Governor seizes purge of Black Legion from Oakland officials
Gov. Frank Fitzgerald assumed control of a broad purge of Black Legion members from Oakland county officialdom after a grand jury reported evidence of a plot to overthrow the national government. Officials named included 64 state county and city workers, with several suspensions and investigations underway. The Detroit area tense actions come as juries prepare to try 12 legion members on murder and related charges amid reports of a nationwide mobilization code word Sixta.
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Pontiac
Mich
Frank Fitzgerald
Black Legion
Oakland County
Fitzgerald
John S. McDonald
State Liquor Control Commission
Gordon
MacDougall
Rai Qaklash
Alooty
Spencer Howarth
M Shafter
Royal Oak
Charles E. Caughlin
National Union For Sovial Justice
Admirs Connection
Charles MacVeillan
Joseph A. Long
David Pence
Milo D. McClintock
George C. Johnston
Charles W. Cole
State
Burton P. Daugherty
Pontiac Palice and Ore Trip Board
Grand Jure
Rxport
The
Legion
Warner County
Detroit
Veniremen
Blark Lerion
Wartrick
Beai
Attrick
Farewell Party for Adjt Amore Draws Large Crowd
A crowd of about two thousand gathered outside the court house last evening for a farewell party honoring Adjt. R. W. Amore of the Salvation Army. Sponsored by the American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps, the event featured entertainment and speeches. Amore thanked attendees for support during his two years in Elyria and expressed warm appreciation for friendships made. he is transferred to Bellaire, to be succeeded by Capt. Hillier, previously at Norwalk.
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Adjt
R. W. Amore
Salvation Army
American Legion Drum and Buele Corps
Annt. Amore
Drum and Bugle Corps
Court House Subpoenas Tied For Witnesses In Civil Cases
Subpoenas were tied at the court house for witnesses to appear September 9 before the grand jury in cases tied to $0 damages and traffic accidents. William Wickens is the assistant prosecutor. suit filed for $25 for injuries in a September 1934 crash naming Herbert DetChant and Elmer Farthofer as defendants. In Lorain, F. Muehlenbrook seeks divorce from Clara E Muehlenbrook for gross neglect with temporary alimony of 250 per week approved. A misreported dismissal involved Mary Heagren vs Harry Heagren. a railroad crossing injury suit for 6154 against The Nickel Plate Railroad was filed by Charles Mack. Osarlin’s Oswig seeks divorce from Wishant Mack. Harmon Shelden sues T M Birkett for 15 for injuries in a Lorain traffic accident.
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Brth
Ant
William Wickens
Florence Walton Rudolph
Herbert DetChant
Elmer Farthofer
Mary Heagren
Harry. Heagren
Lorain
Rammon Fleas Court
Charles Kk. Mack
Hast Mine Avenue
Nickel Plain Railroad
Broadway
Motorist Fined $50 in DUI Case
Fred Pulivant was fined 50 and costs and had licenses suspended for six months after being arraigned before Dew A. Baird for driving while under the influence. He was arrested after being seen at 110 p.m. on Michele Avenue and Broad Street yesterday.
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Fred Pulivant
Dew A. Baird
Michdle Avenue
Broad Street
Number Five Continued From Page One
Fragmented OCR text references a presidential visit route with crowds in London and traffic plans. It mentions Democrats as most conferees, and Sen George Norris as a Republican supporter of the president, with uncertain details about dates and events.
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Tle
London
George Norris
Nehtaaia
Ant
Youth Hunted As Suspected Thief
Pelts throughout the area were on the lookout today for a 20 year old farm hand who yesterday allegedly stole clothing and jewelry valued at about $75 from his employer H. H. Drusendahl of West Ridge Road and disappeared. Drusendahl said he had been employed there about three weeks. He said they had given the young man $19 yesterday to purchase glasses for himself. He stole the clothing and jewelry while they were away from the house yesterday.
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H. H. Drusendahl
West Ridge Road
Drusendahl
Druseodahl
Lorain County Goats Triumph at Ohio State Fair
Lorain County goats earned 13 prizes at the Ohio State Fair, led by J. E. Dewhurst of Eightiatia with seven Nubian wins. Roy Miller of LaGrange and H. Taylor of Elyria also captured multiple top placings, highlighting what officials called the largest goat show at the state fair. The Lorain winners will be showcased at the Lorain County Fair this month as about 300 goats are expected to enter.
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Lorain County
Western Reserve Goat Breeders’ Association
J. E. Dewhurst
Eigvtia
Serand
Roy Miller
LaGrange
H. Taylor
Elysma
lUipois
George Relfe
Wellington
Lorain Firm Named Lowest Bidder on Broadway Project
The Ohio Engineering Company of Lorain was the low bidder for the South Broadway improvement project. Their bid of F1ind a covers a brick pavement replacement over a 651 mile stretch, as reported from Columbus dispatches today.
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South Broadway
Lorain
Ohio Engineering Company of
Columbus
Debate At Napoleon Draws Local Veterans Interest
A veterans debate at Napoleon is announced featuring F. T. Hines and WOEM. The event, set for Friday night at the Terry County Fair grounds, is expected to draw interest from Lo rain County veterans.
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Lorain County
Terry County
Napoleon
F. T. Hines
Woem
Former Elyrian Welch Dies in Delaware Suicide
Word was received today of the death of A. A. Welch 52 a telephone company manager at Delaware The report stated that Welch ended his life with a rifle late Tuesday He had been in ill health for some time Welch formerly lived in Elyria and Oberlin but moved to Delaware about two years ago He was manager of the telephone company at Oberlin for several years
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A. A. Welch
Delaware
Welch
Mr. Welch
Elyria
Oberlin
Kiwanians To Hear College Student Speaker
Lawrence Stone of Baldwin Wallace College will address the Elyria Kiwanis Club at noon tomorrow at Hotel Billing Hurse. His talk titled Youth highlights his public speaking role at the college and notes he was chosen outstanding student last year.
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Lawrence Stone
Baldwin-Wallace College
Elyria Kiwanis Club
Welsh couple fined for dining and dashing at Faulhaber’s
Mr and Mrs Ernest Welsh of 260 Prospect Street were arraigned by Mayor Alan A rd and fined 5 and 5 after ordering two dinners at Faulhaber’s Restaurant and walking out without paying. They were jailed when they failed to settle the fines.
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Ernest Welsh
Prospect Street
St Andenats
Alan A. Anrd
Faulhaber
Building Inspector's Son To Graduate
Building Inspector Hart Richa son reported he will be in Columbus Friday to attend the graduation of son Jack who completed studies at Ohio State University preparations for entering Louisville Medical College at Louisville Ky on September 17 Dickasar said his office will be closed all day Friday.
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Hart Richason
Columbus
Jack
Ohio State University
Louisville Medical College
Lowsville
Dickasar
Motorist Fined After Reckless Driving Charge
Jack Rasster of Dennison Avenue was fined 2 dollars and costs today before Mayor Dow Baird on a charge of reckless driving. Sergt. Arthur Hurd arrested Rasler yesterday afternoon when he failed to stop on River Street after a collision with Hurd’s patrol car.
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Jack Rasster
Dennison Avenue
Dow
Baird
Sergt
Arthur Hurd
Tast River Street
Iram Huron
Huurd
Rassler
Collision Report At Olive And Cleveland Streets
A car driven by William George of 174 Woodford Avenue struck the rear of a machine operated by FE. D. Sfiles of H. D. No. 1 Wellington when Miles stopped for a traffic light at Olive and Cleveland streets yesterday. The average life expectancy cited notes 59 years for a white man and 64 years for a woman.
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William George
Woodford Avenue
FE. D. Sfiles
Wellington
Miles
Olive
Cleveland Streets
Oberlin Announcements Include Wedding and Local News
Oberlin notices report the marriage of Agnes Roser to Leonard Twining in New York on August 20. The item lists related moves, visits, and community events including teaching appointments, vacations, and a Townsend club meeting at East Oberlin Church.
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Oberlin
Agnes Roser
George Roser
Russia Township
Leonard Twining
Laura Twining
Villare Court
Tripic
New York
Smith
Twining
Cleveland
Amherst
Rheda Nickerson
West College Street
Seattle
Washington
East Oberlin Townsend Club
Teast Church
Helen Thomas
R. S. Thomas
Locust Street
Washington, D
Kindergartens To Begin Sept 14 In Elyria
Kindergarten classes for Elyria children will start September 14, a week after the general school year. Private classes will form in districts with sufficient demand, requiring at least ten enrolled children. Tuition is three dollars a month, paid to teachers, with refunds for non attendance beyond ten days monthly.
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Elyria
R. C. Maston
Maston
McKinlay
Franklin
Allen, Ely
Hamilton
39 Building Permits Issued In August
August building activity totaled 39 permits for new constructions and remodeling. Building Inspector Hari Dickason noted estimated improvements at 32584 dollars alongside 15 plumbing, 23 electrical, 1 sign and 4 heating permits. Fees collected by the department totaled 97.34 dollars.
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E St
Hari Dickason
Park Trail Currents and Drought Challenge at Elyria Park
The article describes a wooded park area along the Black River with a trail that climbs and descends across cliffs, including a quicksand section bolstered to look natural. Park workers faced a drought this summer, carefully watering evergreen trees moved from the park nursery, and attendance reached about 15,000 weekly, drawing visitors from distant states.
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Black River
Education figures show 4 805 in October Elyria schools
Number of students in Elyria last October totals 4 805 with 1 699 in Elyria High 138 in Jefferson Junior High classes and 2 963 in elementary. Enrollment is 62 lower than the same month last year. First graders must be six on or before September 1. younger children may be admitted with maturity tests at elementary buildings.
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Elyria High School
Jefferson Junior High School
La Grange Schools Superintendent to Meet At Conference
J. L. Oppelt, superintendent of La Grange schools, announced today that all high school students who failed any subject last year or who plan to carry five subjects this year must arrange a conference with the superintendent between 3 a.m. and noon and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. School will open Tuesday, Sept. 8, with a half-day session in the forenoon, permitting students to purchase books and supplies in the afternoon.
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J. L. Oppelt
la Grange
Poll Shows Swing To Landon In National Survey
Report by the Trade Periodical American Press on week two of a presidential poll conducted by over 3,000 country newspapers. Alf M. Landon receives 59.35 percent from 213,211 votes across 22 states, Roosevelt 33.89 percent, with four small parties sharing the rest. Landon gains 0.55 percent. Roosevelt falls 0.41 percent. Ohio and West Virginia listed among Landon states.
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New York
American Press
Alf M. Landman
Roosevelt
Publican
Garlandon
Ohio
West Virginia
Landon
Permit Issued To Remodel Home Into Two Family Dwelling
A building permit for remodeling a single house into a two family dwelling at 124 Harmed Street was sold today by Building Inspector Hart Dickason to R W and Grace Williams for an estimated cost of 36000. The work will be supervised by Archia Pierson with a general contractor.
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Hart Dickason
R W
Grare Vie- Willams
Harmeon Street
Archia Pierson
Wepperal Contrattoy
Loyalist and Rebel Moves Across Spain Amid Battles
Reports from Madrid say Loyalists captured Huesca near the rebel stronghold Zaragoza while government forces deny official confirmation. Rebel air attacks hit Mañaca on the south coast, wounding many. Rebels claim success at Guadalajara near Madrid as forces push toward Toledo, with a major battle anticipated in coming days.
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Quincy
Madrid
Hueser
Zaragoza
Maiasa
Guadalajara
Toledo
Deficit Forecast and Revenue Shifts Highlight 1947 Budget
President's summary shows a 1947 deficit of 2.997 billion dollars after offsetting revenues from the Revenue Act of 1950s, carrier tax delays, and improved business conditions. Total debt expected to rise to over 34.18 billion dollars with 750.9 million more needed this year for relief and federal undertakings. In Marshfield, Missouri, carnival performers fight a near disaster as bystanders extinguish a fire on a participant's clothing.
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Guffey
Roosevelt
Wallpaper Sale Offer At Half Price In New Stock
Over a hundred rooms of choice wallpaper from this year’s patterns are offered at half price. The sale includes imported and domestic papers in sizes 1A 22 and 80 inch. Factories plan 136 papers for fall delivery and an estimator will call. No obligation.
Cleveland Livestock Market Report Summary
The Cleveland livestock market shows steady to strong demand across cattle calves hogs and sheep with prices for choice to prime cattle and steers rising slightly. Calves and hogs remain robust while sheep and lambs hold steady values amid active trading. Produce prices for apples and pears are modest with small fruit baskets and bundles listed alongside regional market notes.
Madrid air raid heard in London by United Press crew
London bureau staff listened by telephone to Madrid air raid sounds 1000 miles away. Irving Brum of Madrid dictated blow by blow details while censor and police sirens and distant gunfire echoed, recalling World War I. Pflaum, in London, paused for motor noise and read words to avoid censor interference as planes departed.
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London
United Press London
Madrid
Irving Brum
Pflaum
Lonndon
Bouverie Street
Gleat Street
Jettsen
Boswell
Samuel Pepys
City
Westminster
Pflagim
Pflawimn
Warrant Issued for Reckless Driving in West Ave Case
A warrant was issued today for Lee Bright Jr of West Avenue after he failed to appear on a summons from Patrolman FE Boggs. The incident occurred near Cascade and Forest streets where Bright’s vehicle scraped a parked car owned by Domina Deena of Loran. Bright reportedly turned off his lights and dismissed the event as a joke.
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Lee Bright, Jr
West Avenue
Deferred plea in liquor charge before mayor
Harry Krantz of Columbia Avenue pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated. The court deferred his sentence to September 9 at his request after he appeared before Mayor Dew A. Baird for the offense committed August 28.
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Cnid
Harry Krantz
Columbia Avenue
Dew A. Baird
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Waquoit
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Crowe Lake
Ontario
J. S. Watherill
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Lyman van der Pyl
Fami
Pittshurz
Fllis
Kipton Bank Co
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H. B. Cook
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O'Donnell Paint and Wall Paper Co
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Shane Lay
Maine
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Sranstt Il
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Welle Vale
Bern
Pace
Joseph Grigg, JR
United Press
Middle Ave
GLOBE
Estelle Lyon
Tug Middle Ave
Reed’s Barber Shop
Billinghurst Hotel
Sederis Restauran
Elyria Sheet Metal Works
Cliude S. Moy
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