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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1937

Page

7

Elyria High to Graduate 75 in Thursday Ceremony

Seventy five seniors will receive diplomas at Elyria High School Thursday night in the auditorium. Dr Kenneth I Brown of Hiram College will speak on And Strength for Climbing. diplomas will be presented by Mrs Carl W Martin after introductions by C P Shively.

Elyria High School Kenneth I. Brown Hiram College Dr. Brown R. C. Maston Carl W. Martin Elyria Board of Education C. P. Shively Weber EB. J. Bond Drolla Ethel Ryan Alperta Wright J. Martin Beck Spiderman Hansel and Gretel Humperdinck Webber Sullivan

Employment of Elizabeth Brown at Garford School News

Elyria Savings and Trust Company was chosen as the school depository for the year. Miss Elizabeth Brown was appointed elementary school teacher for the second semester at Garford School, replacing the late Mrs. Elvira Taft Lee. Brown has taught at Elvira High School this first semester, which ends after 75 seniors graduate Thursday night.

Elyria Savings and Trust Company Elyria Elizabeth Brown Elvira Board of Education Elvira Taft Lee Miss Brown Elvrra High School

Ohio senators pass Carey Relief Bond Act extension

Columbus January 27. The state senate approved by 30 to 0 a bill extending for one year the term of the Carey Relief Bond Act. The measure moves to the House for consideration.

Columbus State Senate Nicholas House

Flames Destroy Large Barn And Contents On Farm Lease

Fire destroyed a large barn and its contents on the J. H. Hogan farm at Stop 8 Lake Avenue. Horses, grain, feed, and farm machinery were lost. The blaze began around 2:30 p m with Mrs. Hogan discovering it after returning from Elyria. Hogans slept through the fire. the barn was leased from R. C. Griswold of Cleveland who owns the property.

J. H. Hogan Lake Avenue John National Tube Company R. C. Griswold Cleveland Hogans

Death Notice of Mrs Dorothy Hasenkamp in Ridgeville Township

Mrs Dorothy Hasenkamp of Ridgeville Township died at her daughter Emma Riegel’s home on Indian Hollow Road Grafton aged seventy seven. She was widow of Gustav Hasenkamp. Funeral services will be held Thursday January 28 at 2 30 pm from Clifford Pease Funeral Home Dover Road Dover Center.

Dorothy Hasenkamp Ridgeville Township Germany Emma Riegel Indian Hollow Road Grafton Hasenkamp Gustav Hasenkamp Clifford Pease Dover Road Dover Center

Obituary for Myron Robbins of Medina Area

Myron Robbins, thirty, longtime city resident near Lake Avenue, died Monday at Medina Sanitarium after a long illness. He is survived by his widow, his parents Claude and Mrs. Robbins, a brother Gilbert, and sister Mrs Lavonne PNR eEs of Miami Florida. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm from Schwartz Funeral Parlors in Lorain, with Rev Theodore Merten of St John's Evangelical Church officiating. Burial in Brownhelm Cemetery.

Myron Robbins Lake Avenue Medina Sanitarium Mr. Robbins Claude Robbins Gilbert Lavonne Pnr eEs Miami Florda Schwartz Funeral Lorain Theodore Merten St. John’s Evangelical Church Brownhelm Cemetery

William Edward Kay 1876 1929 Elyria Resident Dies in Akron

William Edward Kay former Elyria resident died last night at 10 40 p m at his home 699 Wayside Drive Akron Ohio after a year long illness Born Cleveland October 3 1876 he lived in Elyria 1910 1928 later moving to Cuyahoga Falls and then Akron Affiliated with K of P lodge Survived by wife Clara Kay five sons and two daughters two sisters father and six grandchildren Funeral arrangements through Sudro Curtis Funeral Home Services to be announced later

William Edward Kar East Broad Street Elyria Wayside Drive Akron Ohio Cleveland Cuyahoga Falls K. of P.lodge Clara Kay William Kansas City Albert Providence R. L George Ralph Galveston Texas Robert Esther Seekins Juanita Clara Sickman Bessie Hellman William G. Kay Interlachen Florida Sudro- Curtis Funeral Home

Obituary for George L. Edgar on fifty eighth birthday

George L. Edgar of R. D. 2 died this morning at 3 A M on his 58th birthday after a lingering illness. Born in Milan Ohio January 27 1879 he leaves two sons Roland A. Edgar of Elyria and Lester Edgar of Birmingham a brother John Edgar of Norwalk Curtis Funeral Home arranging funeral plans.

George L. Edgar Milan Ohio Roland A. Edgar Elyria Lester Edgar Birmingham John Edgar Norwalk Sudro- Curtis

Dog Found Near Old Ford Road Kennel

County Dog Warden Lee Minkler reported last evening a half starved and nearly frozen brown and white dog found in the old Ford Road kennel. He climbed the fence to rescue the animal and moved it to the county’s new heated kennels, urging that no dogs be left in the old facility.

Ford Road Lee Minkler Minkler

Open House Planned for New Oberlin Arts and Industries Building

Oberlin Ohio hosts an open house at the new arts and industries building of the public schools on Friday evening January 29. The program starts at eight with Superintendent H L Rawdon presiding. Speakers include Mrs Mabel D McKee and E J Bowsher. Frank C Moore and C E Wigton present on industrial arts and school projects.

Oberlin

A. A. U. W. To Hear Anti-War Address

The Oberlin A A U W opens its year with an 8 p m meeting in the King Bosworth room of the Men's Building. Mrs Laura Puffer Morgan, Europe representative of the National Council for Prevention of War, will speak on Is Neutrality the Answer. She has attended League of Nations sessions and observed disarmament talks for a decade.

Oberlin A. A. U.W King-Bosworth Laura Puffer Morgan Europe National Council For Prevention of War Morgan League of Nations

B P Women Meet at Erma Champney Home

The Business and Professional Women's club met last evening at the home of Miss Erma Champney on Morgan Street. A short business session was held followed by a social hour and refreshments.

Erma Champney Morgan Street

Plan To Adopt Textbooks For Elyria Schools

Preparations for a study of textbooks to be adopted for use in Elyria schools next year begin as adoption committees meet. New books will be studied for elementary reading, arithmetic across grades, and seventh eighth history, with costs estimated around 4400 after credits. Harriet Hubbard chairs all committees while publishers present books only to the superintendent and supervisor.

Elyria Harriet Hubbard R. C. Maston

Local junk dealer reports car battery theft on West Street

Max Katz of 91 West River Street told police last evening that five automobile batteries were stolen from his parked car on West Street between 7 39 and p m. The incident occurred while the vehicle was unattended.

Max Katz West River Street Katz West Street

Newry’s name linked to St Patrick’s ancient planting

Newry, a town of 12 000 in the Irish Free State, traces its name to a yer planted by St Patrick himself, despite its modern appearance and long history.

Newry Irish Free State St. Patrick

Oberlin Club Presents Beulah May Gift Before Move

The club voted to donate five dollars to flood relief in the Ohio valley. After the meeting, members enjoyed an evening of games and refreshments. Miss Beulah May, departing Oberlin for Ashtabula, received a parting gift from the club as a token of friendship.

Ohio Valley Beulah May Oberlin Ashtabula Clup

Daudet Talk Highlighted by Mrs Hubbard Hostess

Mrs P D Hubbard hosted the Literature department meeting of the Women’s club at her home on South Professor street yesterday afternoon. Mrs Cora Swift led the program with a talk on Daudet, the nineteenth century French novelist.

P. D. Hubbard Women's Club South Professor Street Cora Swift Daudet

Missions Forum to Hear C H Hamilton in Oberlin

The Fall Forum of the First Church in Oberlin will meet Thursday at 7 30 PM at the James Brand House. Professor C H Hamilton, Christian Missions educator at the Graduate School of Theology, will speak on Missions Tomorrow and begin a new course on the subject next semester.

First Oberlin James Brand House C. H. Hamilton Hamilton Graduate School of Theology

Organ Recital by Miss Martha Heinrich at Finney Chapel

Miss Martha Helen Heinrich, a senior at Oberlin Conservatory and pupil of Professor Yeamans, will present an organ recital Friday at 4 15 p m in Finney Chapel.

Martha Helen Heinrich Finney Chapel

Death Notice for Mrs Winnie Squire in Michigan City Indiana

Word is received of the death of Mrs Winnie Squire daughter of W J Stone. She passed away Thursday January 21 at her home in Michigan City Indiana. Mrs Squire was a former Oberlin resident having left the area about fifteen years ago.

Winnie Squire W. J. Stone Michigan City Indiana

Mrs Fisk Flees Flood to Oberlin for Family Support

Mrs Ernest Fisk traveled from Portsmouth to Oberlin last week to escape rising flood waters. She will stay with her mother Mrs C J Wright of Woodland Avenue for an indefinite period. W E Bontrager attends annual Ohio State Horticultural Society and State Forestry Society meetings at Ohio State University in Columbus. Dr W F Bohn attends the mid winter meeting of the Missions Council in Evanston Illinois, where he serves as council chairman.

Ernest Fisk Oberlin Portsmouth C. J. Wright Woodland Avenue W. E. Bontrager Ohio State Horticultural Society State Forestry Society Ohio State University Columbus W. F. Bohn The Missions Council Evanston Ill Bohn

Shortage of autos hits Sheriff Department operations

Sheriff William F Grail and Chief Deputy William G Smith used Smiths car to reach Massillon for John Pachuta wanted on a non support warrant issued by Justice Joseph Petros court. The department also faced a call from Columbia Station about a Medina Oil Company truck under threat due to a strike. Deputy Samuel Paonessa said the truck should remain at Columbia Station until help could be arranged, as no cars were available. Two cars were under repair, leaving only two in service when the call arrived.

Sheriff's Department William F. Grail William G. Smith Smith Todar Massillon John Pachuta Joseph Petro Pachuta Faiiaz Katherine Pachutz Columbia Station Medina Oil Company Oil Company Samuel Paonessa

Lorain Attorney's Suit Unsuccessful

Lorain attorney Jacob Levin’s bid to collect 3333.32 in counsel fees from John Kiska and the Columbia Refining Co was rejected by the Supreme Court after a chain of lower court rulings. Levin said he represented Kiska in a 10000 suit alleging breach of contract for wholesale supplies. the suit settled and he sought fees. The common pleas verdict awarded 1000, the appeals court reversed.

Columbus T.M Jacob Levin Lorain Supreme Court John Kiska Columbia Refining Co Levin Lorain County Kiska Common Pleas Court of Appeals

C of C To Elect 7 Directors In Elyria

Preparations for the Elyria Chamber of Commerce annual director election are under way with a primary on February 9 and final on February 16. Seven two year terms are open on the 15 member board. Fourteen nominees compete in the primary for seven vacancies who will be reduced to seven names for the final election. Directors whose terms expire cannot be reelected.

Elyria Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce

Foreclosure suits filed in Cleveland area courts

The Home Owners' Loan Corporation sued Frank Bako and James A. Lee for 2269 and 4938 dollars seeking foreclosure of properties in Sheffield Township and Avon Lake. The Cleveland Trust Company filed four foreclosures: J Bewick Thomson 792 dollars in Brownhelm Roy G Wurmser 1760 dollars in Lorain Thomas Crogent 3840 dollars in Lorain and Florence Waliger 3380 dollars in Elyria.

Home Owners’ Loan Corporation Frank Bako Sheffield Township James A. Lee Avon Lake Cleveland Trust Company J. Bewick Thomson Brownhelm Roy G. Wurmser Lorain Thomas Crogent Florence Waliger Elyria

Andwur Mortgage Sues Estella Henry For Foreclosure

The Andwur Mortgage Loan Company filed suit against Estella Henry and others for four thousand dollars and requested foreclosure of property in Elyria.

Andwur Mortgage Loan Company Estella Henry Et al Elyria

Child files suit over dog bite injuring Elyria girl

Joan H. McCullough eight through her father Robert McCullough of Elbe street Elyria sues Mary Stanko of Elbe street for one thousand five hundred ninety dollars for injuries suffered December 10 when the defendant's dog bit her right leg.

Joan H. McCullough Robert McCullough Elbe Street Elyria Mary Stanko

Local court docket from Elyria features multiple cases

A juried suit by Alfred Damm of Elyria for 31000 seeks damages for his son William 7 against General Mills and Washburn Crosby over a breakfast food alleged contaminated with a foreign substance. Other items include slot machine case against Philip White, a warrant issued for arrest, a divorce alimony ruling for Emma and Edward Burchard, road fund transfers, breach of contract verdict involving a farm operation, and a verdict for Joseph Oster in a greenhouse dispute.

Alfred Damm Elyria William General Mills Inc Washburn Crosby Company, Inc D. A. Cook William E. Denger Sophia E. Tite Russia Township

Threats of UAW Strike Over Chrysler Labor Policy

Washington January 27 Richard Frankensteen organizing director of the United Automobile Workers threatened a strike against Chrysler Corporation unless it ceased employment of labor spies. He warned the union would mobilize if management continued covert surveillance and intimidation of workers seeking representation.

Washington Richard Frankensteen United Automobile Workers Chrraler Corporation Spiex

Ruling Upholds Old Age Benefit Provision Taxes

BOSTON January 27 Federal District Judge George C Sweeney ruled that taxes on employers and employees under the old age assistance provision of the Social Security Act are constitutional. It marks the first national test case of Title 8 The Old Age Benefit Section of the Act.

Boston George C. Sweeney

Flood control plans cited to protect Ohio valley

Prof. Finfrock said eight billion dollars in flood prevention for the Ohio valley and its tributaries could save soil fertility and protect cities along the rivers. The speaker was introduced by Ralph Murbach, who chaired the program.

China Prof Finfrock Ohio Valley Ralph Murbach

Flood relief drives expand as towns send aid

Elyria and area groups report flood relief funds and supplies. Contributions from Henrietta La Grange Russia Township Pittsfield and Rochester total 42.61 25 28.50 and 79.33 respectively with other townships promising funds. Funds from Elyria sources total 102 105 and 344 12 from companies Elks and schools. Food drives how many truckloads and clothing donations continue while the Legion coordinates shipping to Columbus and flood areas.

Henrietta la Grange Russia Township Pittsfield Rochester Elyria Cheney American Lace Manufacturing Company Red Cross Ohio Elks Association R. C. Maston American Legion Carl L. Smith Oberlin Wellington Held Transfer Company Smith Legion Legion Post State Legion Food Relief Columbus Rollin E. Hinkson Veterans of Foreign Wars Neille Burton

Cleveland Markets Summary of Produce and Poultry Prices

Markets report mixed prices for farm produce and poultry. Beef, eggs, and live poultry show varied rates with several items higher or lower, while potatoes display a range from Idaho Nos 1 to Florida crates and Texas crates with per bag and crate prices listed.

Cleveland Idaho Ohio Florida Texas

Cleveland Livestock Cattle Receipts Show Slower Market

Receipts at Cleveland Livestock report 200 cattle with a slow market and a general lower tendency. Prices ranged from 11.00 to 12.50 per hundredweight for good and higher for larger steers, with common and medium cattle noted at lower bids.

Cleveland

Flood relief effort expands hourly in city and county

Officials report growing participation in flood relief work as the response appears to accelerate hourly. Community leaders in the city and county stress continued aid, coordination, and resource sharing to meet rising needs.

Rowboat Capsizes Drowns Four Members of Wiggins Family

Four members of the Wiggins family drowned when their rowboat capsized in the St. Francis River floodwaters near Jonesboro Arkansas. The party, marooned at Buffalo Creek bridge, were being moved to safety when the accident occurred. A 17 year old daughter an eight year old daughter and a baby were among the dead. Several others were saved.

Jonesboro Ark St. Francis River Wiggins Buffalo Creek Bridge

Elyrians Overcoats Mistakenly Packed for Flood Victims

Two Elyrians Paul Blanchard and Charles Hansen found their coats missing after packing at the American Legion Home for Cincinnati flood relief. The coats were accidentally packed with other supplies and sent to the flood zone, leaving the men chilly.

Cincinnati Paul Blanchard Charles Hansen American Legion Blanchard Hansen

Bush Federal Funds To Aid Sufferers

Washington January 27 Senate leaders moved to speed the House approved deficit bill authorizing President Roosevelt to use up to 885 million dollars for flood relief and rehabilitation. The measure passed the House in five hours yesterday under admin pressure to replenish near depleted federal relief funds. The Senate Appropriations Committee plans immediate hearings on the bill.

Washington Senate Roosevelt House Senate Appropriations Committee

Funeral services for Lorain shoe dealer Conrad Wiegand

Funeral services conducted in Lorain for Conrad Wiegand 87 a former Lorain shoe dealer who died Sunday at Cleveland Clinic Hospital. Services were set for 2 p m at 219 Ninth Street home with survivors including three sons Fred H Wiegand Alvin J Wiegand and Karl A Wiegand all listed in Lorain and Cleveland records.

Lorain Conrad Wiegand Cleveland Clinic Ninth Street Wiegand Fred H. Wiegand Alvin J. Wiegand Lakewood Karl A. Wiegand Cleveland

Judas portrait linked to Valencia shoemaker in Last Supper image

In the Church of Corpus Christ, Valencia Spain a Last Supper painting features Judas described as the portrait of a shoemaker who wore the artist's clothes. The note attributes the likeness to a local craftsman and ties it to the artwork's rendering.

Market Report Across Livestock Prices and Receipts

Receipts and price ranges for cattle calves sheep and hogs shown, with declines noted. Cattle and calves see lower bids across most grades, hogs down modestly. lambs and sheep show weaker values for various classes. regional figures list weight bands and price spreads. Industry terms and price points reflect farm market tone of the period.

Toledo Grain and Produce Prices at Elevators

Grain in elevators and transit billing shows Wheat No 2 red at 1.37 and 1 16, Wheat No 1 red 1.31, Corn No 2 yellow 1.15, Oats No 2 white 0.50, Rye No 2 1.23, Turbulent price gaps and crate charges noted. Toledo produce lists Butter 6c per pound and Extra eggs at 21 2lke.

Toledo

Chicago Cash Quotations and Grain Prices Report

Chicago price quotations for butter eggs poultry potatoes and grains from U S Department of Agriculture listing bids and stocks. Butter creamery specials 93 score 34c extras 92 score 33c others. eggs firsts 882 score 32c. poultry live weights leg horns turkeys and ducks with varied cents per pound. potatoes red russets Idaho Colorado Wisconsin Michigan markets steady with slow demand. wheat corn oats rye barley timothy and clover seed prices and ranges across classes and grades. notes on supply cold weather affecting shipments.

Chicago Plymouth White Rock U. S. Dept. of Agriculture United States Idaho

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