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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1933
Page
5
Sophia Ehrke filed an appeal in circuit court challenging the December common pleas court verdict for the City of Elyria. Ehrke sought 5000 dollars alleging injuries when a car hit a hole on Greeley Street and threw her against the interior of the vehicle.
Election judges in the Elgrit Chamber of Commerce are counting ballots today for the board nominees. Twenty members vie for ten board places, with results announced tomorrow. Ballots will then be sent to chamber members for the director election.
Following a unanimous shareholder vote to dissolve Baron Jewelry Company the firm filed a petition in common pleas court asking for court directed dissolution Judge A R Webber ordered creditors to file claims with liquidating agent Frances Dunn Esther Slutz ker S Slutz ker and J N Rassler directors filed the petition The dissolution was recorded by the secretary of state yesterday
Members of the Senior Hi Y Club adopted a rewritten constitution at their weekly meeting at the M A. They planned a migration to South Amherst on March 14 to meet the South Amherst Hi Y Club and Rev. L. W. Mahan presented the third Bible study in a series.
Samuel Malbin, 45, former real estate operator and fish merchant, leaped from a 14th story window at the Aller ton hotel in Cleveland. He survived with a broken arm and superficial cuts, with doctors fearing internal injuries. A skylight in a four story wing reportedly broke the fall and prevented instant death.
Chauncey B. Smythe Lorain County chairman of the Share the Work Movement outlines the plan at the Elyria Kiwanis Club meeting at Hotel Newell. The movement, started by President Hoover, assigns county chairs to carry on the activity through Federal Reserve banking and industrial commissions.
Elyria Rotary Club meeting featured Hawaiian and modern American tunes performed by the Harlan Brothers of the Honolulu Conservatory of Music based in Cleveland. Kellogg Day of the local club directed the program.
Plans to organize a junior high boys club at Washington School will begin with a Thursday meeting at the Y M C A. About a dozen interested boys are invited to gather at 4 p m to discuss the project and possibilities.
Frank Prosser, administrator of Catherine Prosser's estate, was awarded $4,000 against Grace Kesser in common pleas court for injuries from a September 1, 1931 automobile crash on the Oberlin-Wellington road during Catherine Prosser's ride with the defendant.
The car recovered yesterday afternoon after being reported stolen from Broad Street by Mrs. J C Carpenter of 334 12th Street. No damage was found on the vehicle.
Cleveland P. Grant, noted naturalist, gave an illustrated talk at Elyria High School. The slide show featured natural color images and motion pictures of prairie chicken courtship, wild geese landing on a pond, and plover birth and life, with explanations of bird habits and customs.
A Valentine birthday celebration for Clarence Ryan of Lorain occurred last evening at the home of his mother Mrs. William Sutkamp in Lorain. Guests included Catherine Banicke Lorraine Law Eva Forrester Ruby Varsey Albert Lucas Natt Jackson George Mastin and several couples. Ryan received numerous fine gifts in honor of the occasion.
Mrs. H M Metcalf opened the gathering with notes on tree types and winter features gleaned from a childhood walk through a native wood. The program, chaired by W F Hall, included a winter collection of fifty two specimens and a display of pruning tools, with thanks to Charles Sheide and H J Worgan for contributions.
Firma Ledge No 163 of the Odd Fellows held a regular meeting last night with special attendance. Noble Grand E L Bailey spoke on the good of the order urging participation under this heading for betterment and approved the improvements that the trustees are making.
Oberlin Ohio February 14 The Nineteenth Century club marked its thirty third anniversary at a meeting hosted by Mrs Mallory on East College Street. Guests included husbands and a few others. A four course dinner was served, with ivory candles and flowers. A radio program followed featuring a play Philanthropy readings and music by members and guests. Out of town guests included Mrs Paul Davey of Kent and Mrs Aufderheide of Cleveland.
The Executive Committee Cercle des Conferences announces a talk by a member of the American Sociological Society on the status of religion in Russia. He recently returned from Russia after joining a U.S. sociologists’ commission studying social life.
Edward Caswell, noted illustrator and lecturer, will give a Baldwin Lecture in Fine Arts Friday evening February 17 at 8:15 in the Allen Art Building. His subject is An Artist's Adventure in Spain Germany and Czechoslovakia.
The Odd Fellows will host ladies as guests after a business meeting in the I Q O Co F hall. A program will be followed by lunch. Washington and Lincoln birthdays will be observed next Wednesday evening February 22 in the I O O F Hall with an out of town speaker expected and ladies invited.
Former County Prosecutor Don W. Myers obtained a jury verdict for 833 dollars against United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company. The suit concerned the estates of Pearl and Agnes Tisher, with Kalassay and wife Cornelia previously linked to embezzlement while guardians of those estates.
William Dietrick of Amherst sues Mabel for divorce on willful absence alleging marriage in 1926. The Prudential Life Insurance Company sues Grover Withrow and others for 5040 on a promissory note. Foreclosure of Lorain property requested.
A tea meeting of the American Association of University Women of Oberlin will be held at Keep Cottage on Thursday February 28. Tea starts at 3 30 and the meeting follows at 3 45. The Educational Study Group will present Every Woman at the afternoon program.
Dr New ell L Sims head of Oberlin College sociology department will deliver a radio address on Russian religion Thursday February 16 at 4 13 p m over Station WJAY Cleveland The event follows resumed meetings and lodge programs including chorus rehearsals and Washington day activities with community participation noted by Paul Wainwright and lodge officers.
Professor R. P. Jameson spoke before the Akron Oberlin Woman’s club on French views regarding war debt to the United States. The topic was part of a series on foreign countries and relations. He also presented in Cleveland at Mrs. E B Brown’s home under Cercle des Conferences fran caises.
I J Fulton liquidator of Amherst Savings and Banking Company sues Margaret Ziegman and others for 1236 dollars alleged due on a promissory note. Foreclosure of Amherst property is asked.
Lorain County Past Chiefs Patriarchs will meet at the I O O F Hall in Oberlin Thursday evening February 16. An entertainment is planned and refreshments will follow the regular encampment meeting.
The Northern Ohio Alumni Association of Mount Herman graduates held a dinner last evening at Oberlin Inn. John H. Murray is president, with Professors Budington and Gove as faculty members. Twelve Oberlin graduates and four alumnae from the girls school attended.
The association met in Litchfield for an all day session yesterday. Local attendees included Mrs. C. A. Bahr, Mrs. George Bumpus, Mrs. W. G. James, Mrs. C. P. Badger, Mrs. Miner, Mrs. A. C. Burgess and Mrs. S. H. Hayden.
Mr and Mrs C R Summers will attend the Alumni Banquet of the Cleveland Law School at Hotel Allerton this evening. Summers is a graduate of the school’s first class.
The Oberlin Epworth League of the Methodist church will entertain the Elyria Epworth League at the church here Sunday evening. A social hour and refreshments will follow the meeting.
Harold Hovey and Ward Powers performed in an orchestra last evening at the Hotel Antlers in Lorain. Mrs. David R. Moore hosted the Literature department of the Oberlin Women's club yesterday at her Elm street home. Professor Jesse F. Mack presented a paper on "Wadsworth." Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Burgner are spending the day in Cleveland.
Police arrested Charlies (Neisy) Davis last evening on a disorderly conduct charge after reports he threw a risk bottle through the front door glass at William Davis’s Park Avenue home. Police said Davis was intoxicated.
J A Solandt leads a 7 30 tonight council chamber talk on The Sex Problem in a free public meeting at City Hall. No admission charge.
Police report a crash yesterday at Broad and Cedar streets involving cars driven by B. R. B. Pumphrey of 1262 East Avenue and Harry J. Wideman of North Amherst. No injuries are noted in the brief.
Annie Stipe of Lorain won a common pleas court verdict against the city of Lorain for injuries from a broken sidewalk dated April 1 1951. She had sought $25 000 in damages.
Market notes show butter unsettled with mixed quotations, EGOS steady with receipts and fixings, poultry stable with varied prices for heavy and leghorn fowl, turkeys, and capons. Potatoes, eggs, and grains list receipts, on track ships, and price ranges by region, including Wisconsin white and Idaho shipments.
Hog receipts 900 with most bids 4 to 10 cents lower. 160 to 250 lb hogs $400, 260 to 300 lb $3.60, light lots $3.75. Cattle receipts 800 with trade down. steers and heifers $300 to $4.75, sausage bulls $2.75 to $3.35, cows $119 to $178. Calves 500 with slow, uneven demand. vealers $8.00 down, cull to medium $5.09 to $6.50. Sheep 1,200 and steady to easier. lambs $6.00 to $6.25, top $6.35, clipped ewes $2.75 to $5.75.
Chicago cash quotations show butter in two day sale with 18,435 tubs. Prices vary by grade from extras to firsts with scores ranging from 88 to 93. Futures and storage standards listed for February 18 and March 15.
Charles Campbell died at his Wakeman home on February 15 after a heart attack. Survived by wife Caroline and three living children Harold, George, and Ruth plus son Murton killed serving in the British Air Service. Funeral Friday at 2:30 from W. L. Pease Funeral Home with burial in Wakeman Cemetery.
Mary and Margaret Bigely sued H. W. Smith of Flushing Ohio and Michael Adam of Lorain after a collision between their cars on August 9 1930 in Lorain. The common pleas court dismissed the actions at the defendants costs.
A verdict for the defendant was returned in the case of Anna Pohorence against the National Tube Company. The suit sought compensation from the Industrial Commission for injuries alleged to have caused the death of her husband George Pohorence on December 18, 1930.
Miller Jones of Elyria writes the editor questioning Mayor Van Ester’s stance on obtaining lower rates. He advocates joining Amherst and Lorain to press for cheaper power, or building a municipal plant if needed, and questions the O P S negotiations and the Amherst referendum.
Eighteen Lorain County dairy herd owners received National Dairy Association honor roll certificates at the association annual meeting. The honorees achieved herds with an average butterfat production of more than 300 pounds, recognizing excellence in dairy quality.
Mrs Christina Smith widow of Amos B Smith of Lorain died at her Wellington home Tuesday evening February 14 after five months bed confinement with heart trouble. She was member of First Congregational church Wellington and Temple Chapter Order of Eastern Stars. Survived by adopted son Lee L Smith five sisters and three brothers. Funeral Friday February 17 at 2 39 from First Congregational church conducted by Dr C W Recard. Burial Greenwood Cemetery Wellington.
J W McHenry of Pen field township was reelected president and Howard Darton of Pittsfield named secretary. First honors went to B A Fenner with Wellington’s herd averaging 490 pounds of butterfat per cow. Several members received certificates while C L Blackman of Ohio State University urged using association records in breeding.
Washington township trustees voted to transfer all relief administration to Lucas county commissioners. Trustees defended their work amid criticism and cited inadequate relief funds as the reason for the move.
Readable listings show prices for carrots Chinese cabbageParsley roots radishes and turnips. Prices vary by item with best and poorer bids noted. both hot house and leaf varieties present, baskets and bunches offered in half bushels to two dozen quantities.
Amid nationwide bank closures, Detroit residents and Michigan cities show resolve. Workers cash checks, milk and coal dealers ensure child nutrition, and communities improvise with charge accounts, a change bureau, and metal money plans to ward off panic.
An advertisement touts EMTONA as a safe, non drug remedy for clear, healthy skin. It claims boils and acne due to acid blood improves after daily EMTONA use and emphasizes renewed vitality and a younger appearance. Sold at Muir's Cut Rate Store, 413 Broad.
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