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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1937
Page
12
Elyria and Lorain County schools prepared to retire the last 1936 notes issued in anticipation of state funds. Checks received include £15,680.97 for Elyria. county totals awaited, but likely full amounts. Districts still hold first quarter 1947 notes. no 1937 funds yet. interest costs cited from delays.
Mona Haseman sues for divorce from Marvin Haseman on gross neglect after a September marriage. Mildred Babies seeks alimony from John Babies alleging gross neglect and severe beating harming a rib. they have a child. J. Spang Baking Co sued for 10000 by L. E. Lilak over a foreign substance in bread found March 19. Milton Landy reviews John Kaczmarczyk deceased’s case at Elyria for tuberculosis from stone dust exposure. Lorain County Jail inmates complain of loneliness as seven prisoners, the smallest inmate count in jail history, sparking safety concerns.
A batch of 19 prisoners is scheduled for parole from London Prison Farm. Three inmates to be paroled are Louis Becker serving pocket picking with parole date October 1, Feliz Ramos also for pocket picking paroled May 20, and Ira Teeter convicted of burglary larceny and non support paroled April 14, 1938.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Elliot Tuttle will be held Saturday at 1:00 from Nichols Funeral Home in Washington D C with Dr E J Bord officiating. Burial in Amherst. Survived by three daughters Mrs Charles McGrew Mrs Marian Shortt of Tacoma Park Washington D C and Mrs Edith Clymer of Albion Michigan. Friends may call at Nichols Funeral Home.
A Lamar resident requested two installment payments for a 17 cent tax bill. County Treasurer S S Fred Clark agreed. The taxpayer presented the tax notice and paid cents on account.
Neely Powers chief of the Colson Corporation will address Elyria Central Labor Union members and invited employers and employees at an educational meeting on Broad Street in Wurst Hall. Coleman Claherty AF of L organizer from Cleveland will also speak. The Colson plant hosts Metal Polishers Union and Federal Labor Union with 95 percent of workers in AFL affiliated unions.
The Elyria Central Labor Union plans a first hand study of city and school affairs. Two committees will observe Elyria city council and board of education meetings. Council watchers are Mrs. Anna Blakeslee, Mrs. Marie Schultz, and Miss Helen Ozminski. School board watchers are Albert Barock and George Michael.
Eldon L. Cole, 19, of R. D. No. 1 Columbia Station, was arrested about 1:35 a m today by local police and charged with driving while intoxicated. Patrolmen Palmer and Indicott arrested him at West avenue and Lodi street. A passenger was not charged. The case was continued until April 20 by Major Don A. Baird.
Elyria Boy Scout troops are assigned parts for the Firelands circus to be held at Sandusky Junior High School on January 24. Troop 119 will demonstrate bandages in the first aid event to show why and how they are used. Sponsored by Elyria Post No. 12 American Legion, with Scoutmaster C. C. Woodall and assistant Loren Portman. All Elyria troops expected to participate.
Members of the new union at Harshaw Chemical Company will hold their first meeting since installation tomorrow afternoon. The gathering will be at m in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall and is described as a general union meeting. The union was chartered and first officers elected last Saturday.
William Struck faces a reckless driving charge after police say he exceeded the speed limit by driving 60 to 90 mph on Cleveland Street. Officers Paul Palmer and H J Indicott arrested him around 2 15 a m in a police squad car on 248 Columbus streets.
Miss Maxine Carroll and Mrs Russell Minger hosted a dessert bridge at the later’a home last evening honoring Mrs Robert Crandall. Pink sweet peas centered tables and a tiny lighted candelabra framed the bride table. Three bridge tables produced onorists Miss Thelma Helfrich Mrs Joseph Smith and Mrs Harlo McNally. Guests included Misses Helfrich Lemon Gollmar Brillhart and others and the honored guest Mrs Robert Crandall.
Mrs. Walter Saunders of Lakewood hosted a luncheon at Mrs. George D. Nicholas residence Gulf Farms for the Nine Twenty Five Club. Mrs. Charles Cushing reviewed My Country and My People by Linn Yutang noting its portrayal of Chinese life and culture. Mrs. Walter Saunders spoke about trips to New Orleans and California. In two weeks Mrs. Thomas Cook will entertain on the Gulf Road.
Mrs. Clarence Greene hosted Division D of the 2nd Congregational church at Oxford Court with Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. DeArment assisting. Mrs. Lamberton was absent. Mrs. Spencer read a story from The Old Testament and Mrs. Hensman spoke on The Meaning of Genesis. Grace Lutheran Ladies' Aid met at the church for a luncheon with 33 members, green and yellow decor, and music by Mrs. Bannon and Mrs. Winkler. two new members were welcomed. Next meetings set for May and in two weeks.
Troop I of the Girl Scouts met at 4 30 in First Congregational church with Captain Shumaker welcomed back after illness. Mil dred Mercealk joined as a new member. A Cinderella play featured Misses Patty Standen Gertrude Stephens Janice Green Nancy Crisp Eleanor Wilshire Barbara Chandler Arline Todd. Barons met at Jud Wehman home 226 Fifth street with new members Nelson Gerber Bob Marsh Les Drage Chuck Decker. Next meeting at Bud Gelrgeys Ninth street on Tuesday.
Circle 9 of the First Methodist church held a tureen luncheon at Siuidads with Mie Waste AL hosting. Helpers included Mrs. L. Beal and Mrs. W. C. Endley. guests were Mrs. J. Dulty and Mrs. R. Shryock. Mrs. Howard Miller led the devotional, while Mrs. Fritz Rudin ran the meeting and shared McGuffey readers and early school notes.
The Stagecrafters select And Mary Did for spring, a three act comedy by Lawrence G Worcester. Frank Lovejoy directs the cast who rehearse at Mrs Doris Sprague's Furnace street home. After rehearsal the group treats Mrs Lovejoy to a birthday banquet hosted by Mrs Sprague and family.
Mrs. A V Morrill president of the Women’s division spoke at Pilgrim Women’s Association in Defiance Ohio last night. She illustrated with a sewing basket symbolizing workers while Evelyn and Bud Prcroft performed on Hawaiian guitars. Mrs Elsie Scrivens hosted refreshments as Mrs Jessie Bauer presided and announced the next session on May 6 at Mrs Archie Hall’s Winckles street home.
The St John s Ladies Aid met in the school auditorium on Third street for a social afternoon. Mrs Clarence Koepp won first prize and Mrs Albert Stegman received consolation. Hostesses were Mrs John Wellert and Mrs Fred Koepp. In two weeks the group will meet for a mission session with hostesses Mrs Ida Wolf and Mrs Amna Koepp. A tureen luncheon was served to fourteen members and one guest.
Two members of Garford Girl Reserves attended the McKinley group Thursday afternoon for a brief business session. The remainder of the day featured guessing proverbs and characters. An invitation was extended to join a Garford hike on Tuesday April 20.
S P Club members held a cootie game at Mrs Stella Merante's West avenue home with prizes for Josephine Trombetta and Mary Polimene. Sewing and knitting preceded a luncheon in a dining room decorated with green and white tapers. Mrs Celia Trombetta will host in two weeks.
Mrs. John Worthington opened the devotional service and Mrs. Jolbn Wunile conducted routine business. A social evening followed by refreshments, with meeting adjourned to April 29 when Mrs. Vogley will host at Neufer Court.
Mrs Agnes Halderman and Mrs Hatcae Hausman won pin ochle prizes last night as Emma DIN hosted the Strappy Pinochle club in the Nichols Block. Luncheon was served and members planned to meet April 2 with Miss Julia Hull of 208 West Bridge Street.
East Side Guild members gathered in the Guild Room at St Andrew’s Episcopal church on Thursday afternoon to work on rugs. Mrs. Eric Duckett, observing her wedding anniversary, served the luncheon course as a surprise feature. In two weeks they plan a tureen luncheon and more rug work.
The Friendly Twelve club hosted eleven games at Mrs. Mary Diederich and Mrs. Martha Wirth homes on Cambridge avenue with prizes awarded to Mrs. C. W. Oakley and Mildred Page. The club will meet May 6 with Mrs. Wilhelmy on Washington avenue.
The Lorain County Bee Keepers Association will meet Monday evening at 8:09 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. KE Ernst in Amherst. Members are asked to bring their interest and any questions about beekeeping.
A dinner meeting for Fourteenth Ohio District postmasters was arranged at Oberlin Inn, Lorain County, for May 16. Lorain Medina Summit and Portage counties will attend with host William Moriarty. Elyria's Charles Sarton sits on the organizing committee. Senators and Rep Don W. Harter will be invited, following the new Wadsworth post office dedication.
County Commissioner Oscar G Dunn told Industrial Commission officials in Columbus about a one legged father of nine children who is unable to find work due to current rules. He would waive compensation if injured but cannot under present policy. An employer offered a job but rules prevent it. Dunn said a bill is pending to allow exceptions aiding disabled persons to gain employment.
The column lists prices for baskets of carrots cucumbers parsley radishes and tomatoes along with potatoes peppers and onions. It also covers grain and mill feed including flour oats corn wheat bran and cottonseed meal, plus hay straw and poultry market notes and cattle figures.
Calves and hogs show steady to firm values with mixed weights. Cattle items list costs from prime to common grades, while sheep and lambs reflect a steady market with clipped lambs and ewes varying by quality.
James Bowers aged 57 of 116 Kipling Street is at Elyria Memorial Hospital with scalp lacerations from a fall down cellar stairs at his residence yesterday around 6 50 p m Sudro's ambulance transported him to the hospital for treatment.
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