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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1937
Page
7
Howard G. Herring of Cleveland received the contract from the State Highway Department to build a bridge over the Vermilion River on Route 20 at Kipton. The deal tops $28,758 and was announced today.
Harold Otto son of Mr and Mrs Walter H Otto of Eastern Heights boulevard has returned to his home in New Haven Conn after a brief visit with his parents Mr Otto who holds the position of station manager of the American Airlines airport at New Haven Conn gave an Interesting talk on Thursday before the Elyria Kiwanis Club In his talk Mr Otto gave figures showing the growth of aviation since 1929 He has made an intensive study of aviation and cited facts and figures which were a revelation to the Kiwanians.
County commissioners delayed ruling on Sheffield Township joining the Lorain County Central Relief Unit. Oscar Dunn favored admission while John Davidson opposed it, citing unresolved questions over whether relief funds are state aid or Carey bond money. The panel noted relief rolls and costs, with 229 cases active and 81,181.79 unencumbered balance, and warned future needs may rise due to WPA fly-offs.
Summary of divorce actions and custody requests filed in court yesterday. Estvanko seeks divorce from Frank Estvanko on gross neglect and extreme cruelty. they wed May 6 1994 in Buchanan Georgia. Hockendel divorce from Doris Hockenden granted on gross neglect. Thelma Oprzedek files for divorce from John Oprzedak, Chicago, citing gross neglect and cruelty. seeks restoration of name Thelma GeMeiner. married July 2 1929 in Toledo. Peter Malinesic granted probation on burglary charge, requested June 21. Andrew Szabo sues Julia Szabo for divorce with three children, seeks custody. Emma Litten sues John Litten for divorce and custody. married April 11 1931 with three children.
City councilman Seward Black urged cemeteries committee to lower lot prices in the new cemetery. He noted current prices start at 40 dollars while nearby cemeteries offer 12 to 15 dollars, causing families unable to pay to bury elsewhere. Elmer Nelson said the matter was never referred to the new chairman after William G. Smith’s resignation. Leonard Fowls promised a report if the matter is referred.
City council approved a 25 dollar monthly automobile allowance for the building inspector by a five to three vote. The allowance runs until January 1 when a company vehicle is planned for the inspector.
A report recommending a compromise on changing bus stands to the west side of Court Street was accepted by the city council last night. The compromise is recommended by September 1. Councilman Elmer Nelson said Safety Service Director I. D. Faxon and Police Chief E. J. Stankard had conferred with bus compact representatives and believed a satisfactory compromise could be reached.
Oberlin, July 20. Ground breaking for the Memorial to Coeducation scheduled at 2 p m south of Dudley Peter Allen Memorial Art Building. President Wilkins to speak and present a shovel to Dr W F Bohn, Centennial Committee chair. Virginia Patterson of Dayton will turn the first shovelful. she is great niece of Governor Robert Lucas. Memorial gifted by R T Miller Jr of Chicago and will be dedicated Oct 8 during the Centennial observance. The gateway will lead to an outdoor theatre between the Art Building and Hall Auditorium. Plans for the centennial advance rapidly and are expected to draw wide educational notice this fall.
Six Elyria boys who attended the Boys State Convention at Columbus last month will be guests of the American Legion at its regular meeting tonight at the post on Ohio street. The boys will describe their state camp experiences in detail. Commander Carl L. Smith expects a large attendance.
In Honolulu on July 20 the Navy ended a 17 day search for Amelia Earhart and Frederick J. Noonan after their Pacific forced landing. Ships steamed back to home ports though unconfirmed reports said George Palmer Putnam planned a private expedition. Putnam in Los Angeles could not be reached for comment.
Safety Service Director J D Faz on told city council that removing all weeds in Elyria would need 25 workers for three months. He noted six staffers would suffice to issue notices for two weeks, with funds needed to enforce the ordinance. About 100 notices had been sent and all but two properties had weeds cut. Sassmanhausen withdrew his motion after Faz explained the challenge.
City Auditor A. C. Schilleman received authorization to retire five thousand dollars of city script. He reported that of the original fifty nine thousand dollars issued, twenty five thousand dollars will remain after this retirement.
Oberlin July 20 The Oberlin Summer Music School opens with an open session at 7 30 pm in the high school auditorium The session is directed by Don Morrison with Robert Melcher assisting It features twelve practice teachers and the largest enrollment to date The event is sponsored by the school music department with the Oberlin Board of Education and invites all parents friends and music educators in the community Extinguish Fire A hot plate caused a porch fire at May Wood’s home on Groveland street Fire department and family actions kept damage to paint and siding minimal News Notes updates on local residents including travels to Seneca Lake near Valois NC and camps in the Smoky Mountains Missing details on several brief items from Oberlin area.
Market notes from Cleveland show receipts: cattle 200 with slow trade. steers 750 to 1100 pounds 12.00 to 15.50. Bond and medium classes varied. Calves receipts 400 with strong demand, top 10.50 to 11.00. hogs receipts 1,600 with 10 cent gain and values 11.00 to 15.50 per hundredweight. Produce prices listed for butter eggs and live poultry plus Toledo grain quotes and Chicago cash prices.
In Lorain on December 31, 1935, BE o L. Moore sues Earl Spinks for 10000 in common pleas court. Moore alleges Spinks diverted his northbound car into Moore and wife on Broadway, causing permanent health impairment and his wife to suffer a fractured leg and shock.
Mrs Margaret Coonrad wife of Lyle Coonrad of 820 Broadway Lorain died this morning at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a five week illness. Born Amherst Township December 1 1895 she lived in Elyria several years and Lorain seven. Survived by husband a daughter Mrs Roberta Daniel Amherst a son Vincent Higgins USS California an aged mother Mrs Jessie Whyte Amherst and two sisters Mrs Isabel Towne Lorain and Mrs Jessie Raesler Elyria. Funeral arrangements by Reichlin and Cooley Lorain incomplete.
Washington July 20 President Roosevelt signed the 194 536 063 appropriation bill for non military functions of the war department. It includes 52 500 000 for flood control and 123 000 000 for rivers and harbors improvements. Approval ends a dispute over flood control provisions.
A man arraigned before Mayor Leonard Smith yesterday was fined one dollar and costs for intoxication. The record notes no street address or police records for the individual.
City council voted unanimously to accept a committee report recommending rejection of a traffic light at Oberlin Road and West Avenue. The review concluded no light is needed at the intersection despite the request from residents.
City council approved transferring 465.96 from the contingent account to the city hall bond issue fund for repair and remodeling of the city hall and fire station. An automobile owned by Stanley Myers of Glen Rogers Motor was stolen in Erhart and recovered in Monroeville with Myers notified.
Cleveland report Eleanor Holm Jarrett star of Billy Rose Aquacade Revue asks band leader husband Arthur Jarrett for divorce. She testified as a deposed Olympic swimming star. Meanwhile Hector C Bainbridge was summoned at Doncaster England for speeding and walked 120 miles from South Shields to court before a fine was imposed.
Former Cleveland Southwestern Railway operators from Lorain County and nearby areas will ride to Chippewa Lake Park on August 8 for the Cleveland Southwestern Employees Association picnic. Buses provided by Elyria Coach Company will carry retirees who once ran electric cars, replacing the line after abandonment in 1931. An annual memorial service will honor recently deceased employees, including W. J. Hitler and Oscar Simmerly. Ed Murphy of Cleveland, a former conductor, dispatcher, and division superintendent, heads the association. Several Elyria police officers are former railway staff.
Councilman Elmer Nelson argues the narrow alley near Broad street poses a loading hazard and supports closing it to protect manufacturers. The discussion notes traffic flow and safety considerations as part of city planning on continued page one.
Two lawsuits totaling 25000 were filed in common pleas court by C. W. Volk of Vermilion and Lillian Harris, a passenger. Volk seeks 10000 and Harris 15000 for injuries from an August 12 automobile crash near Oberlin. Defendants are Oscar Stromberg of Chicago and Grey Van Lines Inc of Indianapolis. The petitions allege Stromberg, driving a Grey Van Lines truck, failed to slow on a shortcut road off US 204 west of Oberlin, pushing Volk’s car 30 feet, causing extensive damage. Both plaintiffs claim ongoing injuries and inability to work.
William Ehricke of Gates avenue is tried for driving while intoxicated in Lorain County Courtroom No 1. A July 2 collision with Ray Baird of Seventh Street led to his arrest. Ehricke is represented by Roy F. Vandermark in the eight by four juror panel.
A city council meeting last night accepted a committee recommendation authorizing Fire Chief W. N. Bates to sell surplus materials and remove bells from Fire Stations No. 1 and No. 2.
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