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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1936

Page

5

Father of Elyria Woman Passes At Age Of 89

J M Corl of Navarre Ohio, 89, dies after Civil War service with Company A 107 O V I. Widower of Mrs Corl, survived by five daughters, a son, a sister and a brother, with several grandchildren and relatives in Ohio and California. He owned a flouring mill and spent most of life in Navarre except Civil War years.

Clarence Beazell Fourth Street Beazell J. M. Corl Navarre Unio Corl Elyria Mr. Corl Company A Gettysburg O. J. Settle Cleveland Walter DeCosta Tillie Marshall Akron Cyrus Corl Sacramento California Harvey E. Corl Middle Branch O. J. van Dorsten Canton C. V. Beazell Fred Shoff Warren C. E. Neff Detroit Michigan John Beck Massillon

Wellington High Musicians to Broadcast on WHR

Wellington High School student musicians will prepare for a radio broadcast over WHR Cleveland on May 12 from 3:30 to 4 p m. The program, arranged by Gerald M Frank, features vocal and instrumental music chosen after Wellington led county music contest points last year. Preparations will be directed by Miss Dorothy Leinhard Einar Hjelstrom and R L Crowe with hopes for more Lorain county school broadcasts next year.

Wellington WHR Cleveland Gerald M. Frank Frank Dorothy Leinhard Einar Helstrom R. L. Crowe Lorain County

Two Auto Accidents Reported To Police

Two traffic collisions were reported to police yesterday. Cars driven by Robert Jargel of the brown Hotel and Frank Kovelesky of 417 Broad street were damaged in a collision at East avenue and Broad street about 0 .8 p m . Cars driven by R Suollier of 08 Harwood street and by H H Carrouthers of 545 Seventh street collided at Middle avenue and Second street.

Fendars Robert Jargel Brown Hotel Frank Kovelesky Broad Street East Avenue R. Suollier Harwood Street H. H. Carrouthers Seventh Street Middle Avenue Second Street

Fire confined to soot at Pel Jin home

Fire crews from Hose Company Number One raced to 651 West Street yesterday afternoon after a first fire alarm in nine days. soot in the chimneys had ignited from the furnace fire, but the blaze was confined to the soot with no damage reported.

Fisia C. L. Pel- Jin West Street Hose Company Number One

Bacon Theft Report At Oroszy Smoke House

Police investigate the theft of 150 pounds of bacon plus sausage and three hams from John Oroszy’s smoke house at 299 Tuscarawas Avenue. No suspects named. Investigation ongoing.

John Oroszy Tuscarawas Avenue

Six room Elyria home permit issued at 112 West Bell Avenue

City Building Inspector L. P. Kaiser issued a permit to John Gecelevsky for a new six room dwelling at 112 West Bell Avenue, Elyria. The 24 by 25 foot house is estimated to cost 33 000 and is the first new home in the city in over a year.

West Bell Avenue Elyria P. Kaiser John Gecelevsky

Republic Steel To Improve Plants In Ohio Mills

Republic Steel Corp announces a 3 million dollar program to upgrade plants nationwide with 1.3 million allocated to the Corrigan-McKinney works in Cleveland. About 200 thousand will fund tube mill coke plant and open hearths in Youngstown while Warren gets 200 thousand for tin mills and open hearths.

Cleveland, O Republic Steel Corp Youngstown Warren Corrigan-McKinney

Fifteen summoned for petit jury service March 9

In Lorain county courthouse notices list fifteen potential jurors including Harry B. Newton Ralph Bretz Jessie Monk Sr Roy Ramage Minnie Starr and Jennie D Miller Elyria others from Lorain Oberlin West Dover Avon Lake. Mrs Chester Budka Lorain was granted a divorce yesterday on grounds of gross neglect by Judge Gur B Findley. Henry F Burkhardt Lorain pleaded not guilty to motor vehicle law violation arraigned before Justice Joseph Q Petro. bound over to grand jury with $40 bond for driving a vehicle using plates issued to another person. He was arrested Thursday by State Patrolman J C Lerch.

Harry B. Newton Ralph Bretz Jessie Monk, Sr Roy Ramage Minnie Starr Jennie D. Miller Elyria Mary Case Jessie Reed Fred Morath Floyd Getrost Lorain Floyd Freed Ben Lewis M. J. Adam Oberlin Abs Howard Sweet West Dover W. A. Cox Avon Lake Chester Budka Gur B. Findley Henry F. Burkhardt Justice of the Peace Joseph Q. Petro Burkhardt J. C. Lerch

Trust Company Sues Over Note and Foreclosure in Lorain

The Cleveland Trust Company sues Emma M Wise and others for 8881 alleging due on a note and seeks foreclosure of Lorain property. Robert E Kilian of Lorain granted a divorce today on wilful absence. Mrs George Borden of Lorain granted a divorce for gross neglect by Judge Findley. Roscoe Kauffman 29 brought from Cleveland today on non support warrant in Justice Petro court.

Cleveland Trust Company Emma M. Wise Lorain Robert E. Kilian Roscoe Kauffman Cleveland Gerald Nau Charles Leonard Joseph Petro

Death Record John Z Bottomley 61 of Wellington

John Z Bottomley age 61 of Wellington died Friday February 28 at 6 50 p m at Elshia Memorial Hospital. The body was removed to Wellington by Keith Andrews.

John Z. Bottomley Wellington Elshia Memorial Hospital Keith Andrews

Dire Straits In Oberlin Family Housed In Squalid Two Room Dwelling

Lorain County Humane Society investigated a ramshackle two room Oberlin home where a 37 year old father and five children aged 10 to 17 live with no plumbing and water carried from across the street. A 16 year old girl said they were paying 42 dollars monthly rent and that the father had WPA work at 48 dollars a month. The humane agent planned to seek placement for the children in the Children's Home as authorities consider action through Probate Judge Wilcox.

Oberlin Oberlin College Lorain County Humane Society Richard Horan Michigan Horan H. C. Wilcox

Okada Survives Assassination Plot and Cabinet Shakeup

The article reports Admiral Okada escaping a house, appearing alive after earlier presumed dead. Prime Minister and Emperor Hirohito discussed governance, with temporary premier Goto's commission cancelled. Okada was smuggled from the residence, later appearing to his grateful family as casualties from the attack were mourned.

Okada Imperial Palace Hirohito Fumio Goto Admiral Okada Mirohito Goto Takesuke Shirane War Office

Lorain Men Reappointed To Elections Board

Lorain County Secretary of State George Myers appointed Benjamin N. Harrira a Democrat and Charles W. Davis a Republican, both of Lorain, to four year terms on the Lorain County Board of Elections. They were recommended for reappointment by their party organizations. Other board members with nonexpiring terms are Frank A. Stetson, chairman, and J. B. Seward, both of Elyria.

Benjamin NS. Harrira Charles W. Davis Lorain Lorain County Board of Elections

Toledo Fire Destroys Buckeye Paper Co Warehouse

A blaze in Toledo Ohio on February 29 destroyed a three story Buckeye Paper Co facility used as a paper and match warehouse. Estimated loss stood at seventy five thousand dollars.

Toledo Buckeye Paper Co

Miller divorce filed by Ethel Miller in Uhrichsville

Ethel H Miller was granted a divorce from Kingdon H Miller Uhrichsville police chief after charging extreme cruelty. The case concluded with a decree in Uhrichsville on February 29.

Uhrichsville, O Ethel H. Miller Kingdon H. Miller Uhrichsville

Auto Licenses Go On Sale Monday In Lorain County

Lorain County motorists may buy the 1936 Ohio license plates starting Monday at three deputy registrar offices in Elyria. Plates may not be used until March 10 and April 1 deadline applies to vehicle tagging. Rates drop to seven dollars to 316 dollars for many cars. truck licenses stay in Columbus with local deputy registrar handling applications and special stations planned for urgent needs.

Lorain County Ohio Elyria Allyan Gehl Columbus

Fined for Intonation Cases Involving Two Citizens

Mayor Don A. Baird fined Julius Vinzineack of 209 Ninth Street and Alex Kellerman of 256 West River Street five dollars plus costs for intonation. Both men were arrested at their homes late last night. In each case fourteen of the fine was suspended.

Don A. Baird Julius Vinzineack Ninth Street Alex Kellerman West River Street

Elyrian Among FHA Contest Winners at Ohio Lumber Meet

Charles J. Crehore of Elgin Lumber Co was named a prize winner in a Federal Housing Administration contest by the Ohio Association of Retail Lumber Dealers at its fifty fifth annual convention in Cincinnati. Prizes went to Ohio lumbermen with the most FHA project sales. Robert E. Watrous of Ashtabula won first prize and Crehore was among five other winners. A Elyria home model, the first under the new Federal Housing Act construction provisions, was shown among displays at the convention.

Charles J. Crehore Elgin Lumber Company Federal Housing Administration Ohio Association of Retail Lumber Dealers Cincinnati Ohio Robert E. Watrous Ashtabula Crehore Elyria United States

WPA Explosives Expert Dies in Akron Blaze

Akron, Ohio February 29. Ernest Csveley twenty eight burned to death when a box of twenty four dynamite sticks exploded during a bonfire. Hill Parshall forty five of Peninsula sustained facial injuries but was expected to recover.

Akron Ernest Csveley Hill Parshall Peninsula

Ohio dairy leaders honored with certificates and positions

The article notes M. R. Mumaw of Canton, president of the Ohio Dairymen's Association, the Ohio Federation of Milk Producers, and the Ohio Holstein Breeders' Association, plus Stark County Milk Producers. Lorain County recipients F. H. McClellan and Son and Frank Rowland have a decade of dairy herd improvement work.

M. R. Mumaw Canton Ohio Dairymen's Association Ohio Federation of Milk Producers Ohio Holstein Breeders’ Association Stark County Milk Producers Association Lorain County Dairy Herd Improvement Association F. H. McClellan

Will Attend Medina Youth Fellowship Conference

One hundred young people from Lorain and Medina counties will attend the Medina Youth Fellowship Conference at Oberlin First Church tomorrow from 2:30 to 7:00 p.m. The theme is Christian Youth So What with Dr. J. A. Richards delivering the principal address and a program featuring devotional periods, forums, music by Oberlin Conservatory ensembles, a supper, and a vesper service.

Oberlin. O Lorain Medina Counties Medina Youth Fellowship Oberlin First Church J. A. Richards Alice Packard Lendrum MacFachton Jarvis Strong, Jr O. G. Reuman Herbert Loomis The Zuests James Brand House Dr. Richards Reuman Westervelt Romaine Oberlin Conservatory of Music James Bran House George KB. Waln Conservatore of Music I.oomis

Lutheran Mission to Host Church Executive Talk

The Rev. H. C. Muhty of Detroit, executive secretary of Missions and Stewardship for a large Lutheran district, will speak at Oberlin Lutheran Mission in Rowland tomorrow at 7 30 p m The Grace Church Elyria choir will sing as Henry Nuwe, a Concordia Theological Seminary graduate, begins leading the mission The meeting is open to the public

H. C. Muhty Metroit Lutheran Church Oberlin Lutheran Mission Rowland Fall Daeshila Nastor Ae

Oberlin Professor to Broadcast on WTAM Tomorrow

Oberlin College professor will broadcast on WTAM tomorrow at 1:30 p m. The program features Professor James H Hall of the Conservatory of Music, presenting a lecture or performance. The event showcases Oberlin's music faculty in a radio slot.

Oberlin WTAM James H. Hall The Conservatory of Music

First Sunday Lenten Service Sets 7:39 Start Tone

The First Methodist church opens the Lenten season with an evening service tomorrow at 7 39 led by Dr Herbert G May delivering an illustrated sermon titled The Holy City at Easter-tide Acapella choir and Herbert Bird of the Conservatory will provide performances including Prof Kemper Fullerton as speaker for The Song of a Thirsty Soul in the First Church service at 7 59 PM

Kemper Fullerton Acapella

Obrelin High Honors Society Names New Members of 1924

Since 1924 Obrelin High School has awarded NHS membership to seniors excelling in scholarship character service and leadership. The top third of the class is considered by a faculty committee and the following students were announced: Constance Crist Pauline Crosby Miriam Hamilton Alice Jones Tendrum MacEachren Frances Noland Robert Porter Betty Rogers Ora Streicher Willis Yocom.

Obrelin High School National Honor Society Constance Crist Pauline Crosby Miriam Hamilton Alice Jones Tendrum MacEachren Frances Noland Robert Porter Betty Rogers Ora Streicher Willis Yocom

PTA Meet Promises Play and Film at Prospect School

On Monday at 7 59 PM the Prospect PTA will convene in the Prospect school auditorium. The fifth grade under Miss Baxter will present a patriotic play and a screening of the film Beautiful Ohio courtesy of an old company. The meeting will also discuss the plan for a new Vocational Building. Also noted are local illness recovery and visits among residents including Frank Hovey and Mrs George Jackson with guests and travel of Rev L E Daniels and Miss Sally Carnahan.

Prospect School Prospect Parent-Teacher Association Miss Baxter Ohio Frank Hovey North Pleasant Street George Jackson Zllpha Biggs Dorothy Elyria L. E. Daniels Oberlin Bermuda

Hagood dismissal inquiry called bunk says Logan

Senator Logan of Kentucky called the demand for Maj. Gen Hagood dismissal an unfounded bunk remark but said he would proceed with plans to study the inquiry. The bulletin notes Republicans pressed for the investigation into criticism of the Works Progress Administration.

Hagood Washington Sen M. AM. Logan Johnson Hacood WPA

Unruly Prisoners Spark City Officials Mock Court Scene

The piece depicts a mock court led by City Judge Katherine James in a satire where officials including Police Chief, Fire Chief, Jailer, and Postmaster take on roles as potential spouses for prisoners. Officials joke about punishments ranging from wedding licenses to fines, while a prominent figure, Irving Lisberg, helps create a list of enemies for the party.

Katherine James Wall Irving Lisberg Chief Thompson Dorothy Ward Rosalie Smith Grace Ericson Mildred Neyhart

Japan martial law update and city surrender events

Martial law headquarters report shows 150 enlisted men surrender at Sanno Hotel and 120 more in Akasaka Yisuke surrender peacefully as others yield. Most noncommissioned officers and men, save a few at the Prime Minister and Sanno Hotel, surrender with minimal resistance. Refugees cannot return yet but may visit outside danger zones. street and city transit resume in suburbs. Calendar notes mark Rotary Club Chicago founding, Red Army anniversary, Buena Vista, Alamo siege, and Ford Hall Forum milestone.

Sanno Akasaka Imperial Palace Akasaka-Yisuke Dicdo Alm Rotary Club Chicago Russia Red Army Buena Vista Boston

Oberlin Grange Pedro Party Draws Fifty Attendees

New Oberlin February 29 Oberlin Grange held a pedro party at the Grange hall Saturday evening with about fifty members present. Prizes went to Mrs. John Emerick Roy Franklin Mrs. Lottie Parsons and Mr Feakings. Lunch was served.

New Oberlin Oberlin Grange Grange Hall John Emerick Roy Franklin Lottie Parsons Feakings

Markets CLEVELAND FLOODUE unsettled and eggs at a glance

U S Department of Agriculture market notes show unsettled live poultry and egg prices with broilers up to 24 cents and Leghorn hens around 20 cents. Potatoes and wheat, corn and oats mixed. receipts tally 79 cars for potatoes, U S 1 quality grades cited, plus barley and timothy seed figures.

Plymouth United States McClures Bilys Idaho Wisconsin U.S Michigan North Dakota Red River U. S Colorado U. Ss Nebraska Bliss

Chicago meat and egg market figures from late February

Chicago bulletin lists butter receipts at 9 150 tubs with steady prices across grades including specials and extra firsts. Eggs show 6 007 cases firm with extra firsts, cars valued around 27 to 26 ½ cents. Poultry receipts include 19 live trucks with hens under 60 pounds priced around 20 cents. Leghorn hens from Plymouth and White Rock springs noted at 25 cents.

Chicago Plymouth White Rock Springs

Evergreen Club Hosts After New President Installed

Mrs. George Kern entertained the Evergreen Club with Mrs. William Cook as new president presiding and leading devotions. A box social is planned with date to be announced. Mrs. Cook won honors in the contest and luncheon was served to listed members. The March meeting will be at Mrs. George Schwartz in Lorain.

Town Line George Kern Evergreen Club William Cook Joe Coverdale Elmer Bishoff Lewis Ernst Albert Hewes Fred Coverdale John Petro Anna Peters Wm. Cook George Schwartz Jeanette Longthorpe William Longthorpe Herbert Stang Carl Dellefield Lorain

Murray Ridge PTA Meeting Attended By Four Ladies

Mrs John Peters Mrs Carl Dellifield Mrs Henry Mackert and Mrs Edwin Shubert attended a Friday evening Murray Ridge PTA meeting at the school house.

John Peters Carl Dellifield Henry Mackert Edwin Shubert Murray Ridge Pp. T. A

Quilting Bee Attended By Local Women At Gannett Home

Mrs Lewis Spigelhberg and Mrs John Delfield attended a quilting bee at the home of Mrs Herman Gannett on Wednesday after.

Lewis Spigelhberg John Delfield Herman Gannett

Elyria Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mrs Edwin Schubert called on Mr and Mrs Richard Stargell in Elyria Sunday. Mr and Mrs Frank Rothwell of Lorain called on Mr and Mrs Lewis Spiegelberg Wednesday evening. Fred Coverdale of Amherst was a caller here Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Clarence Schubert and Andrew Schubert were Elyria visitors Wednesday. Mrs Edwin Schubert attended the Day of Prayer service at the Methodist church Friday. J F Stein and son Woodrow of Lakewood were luncheon guests of Mr and Mrs John Delfield on Sunday.

Edwin Schubert Richard Stargell Elyria Frank Rothwell Lorain Lewis Spiegelberg Fred Coverdale Amherst Clarence Schubert Andrew Schubert Methodist Church J. F. Stein Son Woodrow Lakewood John Delfield

Party Planned in Two Weeks by Local Committee

A gathering is planned in two weeks organized by a committee led by Mrs. Ruth Green, Mrs. Lyman, and Henry Sandrock. The event details are being coordinated by the in charge group to ensure proper arrangements.

Ruth Green Lyman Henry Sandrock

Oberlin Grange Meets with Lecturer Mrs E Parks

Oberlin Grange held a Monday night meeting with a program by lecturer Mrs. E Parks and refreshments served. Twenty seven Oberlin representatives attended Amherst Tuesday night as LaGrange presented Hickory Tree Grange with the Traveling Bible.

Oberlin Grange E. Parks Oberlin Amherst LaGrange Hickory Tree Grange

Local residents enjoy Sunday visits around town

Mr and Mrs Frank Sehmitz spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Pete Meyers of Oberlin road. Mr and Mrs N Wabber visited Mr and Mrs Geo Dion in Amherst. Sunday Mrs Sanders called on Mrs D Alexander. Mr and Mrs Justin spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ralph Wall in Lakewood. Mr and Mrs Frank Reisinger are moving to Wellington. Mr and Mrs Ott have occupied the Redington home recently vacated by Mr Wurst. Mr and Mrs Arthur Falkner visited Mr and Mrs Everett Slastings. J Teltier was a dinner guest of Mr and Mrs D Alexander Thursday.

Frank Sehmitz Pete Meyers Oberlin Road N. Wabber Geo. Dion Amherst Sanders D. Alexander Justin Ralph Wall Lakewood Frank Reisinger Wellington Ott Redington Nf. Wurst Arthur Falkner Everett J. Teltier

Nearby Produce Market Prices for Beets to Watercress

Prices listed for beets carrots celery cabbage lettuce mushrooms parsley parsnips potatoes radishes rhubarb turnips and watercress. Quantities shown include bushel baskets peck baskets and sacks with rates per unit or per basket. Some items noted as few higher with slight quality variations.

Aboe

Quotations on grain and flour prices by sheets elevatar co

Grain and flour price quotes from Sheets Elevator Co and Fairchild Milling Co. Wheat, oats, corn and flour prices given per bushel or barrel, with various grades and by the ton or thousand pounds. Lists include No. 2 red wheat at 1.95, No. 3 white oats around 34, No. 3 yellow corn about 67, and flour jobbing prices plus mill feeds and cottonseed meal figures.

Sheets Elevatar Co Fairchild Millinge Co

Toledo Produce and grain prices in transit bill

Grain prices listed with Wheat No 2 red at 106.4 and 15 for futures, Corn No 2 yellow around 62 cents, Oats varied 28 to 36 cents, Rye 64s at 64 to 64c, No 3 yellow 60 61c. Butter extra large prints 39 cents per pound. Eggs extras 23 to 24 cents.

Toledo

Public Auction Sale of Farm Resources Near Elyria

Iaving sold my farm I will sell at Public Auction at my residence 2 miles south of Elyria on Fast River street or 14 miles north of Coonville bridge on Tuesday March 3 1936 beginning at 12 o'clock noon The sale includes a fine Blue Roan team five and six years old about 1400 pounds seven cattle four Jersey cows a Jersey heifer and calves plus 10 Oxford yearling ewes 25 White Rock chickens farm tools and grain two old wagons a 1929 Oldsmobile coupe and various household items Cash on day of sale Walter Dyke owner Clayton Hosody auctioneer Lee Kline Clerk

Elyria Fast River Street Coonville Bridge Full Brothers Jersey Osborn John Deere Timothy Way Walter Dyke Clayton H Sody Lee Klinect

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