Hastings Resigns as Streets Chief After Accident
The resignation of former streets commissioner L A Hastings became effective December 10 after an investigation led by Service Director Fred Underhill and Mayor Vanoster. Hastings said he was returning from the city dump December 4 when a steering failure caused a crash. he had already shifted to foreman of the streets department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Hastings
Fred A. Underhill
Hastings
West River Road
Ford Road
Underhill
W. H. Vanoster
Civil Service Commission
Hinstings
George Carrick
Code Hearings to Begin Jan Ninth
Washington December 18 NRA plans another shake down of code provisions to fit them to the business structure. Recovery Board announced hearings of code operation would begin January ninth. Price fixing and price controls will be first on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
NRA
S.clay Williams
Recovery Board
Williams
Congress
NIRB
White House
Donald R. Eichberg
Policy Board
President Roosevelt Pushes Housing Legislation
President Roosevelt sent letters to governors of 44 states urging state legislation to accelerate housing program recovery efforts. He calls for swift action to boost construction and stabilize housing markets nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Debated claim for injuries likely to be defeated
The council voted its second reading on a $22 claim for Marjorie Scott who struck her head on a police call box at East Avenue and Broad Street. The ordinance faces a third reading next meeting, with indications it will be defeated 7 to 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Scott
East Avenue
Broad Street
Traffic curb proposal on West Avenue reaches council
Karl Meister of the Home for the Aged on West Avenue at Eighth Street urged slowing speeding on West Avenue. The proposal was sent to the safety committee after noting no traffic gap between Second and 1ath Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Street
West Avenue
West Avenues
Karl Meister
Home For
Second
Schnaak Fined for Reckless Driving After Crash
Ray Schnaak was fined five dollars and costs for reckless driving after arraignment before Mayor W H Vanoster. He allegedly crashed a traffic light at Second Street and West Avenue around 7 30 PM yesterday. Patrolman M E Olmstead and C L Miller witnessed the incident and arrested him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Schnaak
W. H. Vanoster
Second Street
West Avenue
M. E. Olmstead
C. L. Miller
Schnaak
Car Driven By Barres Skids Clashes With Wersch Vehicle
A car driven by Helen Barres of 410 Middle avenue skidded yesterday at Middle avenue and Ninth street and collided with a car driven by C. G. Wersch of Detroit, police reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Barres
Middle Avenue
Ninth Street
C. G. Wersch
Detroit
Chemist to Speak at Y Indus Club Meeting
Deane Burns of Harshaw Chemical Company will speak at the Y Indus Club’s meeting at the Y M C A tonight as announced today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deane Burns
Harshaw Chemical Company
Y-Indus Club
Court House Notices and Civil Suits in Elyria Area
Divorces granted by Judge A R Webber include Madelin Rosso from Sam Rosso and Helen Ward restored after divorce from Daniel H Cook. Suits filed by Leland and Ella Sheriff against Goldstein Sons Inc for injuries and damages. Ella seeks 310475 and Leland 5275. Other suits include Eleanor Biggs versus Joe Quinn for 153 rent and John Carrier against Anna K Ramnick for 12900. Criminal pleas entered for Elizabeth Emre and Kenneth Hebebrand. bonds set. Cletis Wearseb found not guilty on reckless driving with $200 bond. Edward Boughton Jr pleads not guilty to non-support. bond set. Deputies apprehended him in Medina. Trial date set for December 27 for Wearseb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen W. Cook
Daniel H. Cook
Elyria
A. R. Webber
Helen Ward
Tero
Goldstein Sons, Inc
Common Pleas Court
Leland
Ella Sheriff
Leland Sheriff
Elizabeth Emre
Kenneth Hebebrand
Paul Emre
Elizabeth
Hebebrand
Joseph Petro
Cletis Wearseb
Doreys
Edward Boughton, Jr
Medina
Paul Chapman
Joseph Woodings
Courage to Criticize in Russia and Germany Highlighted
The article profiles individuals who risk social and personal harm to speak out in Russia and Germany. It discusses moral courage, the dangers of dissent, and the consequences faced by critics in both countries while noting specific cases and organizations involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Germany
Council Refuses To Pay For Downtown Lighting
The council last night refused to pay its share of the downtown Christmas lighting, previously funded by frontage assessments. The finance committee opposed the payment, and only Councilor Ed Notley voted in favor, with James Scott presiding in Wilson’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Merchants' Division
Chamber of Commerce
Canceilman
Notley
James Scott
Everett Wilson
Missing Child Feared Kidnapped Found In Car
Tyler Texas December 198? Ray Larrison three was feared kidnapped after a maniac took him during the night. He was found unharmed in his father Basso Larri son’s stolen automobile parked at the courthouse square. He sobbed and was too frightened to explain the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
Texas
Ray Larrison
Basso Larrison
Basso
Cascade Park Bear Improves as Vet Monitors Recovery
Cascade Park reports a sick bear has regained energy and stands rather than lying listless. The animal remains under veterinary care with John Madock serving as its nurse while the second bear stays healthy, easing Elrians who watch the enclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cascade Park
John Madock
Funeral Held for Mrs J H Howlett Changes Clergy
Rev PD Fullmer will officiate the funeral of Mrs J H Howlett at Wednesday services replacing Rev W S Smith of Pittsburgh. Mrs Howlett died Saturday night at Cleveland Clinic Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PD. P. Fullmer
J. H. Howlett
W. S. Smith
Pittsburgh
Senior Four-H Club to Elect Officers
Santa Claus aims for the presidency of Lorain County Senior Four-H Club at the 1935 elections during the annual Christmas party at Belden Grange Hall. The event includes Christmas gift distribution and entertainment with Helen Smith Ruth Shirkey Margaret Palias Raymond Wensink and Roger Hoskins on the entertainment committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Lorain County
Belden Grange Hall
Santa
Helen Smith
Ruth Shirkey
Margaret Palias
Raymond Wensink
Roger Hoskins
Elyria High Graduate Wins Honors at Ohio State
Elyria resident and Elyria High School graduate Louis Lamm Jr. was named by Ohio State University in two notices from the news bureau. The freshman serves as a Makio staff assistant and was among 11 students who passed the English proficiency test this quarter out of 883.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. HH. S
Ohio State
Louis Lamm
Elyria
Ohio State University
Lamm
Christmas Party Blesses Misses Pease Home
Misses Carrie and Ella Pease hosted the Methodist Service Guild at North Main Street Oberlin for a Christmas party. About twenty attended a pot eluck supper and program with devotions, carols, and a gift exchange. Santa distributed gifts followed by packing canned fruit for Cleveland’s West Side Community House.
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Oberlin, O
Carrie
Ella Pease
Methodist Service Guild
North Main Street
Hazel Worcester
Santa Claus
West Side
Cleveland
Chest Drive Still $1 651 From Goal At Oberlin Club
Oberlin Exchange club met at Oberlin Inn as J L Edwards reported the Community Chest drive progress. Two weeks in, $9 500 goal remains short by $1 651, with Edwards and staff continuing efforts until the chest is filled. Madrigal Singers from Oberlin Conservatory performed unaccompanied Christmas carols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin Exchange Club
Oberlin Inn
J. L. Edwards
Obslin
Edwards
Madrigal Singers
Oberlin Conservatory
T. M. Club Has Christmas Party
Mrs. George Jackson entertained the T. M. Club with a Christmas party. Guests enjoyed seasonal refreshments and exchanged small gifts in a festive, friendly gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Club
George Jackson
Christmas Party At Mrs McGrann Home Ends Warmly
The N T Y T M club hosted a Christmas party last evening with festive decorations and card games. Mrs Crist Oliver won high score, Mrs Frank Felkner was consolation, gifts exchanged, and refreshments served. next meeting set for Jalimat 105 at GNe Gestie of Mrs McGrann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crist Oliver
Frank Felkner
McGrann
Oberlin historian earns France’s silver medal for book
Dr. Frederick B. Artz, associate professor of history at Oberlin College, received the silver medal of the Institute Historique de France for his first book "France under the Bourbon Restoration" published recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick B. Artz
Ober- Yin Colles
Institute Historique of France
France
Neighborhood club meeting at Mrs. Ransom home
The West Lorain and North Cedar Neighborhood club schedules its next regular meeting for Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Mary Ransom on West Lorain street. A comfort will be tied off at this meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lorain and
North Cedar
Mary Ransom
West Lorain Street
Broadwells Host Kouple Klub on Union Street
Mr and Mrs H A Broadwell will entertain the Kouple Klub at their Union street home on Thursday evening December 7 20. Miss Lois Cummings and Mrs E W Spaulding attended the installation of the Eastern Star Chapter in Sullivan last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Broadwell
Kouple Klub
Union Street
Lois Cummings
E. W. Spaulding
Eastern Star
Sullivan
Looneys Return to New York After Family Visit
Mr and Mrs Lester Looney left for their New York home after visiting Mrs Willis and Mr Willis in the area They plan to return for the holidays context indicates a brief family visit and upcoming trip back home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Looney
New York
Thomas Willis
Christmas Party Change of Location Notice
The Literary and Social club hosts its Christmas party for Mrs. W. S S Carson on Morgan street and notes a change of venue.
Power interests clash with government program over TVA fight
The Edison Electric Institute attacked the Roosevelt administration and the Federal Power Commission countered, amid a Tennessee Valley Authority dispute. Edison president Thomas N. McCarter presented a memorial to the President, warning of grave risks to the industry, while the commission accused the industry of widespread abuses and defended government reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edison Electric Institute
Federal Power Commission
Roosevelt
Thomas N. McCarter
Institute
Commission
Frank B. McNich
Electric Institute
TVA
White House
McCarter
The
Power Commission
McCarther
McC
Havana Bombings Raise Fear Amid 1454 Turmoil
In Havana on December 18, 1454, a wave of terror peaked as forty bombs exploded across the capital. Unidentified assailants targeted city streets while soldiers and police searched vehicles and pedestrians for bombers. The Universal Film Corporation window was shattered. five people—three women and two men—were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Universal Film Corporation
Wooster College Athletes Help Girl Amid Critical Illness
Virginia Ferm, 14, daughter of Wooster College professor Virgilina Ferm, remained in critical condition at Children's Hospital after Wooster College athletes donated blood in an effort to save her life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Virginia Ferm
Wooster College
Children's Hospital
Virginia
Virgilina Ferm
Betty Gow Believed Aboard Tower Aquitania To Testify
Southampton reports nurse Betty Gow, linked to the Lindbergh baby case, was believed aboard the Tower Aquitania sailing to New York to testify in Bruno Hauptmann murder trial. Cunard-White Star had no confirmation and her name was not on the official passenger list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southampton
England
Betty Gow
Charlie A. Lindbergh, Jr
New York
Miss Gow
United States
Bruno Hauptmann
Cunard-White Star
No funds for salaries as council fails measure
City officials face unpaid salaries in January after the city council failed to pass an appropriation bill on December 18. The stalemate leaves departments short of funding and raises questions about budget priorities and payroll timelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Fasci Groups Formed by Discharged Italian Soldiers
In the final stages of World War I and the year or two after, Italian soldiers and ex soldiers faced insults and occasional violence in the streets. To oppose this treatment, discharged civilians formed groups called Fasci meaning bands.
Elyrians Embrace 1 1/2 Cent Christmas Card Postage
Many Elyrians rush Christmas greetings at the 1 1/2 cent rate boosting stamp sales. Cards must be unsealed with no writing to qualify. signatures are allowed. Any extra writing moves cards to first class postage and possible return or collection of extra postage from the recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
iSsneds
Post Office Department
University Club Names Four Committees at Y M C A Meeting
The University Club formed four committees Social Program Credentials Publicity at a Y M C A executive session. Members named include J Ward Percy chair Social with David Griffiths Lee Long and Robert Buol. Program led by Richard Gollmar with Fenton McClure Donald Halpin. Credentials chaired by William Dutch with Donald Rowland and Dr R W Johnson. Publicity headed by Robert Goacher. Next meeting set for January 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Club
J. Ward Percy
David Griffiths
Lee Long
Robert Buol
Richard Gollmar
Fenton McClure
Donald Halpin
William Dutch
Donald Rowland
R. W. Johnson
Robert Goacher
Robert Bainbridge
Adult Classes Open at Elyria Y M C A
The Elyria YMCA begins its adult education program with eight students in fine arts classes taught by David Wilson of Amherst. Sessions are set for 7 30 P M on Monday and Thursday. A second class in English composition and literature starts tonight at 7 50 with Miss Frances Stinebring as instructor. The mathematics group led by Donald Rowland begins tomorrow at 7 P M. Enrollments continue as more classes are organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Y. M. C. A
David Wilson
Amherst
Frances Stinebring
Donald Rowland
Senators Probe Sources of Gangster Gun Parts
The Senate Munitions Committee heard testimony that individuals could assemble sub machine guns by buying parts from different firms. Chairman Nye ordered Winchester Repeating Arms to list sales to non government agents. Edwin Pugsley noted there were no restrictions on selling stocks and barrels used in machine guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Munitions Committee
Gerald P. Nye
N. D
Winchester Repeating Arms Company
Edwin Pugsley
Robert Wohlforth
Tragic Infant Death in Cuya hoga Falls Toy Plans Postponed
Elden Plaskett and wife of Cuya hoga Falls faced a Christmas sorrow as their 4 month old baby John Elden Plaskett suffocated after falling from a carriage on the porch. The mother and father were nearby when the accident happened during preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arron. O
Elden Plaskett
Cuyahoga Falls
John Elden Plaskett
Drought Closes Pickerington Nursery School
Lancaster Ohio December 18 The Pickerington Nursery School shut after the cistern at the Carnegie library in the village ran dry causing closure of the school building and facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster, O
Pickerington
Carnegie Library
Cotton crop in Taylor Texas near half normal in year
Taylor Texas reports this year's cotton crop at about 50 percent of normal up to November 1. A total of 13,334 bales had been harvested by that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor, Tex
Cleveland Livestock Markets Stock Wide Ranges and Prices
Markets show steadiness across cattle and hogs with prime steers priced around 8.00 to 9.00 per cwt, calves and cows varying by weight. sheep and lambs strong with choice lambs near 7.00 to 9.95 per cwt. Poultry, potatoes, apples, and produce also listed with varied regional quantities and unit prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Prine Wethers
Lawyers Charged In Urschel Ransom Fees
Oklahoma City December 15 James C Mathers and Ben B Laska defense counsel in the Urschel kidnapping case were indicted for taking portions of the ransom. Laska allegedly received 8000 of 200000 and Mathers 1000. Keenan warned prosecutors that lawyers taking ransom should be prosecuted. Laska held in Denver on 50900 bond and Mathers seeking 10000 bond for release from jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
James C. Mathers
Ben B. Laska
Charles F. Urschel
Laska
Harvey Bailey
Urschel
Mathers
Joseph K. Keenan
U.S
Keenan
Bailsy Gang
Lasko
Hshr
Boettcher
Bohn
Denver
Boy Confesses To Stabbing Women In Defiance Case
A 16 year old boy nicknamed the phantom slasher confessed to stabbing four women in Defiance last summer after smashing windows for thrills. He identified Mrs. C N Williams on June 1 and Miss Rosemary Mansfield June 12 Mrs. Ethel Ansley August 1 and Miss Mabel Krotz August 14 as victims. Police say his mentality is sub normal and he will face probate court with a recommendation for commitment to an institution for the feeble minded. None of the victims was seriously hurt. He later shifted to stone-throwing during cold weather, leading to his arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weilder
Eugene Bocher
Co. N. Williams
Rosemary Mansfield
Ethel Ansley
Mabel Krotz
Swizer Sentenced to Death in Gas Station Killing
Russell C. Swizer, 21, was sentenced to die in Ohio's electric chair for the murder of Harold C. Fleming, 19, during a gasoline station holdup. A motion for a new trial was overruled and the date set for April 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville. O
Russell C. Swizer
Harold C. Fleming
Ohio
Ginning Totals Lag Behind Last Year at This Time
The report notes that current ginning totals are lower than the 27,324 bales recorded at the same period last year, highlighting a drop in overall production.
Chicago Cash Quotations and Commodity Prices
Chicago market report lists butter eggs poultry potatoes and grains with receipts and prices. Butter and creamery items show premiums for extra firsts and standards, eggs mixed notes on refrigeration, poultry firm with varied hen and turkey quotes, potatoes and grains including No 2 red wheat corn oats rye and beans. Prices reflect December and January futures with daily receipts and on track stock status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Seardy
Salen Jourths
Lowe
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Wisconsin
U. S
Michigan
Idaho
Public Auction At Farm Near Telegraph Road
The undersigned will sell at public auction on his farm 3 4 mile south of Telegraph Road on Dean Road on Wednesday December 19 at 1230 P M. Items include two horses a Guernsey cow six Poland China shoals hay corn fodder ear corn straw wheat potatoes farm tools household goods and more with cash terms. C A WARGNER owner Clayton H Sooy auctioneer Lee Kunect clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph Road
Route 59
Dean Road
Guernsey
Poland
China Shoals
Sampson
C. A. Wargner
Clayton H. Sooy
Lee Kunect
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Western Reserve Finance
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Sam Rosso
Eleanor Biggs
Joe Quinn
Pittsfield
John Carrier
Lorain
Anna Krarnick
Howlett Funeral
Oberlin
Esther Alfsen
DE. Artz
Elyrians
Elan Prodge
Nhale
Dogen Bunehes &Ne
Sacha
Hubbard
Ghauin
Will
Cleveland Train & Hay Machange
Timothy
San
the O'Donnell Paint & Wall Paper Co
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