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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1937

Page

5

200 Chickens Die and 18000 Eggs Broken After Poultry Truck Upset

A poultry truck driven by Harry Zicherman of Cleveland overturned in a ditch on Route 59 at the Western Lorain County line. The crash killed 200 chickens and shattered 18000 eggs. The driver suffered a fractured shoulder and was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital.

Lorain County Harry Zicherman Cleveland John Fulton John Hudak Elyria Memorial Hospital

Ford workers strike violence cited in Kansas City scene

De Louis told LAW officials in Washington and Detroit that Ed Hall of the International Union would visit for an investigation. Penney, Ford workers spokesman, recalled a one day sit down strike over 350 layoffs and alleged anti union coercion. A union resolution condemned beatings of officers and urged police action. Two cars were damaged in a courthouse area collision yesterday afternoon.

de Louis Washington Detroit Ed Hall International Union Penney Ford Ford Motor Company UAW Ford Company Otto P. Higgins Assembly Organization of Labor Kansas City Ford Workers

Social Security Act Held Unconstitutional

The U S Circuit Court of Appeals in Boston ruled 2 to 1 that unemployment insurance and old age benefit provisions of the Federal Social Security Act are unconstitutional. Justices addressed the act’s scope and federal authority in a landmark decision.

Boston U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals

Greenwich Captures Health Contest Top Award in Class

Greenwich Connecticut won first prize in the national Public Health Contest for cities of 20 000 to 50 000 population Elyria Ohio placed among the top 15 in its division No Ohio city won in any division Milwaukee Dallas New Haven Pasadena Greenwich and Middletown were named winners Richland County Ohio received a meritorious achievement prize The American Public Health Association and the Chamber of Commerce of the United States sponsored the event Reports on Elyria and Lorain County were filed by the Elyria Chamber of Commerce.

Greenwich Connecticut United Press New York Elyria Ohio Milwaukee Dallas New Haven Conn Pasadena Calif Middletown N. Y Richland County American Public Health Association Chamber of Commerce of the United States Elyria and Jorain County

Railway unions dispute delays U.S. mail service

Washington faces a standoff as the Brotherhood of Railway Engineers and the Order of Railway Conductors resist inclusion in arbitration while the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and others push for mediation. Dr. Weiserson prepares a three man board hearing near Tuesday. President McDonald warns of illegal strike if the emergency board is ignored.

Washington Brotherhood of Railway Engineers C. H. Smith Brotherhood of Railway McLaughlin Southern Pacific Smith Roosevelt United States

Elyria Man Arrested on Intoxication Charge

Henry Oldag of Elyria was arrested around 10 p m last evening on a charge of intoxication. no street address is listed on the blotter.

Henry Oldag Elyria

Literary Club Programs In Oberlin On Indian Heroes

Mrs. L. F. Holden hosted the Literary and Social club at Elm street with talks on Indian Heroes by Miss Lois Cummings and a review of Margaret Deland's If This Be I by Mrs. S. J. White. A social hour followed and the next meeting moves to Mrs. White's North Professor street home.

Oberlin L. F. Holden Elm Street Lois Cummings Margaret Deland S. J. White North Professor Street Allen

Oberlin Women's Club Music Dept Plans May Guest Meeting

The Music department of the Oberlin Women's club holds its last regular meeting at Mrs. J. E. Wickler's home on West College. Plans are made for a special guest meeting at Oberlin Inn in May during National Music Week. New officers elected: Leader Mrs. A. L. Williams Accompanist Mrs. Karl Hall Secretary Mrs. A. A. Bell.

Oberlin Women’s Club J. E. Wickler West College Street Oberlin Inn A.L. Williams Karl Hall A. A. Bell

Senior Play Growing Pains Opening Tonight

The first performance of the Senior Play Growing Pains will be presented this evening in the High School Auditorium under the direction of Miss Louise Mc Caw. It is a highly entertaining comedy and the cast of eighteen have been working hard to make it a success. A second performance will be given on Saturday evening at eight o'clock.

Louise McCaw

Six Lectures On The General Course In Girl Scouting

Mrs Arthur Taft presents a six lecture series under The Training and Personnel committee of the Oberlin Girl Scouts Council. Lectures are on Monday evenings at seven in Room 1 of the Theological Building. The third lecture last Monday covered planning troop programs.

Arthur Taft Oberdlin Girl Scouts Council

Oberlin Tea Honors Mrs Campbell Formerly Miss Erf

Mrs F A Goerner entertained Tuesday afternoon at Oberlin Inn in honor of Mrs Walter Campbell Jr of Minneapolis Minnesota. Mrs Campbell formerly Miss Marea Erf of Oberlin is visiting at the home of her sister Mrs L E Goerner of Woodland avenue.

F. A. Goerner Oberlin Inn Walter Campbell, Jr Minneapolis, Minn Campbell Marea Erf Oberlin L. E. Goerner Woodland Avenue

Special Oberlin Encampment IOOF Meeting Tonight

A special meeting of the Oberlin Encampment IOOF is set for this evening with degree work on the agenda. Mrs. Doren Lyons and Mrs. George Holgate will spend the weekend as guests of the Misses Rumble in Rocky River.

Oberlin Doren Lyons George Holgate Rocky River

Garden Club Meeting Promises Lantern Lecture April 19

The Oberlin Women's club Garden department meets next Monday April 19 at Oberlin Inn. Members and guests will view a lantern slide lecture entitled Motoring to the Beautiful Gardens of America. The pilgrimage to Metropolitan Park, planned for this date, is postponed to the first Monday in May.

Oberlin Women’s Club Oberlin Inn America Metropolitan Park

Mrs Siddall Buys Elm Street Lot for New Home in Oberlin

Mrs. Mary B. Siddall widow of Dr. William A. Siddall of Aurora Ohio buys a lot on Elm street extension and plans to build a home soon. She is sister of Mrs Harr on and sister of Mrs Charles Swift of South Profesor street visits Washington New York and Fall River before returning to Oberlin. Mr and Mrs E M Lyman move this week from South Cedar avenue to Merwin apartments on North Pleasant street. Miss Clara Morley of Chicago spends an indeterminate stay in Oberlin with her mother matron of Cranford Cottage.

Mary B. Siddall William A. Siddall Aurora Elm Street South Cedar Avenue Merwin Apartments North Pleasant Street Clara Morley Chicago Oberlin Cranford Cottage

Local Families Share Weekend Calls and Visits

Miss Alice Buchs Oberlin spent the weekend with her mother Mrs. Anna Buchs. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Becker and family Brownhelm called on Mrs. Mary Becker Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. George Becker were evening visitors. Mrs. Katie Weidman called on her sister. Miss Hosa Buchs of Oberlin Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Doane and son Albert Lorain called on Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Portman and family Sunday afternoon. Tra Kiplinger Kipton called at the Theodore Ries home Monday morning. Mrs. Ida Keightley and daughter Margaret and Miss Elizabeth Vetter Elvira and Thomas Schmidt Lorain were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Vetter. Mr. and Mrs. William West and son Cleveland were afternoon callers.

Alice Buchs Oberlin Anna Buchs Carl Becker Brownhelm Mary Becker George Becker Katie Weidman Hosa Buchs Oberlin Carl Doane Albert Lorain Jesse Portman Tra Kiplinger Kipton Theodore Ries Ida Keightley Margaret Elizabeth Vetter Elvrra Thomas Schmidt Robert Vetter William West Cleveland

Middle Ridge Club Delivers Evening School Program

The Middle Ridge Community Club hosts a program at Middle Ridge school house with Fred Herman presiding over the business meeting. Students perform songs recitations and dialogues led by teacher Gertrude Smith, followed by a social hour and refreshments. all are welcome.

Amherst. C Middle Ridge Kentucky Helen Sauer David Hearn Lila Ann Bischoff Donald Fleck Srade Bob White Elaine Diedrick

Circle 4 Society Meeting With Bingo At Mrs Bliss Home

Members of Circle 4 met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Earl Bliss on Jackson street with Mrs. Lena Lersch assisting. Deviations in charge opened the meeting and routine business followed. A social hour ended with bingo. Honors went to Mrs Edward Bahl and Mrs John Daniels. Lunch was served with guests Mrs Mary Wooster Mrs William Holl Mrs Adam Hahn and Mrs Elizabeth Holzhauer present.

Circle 4 Earl Bliss Jackson Street Lena Lersch Bliss Bingo Edward Bahl John Daniels Mary Wooster William Holl Adam Hahn Elizabeth Holzhauer

Circle 2 Women Union Meets at Kreezer Home

Circle 2 of the Women’s Union of St. Peter’s Evangelical and Reformed church met at the Kreezer home on West Martin Street. Mrs. Minnie Nickel and Mrs. John Denefield hosted. Mrs. John Peters presided with devotionals by Mrs. Lawrence Latteman. Fourteen members answered roll call. Mrs. John Dellefield led a study discussion on Congo Crosses. Plans were made to meet May 20 with Mrs. William Berg. Lunch for 14 members and 7 guests.

Circle 2 Women’s Union of St. Peter's Evangelical William Berg Leavitt Road Albert Kreeger Herman Kreezer A. Rosenkranz Ed. Young L. Roemer C. E. Schmidt Jacob Herbst

Funeral rites for Amherst pioneer Mrs Mary Standen

Funeral rites for Mary Wilford Standen 81 were held from the late home on Cleveland avenue with Rev James Lyon and Rev B H Ryan officiating. Pallbearers from Lorain Blissfield and Amherst included Marion Pollard Floyd Moulton Leon Cotton Milo Wilford William Moore and Gus P Zilch. Burial followed in Elmwood cemetery family loft. Relatives from Blissfield Mich Toledo Elyria and Lorain attended.

Amherst

Amherst Hi Freshman elect class officers for next year

Richard Ott was chosen president and vice president while Robert Edwards was named secretary treasurer. Lois Ehlert, Jack Wilhelm, Sam Truscello, Marjorie Lawrence and Doris Miller were elected to the student council. These officers will retain their offices for the sophomore class next year.

Amherst Hi Richard Ott Robert Edwards Lois Ehlert Jack Wilhelm Sam Truscello Marjorie Lawrence Doris Miller

Community Notices From Local Organizations

Mrs Charles Flew of Park Avenue will host the Woman’s Benefit Association. The Elmer Johnson Post American Legion holds its regular meeting at the Town Hall club room. The Junior Walther League of St Paul Lutheran church meets in the church parlors. A delegation of men from St. parish.

Charles Flew Park Avenue Woman’s Benefit Association Elmer Johnson Post American Legion Town Hall Walther League St. Paul

Paul Lutheran to Attend Lorain County Lutheran Banquet

Paul Lutheran church will join the Lorain County Lutheran Men's Society banquet at St. John Lutheran School hall in Elyria.

Bakers Demonstration At Amherst Bakery Draws Delegation

A large Cleveland to Sandusky and Mansfield delegation attended a Cove bakers demonstration in the Amherst Bakery on Thursday. R. J. Belik of Lever Brothers Co. led the event with P. R. Hull as the demonstrator. The group watched demonstrations of new spring and summer recipes and observed mixing and preparation of the products.

Cleveland Sandusky Mansfield Cove Bakers Amherst Bakery R. J. Belik Lever Brothers Co P. R. Hull

Births and Admissions in South Amherst Hospital

Mrs David Moore of South Amherst was admitted and gave birth to a baby boy. Mrs Henry Dock of Spring Street was admitted for treatment on Thursday.

David Moore South Amherst Henry Dock Spring Street

Rummage Sale and Local Notices Across Elyria Area

Ralph Cole fills in the Science department during the absence of Arthur Engle. The ladies of St. Joseph church host a rummage sale at the vacant store near Lersch Grocery today and tomorrow. Robert Standen is ill at home. Mr. and Mrs. William Moore and Mrs. Nina Standen have left for home after the death of Mary Standen. Miss Helen Roemer visited Sandusky. Mrs. Stanley Hull travels to Jasper Minnesota due to her mother’s critical illness. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Standen, Homer Wilford and Milo attended Standen funeral rites Thursday. Miss Hulda Berger was a San

Ralph Cole Lake Avenue Elyria Arthur Engle St. Joseph Church Lersch Robert Standen Cleveland Avenue William Moore Briigsfield Wich Nina Standen Toledo Mary Standen Helen Roemer Sandusky Stanley Hull Jasper Minnesota J. C. Standen Lorain Homer Wilford Milo Standen Hulda Berger

Go-To-Church Campaign Sermon at St. Peter's

St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church led by Rev. C. E. Schmidt hosts Church School at 9 30 and Worship at 10 30 on the third Sunday of the Go To Church campaign. The topic is Why Persecute Thou Me.

St. Peter's Evangelical and Reformed Church C. E. Schmidt

Missionary Field Day Sermon at First Evangelical Church

Rev M A Hayes leads worship with a Missionary Field Day program featuring speaker Rev W H Peterson of Lorain at 6 45 PM following church School at 9 15 AM and Worship at 10 30 AM Young People join the event.

First Evangelical Church M. A. Hayes W. H. Peterson Lorain

Weekly church timetable and pastors listed

Congregational Church with Rev T J Williams offers 9 45 church school 10 45 worship 6 30 and Young People. Methodist Church led by Rev B H Ryan schedules 9 45 church school 11 00 worship The Perils of America 6 30 Epworth League. St Paul Lutheran Church Rev R C Bosse 9 00 church school 10 00 English topic Our Way Home 11 00 German. St Joseph R C Church Rev James H Smith 8 00 Low Mass 10 00 High Mass. Foursquare Church Mrs James Urban Pastor 9 15 church school 10 30 worship 7 30 Evangelistic Service.

Methodist Church B. H. Ryan America Epworth League St. Paul Lutheran Church R. C. Bosse St. Joseph R. C James H. Smith Foursquare Church James Urban

Governor safety bureau plans coordinated traffic safety effort

The fourth numbered item describes cooperation among enforcement agencies and safety groups to wage a united campaign against traffic accidents. It lists committees on Engineering Legislation Public Education School and Child Safety and Statistics and outlines separate meetings followed by a joint session to share plans.

Governor’s Safety

Legion Urges Curb on Crime and Reckless Driving

Elyria Post No. 12 American Legion commander Carl L. Smith urges members to support efforts against crime and reckless driving. He calls both “lawless nets” and asks members to display safe driving stickers on car rear windows to aid the cause.

Legion Elyria Post No. 12 American Legion Carl L. Smith Lesian

Bill Colegrove to Preach Revival at Avon Baptist Church

Avon Ohio hosts evangelist Bill Colegrove starting Sunday April 18 for a two week revival through May 2. Song leader F A Yost aids in a strong program praised by Elyria pastors and local gospel groups. Colegrove directs Union Mission of Parkersburg and has held major roles in gospel ministries nationwide. Services run 7 30 each evening except Saturdays with music and preaching.

Ww. S Bill” Colgrove First Baptist Church of Elyria Avon Baptist Church Avon Ohio Colegrove F. A. Yost Bill Colegrove Union Mission Parkersburg W. Va Mr. Soerheide Cleveland City Mel Trotter Grand Rapids City International Union of Gospel Missions

Precious Promises Sermon At Eaton Church

Eaton church plans a sermon on Precious Promises with a gift for the most complete list of promises. Sunday School attendance remains high as Loyalty Campaign goals approach. Evening hymn session led by Miss Marguerite Swan and Miss Margarete Box features all singing games. Ladies Aid hosts a pot luck dinner with Mrs. Ray Ross and Mrs. Don Cook guiding the program. A play St Claudia is scheduled for Friday night at the school auditorium with a free will offering to benefit two youth groups.

Eaton Church Marguerite Swan Margarete Box Ladies Aid Ray Ross Don Cook St. Claudia Elyria

Auto Crash Leaves Two with Minor Injuries

Two Oberlin residents suffered minor injuries in a yesterday afternoon automobile accident around 4 p m. John Johnson 39 of 1861 Middle Avenue and Walter Champ 50 of 216 Sumner Street were passengers in a car driven by Albert Quinn 38 of 77 South Park Street Oberlin. The front wheel locked causing the car to run off the road and tip over. The vehicle is owned by Arthur Tuck of Elyria per Deputy Sheriff Emil Kubishke.

John Johnson Middle Avenue Walter Champ Sumner Street Oberlin Albert Quinn South Park Street Arthur Tuck Elyria Emil Kubishke

Ohio Legislature Deliberates Tax Shifts and Parochial School Bills

The HouseTaxation Committee rejected a one cent per gallon liquid fuel tax and considered raising the admissions tax. Gov Davey favored both but the panel balked, delaying funding for state operations. Parochial school bills faced another defeat as a motion to reconsider was rejected. The House advanced a salary boost for smaller county common pleas judges and passed a measure restoring rights to inmates with good behavior. A series of resolutions called for flood control surveys and tax delinquency studies, while the Senate approved robbery sentences and land grants for flood control, sending measures to the House for action.

House Taxation Committee Davey Agsithe Fasta House Education Committee Raymond Rutherford Brown Common Pleas Senate Marysville Mansfield Robert M. Betz Gallia Samuel A. Anderson Licking Ralph G Marshall Muskingum U. S. Army Engineers Buckere Lake Adjutant General John Hayden Clermont N. A. Wilcox Ashtabula Abe Laired Tuscarawas

Desk Ransacked at Westavenus Shell Station Break-In

Police report a gasoline station at Westavenus and Oger Lin Road was broken into last evening by breaking a window. Detectives say the desk was ransacked but nothing appears missing. Station attendant Ray Like of 148 Harvard Avenue reported the incident.

Westavenus Ogerlin Road Lloyd Sweet Ray Like Harvard Avenue

Legion to dedicate Elyria home with public ceremony

Carl Smith reports the Elyria American Legion home mortgage paid off and to be turned over to the city. The event may draw the drum and bugle corps, state champions, and Elyria residents who funded the home. Colmery will speak at Oberlin and in Elyria. he is a former Oberlin graduate and current Topeka attorney, and was national commander at the Cleveland convention.

Post Elyria Legion Post Carl Smith American Legion Elyrians Legion Smith Legion Home Colmerr Oberlin College Oberlin Colmery Topeka Kansas Cleveland

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