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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1933
Page
5
President elect Roosevelt signals no immediate mass layoffs. He favors gradual staffing cuts aligned with share work, consolidating functions, and trimming non essential services. A reorganization aims by March 4 with military cuts and Western posts to be closed where outdated. Cabinet prospects remain undecided until February 14 return.
In Detroit on January 28 a dozen former Briggs Manufacturing employees signed the new wage scale, ending a strike that halted Briggs and led Ford plants to close. Police with riot gear and tear gas kept order as 200 spectators watched a flag parade and banner proscribing scabs.
LaGrange farmer Squire said he never employed Severan Ott, who was sentenced to the penitentiary for burning two straw stacks on Squire's farm. An earlier trial account noted Ott had once worked for Squire.
Deputy sheriffs Gerald Nau and Paul Chapman investigated theft from the farms of Tom Brown and Verne Hines in Huntington township after chickens were reported stolen. Detectives pursued leads as the investigation continued today.
Cleveland investigators reopened the case of Elizabeth Burh Steese after two arrests. One suspect, a 19 year old, matched a description from the death car near Shaker Boulevard. A windbreaker and cap found in his room, plus a 38 caliber revolver carried by the second suspect, were reported by detectives.
Charles J. Sump secured a $359 verdict from a jury in Judge A. R. Webber's court. He sued for benefits under an accident policy after a fall injured his hand and stopped him from working as a butcher.
Police report a crash on Middle Avenue near Fourth Street involving Gertrude Walkder of Columbia Station and William Reitz of 235 Columbus Street. Estimated damage about $30. No further details given.
Henry Wood of Moville Indiana testified against the Domestic Allotment Farm Relief bill before the Senate Agriculture Committee. He warned the measure is an experiment that won't bring permanent relief to hog raisers and urged a cure through currency inflation and mortgage refinancing instead.
Eighteen named residents are called for jury service on February 7 in Elyria Lorain and Wellington areas. From Elyria: Holly S Burns Alexander Graham and Bessie Smith. From Lorain: Joseph Meyers J C Beachelor George Tomka Nettie Jordan George Roll George Snowden Louis Schreck and Fred Dinkel. Also Harry Pratt Nelson Pippert Joe Wojcik Samuel Wragg Mrs Lydia Kelner Jacob Stauder and Willis Hines are listed from nearby towns.
Paris reports President Lebrun accepted Premier Paul-Boncour’s resignation after a budget misconfidence vote. The chamber’s 2590 to 193 tally toppled the government, leaving a 10 billion franc deficit and protests from socialist and veteran groups. Fernand Bourgson called a Tuesday meeting to authorize February provisional expenses.
A House resolution proposed by Senator James Couzens would forbid further Reconstruction Finance Corporation loans to railroad receivers. Couzens aims to curb federal borrowing amid calls to reduce government spending and shift credit to private bankers.
Elyria's health annual report shows a slight rise in the death rate from 10.8 to the previous year while birth rate fell from 17.8 to 15.2 per 1 000. Infant mortality dropped to 4.15 per 1 000, the lowest in six years, and health work across schools and families highlighted nurse visits, dental and hearing care, vaccination, and sanitary inspections citywide.
The Radio Neith Orpheum Southern Corporation and the Radio Keith Orpheum Western Corporation filed petitions for voluntary bankruptcy in U S District Court Wilmington Delaware January 28 Judge Johny P Fields signed orders declaring them bankrupt and referred the cases to Charles W Cullen Georgetown Hell United States referee in bankruptcy
Dorothy Rosella Seitz, three and daughter of Mr and Mrs Leslie L Seitz, died Friday night in Columbus after eating sugar coated pills at their home.
Francis J Riegelsberger et al sue Anna G Knip per administratrix of Aloysius Knipper estate and Peter Conrad for 4500 dollars due on a promissory note. Foreclosure of property in Avon asked.
The First Church in Oberlin starts this year’s Heading Contest work, opened January 15 and closes April 16. A committee of Brammer Prince Dart Williams Allen and Hinman prepares a long list of books available from the library shelves church office and Sundays at the Brand house and church auditorium.
W. E. Parker celebrated his birthday with friends at his East College Street home. An evening of bridge followed by refreshments concluded with Parker receiving nine gifts in a warm, social get together attended by Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Barone, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Patton, and Mr. and Mrs. Parker.
Miss Jane E. Hunter secretary of the Phiilis Wheatley association of Cleveland will speak Sunday at 7 P M at Mt Zion Baptist Church under the auspices of the Women's Progressive club. The local N A A C P branch will join the Progressive club meetings for this event. The public is invited to attend and hear Miss Hunter described as an outstanding speaker.
A long obituary honors a lifelong fighter and leader whose work spanned industry politics philanthropy education and religion. It recalls his courage character and conviction and notes he died active in city affairs after a lifetime of service and devotion to home church and family.
A Father and Son gathering will be held in Knights of Pythias lodge rooms this evening. Guests from Lorain Elyria and Wellington are expected to hear Judge Wilcox of Elyria speak on Our Boys. Judge Wilcox of the Juvenile Court may share interesting facts. A musical program and refreshments will follow.
A card party by an Episcopal church section was held at Mrs. J. B. Moore’s home on Thursday evening. Contract and auction bridge and pedro were played with prizes awarded to Miss Lois Cummings Mrs. Kimball and Mrs. Mary Morris for high scores.
Walter Lees of Newark is visiting his sister Mrs. J. B. Moore and family on South Main Street.
Mrs Earl Smith of Elyria visited friends in Oberlin yesterday. Mr and Mrs W R Morrison of Reamer Place hosted guests recently, Mr and Mrs Wright of Toledo.
Announcement reports the engagement of Miss Edna Irene Gilmore of Chesterland to Jane Mintz Jr of Cleveland. Miss Gilmore is an Oberlin College graduate.
Dr Pauline Jefferies, long in India, will deliver a morning sermon at the East Oberlin church tomorrow.
East College street resident Mrs Jennie Dulamge travels to Bay Village following the death of a relative. Local authorities have not released further details.
Toledo Blade editor Grove Patterson met with Oberlin acquaintances during a recent visit to the campus town, engaging in informal discussions and local appreciation.
January 25 celebration honors Mrs. Augustus Geanol and M. L. Burden with a convivial evening hosted by Mr. and Mrs. William Pauley. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Fowler, Mrs. M. L. Burden, and Mr. Geanol, plus the hosts. A luncheon followed late.
Community notices report a bake sale by the Overcomers class at D R Spencer's store on Saturday January 28. Several local families visited, a Sullivan High School basketball win over Spencer 52 to 20 is noted, and Fray events include a low mood party at the Church of Christ and a serious auto accident involving Mr. Peppard.
The Elyria Board of Health granted the annual permit for Elyria Memoral Hospital to operate a maternity department at its meeting last night. City health officers explained the permit must be renewed each year and reported the hospital’s compliance with state health requirements. Health workers reported January activity including 583 visits 79 throat cultures 29 birth certificates four baby clinics with 60 patients and 740 school examinations. Scarlet fever led most infant welfare visits with 107 cases. Sanitary police officer Williams logged 27 complaints and 29 quarantine signs with 19 for scarlet fever seven for chickenpox two for diphtheria and one for measles. He fumigated 17 homes. City chemist Curtiss ran 77 tests including 166 bacterial milk tests 45 chemical milk tests 105 scarlet fever tests and 25 diphtheria tests. Food inspector Savage conducted 270 inspections across meat markets groceries restaurants milk plants confectionery stores dairy farms and bake shops and condemned 50 pounds beef 159 pounds pork 14 pounds honey half bushel of sweet potatoes and 1½ bushels of fruits.
Lee B. Palmer, president of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, was chosen president of the Ohio Highway Users' Association at its organization meeting. Officers include J. F. Andrew as first vice president and G. V. Sheridan as second vice president with directors from Orwell, Brookeville, Monroeville and Lima. Also, Loren E. Truesdale, 23, will face a second trial for the killings of his brother Earl and Thelma Woods, set to begin March 6 after a sanitay hearing in Urbana judgeship.
In Kansas City Missouri a bank messenger for National Bank and Trust Company of North Kansas City was kidnapped after a bandit gang shot his guard. They escaped with $5,000, police report states.
Six men on the tow recovered barges were saved ashore. The coast guard rescued three men and a woman from the sinking barge Morris R. Shaw off Cape May. The barge, under tow by Lizzie D. Shaw, sailed from Norfolk, Virginia. At Winthrop Beach near Boston, children were marooned by high tides and crackers and milk were ferried to them by boats. The Nantucket light ship was swept 36 miles off course, prompting a Navy Department call for help. Cottages along Massachusetts coasts were reported swept away.
The Cleveland market reports unsettled butter at 2043¢, eggs firm with receipts 1.34, poultry steady with prices for heavy fowl 12 135c and broilers 14 11c, and geese 10 11c. Potatoes, oats, corn and other grains move with varied bids, including Wisconsin whites 67 2 72 3 1 2 cents and No 2 white oats at 16 0 to 17 0 cents per bushel.
HOGS receipts 200 holdover 112 around steady to 10 cents higher for 160-250 lb pigs at 360 365 with weights up to 305 lb at 3.25 for the week bulk steady pigs 25 cents lower week top 3.75. CATTLE receipts 30 mostly steady week to week some steer weights over 1,000 lb 25 cents lower good 40s to 8.00 bulk around 4.00 535 cows 1.958275 ten good 3.00 sausage bidul's me 3.23 occasionally 3.35. CALVES receipts 10 week drawing to 0e higher late top 7.0 7.25 week extreme 8 3u lttle under 5.50 on strong close. SHEEP receipts none for week lambs around 15 85 cents lower better grades down late top 8.25 week’s extreme 6.75 week’s best clipped lambs 6.35 close largely under 4.09 wool throw outputs 4 00 5 50 mostly sheep strong to 2 or higher owes 1.50 3.00.
Chicago butter receipts show 7 1 4 to 17 3 4 cents for unsettled creamery specials with various scores. Extras 14 4 1 2 cents, firsts 16 3 4 to 16 7 8 cents, seconds 14 1 2 cents, standards 18 1 7 to 20 7 9 cents. Eggs receipts total 8,280 cases with futures unchanged and fresh eraded firsts noted.
January at South Murray Ridge school highlights perfect attendance by Chloe Marquis Richard Seekins Virginia Simms Maynard Marquis Ernest Vargo Jennyvonne McCauley Russell Rowley Jean Simms Eleanor Simms Ethel Tittle Joseph Tittle Esther Seekins Allen McCauley and Gladys Tittle. Top tests include 2nd grade Jan et Hahn and Virginia Simms and 5th grade Jen nayvonne Mc Cauley and Ethel Tittle.
Local residents and families from Oberlin, Elyria, and surrounding roads visited relatives, hosted guests, and shared meals Sunday and Monday. Notable mentions include the Williams MacRoberts Beese Nevins Worcester Wadsworth and Wacker families with multiple calls, dinners, and a funeral service in Elyria.
Quotations for corn, wheat, oats, hay and flour from the Cleveland Grain and Hay Exchange. Prices shown per bushel or ton, with jobbing flour and mill feeds listed at various rate ranges. Includes alfalfa values for first and second cuttings and notes on quality grades.
The West Ridge school closes the last semester with pupil names and top averages. Students above 90 percent include Roberta Johnston Patricia Fowl Mildred Lottman Virginia Sippel Arlene Lottman Edna and Betty Miller. Those at 95 percent or higher are Stave Toth Tom Stanko Warren Lauer Paul Stanko Jack Wilford Joy Johnston Kenneth Fowl Frederick Pallas and Geraldine Strait.
Central figure in an insurance plot under probe by the prosecutor. Sadowski died from chronic nephritis and other ailments. autopsy ordered after insurers flagged deaths with nonrelatives as beneficiaries. Mourner is a bootlegger living at the suspect’s home. he has liquor-law convictions and his wife is also convicted for bootlegging.
Columbus Ohio January report records a new daily intake at Ohio Penitentiary with 44 men admitted Friday. Among them 21 came from Cuyahoga County.
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