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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1934
Page
3
President Roosevelt, in an informal address opening a subsistence homestead exhibit, rejected revolutionary rhetoric tied to the Wirt episode and warned against panaceas for national ills. He argued for evolution over revolution and noted Communist tendencies behind the homestead project remarks.
Labor leaders of Lerain were guests at a dinner party hosted by Judge Washburn of the district court of appeals. Accompanying him were associate judges R. W. Funk and Perr. Guests included Robert Stephen, Joseph Wills, Charles Sauer, Richard Taylor, William Rose, and Mr. Novosnr.
Judge W B Thompson granted probation for three years to Joe Vargo and Charles alias Leonard Moors of Elyria after pleading guilty to operating an automobile without the owner's consent. Both had prior sentences to the Mansfield reformatory and are to report to E Kasper, named as probation officer.
Plans for representation of the local Y-Studus Club at the state Young Men's Conference in Columbus on Sunday May 6 were discussed at the weekly Y M C A meeting. An Initiation ceremony for new members is scheduled for May 14. Speaker Seward Black spoke on automobile factory tests.
About 39 worth of gold kings from old frowns and two extracted molars were stolen from Dr M H Forbes dental office at 595 Ei i Building Sterdar. A dental pistol was taken. It was believed the safe was locked when closed and still locked when Forbes returned around 1 325 a m. The theft occurred during that period.
Governor Waite appoints M. F. Peer of Lorain as a 2nd delegate to the National Rivers and Harbors Congress meeting in Washington on April 30. Ohio delegates will present the state’s river and harbor needs. Peer was recently named to the Congress advisory committee by Congressman Frank R. Reid of Illinois, president of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress.
In Judge W. B. Thompson's court yesterday afternoon James Belch of Lorain was found not guilty of cutting to wound his brother John Belch. Casica Barsen of Lorain filed for divorce from Triton Barsen after marriage in 1916 due to gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Sam Bryan of Richgevile was fined 25 dollars and costs for assault and battery after a guilty verdict for assaulting his wife Anna Brien on February 25. Everett Sanders, Republican National Committee chair, may resign due to ill health after hospitalization in Pittsburgh and a return to Washington.
Social notices from the YWCA report rehearsals for a May Mother-Daughter banquet with a Nut Farm production in May. Pow Wow younger group plans a June club dance to fund redecoration. Frank Harmon presides at Loage No. 663 F and A M. Deane Burns outlines next year’s programs, with O E Blanchard sharing insights from Navajo experience. A May 15 lodge inspection is announced and a Cleveland visit honors S Squire. Dr R Neighbour to speak at Lakewood church on missionary work with Mrs Neighbour and quartet.
Marguerite Raphael and Ruth Pickett hosted the Inter Nos Class at Raphael home with Dorothy Raphael and Mrs. A. W. Brunger as guests. After a brief meeting, members played Cootie with prizes to Miss Alice Robinson and Dorothy Raphael. A late luncheon followed. Next meeting at Miss Vanelle Roe’s home with help from Miss Alice Robinson. St John’s LS. 1S Entertained at East River home by Margaret Novak with ten members, three guests Ruth Ganter Helen Zeroll Erna Bur. Plans for tar een dinner next month and bridge prizes to LaVerne Struck Margaret Potrats Anna Block. Next club meeting May 6 at LaVerne Struck’s Columbus Street home. Girl Scouts Troop II met at Church of Christ. songs and games led by Lieutenant. Clover Patrol held a Cup Cake Sale, earning $0.96. Silver Bell Patrol to hold a Cook Sale next meeting. Ended with taps.
Twelve leases for gas well drilling were filed in Lorain County with the office of County Recorder William G. Mitchell for the Ohio Fuel Gas Company. The filings cover 670 acres across Ridgeville Avon Pittafield and Eaton Townships, including 43 acres owned by Mary Ammon 16 by Everett McVeigh 98 by Henry Nieding 93 by Andrew Nieding 20 by Victor C Reese and 36 acres more in Ridgeville Township.
The Oberlin Cemetery Association held its annual meeting with re elected trustees Garret Newell and Mrs. A. R. Holton. Plans for cemetery improvements were approved and a funds drive was set. The Oberlin A Cappella Choir announced a concert for April 26 at 7:30 in Warner Concert Hall featuring a 52 member group.
Columbus Ohio April 25 wine growers in northern Ohio await federal action to permit sale of wine pressed before prohibition. Hundreds of thousands of gallons remain "frozen" unused as current rules allow only wines from licensed wineries. Internal Revenue officials report growers seeking an outlet and a presidential order is sought to release the wine. Carl E Moore says the issue has been presented to President Roosevelt.
Members of the Senior HI Y Club enjoyed a musical program during their weekly YMCA meeting. Cast members from the Elvira Kiwanis 1934 Minstrel Follies performed vocal numbers by Harland Brown Robert Burns Alan Van Wormer and Walter Smith and a piano piece by Gene St Marie. The group led singing and two members sang solos James Shu TMmar and Jack Merer. L R Hind man led a discussion on problems of young men.
The records show three leases on Avon Township land comprising 94 acres owned by O Dean Bliss, 45 acres owned by Anastasia Horwedel, and 14 acres owned by Meta Nielsen. Other leases cover 118 acres in Pittsfield Township owned by Marr Miller and 40 acres in Eaton Township owned by Lucey C Weller.
The Business and Professional Women's club hosted sixteen members at Mrs. A. B. Chesbro's North Pleasant street home for games and stunts. A brief business portion discussed plans for a May guest night. Mrs. G. A. Baler attended as a guest, and the next meeting will be at Mrs. Agnes Felkners with Miss Mary White assisting.
Funeral services for Miss Mary E. Munson will be held Thursday at 2:00 from Sedgeman Funeral Parlors. Burial at Westwood Cemetery. The Oberlin Women's Club hosts an April 27 luncheon meeting at 12 45 PM at Oberlin Inn. Past Matrons of the Eastern Stars hold an April 27 luncheon at Hi-O-Hi Tea Rooms at 1 PM. A card party benefiting the Oberlin Community Church is planned for April 27. public invited.
Secretary of the Navy Claude A Swanson said the airship Macon suffered two sheared girders during its transcontinental flight from Sunnyvale California to Miami Florida. The damage weakened rings but is not serious and repairs will be made at Miami before Caribbean maneuvers then return to Sunnyvale Rear Admiral Ernest J Kro g flew to Miami to confer with officers before reporting to Swanson.
William J. Vaughn, 79, of Eaton Center, died at Elvria Memorial Hospital after a monthlong illness. Born October 14, 1954 in Angola, Indiana, he lived 35 years in Eaton and worked as a violin maker. Survived by daughter Effie Learner of Akron and two grandchildren. Funeral at Medhols Funeral Home followed by services Friday at 2:00 from Nichols Home with Rev. Percy Hohl officiating. burial at Butternut Ridge Cemetery.
In Cleveland 8400 Fisher Body Plant workers strike with no White House statement. Washington tracks Automobile Labor Board talks in Detroit while separate talks occur between the board and AFL officials. Detroit sources say factions unlikely to reconcile soon and a car parts firm may vote Friday on a strike, risking spread to automotive plants nationwide.
Members of Elyria Post 12 American Legion watched the newly organized drill team rehearse. Commander Biemes selected candidates for practice and the initiatory ceremony was staged. The team is captained by Eliig Nielsen with Carl Smith as commander and a slate of officers. A fish fry closed the evening as plans emerged for May 3 party benefiting local drum corps and a charity baseball game against sheriff’s officers.
Mrs. Margaret Simchak sues Rev. George Simchak pastor of St. Nicholas church on Toledo avenue Lorain in common pleas court for alimony claiming cruelty and neglect. She says he stays out late with companions drinks heavily swears and sometimes assaults her. He earns about 200 dollars a month. The couple married in 1921 and have two children.
The U S battle fleet of 179 vessels completed a record fast Pacific to Atlantic transit through the Panama Canal in 47 hours amid delays for merchant ships and other nations' vessels at Colon and Saldanha. Admiral Sellers lifted censorship on completion.
Cleveland markets report on produce butter and poultry with prices for colored fowl, broilers, leghorns, and ducks, plus hogs calves sheep and lambs with bids. Chicago quotations cover butter eggs lard and live poultry, with receipts and current prices. grain and feed quotes from Cleveland Grain and Hay Exchange and Toledo Grain notes.
Elyria and Lorain food dealers urge county level control for a Lorain county food code. A Cleveland NRA representative pledged to push Washington for approval while a committee plans a merchant meeting on clearance. Also noted is a historical passage on Masaryk and Benes discussing Czechoslovak independence.
Pleasant relief from constipation touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a safe alternative to calomel. The ad claims the vegetable compound cleanses the system, preserves youth glow, and restores energy, with olive color tablets priced 15¢, 30¢, and 60¢ at druggists.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions terms like Queer clone and names that do not form a clear event or report. No identifiable persons, organizations, places, or dates are recoverable from the readable portion.
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