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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1929

Page

5

Social Worker Addresses Rotary on Settlement House Work

Miss Doris Todd, director of the Settlement House on Vulcan street, spoke to Rotarians about the grim living conditions of foreign residents on the west side of Elyria. She cited eight-room homes with four families jammed into two poorly ventilated rooms, disease common. She urged citizenship papers for many foreign-born who rely on the Settlement House, explained its functions and clubs, and noted its role as a bridge between the town and foreign communities.

West Side Doris Todd Vulcan Street Miss Todd Elyria Thomas Cushing Walter Underwood Ohio Society For Crippled Children Canton Raymond Beach Chicago Rex Beach William McClelland Deane Burns

Definite effort urged for salvation and success

A speaker attacks lax evangelism noting in a Western state 300 churches spent 300000 and 46000 meetings yielded only 87 converts. Chicago reports show zero confessions after many years. he argues the core failure is the lack of a definite, time bound effort to persuade a definite person to accept a definite Saviour now. He then cites broad professional failure rates as support.

Chicago Jesus Christ Lorain County Western Reserve Finance

Gas In Stomach Hurts the Heart Ad Offer

An advertisement promotes magnesium powder or tablets to relieve gas and indigestion. It claims quick relief from heart pressure, acidity, bloating, and pain, promising safe use and broad availability through pharmacists worldwide.

C. W. Phillip Alahie

Know the Block Then Win the Vote and the Church

A speaker contrasts campaign techniques with church outreach, arguing voters respond to organized ground effort rather than oratory on a special train. He recalls how 19th century tactics in New York city blocks secured statewide wins and laments churches failing to actively win converts, ending with Andrew and Peter as examples of decisive outreach.

New York State New York Ben Harrison Grover Cleveland Washington Fie Church Andrew Peter

Milk cooperative plans expansion in Ohio with new plant

The northeastern Ohio milk producers association discussed growing its co op by increasing member subscriptions beyond 1 million from members alone. A February 15 deadline will push non committed members to leave. The group will run a member only milk business using a centralized single distribution center and a $759.90 milk plant in Cleveland, plus existing plants in Ashland Fostoria Sandusky Painesville Bucyrus. The 4469 members have 65 percent of Cleveland milk use and $65 million invested. 800 attended the meeting, 615 members and families, with 15 Lorain locals across Amherst Brownhelm Camden Columbia Eaton Elyria Fields Corners Grafton Henrietta Huntington LaGrange Penfield Pittafield Oberlin Wellington.

Rowland Cleveland Elyria Ashland Festoria Sanduski Painesville Bucyrus Paineshire Bucrrus Fostoria Ohio J. J. Prindie Lorain Coury Lorain County Amherst Brownhelm Camden Columbia Eaton Fields Corners Grafton Henrietta Huntington LaGrange Penfield Pittafield Oberlin Wellington

City Covered by Sudden Snowfall Blanket

A sharp midday snowstorm dumped about three inches of new snow on the city within an hour. The white blanket spread rapidly and muffled the streets before easing in later afternoon hours.

Axaly

Albert Spalding and St Olaf Choir Concerts at Oberlin

Two of the era's great musical events unfold in Oberlin as Albert Spalding violinist and the St Olaf Lutheran choir present the final semester concerts. Spalding performs Bach and Chopin transcriptions with Benoist accompanist tonight in Finney chapel, joined by Corelli and Brahms works. The St Olaf choir, without accompaniment, performs Bach, Durante, Schumann, Rachmaninoff, Mendelssohn, and others tomorrow at 3, en route to Cleveland, directed by F Melius Christiansen.

Oberlin Jas Oberlin Conservatory of Music Albert Spalding St. Olaf Lutheran Choir Spalding Finney Chapel Bach Chopin Corelli Brahms Saras Ste Andre Benoist St. Olaf Choir

Oberlin residents rush to pay taxes to avoid penalty

Yesterday marked the deadline for tax payments in Oberlin. Major J. N. Stone reported close to ninety percent paid to escape a ten percent penalty. His office has been busy issuing licenses including many automobile licenses and over four hundred dog licenses, reflecting widespread canine ownership among residents.

Oberlin J. N. Stone Major

Oberlin Graduate Becomes a Nun at Cleveland Ceremony

Miss Gertrude Hughes daughter of Mr and Mrs O J Hughes of Morgan Street becomes Oberlin College first graduate to take the veil at St Augustine academy Cleveland. She becomes Sister Mary Joannes after Bishop Schremps officiates at the school dedication. Hughes graduated last June.

Oberlin Gertrude Hughes O. J. Hughes Morgan Street Oberlin College St. Augustine Academy Cleveland Mary Joannes Schremps Miss Hughes

Olmstead Returns From Alumni Meetings

J C Olmstead alumni secretary of the college has returned from a trip to Chicago for a conference with the executive committee of the alumni association. He also attended a sectional meeting of the American Alumni council at Notre Dame University where he participated in the program.

Olmstead J. C. Olmstead Chicago Lumni Association American Alumni Council Notre Dame University Notre Dame Ind

Two Games This Week At Oberlin And Heidelberg

The high school meets Tifa this Friday at Oberlin floor, game ends at T1239. The college faces Heidelberg the next evening with a college dance to follow announced by Mrs Hatch, director of recreation.

Tifa Oberlin Heidelberg Hatch

Reparations Set For 1422 High School Annual O H Mar

Reparation work begins for the 1422 high school annual the O H which appears annually in March. Committees appointed include Millicent Hamme Victor Solomon Kay Birdseye Charles Edwards Lela Brown Robert Liman and Bill Srookes. Calendar Margaret Houghton junior quotations Cardie Grovesend and Willard Mitchell faculty quotations FE Parsons FH Barlow and H Hull and art Marjorie Cook.

Mar Millicent Hamme Victor Solomon Kay Birdseye Charles Edwards Lela Brown Robert Liman Bill Srookes Margaret Houghton Bhi Norris Cardie Grovesend Willard Mitchell FE. Parsons

Crowell Funeral for Mrs Esther Crowell Planned

The funeral for Mrs Esther Crowell who died Sunday after a week's illness following an apoplectic stroke will be held tomorrow at 1 39 p m at the Methodist church. The service is under Vine Rebekah Lodge auspices with interment at Belden Ohio, her former home.

Petition for sanitary sewer on Popular Street and Bon Air

City Council last night received a petition for a sanitary sewer along Popular Street from Abbey Road to Bon Air Avenue and along Bon Air Avenue to Sycamore and beyond. More than ninety percent of residents on the affected blocks signed. Petition referred to the Sewers and Drains Committee.

Popular Street Abbey Road Bon Air Avenue Sycamore Atrects Sewers and Drains Committee

City Council Backs Street Paving For Lincoln And Neufer Courts

An ordinance to improve Lincoln and Neufer courts by paving was passed under suspension of rules. Lincoln Court will receive a 24 foot wide pavement from Blaine Street to East River, while Neufer Court will be 20 feet wide from Bod i to 262 feet south.

Lincoln and Neufer Courts Lincoln Court Blaine Street East River Neufer Court Bodi

Move Permit Sought for 310 Clark Street House

Falcon Motors Corporation notified the city council last night about moving a house at 310 Clark Street. They requested a moving permit which the matter was referred to the streets and sidewalks committee and the service director.

Falcon Motors Corporation Clark Street Streets and Sidewalks Committee

Spencer Oil seeks permit for retail filling station

The Spencer Oil and Gas Company asked the city council to approve building a service retail station at the bulk gasoline station on Oberlin Road near the B&O tracks. The Fire and Police committee with the fire chief is empowered to act.

Spencer Oil and Gas Company Oberlin Road Fire and Police Committee

Residents seek two street lights on Abbey Road

A petition from Abbey Road residents asked the city to erect two street lights on Abbey Road between Cleveland and Popular streets. The request was referred to the water and lighting committee for action.

City Council Abbey Road Cleveland Water and Lighting Committee

Veath Record Mrs S F Rice 61 Dies at Home

Mrs S F Rice aged 61 died yesterday morning at 3 30 at her home 119 East Bridge street She leaves a husband two children Mrs F E Biddinger Elyria and Forest Rice Huntington Ohio four grandchildren one sister Mrs J W Shank Wabash Ind and one brother C E Chapman Lorain She was a member of the Christian church Sullivan Funeral services Wednesday at noon from the home and 230 from the Christian church Sullivan Rev Fowler assisted by Rev D E Danenderb will officiate Interment in Sullivan cemetery

S. F. Rice East Bridge Street F. E. Biddinger Elyria Forest Rice Huntington Ohio J. W. Shank Wabash Ind C.E. Chapman Lorain Christian Church of Sullivan, O Christian Church At Sullivan Fowler D. E. Danenderb Sullivan Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs Esther Crowell in Oberlin

Funeral services for the late Mrs Esther Crowell of Oberlin will be held Wednesday afternoon at 1 30 o'clock at the First Methodist church in Oberlin.

Esther Crowell Oberlin First Methodist Church

Funeral services for Robert West scheduled in Elyria

Robert West born in Avon Ohio in 1886 died at Elyria Memorial hospital January 22. Funeral services set at Sudro funeral home Thursday January 24 at 1 30 p m with burial to follow.

Robert West Avon, C Elyria Memorial Hospital Sudro Funeral Home

Ohio Legislature Today and Pending Appointments

The Bender bill reducing the insurance tax is scheduled for Senate consideration while Roscoe C. Mc Culloch is awaiting appointment to the Utilities Commission before the Senate Rules Committee. Sex bills are to be introduced in both chambers as they meet at 1 30 p m. House Rules Committee will consider proposed changes in rules.

Bender Senate Roscoe C. McCulloch Utilities Commission Senate Rules Committee House House Rules Committee

Fires Destroy Three Firms In Upper Sandusky District

Upper Sandusky and Jackson, Jan 22, three firms burned and a fourth damaged in a broad fire sweep. O'Brien Electrical, Joe Perri shoe store, and Hollman barber shop destroyed. damage around 60,000 dollars. Mrs Mathy, an apartment resident above a site, was overcome and rescued by bakery workers. Cause undetermined. district briefly threatened. In Jackson, the Methodist church basement fire yesterday caused 40,900 dollars in damage.

Upper Sandusky William Mathy O'Brien Electrical Company Joe Perri Hollman Jackson

President’s Flag Rules At Sea

The President’s flag is broken at the main the moment he reaches the deck and is kept flying as long as he is aboard the vessel.

United States

Advises Hiring of Sidewalk Inspector for Elyria

City Solicitor Harry Redington urged the Elyria council to hire a sidewalk inspector to cut city costs. He cited six 1928 common pleas cases where Elyria was a party, two due to falls on sidewalks, and noted a judgment paid to Philo B. Comstock totaling over two thousand dollars. The inspector would help locate delinquent sidewalks, Redington said. He also reported no financial figures from the solicitor’s 1925 report.

Harry Redington Elyria Common Pleas Court Philo B. Comstock Comstock Redington

Auto Club Dinner Promises Large Lorain Crowd

Edward T. Fogo deputy commissioner of motor vehicles joins speakers for the Lorain County Automobile Club annual meeting to be held at St Pauls church at 6 30 p m With 319 cards returned indicating attendance is at least that many officials expect larger turnout than last year 365 The lineup includes C C Jones secretary of the State Automobile Association Hugh Diamond Galton J W Dilgren legal adviser Frank Stetson and Don Myers A musical program is planned.

Edward T. Fogo Columbus Department of State Lorain County Automobile Club St. Paul’s Church C. C. Jones State Automobile Association Hugh Diamond Galton J. W. Dilgren Frank Stetson Don Myers

Northern Savings and Loan Co Elects Officers and Directors

All officers and directors of the Northern Savings and Loan Co were reelected at the annual stockholders meeting held Monday afternoon. Officers include President J. C. Crisp, first vice president A. J. Curren, second vice president W. T. Parsch, secretary James A. Hewitt, and assistant secretary L. D. Huffman. Directors reelected are J. C. Crisp, A. J. Curren, George Dar, H. J. Egolf, L. B. Fauver, Henry Heidrich, J. A. Hewitt, L. D. Huffman, W. T. Huffman, S. H. Squire, Robert L. Stearns, G. B. Thomas, A. H. West, C. T. Winckles of Elyria, and E. A. Stevens of Oberlin.

Northern Savings and Loan Company J. C. Crisp A A. J. Curren W. T. Parsch James A. Hewitt L. D. Huffman A. J. Curren George Dar H. J. Egolf

Masonic Temple Company Elects New Board of Directors

Stockholders met yesterday afternoon and elected nine directors: F. A. Smythe, A. Beebe, H. H. Nre, A. J. Plocher, C. T. Lersch, Thomas Reese, E. J. Crisp, James A. Hewitt, and Geo. Tattersall. Officers to be chosen later.

Masonic Temple Company F. A. Smythe A. Beebe H. H. Nre A. J. Plocher C. T. Lersch Thomas Reese E. J. Crisp James A. Hewitt Geo. Tattersall

February Became Last Month in Roman Calendar

When first introduced into the Roman calendar February was made the last month of the year and preceded January.

Danderine Promises Shine Without Obvious Box

Readers are urged to use Danderine to tame hair without a flat box appearance. A few drops or a towel wrap supposedly create lasting lustre and improve waves better than water. The ad also claims Danderine dissolves dandruff sharpens condition and invigorates nails and roots.

Ask Your Druggist Get a Bottle of Danderine

An ad touts Danderine for hair health with a nationwide offer for Fogaiors to obtain the product at a three cent price. The copy promises finished dressing quality and best aid to hair health, urging immediate use.

America Rei

Market report from Cleveland on produce and poultry prices

Jan 23 Cleveland market shows butter and eggs prices with extras and firsts, chickens, ducks, and geese listed. Poultry express stock remains heavy with fowls and spinn ers noted, plus potatoes including Ohio white and Maine Green Mountain varieties priced per 150 pound sacks and 100 pound bags.

Cleveland Express Ohio Maine Green Mountain Idaho

Cleveland Livestock Market Summary

Cleveland livestock report shows hog receipts 1600 with strong to 25 cent gains. Hog price ranges span 90 to 350 pounds from 8.36 to 9.65 dollars, with sows 7.50 to 8.00. Cattle receipts 225 plus calves 275, steady across classes. feeders 13.50 to 18.50, cutters 5.00 to 6.75. Sheep receipts 959, fat lambs 16.50 to 16.75, bulks 13.60 to 14.50, culls 5.00 to 9.00.

Cleveland Livestock Cleveland

Chicago cash quotations and commodity prices summary

Chicago market notes show butter receipts and prices across several grades, eggs higher on receipts and firsts, various poultry prices for fowls to turkeys, and USDA reported potato receipts with state breakdowns. Wheat and corn quotes, oats, rye, barley, timothy and clover seed values listed, with lard at 11.62 dollars.

Chicago United States Department of Agriculture United States Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota Idaho

Toledo Livestock Market Report Hogs Calves and Sheep

Toledo Ohio January 22 hogs market up to 20 cents higher with average prices around 8.65 to 9.49 for various classes. Calves light offerings steady while sheep and lambs show a strong, through market.

Toledo Livestock Toledo

Toledo grain and seed prices in early listings

Grain markets list toledo wheat and corn quotes with no. 2 red at 1.44 1.45, yellow corn 1.93 1.04 no.3 1.01 1.02, oats 55 57e, rye 1.14, barley 68 69e. Clover seed cash domestic old and new 215.15, Feb domestic 15.20, March 18.30, imported prices 12.75 13.05 13.25 13.55. alIIke cash 19.00 Feb 19.25. Timothy cash old 3.00 new 3.15 Feb 3.17 March 3.20.

Toledo Jas Allike Timothy

Verbal Barrage Diverts Council From Zoning Debate

In a tense city council session, the zoning ordinance stalled as verbal barrage filled the chamber. Council member at large Ann Kennedy brushed crooked mayoral portraits to realign them, saying she cared more about pictures hanging straight than the ordinance. The meeting featured cigar smoke and heated exchanges over the zoning map.

Ann Kennedy Hewitt Council

Police Revolver Shoot Results Standout Hamlin Tops Trophy Race

In the Richwine marksman trophy contest at City Hall range Officer Hamlin led Team No. 1 with a 94.6 average after nine bulls from fifteen shots. Team No. 2, featuring Officer Walton, will compete Wednesday as the present holder must better Hamlin’s yesterday score to retain the trophy for two weeks. Scores show notable improvement since earlier shoots with individual marks listed for Berkline Southam Hamlin Zarnko Hurd Witter Brown Sawyer Gibson and others.

Mfteen Haimlin Te Berkline Southam Hamlin Zarnko Hurd Witter Brown Sawyer Gibson

Tax payments near seventy thousand in Wellington

Wellington on January 22 reports deputy tax collector Robert Andrews that about $70,000 in taxes were paid, matching the average. He notes more than 500 dog tags were sold. William Rook, recently ill, was taken to Elyria Clinic hospital on Monday for examination.

Wellington Robert Andrews William Rook Elyria Clinic

Entertains Friends Before Move to Cleveland

Miss Leola Seigler hosted a Friday evening gathering for Tessie and Teresa Walsh and their mother, who plan to move to Cleveland soon.

Leola Seigler Tessie Teresa Walsh Cleveland

Wellington Firemen Benefit Show Feb 20 at Opera House

The Wellington Volunteer Firemen present their third annual vaudeville revue on Wednesday night February 20 at the Wellington Opera House. This year the bill is all professional, with Sutlis and Page as local producers promising an entertainment hard to beat. Three acts from Cleveland and seven other professionals will headline the program.

Wellington Opera House Wellington Sutlis Page Cleveland

King's Daughters Meeting At Mrs Bennett Home

Members of the King's Daughters met at Mrs H S Bennett's East Main street home Monday evening A playlet by Mrs H Breyley and Miss Lena Dirlam formed an interesting segment of the program

King's Daughters King’s Daughters H. S. Bennett East Main Street H. Breyley Lena Dirlam

Theodore Dirlam Celebrates 87th Birthday at Pittsfield Home

Mr Theodore Dirlam a member of the local G A R Post celebrated his 87th birthday today A family birthday party was held at his home in Pittsfield confirming the celebratory event and location.

Theodore Dirlam G. A. R. Post Pittsfield

Club Meeting Postponed by Woman's Afternoon Club

The Woman's Afternoon club meeting at Miss Jeannette and Margaret Warner's home, planned for Monday afternoon, was postponed to this afternoon.

Jeannette Margaret Warner

Locals: Outridge sick. Otterbacker to New York visit

Mrs. Glen Outridge is again on the sick list. Mr. Warry Otterbacker left today for New York where he expects to visit for some time. Robert Daugherty and family of Shelby were Sunday visitors at the home of his parents, Mr and Mrs Henry Daugherty. Regular meeting of the Well-

Glen Outridge Warry Otterbacker New York Robert Daugherty Shelby Henry Daugherty

Helping Hand Society Card Party at G A R Hall

The Helping Hand Society hosts a card party on Wednesday evening in the G A R Hall. Pedro and 500 are invited. everyone is welcome to attend.

Helping Hand Society G. A. R. Hall Pedro

Ington Grange Weekly Meeting Announced

Ington Grange will hold a Wednesday evening meeting this week with a discussion on My Latest Labor Saving Device, and Why during the torture hour. The Woman's Association of the First Congregational Church meets Wednesday afternoon at the church parlors, with Mrs. Fred Douglas as chairwoman.

Ington Grange Woman's Association of the First Congregational Church Fred Douglas

Literary Club Hears Book Review of Paul Bunyan

Mrs. Henry Ingersoll Jr hosted the Literary Club with a review of James Stevens Paul Bunyan by Miss Karen Nielsen. The program recounted how lumberjacks spun bunkhouse yarns, exaggerating heroics, and Northwoods incidents. The next meeting will be at Miss Nielsen’s Middle Avenue home on January 29.

Henry Ingersoll, Jr West Avenue James Stevens Paul Bunyan North America Karen Nielsen Northwoods

Church League Games At Y Tonight

Five Senior Church Basketball League games are set at the Y M C A tonight starting at 7 p m Robert T Moore YMCA physical director announced Grace Lutheran faces St Paul s in the opener Pilgrim Community and St Mary s meet followed by Church of Christ versus B nai B rith First Congregational against St Agnes and St John s against Baptist church teams

Robert T. Moore Grace Lutheran Church Aggregation St. Paul's Church Pilgrim Community St. Marry’s Church of Christ B'nai B'rith First Congregational St. Agnes St. John’s and Baptist Church

Tobogganing Starts At Spring Valley Club Today

Snow today allows the Spring Valley Country Club to resume winter sports with the toboggan slide open this afternoon. The announcement notes that renewed use follows today’s snowfall and signals the return of seasonal activities at the club.

Spring Valley

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