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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1932
Page
8
Ridgeville voters anxious to hear all candidates for county offices. The Ridgeville Tax League has arranged four meetings at Ridgeville Town Hall starting Friday evening. At this meeting all candidates not heard at a previous similar meeting will be heard.
John Hall, 24, of Pittsfield Massachusetts, was found exhausted along Route 20 about four miles west of the city and taken to Memorial Hospital Saturday afternoon. He told deputies he was en route to Zanesville and had not eaten since Wednesday, with hospital officials stating malnutrition.
A large Union of Eagles gathering in Amherst featured a parade, angelic uniforms, and an eight o’clock program honoring Conrad Mann with a silver anniversary membership drive. Attendees included Grand Aerie officers and local dignitaries with performances by Amherst High School orchestra and Lorain Eagles Quartet. The event closed with Stars and Stripes Forever and benediction.
Frank Koversky of Grafton road pleaded not guilty when arraigned before Mayor W. H. Van Oster on a charge of driving while intoxicated. He was taken to police HQ after his car crashed into Charley Hanson’s car. Trial set for 3 p m today. Jonas Simmons was fined five dollars and costs after being arrested for tying his shoe in the street near a police car. Police disturbed a party on East River street. eleven empty quarts and several full bottles found. host to dump supply. Mrs John Rusher reported her car damaged in a collision with deputy sheriff George Breagger at Third and Middle. Joe Swetz fined ten dollars for reckless driving. A. T. P. Grills reported his car damaged while parked on Third street.
Pearl Smith won a decree for dh yorea from Charles Smith on neglect of duty. Martha Hindman sued Julia Lessett for 3384 pounds on a promissory note with Lorain foreclosure sought. Katherine Hamilton seeks divorce from G F Hamilton. CW Davis sued Leb LeLegue to cancel a property purchase contract. Lloyd Quinn fined 310 plus costs for possession. arraigned before Justice Perry as Sheriff Adams reported.
In Washington April 23 a noisy scene erupted as bonus supporters hissed and shouted as World War II chaplain Rey Iserwalds from Baltimore attacked the $2.0 trillion Patman bill during the House Ways and Means Committee hearing. Acting chairman Rainey, a Republican from Wisconsin, rebuked the speaker.
Cadiz Ohio April 25 Conditions in eastern Ohio coal strike area remained generally quiet as Ohio National Guard strength was reduced from 69 to 40 percent. Col William T L Marlin Cleveland commander said he aimed to keep experienced troops on duty while relieving younger men some still in school. Except for a sniper exchange near Tasanadie six miles east, the zone was quiet Sunday.
Santa Barbara Calif April 2 Three men are held after Thomas Valenzuela a prohibition agent with a record of 590 arrests reported he was heat beaten placed in an automobile and steered over a 500 ft canyon wall A tree halted the car 50 feet down the bank and Valenzuela escaped with minor injuries Eduardo Traspuesto John Curtis and Manuel Cota were held Two others were fought
Elyria players dominated the county checker tournament ending Saturday night at the Y M C A. Buzsard of Elyria captured first place and the county title, with Arthur Pfaff and James Coyne of Elyria finishing third and fifth. Lorain’s H J McCracken placed second, others in the top are Oberlin’s G A Lawrence, Lorain’s R Gay, H D Stull, LaGrange’s John Holcomb, and Elyria’s Sam Pryce and John Heckock. The event led to the formation of a Lorain County Checker Association with O E Barton elected secretary and plans for a county league and intercounty challenges.
Death notices for Catherine Willert of 195 West Street and Harry Hicks of Rocky River list survivors including spouses children and siblings. John Wollever of New Oberlin also died after a six week illness with details of birth in Germany and several close relatives and funeral arrangements. Funeral services scheduled in each case with church or cemetery burials noted.
The Long Transportation Company of Detroit asked the Public Utilities Commission for a certificate to extend interstate trucking operations in Ohio. They seek to run between Detroit and Pittsburgh via Toledo Genoa Pt Clinton Sandusky Norwalk Edinburg East Palestine with a Milan connection to Cleveland via Elyria and to Pittsburgh via Route 40.
Nominations for directors of the Elsra Rotary Club will be made by members at the Elks Club noon meeting tomorrow. Those nominated will be voted on at the election May 24. Tomorrow's gathering will also be a Ladies Day Luncheon.
Oberlin Ohio April 25 Mrs Hannah Marie Tuller 88 died at Allen Hospital from complications after a fracture from a fall ten days earlier She had lived in Oberlin five years with Mr and Mrs B V Child 168 North Main Street Survived by two nieces Nellie Spore and Mrs F B Peck and one granddaughter Burial will be in Florence Ohio after services at Mrs F B Pecks 119 Hollywood Avenue Tuesday at 2 50 p m
W. H. Morris age 77 died at 2 30 pm yesterday at Allee Hospital after a long illness. A Oberlin resident ten years living with daughter Ada Hastings 166 Elm Street. Survived by son Harry Morris Saskatchewan Canada one brother and three sisters all of the West. Body to be taken to Saribault Minnesota for funeral services and burial.
A listing of local club meetings and social events for April including lodge, women’s clubs, sorol ls, and neighborhood groups. Highlights include degree practice at Vine Rebekah lodge, speeches by Lorain County GOP chair Frank E Stetson, waffle supper at the Business and Professional Women’s Club, and various meetings scheduled through April 29 at Oberlin and nearby homes. A brief section notes visits by guests from Cleveland and Ohio Northern University, plus a political dinner in Dayton.
The item lists numerous social visits and gatherings across Ohio. Attendees include Miss Helen Rook of Akron, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Buckley of Kipton, Dr. and Mrs. Aufderheide, Mrs. J. H. Horn, Mrs. Charles Magruder, Mrs. George Kelly, and Mrs. W. C. Christy. Activities cover opera in Cleveland, family visits, church suppers, and a senior piano recital by Walter H. Blodgett at Warner Concert Hall.
David Aiken of Lorain was nominated for president of the Lorain County Bar Association to succeed H C Johnson. The nominating committee chaired by John Harding also named Aiken to the post with the annual election set for May 2. Aiken currently serves as vice president and the committee re nominated Samuel Deutsch as secretary and treasurer and William Miller Robert Walden and Frank Stack as executive committee members.
Voters can view May 10 primary ballots in the Elyria Savings and Trust Company window on Court Street. Bank courtesy and the Board of Elections host the display of Lorain County’s largest primary ballots with 161 Republican names and 134 Democratic names. Polls open May 190.
Councilwoman Anna Kennedy moved to suspend the rules and push the rate ordinance to final readings. The measure, unanimously supported, was signed by W. D. Taylor in President Sartor’s absence. C. & Rankin praised the action, recalling last week’s referendum threat if a lower rate failed. Mayor VanQuister summarized city efforts with the gas company as a special session proceeded. Gerald Martin presented his views during the session.
Hugh Gotro of Abbergt was found guilty of interfering with an officer after Justice Walter H. Watts presided this morning. Sentence 1a to be passed later. Erle Spivak of Amherat, arrested by Game Warden W FP Holcomb, set to be tried next Monday. They were arrested north of Amherst when Holcomb attempted the arrest for clubbing fish, with Gotro allegedly interfering.
In Lorain County Common Pleas Judge W B Thompson ruled for Mrs. Carl McAlpine Wellington for 2.93 dollars after she sued O Becker Wellington merchant for five dollars on a pump she bought and returned. Becker proved pump repairs cost 2.07 dollars. Court costs expected to total 35 dollars.
Gardens enthusiasts may attend a free lecture by Vernon Davis of the state department of agriculture at the high school auditorium this afternoon. Mayor W H Van Oster arranged the meeting related to municipal garden projects with a question period after the talk. Open to the public.
Market and livestock figures for Cleveland show steady prices across produce poultry and dairy with varied per pound and per bushel rates. Grain flour feed quotations from the Cleveland Grain and Hay Exchange list mixed lot prices for corn wheat oats and mill feeds along with assortment of hay and straw values and by product prices.
Senate leaders push to subpoena Raskob and pool operators as Gray seeks full testimony and records on past market dealings. The probe targets dummy accounts and large investors tied to pools such as the $32.1 million Anaconda and the 1928 Radio pool, which surged stock prices but paid no dividends. The Hague population is cited at 440,000.
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