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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1933

Page

5

Internal machine scare leads to securities recovery in robbery case

Minneapolis mail robbery nets 22538.25 in securities and 800 in cash. William Skidmore, Chicago scrap dealer, linked though not in possession of the package. Postal Inspector Aldrich used X ray and fluoroscope to inspect, find bundle of securities and 300 dollars. five men with inside information suspected.

Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul & Pacific Mail Room Minneapolis William Skidmore Halte K. P. Aldrich Skidmore Aldrich

Relief Commission Reports City Aid For 1015 Families

Frank Wilford, chairman, told council the relief commission has aided about 5 000 persons in 1015 families and has funds to operate until mid February. They received 12 953 net from December 5 and have spent about 7 000 on food fuel and minor items. Remaining 5 828 covers relief until mid next month with most workers contributing days weekly. Expenditures include food 4080 coat wood 2418 clothing shoes 25 milk 182 gas 50 rent 68 direct relief 132 work relief 89 and office field 374.

City Relief Commission Council Frank Wilford Wilford

Marion City Officials Cut Salaries 20 Percent

The Marion city council voted to reduce salaries of all city officials and employees by 20 percent.

Marion, O Marion

Kruschen Salts advertised weight loss claim

Fat Men Mr Clarence A Case of Monterey Park California touts Kruschen Salts as a safe fat loss remedy. He says a belt tightens at 33 and returns to normal with a bottle or two and 12 to 18 pounds lost quickly. An ad advises half teaspoonful in hot water each morning and offers a four week bottle at a few cents with money back if unsatisfied.

Clarence A. Case Monterey Park Calif C. W. Phillips Advt

Elyria Foremen to hear unemployment talk at 1933 kickoff

Elyria Foremen club opens 1933 with a 6:30 p m dinner meeting at the Y M C A. W E Odom vice president of the Industrial Relations Bureau Chicago will discuss unemployment insurance. New officers elected last month will be installed and an entertainment program is planned.

Elyria Foremen’s Club W. E. Odom Industrial Relations Bureau of Chicago

Independent Gas Producers to Meet in Zanesville

C A McMillien, Elyria gas producer and board member, will join producers from across Ohio at the annual meeting of the Independent Gas Producers Association of Ohio in Zanesville. The gathering will discuss industry problems and plans for next year.

C. A. McMillien Elyria Ohio Zanesville Independent Gas Producers’ Association of Ohio McMillen United States

Man Falls From Roof Injuring Three Ribs

From a roof Ab Barnes 60 of $10 Furnace street sustained three fractured ribs and other injuries after falling 15 feet while working for Lesnick Brothers on Lesnick Court. He was taken to Memorial Hospital by police officers Sergeant Arthur Hurd and Officer Paul Palmer.

Ab Barnes Furnace Street Lesnick Brothers Lesnick

TQ INSTALL OFFICERS AT Y M C A MEETING

Newly elected Junior Hi Y officers will be installed at the weekly club meeting at the Y M C A tomorrow night. Officers named include Charles Nelson president Robert Jensen vice president Fred Wielr secretary and Charles Bush treasurer.

Charles Nelson Robert Jensen Fred Wielr Charles Bush

Informal Initiation Planned for Senior Hi Club Members

Informal initiation of new members of the Senior Hi club is set for the weekly meeting tonight at the Y M C A. Formal rites were conducted last week.

Club Hears Talk On Manufacture Of Auto Parts

Charles H. Davis, sales manager for Spencer Manufacturing Company, spoke to the Young Men's club on the manufacture of automobile replacement parts and their link to the auto industry. M. F. Fey reported on the wrestling team, captain Kenneth West spoke on the basketball squad, and Seward Black outlined next week's program at Grafton State Farm.

Charles H. Davis Spencer Manufacturing Company M. F. Fey Kenneth West Seward Black Grafton State Farm

Oberlin Children's Home Annual Report Details 237 Children

The Oberlin Children’s Home annual report by superintendent J. H. Holland shows 132 boys and 105 girls cared for last year. Total operating costs reached 458,962 dollars including 19,513 dollars for boarding children out. The report notes 96 children were in private homes at year end.

Oberlin J. H. Holland

Death record Miss Lillian M Siess

Miss Lillian M Siess age 22 died at her parents home on Main street South Amherst at 7 45 this morning after a year of illness. Born in Cleveland she came to Elyria at age six and moved to South Amherst four years ago. She graduated from Elyria High School January 1929 and was a member of St John Lutheran church. Survived by her parents and sister Ruth. Funeral arrangements by W C Sudro will be announced later.

Lillian M. Siess August Siess Main Street South Amherst Siess Clevland Elyria South Amerita Elyria High School St. John’s Lutheran Church Ruth W. C. Sudro

Avon Woman Catherine Perry Dies After Stroke

Mrs. Catherine Perry 72 wife of William Perry died at home in Avon after a brief illness. Struck by paralysis Sunday morning she partly recovered Sunday evening. Born in Avon she lived here most of her life with a spell in Gas City Indiana. Active in St Marys church she belonged to Altar and Rosary Society and Knights of St John auxiliary. Survived by husband a son and six grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 9 in St Marys church Rev George Stuber officiating. Burial in St Marys cemetery.

AVON Catherine Perry William Perry Ladies’ Auxiliary Knights of St. John St. Mary's Church George N. Stuber St. Mary's Cemetery

Property Damaged on Bond and Furnace Streets

W E Patton reports damage to property on Bond and Furnace streets after bars breaking windows. Police investigate the incident.

W. E. Patton Third Street Bond and Furnace Street

30 Chickens Stolen From Amherst Barn

George D. Walker of Walker Road Amherst Township reports to Sheriff Clarence Dick that 50 chickens were stolen from his barn last night.

Gorege D. Walker Walker Road Amherst Township Clarence Dick

Auto theft report from Elvria Upholstering owner in Cleveland

George Holohach of the Elvria Upholstering Company says his automobile was stolen yesterday in Cleveland. No further details were provided about the vehicle or suspects.

George Holohach Elvria Upholstering Company Cleveland

Council 5 To 4 For Hospital Contract

City council approved on first reading a contract with Memorial Hospital to care for indigent cases at 5.15 dollars per day. Leonard Smith noted a competing offer from the Styria Clinic at 4.50 dollars per day and proposed delay. Kennedy urged weighing both options and Curtis moved to table but lost. Councilwomen Kennedy, Leonard Smith, William G. Smith, and Curtis opposed.

Memorial Hospital Leonard Smith Styria Smith Carl Curtis Anna Kennedy William G. Smith Ed. Notley O. E. Rankin Notley Birch Kohn Rankin Taylor Mrs. Kennedy

Death Notices of S E Stearns in Dayton Ohio

Friends and relatives regret to learn of the death of S E Stearns who died in Dayton Ohio this week. He was a former resident of this city.

S&. E. Stearns Dayton Ohio Stearns

Scouts Meet At Cabin Finwood On Abbe Road

The court of honor of Troop No. 3 met at the Finwood scout cabin on Abbe road last evening. Scout Master Willard Stoney and Assistant Scout Master Leonard Terry with Harry Thompson presented First Class badges to Richard Ross Jack Ryan and Max Duncan. Star badges went to Jack Ryan Bob Chapman and merit badges to Dana Fox Jack Ryan Bob Chapman and Max Duncan. Attorney Guy B. Findley gave a short talk and the meeting ended with the scout benediction.

Boy Scouts of Troop No. 3 Court of Honor Finwood Abbe Road Willard Stoney Leonard Terry Harry Thompson Richard Ross Jack Ryan Max Duncan Bob Chapman Dana Fox Guy B. Findley

Divorce Proceedings Rise From Court House Records

Gust Dadas obtained a divorce from Theresa on grounds of gross neglect of duty in a ruling by Judge W. B. Thompson. Myrtle M. Widdersheim of Lorain filed suit for divorce from Carl on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty. They were married in 1919.

Gust Dadas Theresa W. B. Thompson Myrtle M. Widdersheim Lorain Carl

Sandusky Man Sentenced in Federal Mailbag Theft

Earl Good of Sandusky was sentenced in Federal court in Toledo to 17 months in prison after being convicted of stealing a mail bag. Judge George P. Hahn delivered the sentence.

Toledo Earl Good Sandusky George P. Hahn

Council Tabled Gas Rate Measure Amid City Debate

Councilman W D Taylor moved to table the ordinance as Leonard Smith warned extensions would aid the gas company. The motion passed 5 to 4 with Rankin Birch Notley Kennedy and Taylor voting yes. Kohn Curtis William Smith and Leonard Smith voted no as the gas firm proposed new rates.

W. D. Taylor Leonard Smith Rankin Birch Notley Kennedy Taylor Kohn Curtis William Smith

Oberlin to hear Near East College head Staub speak

Abert W. Staub, American director of the Near East College Association in New York, will address the Oberlin Peace Society on Thursday January 19 at 4 30 in the King Bosworth room of the Men's Building. His talk is titled The Political Map of the Near East. Staub is an Oberlin College alum and has long studied Near East education and politics.

Oberlin Bert W. Staub Near East College Association New York Oberin Peace Society King- Bosworth Near East Staub Qberlin College

First Church to Hold Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the First Church is set for Thursday January 19 in the James Brand House at o clock. A dinner will follow, then a business session with department reports officer elections a financial canvass report budget adoption and benevolent projects for 1933. Members are asked to buy supper tickets at Comings store or the church office by Wednesday noon.

First James Brand

Sperry to Continue Haskell Lectures Enduring Topic

Dr Willard L Sperry continues his Haskell lectures this week with the final talk on Wednesday January 18 at 3 15 p m in the First Church The closing topic is The Tension of the Religious Consciousness.

Haskell Willard L. Sperry

Canton Lorain No. 93 and Auxiliary No. 11 Meeting

The regular meeting in Elyria last evening was led by newly installed officers. Oberlin members filled posts including Auxiliary vice president Mrs L Powers chaplain Mrs Frank Wilson financial secretary Mrs Cliff Feaking treasurer Mrs Charles Bryant.

Canton Lorain No. 93 Elyria Oberlin L. Powers Frank Wilson Cliff Feaking Charles Bryant

Oberlin residents appoint new club president and officers

Mrs Summers and Mrs Powers join the local advisory group with Mrs Laura Fell of Elyria elected president. E A Malham of Oberlin chosen as sentry. After the meeting, members enjoyed a social period with refreshments supplied by Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson of Oberlin.

Summers Jeannie Powers Laura Fell Elyria Canton E. A. Malham Oberlin Frank Wilson

Geiser Addresses Oberlin Exchange Club on Hoover Report

Professor Geiser of Oberlin College spoke at the Oberlin Exchange Club luncheon at Oberlin Inn. He based his talk on a Hoover Commission report on modern socialistic trends, examining conditions from a global perspective.

Geiser Oberlin College Oberlin Exchange Club Oberlin Inn Hoover Commission

Oberlin A A U W Study Group Meets on Women Rights

The second meeting of the Oberlin A A U W Study group on the legal rights of women will be held at Dr. Florence Fitch home 97 Elm Street on Thursday January 19 at 3 30 p m Leaders are Dr Fitch and Mrs Ryan The discussion will cover rights of women in Palestine and Turkey.

Oberlin A. A. U. W Florence Fitch Elm Street Palestine Turkey Fitch Ryan

Oberlin hosts Canton and Elyria officers installation

Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Summers hosted guests over the weekend including Mr. and Mrs. Harry Eberly Mr. and Mrs. Earl Borer Dr and Mr T H Shorbd of Canton and Mr. and Mrs Will Augerman of Massillon. They traveled to Oberlin from Elyria for the joint installation of officers of the Cantons and Auxiliaries of Cuyahoga and Lorain counties.

C. R. Summers Harry Eberly Earl Borer T. H. Shorbd Canton Will Augerman Massillon Oberlin Summers Elyria Cuyahoga Lorain

Meeting of Past Noble Grand Association District Nine

A meeting of the Past Noble Grand Association District No 9 is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon January 18 at the Oberlin TT Co O F hall. The gathering will include sewing for the Odd Fellows Home and installation of officers.

Past Nobile Grand Association Oberlin

Wickler Couple Celebrates Silver Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs J E Wickler marked their 25th anniversary with a Saturday Jan 14 celebration in Hudson Colorado. They visited their son Jack a student at Western Reserve Academy and were joined by their other son Richard.

J. E. Wickler Hudson, CO Jack Western Reserve Academy Richard

Mrs Kimmel Attends Henrietta Methodist Service

Mrs L H Kimmel attended the Methodist church in Henrietta Sunday and heard Mrs Herbert Amstutz of Singapore speak on Palestine. After services she brought her mother Mrs Wyttenbach to Oberlin for a several day visit. The Clark home at 317 North Pleasant street was damaged by a fire caused by a defective chimney, about fifty dollars.

L. H. Kimmel Henrietta Herbert Amstutz Singapore P. J. Clark North Pleasant Street

Carlisle Grange Meeting Attended by Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson

Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson are attending a Carlisle Grange meeting this afternoon, according to local social notes. The event gathers members for a daytime session at the rural hall.

C. R. Summers Frank Wilson Carlisle

Ohio school financing plan outlined by commissioners

Dr. Mort and the Ohio survey commission urged a minimum funding level for all districts, proposing a three mill tax with state guarantees of 17 and 29 per pupil for elementary and high school students respectively. The plan would aim to raise about 29 million for operating costs, relieve property taxes, and require legislative approval to become law.

Helm School Survey Commission Ohio Paul A. Mort Columbia University State of Mort Dr. Mort Ohio Commission Columbus

Fatal Route Eleven 15 crash near Eaton Ohio

One man was killed and three injured in a Route 11 collision west of Eaton Ohio late yesterday. Victim William Rhodes aged 31 of Parkersburg West Virginia died en route to Richmond Indiana. Others injured were Garland Dudley also of Parkersburg Roy Ollins of Chillicothe and B A Avery of Chicago. Coroner O Moos Treffinger of Preble County investigated today.

Ohio legislature nights session acts and bills listed

Summary of Ohio Senate and House actions including bills on education text standardization clear title to college land in Morgan county waivers of jury trials in contract cases an economy move following Wyoming law hawk and owl control for farmers and a weekly legislation bulletin printing resolution House interim appropriation of 17.0 million dollars to cover current expenses

Columbus Ohio Senate Ford Ross Lefever Athens Morgan County Gladys Ahle McManus Lucas Masier Cuyahoga Dearmond Butler Wavier Wyoming Emmons Summit Huron

Elyrians Hit At Avon Lake Minstrel Follies

Jim Armitage and His Elsha Gang staged a minstrel show at Avon Lake High School last night under Avon Lake Post No 211. The crowd applauded loudly and Post members called the program among the most enjoyable ever seen in the community. Avon Lake invited the Elyrians back next year, with a show scheduled Thursday at Clearview school auditorium.

Jim Armitage Elsha Gang Avon Lake High School Avon Lake Post Elyrians Avon Lake Post Elyria Clearview School

City Council Reviews Electric Rates and Survey Process

Council President Charles Sartor asked J B Johnson of the O P S about rate improvements. Johnson said three voluntary reductions have been made to Elyria’s electric rates and emphasized lower rates boost consumption and company revenue. The council referred the matter to the committee to allow a full council review of engineering firms for the survey.

Council Charles Sartor J. B. Johnson Johnson Elyria W. D. Taylor

Suspect in Standoff Fires on Deputies

A man identified as Lantare shot at deputies during a confrontation after a pursuit. A deputy was hit in the head as officers moved into a residence led by Sheriff Holley. The suspect fired from an upper window before being shot and, then, continuing the chase inside.

Holley Lantare

Henry Cornish Verdict Sentencing Set in Marysville

Henry Cornish aged 30 of Kenton stood convicted in the local common pleas court on burglary charges. The sentence was expected to be handed down today in Marysville Ohio.

Marysville Henry Cornish Kenton Common Pleas

Markets report from Cleveland produce and butter markets

Market roundup shows weak extras and standards for butter, weak eggs with small gains for receipts, steady poultry with varied prices for heavy fowl and broilers, and mixed potato and grain quotes across U S regions. Early futures list modest changes in butter and poultry while receipts and regional grades influence prices in Ohio New York and Pennsylvania markets.

Cleveland Reese Stags Brotlers Ohio New York Pennsylvania U. S

Cleveland Livestock Market Report Summary

Livestock receipts tally 1000 hogs 200 cattle 500 calves and 2000 sheep. Hogs hold steady to 10 cents higher with several price points around 4.60 for 180-260 lb and 5.25 for 330 lb entries. sows mostly 2.25 to 2.50. Cattle receipts include bulls down about 25 cents, mixed other steers and odds at varied bids, bulls around 3.25. calves active with vealers 5.59 to 7.00, low-grade calves under 34.50, bulk vealers above 5.00. Sheep receipts around 2000 with steady demand, most grades 30.25 to 34.8, top quality scarce, some at 6.50 and throwouts near 5.00.

Cleveland

Chicago Cash Quotations Delphic Battery Prices

Chicago reports weak market for eggs and dairy items with mixed bids. Battery receipts show selective premium for extras and firsts, while current and futures prices indicate tentative demand. Hogs and other items also show modest activity and storage terms noted for April through October.

Chicago

Toledo Grain Prices January 17 Track Quotations

Grain on track with prices for Wheat No 2 red and No 1 red bids around 46 to 48 cents. Corn prices range No 2 yellow at about 24 cents and lower grades near 22 to 23 cents. Oats quoted around 3 cents above base, seed clover and alsike values listed for warehouse cash.

Colored Springs Rock Springs United States Department of Agriculture United States Wisconsin Michigan Idaho Oruoye Toledo

Minneapolis Grain Prices Tumble in Early Market Trim

Minneapolis grain prices show bids for wheat No 1 red durum at 395 and May at 45 t de, July 45 3-s, corn No 3 yellow 291-221, oats No 3 white 13 1-2, flour unchanged at 4.95 a barrel and 98 pound sacks, shipments 21 547 tons, bran pure at 5.50.

Minneapolis

Roosevelt Advocates Migration to Rural Areas

President Elect Franklin D Roosevelt urges moving population from cities to countryside to curb unemployment. He cites an economist who says 5,000,000 workers could remain jobless even if all factories run at full capacity.

New York Franklin D. Roosevelt Metropolitan Club Roosevelt United States

Minnesota Ratifies the Lame Duck Amendment

Minnesota moves to ratify the federal constitution amendment. Governor Floyd B. Olson signed a joint resolution after legislative approval, making Minnesota the 27th state to ratify. Nine more states required for completion.

ST. Paul. Minn Minnesota Floyd B. Oslon

Firefight Wounds Deputies in Storm of Bullets

Deputies Othel Caldwell and Edward Rogers were wounded while carrying the sheriff during a gun battle with Lantare. They fled as bullets rained down, and rescuers were unable to reach the sheriff for about ninety minutes as the storm continued.

Othel Caldwell Edward Rogers Holley Lantare

Two Elyrians Fined For Peering At Oberlin Co-eds

Two Elyria men were fined 25 dollars and costs by Mayor Earl M. Morris in Oberlin after being caught peering through a window at Ellis Cottage housing Oberlin College co-eds. The fines were suspended and the pair paid costs to be released. Police had earlier received reports of prowlers in the area.

Oberlin, O Elyria Earl M. Morris Ellis Cottage Oberlin College Prowlers

Campus confrontation ends with two men arrested

On campus grounds officers hid in bushes as two men were taken into custody. They claimed they sought a short cut to the next street and were not spying on the girls. Docket entry was incomplete, so the suspects' names were not recorded, according to Oberlin officials.

Oberlin

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