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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1934
Page
1
Lorain County Milk Producers' Association outlines its regular annual meeting for Monday evening in court room 2 of the county courthouse. Election of officers for the coming year and discussion of past and future business will be on the agenda.
Columbus February 2 Governor White rejects Akron City council demand to remove E J Hopple Cleveland from the Public Utilities Commission declaring no ground exists under the law. He will discuss the matter with Hopple and awaits responses to the removal resolutions. Hopple’s Cleveland speech criticizing rate requests sparked the agitation.
New York on Candlemas Day reports Dr. Raymond L. Ditmars, director of the Bronx Zoo, doubts the groundhog’s accuracy saying the animal is listless from rich meals and a heated den. A Boy Scout troop plans to lure it into daylight for the tradition.
County auditor announces application blanks for civil service exams for state store and inspector posts. Applications must reach the State Civil Service Commission in Columbus by February 7 for tests February 13 to 15 at the Public Hall in Cleveland. Examinations include manager from 1800 to 2400 dollars, cashier and inspector from 1500 to 1300, and clerks from 1200 to 1500.
Elyria High School staged a morning assembly at the auditorium with lively music and cheers for the basketball game tonight. Coach Roy Clymer and captain Eugene Myers spoke, while J. Martin Beck led the band’s performance.
E. D. Adams reported to the sheriff that a large tree was cut down and hauled from his Stop 9 1-2 Lake Avenue property on Wednesday night.
Louis F DuBroy died yesterday at his home in Berkeley California on his fifty eighth birthday. He was born February 1 1876 in Amherst Ohio and was a former Elyria resident who moved to the Pacific coast years ago. He was survived by his wife Mary O Hearn of Cleveland two sons and a daughter his parents Louis F DuBroy Sr and Mrs DuBroy and sisters and brothers Fanny E DuBroy John DuBroy of Lakewood Mrs Charles J Flannery of Long Beach and Mrs Arthur Couch of Elyria.
A delegation of five to ten Elyria youths will attend the state Young Men's Conference in Akron February 9 to 11. The Y Indus Club will sponsor the local group. Topics include religion in hard times, marriage in low spirits, repeal, health factors in the new deal, and education needs. A G Knebel of the Cleveland M C A speaks on Young Men Facing the New Deal. Delegates will tour the Zeppelin hangar and rubber plants in Akron.
Mrs. Mary A. Lewis, 91, one of Toledo's oldest residents, died yesterday in her home after living there for fifty years. As a young teacher she earned $2 a week plus board. She witnessed the death of all but one of her eleven children.
Deputies William Host Sam Provenzx and Noel Lewis returning to Elyria from Toledo hospital for the insane observed a car that briefly passed and fell back near Bellevue. After comparing a new Neal Bowman photo the deputies believed the passer may have been Bowman, though no arrest followed.
Bert A. Cox, 58, of 11 Philips Court, died at home this morning after an eight month illness. A longtime Lorain County resident, he worked at the National Tube Company. Survivors include his widow Anna. daughter Ellen Palm of Elyria. brother Howard J. Cox of North Eaton. two grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 2:00 from Sudro Funeral Home with Rev. C. F. Wiseman and the Odd Fellows Lodge. burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery.
Mire Hannah Scott, longtime Kipton resident, died Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs E E Kurtz in Ashtabula where she had lived for several years. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:00 PM from the home of M E Perkins in Kipton, with burial in Camden cemetery.
Mrs Almar W McClaflin died at her home 124 Woodlawn Ave Norwalk at 10 40 yesterday morning age 71 She is survived by husband son Robert two brothers John Lee and M W Lee of Clarksfield one sister Mrs L A Johnson of Wellington A sister Mrs Eva Rowland died in 1900 A short service will be held at the Norwalk home at 109 Sunday with Rev Scott in charge and from the Methodist church at Brighton at 230 Sunday afternoon Rev Newton Moore of Brighton officiating Burial will be in Brighton Cemetery
Edward Janosky of 128 Franklin Avenue Elyria Ohio died February 2 1934 at Elyria Memorial Hospital He was a Jefferson Junior High pupil He is survived by parents Louis and Mrs Janosky one brother Henry and one sister Clara Funeral services set for 9 50 AM Monday from St Agnes Church with burial at St Marys Cemetery
Three men tied to a bank hold up reported yesterday were arrested at dawn after Detroit authorities sought them for murder robbery and auto theft. William Mattison Ed Kayne and Charles Kelley faced police with loaded automatics and two stolen cars in custody.
In Zanesville Ohio on February 2 an affidavit charging Mayor William P. Wetherald with malfeasance and irregularities in civil service appointments was set for next Tuesday by Probate Judge John P. Baker. The affidavit was filed by Henry N. Scott a taxpayer.
Oberlin College notes the end of the first semester and a basketball game against Case School of Applied Science at Warner Gymnasium at 7:00 PM. The brief item highlights campus athletics and academic term end.
Sunday February schedule lists student classes at 10:00 A M and Morning Worship at 11:00 A M.
Start of second semester program lists a 9:00 a.m. senior organ recital at Finney Chapel followed by a 9:50 p.m. performance by Mr. William Q. Tufts Jr.
A schedule listing events at Finney Chapel and Carnegie Library includes Dr Charles W Gilkey of the University of Chicago presenting What is Religion About at 12 09 M and 7 30 P M special faculty meeting at the General Faculty. A Religious Conference is set for 4 50 P M at Carnegie Library and Gilkey will speak on Beginning Where We Are at Finney Chapel.
Wednesday events include Voluntary Chapel at 11:30 A M with Dr. Charles W Gilkey on Getting on in Religion. At 4:30 P M he speaks on That Reflect ed Personal Equation. Geologist Conference 7:15 P M covers Trends and Developments in the Mining Industry. Assembly 12:00 M features Professor R Archibald Jelliffe The Play s the Thing. The School of Theology Fairchild Chapel hosts Worship 5:00 P M and Finney W Gilkey discusses Is Religion an Extra in Religious Conference.
At 12 00 M a Capella Choir performs a musical program followed by a graduate organ recital in Warner Hall at 12 30 P M featuring Mr Walter L Hansen.
Judge Webber examines whether expenses and inducements tied to bids for village improvements were properly included in the bid notice. He finds improper actions by Fairbanks Morse Co and McIntosh Seymour Co including paying litigation costs and offering alcohol on a Chicago trip. The decision emphasizes lowest bid as policy and condemns favoritism in public contracts.
The Literary and Social club hosted a yesterday afternoon event at Mrs. J. L. Porter’s East College home. The program featured a paper on Elizabeth Blackwell by Mrs. R. P. Harvey and current events by Mrs. Stevens. An annual party is planned for February 15 at Mrs. W. S. Carson’s Morgan street residence with hosts Mrs. Locke Cooley, Mrs. S. J. White and Mrs. Zahm assisting.
Pansy Chapter Order of Eastern Stars organized an auxiliary during a Wednesday evening session in club rooms. Officers named include President Mrs. Winifred Beebe Vice President Mrs. Mildred Kreuser and Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Mildred Murray. Next meeting set for February 15 to advance plans. All order members are part of the auxiliary.
Dr. Charles W. Gilkey, dean of the University Chapel at the University of Chicago, will deliver five addresses on February 6 and 7 on the general theme What is Religion All About. Morning prayers follow at 7:45 A.M. in Fairchild Chapel with student leaders assisting.
Thirty drawings by W Kenneth John Conant of Harvard University are exhibited at the Allen Art Museum. The collection includes sketches made in Greece, Italy, England and France, created during his European sojourns after a recent lecture on Maya architecture.
The Community Garden Club meets Tuesday February 6 in Oberlin Inn parlors at 7 30 P M. The Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters host a dance and card party in the lodge rooms Saturday evening February 3.
Three suits for 500 dollars each were filed in common pleas court today against P L Wickerham recreation parlor proprietor at Oberlin. They allege discrimination and ejection from the defendant's bowling alleys on January 22 because they are colored. Plaintiffs Warren Shaw Harry Thomas and Carlos Berry seek damages for humiliation and disappointment.
Four suits totaling 10 000 were filed in common pleas court against H P Bembower by four victims who claim injuries from a collision on Lake Road near Oak Point January 27 involving a car driven by Edward Bembower. William Ceci seeks 1 000 plus three Elyrian passengers ask 3 000 5 000 and 1 00 respectively. legal action notes pending in Justice Charles Lord court.
Coroner S C Ward ruled the Lorain death of Paul Bonnes 57 due to natural causes. Bonnes was found on the kitchen floor at 318 West 23rd Street after an apparent drinking episode and was later taken to Wickens funeral home.
Miss Margaret Dizney a Red Cross field representative visited the Lorain County Health Department in Oberlin to inspect field work. She was accompanied by Miss Edith Metcalf local Red Cross representative.
A village contract bid dispute ends with a court ruling that the contract was not the one advertised. The judge orders the contract null and void and permanently enjoins village officials and Fairbanks Morse & Co. from proceeding, plus costs taxed against the defendants.
Market weekly notes show butter 27 c per lb and fowl prices. Idaho russets at 2.15 per lb. Cleveland cattle at steady prices with steers 5.15 to 6.75. hogs 3.65 to 5.78 per cwt. Chicago quotes list butter 20 3 4 c, eggs 19-23 c, poultry by live weight, and potatoes around 1.80 to 2.60 per cwt for various grades. Grain and flour prices listed for corn wheat oats rye barley and feeds.
Cities and towns named Elyria Lorain Wellington Grafton New London Litchfield Crestline Shelby Ashland Wadsworth Akron Loudonville Attica Nova Jeromeville Savannah Geneva Bellevue Norwalk Plymouth Oak Harbor Hayesville Mansfield Bellville were cited as origins. Examinations were performed by Dr. C H Heyman of Cleveland and Dr. F A Lawrence of Elyria.
The Senate debates a bond refunding plan requiring 25 percent bondholder consent and a four year window with state tax commission approval. Emergency school financing measures propose 6.5 million dollars from general revenue for weak districts and additional cigarette tax funds, with note issuance to bridge salaries.
Cincinnati, Feb 2. Harry Kline, 78, was fatally injured when struck by a police automobile as he stepped into a street car from behind a parked vehicle Thursday night in a suburb above Cincinnati.
A listing of market prices for asparagus, carrots, parsnips, turnips, celery, cabbage, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, radishes, watercress, and related items. Includes unit sizes such as 1 2 bushel baskets and 10 lb baskets, with prices ranging from 15c to 6.00 dollars according to size and quality.
Romegrowers Market offers Hothouse asparagus in medi ums 12-lb baskets for 6 dollars per basket and choice small 2.25 to 2.50. Mushrooms available opens 171-2c per 1-lb carton with mediums best quality 221-2c per carton and dark mediums 20c per carton 12 13c per pint.
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