Ayres Predicts Slow 1931 Recovery For Economy
Col Leonard P Ayres vice president of the Cleveland Trust Company and noted economist forecasts 1931 will see slow business recovery with activity not reaching normal levels by year end. He cites spring signs but warns against optimism, citing higher prices and wage declines ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Leonard P. Ayres
Cleveland Trust Company
Chamber of Commerce
Ayres
Schames
Death of Helen M Hollis at four in Cleveland
Helen M Hollis four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Hollis of 987 E 140th St Cleveland died Sunday Funeral services set for 9 am Wednesday at St Josephs Church E 144th St Elyria relatives and friends plan to attend In Columbus Ray mond McNamer of Mt Sterling died Monday night from a fractured skull when a wagon he rode was struck by an automobile on the Three Cs highway
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen M. Hollis
Arthur Hollis
E. 140Th Street
Cleveland
St. Joseph’s Church
E. 144Th Street
Elyria
Columbus
Raymond McNamer
Mt. Sterling
Rebekah Dance at Hagles Hall on December 9 1930
A social event at Hagles Hall features old and new dances with Dola mer's Orchestra providing music. Organized for the Rebekah gathering, the evening promises lively dancing and period entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah
Hagles Hall
Dolamer’s
Auto Accidents Leave Two Cars Damaged
Two vehicle crashes left cars slightly damaged yesterday and last night. Mrs A E Sherman 411 Kenyon avenue reported her parked car on the north side of Ely park was struck. In the second crash H H Sutherland Oberlin was hit by Joseph Kelly Elyria on Middle avenue and Twelfth street as Kelly attempted to pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Sherman
Kenyon Avenue
Ely Park
Sherman
H. H. Sutherland
Oberlin
Joseph Kelly
Elyria
Middle Avenue
Twelfth Street
Kelly
Sutherland
Wellington Woman Struck By Automobile
A Wellington woman, Mrs. Hattie Burgman, 59, was struck while crossing Broad street at Middle avenue. She suffered a fractured left ankle and was taken by auto to Elyria Memorial Hospital. The driver, C. A. Norton of 214 Broad street Elyria, was turning from Middle onto Broad at the time of the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Broad Street
Middle Avenue
Hattie Burgman
Pleasant Street
C. A. Norton
Elyria
Norton
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Farmer Charged With Starving A Dog In County Jail
Simon Brandt, a Ridgeville farmer, was jailed awaiting arraignment before Justice Walter Watts on a torture charge. Dog warden Lee C. Minkler asserts the farmer starved the animal until it had little flesh remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Brandt
Ridgeville
Walter Watts
Brandt
Lee C. Minkler
Paroled Lorain burglarChenault among 33 freed inmates
Thomas Chenault, condemned to two to fifteen years for burglary and larceny in Lorain county common pleas court, was among 33 prisoners released by the State Board of Clemency from London Prison Farm. Chenault will begin a two year parole on February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Chenault
Lorain County Common Pleas Courts
State Board of Clemency
London
Chenault
Hold Everything Cries Jin At Elyria Minstrel Song Request
An editor’s note reveals Jim Armitage sought a copy of the song On the Mississippi for a charity minstrel show. A flood of locals including Mrs. Hasted, Ridgeville, Murray Ridge, and others supplied copies, totaling thirty eight offers. Bob Burns would sing the song if needed, with every cast member receiving a copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Armitage
Chamber of Commerce
Jim
George
Mississippi
Elyria
Carl Martin
Miss Hecock
Ralph Holcomb
Clare
Bob Burns
Rural Dramatics Explained For Lorain County Groups
Meeting here Thursday will explain and demonstrate makeup for rural dramatic productions as part of the county extension service rural dramatics project. Representatives from 31 Lorain County groups attend the session directed by Tom, OSU rural recreation extension specialist, with the dog in the makeup box humor noted. Home talent casts will be used for winter plays prepared by the organizations represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Tom
Lorain County
County Agricultural Extension Service
Wilma Baker
Tom
Ohio State University Rural Recreation
Coffee Pot Has New Use In Raid On West Avenue
Three Elyria police officers raided 51 West Avenue last night and arrested Al Johnson for possession of intoxicating liquor. Johnson pled guilty in police court this morning, waived affidavit reading, and was fined $200 plus costs. Officers Southam, Sweet, and Gibson reported two bottles of liquor and a coffee pot about one-third full of liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
West Avenue
al Johnson
Johnson
C. E H. Southam
Lloyd E. Sweet
Jon Gibson
Four-H Clubs Expand With Record Reach In County
The county reports a booming Four-H program with 25 clubs and 327 girls this year, more than twice last year. Clubs covered home gardens, foods, clothing, and more across 13 to 17 communities, with 45,537 adult and 2,752 youth total attendances. Mrs. Baker notes growing demand and plans for 11 new clubs next year asMiss Alice Bird prepares to take over after Mrs. Baker leaves for Steubenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Alice Bird
Steubenville
Contested Speaker Pro Tem Race Draws Ohio Candidates
The report notes votes from several counties and suggests the speaker pro tem contest centers on Horace Keifer, William W. Weir, and others. Jones vows not to accept the pro tem post without securing the speakership, while Capt. John P. Maynard of Lima remains a veteran clerk in the assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace 8
Keifer
Springfield
Willam W. Weir
Trumbull County
Lester J. Abele
Cleveland
Jones
John P. Maynard
Lima
House
John S Morris Dead at 70 in Oberlin
John S Morris, aged 70, died at 11 30 am yesterday at his Morgan Street home after several months illness. Born in Fife shire Scotland on August 3 1860 he came to Oberlin at 24 and lived there the rest of his life. He married Mary Ann Baxter at 25 and leaves wife three daughters Mrs D W Drage Oberlin Mrs Clara Brooks East Russia and Mrs James Orr Parma Heights one son John Morris Jr Shaker Village and one son James Morris Oberin. Funeral at 2 pm Wednesday from 112 Morgan Street burial at Westwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Morgan Street
Mr. Morris
Fifeshire
Scotland
Oberlin
Mary Ann Baxter
D. W. Drage
Clara Brooks
East Russia
James Orr
Parma Heights
John Morris, Jr
Shaker Village
James Morris
Oberin
High Cagers To Open School Dec 19 At Oberlin
Oberlin High School opens its basketball season December 19 with Amherst High School at home. Three lettermen Pfaff Thomas and Mallory return, and coach Leahy replaces Holden who moves to Freshmen. Complete schedule includes games through February 21 against Amherst Lorain Elyria Willard Tiffin Norwalk Fremont Bellevue Berea Sandusky and Wadsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Amherst High School
Pfaff
Thomas
Mallory
Leahy
Holden
Miami University
Oxford
Ohio
Amherst
Lorain
Elyria
Willard
Tiffin
Norwalk
Fremont
Bellevue
Berea
Sandusky
Wadsworth
Fracture Report Of Thomas Kouros At Work
Thomas Kouros aged 40 of 223 Rush Street suffered a toe fracture yesterday afternoon while loading a furnace onto a truck at work. A fragment of the furnace struck his foot, causing the injury. He received treatment at Elyria Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Kouros
Rush Street
Kouros
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Fire damages truck in Detroit on Broad Street morning
Firemen blamed a carburetor backfire for a blaze that caused slight damage to a large truck from Wolverine Motor Trucking Company, Detroit. The incident occurred near Middle Avenue on Broad Street around 7:30 this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolverine Motor Trucking Company
Detroit
Broad Street
Middle Avenue
Bicycle Stolen From Chestnut Street Recovered by YMC A
A girl’s bicycle stolen Friday from the garage of Mrs Charles Clury at 211 Chestnut Street was recovered last night by the YMCA building authorities, according to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Clury
Chestnut Street
Tire Stolen From Car in Elyria Report
Joseph Sokol of 139 Huron Street reported to Elyria police this morning that a tire was stolen from his automobile Sunday night while it was parked on Tuscara Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscarawas Street
Elyria
Joseph Sokol
Huron Street
Walter F Kirk to deliver Ohio State Grange message
MARION O Dec 9 Walter F Kirk of Port Clinton master of the Ohio State Grange would deliver the annual message at the Grange convention in Marion today. More than 3 000 delegates attended sessions. Harry A Caton of Coshocton secretary of the National Grange said the present period is critical to agriculture due to drought and business downturn. Ohio was not hit as hard as other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Walter F. Kirk
Port Clinton
Ohio State Grange
Grange
Harry A. Caton
Coshocton
National Grange
Ohio
Woman held on arson charges in East Liverpool home fire
Mrs Ella Bradfield, 55, widow, was arrested on arson charges after a Sunday fire at her East Liverpool home caused 200 dollars in damage. Deputy Fire Marshal A R Altman says she confessed to dousing the floor and furniture with gasoline in two rooms, piling papers under a bed, then striking a match. Insurance on the house and contents was 18 800 dollars. The property lies about 400 yards from Central Fire station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liverpool
Ella Bradfield
A. R Altman
Youngstown
Thomas Bryan Altman
Altman
Central Fire Station
Glass envelope church windows model by German architect
A glass envelope on a steel frame church designed by a German architect appears poised as a landmark. Officials including Edward W. Hughes deputy clerk and Dr Alfred Robinson sergeant at arms seem assured of reelection. The caucus in the House hall will elect terms with Ford J. Bing presiding as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Edward W. Hughes
Columbus
Alfred Robinson
Ironton
Ella Mscriven
Cuyahoga Falls
House of Representatives
Ford J. Bing
Erie County
Village Officials Guests at Oberlin Exchange Club Dinner
The City Manager and village council members along with police officers were guests at a noon dinner hosted by the Oberlin Exchange Club. A discussion on law and ordinance enforcement followed the meal. A Christmas music program directed by Professor Don Morrison is planned for the club meeting next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exchange Club
Oberlin Exchange Club
Oberlin Inn
Don Morrison
Oberlin Women’s Club meets studies of Ohio topics
The Educational Department of the Oberlin Women's Club met last evening at Mrs. C. F. Ralston’s home. Four papers were presented on Ohio topics: Ohio Agriculture by Mrs. S. W. Clark, Potteries of Ohio by Mrs. Caruthers, Rubber Production of Ohio by Miss Hazel Johnson, and Ohio Transportation by Mrs. Harvey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin Women’s Club
C. F. Ralston
Professor Street
Ohio
Ohio Agriculture
S. W. Clark
Potteries of
Carruthers
Hazel Johnson
Ohio Transportation
Harvey
Christmas Club Hosts Elm Street Christmas Party
The Christmas Club met at Mrs. M. J. Watson on Elm Street for a pleasant Christmas party last evening. A several course dinner was served at 6 o clock followed by a social evening and the exchange of gifts. Members discussed plans to aid needy families during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Watson
Elm Street
First Methodist Sunday School Teachers Dinner Guest Chronology
Teachers of the junior and primary departments hosted a dinner at the First Methodist Church for parents. Miss Ruth Dawley of South Main Street will have an appendicitis operation at Allen Hospital tomorrow morning. Bliss Pauline Martin of North Park Street visited St. Petersburg, Florida, with her sister and family for the winter. James Hunt of West Lafayette returned home after visiting cousins Mr and Mrs W P Carruthers. Mrs Fannie Drummond returned from three months in Iowa aiding the Young People's branch of the W C T U. Drummond is a national lecturer and organizer for the organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
Ruth Dawley
South Main Street
Allen Hospital
Bliss Pauline Martin
North Park Street
George Bailey
St. Petersburg
Fla
James Hunt
West Lafayette
W. P. Carruthers
Fannie Drummond
South Cedar Avenue
Iowa
Young People’s
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Convention debates liquor referendum and wet propaganda
Rush JL Holland named convention chairman as delegates from forty states attend a session by the Federal Dispensary Tax Reduction League. The Wickersham Commission resumes prohibition study while Dr Clarence True Wilson urges passage of the Sheppard Bill and refutes referendum goals. A temperance resolution condemns referendums, noting no constitutional provision and supports enforcing prohibition alongside Wickersham findings. Speakers include Ella A. Boole Oliver W. Stewart and Harry Warner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush JL. Holland
Federal Dispensary Tax Reduction League
Wickersham Law Enforcement Commission
National Temperance Council
Clarence True Wilson
Methodist Board of Temperance, Prohibition and Public Morals
Wilson
Biiff
Wickersham Commission
Temperance Council
Ella A. Boole
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Oliver W. Stewart
Flying Squadron Foundation
Harry Warner
Intercollegiate Prohibition Association
Protection racket testimony links officer Kennedy to payoffs
Testimony describes a liquor house protection scheme with threats of vandalism. Mango testified he paid $50 a week starting in 1928 after becoming payoff man, while Kennedy allegedly demanded $5 weekly. Kennedy’s counsel argued the witness never saw payments and claimed he was unaware until after the raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Mango
Lynn Griffith
Tragessor
Henry Scott Dies in Auto Crash in Columbus
Henry Scott aged 65, a cabinet maker at Columbus Coffin Company, was struck and killed today by an automobile driven by William T. Meyers in Columbus. Authorities reported the fatal accident occurred this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, C
Henry Scott
Columbus Coffin Company
William T. Meyers
Denison Girl Shows Courage on Crumbling Bridge
Eliza beth Theilen, 19, earned praise for bravery when a slate floor gave way on a swinging bridge over Stillwater creek. She gripped the overhead cable and hand over handed to the bank twenty feet from the end, suffering only blistered hands. James Chaney, 55, a tailor, fell into the creek but escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Elizabeth Theilen
Miss Theilen
Stillwater Creek
James Chaney
Relief measures split as drought funds debated in Congress
The House weighed drought relief and government lending to farmers with Hyde warning against near Dole scale loans. Critics push aid for feed, seed, and fertilisers while others back food-focused spending. Final action on the relief package, reduced from 150 million to 110 million, was expected before week’s end as Democrats and Republicans aligned on highway and harbor allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde
Red Cross
House
Garner
Hoover
Litchfield Passes Mrs. Co D Palmer in Cleveland Home
Mrs. Co D Palmer of Cleveland, a former Litchfield resident, died December 4 from cancer after six weeks of illness. Funeral was in Cleveland with burial in Chatham cemetery. She leaves a husband two daughters and two sons. Also notes local social visits hospital updates and a high school debate upcoming December 12 with Liverpool and York, coached by Parke Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litchfield
Co. D. Palmer
Cleveland
Chatham Cemetery
David H. Jones
Ithaca
St. Petersburg
Fla
Richard
Will Chapin
Louis Kovendy
Lakeside Hospital
Clyde Bradley
Elinor
Raymond
Ww. B. Huddleson
Martha Huddleson
S. M. Huddleson
Wm. Rinz
Bruce Barton
Barton
Congregational Church
James King
Columbus
Huddleson
Eastern Star
Ina Starrett
Joe Barth
Marshall LaVerne Barth
Lela Jenkins
Asia Spitzer
Finest Richard
Howard Stephan
Laurel Yost
Ida Stephan
Martha Wheeler
Harry Streett
Margaret Resar
Willis Leach
Marshall
Freetham
Ruth Stone
Ada
Esther Jenne
Ruth
Clara Schott
Esther
Harriet Masse
Martha
Anoth Reutter
Electa
Rena Bounds
Warder
Beatrice Snice
Sentinel
Oliver Jenkins
Liverpool
York
York High School
Betty Flannery
Evelyn Watkins
Norman Ausmuth
Maxine McDonald
Gertrude Cary
Paulyne Yentzer
Elinor Bradley
Ira Spears
Parke Thompson
Belden
Janet Stephan
Esther Frombaugh
Evelyn
Markets Cleveland Produce Butter and Poultry Prices
Historical market list shows butter at 33 cents extras and 30 standard, eggs extras 28 and firsts 25, assorted poultry prices per pound from heavy fowls to turkeys, dressed rabbits at 2.50 per dozen, live rabbits 12-13 cents per pound, potatoes with varied regional prices, wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley, timothy and clover seed price figures across several grades and sacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Maine
Idaho
Livestock market notes from Cleveland report
Hogs steady to higher with most around 10 cents up. averages near 8.85 for 205 lb packers and 275 lbers. Sows 7.00, stags 5. Calves mostly steady to 80 cents lower with best 12.50, mid 9.00 to 10.50, culls down to 7. Sheep steady with Monday’s tone, lambs 8.50 to 8.85, throwouts 6.00 to 7.00, heavies 7.00 to 7.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Chicago commodity quotes from butter to potatoes market
The Chicago market reports show butter prices for various grades with ex trade and storage standards, eggs with prices across extra firsts and refrigerator categories, poultry alive and per car prices, and potatoes with Reds and Russets varied by region. Warehoused and on track shipments are noted, with significant values listed for Wisconsin Minnesota and Idaho origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Idaho
Woman's Missionary Society and Ladies' Aid Meeting
South Ridge reports a joint meeting on Friday afternoon with the Woman's Missionary Society and the Ladies' Aid. On December 12 at Mrs. Sadie Beal's home, the annual election of officers will be held. A good attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Ridge
Woman's Missionary Society
Ladies’ Aid
Sadie Beal
W. M S
Evangeli cal League to Meet at Schroeder Home
Clarence Schroeder will host a Christian Endeavor Society meeting at his home Friday evening December 12. The Evang elical League gathering will be a Christmas party with gifts exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Schroeder
Evangelical League Christian Endeavor Society
Choir Rehearsal For Christmas Eve Program
The Choir will meet for rehearsal on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Sadie Beal. A Christmas program is being prepared to be given at the church here on Christmas Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Beal
Bechtel Hosts Waltz and Friends in Amherst Area
Mr and Mrs Nelson Bechtel entertained Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs John Springer Mr and Mrs Clayton Springer and daughter of Amherst The D D Club will be entertained by Mrs Carl Fowl at West Ridge Saturday afternoon December 13 Mrs Earl Dehn will represent the club at a Health meeting in the directors room Elyria Savings and Trust Co Friday Mrs Harland Schlechter and daughter of Henrietta spent the day Sunday with her mother Mrs Elizabeth Fowl Mr and Mrs George Knittle and family visited Mr and Mrs Henry Ficht and family in Cleveland Saturday Mr and Mrs Harvey Miller of Murray Ridge were guests of the latter s mother Mrs Sadie Beal Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Bechtel
John Springer
Clayton Springer
Amherst
D. D. Club
Carl Fowl
West Ridge
Earl Dehn
Elyria Sayings and Trust Co
Harland Schlechter
Henrietta
Elizabeth Fowl
George Knittle
Henry Ficht
Cleveland
Harvey Miller
Murray Ridge
Sadie Beal
Hog prices and receipts at market report
Hog receipts reach 200 with gains between 10 and 15 cents. Heavies trade 8.10 to 8.30, mediums 8.30 to 8.40, Yorkers 8.25 to 8.40, pigs 8.20 to 8.40. Cattle receipts Weht with a steady market. Calves light receipts and 50 cents lower. Sheep receipts Heht with market unclear.
Toledo Grain and Seed Prices Report
Toledo grain and seed prices listed show No 1 red wheat at 87 1 2 to 88 1 2 cents, No 2 red 86 1 2 to 87 1 2, yellow corn No 2 at 80 1 2 to 81 1 2, No 2 white oats 39 1 2 to 40 1 2, No 2 rye at 72 cents, clover seed cash domestic old 314.50 new 315.00 with futures for December 315.00, February 315.35, March 315.50. allike cash 313.75, December 313. ibanked March 314.25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Minneapolis Grain and Bran Prices in Unchanged Carload Listings
Minneapolis grain markets show unchanged carload rates with No 1 northern wheat at 76 7-9 to 80 7-Sc and No 1 red durum at 68cx for December, 71 7-Sc for March, May 7c. Corn No 3 yellow quoted 67 to 69 1-2c, oats No 3 white 32 1-3 to 33 1-4c, flax No 1 at 162 3-4 to 168, bran at 18.00 to 18.50, and cotton sacks shipments 30,451. Continuous pricing for related items includes family patents at 5.30 540 a barrel and. the entry lists miscellaneous notes on delivery values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Extension supervisor visits Lorain County for planning
B. B. Spohn, extension supervisor for northeastern Ohio, met with Horton B. Alger, Mrs. Wilma A. Baker, and Miss Alice Bird, county extension agents, to review past work and discuss future agricultural extension plans for Lorain County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
B. B. Spohn
Northeastern
Ohio
Horton B. Alger
Wilma A. Baker
Alice Bird
Watkins Chosen for Medina County Glee Club Chorus
Watkins were selected from the school Glee club to sing in the Medina county chorus. Mrs Art Law spent Saturday night at the Evangelical bazaar in Liverpool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins
Medina County
Art Law
Evangelical Bazaar
Liverpool
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Soda Grill
Court Street
Castle’s
OBERLIN _ erreesiRS
Esther Alflen
John S. Morris
Wastwood Cemetery
Christmas Club
Toledo Livestock
Toledo Grain
General Aid
Church of Christ
A. R. Webber
Central Book
Comings
Betz
Washington Ave
Bian Vises
Black & Decker
THE
Elyria Belting and Machinery Company
Bartlett
Cleveland Street
O’donnell’s Paint & Wallpaper Co
Green Line
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