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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1936
Page
9
Unidentified drowning victim found in the Black River basin within Cascade Park. The body, believed to be a man about 50 to 53, floated downstream three days after being seen upstream. Firemen retrieved the body and it was taken to Sudro's Funeral Home awaiting identification.
The county board of commissioners expects a delay in blind relief pensions under a new state welfare law. About fifty blind residents are eligible but must file new applications, prompting a 60 day wait for usable forms from the Ohio Commission. Officials seek immediate blanks to start monthly payments, potentially by July, with delays possible until forms and instructions arrive.
Lorain County prosecutor Butler will address the Young Women’s Republican Club at 8 p m in the Elyria Savings and Trust Company directors room tonight. The event was announced today by organizers.
The report lists multiple local residents with occupations and towns, noting pairs such as Charles Leonard Cook and Helen Ruth Rice of Elyria, Ian H Davie and Angeline Rothe of Elyria, Russell Fish and Margaret Martin of Columbia Station, and others. Theta Kapaa Omera sorority met at Betty Agate’s Gates avenue home and planned a July 3 to 14 Vermilion on the Lake gathering. Mary Jane Sullivan was appointed to express sympathy to Betty Burnet on her mother’s death. the hostess was assisted by her mother serving a refreshment course to Georgina Kritzer Ruth Oviatt Virginia Wait Mary Jane Sullivan and Dorothe Hulse. Miss Hulse will entertain at her East River Street home at 140 W. 4
Knights of Pythias met Tuesday to elect officers for the upcoming term. L. C. Colson C. C. A. in Ernst V. C. Steve Lengle Pp RA Struebe Maw Ray Stunger M. A. Ernest Sparks 1 G Frank Sampsell named. Arrangements set for Thursday at 63 p m to meet with a class of candidates and a district meeting at Pythian Temple East 54th Cleveland with Supreme Lodge team. A July 7 Chevaliers meeting will install new Esquire rank officers.
Daughters of Scotland plan a Thursday evening meeting with Mrs Mary Day of Middle avenue. St Clair Rebekah Lodge has an initiation tonight at T O O Fy Hall. A joint Knights of Columbus initiation will occur Sunday June 71st at St Marys parish hall in Lorain with councils from Cleveland Lakewood Lorain and Elyria.
About thirty five monthers from the Employed Young Women's League of the YW CG spent a delightful evening at Century Park. They motored there for a wiener roast and gathered on the pier to enjoy a sunset. On June 30 the group will meet again with Margaret Minch Luella Franks and Audrey Squires making plans.
Betty MacDowell hosted the Alpha Delta Alpha Sorority at Cascade Street last evening. During the business meeting plans for securing a cottage were discussed. A light lunch followed, and the club adjourned to reconvene near Tuesday at Charlotte Chase’s home.
Avon Lake Board of Education approved employment of a full time voice teacher for next year. Charles Butler, last four years at Cadiz, Ohio, was hired at a salary of 400 dollars. Evelyn Stegk, former Avon Lake music teacher, will be replaced to allow a larger program.
A jury awarded 1150 in Judge Guy B B Findley s court yesterday in Walton J Boyd et al case. State Highway Department suit over a 200000 North Ridge Road bridge construction. Pearl Robinson seeks divorce from William Le Troy Robinson for extreme cruelty. Citizens Home and Savings Association sues Sam Ross et al for 2164 on a note with foreclosure on a property in Lorain County. Central National Bank of Cleveland sues George Pissette et al for 181 on a note and foreclosure in Avon. Personal Finance Company sues Agudes Sandalski et al for 1845 on a note and foreclosures on a mortgage. Lorain County Savings and Loan sues Pearl Shropshire et al for 2035 on a note with foreclosure in Elyria. Association sues Irene and George Webster et al for 35382 on a note with foreclosure in Lorain. County commissioners yesterday agreed to furnish 390 tons of slag at 1.15 a ton in Avon Lake for roads Nagle Wetber Miller and Jaycux.
A. J. Hopkins of R D 2 Elyria was fined 50 dollars and costs and had his driving privilege suspended for six months after being arraigned before Mayor Donahy Baird for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He was arrested around 1 10 a m yesterday when his car struck a right pole at Lake Avenue and Seneca Street. L E Landenberg, a passenger, suffered a minor head laceration.
A report notes Martin, a newcomer, will head eastern offices in New York. The committee approved hiring a full time secretary for the national organization to replace George McKimne of New Jersey, who served in the role on an honorary basis.
Dr Stephen P Duggan, educator and author from the College of the City of New York, will lecture Friday evening June 14 in Warner Hall at the Peace Institute opening here last week. The talk titled Must We Fight Japan will address education and international relations, with no admission charge and an invited public.
The Elyria Industrial Development Co paid final dividends to six stockholders totaling about 19,494 dollars. Investors, who contributed in 1926 to promote Elyria's industrial growth, express satisfaction despite receiving only 11 to 12 percent of their original investment. The Lattin Company helped launch the venture, which Keller-Koho Co later bought. Elyria now hosts Keller-Koho with about 700 to 1,000 employees and an annual payroll above 100,000 dollars.
John Simmons of Woodford avenue was fined $1 and costs for intoxication at arraignment before Mayor Dew A Baird today after being arrested on West avenue yesterday afternoon. Frank Kohier was fined $1 and costs with entire amount suspended on a disorderly conduct charge.
Number Two continues from Page 1 discussing third party tickets in many states. Chiefs argue Congress denies access to federal reserve banks. Democratic and Republican leaders note organizational challenges for third parties versus well funded major campaigns. Senator Frederick Steiner of Oregon, Republican convention keynote, commented.
Elyria Kiwanis Club will host James Granger chief of the Cleveland Fire Department at noon in the Hotel Billinghurst. He will describe past major fires with photographs and discuss notable incidents. Also noted are upcoming inter-club hosting, a June golf tournament at Lake Shore Country Club and an All Kiwanis Night event with visiting clubs.
Eden to Geneva to press abolition of league sanctions against Italy amid dominion support for halting sanctions. Lloyd George and Chamberlain loom in Commons debate as Rome signals aim to rescind Ethiopia sanctions and demand Italy not labeled aggressor. France ready to back British move. Mussolini ties with Germany draw Soviet support.
The Christian Church at Kipton, recently opened by EB L. Garver as pastor, reported a proud crowd at Sunday evening service as Mrs Garber spoke on Arrested Cor Speed ing. Special music included Elmer Harris guitar numbers Vernon Muni solos and Garber quartet. Six persons were baptized at Beulah Beach on lune 7. Services will be held at 7345 on Tuesday and Friday evenings with Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and Sunday morning services at 10:45 a.m. evangelistic services at 7 p.m. on Sundays.
Multiple death notices from Elyria area outline the passing of Mary Alice Burnet at 262 Second Street and the upcoming funerals. Mary Alice Burnet, born September 8, 1901 in Conemaugh, Pennsylvania, resided eight years in Elyria and leaves a daughter Betty and stepdaughters Jeannie and Margaret Burnet, plus a large Feather family. Funeral will be private Friday at 2 PM at Nichols Funeral Home. Also noted are funeral plans for George H. Strawser of 340 East Bridge Street, with services Thursday at 10 AM and interment in Marion, Ohio. Straws er previously worked as a moulder and died at Blytia Memorial Hospital. Additional obituaries include Wellington resident Janette Adams Spangler, Canal Fulton native Joseph Frye, and other survivors with services and burial details listed.
A fragmented farmers market list shows produce and livestock prices from various vendors. Items include asparagus, onions, radishes, strawberries, tomatoes, cherries, and eggs, with prices per dozen or per unit and several beef and poultry figures. The page also notes calves, sheep, butter, cheese, and canned goods with assorted price points and quantities.
In a Cleveland courtroom, Edward Gromand and Anthony Fapes face trial for the Wellington Bank robbery of May 14. Prosecution witnesses, including Gib Haines and Gertrude Dibble, identify the defendants while defense counsel cross examines, revealing timing and opportunities during the robbery.
Michael J. Gary, a 21 year old? No. The text reads: A Spanish War veteran from Dayton, O., died in a hospital near Xenia after injuries from a hit-and-run crash Sunday night. The man identified as veterans from Xenia? The article fragment is unclear on exact age and name format. It notes a hit-skip motorist caused injuries near Xenia and death in hospital.
The prosecution plans to call Miss Louise Sooy, a Wellington restaurant employee, this afternoon to testify she saw the two defendants in Wellington three days before the robbery. The defendants defend the alibi, claiming they were not in Lorain County on the robbery date and say they have witnesses ready to prove their whereabouts.
Local Father Charles Coughlin supporters invite Elyria residents to an 8 30 pm Friday meeting at Elyria High School auditorium to hear Coughlin announce a third party ticket led by Rep. William Lemke. J C Welsh heads the Union for Social Justice effort with James Currens slated to speak before the broadcast.
County commissioners approved hiring Homer H Neptune of Lorain at 100 a month as a county wide relief investigator. He will handle relief complaints and border line cases and report directly to the board. The move follows a drop in relief cases from 864 to about 500 since county control began a month ago.
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