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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1933

Page

5

Mayor warns on city relief funds and seed shortfall

Mayor W. H. Van Oster revealed a critical poor relief crisis with about one thousand families aided and funds to run out by March 1. Relief commission will meet the finance committee to seek more money while the mayor plans a visit to the state relief commission for possible aid. A municipal garden project may be dropped without $600 for seed, as relief costs run about $7,000 monthly and state action is hoped to replenish city funds.

W. H. van Oster Atl Relief Commission Council State Relief Commission

Grafton Man Held on Assault Charge After Family Quarrel

Charles Bater 52 of Cleveland street Grafton is jailed on assault and battery charges filed by his daughter Dorothy after a quarrel at their home Saturday night. He was treated at Memorial hospital for a head injury and intoxicated at the time of arraignment before Justice Joseph Petro, who bound him over to the grand jury.

Charles Bater Cleveland Street Grafton Dorothy Bater Memorial Hospital Joseph Petro

Attempted Robbery Reported at Cedar Avenue Gas Station

A Standard Oil gas station at Cedar avenue and Broad street was the scene of a cash drawer attempt about 1130 p m Saturday. The attendant, servicing two cars, reported two men inside the station tried to force open the drawer and fled. Police were given descriptions of the suspects.

Standard Oil Gas Cedar Avenue Broad Street

Police dog attack on Samuel street prompts confinement order

Police ordered the dog owner to keep the police dog confined after reports Saturday that the animal bit two people. The dog broke its leash in the owner's absence and bit a newsbour while Richard Jacobs helped. A neighbor later took charge before police arrived.

Samuel Street Richard Jacobs

Fined Kansas City Driver for Unlicensed Truck Operation

John Tomlinson of Kansas City Missouri was fined one dollar and costs for operating a truck without a license when arraigned before Justice Joseph Ferro yesterday for deputies. He claimed he had applied for a license and had not yet received it. He was en route from Chicago to Cleveland with merchandise. the trailer drawn by the truck held a license.

John Tomlinson Kansas City Joseph Ferro Tomlinson Chicago Cleveland

Clevelander Suffers Minor Injuries in Car Crash

John Kline of Cleveland sustained minor injuries to his nose and face when his car struck a pole at Middle Avenue and 16th Street around 9 45 p m Sunday. Police reported he was treated at Memorial Hospital.

John Kline Cleveland Middle Avenue 16Th Street Kline Memorial Hospital

Firemen Clean Street After Milk Spill

City firemen used hoses to wash a milk spill from two large cans that toppled from a truck at Middle Avenue and Third Street. Crews directed powerful jets to clear the intersection and restore traffic flow.

Middle Avenue Third Street

Man from Florence Pleads Not Guilty on Statutory Charge

Edward Klerk age 24 of Florence Ohio pleaded not guilty to a statutory charge when arraigned before Justice Joseph Petro Saturday afternoon. Charges were preferred by a South Amherst resident.

Edward Klerk Florence Joseph Petro South Amherst

Backfire blamed for car fire in Spruce Street garage

A backfire through the carburetor ignited flooded gasoline in an automobile owned by Lillian Weiss in a Spruce Street garage yesterday afternoon. The fire was extinguished before five men arrived and caused no damage.

Lillian Weiss Spruce Street

Tire stolen from car on Broad Street reported

Ralph W. Cobb of Stop 5 Yellow Line reported to police Saturday that a tire was stolen from his car while parked on Broad Street.

Ralph W. Cobb Yellow Line Broad Street

Money for Elyria draws inquiries from many cities

The Elyria Chamber of Commerce reports growing interest in Money for Elyria with requests from Columbus, Toledo, Sandusky, Steubenville, and Marietta. Complete plan details are sent to inquirers, clarifying there are no costs to participate and the money is worth one hundred cents on the dollar.

Elyria

Death of Mrs Nellie Brooker in Elyria

Mrs Nellie Brooker age 435 wife of Chester A Brooker of 120 Courtland Street died Sunday afternoon at 4 20 at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Oberlin she lived here fifteen years and was a member of the First Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband four sons John Richard Leonard and Chester Jr one brother Charles Schermerholm of Wooster and five sisters Mrs Jennie Braun Mrs Sadie Taylor Mrs Gertrude Engle Mrs Jessie Weck and Miss Hattie Schermerborn Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9 00 pm from Sudro Funeral Home with Rev R E Neighbour officiating. Burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery.

Nellie Brooker Chester A. Brooker Courtland Street Elyria Memorial Hospital Brooker Oberlin Ohio First Baptist Church John Richard Leonard Chester, Jr Charles Schermerholm Wooster Jennie Braun

Death notice for Al Fishburn of Winnemucca Nevada

Al Fishburn died at his late home in Winnemucca Nevada on February 16 after a weeks illness following two strokes. He was born in Eaton Ohio in 1856. He is survived by his wife, one son, and one grandson. A brother Joseph Fishburn lives in Ridgeville and a sister Bessie Freed lives in Jackson Michigan.

al Fishburn Wiunemucca Nevada Eaton Ohio Joseph Fishburn Ridgeville Bessie Freed Jackson Michigan

Amherst Man Patrick McGarvey Dies After Illness

Patrick McGarvey 42 of Lincoln street Amherst died at 8 05 this morning after a lingering illness. He is survived by his widow Jeanie two sons Hugh and Henry and one brother Thomas of Glasgow Scotland. Born in Newark New York he returned to Scotland as a baby and came to Amherst from Scotland twenty two years ago. He was a member of St Josephs Catholic Church Holy Name Society Knights of Columbus Eagles Journeymen Stonecutters Association of North America. Funeral arrangements are in complete.

Amherst, O Patrick McGarvey Lincoln Street Amherst Jeanie Hugh Henry Thomas Glasgow Scotland Mr. McGarvey Newark N. Y St. Joseph's Catholic Church Holy Name Society Knights of Columbus and Eagles Journeymen Stonecutters Association of North America

Court suits seek damages and foreclosure in Lorain case

Mary J. Magner sues Henry J. Smith and Jacob F. Gerhart for 2590 dollars claiming injuries from a fall on stairs in a Lorain store on December 27, 1922. Elyria Savings and Trust Co. sues Edward C. Decker and others for 16982 dollars on promissory notes, with a request for appointment of a receiver and foreclosure.

Mary J. Magner Henry J. Smith Jacob F. Gerhart Lorain Elyria Savings and Trust Company Edward C. Decker Et al

Car Collision Involves Mrs Stegman At West Avenue

Police report a car driven by Mrs. Fred Stegman of 119 Chase Street was damaged Saturday evening at the intersection of West Avenue and Second Street after being struck by an unidentified vehicle that fled the scene.

Fred Stegman Chase Street West Avenue Second Street

Milk Can Stolen From Farm Milk House

Bert Squires of LaGrange road reported to the sheriff that a lock was broken in his milk house and a can of milk was stolen. Deputy sheriffs were assigned to investigate the theft.

Bert Squires LaGrange Road Sheriff’s Department

Flashlight Stolen From Car in Elgin

Police were alerted Saturday night to a theft of a flashlight from the car of Frank Bancan in Elgin. The report notes the missing item and the incident location.

Frank Bancan Elgin

Delivery service contact listings and addresses

Local delivery notice lists WELLINGTON SOL Herrick Ave East and Junior Grissinser contact details for complaints or missed copies. Includes addresses and phone numbers for ordering and service inquiries.

Sol Herrick Ave Junior Grissinser Courtland

Wellington Veterinarian Dr E D Snyder Dies

Dr E D Snyder 65 Wellington veterinarian died at home on Middle street after a stroke. Born in North Fairfield he later lived in Norwalk and New London. Survived by wife Ruth daughter Mildred Carmen and granddaughter Dolores. Funeral Tuesday at 2 99 at Keith Andrews Funeral Home. Burial in New London.

Wellington E. D. Snyder Middle Street Wellington Fair Association Lorain County Royal Arcanum Order of Eagles Ruth Mildred Carmen Dolores Keith Andrew C. W. Recard Congregational Church New London

Dean McClellan Heads Lorain County Jersey Cattle Club

Dean McClellan was elected president of the Lorain County Jersey Cattle Club with Fred Mohne as vice president and Lawrence Snyder as secretary treasurer. The officers were chosen at a Thursday election held at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Moline. The group discussed the State Club meeting and planned county programs focusing on membership and herd testing. The business session followed a herd inspection of 34 Jerseys at the Mohne farm with many members present and several new members joining.

Dean McClellan Lorain County Association

Miss Mildred Brenner Hosts 17th Birthday Party

Miss Mildred Brenner celebrated her 17th birthday at home Saturday with 22 Wellington friends. The event was arranged by Mrs. Brenner and Ena Griggs, with Walter Anderson's Orchestra providing music and Paul Gray presenting a gift on behalf of guests.

Mildred Brenner Morris Brenner Brenner Mildred Ena Griggs Walter Anderson Paul Gray Miss Brenner Ruth Stevenson Donna Manning Wilda Morgan Agnes Jones Thelma Dumke Wilda Abbott Elna Griggs Janet Clisby Margery Shields Hilda Mason Stuart Wells Philip Bradstock Jack Barber Harold Jackson William Pleasnick Ted Johnson Robert Evans Don Bar Donald Ferrell Wellington Frederick Ebbs Amherst

Men from Congregational Church Attend Lodi Banquet

A delegation from the local Congregational church plans to attend the Congregational Men's banquet in Lodi on Wednesday evening. The weekly midweek service will be canceled this week due to the church meeting at Lodi.

Lodi

Stereopticon Lecture Placed in Spencer by Local Pastor

Rev Paul Carter of the Spencer Methodist church presented a stereopticon lecture on the Kentucky Mountain School work. He was joined by A E Althaus T M Pfeiffer and William McEndree. Rev McBride of Oberlin spoke on The Deep Things of God at the local church.

Paul Carter Spencer Church A. E. Althaus T. M. Pfeiffer William McEndree McBride Oberlin God

Funeral for Margaret Ginther in Akron

Mr and Mrs Norman Linder attended funeral services for Margaret Ginther an eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs William Ginther held in Akron.

Norman Linder Mrs. Winder Margaret Ginther William Ginther Akron

Burial in Newton Falls After Drive by Mrs Milo Yoxtheimer

Mrs Milo Yoxtheimer drove them to hron and Newton Falls where burial was made.

Milo Yoxtheimer Hron Newton Falls

Wellington Cash Markets Lead Bowling League as Final Adds Drama

Wellington Cash Markets won last week's match and sit in first place in the Loyal Bowling League standings. Tuesday evening the tourney final pits Cash Markets against Perry Lee, shaping the champion outcome.

Wellington Oi Wellington Cash Markets Perry Lee

Special music at Congregational church service

Sunday morning featured an anthem by the choir Souls of the Righteous and a contralto solo In the Garden of Prayer sung by Marian Sponsetter. Dr. C W Recard delivered a series address on The Man Jesus with The Wonder Working Son of God given yesterday.

Nobel Garden of Prayer

No School Wednesday for Washington's Birthday Holiday

Students will have a day off Wednesday due to the Washington's Birthday legal holiday. Schools announce closures to observe the federal holiday.

New London Plays Local High School On Wellington Floor

New London will face the local High School team tonight on the Wellington floor in a basketball game. The matchup features the city’s visiting side challenging the home squad in an evening contest.

NEW London Wellington

Wellington to meet Amherst in Lorain County tourney

Wellington High School will participate in the Lorain County tournament at Clearview. The locals are scheduled to face Amherst in the opening game.

Amherst Lorain

Ladies recall courtship days at Methdist church gathering

Twenty two members of the Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. D G Swanger's home to quilt and sew. Each woman shared memories of courtship days weddings and wedding clothes. The group noted that the most exciting tale involved an elopement.

Ladies’ Aid Society The Methodist Church D. G. Swanger

Local Social Notes From Columbia and Nearby Towns

Sunday gatherings feature Mr and Mrs Roy Burge Mrs Fannie Burton and Frank Prosser at J R VanArsdale home in Columbia. Anna Von Blum returns to Wellington from Cleveland cared for by Mrs Holbrook. Cloyd Markley visits sister Mrs C W Recard in Ashland. Paul and Mrs Recard dine with Kermit and Mrs Foster in Homerville. Wilbur Beaver visits sister Mrs Albert Luce. Eddie Herzog and Miss Ogle of Elyria visit Burt Curtice. Philathea Baraca class to host covered dish supper at Methodist church Friday at 6 30 with ladies bringing a dish. Over 90 attend men from the church served supper Friday. $25 raised for Kentucky Mountain School work. Rev Hyde moves from Falls Clinic hospital to home in LeRoy before Young People rally. Homebuilder's Class meets at A B Jones home with covered dish supper. Mrs Franklin Jones visits Cleveland friends. F C Billiard of Cleveland visits Ellen Scher and E D Snyder. Albert Prosser and wife welcome birth of a son at Fans Clinic Hospital weighing 9 pounds 3 4 ounces.

Roy Burge Fannie Burton Frank Prosser J. R. VanArsdale Columbia Anna von Blum Wellington Cleveland Holbrook Cloyd Markley Ashland C. W. Recard Paul Recard Kermit Foster Homerville Wilbur Beaver Albert Luce Eddie Herzog Miss Ogle Elyria Burt Curtice Reuben Baus Bill Richmond Methodist Sunday School Methodist Church Kentucky Mountain School Hyde Youngs People LeRoy Falls Clinic The A. B. Jones Franklin Jones Cleveland Friends F. C. Billiard Ellen Scher FE. D. Snyder Albert Prosser Fans Clinic Son

Chinese Lecturer to Speak on O atherin Day at Oberlin

Oberlin O H Feb 29 The Shansi Day address will be given Thursday February 23 during hour chapel by Dr Yu Yue Tsu eminent Chinese lecturer Topics China s Cultural Renaissance Student representatives to Oberlin in Shansi for the coming year will also be announced Dr Tsu holds a Ph D from Columbia Last semester he was visiting lecturer at Sanford University and Pacific School of Religion and is now at General Theological Seminary New York He collaborated on As Young China Sees It published by Friendship Press in 1932 Raymont T Moyer director of agricultural work in Shansi Memorial School on furlough will be in Oberlin and speak at 430 Thursday in King Bosworth room showing slides of the school and his work in China

Oberlin, O Yu Yue Tsu China Oberlin-in- Shansi Tsu Columbia University Sanford University Pacific School of Religion Far East General Theological Seminary New York Young China Friendship Press New York City Raymont T. Moyer D. C Shansi Memorial School Oberlin King-Bosworth

Oberlin Club Activities Highlight Week of Meetings

Oberlin clubs host a busy week of social events and meetings. The Oberlin Exchange Club hosts an informal party this evening at the Grange hall with dancing and games. many groups meet Tuesday February 21 including the Oberlin Women’s Club divisions, Pansy Chapter of the O E S, Knights of Pythias activities, and a missionary tea to celebrate Washington’s birthday.

Oberlin Exchange Club Oberlin Grange Hall Florence Sherman H. W. Barone Prosser Just Ye Club Cy Gayters East Vine Street Oberlin Women’s Club J. D. Yocom Woodland Avenue Oberlin Oberlin Tavern Frank B. Peck Order of de- Molay American Lesson and Auxiliary W. H. Chapin Sorosis J. A. Richards Forest Street Phyllis Wheatley Anna Banks Grafton Street Oberlin Odd Fellows Odd Fellows Rebekahs E. L. Bailey Elyria Washington Lincoln Missionary Society of the First Methodist Church Ernest Yocom West Lorain North Cedar

Oberlin News in Brief of Local Families and Events

Mrs. L. E. Steiner’s family welcomes a daughter born Thursday at Allen Hospital. Wilbur Ives and wife announce a daughter born Saturday night at Allen Hospital. Virginia Gott visits Oberlin from Wellington. Miss Frances Nolan hosts. Sacred Heart church youth sponsor a Grange hall dance on Feb 22. Evelyn Horning, nursing student in Cleveland, returns home for weekend. Mrs. JAckson and Wendolyn, and Mrs. Ingraham visit Ellsworth Biggs in Elyria.

Cleveland Oberlin S. Jd. Crocker West Lorain Street Bernita Gordon Groveland Street Young Peoples Department The Sacred Heart Church Grange Hal Evelyn Horning

Notoriety vs Fame in Praise and Imitation

Analysis contrasts fame with notoriety, noting envy and jealousy color perception. It argues fame is hollow when imitators seek self-exaltation by praising the original figure, while true notoriety lacks such imitators and genuine approbation.

Livestock and grain markets report from Cleveland

Hogs receipts 6000 with scarce 260 to 300 lb hogs at 8.65. cattle receipts 1000 plus steady to lower bids. calves 600 receipts mostly 4 dollars down. sheep 3000 rejections with lambs uneven and wethers 3.59. grains and feeds quoted by the Cleveland Grain and Hay Exchange including corn at 29 1-4 to 30 1-2, wheat new red winter 36, oats 21 to 22, hay various prices, flour and mill feeds listed.

Cleveland Timothy Hlalye Im Saeha Vhluten &Loe

U of C Election Closes Tomorrow

The Styria Chamber of Commerce directs a directors election with about 100 ballots received at noon and a 4 p m deadline for ballots to arrive. Election judges will meet at 4 p m tomorrow to begin counting. Eight of sixteen nominees win two year terms and two of the short four are elected for one year.

Styria Chamber of Commerce

Man Fined for Disorderly Conduct in Elyria

Joe Koviak of 1309 Bank Street waved a suspicious bottle at Patrolmen Parker and Bongs on West Avenue near 15th Street. He discarded the bottle and made a sarcastic remark before being arrested and fined five dollars plus costs by Mayor W. H. Van Oster.

Elyria Joe Koviak Bank Street C. E. Parker F. E. Bongs West Avenue 15Th Street Koviak W. H. van Oster

State 4-H Champs to Appear at Avon

Ohio Four H club demonstration team from Carlisle township featuring Marguerite Streicher and Mildred Pallas will perform for the Parent-Teacher Association at Avon School tomorrow night. Their act titled Choosing Becoming Colors in Clothing won the state title at the Ohio State Fair last fall.

Ohio Carlisle Township Avon Parent-Teacher Association Marguerite Streicher Mildred Pallas

Wellington 4-H Members to Receive Certificates

Wellington Four-H club members will receive certificates for completing the 1932 Four-H club work at the Wellington Grange night. County extension agents C. I. Hummel and Miss Alice Bird will present the certificates and give short talks on 4-H club work.

Wellington C. I. Hummel Alice Bird

Keeper of Elephants Suffers Broken Nose

Toledo reports Harry Orford, 30, keeper of elephants at the Shrine Circus in the Armory, was crushed against a stone wall by an elephant last night, fracturing his nose. Several witnesses described the incident and rushed to aid him.

Toledo Harry Orford Shrine Circus Armory

Reflecting on Lost Joys from Bygone Days

The remark recalls easing nostalgia as the speaker seeks comfort in memories of happier times and familiar pleasures from the past.

Soils Fertility Meeting Expanded for Lorain County Farmers

An additional soils fertility meeting for Lorain County farmers will be held Friday evening in Wellington at the mayor's courtroom with L. W. McConnell as chairman. The four original meetings occur in Henrietta Thursday afternoon, Eaton Thursday evening, Penfield Friday morning, and Oberlin Friday afternoon with designated chairs.

Lorain County C. J. Hummel Mayor's Court Room Wellington L. W. McConnell Henrietta Otto Knoble Eaton E. F E. Durkee Penfield

Oxygen given to save girl’s life in Cleveland

Firemen in relays administered oxygen to 6 year old Mary McGroarty diagnosed with cellulitis streptococcus threatening to choke her. By early morning more than 300 pounds of oxygen had been used and the victim showed marked improvement. The ordeal began at noon yesterday as the infection started to close her throat and hinder breathing.

Cleveland Mary McGroarty Bernard V. McGroarty

A Man Tells a Story Becomes Artful Expression

A reflection on art defining itself through communication of emotion. It argues good art rises when an artist’s emotion is new and tied to a fresh religious attitude toward the world.

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