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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1931

Page

5

Ohio lawmakers push gas tax revocation and new bills

In Columbus on January 14, a flood of reform measures sought to change how gasoline tax revenues are distributed, favoring townships. other proposals would create a state board of barber examiners, raise travel pay for legislators, strip state secretary of most powers, regulate elections, adjust penitentiary pay, and expand corporate and workers compensation rules. The session included 37 new bills across both houses, with varied aims from highway cooperation to stricter penalties for armed robbery.

Columbus L. R. Bostwick Madison County Assembly House Senate Board of J. H. Schweiler Putnam County Hugh E. Addison Board of Elections Addison Rep Marshall Cincinnati Allen N. Corlett Cleveland Grafton Farm Bil Grafton State Farm Lorain County Mansfield Reformatory P. H. Rogers Frank E. Whittemore Akron Charles H. Jones Jackson County Dewn General Corporation Poarce Onio Ino Secretary of State Bar Association Commtee

Hi Y Club Plans Play at YMCA Meeting

Senior Hi Y Club members discuss plans for February 14th presentation of The Whole Town's Talking. All parts played by boys, including female roles, as in prior Hi Y entertainments. Committees to arrange various aspects to be appointed at tonight’s meeting.

Officers Chosen By Y-Indus Club

Three new officers were elected to the Y-Indus Club at its weekly meeting Tuesday night for the next six months. Theodore Washke became president, Arthur Ludlow was named vice president, and Walter Kiehm was chosen secretary and treasurer. The meeting also planned a theatre party, discussed a club pin, and announced the state Young Men's Conference in East Liverpool February 12 to 15, with delegates expected.

Y-Indus Club Theodore Washke Leonard Fowls Arthur Ludlow Carl Brown Walter Kiehm East Liverpool

Wellington Fellowcraft Degree Conferred By Masonic Lodge

Wellington January 14 five candidates received the Fellowcraft degree at a Masonic meeting with 45 members present. The Master's degree is scheduled for the next meeting in two weeks.

Wellington Masonic Order

Mrs Gott Hosts Bridge Club At Home On Monday

Mrs John Gott entertained the bridge club at her home on Monday afternoon Guests included Mrs R P Stone Mrs Fred Andrews Mrs John Greenfield and Mrs Blanch Smith in attendance

John Gott R. P. Stone Fred Andrews John Greenfield Blanch Smith

INDIANA TRIP FOR INAUGURATION OBSERVERS

Mr and Mrs Lyn Coates and James Van Arman returned from Columbus after witnessing the inauguration of Governor White. They traveled by motor, leaving Wellington Sunday afternoon and arriving home Monday evening.

Governor White Lyn Coates James van Arman Columbus Wellington

Wellington Fire crews respond to furnace blast at Shook home

Wellington Fire Department answered a morning call to a overheated furnace at the J. W. Shook home on West Main Street. A radiator cap blew off as steam filled the house, but no damage occurred.

Wellington J. W Lome West Main Street

Taxes Coming In Slowly At First National Bank

Tax payments are arriving at a slow pace with a week left before deadlines. First National Bank staff report about 315,000 received at this branch and expect roughly 55,000 more to be paid in the final week.

First National Bank

Cleveland Masonic Gatherings Highlight Mrs Blanchard Visit

Mrs E O Blanchard attends Cleveland White Shriners and Eastern Stars meetings this week. Liberty chapter 415, of which she is a member, serves dinner to the Shriners on Thursday evening.

Cleveland E. O. Blanchard Shriners Liberty Chapter

Census Data Book Sent To Ohio Censor

Wellington's census taker reports receipt of a data book listing the population and size of every town township village and city in Ohio based on the last census.

E. O. Blanchard Wellington Ohio

Friendship Guild outlines next year program

Directors of the Friendship Guild met Monday evening to map out the coming year. The group will convene in two weeks at Mrs. L. G. Bradstock’s home. Albert Rowland of Cleveland visited his mother, Mrs. Cassie Rowland, on Monday. The Arm Woman’s Club bake sale is planned for Saturday at Knapp’s meat market with Mrs. Carl Webber as sale chairman.

Friendship Guild L. G. Bradstock Albert Rowland Cleveland Cassie Rowland Arm Woman's Club Knapp’s Carl Webber

Car stolen from Elyria Clinic rear reported by McConnell

H McConnell of 608 East Broad Street reported his car license 287-123 stolen from the rear of the Elyria Clinic last night.

KE H. McConnell E. Broad Street Elyria Clinic

Sterilization Bill Fails Yet Again In Senate Fight

The proposal by Senator W D Emmons Akron would sterilize certain feeble minded and epileptic persons before release from state institutions. Senator James Reynolds Cleveland seeks to re enact a repealed law allowing villages to incorporate on township petition. The senate adjourned to 8 30 next Tuesday and the house planned to meet this afternoon.

W. D. Emmons Akron James A. Reynolds Cleveland Senate

Odd Fellows Hold Joint Installation Ceremony

Over 250 members their families and guests attended the Odd Fellows Encampment installation led by Grand Chief Patriarch Fred Aebie and staff. New officers included Chief Patriarch R L Hastings High Priest G A Friday Senior Warden L J Blake and others. Hastings urged growth and opportunity for the Encampment branch as Noble Grand W H Vanoster pledged effort for the order. A luncheon followed the event.

Odd Fellows Fred Aebie R. L. Hastings G. A. Friday L. J. Blake Lee Vedder Frannk McDonald Charles Decker Holden Albert Peter Springer Mile Water Chas. Richards Thurston Olmsted Sentinel R. R. Renouard Joe Luiz Order C. J. Miller Ato Nobie Grand W. H. Vanoster K. Telzerow E. L. Brecknock R. H. Rhinehart Harlin Vincent Russell Vincent Elmer Bran H M. Taewire P. C. McKenner C. G Day N. G. Chas. Fletcher L. S NG R E Haehl RS. V. G Fred Beckwith V. G H. M. Clark R Miller

Revival Comeback of Pastor Perry at Fields Ohio Church

The Rev. Arthur H. Perry formerly pastor of the Fields Ohio Methodist church conducts revival meetings at the Church of the Nazarene. This evening he speaks on That the World May Be lieve and tomorrow night on What Christ Is to Us.

Arthur H. Perry Methodist Church Fields Ohio Th C Church of Nazarene Christ

Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples

Marriage licenses issued to W G Traster 21 truck driver Lorain and Teresa Gressler 20 Amherst by a Justice of the Peace. Roy Rising 38 mechanic Grafton and Viola Stone 23 La Grange by a Justice of the Peace Bernard Skodney 23 planer Lorain and Dorothy Hartman 21 Lorain. W Kinser Carson 26 drug store manager Massillon and Loda Perrin 23 Lorain. Rev Barton Michael Kristick 22 clerk Cleveland and Anna Eisen 18 Lorain by a Justice of the Peace.

W. G. Traster Lorain Teresa Gressler Amherst Roy Rising Mechhanic Grafton Viola Stone la Grange Bernard Skodney Planer Dorothy Hartman W. Kinser Carson Massillon Loda Perrin Rev. Barton Michael Kristick Clerk Cleveland Anna Eisen Justice of the

Local society notes and travels of Norwalk district women

Mrs Fred Sheldon of Cambridge Street attends an all day exec committee session in Lorain for the Norwalk district Woman's Home Missionary Society. Mrs Thomas F Bell visits Cleveland and cares for a ill mother and sister. Mrs Sam Avery is ill at Fairlawn Avenue home. Miss Audrey Moss of Beulah Michigan visits Uncle and Aunt Mr and Mrs Tom Nelson of Earlcourt. Mrs E Gillis of Columbus Street is in New York City. Mrs D S Troxel and Kathryn leave for California for the winter from Washington Avenue. Fred Hancock of Cortland NY returns home after two weeks with Mr and Mrs C C Bowers of Gracecourt. Charlies Morrison and Robert Welty plan a California trip. Mrs N Van Wormer of East Broad Street visits sister Miss Chester of Avon. Mrs W H Ruth returns home with daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Paul Kridler. Mrs Ruth recovering from Christmas illness at Kridler home in Fremont. M F Keane and daughter Ella M Keane of Princeton Avenue travel to Cleveland and then Miami for winter. return planned early May. Mr and Mrs C V Beazell of

Fred Sheldon Cambridge Street Lorain Norwalk Woman’s Home Missionary Society Thomas F. Bell Second Street Cleveland Sam Avery Fairlawn Avenue Audrey Moss Beulah Michigan Tom Nelson Earlcourt E. Gillis Columbus Street New York City D. S. Troxel Kathryn Washington Avenue California Fred Hancock Cortland New York C. C. Bowers Gracecourt Charlies Morrison Robert Welty N. van Wormer East Broadstreet Miss Chester Avon W. H. Ruth West Avenue Paul Kridler Ruth Kridler Fremont M. F. Keane Ella M. Keane Princeton Avenue Miami Florida V. Beazell

Oberlin College Radio Hour Goes Nationwide Jan 17

Oberlin College goes on a nationwide chain for the first time this Saturday January 17 broadcasting its annual college radio hour over the Columbia network with WHE Cleveland as the key station from 11 to 12 p m Eastern time. About 140 students with drums violins trombones and tubas will travel to Cleveland as five campus musical groups perform under directors Arthur Williams John Wickter and Don Morrison. The program ends with Ten Thousand Strong and The Evening Hymn sung by the combined bands and glee clubs. Alumni nationwide including Hawaii will listen in.

Oberlin Oberlin College Columbia WHE Cleveland Arthur Williams John Wickter Oberlin-Lakeside Don Morrison United States Hawaii

Cornerstone Laying for Women's Pool Set for Thursday

President Wilkins will officiate at the cornerstone laying ceremony Thursday afternoon at one o'clock. Elizabeth Denton will brow the bugis, Dr Gertrude E Moulton will read contents of the box, and Martha Woodmanor swimming manager will wield the trowel. The pool building is well under way and hoped to be ready near April first.

President Wilkins Elizabeth Denton Gertrude E. Moulton Martha Woodmanor

Lawrence Frank recital in Warner hall Thursday evening

Lawrence Frank with Cons. 3511 presents a recital in Warner hall on Thursday January 15 at 4 15 p m Assisted by Robert Lee The program includes Bach Busoni Wacher Auf Ruft Uns Die Scherzo in E minor Mendelssohn In Termine in E minor Brahms Warum Grillen Schumann The Vale of Dreams The Fountain of the Acqua Paola Griffes Tango Americain Polonaise Americaine Carpenter Andante et Scherzet tino Chaminade Waltzes Brahms Marche Heroique Saint Saens For two pianos.

Lawrence Frank Warner Hall Robert Lee Brahms Warum Grillen Schumann Griffes Tango Americain Polonaise Americaine Carpenter Saint- Saens

Pleasant Street School PTA Holds Monthly Meeting

The Pleasant Street school PTA met Monday afternoon. Miss Thomas room presented an arithmetic lesson demonstration and Margaret Glider and Doris Cainers played piano solos. Sim White reported on the Child Welfare conference held in Washington in November.

Parent-Teachers Association of the Pleasant Street Thomas’ Room Margaret Glider Doris Cainers Sim White Childs Welfare Conference Washington

Court hears suits over estate and debts in Lorain County

Berth Perkin and Bernice Prosser sue Eile Edwards in common pleas court alleging illegal retention of their father’s Wellington property. Dunbar appeals a $160 judgment by A Golecen. Richard Hiden, through Frank, sues Andrew Melniczyn et al. for $1259. Lafayette Road improvements approved by county commissioners. Manuela Chabez seeks divorce from Joseph after 1928 marriage.

Berth Perkin Bernice Prosser Eile Edwards Common Pleas Court Wellington Ther A. Golecen J. W. Dunbar Dunbar Richard Hiden Frank Andrew Melniczyn, Lorain Lafayette Road Sheffield Township Manuela Chabez Lorain Joseph

Lorain Divorce Granted to Mrs Laura Peebles

Mrs Laura Peebles of Lorain was granted a divorce from Coroner T A Peebles on grounds of gross neglect of duty by Judge A R Webber. Custody of their three children awarded to Mrs Peebles. Alimony agreed upon by both parties.

Laura Peebles Lorain T. A. Peebles A. R. Webber Mrs. Peebles

Kreutzfeld Divorce Granted In Elyria Court

Marjorie Kreutzfeld of Elyria was granted a divorce from Harley in a local court ruling. The decision grants her a legally formal separation with future proceedings to settle ancillary issues as applicable.

Marjorie Kreutzfeld Elyria Harley

Fourth street family mourns nephew James Beck death

The family travels from Massillon after the serious illness and death of their nephew James Beck aged about 10. Death followed an operation for sinus thrombosis. Mrs. Beck sister of Mrs Beazell has many friends in town and was formerly Miss Lethe Carl. James had formed friends during his visits here.

Fourth Street Massillon James Beck

Mrs. Curtis to attend international war conference in Washington

Mrs. H. S. Curtis of Woodland avenue will attend the International Conference on Cause and Cure of War in Washington D C on January 19 and 20. Eleven National Women’s organizations will be represented and Curtis goes as a delegate from the A A U W of Missouri, after leading a study class. Her book on International Relations will be distributed to chairmen and leaders of several American groups.

H. S. Curtis Woodland Avenue Washington, D. C Curtis Missouri

Oberlin club reads Franklin paper. debates loom

Mrs Tobin hosted the Oberlin Women's Club Literature department at Elm Street home with a paper on Benjamin Franklin by Mrs Burgner and a discussion. Debates on unemployment insurance featured Oberlin versus Western Reserve in Parma Heights and Cleveland with teams led by Arthur Cotten Wade Smith Laura Mick Harper Poulson and Martin Lotr. The W R C meets Friday at 2 30 pm with officer installation at 3 15 pm in the American Legion rooms on North Main.

Oberlin Western Reserve Parma Heights Arthur Cotten Wade Smith Laura Mick Harper Poulson Martin Lotr Cleveland

Grounds of Gross Neglect of Duty Cited in Custody Ruling

The court found grounds of gross neglect of duty and awarded custody of the minor child to the plaintiff. The ruling centers on the alleged failure to meet custodial obligations affecting the child's welfare. The decision specifies the plaintiff as custodian of the minor child.

Dog Owners Warned to Obtain Licenses Before Deadline

Deputy Auditor Cloyd Gull urged county residents to license dogs by January 20 to avoid a $1 delinquency penalty. With 2957 tags issued, officials aim for 7000 by the deadline. Gull warned that all late purchases incur the penalty.

Cloyd Gull Gull

Must Call Dog Warden To Get Paid For Sheep

Persons wishing to present claims for sheep killed by dogs must call County Dog Warden Lee Minkler within 48 hours of the time sheep are attacked. The warden must view the damage so he may make recommendations to the county commissioners.

Lee Minkler

Local men dine with Hanna Coal on Cleveland visit

A group of local coal dealers traveled to Cleveland on Tuesday evening to dine at the Hollenden Hotel hosted by Hanna Coal Co. Guests included Leon Kennedy, Charles Persons, Earl Greenland, H. E. Agate, Robert Crehore, Ralph Murbach, Roy Ramage, and Thomas Paonessa. Executive Vice-President Sprague addressed the group after dinner.

Cleveland Hanna Coal Co Hollenden Hotel Leon Kennedy Charles Persons Earl Greenland H. E. Agate Robert Crehore Ralph Murbach Roy Ramage Thomas Paonessa Sprague The

Ohio Fair Association Dinner Guests Named

Columbus Ohio January 14 Governor George White and former Governor Myers Y Cooper were invited as guests of the Ohio Fair Association at a dinner that evening. Judge A W Overmyer of Fremont, who led the association in 1908, also received an invitation.

Columbus George White Myers Y. Cooper Ohio Fair Association A. W. Overmyer Fremont

Debating Club Formed At Elyria High School

The Elyria High School announces the formation of a student debating club aimed at promoting debates with other schools and within the classes. Principal C. P. Shively says the club arises after Lake Erie High School League contests were discontinued this year. E. Glenn Baxter, English teacher, directs the organizing work with tentative debates arranged with two other schools.

Elyria High School C. P. Shively Lake Erie Shively E. Glenn Baxter Einglish

Intermediate League meeting at St Peter's Church in Amherst

The January gathering of the Intermediate League of St Peter's Evangelical Church met in the church parlors with Ralph Starck as president and Alice Schieferstein as secretary. Officers and committees were named for the year, including social Myrtle Franklin and devotional Frederick Ebbs. Rev Schmidt will speak Sunday on Mission Work in the Back-Bay District at Bilow Miss. Luncheon for 27, with four guests, was served by Santred Wragg, Florence Davis and Nelson Raesler.

Gilbert Becker Alice Schieferstein Myrtle Berger Frederick Ebbs Frederick Willhelm Barney Albrecht Florence Herodst Alice Kurth Eleanor Papworth Ruth Ehrman Sylvia Bishop Oriel Siiward Schmidt Back-Bay Bilow Miss Saindred Wragg Florence Davis Nelson Raesler

Ladies Auxiliary hosts event for South Amherst chapter

The Ladies Auxiliary of the South Amherst American Legion met at Mrs. Clarence Kern’s Beaver Ct. home with assistants Mrs. Alvin Brown and Miss Stella Krugman. Jame Nicol was named music chairman. Bierman and Eugie named membership queens for the January 10–31 drive. Morf reported holiday aid for ex soldiers and families, clothes and toys for 68 children, supplies for 14 families, and gifts for ex-soldiers in Warrensville Ohio and Tucson Arizona, totaling 146.75 spent. A bake sale at O H Baker store was planned for Jan 17, refreshments followed for 19 Amherst and South Amherst members, with next meeting Feb 3.

Ladies’ Auxiliary of the South Amherst American Legion Clarence Kern Beaver Ct Alvin Brown Stella Krugman Jame Nicol Jack Bierman Arthur Eugie Paul Morf Auxiliary Warrensville Tuscon Arizona O. H. Baker

Installation of Hickory Tree Grange Officers in Milan Ave

The Hickory Tree Grange met at the Grange Hall on Milan Avenue for routine business and the installation of officers. Installing officer Past Master Edward Whiton oversaw the ceremony naming Master Oliver Kolbe Overseer J K Crosby Lecturer W E Schultheiss Steward Reuben Date Assistant Steward William Ruth Treasurer George Cotton Secretary Mrs Newton Bechtel Ceres Helen Crosby Flora Mrs Katherine Kolbe Pomona Rosemary Ruth Lady Assistant Steward Mrs Ed Whiton. Committees were formed for sick relief, finance, and trustees with members including George Knittle Charles Alexander and Christ Schibley.

Hickory Tree Grange Grange Milan Avenue Edward Whiton Oliver Kolbe J. K. Crosby W. E. Schultheiss Reuben Date Seward William Ruth George Cotton Newton Bechtel Ceres Helen Crosby Flora Katherine Kolbe Pomona Rosemary Ruth Ed. Whiton George Knittile Roy Burke Albert Witte George Knittle Charles Alexander Whiton Georgie Knittle Christ Schibley

Community Notices and Club Meetings Schedule

Emery Schibley and companions set off on an extended motor trip to Florida points of interest. The Women’s Union of St. Peter’s Evangelical Church meets in church parlors Thursday afternoon with hostesses Mrs. Sabiers Schroeder Edward Schroeder Sondergeld Schmidt and Schriner. Odd Fellows hold a Thursday evening meeting at O F Hall with officer installation and social hour. Security Benefit Association meets in I O O F Hall tonight with initiation of several candidates and a social hour. Woman’s Benefit Association hosts a meeting Friday evening at Robert Paton’s home with Miss Ella Jaeger serving. Mrs. George Menz is hostess.

Emery Schibley Walter Mischka Norman Baus Florida Women's Union of St. Peter’s Evangelical Church Charles Sabiers Adam Schroeder Edward Schroeder Emery Sondergeld C. E. Schmidt Henry Schriner Odd Fellows O. O. F. Hall Security Benefit Association Woman’s Benefit Association Robert Paton Church Street Ella Jaeger George Menz

Cleveland Market and Livestock Prices Summary

Market and livestock report for Cleveland and Toledo areas listing prices for produce eggs poultry potatoes and livestock. Hogs cattle calves and sheep prices show varied bids with steers mostly steady to lower. calves uneven. sheep steady. Grain and dairy quotes include wheat corn oats rye clover butter and hay with prices and futures-like notes.

Cleveland

Chicago Grain and Produce Quotations Report

Chicago cash quotations show unsettled butter and creamery prices with varied scores and futures. Receipts include eggs and poultry with steady demand, cheese and potato values steady, wheat and corn mixed across grades, rye and timothy seed listed, and clover seed at 22 50. Chicago grain close notes old prices and market tone as of January 14.

Toledo O. Dan U.P Chicago United States Wisconsin Idaho Marley

County diet plan raises meals for prisoners to 21 cents

The county commission approved a 21 cent per meal contract for feeding prisoners. Sheriff Clarence Adams awarded the contract to his wife Mrs. Adams, who has prepared and served meals since the sheriff took office. Last year prep cost and meals totaled $2,165 and $5,172 would be paid this year if meal volume matches.

Murray Clarence Adams Peebles Adams Ohio Thomas Peebles

Church Banquet Speaker Appointed at St Peter's

The annual Father-Son banquet of St Peter's Evangelical Church will be held in the church parlors this evening with Rev A B Kitterer of Cleveland as the speaker. The January meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will be at the homes of Mrs Ruby Guild and Mrs Eva Hearn on Prospect Street Thursday afternoon.

Needlecraft Club South Main Street St. Peter's Evangelical Church A. B. Kitterer Cleveland Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Ruby Guild Eva Hearn Prospect Street

Community Chest Reports Needy Families After Meeting

The Community Chest Committee met in Mayor Cooper's office on Tuesday morning and reported several very needy families in the city.

Community Chest Committee Cooper

Mechano Coal Cleaned By Modern Washery at Hanna Works

The Hanna Coal Company reveals Mechano Coal from the Pittsburgh No. 8 mine is cleaned by a Simon Carves Washery, installed at Dillon No. 9 Mine in Fairpoint. The process removes spoilage from small coal, explaining why thorough washing yields purer fuel for consumers in the Cleveland area.

Chronicle Cleveland Hanna Coal Co Pittsburgh No. 8 Pittsburgh No. 5 England Hanna Coal Company Dillon No. 9 Fairpoint Belmont County Ohio

Seattle Woman Granted Divorce From Fourth Husband

Mrs Helen Hansen was granted a divorce from her fourth husband William Hansen. When asked the name of her third husband she replied she could not recall and said he was a Scotchman. She remembered they were married in France but could not remember his name.

Seattle Helen Hansen William Hansen France

Farmer Imprisons Daughter in Stable Near Rennes

A 22 year old girl was confined by her farmer father in a stable at Rennes for months, believed insane by the family. Police intervened and freed her, ending the confinement.

Rennes France

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