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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1933
Page
2
The Chronicle Telegram lists ad rates and a wide range of classified opportunities. Listings include coal and wood prices, furniture upholstery, home improvements, storage, and swap ads, with numerous box numbers and contact phones for Elyria and Lorain County.
Receivers Frank C Schmidt and Fred Myers request Ohio Public Utilities Commission approval to reduce equipment on Certificate No 8&8 for routes Toledo Cleveland Norwalk Sandusky and Toledo Detroit Michigan. Proposed total: 6 motor vehicles and 38 trailers with specified capacities. Contact Columbus PUC for details. Receivers: Schmidt and Myers. Jan 14 21 28.
A local notice describes a first class machine shop named Eldotread Tire and Supply Co with a controversial figure described as a fake Kaiser in charge. The item signals concerns over leadership and competence in a community business setting.
Wellington Congregational Church pastor Dr C W Recard endorses the Oxford group as a revival of old time religion. The founder Frank Buchman is discussed, with plans for a public talk by Russel Firestone of Akron.
Robert Andrews of First National Bank's local tax branch says Wellington and nearby districts show solid payment. About $20,000 paid now, with $35,000 collected last January. The local tax branch stays open through Feb 1.
Wellington dairymen were assured pay checks from the Ohio Farmers Cooperative at a meeting in Herrick Auditorium Thursday evening. Representative Bishop of Cleveland urged farmers to file claims against the company before next week as the Ohio Cooperative entered bankruptcy on January 5.
One hundred sixty dog owners crowded into the First National Bank to buy 1933 licenses. January totals reach 550 licenses sold at the tax office, the highest figure yet, said Deputy Tax Collector Robert Andrews.
Funeral services for 89 year old Allen Derr were held yesterday afternoon at the Derr home with Dr C W Recard of the Congregational church officiating Miss Mar the Rutledge sang a hymn Pall bearers included J H Page H C Gower Burt Knapp Hiram Gardner Frank Andrus and Ed gar Gifford Burial in Greenwood cemetery was conducted by The Wads worths Local services reflect small town customs after the death of Mr Derr in the community.
Scores of art lovers visit St Patrick's Catholic Church to view an altar exhibit planned and built by Miss C M Stolpman. The display blends silver white and blue with a Bethlehem manger set against a starlit blue sky and mountain cliff background.
A January 1933 notice from Lorain County Juvenile Court declares a hearing on Gore Orphanage Road improvement in Rochester Township. It outlines the 2.04 mile traffic bound stage construction, cost estimate 3300, cost share 25 percent Manchester Township and 75 percent Lorain County, and invites public input February 6 1933.
Mrs. Martin Weaver of Greenwich visits Mrs. Grace Loveland. Mr. and Mrs. Sponseller enjoy a three day visit with Mrs. Sponseller's sister Mrs. J. M. Melick and family in Cleveland. Edith Robinson C M Stolpmen and Alice Andruss attend Fisk Choir concert at Severance Hall Cleveland. Mrs. Will Stevenson improving in health. Elyria visitors include Mrs. Arthur Haynes Mrs. Howard Evans and Mrs. Walter Sutliff. Mrs. Milton Cayce of Bay Village visits Wellington friends. Mrs. Eli Radasovitch reported on sick list. Local American Legion bridge team attends county biweekly tourney at Avon Lake. Dr. and Mrs. Downey move into Jessie Wright home on South Main Street. Dr. Dudley family to move into Branson property on Herrick Avenue East.
Local realtors announce numerous Wakeman and Lorain County sales including 60 acres to Anton Rezac and Elizabeth Cleveland for 26800 with a Garfield Heights lot traded in. 83 acres on Route 20 sold to Louis and Mary Polchey for 38800. 85 acres in Ridgeville Township sold to Henry Harbert for 8500. 17 acres in Grafton Township sold to Samuel and May Zarnocay for 2500. 4 acres in Henrietta Township sold to Frank Willett for about 1100. 86 acres in Russia Township sold to the Lalondes and Manary families for 2400. One acre in Pittsfield Center sold to Pearl Telford for 1400. Outlook remains strong for 10-70 acre farms priced right.
Dean Vandenburgh, 20, of Fountain Colorado was fined 100 dollars and given four months in jail after an antelope meat meal, the dish forbidden by law. The offense stemmed from hunting an antelope, with the meal costing him both money and time.
The British lion and American eagle symbolize lasting motifs found in early Sumerian and Elamite artworks. This note traces how these emblems recur across ancient iconography, illustrating long standing symbolism in Mesopotamian and Elamite culture.
The Communty Chest in Amherst Ohio met at August Nabakowski's home with Mayor Stiwald and others present. Officials discussed meeting requests for help with 1400 dollars on hand and sought additional funds before April 1. About 371 families receive aid as they vote to reduce wages from 30 to 20 cents per hour to hire more workers.
The W B A Review held its January meeting at Mrs J B Avery's Park Avenue home. After business, a social hour featured Michigan. High score trophy went to Mrs Charles Guild and consolation to Mrs Gust Torino. Refreshments followed for attendees including Mrs Guild Torino Schroeder Sabiers Hoffner Monger Gingel Hollingsworth Roemer Jaeger Breeghton and the hostess. Mrs H A Monger to host February meeting.
At St Peters Evangelical church a brief meeting followed Friday rehearsals. President Bernard Strauss appointed committees for the year: social Miss Edith Heller Alma Daniels Irma Mathes. membership E L Moebius. floral Miss Edith Ehrman Mrs Lucy Roemer.
Mrs. William Ehrman hosted Cloverleaf Club on Cleveland Avenue Friday afternoon. Three tables of 500 Were played with awards to Mrs. Samuel Wragg first, Mrs. August Nabakowski second, and Mrs. Albert Kreeger consolation. Officers elected: Mrs. William Schraeder president and Mrs. John Michael secretary treasurer. Next meeting set with Mrs. Geo Mengel in three weeks.
The weekly Senior Hi chapel in the auditorium opened with Scripture read by Russell Stauffer and singing of The Churchs One Foundation. Nadine Aldrich Alma Masters Doris Gaehr accompanied offered songs When the Organ Played at Twilight and Bye Bye Blues. Rev C EB Schmidt of St Peters Evang Church spoke on Young Peoples Age stressing tests of sincerity fearlessness unselfishness and putting first things first.
Members of Elmer Johnson Post No. 118 meet to sponsor junior baseball teams for local and South Amherst posts. Awards will go to top eighth graders based on upcoming points. The Buy American goods project sparks debate as the post commits to supporting employment.
The Congregational Sunday School Good Deeds class met at Miss Edna Hopkins’s Franklin Avenue home on Friday evening. After a brief business session led by president Miss Virginia Cooper, members solved jig-saw puzzles and enjoyed a luncheon with Mrs. Wesley Smith Mrs. Harold Kunkel Mrs. Erwin Bachman the Misses Virginia Cooper Leon Marshall Anna Robertson the hostess and Mrs. Herbert Jago. The February meeting will be held the last Friday.
A social gathering occurred at the residence of Miss Virginia Cooper during an evening in the month. Guests enjoyed companionship in a private home setting.
Miss Helen Sabiers hosted the Evening Bridge Club on Thursday. Prizes went to first Mrs. Goldie Gray, second Mrs. Henry Hoffner, and consolation Miss Martha Gerlach. The next meeting will be at Miss Gerlach’s Jackson Street home in two weeks.
Miss Harriet Peck led Junior Hi chapel exercises at the local school on Friday morning. After a prayer, a song and the 7 Y class program followed, and Miss Marion Stelle gave a talk on the late Calvin Coolidge.
The First Evangelical church youth will conduct services at Pleasant View Sanatorium at 4 15 Sunday afternoon. A talk by Norwood Baumhardt and special musical numbers by the young participants are on the program.
The Hickory Tree Grange will meet at the Grange Hall Tuesday evening. A lecture hour program will follow the business session and be led by lecturer Mrs. C. A. Alexander.
The regular meeting of the auxiliary of Elmer Johnson Post No 118 American Legion will be held at the legion rooms in Town Hall Tuesday evening. A social hour is planned after the business session.
Lorain County Lutheran Men's Society members gathered Friday evening at St. Paul's Lutheran Church parlors with guests from Lorain Elyria and Amherst. After routine business a social hour followed.
Mrs. H. W. Powers of South Main Street will host the Amherst Study Club as its members gather for a meeting Monday afternoon.
The senior girls beat the sophomore girls 22 to 10 in a 3 30 p m game after school, delivering a decisive win with a quick pace and strong defense.
Amherst high school boys basketball travels to Ridgeville tonight for a hard fought game with the Ridgeville Hi team.
Miss Helen Eastman attended a district youth meeting in Cleveland Friday. Mrs. Julia Boughton of Lorain visits Amherst friends. Mr. and Mrs. O J Brown of Elyria spent last evening with the Heathcotes. Mrs. A K Jenne visited daughter Mrs. R H Hearn in Middle Ridge Friday. Mrs. Myron Martin visits relatives in Danville New York. Miss Harriet Peck weekend with sister Mrs Molly Hageman of Oberlin. Mrs A C Werner overnight guest of Mr and Mrs Wm Cory of Elyria. Wm Cory of Elyria was an Amherst caller last evening.
Mrs Roy Jenson hosted a gathering of ladies to form the Queen Esther class of the M E Sunday School. Mrs P A Becker was elected president and Miss Caroline Guild secretary treasurer. Contests honored Mrs Jennie Coburn and Miss Lulah Walker. Luncheon served to a long list of attendees.
Joseph Heathcote and John Heathcote received word their brother Walter Heathcote was killed instantly in Ripley England after being struck by a truck. The report notes the immediate family learning of the fatal accident.
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