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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1933

Page

9

Bound county newspaper files sought for library safekeeping

Charles Lord former newspaper man requests county commissioners place bound county papers in the public library for protection. Law requires keeping leading Republican and Democrat files with the county auditor. Storeroom files dating to 1858 risk destruction. papers must be kept ten years then may go to the Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society.

Charles Lord Lord Ohio State Archaeological and Historical Society

Death Notice of Mrs Louisa Kirk at 121 Harvard Avenue

Mrs Louisa Kirk died Thursday at 2 45 p m at her home after a lingering illness. Born in Dover December 23 1851 she lived in this city six years. Survived by three nieces and two nephews. Funeral Sunday 1 30 at Harvard Avenue home with Rev D P Fulmer officiating. Double burial at Dover Cemetery 3 15 for Mrs Kirk and her grandson Kirk Bainbridge who died in Medina with services held there Sunday.

Louisa Kirk Harvard Avenue Dover S. R. Nichols D. P. Fulmer Dover Cemetery

Death Notice Herbert M. Ross of Elyria

Herbert M. Ross former Elyria resident died at his home in Columbia South Carolina funeral services held in Columbia today he is survived by two daughters in law Mrs Frank Kaiser and Mrs Charles Gildenmeister and two sons Richard of South Carolina and Floyd of Elyria Ross was a member of the Painters Local of Elyria

Herbert M. Ross Columbia South Carolina Frank Kaiser Charles Gildenmeister Lodi Street Richard Floyd Ross Elyria Ross Painters

Man Sentenced for Manslaughter in Shovel Attack

Chester McKitrick, 21, is sentenced to five to twenty years in the penitentiary after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the head injury of Herbert Lightfritz, who died from a fractured skull in Marietta Ohio.

Marietta, O Chester McKitrick Herbert Lightfritz Lightfritz McKitrick

Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children

For over thirty years mothers rely on Mother Gray's Sweet Powders to ease colds and teething discomfort. The powder purportedly relieves feverishness constipation and teething disorders and sweetens the stomach to promote overall health. Sold by druggists everywhere. Free sample by writing Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York.

Mother Gray Mother Gray Co le Roy

Minister Honored by Sixty Friends at Surprise Shower

Sixty friends gathered at 423 Tremont Street to honor Rev. G. T. Settle, pastor of the Second Baptist Church, with a surprise shower arranged by the Baptist Committee. A dinner and refreshments were served.

G. T. Settle Second Baptist Church Tremont Street Baptist Committee

Theft attempt at Hyman Company junk yard reported

Police were alerted at 7 20 P M yesterday to an attempted battery theft at the Hyman Company junk yard. The proprietor saw a man run to the rear of the yard as he arrived and reported a battery was about to be removed from a car.

Hyman Company

Collision Slightly Damages Cars on Middle Avenue

Cars of Dr. C. O. Jaster of Elyria and Albert W. Brunger of Lux- Grange road were slightly damaged in a collision on Middle avenue yesterday afternoon, according to police.

Dr. C. O. Jaster Elyria Albert W. Brunger Lux- Grange Road Middle Avenue

Junior High Bots Organize At Local YMCA

An organization of a boys club for local junior high students began last night with eight boys meeting at the YMCA. A constitution will be drafted for the new club and officers will be elected at the next meeting. Regular meetings are set for Thursdays at 7 15 p.m. with one monthly Saturday recreation meeting. Fifteen boys will be invited to the next gathering.

Divorce suit filed in And About The Court House

Mabel Smith of Lorain sues Thomas for divorce on gross neglect of duty. Married in 1907 with two children Joe and Julia Vargo. R. D. Liyria Amherst sues Joe and John Bado for 4435 rent. Ralph W. Cobb sues Christine Ackerman Elyria RD3 for 4501 on a property purchase contract. Foreclosure sought. Hershberg Quality Clothes Inc sues George H Crawford and Dachtler partners for 2900 on promissory notes. C A Mauk Lumber Co sues H M Sheldon Lumber and Supply Co for 459 on an account.

Mabel Smith Lorain Thomas Joe Julia Vargo R. D Liyria John Bado Amherst Ralph W. Cobb Christine F. Ackerman Elyria Hershberg Quality Clothes, Inc George H. Crawford G. E. Dachtler Dachtler and Dachtler C. A. Mauk Lumber Company H. M. Sheldon Lumber and Supply Company

Draga Sues for 2064 Promissory Note Foreclosure in Grafton

Charles C. Draga sues Shirley and Mary David son for 2064 alleging due on a promissory note. Foreclosure of property in Grafton township is requested.

Charles C. Draga Shirley Mary Davidson Grafton Township

Man Sues Schultz for 2500 Over False Arrest

Paul Kindiz of 348 Second Street sues Philip H Schultz of Elyria for 2500 claiming false and malicious arrest. Kindig alleges arrest and hours imprisonment on a charge of malicious destruction of property, later acquitted by Mayor W H Van Oster.

Paul Kindiz Second Street Philip H. Schultz Elyria Kindig W. H. van Oster

Markel Realty sues Goldstein entities for lease debt

The Markel Realty Company of Akron sues The A. Goldstein and Sons Company Max and Samuel Goldstein and Goldstein Sons Inc for 13826.67 alleging rent due under a lease for a former A. Goldstein store at Sandusky. Defendants allegedly abandoned the store at end of August 1932 and owe rent to 1939 per the petition.

The Markel Realty Company of Akron A. Goldstein and Sons Company Max and Samuel Goldstein Goldstein Sons, Inc Sandusky

Open Forum Meeting on New World Work and Wages

City hall council chamber hosts an open forum tonight at 7 30 p m chaired by J A Solandt. The discussion centers on New World Work and Wages and the Ananias Club as the topic for debate.

Ananias Club J. A. Solandt

Wealthy Cleveland fish packer dies after hotel leap

Samuel Malbin a 45 year old Cleveland fish packer and real estate operator died today after leaping from a hotel window. He survived 40 hours after the jump before death occurred.

Cleveland Samuel Malbin

Society Notes: Circle 4 of Methodist Church Entertained

Additional Indies including twenty two members and guests enjoyed a program at Mrs. B H Russell's home 382 Stanford avenue A new member joined Devorions were led by Mrs B I Ohlemacher three violin and piano numbers performed by Clark Maddock Robert Holcomb and Ralph Stearns a Lincoln talk by Mrs Flora Hoak hosts included Mrs Earl Bell Mrs H D Klee and Mrs Fox The next Circle gathering a tureen dinner at the parsonage with Mrs E J Bond on March 16.

Indies Circle No. 4 Methodist Church B. H. Russell Stanford Avenue Devorions B. I. Ohlemacher Clark Maddock Robert Holcomb Ralph Stearns True

Fields M E church morning service February 19

The Fields M E church convenes Sunday February 19 at 10 15 with Rev John G Koontz preaching Shut The Door A boys and girls sermonette follows Betty Baehr plays At Evening Mrs Koontz Violin Cayatina The Ladies Quartet sings Jesus Lover of My Soul Junior Choir anthem Velma Andrews directs Sunday School at 11 15 with classes for all Epworth League meets 7 00 p m in the League Room

Fields M. E John G. Koontz Betty Baehr N. Louis Wright Mesdames Rowe Andress Detweiler Koontz Jesus Lover of Joseph P. Holbrook Velma Andrews Epworth League

Allen P. T. A. Executive Board Plans for Future

The Allen P. T. A. executive board met at Mrs. William Birkline's Beebe court home. A benefit bridge party is set for February 21 at Mrs. Cyril Brecknock's Longfellow avenue home. A jigsaw puzzle party is planned later. March 30 program includes a one act play by Miss Baker's high school group and a musical program. The meeting starts at seven o'clock. The board hopes to entertain the teaching staff in May if approved by the association.

Allen P. T. A William Birkline Beebecourt Cyril Brecknock Longfellow Avenue P T. A

Harold Harwood Celebrates Sixteenth Birthday Surprise

Harold Harwood enjoyed a surprise party at 157 Lake Avenue last evening for his sixteenth birthday. Young guests attended, games and contests provided amusement, and prizes were given to several winners. Refreshments were served by Mrs. C W Hartle and Mrs. Ed Haywood.

Harold Harwood Lake Avenue C. W. Hartle Ed Haywood Mrron Helen Briggs Dorothy Lois Evelyn Kieffer Betty Lersch Ada May Ransom Alberta Holk Mary Batsorf Glen Smith Charles Hyland William Wehman Dave Everhard

Legion Hosts League Bridge Delegations Tonight

The Elyria Post 12 American Legion will host the Legion Home event for the County Bridge League with delegations from Lorain Avon Lake Wellington and Elsria. The league meets on alternate Friday nights at member venues and serves refreshments after duplicate bridge games led by committee head Dave Hyman.

Elyria American Legion Legion County Bridge League Lorain Avon Lake Wellington Elsria Bridge League Dave Hyman

Valentine Party Honors Rose Krabec Birthday

Eighteen members and guests of Thursday Night Pass gathered at the Krabec home for a Valentine and Birthday party honoring Rose Krabec. Gifts and exchanges followed with high scores by Carrie Snoble and Barbara Klasik. Luncheon served to local residents Elizabeth Crost and Margaret Crost, and Mr. and Mrs. Sowers and Fritz of New City, NY. Next meeting set for March 11 hosted by Frank Snobel on Samuel Street.

Julia Mary Krabec Rose Krabec Carrie Snoble Barbara Klasik Elizabeth Margaret Crost City William Sowers Andrew Fritz New City New York Frank Snobel Samuel Street

Division C of Church of Christ meets at Mrs Findlay’s home

Division C of the Church of Christ met at the home of Mrs Sam Findlay on Spruce street yesterday with twenty in attendance. The president Mrs James Smith led the devotions and the business meeting discussed plans for a luncheon to be held the first of March. Readings were given by Mrs Cora Mellinger and Mrs James.

Church of Christ Sam Findlay Spruce Street James Smith Cora Mellinger James

Oberlin Alumni Homecoming Features Glen Gray Memorial Game

Oberlin hosts two day alumni homecoming February 21 and 22 with the Glen Gray Memorial basketball game in Warner Gymnasium. A student alumni dance, executive committee meeting, council luncheon with William H. Seaman, and a general alumni gathering follow, highlighting centennial plans and honors for Glen Gray, Oberlin alumnus and athlete.

Oberlin Warner Gymnasium T:3u Oberlin Inn William H. Seaman Theological Shipherd Glen Gray

Hostess Gehrkens Assisted by Four Ladies

Mrs Gehrkens hosted an event aided by Mrs Trufant Mrs Morris Mrs Harvey and Mrs Young in a coordinated social gathering featuring prominent local organizers and attendees.

Oberlin Dramatic Club to Host Open Meeting

The Oberlin Dramatic Club will hold an open meeting for men and women on Monday February 20 at 3 PM at the home of Mrs Charles Magruder 65 North Pleasant Street. Don Harter newly elected member from this district will be present to speak on matters of interest. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.

Oberlin Dramatic Cub Charles Magruder North Pleasant Street Coens Sessman Don Harter

Fires From Chimney Sparks Ravage Two Homes

Two fires sparked by chimney embers yesterday damaged roofs. The first struck Ralph Hudwell at 172 North Park Street, with about 25 dollars in damage. The second hit Miss Sara Prince on Walnut Street, causing considerable roof damage.

Ralph Hudwell North Park Street Sara Prince Walnut Street

Washington Birthday Celebration by Local Literary Club

The Literary and Social club hosted a Washington birthday party at Mrs. Karl Gehrkens’s East College Street home. Fifty six guests enjoyed dinner, decorations of red white and blue, a musical program by Elizabeth Richardson Adeline Gehrkens Elizabeth Porter and Julia Whittington, a piano solo, and a humorous reading by Professor Sherman. The next gathering will be at Mrs. O E Barton’s Seventh Street home.

Washington Karl Gehrkens East College Street Gehrkens Elizabeth Richardson Adeline Gehrkens Elizabeth Porter Julia Whittington Miss Richardson Sherman

Smythe to Speak at Oberlin Business Club Dinner

The Oberlin Business Men's club holds its monthly dinner at Grange hall this evening. C B Smythe of Thew Shovel Company Lorain will discuss Share the Work Movement and chairs the county effort. Credit Association matters also to be discussed.

Young Cleveland Magician to Entertain PTA Audience

Alfred E. Guenther, a Cleveland youth magician, performs this afternoon in Prospect School auditorium under the Prospect Parent-Teacher Association.

Alfred E. Guenther Cleveland Prospect Shool Prospect Parent-Teacher Association

Recent Bride Is Honored At Hilsdale Shower

Evelyn Hunter and sister Mrs. A Beaucae min hosted a home shower on Hilsdale court in honor of Mrs. N Mastin who wed in December. Twenty guests enjoyed bridge followed by luncheon prepared by the hostesses and their mother Mrs. W L Hunter. Yellow and white supplied the color scheme. Mrs. Mastin formerly Miss Florence Brand received many gifts.

Evelyn Hunter A. Beaucaemin Hilsdale Court N. Mastin W. L. Hunter Mastin Florence Brand

East Side Guild Plans Men’s Supper and March Meeting

East Side Guild of St. Andrews Episcopal church hosted Mrs. George Smart and Miss Minnie Hummer at Eastern Heights Boulevard. Members sewed and planned a Men’s supper for the near future while hostesses served refreshments. The Text meeting is set for March sixteenth.

East Side Guild St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church George Smart Minnie Hummer Eastern Heights Boulevard

Sunday School Class Renames to Truth Seekers

Dawn Elizabeth Reed hosted seven members of the Sunday school class at 535 Park Place last evening. A business meeting decided to rename the group Truth Seekers, followed by games and refreshments. The next meeting is in two weeks.

Dawn Elizabeth Reed Ark Place

Mrs Earl Brown Hosts Fortnightly Club Meeting

Mrs Earl Brown acted as hostess for the Fortnightly Thursday gathering at her Ohio street home. Mrs George Stevens reviewed Carl Sandburg's Mary Lincoln Wife and Widow and Mrs Cushing previewed Mozart by Marcia Davenport. On March second Mrs Stevens will host at her home on Host avenue.

Earl, Brown Earl Brown Ohio Street George Stevens Carl Sandburg Mary Lincoln Cushing Mozart Marcia Davenport Stevens Host Avenue

Altar Society Members Meet at St Marys Hall

Twenty five members of the Al tar Society gathered in St Marys parish hall yesterday afternoon to sew and play cards. Mrs Louise Eas ley won the prize. Mrs William Stolz and Mrs Ruth Resar and members adjourned until March second.

Altar Society St. Mary's Parish Hall Louise Easley William Stolz Ruth Resar

Young Broadwell undergoes double mastoid operation

George Peake Broadwell, two year old son of Mr and Mrs George Broadwell, had a double mastoid operation this week at Allen hospital and is reported to be getting along nicely. Dr J A Richards, pastor, to conduct preaching seminar next Monday with region ministers invited by the Commission on Evangelism and Devotional Life. Mr and Mrs Francis Street arrived in Oberlin from New York where he held a position for several years. they left for their home in Canoga Falls with their daughter staying with grandmother Mrs Scott.

George Peake Broadwell George Broadwell Allen Hospital J. A. Richards Field Commission On Evangelism Francis Street Oberlin New York

Prosperity Auction Draws 1200 Farmers At Fair Grounds

About 1200 persons mostly farmers attended the Prosperity Auction at the fair grounds yesterday. F R Castle reported 4000 sales including carrots onions trucks and a six room house furnishings. The next sale is March 2 at 10 a m.

F. R. Castle Cautle

Roosevelt seeks new administration posts aboard fast train

President elect Roosevelt is meeting with Senate leaders including Hull Glass and Cutting to discuss key cabinet roles. Hull may become secretary of the treasury with Swanson named to state. Glass may stay in the Senate or move to treasury if persuaded. The train was to reach Jersey City Terminal by 4 p m.

Roosevelt Hull Richmond Glass Senate Washington Treasury Tf Glass

Fined for Operating Overloaded Trucks in Lorain County

Fines of 25 dollars and costs were assessed Lee J. Freeman of Cleveland and C A Popeny of Meadville Pa after arraignment before Justice Walter H Watts for operating overloaded trucks on Route 20 near Ridgeville. Deputies made the arrests, as reported.

Lee J. Freeman Cleveland C. A. Popeny Meadville Walter H. Watts Lorain County Ridgeville

Capuder to Represent Muskingum College in Intercollegiate Oratorical Contest

Albert Capuder of Midway, Pa will represent Muskingum College in the annual Intercollegiate Oratorical contest at Westerville Ohio tonight February 17.

New Concord Albert Capuder Midway Muskingum College Westerville

Despondent Woman Ends Her Life in Local Tragedy

Miss Elsie Morr, 41, of South Middle Avenue, committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid after a recent employment reduction to three days a week. Her mother found her in her bedroom and she died before help arrived. Coroner Ward ruled death by own action. Survived by parents and sister Ethel. funeral Monday at Nichols funeral home conducted by Rev. W. C. Fowler.

Elsie Morr South Middle Avenue Benjamin Morr Elsie Clarence W. Dick General Industries Company S C. Ward Church of Christ Miss Morr Ethel Morr Nichols Funeral Home W. C Fowler Ridgelawn

Elyrians Score Hit In New London Minstrel Show

The Elyria Minstrel Follies played New London before a capacity crowd. Reported as one of the troupe’s best shows, the tour continues with plans to reach 34 or more cities before season’s end.

Elyria

Avon Valentine Tea for Home Economics Mothers

Miss Rosemary Schmidt hosted a Valentine tea in Avon on Tuesday afternoon for the Avon High School Home Economics class mothers. Guests included Mrs. E W Beidler Mrs R A Mittlested and Mrs Henry Mehiinge. The program featured music and readings and the class of twenty two students has just completed a unit on cooking and serving meals and is now studying caring for the sick.

Valentine Avon Rosemary Schmidt Avon High School Taucht Schmidt E. W. Beidler R. A. Mittlested Henry Mehiinge Cenkinge

Board of Education Approves Repairs and Grounds Work

The Board of Education held its regular meeting Tuesday evening at the school and discussed routine business. The board authorized repairing the fences and improving the school grounds.

Board of Education Revealar

Nutrition Meeting Closes Year With Demonstrations

The final county extension work meeting under Miss Alicn Bird was held at the high school on Wednesday afternoon with forty ladies in attendance. Bird demonstrated meat cooking and other dishes which were served to attendees. A guest was Miss Bird’s mother from Fayette, Ohio.

Alicn Bird Miss Bird Fayette

Sewing Society Meeting At St Marys School

The St Marys sewing society met at the school building on Wednesday afternoon with large attendance. Sewing and quilting were the main activities followed by a social hour and a lunch. Mrs Fred Horwedel won the prize and the group will meet again next Wednesday afternoon.

Sewing Society Ladies of St. Mary’s Sewing Society Fred Horwedel

Luncheon Bridge Attends in Lakewood Home

Mrs E A Scamman attended a luncheon bridge at Mrs Josephine Bentley's Lakewood home on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs R H Fay of Berea stayed as an overnight guest at Mr and Mrs FE A Scamman's home on Wednesday. Mis Webber, ill at home, shows some improvement. Knights of St John Ladies Auxiliary met at the school Wednesday evening for routine business. Mrs Cecil Moore hosted Stitch and Chat club Wednesday afternoon with needle work, conversation, and a luncheon. Mr and Mrs Horace Greeley of Dover visited friends here Wednesday evening.

E. A. Scamman Josephine Bentley Lakewood R. H. Fay Berea FE. A. Scamman Mis M. A. Webber Knights of St. John Cecil Moore Stitch and Chatter Eclub Horace Greeley Dover

Markets Cleveland Produce Butter Eggs Poultry Turnips and Tubers

Market reports from Cleveland show butter eggs poultry and produce prices. Butter 12-42 cents a case eggs current receipts 12 cents. fowls and turkeys various prices. potatoes from Ohio New York Pennsylvania in 100 lb sacks with grades. turnips and watercress in 1 2 bushel baskets with prices.

Broilera Ohio New York Pennsylvania Densylvania

Market Report Highlights Mixed Livestock Receipts

Hog receipts total 600 with holdovers and various bale sizes priced around 3.60 to 4.00 per cwt. Cattle receipts steady with some higher prices for select cows and cutters. Calves, 700 head, active with vealers around 8.00 to 9.50. Sheep receipts 600 with lambs strengthening, wool skins steady to higher, throwouts noted at 5.75.

Chicago Receipts Report Dairy Poultry and Grain Movements

UNsettled butter receipts total 7 699 tubs with grade splits 93 score extras 92 score and firsts 88-91 score. Poultry receipts include hens le2c leghorn hens and dressed turkeys. Grain notes show wheat red tie corn white oats no 2 white rye barley and Timothy and Clover seed pricing amid USDA data and regional truck deliveries.

Chicago Rock Springs Mae Turkesa Vliet Duehs Timothy

Market Produce Prices Report With Mixed OCR Errors

Readable lines show various produce items with baskets and prices such as carrots beets lettuce parsley parsnips radishes and cabbage. Units and spellings are inconsistent with some OCR errors but indicate wholesale marketplace readings for quantity baskets and per pound or per unit pricing.

Caucus to push repeal despite thin vote margin

Speaker Garner announced a Monday push to repeal with drastic rule suspension. He said several Democrats had indicated they might switch votes, but the caucus will bind most members while limiting debate and banning amendments.

Garner

Public Auction Notice at Graf ton Farm Durkeeville Road

Our lease on the 400A farm expired. A sale of all equipment, tools, livestock and more at Rust Farm Graf ton on February 23 starting at 7 PM. Horses, cattle, hogs, poultry, tractors, and farm implements listed with payment terms and clerks. CRUM and FARNER owners. Fortney and Sooy auctioneers.

Durkeeville Road Corporation Limits Grafton Guernsey Fordson Tractor Crum and Farner Harry Fortney Clayton Sooy Lee Wlnnect Joe Hazelton

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