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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1934
Page
7
Miss Lizzie Hahn principal of McKinley School reported the pocketbook and contents, except $60, were returned. It was found along the roadside by Frank Klemen of Grafton who told Dell Weylan and Boylan, and the thief had entered three school buildings last Wednesday taking from desks at Gates and Franklin schools.
Two Elyria High School students and a Belden High senior earned top honors in the March 24 statewide senior scholarship test by the Ohio State Department of Education. James Arthur Campbell led with 447 of 404 points, Vernon Allen Smith ranking second with 247, and Harold Lang third with 222. Their high marks place them in the upper 25 percent of 11 local participants. colleges may award scholarships as district and state notices unfold on May 5 and May 19.
City Solicitor Howard Butler and city officials will meet in Cleveland today with patent holders of the Activated Sludge Process used at the sewage plant to discuss potential infringement. Butler warned that the city faces suit unless a settlement is reached, noting Milwaukee lost a similar case and Lima is also sued. The U S Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled in favor of the patent holders in Milwaukee.
The executive committee of the Elyria chapter of the American Red Cross has postponed its regular monthly meeting from next Thursday to April 26. The announcement notes the shift as part of ongoing organizational updates.
The finance committee recommended paying 15 to C Dudley of Oberlin for car damages from a collision with a fly truck at West Avenue and Eleventh Street. They denied claims by George Kacher for 6 and Edward Kline for 2 over street hole damages. Cou peil granted permission for Standard Oil to move white way lights at Cedar and Broad to suit a development, subject to service director approval. Autos in collision report two drivers, Dima ccchia and Mrs Downs, with front end damage to Dima ccchia and Downs agreeing to settle per police report.
Council chambers will host a public hearing at 6 45 P M to decide if cemetery markers should be elevated from the surface. Jenkin Edwards of 329 Tenth Street asks for raised markers so surface earth does not cover them. Councilman W G Smith requested the hearing be held to refer the matter for action.
Columbus April 17 Cal John A Hughes state liquor control director will be called before the special senate committee investigating the liquor department and asked to name legislators who sought special favors of his department. He will be asked what favors were sought by assemblymen and whether such favors were granted. Hughes, in a Cincinnati speech after creation of the inquiry into charges of political influence in Aquarian administration, said 25 or 30 resistors sought favors.
Elyria’s M. Rassler was re elected secretary of the Ohio State Association of Mercantile Agencies after the annual Columbus convention. Frank Sherrod of the Cleveland Retail Credit Mercantile Association was elected president and Rassler will tour the state on a 39 day trip to meet member agencies.
Council heard W G Smith urge action on supplying cinders for fires, improving the Yellow Line and Ro and OG crossings on the west side, and central drainage conditions near rail tender cuts. All items were sent to relevant committees by President Everett Wils, amid stray lines noting historic ruins and ancient inquiries.
Theophila J. Meek of the University of Toronto will lecture at Oberlin Graduate School of Theology on Hebrew Origin. The six lectures run from April 4 to April 24 at 4 15 PM in First Church, covering Hebrew laws prophecies and monotheism.
The president proposes creating a government aviation commission to study the entire air transport problem over the next year and draft a general aviation policy. He suggests revising mail contracts to one year while the investigation proceeds. Majority Republicans respond coolly and will discuss in Congress led by McKellar and Mead.
A Toledo strike spreads across local plants as workers rally against layoffs and demand job protections. The action, led by union organizers, involves hundreds of employees at multiple facilities, with reports of halted production and increased picketing outside factories.
A spark from a fire on Him Street caused a small hole to burn in the roof of Orrar Wena’s residence. Firemen from Hose Company Number One Engine Company Number One and another unit responded to the alarm but the blaze was confined to the roof area.
Ernie Williams at 347 Twelfth Street was fined $20 and costs after arraignment before Major W. H. Vanoster in police court. Arrests occurred about ten o'clock last night as officers Chk E. Parker and Ernest L. Oldag took him into custody.
Elyria minister Reverend Jonathan Segrean described the modern pastor as a servant beyond pulpit duties. He spoke to the Young Men's Bible at Net weekly meeting, detailing weekday activities that aid families, counsel children, and address practical concerns. A church event was announced for Monday night at the Snake Restaurant followed by a ladies night a week later.
The Elyria Retail Code Authority sends a bulletin detailing NEA price codes for food stores drug stores and general retail merchants. It requires wholesalers to add at least two percent markup and retailers six percent on delivered costs, while drug and general codes set minimum markups and restrict undercutting. general retail adds at least ten percent to delivered costs or nineteen percent to market value. The codes take effect Thursday with food and drug codes already in force.
Lford Zimmerman of Grafton filed suit against Lester Shuster et al for $259 alleged due on promissory notes. Steve Pazone filed suit against Ralph Laurence for $141 alleged due for rent. Marie Mosley of Emvria filed for divorce from Ben Mosley on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Hazel Noble of Loratz filed for divorce from Sigmund Noble of Toledo on grounds of gross neglect and cruelty.
Market notes show poultry prices with Leghorn hens at 3 1 2 cents and color breeds listed. Cucumber and tomato listings, mushrooms and radishes priced per basket, with beef, corn, and hay quotes. Chicago cash quotations and farm produce values accompany the auction notes and storage costs for Monday trading.
William H. Seaber, 67, formerly of Elyria, died suddenly yesterday at his home in Cleveland. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth and a daughter, Mrs. Amelia F. Werle of 197 Williams Street.
Seven Elyria musicians testified they saw the bus truck with no rear lights minutes before the crash. Witnesses found Yen asleep in the wrecked bus and a sheriff sought statements as grand jury work continued. Officials criticized Nevin Western Lines, citing poor equipment, late schedules, and unlicensed drivers.
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