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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1937

Page

9

Sixteen Lorain Scouts Set for National Jamboree

Lorain County will send sixteen Boy Scouts to the national Jamboree of the Boy Scouts of America at Washington from June 30 to July 7. Three Elyria boys join at least eleven from Lorain and fifteen other Firelands Area Council scouts have reservations including from Oberlin Wellington New London Norwalk and Sandusky. About 25 000 scouts from across the nation are expected with features including the national grand review and President Roosevelt’s welcome.

Lorain County Boy Scouts of America Washington Thomas G. Allen Firelands Area Council Elyria James Ferriman Jason Geisel Harry Koplin Lorain Harry Bolick Robert Essig James Haff Herbert Jacobs Richard Wolfe Sam Rump Norwalk Paul Marchus Sandusky National Grand Review Noosevelt

Unfilled Orders At Romeo Pump Reach Record High

Romeo Pump Co. reports 1937 first quarter earnings before taxes of 12,392.20, reversing a 1936 loss of 5,981.60. Shipments for the quarter total 42,517.32, up 92 percent from 1936. Unfilled orders are at a record peak and outstanding quotations equal about six times prior year sales.

Oberlin Educator to Instruct at Northwestern Summer Session

Oberlin Conservatory assistant professor George E. Waln will join Northwestern University as a guest instructor for the 1957 summer session. Waln, renowned for his work with ensembles, led a wood wind quintet tour through Winds and Iowa during spring break and recently guided a flute ensemble to Cleveland for the Ohio Music Teachers’ convention alongside Pao Ch’en Lee. Ruth Spartow and the Walden String Quartet had works performed at the same convention.

Oberlin George E. Waln Oberlin Conservatory of Music United States Northwestern University Ernest H. Haline Northwestern Waln Winds Iowa Cleveland Ohio Music Teachers’ Convention Pao- Ch’en Lee

Printing error corrects school bus fine

A Chronicle-Telegram notice clarifies Mary Conry of Fourth Street was fined for passing a school bus. The corrected total is 16.78 dollars, replacing the earlier 61.78 dollar total.

Chronicle-Telegram Mary Conry Fourth Street

Former Elyrian Named Vice President of Mankota Free Press

M D Fritz, a printer trained in Elyria, becomes vice president of the Mankota Free Press Company in Minnesota. A fiftieth anniversary edition was sent to his Elyria cousin Mrs John Jehle. Fritz, born in Sandusky, has lived in Fremont and married an Elyria woman who died in 1919. he also holds banking and telecommunication roles.

M. D. Fritz Elyria Mankota Free Press Company Mankota Minnesota Chronicle-Telegram Fritz John Jehle Huron Street Sandusky Fremont Free Press

District School Boards Plan Monday Meeting on Reorganization

Lorain County district school boards meet next Monday at 1 p m in the county courthouse large courtroom. They will discuss 1937 38 school year reorganization and attend the annual board meeting with a two dollar attendance fee. A State Department of Education representative will explain the Ohio School Foundation Program and answer questions.

Lorain County County Court House Boards of Education State Department of Education Ohio School Foundation State Department Court House

Death Record for Mrs. Emma Hahn in Garretsville

Mrs Emma Hahn former Belden resident died at her Garretsville Ohio home yesterday. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 09 PM from the late home in Garretsville.

Charles Pomeroy East Avenue Emma Hahn Belden Garretsville Ohio

Morris Nesbitt 49 of Grafton dies at home

Morris Nesbitt of Grafton dies suddenly around noon at home on Route 57. Survived by wife Mary two sons Dan and Norvin and daughter Arlene. Body moved to Nichols Funeral Home for funeral services which are incomplete.

Morris Nesbitt Grafton Route Mary Dan Norvin Cleveland Arlene Nichols Funeral

Oberlin Junior Forum Reveals Modestie Play

The Oberlin Junior Forum met at Miss Elizabeth Porter's home on East College street. A French one act play Modestie by Paul Herview was performed by three Oberlin Women's Club members, with Henriette played by Mrs. C. H. Bar richlow, Jacques by Mrs. John Kalasinski, and Albert by Mrs. W. S. Carson. A social hour followed.

Oberlin Oberlin Junior Forum Elizabeth Porter East College Street Paul Herview Oberlin Women's Club C. H. Barrichlow Henriette John Kalasinski Jacques

Ohio Highway Patrol Officers Darby and Radcliffe Visit Oberlin

State Patrolmen Darby and Radcliffe of the Ohio Highway Patrol stationed in Mansfield spoke at the Oberlin Exchange Club luncheon at Oberlin Inn. Darby delivered an educational talk on the patrol and its duties. The pair have served together since the patrol’s formation.

Darby Radcliffe Ohio Highway Patrol Mansfield Oberlin Exchange Club Oberlin Inn Highway Patrol

Medina Congregational Association Meets Tomorrow

The eighty fifth annual Medina Association of Congregational churches gathers tomorrow at the First Church in Oberlin with Rev. Herbert S. Loomis of Lorain as Moderator and Dr. Walter M. Horton of Oberlin serving as chaplain. Sessions start 9 am and 2 pm with a 12:30 luncheon at the James Brand House. afternoon talks include Orville C. Jones of Dennison Church Cleveland on The Church and Its Mission and Fred L. Hall of Cleveland on New Wars for New Days.

Medina Association of Congregational Churches Oberlin Herbert S. Loomis Lorain Walter M. Horton James Brand House Orville C. Jones Dennison Church Cleveland Fred L. Hall

Two Minor Traffic Accidents Reported

Two minor automobile accidents were reported to police yesterday. Mrs. R. F. Corts of 116 Perry Court and Tim Donovan of Chestnut Street collided at East Bridge and Gulf streets about 4 p m causing slight damage. Earl Barr of 1336 East Erie avenue Lorain said his car was slightly damaged by auto YZ-S47 in a Broad street rear parking lot. police said YZ-S47 belonged to Ezra Esar of 32 Ninth Street.

R. F. Corts Perry Court Tim Donovan Chestnut Street East Bridge Gulf Streets Earl Barr East Erie Avenue Lorain Broad Street Ezra Esar Ninth Street

Funeral services for Orra Beal announced

Funeral services for Orra Beal are set for Wednesday at 2 p m at Bittner Funeral Home with Reverend F Fryberger officiating. Burial will follow at Murray Ridge Cemetery.

Orra Beal Bittner F. Fryberger Murray Ridge Cemetery

Boy Caught Rifling Y M C A Locker

Police Chief E J Stankard weighed the case of a 14 year old boy who was caught rifling lockers at the Y M C A here yesterday. The youth denied the act and was sent home. He was to appear before the chief this afternoon after missing classes today.

E. J. Stankard Harlie Stevick

Death notices Henry Piper

Henry Piper son of Mrs Margery Piper of Winckles street died this morning at Toledo State Hospital. Body to be moved to Taylor Funeral Home where funeral arrangements will be announced.

Henry Piper Margery Piper Winckles Street Toledo State Hospital Taylor Funeral Home

Senior artist from Elyria displays at Carnegie Institute exhibit

Richard Gates, Elyria High School senior of 156 Charles Court, has a wing rib drawing in the tenth annual Scholastic Exhibit of Creative Arts and Crafts at the Carnegie Institute galleries in Pittsburgh. Gates won second prize in the mechanical drawing division and received colored inks. The Pittsburgh show runs through May 9 before touring the country in sections.

Richard Gates Charles Court Elyria Carnegie Institute Pittsburgh Gates

Three Lorain County Men Paroled From Mansfield Reformatory

The Ohio Board of Parole announced three men from Lorain County will be paroled from Mansfield Reformatory as part of 39 paroles granted today. The trio includes Louis Dongara, jailed for grand larceny with a July 10 sentence. Victor Piscione, for burglary and larceny with a July 1 or later date to Canada. and Albert Piscione, for burglary and larceny with a July 1 date.

Mansfield Reformatory Lorain County Ohio Board of Parole Louis Dongara Victor Piscione Canada Albert Piscione

League of Nations Guarantee Worth Title This Day

A concise note reflects on the League of Nations guarantee, weighing its value and ongoing relevance to titles and international assurances in current discourse.

League of Nations

Another Scout Troop Is Organized Here

Nine Elyria boys become charter members of Troop 129 in Firelands Area Council. Rev Alf E Kemp leads Second Congregational Church sponsorship with Dewey Croft as Scoutmaster and G E Broderick E G Bonn as committee members. The Firelands council now has 55 troops and 1,222 Scouts across Lorain Erie and Huron Counties.

Elyria Second Congregational Church Alf E. Kemp Firelands Area Council Dewey Croft G. E. Broderick E. G. Bonn G. A. Lamberton H. J. Stanford John Bowson Warren Robinson Harold Wolfe Ivan Fiedler Donald Thorley Sid Gardner Howard Bliss Lester Croft William Buswell Firelands Area Lorain Erie Huron Thomas G. Allen

Mayor Suspends Fine for Reckless Driving Case

Andrew Wuitowicz of 1123 West 17th street Lorain was fined 2 and costs for reckless driving arraigned before Mayor Don A. Baird in police court. The mayor suspended both the fine and costs on promise of future good behavior. Wuitowicz was arrested Friday for driving his truck at a high speed on West avenue.

Andrew Wuitowicz West 17Th Street Lorain Don A. Baird Wuitowicz Weat Avenue

Rev Hall Named Superintendent in Ohio Congregational Conference

The Rev Hall serves as superintendent of the Congregational Conference of Ohio, leading regional church affairs and overseeing the association's programs and outreach within the state.

Rev. Hall Congregational Conference of Ohio

Oberlin Women’s Club Education Dept Holds Year End Meeting

The Education department of the Oberlin Women’s Club held its last regular meeting of the year at Mrs. L. T. McFarland’s Forest street home. Miss Janice Ruth presented readings including excerpts from Death Takes a Holiday. Mrs. F. C. Ruth was reelected leader and Miss Sara FE Prince assistant leader for next year.

Oberlin Women's Club L. T. McFarland Forest Street Janice Ruth F. C. Ruth Sara FE. Prince

Three Women Initiated at Rebekah Lodge Meeting

After the regular Rebekah Lodge meeting, three candidates were conferred the initiatory degree. The new initiates were Mrs. Zelda Gravit, Mrs. Belva Hallouer, and Mrs. Helen Tucker. A social hour with refreshments followed.

Rebekah Lodge Zelda Gravit Belva Hallouer Helen Tucker

Oberlin Women’s Club Plans Annual Luncheon

The Oberlin Women’s Club will hold its annual luncheon on Friday April 30 at Oberlin Inn. The business meeting starts at eleven in the Inn parlors, followed by lunch at 12:15. New business will be addressed after the meal.

Oberlin Women's Club Oberlin Inn

Christmas Club Luncheon Hosts by Mrs M J Watson

Mrs M J Watson hosted the Christmas Club at a one o'clock luncheon yesterday at the Hi O H Tea Rooms. Oberlin Women's Democratic Club plans its annual meeting and officer elections this evening at Mrs K T Brickleys West College home.

M. J. Watson Oberlin Women's Democratic Club K. T. Brickley West College Street Howard B. Smith Patalaska Ohio F. C. Ruth North Cedar Avenue P. D. Sherman Katherine M. Sherman Providence Rhode Island Constance Sherman Briarcliff Manor New York Oberlin

Institute to Instruct Case Workers in County Aid Programs

An institute for instruction of case workers in Lorain County and neighboring counties on Aid for Dependent Children and Aid for the Blind will be held May 7 at the First Congregational church. Speakers include Miss Esther McClain and Milton Klein with talks on program development and administration followed by discussions and a lunch break.

Doris Todd Lorain County First Congregational Church H. H. Nye Esther McClain State Department Milton Klein Miss Todd Eda Duncan Ashland H. J. Sloan Miss Fisher

Pleads Guilty in Reckless Driving Case

Sumner Jones of 418 West Avenue pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated in police court before Mayor Don Baird. He faces sentencing Friday morning after a midnight arrest by Officers Clare Parker and L D Brown for reckless driving on West River and West streets. Three companions were released with no charges.

Sumner Jones West Avenue Don .\. Baird Jones Clare Parker L. D. Brown West River West Streets

Cleveland Man Harry C. Smith Arrested for Reckless Driving

Cleveland resident Harry C. Smith of 9128 Wade Park Avenue is to be arraigned in police court Friday morning on a reckless driving charge. He was arrested around 9 30 p m yesterday by Officer Clare Smith after speeding on Lake Avenue.

Harry C. Smith Wade Park Avenue Cleveland Clare Parker L. D. Brown Smith Lake Avenue

Police Revolver Shoot Set At City Hall Range Tonight

Elyria police squads prepare for the second season shoot at City Hall Range at 6 30 p m. Squad No 1 won the opening event shooting 75 feet while Squad No 2 faces a 30 foot handicap at 45 feet. Squad leaders are Sgt Curtis Hamlin and Sgt Arthur Hurd with 12 and 9 officers respectively.

Elyria City Hall Curtis Hamlin Myron Gibson Clare Parker Loren Miller Melvin Olmsted H. J. Indicott Clellan Andress Frank Waldron Harry Johnson Corbett E. Southam Arthur Hurd Mel Witter Charles Sawyer Paul Palmer Corwin Burrer Earl Boggs L. D. Brown George Walton Fred Bongs Lloyd Sweet

Adventurer Will Address Elyrians in Three Talks

George Elias the adventurer and lecturer speaks to Elyria audiences about being a man without a country. He addresses Elyria High School in the morning, then the Kiwanis Club at Hotel Billingshurst at noon, and Jefferson Junior High assembly, sharing his travels and 300 talks in seven years. He was born in Hindustan near the Tigris and Euphrates and Ur of Chaldee and is now a United States citizen.

Elyria George Elias Shepherd Elyria High School Elyria Kiwanis Club Billingshurst Jefferson Junior High School Elias Hindustan Tigris Euphrates Chaldee The United States

Rahl divorce suit cited for gross neglect

Gertrude Rahl filed suit for divorce from John Rahl of Elyria on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty. The City Bank Company filed suit against Martin Gendics et al for 1571 dollars and asked foreclosure of property in Lorain. The Wesbecher Hardware Company filed suit against Robert and Lillian Short for 235 dollars overdue on an account.

Gertrude Rahl John Rahl Elyria The City Bank Company Martin Gendics Et al Lorain Wesbecher Hardware Company Robert Lillian Short Citizens Home and Savings Company A. V. Hageman Et al Lynn Burge Et al

Divorce suit filed by Emma L Offenberg against John C Offen berg

Emma L. Offenberg files for divorce from John C. Offen berg of Columbia township on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty. The action seeks dissolution of marriage and related relief.

Emma L. Offenberg John C. Offenberg Columbia Township

Six divorce cases dismissed in common pleas court yesterday

Six divorce actions were dismissed in the common pleas court. Plaintiffs listed include Cora Dougherty v Harry, Helen Crap v Alex, Mildred Benton v LaRoice, Anna Wood v Samuel, Helen Krakow v Clarence, and Alex Komovis v Rose. An alimony suit by Verna Washtak against John Washtak was also dismissed.

Common Pleas Court Cora Dougherty Harry Helen Crap Alex Mildred Benton LaRoice Anna Wood Samuel Helen Krakow Clarence Alex Komovis Rose Verna Washtak John

Helen Hill Restored to Birth Name Hel en Brucker

Helen Hill was granted two votes from Nesbet C. Hill yesterday on grounds of gross neglect by Judge D. A. Cook and was restored to her former name of Helen Brucker.

Helen Hill Nesbet C. Hill D. A. Cook Helen Brucker

Essex Divorce Granted in Lorain Court

Venona Essex of Lorain was granted a divorce from Kenneth Essex by Judge Guy B. Findley on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty. She received 71,000 alimony and their personal property, with the court ordering $20 monthly child support.

Venona Essex Lorain Kenneth Essex Guy B. Findley

Wanda Beres Granted Divorce From Michael Beres

Wanda Beres was granted a divorce from Michael Beres on grounds of gross neglect by Judge D B Cook yesterday. She was restored to her former name Wanda Krolicka.

Wanda Beres Michael Beres DB. A. Cook Wanda Krolicka

County votes to buy slag for Penfield roads

County commissioners authorize purchase of 100 tons of slag from the National Tube Company at 1.05 a ton for Brodecker and Jones roads in Penfield township. Slag to be transported and applied by the township.

Brodecker Jones Roads Penfield Township National Tube Company

Two Named To Board of County Visitors

Probate Judge Hor ace H Nye announced the appointment of two new members to the Board of County Visitors. The appointees will begin terms May 1 and serve three years. one is Mrs Joseph L Bridgeland of 227.

Board of County Visitors Horace H. Nye Joseph L. Bridgeland

Tuberculin Skin Tests Given At Elyria High School

Elyria High School seniors and a number of teachers received tuberculin skin tests this morning. Dr G E French and staff conducted 176 tests for TB screening with follow up X rays advised if reactions appear, as part of county and city health cooperation.

Elyria High School G. E. French Kathryne Fulton Mabel Ellis Elyria Lorain Lorain County

Trucks Collide In Smoke Screen On Route 10 Bridge

Two trucks collided on a narrow overhead bridge on Route 10 near the Lorain Curahoga County line around 9:30 a.m. Blinded by dense smoke from a Big Four locomotive passing under the bridge, drivers Eldred Waldo of Lorain and Walter Nichols of Norwalk could not see. Deputy Sheriff Emil Kurbishke reported the incident.

Route 10 Lorain-Curahoga County Emil Kurbishke Eldred Waldo Lorain Walter Nichols Norwalk

Seats Installed In Council Chamber By Safety Director

Safety Director I. D. Faxon installed secondhand seats in the council chamber to improve safety. The seats were bought cheaply from an old Cleveland theatre, replacing a set in poor repair and many broken units. The new seating is sturdy though not cushioned for comfort.

I. D. Faxon Council Chamber Cleveland

Johnson Represents Local Chamber at United States Meeting

J B Johnson, national councillor for the Elyria Chamber of Commerce, is in Washington this week as the chamber’s representative at the annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States. The meeting opened yesterday and runs through Thursday with prominent national speakers addressing sessions.

J. B. Johnson Elyria

Y-Indus Club Plans Treasure Hunt Tonight

Members of the Y-Indus Club announced a treasure hunt set for 7 30 p m despite rain. The event will proceed regardless of weather and will start at the stated time with participants ready.

Y-Indus Club

Auto Hits School Bus In LaPorte Collision

A school bus driven by Henry Raucher was struck on the left side by a car driven by George Perkins 24 of 504 Park avenue about 8 30 a m today in LaPorte. Three high school girls rode the bus. No injuries reported. Deputy Sheriff Emil Kubishke filed the incident.

Henry Raucher LaPorte George Perkins Park Avenue Emil Kubishke

Elyria County Board Names New Five Members

Princeton avenue Elyria and Henry Pfaff of Oberlin join the county board succeeding Maude A Strickler who moved to Arizona and C B Rawson who asked to be excused. Other members include J J Smythe Mrs H C Burrell C L Sotherden and Mrs Catherine Wier. Members serve without pay and must inspect all county charitable institutions and jails quarterly and report on their condition.

Princeton Avenue Elyria Henry Pfaff Oberlin Maude A. Strickler Arizona C. B. Rawson LaGrange J. J. Smythe Amherst H. C. Burrell Sheffield Lake C. L. Sotherden Catherine Wier Lorain

Markets Fray Over Cleveland Butter Eggs and Livestock

Markets show unsettled butter and eggs in Cleveland with varied quotes. Livestock in Cleveland and Toledo trade mixed cattle calves hogs and sheep as receipts shift and prices edge up or down.

Cleveland Fancy Rock U.S Idaho Maine Florida Hastings Te Reed Dan, Va Lape

Teachers Of French Meet At Oberlin

Representatives from 12 colleges and universities attended the Ohio Association of Teachers of French meeting in Oberlin on Saturday. Nearly 75 people were present including high school teachers. State President R P Jameson led the program with Oberlin College students contributing two plays and assisting with the luncheon music.

Oberlin Ohio Association of Teachers of French R. P. Jameson Oberlin College

Lorain Man Granted Bond Over Tax Records Contempt Hearing

Eric Sharrock of 1628 Broad Way Lorain was released on $200 bond in common pleas court yesterday pending a May 11 contempt hearing. The case stems from alleged failure to produce business records for examination after a subpoena by the Sales Tax Division of the State Tax Commission.

Eric Sharrock Broadway Lorain Common Pleas Sales Tax Division State Tax Commission Tax Commission

Lorain Woman Sues For Divorce From Cleveland Husband

Sue Freda of Lorain filed suit today for divorce from Joseph Fre da of Cleveland on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty.

Sue Freda Lorain Joseph Freda Cleveland

Suit to Foreclose Property by Lorain Court

A suit against Lynn Burge and others seeks $1,648 and foreclosure of a Lorain property. Local records show the action filed to recover the debt and clear title through judicial sale.

Mary Cisar Sues Rudolph Cisar for Divorce in Lorain Court

Mary Cisar of Lorain filed suit for divorce from Rudolph Cisar of Cleveland on grounds of gross neglect.

Mary Cisar Lorain Rudolph Cisar Cleveland

Grain and Mile Preds Prices On Hay Straw and Grains

Prices quoted for hay and straw by the ton, and grains by the bushel or barrel, from Sheetly Elevator Co and Montana Milling Co. Lists oats corn wheat flour millfeed and various bran and meal grades with multiple price points and grades. Includes timothy alfalfa and straw yes with numerous lot numbers and quality distinctions.

sSheety Elevator Co Montana Milling Co Nichel

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