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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1934
Page
1
The Y. M. C. A. announces formation of a swimming team with first meeting next Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the association building. Three coaches are named Elmo Brooks free style Gerald Huitz diving and Thomas Moody back stroke. Attendance opens door to future intercity meets.
A trained blue eagle, owned by I W Douglas of Baltimore, will be shown in the window of the Ohio Public Service Co store on Broad Street at Middle Ave in Elyria on Monday through Wednesday. The 8 1/2 foot wingspan bird weighs over 180 pounds and eats raw poultry. The display coincides with the President's Ball at Elk's Hall Tuesday night Jan 30.
John Molnar of 429 Tremont Street pleads not guilty to selling liquor after arraignment before Mayor W H Vano ster. He is released on 100 dollar bond pending trial at 3 P M. Police say Zig Wykrant purchased liquor from Molnar for 60 cents, and a pint was confiscated from Wykrant yesterday evening.
Announcement states a Social Psychology course will be offered locally by Kent State College. A meeting Monday at seven at Elyria Library will enroll students. Under Prof. Munz Mayer the course includes Child Psychology Sociology Education and Economics. A European history course is also planned for non-attendees.
Two boys on Middle Avenue were found shooting at signs with an air rifle yesterday. They were brought to police headquarters for violating the city ban on air rifles and other guns. Police Chief E J Stankard confiscated the air rifle and warned them.
A death notice states Mrs Dolan died at her daughter Mrs J J Banville's home. Funeral services will be Monday at St Peter's Catholic church in Huron Ohio, with burial at St Mary's cemetery in Elyria. The body rests at Welsh's Funeral Home with calling hours through Sunday noon.
Harry R. Sifread, 57, of Sullivan died at his Sullivan residence at 6 15 PM after moving from Avon Lake. He is survived by his widow Nellie Sifread and three children Hazel Mae, Robert Lee, and Richard H. Also surviving are two sisters, Margaret Warren of Bellevue and Jennie Mourton of La Grange. Funeral services will be Monday at 1 30 PM from the home with Rev. Schmink conducting. Burial will follow in Lorain.
Mary Pickford, staying as a house guest at the Oursler estate in Falmouth Massachusetts, faced reported threats to her life. Police guarded the property as Miss Pickford denied being targeted while Charles Fulton Oursler of Liberty Magazine indicated a possible statement. Two guards were posted last night and remain on duty.
A 19 year old Oberlin road youth talked back to Patrolman C E Parker during a disturbance at the Elyria and Cleveland Heights basketball game. He ran when moved on, was detained at headquarters, and locked in a cell for two hours after the game ended.
County Dog Warden Lee Minkler traces a dog blamed for killing two sheep to the pet of three year old Donald Reynolds of Huntington. The law says death for dogs that kill sheep, but Minkler spares Donald by giving the boy a terrier to comfort him as tears flow for his lost pet.
Eugene R. Anderson of Columbus was sued in federal court by Leroy Wottring of Lorain over patents for improving traffic lights. The suit seeks an accounting and injunction.
The piece describes an inquiry into conditions at the Welfare Island penitentiary in New York City following a major raid led by Commissioner Austin H. MacCormick. It notes MacCormick remained in charge, Warden W A McCann continued routine duties, and Deputy Warden Daniel F Sheehan was removed.
Oberlin Ohio Jan 27 A special meeting of the Oberlin Business Men's club at Oberlin Inn named the new president Mr Sable and listed year committees. Forty members attended the 6 30 dinner and meeting with talks on CWA by M A Houghton. A death notice for Morris was read.
At a special village council meeting Edward J. Sable was appointed to fill the vacancy on the Oberlin council created by Morris death. Charles R. Comings was named chairman and police justice, J C McCullough elected vice chairman.
The Junior and Senior High School departments of the First Church unite for Sunday worship. Classes meet at 9 45, then a 10 15 half hour Junior Church service in Fairchild Chapel Bosworth Hall led by Dr Richards with assistance from the Junior Choir. Parents and friends invited.
A program of Negro spirituals is set for Sunday at 3 p.m. at Rust M E Church. The choirs from Oberlin Rust AM E Church will perform and the public is invited.
The Garden department of the Oberlin Women's Club will meet at the home of Mrs Thomas Willis 84 Elmwood Place on Monday afternoon January 29 at 3 PM.
The Knights of Pyrthias will host their regular monthly star party this evening at the KP hall. Members and friends are invited to attend and enjoy an evening of astronomy and social gathering.
The Northern Savings and Loan Company sues Fred C. Cole et al for 1200 dollars alleging due on a promissory note and seeks foreclosure of Elyria property. Theresa Zapier of Berea faced DUI charges with jury deadlock after two trials and an earlier indictment stemming from a recent automobile collision. Judge A R Webber presided.
Indiana issued telegraphic warrants for the prisoners' detention on murder charges. Dillinger and his three associates appeared before Justice C. V. Budlong with bonds set at $100,000 each, hearing scheduled for January 30. Defense labeled warrants invalid and argued the only charge was fugitives from justice.
The Oberlin Women's Club held its regular monthly meeting yesterday afternoon at Mrs. J. K. Wickler’s home on West College Street. Miss Elizabeth Magee of the Cleveland Consumers' League spoke on the league’s work.
Four women linked to Dillinger, including Ann Martin, Opal Long, Madge Retzger and Mary Kinder, were ordered held on 35000 bail each. Dillinger objected to charges as he is arraigned under his alias. Prisoners demanded lavish meals as guards tighten at the jail after a sensational prison break in Michigan City and related killings.
Despite limited details, the item notes frequent airplane services crossing the Panamanian region near the canal with ongoing air traffic activity and multiple carriers operating routes in the area.
Elyria health workers report a busy start to the year with 278 nurse visits this month including 42 for scarlet fever and 38 for chickenpox. The board logged 97 throat cultures, 569 school examinations, four baby clinics serving 47, and 13 chest clinic patients while E G Curtiss conducted 315 tests across milk, water, and disease cultures.
The Elyria Kiwanis 1934 Minstrel Revue drew an audience of 2300 at the Masonic Temple Auditorium in Cleveland and was praised for its smooth moving show. It earned a return booking to accommodate those who could not see it. The program featured Billy Lang and his band, a large ensemble with many soloists and end men, a rap section, two one minute dramatic pieces, and a grand finale led by Howard Butler.
Cleveland market notes report No 2 red wheat trading near 1-2 16 2-8e with bids around 96 1-2 to 97. Prices for corn oats and barley vary across grades. Chicago cash quotations show butter eggs poultry and potatoes with steady to unsettled futures, U.S. grade prices and regional farm produce listings.
Quotations from the Cleveland Grain and Hay Exchange show prices per bushel for corn wheat and oats, per ton for mil seeds and hay, and per barrel for four. Specifics include Clover No 1 mixed at 16 dollars and alfalfa first cutting at 16 dollars second cutting at 18.
The city’s annual health report shows widespread vaccination including 261 diphtheria toxin–antitoxin or toxoid doses, 131 smallpox vaccines, and 13 typhoid vaccines. Nurses conducted prenatal and infant hygiene visits, school physicals covered 2,774 children with many defects found, and the city chemist’s lab performed 3,737 examinations with notable milk tests and scarlet fever cultures.
The Lorain Lions Club will present a fundraiser for the blind next Friday at Lorain. Key electrical staff include Ray Wentz chief electrician and John Mathis with Bob Agate Charles Wentz and Dick Green assisting.
Henry W Manley and Della M Manley quitclaim to John and Franciska Glavich for 50 acres on Medina Norwalk Road Wellington Township and two 75 acre tracts in Wellington Township Ida A Sherman to the Oberlin Savings Bank for 47 West Vine Street Oberlin.
The remark recalls Milton Meredith and especially Carlyle as writers who urge readers to persevere and fulfill their duty.
South Ridge January 27 The South Ridge Community Club will meet at the school house Tuesday evening January 20. Members of the Middle Ridge school P T A will present a program. Everyone is invited to attend.
Mrs. Joe Boychen and Miss Florence Boychen returned to Newark after a short visit with Rev. and Mrs. S. H. Amore and family. Mrs. Theodore Grills of West Ridge called on her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Smith, Friday. Mr. and Mrs. E. C Schubert and son Oliver of Townline road called on relatives here Friday evening.
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