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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1932
Page
2
Taken from our files archive recalls Justice Lord marrying Edward C. Ray and Miss Mary C. Hamlet in a late December ceremony. The note places the event in rural Lorain County, reflecting local customs and early 20th century county life.
Thomas D Bennington an affluent Grifton resident died at his home this morning at age 81. His fortune is estimated between $400000 and $500000. He was among the county’s wealthiest men and leaves a widow and several children. Funeral arrangements were not yet announced.
Elyria's new water plant now in full operation with an 8,000,000 gallon daily capacity. The lake station pump is delivering water to Elyria and the new filter basins are operational. Also announced is the sale of the Elyria Savings and Trust Company building on West Broad Street to H M Andress for 50,900, with plans to move into a new eight story building around January 1.
A Cleveland Southwestern Railway Co representative urged Elyria council to raise street car fare to eight cents with seven tickets for 50 cents and free transfers. He contrasted with five cents and six tickets for 25 cents now in effect. Also announced was the appointment of John N. Elidt as service director and the Logan Gas Co rejected the latest Elyria city council proposal.
The Bungle family coverage notes Oakdale again as they press the gas rate dispute with the city. The gas company offers two counter proposals, while twenty five ladies attend the meeting. The next session is set for December 29 replacing January’s first week.
Mrs Neal Gunder hosted Circle No 5 of St Pauls church on Bond street last evening. The group planned a two week Christmas party at the church and a separate party for Circle members at Mrs Ralph Rogers home on Oberlin road. A social hour closed the afternoon. CHURCH OF CHRIST AM SOCIETY TO ELECT OFFICERS The Aid Society met in church parlors with President Mrs C A Martin presiding. Mrs W C Fowler led devotions and reports from division chairmen followed by Christmas cheer plans and nominating committee appointments.
Sam Moore and William Little of Elyria were released from county jail today after serving two weeks for petit larceny. They were sentenced by Mayor W. H. Van Oster for the theft of a stove.
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