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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1936
Page
7
More than 1,000 hunger marchers from across Pennsylvania converge on Harrisburg seeking continuation of unemployment relief grants cut off by legislative stalemate. Caravans, including groups from Philadelphia and Reading, reach the capital despite heavy rain as organizers warn more arrivals expected.
Berkeley California July 22 Henry Grant Field four grandson of an Iowa millionaire missing since last Friday taken from a day nursery in Berkeley police report shows he is believed kidnapped The boy’s father Philip Field dean at Heald College Oakland reported the situation to police
Miss Margaret Bay a city nurse at Dr George M Chenbergs and Dr John L Sullivan offices is recovering at a relative's home in Valley City Ohio from injuries in an auto crash last week. Valley reports say Bay struck a vehicle driven by Miss Carol Bernard of Valley City at Motts Corners as they were about to begin a vacation trip.
William Cecil, 31, of 194 Huron street, serving 30 days after a crash that killed a year old boy, was taken from Lorain County jail to Elyria Memorial Hospital for an appendicitis operation. He had been fined $50 by Justice Joseph Petro for failing to stop after the accident.
The steel hull of the old Steamer Greyhound that carried visitors and pleasure passengers out of Toledo for years is being dismantled and may be repurposed as an oil barge.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1079 held a busy meeting at 34 Broad Street with Commander Beattie presiding. Walter Kushioski and Louis Summerick took obligations, Walter Hill won the post trustee race, and Denis Robigon was named officer of the day. A picnic plan at Duck Pond was announced, with young committee members ready for athletic games. Beattie urged support for the Veterans Chest Fund to aid the National Home for war orphans and disabled veterans’ protections, noting large private gifts and historic opposition to veteran welfare legislation.
Justice Smiley awarded $64 to Oberlin Scran Metal Co in a suit by Plack Soules over a copper shipment sale. Soules sought $100. Separate proceedings mention alimony claims of Effie Cerher Staley in a May action, with $8 weekly support and property disputes. Details are fragmented and involve several defendants and plaintiffs across connected cases.
The article notes continued discussion of Number Five with a two thirds roll call required for action at a convention. Green declined to predict council action, saying he did not want to prejudge the case as a 12 day window for compromise closes and suspension of 12 insurgent unions looms.
Oberlin July 22 The Oberlin Summer Music School for public school children will close with an open session Thursday night July 23 at 7 30 in the high school. It is run by the School Music Department of Oberlin College with the Board of Education. Miss Hilda Magdsick and Dan Morrison of the conservatory faculty lead the program. The open session will let parents observe daily activities. Also noted: burial of Mrs Fred Nelins of Likewood at Westwood cemetery and obituaries for Mrs Selurs former Oberlin resident, plus births, travels, and local notices involving residents of Oberlin and nearby areas.
R C Masten superintendent reports Elyria public schools net enrollment for 1935 36 at 4809 pupils, down from 4955 last year. Boys total 2472 and girls 2337 reflect a drop in both groups. total enrollment for the year ending in June shows a 146 pupil decrease overall.
Mary Behner widow of Sylvanus H Rehner died at home after a brief illness. Born in Ta Grange she lived there her entire life. Survived by three sons Milton La Grange Arthur Ontario Canada Hert La Grange nine grandchildren three great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. One brother L Le Wheeler La Grange. Body to be taken from Nich was Home to her home tonight. Funeral at La Grange M F Church Saturday July 25 at 1 p m with Rev Ryan Amherst officiating.
Blaine Nichols, landscape architect for the Rockefeller Foundation in New York, born November 25 1987 in Elsria, dies. He graduated Elyria High School and Oberlin College, studied at Harvard and in Europe, worked with the royal post office after high school, and was affiliated with the First Methodist and Elks lodges. Reverend Dr. W C Ends officiated. burial followed in Ridgelawn family lot.
Funeral services for Roy Hartley will be held Thursday at 4 40 p m at the Funeral Home with burial in the Veterans cemetery. The body is being shipped from St Louis Missouri to New London for the services.
Fred Luescher, 40, suffered a fracture of the left arm when he fell on the rear stairs at his residence on 725 East Tyler Street around 5 30 pm yesterday. He died later after requiring treatment at Ely Memorial Hospital.
Funeral rites for Fredric Field Blaine, who died in New York City yesterday, are set for Thursday at 3 p.m. from an unspecified location. Acknowledgment of mourners and burial details are pending.
Mr Rosa Stewart and family visit at Cleveland, Wayne Aldrich stays with grandparents Mr and Mrs Don Swartz. Henry Pudlich family move from brick corner to Walter Pudlic house on River road. Various locals arrive as guests from Elyria Jersey Shore Sandusky Ford road and Cleveland. Mrs Philippe Schubert ill at daughter’s home. Regal hosts visitors from Elyria.
Motorist Alex Fox of Elyria was fined 10 and costs by Justice Joseph Q. Petro after his car left the road on Sugar Vider Saturday evening striking a passerby 61 year old Fred Faundon. Sheriff's deputy Paul Chapman helped make the arrest as the defendant’s case proceeded.
Two libel complaints totaling 95000 dollars were filed in common pleas court by John Ziolek Sr and Jol Ziolek Jr of Antherst R D 1 alleging a May 9 article was malicious and untrue. The elder Ziolek seeks 10000 dollars asserting he did not own a still or run a hideout for criminals as alleged. The younger Ziolek seeks 25000 dollars claiming he was libeled as involved in criminal activity and stresses he is not a gunman nor wanted in Cleveland for chain store stickups.
Chicago July 2. Alice Longworth muses on the flood of presidential polling. She notes renewed confidence and shifting odds, while discrediting lopsided results and the habit of casual strangers prompting poll questions, especially taxi drivers, risking misdirection over informing pollsters.
Mrs. E Shubert of Towntine road will entertain the West Ridge Woman's Christian Temperance Union on Thursday afternoon July 23. A food program will be presented by Mrs. Har ry Lauer with special music. Mr and Mrs Carl Fowl and children Kenneth and Patricia recently attended a Need Guild Society picnic at Crystal Beard Carlisle townships South Murray Ridge School No 1 and Hart District No 3 will hold their tenth annual picnic at the home of Mrs J H Penfound Oberlin road on Sunday July 26. Former teachers and pupils invited. basket lunch at 12 30 p.m.
The Pallas family reunion gathered at Henry Pallas Sundar's house with peaceful devotionales led by Mrs. Tjillian Welton. Fifty seven members and priests shared a picnic dinner on the lawn, followed by a business meeting electing officers for the next year: President Mrs. Parmas Geanns, Vice President Mrs. Ruth Hoagenhaan, Secretary and Treasurer Miss Marian PalTar. The next reunion is planned for the Frank Pallas home on the Sehramom raid.
Oliver Morosco, famed stage producer of The Bird of Paradise and Abie's Irish Rose, lies in serious condition after a skull fracture from a fall at a cheap Los Angeles rooming house. He, a former film and theatre magnate who built his fortune since 1899, arrived with $50, checked in as Oliver Morasco, and slipped on stairs on Monday night. Surgeons report slight improvement as police note heavy drinking in the hours before the accident. Morosco’s career included mentorship of Marjorie Rambeau and Richard Dix. he married Genevieve Wallace recently for the third time.
Elyria and Oberlin residents spent Sunday visiting relatives and attending events. Mr and Mrs Strickler and children Bud and Evelyn were among those at neighbors houses. Townsends convention in Cleveland drew Hillier and Nettie Klady. Ardith Hopkins returned home after days with grandparents Oak Minnichs hosted Crystal Beach trip. Various calls and dinners followed across Vermilion Amherst and Kent State University several couples and individuals were noted in attendance and visits throughout the region.
Mr and Mrs Hf HW Drusen dak and daughter Teeta Corbett Walker and Verne Wecker with Cleon attended the Evangelical Convention at Linwood Park on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Sherman Mason and daughters Jane and Harriet with Mrs Anna Mason drove to Linwood Park to fetch their daughter Marguerite who attended as a delegate from the South Ridge. Mr and Mrs W C Porter and Floyd Porter and family of Elyria joined a Hinckley visit for a family reunion at Fred Damon’s home. Mrs M L Stodt and son Clarence of Defiance spent weekend with daughter Mrs C G Strickler. Mr and Mrs Rory Snyder with Carolyn and Dale and Mr and Mrs Henry Penfound of Elyria were dinner guests of J H Penfound and family.
Reports recount ongoing fighting involving soldiers and civilians across Spain. Officials estimate 400 killed and 3000 wounded in a single clash at Barcelona as rebels were defeated, with Seville's capture still uncertain and premature.
Three Lorain youths faced disorderly conduct and attempted theft charges after they tried to steal gasoline from a tar owned by James Elemes on Lodi Street near the American Legion Home. Mayor Don A. Baird dismissed the case in police court yesterday for lack of evidence.
Market summaries show steady demand across fruits, vegetables, poultry, and meat. Livestock quotes list calves, hogs, and cattle with prices ranging from about 5 to 10 dollars, while grains and feedstuffs display varied bids and lot numbers reflecting a broad market snapshot.
The Ohio utilities commission ruled in a long running case against Ohio Bell, ordering about 1.33 million dollars in refunds for overcharges from 1925 to 1932 across numerous cities including Akron, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, and Toledo. The decision used a price trend method to value property and set fair returns, amid protests by municipalities and extensive legal action through 1935.
The commission in January 1934 set the amount of excess earnings to be refunded at more than 12.0 million dollars. In its final order issued the following September, the figure was lowered to 11.837 million dollars, a sum that was challenged before the Supreme Court.
Rebels hold the north from the Bay of Biscay to the Valladolid Zaragoza line while the government presses in the Madrid region. Catalonia remains secure, warships shell Coruna and Moroccan coast towns. Aerial bombs, artillery and machine gun fire scar the landscape as small group skirmishes yield heavy casualties.
Perryman, a Bellevue resident, allegedly aided a woman and fled after a slaying. He claimed to have bought a pistol to train a nephew to shoot, served in the Philippines, and was dishonorably discharged. Authorities pursued him after a bank flagged two $15 checks. His auto was found at the Elks Club. he was reportedly drinking when located. The article also notes his Tulsa origins and marriage to Warparet Moore.
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