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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1936
Page
5
Fire fueled by high winds destroyed the 12 room Jaynes Cottrell homestead at Chesterland Ohio and burned the tavern general store and warehouse. Damage was estimated between 150000 and 200000 dollars. Five hundred villagers were awakened by the blaze, with Mrs Zula Sherman fainting after calling fire departments. The cause was not determined.
Washington December reports over subscription by more than four times of the treasury's new seven hundred million dollar bond issue. The cash offering carried the lowest rate since 1908 for long term government securities and was promptly filled as investors crowded the bid books.
The A and E club was entertained Saturday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stang at their Elyria home. Prizes went to Mr. and Mrs. John Alten Avon, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Alten Dover, Mrs. Anna Schneider, and Frank Boylan. A two course lunch followed. The next meeting will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Gerhart in Avon in two weeks.
Mrs. Joseph Forthofer Sr attended a district meeting of the National Council of Catholic Women in Youngstown on Saturday. The Baptist Church invites the public to Thursday evening prayers and Bible study at the church dining room. Mr and Mrs Alvin Walker of LaPorte recently visited the Gough home. Mr and Mrs Joseph Forthofer spent Sunday with Mrs John Ziegman in Lorain.
In San Diego a Navy pilot, Harold R. Greene, kept radioman David Blazer afloat for an hour after a Sea Scout plane crashed during maneuvers off Point Loma. The wreck claimed two aboard, M. L. Smith and Lloyd M. Barnes. Both men were missing as the search continued.
Service Director I D Faxon urged water customers to bring their bills when paying at the city water office. He noted many fail to bring bills, causing clerks to search records and waste valuable time.
A car driven by George Flood of 222 Middle avenue collided with a vehicle driven by R. 5. Davies of 425 East avenue about 10 30 p m yesterday at Court and Second streets, police reported. A minor collision occurred on Middle avenue and Broad street today when a car owned by Melvin J. Schwartz of Oberlin Avenue Lorain backed into a car driven by Mrs. R. E. Firestone of 615 Foster avenue.
Jackson Mich Dec 8 C W Kelley began his first term in the Southern Michigan State Prison in 1890 and he was back in confinement after a prior stint.
The piece satirically notes children cry to feel sorry for themselves while adults seek relief through Congress. It mocks government writing and record smashing at auto shows, contrasts creation lore with budget, and jokes about bachelor life versus marriage. It preserves a dated, whimsical newspaper voice.
A collage of clumsy phrasing and social curiosity from an Idaho archer remark to centenarian modesty at Cresson. It jokes about letter errors in reporting, glasses ending careers, and Spain’s bullfights while reflecting on public fascination with youth, beauty, and politics.
In Pittsburgh a 92 year old con man, tied to 11 prior prison terms, faced a new incursion as he agreed with officials there has been change in the place since first entering it. Patrolman Carl Steiglitz attempted to cuff Henry Carey, robbery suspect, with handcuffs whose keys were forgotten. The officer wandered with Carey for four hours seeking a key, visiting a lock store and then a locksmith, before finally securing his own freedom.
A brief statement declares Eril undesirable for its degrading nature rather than for any punishable offense. The note frames social shunning as the chosen response, emphasizing moral judgment over formal penalties.
Lorain County extension agents plan urban outreach this week with Miss Aliee Bird conducting a clothing cure and repair demonstration at Goodwill Industries Building. Countywide meetings focus on the hospitality in the home project, with Picers, Brownhelm, Belden, and Pittsfield groups hosting sessions led by local chairmen and organized women. Craft Club dinner for older girls set at Miss Janet Balls residence Friday evening.
Ralph Guldahl defied heavy pressure to win the Miami Biltmore Open by two strokes, overcoming early nine hole deficits and bad breaks. Lawson Little faltered with a key eight inch putt and Smith and Sarazen surged but fell short as Guldahl secured the Radix Trophy for the season's lowest scoring average.
A long list of real estate transfers and sheriff's deeds across Lorain and surrounding townships including Elyria Lorain Sheffield Amherst and Grafton with transfers between individuals and entities such as A J Carpenter Harold Carpenter Eva Youngbluth and the Depositors Mortgage Loan Company. The items cover parcels along Reed Road Bellfield Avenue Lake Avenue and various streets plus subdivisions and Lots with multiple deeds pending titles and ownership changes. A concluding editorial note mentions the world needing a plan and reflects on slow ripening reflection.
Ralph Guldahl of St Louis won the Miami Biltmores 10000 Oven with a 283 for 72 holes two strokes clear of Horton Smith who shot 285 for runner up. The veteran Gene Sarazen and Harold Jug McSpaden tied one back and split third and fourth money. Guldahl incurred a two stroke penalty for moving the ball in a hazard but defended the action as identifying his ball. The penalty altered the final standings as Shute won fifth place and Picard and Turnesa tied for sixth. The report also notes a sheriff sale and various Lorain County real estate notices following the golf results.
Court of Common Pleas Lorain County issues an alias order of sale for property in Elyria Township. Public auction to be held at the north door of the Court House in Elyria on the Sunday of January 1437 at ten o'clock A M. Property is part of Original Town No 35 west of Black River, described by street measurements and boundaries along Samuel Street and Lake Avenue.
Estate cases from Lorain County Ohio announce public auction of parcel in Elyria area, description referencing Sub Lots 143 and 144, Block 65, Second Street frontage, bounded by Citizens Gas and Electric and William Crisp properties, appraised at 4800 dollars. Case numbers 37857 33166 include notices from Home Owners' Loan Corporation and Savings Deposit Bank Trust Co for foreclosures and mortgage actions with parties Margery Carpenter Anna H Smith Lloyd John Gard Jr. and others, with multiple parcels described and dates listed for docket actions.
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