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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1932

Page

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Elyria Lorain High to Clash Nov 24 at 10 O Clock

The annual Elyria Lorain High football game moves to Thanksgiving Day November 24 with a 10 oclock kickoff at Ely Stadium. Ellate officials including C P Shively and Roy Clymer concurred with Lorain’s Earl McCaskey and George Daniel on the date change to avoid the Notre Dame Navy game and aim for record attendance.

Russ Davies Elyria-Lorain High Ely Stadium Elyria Lorain Elyvia High C. P. Shively Roy Clymer Carl Smith P. C. Bunn Earl M. McCaskey George Daniel Notre Dame Navy Cleveland Stadium

Henrietta Boy Seriously Hurt In Bus Accident

A first grade pupil from Henrietta was struck by a second vehicle while exiting a school bus near his home. He suffered a skull fracture and was rushed to Amherst Hospital where his condition was listed as critical. The incident occurred around 9 p m as the boy moved toward his mother on the opposite curb.

Amherst Hospital G. R. Wiseman Henrietta David A Henrietta, Sus

Study of White Way Situation Being Made

The Chamber of Commerce investigates dimming the White Way business area to gauge merchant sentiment. Council considers reducing property assessments by darkening one of two lights per pole, pending Chamber findings before reporting recommendations.

Chamber of Commerce W. D. Taylor Taylor

Hunters Fined for Sunday Hunting in Penfield Township

Three men Joe Bakus Carl Marrin and Stanley Bradler were fined yesterday by Justice G E Gardner of Grafton for hunting on Sunday in Penfield Township. Fines totaling 25 dollars plus costs were assessed based on a report from the Lorain County Game and Fish Association.

G. E. Gardner Grafton Penfield Township Joe Bakus Carl Marrin Stanley Bradler Lorain County Game and Fish Association

The Weather Forecast CHIO Rain Tonight And Wednesday

Rain is forecast tonight with an ending near Wednesday morning. The period will be cooler tonight and Wednesday with a gradual clearing.

Chio

Gar Wood Sets New World Record In Motor Boat Run

ALGONAG, Mich. Sept 20 Wei Gar Wood drove Miss America X to a new world record for motor boats on the St. Clair River averaging 124 91 mph after two passes over a statute mile Wood clocked 124 75 mph on the first run north and 125 12 mph on the second run south Officials noted throttles at full open and tiny variations in run timing can affect the average speed

Algonag Mich Wei—Gar Wood St. Clair River Wood America X

World Series ticket waiting champion waits in line

William Cunningham of Kansas City won the 1932 World Series ticket waiting championship at the Yankee Stadium bleacher window, arriving at midnight. He has eight days before tickets go on sale and arranged food from a nearby bakery and occasional helpers from a garage manager, who supplied old auto seats as a bed. Cunningham predicts the Cubs will win the series.

New York William Cunningham Kansas City Yankee Stadium Cunningham Cubs

Y M C A Lowers Dues and Dorm Rates

The Elyria Y M C A board cut membership fees and reduced dormitory room rents. They reviewed summer activity reports and the association’s finances, and noted 45 association improvements and 11 at the Y M C A camp. The annual membership campaign is set for the next two weeks.

Elyria Y. M. C. A

NEED COUNTY AID TO IMPROVE TAEETS

Elyria faces a decision on state highway department plans to pave Lake avenue and Cleveland street. Estimated total cost 40000 dollars, with 20000 from the state and 10000 available from the city leaving a balance of 10000. County officials did not promise aid but implied possible advancement if feasible.

Elyria State Highway Department Lake Avenue Cleveland Street

Merchants protest to Blyna School Board over bids

Three local merchants led by The John Lersch Co A H Broadbent president The Lewis Mercantile Co A Williamson president and The C H Merthe Co C H Merthe president protested the Edison School Lake avenue drapery contract The open letter accused the board of unfair bid practices and failing to notify local bidders Marion farmer Jacob Haney 70 died from injuries after being struck by an Erie freight train.

Blyna Board of Education Edison John Lersch Co A. H. Broadbent Lewis Mercantile Co A. Williamson C. H. Merthe Co C. H. Merthe Lake Avenue Board of Education Marion Jacob Haney Erle

Eleven Year Old Boy Killed In Strike Riot

State troopers restored order in South River after a textile strike riot left 11 year old bystander Walter Rozek dead and four others wounded. The clash at the R. and P. Wash Suit Co. yard drew about 3,000 people, with guards outnumbered and missiles flying. Two guards were arrested, several witnesses held, and Prosecutor Douglas Hicks planned a court inquiry into Rozek’s death. The town has seen a two week strike involving 1,200 workers across five plants.

South River N. 2 Stoke R. & P. Wash Suit Co Walter Rozek Borough Hall John Wiilezski Frank Everard Peter Coller S. M. Majewski New Brunswick Douglas Hicks Rozek

Bridge Project Discussion Between County and State Officials

County commissioners and Sheffield Lake Village officials travel to Columbus to meet state highway department leaders about a Black River bridge at North Ridge Road. A. P. Lagton reports a 1300 foot span costing about 150000 dollars with plans to be drawn soon. Officials urge prompt action to start construction.

Sheffield Lake Village Columbus State Highway Department Black River North Ridge Road A. P. Lagton State Department

Suit to halt Lorain police patrol contract bid dispute

In Lorain a common pleas court suit seeks to stop execution of a city contract with Paul Salina for police patrol service. Plaintiff George Czech alleges Salina’s bid is not the lowest and best, since Salina’s $332.18 monthly bid tops ten others, the lowest at $261.00.

SUTL Lorain Paul Salina Common Pleas Court George Czech Salina

Manhunt Foils Kidnappers of Boy in New York

A radio directed manhunt in New York City thwarted the plan to abduct 8 year old John Arthur Russell and extort $25,000. The boy, held 11 hours, was returned unharmed after two calls to his home. police traced the calls to a candy store pay station and flooded the area with detectives.

New York New York City John Arthur Russell Russell Arthur S. Russell McClure, Jones and Co John Mulrooney Rusell Mr. Russell Tater John J. Ryan Polies

Edison School Set to Open Monday After Delays

Edison School on Lake Avenue nears completion and will open Monday with students assembling for organization this week canceled. Superintendent R O Maston announced teachers will meet later to plan a fast start while avoiding disruption to final building work.

Hoover states European arms issue is solely European

President Hoover issued a brief statement declaring the German arms controversy in Europe a European question. He noted the United States was not a party to the Versailles treaty and has no part in that discussion, while urging Germany to continue participation in the arms conference to reduce world armaments.

Washington Hoover Europe United States Germany Paris

Councilman urges direct fire calls to fire station

Councilman Carl Curtis proposed moving fire call switchboard from the police department to the fire department at last night’s meeting. He argued direct calls would reduce misrouted streets and addresses and improve accuracy, with the plan to be reviewed by the fire and police committees.

Fie Fire Department Carl Curtis Curtis Fire and Police Committee

Primaries Held In Wisconsin New York And Massachusetts Today

Three states held last runoffs before the presidential election. Wisconsin and Massachusetts featured key contests for governors and party nominees while New York contested several House and State Legislature seats. Governor Ely faced no Republican opposition in Massachusetts.

UME Frers Wisconsin New York Massachusetts LaFollette Joseph B. Ely William Youngman Bay State Philip LaFolette Walter J. Kohler Blaine John B. Chapple Ashland Wis Ryan Duffy

Danger of Shortage of County Funds Alarmed

Deputy County Auditors G A Horn and Arthur Giles warned the county faces year end disruption from a 55000 transfer from the general tax fund to the bond retirement fund. Storey says districts owe special assessments, Avon Lake area chiefly, forcing county to cover interest and principal. Officials fear widespread department shortfalls if funds do not materialize, with warrants at risk if appropriations lack cash.

G. A. Horn Arthur Giles Avon Lake Village

Pinchot seeks Hoover aid to speed relief funds

Governor Gifford Pinchot appealed to President Hoover to speed federally funded relief for Pennsylvania. He wired for a conference next Friday if the Reconstruction Finance Corp does not grant aid before then. The move targets relief for about 1,250,000 unemployed in the state.

Bulletien Harrisburg Gifford Pinchot Herbert Hoover Reconstruction Finance Corporation Pennsylvania Pinchot Keystone State

Bright Spots In Business World

Contracts for planes engines and propellers worth more than 1 500 000 have been executed by the United Aircraft Transport Corp with the governments of Brazil and Persia. Freight traffic handled by the Missouri Pacific Rail road last Friday and Saturday broke all records for this year says L W Baldwin president. All 21 factories of the Great Western Sugar Co will operate this season and the payroll will rise from 1 590 to 6 000 wage earners officials said. National Steel Co has increased its output from 25 to 30 percent of capacity. Indiana Pipe Life Co declared an extra dividend of 5 cents and a dividend of 10 cents on the 19 capital stock.

New York United Aircraft & Transport Corp Brazil Persia ST. Louis Missouri Pacific Railroad L. W. Baldwin Denver Great Western Sugar Co Pittsburgh-National Steel Co NEW York—Indiana Pipe Life Co

County approves 40 percent budget cuts for 1933

County commissioners pass a 40 per cent reduction plan for departmental costs in 1933 by a 2 to 1 vote. Commissioners Rhoads and Peebles defend the cuts, saying private incomes justify the squeeze, while Murray argues 20 per cent would suffice. Officials fear the reductions may hamper next year’s operations.

Rhoads Peebles Murray Frank Ellenberger George Rhoads Thomas Peebles C. D. Murray

Franklin Named Lorain County Chairman

B C Franklin vice-president of Western Automatic Machine Screw Company was named vice-chairman of the Industrial Rehabilitation Committee for Lorain County announced by W C Connelly Cleveland area chairman. The panel aims to modernize plants and boost efficiency. Franklin will attend a Cleveland meeting at the Federal Reserve Bank building next Monday morning to receive instructions.

B. C. Franklin Western Automatic Machine Screw Company Lorain County W. C. Connelly Cleveland Franklin Federal Reserve Bank

Five More Mines Resume in Hocking Valley

Five additional mines in the Hocking Valley resumed operations today near Athens Ohio, employing about 500 workers. The restart brings the number at work across 13 mines to roughly 2,000 employees.

Hocking Valley Athens

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