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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1931

Page

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Kalassay Sentenced to Two Years in Prison

Kalassay, 37, former Hungarian Reform Church pastor, was sentenced to two years in the Osno Penitentiary after his petition for parole was denied. He pleaded guilty to embezzling $2893.27 from guardianship funds for minors Louis and Julia Toth. The judge noted his long jail stay and lack of parole, while parishioners testified on his behalf. Kalassay claimed most misused funds benefited his wife.

Alexander Kalassay Hungarian Reform Church Osno Common Pleas A.R. Webber Louis Julia Toth Don W. Myers Nicalassiar Cleveland Hig Myers Clarence Adams Cornelia

Tilson Leads on First Ballot for the Speakership

Rep. John Q. Tilson held a slight edge on the first ballot in the House Republican speakership race with 55 votes to 54 for Rep. Bertrand H. Snell of New York. Several favorite son candidates gathered the remaining ballots as 189 were present at the roll call. A second ballot was promptly ordered and taken.

Washington John Q. Tilson House Bertrand H. Snell New York

Ohio Weather Forecast Calls for Cloudy Colder Trend

The forecast notes a 36 hour outlook of cloudy, colder conditions across Ohio with light rain tonight and snow flurries in the northeast Tuesday. Yesterday’s highs and today’s lows are listed for several cities, highlighting a general pattern of increasing cloudiness and a colder air mass as pressure areas drift eastward.

Ohio

Clarence Brown announces Ohio governor bid in 1932 race

Clarence J. Brown, Ohio Secretary of State, declared his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor in 1932. He said endorsements from Republican groups across three-fourths of the counties and editorials support his run, responding to rumors he might step aside for Ingalls. Former Governor Myers Y. Cooper of Cincinnati was expected to join the contest, making a three cornered race.

Columbus Clarence J. Brown Ohio Brown Ingalls Myers Y. Cooper Cincinnati

Runkle Sues Over Damages To Cow Herd

Ralph and Hazel Runkle of Wellington sue J F and F A Douglas for 2500 dollars in common pleas court claiming a herd of 12 cattle suffered an abortion disease after occupying the same barn as diseased cattle. The petition asserts the farm was leased under the understanding diseased cattle had not used the barns.

Common Pleas Court Ralph Hazel Runkle Wellington J. F F. A. Douglas Runkle Douglas

Hallowe'en Club Reports Bank Balance for City Event

Elyma's Municipal Hallowe'en Club starts with 76.60 in funds for a municipal celebration. Treasurer N. D. Backus reports to Mayor Flewitt that the 1921 drive raised 178.05, including 38.05 carried from prior years, and expenditures totaled 101.45, leaving a balance.

Elyma Municipal Hallowe’an

Carek enters Lorain County commissioner race

Anthony F. Carek of Sheffield Township announces his candidacy for Lorain County commissioner in the Republican primary on May 10. He is 38, vice president and general manager of Carek Florist Inc. and its greenhouse. A 37-year Lorain County resident, he has spent 20 years in Lorain and 17 in Sheffield Township and now serves as a special deputy sheriff under Sheriff Clarence E. Adams.

Carek Carek Florist, Inc Lorain County Lorain Sheield Township Clarence E. Adams

Raccoon law violators fined in Gratton case

Fined 25 dollars and costs for breaking state game laws. C. W. Barrick and Ben Bock of Wellington were arraigned before Justice Gardner of Gratton after Game Warden W. F. Holcomb arrested them for taking a raccoon from its den.

C. W. Barrick Ben Bock Wellington Gardner Gratton W. F. Holcomb Ita den, Ie

Condemnation Suit Hearing Set for December 15 in Elyria

The city of Elyria seeks a right of way on East Avenue from the Boylan estate heirs for a relief sewer to serve 12th Street. Judge W. B. Thompson ordered the case heard December 15. City Solicitor Harry Redington led the action to obtain compensation for property owners via jury.

City of Elyria Boylan East Avenue W. B. Thompson Harry Redington 12Th Street Borlan

Lorain Lawyer Alleges Jury Wheel Violation

Lorain attorney Vic McGee challenged the September 15 jury wheel as biased, claiming Brownhelm residents were not represented in the 200 names. Wil lam Quillen faces a repeated indictment for a statutory offense, with the case tied to prior grand jury issues over juror residency. Quillen remains free on bond as the matter continues.

Vic McGee Lorain Willam Quillen McGee Brownlgim Brownhelm B. H. Vogler Charles Tres Elyria Quillans Quillen Lew Jones

Burial planned for Frank D. Brandt former Van Wert dealer

Columbus Ohio November 30 burial plans were made today for Frank D Brandt 66 a former Van Wert grain dealer who died at his home in Columbus Survivors include sister Mrs Ida Troxell Elyria and brothers BE Brandt and J W Brandt Elyria Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 pm at Columbus

Columbus Frank D. Brandt van Wert Ida Troxell Elyria J. W. Brandt

Traffic Lighter Only Two Killed

Because of a cold wave that kept thousands of motorists from highways, Ohio traffic accidents were greatly reduced in a United Press survey. Only two people were reported killed: farmer William Precht, 56, crushed by a tractor on Route 24 near Napoleon, while loading sugar beets, and Joseph Condl, 34, of Shaker Heights.

United Press Ohio William Precht Napoleon Joseph Cond Shaker Heights Cleveland

Three Prisoners Plead Guilty In Common Pleas Court

Three pleas of guilty were entered in common pleas court this morning as prisoners indicted by the last grand jury appeared for arraignment before Judge W. B. Thompson. Port Clinton residents and others faced added sentences for burglary and related charges. several defendants entered pleas of not guilty or were remanded on bonds. Prosecution set Jim Newsome and Louis Lanteon for trial Wednesday on a Kipton store robbery case.

Common Pleas W. B. Thompson William Spencer Frank Marusa Port Clinton Mansfield Reformatory Matt Gardner Oberlin Road John Warner Sheffield Lake Samuel Bush Elyria John Yoseham Oberlin Tony Santucci Lorain Olmsted Falls Jim Newsome Louis Lanteon Mansfield Frank Cropak Amherst John Vig William Quillen Edward O’brien Louis Spethar Joe Badanek William Richardson Don Myers Kipton

Eleven Transfers In Fire Department Elyria

Eleven transfers became effective this morning in the Elyria Fire Department announced by Fire Chief W N Bates. Changes aim to expand ladder service with Lieuts Phipps Benton and Cory moving between ladder engine hose units along with several men shifting within divisions.

Elyria W. N. Bates Bates Archie L. Phipps

Automobile Crash Tales Victims In Ohio

A man was killed when his car skidded and overturned near Willoughby Ohio. Mrs R D Young, Miss Della Greene and Miss Elizabeth Holland an Athens State Hospital employee were injured in a crash near Pomeroy Ohio. Miss Green suffered a fractured skull and broken hip.

Willoughby Ohio R. D. Young Della Greene Elizabeth Holland Athens State Hospital Pomeroy Green

Girls Win Both Awards In Bird Picture Coloring Contest

The Bird coloring contest awarded prizes to two girls Lois Nevins and Erma F Hates both 11 from Elyria and Columbia Station for best detail and following instructions. No boys submitted entries this week.

Lois Nevins Elyria R. D. No Erma F. Hates Columbia Station Chronicle-Telegram

Bitter Cold Traps Navajo in New Mexico Mesas

More than 100 Navajo men women and children remained marooned on wind swept mesas of western New Mexico six days after a severe blizzard broke all time weather records. Eleven perished as survivors reached Gallup exhausted in trucks ponies and some government vehicles. The rescue party from Ramah had set out Thanksgiving Day to Cerro Alta and Santa Rita mesas and was return awaited.

Gallup New Mexico Hfe Ramah Cerro Alta Santa Rita Mesas Earby

Three Die In Mine Blast Near Logan West Virginia

Three men were killed in a blast at Mine Number Three of the Monitor Coal and Yoke Company near Logan. The explosion flooded the shaft with water after a gas pocket ignited, killing the workers as they entered a new passage beneath a creek. One body was recovered before floodwaters trapped the others. officials think the deaths were instantaneous. Five men died in a similar explosion at a nearby mine about a month earlier.

Logan W. Va Monitor Coal and Yoke Company J. F. White State Department of Mines

Cleveland Seeks Convention Funds

Cleveland plans a four day campaign to raise 150000 dollars to back the 1932 Republican National Convention. Randolph Eide, president of the Chamber, said a majority of RNC members favor Cleveland for the venue due to its physical and political advantages.

Cleveland Chamber of Commerce Committee Randolph Eide Chamber Republican National Committee

Grandmas Teach Merric and Christy Woolly Dog and Cow

Grandma taught Merric and Christy how to make a woolly dog and cow. Her warm smile and careful guidance showed kindness as she planned lessons for earning money over 21 days until Christmas.

Merric Christy Grandma

Death summons Bonesetter Reese in Youngstown Ohio

John D. Bonesetter Reese, a famed orthopedic healer and former steel worker, died at 76 in Youngstown Ohio. Born May 5 1855 in Wales, he gained international fame for treating athletes and public figures, aiding stars like Ty Cobb Wagner Ruth Johnson and Lloyd George, and earning the 1960 Ohio act recognition and a Druidic degree honor in 1926.

Youngstown John D Reese Bonesetter Lloyd George America Ty Cobb Hans Wagner Babe Ruth Walter Johnson Wagner Pittsburgh Pirates Glenn Wright Brooklyn Wright Battling Nelson Gene Tunney Wales Youngstown Mills Young Reese Ohio Welsh Gorsedd

Skunk Invades North Ridgeville Church Service

A skunk entered the North Ridgeville Congregational church during morning services yesterday, causing an upset yet later treated as a joke. Men from the church captured the animal in the afternoon and clothes were aired on lines in Ridgeville, followed by a notably good evening attendance.

Ridgeville North Ridgeville

Former Elyrian Victim In Shooting

Herbert J. Esker 43, a former Elyrian and Public Safety officer for Republic Steel in Youngstown, was seriously wounded when gunfire erupted during a trespass arrest. Esker and Lieut Robert Jardine 55 exchanged shots with the gunman. Jardine was slightly wounded. The gunman fled. a companion was captured by Youngstown police.

Herbert J. Esker Republic Steel Corporation Youngstown Esker Elyria E. C. Higgins Bond Street B. P. Esker West Avenue New York Central Robert Jardine Jardine

Curtis to Seek Renomination

Vice President Charles Curtis announced he will seek renomination for the vice presidency. He said he would not run for the U S Senate from Kansas in 1932, and stated that if the Republican national convention nominates him for vice president he will accept.

Washington Charles Curtis Curtis Kansas Ander United States Senate

Roose Enters Campaign for Lorain County Sheriff

Clyde O. Roose longtime hotel manager announced his bid for the Republican nomination for Lorain County Sheriff in the May primaries. Roose, a former Willard chief of police for four and a half years and two term Huron County sheriff, has lived in Elyria seven years and was urged by friends to run.

Lorain County Roose Willard Ohio Huron County Elyria

Japan insists on direct talks with China over Manchuria

Paris dispatch reports Japan rejected the League Council plan for a neutral zone in Manchuria and pressed for direct negotiations with China. Tokyo argued third parties should not be involved, while Briand defended the council’s rapid measures to avert conflict in the Chinchow district amid observer reports challenging Japanese claims of Chinese troop concentrations.

Paris W2pi Japan China League of Nations Council Manchuria Chinchow Great Wall Kenkichi Yoshiiawa Aristide Briand League Briand Yoshizawa

Fishing Party Of Seven Reported Missing Near Jones Inlet

Coast guardsmen were ordered to search for a fishing party of at least seven that left Jones Inlet early Sunday and has not returned. Seven members belong to the Harvey Republican club of Astoria Queens. One is Richard Gray a retired police captain.

New York Jones Inlet Harvey Republican Club Astoria Queens Richard Gray

Fire Damages Wakeman Home in Chimney Defect

Fire at Ernest Witzlaben’s home, a half mile south of Wakeman, Saturday at 9 30 p m, started by a chimney defect. Firemen arrived after a heavy smoke scare and saved the house from total destruction. Much of the household goods were moved to safety.

Wakeman Ernest Witzlaben

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Tilson New Orleans Miami Jacksonville Modena Helena Clarence Brown Hallowe'en Club Anthony F. Carek Sheffield Township Republi Thompson Death Summons “Bonesetter ® Reese Skunk Elyrian Clyde O. Roose Newell Ernest Lofquist 112Th Observation Squadron Ohio National Guard Pool Hospital Water Reed Hospital Washington, D. C Lofquist Raulroad Henry Walters Atlantic Coast Life Railroad Company
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