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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1935
Page
9
City officials debated building code enforcement as Councilman Elmer Nelson pressed accusations that a Park Avenue fireplace at 204 Park Avenue violated the code. Kaiser, the city building inspector, denied any violation and defended the code's adequacy while acknowledging not being perfect.
A committee appointed by Mayor W H Vanoster and consisting of contractors Lewis Heidrich and Frank A Smith and attorney Cyril Maple was formed to handle the complaints. Nelson was ordered by Council President Charles W Ives to file the grievance in writing. The complaint was filed yesterday and will be considered by the council or the code grievance committee.
Chicago reports William Parks and Dallas Elk both blind orphans will wed unseen in Dallas while never meeting face to face. The couple reportedly met in Texas with church organist Nelson and a local club committee involved in the plans.
IRONTON Betty Nichols six was struck and killed by a truck here. BATAVIA A 103000 bond issue for a new school building was approved by voters. LIMA A conference with West Ohio Gas officials on supplying Lima with natural gas at a rate below the $1.25 basic rate will be arranged soon. LABANA Reductions on wheat sold to grain elevators were made due to high moisture content after recent heavy rains. LOGAN George C Hengst Democrat appointed to succeed himself as county treasurer in September. COLUMBUS Cincinnati Robert Goodwin was appointed relief director for Hamilton county by the federal relief director. GALION Oats bugs invaded the area as moisture content rose, the insects multiplying. CINCINNATI A civil suit against Stewart Cooper was filed by Mary Paddock Cooper alleging gross neglect of duty and seeking custody of a child. URBANA Harity Wehr endorsed for postal appointment at Wechamistburg to succeed a Republican postmaster. Joe Cheney and Walter Maddox listed on civil service slate.
July happenings in Valley City include visits from Louis Prescher Dunkirk and the Frisk family Toledo. Bobby Reichert Elyria. Harold Robb Hamilton Canada. Local clubs entertain at Schaefter home and Woman's Union hosts a pot luck with performances. Town Band debuts July 20 and a Firemen's Dance is slated.
Caldwell advances toward completion of a cooperative water project with the new Caldwell reservoir. The facility, designed by Muskingum conservancy district engineers, will hold 115 million gallons at spillway level and cover 28 acres. The earth fill dam is 280 feet long and 42 feet high with 240 feet maximum width and concrete outlets.
Revival services start Thursday evening July eighteenth at the Second M E Church on Middle Avenue with Bishop Johnson of Cleveland as eminent speaker and singer. Reverend G W Hall shepherds the church during the outreach.
Toledo news confirms Libbey-Owens Ford Glass Co reports a first half net profit of 4 284 315 dollars for 1935, up 1 751 996 from the prior year. Directors approve a regular quarterly dividend of 30 cents payable September 16 to shareholders of record August 50.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Halloway return from their Lake side honeymoon and occupy the mansion. Many friends and relatives spend weeks at cottages in Chippewa Lake Cleveland Beach and nearby towns. Various visits include Etta Nickerson, Erling De Long, and the Starr family. A new outdoor dancing pavilion is under construction for the Firemen's Street Fair August 16 to 18.
Vermilion spent Sunday at the Peterson home with local families visiting across multiple households. Litchfield defeated Belden 19 to 2 in a Sunday baseball game, and Hal Leach will attend the State Rural Carriers Convention as Medina County delegate in Zanesville.
Birmingham brief notes from July 17 recount Lorra ine Ross visiting Ashland friends. Local families including the Wilford and Pfarr households hosted visitors, with Lorain church services led by Rev. Howard Comstock. Various residents from Amherst Elyria Cleveland Ada and Huron were listed as guests visitors or shoppers in the week’s social roundup.
A quirky ledger of Utah land ownership notes government control at 60.9 percent and railroads at 4.5 percent while private holdings stand at 21.7 percent. The piece recounts two men exchanging a wry line about a beautiful passerby, highlighting skepticism and humor in a chance encounter.
Columbia July social page lists guests from Elyria and Cuyahoga Falls visiting area families, church activities including a By the Sea of Galilee pageant, and duties by the Baptist and L A groups. A hospital update, a pastor change, and a parade with Gov. Davey noted. Local residents attend weddings, picnics, and community meetings. honey yields forecast as good for 15 years with several members keeping beehives.
The Bartter family reunion on July 11 at North Olmsted Park drew Rev and Mrs A H Bartter of Madrid Iowa among a sizable turnout. No births or deaths were recorded in the past year. Myrtle Bartter of Hartford Conn was noted for marriage. Officers elected included A C Bartter of Lakewood as president Merton Bartter of Lakewood as vice president Phyllis Ann Bartter of Columbia as secretary and treasurer Mrs Charles Sanderson of Lakewood as historian. Entertainment committee led by Clyde.
Chairman Menu Committee Edward Bartter of Cleveland hosted daughter Mrs Donna Eugle and husband, granddaughter Betty, and aunt Mrs Allen of Enola Pennsylvania, with Mr and Mrs Arthur Johmaee of Copopa, over the 4th and the following weekend.
A historical note explains spinning as the initial occupation for young unmarried women, shaping legal definitions of maiden status. It shows how the craft was tied to a woman's social standing rather than a firm rule to quit spinning upon marriage.
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