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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1934

Page

2

Decrease in Lorain County communicable diseases

The Lorain County health district reports 696 communicable disease cases for last year, one third of 1932’s 2131, with scarlet fever and chicken pox leading the totals and a new TB record of 95 cases. Measles, mumps, influenza epidemics were absent, while diagnoses expanded due to skin testing and revised standards.

Lorain County H. R. O’brien O'Brien O’brien Health Department

Medical Strike in Cuba Ties Up Health system

Havana reports show 25 000 doctors nurses students and druggists striking over long standing issues with mutual benefit groups. Cabinet session ends with progress claimed and officers assigned to study aspects of the dispute. Drug stores close in sympathy and emergency hospitals run on skeleton staffs. Separately Herbert Mattison of Columbus recovering after a car crash near Lima Ohio with leg fracture and possible internal injuries.

Havana Carlos Mendieta Fulgencio Batista Granados Mendieta Medical College Lima, O Herbert Mattison Columbus Here

Blanks and Hat Stolen From Autos at Avon Hall

Four blankets and a woman's hat were stolen from cars parked at Avon dance hall. Reported Saturday night by special deputy sheriff Joe Martin, the hat and two blankets belonged to G. J. Gade and the hall. Deputies Ed Monroe and Joe Woodings searched for three suspects but found none.

Avon Sheriff's Department Joe Martin G. J. Gade Martin Ed. Monroe Joe Woodings

Young Men’s Club Plans Bowling Night Tournament

Young Men’s Club members meet at the Y M C A for dinner then proceed to the St John’s School alleys for a bowling tournament. The club splits into two teams and also plans attendance at the Golden Gloves boxing matches in Cleveland on February 5.

St. John’s School Cleveland

Auto Damaged in Collision with Truck on Broad Street

An auto driven by Dan by Lasky of 142 Elby street collided with a truck driven by L. G. West of Perry Ohio on Broad street Saturday night. West pushed the truck into the street attempting a push to start it, police reported.

Danby Lasky Elby Street L. G. West Perry Ohio Broad Street West

Trial Set for Four O Clock Today in DWI Case

Joe Walker of 1950 East Térd street Cleveland pleaded not guilty to a driving while intoxicated charge at arraignment before Mayor W H Vanoster. His trial was set for 4 p m. The arrest followed a collision on Cleveland street with a car driven by Harry L Ort on of 60 Cambridge street.

Joe Walker East Térd Street Cleveland W. H. Vanoster Walker Cleveland Street Harry L. Orton Cambridge Street

Local man charged with intoxication after hotel dispute

Harry Robinson of this city faced a charge of intoxication after a disturbance at the Brown Hotel in downtown. He argued with taxi driver and with Howard Peters and is to be tried before Mayor W. H. Vanoster at 4 p.m. today.

Will Harry Robinson Robinson Brown Howard Peters W. H. Vanoster

Delinquent Girls Program to Be Explained at Elyria

Miss Fare B. Burns social investigator for the Girls Industrial School in Delaware will explain the delinquent girls program carried on at the state Girls Industrial School. The Elyria Rotary Club meeting will be held tomorrow at the Elks Club.

State Girls’ Industrial School Delaware Elyria Rotary Club Elks’ Club Fare B. Burns Girls’ Industrial School

John Sosa Faces Drunk Driving Charge In Mayors Court

John Sosa of 1505 West Avenue was scheduled to appear in Mayors Court today to answer a charge of driving while drunk. He was arrested yesterday by local police on Oberlin Road just outside the city limits.

Will John Sosa West Avenue Oberlin Road

Woman sustains head cuts cited in husband incident

Police found Mrs. John Bakes at Memorial Hospital with several cuts about the head after an altercation with her husband. No arrest was made.

Memorial Hospital John Bakes

Stolen Chevrolet Coupe From Finegan Bakery Lot

Police report a Chevrolet coupe owned by Gene Finegan was stolen last night from the rear parking area of Finegan's Bakery. The car's license plate is 194 924.

Gene Finegan Finegan

Prisoner Count Dips at County Jail After Recent Releases

County jail population drops to 17 inmates the lowest in months after six releases and four transfers to the Columbus penitentiary. Four inmates Luisi Dittesafferte Peter Stervis Steve Molnar and Clarence Angell received one year each. six men were released including W. E. Reisinger Norman Gibbon Henry Anna Thomas Bavis Ray Willis and Albert Adrian.

Carl Heilman Columbus Heilman Luisi Dittesafferte Peter Stervis Steve Molnar Clarence Angell W. E. Reisinger Norman Gibbon Henry Anna Thomas Bavis Ray Willis Albert Adrian

Glory Grange to Sponsor Play at LaGrange High School

Glory Grange sponsors a play to be held in the LaGrange High School auditorium on Friday evening January 26. The cast features Litchfield Grangers directed by Prof. E. E. Bounds, a former LaGrange superintendent. An excellent orchestra accompanies the production.

Lagrange, CO Glory Grange Litchfield Grangers E. E. Bounds LaGrange

Miss Bernice Moran Dies of Acute Heart Dilation in Columbus

Bernice Moran a 33 year old from Delaware and a former Cleveland teacher, employed by the Bureau of Educational Research at Ohio State University, collapsed and died of acute heart dilation in her Columbus rooming house on Sunday.

Columbus Bernice Moran Delaware Bureau of Educational Research Ohio State University Cleveland

Life Saving Course Begins Tonight at Y M C A Elyria

Two groups of Elyrians and young men start a six week life saving course tonight offered by the Y M C A boys division. Instructor Elmo Brooks, a former Navy swimmer with local records, will lead the program with two nightly sessions 7 and 8 PM. The free classes welcome both members and non members.

Elyris Heys Elyrian Elmo Brooks United States Navy New London Connecticut Nieht Ged Anatifets Eas Ords Elyria YM. C. A American Red Cross

Death of Mrs Rose H Slife Elyria Resident

Mrs Rose H Slife widow of Joseph Slife died at six this morning at 1218 East avenue after a long illness. She was a lifelong Elyria resident and member of St Marys church Altar Society and Knights of St John Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include brother Thomas F Dowd three sisters Mrs James Coghlan Mrs Elizabeth Gregory and Mrs William Schwertner of Cleveland and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Thursday at 9 30 from St Marys church with burial in St Marys Cemetery.

Rose H. Slife Joseph Slife East Avenue Cleveland St. Mary’s Church St. Mary’s Cemetery

Funeral services held for W H Mitchell in Elyria

Funeral services for W. H. Mitchell were conducted this afternoon at Sudro Funeral Home with burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery. Mitchell died at home after a long illness and had lived in Elyria for eleven years. He is survived by six children, three sisters and two brothers.

W. H. Mitchell Clinton Avenue Sudro Ridgelawn Mitchell Elyria

Death of William Colgan in Chicago at age 46

William Colgan died in Chicago on January 19 at age 46. He is survived by his sister and two brothers Mrs. Philip Reilly and James Colgan of Elyria and John Colgan of Seattle Washington. Remains are at Welsh Funeral Home. Services at St Agnes Church Tuesday at nine in the morning. Burial will be in St. Marys Cemetery.

William Colgan Chicago Philip Reilly James Colgan Elyria John Colgan Seattle Wash St. Agnes’ Church St. Mary’s Cemetery

Mellinger Rites Set After Death At Elyria Home

H O Mellinger aged 65 died at his Elyria home on Saturday after a three week illness. Born November 18 1875 in Unity Ohio he lived in Elyria since 1917. Survivors include widow Cora A Mellinger a daughter Mrs C L Fieldes of Toledo two sons Mervin and Sherman of Elva three grandchildren. Funeral arrangements call for 9 A M Tuesday at Nichols Funeral Home with L B Hindman officiating. The body will then go to Arbaugh Funeral Home for 1 50 P M services and burial at Salen Cemetery.

H. O. Mellinger Cora A. Mellinger Eleventh Street Unity Ohio Elyria C. L. Fieldes Toledo Mervin and Sherman Elviia Nichols Funeral Home L. B. Hindman Arbaugh Funeral Home Salen

Obituary: John Patchett of Lakewood passes after illness

John Patchett of Summit Avenue Lakewood died Sunday at 12 25 A M after a four year illness He was born in Michigan and lived in Lakewood eight years He was husband of Fannie Patchett nee Bowles and survived by sister Mrs Lucy Miller Elyria and several nieces and nephews Funeral Tuesday 2 P M from his late home Rev William Muir Auld officiating burial in Elyria Cemetery under Wm C Sudro directions

John Patchett Summit Avenue Lakewood Michigan Fannie Patchett

Theatre Guild Being Organized For Lorain County

Announcement of the founding of the Lorain County Theatre Guild by Mrs. Gwen Wagner at 645 Lochstreet. The group will use Elyria Lorain County actors and several imported stars. Mrs. Wagner is a noted producer and among the youngest professionals in the United States.

Lorain County

Oberlin club notices list January meetings various groups

The Education department of the Oberlin Women's club meets at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Erwin Worcester's home. Regular meetings are planned for the Karl Wilson Locke Post American Legion, All Star Bridge Club, Vine Rebekah lodge, and Oberlin Women's club with initiations and refreshments. Lectures and luncheons are scheduled for January 23–26, with speakers on topics such as The Chinese Women of Today and Tomorrow.

Ubberlein Oberlin Women's Club Erwin Worcester College Place Karl Wilson Locke Post All Star Bridge Club Mary Mallory East Dolge Street Vine Rebekah Lodge I. O. G. F. Hall Frances Nickerson Oberlin Women's Lab Order of Eastern Star Missionary Societies The First Methodist Church McBride South Cedar Avenue Comfort Eclub Cme Oberlin Wens Club J. E. Wickier West College Street Pythian Sisters Womens Civic League Katherine Afiggins

Elyria Food Code Authority Plans Underway

The Elyria Chamber of Commerce begins planning a local Food and Grocery Distributors Code Authority for Elyria merchants. State-appointed leaders must initiate the group, with a target meeting of food merchants next week. A 70 hour week limit is agreed, not enforceable until the authority is formed.

Elyria

Wool Growers Field Day Plans Discussed in Lorain County

Plans for a wool growers field day and the annual Lorain County Wool Growers Association meeting will be set at a Wednesday night meeting. The county wool growers committee will meet at C. I. Hummel’s office, the county agricultural extension agent announced. The field day and meeting are expected to occur together as last year.

Lorain County Wool Growers’ Association County Wool Growers’ Committee C. I. Hummel

Fire crew responds to grass fire near depot street

Firemen raced to a grass blaze on Depot Street Saturday afternoon after a railroad employee reported it. They found the fire watched by railroad workers and not posing any danger of spreading beyond control.

Orun Depot Street

Akron Violinist Dies From Domestic Shootings After Quarrel

August Rich 55 a noted Hungarian violinist died at City Hospital from a bullet wound received last Thursday during a domestic quarrel at his Akron home. Police officers tried to enter as Rich wounded his wife in the incident. Mrs Rich's injury is not serious.

Akron

Music in Japan Two Distinct Traditions

A note on Japan’s musical landscape describing two forms: traditional Japanese music inherited from ancient practices and Western music introduced from Europe and America.

Japan Europe America

Tavern Hostesses Named for Event

Mrs. Clarence VanaAusdale and Mrs. S J White will be hostesses at the upcoming gathering at the tavern.

Clarence VanaAus Dale S. J. White

Oberlin and Elyria Socials and Local Notes

Social events from Oberlin and Elyria include a surprise party for Mrs. Ida Wolf with seventeen relatives and friends. Ohio power officials met in Columbus to discuss regulatory procedures. Miss Dorothy Ball titled Hints for Teachers added to Cassica Journal. Mayor Morris's condition reported as critical. Also, high school debate between Oberlin and Wadsworth on radio control features.

Dorothy Ball Fatih Oberlin High School Cassica Journal Walter Miller Columbia Earl R. Morris Erning C. &. Summers Elsie Emerson Crowell W. R. Hannawalt Cleveland Elsie Summers Jennie Powers South Fleasant Street Frank Powers South Amherst Wadsworth Hich United States

Diehl Rescued From Garage Elevator Shaft Incident

Donald Diehl a 35 year old night man at a Lima Ohio garage was pinned between an automobile and an elevator shaft for an hour after the elevator failed. He remained conscious directing rescuers as more than twenty policemen and physicians freed him. He was listed in serious condition at Memorial Hospital with internal injuries.

Lima Donald Diehl Memorial Hospital Diehl

Compton to Speak at Ohio Wesleyan June Commencement

Dr. Arthur H. Compton Nobel laureate will deliver the commencement address at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware Ohio on Monday June 4 announced by President E D Soper. Compton a Chicago University professor and Wooster College alum plans to lead a summer session from June 18 to July 27. Lakeside summer program will be discontinued temporarily.

Delaware, O Arthur H. Compton Ohio Wesleyan University E. D. Soper Compton Chicago University Wooster College Ohio Wesleyan Lakeside

Church shutters after 130 years split over pastor removal

In Lancaster Ohio St Peter's Evangelical Lutheran church closed Sunday for first time in 130 years. One faction received possession of the church parsonage and trust funds after a civil suit by the Synod of Ohio over pastor removal. The opposing side held services in City Hall.

Lancaster St. Peter's

Lake Erie High School honors students at yearend program

Jane Gill, Ger aldine Wilson, and Gertrude Henke earned letters for athletic achievements, while Joe Redocs received the Lake Erie High School feat lightweight championship cup. The sack rush trophy was reawarded, with Christie receiving it. The seniors bid farewell with a class song as the orchestra performed music from The Student Prince.

Jane Gill Geraldine Wilson Gertrude Henke Lake Erie High School Feazure l Joe Redocs Sack Rush Thomas Doane Christie

Y M C A Boys Schedule Busy This Week

The Y M C A boys division plans swimming and life saving instruction this week with grade school pools sessions today tomorrow and Wednesday. New life saving groups start tonight at 7 pm for younger boys and at 8 pm for older youths. frequent club meetings including Toreh Rifle Senior Hi Y Junior Hi Y Freshman and Bean Dinner fill the week.

Toreh Stame

Woman Robbed and Abducted by Three Men Near Avon Center

Alberta Linden, 27, of Avon Center, was robbed of 70 dollars and assaulted after riding with three men who diverted to a Clague road house. Deputies Joe Woodings and Ed Monroe sought the suspects after Linden reported the midnight incident to the county sheriff and was later brought to the jail.

Alberta Linden Avon Center Miss Linden Sheriff's Department Avon Joe Woodings Ed Monroe Rocky River Adelbert Zigman Colorado Avenue Lorain Clague Road Fairview Detroit Road Monroe Woodings

One of Seven Who Broke Prison Captured in Kansas City

Charles Clifton McArthur 29 one of seven escapees from the State Penitentiary was recaptured in Kansas City Missouri near police headquarters. He wore prison clothing and had crossed the state line hoping to avoid capture. Guards traded fire as the men climbed a home made ladder and fled into a wide search for the remaining six felons. McArthur, lame from a fractured right leg, gave no resistance.

Lansing Kan Charles Clifton McArthur State Penitentiary McArthur Claude Newton Kansas City Kansas-Missouri Line Bob Brady Kim Clark Lewis Dresser Oklahoma Dresser Bartlesville Okla MccArthur

CWA Meeting Notes Discuss Withdrawal and Reemployment

Eight Lorain County men attended General Henderson's briefing on CWA withdrawal and related issues. Charles Cromling explained reemployment lists will include dismissed CWA workers with no preference, and PW A A contractors may hire union men registered with the federal re employment office.

Lorain County General Henderson State Relief Commission Columbus Houghton Harry Shaw H. T. Chapman Frank Crosse J. H. Robertson Frank Smith CWA L. G. Bradstock August Nabakowski Henderson

Cleveland market report shows steady prices across staples

Market notes from Cleveland cover commodities including butter eggs poultry and potatoes with steady figures. Livestock prices show steady cattle, calves and hogs with mild gains in calves and hogs. Grain and flour quotations list various corn wheat oats and mill feeds with mixed bids and regional supply details.

Cleveland Leghorn Fond Disgot U.S Nw Green Mountains Bent Idaho Cleveland Grain and Hay Maciinge

Asquith Letters Cause Sensation in Britain

Sensation in English literary and political circles over published letters of former Prime Minister H H Asquith to Mrs Hilda Harrison. The letters reveal caustic comments on David Lloyd George and politics, plus personal notes from Asquith about Mrs Harrison and life in wartime Britain.

London H. H. Asquith Lord Oxford Asquith Great Britain Statesman Hilda Harrison David Lloyd George L. G H. H. A. Son Labor Party

Man Takes Poison After Worry Over Wife’s Operation

William Linzer a 44 year old Cincinnati launderer killed himself with poison at his home Sunday night amid concern over the operation his wife was due to undergo today authorities reported.

Cincinnati William Linzer

Court suits and notices from And About The Court House

Carl J. Law sues Emma Root for 5000 in damages over alleged attempts to alienate his wife. Albert A. Levin sues Earl Spiegelberg for 2300 after a Jan 9 1934 auto crash at Lorain Erie Avenue. First Wellington Bank sues Charles Jacobs et al for 2223 on a promissory note with foreclosure of Wellington township property requested. Ralph Bowers calls sheriff to fight a brass fire endangering his Gulf Road residence. Woodings helps beat it out.

Carl J. Law R. D. Grafton Emma Root LaGrange Albert A. Levin Earl W. Spiegelberg Erie Avenue Broadway Lorain First Wellington Bank Charles A. Jacobs Wellington Township Ralph Bowers Gulf Roade Sheriff's Department Ed. Monroe Joe Woodings

Correction on Jail Visit In Trespassing Case

The Chronicle Telegram clarifies that Herman Guyeski did not visit W E Reisinger in jail for a trespassing charge. The visitor was Fred Guyeski of Grafton, while Herman resides at 127 Parkview Court.

Chronicle-Telegram Herman Guyeski W. E. Reisinger Parkview Court Reisinger Fred Guyeski Grafton

Silver Riders Split as Wheeler Seeks Gold Bill Amendment

The article notes a split among silver advocates over rider content as Wheeler pushes an amendment to the gold bill during a congressional session. Rand's committee backs a federal monetary authority to handle currency issuance, contrasting with the gold bill placing monetary control with the treasury secretary.

Wheeler Committee For the Nation Rand White House Secretary of the Treasury

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