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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1937

Page

5

Rochester Youth Killed By Train

Funeral services were to be held today for Howard Landis, 19, of the Ed Litchfield farm on the Rochester New London road. The youth, delivering hay, was killed when the truck he drove was struck by a fast Big Four train one mile east of New London. He died instantly after being thrown from the vehicle. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Van Landin and several brothers and sisters. The Sackett Funeral Home of New London is in charge.

Howard Landis Ed Litchfield Rochester New London Landin van Landin Sackett Funeral Home

Tugs On Way To Ice Bound Ships

Two Great Lakes tugboats Wyoming and Idaho from Toledo head to the mouth of the Detroit River to assist the Coast Guard cutter Tahoma in freeing eight ships ice-locked on Lake Erie. Officials report no progress updates yet.

Toledo Lake Erie Detroit River Coast Guard

Senator Bridges Set for Radio Talk on Doped Money

Senator Styles Bridges of New Hampshire will broadcast a 7:15 to 7:30 PM EST talk on NBC red network about Doped Money and Greenbackism. He will urge repeal of the Inflation Amendment to the Agricultural Act of 1933, with WTAM Cleveland carrying the program. The Economists' National Committee on Monetary Policy says the address could affect future currency stability amid inflationist debates in Congress.

H. Styles Bridges New Hampshire National Broadcasting Company WTAM Cleveland Economists’ National Committee On Monetary Policy

Police Interrupt Robbery Leads To Three Deaths In Kansas City

In Kansas City a saloon and gambling joint robbery ended with two detectives and a customer dead. Sgt. Lou Myers and Detective C. F. Raisbeck engaged three bandits. one robber carried a shotgun that misfired. A customer, Eddie Crocker aged 42, was killed. A bandit escaped as gunfire paused. One dead bandit identified as Henry Floyd Shoemaker. the other remains unidentified.

Kansas City Lou Myers Myers C. F. Raisbeck Eddie Crocker Henry Floyd Doc U. S el Reno Okla

Challenges Right Of Receiver For Street Railway

The Ohio Supreme Court will decide if F W Coen as Federal Court receiver for the Lorain Street Railway may incorporate the Lorain Transit Lines. Wesley Grills of Lorain Motor Coach Company contends Coen lacks authority to form the new bus firm, which holds a charter and PUCO and Lorain to Elyria certifications. Grills says this questions the powers of a receiver in such matters, a first of its kind.

Ohio Supreme Court F. W. Coen Lorain Elyria Grills

Names Drawn From Jury Wheel For Grand And Petit Jurors

Common Pleas Judge Guy B. Findley ordered 85 names drawn from the jury wheel for grand and petit jury service next Saturday. The first 15 names will be called for grand jury service during the January term. the remainder will serve as needed for petit jury duty.

Common Pleas Guy B. Findley

Death Record Kipton Ohio George A Bradley 67

George A Bradley age 67 died suddenly of a heart attack at 730 this morning at his Kipton home He was born in England February 23 1870 and was a former New York Central railroad employee for 35 years Surviving are three daughters Mrs J H Baxter Gates Mills Ohio Mrs Beatrice Bryden and Mrs Ruth Bryden Kipton twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren Funeral services will be held Monday at 2:00 pm from the Kipton Community church with Rev F E Eastman Wake man officiating Burial will be in Camden cemetery The body is at W L Pease Funeral Home where friends may call

Kipton George A. Bradley England New York Central Railroad J. H. Baxter Gates Mills Ohio Beatrice Bryden Ruth Bryden

Mrs Dora Clerkin Dies In Lorain At 7:35 A M

Mrs Dora Clerkin widow of William Clerkin died today at 7 35 am at her home 31607 East Erie avenue Lorain after a four week illness She born in Mapleton Pennsylvania lived in Lorain 35 years member of First Presbyterian church She is survived by sister Myrtle McHugh at home aunt Mrs M K Dunn of Lorain Friends may call at Sudro Curtis Funeral Home Arrangements for the funeral to be announced.

Dora Clerkin William Clerkin East Erie Avenue Lorain Mapleton Pennsylvania First Presbyterian Church Myrtle McHugh M. K. Dunn Sudro- Curtis Funeral

Extension classes to meet at Elyria YMCA Monday

Members of Kent State University extension classes in sociology and English will hold their weekly meeting Monday at the Elyria Y M C A instead of in Lorain. The classes will meet at 4 30 and 7 30 p m.

Kent State University Elyria Y

Amherst Women Elect Officers At Christmas Meeting

Members of the Woman's Benefit Association met at Mrs. L. Roemer's home for a Christmas party and annual meeting. Officers were elected and installed by Mrs. Angie Guild. A tureen dinner followed with gifts exchanged and plans made for January meeting and a New Year's Eve gathering at the church parlors.

Gust Torne J. B. Avery L. Roemer H. A. Monger A. H. Fullmer W.rugel Charles Sabiers L. J. Henes Park Avenue Sweet Casper Date C. Hogue

Christmas Party Hosted by Loyal Workers Class

Members of the Loyal Workers class of the Methodist church and teacher Mrs. Charles Flew held a Christmas party Thursday evening at Wilma Sweet’s home on Park Avenue. The event featured games contests music and dancing with Esther Walker and Shirley Sweet winning honors. An ex-

Loyal Workers Class The Methodist Church Charles Flew Wilma Sweet Park Avenue Esther Walker Shirley Sweet

Cloverleaf club hosts Christmas party and gift exchange

Mrs. A Nabakowski entertained Cloverleaf club members Friday afternoon with Yuletide decorations and a five hundred game. First prize went to Mrs. Henry Wolczikowski, second to Mrs. William Beckstine, third to Mrs. John Michael. Twelve ladies attended a Christmas luncheon. The next meeting is set for December 29 at the Fred Ruth home on Forest street with Mrs. Maurice Fisch as hostess.

A. Nabakowski Cloverleaf Club Henry Wolczikowski William Beckstine John Michael Fred Ruth Forest Street Maurice Fisch

Funeral Rites Held for Miss Cora Hurlbut in Vermilion

Funeral rites for the late Miss Cora Hurlbut were conducted from the Jefferson Street home on Friday afternoon with Rev. M. A. Burris officiating. Vocal selections were performed by Mrs. R. H. Hearn and Mrs. Gus P. Zilch. Pallbearers included Harold Sanders, Henry Schroeder, Frank Hurlbut, Ray Hurlbut, Fred Hopkins and Walter Kreeger. Burial followed at Maple Grove Cemetery in Vermilion, under the O. H. Baker Co. supervision.

Cora Hurlbut Jefferson Street M. A. Burris Methodist Church R. H. Hearn Gus P. Zilch Harold Sanders Henry Schroeder Frank Ray Hurlbut Fred Hopkins Walter Kreeger Maple Grove Cemetery Vermilion O. H. Baker Co

Amherst Study Club Christmas Party To Be Held At Oberlin Inn

The Amherst Study Club hosts its annual Christmas party Monday at Oberlin Inn. A luncheon at 12 45 will open the program followed by entertainment and a gift exchange. Members should meet at Kuss Drug Store at 12 30.

Amherst Study Club Oberlin Inn Kuss Drug Store

Births and admissions at South Amherst hospital

Admissions: Mrs Steve Bado of South Amherst was admitted Friday and gave birth to a baby girl. Discharges: Frank Borer of R D 2 Amherst.

Steve Bado South Amherst Frank Borer Amherst

Close Race In Lake Erie League For Punctuality

Lorain regains first place in punctuality with 99.7 percent, narrowly ahead of Elyria at 99.66. Cleveland Heights close third at 99.65, Lakewood 95.34, Shaw 94.15, and Shaker Heights 98.64. Attendance ranks list Lakewood first at 97.49, Lorain 97, Elyria 96.45, Cleveland Heights 95.73, Shaker Heights 95.22, Shaw 95.16. Enrollment shows Lakewood 2,604, Cleveland Heights 2,084, Lorain 1,926, Shaw 1,583, Shaker Heights 916, Elyria 1,663.

Elyria Lorain High Schools Lake Erie Lakewood Lorain Cleveland Heights Shaker Heights Shaw Elyria High School

Court rules Hogan in sound mind. heirs’ claim rejected

Continued from page one, the court of appeals held Hogan was in his right mind when drafting his will. It reversed trial court error claiming a “first claim” upon his estate by his children. Hogan died February 4, 1936, leaving property and a $5,000 life insurance to his widow. At one point he was reported worth $500,000. His first wife had separated from him 19 years earlier. The appellate court also stayed execution and dismissed proceedings in a separate case involving the Personal Finance Company of Loraine against Michael and Ljuba Blazina, with $171 at stake, tried in Judge Cook’s court.

Court of Appeals Hogan

Two Bakery Truck Drivers Arrested

Two Cleveland bakery truck drivers were arrested by Patrolmen C L Miller and Robert Schwartz on gambling device charges for using punch boards and cards as a sales promotion. Police say complaints said youths sold chances for a fruit cake. sembrief Pete Sembric with two cards and E J Jankowski with twelve cards and a punch board were released pending trial before Mayor Leonard Smith.

Cleveland C. L. Miller Robert Schwartz E. I. Stankard Pete Sembric Revere Avenue E. J. Jankowski East 65Th Street Leonard Smith

Fog Lifts as Legislature Moves on Relief Funds

Columbus Ohio December 11 WP The fog surrounding the special session of the legislature began to clear today with indications of passage of a relief program and the deficiency bill. The House focuses on poor aid, having approved four bills totaling about 4.5 million dollars for relief. A December relief loan bill of 1 million dollars passed Thursday and will be acted on by the Senate when it returns Monday.

Columbus House Senate

Former Salvation Army Officers Set to Lead Elyria Services

Major and Mrs. Edward La Plount of Norwalk, former Salvation Army officers, will lead services at the Salvation Army headquarters in Elyria tomorrow. He served as a captain in Elyria about 35 years ago. Three services are planned at 10:30 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7:30 p.m.

Edward la Plount Norwalk Salvation Army Elyria Henry Hillier Major la Plount la Plount

Sled Stolen From Porch Reported by Patricia McAndrews

Patricia McAndrews of 196 Bath Street reported to police last night that her sled was stolen from her front porch.

Patricia McAndrews Bath Street

Community program features diverse group speakers

The D A R spoke for the organization while J D Severs for schools Gerald Nau for the Elks H E Agate for the American Legion and Lyle Castle for the Eagles also spoke. The program included vocal numbers by Helen Erben and a male quartet from the Garden Avenue Annex citizen ship class. Sponsored by Lorain County WPA adult education under Mrs Alice Platner.

J. D. Severs Gerald Nau The Elks H. E. Agate American Legion Lyle Castle Eagles Helen Erben Cleveland Charles Jones James Richards James McIlwaine Charles Krupski Garden Avenue Lorain Lorain County WPA Alice Platner

Toledo Grain Market Prices Lead Lively Trading

Markets report shows grain in elevators and transit. Wheat No 2 red 99c to $1.00. Corn No 2 yellow 62 to 63c. Oats No 2 white 56 to 58c. Rye No 2 85 to 86c. track prices up to 24 1 4c. Toledo produce lists Butter Extra 1b at 44c and Eggs Extras 25 26c.

Toledo Grain S&ia Toledo

Musician Becomes Evangelist At Lake Avenue Church

Robert J. Rees of Evanston, NL, will extend his role at Lake Avenue Community Church for a second week as evangelist after serving as musician during special services last week. Stop 7 Lake Avenue hosts nightly 7 30 pm services with Kees as speaker. he is noted as both evangelist and musician. Rees has toured with a large marimba band in Europe and built recognition in the U S as a marimba player.

Lake Avenue Community Church Robert J. Rees Evanston C. L. Bristol Kees Earl R. Peck Stop 7 Lake Avenue France Belgium United States

Display At Home For Aged To Continue All Next Week

Announcement says the gift display will continue at the Taft parlors at the Home for the Aged. The event runs daily next week from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p m with many items already sent to the Home for Elyrians to view.

Taft Elyrians

Snead Uses Only 11 Clubs Leads Miami Open Round Two

Sam Snead of White Sulphur Springs, using eleven clubs amid 14 club rule disputes, fired a 67 to lead the Miami Biltmore Open field in the second round. Johnny Revolta trails by two strokes after a 69, as 200 players compete in Coral Gables with a wide-open leaderboard.

Coral Gables Fla UPI Sam Snead White Sulphur Springs W. Va Snead Johnny Revolta Chicago Revolta Pat Sawyer Detroit Tony Penn Dayton Frank Moore New York Vic Ghezzi Deal N. J Jim Turnesa Providence Dick Metz Horton Smith Ed Dudley Philadelphia Mike Turnesa Ed Oliver Wilmington Del Ralph Hutchison Bethlehem, Pa J. B. Fogerty Bocagrande

Race betting bust yields fines for four locals

Harry Ziegman of 105 West 29th street paid 50 dollars and costs after arrest as operator of a race betting joint on the Eagle building’s fifth floor at Broadway and Sixth street. Others fined 10 dollars and costs were Sam Rapport, Stanley Sharkey, and Al Merowitz. O'Toole’s investigation may wrap before the grand jury meets Tuesday. Elyria police, sheriff, and township marshals likely to be questioned for reports on conditions.

Harry Ziegman West 29Th Street Eagle Broadway Sixth Street Sam Rapport Seventh Street Stanley Sharkey West 18Th Street al Merowitz Wickens O’toole

Bottfly treatment plan targets 150 Horses in Lorain County

More than 160 Carlisle Township horses will receive bottfly control next Friday under the county wide program. William Youngeberg chairs the eastern half plan, B J Squires handles the western half, with plans also in other townships. Sheffield and Avon owners meet Monday to organize efforts. Lorain County veterinarians will deliver the treatment for the Northern Ohio Draft Horse Association.

Carlisle Township William Youngeberg B. J. Squires Sheffield Avon Northern Ohio Draft Horse Association Lorain County

Two Divorces Granted By Local Judge Findley

Two divorces were granted today by Judge Guy B Findley. Es ther Ivan was granted a divorce from Steve Ivan on grounds of gross neglect with a $16 monthly child support order. Steve Tintor was divorced from Mildred Tintor on grounds of extreme cruelty. A contested divorce action of Albina Ladrach against Emanuel Ladrach was taken under advisement. they married in 1933 and have two children. The Lorain County Savings and Trust Company filed foreclosure suit for 7500 against Jones W McHenry. Minnie Barkknecht sued the Ohio Industrial Commission for death compensation for her husband Albert Barkknecht who died after an accident at The General Industries Company.

Guy B. Findley Esther Ivan Steve Ivan Steve Tintor Mildred Tintor Common Pleas D. A. Cook Albina Ladrach Emanuel Ladrach Brownhelm Ladrach Lorain County Savings and Trust Company Jones W. McHenry Penfield Township Minnie Barkknecht Ohio Industrial Commission General Industries Company Albert Barkknecht

Notable threats in 72 class loom at golf grind

Seven real threats among eleven tied at 72 in the golf work. National Champion Ralph Guldahl and former British Champion Denny Shute lead a field that includes Tony Manero, Henry Picard, Paul Runyan, Jimmy Thomson, Harry Cooper, and John Watson. After round two, 60 low professionals and 10 low amateurs advance to the weekend rounds.

Ralph Guldahl Denny Shute Guldahl Harry Cooper Chicopee Mass Henry Picard Hershey Paul Runyan White Plains Tony Manero Peabody Jimmy Thomson Shawnee

Cage Results From Ohio Scholastic Meet

A string of high school basketball scores from Columbus and surrounding Ohio sites shows Ohio Scholastic results. Columbus Central 44 over Leesburg 33. Grove City 43 over Columbus Upper Arlington 19. Greenfield McClain 11 over Columbus Aquinas 12. Bexley 28 over Lancaster 22. Holy Family 24 over St Charles 20. Newark 25 over Columbus West 21. Mansfield 23 over Columbus South 21. Akron West 25 over Hower 15. Central 26 over Falls 14. Garfield 27 over St Vincent 18. Kenmore 30 over Lehman 26. North 34 over 20. South 19. Elyria 18. Buchtel 27 over Raven 17. Central 46 over East Tech 40. John Adams 39 over Benedictine 14. West Tech 37 over Holy Name 28. Rhodes 38 over West 19. John Marshall 37 over South 27. Withrow 27 over College Hill 17. Woodward 23 over Hughes 17. Roosevelt 29 over Norwood 18.

Ohio Scholastic Columbus Central Leesburg Columbus Upper Arlington Grove City Columbus Aquinas Greenfield McClain Columbus Bexley Lancaster Columbus Holy Family Columbus St. Charles Newark Columbus West Mansfield Columbus South Akron West Akron Hower Akron Central Cuyahoga Falls Akron Garfield Akron St. Vincent Akron Kenmore Canton Lehman Akron North Lakewood Akron South Elyria Akron Buchtel Youngstown Raven Cleveland Central Cleveland East Tech Cleveland John Adams Cleveland Benedictine Cleveland West Tech Cleveland Holy Name Cleveland Rhodes Cleveland West John Marshall Cleveland South Cincinnati Withrow College Hill Woodward Hughes Dayton Roosevelt Norwood

Liner Grounding Linked to Sino-Japanese War Route

Nighttime grounding of a liner bound from Kobe to Manila occurred while avoiding a Sino-Japanese war area where it had been bombed in August. Passengers included Dr. Alfred H. Upham, president of Miami University, his wife and daughter.

Hoover Kobe Japan Manila Alfred H. Upham Miami Unversity Oxford Ohio

15 Minute Zones On Second Street

Fire Chief W N Bates reports a traffic survey by firemen showing congestion and double parking near the Central Fire Station. Two new 15 minute zones were created to keep emergency routes clear and reduce hazards, with similar limits established in front of local offices after a three day observation. The chief warns delays could cost homeowners life or increase injuries during fires.

Second Street Central Fire Station W. N. Bates Chronicle-Telegram Elyria Telephone Company

Cunningham Fined for Reckless Driving in City Court

L. X. Cunningham of 920 Fiddle Avenue was fined $2 and costs for reckless driving after failing to stop at a traffic light at Fourth Street and East Avenue. The case was heard by Mayor Leonard Smith yesterday afternoon.

L. x. Cunningham Fiddle Avenue Leonard Smith Fourth Street East Avenue

Victory For Crop Control Bill Seen In Senate

A Senate poll shows the administration has a majority of at least 15 votes to fend off attacks on its crop control bill. Opponents put recommital support at 32 Senators, with a few uncertain. With ten working days left in the special session, passage remains uncertain.

Washington Senate

Wages And Hours Bill Faces New Opposition

Washington December 11 The wages and hours bill faced AFL opposition as House supporters planned to push enactment before special session adjournment. William Green objected to a single administrator provision and had already opposed a five member administrative board in the Senate bill.

Washington American Federation of Labor House Federation William Green House Labor Committee Senate

Clock recording highway accident frequency on display

A clock on display in London records the frequency of highway accidents. It showcases how often incidents occur and aims to raise awareness of road safety among passersby and visitors.

London

Oberlin D A R meeting celebrates Christmas with guest from China

Oberlin O H Nary Nancy Wolcott Squre Chapter D A R met at Mrs. R P Harvey’s South Cedar avenue home with 55 members and guests. Regent Rowe opened with a President General message, the group sang carols, and Alice M Williams recalled China experiences in Shanghai Peking and Shansi with notes on Chiang Kai Shek. She described travel through Japanese war impacted areas before October 30, ending with a Christmas pudding social.

Oberlin, O Nancy Wolcott Squre R. P. Harvey South Cedwar Avenue Rowe Becker Haylor Oberlin Women's Club Alice M. Williams Oberlin China H. H. Kung Chiang Kai Shek Shanghai Williams Peking Tientsin Shans Shansi

Pythian Sisters Temple Elects Officers for Year

The Pythian Sisters Temple held its annual election at last evening's meeting choosing Jean Morgan as Past Chief Electa Sage as Most Excellent Chief Hel en Lyman Ex Sr Wilma Fowler Gladys Pollock Mgr Gladys Hart M of Fin Euphemia Lyman M of R and S Betty Pratt Guard Bernice Spitler Inst Officer Mary McGrath Grand Rep Anna Funk Alter nate Grace Morgan Capt of Degree Staff Flora Gutman Pianist Ada Cook Press Corres Euphemia Lyman M of W Mary Tapper. Installation will occur early in January with three new candidates initiated. Refreshments followed.

Pythian Sisters Temple Jean Morgan Electa Sage Helen Lyman Wilma Fowler Gladys Pollock Gladys Hart Euphemia Lyman Betty Pratt Anna Funk Bernice Spitler Mary McGrath Grace Morgan Flora Gutman Ada Cook Corres Mary Tapper

Macarthy Funeral for Katherine Dowell Macarthy

Mrs Katherine Dowell Macarthy 65 died Thursday morning at Allen hospital after a long illness. She was widow of C H Macarthy who died five years ago. She is survived by two

Katherine Dowell Macarthy Allen Hospital C. H. Macarthy

Adams Family Funeral Inference From Georgia Burial

Funeral services were held this morning at the Sedgeman Funeral parlors for Mrs. O. M. Adams of Washington D C and William. Remains are being taken to Albany Georgia for burial.

O. M. Adams Washington, D. C William Sedgeman Funeral Albany Georgia

Christmas Music Services Ahead of Holidays in Oberlin

Due to student departures from Oberlin a week before Christmas, village churches plan advance carols. The First Church and First Methodist Church will hold services on Sunday December 12 with the Methodist vesper at 4 30 p m and the First Church care service at 7 20 p m.

Oberlin First Church First Methodist Church Methodist

Prospect PTA Board Hosts Teachers Lunch at Mrs Gove Home

The Board of the Prospect P T A is entertaining the teachers at a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Linyd Gove on Monday at her residence.

The Prospect P. T. A Linyd Gove

Methodist Service Guild Meets At Frances Brandt Home

The Methodist Service Guild will meet at Frances Brandt home 181 Fast College Street on Monday evening December 13 at 6 30 pm Members bring a 10c toy canned goods for West Side Community House in Cleveland and a 10 cent gift for exchange Mrs Hausser will speak on Peru and give a talk to the group.

Methodist Service Guild Frances Brandt Fast College Street West Side Cleveland

Wyckoff Couple Welcome Daughter At Allen Hospital

Mr and Mrs M D Wyckoff of Hamilton street are parents of a daughter born last night at Allen hospital. Mrs 8 G Clifton recovering at her home on King street after a week’s illness.

M. D. Wyckoff Hamilton Street Allen Hospital 8. G. Clifton King Street

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