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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1931

Page

5

Legionnaires to be honored at Lorain County meeting

Twenty two Legionnaires from Lorain County will receive Service Stars at a Lorain County Volture 149 meeting. Otto K. Misch will confer honors for their Legion work and for recruiting new members. The event includes decorations by Mischka and remarks by G. H. Thomas, Carl F. Wolf, and others, with guests from Cleveland and Norwalk.

Lge Lorain County Volture Otto K. Misch Toay Mischka American Legion Legion G. H. Thomas Carl F. Wolf Alva Smith Charles W. Ives Andy Malanowski Thomas Welsh Carl F. Spitter Harold E. Cook Wiliam Slack Paul Mori Edgar J. Herzog Harl Greenland Edward Krebs Virgil Jasper E. J. Ferguson Geo H. Allen A. R. Agate H. E. Agate Charlies A. Persons Foster P. Dirlam Walter Barnes Arthur Richwine Chef de Gare John Kolopus Cleveland Norwalk

Hastings sue for 15000 over auto injury case

Harriett and George Hastings of Penfield file separate suits against H. J. Cox seeking 10000 and 5000 respectively for injuries and damages from an automobile crash on June 18. Harriett Hastings was walking along the Penfield LaGrange Road when struck by the defendants car. George Hastings also seeks damages for his wife’s services.

Harriett George Hastings Penfield H. J. Cox Harriett Hastings Penfield LaGrange Road

Rotary To Hear Pittsburgh Man Debits and Credits of Rotary

Acton Brownell former Pittsburgh Rotary Club president will speak at the Elyria Rotary Club meeting at Hotel Newell at noon Tuesday. His address is titled Debits and Credits of Rotary.

Rotary Pittsburgh Acton Brownell

Danville Strikers Face No Jobs After Return Vote

Danville workers who voted to end a four month strike for union recognition found no jobs today as mills filled their positions. Officials said strikers with acceptable records and loyalty would be rehired, but most openings were already taken by current staff. Striker families seek aid while relief committees urge help. National Women’s Trade Union officials warn of worsening hardship without aid.

Danville Dan River Riverside Matilda Lindsay Washington National Women’s Trade Union Red Cross

Senator Heflin Urges Mollifying Note to Mussolini

In a Senate floor exchange, Heflin criticized the state department for apologizing to Mussolini after a diplomatic incident. He pressed for quick, fair action and suggested the matter should be considered closed, noting his own memory of the episode.

Stimson Heflin Mussolini Senate State Department

Boy's Custody Dispute Highlighted in Court

In Eaton Township the custody battle over Glade Box, 10, centered in Judge W B Thompson's court. The mother accuses father Percy Box of failing alimony, swaying the boy during visits, and seeks a change of custody as the child expresses fear for his father. The motion and hearing were scheduled for next Saturday with the boy allowed to express his preference.

W. B. Thompson Glade Box Eaton Township Glade Percy Box Papa Thompson

Lorain County Farm Bureaus Honored in Ohio Meeting

Two Lorain county township Farm Bureaus will be honored at the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation luncheon in Columbus next Tuesday part of the annual meeting. Columbia Township and Russia Township groups receive Standard Community awards for meeting long list of criteria including six yearly meetings and active membership. Leather bound record books will mark the honors for these durable community programs.

Lorain County Neil House Columbus Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Columbia Township Farm Bureau Russia Township

Bar Association Group Makes Suggestions

Columbus reports the Ohio Bar Association Criminal Code Committee recommends limiting constable jurisdiction to the township of election and outlines manslaughter divisions, temporary pardons for illness, and higher petit larceny thresholds and penalties. Judge Thomas H. Darby chaired the committee and presented proposals to the association for state law changes.

Columbus Criminal Code Committee Ohio Bar Association Thomas H. Darby Cincinnati

Wife Asks Divorce in Lorain Suit

Mary Williams of Lorain filed for divorce from William J. Williams alleging gross neglect after a 1917 marriage. The couple has two children.

Mary Williams Lorain William J

Oberlin Woman Dies After Short Illness

Mrs Irene Peabody 69 of Groveland street Oberlin died at Allen Hospital after a five day pneumonia illness. Born in Herrietta township she lived on a farm after marriage before settling in Oberlin. Survived by husband H B Peabody a son Harry of Terry Montana and three daughters Mrs Don Wilmont Mrs William Hunter of Elyria and Mrs Stella Mennell of Port Angeles Washington. Funeral arrangements likely to be held from the home Monday.

Oberlin Irene Peabody Groveland Street Allen Hospital Peabody Herrietta Township H. B. Peabody Harry Terry Montana Don Wilmont William Hunter Elyria Stella Mennell Port Angelus Wash

Epworth Leagues to Meet in New London Institute

The Epworth Leagues of the Norwalk district gather in New London for a weekend institute led by Oberlin league president Paul Adams. The program includes afternoon classes, a banquet, and further sessions tomorrow with visiting guests from outside the area staying with the New London League.

Epworth Methodist Norwalk New London Oberlin League Paul Adams New London League

Oberlin Man Catches Big Sailfish in Florida

Mr and Mrs Claude L Lyman touring Florida enjoyed deep sea fishing at Miami. Report says Mr Lyman caught a sailfish six feet seven inches long after a one hour struggle. He also caught a king fish forty two inches long.

Claude L. Lyman Florida Miami

Flames Destroy Girls School in England

London Jan 31 Fire virtually destroyed the main building of the Battle Abbey Girls School after 120 girls in night clothes were marched to safety from the dormitories at 5 A M today.

London Battle Abbey Girls

Migrants Weigh Eighteen Pounds Move From Miami to Palm Beach

Two young animals weighing eighteen pounds have left Miami and are now at Palm Beach, according to local wildlife officials. The move marks a notable shift as the pair traverse coastal regions seeking new habitats and food sources.

Miami Palm Beach

Pre-adolescent Study Group to Meet February 2

The Pre-adolescent Child Study group meets Monday evening February 2 at 7 30 at Mrs Sims home 197 Elmstree. Discussion Emotions Strains led by Mrs Hazel Peal who will read the discussion.

Oberlin Women's Club Talk On Children and Music

The Oberlin Women’s club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. T E Grant on East College street. Mrs E A Mitler gave a talk titled Children and Music illustrated by her pupils in the conservatory.

Oberlin Women’s Club T .E. Grant East College Street E. A. Mitler Conservatory

Women’s Progressive Club Meeting Announced

The Women’s Progressive club will meet with Mrs Anna Banks at 219 Grafton Street on Monday February 2 at 2 30 P M The program features a question box Mrs George Stevens will be hostess.

Women’s Progressive Club Anna Banks Grafton Street George Stevens

Oberlin Garden Club to Meet February 2 at 3 P M

The Garden department of the Oberlin Women's club will hold their regular meeting on Monday February 2 at 3 P M with Mrs Molyneany at her home 143 West College street. Mr and Mrs F D Green of Cleveland recently stayed with their daughter Mrs B E Hakes of East Lorain street.

Oberlin Women's Club F D Green Cleveland Mrs. Bbe, Hakes East Lorain Street

Mrs Waltz Visits Son in Fort Wayne Neighborhood

Mrs Waltz of Fort Wayne Indiana visits her son Robert at the Kimme home on North Professor street, staying for a family visit in the city.

Mrs. Waltz Fort Wayne, Ind Robert Kimme North Professor Street

Miss Helen Arnet Visits Cleveland From East College

Miss Helen Arnet of East College street is spending the day in Cleveland. The brief town note records her outing and confirms no additional events or companions are listed.

Helen Arnet East College Street Cleveland

Automobile show attendance in Cleveland noted

Edward West, Charles Hallouer, and Clyde Rudekoff attended the automobile show in Cleveland yesterday.

Edward West Charles Hallouer Clyde Rudekoff Cleveland

Mrs Henry Hacker Recovery Report From Grove Land Street

Mrs Henry Hacker of Grove land street is slowly recovering from a several weeks illness in local health update.

Henry Hacker Groveland Street

Fire at Battle Abbey damages tapestries near Hastings

Fire brigades from Battle Abbey and Bexhill controlled the flames after three hours. None of the students were injured. Part of the valuable Norman tapestries paintings and armour housed in the main building was destroyed.

Battle Abbey Hastings Bexhill

Peath Record Ralph Clarence Taylor Five Year Old Dies

Ralph Clarence Taylor age five years seven months twelve days of North Eaton died at Community Hospital Berea. Survived by parents Robert and Catherine and siblings Edward Catherine Robert Martha Dorothy Eleanor Ruth Lawrence Leonarda and grandparents Mrs Martha Taylor Mr and Mrs Biermeher and other relatives. Funeral services Monday at ten at St Peters Church Ridgeville Ohio.

Ralph Clarence Robert Catherine Taylor North Eaton Berea Edward Catherine Martha Dorothy Eleanor Ruth Lawrence Leonarda Martha Taylor

McKinley praised as reformer in Lorain event tribute

Speakers at a Lorain gathering lauded McKinley for linking past and present, crediting him with early roads funding, welfare focus, and educational policy. They noted his devotion to an invalid wife and urged Republicans to show courage in public life amid Hoover praise and party unity.

Lorain McKinley H. H. Phillips Oberlin Hoover Phillips Philips Frank Stetson Elyria Republican Women’s Club

Au Courant Club Entertained by Mrs Baker in Amherst

Mrs Elmer Baker hosted the Au Courant Club at Park Ave Amherst Friday evening with card games and prizes. First prize went to Miss Jennie Jeager second to Mrs Helen Baker and consolation to Miss Yona Kaser. Luncheon followed for a list of club members and guests including Mrs Hattie Hamman Mrs Ethel Peitch and others. The hostess to entertain again in two weeks at Park Avenue.

Amherst, O Elmer Baker Au Courant Club Park Ave Jennie Jeager Helen Baker Yona Kaser Henry Plato Jona Kaser Hattie Hamman Ethel Peitch Bears Powers

Minstrel Show Set by Hickory Tree Grange at Grange Hall

A minstrel program by Hickory Tree Grange will be hosted at Grange Hall on Tuesday evening February 3. The bill features Banjo Club selections, an opening chorus, and full company numbers including Old Black Joe Oh Susanna and Carry Me Back to Old Virginia with interludes by N W Bechtel and others, plus the play Oh Doctor with a full character cast. The show has drawn praise at Middle Ridge School and North Elyria Grange Hall prior.

Hickory Tree Grange Grange Hall Banjo Club J. K. Crosby Oliver Kolbe Susanna N. W. Bechtel W. E. Schultheiss Old Virginny John Bach E. E. Schultheiss J. S. Slifford Dr. Quack Clifford Ben Michael Sam Green J. K

Eagles Auxiliary drill groups host card party at F O Hall

About 200 attendees from Lorain Elyria Vermilion Oberlin South Amherst and Brownhelm joined for bridge five hundred and pedro games with honors awarded to Mary Martin and Willam Fitzner in bridge Mrs Otis Bahl and W J Bechtel in pedro and Mrs C Mulder and Vincent Nalley in pinochle John Retcard won the door prize Refreshments were served by hostesses Mrs Henry Edwards Mrs William Wilker Mrs Henry Raesler Mrs Frank Hurlburt Mrs Arthur Engle Mrs Henry Schroeder Mrs William Bruce and Mrs Paul Redman

Eagles F. O. Hall Lorais Elyria Vermilion Oberlin Southamherst Brownhelm Bridge Pedro Mary Martin Willam Fitzner Frank Draves William Wilker Otis Bahl W. J. Bechtel C. Mulder Vincent Nalley John Retchard Henry Edwards Henry Raesler Frank Hurlburt Arthur Engle Henry Schroeder William Bruce Paul Redman

Pageant by Good-Will Industry to be held at Methodist Church

The Good-Will Industry of Loorain presents the pageant "A Day in Good-Will" at the Methodist church Sunday evening at 7 30 under Rev G Fisher superintendent.

Good-Will Industry of Lorain G. Fisher

Honor New Weds At Oberlin Road Home

A gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs William Berg on Oberlin road celebrated their recent marriage. Friends and neighbors attended Thursday evening, sharing social time and refreshments with honored guests Mr and Mrs Henry Grugel and family and other locals. The couple received a gift for their new home.

Honor William Berg Oberlin Road H. Dahl John Ulrich E. H. Mays Clara Belden Lewis Reichert Berg

County Council Banquet Plans At Amherst Event

The Elmer Johnson Post American Legion organizes the County Council of American Legions banquet in April expecting 300 plus attendees. A dinner and program of speaking and music are planned with the state commander and potentially the national commander. Elyria Drum Corps state champions and Oberlin corps will entertain.

Amherst Elmer Johnson Post American Legion County Council of American Legions Elyria Corps of Oberlin

Cloverleaf Club Hosts Card Party with Prize Winners

Mrs. John Michael hosted Cloverleaf Club on Friday with three 500 tables. First prize went to Mrs. Arthur Engle and second to Mrs. Margaret Delefield. A Valentine party was planned for Feb 11 at Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Schroeder’s home in Middle Ridged with husbands as guests. Luncheon was served. Next meeting set for Feb 20 at Mrs. George Mengel’s home in Cleveland Avenue.

John Michael Park Avenue Cloverleaf Club Arthur Engle Margaret Delefield C. F. Schroeder George Mengel Cleveland Avenue

Court rules friendly hug not worth ten thousand

In Buffalo New York a Supreme Court jury returned a no cause of action verdict in favor of John Hogan a locomotive engineer. Miss Agnes Ager testified the hug and kiss were stolen on July 3. Hogan claimed the embrace was friendly and voluntary, not malicious or wrongful.

Buffalo Supreme Court John Hogan Agnes Ager Hogan

Wed in Cleveland for Edith Ludwig Keller union

Miss Edith Ludwig daughter of Mrs J L Ludwig of Spring street wed William Keller son of Mr and Mrs W Keller of Buffalo New York today in Cleveland. The bride, a former Amherst resident, and the groom, an Engineer Foreman in Cleveland, will reside in a newly furnished home at Eastern Heights Cleveland.

Cleveland Edith Ludwig J. L. Ludwig Spring Street Wm. Keller W. Keller Buffalo N.Y

Taxi Driver's Teeth Stolen in Cincinnati Incident

Alfred Fehl, a Cincinnati taxi driver, told police that three bandits stole his false teeth when no money could be found on him. The report notes the crime occurred recently as officers investigated the unusual theft.

Cincinnati Alfred Fehl

Markets Cleveland Produce and Livestock Listings

Markets Cleveland produce items show eggs poultry potatoes Maine Maine Green Mt. potatoes 2.40 to 2.50 per 120 lb rack Idaho russet 2.25 per 100 lb sack. Cleveland livestock hogs 1000 head held steady weights mixed lower pigs down to zero. top 8.60 for week. Cattle mostly up 25c week, cows steady. calves 50c to 1.00 lower. sheep fat lambs 25 to 50c higher with week’s top 1000. corn and grain prices and Chicago Toledo grain closes follow with wheat corn rye oats barley timothy clover seed values.

Cleveland Esas Maine Idaho

Chicago cash quotations summarize dairy and grain prices

Chicago cash quotations show butter receipts at 273-4c for extras and 2%-3-4c for standards, eggs firmer with extra firsts 18-24c, potatoes weak with Idaho russets around 1.70-1.75, Colorado naclures 1.70-1.75, poultry steady, and wheat No 2 red 78-82c, No hard 79c, No 1 northern spring 78-84c, with futures and storage standings noted.

Chicago United States Perent Wisconsin Idaho Colorado

Corporal Bagen rehearsal stars announced at Grange Hall

Wellington gains first rehearsal for the home talent play Corporal Bagen produced by the WBA under Miss Helva Williams. Cast includes Warren Althaus, Howard Lehman, Lloyd Irish, Perry Knapp, Jack Stone, Charles Ray, Richard Duff, and Darrel Shepherd. child pageant participants to join Monday rehearsal.

Wellington Corporal Bagen WBA Helva Williams Universal Show Producing Company Grange Wall Warren Althaus Howard Lehman Lloyd Irish Perry Knapp Jack Stone Charles Ray Richard Duff Darrel Sheperd

Local Masons Attend B A Initiation at Sullivan

Members of the local Masonic order attending the B. A. degree initiation at Sullivan Thursday evening were Charles Ormerold, Lawrence Baker, Harry Allen, Chiff West, Keith Andrews, O. J. Seeley, Ralph Puder, Vern Banning, Fred Lawrence, Perry Knapp, Ed Wells, E. L. Barrick, Hower Barbe, D. G Swanger, M. Hilliker, Dan Kator, and John Naegle. Wellington delegates report 90 persons present at the ceremony.

Sullivan Charles Ormerold Lawrence Baker Harry Allen Chiff West Keith Andrews O. J. Seeley Ralph Puder Vern Banning Fred Lawrence Perry Knapp Ed Wells E. L. Barrick Hower Barbe D. G Swanger M. Hilliker Dan Kator John Naegle Wellington

Roller skating season echoes with minor injuries in village

It is roller skating season again as youths skate through the village and mothers stock liniment. Only two serious accidents reported to date. Raymond Wright, 16, son of Mrs. Walter Peck, had his right arm broken Thursday and is under a doctor's care. Robert Gannett, 15, son of Mr and Mrs C W Gannett, dislocated his left arm in a fall Thursday.

Raymond Wright Walter Peck Robert Gannett C. W. Gannett

Page to Undergo Operation in Indianapolis

J H Page a Kiwanis secretary and Big Four representative will travel to Indianapolis for an operation at Methodist hospital on Tuesday with Dr Enaminger leading the surgical team. Mrs Page will accompany him and remain until after the procedure before returning home.

J. H. Page Big Four Kiwanis Club Indianapolis Methodist Hospital 4. A. Enaminger

Kiwanis Club Plans First Meeting in Two Years

The Wellington Kiwanis Club will hold its regular monthly business meeting on Thursday at noon. Members of the same committee will dine together to plan the year's work during luncheon hour. This will be the first meeting in two years without the secretary's presence.

Kiwanis Club Wellington Kiwanis Club Kiwanis

Kiwanians Invite City Officials For Evening Dinner

Kiwanians will host city and township officials including fire department members at an evening dinner on Wednesday night February 11. J. H. Page arranged the event, with Clarence noted among the attendees.

Fire Department J. H. Page Clarence

Wellington Mothers League to Meet in Evening

J Brown secretary of state will be the speaker of the evening. Members of the Wellington Mother's League will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs A H Gallatin starting at 7 30. Mrs C A Barnes resumes her review of The Modern Parent and Mrs L A Baumgardner leads the study from Parents Magazine.

J. Brown Mothers’ League Wellington Mother’s League A. H Gallatin C. A. Barnes L A. Baumgardner Parent’s Magazine

Zippers Defeat Sohio In Local Bowling Match

The Zippers, a mixed team, beat the Sohio squad 2204 to 2040 at the local alleys on Thursday. Individual scores include Greenfield Jr 121 142 97 and Greenfield Sr 117 132 159, with Whitney 145 149 168 and Prosky 170 155 156 contributing strong scores.

Zippers Sohio Sohio Greenfield, Jr Kelly Riebe Gibbons Greenfield, Sr Zippers Whitney F. Lugaski Prosky G. E

Honor Roll Names From Wellington Junior High

January honor roll lists Jeannette Grissinger with four A's Albert Carpenter Philip Duff Chris McDermott Mary Vik Lucille Wilcox Donald Sooy and Marjory Shields Leverett Prosky Lucille Parke with two A's and two B's Semester honor roll includes Mary Vik Louise Parke Jeannette Grissing er Lucille Wilcon Donald Sooy Philp Duff Albert Carpenter Leverett Prosky Virginia Maller and Orving Olsen.

Wellington Jeannette Grissinger Albert Carpenter Philip Duff Chris McDermott Mary Vik Lucille Wilcox Donald Sooy Marjory Shields Leverett Prosky Lucille Parke Louise Parke Lucille Wilcon Philp Duff Virginia Maller Orving Olsen

Cleveland visitors and Seattle homecoming noted

W J Powell and Harry Lee visited Cleveland on Thursday. Mrs Adelaide Cole Steiner has returned to her Seattle home after several weeks visiting friends.

W.J. Powell Harry Lee Cleveland Adelaide Cole Steiner Seattle Washington

Husband Sues for Divorce Over Domestic Neglect

Melvin Andress of Lorain filed for divorce from Edna after charging she abused him when he rebuked her for not preparing meals and performing household duties. The couple, married in 1929, seek relief on grounds of gross neglect.

Melvin Andress Lorain Edna

Prisoners praise Ohio Sheriff Gibson as jail chief retires

In Canton Stark County Ohio prisoners sent a testimonial praising Sheriff E Gibson for four years as jail custodian. They lauded William Preece a morning shift turnkey and said being jailed under such leadership uplifted the morale and ideals of the criminally inclined.

Canton, O E. Gibson Stark County Gibson William Preece

Indians Predict Open Winter From Rattlesnake Sighting

In Great Falls Montana local Indians interpret two basking rattlesnakes as a sign of a long warm spell ahead. They warn that the usual late January start to severe winter in this region may be delayed with February turning harsh and the cold possibly lasting into late April.

Great Falls Mont Montana

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