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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1934
Page
9
In Kruszkna village near Warsaw, the Wisniewski family reports three generations born within moments yesterday. A newborn boy came first, his uncle arrived in another room, and his great uncle in a third. Mothers aged 17, 35, and 59.
Conditional fines of 25 pounds and costs were imposed on Russell Hadaway and Robert Gibbons of Ridgeville after arraignment before Justice Joseph Petro on intoxication and disturbing the peace charges. They pleaded not guilty but were found guilty. sentences suspended on good behavior with 69 days probation to Chief Deputy Gerald Nau.
Columbus Ohio January 4 The State Liquor Control Department prepares Class D permits for sale by the glass. Fewer than 100 applications filed by day’s end with about 1000 blanks distributed or mailed to potential applicants. Permits cannot issue until 15 days after filing. Local availability promised today or Friday as thousands go to county auditors and election boards.
The passage notes that tax collection was celebrated by many primitive peoples. It cites the Kafirs of Africa where four royal tax gatherers’ arrival triggered feasting and amusements, and their departure after payment was welcomed with dancing and music.
Elyria firefighters responded to a blaze at Mrs. Anna Pauls home 1256 High Street when lint and sweepings in a hot air stack overheated by a furnace ignited. Flames were confined to the stock and no damage occurred. Hose Company Number One and Engine Company Number Three assisted.
Sam Nagy of Elyria was fined 25 dollars and costs after arraignment before Justice Joseph Petro for operating a truck off a railroad route. The case involved alleged violations of a state lines permit and was reported today. He was arrested some time ago by deputy sheriffs.
Mrs. Edith Schultz of 111 Columbus Street told police yesterday that a shot was fired through a window in the garage at the rear of her house.
A large group of Ohio Farmers League members gathered at George Sprague’s farm two miles south of LaGrange for a penny sale of chattels requested by George Woodruff, LaGrange People’s Bank conservator. Sheriff’s deputies and Elyria police ensured order as around 300 people attended. sale proceeded peacefully after Sprague and Woodruff settled terms with Farm League representatives. Penny army leader Stephen Prosky announced bidding would be done by W. Reising and Fred Gaiske of Grafton, with warnings of escort for other bidders. Lorain county farmer meetings planned for January 17 18 and 19 at Guy Askew Frank West and Prosky homes respectively.
Mr and Mrs W OG Ludwig won first honors in a last night Ele Contract Bridge League match with a score of 271.2 points. Mr and Mrs A West took second with 5, and Mr and Mrs Robert Morrison placed third with 44. Other top pairs included Mr and Mrs Mereee Giles 45 1-2, Mr and Mrs Paul Hines 435, Ere vin Wentz and Evelyn Ludwig 11 1-2, and Mr and Mrs Maurice Lirman 41 1-2.
Mrs George McDonald 72 passed away at home in Clarkfield after a lifetime in the township where she was born. She is survived by her husband and one brother George Twillere of Wellington. Funeral Saturday at 2 p.m. from the home. Rev Newton Moore of Brighton to officiate. Burial in Wakeman cemetery.
A salesman extols a suit fabric promising lasting wear and conversion into an excellent blouse by ANC. The remark highlights durability and versatility as selling points in the cloth choice.
Gwendolyn was chosen as the top student at a Southland beauty event. Xian Gardner, then governor, presented the accolade in North Carolina context.
Oberlin community news includes engagements and family updates. Geraldine C. becomes attached to attorney John Von Blum with ties to Oberlin and Flora Stone Mather. many graduates and local residents are noted. Social visits, holiday travel, and a Le Higher Auxiliary meeting are also recorded.
Word has been received of the death of Louis Caam of Brooklyn New York. The funeral will be held at Sedzeman's Funeral Palace. Services will be at Querlin with burial at Westwood Cemetery.
The Pyt Knizhis announce a joint installation this evening at ROOPS. A pot luck supper at 6:50 precedes a special meeting of the Pythian Sisters at 7 to kick off the installation. Members of both orders and their families are invited to attend.
A garbled notice describes an evening event at a local parish church with plans prepared by community groups. The presentation appears to involve a staged work or program and mentions a tea and possible schedule during a week in January.
Fragmentary page notes discuss a state contract issue involving Freeman and the attorney general. It references a potential attack on a contract, rates, and implications for savings, with mentions of people such as Gael and Christinas and discussions of what the state would pass or attach to the contract.
From Germany to the cabinet in one generation, Henry Morventhau Jr. is shown at his desk in the Treasury Department after Dedag sworn in as secretary, replacing William H. Woodin who resigned for health. Morgen-Soot had acted for over weeks.
Joc A Hewitt vice president of Lorain County Savings and Trust Co resigns effective January 13. He had been bank conservator from April 27 until July 24 when license arrived and then served as vice president in charge of mortgages and real estate. He remains on the bank board and did not reveal future plans.
The Church Of Christ gathered for its annual meeting at Second and Chapel streets in the dining hall last evening. Attendance was strong and reports showed satisfactory finances, budget adherence, and growth of 6 to 7 percent. Several societies reported gains including 117 new Bible School members and 46 Sunday C E attendees, with notable philanthropy from the Nettie Finch Webber Club.
Bids for the counties latest forty thousand dollar bond issue to fund relief are due at 2 p.m. today. Commissioners approved the sale financed by excise taxes on malt and cosmetics at the request of the State Relief Commission. Funds will pay relief furnished since November 15, with M A Houghton noting 313,651 will aid 878 county families in January.
Maj. McFarland Cochrill from Fort Riley disinterred seven skeletons believed to be Indian fighters killed at Fort Zerah between 1864 and 1869. The remains were sent to Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery for reburial after a local history project by Joseph G. Masters.
In Rome King Victor Emmanuel III chided a foreign military attache for smoking in the royal box during the Armistice Day procession. The diplomat asked why and the king quipped the stand was made of wood, noting he himself smoked Italian stogies.
Rome authorities wage a campaign to dry clean bars and cafes as carabinieri threaten fines for dice throwers and pub owners. The capital’s fascist stance aims to appease the Vatican and curb illegal gambling in public venues.
Barter Sharp was elected president of the First Ward Men's Democratic Club at a meeting last evening at the Little Brown Jug Cafe on Cleveland Street. He becomes a trustee of the Elyria Men’s Democratic Club, succeeding William Jones. Also elected were Al Schwartz as vice president Frank Yanke as secretary and Wor Thomas as treasurer. Schwartz takes over as vice president. Yanke and Thomas were re elected.
East Oberlin Players present a repeat of the comedy drama The Red-Headed Stepchild at the East Oberlin Community Center at 8 p.m. tomorrow. The popular show drew many previously unable to see it, with plans to stage in LaGrange and Columbia. Mrs. G. J. Hobbs chairs, directed by Mrs. Rebekah C. Dodge, cast includes Helen Hutchinson Katherine McRoberts Lena Estelle McRoberts Kenneth Nason Helens Steinbinder Geo. G. McRoberts L. H. Biekel Eleanor Clark Clarence Duell Tishe Bauman Birdelie Blutchison Helen McRoberts. Kenneth Kern and Frances Dodge are soloists with Martha Heinrich as accompanist. Reimhart Hofman is stage manager Howard McRoberts is lighting director Emily Hobbs business manager.
Details of the national hog and corn control program will be explained to northeastern Ohio county extension agents at a conference in Akron next Thursday. Lorain County extension agent CL Hummel reports no formal committee will be set up in Lorain due to a lack of surplus corn and farmers needing to buy corn for their own use.
Eaton Township Farm Bureau members elected officers at a meeting hosted by Mr and Mrs FE Durkes. Durkee was chosen chairman and Mrs A J Carpenter was elected as the township bureau lady representative on the Lorain County Farm Bureau board of directors.
Slight market steadiness with cattle and hogs mix including prime steers around 6.50 to 7.00 and choice wethers near 3.00 to 3.05. Milk and produce prices show butter barely steady while vegetables and grain futures note varied quotes and substantial receipts over ten days.
Cleveland market bulletin lists No 2 red and yellow wheats with assorted prices and percentages for yellow and red varieties. Mill feed and bran prices appear with spring and winter categories, plus meal and cottonseed meal figures. Flour prices for spring and winter wheat are given, with notes that others remain unchanged.
A fragmentary home market ad announces Hothouse mushrooms offered by a seller. It highlights high quality produce and a stand at a carten or market. details are partially garbled but emphasize fresh mushrooms and local produce.
Chicago market notes show butter receipts at 10 205 carts with prices for futures and storage. Cattle and grain prices listed with futures for January February and March. shipments total 749 with moderate demand and trading. reported state prices include Wisconsin white and Minnesota Red River with mixed quality signals.
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