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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1932
Page
5
Mrs. Jessie Robbins of the City Council Parent-Teacher station says many needy city children lack overcoats as cold weather sets in. The station’s supply is exhausted and demand is rising. locals with unused children’s coats are urged to donate. Other clothing items are needed, but overcoats are the priority.
Frank Wilcox was elected permanent secretary of the new Young Men's Forum during its second monthly meeting at the Y M C A. The session focused on prohibition repeal with member reports on various aspects. Next month will cover The Movies and the Stage and Their Influence on Public Thought.
Elyria reports a miniature scarlet fever outbreak subsiding with only one new case in the past week. Health officials led by Dr. G. E. French say earlier cases are clearing up and quarantines are being lifted daily, prompting hopes for permanent control.
A former Syndicate member says the group is on the rocks and street vice like gambling and liquor sales have dwindled. Roadhouses once thriving without trouble are dark or operating at reduced scale as money prospects fade.
Br R E Neighbour spoke on Bible chronology at the City and County-wide Bible Class, outlining long lineage timelines from Adam to Noah and beyond. The note also covers St Andrew's Church Advent observances and a brief church calendar update as the year ends.
The Methodist church marks a centennial with special music and a 7 30 oclock service led by Rev Lerman in Land Willan Offectory. The Sunday School Orchestra will provide the prelude and offertory while two soloists sing. The choir performs Blessed Are the Merciful with Louise Brown at the organ. Epworth League Devotional Service at 6 PM on the climns brotherhood topic. Woman's Auxiliary of St Andrew's elects officers yesterday with Mrs Arthur Fister presiding.
First Baptist church schedules two services tomorrow at 1 45 pm and 7 30 pm. Sunday school begins 9 45 am and Senior B Y P U meets 6 80 pm addressed by Dr R E Neighbour. High school Y P U also at 6 80 pm in the Sunday school room. The morning order includes organ prelude and invocation.
Mrs. Anna Pitman mother of Andrew Pitman of this city and George of Lorain died at her Wyaconda Missouri home after returning to Missouri last summer. Edwin A. Pember 64 died at his Schramm road home after a two week illness. survived by wife Anna two sons Br. Al Pember and H C Bemis a daughter Mrs Elizabeth Briggs mother Mrs Mina Squires three sisters and one brother and one grandchild. Burial at South Murray Ridge cemetery after services at Sudro funeral home. Reverend I H Amore to conduct services.
Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Jones of Elyria will be held Monday at 2:00 p.m. from her West Avenue home with Rev. E. J. Bond officiating. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Cemetery. She leaves two daughters Mrs. Edward Burrell and Mrs. Mary Shaw, three sisters and two brothers. Born in Adrian Michigan October 25 1867, she died Friday morning after a lingering illness. She had lived in Elyria 2 years. The body will be removed from Taylor Funeral Home to the residence Saturday evening.
In the Empire State Building the two rivals Calvin Coolidge and Alfred E. Smith confer with the National Transportation committee. The talks seek a solution for railroad turmoil on behalf of investors with Pais photographed among the rare pairing.
Mrs Esther Alfsen asks readers to report missed chronicle deliveries or complaints to Ronald Wilbond at 439 L by calling the Oberlin address on 33 South Pleasant Street.
John Pringle Scott, former Oberlin student and composer of numerous Oberlin College songs, died December 2 after a career as a concert singer. He contributed widely to the Oberlin songbook and had about seventy published works including songs, piano pieces and sacred and secular works. He later worked with the Plain Dealer staff before becoming deaf and pursuing music in other forms.
Police describe how young thieves learn silence and evade capture. Parodi says older gang members hold Sunday practice sessions to drive cars through traffic and perform tests including quick alley maneuvers at 50 miles per hour to outpace police.
Market notes show wheat No 2 red around 3. left, yellow and white varieties quoted. Hog prices steady to 10 cents lower. cattle receipts mixed with fat cows and weighty steers near steady to down. Calves and sheep receipts small with lambs and mutton prices mixed. Chicago cash quotations list butter, poultry, potatoes, and grains with erratic quotes and slight changes.
Paul Malenchini export manager for The Thew Shovel Company will address the Young Men's Club of the YMCA Monday night. His topic has not yet been announced.
The Elyria Chamber of Commerce reviews tax relief efforts and budget studies led by Walter Davies and A H West. They note sinking fund allocations and praise the 1933 tax rate as lower than 1932. Officials applaud cooperation, highlight local industrial map work, downtown parking actions, and demand for Elyria-made products.
Three Oberlin residents Mrs A Shepheard and Margaret and Lucile Shepheard of 280 South Main Street received bruises and minor injuries after their car skidded on Butternut Ridge Road and left the road into a ditch near the B and O Railroad crossing yesterday at about 3 pm. Deputies William Caley and Jack Braeger said they were treated by Dr James Schurgot of Grafton.
Robert Robinson of Shear Street pleads not guilty to disorderly conduct at arraignment before Mayor W. H. VanAster and awaits a Monday trial after failing to post a $100 bond. Police report say the warrant was sworn by J. E. Jackson over a poolroom disturbance on Oberlin Road in Cleveland Ohio. Edward Classen, 44, a watchman, was chloroformed and thrown into an elevator pit during a bank vault robbery attempt at Central United Bank. he was hospitalized with a broken rib and serious internal injuries.
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