Piqua Donald Stanfield Rushylvania Lewis Crosley Roswell Richard Kunterachmint Norwood William H. Dalgrumple Fear Fidsan

Nation mobilizes for Hoover winter economic drive

Washington reports broad mobilization across the nation’s industrial sectors under President Hoover’s leadership. Utilities and construction push for a $2.9 billion program as railroads, federal and state governments promise new spending, wage protections, and farm loan relief amid a run of conferences and pledged cooperation.

City Erecting Traffic Signs

The city is installing new traffic signs ahead of the December 2 ordinance start. About 250 signs of various types will be erected this week, including rules for parking, one way streets, no parking zones and limited time parking. Safety Director John N. Fidt stated the signs follow American Engineering Council guidance and will be placed on downtown white way poles with others in remaining districts.

Safety Service John N. Fidt American Engineering Council Herbert Honver Elyria Ohio

Spark May Have Caused Timms Spring Blast

An inquiry into the Timms Spring company blast that killed six and injured four considers an electric spark from a switch on a machine as the possible cause. Caution officials, led by Coroner Perry and Prosecutor Myera, questioned Timms Spring and Ohio Fuel Gas Co. officials as investigators planned to interview four Elyria Memorial Hospital patients the next day.

Timms Spring Company Myles E. Perry Don W. Myera Ohio Fuel Gas Company Taday Elyria Memorial Hospital

Disposition Of Huge Fortune Is Near

New York figures Calve Coolidge Alfred Smith and Julius Rosenwald study how to use eight to five million dollars left by Conrad Hubert for public good. December could reveal official results. Some anticipate racial improvement, medical research and other causes benefiting from the trio’s decisions.

New York Calve. Coolidge Alfred K. Smith Julius Rosenwald Conrad Hubert

Slaying Reported Of American In Mexico

Washington reports the slaying of American citizen Carlos A. Burggais in Mexico on November 6. Waldo E. B. Bailey, American vice consul at Mazatlan, said the killers were not identified. Burggais was killed at Fu Fuapa.

Washingivon Carlos A. Burggais Mexico State Department Waldo E B. Bailey Mazatlan Sinalar Burggeis FE Fuapa

Life of Myron T Herrick featured in Chronicle Telegram

The Chronicle Telegram runs the second installment of Col. T Bentley Mott's biography of Myron T Herrick on an inside page. The first installment published yesterday was well received by local readers across the county.

Col. T. Bentley Mott Myron T. Herrick Chronicle-Telegram Toraln County

Soviet Troops Advance Into Manchuria Near Hailar

Reports from Harbin say Soviet forces have taken up a position west of Hailar with brief bombing over the city. Washington discusses potential international action as China and Russia face off over Manchuria and the status of the Chinese Eastern Railway under past treaties and the Kellogg pact.

Harbin Manchuria Hailar Washington Russia China Stimson Great Britain Japan France Italy Germany Britain The Hague Stimuon Soviet

Elyria Moves Into Film to Sell City to Businesses

Elyria bands together to film a promotional movie showing local industrial and business establishments under the Chamber of Commerce direction. Eddie J. Sheehan of Hollywood directs, with scenes already shot. The film aims to attract residents and prospective industries, and will be owned by the Chamber. It will be distributed to city organizations for screening.

Chamber of Commerce Elitia Chatbee of Commerce Ooficea Eddie J. Sheehan Hollywood Jourain Elyria Flyria Elstia Chamber

Hearing on Sidle Ditch 251 Assessments

A hearing on assessments for the Improvement of the Lateral number 1 of Sidle ditch number 251 in Huntington township was held today in the county commissioners office.

Huntington Township

Avon Lake Man Killed in Agh Center Ridge Crash

In West Nover on Center Ridge road a small roadster driven by Emil Beck, 22, of Avon Lake, collided with a farmer's truck. Beck was killed and three others were injured. Clay Flackson, 25, of Avon Lake, was hospitalized with minor injuries. Sauthack brothers F. L. and A. J. Sauthack, occupants of the truck, suffered a severe shaking up. Beck's car caught fire and was extinguished by police and fire squads.

West Nover Emil Beck Avon Lake Center Ridge Road Beck Clay Flackson Avon ‘Lake Lakewood Hospital F. L. Sauthack A. J. Sauthack

Paris to name street for Clemenceau Father of Victory

Paris plans to honor Georges Clemenceau by naming a major street after him at the next council meeting. Artists race to complete memorials while a plan to acquire the Tiger’s fishing hut as a national museum progresses. A U.S. renter holds Clemenceau’s Rue Franklin flat in trust, resisting offers to sell or transfer ownership.

Paris Georges Clemenceau Vendee Republic Clemenceau Saint Vincent Sur Jard Statesman Rue Franklin James Dovelas

Rescued Survivors From Wrecked Steamer Off Pembrokeshire

The life boat Anglo saved thirty-one survivors from a steamer wreck off Woodstock Point Pembrokeshire after several tries at sea. Eight lives were lost including the chief officer’s wife and the wireless operator. Two women were among the rescued. Norwegian seamen died of exposure or were washed overboard. Survivors were brought to Molesey as the vessel was driven on the rocks by Monday’s gale.

Mifordhaven Eng Anglo Molesey Woodstock Point St. Brines Bay Pembrokeshire

Anticipate Heavy Holiday Business in New York

President Hoover's message to governors of eight states seeking cooperation in building projects is expected to boost business. In New York City leading stores plan record Christmas trade, with payrolls up as part of gearing for strong demand. Retail brisk due to cold weather and luxury lines remaining steady, while large firms push ahead with major construction projects signaling solid conditions.

New York Hoover New York City

Elyria Chest campaign ends with $97,931.73 total

Final reports show Ely Park thermometer bursting as the Elyria Community Chest tally reaches 97,931.73, over the $97,800 goal by 131.73. Workers, led by J. Thatcher and various divisions, praise large subscriptions and renewed gifts from earlier supporters, moving from gloom to celebration after a tense finish.

William A. Ely Elyria Ely Park J. E. Thatcher Ton Moon K. R. Jenson Qiiet J. L. Moise Community Service Council Thatcher Chronicle-Telegram A. C. Hudnutt Community Service Council Lnable F. A. Smythe E. J. Stankard A. R. Agate

Lost and Found ad returns small white terrier

Daily Chronicle Telegram recounts how a lost and found notice brought back a small white terrier named Fox Terrina Tut. The ad described the dog as watchful and brown with a rashed ear and a faded tag. Owners are urged to check the column daily.

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