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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1931
Page
1
President Hoover plans drastic reductions in the 1930 budget with widespread cuts across departments. Col J Claweon Roop and aides report emphasis on employment as the main measure, while the public works program may avoid cuts to sustain jobs.
Stanley Sharp, West Avenue grocer, was acquitted of driving while intoxicated charges in Mayor James A. Hewitt’s court yesterday. It was the first Elyria mayoral jury trial in years, with the city ordered to pay $95.41 in costs, plus $80.22 in jury fees and mileage, $10.19 sheriff fees, and $5 witness fees. Sharp’s defense cited injuries affecting balance from a August 5 collision at East River and Clark streets. Officer Witter testified no liquor was detected on Sharp’s breath.
The forecast calls for showers tonight in Ohio with generally fair and slightly warmer conditions. A disturbance over the lake region keeps the area unsettled for the next 36 hours, with likely light showers tonight and fair, warmer weather on Saturday.
In the case of Harry Powers accused of murdering five near Clarkshuts West Virginia the defense led by J E Law and the state attorney Weheme Morris study the evidence. The trial is scheduled for November.
Lorain County teachers meet Monday at Ridgesilea School to plan the 1991 32 school year which opens Tuesday. Principals gather 8 30 a m with nine working groups arranged by subject under county leaders.
London reports the Schneider Cup races set for September 12 aim to push seaplanes to 400 miles an hour. The Royal Aero Club confirms British pilots will pursue a record in the absence of French and Italian entrants, with 400 mph an unofficial target against the 357.7 mph world record.
Foreclosure sales of 43 parcels to satisfy tax liens will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow in the courthouse. The auction is led by Clarence Dick chief deputy sheriff. Most parcels lie in Lorain Elyria and Ridgeville.
The Norwegian ice breaker Veiding prepared to sail north from Advent Bay Spitzbergen in a bid to locate the submarine Nautilus. Radio signals picked up in the Arctic Sea were weak and unclear, suspected to originate from the Nautilus, commanded by Sir Hubert Watkins, last reported near the ice edge preparing diving tests toward the North Pole.
Elyria to host Fire Prevention Week October 4 to 10 with state inspectors visiting September 24 at 4 pm. Ohio Fire Prevention Association will inspect schools courts city offices and stores and offer safety recommendations. C L Southerden chairs the Chamber of Commerce Fire Prevention committee assisting Fire Chief W N Bates. Details to follow.
Jimmy Doolittle won the Los Angeles Cleveland Bendix Trophy Race landing at Cleveland Airport after a rain dampened field. Major James P Doolittle made a brief refueling stop at Kansas City on the Los Angeles Cleveland Air Derby. Eight aviators started from United Airport Burbank chasing a first prize of fifteen thousand dollars amid ground-level challenges.
Cleveland hosts the National Air Races with Bendix derby contenders from the West and transit to New York. Canadian Day features two transports and seven planes led by Squadron Commander E R Hewson. Events include army and marine maneuvers, Detroit News trophy race, parachute and glider contests, and Dorothy Hester stunt flying. Acting conservation commissioner A F Moon appointed to succeed J W Thompson with resignation effective October 19.
Local schools prepare for 1931 32 year with shift from semi annual to annual promotions. The Monday meeting will address moving A division students from middle year entry to join classes a half year ahead by year end. Maston cites expected staff reduction and maintained course quality as goals. Open Tuesday at 8 30 with 179 teachers, down from 182 last year.
Ten bodies recovered from the Portuguese River flood in Ponce with fatalities estimated between 35 and 200. Two more deaths reported in Guayanilla as rivers overflowed. Governor Theodore Roosevelt urges department cooperation under Capt. Antonio Silvan Red Cross director. Relief subscription opens with 1990 dollar donation. Telecommunication office notes homes swept away and jammed at a bridge. Ponce, a key Caribbean shipping center, houses about 47 000 residents.
Two governmental bodies the state and the county promote plans to create employment for several thousand. The state will deploy two more crews next week to fill ditches on state roads in the county. One crew began work yesterday with twenty men hired. At least twice that many will go to work next week.
Laundry equipment costing about 5200 was purchased for the tuberculosis sanatorium by the county building commission. The panel also let two contracts for silverware. Day Hardware Company of Elyria supplied most items including ironer and dryer for 4698, manufactured by Wilber Miller Company. The washer is from Chicago Dryer Company at about 510. Silverware from Oscar Huserodt Company of Elyria for 680. Specs require Reavers 1447 or equivalent. Chart holders and nurses desks may be reconsidered on September 11.
Avon Ohio Sept 4 Rev A H Mavis completes eleven years as pastor of the First Baptist Church of Avon. Since the church’s founding no pastor has stayed longer. Many youths joined during his tenure and church property saw annex construction and auditorium remodeling in 1925. Regular services continue with Sunday school and an 11 18 preaching service next Sunday.
A digest of corporate and industry updates across several cities. Bohack Co reports sales for 30 weeks ended Aug 29 totaling 20 26 452. American Can increases Savannah unit capacity after a General Foods contract. Gulf Pipe Line sets 68 cents per barrel for East Texas crude. Raw silk imports up 205 percent year over year. Postal savings deposits more than doubled in the last year. August Electric output at Toledo Edison 36 173 968 kWh. Ford Germany reopens Cologne plant. Standard Oil of Kentucky raises gasoline price by 1 cent. Buckeye Pipe Line and South Penn Oil lift crude prices. Mupins Manufacturing begins 1,000,000 over automotive body parts project.
In Pernambuco Brazil on September 4 the Graf Zeppelin began a return flight to Friedrichshafen at 1 43 a m under command of Dr Hugo Ebener. The airship completed a 6040 mile commercial journey from its home base with thirteen passengers aboard.
A federal grand jury indicted five police privates for third degree brutality in Washington. The probe faulted several high police officials for incompetence and negligence. President Hoover had ordered DOJ to run the investigation to fulfill his model capital pledge.
West Virginia detectives speculate a female accomplice aided Harry F Powers in the Quiet Dell killings. Forensic handwriting tests suggest forged messages attributed to Asta Buick Eicher and Dorothy Pressler Lemke, with relatives doubting the letters' origins.
The Wakeman Belden road two miles in La Grange village and LaGrange township will be improved with bituminous bound macadam by the county engineering department. County commissioners ordered the engineer to proceed with the work.
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