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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1933
Page
7
Troy Ohio February 9. Jailer Henry Dasnors thwarted a prison escape by prisoners who used a saw improvised from metal torn from a cot. Bashore overheard inmates sawing mortar from the cell wall during the incident.
Washington February 9 A Senate Judiciary Committee vote 9 to 5 refused to authorize criminal libel proceedings against Alfred E Smith's magazine New Outlook for publishing David S Barry's charge that some congressmen sold votes for money The panel also moved to drop further action against Barry formerly sergeant at arms who was dismissed over the article and kept editor Smith uninvolved in the charges
The article reports a split Judiciary Committee on the Belmonte-Hbel issue and notes Senate unease over Frank A. Tichenor editor duties for a magazine. Rep Louis Ludlow attacks Congress in a new book, accusing special interests, excess travel, and wasteful spending in Washington.
Two committees for the Senior Four-H Club in Lorain County were named at the second meeting in Elyria. The program committee includes Dorothy Basilder, Brownhelm, chair. Mildred Pallas Carlisle. Edward Reisinger Grafton. The recreation committee features Ralph Hasenpflugh Brownhelm. Virginia Blackwell Ripton. Millicent Box Eaton. Next meeting set at the YMCA on March 8.
The Lorain County vegetable committee will outline plans for the coming year's extension program for vegetable growers. The committee, meeting between sessions of the ongoing vegetable school, will be joined by OSU specialists A. L. Pierstorff and O. W. Marion for talks.
Local delivery complaint line directs residents of Oberlin and South Pleasant Street to call Ronald Wilbond at 439 L for Chronicle issues and service concerns. Esther Alflen listed as contact reference in the notice.
The Oberlin W C T U held the Willard Memorial meeting at Mrs. W H Chapin’s home with 22 members. Devo tions by Mrs. Kate Karr followed by current events from Mrs. Sara Wilson and a life of Frances Willard by Mrs. E H Richards. Mrs Kimpton portrayed Willard at three life stages. Mrs Heinrich spoke on Palestine missions and a special offering supported foreign missions.
The American Lesson Auxiliary gathered Tuesday evening at Miss Lois Cummings home on East College Street for a regular meeting followed by bridge. Mrs Champion won high bridge score while plans were made for a February 21 pot luck supper in Legion rooms and a Washington Birthday program after dinner.
E. E. Etol of the Oberlin School of Commerce visits employment managers across manufacturing firms to arrange employment opportunities for graduating students.
Mrs Edna A Bruner and sister in law Miss Blanche Bruner of Terre Haute Indiana are visiting the former's mother Mrs Fannie A Drummond living at 200 West College Street.
City Manager L. A. Sears and Attorney C. R. Summers took a business trip to Columbus yesterday for meetings likely affecting municipal decisions and legal affairs.
Probate Judge H C Wilcox starts a sixth term as probate judge and juvenile court head. His son Hubbard Wilcox, now a notary, swore him in, marking his first official act as a notary. Wilcox noted changes and doubled workload over twenty years and vowed to continue serving the people.
The Lorain and Elyria firms earned certificates for safety in a campaign meeting led by Lorain Chamber officials. Near-accident warnings highlighted the need for continued precautions to prevent injuries. Several local companies and a railroad and oil firm also received honors, with music by Bob Creamer and his Revelers.
A 20000 square foot ice skating rink debuts this evening beside Travelers Inn on Oberlin road. Manager A P McDermott leads operations with music and shelter facilities for skaters in Elyria and surrounding areas.
Dr. Edwards Olive Tablets, an olive colored vegetable compound, are advertised as a gentle laxative to tone the liver and bowels, remove impurities, and restore a buoyant appearance. Sold in 15c 30c and 60c sizes.
Coal dealers and gas stations report upsurge in business while many motorists walk due to dead cars. City officials distribute fuel to needy families as Street Commissioner Hastings says two trucks haul wood to homes facing shortages.
Chauncey Smythe of this city, named chairman of the Lorain Share Work committee, will speak to the Wellington Kiwanis Club on February 28, not January 23 as previously listed. He will explain the Share Work movement to members at the meeting.
William Robert Gilson died Wednesday evening at his home 126 Riverside Court after a two year illness. Born July 3, 1862 in Fremont Ohio, he lived in the city twelve years. Survived by wife Stella and two daughters Mrs E T Squire and Mrs George Barr. Services Saturday at 2 PM at the home conducted by Rev Wiseman. Burial Ridgelawn Cemetery.
Albert R. Hoover 71 died at his East River Road home in Brownhelm at six o clock Wednesday evening. A retiree from the funeral directing business he came from Gary Indiana ten years ago moving from Vermilion to Brownhelm. Surviving are his widow Elizabeth Sweet Hoover one daughter Mrs C P Jones of Vermilion three sons Lawrence of Chester Indiana Flor d of Gary and Benjamin of Manassas Virginia one step daughter Mrs J W Bremer of Lakewood and ten grandchildren Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p m Saturday from the home with Rev R E Albright Brownhelm Congregational church pastor officiating Burial will follow in Manle Grove cemetery.
The Grand Jury discharged Edward P. Carroll of Elyria after hearing evidence that he broke into a doctor’s office. He was on the premises as a solicitor for a collection agency and had no connection to the alleged break in. Ruth M. White filed for divorce from Andrew J. White, citing his imprisonment in Pennsylvania. They married in 1926 and have two children.
Ruby Myrtle McDowell seeks divorce from Leslie McDowell of Dedham Massachusetts on grounds of three years wilful neglect. They wed in 1927. Claude Alvin Roig sues Elvira Roig for divorce from Loretta Roig of Adrian Michigan on grounds of gross neglect of duty.
The market notes steady pricing across eggs poultry and potatoes with mixed futures and current receipts. Wheat corn oats and barley show limited activity with No 3 mixed at 23 1 1 2 cents and No 2 yellow old at 25 1 4 cents. timothy seed 2.25 2.50 per bushel and clover seed 5 59 5 40 per cwt.
Hog receipts reach 1,500 with few bids and sharply lower quotes. Cattle at 150 receipts show steady to lower ranges with cutters and cows down. Calves at 300 receipts remain active and steady with top bids near 900, few calls lower. Chicago cash quotes show firmer butter with various grade splits and price ranges.
A 20 year old cruiser reported movement to Vice Admiral Osten of the East Indies fleet. Osten, following government orders, was to ignore wireless pleas from the cruiser detailing mutineers surrender terms offering liberty to 400 native enlisted men at Sourabaya Java who protested wage cuts.
William G. Rudy, 80, a renowned Ohio horseman, died after a short illness in Millersburg on Wednesday. He was a prominent figure in local equestrian circles and known across the state for his years of involvement in horse breeding and racing.
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