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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1931
Page
4
Elyria residents plan festive Christmas displays as The Chronicle-Telegram launches its annual lighting contest. Cash prizes total 50 dollars with 26 for first, 15 for second, and 10 for third. Displays judged on design artistry effectiveness and festive spirit. A suggestions booklet and entry coupon are available.
Word arrived of the sudden death of Rev R M Yoder at his Smithville home last evening as conveyed by his daughter Miss Sarah Yoder. A retired Methodist minister, he was linked with the Elyria Home for the Aged and had resided in this city for years. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Kreeger Funeral. The body of Mrs Augusta Kreeger will be moved from Sudro parlors to her Center street home in Grafton on Sunday morning. Funeral services are set for Monday at 1 59 P M at the late home and at 2 o'clock from the Methodist church in Grafton. Rev Armin Schroeder will officiate and burial follows in North Street cemetery.
A petition to sell notes for 7400 dollars to pay dividends to depositors of Amherst Savings and Banking Company, closed months ago, was filed in common pleas court by DG Van Pelt, deputy superintendent of banking. Security for the notes would transfer to Lorain County Savings and Trust Company following the Amherst bank takeover announced earlier.
Deputy sheriffs went to Cleveland today to return John Starr wanted on an indictment for non support. He was arrested by Cleveland authorities. Antonio Pelosi of Lorain filed suit against Joseph Bulzoni of Lorain for 20000 dollars for injuries alleged after an automobile strike on East 29th Street on August 16, 1930.
Two youths, each 20, are held at county jail for stealing $25 worth of provisions from Fisher Grocery in Grafton on Wednesday night. They were arrested by Sheriff Clarence Adams, Deputy Paul Chapman, and Marshal Joe Novesky after an investigation. Authorities seek a third party believed implicated. The two have not been arraigned as of noon today.
A man giving the name Lewis Beck of Lorain was in town only about an hour and a half but became intoxicated. He told police last night he was drunk when locked in the city jail. Police released him this morning.
Milford Horace was fined 514 and costs by Mayor James A. Hewitt after being arraigned on a charge of intoxication. Police arrested him when a woman near the Coca Cola Bottling Company on Lake Avenue reported a man attempting to break in. Horace was found leaving the area. a broken pane of glass was noted.
Lorain County Farm Bureau reports township bureaus have scheduled annual meetings before January 25, with Pittsfield already meeting and electing T H Breyley as chairman. Dates include Grafton December 16, Wellington December 16, Camden December 25, Brownhelm January 4, Eaton January 7, with R J Elliott to speak at Wellington and other speakers to be announced.
SANDUSKY OH. Dec 11 The State Grange adopted the Education Committee report urging larger agricultural representation on Ohio State University Board of Trustees and higher quality education funding. It backed a personal income tax earmarked for education, fair school tax distribution, and opposition to unemployment and old age pension dole. Economy in public affairs urged to relieve farms homes and businesses from excessive taxation.
A Kiwanis club luncheon at Hotel Newell featured Father Armitage of Vermilion who spoke on the origin and destiny of mankind. He urged consideration of human potential and the ideal of perfect development in daily life, without imposing doctrinal stances.
A gasoline tractor owned by George Dempsey of Cleveland was badly damaged when hit by a Kilgore Motor Co auto from Lorain about 52 4 PS. M. Deputy Sheriff Claude Addins reported a heavy iron wheel and axle were broken and knocked forty feet from the tractor. The car turned over but was righted and the driver left the scene with minor injuries. The trailer reportedly had no lights.
Tony Santucci testified he lent 1400 dollars to his father in law and faced repeated threats over repayment. He described the fatal day when Benedetto dropped a revolver and lunged for a knife, prompting Santucci to fire while on the floor. Foster daughter testified he spent money for her health, some borrowed from Benedetto, linking the debt to the conflict.
W. H. VanOster, mayor-elect, will speak at the Hlysia Lawyers' Club meeting at the Biyria Hotel at noon Saturday. The subject was not announced. Assistants or attorneys present were noted by the report.
Oberlin Kindergarten Primary Training School Dramatic Club presents The Steadfast Soldier tomorrow night at 7 30 in the high school auditorium. Directors Miss Neva West and Miss Garrett guide a cast led by Peter the boy who doubts, Nellie the nurse, Montmorency Magsinnus and Lysa the paper lady with memorably named roles.
One hundred fifty members and guests attended the Rod and Gun Club banquet in Odd Fellows Hall. Ozark Ripples, noted sportsman and outdoor writer, discussed fishing and hunting from his wilderness trips and presented travel reels to illustrate his lecture.
The Overlin Business Men will hold their last meeting of the year this evening in Grange Hall. The ladies are visiting and supper will be served at 6 9 o'clock. After dinner a short business meeting will be held. President Charles Comings will appoint a nominating committee to present a list of officers to be elected at the first meeting in February.
Oberlin High prepares to host Wellington High in tomorrow's second game of the season. Oberlin opened with a 36 to 13 victory over Wakeman High last Friday, and this marks the teams' first meeting on a basketball floor since 192% when Oberlin won 29 to 7.
An enthusiastic audience of college women heard Professor C H Hamilton of the A A U S W speak on December 9 about the rising role of Chinese students in current politics and historical influence. The meeting at Mrs. George H. Danton’s home featured Chinese decor and tea.
Dr Henry Churchill King emeritus Oberlin College president has been ill at his East College Street home. He was reported greatly improved yesterday but his condition worsened today. His sons Dr Donald King of Boston Edgar King librarian at Miami University and Dr Philip King president of Washburn College Topeka Kansas were called home this week.
The Lorain County Automobile Club announced two new directors, B. J. Reisinger and Walter Hadaway. Reisinger fills the unfinished term of Charles Tucker, who resigned, while Hadaway fills the unfinished term of C. J. Ehrman whose resignation was accepted.
Brief item notes that the phrase All American boys who saw Kary lie there are now being given the French medals. The Ladies of the Vine Rebekah lodge No. 364 are asked to bring Christmas donations to the next meeting on Monday December 14. Mrs Kenneth Ives and her son return from a visit with her parents in Gleveland. her mother Mia. John Clark accompanied her back for a visit.
Child learns self amusement by constructive play rather than destructive tearing. Parents should guide, not build for, the infant's blocks, using durable materials and careful punishment for deliberate destruction. Construction sets aid older children, while editors note offers two pamphlets for purchase.
Vernon Myers 24 an escaped Chillicothe reformatory prisoner reported as informing federal authorities. Lester Semrau 21 alias Frank Morgan 21 of Milwaukee Wis held for auto theft at large. William Thorpe and Frank Ferguson of Chillicothe aided Deputies Argenbright and Lowery in recapturing at a Bourneville area house after a tip from a boy about a bus stop.
The list shows party alignment of U S Senators with names including Brookhart Capper Couzens Davis Dickinson Goldsborough Howell Johnson Jones LaFollette McNary Mages Norbeck Norris Nye Reed Robinson Smoot Townsend Vandenberg Watson and Democrats Ashurst Bailey Barkley Black Bratton Byrnes Connally Dill Harris Harrison Keldrich King Lewis McGill Swanson Walsh Mase Walst Moat Wheelar. Farmer-Labore Shipstead Favorable Copeland Doubtful Mrs Caraway Warrentt and Smith Non-committal Kean.
Number Three, continued from page one, describes guards hunting fugitives with machine gun squads. Inside the prison, confusion looms as gates are jammed and guards struggle to regain control. Warden White has reportedly been kidnapped as police and troops are mobilized. crowds gather while authorities limit access.
Cleveland markets show mixed bids on eggs poultry and produce with prices for corn oats and potatoes, apples, cabbage, carrots, lettuce and tomatoes. Livestock notes include hogs steady to slightly lower and cows and steers weaker, while farm markets reveal Ohio apples and other vegetables with wide retail ranges in baskets and sacks.
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