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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1931
Page
2
Lorain county readers rely on The Chronicle Telegram as the most effective want ad medium. Classifieds cover jobs, real estate, vehicles, and personal notices with wide reach. The paper markets its broad circulation as the go to source for buyers and sellers in the region.
Lorain County Commissioners of Ohio announce a hearing on the proposed improvement of Cowley Road in Grafton Township. The project spans 1.03 miles from the Grafton Eastern Road intersection to Crocker Road, estimated slag traffic bound cost 2595.60 dollars with cost sharing among Lorain County, Grafton Township, and adjacent landowners. Copies of plans and estimates are on file in Elyria. The hearing is February 2, 1931 at 1 PM in the County Clerk’s Office for objections and claims for damages.
Mrs Clair Howard and her mother Mrs Marsh of Eaton visited her sister Mrs Ellis Knapp in Rocky River on Friday. Little Freddie Knapp accompanied by his grandmother also joined the visit.
Mrs. Clara Squires of Oberlin was laid to rest in Columbia Cemetery after a service led by Rev. Arthur M. Bosler with assistance from Rev. Harold Halderman. Relatives and friends from Oberlin Elyria Parma Kamms Corners and Berea attended. no music was played. Burial followed at Columbia Cemetery. Relatives of the deceased included Mrs. Nellie Baxter and many Wor cester families. John Worcester Jr. of Fields observed his fifth wedding anniversary with a gathering in his honor January 16.
Mrs H C Hunter received a telegram Tuesday stating her brother O D Gilpin of Clarksburg West Virginia had died. Wednesday morning W M Gilpin BE N Gilpin Miss Minnie Gilpin and F C Gilpin of LaGrange left for Clarksburg, Mrs Hunter unable to accompany them due to a cold. On Thursday Mrs Hunter was much relieved to receive word.
Mrs. Clair Howard visited Mr. McRoberts of Belden who recently sprained an ankle. Grange members are urged to submit lecture hour ideas. Last week’s program featured community singing, a hospital report by Mrs. Perkins, and a talk on playhouse curtains by Mrs. Prindle. A box social is planned at the club house on February 12. Margaret Martin spent a night with Mr and Mrs John Leach and visited Miss Cole at Ridgeville, a Memorial Hospital patient, and Dr Mynchenberg of Elyria.
The Baptist Mission Circle will meet with Mrs. Dorothy Walker on Wednesday Jan 28 with Mrs. Ima Walker leading devotions. Quotations from Poor Richard's Almanac will roll call. Mrs. Nora Ingersoll to discuss The Unfinished Task and a review of missionary letters from The Mail Box by Mrs. Addie Walkden. Mrs. Emma Dsir and Mrs. Ima Walker assist. Family moves to J W Robbins farm on Lumm Road Strongsville. Mrs. Mary Jane Osborne visiting sister Lucy Cole Elyria. Falls reported past week. Mrs. Hazel Goodman to entertain Woman's Home Mission and Ladies' Aid on Tue Feb 3 with Field Secretary Mrs. Nannie Miller speaking. Roast beef supper offered at Town Hall on Jan 28 at 5 30 p m. Miss Lou Adams of Cleveland visited Mrs. Guy Goodman who has been ill. Mrs. Perry Hathaway visited Mrs. Clara Hutchinson at Community Hospital. Miss Doris Hutchinson of Oberlin visited her sick mother.
Mrs. Charles Squires Sr spent one day last week with relatives in Elyria, West Russia, as reported from West Russia. The brief item notes the visit occurred in January and highlights family greeting.
Miss Harriette Peabody entertained seven teen Home Ec club members and teacher Miss Ewing on Wednesday evening. The group held a business meeting, then played games and danced to music while dressed in old fashioned costumes. A dainty lunch was served to close the event.
The article lists numerous social calls and visits. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mertz entertain Erie relatives. Dan Campbell Sr. visits daughter. Mrs. Tom Humphrey returns from Steubenville after illness. Irvin Seaton and son Bobby spend the weekend in Crestline. Wm. Braun and daughter Maxine visit from Cleveland. Mrs. Avery from Oberlin calls on former neighbors. Kish family moves to Elyria with others occupying vacant Kish farm. Lyman Knowles and Charles Squires visit Vermilion. Gauman and daughter Gertrude visit Mrs Graber in Elyria. Englebry and Livengood with Berg visit Hun gerford in Oberlin. Peachie visits Wellington. Chas Dudley dines with John Moehl in Oberlin.
Louis Head of Waterloo owns what is believed to be the original Ulster County Gazette dated January 4, 1800. The issue contains an account of the funeral of George Washington, a discovery long sought by collectors who have found many reprints but no originals until now.
Ohio State aims to upset Northwestern on its Evanston floor as both teams fight for top Western Conference spots. Northwestern leads with three wins to Ohio State’s two, and a victory would complicate the conference race. The game features planned lineups with Lively and Hinchman at forwards and Reiff and Marshall among standout Wildcats, while Mattison or Fesler may fill center depending on health.
England saw about 17 million people attend 37 licensed tracks in 1930, up from 1929 and far above 1927. Innovations included ray timing and the Totalisator at Harringay Park boosting crowd records. Mick the Miller and Maiden's Boy, both owned by women, starred, with a 29.55 second world record for 525 yards by Mick. The 1931 Greyhound Derby is set for June 27 at White City London fack and the Oaks on October 3.
In Alliance Ohio on Friday night Wittenberg overcame Mount Union 34 to 33 to extend its winning streak to 11 games and hand Mount Union its first loss of the season. Trailing 18 13 at halftime Wittenberg surged late with Kreeger scoring 13 points and Cope nine for Mount Union scoring.
Observers in England report trained racing pigeons outracing airplanes from the same launch site, suggesting remarkable speed and endurance in birds. The finding highlights surprising capabilities of avian messengers under test conditions and prompts interest in animal locomotion research.
A newly discovered letter written by George Washington was unearthed in Newport Rhode Island sparking historic interest. Researchers note the document’s provenance and discuss its potential insights into early American leadership and diplomacy.
In Chicago last night Jack Gerg known as Kid Berg and Christopher Battalino defended titles on a card at Chicago Stadium. Berg defeated Goldie Hess of California in ten rounds to retain the junior welterweight crown while Battalino failed to win a round against Eddie Shea but kept his featherweight title by forcing the match to a poundage above the limit. Shea outboxed Battalino, leaving the champion marked and jeered as Battalino appeared defensive and unable to fend off Shea’s blows. Hess, a 5 to 1 underdog, traded heavily with Berg and carried punches until tiring, with Berg winning by a wide margin after a relentless pace.
Wittenberg leads with 34 points to Mount Union 33 while Ohio U 28 edges Muskingum 26 and Capital tops Marietta 38 to 28. Other scores include Alabama 45 over Tulane 23 and Georgia 30 to Auburn 27. Tonight’s games feature Capital at Antioch and Ashland at Wooster with several matchups across Ohio and nearby states.
The Slavia Football Club meets the Bruells in the first round of the National Challenge Cup in Cleveland on Sunday. Bruells were finalists last year. In National Amateur Cup play Morgan Football Club of Pittsburgh faces the Sons of St. George, after Morgan beat the Shamrocks Northeast Ohio leaders.
Boston reports veteran southpaw Johnny Cooney has been sold to the Toledo club of the American Association. He is the oldest pitcher by service in the Boston National League squad and was moved to Toledo Friday.
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