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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1933
Page
9
Lorain architect Paul Rissman sues the county commissioners for 5130 for tuberculosis hospital preliminary plans. The case was submitted to the court without testimony to decide a legal question. County attorney Vic McGee announced the filing.
Reports from Hakodate and Oh tions indicate the Russian steamer Sakhalin may have sunk in the Sea of Okhotsk. Weak radio messages said the ship was on fire and surrounded by floes, with last position east of Sakhalin Island off Siberia and an estimated 200 aboard.
Washington reports a flood of letters protesting the post office fraud order against seven promoters of a scheme to divide the unsettled estate of Sir Francis Drake. Solicitor Donnelly said many letters threatened lawsuits, with writers convinced the government aimed to thwart a $5,000,000,000 collection from the phantom Drake estate, many from the Middle West.
Commissioners maintain the sheriffs contract to feed prisoners, echoing prior action. The move, initially set at 21 cents per meal and reduced to 16 cents, now costs the county about $90 more monthly with twenty five inmates due to higher food and labor costs in 1929.
A conference this afternoon will discuss a proposed personal accounts project for Lorain County Four-H Club members aged 16 to 21. O C Groy assistant state club leader Miss Thelma Beal Ohio State University home management specialist and Miss Alice Bird county extension agent will lead. The project focuses on tracking income and expenditures and is already active in several counties.
Hugh A. Myers 26 a Case School of Applied Science senior Cleveland died of sleeping sickness after influenza at Atwater near Ravenna physicians said today. Myers death highlights the illness in the region with a clear link to prior influenza infection.
Albert Vogler of 408 Louisiana avenue faces assault and battery charges after a 4 Yellow Line street car trip to Lorain ended with William Linder of 121 Lodi street suffering a double fracture of his right leg. The incident occurred about 3 12 p m yesterday as a heated argument escalated. Vogler allegedly twisted Linder s foot causing two breaks. Linder was treated at Memorial hospital. Vogler pleaded not guilty and was released on 100 bond pending trial February 14.
Mayme A Ursen of Ridgarilie sues for divorce from Martin Ursen on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty. they wed in 1893. A verdict for Paul Horvath is recorded. Lorain defendant in Frances Steward’s suit heard by Judge A R Webber. Seward seeks 2450 for damages from a February auto collision.
The Cleveland Trust Company files a suit against Ida Atkins and others for 5380 alleged due on a promissory note. Foreclosure of a Lorain property is requested as part of the action.
President Hoover argues the measure threatens U S financial interests in the Philippines and weakens civil authority during transitional governance. He says the bill fails to protect American farmers and could invite external dangers amid regional instability and pressures from neighboring populations.
A reflective line notes that the war generation equated freedom with a heavy burden rather than a lasting liberty. It suggests the struggle was framed as a cure rather than a lasting right, implying a misinterpretation of sacrifice and posterity’s true independence.
Oberlin Sav ings Bank Company stockholders elected the same directors for another year except W D Hobbs who will be away part of the year. New officers include Frank W Tobin chairman H C Wangerin president GW Morris vice president J N Stone vice president J L Edwards cashier and secretary O O McKee assistant cashier and secretary H W Barone. The Peoples Banking Company also held its annual meeting electing J T Henderson president and other officers. A separate note covers a debate on local tax policy with Oberlin defending reductions and Massillon opposing, to be followed by a Wooster debate.
The Oberlin High School debate team won their first season contest against Massillon High in the school auditorium. The year’s topic was whether at least fifty percent of all state and local funds should be allocated to public education.
Oberlin School of Commerce basketballs team will meet Fenn College freshmen in Cleveland tomorrow evening. Next week schedule includes Amherst Merchants at Amherst Tuesday Sandusky Business College at Sandusky Wednesday and Fenn Night School at Cleveland Friday.
A Temperance Day program was held at the High School this morning with Professor Taylor of Oberlin College Physics speaking on Prohibition.
Oberlin High School basketball travels to Norwalk for a matchup with Norwalk High School this evening. The game features local rivals in a cited district contest.
Oberlin School items include Rev J Rutledge from Rocky River addressing students. Mrs George Jackson and Miss Cummings visiting Cleveland. Mrs William Bennett in Columbus for her son William's marriage to Elizabeth Timberman Jr. Bennett, Oberlin 1927, now with the Reconstruction Finance Corp in NYC. Timberman class of 1931. Robert Herrick relocates to Wellington to manage a store. Economics Prof B W Lewis to speak on The Happenings of 1932 at East Oberlin Community church. Richard Hill to sail from South Pleasant Street to Sheffield England January 27 aboard the Berengaria. Jerry Steel returns from Miami with wife and children. to bring them home later.
Nationwide business shows resilience with gains in several sectors. Youngstown steel output touches 18 percent of capacity the highest since November 1. Dodge car retail sales rise 18.5 percent week over week, with truck sales up 21.7 percent. McIntyre Porcupine Mines declares a 12 12 cent extra dividend and 25 cent quarterly. Willys auto sales soar exceeding last year’s show week by over 690 percent. Cotton consumption by domestic mills hits 437000 bales in December vs 415000 a year earlier. Railroad employment falls from 1 110 440 to 1 032 995 workers in October per ICC. Otis Elevator wins about 407000 dollars in federal building elevator contracts. Republic Steel orders 1000 tons for state license plates.
Rev. Samuel Murphy of Akron leads two Salvation Army revival services this day. The first, this afternoon, is on How to Get Healed and How to Keep It, followed by an evening session at 7:45 on By This Time He Stinketh. He also speaks tomorrow night on Signs of the Times and the End of the World.
Howard Conger died at his Telegraph Road home Thursday at 9:00 p m after a lingering illness. Born in Cleveland November 2 1897 he lived in Amherst Township for a year and a half. Survived by widow Emma three sons Gerald Howard Jr and Harvey a daughter Doris and a sister. Funeral arrangements include removal from Taylor's Funeral Home Saturday noon to his residence and services Sunday at 2:00 p m with Rev I H Amore. Burial in Murray Ridge Cemetery.
Robert Sly aged 79 died at 11 30 last night at his daughter’s home in West Clarksfield after a choking incident following a long illness with a cold. A noted sheep breeder who exhibited pedigreed stock at state fairs, he leaves two sons and four daughters. Funeral will be Saturday at 2 30 PM from the Townsend church with Rev. O E Hannawalt officiating. Burial in Hartman Ridge Cemetery.
The Lorain County Savings and Trust Company held its annual stockholders meeting at the Elyria main office. Reports showed the bank earned a creditable profit for 1932 despite adverse business conditions. Directors and Advisory Board members were elected for the coming year. The gathering drew strong attendance to review affairs and safeguard investors.
Calvin Coolidge's 23 word will bequeathing all to his widow will be authenticated February 7 before Judge Henry P. Field in whose office the former president began his law career. The will was filed unexpectedly late yesterday by Ralph P. Hemenway, Coolidge's former law partner.
Canton and Auxiliary Cleveland Canton and Auxiliary Lorain travel to Canton for a public joint installation at Elks Hall. Eight o clock ceremony followed by a banquet in the LO O OF hall. Ohio department commander Major General P D Eberly and staff to preside with several officers and ladies in attendance. Dancing to close the evening.
Market notes show butter extras 23 1-2 cents, eggs 22 1-2, poultry steady with various weights and prices. Potatoes Ohio New York Pennsylvania 100 lb sacks around 40 60 cents, best 60 70, wheat No 5 red 47 1-2 cents, corn mixed 23 1-4 to 25 1-4 cents, oats 17 1-4, rye no sales, barley 25 2 cents, timothy seed 2.25 to 2.50 per ton, clover seed 6.00 to 8.75 per cent.
Hog receipts 1200 with holdovers 230. mostly 10 to 20 cents lower. Cattle receipts 300 with near steady prices, light weights $4.75, $3.00 to $3.59 for bulls and cutters. Sheep and lambs receipts 310 to 700 head with steady to strong bids. top hogs and lambs named with specific prices and ranges.
Wheat No 3 red car lots sold at 7 1 4 cents per bushel. No 2 yellow priced at 32 to 34 cents. Oats No 3 white 12 to 12 1 2 cents. No 2 white 22 to 22 1 2 cents.
The eighth annual Vegetable Growers Conference will convene at West Park Congregational Church on Rocky River Drive next Thursday and Friday. C I Hummel reports strong Lorain County turnout with sessions at 2 PM and 7 PM daily. Experts from Ohio State University and the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station will discuss watering, disease control, fertilization, and soil testing.
A fragment from Calvin Coolidge’s draft will on White House stationery lists 75 words with 23 dedicating the estate to Grace Coolidge. The note, dated December 20, 1926 in Washington, was witnessed by Evert Sanders Edward Clark and secretary Erwin Geisser.
Chicago market brief notes dull butter and eggs with weak receipts. Butter prices per pound show scarce gains and softer calls across various grades. Poultry and potatoes also report steady to moderate movements with mixed prices and unsettled futures.
A Dover automobile dealer was paid with a five gallon can holding 8775 pennies for a used car. The man delivered the coin payment on January 18 in Dover, Ohio, prompting local interest in the unusual transaction.
Minneapolis grain data from January 13 lists No 2 northern wheat at 443-8 to 50 3-bc, bred durum at 43 3-8e, May 47-3-ac, July 473-8e, No 3 fellow corn at 221-242% , No 5 white oats 143-86, flax No 1 1.15, buyers note flour shipments 33,086. Grain totals show prices and shipment figures for the day.
A market listing shows prices for produce including beets at 1/2 bushel tops washed 25 to 34 cents, carrots 29 to 43 cents, celery 1 to 2 dozen bunches at 1 to 2 dollars, Chinese cabbage 35 to 4 cents per half bushel, and watercress 50 cents to 1.25 dollars per half bushel.
Grain, flower and feed prices listed by the Cleveland Grain and Hay Exchange. Corn, wheat, oats and hay prices shown per bush or per ton with variations by grade, including No. 1 and No. 2 classifications, timothy hay, mixed hay, and flour and mill feeds with multiple price points for different milling grades and meal blends.
On track 281-2c rate basis grain quotations show No. 2 red wheat at 49 1 2 cents and No. 1 red at 59 80 1 2 cents. Corn unchanged with No. 2 white at 19 19 1 2 cents, No. 3 white 17 18 1 2 cents. In storage and transit with boiling attached, wheat 5 1 2 cents above track, oats 3 cents above. Seeds unchanged.
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