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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1937
Page
9
Washington january 19 1937 President Roosevelt will be inaugurated for a second term at noon with Vice President Garner sworn in earlier. The piece notes his first term achievements in foreign affairs and domestic reforms including the New Deal actions and economic measures.
A nine member Lorain County committee plans the annual Get Acquainted Day for farm women on March 30. Key members include Miss Alice Bird, Mrs. P. E. Portman, and Mrs. E. C. Cotton, with first meeting February 1 at 234 Howe Street. The event is a major social extension program attracting hundreds of women.
Lorain County farm women will help create a home maker's creed for Ohio women. Miss Alice Bird, county agent, announced that five women were named to a committee to study proposals and submit suggestions to the state home council. Members are Mrs. C. M. Williams, chairman. Mrs. E. C. Cotton. Mrs. P. E. Portman. Mrs. Wallace Bear. and Mrs. Charles Wise. The Lorain County council previously contributed a creed, now being reviewed by the state council for refinement.
City Patrolman Roland Sizler was sentenced to six months in the workhouse and fined court costs after being convicted of manslaughter in the hitship death of 21 year old Dorothy Cupp in Cleveland. He posted bond of 15006 and was released until Saturday when defense counsel will seek a new trial.
A government lineup in the Netherlands features a Ministry of Social Affairs within Holland's cabinet. The note highlights the departmental placement and its senior role in social policy framework.
In Lorain, Charles R. Leonard a deputy sheriff under Sheriff Clarence Dick says he expects to seek the Republican nomination for sheriff in the next election. He recalls running in 1928 and missing the nomination by 60 votes, winning only 50 votes in the city. Gerald Nau, Dick’s chief deputy, is also mentioned as a prospective 1940 candidate.
Lorain County farm women may see a 1937 38 extension program featuring personal appearance and grooming guidance. The plan may cover clothing for all occasions accessories and setting up exercises with others noting interest in earning extra money clothing construction and home repair. Additional topics include nutrition etiquette knitting and consumer education along with room furnishing and home management if demand exists.
Mrs Alice Quinn 75 died Sunday at 6 45 p m at home 244 Grafton street after months long illness She was born September 19 1861 in Waterford Virginia and lived in Oberlin about 45 years Survived by three daughters Mrs Lawrence Garrett Oberlin Mrs Charles Herbert New York City Mrs William Bailey Washington DC one sister Mrs George Mallory Leesburg Virginia nine grandchildren and many relatives Husband Passe died in 1914 Funeral Wednesday 2:00 pm Mt Zion Baptist Church Rev Tucker officiating Entombment in Westwood Cemetery
Romeo A Jones 85 a Penfield farmer dies at his home on the farm where he was born. Survived by daughters Julia Gates Florence Dague of Wellington and son Alonzo A Jones, sister Nellie Smith of Clyde Ohio. Funeral Thursday at 2 from Congregational Church with Rev F H Schott officiating. burial in Penfield.
Wellington, January 19 funeral services for Mrs Lulu Ma Son Will be held tomorrow at 2 30 PM from Andrew's Funeral Home with Dr W. Record officiating. Burial will follow at Wellington Cemetery.
Michael H. Sexton 72 of Rock Island a former top figure in Minor League baseball died yesterday at his home from heart disease due to pneumonia complications. He served for years as president of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues and was honorary president at his death. Surviving are his widow and a son Martin, both of Rock Island.
A car driven by Frank Krakowski of Lorain struck a curb on a curve near 1237 East Avenue at about 1:35 a m today. The impact broke a rear wheel, and police reported the damage.
Oberlin Ohio January meeting at Mrs J C McCullough home discussed this year program features. A conference for older Girl Scouts to be held in Oberlin in April is planned. Early February will see a Girl Scout Rally led by Mrs Earl Jones with two girls from each troop in charge. On January 27 at seven, a readers meeting at Mrs J D MacLaury home invites lieutenants troop committee members and council members to plan programs and discuss scouting problems.
A meeting of the First Church will be held Thursday evening at 6 15 p m in the James Brand House. The gathering will be followed by a pageant in the church.
Miss Eleanor Jackson daughter of Mr and Mrs S E Jackson and Miss Pauline Crosby daughter of Mr and Mrs J K Crosby of Oberlin were among nine student nurses at Elyria Memorial Hospital to receive caps in a Johnson Hall service marking the end of their probation. Jackson was chosen president of the class and attended with her parents along with Mrs Crosby.
Mrs Walter Carpenter entertained the Methodist Service Guild at her East Lorain Street home with a 6 15 pot luck supper and a devotional led by Mrs Whiteman Rev Lee Whiteman spoke on Three Religious Paintings A miscellaneous shower was held for Mrs Brouse formerly Miss Floris Williams The next meeting on February 15 will be at Mrs Herbert Yocom 251 Forest Street Annual dinner Thursday
Mr. L. B. Hindman executive secretary of the Lorain County Anti-Tuberculosis League spoke at Oberlin Inn during the Oberlin Exchange Club luncheon. He presented an educational talk on care and prevention of tuberculosis. The club president appointed a committee to plan a ladies night party with the date to be announced.
Ten Elyria churches cooperating in the United Church Attendance Campaign report 2002 attendees last Sunday, up from 1811 on January 3 and 1982 on January 10. The group totals about 4300 members, with weekly gains since the campaign began.
Pittsburgh officials announced a settlement proposal for the Pittsburgh Plate Glass strike. Union leaders and management reported a substantial wage increase for nearly 7,000 striking workers. Strikers in five plants will meet tonight to decide locals’ wishes on continuing the strike.
Attorney Andrew M. Keep of Lorain filed five common pleas suits Monday seeking $619 in fees from five Elyria bank depositors who objected to reopening plans of Elyria Savings and Trust Company and Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Company. Keep claims a 10 percent contingent fee on any amount recovered for the depositors. payments due listed are Elizabeth Schnore Roth 24, Edward Simms 29, Dorothea Simms 39, Anne Schnore 495, and Ella Pallas 42. None of the suits succeeded in challenging the locality of the banks reopening.
Miss Llygia Champney daughter of Mr and Mrs A F Champney of Oberlin and a sophomore at Ohio Wesleyan University has been named a district chairman for the Century club new students boosters organization on campus. Individual club members will work in nineteen counties to recruit new students for Ohio Wesleyan. Miss Champney belongs to Alpha Gamma sorority at the university.
The 1937 Soil Conservation program organization in Lorain County was completed as Eaton Township farmers elected their committee. E. H. Fulmer was chosen chairman, R. R. Ross vice chairman, A. J. Carpenter committeeman, and N. J. Hoskins alternate. Nineteen other groups also elected committees. The 20 chairmen will form the county board of directors and plan a county committee, a county chairman, and a secretary to oversee program administration. no date set for the county meeting.
A meeting at 1 30 p m Wednesday at Rev Watsons home 1716 West avenue will discuss forming a club for young colored married women. Mrs Watson would guide the club with Mrs James Jackson of Lorain speaking on opportunities in Elyria. All interested women are invited.
The article outlines a tense negotiation scene as Lewis pushes for exclusive bargaining rights for the automobile union, while Knudsen and Martin resist. Perkins signals a possible side-track, Murphy seeks to soften demands, and Maj. George L. Berry may meet GM officials in New York to broker progress.
Charles Giardini, owner of the Trojan Club, Lorain, faced common pleas court after deputy sheriffs seized four gambling devices in a raid Saturday night. He pleaded not guilty and was released on a 564 dollar bond. No trial date was set.
F E Castle of Route 1 between Wellington and Penfeig reported to the sheriff's department yesterday the theft of an eight months old bail from his farm Saturday.
Three youths named Roger Fred 18 Leonard Carder 18 and Casmir Klasinski 17 fled from police at high speed through Middle Avenue West and Eighth Street. After a collision with a car driven by Dr Scott their pursuers captured two suspects and a third escaped. The suspects allegedly confessed to robbing a gas station near Oberlin and stealing a car from a parking lot at Ninth Street and Rockwell Avenue. The vehicle reportedly belonged to Abner Goldman of Cleveland.
Jacob Ebering of Grafton, father of eight, was brought before Justice Preston Coon yesterday afternoon on charges of assault as alleged by his wife. The complaint states he threw hot coffee in her face and struck her, knocking her against a refrigerator. Eberling pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The county school home economics teachers meeting set for tomorrow night at The Gables is postponed. C A Gibbons county school superintendent announced the delay due to illness of Miss Enid Lunn the state home economics supervisor who was to address the club.
Fragmentary OCR shows William A Gals of Amherst awarded a verdes for F250 by Judge Gur yesterday against Tien Minard of Amherst for pereoret. The incident dated January 14, 7425 notes he was struck and the jury paused as witnesses testified, with parties noted as present.
Judge Findle Stranted grants a divorce to Clara Elizabeth Moehien against Chartee Moehien on grounds of extreme erge. The decree was issued on petition by the defendant’s crage. Yesterday the County commissioners awarded a contract for a county road project to Elmina Lumber and Co. on their low bid of 1,101.0, the board rejecting the higher bid of 3,174. Two suits were filed in common pleas against W. Jenn son of Elyria for £14,050. Mrs. Thomas sued for injuries from April 12, 1936.
Elyria High School coach W. J. Vaughn will address the Y Indus Club at its weekly YMCA meeting. His illustrated talk uses his photographs from a European trip including last summer’s Berlin Olympics.
Warry Ziegman of Lorain was fined 2 dollars plus costs for reckless driving on Lake Avenue. He was arraigned before Mayor Don A. Baird today after a two day arrest.
Defendant's car struck a machine operated by Sophie Laker of 529 Elm Street causing the machine to strike her as she stood near her parked machine on Lake Avenue. Mr Thomas sues for £5050 for injuries to his 11 year old and for damage to his parked car after Mrs Laker's car struck it.
Florence Bruce of 511 West River Street filed suit for divorce from Robert Bruce on grounds of extreme cruelty and asks to be restored to her former name Florence Gallagher.
Shirley Hemminger of Lorain files for divorce from Howard Hemminger alleging extreme cruelty as the grounds.
A Lorain official report on alleged cruelty during a local ordeal prompts a preliminary review. Details remain sparse as investigators assess the nature of the charges and possible witnesses in the ongoing matter.
Howard Hughes, the wealthy pilot, established a new cross country air speed record by landing at Newark Airport seven hours and thirty-one minutes after departing Burbank California. Officials reported an average speed of 333 miles per hour for the run from Los Angeles to Newark.
Miss Alice Bird, county agricultural extension agent, announced seven changes in county farm women's home council. Virginia Gibson of Oberlin becomes assistant to Mrs. William Berg. C. M. Williams of West Carlisle becomes council member with Harry Laur continuing as assistant. E. L. Adams of LaGrange named assistant to Florence Nichols. Alta Tildes of Columbia becomes assistant to A. B. Martin. Rose Grabenstetter of Valley City and Agnes Wise of Belden named assistants to C. J. Myers.
Electric current to flow for first time this afternoon on new lines of the Lorain Medina Rural Electric Cooperative at Wellington. About 10 to 15 miles of main line energized today with 15 to 20 farms on Quarry, Brewster, Pyle South Amherst, and Butternut Ridge roads to have power by tomorrow night. An estimated 200 families to receive service in 10 days as lines expand through Lorain and Medina Counties, then Ashland, Huron, and later Richland. Construction engineer Frank Brandau reported the project aims to complete in 30 days in the initial two counties. Equipment has been purchased in anticipation as homes prepare for the service now becoming available. Ohio Public Service Company supplies current via a substation on Butternut Ridge road north of Oberlin, with nearby families first to get the power.
Lorain County farms will receive soil tests from the Ohio State University traveling soil laboratory in late February. C I Hummel, county extension agent, said the visit is tentatively set for February 24 and 25 with some date changes possible. The stopping sites are not yet decided. Hundreds of samples have been tested in prior visits with recommendations given by lab specialists.
In Illinois and Indiana refugees sought shelter in abandoned schoolhouses and public buildings as floodwaters swirled across highways. Police departments in Kentucky, Illinois and Indiana manned boats to rescue farmers whose lands were isolated by rising waters.
After the four entered and each had a glass of beer they escaped with about $16. A station attendant said one man claimed to have a gas in his pocket. Police named the escaped youth as Gust Barto, 17.
Receipts for cattle calves and hogs show market active and steady with varied price ranges across weights. Grain and produce quotes across corn oats wheat rye butter eggs live poultry and hay and straw offer a snapshot of Toledo Cleveland pricing and futures.
Mr and Mrs Frank Stepka residents four miles south of Belden fell for a swindle this morning losing their savings of 205 dollars The deputies report Ak ron real estate men posed as buyers and asked to see the money They wrapped the cash in a handkerchief then swapped it for a roll of paper and escaped with the funds
Patrolmen Palmer and Indicott chased a speeding large car from Cleveland street to the county line, overtaking it at the county line. They halted driver Emory E. Engel of Lakewood and booked him, releasing him on bond pending January 21 trial before Mayor Don A. Baird. Passengers remained in the car.
Elyria High School seniors who will receive diplomas January 28 will have final exams tomorrow and Thursday, delaying pre-commencement activities. Lower classes skip exams this week and will test next week. After exams, all students attend a 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. dance in the gym.
The Duquesne river flood crest was projected to top about 28 feet after earlier pumps and stores moved to upper floors. Gasoline pumps were pumping out water as pumps lowered water levels. The city, reassured by forecasts, anticipated no repeat of last year’s 46 foot maximum flood.
Romeo Rehm of 825 West River Street pleads not guilty to possessing and transporting illegal liquor after arraignment before Mayor Don A. Paird. Trial set for this afternoon after patrolmen Parker and Brown found a jug concealed in a sack behind Rehm’s car at a gas station near West River and Furnace streets.
Commissioners authorized five police revolvers at 25.95 each and holsters at 1.48 each from City Hardware Lorain plus two sawed off shot guns from W. G. Smith Kipton. Sheriff Grall said deputies will begin weekly shooting practice at county ranges and at City Bank range tonight. A first aid training program started last night at the Y M C A.
Auction of the late A. J. Pitts estate to be held Thursday January 21 at 16 a.m. at the Pitts farm four miles north and one mile west of Wellington or one mile south and one mile west of Pittsfield Center. Includes horses, cows, sow, farming implements, hay, corn, oats, and some household goods. Terms CASH. Lunch provided by Pittsfield Community Church ladies. Executors A K E Nash. Auctioneers f. O Dunlop and Auct.
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