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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1934
Page
5
Louisville on June 2 recorded a dramatic 35 degree plunge as a heavy rain and hail storm struck. Thermometers fell from 96 to 61 degrees in a few hours. Hailstones sizes reached golf ball dimensions as residents reported storm damage and unusually severe weather.
The Lorain County Young Men's Republican Club approved studying candidates’ qualifications in committee and will not endorse any candidate in the primary. President Leonard Smith said the change meets member concerns. The group will present its constitution and by-laws for final adoption at the June 15 meeting in Oberlin’s council chamber.
NORTH BAY Ont June 2 The Dionne quintuplets rested in their cribs after a stove pipe fire at their home last night. The blaze was minor and the infants were not disturbed as it was extinguished. The five girl babies continued to gain strength and both doctor and nurse were pleased with their progress this morning. The doctor visited the rustic farm house where they were born and was to report on their condition later.
Helen Sowinski of Lorain files for divorce from Andrew on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty. married in 1932. Esther M. Adams et al. sued by Lorain County Savings and Trust Company for 8247 on a promissory note with foreclosure of property in Ridgeville requested. Abbie Biltz sues for alimony from Frank Biltz of Lorain in common pleas court. Marie Mosley granted a divorce from Ben Mosley on gross neglect of duty by Judge A. R. Webber yesterday. Sidney Rosenfeld, Lorain insurance man, sues R. G. Little for 50000 over alleged false statements regarding unethical practices, per petition filed in common pleas court today.
Funeral services for Fred L Freeman aged 50 husband of Georgia Freeman will be held Monday at 2 09 pm from the home of B L Wilcox in LaGrange Rev McAlpine of the LaGrange M E church will officiate and burial will follow in LaGrange cemetery He had worked eleven years at the Tite meat market He is survived by his wife two brothers and an aunt Mrs Harriet Buswell of Lorain.
Mary Pickford moves toward divorce from Douglas Fairbanks in Los Angeles. A court order allows service by publication after she swore his departure from California on March 23, 1933, and his failure to return.
The district court of appeals affirmed a common pleas verdict for Oberlin College in a $30,000 suit by Emil Kasper as administrator for the estate of Emil Kasper Jr. The decedent, a music student, died after falling into an elevator shaft in a college building on December 9, 1931. The court ruled the beneficiary of a charitable institution cannot sue it and the action was not for the plaintiff's benefit.
More than 200 rabbits from Ohio and nearby areas will color Lorain County Fair Grounds for the sixth annual summer show and picnic of the Lorain County Rabbit and Davy Association. Entries come from Pittsburgh and across Ohio. Judging by James Blythe of Pittsburgh, a National Rabbit and Cavy Association director. Event includes picnic dinner, music, sports, and a business session to fix the date for the state winter show in Elyria.
Jumping from page to page, the article notes the Mississippi river at historic lows and Great Lakes declines threatening ship lines. Agencies warn harbors shallow channels require lighter loads, costing coal and iron ore shippers over 10 million dollars this season. Four boats now handle what three did before, as heat prostrations rise and forest fires flare in tinder dry areas.
The Four Sewing Club at La Grange named Busy Thimbles organized for a 1934 summer program. Doris Young was elected president with Phiilis Rawson as vice president Florence Peet secretary and treasurer Hazel Amsbry assistant secretary and treasurer and Ledlge Wilcox news reporter. Members include the entertainment committee Mary Margaret Knowles Betty Freeman Harriet Keller Shirley MacKelner and Hazel Dernier heads the sick committee with Doris Mae Andrews Ruth McWilliams Rita Camp Nora Sailor on the constitutional committee. Meetings are set for 2 PM every Wednesday at the school.
Columbus Ohio June 2 150 detours in effect for the week beginning June 2 according to Highway Director O W Merrell. He told Gay there are 134 detours this week a decrease of seven from the prior week. Total mileage of detours is 1 354 and highway construction requires detours totaled 643 miles.
A fragmentary report from Bucyrus notes a dramatic heat spike near Bucyrus with a record for the state. A 163 reading and other data are mentioned but details are unclear due to the damaged source.
On June 2, amid heat and drought threatening farm crops, pastors in Lima and nearby towns scheduled prayers during Sunday services to seek rain and relief.
Detroit records show a 1993 model auto receiving a 1934 license plate. The owner, Jack Marto, attached the plates to a 1903 runabout identified by the Department of State in Lansing as the oldest car licensed that year.
The Elyria High School principal announced 216 graduates for the coming commencement, 106 girls and 110 boys, the second largest class in history. Events include Baccalaureate at First M. E. Church tomorrow, senior chapel Monday, and commencement Wednesday night. Tickets for the service will be required until 7 15 p m to ensure seating for parents.
June 2 reports a Ridgeville church centennial with piano prelude violin duet and junior choir anthem. The day featured sermons on Why the Church and The Birthday Party, plus a 3:45 Galilean Sailors Chorus service and Decoration Day events at Fields cemetery with Ridgeville visitations planned.
A garbled report notes Lizzy plans a trip to the Kiwanis convention in Toronto. He attempts to drive a car but fears it will frighten the animals, affecting the outing and setup.
Red white and blue decor filled the church parlors as the Women's Foreign Missionary Society hosted an International luncheon for 135 guests. Mrs Edwin Schubert presided, Miss Florence Starr spoke, and Miss Isabella Thoburn of Cleveland announced her July India departure to resume teaching in Lucknow College.
Grace Lutheran Church schedules Sunday worship reflecting the Gospel lesson for the first Sunday after Trinity the parable of the rich man and Lazarus.
Mrs. Dorothy Fuldheim will lecture on America The Future at Storages Hall Oberlin on Monday June 4 at 7 39 p m for Christchurch benefit. Known as a premier public speaker she has addressed over 2000 audiences in the East and Midwest and has been a featured radio star for five seasons. Critics praise her dramatic personality inspiring orator brilliant scholar eloquent and colorful. Dustman a composition student of Professor Normand Lockwood will receive his B M and B S M degrees this year with others assisting in the program.
The Better Baby contest on Friday at Mt Zion Baptist Church, sponsored by the Women's Progressive Club, the Mother's Club, and the Junior Federation, drew praise from chairwoman Mrs C S Blackburn. Frances Lawson won first prize with Ann Robinson as chaperon. Barbara Alier Moore took second with Helen Nooks as chaperon. Youngest babies received compliments.
Miss Percy Perabo daughter of Mr and Mrs Peabody announced her engagement to Johan Busch of Eisra at a party at her home last evening. The wedding will take place on June 17. Twenty five guests were present from Oberlin and Elyria. Grace Schrader of Elyria won the fire prize with Mrs Prant Smith of Elyria second while Mrs Dick Wetber of Oberlin was consoled. The color scheme was pink and white with tiny baskets of candy and cards announcing the marriage. Dainty refreshments followed later. Mrs Busch is the son of Mr and Mrs George Busch of Erria.
Original compositions for string quartet flute voice and full orchestra have been written by Kenneth KL Dustman of the Conservatory of Music for his retell of the program.
Oberlin Girl Scout Council held its final meeting of the year at Yennet Lodge. Officers elected for the coming year include Local director Mrs A I Taft and assistant director Mrs J D MacLaury. Committees appointed cover badge awarding training publicity and more. A Kenora Region scholarship funds an Oberlin captain to the Akron Training Camp June 17 to July 1, awarded to Mrs Ruth Portman captain of the Mt Laurel troop.
Charles Crosby, sixth grade pupil at Pleasant Street School, won the American Legion Auxiliary essay contest with the theme In Finlander’s Fields. Janet Ashler captured first prize at Prospect Street School.
The First Church School announces Children’s Day services for beginners and primary on June 3 at 10:00 in Fairchild Chapel. On June 10 all grades from third to twelfth meet at 2:45 a.m. in the church. A second program for beginners and primary trades will be in the James Brand House. Parents and friends are urged to attend.
The Visiting Nurse Committee will hold its next meeting Monday afternoon, June 4, at the home of Mrs. Arthur Taft, 250 Forest Street. George Busch of Elyria was a guest last evening at the home of Carmel Sage on North Professor Street. Mr. and Mrs. H. Morgan Jr., Mrs. Anna Payne, Harry Morgan, and Miss Grace Morgan spent Thursday night at their cottage at Vermilion-on-the-Lake.
Ohio State back stroke standout Andy Fela has been named to the All-America swimming team for another season. He helped lead the Buckeyes with sprint and leg events, earning national recognition for his performance in early season meets and conference competition.
The Tenn alumni association reunion was held Friday evening May 28 in Penfield with green and white decorating. One hundred twenty five attendees. two course luncheon served. Toastmistress Miss Mabel Clark welcomed by Grace Klein. remarks by Ellen Gustafson and Dr John Craddock Mackinaw Straits Michigan. Performances by Ralph Dickison Donald Douglas Bigs and another trio with Miss Mary Under. Officers named for 1934 35 Grace Rleinhans president Arthur Richmond vice president Mrs Stanley Sooy secretary Leo Hopkins treasurer. Members and guests from Mackinaw Straits Mich Wadsworth Mansfield Lorain Elyria LaGrange Spencer Homerville Belden Wellington and Penfield.
Memorial services were held Sunday morning at the Congregational church with Rev. John J. McAlpine of the Methodist church delivering a thoughtful address. Scripture reading and prayer followed by a solo, as attendees gathered for ceremonies at the cemetery to decorate the cenotaph. The Methodist Aid Society plans a June 6 afternoon meeting at Society Hall with a covered dish luncheon. The Farm Woman's club June 5 meeting was postponed to June 12.
Mr. and Mrs. Sawyron Daugherty and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Daugherty of Akron were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Jones. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Orrin Ross of Akron and Mrs. Prentice and two children of Wellington who called Sunday afternoon at the Jones home.
Lawrence Betts farm hosts a busy judging week for Ayrshire cattle with visitors from Ashland county Congress Sharon and Decoration Day groups. Local families and students from Iowa to Michigan visit. several residents and relatives share meals and gatherings as measles affect Carl Starr and Jean Kessler along with Merle DeLong.
Market readout lists asparagus cucumbers kale lettuce onions radishes rhubarb spinach tomatoes and various melons with baskets prices by the dozen bunches and by weight. Grain and feed prices follow from Toledo Grain and Hay Exchange with corn oats wheat straw and mill feeds. regional elevator quotes and track prices shown for No 2 red wheat and yellow corn.
The Avon and M E Sunday schools held their annual convention at Vincent Church with Mrs. George Jenkins in charge and Rev Bantham delivering a sermon on Elijah. Officers for next year were installed and special music featured Willem Chester and siblings. A Markley school picnic followed with races and report cards, plus Four-H club meeting at the Roberts home with Loretta Lewis presiding.
Visitors from Lake Avenue Lorain and Cleveland shared meals and greetings at the Goodsite and Lewis homes. A Gulf Road schoolhouse dance drew locals, while the Silver Pine 4-H sewing club of Vincent named officers Jolyn Brow and Hope Giberson as president and vice president with Julia Szabo as news reporter. Eleanor Darval from Penfield Junction spent the weekend with Aedia Dorsin.
The Murray Ridge Parent-Teacher Association wrapped up the school year with a Friday afternoon meeting at the schoolhouse. A picnic supper preceded the business session and installation of officers: President Grace Gannett, Vice President Corwin Burrer, Treasurer Gladys Beal, and Secretary Milton Eppley. Social hour featured games and contests. Mr and Mrs BE Eppley and Pearl Eppley visited Mr and Mrs H C Chambers on Ford Road Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs S Thamerman and daughter of Ridgeville spent Saturday evening with friends.
Mrs Clyde Winkler and daughter Jean spent a week with relatives in Lorain. Several Penfield residents witnessed a donkey baseball game Sunday afternoon in Wel. Mr and Mrs Harry Welsh Paul Clarence and Eva May Welsh of Mansfield visited. John Welsh Katharyn Richard and Kenneth Welsh of Ashland also joined. Winfield Kimber spent Decoration Day with Welsh family. Mr and Mrs Lewis Jones and Mr and Mrs Homer Sooy attended the Spencer alumni association Tuesday evening at Spencer.
Elyria Business College offers ten week courses at 340 Broad Street with a half day option and no delay for high school graduates, school teachers, or college students. Start now with Monday start dates and a choice of subjects.
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