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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1932
Page
7
A 13 year old boy confessed to nine burglaries in the south Middle avenue area netting about 20 dollars and the theft of a 39 caliber rifle and a $2 revolver. Detective Lloyd Sweet traced the gun interest to the boy who also admitted taking a shotgun and other items. He will be turned over to authorities.
Howard E. Nolan, manager of Liggett's drug store, was forced to accompany two men from his home to the downtown pharmacy where he opened the safe. The trio escaped with 424 dollars while Nolan's wife was held captive but unharmed.
Wellington reports include a three act play When a Fellow Needs a Friend netting 45 to 50 dollars for the High School Hi Times. Wellington loses a practice game to Oberlin 18 to 39. 1000 attend the Christmas Carol service at the Methodist church with Miss Fortha Rut leading. etc.
Mrs Alma Mead Hanson, 71, died at Allen Hospital Oberlin Ohio at two this morning after a life spanning from Williamston Michigan born September 5 1861. She moved to Oberlin in 1831 and married George Newell on September 12 1885 in the local shoe trade. After his death she remarried John C Hanson who survives. She was one of eight children with two remaining unnamed.
Vive, a sister, Mrs. Lois Quay of Lansing, Michigan, and a brother, Charles Mead, of Williamston, Michigan, are listed among surviving relatives. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.
John Frazer of the Conservatory faculty will present a violin cello recital at 8 15 this evening in Warner Concert Hall. He is accompanied by Joseph Hungate on piano. Frazer, with studies in San Francisco New York and at Columbia, and former member of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Barozion String Quartet, has taught at Oberlin for three years. The program includes Dvorak and Franck works with multiple themes and sonatas.
Baskets for 147 children from needy Oberlin families are being prepared by dormitories. Baskets will be left at the Women’s Building today and delivered to homes by Boy Scouts on Christmas Eve. The Eastern Star Past Matrons held their Christmas party and annual meeting on Friday December 16 with Mrs. Ruth King elected president and baskets packed for needy families.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Methodist church hosts a Christmas party in the church social rooms with carol singing and other entertainment to raise a collection for Worthington Children's Home in Worthington Ohio. Funeral services for Miss Caroline B Day will be held Tuesday at two o'clock after her passing Saturday at Allen hospital.
A sequence of local group notices details a range of Christmas parties and regular meetings. Fellowships and clubs including the Frank E. Peck Chapter De Molay, Women's Progressive Club, Monday Night Club, I. T. Y. T. M., Sorosis, American Legion Auxiliary, Baptist Ladies Aid, Farm Women, Merry Wives, Thursday Comfort Club, and Baptist Sunday School departments announce venues, dates, and hosts across North Main Street South Main Street Woodland Avenue East College Street Grange hall and the Hi Q Tea Rooms.
Police logged thefts of gasoline from trucks at Porsch Lumber and Coal garage on Cedar Street after a window was broken. A car struck the rear of Harry Will on Broad Street. Fred Pries car found stripped on North Ridge near West River. Oliver Diederick reported a garage break in with gasoline tools and gear shift knob stolen. Frank Zot fled Grafton prison farm around 4 pm Sunday. W J McKitrick fined $5 for intoxication before Mayor Van Oster.
Mary Miller of Lorain obtained a divorce from George Miller on her cross petition for gross neglect of duty. A memorial resolution for Mrs George Chamberlain was adopted by the Lorain County Bar Association. Central Bank Company of Lorain sued Katherine Wolf for 1677 on a promissory note. Sophia Waive filed a motion for a new trial in Elyria. Mrs Ehrke lost a 5000 suit against the city before Judge W B Thompson. Josephine Gage filed for divorce from Merle on gross neglect and cruelty. In Canton, the bodies of Howard Widmer and Sarah Widmer were found shot dead in Mrs Widmer’s home. motive cited as reconciliation failure.
Markets report steady butter with small extras and varying poultry prices. Livestock at Cleveland market shows hogs steady around 5.40, cattle around 4.50 to 5.25, calves fair demand, and sheep holding near 5.00 to 6.00. Grain and feed prices listed for corn, wheat, oats, and flour with assorted bagged and milled goods.
Elyrians rush Christmas mail with a special lobby box for air mail and special delivery items. The post office operates three minutes before dispatch to avoid delays, with 100,000 unsealed stamps in stock as thousands mail cards daily. Extra workers, more windows, and fast canceling keep lines moving amid the holiday rush.
Officials at Empire Steel Corp announced Mansfield plant will operate at capacity, adding 1,200 jobs after six months with only 200 employees. New orders in recent weeks necessitated the expansion of the workforce.
John Madison died Sunday at 9 15 AM at 128 Olive Street after living in Elyria area for 37 years. Born April 21 1839 in Louth England he was a farmer and retired 12 years ago. Survived by three sons William of Plainwell Michigan John of Lakewood Charles of Ridgeville a daughter Mrs J D Lickerish ten grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Funeral at Taylors Funeral Home Tuesday at 2 PM with Rev E C Young Ridgeville officiating burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery.
A would be robber in Seattle repented during the hold up of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Nickle. He dropped his gun and hat after fleeing, then turned over the weapon to Nickle and fled the scene, narrowly avoiding jail.
Officials said workers will be recalled and all regular employees rehired. Fourteen mills will run at full capacity with four shifts of six hours daily until orders are completed.
Salvation Army collections in Elyria streets pushed past the $100 mark today as the holiday drive entered its final week. The campaign aims for a $400 goal to support Christmas assistance.
Elyria chapter of the Red Cross appeals for help in making sleeping garments for cold nights. With materials provided, the task requires sewing by Elyria women to produce warm garments for local children.
The Red Cross announces materials may be obtained at its office in the Ma sonic Temple building on weekday afternoons excluding Wednesday. The announcement was made today.
Zeton Hidg of Cleveland is in jail facing driving while intoxicated charges after a collision on Cleveland road Saturday night with H. J. Myers of Elyria. Sheriff Clarence Adama reported the incident.
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