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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1929

Page

7

Hoover Hopes for Tax Cuts as Surplus Supports Move

Washington July 3 President Hoover hopeful a tax reduction may be brought about likely to recommend a downward revision in taxes to Congress next December after Secretary Mellon reports a treasury surplus of 183 million dollars Treasury officials favor lowering the 12 percent corporate tax as the logical step to aid taxpayers while cautioning any personal tax cut awaits a substantial reduction of the public debt now about 16.7 billion dollars Treasury officials say logical to reduce the people's burden only after debt is materially reduced.

Washington Hoover Congress Treasury Mellon Treasury White House Mellon

Fresh Farmer's Curb Market Opens Saturday at Chestnut Corner

A farmer's curb market will open Saturday July 6 at the Chestnut and Second streets corner. About twenty-five trucks will fit on the grounds selling strictly home-grown produce direct to consumers in retail or wholesale lots. Chickens eggs fruits honey and vegetables will be sold from noon through afternoon and evening with weekly sessions on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday thereafter.

Chestnut Second Streets

Cleveland man to face embezzlement charge in July session

Hearing for J. W. Anderson of Cleveland on embezzlement was set for July 6 in Justice 5S Court George arraigned today on the charge. Anderson released on $5000 bond. Initial warrant sworn by a man who claimed payment to Anderson related to a real estate transaction. Original charge dropped and new warrant filed by Prosecutor Don Myers.

J. W. Anderson Cleveland Court of Justice J. George Anderson Justice's Court Don Myers

Auto Offered By Merchants Unclaimed Car Prize

The Chamber of Commerce reports the unclaimed automobile tied to Lorain County Days. If holder 144,203 does not claim by Friday noon, July fifth, the car goes to holder 036,897. If that person does not appear by noon July 11, a fourth number will be drawn.

Chamber of Commerce Today Lorain County

Funeral for Baby Min nich Held at Home

Funeral services for baby Min nich were held Monday afternoon from his home at 250 Marseilles Avenue. The infant is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Herbert Minnich and one brother.

Minnich Marseilles Avenue Herbert Minnich

Review finds unusually large shipments in 1929 so far

The review notes shipments as unusually large, surpassing 1928 by over 59 percent. Shoe manufacturers in Southern Ohio report improved conditions versus prior months, with fall samples and orders exceeding last year. Clothing firms face weak sales due to unseasonal weather though some gains in women's wear appear. Knitting mills show higher activity, while agricultural implements rise over 15 percent seasonally. Toolmakers run at capacity entering the expected slow period.

Ohio

Police aid sought in regional robbery and car theft case

Local police were asked to aid two other cities. Cleveland police requested Elyria to watch for a man and woman in a robbery who headed toward Elyria. They are about thirty. Ashland police asked to find a stolen Chevrolet Coach with license 490-930.

Cleveland Police Department Elyria Ashland Police Department

Camp Iss-see-kes Camp Receives Clean Bill of Health

Elyria Y M C A camp on the Vermilion River was inspected by James S Wetherill assistant county health commissioner who said the camp is one of the best he has seen The water mess hall lodges swimming pool and other areas were part of the inspection Wetherill approved the facility as safe and sanitary W McLellan Y M C A secretary reported the findings

Iss-see-kes Elyria

Sanford Simpkinson Returned to Elyria on Non-Support Charge

Sanford Simpkinson was returned to Elyria from Pontiac Michigan to answer a charge of non support of minor children. He was arrested in Pontiac by authorities there at the request of local officials.

Sanford Simpkinson Elyria Pontiac Michigan

Auto Crank Injury Sends Swanger to Elyria ER

Foster B. Swanger, 49, of 115 Hast Avenue, injured his right wrist on a car crank on Tuesday. He was transported to Elyria Memorial Hospital emergency room for treatment in the local news notice.

Foster B. Swanger Hast Avenue Elyria Memorial Hospital Nolice

Four cognovit judgments filed in common pleas court

Late yesterday four cognovit judgments were filed in the common pleas court. Elyria Savings and Trust Company asked for 122.72 against Philip Martin and 177.81 against Kenneth Moody. Henry Kienzle sought 150 against Gustave Bussler. T Whisk, administrator for the estate of J Catlin, deceased, sought 328.38 against L D Hedges and G R Wiseman.

Common Pleas Court Elyria Savings and Trust Company Philip Martin Kenneth Moody Henry Kienzle Gustave Bussler T. Whisk J. Catlin L. D. Hedges G. R. Wiseman

Contested Divorce Case In Common Pleas Court

The divorce suit of 76 year old Mira Johnston against her husband Pearley Johnston, 70, was heard today by Judge A R Webber in common pleas court. Mrs Johnston accuses him of failure to provide for her. She notes she has been married five times.

Mira Johnston Pearley Johnston Common Pleas Court A. R. Webber Johnston

Five Traffic Tags Issued for Night Parking Violations

Five red tags were placed on autos by police Tuesday for violations of the city's traffic regulations. All tags cited parking on the street without proper lights after dark.

Theft Reported Of Gray Chevrolet Landau Sedan

Aason D. Copus of 315 East Broad street reported to police on Tuesday that a gray Chevrolet landau sedan with license A 99 691 was stolen.

Aason D. Copus East Broad Street

Grass fire alarmed on Ohio street near Gulf road

Engine Company No 2 responded to an alarm on Ohio street near Gulf road to quell a grass fire at 3 45 p m Tuesday.

Ohio Street Gulf Road

Young Heflian Fined in Reckless Driving Case

James Thomas Heflin Jr., 28, son of Senator Heflin of Alabama, pleaded guilty in a district court to reckless driving and was fined 1990 dollars. He was arrested June 19 after his car collided with a laundry truck on Pennsylvania Avenue. The charge of driving under the influence of narcotics was dropped for lack of evidence.

Washington James Thomas Heflin, Jr Senator Heflin Alabama Pennsylvania Avenue

Thieves borrow car leave hidden money in thermos

In Platteville Wisconsin county officials recovered Harry Wienbergen’s car from three thieves. The car contained a thermos with hidden bills totaling 18906 dollars. Wienbergen was pleased to find the thermos and its contents intact when the vehicle was returned.

Platteville Wis Harry Wienbergen Wienbergen

Prosecutor vows no delay in Snook murder trial

County Prosecutor John J. Chester Jr. says Dr. James H. Snook’s first degree murder trial will not be postponed beyond July 22. Defense plans for continuance depend on alienist reports from Dr. Heffner and Dr. Berry. Chester plans to question Clarence Murray and his daughter over a homicide sighting, and urges the blue Ford coupe remain unsold until after the trial.

Columbus. O John J. Chester Jr James H. Snook Chester E. O. Rickets John F. Seidel Theora Hix Ohio State University Ricketts G. W. Heffner Circleville John H. Berry Athens State Hospital Snook Henry L. Scarlet Clarence Murray Flossie, Jr New York Central Rifle Range Ford Coupe In Which Dr. Snook Hix

Oberlin Council Holds Budget Hearing in Special Session

Oberlin July 3 A special council meeting approved the budget for submission to the county auditor with a hearing set for Friday July 12. The council also authorized payment of bills by the clerk. Mr and Mrs Edward West attended a ball game in Cleveland yesterday. Lyman Whitney returned from Washington DC where he had been visiting his sister. his mother accompanied him and will stay for the summer.

Oberlin Edward West Cleveland Lyman Whitney Washington, D. C

Tatterman Marionette at Warner Hall features Ruskin tale

William Duncan and Edward Mabley present The Tatterman Marionette in The King of the Golden River at Warner Hall. The program includes The Melon Thief The Pickaninny Dancers and The Circus Clown. Presented under Oberlin Summer School auspices.

William Duncan Edward Mabley Warner Hall John Ruskin Catherine Reighard Oberlin Summer School

Election of officers at Talcott Hall

Election of officers for the summer session last week at Talcott Hall. Inez Fisher, 30, was elected president and Grace E. Kline, 31, social chairman.

Talcott Hall Inez Fisher Grace E. Kline

Houghton Couple Remodeling Oberlin Home

Mr and Mrs Emory Houghton of Florida are remodeling their Oberlin residence on South Malin street and expect to remain for about two months.

Emory Houghton Florida Oberlin South Malin Street

Races at North Randall and trips update

S E Haislett and Edward Sable attended the races at North Randall yesterday. Mr and Mrs L B Williams of Elm Street report their son Joel enjoyed a westward ecology trip with Professor Lynds Jones. They left Yellowstone and head to Rainier National Park in Washington, planning five weeks more on a southern return. Another son, Professor Arthur Williams, has joined the executive staff of the National High School Orchestra Camp at Interlochen, Michigan.

L. B. Williams Elm Street Joel Lynds Jones West Yellowstone National Park Ranier National Park Washington Arthur Williams National High School Orchestra Interlocher Mich

Woman Pilot Captains River Race in Tom Greene Battle

Cincinnati July 3 Captain Mary B Greene the only woman steamboat pilot with a pilot license will sit in the pilot house of the Tom Greene when it docks at Betsy Ann on July 16 for a major river race. She vows to ensure everything is all right while river men expect her to defend the Greene line and bring honor to her late husband Gordon Greene.

Cincinnati Ohio Mississippi Mary B. Greene Pittsburgh Mary Nxar

Jolly Eight Club Hosts Afternoon of Five Hundred

The Jolly Eight club met at Mrs. Albert Parsons residence for ten games of Five Hundred. First prize went to Laura Deding of Lorain, a new member, with Steve Coinman taking consolation. Guest Sam O’Neil substituted for absent Lottie Parsons. Refreshments followed. Next meeting set for Mrs. Henry Hacker’s home on Groveland Street next Tuesday afternoon.

Jolly Eight Albert Parsons Laura Deding Lorain Catherine Horning Steve Coinman Sam O'Neil Lottie Parsons Henry Hacker Groveland Street

Gladys Coates Weds Adrian Porter in Cleveland

A marriage notice reports Miss Gladys Coates formerly of Oberlin now a nurse in Cleveland marrying Adrian Porter of Cleveland. She had resided with Mrs. W L Tennsy of Forest street in Oberlin. The American Legion Auxiliary met last evening with Mrs. L B Williams on Elm street for a business meeting and social evening with refreshments.

Gladys Coates Oberlin Cleveland Adrian Porter Coates W.L. Tennsy Forest Street American Legion Auxiliary L. B. Williams Elm Street

Mr and Mrs Schrader relocate to Elyria home and jobs

Mr and Mrs Nelson Schrader have moved to Elyria where they bought a home and Mr Schrader is employed. Mrs Schrader has been employed at the Kimpton jewelry store for several years.

Nelson Schrader Elyria Mr. Schrader Schrader Kimpton Jewelry Store

Shriner Family Summers in City for Teaching

Mr and Mrs F J Shriner and family of Oxford are spending the summer here as Mr Shriner teaches in the summer school. He will return to Miami University where he has been teaching in the fall.

F. J. Shriner Oxford

Cleveland couple visits Houghton family home

Mr and Mrs H A Headline of Cleveland spent Sunday at the home of G H Houghton and family, sharing a quiet afternoon with the household and enjoying fellowship.

H. A. Headline Cleveland G. H. Houghton

Unfair dog catching tactics cited in court case

Dr William F Staniforth sues the animal protective league in common pleas court charging use of master dog or decoy dog to lure harmless dogs into fights. He seeks an injunction to prevent the practice and protect dogs from such methods.

Cleveland Animal Protective League Today Common Pleas Court William F. Staniforth Staniforth

Bootlegging Fireworks Triggers Nationwide Crackdown

The piece notes widespread bootlegging of fireworks among youths as Independence Day approaches. It cites strict rules in Michigan banning sparklers, Chicago suburbs enforcing a 2000 fine and 60 days in jail, and tight Pacific coast enforcement. Washington DC enforces a stringent law while border-crossing to Virginia and Maryland is used to evade limits.

United States Michigan New York Chicago Pacific Coast South Northwest Washington, D. C Virginia Maryland

Teaching During Summer Terms at Chicago Seminary

Professor Walter Horton of the Graduate School of Theology teaches both terms of the summer quarter at the Theological Seminary of Chicago.

Walter Horton Graduate School of Theology Theological Seminary of Chicago

Albert Parsons Confined At Home With Injured Knee

Albert Parsons remains at home due to a knee injury. The condition limits his activities while doctors monitor the recovery and advise rest.

Albert Parsons

Orange Apple Has Laugh On Nurses

Seven year old boy brought to Lakeview hospital after a porch tumble had nurses laughing when he gave the name Orange Apple. Each nurse asked his name and offered an orange or apple until they traced the family to Orange Apple Sr. by the telephone directory.

Chicago Lakeview Hospital Inferne Orange Apple, Sr

Five Lose Lives In Saving Town From Waters

In Riviere du Loup Quebec five volunteers died saving their town from a swollen river. Eight men moved onto a gangway to open cement spillways. the structure collapsed, plunging four others and three more into the torrent. Only three survived the peril.

Quebec Riviere du Loup Joseph Franck Warren Mill

Elyria Man Held for Homicide in Michigan

Albert F. Sadler, 36, of Elyria, Ohio, driver of the car in which Robert Feagler of Lakewood was fatally injured, was arraigned on negligent homicide charges in Monroe Michigan. He waived examination, bound over to circuit court under $1,000 bond, claiming to post bail. The wreck on Telegraph Road eight miles north of Monroe left Feagler dead and Sadler lightly hurt. police alleged he was intoxicated.

Monroe Mich Albert FE. Sadler Elyria Ohio Robert Feagler Lakewood Fred Schoepfer Jesse Ralph South Rockwood State Police Sadler Telegraph Road Feagler

Market prices for dairy eggs poultry and potatoes

Market report from Cleveland Ohio dated July 3 lists butter at 42 1 4 to 44 1 4 cents per lb for extras and 38 1 4 to 40 1 4 for seconds, eggs at 30 30 12 cents for firsts, 25 1 2 for ordinaries, poultry with fowls at 28 cents per lb and broilers 35 to 40, and various leghorn and duck prices. New York potatoes at 2.15 to 2.25 per 150 lb sack, Maine Greene Mountain at 2.25 per 120 lb sack, and home grown at 60 cents per bushel.

Cleveland New York Maine Greene Mountain

Bischoffs Visit Missoula Couple Guests in Helena Summer

Mr and Mrs Paul Bischoff of Missoula Montana are spending the summer here as guests of the former's parents Mr and Mrs J Kk Bishchoff of South Cedar street.

Paul Bischoff Missoula Montana J. Kk. Bishchoff South Cedar Street

Wife of Playwright Divorced at Rend

Reno November 3. Five minutes sufficed for Mrs Agnes ONeill to obtain a divorce from Eugene ONeill New York playwright in a court behind locked doors Newspapermen and public barred Only witnesses were a cowpuncher and his wife who ran the Dude ranch where Mrs ONeill had lived for three months She testified briefly charging desertion by the dramatist ONeill did not contest the suit The couple had agreed their marriage would end if either took another interest dispute over causes not revealed

Reno Agnes O'Neill Eugene O'Neill New York O'Neill

Hermit Strangled by Beard in Robbery at Toledo Shack

In Toledo on July 3 30 year old hermit Scott Rouse was killed by robbers who used his own beard to strangle him in a dilapidated shack. A sign read Women Keep Out. Indian boy John Winn found the dying man with his white whiskers stuffed in his mouth and a battered safe emptied nearby.

Toledo Scott Rouse John Winn Rouse

Hogs and Cattle Market Receipts and Price Moves

Hog receipts 1500, market mostly 5c lower, spots 15c off. cows and stags steady. 250-350 Ibs $11.10-$11.85, 200-250 Ibs $11.60-$11.85, 160-200 Ibs $11.75-$11.85, 130-160 Ibs $11.75-$11.85, 90-130 Ibs $11.65-$11.85, packing sows $9.50-$10.00. Cattle receipts 155. calves 350, market steady, grass steers very slow, vealers firm. Beef steers $9.00-$11.25, beef cows $8.00-$9.00, low cutter cows $6.00-$7.00, vealers $15.00-$18.00. Sheep receipts 409. market firm, bulk fat lambs $14.00, bulk cull lambs $12.00, fat ewes $6.00.

Graas

Why is a quarter called two bite in Boston lore

A 73 year old Parker House menu reveals a 12 1 2 rent coin called a bit used as legal tender in the early nineteenth century. The prices list explains the origin of the term two bite for a quarter.

Boston Parker House

Fishing record falls at St Petersburg pier

At the million dollar recreation pier in St Peters burg Florida Georges Roberts pier master reports all prior mackerel records broken as 4350 fishermen caught over 60000 fish in six days The average catch per hour was about 15 with some anglers landing up to 100 mackerel in the period.

ST. Petersburg Fila Milllion Dollar Recreation Pier Georges Roberts

Boy Wins Beauty Contest Masquerade Revealed

In Chicopee Massachusetts judges chose a winner in a high school beauty contest only to find the victor was Robert Dunlop of Willamsett disguising as a girl. He kept the prize despite the revelation.

Chicopee Mass Robert Dunlop Willamsett

Two Injured In Oberlin Road Accident

Four men were traveling to work at Willys-Overland when the auto veered off Oberlin road near the B and O tracks and rolled over twice. Walter Buchana of Oberlin and Miartin Mezo of Pittsfield were injured. Buchana had neck and facial wounds while Mezo suffered a fractured rib. They were taken to the Elyria Clinic for treatment and released.

Oberlin Walter Buchann Miartin Mezo Pittsfield Buchana Mezo Elyria Clinic T. F. Cushing Willys-Overland

Chicago Butter Prices and Grain Quotes Reported

Market report lists butter with tub values ranging from 38 1 2 to 49 1 2 cents, eggs unsettled at 27 to 30 cents, poultry prices by item with fowls at 25 1 2 cents and broilers at 33 cents, and multiple grain quotes including No 2 hard wheat at 1.18 dollars and rye at sample grade 3 cents. Agricultural commodities show varied ranges across creamery products, eggs, poultry, and field grains with seed prices for timothy, clover, and barley also noted.

Chicago

Debutantes Learn Home Care of the Sick in DC

Red Cross certificates in home hygiene and care of the sick were awarded this week to debutantes in Washington by Major General George Barnett, U S Marine Corps, upon completing the course. The District of Columbia chapter staged a special graduation ceremony with Barnett as chairman.

Washington, D. C Red Cross George Barnett U. S. Marine Corps District of Columbia The American Red Cross

Grain prices shown for Toledo Wheat Corn and Oats

Market notes list No 2 red wheat at 1.26 per unit and 1.25 for No 2 red. Corn No 2 yellow trades at 1.90 with 1-2 cents spread. Oats No 2 white quoted at 49 to 50 cents per unit.

Toledo

Baby chick hatches with three legs and extra foot

A chick born on Raymond Ike’s farm near Cortland has three legs and four feet, with no tail. The surplus leg ends in a double foot bearing six toes, and the chick is otherwise perfectly formed.

Chick Cortland, N Raymond Ike Here

Minneapolis grain and flour price roundup

Market notes show Bid prices on Minneapolis flour and grain with bids and shipments listed. Corn No 3 yellow at 51 1 2 to 87 1 2 cents. Wheat No 1 northern around 1.22 to 1.26. Durum No 1 around 1.02 to 1.04. Oats No 3 white about 43 to 44 cents. Flax No 1 near 2.55 to 2.60. Bran at 23.00 to 23.50 per hundredweight.

Minneapolis

Endurance Flight Near Halfway Mark Amid Narrow Midair Crash Risk

A tense moment occurred when a fuel bag fouled a tail fin of the endurance plane, narrowly avoiding a midair crash. Weather slowed refueling to three contacts for the day, totaling 14 since the flight began.

James B. Underwood Mitchell B. Harris Wright Aeronautical Corporation Herb Kindred Continental Air Lines Inc Waldo Rober Air Mail Endurance Robey Columbus Eddie Stinson Stinson Aircraft Corporation Newcomb Warne Mich

Sacre Coeur Paris Holds Begsats Mass Daily

The great church of Sacre Coeur in Paris conducts a begsats mass every day featuring a reversed collection collection of donations and offerings.

Sacre Coeur Paris

One Disease Theory Ties Illness to Electrical Balance

A theory proposes a single underlying disease caused by loss of electrical balance in the body, suggesting a unifying cause for diverse health conditions. The idea implies diagnostics and treatments would target restoring bodily electrical harmony.

Market Receipts and Prices for Timothy and Clover Hay

New York on July 2 reports receipts of 17 cars with irregular market conditions. Large bales Timothy and light mixed at No 2 23 to 25 dollars, No 3 and poorer 14 to 22 dollars. Small bales Timothy and light mixed No 2 22 to 24, No 3 and poorer 13 to 21. Heavy mixed clover No 3 to 1 13 to 24 dollars.

New York Timothy

Soviet Leaders Step Into Ban Play Premiere

A war censorship clash postpones the premiere of Ilya Selvinsky’s verse play Commander Number Two in Moscow. War Commissariat officials suppress the production citing potential harm to Red Army morale. Critics hail the author as a rising talent and the work faces an uncertain fate amid military scrutiny.

Moscow Ilya Selvinsky Yesevelod Meierhold War Commissariat Klementi Voroshiloff Young Selyinsky M. Bulgakov Stanislavskys Art Theatre Constantinople Sergei Alimoff America Hoover-Smith United States Washington

Great Salt Lake Drops to Historic Low

The Great Salt Lake has fallen to its lowest level since 1920 while salinity rises, according to a statement from the legal weather bureau.

Great Salt Lake Salt Lake City Utah Leal Weather Bureau

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