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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1931
Page
5
A caddy at Elyria Country Club angered by a discharge told his brother Felix Seckerski who then struck Frank Seekins, the caddy master. Seckerski pleaded guilty to assault and battery before Justice J. George and was fined 25 dollars plus costs.
Anna Wolfe of And About is granted a divorce from Fred Wolfe on gross neglect of duty with $300 alimony at $5 monthly. Ruth Hastings of Lorain also obtains a divorce from Thomas Hastings for gross neglect. Elizabeth Biedenkoph of West Dover sues John of Lorain for divorce on gross neglect and cruelty. married May 28 1931.
Ohlo State University reported the athletic department earned 332 31527 for the last school year, down 162 4619 from the prior year. Football brought in 21 515.40 and opponents were paid 172 613 for last fall’s games. funds supported the new mos nalt rium nearing completion.
Number three continued reports a series of traffic deaths including a 28 year old Hazel West in an accident near here. An unidentified man about 40, Jennie Noel 24 and Louis Ring 40 died in Fremont area. Arha Woo McGinles 41 and Darton Clayton Clemson 1 drowned in a gravel pond near Cleveland. Lena Sinop was killed when her car overturned on Wooster road near Akron. Wallan Murphy 43 fatally injured after being run over ten miles south of here.
A fragment asserts that Spanish conquistador Cortez conquered a vast number of Indigenous people with minimal tools and funds, presenting a controversial and unverified historical claim. The wording is garbled, and no verifiable dates or sources are provided.
Albert Burreal was fined 25 dollars and costs and Lawrence Stephen son was fined 15 dollars and costs for intoxication when arraigned before Justice S. J. George this morning. They were arrested by deputy sheriffs yesterday after being found asleep in their car in a ditch. Clarence Smith Elyria and George Chilton Lorain were found guilty of possessing gambling paraphernalia and fined 50 dollars each with 25 suspended, appealing the sentence after a 180 day trial before Mayor James A Hewitt. Harrys Valeriza Lorum was arrested on reckless driving after a collision on North Ridge road. he is held in counts pending. ADA Fox reported damage to her car on Broad street. a parked car was also damaged. Altos collide at Est avenue and Depot street. fenders and lights damaged. Wilson Gessner, RD 1 Elmhurst, injured right arm while delivering for the New York Central railroad and treated at Memorial Hospital. Patty Flaigan was treated at Memorial Hospital for injuries to both hands from a dog bite. Edward Thompson reported a tire and rim stolen from his car near Elora Hardware. Ross Moore Eisris was fined for intoxication before Mayor James A Hewitt. Thornton Kenfer reported theft of property from beside the police station.
Ambiguous note describes an invention made in a shop by an employee using shop time and equipment on behalf of the owner. It questions assignability of the invention to the shop or the employee and who holds rights, citing integration of shop resources and potential employer claims.
Moon surface features reveal dark areas when illuminated by strong crosslight near the terminator. Illuminated highlands and arches create shadows that exaggerate ridges as lunar mountains glow and fade along the sunrise and sunset border.
Alice C. Miller aged 72 died at Higitu Memorial Hospital at 10 10 p m Sunday August 2 1931 wife of Byron and mother of Everett Pittsfield and Clara Knowles Ridgeville Four grandchildren Ralph Margaret Everett John Knowles Sister of Encel Wiley Clarence Wiley Manley Wiley Shaw and Mrs Frank Hawke She was a Ridgeville Congregational Church member and officer Services at Ridgeville Congregational Church August 4 1933 Rev E C Young officiating Burial Ridgeville Cemetery
Mrs Mary A Tattersall wife of the late Waitham Tattersall died at her daughter Flora Bernath home in Carlisle Sunday morning after a lingering illness. Born in England April 1 1946 she had lived in Carlisle Township five years. Surviving: daughter Flora Bernath of Carlisle three sons Charles W Tattersall Fred Tattersall and Frank Tattersall. Funeral Tuesday at 2 30 from Taslors Funeral Home Rev Paul Brown Seville officiating. Burial Ridgelawn Cemetery.
In Oberlin Mrs Martha Manzeck 35 former resident of Hollywood avenue died at her parents home in Elmore after a long illness and goitre operations. She leaves husband William C Manteen, sister Mia Tilh Kasten of Toledo and several nephews. Funeral will be Tuesday at St Jonas Evangelical Church Elmore with burial at the family plot. In Boise Idaho Mrs Hattie Gray 7 died yesterday afternoon after a long residence in Elyria. She is survived by two daughters, a son, two grandsons, two nephews, two nieces and two siblings from Boise.
Mrs Elizabeth Traver nee Whitser aged 88 died at the home of her relatives at 171 Frazier street Findlay Ohio yesterday. Born in England she came to Dover Center Ohio as a child and lived in Oberlin before moving to Findlay about a year ago. Funeral services will be held at Clifford Pease Funeral Home 2914 Dover road Dover Center on Wednesday August 5 at 9 am with burial in Evergreen Cemetery Dover.
Christopher G Leimbach of Brownhelm township died at his home at 6 pm Sundas from heart failure. A long-time Lorain County resident, he was known in agricultural circles and active in Grange. Survived by wife, two sons Robert and Milton, and daughter John Parker of Lorain. Burial at Brownhelm cemetery after service at 2 pm Wednesday at Wadsworth undertaking establishment Wellington.
Stanley John Frankowiak infant son of Mr and Mrs Stanley Frankowiak of 248 Twelfth Street passed away at four this morning He is survived by his parents sister Helen and grandparents Mr and Mrs Edn Frankowiak and Mr and Mrs Boruck Burial will be in St Marys cemetery Holy Cross Church service Tuesday at 8 00 am conducted by Rev Lawrence Buddy Page includes unrelated text about stonefish biology.
The article reports Edison collapsing while at his Port Washington Long Island home. Dr Howe, called from Went Orange, treated him. Edison’s diabetes and stomach ulcers are noted, with a self imposed milk diet possibly contributing. Edison showed partial improvement but remains in danger, with Ford and Firestone inquiring by phone and Ford arranging car support for the family.
The Oberlin Child Welfare Conference planned for August 6 6 00 to 9 00 pm features three discussions on motherhood health and vaccination. Speakers include Dr. Deparment and a visiting nurse committee with medical examinations and guidance on diphtheria and smallpox vaccines for young children. Local residents and guests from Vermilion will attend, with community groups and families sharing updates and childcare tips.
Aug 3 homecoming at South Amherst Methodist Church drew a large crowd, church decor bright with cut flowers, read messages from relatives unable to attend. A 1904 Sunday School picnic photo and a 1886 Kendeigh Corner Literary Society paper were displayed, with a two-part program including hymns, solos, sermons, and an appetizing noon dinner served by the Ladies’ Aid.
The Jeager reunion gathered Sunday with a noon basket dinner and a business meeting electing officers President Miss Fratres Jeager ice president Carl Backerner secretary and treasurer Alvin Brown. Winners in contests included Alice Banker in Ladies ball throwing George Jeager in men's balloon throwing. A ball game pitted married against single men in a tie as relatives from Cleveland North Olmstead Lorain Elyria Amherst and South Amherst attended. a closing prayer service followed and small gifts were given to children.
Mr and Mrs Samuel Slack on Ewet Main street entertained over the weekend for their guest Claude Moye known as Pie Plant Pete radio star of WTAM. The party included Mrs Pete Amenhauser Miss Hilda Ruth and Mr Moye who traveled to Cleveland for an on air program. A six o'clock dinner was served Sunday evening.
Markets show butter and eggs steady with varied prices. cattle calves and sheep waver with loads, scores. Local gatherings include St Paul’s Lutheran outings, Springer reunion, bridge party, dinners, and visits across Amherst, Oberlin, Vermilion, and nearby towns with numerous names and affiliations.
Mr and Mrs A C Kreeger hosted a Sunday dinner with guests including Mr and Mrs Frank Stang and their son Dick from Millersburg Wesley Kreeger of Ashtabula and the hosts. Stang and son Dick spent the past week with the Kreegers. The Vermilion on the Lake gathering included Mr and Mrs William Wittig their daughter Martha Belle sons Billy and James and Miss Eleanore Chrispen. Bathing and a basket event followed. Amherst High School 1928 graduates and Marion Baylor held a reunion and enjoyed the occasion.
A surprise garden party honors Miss Mildred Jean Reeder of Sheffield for her seventeenth birthday and Master Nesbitt Reed er at the Winchell home in Elyria. Guests from Sheffield and nearby towns attend, with games, music, dancing, and a bonfire finale.
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