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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1936
Page
13
The second day of the W. P. A. Recreational Institute at Overlin College featured a varied program. Sponsored by the Physical Education Department, it aims to educate W P A recreational supervisors and play leaders in play meanings and activities for ages 10 to 18, including first aid demonstrations and healthful playground work.
Five men from Cleveland died when a car struck a bridge abutment in Maple Heights, throwing four bodies onto railroad tracks. The car hung over the brickwork after the crash, witnesses said it was speeding before failing to navigate a curve. One injured victim, Lloyd Orikowski, is the son of a former councilman. In a separate report from Columbus, Billy King of Mechanicsburg remained critical after a pitchfork incident at a barn caused brain injury and paralysis.
Sixty six local World War veterans will receive their bonus bonds this week at the Wellington post office under Postmaster Ray Coates. Bonds may be cashed at banks after local post office certification. St John’s Day services by local Masonic lodge set for 10 30 at Congregational church with Dr Charles W Recard delivering the message. Fathers Day urged, lodge members to march from the ball at 10 15. Kiwanis luncheon to feature Harry Otterbacher speaking on Mexico City after winter in Mexico. Willard Memorial committee members to meet with executive committee.
Wednesday radio lineup lists varied programs across stations with music talk and specials. Entries mention Betty Aas Sewell Thomas 10300 Andy Hanpy 1230 dance music and several titled acts, including Beulah and Burns and Allen, Lily Pons, and Jack Graney with news breaks and sports features.
The Cleveland Willard centennial committee meets at 4:30 this afternoon in County Recorder Donald F. Lybarger’s office to plan a large display of Willard paintings opening June 26 at the Great Lakes Exposition and closing October 4. Local residents are urged to loan paintings. contact Mr. McDermott for details.
Social notes recount Lucilde MacDermott of here now known as Mrs. Flo ssi e Walthour Cleveland. Visits span Bellevue Buffalo Birmingham and Parkers Landing as families gather for Sunday events and a Mother-Daughter Banquet planned for June 3 at Congregational Church.
William F Burke of Wakeman dies at home after a brief illness. He is survived by three brothers and two sisters from Elyria and Clarksburg. Services at St Mary Church at 9:30 a.m. with Rev. Fr McLaughtin officiating. Burial in St Mary’s Cemetery. Local notices mention visitors, class reunion plans, and various social happenings in Norwalk and Oberlin communities.
West Carlisle boys Banner Four-Helaty met at Malcolm Fowl’s Edison Highway home Thursday evening June 11 to discuss club business. Frank Stang presided with all members responding. Me Bordine spoke on proper fourth club meeting conduct. several games followed and refreshments were served.
Friday evening attendance lists include Margaret and Mildred Pallas Zelda Schramm Jean and Thelma Wagner Chester Sprague Harry Lauer Jr Margaret and Robert Mason Alex Tolb Billy Richards Leroy Gotro Dorothy Little and Robert Penfound from here. Attendees at the women’s extension projects meeting at Min Creek Park included Mrs Harry Lauer and daughter Marlon Miss Thelma Wagner and Mrs C N Williams.
A moving courtroom drama titled The Case Against Mrs. Ames stars George Hrent and Madeleine Carroll at the Capitol Theatre. The plot follows a woman charged with murder and facing possible loss of her child in a tense, emotional film experience.
Robert Montgomery and Myrna Loy lead the cast of Petticoat Fever opening tomorrow at the Rialto Theatre. The duo brings much to the comedy as the popular screen pair adds to the film's hilarity.
Transfer notices show multiple Elyria Lorain and Avon Lake properties. Parcels include Lafayette Avenue Elyria, Lot 1197 Sheffield Land additions in Lorain, Sublots in Sheffield and Avon Lake areas, Hamilton Street Lorain, Chalmers Street Amherst, and West Erie Park Allotment. Parties include Joseph A Ujhelyi Annette Perhach Sergei Krupski Rose Plaza Sears Roebuck and Co Arthur O Hara William Nebke Ernest Braun Willian Braman and trustees. Authority listed as The Land Title Guarantee and Trust Company.
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