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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1934
Page
5
The Gallon Iron Works and Manufacturing Company won the county surveyor's snow plow contract from the board of county commissioners. The $406.70 bid covers a plow for attachment to a three ton truck, beating Farm Implement of El ria at 455, William Pattison Co of Cleveland at 415, and Baker Mfg Co of Norwalk at 450.
Springfield dispatch reports Max Reich 3 1/2 year old? kidnapped and robbed of 1000 dollars. Reich, a collector for W Fulmer Co., was forced by two men after boarding near a branch store. They drove to woods four miles south, left his shoes, and took his car. Reich released unharmed late yesterday. In New York, Gloria Vanderbilt loses custody bid as appellate division upholds Supreme Court decision granting weekdays to aunt Mrs. Harry Payne Whittier.
Lorain County Fair Board asked council to forgive delinquent water bills for the fair. The request covers about 19 to 30 percent of debts, citing public spirit and urging consideration. The matter was referred to the finance committee.
The ity of Elyria aided Lorain county firefighters to extinguish a small blaze in a sheriff’s department automobile. Gasoline from a flooded carburetor ignited by a backfire as the car started in the courthouse lot. Firemen from Hose Company Number One responded. damage covered wiring, carburetor, and hood paint.
The suit of the John Lersch Co. against C. T. Lersch for 15407 alleged due for merchandise during his conversion with the company was continued yesterday until December 24, with the jury and Trial Judge H. C. Huston from Mansfield to return.
Members of the University Club organized to elect officers for the coming year. A planning committee led by Kovkas Golimor will nominate candidates, with Terry and Wiam Gotely among others. The club aims to extend membership to graduates and former students of colleges who have attended a meet, inviting two years or more of college attendance.
Representatives from seven Hi-Y Clubs in Lorain County will gather at the Lorain YMCA tomorrow night for the council meeting. Elyria Oberlin Lorain South Amherst Berea and Olmsted Falls clubs will discuss the round table method of discussion.
Walter Hunter a Elyria native died at work Monday at 4 02 pm in East Chicago a steel mill. Survived by wife Elsie Moehle Kiptor and a son, sister Elaine Peer. Remains to Ripton for burial. Funeral plans incomplete. Alice Roe funeral held. three grandchildren noted. Mrs Stanley Jaracz died at home on Swartz Road. survived by husband and children. Christina Sterner Tak Kunzman died at 75. survived by husband and Edna Taka. Catherine Bemis 62 died after brief illness. survived by husband Charles two daughters Marian and Marcella one son Clarence sister Mrs John Fay two brothers and two grandchildren. Services set at St Agnes Church and Bellevue burial.
The Karl Wilson Locke Post No. 102 American Legion in Oberlin Lorain County asks residents to donate toys and gift items to be painted or repaired for children in Lorain County including Amherst Camden Henrietta and Pittsfield townships. Toys may be left at Ross's garage Peoples Banking Company Lyman's Service Station or Hill's Store or volunteers will pick them up.
The Community Chest drive opened this morning after a dinner at the Methodist church where about 150 volunteers and Chest officers were present. Final instructions were given for the campaign to raise $989 cents. Principal speakers included Dr. P. C. Colestore Mrs A homings and City Manager Sears.
The Oberlin College Scarcer team coached by Witlhord traveled to Geneva College on Saturday December 1 and defeated Geneva 6 to 2. Stanford Stanley scored both Oberlin goals as the center forward while both teams played well on a muddy field.
The Lorain relief commission reports a shift to 11 hour work days without pay raises, new resignations and reassignments. Agnes Bentley of Lorain resigns after years in relief work, with Miss Swartz taking over Lorain investigations under Miss Bethel Bailey. L. R. Hines and Howard Banker transfer to county relief payroll funded by selective sales tax. State Auditor Joseph Tracy notes Lorain County receives 5492 from the November distribution to cover bond interest and principal.
A complaint by FF seeks 3 50 in damages from DHL for damage to a car fender and running board after striking a manhole cover. The case, filed last night, was referred to the Finance Committee after council action.
Washington reports that arms manufacturers allegedly destroyed or hid documents to block Senate munitions hearings. The Nye committee cites missing files at Du Pont were key, with witnesses including Irenee Du Pont. Secret dress rehearsals and leak precautions noted as investigators press to reveal sources and embargo evasions.
In Dayton Ohio R C Owens superintendent was bound to a chair and robbed of 250 dollars yesterday. In Umr ichsville a sewer pipe plant closed by a strike lagtrum resumed operations today employing 125 men. South Africa noted as the world’s principal source of gold and diamonds.
Obituary notes the December 2 service for Charles Gibson Chapin at Sedgeman Funeral Parlors. He died Friday in Toledo after forty eight years residence there. Survived by two brothers and two sisters, service led by Rev R E Albright, burial at Brownhelm Cemetery.
Leningrad physicians fought to save Leonid Micoliev on the hospital bed so he might reveal the full story of Sergei Kirov’s assassination. The plot sparked a harsh political drive with many detained enemies and a purge of security officials.
Councilman James Scott, head of the streets and sidewalks committee, warned that anyone damaging flagging by hauling heavy loads or coal deliveries will be responsible for repairs. He urged protecting the sidewalk with planking when danger of breakage exists.
The council approved moving 812 dollars from the water works fund to the general fund to cover workmen's compensation programs.
Hubert Dillinger, half brother of the late John Dillinger, sought by Indianapolis police after a deer tavern robbery and an attempted gas station holdup. The suspect is described as known to authorities and linked to the Public Enemy era.
The plan for permanent replacement of the NRA via federal charters for large industries and trade associations, embracing NRA code principles, is under serious consideration by the Industrial Emergency Council. If approved by the SEC it would go to President Roosevelt for Congress.
Fear of police and deputized businessmen surrounded the Kayupee Co Hues tus plant in Bucyrus as workers and pickets clashed The 123 employees mostly women tried to enter the plant after being moved out overnight tear gas restrained the crowd estimated at 2909 and workers were taken away in vans Stones and bricks were thrown at homes of several company employees last night.
Lorain County schools will have a financial statement prepared showing estimated revenues and expenditures for 1934 by each district. The report will also detail expected revenues under the 10 mill property tax limit, and will be sent to the county’s representatives for the next Ohio General Assembly.
The national conference of the churches and world peace will meet December 6 and 7 to receive reports from three commissions on the Christian basis of world peace peace policies and peace education. Right Rev G Ashton quidham of Albany NJ is named in the text.
Markets in Cleveland show steady to firm tones across livestock, grain, and poultry. Cattle, hogs, lambs, and veals run steady with selective gains. wheat, flour, and corn quotations edge higher on the exchange. potatoes and hay trade provided with mixed receipts and cautious demand. notes reflect global pricing trends and local farm activity.
A. T. Smith, Lorain County Attendance Officer, reported 94 visits to absentees last month. Major counts were 26 in Clearview and 7 in South Amherst, with visits in Brighton, Kenrietta, Huntington, and Penfield Townships. Five written notices were served and seven children returned to class. no parental warrants were issued.
A heated continuation report notes a majority of the Republican national committee back old guard aims, with Fletcher challenging critics over a petition rule. The conference will feature Dr Charley Clayton Morrison and Dr Kirby Page. Dr Beaven opens by outlining the council’s aim to boost church influence on moral and social matters and apply Christian law across life.
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