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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1930
Page
5
Lyan Fitzpatrick, captain of the Eagles football team, was coerced by eight men to ride handcuffed to an old buggy pulled by a car through city streets on the eve of his marriage to Zelma Dietrich of Lorain. Spectators watched as promoters sought to lock him in a padded cell, but failed.
The Oberlin American Legion Drum Corps placed second with 62 points, just two behind North Canton, as 17 members represented Oberlin in a field of entrants from Oberlin Shelby Ravenna Kent Cuyahoga Falls and Akron. The Wadsworth Post organized the event and led the parade, with Oberlin earning a $100 prize while first and third prizes were $100 and $50 respectively.
Mrs Elizabeth Ann Maddock GS 318 Eighth Street wife of William Maddock dies after weeks of illness. Born in Cleveland, mother of Bertha Ryan Elyria Leroy Maddock Dayton Melvin Maddock Elyria. Survived by two sisters Clara Sander Cleveland Leona Hey Richmond Va and two brothers Arthur Cleveland George Rockport Mo. A forty five year Church of Christ member and Eastern Star. Funeral Monday at 2:30 from Church of Christ Rev W C Fowler officiating. Burial Ridgelawn Cemetery.
Mrs Almira Depue died June 19 at Garfield Memorial hospital Washington DC. She was well known here having spent time with daughter Florence D Humphrey 618 Middle Avenue. She leaves two sons eight grandchildren. Interment Saturday at Belvidere New Jersey.
Funeral services for the late Anna Schade will be held on Monday June 23 at nine o'clock in St Agnes church. The service will honor her life and legacy with local church parishioners and mourners in attendance. The obituary notes the family’s appreciation for support during this time.
William T Worcester four month old son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Worcester of 21 West Street died Friday after a four week illness. He leaves two brothers and three sisters named Grace Donald Josephine James and Miriam. Funeral services are set for Monday June 23 at eleven o clock in St Agnes church with burial in St Marys cemetery.
Admissions list Frank Hopkins of 3876 Abber Road and Mrs Robert Stone of 223 Marseilles. Discharges include Mrs Sam Mack of Valley City. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Robert Stone on June 21. A whey derived dry powder cures rickets. Avocado yields valuable oil and provides good animal feed.
Dr. F. M. Sponseller of Elyria announces prompt treatment for piles fissure fistula and colitis along with varicose veins. Office at 805 Elyria Savings & Trust Blog in Elyria Ohio lists contact number 3214 and hours on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday until further notice.
Two slight vehicle damage incidents were reported in Elyria. George De Frieze of Cleveland backed into James Thomas of Lorain on Broad Street. Albert Berson of Princeton Avenue was rear ended while another car tried to pass on Middle Avenue near Ninth Street.
Judge W B Thompson granted three divorces in common pleas court this morning. Elmer Denhard was divorced from Dorothy Denhard for gross neglect of duty. Bertha Tait was divorced from Fred Tait for gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Helen Bridges was divorced from Charles Bridges and restored her maiden name Helen Nagy.
Three judgments for the Home Credit Company were returned in common pleas court yesterday. One was for 45.92 dollars against Robert Jackson and others, another for 120.91 pounds against Florence Holloway and others, and the third for 42.45 dollars against Edgar Spar and others.
Radio schedule highlights five programs across NBC and CBS networks. Mormon Tabernacle Choir at 3:00 P M on WIZ, Evangeline Adams at 6:39 P M on WABC, A P Gypsies at 7:60 P M on WEAF, Admiral Byrd at 8:00 P M on WABC, and General Motors Hour at 8:30 P M on WEAF.
In Litchfield on June 21 B Turner and children Alyce and Wate attended the Turner reunion at North Fairfield. The Priscilla club plans a semi annual meeting June 25 at Mrs. Streett's home with an all day gathering and potluck. The Cemetery and Park Association schedules a park festival with county band music Thursday night. The Medina County Past Matron’s Association meets June 27 at Mrs. Ina Starrett’s home for an all day session. Several residents visit relatives and attend church and social events, including Miss Laura Shank’s Baptist service and visits by local families to Pittsfield and Oberlin areas.
C M Williams attendance officer released figures showing 892 total absences and tardiness in city schools for the year with 1524 cases investigated. The report notes a drop in absences due to neglect by parents, 5 this month versus 14 a year ago, and details on truancy, home visits, notices, prosecutions, and working permits issued.
In And About The Court House two divorce suits were filed yesterday. Louella Davis seeks a divorce from Charles N. Davis on extreme cruelty. they were married in March 1925 and have no children. Sarah Edith Gaskin sues Lawrence Gaskin of Dade City Florida for gross neglect of duty. they married in March 1921 and have two children. Convevance of Elyria property and an accounting are sought in a separate suit by Miller Jones against Elsie M L P Waiser and the Elyria Savings and Trust Company. Second National Bank of Warren files suit for 7000 dollars on a cognovit note against H J Ringler, G F Bursley, and A Ringler.
In Oberlin a string of local social items lists visits and studies. Dr Beatty departs for orthodontia courses in Kansas City. Dr Barrett teaches at Kent State Normal College for six weeks. Several residents attend a Child's Conservation League meeting in Wellington. Various families host guests during commencement week and plan summer study trips in Vienna and abroad.
Oberlin O June 21 The 4-H club organized and held their first meeting of the season in the Grange hall Plans for the summer were discussed at the election of officers President Helen Davidson vice president Sheila Oldfield secretary Murial Davidson treasurer Elinor Worcester recreation leader Freeda Myers news reporter Doris Wangerein leaders Mrs Hunt Miss Carlton and Miss Lewis Meetings will be every Friday at two o'clock in the Grange hall A piano recital was given by Elaine Beebe pupils at her Spring street home The Oberlin Business Men's club met at the Martin hotel with a six thirty dinner and summer sale plans Mrs L W Taylor will address the League of Women Voters on Monday June 23 at three o'clock at Mrs W P Carruthers home Miss Faith Pierce daughter of Prof and Mrs P S Pierce earned a Master of Arts at Smith College on June 16
Readable sections show Troop rosters with Second Class and First Class honors, Star and Life Scout awards, Eagle and Palm recognitions, and Merit Badge credits across Troops 1 4 6 7 12 16 18 19 21 22 25 and 28. Names include Aranvi Kednemic Laskay Lovicha Molnar Namassy Tyvakody Belfiore Metcalf Bell and many others, with multiple awards and skill areas noted.
The text notes that a Papuan hunter will not disclose his hunting plans to anyone before going out and that asking a hunter where he is headed is considered bad form. The behavior emphasizes secrecy and self-reliance in traditional hunting practices.
Mayors from several Ohio cities including Elyria organized at Columbus a League of Ohio Municipalities to monitor tax laws under the Tax Classification Amendment adopted last fall. Mayor James A. Hewitt said cities need protection as the amendment caps taxes at 14 mills unless a special vote approves more. Elyria’s prior rate was 23 mills with 8.5 for schools, 3 for state, and 3.5 for county taxes leaving no room for city needs without voter approval or reductions elsewhere.
Large crowds enjoy the miniature Hallworthy course as openings awards are announced. Men’s first Don Gurney, putter second CBE Gould, Barton third with six passes and six golf balls. Women’s first Mrs C E Gould, second Mrs R H Seelman with six wolf balls, third Miss Harriet Seeley with six passes.
A long list of names from scouting troops details their hobbies and skills. Activities span woodcarving, first aid, cycling, civics, cooking, gardening, athletics, art, and public health. Many names match troop numbers 12 13 16 and 19 with varied specializations and pursuits.
A compilation of curious notes ranges from Manaos Brazil with a river port and no railroad to bee vision revealing 14 000 lenses in a queen bee and 40 000 in a common bee. It also mentions gold’s malleability light passing sheets and a Norfolk hare law. A bat’s night vision is noted beside a proverb about blindness.
Brownhelm O June 21 members of the Brownhelm W C T U attended the Kipton W C T U Institute held at the Kipton school all day with Miss Mabel Hasenpflug Mrs Ed Leuszler Mrs Marie Knerum Mrs Ed Leuszler Miss Mary Chanin and Miss Florence Claus named. Rev Cady Oberlin a returned missionary from China will lead services at Brownhelm Congregational church Sunday at 10 20. Visitors to Mrs Sarah Spencer from England included Mrs Wragg Mrs William Emery Mrs Joseph Heathcote Mrs Elizabeth Rebersold Mrs Albert Wragg and Mrs Harold Allsop of South Amherst. Miss Marguerite Knispel Lorain is visiting Brownhelm Station with her parents.
Evangelical and Reformed and Congregational churches list service times pastors and speakers in Denver area. Hinsdale county reported two births in 1929 while Park county had one. state births totaled 17 768 compared to 19 065 in 1928.
Butter and egg markets absent for Saturday. Potatoes listed by region with No 1 grades and sack weights: Maine Green Mt No 1 at 4.25 per 150 lb, Michigan No 1 at 4.25 per 160 lb, Idaho Russet at 4.50 per 100 lb.
Cleveland livestock quotations report from June 21 shows hogs largely unsold with none holdover and light hog packages at 10.15. Cattle at standstill with about 250 holdovers expected for Monday. Calves at standstill with over 200 head unsold. grassy and heavy offerings. Sheep quotable around steady with little choice offered. plain lambs at 9.50. some sheep and yearlings remain unsold.
Chicago price quotations show unsettled butter receipts at 19,102 pounds, eggs with varied current and storage prices, and mixed poultry figures. Potatoes list Reds on track and steady United States shipments with Bliss TriumphsS around $3.00 and Irish cobblers $2.60 to $5.10. Grain notes No 2 hard wheat 94 1 2 cents, corn No 1 mixed 77 1 4 to 78 1 4 cents, oats No 2 white 58 4 cents, rye 42 cents, barley 43 to 46 cents, Timothy and Clover seed prices listed.
Hogs receipts 50 head as market slows by 10 to 15 cents. Leavies around 9.00 to 9.25, Mediums 9.50 to 9.75, Yorkers 9.00 to 9.25. Pigs 9.00 to 9.50. Cattle receipts light with market steady. Calves and sheep receipts light with market unspecified.
Toledo grain prices show No 2 red wheat at 97 and 95 and a half cents, Corn No 3 yellow at 00 and 1 to 2 11-2e. The report lists bid prices and market variations, reflecting small shifts in grain values across the Toledo exchange.
Daily commodity quotes show No 2 white oats at 42 44 cents, Clover seed October bid 12 75 dollars with December 12 95 dollars. Allike cash new October bid 11 15 dollars.
Minneapolis grain prices show Bran at 20.50 to 21.00 a unit, Wheat No 1 northern quoted at 95 7 8 to 95 cents, No 1 red durum at 47 5 8 to 80 5 8 cents, July 93 cents, Sept 96 cents. Corn No 3 yellow at 72 to 74 cents, Oats No 3 white at 32 1/2 cents, Flax No 1 at 52 6 2 cents to 2.76 1/2.
Local real estate circles show rising buying and renting, led by a chamber survey of 6,250 homes revealing 187 with 215 vacant quarters. Brokers report farm exchanges near Ashland, several rentals, and three new Elyria Block homes valued near 50 000, indicating a broad uptick in demand and movement into the city. Next week to publish an article on general farm conditions.
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