Roosevelt School Wins Honors for Attendance
The Roosevelt school led Elyria in monthly attendance at 98.6 percent for December. Only one room, Jefferson 6-A and 7-B taught by Miss Sarah Armstrong, had perfect 100 percent. 3,273 of 5,092 students had perfect attendance. Gates had the best punctuality with rare tardiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt School
Elyria
Tt. C. Maston
Jefferson School
Sarah Armstrong
High School
Washington School
Tranklin School
Hamilton
McKinley
Garford
Ely
Allen
Gates
Jefferson
Roosevelt
Opportunity School
Atlen
Washington
Franklin
Grand Jurors To Be Called On January 19th
Jury term opens with judge A R Webber issuing an order for grand jurors to be summoned January 18 for duty January 19. Bailiff J C Jackson prepared an assignment list showing 23 equity cases and 23 jury cases. Equity hearings occur this week and more trials are planned for the term with about 15 cases remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Webber
J. C. Jackson
Cmoe
Rotary Debate On Unemployment Insurance At Elyria Club
The Elyria Rotary Club welcomes Elyria High School debate team at tomorrow's luncheon. The topic is compulsory unemployment insurance with Miss Stofer directing. Affirmative speakers are Robert Denman Russell Fox and Robert Williams. negative speakers are Katherine McKee Katherine Pfaff and Jas Howenstine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Robert BE. Denman
Russel Fox
Robert McWilliams
Katherine McKee
Katherine Pfaff
Jas Howenstine
Almond Tree In Blossom Early On Washington Avenue
A flowering almond tree on Washington Avenue is blooming in January due to an exceptionally warm winter. Dr. R. E. Jackson and Judge A. R. Webber live nearby, and the tree normally blooms in spring but is several months ahead this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Avenue
R. E. Jackson
Noted Phrase Describes Germans as Great Modern Travelers
A brief remark states that aside from the Anglo Saxons, Germans are the greatest travelers the modern world knows, highlighting a cultural comparison without additional context.
Hawaiian tensions erupt after mass attack claim report
Horace Ida a 24 year old Japanese American suspect beaten near Honolulu as part of reprisals tied to a brutal assault on Mrs Thallie Massie wife of a US naval lieutenant. Massie family members are held on murder charges amid ongoing Hawaii authorities investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Hawaii
Horace Ida
Thallie Massie
U. S. Naval
U. S. Saiors
Massie
Granville Fortescue
Thomas Massie
Township trustees and clerks meet for annual Lorain County session
Joe R. Thomas of Hayesville Ohio president of the Ohio Association of Township Trustees and Clerks explains new laws at the Lorain County Association annual meeting in Elyria next Saturday at 2 pm. Local and state officials including P H Rogers may attend. the State Association convention in Columbus January 28–29 will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe R. Thomas Uf
Hayesville
Ohio
Ohio Association of Township Trustees and Clerks
Lorain
Lorain County
A. B. Root
Grafton
P. H. Rodgers
Rodgers
Gratton Township
State Association of Township Trustees and Clerks
Neil House
Columbus
Thomas
O. W. Merrill
George White
Gilbert Bettman
John McSweener
John §. Edwards
Bureau of Inspection of Public
A. B. Peckinpaugh
A. P. Sandles
Ohio Civil Service Commission
W. E B. Smith
Ohio Letter Carriers’ Association
Law Library Faces Funding Shortfall at Courthouse
A. H. West reports the law library on the courthouse third floor may suspend the librarian's $25 monthly fee due to depleted finances. Causes include few new bar members and a reduced 15 percent stipend from liquor cases, with liquor arrests down in the past six months. The association had $400 in fines in 1931 versus $505 normally. membership stands at 310.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law Library
A. H. West
Library Association of the Bar
West
Cuban Fails In Attempt To Boost Sugar Prices
In Havana Antonio Plazaola and Juan Perez Jilamosas tried to prove sugar price increases by eating sugar. They bought two five pound bags and Plazaola began to eat, reaching seven pounds before suffering severe pains and requiring emergency treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Antonio Plazadla
Juan Perez J.lamosas
Quirinal
Plazaola
Enforcemen t controversy stirs Bucyrus excessive note
Bucyrus O Hunted by turmoil as state authorities appear likely to take up the liquor reform battle. Toledo investigator Licciardi accused a secret ministerial committee of raids and vowed sensational disclosures. Circul ars sow panic while police and officials fear a return of the crackdown amid warrants and arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucyrus
B. J. Lieviardi
Toledo
White
Licciardi
Entus
Tay
Synuler
J. D. Green
Court House
Green
Liccjardi
Man sought after assault on Josephine Wicklacz
Police search for four men after an assault on 22 year old Josephine Wicklacz as she walked home at 9 20 P M from Lake avenue to West street. The attacker and companion fled as neighbors heard screams. The incident occurred near Lodi and West streets and near the Yellow Lines tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polies
Josephine Wicklacz
Lake Avenue
Miss Wicklacz
Lodi
West Street
Sian
Funeral home credentials stolen in suspected check forgery
Theft of undertaker credentials from Sudro Funeral Home during Friday to Saturday night is viewed by police as a possible forged check scheme. Similar thefts have occurred at Carl Taylor Funeral Home with forged Taylor signatures cashed in Elyria, Cleveland, and Sandusky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sudro
Harvey Curtis
Sudro
Carl Taylor
Taylor
Elyria
Cleveland
Sandusky
Mississippi Pecans Pay Detroit Taxes In Nuts
Detroit city treasurer Charles Williams received 506 pounds of pecans from Lorenz Sauer of Ocean Springs Mississippi in lieu of 117.10 dollars in taxes. The pecans were auctioned to the public and sold for zero cents per pound. Sauer was mailed a 15 dollar refund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Charles Williams
Lorenz Sauer
Ocean Springs
Miss
Sauer
Nancy Squire Chapter D A R holds regular meeting
The Nancy Squire Chapter D A R met Friday afternoon at Mrs. H V Zahm’s home on Morgan Street with Mrs C F Clark presiding due to illness. The program included a talk on Valiex Forgs, an Ellis Island games illustration, and readings by Miss Eberline. Seventeen families received clothing and food baskets at Christmas. A rummage sale profit of eighteen dollars was reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Nancy Squire
H. V. Zahm
Morgan Street
Havilor
Jackson
Hazel Johnson
Beatty
Kiermund
Ohly
C. F. Clark
George Dudley
J. A. Rodgers
Valiex
Ellis Island
Johnson
Eberline
Oberlin AAUW Luncheon Features Red Cross Speaker
The Oberlin branch of the American Association of University Women held a Saturday luncheon at Cranford cottage on East College street. The business meeting was postponed until next month. Speaker Miss Harriet Root of Lorain described Red Cross activities during peacetime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
American Association of University Women
Cranford Cottage
East College Street
Harriet Root
Lorain
National Red Cross
Red Cross
Oberlin club meets on architecture topic at art museum
The Education Department of the Oberlin Women's Club will meet at 7 20 this evening in Allen Art Museum with Miss Eva Oakes speaking on New World Architecture. Members from other departments and guests are invited. Regular Vine Rebekah meeting and Frank E Peck De Molay supper and inspection follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin Women's Club
Allen Art Museum
Eva Oakes
Vine Rebekah
Frank E. Peck
de Molay
Masons
J. W. Hill
Millionaire Vandal Breaks Car Windows For Fun
In Salinas California investigators traced a spree of window smashing to a Pebble Beach billionaire. He arrived in a limousine at sidings, grabbed a brick from his chauffeur, shattered car windows, dusted his hands, and drove away without remorse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salinas
Cal
Pajaro Valley Consolidated Railroad
Pebble Beach
San Francisco Peninsula
Oberlin clubs set meetings in January
The History Department of the Oberlin Wome Club and multiple groups schedule gatherings through January 14. Mrs W H Morris at 166 Elm hosts January 12. Chalmer Davidson hosts a T M T M Club event. Pansy Chapter and O E 8 meet with a planned play and refreshments. Rebekah Aid Society, W C T U, and missionary speakers also appear. public installation of the W R C and Bridgette Club events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weer College Street
Oberlin Wome Club
W. H. Morris
Elm Street
Chalmer Davidson
T. M. T. M. Club
O. E
Masonic Hall
Rebekah Aid Society
Jennie Powers
South Pleasant Street
W.C.T. U
Guide
Barger
Meacham
Africa
Beeman
China
Heinrich
Pauline Jeffery
India
Pre
Near East
Vine Rebekah Lodge
J. H. Feakins
Maurice Schubert
Bridgette Club
Local Happenings and Visits in Oberlin Area
Mr and Mrs J N Perryman returned from Baltimore where they attended the illness and death of their son in law S T McGinn. Their daughter Mrs Mabel Afc Ginn accompanied them to Oberlin for an indefinite stay. W P Phillips came home from Grace City Pa after an appendicitis operation. Miss Jarrell Field of Cleveland was a week end guest of Mrs C A Prather in South Pleasant Street. Mrs Carrie Been of Groveland Street visits friends in Sullivan Ohio. Roger Ingraham, vacationing in California, returned to visit family and spent the weekend with his aunt Mrs George Jackson and grandmother Mrs Amy Ingraham. Miss Alene Whitney returned to Cleveland after visiting her mother and sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Perryman
Baltimore
Maryland
S. T. McGinn
Mabel Afc- Ginn
Oberlin
W. P. Phillips
Grace City
Noisy Philadelphia Zoo Night Residents
At the Philadelphia Zoo night caretaker Chief White Horn notes raccoons climb trees and otters paddle the stream through the night while elephants snore loudly, often waking other animals. The article highlights the lively nocturnal behavior of zoo residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Zoological Garden
White Horn
Soviet Ideals Clash With American Mass Production Policy
A brief editorial contrasts Soviet ideals with American policy favoring mass production. It notes tensions in economic models and the influence on industry, labor, and global trade dynamics as observers assess ideological efficiency and growth prospects.
Ahepans Install Figures of Chapter at Lorain Hall
Officers for three Ahepa chapters were installed in a ceremony at the Eagles Hall Lorain yesterday afternoon. The Elyria Lorain Warren and Kron chapters participated with George Canales as meeting chairman and John D Petrou as installing officer. Prominent officials attended including Mayor Conley and County Prosecutor Merers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Ahepa
Eagles’ Hall
Lorain
Warren
Good Friendship
Akron
Elyria-Lorain
George Canales
John D. Petrou
Petrou
Thomas Mihalis
Peter Jevas
Charles Delis
Christ Kecis
John Nickas
John Karabovias
William Steris
Angel Pappas
John Sefios
James Johnson
Spero Valassis
George Bates
Sam Mihalis
Sentinel
William Harris
James Morris
Mike Gongaris
John Lardas
Basil Aronia
John Viahos
Peter Pappatios
Nick Kalogeras
Christ Chaenvas
Louis George
George Makrinos
Lvanselos Pappas
Kron
Theodore Dallas
James Thomas
Nick Economon
Nick Michailides
George Pappas
Gust Tarzinis
Theodore Konstantinopoulos
Anthony Lizoedy
Joseph Conley
W. OH. Vaudsier
Elyria
Don W. Merers
Henry Kine
Judge Duffy
Walter Watts
Dinos Dimessianos
Joe Monia
Death Record for Miss Nettia Wittenmyere
Miss Nettia Wittenmyere died at 2 05 PM Sunday at 18 Boston Avenue after a four week illness. Born in Wooster Ohio she lived in Bilytia for 12 years and came from Mansfield Ohio. Body to be moved from the Sndio Funeral Home to the Waponer Funeral Home in Mansfield for services Wednesday afternoon and burial in Mansfield Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettia Wittenmyere
George A. Storek
Boston Avenue
Wooster
Bilytia
Mansfield
Ohio
Sndio
Waponer Funeral Home
Death of Miss Delia Rogers at Sullivan Ohio
Word arrives of the death of Miss Delia Rogers at her brother M J Rogers home in Sullivan Ohio on January 9 at age 91. Funeral services are set for Sullivan on Tuesday morning at 10 90.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delia Rogers
M. J. Rogers
Sullivan
Ohio
Mrs Margaret Harrison Dies After Brief Illness in Ridgeville
Mrs Margaret Jane Harrison born in England July 22 1847 died Sunday at her daughter’s home in Ridgeville after a brief illness. Survived by sons John Thomas Christopher H Thomas Paul and daughters Hannah Ellen Mary Elizabeth Margaret Jane Susannah and others. Calling hours at Nichols Funeral Home with services Wednesday at 2 50 p m and burial in South Amherst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Jane Harrison
East 117Th Street
Cleveland
Ridgeville
England
Paul
John Thomas
Hannah
Ellen
Mary
Elizabeth
Margaret Jane
Christopher H
Susannah
Thomas Paul
Nichols Funeral Home
South Amherst
Circleville Man Louis Schneider Dies at Elyria Memorial
Louis Schneider of Circleville Ohio died at Elyria Memorial Hospital Monday at 3 10 a m after a brief illness He was born January 2 1867 in Circleville He belonged to United Brethren church Masons Red Man and K O T M lodges of Circleville and had retired from business He is survived by his daughter Mrs L L Gott of Eighth Street and two sisters Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon in Circleville after his body was moved from Nichols Funeral Home this afternoon to Circleville for the rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Schneider
Circleville
Ohio
Elyria Memorial Hospital
United Brethren Church
Masons
Red Man
K. O. T. M. Lodges
L. L. Gott
Eighth Street
Sisters
Nichols Funeral
George Thaley Dies After Toledo Visit To Elyria Hospital
George Thaley aged 47 of Toledo died at 12 30 this morning at Elyria Memorial hospital. He had been brought to the hospital from the Rescue Mission at Lorain as a patient in distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Thaley
Toledo
Ohio
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Lorain
Sea Birds Nests Protected Campaign in Sweden
The Swedish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Gothenburg has launched a campaign to guard west coast sea bird nests from egg hunters. The effort aims to curb egg theft and safeguard wildlife across Swedish shores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Swedish Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
Gothenburg
Sweden
Cleveland Produce and Livestock Market Report
Cleveland produce prices show butter at cents per unit and eggs with variations. Livestock notes include hogs down, cattle steers and bulls firm to higher, calves weak, and lambs down with mixed bids. reference to Idaho russet prices and regional market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Idaho
Sutek
Cleveland
FESO
Sion
Saat
Hawaiian National Guard Deployed After Murder Riot Fears
Hawaii Governor Lawrence Judd orders activation of the National Guard in Honolulu to prevent violence following the killing of a native youth accused in the assault on the wife of an American naval lieutenant. Mrs. Granville Fortescue and Lt. Thomas Massie with Private BE Lord are aboard a warship for safekeeping amid tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sortésete
Alex
Granville Rote
Ander
Graham Bell
Honolulu
Fortescue
Chatter
Thomas Massie
Maj
Granville Forteseus
Roosevelt
New York
Major Fortesque
Tov. Lawrence Judd
Hawaii
National Guard
Granville Fortescue
Washington
BE. J. Lord
Real Estate Transfers in Elyria Township and Surrounding Areas
Ola P Ross transfers two acres on Avon Belden Road to J J and Charlotte Costes in Avon Belden Road area. Stella Hammerick transfers fractional interests in Holbrook's additions Grafton and Ridgewood Addition Sheffield Township to Frank Figler and Mildred Henning. Spring Valley Land Company conveys two acres at Rosa Jeo Avenue North Washington Boulevard and Pasadena Avenue in Spring Valley subdivisions to Leonard St Bronker Malcolm Vilas. A R Webber transfers half interest in six tracts totaling 1438 acres in Henrietta Township to George M H and Sara S Webber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola P. Ross
J. J
Charlotte Costes
Avon- Belden
Eston
Stella Hamimerick
Frank Figler
Quiteig
Holbrook
Grafton
John Henning
Mildred Henning
Quitelaim
Ridgewood
Sheffield Township
Fairlawn Avenue
Avondale Park
Elyria
Spring Valley Land Company
Leonerd St. Bronker
Malcolm B. Vilas
Rosa Jeo Avenue
Washington Boulevard
Spring Valley
Elyria Township
Jet
Pasadena Avenue
A. R. Webber
Treorge MH
Sara S. Webber
Hienrietta Township
One Wedding in Three Months in Lostine Oregon
In Lostine Oregon Wallowa County courthouse issued only one marriage license between October 1 and December 13 reflecting a sparse wedding period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lostine
Ore
Wallowa County
Medusa Portland Cement hosts sales conference here
A sales conference of Medusa Portland Cement Co officials and Studebaker Chemical Co representatives is held in this city today. About twenty officials attend with a luncheon at the Elyria Country Club. Attendees include D. H. Mac Farland vice-president and O. C. Hubbard from Cleveland office along with C. E. Wyman and M. D. Mook from the Paint Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meduse Portland Cement’ Co
Studebaker Chemical Co
Elyria Country, Club
Medusa Portland Cement Co
Cleveland
Chicago
New York
Pittsburgh
D. H. MacFarland
O. C. Hubbard
C. E. Wyman
M. D. Mook
Court actions span debt case, mortgage bid, and custody ruling
Joseph Masiyk a minor files to halt sale of an auto to satisfy $815 debt owed to William J Bartlett. Lorain Y M C A seeks court permission to mortgage property for 5900 to pay debts. Edwin Adier fined 25 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to operating an overloaded truck. Catherine Bowser granted divorce from Albert for extreme cruelty with custody of two children and 15 dollars weekly alimony. Adolph Donerkeil sues Anna Zahn et al for 125 for meats and groceries. Florence Lewis Rauh sues H Swidler and Frank Berson for 4146 due on Elyria lease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Adier
A. R. Webber
Catherine Bowser
Albert
Florence Lewis Rauh
H. Swidler
Frank Berson
Elyria
Alimony Dodgers to Work on County Roads in Decatur
Divorced men cited for failure to pay alimony and support money will be forced to work on county roads at wages of 1 dollar daily until obligations are met. After night shifts they will be held in the county jail until the next day, Judge D B Erwin of Adams Circuit Court announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ind
D. B. Erwin
Adams Circuit Court
Jobless Pan Black Sand Breach Near Here
Many miners work panning rich black sand concentrates yielding gold and platinum uncovered along the beaches after heavy rain. Local report notes numerous men out of work seeking ore finds and collectors hoping for value from beach sands.
Tapestry Exhibit Opens in Berlin
An exhibition at the Prussian Academy of Arts presents tapestry, mosaics, sculptures, gold and jade from Maya, Inca, and Aztec sources. The show draws pieces loaned from German private collections and museums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Prussian Academy of Arts
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Rotary Club
Xou
Western Reserve Finance
Turner Block
Mississippi
Mrs. Fortescue
Groveland Street
Esther Alfsen
Ronald Wilbond
DALAL
UNE
Philadelphia Zoo
Ahepans
Miss Nettie Witltenmyere
Mrs
Margaret Harrison
Louis. Schneider
Cleveland Produce
Joseph Masiyk
John Masiyk
William J. Bartlett
Lorain Y. M.C. A
Common Pleas Court
Adolph Donerkeil
Anna Zahn
O’donnell Paint & Wall Paper Co
D. K. Beedle
Second St
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