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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1935

Page

9

Latest Returns Show New Deal Losing Popularity

New York December 27 Latest returns from the Literary Digest presidential poll show the New Deal growing less popular. Of 987,158 votes, 577,631 oppose the Roosevelt administration with 58.51 percent negative, up from 57.69 percent. Eleven of 13 Southern states vote against it. Only Florida and Oklahoma back the New Deal. The 12 Middle Western farm states also favor opposition by more than 3 to 2. Forty-one states reported. 29 against, 12 in support. A one percent shift in the 40,000,000 ballots would mean 400,000 opinions shifted.

New York Literary Digest Florida Oklahoma

Three Persons Including Ford Nephew Killed by Train

Adrian Mich Dec 27 An inquest was ordered into the deaths of three people killed when their car was struck by a New York Central passenger train in Cadmus. Victims include Milton S Raymond 32 son of ex State Senator Samuel S Raymond and Henry Ford nephew Wiley Patton 44 and his wife 46, parents of 10 children.

Adrian, Mich Henry Ford New York Central Cadmus Milton 5. Raymond Samuel S. Raymond Wiley Patton

Special Music At Grafton And Belden Churches

Rev George Beebe announced Sunday services at Grafton and Belden M E Churches feature special music and a sermon titled The Power to Become Miss Eleanor Castleman of Sandusky will be soloist at both services with choir accompaniment.

Grafton Belden M. E George ©. Beebe Eleanor Castleman Sandusky

Ohio Newsmen To Hear Col Knox Tonight

Col Frank Knox publisher of the Chicago Daily News and noted critic of the New Deal will address Ohio Republican Editorial Association members in Columbus tonight. He earlier spoke at a luncheon of the Republican War Veterans' Club, with Granville Barrere of Hillsboro News-Herald presiding.

Columbus Col Frank Knox Chicago Daily News Ohio Republican Editorial Association Knox Republican War Veterans' Club Granville Barrere Hillsboro News-Herald

Truck Drivers Plead Guilty To Riot Charges

Four striking Norwood, C. truck drivers pleaded guilty to riot charges for attacking an automobile transport near Rushville Indiana and were sentenced to 30 days each in Rush circuit court. Arthur Dodds had his term suspended. Everett Blaney Emery Norris and Clarence Prewitt were the others sentenced for stoning a truck of The Anchor Motor Freight Corporation.

Rushville Ind Norwood Here Rush Arthur Dodds Everett Blaney Emery Norris Clarence Prewitt Anchor Motor Freight Corporation

Vegetable Growers To Hold Meeting In Cuyahoga County

Cuyahoga County vegetable growers plan their annual conference at Kamm's Corners January 16 and 17. A focus on greenhouse problems and outdoor topics will guide sessions with a soils laboratory testing soil samples. The event attracts Lorain County growers and is sponsored by the county agricultural extension service.

Cuyahoga County

Political theory as speculation detached from actual facts

A concise reflection noting that political theory often remains speculative and distant from real-world facts, suggesting a disconnect between abstract ideas and concrete events. The statement emphasizes caution about overreliance on theoretical constructs without empirical grounding.

Judges View Yuletide Lighting Contest in Elyria

The Chronicle Telegram will tour Elyria to judge the Christmas lighting contest. Eight prizes totaling 50 dollars will be awarded, four for small displays and four for large displays, with equal prize amounts across divisions. Numerous residents have entered, and their outdoor light displays are visible each night.

The Chronicle-Telegram

Amherst Ohio Death Notice for John Niesen Sr

John Niesen Sr died at 67 at his Middle Street home after Christmas Day. Survived by wife two years, daughter Minnie Marin and five sons Anthony Peter Martin John Jr Joel all of Amherst, four grandsons, three granddaughters, three sisters Mrs George Edmondson Cleveland Mrs Mathew Dellins and Mrs Peter Wohlever of Amherst. Born in Amherst lived here lifelong. Mason contractor who helped build local stone structures and country schools. Lifelong member of St Josephs Catholic Church. Funeral from St Josephs Monday morning with Fr James Smith officiating. burial in Calvary Cemetery family lot.

Amherst. O John Niesen Middle Street Minnie Marin Ave Anthony Loran Peter Martin John, Jr Joel Amherst George Edmondson Cleveland Mathew Dellins Peter Wohlever St. Joseph's Catholic Church James Smith Calvary Cemetery

Death of Alverick DesChants In Amherst Homecoming

Amherst Ohio receives word of the death of Alverick DesChants 24 husband of former Amherst resident Mrs Cora Tolhurst DesChants He died Christmas morning while being transported home after illness Survived by wife a son and a brother all of Chicago Born in Chicago raised in Boston lived in Cleveland and Chicago Funeral services were in Chicago remains to be shipped to Amherst arriving Sunday morning Burial at Ridge Hill Memorial Cemetery under O H Baker Funeral Home arrangements

Amherst Weard Alverick DesChants Mr. DesChants Cora Tolhurst DesChants Middle Ridge Chicago Boston Mass Cleveland O. H. Baker Ridge Hill Memorial Cemetery

Hunger Charles Henry Hunger dies after brief illness

Charles Henry Hunger age 56 of West Ridge road died at 2 20 this morning at Elyria Memorial Hospital after only a few hours illness. He was born September 1 1879 in Cleveland and lived fifteen years on West Ridge as a farmer. He belonged to St John Lutheran church Elyria. He leaves wife Anne daughter Ruth Buchholz of Elyria son Karl of West Ridge sister Mrs FE Lange and brothers William FE and Fred E Hunger of Lakeland. Services Monday afternoon at Sudro Funeral Home officiated by Rev Armin Schrod. Burial in Lutheran Cemetery Cleveland.

Charles Henry Hunger West Ridge Road Elyria Memorial Hospital Cleveland West Ridges St. John’s Lutheran Church Elyria Anne E. Hunger Ruth Buchholz Karl H. Hunger FE. J. Lange William FE Fred E. Iunger Lakeland Sudro Armin Schrod Lutheran Cemetery

Funeral service for Mrs Cela Traxer in Lorain

Funeral services for Mrs Cela Traxer will be held Saturday at 2:04 pm at Wickens Memorial in Lorain. Interment follows in Elmwood Cemetery. Mrs Bates, sister-in-law of Elvira, died at her home Christmas morning after a Christmas Eve fire. Born in Avon Lake 73 years ago, she was a member of St Cut Rebekah Lodge of Elvira.

Lorain Cela Traxer Bates Wickens Memorial Elmwood Elvria Wallace N’ Bates Oran Avon Lake Ears Agen Dereaased St Cut Rebekah Lodge Eivria

Amherst Dwelling Damaged By Fire

Fire at Mrs. Ada Purcell's residence on Cleveland Avenue in Amherst caused extensive damage to the home. The basement fire spread to the lower floor, with water and smoke damage noted. firefighters fought the blaze from about 9:39 AM until late morning. No damage estimate was provided.

Amheers Ada Purcell Cleveland Avenue Fremen

Finding Of Body Of Third Victim Spurs Hunt For Ex-Convict

In Butte Montana a third victim's body was found early today heightening the manhunt for 40 year old ex convict William Henry Knight. Knight is suspected of killing two people and wounding two others on Christmas Day. The body discovered under a bridge is that of Floyd Woods 44 the caretaker at Hutchens in Madison county near Yellowstone Park whose car Knight had stolen Thursday to speed his getaway. Woods had been shot.

Butte Mont William Henry Knight Floyd Woods Hutchens Madison County Yellowstone Park Knight

Burmana People Noted for Copper Color and Red Indian Traits

A brief description notes the Burmana of the Sudan in Africa commonly exhibit copper colored skin and red Indian features within their appearance.

Sudan Africa

Oberlin businesswomen host Christmas party event

Oberlin group OBVARLIN Op De 27 held a Christmas party at Oberlin Tavern. Members enjoyed an evening of games, stunts, and carols, with a festively decorated room, a lighted tree, and exchanged gifts.

Obvarlin Oberla Hkiack Oberlin Tavern Mar Cwerty-Nive

Oberlin Girl Engaged To Cleveland Man At Kinworthy Street

Oberlin girl Elsia Frances Summers is engaged to Myron Smith of Cleveland. Summers is a subcamore at Ohio State University and Smith is a runitor at Ohio State. The announcement notes their families and the forthcoming wedding.

Christmas Party Plans By Pythian Sisters And Knights

The Pythian Sisters and Knights announce a Christmas party for members and families with a Christmas tree and gift exchange. The Knights of Pythias host the event at R. P. Hall on Saturday evening, with Mrs Gordon Mar among those listed.

Mother. P. Hall The Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters R. P. Hall Gordon Mar

Heifer Owned By New London Men Sets Ohio Record

Delia Ona Burke a purebred Holstein owned by N. W. Tee and Son of New London sets the Ohio state record for her class. Freshened at two years three months, tested 305 days twice daily milking produced 11 226 pounds of milk and 402 pounds of butterfat. Peak 48 pounds in one day, averaged 40 pounds for the first six months. Initial weight 1 900 pounds, final 1 190 pounds.

Delia Ona Burke N. W. Tee and Son New London Ohio Holstein-Friesian Association of America Lee

Court arraigns Arnold Laudenthal on reckless driving charge

Arnold Laudenthal of North Ridgeville pleaded not guilty to reckless driving when arraigned before Justice Joseph Petro on a warrant sworn by Bert Warner. He posted 100 bond and awaits trial January 2. The collision occurred on East Bridge street about 19 days earlier, reported by Chief Deputy Gerald Nau. Campbell Vandersommen of Elyria was fined five dollars and costs and sentenced to five days in county jail for assault and battery, charged by his wife. John Simsik, 29, Elyria, faced pointing firearms and threats from his estranged wife. trial continued to January 27 at 10 a.m. Simsik pleaded not guilty yesterday. Del Davis of Cleveland was fined five dollars and costs for intoxication and disorderly conduct after Christmas police arrest at a restaurant west of Lorain. Three liquor trials slated today were postponed until after the holidays on motion of the defendants. J. D. Fletcher’s trial was continued to January 3, Steve Molnar and Jean Krasnyak to January 10. Frank Molina appealed a justice court judgment for court costs of 18.99 in a suit against S. P. Buchs over alleged failure to paint his house and learn per an agreement.

Arnold Laudenthal North Ridgeville Joseph Petro Bert Warner East Bridge Street Gerald Nau Campbell Vandersommen Elyria Joseph Petro Vesterdas John Simsik Simsik del Davis Cleveland Lorain Common Pleas Judea TD Frank Molina Justices Court S. P. Buchs Buchs

Sylvia Incorporated Sues Jean Heisler for 168 Dollars in Merchandise

Sylvia Incorporated filed a civil suit against Jean Heisler seeking 168 dollars alleged due for merchandise. The action targets collection of unpaid goods with no further details available.

Sylvia Incorporated Jean Heisler

Federal Labor Union Will Meet Tonight

The Federal Labor Union Noa 19243 will hold its regular meeting tonight in the British Empire Club rooms on Middle avenue at 7 39 p m. All members are urged to attend.

Federal Labor Union Noa 19243 British Empire Club Middle Avenue

Christmas Visits Mark City Families Holiday Gatherings

Local residents welcomed relatives and friends for Christmas with multiple dinners and visits. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Pred Wright with H. O. Morgan and Grace Morgan, and Mrs Nettie Rosa traveling to Los Angeles to see kin after decades. Professor Lynds Jones plans travel to St Louis for science meetings. Dr. Frank Huntler of Chicago University guests with the Burgner family in East College street.

Mise Kisre Hally Want Cleveland Vrs Delmar Herning Eda Hoenh Nettie Rosa V. W. Rosa Los Angeles California Wir Heusner Theodora Crossen Swertimore Lynds Jones American Association For the Advancement of Science St. Louis Frank Huntler Chicago University

Temperance Day Observed In Lorain Schools 1936

Observance of Temperance Day will be one of the first 1936 activities for Lorain County schools. The state department provides two hours for study of temperance history and physiological value, with discussions on liquor’s social effects and related issues.

Lorain County State Department of Education State Department Superintendent of Public Instruction Eard School Bowsher United States

Anteloper and Game Birds Trained for Fights in Bharatpur

In Bharatpur an independent state in India, anteloper rams cocks and quails are trained to fight. The practice highlights growing sport traditions and challenges to animal welfare concerns amid local culture.

Bharatpur India

Governor Asks For Transfers To Meet Acute Situations

Governor Davey urged the state board of control to make urgent transfers to cover 1988 expenditures. He cited a coal shortage at several state institutions, including Ohio State University, caused by a Supreme Court ruling blocking transfer of funds from vetoed budget items. He proposed using LOSR accounts not vetoed.

Columbus Inio Fetter State Board of Control Davey Oo State University Supreme Court LOSR

Ohio Educators Choose Delegates

Delegates for the Ohio Education Association election were chosen at the Columbus convention. BLFL. Stanton’s re election as president was assured. James M. Turner and O. E. Hearing were named for vice president. Dues rise from 1.50 to 2.00 annually. H. C. Pendry chosen Ohio director of NAEP. Delegates to Portland include W. H. Osden, H. L. Bates, J. A. Oppy, O. O. Crawford, A. O. Debn, and Miss Clara Belle Anderson.

Columbus Ohio Education Association Blfl. Stanton Alliance James M. Turner MacConnelsville O. E. Hearing New Lexington Association H. C. Pendry Athens Ohio National Education Association A. E. Moodr. Bedford National Council of Education Portland W. H. Osden Darrtown H .L. Bates Jackson J. A. Oppy Roynoldsburg O. O. Crawford S.J. Clairsville A. O. Debn Port Clinton Clara Belle Anderson Akron M. L. Williams Miami Anna Marie Ryder Darton R. W Solomon Middletown Helena Hastings Young

Federal relief aims to aid counties via county organization

FERA official Patton outlined that direct relief should supplement local relief, not replace it, and that a county-wide structure is needed to keep surplus food distribution records. Rep. Ashbolt warned against wasting relief funds on a large staff, while state plans may soon enact permanent direct relief funding. Federal officials had threatened to halt surplus distribution without satisfactory county organization.

Patton FERA William EB. Ashbolt FRERA Wei Oscar Dunn Columbus McFarland and Glasow

Postal pouch stolen at Lima depot

Postal authorities pursue thieves after a mail pouch was stolen from the landing platform at the Lima Pennsylvania depot. The pouch contained 20 empty mail sacks and was discarded three blocks from the station.

Lima, O

Laval Defends His Policies In Paris Chamber

Paris December 27 Premier Pierre Laval defended his government amid opposition attacks over the Ethiopian crisis and France’s League of Nations obligations. He insisted France would aid Britain if Italy attacked, sought to calm tensions with Britain and Italy, and cited Sir Samuel Hoare’s support in the Commons. The debate deepened as a confidence vote loomed with hundreds of deputies ready to speak.

Paris France Great Britain Italy Pierre Laval Chamber of Deputies Laval Britain Aftttack Leap Blain Layvals Europe Ohe Chamber Fernand Bouisson Tomporrow Samuel Hogre House of Commons Samuel Hoare Hoare Commons

Appointments Made To Elvira Memorial Hospital Staff

The board announced 31 doctors appointed to the Elvira Memorial Hospital staff. Ten are new, with most effective January 1. 21 are reappointments across active, associate, non resident, and medical service. New active staff include Dr. G. D. Nicholas Dr. A. W. Robishaw in obstetrical and Dr. R. J. Emslie and Dr. J. L. Sullivan in medical service. Robishaw’s appointment is May 1. New associate medical staff include Dr. R. C. Novatney Dr. R. J. Schork and Dr. G. E. French. Non resident doctors are Dr. L S. Dean Dr. Carl Stein and Dr. Taylor Smith. Reappointments span surgical medical obstetrical eye par mose and throat orthopedic Roentgenology pathology and non resident Dr. D. C. Barber.

Elvira Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees G. D. Nicholas A. W. Robishaw R. J. Emslie J. L. Sullivan Robishaw R. C. Novatney R. J. Schork G. E. French L S. Dean North Ridgeville Carl Stein LaGrange Taylor Smith Avon F. A. Lawrence T. F. Cushing Clore A. S. Meckhitrick R. W. Hancock J. P. Rankin H. M. Metcalf A. Hoke George Mynchenberg, Jr O. E. Townsend

Real Estate Transfers Reported by Local Title Company

Sheriff s deed to Central Lorain Mortgage Company for property on Tivingston Avenue Lorain. Mary S Vorman transfers property on Pyle South Amherst Road Amherst Township to Helen S Vorman.

Land Title Guarantee and Trust Company Court Street Central Lorain Mortgage Company Tivingston Avenue Lo-rain Mary S. Vorman Tlelen Sigrid Vorman Pyle Amherst Road Amherst Township

Christmas Day Gatherings Reach Across Illinois

Litchfield families Ed Miller and Wells Mole share Christmas with relatives in Grafton and Medina. A C Mellert home in Medina hosts additional guests including Frombaugh Hawk and Johnson families. Hood and Chas Hood host relatives for Christmas. Eleanor Bradley Raymond Bradley and Ellaworth Swanker visit Clyde Bradley in Cleveland for the weekend.

Ed Miller Wells Mole Grafton Fred Johnson A. C. Frombaugh Kenneth Hawk A. C. Mellert Medina Aufmuth Ausmuth John Fletterick Cleeland Norbert Hood Chas. Hood Eleanor Bradley Raymond Bradley Ellaworth Swanker Cleveland Clyde Bradley

Ohio Senators Extend Recess to December 30

In Columbus last night two Ohio senators met in the chambers and extended the recess until December 30. Senator Harold D. Nichols of Clermont county moved the extension and Senator Paul Yoder of Dayton announced the motion carried without a dissenting vote.

Columbus Ohio Senate Harold D. Nichols Clermont County Paul Yoder Dayton Emilingly

Cleveland Market Report Clippings From Daily Prices

Cleveland produce market notes show steady demand for live poultry and eggs with varied weights and classifications. Livestock prices reflect mixed trends, with calves, hogs, and sheep fluctuating, while grain quotations list No 2 red wheat at 1.05 to 1.06 dollars and freight terms on the Toledo grain elevator schedule.

Fire Destroys Brownhelm Family Home

A Christmas Eve blaze destroyed the home of Shigeno Kawasaki and his six children in Brownhelm township. The parents of Mrs. Kawasaki and another child were also forced to flee with only the clothes they wore. Brownhelm trustees chair Lloyd Bacon said the family, always self supporting, is left virtually penniless, with savings destroyed in the house. Efforts to aid the family are under way. Mrs. Kawasaki is not Japanese, according to the trustees.

Shigeno Kawasaki Ohagi Vermilion Santa Claus Brownhelm Township Kawasaki

Ohio News In Brief: East Liverpool to Tiffin Items

Ohio brief items report multiple deaths and injuries from violent crime and accidents across cities. Clarence Dickey, 25, died after two bandits robed a milk truck in East Liverpool. his brother Frank, 33, was wounded. In Lima, 67 year old John Williams collapsed dead while freeing a stalled auto. Conneaut veteran Rol Britton found frozen near his home. Leonard Wright, 28, awaiting grand jury action after hammer beating his wife. Rachel Wright remained in critical condition.

East Liverpool Clarence Dickey Frank Tiffin Leonard Wright Toledo State Hospital Vinton Bennenhoff Verne Deats Rachel Wright

Labor Leader Escapes From Toledo Workhouse

Okey O'Dell labor leader serving 90 days for pistol display escaped from the Toledo work house at Whitehouse Ohio. He fled a half hour before parole to spend Christmas with John C Taylor member elect of the Board of Education. O'Neil linked to the 1934 union warfare in Hardin county.

Toledo Okey O'Dell Hardin County Whitehouse O'Dell John C. Taylor Board of Education O'Neil

Automobile Stolen From Street Near Church Incident

Clifford Warren reports his Chevrolet sedan was stolen from Third Street near the First Methodist Church sometime last evening. Police are investigating the automotive theft and reviewing nearby surveillance. No arrests have been announced as of this report.

Clifford Warren Westavenna Third Street First Methodist Church

Commodity Prices Report From Toledo Markets

Market notes list grain prices for CORN OATS and YELLOW and WHITE varieties with numbers and cents, plus TOLEDO PRODUCE and BUTTER prices. Eggs show government price standards for large and medium white eggs in cases, with U.S. extras and standards pricing.

U.S

Quotations for grains and feeds from Sheeta Elevator and Fair ehildh Milling

Prices for corn, wheat, oats and feeds listed by bushel or ton. Quote includes mill feeds, hay, flour, alfalfa, timothy, clover, mill terms, and cottonseed meals with per cent figures. Several entries show range and unit inconsistencies but reflect commodity market values of the period.

Sheeta Elevator Co Fairehildh Milling Co

Knox blasts federal officials and urges local self government

Col Knox warns that continuing federal control will destroy local self government and liberty. He condemns Hopkins and Tugwell as bureaucrats who have not learned to meet payrolls and stresses the party's duty to warn the public. He declines to discuss a possible presidential bid. He will address the Ohio Republican Editorial Association and speak in Cleveland on Jan 29 and Dayton on Jan 31.

Col. Knox WPA Harry L. Hopkins Rexford G. Tugwell Republican Party Ohio Republican Editorial Association Ohio Tippecanoe Club Cleveland Dayton

Census plans expand coverage of commerce and services

The article outlines expanded census scope including highway and street transport, trucking for hire, bus operations, commercial warehousing, and a first time count of office and non-residential building operations in cities over 10,000. It adds insurance agents brokers real estate brokers and dealers management and rental agents and professional services within service establishments. Theaters and hotels remain covered as in earlier censuses.

Wise

Story Tellers as an Oriental Institution Highlighted

The article notes that in private domestic circles the figure of the story teller remains a characteristic Oriental institution, traditionally associated with women. It discusses cultural roles and the persistence of this practice within familiar settings.

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