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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1931

Page

5

Cleveland Plans Lower Gas Rates After Allensworth Report

Cleveland officials prepared to press for reduced natural gas charges after budget expert Harry R. Allensworth valued East Ohio Gas at about 23 million and the plant at 43 million. Council members signaled a rate ordinance based on his findings, with the utility likely appealing to state regulators or the U.S. Supreme Court.

Cleveland, CO Harry R. Allensworth Cleveland Ernest J. Bohn Council Utilities Committee Allensworth East Ohio Gas Company Ohio Utility Commission United States Supreme Court

Quake in Tirana Destroys 500 Homes, Four Dead

A violent earthquake struck the Horitza district in Tirana Albania causing wide damage. About 500 houses were damaged or demolished and four persons were known dead. It was the second major quake in Albania in recent months.

Tirana Albania Horitza Alpania

Wynn Sentenced for September 28 Cutting at Center Street

Ollie Wynn of 118 Center Street was sentenced to Mansfield Reformatory by Judge W B Thompson after pleading guilty to cutting George Carter on September 28. He was on trial by jury when he switched from not guilty to guilty.

Ollie Wynn Center Street Mansfield Reformatory W. B. Thompson George Carter Wynn

Small chimney fire at Oberlin Road home

Early today firefighters were summoned to Mrs. O. L. Smith's residence at 221 Oberlin Road to extinguish a small fire confined to a few shingles on the wood shingle roof. The blaze was started by sparks from the chimney, per the fire department report.

O. L. Smith Oberlin Road

Mrs Anderson Weds Rev Endley at First Methodist Church

Mrs Lillian Anderson married Reverend W C Endley in a Tuesday afternoon ceremony at the First Methodist Church study. The couple left for New York City after the ceremony. Mrs Endley has served as matron of the Home for the Aged for eight years. the groom is a retired Methodist minister.

Lillian Anderson W. C. Endley First Methodist Church A. C. Piper Endley New York City Home For the

Death services for J A Rawson at family home

Funeral services for J A Rawson of 322 West 6th street will be held Friday at two o'clock in the afternoon from his son C D Rawson's residence at 1111 Middle avenue with Rev A E Piper officiating.

J A. Rawson West 6Th Street C. D. Rawson Middle Avenue Rev A. E. Piper

John Calvin Barney Dies at 85 in Amherst Area

John Calvin Barney aged 85 years 7 months 29 days died suddenly at his home on Murray Ridge Road Wednesday morning. A lifelong Lorain County resident and former New York Central R. A. engineer for twenty five years he was a member of the First Methodist Church of Amherst. Surviving are his daughter Mrs Claude Norton Elyria and sister Mrs Carrie Gillett Amherst. Private funeral services will be held Friday at 10 A M from Sudro Funeral Home with Rev A B Piper officiating.

John Calvin Barney Murray Ridge Road Mr. Barney Amherst Lorain County First Methodist Church of New York Central R. A Claude Norton Elyria Carrie Gillett M. Barney Sudro Funeral Home A. BE. Piper

Garrick Club Elects 17 At High School

Seventeen Elyria high school students were elected to membership in the Garrick club after tryouts yesterday afternoon. New members include Helen Shirley Carolyn Manzo Fanny Passen Ezra Porter Ruth Heginbotham Iva Lee McKee Alfred Booth Elizabeth Brown Gertude Borie Fred Culp William Basinger Roberta Mosley Dorothy Rober Audrey Squire Beatrice Rudy Lucile Penfound and Karl Eady. The club now has about 65 members and will continue tryouts tonight and tomorrow for roles in the annual play Cappy Ricks to be staged Friday March 16, a three act comedy with nine characters.

Elyria High School Garrick Club Helen Shirley Carolyn Manzo Fanny Passen Ezra Porter Ruth Heginbotham Iva Lee McKee Alfred Booth Elizabeth Brown Gertrude Borie Fred Culp William Basinger Roberta Mosley Dorothy Rober Audrey Squire Beatrice Rudy Lucile Penfound Karl Eady Cappy Ricks

White Promises Further State Payroll Cuts

Governor George White told the Ohio Legislature at the Chamber of Commerce dinner that he will continue economy in government with reasonable limits. He expressed confidence the unemployment problem can be solved and urged legislative cooperation to relieve suffering.

Columbus George White Ohio Chamber of Commerce White

Congressman Charged With Taking Bribe

EVANSVILLE In a federal case Republican Congressman Harry E Rowbottom of Indiana is released on 10000 bond as grand jury in Indianapolis weighs bribery charges. Authorities allege he accepted 750 to secure the postmastership for Gresham Aver at Portage.

Evansville Ind Harry E. Rowbottom Indiana Liberty Rowbottom Indianapolis Fed Gresham Aver Fockport

Marriage Licenses for Lillian Anderson and William Endley

Washington on January 28 reports new treasury department regulations altering liquor prescription rules. Doctors no longer need to certify patient illness on prescriptions, addressing ethics concerns raised by the Wickersham commission. Dentists will gain the same office-use liquor allowances as physicians once finalized.

Washington Wickersham Commission Treasury Department James M. Doran Industrial Alcohol Wickersham Report Treasury Secretary Attorney General

Eleven Assistant Fire Marshals Are Appointed

COLUMBUS O Jan 28 State Fire Marshall Frank G Henry has announced the appointment of eleven assistant state fire marshals Those appointed were Michael J Melillo Youngstown Albert Mills Lancaster T H White Toronto Brad W Chaffin Defiance L A Werner Barberton Alvie J Laughead Newcomerstown R Mo Simpson Barton Sanford Linck Portsmouth Robert Bell Murray City Fred M Knapp Ravensna James W Burns Norwalk

Columbus Frank G. Henry Michael J Melillo Youngstown Albert Mills Lancaster T. H. White Toroento Brad W. Chaffin Defiance L. A Werner Barberton Alvie J. Laughead Newcomerstown R. Mo Simpson Barton Sanford Linck Portsmouth Robert Bell Murray City Fred M. Knapp Ravenna James W. Burns Norwalk

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Natural Liver Cleanse

Dr F M Edwards for 20 years treated many women with liver and bowel ailments using a vegetable tablet substitute for calomel. Edwards Olive Tablets, olive colored, promote normal bowel action and toxin removal. If you feel pale or listless, try one nightly for a time. Prices 15¢, 30¢ and 60¢.

F. M. Edwards Dr. Edwards

Hunt for 4-Year-Old in Columbus Bay

Four-year-old John Inskeep, son of William A. Inskeep Jr, remained missing after disappearing Tuesday while playing with neighbors near his Columbus home. Police and volunteers searched along the Olentangy River banks, fearing a drowning as the boy reportedly said he was going to the river to swim.

Columbus John Inskeep William A. Inskeep

Rotary hearing on city relief and food drive

The mayor outlined work to help needy residents on Pine Street Tannery Street and Water Street. He said 275 undernourished children are fed daily in schools Settlement House and the Y W C A funded by Eliyans and the Community Service Council. Donations of food come from weekly corporate volunteers and local industries. The meeting included three solos by Robert T Moore and a Red Cross drought relief appeal by Charles Sotherden.

Pine Street Tannery Street Water Street Elytians Community Service Council Robert T. Moore Red Cross Charles Sotherden

Lambs for Presents at Elliston Christmas Gift

Elliston Montana report notes a local sheep farmer, cash short, sent lambs to friends as Christmas presents. The gesture highlights a rural economy relying on livestock and community ties during the holiday season.

Elliston, Mont

Causey Conference Feb 12 in Oberlin on Religion as Resource

Oberlin Ohio January 28 The Causey Conference will replace Religions Conference week on February 12 and 13. Four speakers include W E Hocking of Harvard Philosophy Department on the Inherent Value of Religion Justin M Nixon pastor of Brick Presbyterian Rochester on Religion as Social Resource Rufus M Jones of Haverford on Religion as Personal Resource and Kirby Page editor of The World Tomorrow on Religion as International Resource.

Oberlin W. E. Hocking Department of Philosophy Harvard Justin M. Nixon Brick Presbyterian Church Rochester Rufus M. Jones Haverford College Kirby Page the World Tomorrow

Oberlin High Debaters Win On Both Sides Of Chain Store Question

Oberlin High School debaters won decisions on both sides of the chain store question, defeating Parma and Hudson high schools. Oberlin's negative beat Parma, while the affirmative defeated Hudson. Brooklyn Heights, with one defeat, challenges Oberlin for first place as their debate with Oberlin looms. The upcoming Thursday match at 7 39 p.m. in the High School Auditorium is open to the public with no admission fee.

Oberlin High School Parma Hudson Oberlin Brooklyn Heights High School Brooklyn Heights Joseph Nasipak Kenneth Gayer Martin Rogers Invaders United States Miss McCaw Alter

Oberlin Business Women Meet for Quilt Donation

The Oberlin Business Women's Club met last evening at the Martin Hotel. Dinner was served at 6 30 in the Black Tulip room, followed by a short business meeting. The group spent the evening quilting a blanket to be donated to a recipient.

Oberlin Business Women’s Club Martin Hotel

Legion Plans and Social Events in Elyria and Lorain County

The Elyria Legion outlines a busy schedule with a quarterly initiation, a Wrecking drill, and a Friday drum corps rehearsal leading to the G. P. McKinley Day banquet. Other items include a Washington’s Birthday Military Ball February 23, new members Grant Glason and Homer L. Hurlbut, and a note of appreciation from the Rockwood family.

John Kolopus Lorain County Voiture 149 Hig Elyria Legion Home Father H. L. Collins Grafton Earl Hart Earl Bacon Elyria Chamber of Commerce Lakewood New London Elyria Lorain County Legionnaires Legion Tom Welsh Commodore Agate Red Cross Legion Auditorium Lehman Elk's Hall Carl F. Wolf Grant Glasow Homer L. Hurlbut H. E. Agate D. Rockwood Mechano Brotherhood of St. John’s Evangelical Church of Lorain St. Paul’s

Village Quilt Project Planned by Women Club

A special meeting of the Business Women's Club is set for Tuesday evening February 2 to complete a community quilt for a needy village family. The event aims to raise funds and foster local support through collaborative handiwork.

Business Women's Club

Ada Katherine Goodnow to Wed Carl Williamson

Mr and Mrs R F Goodnow of Lakewood announce the engagement of their daughter Ada Katherine to Carl J Williamson son of Mr and Mrs T W Williamson of Lakewood The couple plan a wedding later The bride is a member of Oberlin College Junior Class The groom is a graduate of the Case School of Applied Science

R. F. Goodnow Lakewood Ada Katherine Carl J. Williamson T. W. Williamson Miss Goodnow Oberlin College Williamson Case School of Applied Science

Local woman suffers hip fracture after sidewalk fall

Mrs Sarah Bell of Locust Street fractured her hip yesterday morning when she slipped on the sidewalk on South Main near Morgan Street. Neighbors carried her home and an X ray confirmed the injury later in the day. Two basketball games are set for Monday evening February 2 in the high school gym with Oberlin School of Commerce teams facing Fenn College and the OSC girls meeting Amherst Junior girls. The OSC men beat Sandusky Business College 25 23 last Monday in a tight contest. The OSC girls defeated Elyria High Alumni 40 15 the same night. Oberlin Odd Fellows plan to play Seders Old English basketball of Lorain Thursday at 7 30 pm, followed by a game between Oberlin Janby Oils and Elyria Reds. The Oberlin Women’s Club Literature Department met at Mrs W H Chapin’s home for a Life of Thomas Hardy review by Mary Elmore. Mrs George Behnke is recovering from a fall two weeks ago. Mr and Mrs J M Bright host a five hundred club tonight. Alvah Gibson of New Oberlin visited his daughter Mrs Cora Walker. Mr and Mrs Ralph Cole bought a farm near Ashland and move in early March.

Sarah Bell Locust Street South Main Morgan Street Oberlin School of Commerce Fenn College of Cleveland Amherst Sandusky Business College Elyria High School Oberlin Odd Fellows Seders Lorain Oberlin Janby Oils Elyria Reds Oberlin Women’s Club W. H. Chapin Woodland Avenue Thomas Hardy Mary Elmore George Behnke Fast College Street J. M. Bright East College Street Walter Walker Hazel Gibson Oberlin Ed Johnson Elyria Cleveland Alvah Gibson New Oberlin Cora Walker Ralph Cole Ashland

Local Minstrels At Vermilion Tonight

The Elyria Chamber of Commerce good will tour stops at Vermilion High School auditorium tomorrow night under St. Mary's Church auspices. The Vermilion show, part of a county wide series, aims to build goodwill for Elyria with further performances in Lo r ain County and nearby villages.

Elyria

Pastor Killed When Auto Is Hit By Train

The Rev. Elmer Chenney, 47, of Ney Ohio, was killed instantly at Mellinger crossing when his automobile moved into the path of a southbound Ann Arbor freight train. His niece Mrs. Bessie Miller, 19, suffered slight cuts and bruises. the baby was unhurt.

Ithaca, Mich Elmer Chenney Ney, O Mellinger’s Crossing Ann Arbor Chenney Ney Coleman, Mich Bessie Miller

Four in U S mail fraud case amid opium charges

Judge West set a five year term for one defendant on a mail fraud charge. Albert Biley of Akron pleaded guilty to narcotics counts, facing trial with French. Dorothy French denied similar charges as the couple faced federal proceedings. Frank Ginn alias Quack Sand, a Cleveland Chinese national, denied narcotics possession with bond set at ten thousand dollars and remanded until Feb eighteen. One arrestee, Ruth Hocifelder, pleaded guilty with sentence deferred pending Ginn's trial.

Tary West French Albert Biley Akron Dorothy French Frank Ginn Quack Sand Blue Beard Cleveland Ginn Ruth Hocifelder

Star Witness In Chicago Trial Slain Today

Chicago man Morris Berkovitz aged 37 was ambushed and shot to death early today within a block of the spot where his brother Howard was killed by gangsters in September 1925. Morris had been the state’s star witness in the Stamm trial, a key case in 1926. Police linked both Berkovitz brothers to minor gangster activity.

Chicago Morris Berkovitz Howard Morris Robert “Pudgy” Stamm Howard Barkovitz

January golf and racehorses stir Wellington scenes

Wellington residents enjoyed a sunlit day with a round of golf at Oberlin golf course. A. C. Pohlman rode his race horses on the Fairground track, imagining the coming summer fairs and racing season.

Wellington Henry Ramser H. G. Laundon Webber BeVier W. J. Powell Oberlin A. C. Pohlman

Local Rebekah lodge hosts district officers instruction event

The Rebekah lodge plans a fall school of instruction here for district officers. To cover expenses for this fall meeting a dancing party of old and new dances will be held in the Odd Fellows hall on Friday February 6. Dance committee members are Miss Dorothy Hughes Mrs Grace Hemphill Mr and Mrs Frank Jontz Sam Manning and William Brouse.

Rebekah Lodge Rebekah Odd Fellows Hall Dorothy Hughes Grace Hemphill Frank Jontz Sam Manning William Brouse

Fractured hip and hunting injury treated at Falls Clinic

Mrs. Mary Hyde, 78, was brought to Falls Clinic yesterday for X-rays and treatment for a fractured hip after a fall at her home in Sullivan. Frank Clazynski, who was accidentally shot during hunting season, underwent a minor operation to remove fragments of gunshots lodged in his arm since the accident.

Mary Hyde Falls Clinic Hospital Sullivan Frank Clazynski

Dinner Honors Scout Friends At Franklin Jones Home

A happy dinner party at the Franklin Jones home featured Angelo Dublo of Oberlin College entertaining Robert Gott of Case, Leon Jones of Oberlin Business College, and Tony Saporito who will enter Ohio State this fall, along with Scoutmaster Jones and Assistant Scoutmaster Carol Wight. The four former original Scout troupe members, organized over six years ago by Jones, have distinguished themselves in Scout work. As they near 18, the typical age limit for Scouts, they led the initiation of new Scouts at the later Scout meeting at Scout headquarters.

Franklin Jones Angelo Dublo Oberlin College Robert Gott Case School Leon Jones Oberlin Business College Tony Saporito Ohio State Jones Carol Wight Dublo Gott Saporito Scout Troup Scout Headquarters

Elyria Bowlers Defeat Wellington Team On Monday Match

Elyria defeated Wellington 2482 to 2346 in a bowling match held in Wellington Monday evening. Elyria's five players were Henke Daniel Curtis Sanders and Worthington, while Wellington was led by H Maudsley George Braun Howard Lehman Harry Lugaski and G E Fitzpatrick.

Wellington H. Maudsley George Braun Howard Lehman Harry Lugaski G. E. Fitzpatrick Elyria Henke Daniel Curtis Sanders Worthington

Hill's Feed Store Beats Smith's Coal In Bowling Match

Hill's Feed Store defeated Smith's Coal 2278 to 2052 on Monday evening. Bishbaugh led Smith with 445 pins while Frank Andrews topped Hill's with 511.

Hill SMITH Bishbaugh Frank Andrews

Local Social Roundup Highlights Visits and Families

Mrs. Burton Payne of Lorain spent Monday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Hughes. Eldo Lehman attended a Highland company meeting in Cleveland. Mrs. Friend and baby were discharged from Falls hospital. Grace Ames of Columbus visits cousin Mrs. Bradstock and family. Mrs. Lee Wadsworth travels to North Olmsted for the illness and death of Leon M. Coe, Berea Fair secretary, a longtime friend of Dad Coe and Leva Alcott. Wadsworth will return to Wellington for the funeral. Robert Heick named substitute fourth grade teacher, taking duties today. Harry Lee and W J Powell visit Columbus Monday. Mrs. W J Powell, Pauline, and Minnie Hamm visit Elyria yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. W Matrie of Cleveland are guests of her parents, the Rooks. Eldo Lehman in Elyria today for granddaughter Marjory Sanders birthday.

Burton Payne Lorain John Hughes Eldo Lehman Cleveland The Highland Company Charles Friend Baby Falls Hospital Grace Ames Columbus L. G. Bradstock Lee Wadsworth North Olmsted Leon M. Coe Wadsworth Coe Leva C. Alcott Wellington Robert Heick Hazel Sampson Harry Lee W. J. Powell Pauline Minnie Hamm Elyria W. Matrie William Rook Marjory Sanders

Edible Bird Nests Debated as Chinese Luxury Dish

In China edible birds nests are valued as a premier delicacy and luxury, reflecting deep cultural prestige and high market demand despite rarity and cost. The practice highlights traditional cuisine and the social status associated with rare culinary items.

China

Cleveland Market Prices for Produce and Livestock

Cleveland produce and livestock quotations list prices in cents per unit for eggs poultry and meat products, along with potato and grain values. Notable items include eggs at 18 to 19 cents, poultry broilers up to 33 cents, potatoes around 90 cents to 2.50 per 60 to 120 pound sacks, hogs down 15 to 28 cents, cattle bids around 7.23 to 7.73 per hundredweight, sheep steady near 9.50 to 9.75, and various grain futures including oats 31 to 32 cents and wheat around 78 to 80 cents.

Cleveland Ohio Maine Springs United States Wisconsin Idaho Yelow Uc Searley Wimothy

Chicago Cash Prices for Butter on January 28

Chicago quotes show creamery extras at 28 cents per pound for 92-score, standard 25 to 26 cents, with receipts of 11 160 tubs. Prices steady across creamery extras and standard grades as buyers monitor market demand.

Chicago

Ohio merchants meet in Columbus with local leaders

Elyria merchants Earl Bacon secretary of the Chamber of Commerce and Harry King a local merchant attend the annual Columbus meeting of the Ohio Council of Retail Merchants. Bacon was asked to preside at the morning session as representatives from merchant groups across Ohio gather for the event.

Bacon King Columbus Elyria Ohio Council of Retail Merchants Earl Bacon Chamber of Commerce Harry King Ohio

Necking Bear Added to Trophies in Pottsville Story

Clair Jones of Donaldson near Pottsville recounts a bear encounter told in hunting notes. A large black bear tried to hug Jonas as he stood by a tree and tapped his back. The bear paused, then ambled off and became a part of Jones’s hunting trophies.

Hunter Pottsville Clair Jones Donaldson Jonas Jones

Expert declares women’s feet growing larger in Boston show

Phil Melhado, director of the National Boston Shoe Style Show, says women’s feet are enlarging due to mistreatment. He recalls hiring 100 girl mannequins eight years ago for display. their average shoe size was 4 1 2. Now the average is 6, linked to high heels and more sports participation.

Boston Phil Melhado Melhado

Riot at lower camp breaks out among inmates with guards

A September 6 1930 outbreak at a cottage housing about 60 inmates and four guards escalated into a violent riot. A white inmate and a Black inmate fought, sparking a mass brawl as others attacked doors, windows, and furniture. A fire hose was cut for weapons before troops from Somerville and Lambertville subdued the disturbance.

Somerville Lambertville

Toledo Livestock Hog and Calf Market Report

Toledo livestock receipts listed with hogs down 15 to 28 cents, heavies 7.00 to 7.40, mediums 7.40 to 7.75, Yorkers 0.00 to 0.?. pigs 0.00 to 0.815. Cattle receipts 50, market slow and weak. Calves receipts 100, market 39 cents lower. Sheep receipts light, market steady.

Toledo

Honey bees fly to twenty five miles per hour

The Agriculture Department estimates honey bees can fly about 25 miles per hour without a load. They rarely exceed 15 miles per hour when weighed with nectar, and when unladen the bee’s speed is similar to its pace with nectar, though rest pauses occur on long trips. The average nectar load is about 40 milligrams, roughly half the bee’s weight.

Washington Agriculture Department

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