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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1933
Page
10
The Lorain County Women's Christian Temperance Union declares it will seek temperance education as its main strategy after deploring repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment. It vows cooperation with measures to safeguard dry areas while urging broad participation from local unions and like-minded supporters.
Carlisle Grange hosts its annual Christmas program and gift exchange Tuesday at 6 30 pm. Deane Burns will speak on Corn Products to members and friends.
Fines of five dollars and costs were assessed by Mayor W. H. Vanoster this morning against Joe Swett of Beech street Walter Root C L Ingwer of Abbe road Ray B Jones of South Amherst and John Polec of Cleveland Edwin Leucht of Cleveland pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated His trial is set for December 26.
Sheriff Clarence W. Dick's department received its first call from Brookside Township today. W. S. Day of River Road reported a lost or stolen call, answered by Deputy Sheriff Paul Chapman.
Herman Baumer, attendant at the Walton Ice service station at East Avenue and Broad Street, reported to police yesterday that a chamois bag containing $5 in change was stolen from the station.
Common Pleas Judge W B Thompson heard arguments on the distribution of the 600000 estate of Florence E Lewis Ranh of Elyria. Kenyon College, a beneficiary, argues the will delays bequests until the widow’s death, saying immediate distribution would deprive the college of thousands.
John Uzak of Lorain obtained a divorce from Agnes Uzak in common pleas court today. The decree ends their marriage and grants sole custody details were not listed in the readable text.
Herbert E. Arnold a leading Oberlin laundry businessman died suddenly at his East College street home at age 70. Born June 4 1863 in Otego New York he moved to Oberlin in 1908 and ran a laundry for 27 years. He was active in the First Church Masonic Lodge and the Business Men's Club. Survived by wife Emily two daughters Mrs Harry Smith of Silver Creek and Mrs D N Hetler of St Louis a son Herbert S at home and brother D F Arnold of Oneonta. Funeral Wednesday at 3 00 P M at his East College street home burial in Westwood Cemetery.
The Darek Florist sues Strate Highway Department to stop trespass on land near North Ridge road Penfield Junction as state plans a quarter mile road strip through the area to remove Dead Man's curve. Judge W B Thompson grants a temporary injunction. East Cleveland sues Conveyance Realty and others for 20862 on a promissory note and foreclose a property in Avon village. Cleveland Trust sues John Zurcher and others for 2000 on a promissory note and forecloses Lorain property.
A busy week with multiple Christmas parties and club meetings across town. The Women’s Progressive Club gathers at Miss Theressa Smith’s home at eight for a program. the Frank E Peck Chapter of De Molays meets in lodge rooms. Monday Night Club hosts Mr. and Mrs. J N Stone for a Chinooker and bridge at their home. The N T Y T M Club plans its annual Christmas party at Mrs. H W Barone’s on West College street. Edith Williams hosts the Just Us Club on Locust Street. American Lesson Auxiliary holds a Christmas party in lodge rooms Tuesday night with ten cent gifts requested. Junior Star Bridge Club meets Wednesday at Mrs. Ralph Cain’s on North Park Street. Merry Wives host Christmas party Wednesday at Mrs. Spauling’s on North Pleasant Street. Knights of Pythias meets Wednesday with second-degree work. Mrs. Harry Hovey hosts a Literary and Social Club Christmas party Thursday at North Pleasant Street. Kouple Klub gathers Friday at H V Zahm’s on Morgan. Phythian Sisters family party with ten cent toy follows lodge meeting Friday night.
The Phyllis Wheatley club meets Friday afternoon at Mrs. Brown’s on Locust Street to prepare and pack Christmas baskets for distribution.
J N Stone of the Lorain County Tuberculosis and Health Association asks all who received Christmas Health Seals to respond to avoid follow up mailings. A report shows $1,518.80 in cash from 33 percent of replies and a goal of at least $3,060 for next year, with many districts including Amherst Avon Lake Elyria Lorain Oberlin and Wellington totaling 10 408 letters sent and 1 275 cash returns.
Mrs. Fowler addressed the Church of Christ Christian Endeavor Society gathering last evening at 6 30 discussing the topic Suppose the World were Without Christ. Russell Shepherd led the meeting with special music by Raymond Brunger and Luian Mallory. Plans were made for Endeavorers to go cruising next Sunday after the service.
Thirteen Tigredia Social club members and one guest enjoyed a Christmas party at Mrs Sadie Gorman’s Cleveland street home with gift exchanges and a festive dinner. Officers were elected: Rose Ryan president Laura Barton secretary treasurer. Next Tigredia meeting January 19 at Mrs Edna Manzelman’s Woodland avenue. St Paul’s Young People League met at the Church for a discussion on what if the world were without Christ and staged the comedy Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick with music by Marguerite Oswald Harry Harman Ted Washke and George Pallas. The league plans no Christmas caroling this year due to the church pageant next Sunday evening and will skip next Sunday’s meeting.
Mrs Viola May Young of 165 Northrup street died at Memorial hospital after a dual pregnancy. She gave birth to twins, one survives, and she is survived by her husband five other children Vera Alvin William Clarice and Clara. Her mother Mrs Stella Mar three sisters and a brother also survive. Funeral for Mrs Young and infant daughter will be at Ridgelawn cemetery at 10 am tomorrow.
Gladwys Schrader filed an injunction against the Village of Amherst and others. The hearing was announced for January 9 by Court Bailiff Jackson.
Mrs. Rose Ely 75 widow of A De Ely of 635 West Street died Saturday at 9 10 at the home of her granddaughter Mrs L N DeWeisse in Detroit Michigan after an illness of three days. Born Henrietta February 1848 she lived in Elyria 27 years and was a member of the Second Congregational Church. Survived by daughter Mrs A L Dean of Detroit and three grandchildren Douglas Dean Pittsburgh Donald Dean Bedford and Mrs DeWeiss Detroit. Friends may call Nichols Funeral Home until Tuesday noon when body will be taken to the home for funeral Tuesday at 2 PM with Rev C F Wise officiating at Kipton cemetery flowers omitted.
Mrs Elizabeth Mosier 68 dies at her daughter’s home on Stanford Avenue after a prolonged illness. She will be taken to Shiloh Ohio for funeral services at McQuate Funeral Home Wednesday at 2 PM. Burial follows at Mt Hope Cemetery Shiloh.
Frank H. Gillespie of 435 Thirteenth Street died suddenly this noon at age 78. A retired farmer born in Tennessee he belonged to the Congregational church in Springfield Illinois. Survived by wife Mary five children Leonard Cleveland Francis Gertrude William Lena Hubbard New York City two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Body to Sudro Funeral Home with funeral arrangements to be announced later.
The Want Ad department contest awarded John Hofmann of 115 Charles Court the large electric train for the best single jingle submitted by December 14. The Capitol Theatre hosted the presentation Saturday at 3 PM. Delbert Boige of 188 Spruce Street won the second electric train, and Sears Roebuck Co. gave two dolls and a football as additional prizes.
A hit and run motorist faces charges once identified as Thelma Smith is fatally injured in the Elyria crash. Arthur Scrivens, 28, sustained a possible shoulder dislocation after a crash on Oberlin road near the city limits at 6 59 PM. Scrivens rode with D A Stanford whose car swerved to avoid a truck and overturned. Harold Scrivens was uninjured. Don Cheevers and Henry Heeg reported two car collision on Telegraph road with significant damage.
Market notes show cattle and calves smoothing lower with some best at high end. Cows steady near 2000, calves around 3500 head, hogs active with heavies at 3.60 and butcher prices near 2.50. Corn and oats quotes mixed with old No 3 yellow corn around 34 1 2 to 36 1 8 cents and oats about 29 1 4 to 31 2 4 cents per bushel.
Crowds toured the American Legion Toy Shop near the Dreamland Theater on Saturday and Sunday. Adults examined toys while children awaited gifts, with Boy Scouts aiding and ropes and toys being rebuilt and cleaned for distribution. Donations from community groups and individuals poured in, including cash from Dr. George A. Hoke and the Elyria Woman’s Club, and supplies from A. G. Highgate Co. to support the toy shop drive.
Tag Day efforts by numerous Elyria girls and boys raised substantial sums but fell below expectations. The list of sellers includes Jean Plocher Ruth Dusendon Rosemary Cluley Kay Stuntz Mildred Pallas Mary Nye and many others. The committee appeals for further contributions to meet Christmas supply needs and urges organizations to send representatives tonight.
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