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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1931

Page

5

Frank S. Harmon to Be Laid to Rest Wednesday

Frank S. Harmon, known Elyria and a longtime Mason, dies after three weeks illness in Cleveland. Funeral services by the Masonic Grand Lodge of Ohio will be held Wednesday afternoon in Masonic Hall for the former City Parks Director and prominent Mason. He served in the cabinet of City Manager William R. Hopkins for three years and held posts with the Masonic Temple Association and Grand Lodge of Ohio.

Cleveland, CO Masonic Grand Lodge of Ohio Masonic Hall Frank S. Harmon Harmon William R. Hopkins Masonic Temple Association Grand Lodge of Ohio Scottish Rite Finance Committee

Lersch Competes For Elyria Postmaster Job

The Chronicle Telegram reports Robert B. Lersch of Washington Avenue has entered the field for Elyria postmaster. Incumbent J. W. McHenry seeks reappointment. The appointment will be made between now and March first.

Chronicle-Telegram Robert B. Lersch Washington Avenue Elyria J. W. McHenry

Rundle Is Given Third Blood Transfusion

James Rundle deputy sheriff aged 63 received a third blood transfusion after an accident near Ridgeville on December 29. Blood was supplied by Robert Jackson of Elyria. Rundle has remained in critical condition since the crash.

James Rundle Ridgeville Robert Jackson Elyria Rundle

Lorain Man Found Unconscious on Sidewalk

Stanley Grose aged 42 of 332 Lodi Street was found on a Lorain sidewalk Sunday afternoon and taken to St Joseph hospital. Police report he became unconscious from an injury suffered about two years ago and remained unconscious.

Stanley Grose Lodi Street St. Joseph Hospital Lorain Groske

Obituary of Patrick Henry Campbell in Oberlin area

Patrick Henry Campbell, 70, died Saturday at 6 30 p.m. at his Carlisle township home after a three month illness. Born December 23, 1860 in Carlisle, he lived there all his life. Survived by wife Catherine Ann. daughters Mary Thelma and Lucille. sisters Mrs. Mary Foley of Ridgeville and Mrs. Catherine Gerhart of Elyria. brothers Daniel of Carlisle and John of Elyria. Funeral services from Sacred Heart church Tuesday at eleven a.m. with Rev. Burke. interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Elyria.

Patrick Henry Campbell Oberlin, CO Carlisle Township Oberlin Carlisle Catherine Ann Mary Thelma Lucille Mary Foley Ridgeville Catherine Gerhart Elyria Daniel John J. B. Moore Sacred Heart Church Rev. Burke St. Mary’s Cemetery Donald Leroy Heath Robert Heath South Maple Street Robert Jr Richard Harold Nichols Funeral Home Nesbitt’s Grafton

C ochrane resigns federal post in Cleveland district

H K Cochrane longtime Elyria resident and former post office inspector quits as United States commissioner in the Cleveland federal district. Announcement came Saturday afternoon from U S District Attorney Wilford Mahon at a meeting of local bar groups in Lorain. Cochrane had moved from Elyria to Cleveland four to five years ago and was sworn in as a practicing attorney upon appointment.

H. K. Cochrane Elyrian United States Federal District Court Cleveland Wilford Mahon Elyria District Court

Elyrian Hurt In Automobile Crash

Charles Adams aged 55 of 101 Denison Avenue and Miss Esabelle McGhee 23 of 520 W 20th Street Lorain were injured Saturday night when their cars collided on Leake Avenue Adams admitted to Elyria Memorial with facial abrasions and lacerations McGhee treated for a shoulder injury but not admitted Adams car skidded on Lake Avenue near Woodland hit a pole then struck a second car driven by J C Gomesak of Lorain who was with Miss McGhee The crash occurred about midnight

Charles Adams Denison Avenue Esabelle McGhee 20Th Street Lorain Leake Avenue Adams Elyria Memorial Hospital Miss McGhee Lake Avenue Woodland J. C. Gomesak

Wellington Grange Wins Attendance Banner at Pomona Meeting

Wellington Grange captured its third straight attendance banner at the Pomona Grange meeting in Penfield on Saturday. John Barber was installed as Master of Wellington Grange and Mrs. Ben Burge became lecturer, with county officers also installed. A brief lecture by former State Representative Summers of Oberlin followed the ceremony.

Wellington Grange Wellington Pomona Grange Penfield John Barber Ben Burge Summers Oberlin

Young Carlisle Grange Play Delights Local Audience

A play presented by the young people of Carlisle Grange along with a violin solo by Lois Eldred entertained residents. Mrs. Frank Mason of Ridgeville spoke informally to ten Juvenile Grange members in attendance.

Carlisle Grange Lois Eldred Carlisle Frank Mason Ridgeville

Father of Eldo Lehman Dies in Ohio Funeral

Mr and Mrs Eldo Lehman and their son Howard attended the funeral of S I Lehman the father of Eldo near Wooster Ohio at Madisonburg today Howard Lehman one of six grandsons served as pallbearer Lehman died Saturday morning

Lehman Eldo Lehman Howard S. I. Lehman Madisonburg Wooster Howard Lehman

Wellington Couple To Reach Golden Milestone

A Wellington couple Mr and Mrs BE A Van Cleef will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary Tuesday marking fifty years of marriage. The village notes the milestone as part of a growing trend in extended married life and community recognition.

Wellington BE. A. van Cleef

Miss Virginia Bishbaugh Hosts Junior Girls Class

Miss Virginia Bishbaugh entertained six members of the Junior Girls class of the Church of Christ Sunday school at a 4 a m party at her South Mill street home Saturday afternoon. Miss Ola Robart, the class teacher, was also a guest.

Virginia Bishbaugh Church of Christ Sunday School South Mill Street Ola Robart

Local church groups schedule events this week

Regular meeting of the W C T U will be held Monday afternoon at Mrs. Kerman Wight home on Courtland street with Mrs. Ben Abrams leading the program. Logies Aid Society of the Methodist church meets Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Swanger’s home. Philathea class gathers Friday evening at Mrs. Roedel’s home. The Methodist choir rehearses Thursday at 7 pm to allow attendance at the 8 pm Charity show at the Opera House.

Kerman Wight Courtland Street Ben Abrams Logies Aid Society The Methodist Church D. G. Swanger Philathea C. P. Roedel Opera House

Lincoln memory talk at Wellington Grangers meeting

Jefferson County resident Wells will speak on My Memories of Abraham Lincoln at the Wellington Grange gathering Wednesday evening. He will present readings and original poems, with musical numbers arranged by lecturer Mrs. Ben Burge.

Lincoln Wells Jefferson County Wellington Grangers Abraham Lincoln Ben Burge

Miss Georgia Andrews Visits Cleveland Family

Miss Georgia Andrews of Cleveland spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Andrews. Mrs Eldo Lehman has returned home.

Georgia Andrews Cleveland Fred Andrews Eldo Lehman

Oberlin society notices and meetings list

A series of local club and civic meetings are scheduled in Oberlin this week. The All Star Bridge club and the Vime Rebekah lodge announce events tonight, with lunch after the meetings. Several women’s clubs, PTAs, and W C T U events are planned through January 15, including discussions on Paths to Peace and current events, plus a note on Miss Eva Biggs Groveland Street slowly recovering from pneumonia.

Eva Biggs Groveland St

Installation of officers of the W R C

The W R C will hold installation of officers this Friday evening in the American Legion rooms.

American Legion

Oberlin speakers recount China teaching at All-Student services

Esther Church and Robert Louis, Oberlin class of 728, returned after two years in China teach at Oberlin in Warmer Hall. Shans school pictures shown. Oberlin College of Commerce team to face Huron Merchants at 8 pm in high school gym. Boxing and wrestling set for former Ohio Road and Machinery building. Mrs. Fleming rooms at Burgess home. Miss Tillotson and Mrs. Glendenning back from Florida trip. LeRoy Jackson family moves to 121 East College Street.

Esther Church Robert Louis Oberlin College Oberlin-ln-China Warner Hall China Oberlin School of Commerce Huron Merchants High School Ohio Road and Machinery Company South Main St Oberlin John G. Fleming Denver Colorado Burgess East College Street Fleming C. R. Graham Jessie Tillotson Rose Glendenning Cleveland A. Tillotson Florida LeRoy Jackson South Main Street Roy Jackson South Professor Street

Teacher of Singing Opens Weekly Sessions in Cleveland

Carlotta Barnard of Cleveland offers singing lessons every Wednesday at Day's Music Studios. Trials free for radio singers interested in formal voice training. Located at 367 Broedi Street. contact 2860 for details.

Cleveland Broedi St

Swiftest Easiest Way to End Bilious Spell

A brief health warning promotes Cascarets as a quick gentle remedy for sluggish bowels. It claims constipation causes bilious symptoms and promises rapid, pleasant bowel activation with Cascarets, made from cascara and endorsed as strengthening bowel muscles. Available in drug stores for 10 cents.

Death notices and visits fill Elyria personals

Word has been received of the deaths of Edward Templeton and Walter Rich with travel to Ohio cities for funeral plans or family visits. Marian Comings visits in West Avenue. Mrs. S. J. George visits Alma in Kansas City. Howard Van Neal’s son born at Elyria Memorial. numerous residents host or visit relatives in Cleveland, Hamilton, Pittsburgh and beyond. Hospital admissions and nursing staff movements noted, along with several local social visits and weekend guests at multiple addresses.

Edward Templeton Sixteenth Street State Hospital Toledo Marian Comings Pittsburgh Pennsylvania W. R. Comings West Avenue S. J. George Eastern Heights Boulevard Alma Kansas City Missouri G. A. Brown Walter Rich Hamilton Ohio Howard van Neal Lorain Elyria Memorial Hospital W. A. Reed North Olmsted Percy Nead Lake Avenue Jennie Roe Wellington Arthur Roe Beebecourt Myron E. Biggs East Avenue J. M. Brown Sullivan C. E. Bement Wakeman Joe Garris Spencer Harvey H. Andrew West Eighth Street Lutheran Hospital Cleveland Alice Robinson Clark Street Charity Hospital Mary Sullivan L. P. Wagner Anna Moncure P. Tucker Calvary Presbyteriaa Church Helfrich Thelma Beverly Ct Galion Earl Holcomb Morris Lakewood E. F. Reger Fourteenth Street Esther McLaughlin St. Petersburg Florida Alice Wilmot J. McComb Lansing Michigan Drewes California Elyria BE. F. Reger

Melody in Methodist Service Grants Salem Family Moment

During a morning service at the Methodist church Mrs Archie Sanders and family of Elyria attended with her daughter while Mrs Adelaide Cole Steiner and Harry Lee sang Jerusalem the Golden. John Murray, a local businessman, is recovering from illness and is once again able to be outdoors for several hours daily.

Archie Sanders Elyria Adelaide Cole Steiner Harry Lee Jerusalem the Golden Hine John Murray

Building Mover Slips Ice Lanes For Quick Move

Ed Horace exploited icy streets to relocate a small building from the East Side to the West Side. He fitted bob sled runners under the structure, hooked it to a truck, and sped it along, noting the ease of the glide despite motorists’ struggles.

Ed Horace Bob

Nine Passengers Hurt In Snowbound Bus Crash Near Van Wert

A Greyhound bus bound for Chicago was forced off the road by a blinding snowstorm three miles east of Van Wert Ohio at midnight. Nine passengers were injured, one seriously, and were brought to Van Wert for treatment. Mrs Raymond Bush of Chicago suffered a broken nose and jaw.

January Term of Court Opens in Lorain County

Lorain County common pleas court opened the January term after closing the September term. Judge W. B. Thompson will preside, with Judge A. R. Webber having presided the September term. The term runs until April 6 with about 1,000 cases on the docket. court bailiffs include Charles Helman and J. C. Jackson.

Lorain County Common Pleas Court A. R. Webber W. B. Thompson Charles Helman J. C. Jackson

Amherst Man Fined by Mayor for Stolen License Plates

Walter Hujorski of Amherst is jailed on a $100 fine imposed by Mayor C. E. Cooper for stealing automobile license plates.

Amherst Cooper Walter Hujorski C. E. Cooper

Credit Bureau to Meet at Hotel Newell Noon Wednesday

The Elyria Credit Rating Bureau will hold its regular monthly meeting at noon on Wednesday at the Hotel Newell. Secretary Miss Leona Kaiser announced the gathering today.

Cleveland livestock market mixed movement with steady to higher tones

In Cleveland, hogs 2 800 head with top 850 for 210 lb bulk and 250 300 lb at 7.85 7.90. cattle 1 000 mostly steady but slow, cows dull, bulls steady, light steers and cutters noted. calves 700 dealers firmer, best 13.00 13.50. sheep 4 000 with fat lambs weak 9.00 top, lots 8.75 and down, throwouts to 7.59 and under, ewes 3.00 4.00.

Cleveland

Cleveland Produce Prices Listed by Commodity

Butter 27 cents per pound extras and standards 27. Eggs 28 cents per dozen, firsts 25. Poultry varied by type from 13 to 25 cents per pound with caps and geese listed. Potatoes Maine Green Mt best 2.50 to 2.65 per 120 lb sack and Idaho Russet 2.25 to 2.35 per 100 lb sack.

Cleveland Maine Mt. Best Idaho

Navy Officer Here Tuesday

Walter I. Hankinson, officer in charge of the United States Navy Recruiting Office at Lorain, will be in Elyria Tuesday in the interests of the Navy Recruiting Service. He will be at the post office from 9:30 to 11 a.m. to meet all men interested in enlistment in the navy.

Walter I. Hankinson United States Navy Lorain Elyria Navy Recruiting Service Navy

40 and 8 Holds Whoopee Party at Elyria Social Event

A large crowd attended Voiture 149 of the 40 and 8 for their annual Whoopee party Saturday night near Elyria. John Kolopos led the event, one of the county's standout social affairs. Wm. Sudro's Coonville Juvenile Orchestra provided an entertaining program with lively dance music and eccentric acts.

Elyria John Kolopos Wm. Sudro Coonville

Also Mentioned on This Page

T. Alec Florist Hotel Newell Lersch ST. Louis Raymond Gunn Maryville Velma Colter Gunn Cochrane Eldo Wes Grangers Groveland Street Esther Alflen All Star Bridge Club N. A. Martin North Main Street Vime Rebekah Lodge Parent-Teachers Association of Pleasant Street J. T. Henderson West College Street Oberlin Women’s Club F. W. Tobin Elm Street Women’s Club Rebekah Aid Society A. J. Shaffstall Shaffstal J. D. Ballance E. W. Spaulding North Pleasant St Stang & Elgart Chappel St F. M. Sponseller Elyria Savings & Trust Carlotta Barnard Vicks College Elyria Business College Broad Street Grove O'Donnell Paint & Wall Paper Co Court Street Elyria, Ohio Goodyear Tires Low Boy High Boy A. B. Sauer Music Co Middle Avenue
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