Elyria Y M C A Ping Pong Champs Crowned
New Year program at Elyria Y M C A crowned champions in singles and doubles. Stanley Davies defeated Melvin Harper for the singles title while Davies and Robert Mann won the doubles over Pete Banick and Leroy Milliren. Boys division winners were Maurice Weisbrod and Louis Lapos. The event featured music by Wayne Garland and a magic show by Poe Haden, ending with three basketball games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Weisbrod
W Ham McClellan
Louis Lapos
Wayne Garland
Warns Against Use Of Firearms In City Limits
Chief E. J. Stankard issued a warning against firing firearms within the city after two New Year celebrations. Tony Schumar reported a bullet pierced his wall and ricocheted to the floor from an Oberlin Road residence. H. J. Copas said a bullet shattered a window from 318 Twelfth Street. Police warned residents and made no arrests. the chief noted increased gunfire this year.
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E. J. Stankard
Tony Schumar
Eighteeenth Street
Oberlin Road
H. J. Copas
Twelfth Street
Amherst Youth Edwin Thrumling Missing Since Monday
Edwin Thrumling fourteen of Amherst is missing from home since Monday. Police in Ohio and Michigan are coordinating the search with the Massillon broadcasting station. His parents received a letter postmarked Detroit suggesting potential contact or location.
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Edwin Thrumling
Amherst
Ohio
Michigan
C. W. Dick
State Highway Patrol
Massillon
Detroit
Toledo Man Killed in Icy Street Auto Crash
A Toledo resident, Ralph Grooms, 27, became the year's first traffic death after his car skidded into a viaduct amid icy streets. Several others sustained minor injuries in related accidents across the city.
Burglary Reported At Central Outdoor Advertising
Ten gallons of oil were stolen from the Central Outdoor Advertising Company's Lorain headquarters at 3700 Broadway. The safe combination was smashed and fingerprints were taken during the Sunday night theft. Deputy Sheriffs Gerald Nau and Ed Monroe investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Outdoor Advertizing Company
Broadway
Lorain
John Collins
Gerald Nau
Ed. Monroe
Auto Plates Stolen Reported in Two Incidents
Two separate thefts involve new license plates. Mrs. George Michael of 142 Oak Street says a pair was stolen from the rear of her home on New Year’s Eve. the plates read ZAGG. H. Cook of 352 Denison Avenue reports plates taken from his car parked in Lakewood. the plates read FHI18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Michael
Oak Street
H. Cook
Denison Avenue
Lakewood
Health Board Proposes $728 Cut in 1935 Budget
Elyria Board of Health lowers its 1935 budget to 10 567 from 11 295 while warning that further cuts would reduce vital health activities. Dr. G E French cites skin TB tests and diphtheria immunization as at risk, noting only five diphtheria cases since 1931, all among unvaccinated people. Most immunizations occur in schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
French
Elyman Knocked Down By Auto In Wet Street Crossing
Robert Hewitt, 20, of 409 Middle Avenue, treated for facial lacerations at Memorial Hospital after being knocked down by Thurman Gibson of Wakeman at the corner of Broad Street and West Avenue. Police report Gibson swerved left to avoid a Frobotta Coal truck in rain slick conditions. Norman Robertson rode with Gibson. Hewitt was crossing the street with a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hewitt
Middle Avenue
Memorial Hospital
Thurman Gibson
Wakeman
Broad Street
West Avenue
Gibson
Hewitt
Frobotta Coal Company
Norman Robertson
Highland Court
Broad
Arthur Brunk
North Ridgeville
Henry Hart
Dog Warden Winkler Sets Records For Licensing And Cost Control
Lorain County Dog Warden Lee Winkler reports two records broken last year in efforts to license more dogs and reduce county damage claims. A total of 9 627 dogs were licensed the highest year on record, while claims against the county for dog damage dropped to 5317 50 the lowest previous total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Winkler
Lorain County
The
Humane Society
Auny
Minkler
Gavel With Political Roots Goes To Columbus
The gavel used to open court for Judge Gur B Findley today is tied to a campaign promise from Ver milion-on-the-Lake where Otto Zelinski presided. Participants included Judge Findley and William E Ashbolt with a joke that the winner would carry the gavel to Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gur B. Findley
Vermilion-on-the-Lake
Otto Zelinski
Mr. Findley
William E. Ashbolt
Findley
County acquires parcels for Kipton Nickel Plate Road project
The board of commissioners reports two parcels in Camden and Pittsfield townships were acquired for straightening the Kipton Nickel Plate Road. Property was donated by Andrew E. Davidson and Nora Beeter. Frank Liethold was granted divorce from Helen Liethold Monday by Judge A R Webber on wilful absence grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Pittsfield
Board of Commissioners
Andrew E. Davidson
Nora Beeter
Frank Liethold
Helen Liethold
A. R. Webber
Funeral services for James C Boylan
James C Boylan 71 died at his home Monday morning. Services set for 9 30 a m Thursday at St Agnes Catholic Church with burial in St Marys Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Boylan
St. Agnes Catholic Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Townsend Clubs to Meet in Cleveland
Local Townsend Old Age Pension Club members will travel to Cleveland Friday night to join nineteen area clubs for an assembly in prep for Dr Townsend's visit next Sunday. The Friday meeting is at News Auditorium at 7 30 p m and Sunday’s speech at Music Hall. The twenty one clubs in Cleveland and surrounding territory have an active membership of.
Lightning rods divert lightning rather than attract it
The saying notes that lightning rods serve to steer electrical strikes away from structures by guiding energy to a safer path rather than drawing lightning toward buildings.
Funeral rites for J Frank Smith held in Ohio towns
Funeral services were held in Toledo and Bethel for J Frank Smith who died December 31. The Elyria Odd Fellows led Saturday afternoon rites at Nichols Funeral Home and Rev Wiseman conducted Sunday morning services at Bethel. Smith survived by brother Charles I Smith of Elyria, nephews Donald R Smith of Toledo and Julian Smith of Elyria, and niece Mrs Earl C Taylor of Elyria. He was a member of the local IOOF lodge and Rebekahs.
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J. Frank Smith
Toledo
Ohio
Nichols Funeral Home
Bethel
Bethel Cemetery
Mr. Smith
Charles I. Smith
Elyria
Donald R. Smith
Julian Smith
Earl C. Taylor
Odd Fellows
Nichols
Death of Harry Gard at Elyria at 5:09 A M
Harry Gard 44 husband of Margaret Gard of 211 Third street died at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a two week illness. Born Paris December 25 1891 he lived in Elyria seven years migrating from Miami. He was a merchant tailor with the city company in Lorain and a St Marys church and Eagles Lodge member. Survived by wife two sons Harry Jr 8 Howard 3. brother Robert Gard Vancouver B C. sister Miss Ida Gard Vancouver. Remains to be taken to the late residence from the Bitner Funeral Home. Funeral Friday at 9:00 from residence and 9:30 from St Marys with Fr James Daley. Burial in St Marys cemetery.
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Harry Gard
Margaret Gard
Third Street
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Paris
France
Elyria
Miami
Florida
Gard
Lorain
HeaSs
St. Mary's Church
The
Eagles Lodge
Veil Integral To Rome’s Classic Full Dress
In Rome of ancient days a woman’s full dress was not complete without a veil. The veil completed the traditional attire, signaling modesty and elegance in public life and ceremonial events.
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Rome
Oberlin College Vacation Ends Tomorrow
Oberlin O Jan 2 hundreds of students return as winter recess ends at eight o clock Thursday morning. First assembly at noon in Finney Chapel. Basketball team to start season with game vs Hiram on Saturday Jan 5. Schedule lists 13 games against Denison Wooster Otterbein Case Ohio Wesleyan Marietta Muskingum Mount Union and Western Reserve among others.
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Oberlin
Finney Chapel
Hiram
Thirten
Ohio
Denison
Wooster
Otterbein
Westerville
Allegheny
Case
Cleveland
Ohio Wesleyan
Marietta
Muskingum
New Concord
Gray Memorial Alummni Variety
Hamilton
Mount Union
Alliance
Western Reserve
Mrs. J. C. Seemann Dies At Rochester
Mrs. J. C. Seemann widow of the late former Oberlin High School principal died yesterday at her son Herman's home in Rochester New York. The body will travel to Oberlin tonight and lie in Sedgeman funeral parlor until Thursday at 2:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at the First Methodist Church with Reverends Whiteman and Wagar officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Seemann
Blue Triangle Club Hosts Enjoyable Christmas Dance
The W. C. A. Gym hosted a semi formal Christmas Dance on Friday December 28 1934 by the Blue Triangle club with guests from Lorain Oberlin Cleveland and Elyria. Walter Cross Rhythm Boys provided music and Rosemary Johnson sang. Chaperons included Mrs Green and Mrs Meredith. Meeting of the Blue Triangle Club planned for this evening at the Y.A.M members asked to attend.
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Blue Triangle Club
Lorain
Oberlin
Cleveland
Elyria
Hazel Wilson
Delphinia Warren
Elizabeth Bohannon
Ossie Rinager
Wanda Wicks
Walter Cross
Rhythm Boys
Rosemary Johnson
Green
Meredith
Rinager
Gordon
Y.am
Small Margin In Ohio House
The Ohio House of Representatives faces a potential Democratic bid for control after the January caucus. Republicans hold a one vote majority, vulnerable if one GOP member defects or two are absent when the legislature convenes on January 7, allowing Democrats to elect the speaker and direct house offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, O
House of Representatives
House
Ohio judges welcomed as new bench members in Lorain county
The speech emphasizes the right to justice for all and the importance of the two new judges Cook and Findley. It notes limited access to higher courts for litigants and extends official greetings from the Chief Justice of Ohio and local observers in Lorain county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Lorain County
Ohio
Judge Cook
Judge Findley
Lake Ave PLT A Builds To Next Wednesday Meeting
Announcement says the Lake Ave PLT A will hold its meeting next Wednesday evening, instead of this Wednesday. Neighboring residents and members are advised to note the rescheduled time and location for the Lake Avenue area discussions.
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Lake Ave. TV
T. A
Lake Ave
Plt. A
Oberlin Briefs and Local Notices
Burial planned in Westwood cemetery. Mr and Mrs Earl Woodruff announce a son born Sunday December 30 at Allen hospital. Neighborhood club meets at 235 Elm Street with Mrs Gilbert. Oberlin Odd Fellows lodge and Royal Arch Masons hold regular meetings this week. Marriage of Eleanor Abraham to C V Waterman occurred December 22 1934 in Louisville Kentucky. Local visits include Holgate Syars Warner Weiss VanAusdale and others visiting Oberlin or traveling to Pasadena, Cleveland, or Louisville.
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Earl Woodruff
East Lorain Street
Allen Hospital
West Lorain and
North Cedar
Amy Abraham
Louisville
C. V. Waterman
C. H. T. Waterman
Oberlin
Curtis Holgate
Cuyahoga Falls
G. J. Holgate
C. M
Frank Sedgeman
Harold Weiss
New York
Mark Weiss
Rowland VanAusdale
Monclova
Harry VanAusdale
Stewart McClelland
Harrogate, Tenn
E. H. Richards
North Professor Street
Railroads speed up running time in new year
Chicago to Minneapolis St Paul trip cut to seven hours two minutes 52 seconds faster than prior record. Burlington aims six and a half hours with Diesel trains likely in March. Florida Arrow chesslike from Chicago to Jacksonville promised in 27 hours 10 minutes beating previous records.
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Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern
The
Prairies
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Buriington
Milwaukee Road
Talahassee
Fla
Jacksonville
Car Crash Injures Eldens After Party Return
At an intersection a collision occurred as the Eldens returned from a party. Elden was thrown from the car and struck his head on the curb. Mrs. Elden was unhurt. Miss Ella Rice sustained slight injuries. The other vehicle, carrying five people including Ernest Lindenmayer and his siblings, allegedly ran a stop signal.
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Elden
Ernest F. Lindenmayer
Western Reserve University
Alfred
Johanna
Ella Rice
Harry Corbiserro
Miss Rice
Plans for Lorain emergency schools program outlined
Lorain County Emergency Schools Council will meet at 9 A M at the Elyria Y M C A to outline the 1935 emergency schools plans. C I Landis of Columbus will lead with other speakers including M A Houghton Howard L Rawdon and John G Olmsted. About twenty five teachers expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Lorain County
FERA
Howard L. Rawdon
Alice Platner
John G. Olmsted
Government to retreat from business, RFC head says
Jesse Jones of Houston, head of the Reconstruction Finance Corp, told Dallas that while everyone wants the government out of business, the nation owes much to RFC actions. He noted 60 percent of RFC loans were repaid without any repayment demanded, supporting his claim that bankers were not earning money on solid security.
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Dallas
Tex
Roosevelt
Jesse Jones
Houston
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Jones
RFC
Mayor Proclaims Safety Week to Fight Traffic Deaths
Elyria Ohio mayor I W H Vanoster urges churches city officials automobile clubs and civic groups to join Fraternal Order of Eagles in a Safety Week campaign to cut traffic accidents targeting both children and adults amid alarming 1935 death figures.
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Chamber of Comerce
I. W. H. Vanoster
City of
Ely
Rado Urse
Order of Eagles
W. H. Vanoster
New Pastor Takes Up Duties Here
Members of the Second M. E. church welcome their new pastor Rev Hall his wife and two sons to Elyria to begin work after Rev Burton resigned. Rev J E Burton and his bride Mrs Blanch Burton have visited Elyria friends recently stopping at the Knuckles home with their son Schylar. They plan to live with their Dayton Ohio son and daughter on Weidner Street while awaiting a new home.
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M. E. Church
Hall
Elytia
Burton
J. E. Burton
Blanch Howard Burton
Elyria
Knuckles
Schylar
Weidner Street
Dayton
Ohio
Seriously Hurt By Hit-Skip Driver
Catherine Marlett twenty one of West River road was reported to be suffering from a fractured skull and severe bruises after a hit and run on Lake avenue near Stoppa about 1 A M January 1. She was dragged about 390 feet by the car before freeing herself and rolling to the roadside. Deput Sheriff Ed Monroe said she was rushed to Elsha Memorial Hospital by ambulance for treatment.
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Catherine Marlett
West River Road
Lake Avenue
Stoppa
Elsha Memorial Hospital
Nichols
Ed. Monroe
Deer Meningitis Threat Reported In Nantucket Herd
Nantucket officials say meningitis is affecting a deer herd with a young buck taken to a hospital. The deer are reported in mild, non communicable form and linked to possible forage poisoning, marking at least a third case in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nantucket
Mass
Division of Fisheries
Farmers Go to School in Nebraska Winter Training
Nebraska farmers attend extension department taught classes this winter to improve farm operation skills. Courses cover machinery adjustment rope making forge work soldering and other farm handicrafts at state sponsored schools statewide.
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Ncoln
Neb
Nebraska
Nebraska University Extension Department
Planes Rush Tiny Insects From Seattle Eastward
Millions of tiphia popilliavora parasites, shipd from Yokohama, are being flown from Seattle to the eastern United States to combat Japanese beetle pests. The insects were collected by a U S Department of Agriculture lab near Yokohama for distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Yokohama
Paraguayan War Ends After Devastation of Paraguay
The war that began in 1864 between Paraguay and the allied forces of Argentina Brazil and Uruguay convulsed the southeastern part of the continent for years and ended with the annihilation of Paraguay s male population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paraguay
Argentina
Brazil
Uruguay
Cleveland Markets Report for Produce and Livestock
Markets show steady butter eggs and poultry prices with detailed weights and prices for fowls turkeys ducks and leghorns. Cleveland livestock reports include cattle calves sheep and hogs with price ranges and weekly movement across weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Michigan
Cleveland Livestock
Trial of Hauptmann in Lindbergh case captivates Flemington
Reporters fill 150 benches as Judge Thomas W. Trenchard presides over what is billed as the greatest trial in American history. Prosecutors list 180 witnesses to trace March 1 1932 events, while defense aims to sow doubt about Hauptmann and a wider gang plot.
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Thomas W. Trenchard
Supreme Court
Judge Trenchard
Flemington
Hunterdon County
John F. Condon
St. Raymond’s Cemetery
New York City
Lindbergh
Col. Lindbergh
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Miss Gow
Dba Hessar
Braese
Curtiss
John Hughes Curtis
Norfolk
Violet Sharpe
Dwight W. Morrow
Gaston B. Means
Washington
Valyn McLean
Edward J. Reilly
Brooklyn
Hauptmann
Isidor Fisch
Fisch
Man Dies While Praying On New Year at North Chicago Church
Adian Lindeman, 69, joined his daughter at a North Chicago church to begin the year with prayer. He knelt for a long time and died before rising, prompting quick concern from observers.
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North
Chicago
Mns
Adian Lindeman
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Oberlin News
Esther Alfsen
Louis Bliss
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Rochester
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West Side Lumber & Coal Co
Anna Schoeffler Hauptmann
John H. Curtiss
Sangfroid
Crystal
Court Street
New England
Elks’ Restaurant
West Ridge Road
West Ridge
Vern Schubert
C. H. and
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C. W. Fackler,Auctioneer
NEW Spring Wall
O'Donnell Paint & Wall Paper Co
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