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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1938
Page
10
A survey of average sized houses shows sleeping rooms are typically small with beds dressers and chairs filling the space. Ventilation upgrades by enlarging window openings or adding windows are advised. Built in wardrobes, brighter lighting, and wallpaper choices to visually enlarge the room are suggested as practical improvements.
Dog Warden Lee Minkler filed an annual report with the county commissioners showing 1987 dog pound receipts of 735.50, the highest on record. Impounded 1,737 dogs, sold 234, redeemed 64. $506.69 paid in claims for animals injured or killed by dogs. 61 sheep and lambs killed, $6 injuries, one horse treated for rabies. $117.50 spent on dog food. 520 dog bite investigations. 11,649 dog licenses sold through the county auditor.
County commissioners will not sign a county hospital contract until they study responses to a 17 county survey on hospital rates. Judge John F. Davidson said the board may discuss a renewal with Elvira Memorial Hospital Superintendent Frank Hoover the next day. The current 1937 contract charges indigents 500 dollars per day, the highest rate among responding counties which ranged from 500 to 4.56 dollars daily with various weekly and yearly arrangements.
The flow of heat in rooms is controlled so that spaces stay warm in winter and cool in summer. Wall boards guard against heat escape in winter and slow heat entrance in summer, making the sleeping room one of the most pleasant in the house.
YPSILANTI Mich Jun 4 JM Gertrude Bennett daughter of Harry Bennett a Ford Motor Co executive eloped with Russell Hughes after obtaining a license in Auburn Ind Justice of the Peace Miles Baxter performed the ceremony Bennett confirmed the marriage after state police Capt Don Leonard reported the couple had eloped Missing 20 hours Bennett believed Gertrude born May 2 1919 age 17 gave false birth date and occupation Leonard said Hughes father worked in Chicago and the couple left for an unspecified location after the ceremony
Electric power needs for agriculture trade households public utilities and electric railways will be discussed at the World Power Conference opening in Vienna Austria next August 25.
Eva Buksar was granted a divorce today from Andrew Buksar of Lorain on grounds of neglect by Judge Guy B. Findley. Also noted, Albert Crellath of Columbia Station was fined $50 and costs by Justice Preston Coon yesterday for substituting a nickel slot machine, with the machine seized Friday night. Deputies reported two men were seen near Mrs. Wenens property on Route 315. they were trapped in an oily muddy hole until a wrecker freed them at 9:15. Mrs. F. C. Hents of 132 Pest Bridge street reported damage to her machine in Grafton by Fern Weele yesterday. Robert M. Long filed for divorce from Belya E. Lone of 405 Middie Avenue on grounds of neglect.
L. R. Brumbach filed suit to enjoin Lorain city and county taxing authorities from collecting 1072 dollars in taxes claimed to be an illegal assessment in excess of the property's value. He states the West 4th Street property is worth only 320 dollars.
The board reported a total balance of 40,887.79 with 33,678.61 tied to the bond fund and incumbrances exceeding 25,000. General fund stood at 3,098.80, while a State Education Department certificate shows over 414,000 due from the 1937 quarterly School Foundation Program payment. The district may borrow on the certificate to cover payrolls. The year-end balance was reduced by pre-code coal purchases, saving money. A 44,000 certificate from the State Department, for December 1 due, remains unpaid due to funds, with borrowing allowed yet interest to be paid.
Elyria Fire Department recorded two fires in 1938. The second alarm of the year sent two firemen to vacant property between Louisiana Avenue and Belmont Street where a grass fire burned an area of about
Constance Bennett seeks 290000 damages from radio commentator Jimmy Fidler and sponsors for a nationwide broadcast claiming a feud with actress Otsy Welly. Bennett, once the era's highest paid, contends the show ridiculed her and held her up to public hatred on December 25.
Elyria Memorial Hospital announces appointments to its surgical medical obstetrical and specialty staffs. Active surgical Dr Cushing Hancock Lawrence McKotrich Rankin Sullivan associate surgical Dr McClure Active medical Dr Emshie Evans Harris Hoke Wychenburg Novatney Scott Townsend associate medical Dr Brubaker French Active Obstetrical staff Dr Austin Basinger Birkbeck Nicholas Robishaw Schork rye ear nose and throat Dr Fawcett Meredith Noentgenologist Dr Schumacher Cleveland Consultant Dr David Steel Chief orthopedic surgeon Dr Heyman Cleveland assistant Dr Lawrence Elyria Pathologist Dr Rosenzweig Non resident staff Dr Barbour Dean Smith Stuble Fasoli Resignation W B Forster credit manager replaced by James A Hewitt.
A grass fire near Belmont Street was blamed on children with matches, marking the first fire of the year. Several residents in the district assisted firefighters in combating the blaze.
Seventy one guests attended the annual New Year dinner at Second Baptist Church Saturday night at the YMCA. Christmas decorations graced the dining room with red and green centerpieces, sermons, songs, and talks by local figures including Rev. Watson and Y M C A secretary Harrie G. Stevick.
President Roosevelt warned that despite hoped for balance, 1939 prospects collapsed under recession and flood relief costs. He noted Treasury revenue cuts from weaker profits and predicted the budget would stay in the red past June 30, 1939, with deficits shrinking but persistent until 1940.
The nation readies for a presidential campaign as deficits loom. For the current fiscal year ending June 30 1988 estimates range from 645 million to 31 billion in deficits with a forecast near 1.1 billion. Roosevelt proposes annual federal expenditures near seven trillion, arguing tax reform could cover expenses and debt retirement, while acknowledging cooperation with Congress is essential as appropriations have surpassed that cap in every New Deal year.
The January meeting of the Woman's Union will be at St John’s Evangelical and Reformed church on Wednesday afternoon. The Royal Neighbor Lodge meets at Swiss Hall Thursday evening for a regular session with officer installation. A social hour follows adjournment and all members are urged to attend.
Detroit resident Mrs Grace Neri has been a house guest of Mr and Mrs Frank Powers. Other visitors include Mrs Ernst Schneider and Miss Margaret Schneider with Mrs Harry Brucker and three children in Cleveland and Mrs May Sudro from Cleveland along with Mrs Lodi Kibson Mrs Henry Kolb and Mrs George Garthe at Amherst. George Plato and wife from Goodman Wisconsin dined with Roy and Frank Powers family in Port Huron Michigan.
The South Amherst Hawks host Lorain Buckeyes on Tuesday evening January 4 on the local floor with a preliminary game. Public is invited to attend.
Amherst notes report the Men’s club meeting at the Berger home to plan the year’s work and the Philathea Bible class session led by Esther Brechtmacher. Other items include the Woman’s Union gathering, choir rehearsal, an English communion service, and the annual fellowship supper and congregational meeting on January 12. Discharges list local residents, plus a farm of brief visit updates and student absences from Bluffton and Ashland colleges.
The first Friday of the month will be observed with coml essions at 6:30 to 7:30 and during the 8 o clock mass. Devotions to the Sacred Heart will be held Friday evening at 7:30. The Holy Name society junior and senior groups will attend Holy Communions at the eight o'clock Mass Sunday morning.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church will hold its regular meeting Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Ruby Guild on Park Avenue. Mrs Gus P Zilch of Cleveland Avenue will host the Queen Esther class at her home Friday evening.
The midweek prayer service and Bible study will be held Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Warner Anderson on Tenes avenue. Ladies Aid and Woman's Missionary societies meet Thursday at Mrs Raymond Sick on South Main street. A noon dinner will be served by the Ladies Aid. A district Sunday school workers conference of Evangelical churches is set for Thursday afternoon and evening at Sandusky Evangelical church with a local delegation planning to attend.
The Ladies society meets at the church parlors on Wednesday afternoon with a two course luncheon at one. Mrs J R MacKenzie Mrs W V Marshall and Mrs Mary Mahkorn to serve. The junior choir rehearses at the church at 3 30 p m Wednesday. Bible study at the parsonage begins Thursday at eight. Rev Williams to begin a Sunday sermon series on the Lord s Prayer.
The Men's Club gathers in church parlors Tuesday evening while the Ladies hold an all day quilting tea at Mrs. Fred Deiner's Beaver court home on Wednesday. The council meets Wednesday evening and the Ladies' Aid society gathers Thursday afternoon at the church parlors. The Junior Walther League reserves Thursday evening for its regular meeting.
The Pythian Sisters convene in regular session at the K of P hall Tuesday evening. Stone City Chapter of Eastern Stars meets Wednesday evening with newly installed officers in charge. Slickery Tree Grange gathers Thursday evening at the Grange hall. Elmer Johnson Post American Legion meets Friday evening at the Legion rooms.
Mr and Mrs Earl Frank of Loraine announce the birth of a baby girl. The newborn adds joy to the family, marking a new arrival in the community.
Erhart and wife Mr and Mrs Harry Bell and son Harold of Cleveland spent Wednesday at the George Manworthy home. Mrs Anabel of Lakewood visited Mrs Adaline Betche. Muss Ruby Harry spent vacation days with sisters Dolores and Pearl in their house car at Fenns Corners. Jack Gaydash, fractured skull from a drilling rig accident, is improving at Elyria Memorial hospital. Mrs Henry A Bishop, 76, died at her home in York Township. funeral services held at Mallet Creek MP Church.
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