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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1932
Page
5
Washington bulletin reports Chairman Collier of the Ways and Means Committee planned to force a vote Wednesday on the Beer for Revenue bill recently reported by his committee.
The American Legion top shop committee asked 200 individuals and groups for cash gifts to buy supplies for toy repairs. Thousands of toys have been prepared and the drive must close in two days. Only 65 contributions have been received so far, and the committee urges the remaining 135 to donate immediately to limit spending to on hand funds.
Local magician W. L. Burgette wraps a busy spellbinding week with events across Lorain County. He performs tomorrow at St. Agnes Church for the church fund, with a children’s show at 3 P M and another later in the afternoon. Earlier he wowed about 1,400 Lorain High School students at the school auditorium after entertaining Greenwich High School and the Belden school earlier in the week.
Mrs Reeves Brace, a Washington society figure and daughter of Rear Admiral Archibald L Parsons, was found hanging from silk stockings in a New York hotel room. A note addressed to Inspector Albert Moore explained the act as a "happy landint." A separate card listed her mother’s Washington address.
Elyria educator E J Howenatine spoke on the Mort plan to relieve real estate taxes and fund Ohio school operations at a Northeastern Ohio School Business Officers Association gathering in Warrec. The plan dominated discussion as the main issue.
In Lorain Julia Hudak was granted a divorce from John on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty by Judge W B Thompson. A man named Kovach was sentenced to the state hospital for the criminally insane after arraignment before Judge Thompson for cutting to wound and kill. Several local hearings were postponed for Toth and Nagy before Justice Petro, with Toth facing a December 30 hearing and Nagy set for next Monday evening. Parole papers were issued for John Sabo after 84 days in jail on liquor possession. The Metropolitan Life Insurance Company sued Edgar G Yeckley for 308265 on a promissory note. A separate foreclosure case and another divorce were noted in Lorain. In Dayton a five year old girl died from burns after a stove overheated and clothing ignited, while her mother suffered minor injuries.
Chris J. Hall of Lorain turned himself in to Sheriff Clarence Adams to answer a secret indictment charging kidnaping. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment before Judge W. B. Thompson and posted 1000 dollars bond. Authorities seek two Cleveland men, Thomas Runo and Joe Stacco, linked to the August 11 kidnapping of Phillip Cerasa Steve Toth and John Zivic, who say the trio were beaten and forced to promise a ransom after allegedly stealing liquor valued at 300 dollars from Hell's garage. The suspects allegedly arranged ransom at Hall’s home before the planned distribution fell through.
Georgia two officers arrived in Newark to extradite fugitive Robert Elliott Burns author of I Am a Fugitive From a Georgia Chain Gang. They planned to serve papers on Gov Harry Moore in Trenton and discuss Burns in jail with Warden Harold Hardy Jr and Officer R B Carter. Harding questioned Burns book and said he doubted Burns would be trusted again. Burns may return to serve remaining four and a half year sentence for a 4 80 holdup. Burns wore stripes in camp but Hardy claimed chains were light. In Portsmouth Ohio H L Holter named superintendent of Wellston High School succeeding W D Scarberry effective Dec 31. Holter a Ohio University graduate replaces Scarberry who resigned to work with Ohio school for the blind in Columbus.
Ohio colleges may gain absentee registration if Legislature adopts a proposed amendment pressed by the Oberlin Organised Student Voters. Letters reached 41 colleges. current law requires in person registration, a barrier for nonresidents and students on breaks, with 400 signatures on the petition. The group seeks study by a joint committee to enable action.
Caroline E. Day died at Allen hospital after a six week illness. She was daughter of the late James and Mrs. Day of Sheffield and sister of the late George Day of Lorain. Residing in Oberlin, she lived with sister Misa May Day at 170 North Main. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Christmas programs will be held in Oberlin schools next week with cantata and operetta performances.
Margaret E Rogers, 77, died at her home in Henrietta township this morning at 9 80. She was born on the farm where she lived. Her husband James H Rogers died 25 years ago. She leaves a daughter Mrs Frank Kadervek and two grandchildren James R and Robert R Kadervek. She was a member of Birmingham Evangelical church and Ladies of the Maccabees. Funeral services at W L Pease Funeral Home Wakeman Tuesday at 2 00 conducted by Rev A F P Iindebeck. Burial in Birmingham cemetery.
Miss Ailda Shaw of Newport, 26, a school teacher and society girl, faced three forgery charges after allegedly forging her father's name on deposit slips totaling over 31000. She was released on 1066 bond, pleaded not guilty, and her father declined to prosecute. She claimed the slips were found in her car. a note threatened harm to her father if reported. Part of the money was found in her room.
Santa Claus arrived by plane to scatter feed for quail and pheasants in eastern Hamilton County Ohio. Pilot Paul McWilliame flew two Game Protective Association members aloft and dropped hundreds of pounds of wheat and corn for the birds.
Washington observers report that beer wine and repeal of the 18th amendment are blocked for this winter as congress contemplates a special session after March 4. Although anti prohibition victory seemed likely a year ago, the short session is seen as a wham battle with no timely decision.
JOPLIN MO December 17 authorities reported thousands of Christmas trees have been stolen from Clark Hills. Landowner George Kilburn said city truck drivers cut down up to 300 trees nightly and haul them away. He warned locals may take action if police fail to intervene.
Paris reports Premier designete Joseph Boncour cannot reply to his invitation to form a cabinet until he secures the support of republican leaders. The delay centers on securing allied backing as President Lebrun awaits decisive guidance from party chiefs.
Lorain County society reports a deputies dinner surprise for Sheriff and Mrs Adame, with guests including Mr and Mrs Reuben Baus and Charles Murray. Church notes cover St Andrew's and Fields Church Advent services, a Messiah anthem, and a Christmas pageant. Clubs Cheerful Chatter and Golden Glow host a Christmas party with gifts, bridge, and a forthcoming meeting at Mrs Banville's on December 28.
North Eaton Church of Christ hosts a community program on Friday at 8:00 PM featuring choir numbers, scripture reading, and rehearsed carols led by Rev. P. &. Koki. The Nativity pageant by children, with role cast including Mary Bernice Grills and Joseph Rusell Tite, unfolds in four scenes concluding with a benediction.
Markets report-week changes across cattle calves sheep and hogs with price shifts. Chicago cash quotations show butter eggs and poultry values, while grains and feeds list multiple prices for corn wheat oats and hay. Diverse commodities include dairy, livestock, and field crops with regional and national quotes.
A Methodist Church Sunday School displays pictures by a writer who enjoys Bible study and aims to share the events depicted. The scene includes a small gold store and silver letters bearing a message of glory to God in the highest and peace on earth.
The article notes Chetesed honors for a top point earner with 1720 points toward a projected 3000 by year end. Pins were given for 1300 points to Florance Clawson Christina Krand Myrna Smetser Damyrious Meinke and Grace Kreeger. Letters went to Julia Balas Mildred Easley Emily Welly Grace Uthe Marine Bannon Virginia Born Donna Dickinson Muriel Lewis Ruth Stark Sarah Thomas. A rally for the Elyria Lorain basketball game featured Coach Roy Clymer band under J Martin Beck and cheerleaders.
The county fruit committee, led by E. Cotton of Elyria, includes E. Musdorfer Avon Lake, Ruben Miller Brownhelm, F. E. Schriver Grafton, L. L. Berber Columbia, and Oita C. Knoble Henrietta. Composed of farmers from across the county, the group works with the extension service to gauge farmers needs and guide year’s activities.
L. J. Norman of 316 Furnace Street reports his daughter's bicycle was stolen yesterday from Broad Street while it was parked in front of a theatre. No suspect information available and police are investigating.
In Milford on December 17 Mrs Clyde Meachem gave birth to twins at Milford hospital. She and several relatives are twins. Also reported, the Board of Education closed all public schools until January 9 due to an influenza epidemic with 4 percent of 1736 pupils absent and five teachers ill.
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