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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1936

Page

7

Ickes Pushes Immediate Test On Power Case

Public Works Administrator Harold L. Ickes urged utility firms to appeal the Greenwood County Oklahoma municipal power case to the U S Supreme Court. He warned delay could be charged to defeat the recovery program and said the Greenwood ruling supports PWA authority on 274 power allotments including a 3 million dollar project contested by Duke Power.

Washington Harold L. Ickes Greenwood County 8. C U. S. Supreme Court PWA Ickes Greenwood Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Duke Power Company Supreme Court Homink, Okla District of Columbia Supreme Court

Hope For Early Adjournment Of Congress Fading

Washington February 25. Administration demands for action on legislation threaten to delay plans for early adjournment. Key near term bills include independent agency status for the federal alcohol control administration, revised firearms control, amendments to the food and drug act, the Jones commodity exchange bill, a treasury law enforcement coordination bill, and ship subsidy legislation. Chairman Robert L Coughton said the president and Secretary Morgenthau are anxious to divorce FACA from the treasury.

Washington Federal Alcohol Control Administration Senate House Homer Cummings Jones Commodity Exchange Treasury Robert L. Coughton Ways and Means Committee Secretary of Henry Morgenthau FACA

Kiwanians Hear Talk On Lending Money At Noon Meeting

Elyria Kiwanis club members will hear Clarence Klinger of Lima describe many phases of the loaning business at the Hotel Newell noon Thursday. The subject will be Lending Money and the talk is arranged by George Wuhrman.

Elyria Kiwanis Club Newell Clarence Klinger Lima George Wuhrman

Ghost of the NRA Blue Eagle Flies In Akron Today

AKRON Ohio February 25 The ghost of the NRA blue eagle flew along Goodyear picket lines as workers sought identity. Pickets dug up paper hats bearing the eagle and motto We Do Our Part. A strike sympathizer noted the eagle is no sissy. Labor leaders said they aimed to raise 250 American flags for the display.

Akron NRA Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co

Club Hears Talk On Municipal Light Plants

The Young Men's Club at the Y M C A discussed operating municipal electric plants with E B Stover of a light plant equipment firm as speaker. He cited installation costs and service types, gave figures showing many plants run successfully, and noted a village 1500 could need about 200000 dollars and 500 users. The program committee for the next four weeks was named: George Houserman, Arthur Tite, Richard Gehl, and W O McClellan.

Young Men's Club E. B. Stover Obertin Stover George Houserman Arthur Tite Richard Gehl W. O. McClellan

Mother of Elyria Woman Passes

Mrs Elizabeth Pfiel mother of Mrs Ed Robson of Elyria died yesterday at 4 p m at her home 1307 Hayes avenue Sandusky after several weeks illness Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon in Sandusky Mrs Robson is recovering in a Sandusky hospital from injuries in an automobile accident a few weeks ago

Elizabeth Pfiel Ed. Robson Elyria Hayes Avenue Sandusky Robson Sandusky Hospital

Court actions and divorces reported in Lorain court

In And About The Court House in Lorain the docket notes Fred Dutcher filed for divorce from Lorain on gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Russell Yearly of Elyria, 21, drew 10 days for contempt for alimony noncompliance before Judge Findley. Mrs. John Ellig of Lorain obtained a divorce for extreme cruelty. J. G. Starr was granted a divorce for gross neglect before Judge Findler. Sarah Widzer sued Mendelson Reduction Co for 1112 on a promissory note. Peter Dineff of Cleveland sued The City Bank Co of Lorain for 3201 over funds he deposited that the bank refuses to pay since January 12 1932. Lorain municipal court judgment 329 was appealed by Gabriel Varkony in favor of Wilson and Co. A jury verdict of 1250 in Judge Cook's court for Ethel Wise as guardian of Leonard Seely against Joseph Desher for injuries from Route 18 crash July 19 1924.

Russell Yearly Elyria Guy B. Findley John Ellig Lorain D. A. Cook Peter Dineff Cleveland City Bank Company of Common Pleas Court Gabriel Varkony Wilson and Company Ethel Wise Leonard Seeley Joseph Desher Seely Guardian

Wellington Man Sues for Divorce Alleging Gross Neglect

Vern Mahon of Wellington filed for divorce yesterday alleging gross neglect in the marriage case.

Vern Mahon Wellington

Falls Asleep Burns Injures Man In Radiator Incident

George Versith a 25 year old resident of Fast Bridge street fell asleep in a heated room on a Saturday night and awakened to find his shoes baked to a crisp and his clothing severely burned due to his heels resting on a radiator in a winter accident.

George Versith Fast Bridge Street Versith

Order of United Commercial Travelers Membership Size

The Order of United Commercial Travelers of America reports a membership of 70,000.

The Order of United Commercial Travelers of America

Pinchot to Speak at Oberlin Mock Convention

Gifford Pinchot former governor of Pennsylvania has accepted an invitation to be keynote speaker and temporary chairman of Oberlin Colleges nineteenth Republican Mock Convention on May 7 and 9 The event dates back to 1860 and features political activity with past presiders including William G Harding James Begg Grove Patterson Breckenridge Long and Paul Howland

Oberlin Gifford Pinchot Pennsylvania Oberlin College Pinchot Borah Idaho John W. Bricker Ohio William G. Harding James Begg Grove Patterson Toledo Blade Breckenridge Long Italy Paul Howland Cleveland

Weinrich Organ Recital Set For Thursday At Finner Chapel

Carl Weinrich, a pioneer American organist renowned for Bach interpretation, will present a Thursday recital in Finner Chapel under the Conservatory of Music. He began on a reed organ at six, joined the American Guild of Organists as an associate after high school, passed the Fellowship exam a year later, studied at Curtis Institute with Lynnwood Farnum, and built a large repertoire through a strong memory and work ethic.

Carl Weinrich America Finner Chapel Conservatory of Music Weinrich Bach American Guild of Organists Curtis Institute of Music Philadelphia

Wilentz Returns to Trenton in Lindbergh Case Tangle

New Jersey Attorney General David T. Wilentz speeds back from Florida to oversee the Hauptmann case. He plans to press for no further reprieve and will convene aides to defend key witnesses as Governor Hoffman questions testimonies and possible retractions. The shift comes as Hauptmann’s guilt narrative faces new scrutiny from Hoffman's camp.

Trenton N. J David T. Wilentz Florida Richard Hauptmann Lindbergh Harold G. Hoffman Wilentz Hauptmann Hoffman Retrieve Millard Whited Iying John F Jassie) Condon

Aluminum tribute marks Hall's discovery legacy at Bucknell

At a Bucknell dinner honoring Hall, President Arnaud Martz and Drs. Weidlein and Bradley paid tribute. A life sized aluminum silicon statue and displays celebrated Hall's world impact and Hall's link to Oberlin president Dr. Wilkins read messages from Copenhagen and the American Missionary Association. Ale left one third of his fortune to the college, enabling much of its recent progress.

Arnaud Martz Bucknell University Weidlein Bradley Hall Ernest Hatch Wilkins Oberlin College University of Copenhagen American Missionary Association Ale

Organist Appointed After Farnum’s Death

In his study with Mr Far num, Weinrich filled in for his teacher during illness at the Church of the Holy Communion. After Farnum’s death, he was appointed as organist, continuing the musical legacy.

Farnum Weinrich Church of the Holy Communion

Women's Civic League Elects Officers

The Women s Civic League met in Youth Council rooms with about thirty attendees. Officers elected for the year were President Hattie Smith Vice President Anna Binns Secretary Wendolyn Seay Treas urer Claudine Sallee A college professor led a discussion on the cooperative movement with student participation. The next meeting is set for March 9 in Youth Council rooms.

Women’s Civic League Hattie Smith Anna Binns Wendolyn Seayers Claudine Sallee Frederick M. Zorbaush

Oberlin Girl Weds Californian in February Nuptials

Mr and Mrs Lloyd E Moore of 299 East Lorain announce the marriage of their daughter Edith Felice to James Scott of Pasadena California. The ceremony occurred on February 14 in Oberlin in the presence of relatives and a few friends. The couple resides at 145 Claremont Avenue Pasadena California.

Lloyd E. Moore East Lorain Street Edith Felice James Scott Pasadena Calif Edward Scott Oberlin Claremont Avenue

Oberlin Exchange Club Hosts Luncheon Movie Program

Members of the Oberlin Exchange Club met at the Oberlin Inn for their regular luncheon yesterday. A travel film featuring the West and another presentation on banana raising were shown during the session.

Oberlin Exchange Club Oberlin Inn

Tea Postponed By W R C Silver Tea Indefinitely

The W R C Silver Tea scheduled for Wednesday February 24 has been postponed indefinitely, with organizers not yet rescheduling.

Star to Hold Dance by Eastern Star and Masonic Members

The Eastern Star auxiliary will hold a dance for Star and Mason ic members Thursday evening. The Pajama Girls will furnish the

STAR Eastern Star Auxiliary Masonic

Literary and Serial Club Meeting Notice

The Literary and Serial club will meet Thursday at the home of Mrs. R. P. Harvey located at 21 South Cedar Street. The notice provides a social gathering detail with the host’s name and venue for the event.

R. P. Harvey South Cedar Street

Girls Learn To Prepare Meals At Elyria YWCA

Milas Alice Bird county agricultural extension agent leads a series of demonstrations at the Elyria YWCA to teach employed girls how to prepare nutritious meals quickly and cheaply. The third session tonight covers simple winter desserts after earlier lessons on corn chowder and home grown chop suey.

Elyria Milas Alice Bird Miss Bird Lorain County

Death Notice of Mrs Margaret Winslow Charter Rebekah Member

Mrs Margaret Winslow longtime Elyria resident and St Clair Rebekah Lodge charter member died at home on Tuesday at 3 30 am after a lingering illness. She was born in England and was 88. Survived by daughters Laura Farrell Ida Nichols and Lulu Adams two grandchildren Russell Adams Irene Oppliger and one great grandchild Jeanette Adams. Body at home until Thursday morning then to Nichols Funeral Home for services at 3 pm with Rev Wilson Armitage of Cleveland and Rebekah Lodge in charge. Interment in Ridge lawn Cemetery.

Margaret Winslow St. Clair Rebekah Lodge Harvard Avenue England Elyria Laura Farrell Ida Nichols Lorain Lulu Adams Vermilion Russel C. Adams Irene Oppliger Jeanette Adams Nichols Funeral Home Wilson Armitage Cleveland Rebekah Lodge Ridgelawn Cemetery

Death of William Wilmot in Elyria at 11:15 P M

William Wilmot aged 77 died at home 311 Fairlawn avenue after a lingering illness. Born in England December 2 1865 he had lived in Elyria 27 years and was a lace weaver at the American Lace Co. Surviving are three daughters and two brothers. Funeral Thursday at 2:00 from Taylor Funeral Home with Rev Will Foster officiating burial in Ridgelawn cemetery.

William Wilmot Fairlawn Avenue Eliza Wilmot Mr. Wilmot England Elyria American Lace Company Moose Lodge Alice Wilmot Gertie Phillips Nellie McComb James George Australia Taylor Rev Will Foster Ridgelawn Cemetery

Portsmouth Visitor Mrs Fisk Visits Mother's Home

Mrs E H Fisk of Portsmouth is visiting her mother Mrs C J Wright on Woodland Avenue, staying for a time and sharing family news with relatives in town.

Portsmouth E. H. Fisk C. J. Wright Woodland Avenue

Mrs Frank Huntley Visits Husband in Chicago

Mrs. Frank Huntley of East College street is spending a few days with her husband in Chicago, returning soon.

Chicago Frank Huntley East College Street

Meyers outlines U S role in future wars and debt debts

Prof Meyers discusses international treaties and the Senate block on peace efforts, noting how World War I altered U S policy through credit and bonds held by millions of Americans. He argues future wars may force U S involvement regardless of staying at home, given debts and credit chains.

United States Senate Meyers Wilson Europe Flytia

Amherst Man George Hlough Dies In Lorain At 57 Years

AMHERST Feb 25 George Hlough former bookkeeper for the Blue Stone Co New York who came to this country from England 57 years ago died at St Josephs Hospital Lorain at 1 10 a m He lived in Amherst several years moved to Lorain four years ago Survived by three sons J E Lake Manitoba Canada Albert Buffalo and Norman Cleveland a stepdaughter Mrs A J Bauer of Amherst four grandchildren member of Amherst Methodist church Body at Zilch Funeral Home Amherst awaiting funeral arrangements.

Amherst George Hlough Bilue Stone Co New York England St. Joseph's Hospital Lorain J. E Lake Manitoba Canada Albert Buffalo Norman Cleveland A. J. Bauer Hough Methodist Zilch Funeral Home

Summers Rites Held In Wakeman for Florence Native

Walter D Summers aged 65 died at his Florence home at 7 30 am following a life on the family farm. He leaves a son Elmer a daughter Mrs Nina Waldron two brothers Albert and Ward two sisters Mrs Lena Dutton and Mrs J Burras. Funeral Thursday at 2 from Congregational church Wakeman with Rev William Smith of Oberlin. burial in Maple Grove cemetery Vermilion.

Wakeman Walter D. Summers Florence Mr. Summers Elmer Nina Waldron Huron Albert Ward Lena Dutton Lorain J. Burras Vermilion Congregational Church William Smith Oberlin Burias Maple Grove Cemetery

Watson Bans WPA Political Activity in Ohio

Dr. Carl Watson Ohio WPA administrator issued an order banning political activity by WPA employees in administrative or supervisory roles. He sent copies to 16 district WPA directors and warned that violators would be dismissed.

Columbus U.P Works Progress Administration Carl Watson Ohio WPA

Desire for a Series Expressed by Large Audience

A crowd last night indicated strong demand for a new series. The session noted widespread support among attendees for expanding offerings and engaging programming, signaling potential development plans pending approval.

Council Committee Deliberates White Way Restoration Plans

Council members, meeting as a committee of the whole in Solicitor Harvey Cheney’s office, discussed alternate White Way restoration schemes including lighting inversions and candlepower changes. They also weighed buying a $3,000 air compressor, a new police car, and relocating the county dog pound to city property.

Harvey Cheney City Streets and Water Works Department Police Department Solons

Labor Delegation Seeks Governor Davey on Akron Strike

A five-member labor delegation from Akron met Governor Davey in Columbus for about 30 minutes. Officials refused to disclose conference topics, though rumors suggested efforts to use government good offices to settle the Akron strike. Delegates indicated they would stay in Columbus for several hours and might hold another meeting or maintain contact with the governor.

Columbus Organized Labor Akron Davey

Theft Reported Of Tires And Battery From Amherst Car

Theft of three tires and a battery from a car owned by David Henderson of Amherst was investigated yesterday by Deputy Sheriffs Gerald Nau and Charles Leonard. The theft occurred Sunday night while the car was parked at the home of Albert Welch of North Ridge road near Elyria avenue, where Welch had borrowed the car.

David Henderson Amherst Gerald Nau Charles Leonard Albert Welch North Ridge Road Elyria Avenue Welch

City awards power contract for sewage plant to OPSCo

The city board of control led by Mayor Don A. Baird and Service Director I. D. Faxon awarded the electric power contract for the sewage disposal plant to the Ohio Public Service Company at existing rate. The contract runs until September 1 with only one bid submitted.

City Board of Control Don A. Baird I. D. Faxon Ohio Public Service Company Faxon

Stolen Lorain Car Found Abandoned on Filbert Street

An automobile stolen in Lorain early last evening was found by police on Filbert street with a flat tire, apparently abandoned. The car belonged to Edward Paysor of 410 West 22nd street Lorain.

Lorain Filbert Street Edward Paysor West 22Nd Street

Lakes region seeks share of federal funds for harbor work

Malia says the $29 million Great Lakes harbor program was cut in Congress to $190 million and will focus on inland canal and flood control projects. He argues Great Lakes states should receive about eight percent of federal water commerce funds to start Lake projects already approved this year.

Malia House of Representatives Great Lakes

Germany Calls Class Of 1915 To Colors

Berlin February 25 1915 The class of 1915 today was called to the colors for Labor Service as part of wartime mobilization effort in Germany.

Germany Berlin U.K

Markets Plunge Through CLEVELAND PRODUCE Listings

Market updates show butter unsettled at 39c, eggs steady at 24c to 23c, live poultry weak with various prices for hens and leghorns, and meats from cattle to hogs easing or steady. Grain and hay prices mix across wheat, corn, oats, rye, and flour with multiple regional quotes and farm-feed details.

Chicago market roundup dairy poultry and potato receipts

United States Department of Agriculture data shows receipts for dairy in Chicago on February 25 with 14 726 tubs of creamery products, 17 325 egg cages and varied prices for creamed and graded goods. Poultry receipts include 17 trucks live birds with price breaks across hens, Plymouth and White Rock breeds, leghorn, turkeys and ducks with diverse weights and conditions. Potatoes receipts total 303 cars with on track 418 and national shipments 905 for Saturday and Sunday with weak demand noted for northern white and related varieties.

Chicago Plymouth White Rock Springs White Rocks United States Department of Agriculture United States

Sleighs From A Bygone Era Captured In Readers Notes

Editor’s sleigh inquiry draws responses detailing antique rigs collected by locals. J G Starr shows an all wood handsled from 1870 in display, Cornelius Smith reports a 70 year old square back cutter bought at auction for 25, W H Morrell owns a sixty six year old swell body sleigh and a racing surrey, Charles Black describes a round back cutter dating to 1897 and a nineteen year old bobsled.

United States Chronicle-Telegram J.G. Starr Gates Avenue Day Hardware Company Starr Cornelius Smith Edison Highway Phillips Bowl W. H. Morrell Chatham Medina Wellington Elyria Berea Wooster New London Norwalk Charles Black Charles Jackson Black

Broadway delegation warns of musical power trust threat

A Washington briefing before the House patents committee featured Jene Buck Rudy Vallee Irving Berlin and George Gershwin asserting that a musical power trust is attempting to strike at American creative talent.

Washington Brodway Jene Buck Rudy Vallee Irving Berlin George Gershwin House Patents Committee Today Musical “Power Trust America

Alor Star City in British Malaya

The article notes Alor Star as a city within British Malaya, indicating its administrative status under colonial rule and geographic placement on the Malayan peninsula.

Alor Star British Malaya

Market prices for fruits vegetables grains and meats

Readable entries list price ranges for produce such as beets carrots celery cabbage lettuce parsnips potatoes radishes and watercress with baskets and bushels noted. Meat and grain prices include No 2 red corn oats rye and wheat with track price adjustments. Toledo Grain and transit notes appear among the prices.

Colorado Idaho S. J U.S Wisconsin U. S. Ft Michigan U. S.J North Dakota Red River U.S. Ll Nebraska U. Ss Florida U. S Aic

Toledo Produce Daily Specials

Market item list shows butter at 39tac per pound and eggs at 234% tic with extras noted under Toledo Produce section. Generic ad fragment lacks clear event or date. readable items indicate a prices/ads snippet for dairy and eggs.

Toledo

Public Sale Friday February 28 at Oberlin farm

Auction starts 10 o clock and features two horses several cattle and calves many farm tools hay oats wheat ear corn and beans plus household furniture cash terms no goods removed until settled Worcester owner Curtekey auctioneer Porter clerk existing names and items indicate a large rural sale with multiple livestock and equipment lots

Guernsey Jersey J. R. Worcester Curtekey I. L. Porter

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