Inequality in Justice Sparks Parolee Release Incident
The Vietzen brothers Ray and Wilson were freed from county jail after a ruling that exposed an uneven administration of justice. They had admitted property theft and petit larceny and received 15 and 19 days respectively, while parole violators Charles Moore and Joe Vargo were released after pledging good behavior. Justice Petra called the situation peculiar and said the court must strive to equalize justice.
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Ray
Wilson Vietzen
Joseph 1’Etro
Charles Moore
Joe Vargo
Moore
Vargo
A. Lt Webber
Vietzen Brothers
Wilson
Moor
Justice Court
Petra
Petro
Salvation Army Seeks Furniture for Elyria Residents
The Salvation Army appealed to Elyrians for furniture focusing on beds and stoves. A pickup truck will be sent to collect items if donors call and give locations of available articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Elyrians
Milk bottle return urged as shortages hit towns
Local milk distributors appealed to housewives to place empty bottles on porches for pickup amid cold weather shortages reaching over ten thousand bottles. Columbus leader Fred Swineford was elected president of the Ohio Engineering Society at its annual meeting, with officers Brindle Ashland and Victor C. Smith named as vice presidents and John Laylin as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Fred Swineford
Ohio Engineering Society
T. €. Brindle Ashland
Victor C. Smith
Dayton
John Laylin
Dayton committee drops scrip plan to aid finances
A Dayton citizens committee today abandoned plans to use scrip money to ease the city's strained finances. They cited the danger of counterfeit notes and noted only half of local merchants were willing to cooperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton, O
Two Lawsuits Filed Over Amherst Causeway Auto Crash
In Lorain common pleas court, two suits target Louis Reger over a July 24 1932 accident on the Amherst Brownhelm road. Paul Werner seeks 10000 and William Heck seeks 5009 for injuries alleged as passengers in Reger’s car after it ran off the road and overturned in a field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Louis Reger
Lorain
Amherst-Brownhelm
Paul Werner
William Heck
Amherst
Reger
Elyria High Holds Rally Ahead of Key Games
Elyria High students rallied this morning for their basketball teams set to face Cleveland Heights tonight and compete in the Lake Erie League swimming meet at Lakewood tomorrow. Speakers included Alex Bierek of the lightweight basketball squad and Stanley Machock of the heavyweight team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria High School
Cleveland Heights
Lakewood
Alex Bierek
Stanley Machock
Foremen's Club TQ Meet Rescheduled to February 28
The Elyria Foremen's Club postponed its February 15 meeting to February 28 due to plans for an unusually large program. The executive committee decided the February 16 setup could not accommodate the intended program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foremen’s Club
Elyria Foremen’s Club
Paroles Announced For Two Ohio Burglary Convicts
Roy Ray and Marvin Deboni are to be released on parole. Ray, sentenced for burglary, will leave March 15 from the penitentiary while Deboni, sentenced for attempted burglary, is set for April 1 from Mansfield reformatory. They were among 32 inmates slated for parole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Ray
Marvin Deboni
Mansfield Reformatory
Columbus Dispatches
City Sinking Fund Shrinks in 1932 Report
City audits show sinking fund receipts and disbursements fell in 1932 to balance 493.413 from 615.803 in 1931. General tax receipts dropped to 87.915 from 155.601, special assessments to 36.208 from 49.19, due to valuation decline from 57 million to 40 million. Interest on deposits fell from 21.949 to 1.445, water department transfers rose to 193.000 from 130.000, and the city retired 102.400 of general tax bonds in 1932 versus 180.80 in 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Department
Real Estate Tax Relief Proposal Dominates Luncheon Talk
The speaker urged a shift from a 96 percent real estate burden to an equitable indirect tax system to fund adequate statewide education. Guests included E K Sanborn of Cleveland and Chas J Crehore. Bill Struck won the attendance prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. K K. Sanborn
Cleveland
Ohio
Chas. J. Crehore
Bill Struck
Orchestra on Program at Capitol Theatre
The A. B. Sauer string orchestra of fifty pieces directed by Don Merthe will appear tonight at the Capitol Theatre as part of a home talent program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Sauer String
Don Merthe
Wil
Capitol Theatre
State highway patrol urged in Ohio by director Merrell
Columbus today state highway director C. W. Merrell urged creation of a state patrol to enforce the gasoline tax and curb evasion. A bill introducing a patrol has been presented in the Ohio House for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
C. W. Merrell
Ohio House
Merrell
Cold Weather Sparks Fuel Demand and Minor Fires
Cold weather triggered two fire calls yesterday to Elyria homes with minor damage from a chimney fire at 359 Louisiana Avenue and a thawing incident at 34 West Street. A third morning blaze involved an automobile at 61 Broad Street in front of the West Market House with no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Barndollar
Louisiana Avenue
Ralph Burgerr
West Street
Sam Shindie
West Market House
Broad Street
Elyria Eagles Stage Mock Trial Entertainment
The Elyria Aerie held a mock trial with over 250 members in a courtroom setup after the lodge meeting. Mayor Conley of Lorain, guest of Elyria Aerie, was found guilty by the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Eagles
Frank Stetson
Howard Butler
Richard Horan
Ott Mischka
Thomas A Kelley
Ed Buck
Gerald Nau
Jud Jackson
Conley
Lorain
Lorain Aerie
Elyria Aerie
Elvira
William France
Aerie
Oscar Jacobs
Sec
A. R. Graber
Robert Jensen
Lindbergh Kidnap Case Extortion Ties Discussed
New Jersey state police chief Colonel Schwartz Kopf said there was no link between the Lindbergh baby murder and threats against the Lindberghs second infant. Handwritten extortion notes demanded cash in Roanoke stump, with later letters lowering the amount to seventeen thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Roanoke
Bryant
I. Norman Schwartzkopf
New Jersey
Lindbergh
Trenton
N. J
Schwartzkopf
Johnson
John J. Jones
Medina Association Young People to Gather Sunday
The Medina Young People’s Association will hold a Sunday conference February 12 at the First Church Oberlin. The program includes an opening session at 2:30 p.m. with music, prayers, talks on Christian citizenship, a dinner at James Brand House, and an evening fireside debate on gift and inheritance limits featuring the Oberlin team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Aledina Young People’s Association
James Brand House
First Church
Fred Swartz
Medina
Charles Beckwith
Max Hange
Lodi
C. T. Craig
Oberlin Graduate School of Theoloesyr
Harold G. Leland
Rose Wessel
Erwin Britton
Greer
L. B. Hindman
Elyria
Olaf C. Christiansen
Ruth Dart
Miss Kuan
David Takaha
Mr. Wee
Dr. Richards
Oberlin Forensic Union to Debate Geneva College Friday
The Oberlin Forensic Union will engage in a debate Friday evening with Geneva College on campus. The event features a structured discussion and showcases competing teams in a campus setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forensic Union
Geneva College
Oberlin Forensic Union
Two One-Act Plays Set For Oberlin High School
The Oberlin High School Dramatic Club will stage two one act plays in the high school auditorium at 7 30. The farce Who Kissed Barbara features Barbara Nicols Elsie Summers and James the butler with Harold Larson Paul Blake and others in the cast. The second comedy stars Jerry Worthely Ralph Uyman his sister Avis Frieda Myers Professor Alarie Holland and other characters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
High Schoo Dramatic Club
Barbara
Ethel Rowe
Barbara Nicols
Katherine Blake
Elsie Summers
James the Butler
Harold Larsons
Paul Blake
Wilbur Morris
Horace Gregory
Dick Roacher
Virginia Powell
Ralph Uyman
Jerry Worthely
Avis
Frieda Myers
Alarie Holland
Alfred Partridge
Hulda Peasley
Jerry
Marilyn Webber
Unusual eight week meeting series begins February 15
An eight week sequence of meetings starts Wednesday evening February 15 and continues weekly. Details on venues and topics are to be announced by organizers.
Delivery service contact and complaint phone numbers
Address and phone details for Wellington delivery service and a second contact for missed copies and complaints. Mentions Herrick Avenue, Junior Grissinger, and Courtland with their respective phone references.
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Herrick Ave
Junior Grissinger
Courtland
Penny Army Aid Planned For Autoists In Wellington
Wellington February 19 The Penny Army calls motorists to attend a meeting at the Opera House despite cold weather A committee will help drivers take their cars home Prosky warns some may stay home hoping to avoid starting problems with their vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penny Army
Wellington
S. E. Prosky
Grange Initiates Two New Members at Wellington Meeting
The Wellington grange initiated two candidates on Wednesday evening with the Young People’s degree team completing the first degree and grange officers the second. The lecturer’s program was omitted due to the initiation. About 65 subordinate members and 20 juvenile grangers attended, with refreshments served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange
Wellington
Mrs Hammond Buys McConnell Block on Derrick Avenue
Mrs. Robert Hammond purchases the McConnell block on Derrick Avenue West housing Lewi Barber Shop and the Bluebird Restaurant. She also acquires Bluebird Restaurant equipment and plans to move into the restaurant quarters around March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hammond
McConnell
Derrick Avenue
Lewi
Bluebird
Poor Relief Bills Soar in Wellington Townships January Aid
Wellington township spent 1000 to dispense relief to 66 families in January. The reg ular board meeting records show this as the largest 30 day relief outlay in village history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Township of
Wellington
Board of Trustees
Leases Gas Station on Herrick Avenue
Frank Baker a former employee of Wellington Oil Co has leased the Standard Oil Station on Herrick avenue west of I 3 Greenfield of Dayton brother of John Greenfield. The station closed for months will reopen in a few days.
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Frank Baker
Wellington O1 Co
Standard Oil
Herrick Avenue
I. 3
Greenfield
Dayton
John Greenfield
Severe Cold Grips Wellington Area with Damaged Lines
A cold snap left town Wednesday night with 6 below zero in the business district and 12 below in the surrounding district. Several telephone lines were out of order, though the manager of the Wellington telephone company said the damage was not extensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D Gott
Wellington Telephone Company
Quilting Bee by Church of Christ Ladies Aid Society
Members and friends gathered for a quilting bee in the church parlors on a Wednesday afternoon. Forty two attendees enjoyed a dime supper at 5 30. A work meeting is planned in two weeks at Miss Catherin Clara's home.
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Ladies Aid Society
Church of Christ
Catherin Clara
Friendship Guild Benefit Party At Herrick Auditorium
The entertainment committee of the Friendship Guild of the Congregational church sponsors a benefit party to be held in the Herrick auditorium on Monday evening. Guild members in charge are Mrs Ruth Baum Mrs Catherine Barrick Mrs Homer Barbe Mrs Elsa Faus ang ifys Marie Ramser.
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Friendship Guild of the Congregational Church
Herrick Auditorium
Guild
Ruth Baum
Catherine Barrick
Homer Barbe
Elsa Faus Ang
Wellington pupils report 104 absent amid flu illness
One hundred four Wellington school children were reported absent yesterday afternoon due to illness. The article notes that during the height of last year’s flu epidemic a total of 20 absentees was considered alarming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Return From South To Keep Warm
The Jay Clodwick family report the Florida winter not as warm as hoped and plan to return to Ohio. They note Florida cabins cannot be heated and tourists struggle to stay warm in them.
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South
Jay Clodwick
Florida
Wellington
Ohio
Wellington Council OKs Herrick Avenue sewers project
The Wellington Council met Wednesday evening and passed legislation authorizing the Storm and Sanitary sewers on Herrick Avenue East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Herrick Avenue
Local News Briefs and Social Notices
Miss Patsy Baum has been ill for a month and unable to attend school. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Harry Wixson of LaGrange. Mr Hixsor was formerly employed by the Lee Motor Company. Margaret and Janelle Warner left this morning for St. Petersburg Florida to visit their aunt Mrs W R Wean for several weeks.
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Patsy Baum
Harry Wixson
LaGrange
Hixsor
Lee Motor Company
Margaret
Janelle Warner
St. Petersburg
Fla
W. R. Wean
Cold Weather Drives Big Coal Aid From Elyria Relief
Sub zero conditions pushed Elyria Relief Committee to a major test as coal demands for needy families more than tripled. Seven trucks hauled 70 tons of coal plus wood to keep fires burning, with fuel delivered before nightfall though some requests for stoves could not be met. The committee asks residents with unused stoves to inform them to supply those needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Relief Committee
Vegetable Growers Address Problems At County School
About 32 county vegetable growers attended the county extension service school where phases of vegetable culture and disease and insect control were discussed. O W Marion from Ohio State University outlined cover crops such as sweet clover oats cow peas and soy beans with buckwheat double cropping. He said a university bulletin on cover crops will be issued within two weeks and available at the extension office. Attendees also learned about vegetable diseases and requested two USDA bulletins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Agricultural Extension Service
O. W. Marion
Ohio State University
University Extension Department
United States Department of Agriculture
Re Thinking Missions Seminar Draws Church Leaders
Unusual James Brand House meetings discuss the Laymen's Missions Inquiry report now titled Re Thinking Missions. Professor Clarence H. Hamilton of Oberlin Graduate School of Theology will lead an eight week open seminary on the volume's subject matter. All interested are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brand House
Clarence H. Hamilton
Christian Missions
Oberlin Graduate School of Theology
Oberlin Cosmopolitan Club Meet Tonight with Guest Speaker
The Oberlin Cosmopolitan club convenes at eight this evening at Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Richards home on Forest street. Clayton Miller, Oberlin's 1929 31 Shansi representative, will discuss Shansi experiences with two novelty numbers and a social hour with refreshments to follow.
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Cosmopolitan Club
Oberlin Cosmopolitan Club
J. A. Richards
Forest Street
Clayton Miller
Oberlin
Oberlin Farm Women's Club Sets Feb 13 Meeting
The Oberlin Farm Women's club will meet Monday February 13 in the Grange hall. The date change accommodates Miss Bird county extension agent. Nutrition work will be taken up at this meeting for the last time.
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Farm Women's Club
Oberlin Farm Women’s Club
Grange Hall
Miss Bird
Thrift Shop Sets Saturday Hours for Donations
Beginning next week the Community Thrift shop will be open only on Saturdays. It seeks clothing for boys and girls, women's larger sizes, and junior shoes. Donations should be notified to Civic committee members including Mrs. J. E. Ford and Miss Edith Clark.
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Thrift Shop
J. E. Ford
J. E. Barnard
Edith Clark
J. C
Local notes on residents and a Christmas club meeting
Donald Gove, six year old son of Professor and Mrs Gove, is recovering after a mastoid operation at Allen hospital. Elizabeth Chapin has returned to Chicago to resume nurse training. George Hatch, a University of Michigan graduate student, visits his mother on Forest street. The Christmas club meets Monday February 13 with Mrs J W Hill hosting a luncheon at 12:30 at Mrs FE Spauldings home on West College street. Mary White of South Pleasant street visits sister Mrs Tuchmond in Elyria. Allen Miller of New York City visits his parents on Forest street.
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Donald Gove
Markets Cleveland Produce and Chicago Quotations
Market reports from Cleveland show butter extras steady. poultry and hogs mixed with steady to lower bids. Calves and cattle receipts mix with steady to higher calf prices. sheep steady to lower. vegetables and farm supplies listed in local markets. Chicago cash quotations mirror mixed butter, pork, and grain with unchanged or varying bids and commodity notes.
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Old Roosters Stade
Stags
Broilers
Cappus
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Chicago
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Meet Tests Growers Knowledge of Vegetable Diseases
At the meeting a test gauged growers familiarity with vegetable diseases. Insects discussed include cucumber beetle cabbage worm Mexican bean beetle corn ear worm cabbage aphid and squash bug.
School district cuts costs and speeds projects
The district will heat high and grade schools with cheaper coal per Brown report. The Eds on School construction was rushed to finish. savings of 7000 dollars in library funding possible, with 6000 owed plus 3000 more to cover needs, avoiding a 10000 dollar appropriation. Savings from Jefferson Junior High equipment and Allen Jefferson reassessments reduce sanitary facilities and supplies costs.
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Brown
Edson
Fllyria
Jefferson Junior High School
Allen and Jefferson
Dairymen Named to Honor Roll at Lorain County Meeting
Several Lorain County dairy herd owners will be added to the National Dairy Association honor roll at the Lorain County Herd Improvement Association annual meeting next Tuesday in Pittsfield Town Hall. Dairymen will receive certificates for average butterfat production over 300 pounds per cow. Officers for the coming year will be elected. meeting open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
National Dairy Association
Lorain
School Board Adopts Detailed Records System and New Requisitions
The Elyria board notes extensive purchase and expenditure records allow cost reductions. A new requisitions system was installed. The updated records helped assess 1933 budget cuts by the county budget commission, enabling tax rate reductions below 1932 levels after prior cuts. The board views hiring a first business manager as a good investment given these savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Budget Commission
Elyria
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Grant's
Kresge's
Neisner’s
Sederis
Restaur
Capito
Saterday
ANT Theatre
Mily
Western Reserve Finance Onawsan Was
Turner
South Pleasant Street
MES
Esther Alfsen
Ronald Wilbond
Medina Association
Theodore Ropp
Russell Nye
Wade Smith
O.H.S. Dramatic Club
Valentine
Rebekah Lodge
Winter
King Winter Swanopey
Jntg
Ladies’ Aid
Council
Cleveland Produce
Cleveland Livestock
Acme
Donnell Paint & Wall Paper Co
W. H. Bruce
Custom
Dreamland
Lyor Tailoring
Goodyear Tires
G. M. Marsh & Son
West Avenue Drive
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