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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1935

Page

7

Legion Sponsors Safety Drive on Elyria

The Elyria post plans a safety drive meeting at the Jon home on Ohio Street to boost local participation in a nationwide Legion safety campaign. Posters urge caution in streets, schools, gas stations, and garages while teachers are asked to give safety talks and a Technicolor film Once Upon a Time will be shown to entertain and educate on safety. The drive, begun after the Miami convention, aims for year round effort with 99 000 U.S. deaths last year including 35 500 auto, 33 000 home, and 15 500 occupational fatalities. Ohio saw more than six thousand deaths.

Plana American Legion Legion Elyria Post Lesjon Ohio Street George Tattersall Legion Post Cinderella Simple Simon Jack Sprat Mad Hatter Miami Legionaires United States Ohio

Cold Cookery Class At Day's Hardware Store

New ideas in cold cookery will be demonstrated Wednesday and Thursday afternoons at Day's Hardware Store third floor. Demonstrations run at 2 p m with Norge refrigerators and products, motion pictures, free samples, and no admission charge. Directed by Mrs Caryl Wood, the event promotes Norge gas and electric ranges and washers on display at Dar's.

Norge Caryl Wood Norge Company Dar’s

Adla Tablets Offer Stomach Relief Ad Claim

A vintage advertisement promotes Dr Emil Adla Tablets to neutralize irritating acids and relieve burning gnawing pains in the stomach. It promises relief and states money back if not satisfied, credited to C W Philips Drug Store.

Dr. Emil Adja C. W. Phil- UN

Ohio panel faces 50 gas rate cases across state

Columbus April 16. Ohio's three member utilities commission wrestles with gas rate controversies affecting more than fifty communities. Extended schedules for engineers to valuate and cost data show filings stretched to 90 days from 30. Cities face mounting counsel costs as disputes linger and refunds lag behind winning sums.

Columbus USC -Ohio Utilities Commission Ohio Commission Ohio Fuel Gas Company Logan Gas Care

Death of Miss Estella Eskins at 62 in Elyria

Miss Estella Eskins died at her home 18 West Avenue Monday afternoon after a one week illness. She lived all her life in Elyria and belonged to the First Congregational church and the WCTU. Several cousins survive. Friends may call at Nichols Funeral Home until Wednesday morning. Funeral services Wednesday at 1:00 from the late home with Dr William Muir Auld officiating. Burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery.

Estella Eskins West Avenue Miss Eskins Elyria First Congregational Church Nichols Funeral William Muir Auld Ridgelawn

Charles W Smart Dies After Illness at 157 Clark Street

After four days illness Charles W Smart died at his home 157 Clark street at 5 45 am He was born in Elgoria August 28 1863 and lived all his life in the city He was a puffer and polisher and a member of the Buffers and Polishers Union and the Moose lodge He leaves his wife Anna Smart a daughter Edith Hill and a grandson Myron Hill Funeral services will be Friday at 3 00 pm from 137 Clark street with Rev William Smith of Oberlin officiating Burial will be in Ridgelawn cemetery

Charles W. Smart Clark Street Mr. Smart Elgoria Buffers and Polishers Union Moose Lodge Anna Smart Edith Hill Myron Hill William Smith Oberlin Ridgelawn Cemetery

Mrs Olevia Finkel of Eiska Dies After Illness

Mrs. Olevia Ione Finkel, 42, of 124 Riverside Court died at home this morning at six after a lingering illness. Born October 4, 1892 in Lorain County, she had lived in Eiska for 15 years and attended the Church of Christ. Surviving are her husband Ozro, mother Cora Sanders of Collins, Ohio, brother Ror Handley, and sister Lydia Smith of Wellington. Her body will move from Sudro Funeral Home to her home tomorrow for calling until noon Thursday, then to Sudro Funeral Home for services at 2:99 o'clock Thursday with Rev. Jno G. Koontz of Field Corners officiating. Burial in Huntiratn Cemetery.

Olevia Ione Finkel Riverside Court Finkel Lorain County Eiska Church of Christ Ozro Finkel Cora Sanders Collins Ohio Ror Handley Lydia Smith Wellington Sudro Funeral Sudro Funeral Home Jno G. Koontz Fielde Corners Huntirctan Cemetery

Death of four year old in Wakeman

April 168 report states Robert Thaddeus Gerber four year old son of Mr and Mrs Robert P Gerber died Monday at 5 pm in Wakeman. Cause double pneumonia. Survived by parents and a sister Coriens aged three. Services at W I Pease funeral home Thursa at 2 pm with Rev A F Lindbeck officiating. Burial in Wakeman cemetery.

A FL Lindbeck Wakeman Conare National Church Wakeman Cemetery

Ancient calendars leaned on the moon for timekeeping

In early ages the calendar relied mainly on lunar cycles. The sun’s influence was secondary, and many cultures tracked months by moon phases rather than solar years. This reflected a time when celestial cycles governed daily life and ritual planning.

Vote Delayed On Bond Moratorium

In Columbus on April 1 the House delayed a vote on Governor Davey’s bond moratorium. The administration planned to bring the bill up this week, but the delay was noted with no explanation. it was believed more votes could not be lined up by postponing action. The governor’s $15,900,000 county poor relief bonds would fund the state share of relief for 1935, to be redeemed over nine years from revenue tied to a one per cent utility levy. The General Assembly is expected to adjourn within about four weeks, with May 10 as a target, though May 3 was floated as a tentative quitting date. The Senate, on recess since April 8, will reconvene after the House adopts an adjournment resolution and is ready to consider the general appropriation bill.

Columbus Davey House of Representatives Rovernor General Assembly House Frank Uible Senate

Eskimo Life Film Shown To Elyria High Students

Elyria High School students watched a motion picture on Eskimo life during an assembly. Richard Finney, who has spent time in Arctic regions, narrated his self-shot footage showing hunting, igloos, dancing, and play among the Eskimos. He noted the small global population and Alaska origins of the people described.

Elyria High School Elyria Richard Finney Arctic Arena Inelaska Ciore Alaska

Petition Referred To Water Committee

The petition was referred via the water committee with Councilman Frank Henke representing the petitioner. The readable text mentions a water issue and area details, but specifics are unclear due to OCR errors.

Tiveene Paten Fialusen Water Committee Frank Henke Scrner

Former Oberlin Man Dies From Dust Storm Infection

Carl Brasee, born in Amhrerst township in 1896, died in Omaha from a throat infection linked to West dust storms. A Oberlin native, he served in the Navy in WWI and later worked in Omaha inspecting grain elevators. He leaves a wife, two children, his mother Mrs Chapman, two brothers, a sister, and a late father. Funeral services were held in Omaha.

Oberlin, O Omaha Rawson McCotter Chapman Oberlin Rey Ray Brasee Carl Brandt Pittafield Charles Brasee Roy Brandt

Father Of Oberlin Woman Dead At 95

Mrs. George Li Bowen learned last week of the death of her father, Robert Francis Stockdale, in Courtright Canada. Stockdale, aged 96, was a leading community figure who spent winter with his daughter and had returned home only four weeks before his death.

George Li. Bowen Robert Francis Stockdale Courtright Canada Stockdale

Professor Kessler Lecture Recital on Ancient Instruments

Prof Kessler presents an illustrated lecture recital for Pi Kappa Lambda tonight at 7 30 in Warner Hall. The program explains and demonstrates ancient and unusual instruments and their musical uses.

Pi Karpa Lambda National Honorary Musical Society Maurice Kessler Warner Hall

Former Oberlin resident Sadie Pollock dies in Berea

Mrs Sadie Harrison Pollock former Oberlin resident died Sunday April 14 in Berea hospital. Widow of the late Dr W H Pollock of Huron and mother of Mrs Hal Havier of Oberlin born Cleveland May 2 1869 married 1898. They lived in Huron. after his death she moved to Oberlin then with daughter Mrs D W Rankin Cleveland. Service 2 30 Wednesday at First Presbyterian church Huron. burial in Huron.

Sadie Harrison Pollock Oberlin Berea Hospital W. H. Pollock Huron Hal Havier Pollock Cleveland D. W. Rankin First Presbyterian Church

Oberlin Social Notes Mixed with Texas Trip Plans

Miss Martha Scott heads to Texas for a month long vacation visiting brothers Paul in Dallas and Gordon in Houston. Local visitors include Mr and Mrs L Powers hosting a family supper with Floyd Rhodes Frank Powers Phyllis and Hoffner. Street family from Akron. George Broadwell and Russell Young visiting Richmond Virginia. Floyd Rhodes returns to Butler Pennsylvania. George Powers of Lorain visits Oberlin relatives. Mrs Adam Moehl of Detroit visits Oberlin friends.

Martha Scott Texas Paul Dallas Gordon Houston L. Powers Floyd Rhodes Butler, Pa Frank Frank Powers Phyllis Hoffner South Amherst Jennie Powers Charlotte Powers Kenneth Powers Oberno Frances Street Akron Charlotte Scott East College Street George Broadwell Richmond Russell Young Obertin Butler George Powers Lorain Powers South Pleasant Street Adam Moehl Detroit Mich Oberlin

Court suits filed for divorce and assault case noted

Genevieve Rutledge sues George Rutledge for divorce on gross neglect and extreme cruelty, married in 1999. Anna O Baker sues Roy Baker for divorce on gross neglect, married in 1935. Paul Huffaker of Kipton Township fined $1 plus costs totaling $11.15 after pleading guilty to assault and battery on Clarke French over a 59 cent dispute.

Genevieve Rutledge George Rutledge Anna O. Baker Elyria Roy Baker Paul Huffaker Kipton Township Clarke French Hipton Huffaker French

Complaints Bring Barrage Of Criticism At City Council

Councilman Elmer Nelson’s complaint about white cement traffic strips on Middle Avenue drew sharp criticism from Councilman Ed Notley. Notley dismissed the complaints as trouble seeking and said little could be done. Scott defended the work, noting minor imperfections are expected. Thompson cited weather effects on Cleveland road, while Smith attributed chipping to frost. The council voted to accept Scott’s report. Nelson voted no.

Elmer Nelson Nelson Ed Notley Notley James Scott Etersman Dealh Scott Berea Ober- In Council Middle Avenue Smith Nalson

Nelson seeks storm drain on Depot street alley

Councilman Elmer Nelson asked for a storm water drain on the alley extension of Depot street to stop water from running into buildings east of Cedar street. The request was referred to committee by Council President Everett Wilson last night, with an alternative to grade the alley to carry away the water.

Elmer Nelson Depot Street Cedar Street Council Everett Wilson Nelson

More Than Hundred Men Trapped In Mine Shaft

STELLARTON New York April 16 UP more than 100 men were trapped in a shaft of the Albion Coal Mines after an explosion. Details were scarce. Survivors, many slightly injured, were hauled from the pit two at a time. Seven men were in the immediate area of the blast. Tons of rock fell into the pit blocking escape while others dug through debris to the central shaft.

Stellarton N. Y Albion

Council approves $293 sewer bond for Shear Street project

A small bond issue of 293 was authorized by council last night to cover special assessments for the sanitary sewer on Shear street, a project completed earlier. The sewer plan first came before council in 1922 with a resolution in support.

Shear Street Council

Lorain man sentenced to Mansfield reformatory on burglary larceny

Albert Pisvione of Lorain was sentenced to Mansfield reformatory by Judge Guy B. Findley after his probation request was denied on charges of burglary and larceny.

Albert Pisvione Lorain Mansfield Reformatory Guy B. Findley

Oil Control Bill Necessary Says Secretary Ickes

Secretary Harold Ickes told a Senate mining sub committee that enacting the Thomas Oil Control Bill is essential to permanent production regulation. The measure would create a federal petroleum board with power to allocate crude oil quotas for states and districts and allow oil states to form compacts for conservation and restricted output.

Washington Harold L. Ickes Ickes Senate Federal Petroleum Board

City Council Votes $100 Travel Funds for Water Main Work

An ordinance approved last night appropriates $100 to cover traveling expenses of city officials related to the new water main project.

Senator Long Defies Federal Funds Over PWA Grant

Senator Huey Long defied the federal government by demanding Louisiana’s £1,900,999 PWA allotment be withdrawn. He blasted Interior Secretary Ickes, saying the funds must be spent under borrowed-conditions and that Washington measures hinder state progress. The Kingfish accused the U.S. government of meddling and harming Louisiana’s interests.

Baton Rouge Hues P. Long Louisiana Ickes PWA Wasington United States

Waives Jury Trial In Lorain Property Case

Judge Guy B Findley deferred ruling this afternoon in the case of C E Kent former secretary of Independent Savings and Loan, tried this morning for allegedly selling mortgaged property as unencumbered. The Hamilton and Fifth street property was sold to John and

Guy B. Findley C. E. Kent Independent Savings and Loan Company Lorain Hamilton and Fifth Street John

Lawyer Disbarred After April Hearing in Pennsylvania

A lawyer, Disharred PINCINNATIL, was disbarred April 16 by Judge Indree Thamiae Ml Marrow. Franky Typcgzer, Tack and Fo. Hoffman face review in the case. Porter, a former officer for the defendant Cos, faced sanctions. Tenend from the state penitent was cited. Estate matters include a mortgage of about $4,000. Kent claimed disclosure of the mortgage. a jury trial was waived and the case went to court.

Franky Indree al Fed Fo. Hoffman Porter Defanet Cos Marge Fan Estelle Baker Kent

Labor parade to include all unions and sympathizers

Bond Street area plans a city wide labor parade with union and strike sympathizers invited. Covert denied reports of a meeting at Edmund Whitbeck’s home to discuss returning to work. He said only fourteen attended, with seven being union men. About forty strikers gathered in cars outside during the proceedings. Whitbeck reports some strikers wish to return to work, with a few attendees diverted by a union-led opposition. Deputies helped avert trouble.

Bond Street Covert Forts Edmund Whitbeck Grafton Road Proerese Whitbeck

Roman Catholic Churches in Rome and Population Facts

A note states there are about 500 Roman Catholic churches in Rome. The city’s population is described as slightly over one million.

Rome

Prosecutor Warned Of Plot By Gamblers In Cleveland

Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Frank T. Cullitan received a warning letter reporting that professional gamblers were planning to blow up a location in Cleveland Ohio. The letter acts as a tip about a potential explosive plot pending investigation by authorities.

Cleveland, O Cuyahoga County Frank T. Cullitan

Markets Report from Cleveland and Surrounding Bureaus

Market items show prices for poultry hogs cattle and calves with steady or slightly mixed shifts. Notable quotes include Leghorn and broiler fowls, Maine potatoes, veal and beef ranges, hogs varying by weight with active trading, and sheep and lambs priced from choice to common grades.

Rutter Receipts Show Steady Creamery Scores Across Tubs

A garbled data note lists creamery product scores and percentages, including 98, 92, and 90-94 ranges, with references to extras and firsts. The fragment mentions Sper firsts and percentages around 314, suggesting product quality markers. No clear event or entities beyond creamery scoring terms.

Rutter — Receipta Steady Creanery Atolas Adas Ie Ole

Council Honors Patrolman for Bomb Rescue Heroism

NUMBER ONE continued from Paget notes no compensation for McGrath Detective Agency as Councilman Henke praises Patrolman Myron Gibson who seized a bomb from a steel company window ledge moments before it exploded. A debate over who placed the bomb ends with a resolution commending Gibson for bravery and saving life and property.

McGrath Detective Agency Frank Henke Myron Gibson Henke Scott American Federation of Labor Council Gibson

Protest to Commissioners over NRA compliance by Real Lumber Co

County board announced a company representative will meet this afternoon to answer questions on NRA standing. The board had awarded a $277 lumber supply contract last week. The protest came by telegram from the Retail Lumber Dealers Code Administration, signed by Findley Terence of Xenia. Beal signed an affidavit claiming compliance.

Real Lumber NRA Board of County Commissioners Beal Company Retail Lumber Dealers Code Administration Findley Terence Xenia Beal

Threat letters target anti-gamester activity leader

The passage notes a threat letter sent to Cullitan for his actions against gamesters and also mentions Cullitan's assistant Thomas A. Burke Jr receiving a similar letter. It also briefly defines literature as fine art or speech.

Gamesters Cullitan Thomas A. Burke, Jr

Farm and market quotations from Cleveland market page

The page lists USDA poultry and potatoes receipts with grades prices for leghorn hens turkeys roosters and ducks. It also covers grain prices for corn oats wheat rye barley timothy clover and beets carrots celery cabbage cucumbers mushrooms onions and tomatoes. Quotations are supplied by the Cleveland Grain and Hay Exchange and the Fairerhild Milling Co with per bushel and per ton figures for commodities and farm feeds.

United States Department of Agriculture United States Wisconsin Minnesota Nebraska Alisa Idaho U. S Cleveland Grain and Hay Exchange Fairerhild Milling Co

Wooster Co operative Poultry Association Sale Results

The sale conducted Monday by the Wooster Co-operative Poultry Association listed 252 exposed cases with grades including U.S. extra large 251 and U.S. standard large 435. Additional figures show percentages and sizes across categories, reflecting mixed outcomes across the lot.

Wooster Co-Operative Poultry Association Ave U.S U. S

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