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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1930

Page

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Bandits Kidnap Cincinnati Man In Payroll Robbery

Two assailants attempted a payroll theft at Mills Restaurant, taking $5200 but fled after a shotgun blast triggered police. In a separate incident in Cincinnati another man, Davis Levi, was kidnapped from a suburban bank and forced to surrender a $2179 payroll before being released.

Cincinnati W. C. Zeperlin Mills Restaurant Company Ateal Zepertin Dixie Terminal Mills

May or may not be a city Halloween celebration

Mayor James A. Hewitt says Elfsha may lack a city wide Halloween celebration this year. Finances in prior years came from voluntary subscriptions mainly from fraternal groups. He plans to ask these organizations if sufficient funds can be raised. if not, there will be a celebration anyway.

Elfsha James Aa. Hewitt

Swindling Ring Suspects Are Arrested

Cleveland detectives and federal operatives arrest two women and four men in an east side apartment hotel halting a suspected nationwide swindle. The ring used forged signatures and stelen checks promising large sums, with one forger identified as a leading expert. Mrs Hayden James of Cress and Heights was an alleged prospective victim.

Cleveland Ile East Side Wege Ing Buffalo Penman Hayden James Cress and Heights Col

Theft Reported Of Clothes Line Laundry At 608 Middle Ave

Police were notified that washing hanging on the line in the rear of 608 Middle Avenue, not belonging to Mrs. Sharky, was stolen sometime that night.

Ciatres Middle Avenue Sharky Var

Hoover Unveils Winter Employment Plan to Fight Hunger

President Hoover announces a federal program to stimulate employment during winter, expanding existing agencies and coordinating with states and cities. The plan includes cabinet coordination, cooperation with national industries, and direct federal public works employment, with a five member committee and ongoing efforts with governors and business leaders.

Washington Hoover Eurgene Meyer Federal Reserve Board Hyde Agriculture Mellon Treasury Davis Labor Lamont Commerce Wilbur Interior Mr. Hoover

Road Boosters To Meet Tuesday In Norwalk

Norwalk receives word that Federal Highway 20 boosters plan a Tuesday October 21 meeting in Kiwanis club rooms basement Citizens National Bank building next to the courthouse. The gathering aims to organize and present a constitution and by laws for approval with many commercial representatives expected to attend.

Federal Highway 20 Association Kiwanis Club Norwalk Federal Highway 20 Boosters Citizens National Bank Court House

Stebbins admits backing Norris campaign funds

Lincoln Oct 18 State Treasurer W M Stebbins said he supplied a 500 bond and 350 in cash to support the campaign fund of George W Norris a Republican senatorial hopeful whose bid was investigated by Senator Gerald P Nie Stebbins who lost to Norris in the Nebraska primary said his disclosure ends any link of others to duplicating Norris name on the ballot

Lincoln Neb W. M. Stebbins Campain George W. Norris Gerald P. Nie Stebbins Nebraska Norris

Dry Federation Plans Flying Squadron Tour

The Lorain County Executive Board of the Dry Federation met at headquarters Friday evening with fourteen townships represented. They plan a Flying Squadron tour starting in Eaton Center at the Church of Christ on Friday evening October 24 with music and speaker Reverend Wiseman.

Lorain County The Dry Federation Eaton Center Church of Christ Wiseman Columbia

Red Cross Membership Drive Opens in Elyria and Lorain

The 1930 Red Cross membership drive began in Elyria and Lorain county with a dinner at the First Methodist Church. John Cramer urged a strong push as county leaders and workers heard reports from local officials and speakers about the Red Crosss nationwide relief role and drought challenges.

American Red Cross Elyria Lorain County First Methodist Church John Cramer The Red Cross A A. K. Webber Worth A. Fauver James A. Hewitt Fern Smith J. N. Stone Oberlin Don A. Baird Howard Butler Harvey Cheney Cramer Americas Washington Army Navy Marine Corps Weather Bureau Fauver

Mother Stabs Daughter To Death In Sudden Frenzy

Bulletin from Zanesville reports Ruth Turner 30 stabbed her 5 year old daughter Ruth Evelyn to death in the early hours, then slashed her own throat. Police say the mother, whose husband was away, apparently became insane. she is not expected to survive.

Zanesville Ruth Turner Ruth Evelyn

Akron Man 15 Killed by Watchman

Harold Smith a 25 year old rubber worker was shot and killed by night watchman Moris Schiff at the Goodyear site in Akron Ohio. Schiff was taken into custody and will be charged with murder.

Akron Harold Smith Moris Schiff Kiling A. J. Roberts Schiff Roberts Darwin Struckley George Richter Struckley Smith Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co Sawyerwood Struckler Richter Lieut. Roberts

Clark Takes Oath as Ambassador to Mexico

Reuben Clark of Utah was sworn in as ambassador to Mexico at the state department. He will return to Salt Lake City on November 7 and depart soon after for Mexico City. The oath was administered by Percy Alvlen in the presence of Herschel Johnson, head of the division of Mexican affairs. Clark has been in Washington about a week consulting with Secretary Stimpson and other officials on duties of the post.

Washington Reuben Clark Utah Mexico State Department Salt Lake City Mexico City Percy Alvlen Herschel Johnson Clark Stimson

Baltimore Debutante Weds Providence Heiress in Grand Ceremony

Anne Seddon Kinsolving daughter of Baltimore pastor marries John Nicholas Brown heir to a $340 million textile and foreign trade fortune at old St Pauls church. Guests include Washington Philadelphia New York Providence Newport and Boston society notables. Ceremony performed by the bride’s father Rev Arthur B Kinsolving with her brother assisting.

Baltimore Anne Seddon Kinsolving Cabbells John Nicholas Brown Providence Old St Paul’s Church Society Register of Washington Philadelphia New York Newport Boston Arthur B. Kinsolving Arthur L. Kingolving

Wounded racketeer resumes role as "man nobody wants"

Jack Diamond, wounded racketeer at Poly technical hospital, resumes his old role as "The man nobody wants" after an anonymous bomb threat. The hospital board seeks his removal. police prefer learning the names of the assailants who shot him.

New York Jack Diamond Polytelhnic Hospital Diamond Edward P. Mulrooney

Daring Robber Steals $1600 From Lima Bank

A robber at the Commercial Bank and Trust in Lima demanded money via note and displayed a bottle claimed to hold explosives. He escaped with 1600 dollars before police arrived, possibly aided by an accomplice in a waiting car. The burglary is described as one of Lima’s most daring crimes.

Lima Commercial Bank & Trust Company Ohio Ig Lima

Lost Boy Found Alive In Canyon

Three year old Jackie Sullivan who had been missing since Thursday in the Round Mountain country near Tonopah was found alive in a canyon about seven miles from his father’s automobile. More than six hundred men with Indian guides and bloodhounds aided the search. Albert Happy Scurlock tracked the boy’s trail and located him pinned under a tree limb.

Tonopah New Oct Jackie Sullivan Round Mountain Country Albert Happy Scurlock Jackie

Lions Back Of Confidence Week

The International Association of Lions clubs endorses a business confidence week starting Sunday to lift the nation from low business spirits. The drive aims to spur spending between 100 million and 290 million dollars nationwide, with Governor Myers Cooper praising the effort and urging wise spending.

Lions Columbus. O International Association of Lions Clubs Myers ¥_ Cooper Cooper Liena International

Judges to Announce Bird Coloring Contest Winners Monday

Judges delayed announcing bird coloring contest winners. They praised the flicker colorings and will unveil the results on Monday along with the bluebird image for next week’s contest.

Four Boys Receive Scout Honors at Court

The Lorain County Bay Scout Court of Honor held at the First Congregational Church last evening awarded merit badges to four boys. Earle Commissioner led, with E. L. Gates and other county Scouts in charge. W. M. Auld gave a closing talk. The ceremony featured a Scout camp reel and a list of honorees across numerous troops, detailing first and second class awards and key names.

Lorain County Bay First Congregational Church Earle E. L. Gates Elyria E. L. Shaffer Lorain Paul J. Goldthorpe KR. H. Fauver Franklin Jones Wellington Henry Bailey Birmingham Charles Belflore Glen Church Angelo Dublo Robert Gott Chris MacDermott George Rodoserich Charles Cook Chester Cooley Everett Holden Truman Matcham Ronald Wilbond Jack Wood Melvin Netkirk Arnold Alexander Kenneth Crooks James Cullins Fred Culp Robert Fredericks Tom Hallover Fred Lehman Ray McLaughlin Sherwood Metcalf Paul Miller Kenneth Mitchell Ralph Pomeroy Willam Houle Frank Woltz Williiam Auld, Jr Ted Foley Lawrence Greene Harry Foote Davyid Goldthorpe Billy Smith Conrad Zatarern Clarence Bidle Grant Keyes Anthony Joviika Louis Tyukods Edwin Berger Earl Hiesser James Nabaskouski Donald Turner Carl Block M. Brackett Carl Burkland Alva Clarke Edwin Day Kenneth Jones Adolph Kohlmyer John Taggart Walter Thomas W. L. Andrews G. Aschenbach J. C. Brown A Droscowski H. Fuhrman J. Giedlinski Henry McGarvey H. J. McVarney F. Kowach J. Smythe A. C. Young M. J. Ward R. T. Ward J. B. Wenzel KR. Zink Keith A. Haieo Scotts Chris MacDerott Melvin Neikirk A. Droscowski Henry McGarver H. J. McGarver F. Kovach J. E. Wenzel R. Zink R.T. Ward Arthur Campbell Robertredericks Ted Foler

Noted economist argues Prohibition success and economic value

Washington October 1 Professor Irving Fisher Yale political economist said prohibition is more successful than the public believes and will grow. He claimed no economist doubts prohibition’s economic value with estimates ranging from three to ten billion dollars annually.

Washington Irving Fisher Yale National Grange Fisher

Winter Storm Sweeps Great Lakes Region Near Lake State

Near freezing temperatures grip Ohio as snow falls across the Great Lakes area, with Cleveland at the center and readings around 32 degrees. Strong winds and a bitter chill affect massive areas from Wisconsin to Michigan, while Regina and Moose Jaw report multiple frost fatalities and lost travelers.

Ohio Great Lakes Cleveland United States Chicago Thomas Hartford Regina Sask Dora Goranko Moose Jaw Saskatoon Wisconsin Minnesota Michigan Holland Mich Yscar Coast Guardsinen Lake Michigan Beaver Dam Wis State University Ripon College Rocky Mountain

Hiker drinks carbolic acid dies in Oberlin

An Oshkosh hitchhiker identified as Chester O'Brien 25 to 40 drank carbolic acid at a Janby Oil filling station after seeking foot soaking relief. He died minutes later at Allen Memorial Hospital. Coroner Perry notes possible despondence from unemployment or homelessness.

Oberlin, O Oshkosh Wis Chester O'Brien Agonr Allen Memorial Hospital Myles E. Perry O’brien Obly O'Brien Bert Hart Hart Frank Meeker Lake Rest Fruit Farms Allen Hospital Perry Sedzeman's Meeker

Half Million Dollar Blaze at Centralia

An explosion of 20 oil stoves in a Centralia Illinois restaurant sparked a fire that damaged or destroyed several store buildings. Two firefighters were injured as the blaze threatened the business district before being stopped when it reached a fireproof bank building. The damage was pegged at 500990 dollars.

Bulletin Centralia

Boy Killed In Crash Near Toledo

A 19 year old boy Charles Miers of Flint Michigan was killed in a hit-and-run crash near Perrysburg while his 21 year old brother in law Gordon Chappell of Flint was critically injured. The pair were en route to Defiance Ohio to visit relatives. The incident marks a sixth traffic fatality in three days near Toledo.

Toledoo Art Toledo Hey Perrisburg Charles Miers Willam Myers Flint Mich Gordon Chappell Perryspure Defiance

Crash Fatal To Notre Dame Senior

SOUTH BEND IND Oct 18 Robert P Driscoll Ithaca NY a senior at Notre Dame University was killed and three other students were injured when their car collided with another driven by Frank Justus of Grand Rapids Mich Justus shoulder was fractured The other students all suffered minor injuries James W Murray Batavia NY Thomas F Dunn Pittsburgh PA and Lee F Walsh Montclair NJ

South Bend Ind Robert P. Driscoll Ithaca N. Y Notre Dame University Frank Justus Grand Rapids Mich Justus James W. Murray Batavia Thomas F. Dunn Pittsburgh Lee F. Walsh Montclair

Beihl Acquitted in Monroe County Murder Trial

Ray Beihl 30 captain of Summerville baseball team was acquitted of second degree murder in the death of Joseph Reed 63 of Swazey. The defendant claimed self defense as Swazer fans crowded the courtroom to celebrate Bethl’s acquittal after he struck Reed with a bat following threats from a crowd.

Woodsfield Monroe County Ray Beihl Summerville Joseph Reed Bethl Reed

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