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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1931

Page

11

Two Truck Loads Of Eatables At Rialto Theatre

Two truck loads of fruits and vegetables were donated to Elyria children from the Rialto Theatre show today. Mayor Hewitt announced perishables will be given to needy families at City Hall at 7 o clock tonight. More than 1,300 children attended, with crowded seating on all three floors. Items included apples peaches plums canned cherries tomatoes carrots potatoes beets and cabbage.

Rialto Theatre Elyria James A. Hewitt

Nineteen Cents Saves Sheriff From Pen

Maurice J. Caldwell former sheriff of Seioto county was convicted of filing false expense accounts. He was fined 200 dollars after a jury found him guilty of a misdemeanor since padded expenses totaled 34.81 dollars. A 35 dollar total would have meant a felony.

Portsmouth Maurice J. Caldwell Seioto County Ohio Caldwell Russell William Middletown Court of Appeals Hicher

Damm Family Retires From Local Bakery After Twelve Years

Damm announces retirement ending a bakery in the same Elyria location for twelve years. William Damm and wife plan time off after never taking a vacation, will live in Elyria but resettle in Hiyria. Damm previously served as City Treasurer. brother Adam Damm was long time Cleveland City Council member and later treasurer.

William Damm Damm Adamm Cleveland Newton D. Bakter Adam Damm William R. Hopki Walding Elyria Columbia Steel Company

Local News In a Few Lines

Struck by auto James Blackwell 165 Northup street sustained slight injuries when hit by a car driven by F Be Costigan 719 Woodland Avenue as he crossed Lod street at 745 PM police report both men went to headquarters Blackwell said he was not hurt Fined 83 for disorderly conduct Jake Glass Elyria was fined and costs for disorderly conduct at arraignment before Mayor James A Hewitt this morning Investigated theft of geese and chickens from Dregar Glena Stop 48 Lorain by deputy sheriff this morning Auto damaged Carl Maslik 33 Abbey road car collided with rear of a street car at Lodi and West Avenues about 11 PM Fare box stolen BE L Hakill Southwestern Bus Company official reported a fare box theft from a bus at the car barns at Oberlin road

James Blackwell Northup Street Aear F.be Costigan Woodand Avenue Blackwell Lod Street Nee Cossigan Dregar Glena Lorain AUTO Carl Maslik Abbey Road Lodi West Avecas BE. L. Hakill Southwestern Bus Company Oberlin Road

Competition Heats Up In Local Pet Parade

Ten pets and ten owners competed in a pet parade through Elyria streets staged by Warner Brothers Capitol Theatre. Prizes were awarded at Gates Hospital for Crippled Children after judging by Mayer James 4. Trewitt, Earl Dean, Oscar Haserodt, and A. Hudnutt.

Elyria Warner Brothers Capitol Theatre Y. M Scand Gates H Pital gZuson al Hirth Yard Bettie Marseilles Avenue Smith Gates Hospital Westwater Harry Phinsen River Street Rabbits Mar

City Friday Night Checkers Tourney Sees New Entrants

Three new contestants join the Friday night YMCA city checker tournament as Sam Pryce E J Thompson and ML 2 Adams enter. John Hecock still leads with 68 percent, E Hatton rises to 41, Floyd Hamilton to third, Fulton fourth, and more players are sought. The event remains open to all interested.

E. Hatton Floyd Hamilton Fulton

Death Record Mrs Charles Knight Avon Center

Mrs Charles Knight 75 Avon Center read died Friday afternoon. She belonged to Avon Baptist Church for over fifty years and its Ladies Aid and Mission Circle. Survived by daughter Mrs R A Chester Avon three sons Clifford Louis Avon Rov Lorain one brother John Newman one sister Mrs Rose Lonsberry Canada nine grandchildren Funeral services Monday at 2 20 pm from the late home Avon Center road Rev A H Mavis officiating Burial Avon Center Cemetery

Charles Knight Avon Center Read Avon Baptist Church Ladies’ Aid and Mission Circle R. A. Chester Avon Clifford Louis Rov Lorain John Newman Rose Lonsberry Canada Avon Center Road A. H. Mavis Avon Center Cemetery

Delegation to Cleveland to interview Auto Club and Chamber officials

Sheriff Pask describes the arrest of James Newman in connection with Caley's criticism. He mentions using plain clothes and a personal car to hunt criminals, trying to pass Newman multiple times before scoping him at 60 to 65 miles per hour as the delegation plans to interview Cleveland officials.

Fremont Route 20 Cleveland Auto Club Chamber of Commerce Pask James Newman Caley Newman

League Ready 10 Meet on Prohibition Referendum

Washington reports the American Legion asks for a referendum on prohibition. F Scott McBride of the Anti-Saloon League says the move reflects long planning, not public opinion. The National Conference of Organizations Supporting the 18th Amendment signals a wide campaign next year to elect dry lawmakers and mail heavy literature.

Washington American Legion Anti-Saloon League F. Scott McBride League Tegion McBride Board of Strategy National Conference of Organizations

Prayer Vigil Ends At Dawn In Johnston City

In Johnston City a late September vigil gathered ministers farmers and residents for a prayer service led by Rev Ty Rimes. Ninety eight prayers were offered as the meeting adjourned with thirty attendees remaining to pray until dawn despite cold weather and fatigue.

Mara- A.M Johnston City Johnston Ty Rimes Marathen Kinney Sian

Court House Plea and Multiple Divorces Reported

Charles Kane pleaded guilty to an indict ment and was fined 85 and costs suspended. Barney Muajjasie arraigned on burglary charge. J George Yesterday bound over to grand jury under 1000 bond. P J McFarland Vorain granted divorce from Dora for gross neglect. Jessie Gariss Elyria granted divorce from Walter for gross neglect with 500 alimony. Florence Dibble Lorain granted divorce from Sherman for gross neglect. Helen Wallace Lorain sought divorce from Ray Wallace for gross neglect and extreme cruelty. They married in 1929. Northern Olio Security System sued A F Ko hart et al Lorain for 75 judgment.

Charles Kane Barney Muajjasie Justice 5 J. George Jessie Gariss Elyria Walter Helen Wallace Lorain J. J. Smith Ray Wallace

Health workers buoy in Aug

Elyria health department reports show 215 visits by city nurses led by Miss Katherine Fulton and Mrs. Ethel Agate in August. George W. Bavage conducted 219 inspections as sealer, E G Curtiss performed 210 tests, and F F Williams investigated 15 complaints with three contagious disease cases noted.

Elyria Theity City Board of Health Katherine Fulton Ethel Agate George W. Bavage E. G. Curtiss FF. H. Williams Williams Messles

Bright Spots In Today's News

Remington Mund Ind orders booked in September were 6.5 percent ahead of August. James Yo Rand notes definite signs of improvement. August shipments of serene jewels and accessories to wholesalers showed progress over July per the Motor and Equipment Association. Production of acetate yarn will start in October at Eastman Kodak in Rochester. General Stockyards Corp declared a 25 cent extra dividend plus 30 cent quarterly on common stock in Wilmington. Lumber orders for sixth consecutive week exceeded planned production per the National Lumber Manufacturers Association. Lima Locomotive Works won an order for 30 electric locomotives for the Pennsylvania Railroad. Fourteen mines in the Spadra field near Fort Smith will be in operation soon with others to be cleaned up. Reward offered of 20 for arrest and conviction in a robbery case near Chillicothe.

New York Remington Mund James Yo Rand Wilmington Del General Stockyards Corp Eatra

Plane passenger dies as flight lands in Columbus

A 91 year old man named Joseph Frames was aboard a Northwest Columbus flight when he died during or after the trip on September 26. Officials noted the passenger’s death occurred in flight and are investigating the circumstances.

Volumbus Columbus Joseph Frames Vio Luyas

Seven Faculty Members Granted Leave at Oberlin

The Oberlin faculty lists seven members granted leave of absence for one semester including Mrs Mary U Beannett Frederick A Boerner George D L Hubbard Miss Anna Klingenhagen P Sherman and C J Wager with additional names linked to sabbatical or extended absences.

Uberelin Vallege Arts Mary U. Beannett Frederick A.oerner George DL. Hubbard Anna Klingenhagen C. J. Wager F. H. Thornton Thornton Pacinty F. Maston Carr Charles ©. Rogers M Iranore V. Barnes Bureau of Appeintments Andrew Bonciorno George T. Jones Betany Buckier Professor Horton Mr Adams Conservatory

Boy killed entering store in Youngstown

In Youngstown on September 26, sixteen year old Tenry Jordan died after being shot while climbing through a store transom. A second teen, Anthony Dorvange, and store owner Jos Gumbs had guarded the premises after previous burglaries. Dorvange is Gumbs’s stepson. The store had been robbed on September 6 and September 1.

Youngstown Tenry Jordan Avtother Jordan Dorvuneae Gumsbo

Change of pastors at Lorain church shocks diocese

In the Cleveland Catholic Diocese Bishop Sehrembs announces priest assignments across multiple parishes. Wenceslaus Nuvok fron moves from Holy Trinity Ladyain to Holy Family Cleveland. John Hamrakn shifts from St John the Baptist Campbell to Holy Trinity Toledo. Broiporge Novak leaves St John the Baptist Campbell to St John the Baptist Akron. George Bout transfers from St Osiel and Metodius Warren to St John the Baptist Akron. John Kandese moves to Paris Rave count of it hee. Joseph Dele assigned for a number of seats.

Cleveland Sehrembs Cleveland Catolle Wenceslaus Nuvok Holy Trinity Lae Yain Holy Family John G. Hamrakn St John the Bui Dst Campbel Fluly Trinity Teoraim Broiporge Novak St. John the Baptist Akrvle St. Joh Campbell George Bout St. O'seil Metodius Warren Akron Jolt Mo Kandese Methodius Paris Joseph B. Dele Pia Suter

War Zone Panic As Thousands Flee In Hasty Departure

Reporters describe a chaotic scene with thousands fleeing a danger zone amid shelling. Officials condemn attacks on a targeted facility while residents seek safety and aid amid unclear casualty figures.

Young Men’s Club to Hear Superintendent on Women

The Young Men’s Club plans an upcoming meeting with Rev. Cpel Meister as speaker. Azer will present a talk on the rights of women, and the event aims to discuss social topics of the times.

VG PR Cpel Meister Snp Azer Annannerd Todas

Local Officers Respond to Lakewood Shooting After Officer Confrontation

In Lakewood a tense incident involved Joseph Wecerka and Fran Poywer who confronted John Parker Gis steph afar he the of Me. Police believed Parker fled the scene firing at officers who returned fire and pursued the suspect. The county grand jury later reviewed the case.

Cleveland Qi Sepegn Poetrolinen Joseph Wecerka Fran Poywer Owas Lakewood Parker Veeyeer Ion Dee

Spectacular Fire Destroys Mill and Sheds in Ohio Town

A spectacular blaze at Coldparts Columbo cs, Ohio, blamed on lightning, destroyed the mill and several sheds. It razed numerous piles of lumber at a timber company, with damage estimated around 325,000 dollars.

Columbocs O. Rent Ota

Bandits Hold Up Silk Merchant Household for $1000

Three masked men robbed a silk merchant and his wife in Wellsville today escaping with about $1000 in cash. Authorities in Columbiana and adjacent counties pursued the suspects. The report notes a separate reflection: truth is a supreme principle.

Wellsville Coumbiana

New Imperial Furniture Co Receives New Store Home

The Imperial Furniture Co moves to a new shop on Middle Avenue near Broad Street and will open around mid Gotan. The report notes planning for catering and Valentine decorations as the business transitions to a larger space with repairs and display areas.

Seay Toodspeed Gotan

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