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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1933
Page
7
Ohio lawmakers move on varied measures in Columbus with bills on school district annexation licenses for tree surgeons and a 10 percent tax on tobacco products. Other proposals set home rule for charter cities and bond issue thresholds, plus income and sales tax tweaks and civil service changes.
Four Birmingham vocational agriculture students Stanley Hukes Willard Ricketts Anthony Chensky and Grant Parker join peers from across Ohio for apple judging during Farmers Week at Ohio State University This week about 500 students participate Birmingham group departs Thursday morning under Paul R Tuttle and returns Saturday
County clerk records show January sales of pleasure cars and trucks totaled 90 units, with 81 passenger cars and nine trucks sold. December had 59 passenger cars and three trucks, while January 1931 had 57 passenger cars and three trucks.
The article notes the term law comes from an Anglo-Saxon word meaning to lay, implying law is something laid upon everyone. It emphasizes the foundational idea of law as an imposition or standard governing all people.
Rupert Goacher of the Elyria Y M C A reports three Gray Clubs organized at Frankly McKinley and Hamilton Schools this week. The clubs serve about 120 boys mainly in sixth and seventh grades with some eighth graders, meeting biweekly at the YMCA. Members range up to 43 per club and participation is open to Y M C A members and nonmembers.
Elyria stamp club will host Sandusky members at its Y M C A meeting next Wednesday night. Sandusky is noted as one of the state’s most active clubs with members holding large collections. The Elyria group plans to enlarge its stamp display already shown in Sharp block windows.
Extradition papers for the return of R. H. Coven from Ann Arbor Michigan were to be issued at Columbus today by Chief Deputy Sheriff Gerald Nau. He will travel to Ann Arbor to bring Coven here on an indictment for non support.
Police arrested Walter Siekierski of Homesite Court last night on intoxication charges after a quarrel with his brother Felix during a visit to their mother at 3 South Maple Street.
An automobile operated by D O Kline of 58 Samuel Street Was damaged this morning after MW collided with the rear of a Walton ice truck on Broad Street, police reported.
Hollywood reports actress Marion Nixon asks divorce from Edward Hillman Jr noting mental cruelty and a request for an injunction to prevent alleged molestation. Nixon cites fear for safety and quotes Hillman’s insults during marriage begun in Chicago on August 11 1929. Nixon’s age listed as 28 and Hillman as 32.
Edward P Carroll 30 of 312 West Avenue Elyria was arrested in Tiffin and held to the grand jury under a 500 dollar bond for breaking into the office of Dr F C Gilcher ten minutes after arrival in the city.
In Cincinnati on Feb. 2 two people lost their lives in separate crashes. Theron Davis a 12 year old newsboy was struck by a car and Arthur Alexander 30 a Black man was fatally hurt in a collision. The tally for the county's traffic deaths this year rises to nine.
An advertisement touts Zemo as a fast relief for itching and eczema with rare ingredients claimed to clear rashes pimples ringworm and eczema. It promotes immediate relief within five seconds and lists price points of 35c 60c and 1 from druggists with brand name Adyt.
Berlin dispatch says police raided Communist headquarters and related venues across Prussia in pursuit of documents to prove illegal party activities. Nineteen Communists were arrested for resisting police as Hitler signals plans to outlaw the party with potential seizures of offices funds and papers.
Mrs Lucy Ann Grills 76 died suddenly at her Oberlin home on North Pleasant street after heart disease. Born September 6 1897, she was married to Alfred Grills in 1880 and lived in Oberlin since 1963. Survived by five children, sixteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral at home and First Methodist church with burial at Westwood.
Dr Herbert Miller of Oberlin addressed the anti war mass meeting at Cleveland State University auditorium. The event, led by the Cleveland student committee for struggles against war, discussed resolutions backing the Latin American anti war congress to meet in Montevideo Uruguay on February 28. Carl Geiser, former editor of the Fenn college Cauldron, will present these resolutions at Montevideo.
The Oberlin Business and Professional Women met Tuesday evening at the Oberlin Tavern for their regular monthly gathering. Dinner was served at 6:30 and the group discussed plans for the year ahead.
The Merry Wives enjoyed a bridge session hosted by Mrs Hattie Parsons with Mrs Hellier as a guest. The group plans a February 15 meeting at Mrs C R Grahams on West Vine street.
Delegates William Gerber and Kirtland Powers attend the Ohio Fish and Game Conservation league convention in Columbus representing the Oberlin Rod and Gun club. Oberlin Odd Fellows hold a Lorain meeting. M A Houghton hosts the Oberlin Men's bridge club. Mrs Mabel Gibson and Mrs Clara Green are mentioned in local notes. A W C T U speaker. Jack Serve visits Oberlin en route home. Oberlin Encampment dances Friday with Kistner's Orchestra. Mrs W H Seaman hosts dinner and bridge tonight. Oberlin High School baseball vs Sandusky set for Friday at the local gym.
Lieut Robert L Skidmore Indianapolis intelligence officer for the American legation guard reports a Japanese sentry blocked his way on a Peiping sidewalk near the barracks He said the guard wheeled and thrust his bayonet near his abdomen and Skidmore pushed him back and moved to the American barracks to file the incident with Col Gulick.
Cincinnati officials postpone action on issuing scrip and forming a barter exchange until relief work is organized by state and national agencies. The delay follows a city council vote and references to ongoing relief efforts.
Justice Walter H Watts woke to a doorstep wedding at 2 30 am when four men appeared asking for a marriage. The bride Sara Joan Deacon 22 of 2715 East Erie Avenue Lorain joined the ceremony at the jurist's home before the couple departed back to bed.
The newly organized Four-H Club at South Ridge begins its 1938 program with 10 members. Clarence Schroeder serves as advisor. Frank Stang is president and Russell Schroeder secretary. The second meeting is Friday night at the South Ridge School. projects include calf raising poultry and gardens.
In And About The Court House Myrtle Lyndon Elyria filed suit against Clarence Lyndon for extreme cruelty. They wed in 1925. Emma Ryan Elyria seeks divorce from Leon on gross neglect and cruelty. married 1924 with one child. Mildred Silach granted a divorce from Paul for gross neglect and cruelty by Judge A R Webber yesterday.
A city official argues against buying 1790 loaves of bread monthly when Red Cross flour is provided, noting duplication and waste. Red Cross leaders urge conserving relief funds and eliminating overlap while refusing to release recipient lists.
Prof. Newell L. Sims presents a pictorial story titled Through Soviet Russia with a Camera at 7 30 this evening at the Antlers Hotel Lorain. The lecture showcases life and scenes from Soviet Russia to local audiences.
In Columbus today a gathering of mayors from Dayton Akron Cleveland Toledo Youngstown and Cincinnati, chaired by Mayor Henry W Worley, discussed relief work for the poor and the citys financial problems.
Cleveland produce reports show butter and eggs steady with small gains in poultry items. Hog receipts and cattle prices hold, calves and sheep mixed, while Chicago cash quotes for butter and pork show firming tendencies and fluctuating grain prices across corn oats and timothy.
The passage quotes discussions on coordinated land use and forestry. It cites Governor Finchor of Pennsylvania and President Roosevelt's influence, estimates on federal forest labor, and the Tennessee River watershed plan for job creation through reforestation and watershed management including patrols, fire guards, and road work.
The report notes a proposed tax structure with a five dollar filing fee, exemptions of 750 for single filers 1500 for married filers and 200 per dependent. Proceeds would split with half going to the local school district general revenue fund and the rest to the state common school fund. Rep Hugh A McNamee introduced a bill to create a 4 million dollar gasoline tax fund to equalize highway assessments, though the senate is expected to oppose diverting gas tax for non highway use.
The Niles city council asked the state to appoint a representative to take full charge of relief after Mayor Ferguson criticized relief efforts. Paul E. Whittaker the safety director and relief administrator resigned, calling it inhumane to expect a $30 monthly salary safety director to run charity administration.
A verdict was returned yesterday afternoon by Judge W. B. Thompson in the William Chamberlain Jr. vs Edward R. Nash case. The six year old plaintiff claimed injuries after being struck by the defendant’s automobile on Middle Avenue.
Governors and legislatures rush emergency actions as multiple states seek to curb foreclosures. Oklahoma faces kidnappings amid auctions while Texas urged suspension and Iowa and Wisconsin issued proclamations. Penny auctions planned in Ohio and price busts noted in Illinois with cattle and horse sales at minimal bids.
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