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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1930
Page
1
At the old Obbits farm north of Brighton two barns a granary two silos and a strawstack were destroyed by fire last night inclosing hay and oats. Spontaneous combustion is suspected. The Ackerman family owns and lives nearby. Wellington fire dept helped save the house though it was damaged.
The Elyria Post No 12 will hold a crucial membership meeting at the new Legion home on Tuesday evening. Commander C A Persons says several important announcements will be made, including final plans for the September 26 dedication of the $49 000 Legion Home with Governor Myers Y Cooper as principal speaker.
Safety Service Director John N. Eidt reports that seven street corners in Ely have easier turns after curb cutting this summer. Work finished at Washington avenue with Harrison Columbus Ohio Broad Cedar West River Third streets and at East avenue bend south of Wooster street and West River Street at Turner street. Crews will finish Lake avenue at Spruce and then move to Lake avenue Walnut and High streets. In Newark Ohio a manslaughter charge is to be filed against 16 year old Melvin Snedden as driver of the auto that killed George Lovell Jr police cite defective brakes.
In Santo Domingo estimates put hurricane deaths at 2000 and injuries at 6000 as U S Marine planes deliver first relief supplies from Port-au-Prince Haiti. Shipments from Hall and an overland convoy approach despite wrecked harbors and debris filled roads. Cremations occur on funeral pyres while survivors search for missing relatives amid a city overwhelmed by the disaster.
West Indian hurricane has blown itself out off the northern coast of Cuba. Forecasters in Miami and Tampa say there is no threat of damage. Richard W. Gray reports the system is entirely gone with minimal wind and normal barometric readings in Key West. Air service to Havana resumes and space is reserved for medical supplies to Santo Domingo.
Capt. Dieudonne Coste and Maurice Bellonte rested in Louisville after landing the Question Mark at Bowman Field. They planned a quick departure for New York to receive congratulations from President Hoover. Thousands greeted the crew during stopover as they prepared to resume the Paris to New York route.
Five men held up three couples returning from a Night club in Chicago and robbed them of jewels valued around 100000 dollars. Victims include Jason F Whitney and Mrs Whitney, Oliver A Blackburn and Mrs Blackburn, plus James Hewitt and Mrs Mehan. A diamond ring worth 59000 pounds and bracelets totaling 40000 dollars were seized, with cash also taken.
Hurley Pottlexer a 29 year old line man for the Ohio Power Company was electrocuted today in Rockaway near Tiffin Ohio after contacting a power line during an informal dinner. The incident occurred as the dinner was winding down and the filers retired.
A Lorain County drought relief committee was organized to aid farmers. It seeks a 59 percent freight rate reduction on livestock feeds and plans a farm survey to assess damage. Members include W G Caskey as chair and Horton Alger as executive secretary, with representation from the Farm Bureau Chamber of Commerce Bankers Association Grange and Red Cross.
Construction of the Eighteenth Street District storm sewer will start Monday. Nomnaro Gallitto Company of Cleveland, contractor, will install pipes from 36 to 12 inches. Oberlin road from Fifteenth Street south will close, and Sixteenth Seventeenth and Eighteenth streets will be closed during work. A curb will follow on West avenue after sewer completion.
Washington reports Argentina has shifted power as President Hipolito Trisogne transfers duties to Vice President Martinez amid political unrest and economic strain. U.S. leaders offered no comment while some business sources view the change as potentially improving regional openness.
The Elyria Magnesium Products Company is formed with $50,000 capital. Officers include Alex Altfeldt president and A R Bullock vice president and manager. The plant aims to start within 50 to 90 days in Elyria, producing magnesium carbonate and precipitated chalk for rubber, paint, printing, cosmetics and related industries.
Thomas Edward Drage 69, a 21 year Elyria police veteran and pensioner, died today at Elyria Memorial Hospital after years of ill health. Survived by wife Emily, four children, 12 grandchildren and a sister. Funeral at 2 pm Monday from 104 Spruce Street with Rev. Wiseman. burial Ridgelawn Cemetery.
A fire and explosion in Lowellville destroyed three buildings early today. Loss is estimated at $25,000. Mrs. Bruno Bernadi was seriously injured after jumping from a second story window.
G. R. Martin was fined 59 dollars and costs by Justice Walter Watts after being found guilty of operating an overloaded truck. The vehicle weighed 1400 pounds over the limit on one axle, according to Sheriff Clarence E. Adams.
Clayton Richards 20 of Munising Michigan drowned after falling overboard while the freighter James A. Farrell unloaded iron ore at Conneaut Ohio. His body was recovered three minutes later.
A dog bark alerted Elyria police to a failed safe cracking at the Coca Cola Bottling Co on Lake Avenue. The would be thieves knocked the combination off and moved the safe. gloves and a crowbar were found. They escaped after a dog bark, taking only two wrenches. Four years ago the same gang struck. A second story reports on Lorain County Tuberculosis Sanatorium contract bidding and a four to three Building Commission vote split over time requirements. Prosecutor Myers seeks a written decision.
Marauders entered the Belden school building last night and disrupted every room. They took 53 cents from a desk and two micrometers from the laboratory while trying to break into the safe. Sheriff Clarence E. Adams investigated and suggested the act was done by bers who had access to the building.
The Leviathan flagship of United States Lines collided with Pennsylvania Lighter No. 123 in New York harbor today. The lighter sank while the Leviathan, outbound for Europe, was said to be undamaged and resumed its voyage after a brief delay.
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