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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1933
Page
7
Indiana voters faced a pivotal decision on repealing the 18th Amendment in a state long known for strict Prohibition. Early returns placed Indiana in the doubtful column as national leaders watched, hoping a repeal victory here would influence other states and solidify the path to nationwide ratification.
June 6 Paris rail tragedy as the Montereaux Express ran with no living crew in the cab. The engineer and fireman were killed after a backfire and clothing fires. The conductor activated the emergency stop, averting a larger disaster near Chaenton outside Paris.
The notice records medicinal whisky sales as part of an ongoing local market activity following legalization by Congress. Beer has already been sold here since the act.
Warner Baxter stars as a society crook and Miriam Jordan plays a detective for an insurance firm guarding jewels in the film Dangerously Yours, showing tomorrow at the Rivoli Theatre.
The Capitol Theatre presents Looking Forward tomorrow and Thursday. Lionel Barrymore stars in the film titled by President Roosevelt after he viewed it at the White House. The association gives the feature a unique distinction tied to the former president and his famous book.
Peiping reports Marines of the American Legation Guard rode camels on the Glacis as a temporary gymkhana to celebrate the return of legal beer and wine in the United States. Major John Arthur notes the stunt was ephemeral while camels resume hauling duties between Mongolia and Peiping.
Soviet experts warn that replacement of large amounts of imported equipment will shape foreign trade in the second Five Year Plan. They cite short machine lifespans, technical illiteracy among new workers, and neglect as key factors causing rapid deterioration of mostly foreign made equipment. Total imported machinery valued at 750 million dollars during the First Five Year Plan is noted.
Government and local stations list daily schedules across WGAR WTAYE WJAY WEAF WIZ WABC WADC WLW and others. Entries include concert bands variety acts sports updates and dramatic programs with times from early evening to after midnight and multiple hosts and orchestras.
A June 7 radio schedule from Cleveland stations lists musical ensembles, orchestras, and variety acts across the day from 6 AM to 1 AM with program titles and performers. The notice at the end reports a forthcoming wedding between Cecile Jones and Edwin Branson, Wellington High School graduates, with Branson employed at Holland Stock Remedy in Wellington and Jones helping in Herrick Library. no date yet set.
Local residents are instructed to phone Mrs Violet Curtice at 301 Herrick Ave East for Wellington news deliveries and issues. For service or missed copies contact Junior Grissinger at 229 Courtland, phone 156 R.
Wellington June 6 John W Marshall executive secretary of the Ohio Farmers League will address a mass meeting at Huntington Thursday evening June 8 on When Will Prosperity Return to the Farm He has traveled across the state and midwest and helped organize farmers to oppose foreclosures seek a moratorium on farm debts Highlights will cover why a farm debt moratorium who should pay taxes whether the milk strike helps the dairy farmer whether inflation aids farmers and the need for farmer and unemployed unity He is also billed to speak at Henrietta Friday evening June 9
Miss Dorothy Hayes won first prize in the Well ington Garden Club miniature and dish garden display. Mrs James West took second and Mrs Karl Townsend third. The gardens were judged at the recent club meeting. The club has two projects booked this month the annual June Flower show and a village gardens tour.
Wellington merchants seek a couple to wed at the Fair Grounds on Independence Day officiated by Mayor Feldo Lehman. Col James C Mac Dermott, secretary of the Mer, says the couple will receive many valuable gifts for their new home.
The day’s events include ball games mule races pony races horseshoe pitching tugs of war between townships foot races watermelon and pie eating contests plus many other activities. Six juvenile bands compete for prizes with a massed concert and a grand fireworks display to conclude the evening.
Miss Marion Roedel, daughter of Mrs. Grace Roedel of Wellington, married James Russell Rudy son of W E Rudy of Ashland on Sunday afternoon in the parsonage of Rev P B Schaffner of Youngstown. The couple left for a motor trip to Virginia and other eastern states and plan to reside in Ashland where Rudy runs a restaurant and service station. The bride, a Wellington High School graduate of 1917 and Oberlin School of Commerce alumna, had worked at Walden law offices.
Mr and Mrs Carl Jones announce the engagement of their son to the daughter of another local family. The couple plans a forthcoming wedding date and requests well wishes from friends and relatives.
Mr and Mrs Franklyn Jones traveled to Philadelphia for Rosemont College graduation exercises where their niece is in the senior class. Angelo Dublo of Wellington, a star track man at Oberlin College, will undergo an appendicitis operation at Lakeside Hospital Cleveland on Thursday. Mrs Clemens of Lima visits daughter Mrs Paul Crawford and family for a few weeks. Boy Scouts observed Victors Day at the Scout reservation with visitors enjoying the woods and swimming pool. Mrs R W Baker of Penfield and Mrs Burt Curtice completed their year at Cleveland College yesterday.
Avon Ohio brief item notes Mrs Greg ory from Macedona Michigan and Miss Wait from Flint Michigan spent a week with Mr and Mrs R A Mittlestead and head to Cora Pennsylvania for several days. Mr and Mrs Andrew Mittendorf hosted Sunday visitors Mr and Mrs Thomas Britt of Ridgeville and Mr and Mrs William Justin of Lorain. Frederick Mehling returned to Ashland to attend college after a weekend visit.
The column lists numerous visits from residents of Oberlin Cleveland Rocky River Fairview Elyria and St. John’s Hospital Cleveland. It notes graduation next Thursday for a student with Mr and Mrs Henry Mehring and mentions a county clerk attempting to restore order before calling the sheriff.
In Klammath Falls Oregon in the juvenile court D E Van Vactor and E B Ashurst abandoned legal debate and traded blows. Ashurst struck Van Vactor in the mouth and Van Vactor fought back with rights and lefts until Ashurst lay on the floor. Mae K Short,
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