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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1933
Page
3
A United Press survey shows the steel sector rising from a lull with plant expansions and longer shifts across districts. Major orders for bridges, rails, and pipes boost employment potential for four years amid cautious optimism after the banking holiday.
Elyrians show interest in the Jerusalem Y M C A dedication set for tomorrow. M D Cracker and Fred Ramsey, both invited speakers, helped prepare the project while the address by Field Marshal Edmund Lord Allenby will highlight the ceremony. The event will be broadcast first from Jerusalem, with WGAR Cleveland airing at 12 30 PM.
Robert Bourquin Wilbur Pearson and Delbert Kooth were arrested for intoxication after their car veered into a ditch on Route 0 west of here about 1 A M Sunday. They admitted to Sheriff Clarence W. Dick that they each drank six bottles of 32 beer. Bourquin was fined 15 dollars and Pearson and Kooth were fined 31 dollars each, paid with two 20 dollar gold pieces and change.
A concise excerpt discusses individual cultivation and self perception across generations, contrasting a past era with present attitudes and emphasizing personal identity. The text hints at evolving cultural norms and the shaping of self-awareness within a social context.
Local notes report a fault at a vending machine outside Benson’s restaurant. Police responded after 20 people gathered near Brad Street amid broken glass and a disruption at the Young Men’s Club meeting.
Police report a theft from a parked car on Fourth Street involving a 1944 vehicle. The incident occurred early Sunday with two men seen earlier and tracks found near railroad property. The owner is Norman Mason and another vehicle owner is Robert Crarstt.
John Bean of 1824 Waesasenne was fined five dollars for disorderly conduct after an arrest by police following an evening altercation. Major W. H. Warqster supervised the training, with Patrol Inspector Fitzpatrick reporting the event.
Deputies investigate a theft reported near Kingsley Creek east of Grafton with harness missing from a barn. Authorities follow up on tips and check for possible suspects.
Edward I. Falwonsteyn of the Case School will testify before the Ohio Senate special banking committee as it reconvenes tomorrow. He has studied Ohio bank failures and the state banking department, amid debates over required public disclosures and tighter controls following the 5439 amendment.
The Lessin County Farm and Home Protective League backed by local farmers won a court victory delaying foreclosure sale confirmations. Judge W R Thompson temporarily blocked confirmation on Lilian Hassa’s Hurtirzien township farm, as arrangement to sell the 98 acre property was pursued. Proceedings noted loan totals over 159 dollars with taxes and interest, and a 20 dollar appraisal prior to sheriff sale.
Farmers’ leader Brandt says Washington likely to pass legislation that would offer a path out, and the farmers’ organization aims to delay foreclosures until that relief is available.
In Hong Kong on April 17 pirates attacked a Chinese customs cruiser near Macao. British nationals Pearce and Baldwin were mortally wounded aboard as the vessel was towed away with the attackers capturing the cruiser. a Chinese engineer on board was killed and several others injured.
Number Three will head applications in Elyria with Wham LeFever Lorain safety director in charge of applications there. Other county divisions will place responsible relief staff. Applicants for the relief program must be 18 to 24, single, a citizen, unemployed, and from a family on relief before April 1. They must be willing to assign about 25 dollars of their 330 monthly pay to dependents.
A Jersey cow owned by Jaroh Shalakis in West Andover Massachusetts is believed to be a cross between a wild deer and a cow. The four year old animal has a long neck large eyes and a deer like muzzle and front legs. It is an excellent milker.
This week features multiple Oberlin group events. The Mon day Night Club hosts at Oberlin Tavern with bridge after dinner. Other clubs meet at homes across North Confessor street North Professor street South Park street and nearby venues for talks, programs, or social gatherings.
The Oberlin branch of the American Association of University Women hosts its annual tea for Oberlin College senior women at May Cottage on Friday April 21 at 3 p.m. Mrs. Locke leads the event.
Mrs Farrie Al Drummond travels to Columbus for the Mid-Year Executive meeting of the Ohio Woman's Temperance Union and the following dry meeting. Various locals, including Mr and Mrs Graham, Mr and Mrs Rochff Loveland, and Est her Jeffre, visit families in Ohio and nearby towns. Easter guests and visits span Norwalk to Cleveland with numerous households hosting relatives and friends.
Miss Alice Bird county extension agent leads conferences with club advisors to launch the 1933 Four-H Club season in Lorain County. Thirty-nine clubs last year may rise. Amherst Penfield Junction and Henrietta gain new clubs. Lake Aspinue Junior Club ends. East Carlisle School and Avon may form new clubs. Crafton club ends and a successor forms. two county meetings set for April 27 for food club leaders and April 28 for clothing club leaders.
A Chicago feature traces the life of financier Factor, born in Hull and educated in St. Louis, who built a vast empire through gambling, tips, and investments. He fled Chicago amid charges, settled in Montreal, then prepared for a Supreme Court hearing in Washington. Rumors of a million-dollar daily turnover haunt his tale as authorities pursue extradition and associates face prison. His son’s kidnapping rumor echoes the personal stakes in his fortune.
Produce markets show butter steady at 23 1 4 to 23 1 2 cents per pound with extras. Eggs steady with current receipts. Poultry steady with heavy fowl 12 14, leghorn fowls 16 1 2, turkeys 15, and various prices for broilers and ducks. Potatoes and graded spuds offered from New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Livestock receipts: hogs 3390 with steady prices, pigs held higher around 3.90, calves around 8.50, sheep steady with clippers 25 to 54 cents, ewes higher. cattle and calves showing broad price ranges and active trade through local markets.
Twelve places in Eliria have city licenses to sell beer according to Mayor's Clerk J. G. Schrock. He noted other venues may hold state or federal licenses but lack city approval. Licensed sites include D A Fillings, Newell Hotel, Hovis and Faulhaber, Eagles Club, Elks Club, Moose Club, American Legion, and several addresses on Broad Street, Middle Avenue, Second Street, and East River Street.
The Senate reaffirmed its approval of a 30 hour work week bill and sent it to the House where leaders plan to modify provisions. The report notes administration officials indicating plans for changes.
Four Money for Elyria prizes from the latest drawing remain unclaimed as new numbers take effect. Prizes include 434.331 for ten dollars 434.177 for five dollars 288003 for five dollars and 115787 for five dollars with claim by 5 39 p m Wednesday at Elyria Chamber of Commerce. Grand prize of 100 dollars was claimed by Mrs Mark Abbe and three five dollar prizes were claimed by Helen Renouard Myrtle Smith and Coral Filmore.
A Japanese ruler of several centuries past forbade Christian missions after ships carrying Bibles also bore arms, landing the weaponry on a rival island.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People will hold a meeting at Mt Zion Baptist Church in Oberlin on Wednesday evening April 19 at eight o clock. Lloyd E Moore, local branch secretary, announced the event. W C Wright is local branch president. The latest word on the Scottsboro Case will be received and discussed. Open to all.
A quotation contrasts genius with lengthy effort, defining genius as the ability to perform tasks without the drudgery of years of striving, while noting the absence of something essential that effort provides.
Mrs Margaret Wissinger died at 2 30 am at her residence 215 12 East Siath Street Elyria after a lingering illness She moved from Johnstown Pennsylvania to Lorain in 1893 and to Elyria in 1903 She was active in the Womens Relief Corps and the First Church of Christ Survived by three sons Ira Lawrence Reuel Wissinger all Elyria one son in Lorain and a daughter in Los Angeles Sixteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren two sisters in Indiana Pennsylvania Funeral arrangements list Mathews Funeral Home Lorain and Nichols Funeral Home Elyria with services at 2 pm Wednesday Burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery
Funeral services for Jackis Koerber son of Mr and Mrs Frank W Koerber of Litchfield will be held Tuesday afternoon at 1 00 from the Congregational church at Litchfield Center. Burial will be made in Litchfield cemetery.
James M Perriman died April 16 at 12 30 PM in Oberlin He was born in England March 24 1877 and came to the United States 29 years ago He leaves a widow Anna Perryman a daughter Mrs Mary McGinn of Baltimore sisters Mrs Henry Tulk Sr Mrs Rose Grocopt Mrs Emily Drage and four sisters in England A grandson and several nieces and nephews He belonged to the First Methodist Episcopal Church the Security Benefit Association of Oberlin the Modern Woodmen of America and was a volunteer fireman Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 PM at Sedgman’s Funeral Parlors with Rev Charles F McBride officiating Burial will be in Westwood Cemetery.
Cars driven by William Pleasnick of Wellington and Mrs. McMevergh of Cleveland collided at North Ringeville around 10 A M Sunday, deputy sheriffs reported.
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