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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1934

Page

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Search for Neal Bowman Continues in Ohio Hills

The manhunt for Neal Bowman, an escaped Lima Hospital for the Insane prisoner, enters its fourth week in Athens County. Captain Lynn Black of the state highway patrol heads the search from temporary Athens headquarters as authorities believe Bowman has retreated to familiar hillside terrain.

Columbus Neal Bowmen Lima Hospital Lynn Black State Highway Patrol Athens Bowman Athens County

Local Notes From Lagrange Area on Community Events

Mr and Mrs L W Stranahan Ms Mae Runals and Mr and Mrs R D Holcomb attended Pomona Grange in Huntington on Saturday. Mrs Andrew Rawson spent Thursday and Friday in Marion on PTA work. Rev and Mrs J J McAlpine attended Ladies Aid in Penfield on Wednesday. Alma Hastings taken to Memorial Hospital Wednesday for medical treatment. Her illness saddened friends. Her mother staying with sister Mrs Ford Loomis of Elyria. Nearly thirty attended the Silver Tea at Mrs L C Chamberlains home Wednesday evening. Games and refreshments enjoyed. Mrs Arthur Dushinske to be February hostess. New president Mrs C B Rawson presided. devotionals by Mrs Albert Wilcox. Judge and Mrs Clyde Wilcox of Elyria visited Thursday. B Y P A party of Baptist church held at Misses Sylvia and Isabel Jacksons home Tuesday. Annual meeting of Farmers Co operative Supply Co stockholders to be held in town hall Tuesday afternoon Jan 16. Three directors to be elected. Mrs C W Heath and son Russell spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs M E Heath and family.

LA Grange L. W. Stranahan Mae Runals R. D. Holcomb Pomona Grange Huntington Andrew Rawson Marion P. T. A. Work J. J. McAlpine Ladies Aid Society Penfield Alma Hastings Memorial Hospital Ford Loomis Elyria Neary L. C. Chamberlain Arthur Dushinske C. B. Rawson Albert Wilcox Clyde Wilcox Baptist Church Sylvia Isabel Jackson Farmers Cooperative Supply Co C. W. Heath Ussell M. E. Heath

Minor injuries after Route 20 crash near Memorial Hospital

Wentz Zabivnik of Cleveland sustained minor injuries in an accident on Route 20 last midnight and was treated at Memorial Hospital. He was turned over to Dover police on intoxication charges. Additional reports note car damage from a machine at West Avenue and Second Street and a collision at West Avenue and Oberlin Road involving N. J. Smith and Maurice Krupkie.

Memorial Hospital Wentz Zabivnik Cleveland Route 20 Zabivnik Dover Police Clarence Dick J. C. Merthe Chestnut Street West Avenue Second Street N. J. Smith South Abbe Road Maurice Krupkie Toledo Oberlin Road

A Baby For You Ad Promises Help After Denial

An advertisement invites readers denied a baby to write to Mrs. Mildred Owens in Kansas City Missouri for a home method that helped her after 15 years of denial. It claims many others found happiness through the method and urges immediate contact.

Mildred Owens Coates House Kansas City

Death of Joseph Thayer Milan

Joseph Thayer of 36 Broad Street died at 3 40 A M at his home. He was father of Jamces Thayer once employed in Elyria. Survived by his wife four sons and four daughters. Funeral Wednesday at 2 30 from Rahl Funeral Parlors with Reverend George Brown of Elyria United Presbyterian church officiating.

Joseph Thayer Milan Joseph Thayer Jamces Thayer Waw Sved Elyria George Brown Elyria United

Funeral services for Lemar Semple Avon resident dies at 74

Funeral services for Lemar Semple 74 of Swartz road Avon will be at 2 PM Tuesday at Reichlin and Cooley Funeral Home Lorais. He died at his daughter Mrs Frank Smiths home where he had lived 14 months. He was born in Elyria and lived here until 15 years ago. He belonged to the Cleveland Methodist Church. Surviving: daughter, brother William of Topeka Kansas, niece Madella Seisel of Cleveland. Rev L C Hallock will officiate. Burial in Ridge lawn cemetery Elyria.

Lemar Semple Swartz Road Avon Reichlin and Cooley Lorais Mr. Semple Frank Smith Elyria Centsete Cleveland William Topeka Kansas Madella Seisel L. C. Hallock Ridgelawn Cemetery

Penfield Social Notes Include Local Visits and Events

Fred Sage of Wellington visited the town for a few days as examinations approach at local schools to close the second semester. The Ladies Aid Society plans a January 18 gathering with Mrs. Frank Wolcott and Mrs. Roy L. Pearce assisting. Augusta Wicks, with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur R. Tite, attended the golden wedding reception for Mr. and Mrs. Otto Witte of Amherst held Wednesday.

Penfield Fred Sage Wellington Ladies Aid Society Frank Wolcott Roy L. Pearce Augusta Wicks Arthur R. Tite Elyria Otto Witte Amherst

Fourth Spelling Contest Highlights High Scores Across Grades

Report details the Fourth Spelling Contest held Friday January 5 1934. Fourth Grade leads with 99.6 percent, Third Grade near perfection at 99.14, and Fifth Grade shows 97.3. Named students include Betty Karpinski Eis Knapp Lois Nichols Frank Odor Nick Petroff Stanley Sikon Ellen Walker Harry Walke Bobby Woodruff Bots Smith Raymond Varney Junior Silk Jeannette Wilcox Norma Fern Wilcox Irene Balough Edward Shoenberger Bob Camp Teddy Saunders Geraldine Dunlap Alma Gogdlen Margene Sage Ruby Widdowson William Haydn Cliff Spicer John Haydn Hazel Dernier Mildred Mohler James Dunlap Ralph Jones Donald Adams Verla Stuart Josephine Flood Norwood Knapp and others.

Betty Karpinski Eis Knapp Lois Nichols Frank Odor Nick Petroff Stanley Sikon Ellen Walker Harry Walke Bobby Woodruff Bots Smith Raymond Varney Junior Silk Jeannette Wilcox Norma Fern Wilcox Irene Balough Edward Shoenberger Bob Camp Teddy Saunders Geraldine Dunlap Alva Behner Merlin Conklin Gerald Starkey Evelyn McAndrews Betty Carmen Alma Gogdlen Margene Sage Ruby Widdowson William Haydn Coletta Rahrig Cliff Spicer John Haydn Hazel Dernier Mildred Mohler George Schaefer Alfred Kapinski James Dunlap Kendall Saunders Ralph Jones Donald Adams Cornelius Vandenberg Frances Seabold Helen Waiko Stella Zalenski Phyllis Rawson Gordon Adams Orville Rising Sylvanus Benner Mary Margaret Knowles Hazel Amsbury Anna Behner Genette Sikon Leelyn Wilcox Rowan Foe Eva Camp Jean Miller Gregory Balogh Harriette Pasadin Elizabeth Balogh Candace Behner Mary Agnes Dawson LaVerne Jones Raymond Keller Selma Naylor Norman Jarig John Walko

Murder for Breakfast book announces forthcoming release

A publisher reveals an upcoming title titled Murder for Breakfast. The project is described as a planned release with no published author name or publication date provided. Readers are invited to await further details about reception and availability.

Local youths steal gas at Broad and Cedar station

After buying three gallons at the Standard Oil station, three Lakewood youths and two girls took two more gallons without paying. The attendant noted the license, police caught them on Middle Avenue, and they were released after the oil was paid for by the group.

TWA Galton Can Corner Broad and Cedar Lakewood Toledo Fred Whidden Pelive Middle Avenue Pol Standard Oil Company

Woodland Avenue residence ransacked in Lakewood area

The vacant Woodland Avenue house, empty since October 7, was reported ransacked by owner Herman Reinhart of Lakewood. He said he rented it Friday to Harold Kunkle, and initial inspection found no items missing until Saturday when electrical fixtures, faucet parts, and both meters were stolen.

Woodland Avenue Herman Reinhart Lakewood Reifohart Harold Kunkle Owever

Demonstration on Poultry Culling Offered in Lorain County

A poultry culling demonstration for Lorain County poultrymen will be held Wednesday at 3 p m at Philip Battenhouse’s Kipton area farm. County extension agent C I Hummel says the session will display modern methods for selecting layers and breeders.

Lorain County Philip Battenhouse Kipton County Agricultural Extension Service C. I. Hummel

Harold Becker Faces Reckless Driving Charge

Harold Becker of this city was arrested yesterday afternoon on a charge of reckless driving. He was brought to police headquarters by Officer C E Barnhart who reported that Becker drove in a haphazard manner on West Avenue. Arraignment is scheduled later.

Harold Becker C. E. Barnhart Becker West Avenue

Fire causes no damage at Elyria home

A leaking coal oil stove blamed for a blaze at 107 Williams Street, Elyria. Firemen found the fire out on arrival with no damage beyond a newspaper ignited by the stove.

Elyria C. E. Werle Williams Street

Auto 38 Stolen in Oakland Theft Report

Local police investigated the theft of a red auto driven by Vasil Glass, son of Jake Glass of 18 Worc ford Avenue. The vehicle, license 188 515, was taken from in front of 41 West Avenue last night.

Oakland Jake Glass Woodford Avenue Glass Vasil West Avenue

Local residents conduct business and visits in Oberlin area

On Thursday morning Miss Doris Prince and Miss Louise Avery were in Oberlin on business. Miss Florence Prince of Oberlin visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edd Prince Sr. Frank Griffin and Dorothy Gang with others traveled to Shelby on business. Jerome Logan of Wakeman called at the Bates home. George Avery visited friends in New London. Miss Toure Avery and Mrs. Doris Prince shopped in Elyria Friday morning.

Birmingham Doris Prince Louise Avery Oberlin Florence Prince Edd Prince Sr Frank Griffin Dorothy Gang Shelby Jerome Logan Wakeman Bates George Avery New London Toure Avery Elyria

Ladies' Aid Society Meeting and Local Visitors

The Ladies' Aid Society met January 19 in the church basement with a pot luck lunch. Mr and Mrs Marion Bates stay with daughter Mrs Jerome Logan in Wakeman. Mr Witt from Lorain visited the Olsen home. Mr Sayers of Sandusky was in town. Miron Knott and Domand Waem attended the Wakeman concert Thursday evening.

Ladies’ Aid Society Marion Bates Thei Jerome Logan Wakeman Mr. Witt Lorain Olsen Mr. Sayers Sandusky Miron Knott Domand Waem

Wartime Toll Report Shows Multitude of Disabled

World War casualties include ten million dead and twenty million wounded. Tens of millions maimed, thousands blinded or one eyed, and hundreds of thousands crippled. Also many deaf and epileptic, with varying limb loss.

Free Trial Relief for High Blood Pressure Ad

An advertisement touts quick relief for high blood pressure with a free trial offer. It claims rapid symptom improvement within three days and promises no salts, opiates, or dope. Readers pay nothing unless finally proven effective and are urged to send $1 to Dr Hayes Assn in Kansas City for evaluation.

Greatiuy Itases Coates Kansas City

Motion Denied in Insull Extradition Case

Justice Charles Garrow of the Ontario Supreme Court denied a motion by Martin J. Insull's lawyers to set aside the order extraditing the former Chicago utility magnate to the United States. Attorneys said they would immediately file an appeal to the appellate division.

Ee Ae Charles Garrow Ontario Supreme Court Today Martin J. Insull Chietso Magmate United States Insul Supreme Court

Fines Imposed on Weed and Prichard by City Mayor

Clifford Weed and George Prichard were arraigned before Mayor W. H. Vanoster on matonication charges. Each received fines of five dollars plus costs after being arrested around eight o clock Sunday by local police.

Clifford Weed George Prichard W. H. Vanoster Weed Pritchard Locanolee

West Ridge Ladies' Aid Hosts Quilting Session

Mrs Sherman Mason welcomed members of the Ladies' Aid Society on Wednesday afternoon in Mrs Hart’s absence. The group sewed quit blocks and served refreshments to listed local members and guests. Mrs Lecretia Decker to entertain February with an all day quilting meeting and tureen dinner at noon. date to be announced.

West Ridge Sherman Mason Ladies’ Aid Society Hart Harrys Lauer C. Strickler Marynard George Nevins J. H. Penfound R. W. Richards Oberlin Road Milton Babcock Schramm Road Lucretia Decker I. F. Eldred Lillian and Ardith Harry Lauer Marian H. EF. Drusendahl Ollie Minnich Joe Briggs Phiilis C. N. Wiliams Robert Renouard Caroline Sheldon A. W. Mason Marguerite Jane Harriet Lecretia Decker

4 H Club Leaders Train Members at Elyria Event

Members of 4-H Club Jolly Hustlers West Carlisle attended a leadership project led by O C Croy assistant state club leader at the Y M C A in Elyria Wednesday evening. Participants included Margaret Pallas Mildred Pallas Marian Lauer Dorothy Lottman Agnes Lottman Doris Minnich Dorothy Tittle Marguerite Streicher Lucile Penfound Beatrice Wensink Janet Baus Zeila Schramm and Banner 4 H Club members Robert Penfound Raymond Wensink Leroy Gotro.

Jolly Hustlers West Carlisle O. C. Croy Elyria Margaret Mildred Pallas Marian Lauer Dorothy Agnes Lottman Doris Minnich West Ridge Dorothy Tittle Oberlin Road Marguerite Streicher Butternut Ridge Lucile Penfound Beatrice Wensink Carlisle

Class party at First Methodist church in Elyria

Mr and Mrs widred attended the First Methodist church Bible Class gathering Tuesday evening at the church parlors in Elyria.

Widred First Methodist Church Elyria

Norwalk Visitor Mrs Mab2ile Simms Hosts Overnight

Mrs Mabile Simms visits Norwalk and lodges with locals overnight from Wednesday into Thursday, staying with friends in the city.

Norwalk Mab2ile Simms

Carlisle Grange Social Visits Reisinger Home

A Carlisle grange event went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reisinger on Butternut Ridge on Wednesday evening. Mr. Reisinger is recovering from a serious illness and friends noted his improved health. The gathering featured a social hour, games, contests, and late refreshments of sandwiches, cake, coffee, and pickles.

Carlisle Grange Frank Reisinger Butternut Ridge Reisinger

Harmony of Colors in Clothing Demonstration at Ridgeville

Misses Marguerite Streich er and Mildred Pallas presented a demonstration on Harmony of Colors in Clothing at the Ridgeville Farmers Institute on Wednesday evening. The program recalled a State Fair showing in Columbus last year and tours in nearby communities.

Marguerite Streicher Mildred Pallas Ridgeville Farmers’ Institute Columbus

Hart's Condition Improves at Elyria Memorial Hospital

W H Hart improves from critical condition at Elyria Memorial Hospital. friends express hope for a speedy recovery and note his status is more favorable since admission.

W. H. Hart Elyria Memorial Hospital

Community Association Sets Play and Box Social Plans

The South Murray Ridge school district Community Association met Tuesday evening with a good crowd. It was decided to present a play Who's Boss at the next meeting and to hold a box social. County Home men provided music. Betty Miller played piano and Jack Miller sang. Refreshments were served by the committee. S. S. class met at the Friendship class of South Ridge Sunday School with Mrs Corwin Burrer hosting in February.

Community Association South Murray Ridge Betty Miller Jack Miller S. S Corwin Burrer Earl Burrer Carl Sprague Beatrice Burrer South Ridge Erma Spiedelberg Townline Road

Pleasant Street School PTA to meet at high school

Oberlin Ohio January 15 The Pleasant Street School Parent Teacher Association will meet this evening in the high school auditorium at 7 30. Several other local clubs plan gatherings this week including the Frank E Peck Chapter De Molay and various women’s and social clubs across town.

Oberlin Pleasant Street Dietrich Shaw High School Frank E. Peck Order of de- Molay Methodist Service Guild Mary Yocom Oak Street Florence Sherman Union Street Women's Progressive Club Anna Binns South Pleasant Street N. A. Martini Oberlin Tavern Charles Shreffler East College Street

Debate Postponed Between Oberlin and Cleveland Heights

The Oberlin versus Cleveland Heights high school debate, planned for this evening, is postponed and rescheduled for Tuesday evening. The notice specifies January as the month of the change.

Oberlin Cleveland Heights

Local residents undertake travel and illness update keeps townsfolk informed

Claude Lyiman returns from a Cali trip with Charles Brown while Miss Brown and Mrs Lyman travel by train to Pasadena. Alfred Parker leaves for a Master’s program in Chicago. Mrs George Herros and daughter Elizabeth head to St Petersburg Fla for winter. Mayor Earl R Morris hospitalized with pneumonia. Families visit relatives in Wedsworth Lodi Akron Berea Elyria and Massillon.

Claude Lyiman California Charles Brown Miss Brown Lyman Pasadena Alfred Parker East Lorain Street University of Chicago George Herros Elizabeth St. Petersburg Fla Jane Henkes Mary Setherling Akron Earl R. Morris Allen Hospital Frank Hange North Main Street Ralph Wedsworth Ohio Charles Hallauer Groveland Street Elsie Shaffstall John Grinnell Berea Berea Council Daughters of America Grinnell Shaffstall

Interesting Hobbies Philately New Philippine Stamps

Stamps of three denominations will be issued by the Bureau of Posts in Manila to commemorate the Xth Eastern championship games in 1934. First Day Covers will be mailed for 20 cents each, with a sale set for April 2, 1934.

Philately Bureau of Posts Manila P. I U. S Philippine Islands H. J. Scofield P. T United States Lithuania America Berlin Germany Darius Girenas Los Angeles Paul

Elyria High School Year Book Arrives With Class Photos

Elyria High School releases the mid year edition of the Elyrian with 80 senior portraits prepared by editor Constance McClure and staff. The book includes the new school song by Ber nice Atkinson and J Martin Beck, class officers, activities lists, a calendar, and a class play photo with prophecy.

Elyria High School Constance McClure Arthur Campbell Richard Bell Oliver Townsend William Lersch Charlotte Fox Beverly Foley Musafe J. Martin Beck Bernice Atkinson Board of Education Charlotte

Hoffner Family Noted Visitors From Amherst

North Main street reports Mr. and Mrs. H. Hoffner and family of Amherst visiting Sunday with Mrs. C. H. Hoffner of Spring street joining the gathering.

North Main Street

Ridgeville man pleads not guilty in assault case

Rolf Pitts of Ridgeville pleaded not guilty to assault and battery charges filed by his wife when arraigned before Justice Joseph Petro. His hearing was set for today. Fred Greco of Lorain was granted a divorce from Louella Greco on gross neglect of duty by Judge A. R. Webber. Ray Bachellor was granted a divorce from Frances Bachellor on gross neglect of duty by Judge A. R. Webber.

Rolf Pitts Ridgeville Joseph Petro Fred Greco Lorain Louella Greco A. R. Webber Ray Bachellor Frances Bachellor

Fox and poem by Charlotte Fox at yearbook pages

The page describes a Fox feature and a poem by Charlotte Fox, plus a photo spread of heavyweight and side weight football squads. It notes clubs and school organizations listed next, a page of cartoons by Kenneth Crooks and William Stegman closing the book.

Scarcity of Alley Cats Linked to Shipment via Cheyenne

In Cheyenne Wyoming a large shipment of embalmed alley cats sent to Leland Stanford University California passed through on the Union Pacific Line. The cats are reportedly destined for experimental purposes causing a local shortage east of the Rockies.

Cheyenne Wyo Rocky Mountains Io Leland Stanford University California Union Pacific

Markets Cleveland Livestock Report

Receipts total 12060 cattle with prices 25 cents lower than last week. Calves 500 head sold steady with good to prime at 6.50 to 7.50. Sheep 1700 head steady with wethers 3.25 to 3.900. Hogs 4000 head 15 to 20 cents lower. heavies 250 to 300 lbs at 3.25. 220 to 254 lbs at 3.49. 180 to 210 lbs at 3.90. Potatoes priced by quality with various regional lots listed for No 1 and 100 lb sacks.

Cleveland Choice Ilehe Idaho Michigan Louisiana Bliss Colorado Brown Florida Bills

Cleveland Produce and Market Prices Report

Market firm butter 23c per lb in tubs. Eggs extra white 2 le current receipts. Poultry market weak with colored fowl 41 to 42 lb and over 134 lb. Leghorn fowl light 10c, springers 5 lbs and over 13 14c. Colored broilers capons 21c, ducks white 3 lbs and over tae 12c, geese heavy fat 3c, ordinary 1 12, old roosters 6c.

Cleveland Springers Rock

Cleveland grain prices and run numbers

Sae at No 2 red 941-2995 2e No 1L red 951-2496 1-2c oats No 3 white 411-2412 12e No 2 421-2431-2c flour spring wheat 7 654 winter straight 7 to 7 65 and winter 7 90 8 10 others unchanged

Cleveland

Natex touted as quick remedy for constipation

A Lorain streetcar motorman, George Miller, describes Natex as a life changer after four years of severe constipation. He cites improved appetite, regular bowels, vanished headaches and better sleep and urges others to visit Muir's Original Cut Rate Drug Store at 413 Broad St for a free sample and more information.

George Miller Lorain Street Railway Co Farth St Lorain Muir Natex Nnatex Broad St

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