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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1931

Page

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Million Foot Gas Well Brought In at Harvey River Farm

The C A McMillen Oil and Gas Company drilled a new gas well on Station Road in Columbia Township producing about one million cubic feet daily. Struck at 2,715 feet, it is the second producer on the Klooz farm, part of eight Lorain county wells in the past 18 months. The company, largely owned by Elyria residents, plans further drilling on nearby leased farms.

Columbia Township Harvey River Toad C. A. McMillen Oil and Gas Company Elyria Lorain County McMillen

Harvest Festival at Pilgrim Community Church

Special services mark the annual Harvest Festival at Pilgrim Community Church this weekend. Dr. Charles L. Fisk of Cleveland speaks at the Sunday Vesper and Prof. W C Fautz of Baldwin Wallace College headlines Monday’s 1 30 festival program with fruits vegetables and flowers decor and performances by Elyria Chamber Music Society ensemble and local choirs.

Pilgrim Community Church Charles L. Fisk Cleveland W.C. Fautz Baldwin-Wallace College Elyria Chamber Music Society Arthur F. Giles John Roberts

Grand Jury Deliberates 50 Cases Including Millen Fight

Grand jurors opened consideration of charges against Chas Millen accused of shooting to kill and against Mike Caloyans for the August 12 fatal dispute over a board bill. Jurors will not report this week and the session could run long with about 50 cases.

Chas Millen Jon Tango) Novesky Grafton Novesky Mike Caloyans Lorain Metta Andres

Chest Clinic To Be Held Monday

Dr. H. F. Gammons superintendent of the Lorain County Tuberculosis Sanatorium will oversee chest examinations at a conference next Monday. Examinations aim to detect heart and lung diseases and results go to patients’ family physicians. Interested individuals may apply at Elyria City Health Center in the Masonic Temple or at Oberlin County Health offices in Oberlin City Hall.

H. F. Gammons New Lorain County Tuberculosis Sanatorium Elyria City Masonic Temple Oberlin City Hall

Ohio Weather Forecast Signals Cooler Update

The forecast notes fair and slightly cooler conditions tonight in Ohio. Saturday will bring increasing cloudiness with showers possible by Saturday night or Sunday.

Ohio

Heat Wave In Ohio Breaks, Showers Expected

Ohio faced mid September heat peak with 92 degrees on Sept. 17 and thunderstorms. Two men died from heat prostration and lightning struck a tent at a Brown's Chapel fish fry, injuring five others as showers and cooler weather were forecast for the weekend.

Columbus Ohio United States Weather Bureau Brown's Chapel Clarksburg Roas County Weather Bureau

Governor Reinstates State Fair Manager Beer

Governor George White announced the reinstatement of Charles M. Beer of Ashland as State Fair manager after investigating his sudden dismissal by Director of Agriculture I. S. Guthery. Beer, a personal appointee of the governor, had been removed without executive consultation.

Columbus George White Charles M. Beer Ashland Beer Guthery

Hunting death claims Columbus man near Miltonsburg

Howard Hellman of Columbus was killed in a hunting accident near Miltonsburg presumably by a shot from another party member. He was visiting his son Reverend Carl Hellman, the Miltonsburg Catholic priest.

Woodsfield Howard Hellman Columbus Miltonsburg Heilman Carl Hellman

Hart Indicted on Three Concealed Weapons Charges

Solly Hart, a known gangster and suspect in the murder of former Councilman William E. Potter, was indicted by the county grand jury on three concealed weapons charges. He remains jailed in default of 100000 bond, facing additional robbery charges.

Hart Cleveland Solly Hart William E. Potter Common Pleas George P. Baer

Notorious Purple Gang Faces Murder Charge in Detroit

Four known members of the Purple Gang were charged with the Wednesday triple murder in Detroit. Prosecutor Harry S. Toy issued orders to arrest the quartet dead or alive, warning officers the suspects are armed and likely to resist.

Purple Gang Detroit Harry 5S Toy Triple Gang

Friend Of Gandhi Will Speak At Local Church

Dr. C. G. Kulkarni of India, friend of Gandhi, will speak at 7:30 p.m. next Sunday at the Church of Christ Second and Chapel streets. He recently earned an M S C and Ph D from Michigan and has one year of medical study left. He has lectured in Toledo, Sandusky, Cleveland, and Erie and spoke before the Rotary Club last Tuesday.

Church of Christ Second Chapel Streets C. G. Kulkarni India Dr. Kulkarni America University of Michigan John Hopkins University Jesus Christ Kaikarni Gandhi Prophet

Firemen Answer Two Alarms in Elyria

Elyria firemen were called to two incidents yesterday but found no fires. At 4:38 p m a small blaze started by a burning match in a waste paper basket at D C Hananstein 209 Cascada street was extinguished before they arrived. At 7:19 p m rubbish burning in a furnace at Parach Lumber and Coat Co 103 Lodi street caused smoke over the roof edge prompting a passerby to think there was a fire.

Elyria D. C. Hananstein Cascada Street Parach Lumber and Coat Company Lodi Street

Guard Victim of Accidental Shooting at Penitentiary

Columbus reports guard Arthur F. Donaldson 65, a Black employee at Ohio Penitentiary, in critical condition after an accidental self inflected gunshot during target practice.

Columbus Arthur F. Donaldson Ohio Penitentiary

Appeal for Clothing and Money by Elyna PTA Council

The Elyna Council of Parent-Teacher Associations issued an appeal for clothing and money to support needy children so they can remain in school. Needed items include shoes stockings underwear and dresses with funds almost exhausted. clean mended clothing ready for use is requested and donations may be sent to the Franklin building or picked up by calling Mrs. Carl W. Martin at phone 9233.

Elyna Council of Parent-Teacher Associations Addion Franklin Building Carl W. Martin

Graves Marked By D A R At Avon Center Cemetery

The Elyria chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will place markers Sunday afternoon on the graves of Revolutionary War soldier John Prentisa Calkins and Clarissa Day Barrows at Avon Center Cemetery. The ceremony, starting at 4 p m, may be postponed for rain and is open to all interested.

Avon Center Ely’ria Daughters of the American Revolution John Prentisa Calkins Clarissa Day Barrows

Columbus Man To Speak At Elyria Luncheon

Allen C. Guy of Columbus will speak at a noontime luncheon at the First Congregational church in Elyria next Thursday. The event is a feature of a one day town inspection sponsored by the Elyria Kiwanis Club and organized by the Elyria Chamber of Commerce Fire Prevention Committee through the Ohio Fire Prevention Association. About 50 fire prevention engineers are expected to attend the inspection in Elyria.

Allen C. Guy Columbus Elyria First Congregational Church Madeon Elyria Kiwanis Club

Lorain County Fair Parade Awards Highlight Schools

Lorain County's eighty-fifth annual fair ended after three days with strong exhibits but lower overall attendance. Highlights include float prizes for South Amherst, Clearview, Ridgeville, LaGrange, Lake Avenue, and Pittsfield Township, plus entries from Camden, Penfield, Belden, and Vincent schools.

Lorain County South Amherst Clearview School Ridgeville LaGrange Lake Avenue School Pittsfield Township Camden Penfield Belden Vincent

Lorain County Fair awards reveal strong 4-H results

Eleven of the 22 girls 4-H clubs earned A grades at the Lorain County Fair with ten B and one C. Awards went to clubs, while boys’ division awards were given to individuals. Top A clubs include Eaton Dainty Dishes and Jolly Hustlers across multiple townships. 308 members completed work. 14 clubs had perfect records. Rabbits led the boys entries with 31 members and 46 animals across Eaton Henrietta Camden Rochester Huntington Belden Ridgeville. Sixteen boys entered the Garden Club. several Brownhelm members led in highest grades. Potato club members also earned A grades in a preliminary exhibit.

Lorain County Fair Eaton Dainty Dishes Kitchen Katies East Carlisle Brownhelm Perfection Club Columbia Busy Bees Henrietta Jolly Hustlers Happy Hour Ridgeville Eaton Snony Stitchers Eaton Silver Thimble Club Alice Bird Horton Alger Eaton Camden Rochester Huntington Belden Garden Club Leroy Hasenpflug Brownhelm Donald Bechtel Vernon Trinter Raymond Trinter Charles Austin Julius Wargo Roland Northeim Potato Club William Eastwood Donald Blaine Warren Leimbach Brownheim Arthur Cletter Columbia Township

Bankers Family Held Captive with Bank Robbery

Four armed bandits trapped John A. Paul and his family in Milton Junction Wisconsin overnight. They looted the Farmers Bank of about $5,000 after forcing Paul and his children into a bedroom and tying them. The attackers waited inside and then escorted Malcolm Paul to the bank to help them strip the safe and depart.

Milton Junction Wis John A. Paul Farmers Bank Paul Malcolm Janet Pauls

Stark County Leaders Seek $250000 Bond for Unemployment Relief

Canton Ohio Sept 1 Stark county commissioners asked state approval of 250000 in bonds to fund unemployment relief after a citizen committee representing a portion of Canton taxpayers urged swift action. The motion passed after the committee pressed for immediate relief.

Canton, O Stark County Canton

Bright Spots In Business World

Cities Service Company reported August earnings rising from June and July. Silver Marshall Inc. sees record on hand and payroll growth. Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co. weighs reopening a seamless pipe mill. Philco plant employment grows to 4,200 as production expands. Connecticut Electric Service Co. posts net income of 5.13 million. Reynolds Metals reports ahead earnings for August and eight months. Job distribution reports improve, mail volume rising in major cities. Montreal Light Heat & Power shows higher profit for four months. Radio manufacturing payrolls and employment improve in July. August business activity marks a slowdown in some metrics. British Columbia Power reports higher net profit for year to June 30.

Chicago Silver Marshall Inc Youngstown Youngstown Sheet and Tube Co Campbell

Twelve Horses To Attend Widener Banquet At Biltmore

In New York on September 18 twelve horses will be banquet guests at the Biltmore Hotel in a celebration honoring Joseph E. Widener. The event recreates a Widener racing stable scene with stalls, hay, and a cork runway, featuring Osmand and other prized mounts, plus jockey Mack Garner.

New York Biltmore Hotel Joseph E. Widener Belmont Park Cascades Biltmore Widener Belmont Osmand Mack Garner

Rioting at Newcastle County Workhouse Sparks Shootings

Two men were shot as rioting broke out at the Newcastle County Workhouse near Wilmington. Fourteen prisoners escaped, led by Clarence Cole who was wounded and recaptured outside the walls. Guard Anthony B. Hayden also injured. Most escapees were long-term inmates.

Wilmington Del Newcastle County Anthony B. Hayden Clarence Cole Cole

Oberlin Freshmen Week Opens with 420 New Students

Oberlin College welcomed about 420 freshmen as registration began at 8 30 am and health exams plus ear tests for Conservatory entrants proceeded. Freshmen Chapel at 4 30 pm and a 7 30 pm class song marked the start with upperclassmen assisting in entertainment.

Oberlin Conservatory of Music Tank Hall Baldwin Cottage Stig

Manhunt For Missing Meat Market Worker In Chillicothe

Search under way for Frank Camelin, 22, who failed to return from a hunting trip in Chillicothe Ohio. He previously worked at a local meat market and is now missing after starting the trip.

Chillicothe, O Frank Camelin

Apple Disease Survey Visits Lorain County Orchards

Ohio State University plant disease specialist A. L. Plerstorff and county extension agent Horton B. Alger survey Lorain county orchards to gauge grower results from university and extension recommendations. Alger departed.

Lorain County A. L. Plerstorff Ohio State University Horton B. Alger Alger

County commission reviews bids for sanatorium equipment

Members of the county building commission are in session today to consider bids opened Wednesday for bedding equipment for the tuberculosis sanatorium. They awarded a contract for four nurses desks and chart holders to Max Wacher and Sons of Cincinnati for 448 dollars. Bids for sterilizers are to be opened today with more bed and equipment contracts expected.

County Building Commission Max Wacher and Sons Company Cincinnati

Denison University Opens 100th Year With Convocation

Denison University began its 100th year as an educational institution in Granville Ohio with classes assembling. An academic procession and convocation followed in Swasey Chapel where President A. A Shaw presented an honorary degree to Rev. S. D. Bandep, a Baptist missionary to India honored by Britain for reform work in penal colonies. Eight new faculty members and head football coach George Rich were introduced to the student body.

Granville Denison University Swasey A. A Shaw S. D. Bandep India George Rich Lody

Mother and Daughter Die in Kentucky Auto Crash

Bodies of Columbus women Mrs. Benjamin F. Mayes 66 and Mrs. Stanley B. Quickel 3, killed in an auto accident near Louica Kentucky, were to be returned to Columbus today. The car was driven by 15 year old Benjamin Hayes and plunged over a 160 foot embankment Wednesday night.

Columbus Louica Benjamin F. Mayes Stanley B. Quickel Benjamin Hayes

Akron Readies World’s Largest Dirigible For Maiden Flight

Akron braces for the maiden flight of the world’s largest dirigible the U S 8 Akron set for 2 pm if weather permits Commander Rosendahl will release the ship to start its short initial flight The ship with 12 helium cells and eight Maybach motors is nearly ready Navy dignitaries and the board of inspection will attend officials say the craft will fly a triangular course and return before dark

Akron U. S Charles E. Rosendahl United States Rosendahl Navy Noo Maybach Garland Fulton Bureau of Aeronautics Vincent A. Clarke Los Angeles Board of Inspection and Survey David Ingalls Navy For Aeronautics A. Moffett Navy Bureau of Aerronautics Clarke G. C. Day H. C. Gilmore N. H. Wright H. E. Shoeemaker K. L. Hill T. P. Jetter G. W. Henderson E. E. Roth C. C. Bolster

Hannaford Named to Ohio Chamber Nominating Committee

A. M. Hannaford, president of a local company, was appointed to the nominating committee of the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. He represents the Northeastern Ohio district. The committee meets in Columbus on September 30 to select candidates for the state board of directors, with voting at the annual Columbus meeting on November 6 and 7.

A. M. Hannaford Elyria Chamber of Commerce Ohio Chamber of Commerce Hannaford Ohio Commiotee Columbus State Chamber

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