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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1936

Page

9

Alienation Suit Seeks 10000 From Lorain Couple

Elizabeth Pesti of Lorain files a common pleas suit asking 10000 for alienation of affections. She accuses Anna Pesti, now Mrs. Anna Pesti, and former Mrs. Anna Fulel of seduction that estranged her husband, who divorced last November. Plaintiff seeks bank funds restricted pending case.

Common Pleas Court Elizabeth Pesti 34Th Street Lorain Anna Pesti Mra. Pesti No. 1 Pest

Taxes force sale of Elyria Manor allotment on Telegraph Road

Delinquent taxes totaling 11 700 are tied to 293 parcels of the Elyria Manor Realty Company allotment on Telegraph road. Court order lowers taxes to 3 000 to match current appraised value and allow sale for the taxes due. Assistant Prosecutor William Wickens says a buyer would not be found otherwise. the 45 acre plot has 2 mortgages totaling 25 000 held by John Schaible. The allotment, once a land development plan about 15 years ago, was recently returned to acreage.

Elyria Manor Realty Company Telegraph Road William Wickens John Schaible Wickens

Firemen Stop Blaze At Sunshine Laundry Drying Rags

Firemen from Engine Company Number Two responded to a blaze at the Sunshine Laundry on Clark and Winckles Street. A bundle of rags in a dryer caught fire due to spontaneous combustion but was confined to the rags and put out with water from a garden hose.

Engine Company Number Two Sunshine Laundry Clark and Winckles Street

Tin as the sole import metal leaves U S heavily deficient

The article notes that tin is the only metal of significance in which the United States shows almost complete deficiency. It discusses implications for industry and trade, highlighting tin shortages and the need for domestic production to bolster material security and economic resilience.

Tin United States

Truck Weight Limit Reduced By County Order

County Commissioners approved a 50 percent load reduction for heavy vehicles on selected roads following ground thaw concerns raised by County Engineer J. W. Warden. The order applies to Vermilion road, Kolbe, Chestnut Ridge, Hallouer, Parsons, Indian Hollow Foster, Sugar Ridge, Durkee, Baumhart, Columbia West River, Vermont street, Middle avenue, Columbia Station, and West College Street, with notices effective December 31.

J. W. Warden Warden Vermilion Road Route 59 Kolbe Road Amherst Lake Road Chestnut Ridge Avon Beldon Root Hallouer Parsons Indian Hollow LaGrange Indian Hollow Foster Road Sugar Ridge Ridgeville Durkee Road Baumhart Cooper Foster Park Columbia West River Sprague Akins Road Vermont Street Law Road Middle Avenue Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Columbia Station Osborne Roads West College Street Oberlin

Sues City of Elyria For $1000 Over Traffic Hole Injury

Rose Klir filed a $1000 suit against Elyria today claiming injuries from a July 30 traffic crash at Furnace and Foster avenues caused by a pavement hole. She says the incident caused lost wages of $120 and ongoing injuries.

Elyria Today Rose Klir Furnace and Foster Avenues

Death Record Mrs. John Walker

Mrs. Bessie Walker wife of John Walker formerly of this vicinity died yesterday at her Seville Ohio home. She leaves daughter Miss Helen Walker at home. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2:00 pm from the late home with burial in Seville.

Bessie Walker John Walker Seville Ohio Helen Walker

Amherst Woman Caroline Wolf Dies At Home

Caroline Wolf born in Germany and long resident of Amherst died at 3 15 a m at 468 Maple Street She would have turned 77 on January 11 She belonged to St Peter s Evangelical Reformed Church Survived by two sons Edward and Harry and daughters Mrs Emma Brown and Mrs Harvey Andrews five grandchildren and three great grandchildren Funeral 2 P M Saturday at Zilch Funeral Home with Rev C E Schmidt of St Peter s officiating Burial in Crown Hill Cemetery

Amherst Caroline Wolf Germany Maple Street St. Peter’s Zilch Funeral Home Revrend C. E. Schmidt St. Peter's Church Crown Hill Cemetery

Mrs David Strickler dies in Lorain hospital services pending

Mrs David Strickler, 47, of Lorain, died at Elrria Memorial Hospital at 12 40 this morning. An Lorain undertaker is in charge of funeral arrangements.

David Strickler Lorain Elrria Memorial Hospital

Burr sustains minor leg injury in street collision

Burr of 346 Eighth street suffered a minor injury to his right leg around 5 40 p m yesterday after walking into the side of a car driven by R A Moran of 527 Kenton avenue as Moran turned from West avenue into 15th street police report Moran was at the wheel at the time and no further details are given

HL. OH. Burr Eighth Street R. A. Moran Kenton Avenue Moran West Avenue 15Th Street

Knight Bachelor honor marks received knighthood

A Sir marks the conferment of knighthood in the British honors system. The designation Knight Bachelor denotes the most senior rank awarded to a man for public service or achievements. This honor recognizes notable contributions and is awarded by the sovereign.

Oberlin delivery service contact

Esther Wood forwards Oberlin delivery service details with Allan Harris as the contact. Call 4371 for arrangements.

Allan Harris

Oberlin couples announce two engagement notices

In Oberlin two engagements are announced. Esther Fowls, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arba Fowls, will marry Gordon Schmidt of Shaker Heights after a dinner at the Fowls home. Clara Mae Hungerford, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hungerford, will wed Guy A. Radcliffe of Camden. Radcliffe presides over the Northern Ohio Draft Horse Association. No wedding date yet set.

Oberlin Ohio Arba Fowls Esther Fowls Gordon Schmidt J. C. Schmidt Shaker Heights Fowls East College Street Marilyn Fowls Camden Radcliffe Northern Ohio Draft Horse Association

Botanist Speaker for Oberlin Garden Club Meeting

C Shipman a Willoughby naturalist will lecture Monday evening January 4 at 7 30 pm at the Oberlin Inn Sailors room. His topic Within the Garden Gate covers new shrub and plant introductions with usage advice shown by slides including Ohio garden views.

Oberlin Community Garden Club C. \. Shipman Willoughby, O Ohio Sailors of Oberlin

Past Commanders Club Attends Cleveland Show Dinner

The Past Commanders club of the American Legion traveled to Cleveland Monday evening for dinner and a Palace Theatre show. Nine members joined the trip including W. A. Muck, Dr. F. R. Dew, and L. H. Kim.

The American Legion Cleveland Palace Theatre W. A. Muck F. R. Dew L. H. Kim

Lorain court suits filed in county actions

The Lorain County Savings and Trust Company sues W. E. Patton et al for 3662 dollars and seeks foreclosure of Elyria property. Argira Shapkoff of Lorain sues George Shapkoff of Brinkley Arkansas for divorce on gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Ruth Haag Whoste files suit against William B. McCormick over a dispute of one foot of ground and a zoning line violation injunctive relief. Three foreclosure actions filed by Andwar Mortgage Loan Company against A. M. Brenner Leroy Kessler and Fred Nano. Minnie Serette seeks divorce from Reuben Paul Serette for gross neglect. O. M. Scott and Sons Company granted cognovit against Cherry Ridge Inc. Jar Miller and Thomas N. Cook sue for 962 dollars. E W Coles and The Home Insurance Company sue William Harding for 168 dollars for damages from an automobile collision on Princeton avenue.

Lorain County Savings and Trust Company W. E. Patton Et al Elyria Argira Shapkoff Lorain George Shapkoff Brinkley Arkansas Common Pleas Court Ruth Haag Whoste North Lake View Blvd William B. McCormick Andwar Mortgage Loan Company A. M. Brenner Leroy Kessler Fred Nano O. M. Scott and Sons Company Cherry Ridge, Inc E. W. Coles The Home Insurance Company of New York William Harding Princeton Avenue

Girl Finds Small Snapping Turtle

A Pasadena Avenue resident recently brought a garter snake or small snapping creature to The Chronicle Telegram office, noting it was basking in the sunshine near his home as a warm spell persists. The weatherman predicts a sharp temperature drop soon.

Pasadena Avenue Chronicle-Telegram

Legion guest list at club meeting includes notable names

Mel, C. F. Spitler, Harold Cook, Harvey Pratt, James Miskovaky, Claude Lyman, W. W. Rosa, and John A. Dunn, present Commander of the American Legion, were guests of the club.

Christmas Party Held by Fourteen Cub Scouts of Den No 1

Fourteen Cub Scouts of Den No 1 gathered last evening at Mr. and Mrs. Lee Rowe home on North Pleasant street for a Christmas party. A pot luck supper at 5:30 preceded an evening of games and stunts led by scoutmaster John Fechko with den father George Dudley in attendance.

den No. 1 Lee Rowe North Pleasant Street John Fechko George Dudley

Obituary and Local Visit Notes From Oberlin Area

Mrs Mary Hallauer and Philip Worcester of Oxford Fla arrived in Oberlin last night to visit relatives and friends. Mr and Mrs Harry Brown Philip Saul Mrs Geiser Mrs Wilma Boneham and daughters Betty and Doris of Tiffin were Tuesday visitors at the home of L H Kimmel on North Professor street. Jeanette Krieg returned to New London after a several day visit with her aunt Mrs John Duon of King street. Mrs Ruth Jackson of South Professor street is spending the week at the Chais Fitting school in Cleveland.

Mary Hallauer Philip Worcester Oxford Fla Oberlin Harry Brown Philip Saul Geiser Wilma Boneham Betty Doris Tiffin L. H. Kimmel North Professor Street Jeanette Krieg New London John Duon King Street Ruth Jackson South Professor Street Chaiis Fitting School Cleveland

Local residents travel and family news across states

Mrs. Theodore Wittenbach of St. Louis visited Wednesday afternoon with her sister in law Mrs. L. H. Kimmel. Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Gay and son are due in Oberlin today to visit Rev. and Mrs. C. M. Gay. Mrs. Emerson Crowell underwent an operation yesterday at Allen hospital and is recovering. Prof. R. P. Jameson attends Modern Language association meeting in Richmond VA this week. Prof. K. W. Gehrkens attends Music Teachers National Association meeting in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wolff of Kalamazoo announce a son born December 26. Mrs. Wolff is Sara Wirkler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Wirkler of West College street.

Theodore Wittenbach St. Louis Inlaw L. H. Kimmel Merrill Gay and Son Oberlin C. M. Gay North Main Street Emerson Crowell Allen Hospital R. P. Jameson Modern Language Association Richmond Virginia K. W. Gehrkens Music Teachers National Association Chicago Ralph Wolff Kalamazoo Mich Wolff Sara Wirkler J. E. Wirkler West College Street

Foreclosure Sales Pay $144,481 in County Taxes

Deputy Sheriff Claude Adams reports the annual civil activities tally. Foreclosure sales this year raised $144,481 in taxes for the county treasury from 513 farms or parcels. Last year, taxes from foreclosure sales totaled $125,208.

Claude Adams Sheriff’s Office

Dairymen Hear Magazine Editor On January Tour

Jack Nesbitt associate editor of Heard's Dairyman will address Lorain County dairymen at the annual banquet January 11 following a Richland County afternoon talk. He then speaks January 12 at Huron County Dairy Herd Improvement Association banquet, January 13 in Portage County sessions, January 14 in Ashtabula, and January 16 in Trumbull County and Medina in the evening.

Jack Nesbitt Heard’s Dairyman Lorain County Ohio Richland County Huron County Dairy Herd Improvement Association Portage County Ashtabula Trumbull County Medina

Two Auto Collisions Reported To Police

Two minor traffic collisions were reported to police last night. Frank Landin of Detroit struck a pole at Lake avenue and West street. Theodore Ruth of 251 Fairlawn avenue was damaged on Broad street about 10 45 p m by a backing car operated by Walter Jones of 3 College street Oberlin.

Frank Landin Detroit Lake Avenue West Street Theodore Ruth Fairlawn Avenue Broad Street Walter Jones College Street Oberlin

Child Finds Turtle on Sidewalk in Mild Weather

Barbara Braegeer, nine, daughter of Mr and Mrs S L Braegeer of 405 Foster Avenue, reports a small snapping turtle seen on the sidewalk in front of her home while residents note a cardinal singing in a tree behind a West Avenue residence. The current mild temperature supports outdoor activity.

West Avenue Barbara S. L. Braegeer Foster Avenue

Three Boys Clubs To Have Exhibits

Three Boys' Clubs at the Y M C A will host special exhibits in the New Year program. Sixty four boys prepared displays in airplane models, stamp collecting and pottery. The event features frames of stamps and artstone and pottery works with involved youths from the Stamp Club and Artstone and Pottery Club. Open house runs 2 30 to 5 pm with gym and swim programs including matches and demonstrations led by the Leaders' Club.

Russell Schultz Illsworth Adams David Taylor Michard Hogue Stanley Olmsted David Alten Theodore Alten Robert Beard William Innes Jack Powell William Shaw Jack Flowers Arnold Molnar Corwin Burrer Joe White Rockwell Gates Robert Keyes Richard Seekins John Taryon Theodore Fujka Lindy Flowers William Kenawell Jack Dunn Wiliam Innes Darrel Root Clyde Troutman Thomas Chapman Lloyd van Buren Harold Passmore Raymond Diewald Richard Gardner John Mergard Virgin Knenian George Taylor Steve Elek Jack Leber Harison Comstock Earl Hill William Pemberthr Thomas Smith Bernard Fobes Bud Christie Jack Tarrr Jack Heritage Carl Gleason Russell Gleason Robert Yankee Thomas Kelly Charles Hupp Richard Selman

Longtime county clerk staff remembered for service and penmanship

The article recalls Charley, a longtime county employee who served as court bailiff from 1911 to 1914 and later as deputy. He rejoined in 1923 as deputy clerk under Mabel Marsh, the only person she appointed. At 74, his handwriting remains outstanding amid handwritten county records.

Charley Mabel Marsh

57 Boys to Receive Y M C A Awards in Elyria 1937

Elyria Y M C A will honor fifty seven boys for December gymnasium and attendance records. Awards split between letters and stars for team members with perfect attendance. Prep junior and cadet classes show multiple awardees from top teams led by Smith Comstock Lysaght and Bryant.

Elyria Elyria Y. M. C. A James Whyte Thomas Smith Smith George Taylor Richard Loomis Theodore Fujka Richard Johnson Robert Kostro John Swetta Steve Elek David Taylor David Lindell William Peaberthy Jack Leber Comstock Harold Passmore John Mergard William Kenawell Wolfman Ligotke Lester Croft Sam Rockwood Willam Beidler Ellsworth Adams Richard Kunitz Harry Chapman Theodore Alten Jack Dunn Russell Schultz Arthur Barnes Roy Jensen

Eaton Church Plans Visitation Day

Eaton Church schedules Friendly Visitation on Sunday hosted by the Church Board. Township coverage aims, with Park Dimaline as captain. Members urged to bring covered dishes and share a church meal to boost friendship and community spirit.

Eaton Church Park Dimaline C. E. Neher

Holiday Party At Carlisle Grange Hall

Fifty members and guests of the Lorain County Senior Four-H Club celebrated Christmas and New Year at Carlisle Grange Hall. Janet Baus led games and skits, with dancing, singing, and refreshments. A gift exchange highlighted the evening as former members joined current ones. new officers will be installed at the first 1937 meeting.

Lorain County Carlisle Grange Hall Janet Baus

Markets and prices from Cleveland produce and feeds

Markets report Cleveland produce and live poultry prices with steady butter and unsettled eggs. Potatoes priced by region with Idaho and Ohio quotes, plus numerous grain mill feeds hay and straw quotations from Sheets Elevator Co and Montana Milling Co.

Massachusetts Law Limited Travel on the Lord's Day

A late 18th century Massachusetts law prohibited traveling on Sundays except for necessity or charity, reflecting the era's enforcement of Sabbath observance and moral restraint in public life.

Massachusetts

The Wise and the Active Conquer Difficulties

A concise musing on facing challenges, contrasting wise reasoning with proactive effort. It emphasizes daring to attempt difficult tasks as the path to overcoming obstacles and growing in strength and resilience. The piece frames effort as key to turning difficulty into achievement.

Grain and Livestock Prices From Local Market Report

Local market rundown shows cattle and calves steady with mixed demand. Beef cuts range from good cows at 4.60 to prime calves at 12.00 13.00. hogs rise 18 cents. sheep and lambs active with choice lambs at 9.00 to 9.75, wethers 4.50, yearlings 7.00. Grain bids listed: wheat No 2 red around 1.42, corn No 2 yellow about 1.11, oats No 2 white near 0.58.

Gahais Asd Mila Sheets Elevator Co Montana Milling Co Chulee St. Wood

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