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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1931

Page

7

County Salaries Total $200070 for Year

County Auditor Monroe H. Welty reports salaries expended in county offices last year excluding County Commissioners. Total salaries for eight officials reach $33,591.80, with specific office totals listed: Auditor $37,875, Treasurer $22,661.56, Probate Judge $15,097.21, Clerk of Courts $19,275, Recorder $14,879, Surveyor $52,493, Prosecutor $8,550, Sheriff $35,542. The Surveyor's state contribution was $19,815 for state work. Probate Judge H. C. Wilcox earned $4,875 salary plus $1,705 inheritance fees. county inheritance fees totaled $1,668. Commissioners earned $6,313.60 total, at $1,838.88 each plus about $25 extra for fee-based special work.

Monroe H. Welty Automobile License Department H.C. Wilcox

Funeral services for Mrs. James Tittle Sr

Funeral services for the late Mrs. James Tittle Sr aged 59, who died Saturday at her home on Oberlin Road, were held at two o clock this afternoon from the home with Rev E B Redhead officiating. Burial followed at Alurray Ridge Cemetery. She had been ill six months and is survived by her husband and two sons James Jr and Joseph.

James Tittle Oberlin Road E. B. Redhead Alurray Ridge Cemetery Tittle James, Jr Joseph

William Schubert Dead at 87 Following Illness

William Schubert died Monday at his home on 519 West River Street after an illness of eighteen months. Born in Elyria on April 8, 1858, he retired from farming eight years ago. He was married forty seven years ago and leaves wife, son Fred Schubert of this city, daughter Mrs Byron Seely of LaGrange, one grandchild, Carl Seely, and two brothers Louis of Elyria and Andrew of Townline Road. A member of the Second Congregational church, funeral services will be conducted by Rev Wiseman from Sudro funeral parlors Wednesday at p.m., with burial in Ridgelawn.

William Schubert West River Street Elyria Fred Schubert Byron Seely LaGrange Carl Seely Louis Schubert Lyria Andrew Schubert Townline Road Schubert Second Congregational Church Wiseman Sudro Ridgelawn

Frank L Bates Dies at 74 in Birmingham Area

Frank L Bates aged 74 died at nine this morning at the home of his daughter Mrs James Johnson 212 West avenue Born December 3 1856 in Tama county Iowa he leaves his widow Mrs Dora Bates one daughter Mrs James Johnson and one son Merion Bates of Birmingham twelve grandchildren two great grandchildren and three brothers Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Frank L. Bates James Johnson West Avenue Tama County Iowa Dora Bates Mérion Bates Birmingham

Alberta Westrick obituary in Ohio at 20 years

Alberta Catherine Westrick of Grafton Ohio died Tuesday morning at Allen Hospital Oberlin at age 20 years 7 months 10 days She is survived by her father Martin J Westrick sisters Loretta and Agnes brothers Leonard and Edmond Funeral services will be Friday at 9 am from Immaculate Conception church Grafton Interment Calvary Cemetery Lorain Ohio

Alberta Catherine Westrick Grafton Ohio Allen Hospital Oberlin Martin J. Westrick Loretta Agnes Leonard Edmond Immaculate Conception Church Calvary Cemetery Lorain

One Act Play Featured At Young Men's Club

Miss Mary Riley and Miss Virginia Parks presented a one act play Colum bine at the Y M C A weekly meeting. Plans were announced for a club clip trip to a hockey game in Cleveland on February. The club's team won the Luncheon Club Volley Ball League championship.

Mary Riley Virginia Parks Cleveland

Y-Indus Club Elects Officers Tonight

The Y Indus Club will elect six officers for six months at the weekly YMCA meeting. Two candidates for each office were nominated last week, and the officers to be selected tonight will be chosen from these nominees.

Y-Indus Club Tontighy t-Indus Club Torigat

Willard Dettman Fined On Reckless Driving Charge

Willard Dettman was fined £5 plus costs after arraignment on a reckless driving charge. He was arrested last night at West Avenue and 13th Street by Major James A. Hewitt.

Willard Dettman James A. Hewitt Dettman West Avenue 13Th Street

McGuire Appeals DWI Verdict From City Court

Edward McGuire filed an appeal in common pleas court challenging the Guilty verdict for driving while intoxicated rendered by Mayor James A. Hewitt's court. McGuire was convicted on December 28.

Carriers To Be Theatre Guests

Eighty Chronicle Telegram carriers will be guests of the Capitol Theatre at ward to be held Thursday night. The invitation was extended by the theatre's new manager. The carriers will meet at the Chronicle Telegram office at 5 54 p m to travel to the theatre.

Chronicle Telegram Capitol Theatre At & Ward

Nevada road builder sets new speed record

Tonopah Nev Southern Nevada crowns a new speed king Andy Drumm a road builder traveled the Tonopah to Las Vegas 218 miles in three hours and 23 minutes lowering the previous record by 25 minutes. F F Garside publisher Tonopah Times Bonanza sent congratulations and conceded defeat.

Nevada Tonopah Nev Las Vegas Andy Drumm F. F. Garside

Radio aids music stockholm praises machines influence

Professor Olallo Morales of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music hailed radio and talking machine at the annual meeting for increasing music consumption. He urged harmony between the muses and modern mechanical devices rather than derision, saying the time has come to embrace present generation’s equipment.

Radio Aids Music Stockholm Olallo Morales Royal Swedish Academy of Music

Father Splits Possessions In Neshoba Estate

A will filed in Neshoba Tennessee reveals James J. Quinn, a farmer, left his daughter Vera $1,462 in cash plus farm implements. His other daughter Roth received $1,509 cash. The estate is to be divided among two daughters after the father’s death.

J. Quinn

Youngstown police injured in getaway chase

Two policemen were injured, one seriously, when their patrol car overturned during a chase of a bandit group in a suburb last night. A merchant was robbed of 769 dollars. Officer John Hosa and Officer Guy Birch sustained injuries. The robbed merchant was Neal Torella of Torella Grocery, whose father co-owns the store.

Youngstows Fan Firivhera Sandits Up & Screcmers John Hosa Guy Birch Neal Torella W. KR. Torella Rocery Miruther

Firemen Answer Fourth Alarm of the Year

Elyria firefighters answered their fourth alarm of the year when called to C. C. Cameron at 111 Elbe Street. They found dust and sweepings atop the furnace radiator had ignited, filling the home with smoke but causing no damage, per the fire department.

Elyria C. C. Cameron Elbe Street Toedott

Notable Ohio Die-Offs Reported Across Cities

A string of local deaths reported in Ohio includes Cre stline resident O Jen 140 Airs Eienora Blake 50, linked to ballot tampering accusations in 1929. Cleveland mourns M Sheck 61, stagehands union head, while Columbus lists Jos Mack 14, alleged Negro rum runner, and Toledo prepares for funeral Francis Crosby 79, former city editor. Norwalk notes Harlan Perdurrne 21 killed by New York Central train collision. Frank Garrigan credited for averting disaster as engineer.

Eienora Blake Norwalk Harlan Perdurrne New York Central Railroads North West Streathera Frank Garrigan Toledo Ersiear

Dickason Seriously Injured In Auto Crash At Wooster

J H Dickason, a 60 year old noted temperance lecturer and former head of Wooster Academy and Summer School, was hospitalized in Wooster after a serious auto crash yesterday. He has taught thousands of Ohio teachers and remains a prominent anti cigarette advocate.

Wooster O J. H. Dickason Wooster Hospital Dickason Wooster Academy Ohio

Cleveland taxi strike erupts in citywide shutdown

Dissent among Green Taxi Cab drivers prompts City License Commissioner L C Curr to order a halt to operations after talks with Green Cab Co president A F Waite. Disorder followed competition from Zone Cab Co with a 15 cent per mile rate. Health orders close churches and poolrooms amid scarlet fever scare. Ferguson ordered to curb tethering and gatherings to protect families.

Cleveland L. C. Curr A. F. Waite Green Cab Co Ware Zone Cab Co

Cant Find a Mayor in Ampus France

In Ampus France the village could not elect a mayor as no candidate appeared and no ballots were cast in the recent elections. The town remains without a mayor and continues without an elected leader.

Ampus France Maror

Haystack hid hog found by surprised housewife

Forest Grove Oregon Mrs E Parrot searched a hay stack for a prize hog missing from a show. She uncovered the thin pig after digging and noted it had fainted in a ladylike fashion, ending the odd field mishap with a humorous twist.

Forest Grove Ore E. Parrot

Number OneContinued from Page One Post 110 Awards

A fragment listing Post 110 achievements and criteria for awards across rituals, standing committees, news coverage, graves registration, ceremonial colors or rifles, bonded finance officer, Auxiliary unit, and membership growth with points assigned for each criterion and department cooperation.

Post American Legion Department Legion Affairs

Survey of unemployment in Oberlin discussed at church meeting

A Sunday gathering at the James Brand House brought together members from all local churches to discuss the present unemployment situation. Dr Armington presided as Mrs Hipp nurse and Mr Potter spoke on public works and community efforts. Dr Barrett and others shared views from health, pulpit, and civic perspectives.

James Brand House Armington Hipp Potter Ches Barrett J. A. Richards First Church McFadden Vit. Zion Baptist Church Roy Schenner Rust MW. E. Shared

Os C City Team Defeats Lorain Faculty 28-21

The O S C team defeated Lorain City Faculty 28-21 in their season opener last week marking a strong start.

Lorain City

Education club meeting highlights Ohio papers

The Oberlin Women’s club Education department met at Mrs. Tobin’s Elm Street home. Miss Carrie Pease spoke on Picturesque Ohio, Mrs. C F Ralston discussed Antiquity and mound destruction, and Mrs. Nellie Reed presented Historical places in Ohio.

Oberlin Women’s Club

Installation of new Royal Arcanum officers

Officers installed for this year are Regent Les Comings Vice Regent H G Watts Secretary C R Comings Collector J N Stone Treasurer C R Graham Orator H P Stone Chaplain Fred Coming Guide Joe Williams Warden Fred Lyman Sentry H E Morgan Jr Trustee H H Stone Representative to Grand Council Harry E Morgan Sr Alternate Co R Graham.

Royal Arcanum K. of P. Hall Les Comings H G. Watts C. R. Comings J. N Stone C. R. Graham H. P Stone Fred Coming Joe Williams Fred Lyman H. E. Morgan, Jr H. H. Stone Harry E. Morgan Co. R. Graham

Funeral services for Charles Faston in Kent Ohio

Charles Faston aged 75 former Oberlin resident died at his home in Kent Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM Thursday at Seégeman Funeral parlors. He taught at Oberlin Academy Fisk University and in Chester Ohio. Survived by daughter Ruth and son Jamis O. Berz. Burial in family plot at Westrood.

Charles Faston Oberlin Kent Seégeman Ruth College Jamis O. Berz Easton Oberlin Academy Fisk University Chester Ohio Westrood

Oberiin School of Commerce Edges Hur Merchants 46 26

The Oberiin School of Commerce basketball team defeated the Hur Merchants 46 to 26 last night. The first half ended 18 to 16 in Oberiin's favor, with the Commerce squad pulling away in the second half scoring 28 points to Merchants' 10.

Divorce suit filed in Lorain court over cruelty

Daisy Stegran of Elyria seeks a divorce from Frederick Stegran on gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Married in 1906 they have three children.

Daisy Stegran Elyria Frederick Steaman Eila Williams Frank Downe Lorain Martha Down

Promptness and cooperation in Legion activities highlighted

The Elyria Post lists 1000 points for readiness and participation in department and national Legion efforts. It notes exact point values for promptness, cooperation, national affairs, and attendance, plus extra credit for its 50 member drum and bugle corps which has won Ohio championships and placed in National Legion contests in San Antonio Louisville and Boston. The corps, led by Cream Puff, rides under Wm. C. Sudro and trains toward the Detroit National Convention.

National Legion Affairs Elysia Post Ohio National Legion San Antonio Texas Louisville Kentucky Boston Massachusetts Elyria Corps Cream Puff Wm. C. Sudro Elyria Detroit

Two High School Basketball Games Set In Local Gym

Two games will be played Thursday evening in the high school gym. At 7:30 the Oberlin Odd Fellows meet the Oberlin School of Commerce, followed by Janby Oil versus Henrietta at 8:30. Both Oberlin teams are undefeated this season. A prom themed evening promises two games for the price of one.

Wille Oberlin Odd Fellows Oberlin School of Commerce Janby Oil Henrietta Odd Fellows

Oberlin notices and travels pass across town

Obituaries and community notes report the death of Miss Eliza Park of Redlands and a lecture tour by Rev. Van der Pyl through Hartford Washington New York City and Pittsburgh returning about the 20th. Occasional illnesses visits and social calls appear at Allen hospital Oberlin and Elyria with short updates on local residents and guests.

van der Pyl East Hartford Conn Washington New York City Pittsburgh

Wellington Civil War Veteran Celebrates 98th Birthday

Wellington Ohio January 13 Reuben Knapp the town oldest Civil War veteran marks his 98th birthday with friends and family at his home Flowers gifts and a birthday cake with 98 flags honor the day The day brought both joy and sorrow as his son Warren was ill and his nephew Courtland Knapp was buried in Delta Ohio Neighbor visits and greetings flowed in from women and veterans groups Knapp said Let me live until I am 102 and I'll be ready to go to the next world.

Wellington Reuben Knapp Knapp Warren Knapp Merry Makers Courtland Knapp Delta Ohio Woman's Relief Corps Daughters of Union Veterans of Caroline Sutton Lorain Sons of Veterans

Van Cleef Golden Wedding Anniversary Observed

Mr and Mrs BE A Van Cleef marked fifty years of marriage in Wellington celebrating their golden wedding anniversary. They chose the date 13 as luck, hosting thirteen guests at a family dinner at Oberlin Inn with relatives from Essex Falls Toledo and local area listed among attendees.

BE. A. van Cleef van Cleef Wellington James Daly Congregational Church Oberlin Inn Frank C. van Cleef Esther John Frank C. Jr Langland Essex Falls New Jersey W. K. van Cleef Edward Helen George C. Schon Toledo

Funeral attendees for Courtland Knapp in Delta Ohio

Members of the Knapp family who attended the funeral services of Courtland Knapp yesterday included Bert Knapp of Wellington Mr and Mrs Elmer Knapp and son Floyd and wife Elsworth Laborie of Ashland and Mr and Mrs Minor Laborie

Knapp Courtland Knapp Delta Ohio Bert Knapp Wellington Elmer Knapp Floyd Elsworth Laborie Ashland Minor Laborie

Reserve seat sale for charity minstrel show by Wellington Kiwanis

The advance sale of seats has been most encouraging says William Wadsworth chairman of the affairs. Yet many villagers can still buy tickets and have not done so. The minstrel show at the Opera House is touted as the finest yet. Homes without tickets will receive a second call today or tomorrow as the town faces mid winter needs of food shelter and warmth for families without work.

Welligton Kiwanians William Wadsworth Wadsworth

Wellington Fair Officers Head to State Meeting

L. G. Bradstock newly elected secretary and Burt Curuce travel to Columbus to attend the annual State Fair meeting. The event runs tonight, Wednesday, and Thursday.

L. G. Bradstock Wellington Burt Curuce Columbus

Village illness and social notes compile local health and visits

Master Harry Lee Jr is ill with a bad cold. S K Warner and daughters plan a Florida motor trip to visit Fred Warner sick child. Warren Knapp critically ill after a stroke. Several chicken pox cases including Lex Tibbins. Mrs Frank Chapman ill for five weeks. James Gadfield wintering in Miami reports healthy hosts. Miss Louise Roice visits Mentor and Lucille Roice heads home talent show. Holiday guests in Ashland. Lucille Markey visits Well ington. Eastern Stars to meet with a covered dish supper at 6. Miss Esmeralda Johnson visits Grose. Bert Sigler and Ed Sheldon ill. Columbus trips noted. Win One Class Baptist Sunday School social at Finleys Elyria with games and refreshments.

Harry Lee, Jr K. Warner Margaret Jeannette Florida Orrville Fred Warner Warren Knapp Kelly Street LextHibbons Frank Chapman James Gadfield Miami Paul Clifford Wellington Folk Louise Rolce Lucille Roice Mentor Ohio E. L. Holiday Ashland Lucille Markey Wadsworth Wellington Marjory Holiday Eastern Stars A. H. Binder A. B. Daughtery Sim Whiteside Columbus W. J. Powell Harold Whiteside Win The Baptist Sunday School Murray Finley Ely Tia Harvey Ray B. W. Hales H. K. Finley

Hillsboro Man Receives Life Sentence for Police Officer Murder

Willard Brucks of Hamilton was sentenced to life with hard labor in the Ohio Penitentiary for the murder of Hillsboro policeman William Hughes. Judge N. Craig Mc Bride ordered continual hard labor for life.

Hillsboro, O Willard Brucks Hamilton Ohio William Hughes Hillsboro N. Craig McBride Brucks

Markets Cleveland Produce Prices Snapshot

Market listings from Cleveland show butter at 36 1 4, 26 cents for standards. eggs at 37, firsts 24. poultry prices include heavy fowls 22, medium 18-19, Leghorn fowls 7-18, heavy broilers 23-25, Leghorn broilers 13, ducks 25, old cocks 13, stags 20, geese 15-16, and weapon No 1 23-33. Potatoes Maine Green Mt 2.50-2.60 per 120. Idaho russet 2.25-2.35 per 16th sack. old $14.50, new $15.35. Allike cash 13.75, March 14.05.

Cleveland Maine Sach Idaho

Chicago cash quotations for poultry and produce

Chicago market notes show receipts of 2 cars and 9 trucks for poultry with prices for fowls 20 to 22 cents, springs 21 cents, roosters bid, young turkeys 25 cents, heavy ducks 22 cents, geese light. eggs futures 137. butter futures storage standards February 27. vegetable and potato receipts and state shipments report 964 cars Saturday, 67 Sunday, with mixed prices for Idaho russets and Colorado McIntosh as examples.

Chicago United States Department Povatols United States Jackeu Wisconsin Idaho Colonrado Mclures

Cleveland livestock quotes from January thirteenth market report

Cleveland Ohio livestock quotations show hogs at 210 pounds top, 875 bid, 6.75 for sows, 3.00 for stags. cattle largely steady with cows 4.00, fat cattle 5.00 to 6.06, calves 10.00 to 13.50. sheep 2000 head steady with lambs 50 to 75 and bulk cutouts around 7.30.

Cleveland Livestock Cleveland U.S

Toledo Grain and Market Prices Report

Toledo grain prices list No 1 red wheat 351 2456 1 2 cents No 2 red 41 2 dollars 31 2 cents corn No 2 yellow 75 76 oats No 2 white 37 1 2 38 1 2 cents rye No 2 67 cents clover seed cash domestic old 1450 new 15 00 Feb 15 35 asked March 13 10 chafee cast.

Toledo Chafee

Japan denies reports of new British ambassador

Tokyo foreign office rejects claims that Sir John Francis Lindley was named ambassador to Japan succeeding Sir John Tilley. No successor named for Tulley. Rumors link Sir Ronald Lindsey, ambassador in Washington, to Tokyo, but British circles doubt the report.

Tokyo John Francis Lindley Japan John Tilley England Foreign Office John Tulley Tokyo Nichi Nichi Ronald Lindsey Washington Tokyo Post

Carlotta Barnard Offers Free Free-Singing Trials in Cleveland

Carlotta Barnard of Cleveland announces Wednesday sessions at Day's Music Studios offering free singing trials. Location Day's Music Studios 867 Broad St. Contact phone 2860 for singers seeking radio work.

Cleveland Broad St

Grain and flour market notes with mixed futures data

Minneapolis grain and flour market report shows No. 1 northern wheat around 75 to 79 cents with May and July futures. No. 1 red durum around 64 to 65 cents. Cotton sacks priced near 6.25 dollars per 98 pound bale. Plax futures listed at 1.56 to 1.60 dollars.

Minneapolis

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