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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1929

Page

5

Employers Hear On Best Way To Find Applicants

Stanley Corfman personnel director of National Carbon Company told Rotarians that goodwill pays and outlined three avenues for finding workers advertising agencies and best through friends of current staff. He explained personnel function training promotion and worker welfare including stock plans vacations and company information booklets. Corfman will move to United Carbide and Carbon’s Chicago unit. he now works at Cleveland Edgewater plant. Walter Kohn led the group singing as President Dean Burns presided this Tuesday.

Stanley Corfman National Carbon Company Corfman A. C. Corfman Park Avenue Corman United Carbite and Carbon Corporations Chicago Cleveland Thuesday Dean Burns

Two Divorce Suits Filed In Common Pleas Court

Two divorce petitions were filed in Lorain County Common Pleas Court. Mary Kobats seeks dissolution from Mike Kobats on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty alleging his evenings away and dissipation. The couple married in 1926 and have no children. Freda Keneg seeks divorce from Harry Keneg on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty claiming poisoning of food. they married in 1923 and have two children aged four and six months.

Common Pleas Court Mary Kobats Lorain Mike Kobats Harry Keneg Elyria Freda Keneg Keneg

Cognovit Judgments Granted In Common Pleas Court

Three cognovit judgments were granted in common pleas court today. P. J. Mazur obtained a judgment against James McGee for $438.17. The Western Reserve Finance Company secured two judgments against Earl C. Fiebeck and others for $215.07 and $208.55.

Common Pleas Court P. J. Mazur James McGee Western Reserve Finance Company Earl C. Fiebeck

New Club Organized at Olmsted Falls

Initiation of officers and members of the newly organized Olmsted Falls Elhi Club will be conducted Wednesday night by members of the Elyria Senior Hi Club. John Siekkinen, director of boys' work at the YMCA, announced the formation. The Olmsted Falls Club has 12 members.

Olmsted Falls Ehiy Club Elyria Senior HY Club John Siekkinen New Olmsted Falls

Rise and fall of Schibley in Amherst community

The piece recalls Schibley’s path from home schooling to Oberlin and Ohio Northern, his return to Amherst as a teacher, then entering business. He helped organize U. S. Automatic in 1909 and later served as cashier and president of Amherst Savings and Banking Company, with ongoing debate about his sentencing and hardship.

Schibley Oberlin College Ohio Northern University Amherst U. S. Automatic Companys Amherst Savings and Banking Company

Knights of St John Drive To Increase Membership

A drive to boost the Knights of St John membership from 75 to about 200 began at an open meeting at the Knights of Columbus hall. Attendee 50 members heard attorney R F Vandemark speak on Cooperation and General Crody on Harmony. A luncheon followed as the 60 day drive proceeds.

Order Knights of St. John Knights of Columbus R. F. Vandemark Crody

Stolen Blue Double-Frame Bicycle Reported

Police received a report yesterday afternoon of a blue double-frame bicycle stolen from 120 Kenwood Street. The owner, Raymond Blair, notified authorities about the theft.

Raymond Blair Kenwood Street

Spencerian Tonight in Oberlin Basketball Clash

Oberlin, Feb. 20. The Spencerian School of Commerce of Cleveland visits the Oberlin School of Commerce for a high rivalry game. Spencerian and Oberlin have a long history of close contests with Oberlin holding a majority of wins recently but by small margins. Tip-off is at 7 39.

Oberlin Spencerian School of Commerce Cleveland Oberlin School of Commerce

Bach Concerto for Three Pianos at Conservatory Recital

Tonight at the Conservatory students recital Bach concerto in CG major for three pianos and orchestra will be performed. Professors David Moyer Denoe Leedy and Axel Skjerne will play the three pianos, assisted by the Conservatory orchestra with both students and faculty participating.

Conservatory Bach David Moyer Denoe Leedy Axel Skjerne Piay

Male Chorus To Sing Friday

A male chorus conducted by J E Wickler rehearses to perform at Washingtons Birthday service in the chapel. Florence E Allen Ohio Supreme Court judge will speak on What America Needs at the 10 am Friday service. Rev Harold Phillips of Cleveland Heights Baptist church set to speak at the college religious conference February 27 and 28 with three talks.

J. E. Wickler Florence E. Allen Ohio State Supreme Court America Harold Phillips Cleveland Heights Baptist Church Phillips Denison University First Baptist Church of Mt. Vernon N. Y

Hughes Clouser Marriage Announced In Oberlin Ohio

Announcement is made of the marriage of Alice Helen Hughes daughter of Mr and Mrs O J Hughes of Oberlin to John Burton Clouser son of Mr and Mrs D B Clouser of Bay Village Ohio They will be at home to friends at 10011 Clifton boulevard Cleveland after March 15.

Alice Helen Hughes O. J. Hughes Oberlin John Burton Clouser D. B. Clouser Bay Village Ohio

Banking Class Visits Federal Reserve Bank

Thirty members of the class in banking of Professor L B Krueger traveled to Cleveland to inspect the Federal Reserve Bank. The annual trip is part of the required work of the course and aims to show how a large bank operates firsthand.

L. B. Krueger Department of Economies Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank

State Orchestra Contest Set For Oberlin Host

The Ohio State Orchestra contest will be held in Oberlin with Oberlin College as host and sponsor. The event takes place April 25 and 26 with all orchestra classes eligible to participate. National judges will attend to make decisions.

Ohio State Oberlin Oberlin College Conservatory

Woodland avenue sewing group to meet with Miss Hesford

The Woodland avenue sewing group will meet with Miss Hesford at 17 Woodland avenue tomorrow afternoon. The West Lorain and Cedar avenue neighborhood club will meet tomorrow afternoon with Ara Holeate at 50 North Cedar avenue. Clyde Wheeler of East Colere Street was elected president of the Ohio Beekeepers Association and spoke at the Lorain county Beekeepers meeting held Monday evening.

Woodland Avenue Hesford West Lorain Cedar Avenue Ara. Holeate North Cedar Avenue Clyde Wheeler East Colere Street Ohio Beekeepers Association Lorain County

Woman Alleges City Sidewalk Hazard Led To Fall

Mrs. T. G. Walker of 252 Harrison Street claims an injury from a Ridge Street fall due to a sidewalk flag elevated two or more inches above the next flag. She says the sidewalk was clear of snow and ice at the time February 4, per her husband. A prior Chronicle-Telegram report said sidewalks were iced and snowy.

T. G. Walker Harrison Street Ridge Street Mr. Walki Chronicle-Telegram i. Day

Divorce Granted for Edna Marzen in Lorain Case

Judge A R Webber grants a divorce to Edna Marzen of Lorain from Joseph Marzen on grounds of gross neglect of duty. Marriage reportedly occurred in 1424 and the record ends with unspecified continuation of the case.

Edna Marzen Lorain Joseph Marzen A. R. Webber

Hutchings Opens Children's Apparel Shop on Second Street

Hutchings announces the opening of a Children's Apparel Shop on Second Street. A public reception is planned at the store Friday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. He recently purchased the shop, is redecorating, and has lived in Elyria for 25 years. He previously served as manager at C. H. Merthe Company and resides at 1288 East Ave.

T. J. Hutchings Second Street Mr. Hutchings East Ave C. H. Merthe Company

Beebe Tavern Legacy Tied to Early Ohio Travel Hub

The Beebe tavern and its founder helped shape early Ohio travel as the first stage coaching line west of Cleveland started in 1827. The Beebe family residence at East avenue and Main street, later Broad street, housed social events and a garden landmark until recent demolition for a new building.

Beebe West Springfield Mass Ohio Artemas Beebe, IV Elyria Broad Street Cleveland Norwalk Sandusky Pony Express Cuyahoga River East Avenue Main Street Pamalia Pamelia Morgan Beebe Artemas Beebe Eastern Heights Miss Bebe Winifred Turner Miss Beebe Columbus Street Five Tae Beebe Evs Pamela Beebe St. Patricks Artemus Beebe VI Todar West

Mayor fines Joe Edwards for intoxication in police court

A five dollar and costs fine was imposed on Joe Edwards of Ouie street in police court this morning by Mayor James A. Hewitt. The labor unions in Mexico number about 600 000 members.

Joe Edwards Ouie Street James A. Hewitt Mexico

Markets in Cleveland Report on Animal and Produce Prices

Markets in Cleveland Ohio report prices for butter eggs poultry and potatoes. Butter and eggs list various grades with prices per pound and dozen. Poultry express stocks show heavy fowls Leghorns ducks and geese with different price ranges. Potatoes include 150 lb sacks from Ohio New York Maine Idaho and home grown bushels with per sack and per bushel prices.

Cleveland Poultry Express Ohio New York Maine Idaho Burbanks

Cleveland Livestock Prices and Receipts Report

Hogs receipts 1500 with steady market. weights 90 to 350 lbs priced 75 to 1100, packing sows 75 to 925. Cattle receipts 300 with calves 425. beef steers 1000 to 1155, yearlings 940 to 1000, beef cows 750 to 850, cutters 550 to 700, vealers 1450 to 1850. Sheep receipts 1200 with market steady to 25 cents lower. fat lambs top 1675, bulk 1650, cull lambs 1350 to 2450, fat ewes 50 to 950.

Cleveland Livestock Cleveland

Toledo Livestock Hog Prices And Sluggish Calf Market

Toledo livestock report from February 29 shows hog receipts at 160 with prices quoted up to 29 cents, heavies 1000 to 1059, mediums 2065 to 1690, Yorkers 900 to 1090, and good pigs 900 to 950. Calves receipts light and market slow. sheep and lambs receipts light with market steady.

Toledo

Grain and oat prices held steady across grades

Toledo corn lists No 2 yellow at 99 cents per bushel, No 3 yellow at 97 9 tenths. Oats show No 2 white at 54 55 cents. Prices across other grades unchanged.

Toledo

Five convicts recaptured after dawn escape at state penitentiary

Patrols and tracks in snow led deputies to nab Pat McDermott and Mike Jacko near Shadesville while John Russo was captured at a Hartman dairy farm. The trio joined two others reportedly hidden in regions around Marietta and Cleveland. Warden orders Isaacs suspended for cell block lapses as guards explain duty shifts.

Isaacs Thomas John Hall Isaacs and Shivell Columbus State Penitentiary Pat McDermott Don Merlett Canton Daily News Mike Jacko Cleveland Lifer McDermott John Russo Cleveland Russo Shadesville Here Hartman James A. Walton Curahoga Falls William Young Marietta Imer Walton Charles Wilams Johan Crumley John Gur

Meek McDermott Captured After Prison Break

Russo attempted escape but was overtaken. McDermott surrendered willingly. Warden Thomas reported long suspicion of McDermott and noted Pat had asked to be an orderly at Pon hospital after December 18 operation for milk leg. Investigation probes how inmates gained a key or impression of the door key and whether guards Isaacs and Shirley stay or are discharged.

Russo Columbus Canton McDermott Thomas Pat Pon Hal H. Griswold W. W. Aldrich Cooper Wll J. B. Isaacs Charles Shirley

Death of Mrs Margaret Pearce at 68 in LaGrange

Mrs Margaret Pearce died at her home Tuesday evening after a brief illness at age 68 years 10 months 8 days. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon February 21 at 2 o'clock in LaGrange Methodist Church with Rev James Sivard officiating.

Margaret Pearce LaGrange Methodist Church James Sivard

Mrs Elizabeth Gough Dies After Long Illness At 72

Mrs Elizabeth Gough widow of Frederick Gough died Wednesday morning February 20 at four o clock after a lingering illness at the age of seventy two years nine months. She was a lifelong Avon resident and leaving seven children Mary Mrs G I Jenkins Harry Bert Ira Grace and Irene two grandchildren Hubert and Doris Gough. Services will be held Saturday February 23 at two o'clock at the home and interment will follow in Avon Center cemetery.

Elizabeth Gough Frederick Gough Aingering Avon Mary G. I. Jenkins Harry Bert Ira Grace Irene Hubert Doris Gough Avon Center

Mrs R O Worcester Dies After Illness

Mrs. R. O. Worcester aged 42 of 1118 West Avenue died this afternoon at 1 30 after a brief illness with pneumonia. She is survived by her husband Ror Worcester two daughters Naomi and Tone and her parents Mr. and Mrs J Kunipper. Funeral arrangements have not been made.

R. O. Worcester West Avenue Ror Worcester Naomi Tone J. Kunipper

Dr Arthur Townshend Dies Uncle of Elyria Man

News arrives of the death of Dr Arthur Bailey Townshend retired physician at his New York City home after years of illness. Born near Avon in 1855 he was among OSU founders' family and early graduates. He was brother to the late Mrs P H Boynton and uncle of S H Bornton of Lake Avenue. Body to be taken to Columbus for burial.

Arthur Bailey Townshend New York City Townshend Avon Ohio State University P. H. Boynton S. H. Bornton Lake Avenue Columbus Ohio

Fire devastates Riley building and adjoining structures

A brick structure adjoining the Riley building housed Anderson and Hume Hardware and Furniture on the first floor, the American Legion Post and John R. Tanner on the second, and London Masonic Lodges on the third. Fire destroyed lodge records and paraphernalia. Legion equipment lost. Fire also damaged a shed behind Central National Bank. Heavy snowfall likely saved downtown.

Riley Anderson and Hume Hardware and Furniture Company American Legion Post John R. Tanner London Masonic Lodges Legion Farrar Central National

Board of Trade in Elyria reorganizes to include fresh leadership

All members of the Elyria Board of Trade announce resignations to allow new directors during the reorganization and expansion campaign. A maximum two year term rule is set with a one year cooling period before re election. Dues remain, a sustaining fund starts three year subscriptions, and a committee will draft a new constitution and by laws for member adoption.

Elyria Bod of Trade Louis B. Iglauer Board of Trade Iglauer

Dancing at Cascade Thursday and Saturday nights

Local event notice lists weekly dances at Cascade on Thursdays and Saturdays. Details are sparse with names and exact times unclear.

Cascade Bob Veon

Directors Resignations Announced for Multiple Positions

A list of directors announcing resignations includes J. B Johnson, L. B B Wauver, T. L. Moise, C. W. Phillips, A. J. Cur ran, Karl W. Plocher, J. M. Lud wig, D. LB. Symons, James A. Hewitt, L. B. Iglauer, Max Goldstein, A. C. Hudnutt, H. K. King, A. J. Robinson, Glade B. Thomas, Charles J. Creboro, Roy Miller, Dr. George D. Nicholas, J. M. Kiss and King Favvor.

J. B Johnson L. B

Steel and Tubes Employees Attend Cleveland Safety Meeting

Twenty six employees of Steel and Tubes Inc. rode a chartered bus to Cleveland for the Cleveland Safety Council annual meeting at the Winton Hotel. Mayor and Mrs. Herwitt joined the group and the plant foremen from Elyria attended. The council credited themselves with saving at least nineteen children last year. Rev. W Harry Freda spoke at the banquet before more than 600 attendees.

The Steel and Tubes Inc Cleveland Cleveland Safety Council Winton Hotel James A. Herwitt Elyria W. Harry Freda

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