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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1933

Page

9

Father of Engineers Testifies in Kidnap Case

In Barnstable Massachusetts on June 23 Kenneth Buck alleged that Neil C. McMath, a Harwich boat-builder, knew members of a bootleg gang that kidnapped his daughter Pegsy McMath for 60 000 dollars. Kenneth, 98, testified that a bootlegger named Bill said McMath needed money. He recounted a note Peggy sent the day after the abduction and Cyril Buck’s warning to quit the racket.

Barnstable Mass Kenneth Buck Neil C. McMath Harwich Pegsy McMath Kenneth Bill McMath Cyril Elias Burwick Peggy Burwick West Harwich

Ohio eight telephone firms halted dividends by order

Eight Ohio telephone companies, subsidiaries of Interstate Telephone and Telegraph, were ordered by the Ohio Public Utilities Commission to stop paying dividends on common stock until their depreciation reserve and surplus accounts are rehabilitated to the commission’s satisfaction. The firms operate in southwestern Ohio and include Ohio Telephone Service, New Paris Home Telephone, Eaton, Camden, Hollandsburg, Eldorado and West Manchester, Union City, and others.

Columbus Ohio Telephone Companies Interstate Telephone and Telegraph Company Abilene Kan Ohio Public Utilities Commission Ohio Ohio Telephone Service Company Greenville New Paris Home Telephone Company New Paris Interstate Telephone Corporation Union City Eaton Telephone Company Eaton Southwestern Ohio Telephone Company Camden Telephone Company Camden Hollandsburg Home Telephone Company Hollandsburg Eldorado and West Manchester Telephone Company West Manchester The Utilities Commission

State To Seek Foreclosure On Cleveland Man

In Cleveland Ohio June 23 UP state banking department will file an application to foreclose and sell collateral tied to loans totaling 2930000 from the closed bank. A judgment of 3158855 against Kenyon V Painter was approved by Common Pleas Judge Lee Skeel after a suit for recovery was filed. The petition seeks a receiver to collect rents and income to cover delinquent taxes and assessments. Painter says most funds were used to buy Union Trust stock to avert the bank’s collapse. He claims the stock is in his possession.

Cleveland, O Kenyon V. Painter Union Trust Company State Banking Department Common Pleas Lee Skeel Painter Union Trust

Elyria Boy Hurt By Fall On Glass

Herbert Shrover, 11, of R. D. 2 Elyria, sustained a severe cut on his hand yesterday when he fell on a piece of glass. His injury was treated at Memorial Hospital.

Elyria Herbert Shrover R. D Memorial Hospital

Death Record Mrs Indiana Taylor of Arthur Illots

Mrs Indiana Taylor of Arthur Illots died Wednesday at her daughter home at Route 3 Decatur Hl age 5 years She was mother of Mrs H R Wright 69 Chestnut St Elyria Survived by 2 sisters four daughters two sons ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren

Indiana Taylor Arthur Lliots R. D. Schroat Route 3 Decatur

Funeral for George N. Watson Set for Sunday in Butternut Ridge

George N. Watson, died June 23 after a brief illness. He was born May 9, 1876. Survived by his widow, six sons, three daughters, eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be from his home on Butternut Ridge Sunday afternoon June 25 at 3:00.

George N. Watson Butternut Ridge

Funeral services for George Noderer on Starkey road

Funeral services for George Noderer who died Wednesday afternoon at his home on Starkey road will be held Saturday afternoon at three o'clock from the Wicken's Memorial Funeral Home in Lorain.

George Noderer Starkey Road Wicken Lorain

Court filings list suits by Lerner Metcheff and others

In Lorain area court records Sam Lerner sues George Metcheff for 1850 pounds due in Lorain. Black River Lumber sues St Moses and others for 1444 dollars for building materials. Frank W Jordan suit against Bannon Theatre Co. dismissed as plaintiff no longer stockholder. Emil Masud Joseph and Hankey Joseph name Joseph Bennett et al in quiet title action on Amherst property.

Sam Lerner George Metcheff Lorain, Et al Lorain Black River Lumber Company St. Moses Et al Frank W. Jordan Bannon Theatre Company Common Pleas Emil Masud Joseph Hankey Joseph Joseph Bennett Et al Amherst

Judge Testifies In Ouster Trial

Judge Edwin W. Diehl told three judges of the court of appeals that in 1942 his debts totaled 24000 against assets valued at 30000 to 35000. He said bankruptcy, debt size, and erosion of real estate value prevented living on his 6285 salary. The ouster suit alleges misconduct and the court dismissed a demurrer challenging jurisdiction.

Canton L.p Edwin W. Diehl Common Pleas Stark County Court of Appeals C. G. Sherick Ashland Charles W. Montgomery Newark C. Lemnert Zanesville Diehl X Court

Invention spread of optical semaphore in early France

At the start of the 18th century France developed an irat system of mechanical contrivances for transmitting news. Claude Chappe's semaphore used wooden arms rotating on a center post to relay messages across distance.

France Claude Chappe

Comings-Inscho Wedding Held In Oberlin Shelby

A quiet ceremony at the bride’s Shelby home united Miss Jeanette Inscho and Fred A. Comings in Oberlin. The couple plans a honeymoon on the Little Manistee River and will reside at 19 College Place after returning.

Oberlin Jeanette Inscho Shelby Fred A. Comings Co. R. Comings D. Insche Beatrice Merriman Carrollton Fred Zurell Wheeling W. Va Lea Comings Comings Little Manistee River Michigan College Place Oberlin Conservatory C. R. Comings and Sons Lea Eugene Gordon A. G. Comings Herbert F. Arnold Clyde Rudekoff Co. W. Wargerien Okmulgee Okla Bert Heath Parkersburg Winfred

Directs Verdict For Commission In Injury Case

Common Pleas Judge A R Webber directed a verdict for the Industrial Commission of Ohio against Charles Sands of Cleveland who sued to continue his compensation. Sands injured in 1924 by a 35 foot fall while cleaning windows at Lorain Castings Company. compensation stopped in 1932 after about $5 000 paid.

Common Pleas Judgte A. R. Webber The Industrial Commission of Ohio Charles Sands Cleveland Sands Lorain Castings Company

Bids Open for July Elyria Relief Supplies

The Elyria City Relief Commission lists authorized groceries meats and produce for July. Bidding copies available at the Elyria City Commissary today 7 PM to 9 PM and 8 AM to noon Saturday. All bids due to the Committee by Friday June 30 1933.

Elyria City

Lagrange Society News From June Weekend Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Hinkley hosted relatives from Oakmont Pa and Lilverdale Pittsburgh over the weekend. The Rawson and Wilcox families attended an American Legion meeting in Cleveland Sunday. Rosalie Adams returns from Oberlin training school. Ruth Adams has been ill. Wilcox granddaughters visit. Lois Nichols stays with grandparents Wr A E Mennel Belden.

Rosalie Adams Oberlin Martin Schiver Hendall Cleveland Ruth Adams A. F. Wilcox Margaret Fatty Hacker Lewood Henry Wigert Vernon Rundle Lois Nichols A. E. Mennel Belden

Aid Society Meeting At Mrs Curtiss Home

The Ladies Aid Society served a delicious cafeteria dinner at Mrs John H Curtiss home Thursday. Mrs Wigert led the business session as members discussed School Day Experiences and heard Mrs James Nichols speak on the first Christian settlement east of the Appalachians near Tuscarawas County. July hostess will be Mrs Milton Haulk. Sunday guest was Mrs Minnie Willard of Elyria visiting Mr and Mrs W C Knowles.

Conklin and Mathias Engaged in Covington Kentucky Marriage

Mr and Mrs John Conklin announce the marriage of their son George Conklin to Miss Gertrude Mathias of Willard Ohio on June 10 in Covington Kentucky. Mr and Mrs Claire Devereaux witnessed. The couple reside with the groom's parents and plan to establish a home here.

John Conklin George Conklin Gertrude Mathias Willard Ohio Covington Kentucky Claire Devereaux

La Grange Busy Bees Meet and Local Society Notes

The La Grange Busy Bees 4 H Club held its weekly meeting on Wednesday June 14 with eleven members and one visitor present Frances Whrowles and May Amsbury demonstrated Selection of Accessories then sewing and games followed Several local residents attended the Alumination in Oberlin on Saturday Mr and Mrs Charles Brown and three children Billy Bertha and Tommy visited Mrs Browns parents in South Amherst Teddy Saunders had his tonsils removed last week Choir rehearsal at the M E church Thursday evening with a short Sunday school orchestra session Mrs Robert Carruthers hosted friends Thursday at her home Miss Betty Hoffman spending summer with grandmother Nellie M Auxer ADD LA GRANGE Mr and Mrs W G Rundle and family attended a family gathering Brush home Columbia La Grange Calf Club met Friday at the Aldrich home record books discussed and games enjoyed

la Grange Busy Bees Frances Whrowles May Amsbury Oberlin Charles Brown Billy Bertha Tommy South Amherst M. E. Church Robert Carruthers Frank McRoberts Betty Hoffman Andrew's Institute Willoughby Nellie M Auxer W. G. Rundle Brush Columbia la Grange Calf Club Vwriday Aldrich George Langton Homer Langton Columbus Langton H. K. Schwensen Canton S. C. Hurlbut Joseph Martin Josephine H. W. Mahan North Ridge J. L. McIntire Portsmouth Ohio Hubert Smith Baltimore Maryland G. S. Stoughton R. B. Brown Cleveland Frank Braman Tulsa Oklahoma Stoughton Harvey Stoughton Laurabell Stoughton Moulton Lake Avenue Arthur Johnson Abbe Road J. G. Morrig and Sons

Reports Officer Shot Him After He Surrendered

Clyde R. Stephens a World War veteran from Peoria Illinois said from St Rita s hospital Lima officer Don Wade shot him after surrendering on a train near Lima He told Lima Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars leaders that Wade fired as he raised both hands and struck him in the face with a gunshot wound near the right eye Stephens also claimed Erie railroad detective R W Steen joined the pursuit and Wade then fired while Stephens fled toward Peoria authorities said they would seek a county investigation into the incident

Lima St. Rita’s Hospital Clyde R. Stephens Peoria Illinois Don Wade Wade Stephens M. L. Clevenger Lima American Legion William Daly Veterans of Foreign Warshare Dayton Clevenger Daly Peor 7 R. W. Steen Erie Railroad Stean

Local Social News Highlights and Visits

Supt C E Webb and family visited Worthington friends while others hosted gatherings at the Hamburger and Rawson homes. A St Johns Day sermon by Rev Jump drew Masonic attendance. Mr and Mrs Edward Haynes prepare a month trip to New York and Finger Lakes with Forest Rodenbaugh as house sitter. Lyn don Chapter O E S party honored Grand Representatives. G W Woodruff and wife attended Oberlin events.

C. E. Webb Worthington F. L. Wolcott George Hamburger James Aldrich LaVerne Claire Wolfe Jack Estella Aldrich Belden Ora Sprague Dewey Aldrich Hamburger Home John Chamberlain Lucia Raymond Long Robert Chapman B. Rawson R. H. Denham Rawson Vermont St Archie Chester Cleveland Noah Holcomb Jump Edward Haynes New York Brooklyn Finger Laks Forest Rodenbaugh Lakewood Vermont Street Andrew Rawson Bridge Club Maxine Gott Henry Gott Lyndon Chapter Elyria Fourth District Mattie Prosser G. W. Woodruff Oberlin

Children Raised by Wolves Do Not Fully Learn Speech

Historical notes report children reared by wolves predominantly in India fail to acquire speech when recaptured, often learning only slowly. Separately, a surge of tourism is driving up business in Italy, boosting local economies and visitor activity.

India Italy

Vincent Vincent Ohio Visitor Weekend Update

Vincent Vincent Ohio reports Fore lyn Bohn of Elyria visiting aunt Mrs Ed McGucken and family for a few days Homer Langton of Columbus was a weekend guest.

Servis and Florio Reach Ohio Amateur Semi Finals

At COUNTRY CLUB Springfield QC June 23 Servis beat Weaits 53 3 and Florio defeated Hunt 4 and 3 to advance to the Ohio Amateur semi finals. Mumma defeated Love 3 2 and Kepler beat Hamant 5 3 as semi final matchups were set for the tournament in Springfield.

Byron Hunt Columbus Servis Florio Ohio Akron Portage Mumma Br. J. . Love Kepler Eddie Hamant Ohio Intercollegate

Gets 19 Months To Read Bible

AKRON Ohio June 23 An alleged broodlegger who struck his wife with a rolling pin over 20 cents for a drink was sentenced to 19 months in jail to read the Bible he carried to court. Tilman Gay 30 faced Judge Claude V. D. Emmons after Mrs Gay said he hit her. she was in medical care at home. The judge urged Bible reading or abandoning it for fiction.

Akron. O Upan Tilman Gay

Local Page Notices Of Visitors And Club Meeting

Residents recount visits from Langtons Schwensens and Martins as well as travels of McIntire and Snodgrass families. Social calls include Beese Reese and Stoughton households. The Markley 4 H Club to meet June 23 at the Lewis home. various locals attend rallies and host guests across Elyria Canton Vermilion and Columbus.

Markets Cleveland Livestock and Farmers Local Markets

Livestock prices show holdovers scarce with steers and heifers mixed. Cattle, calves and sheep listing across weights with vealers slow, lambs steady, and ewes and wethers noted. farmers market items include lettuce, cabbage, cucumbers, onions, parsley, peas, radishes, strawberries, spinach and tomatoes with varied unit prices.

Cleveland Early Wales Low

Chicago cash quotations and various commodity prices

Portly late medieval note opens with Chicago market quotes for butter eggs poultry potatoes and grains detailing receipts prices and ranges for dairy and produce. The article shifts to a historical aside noting medieval physicians linked epidemics to infectious disease per Leviticus prompting new understandings of outbreaks.

Butter-Eatras Prices and Live Poultry Rates

Advertisement lists butter costs for one pound prints at 4 30 eight four c. Live poultry prices include heavy fowls at 10 12 cents, medium fowls 10 cents, Leghorn fowls 8 9 cents, ducks 36 cents, old cocks 7 8 cents, heavy broilers 17 19 cents, Leghorn broilers 12 14 cents, turkeys 1 1/2 cents. Eggs quoted at 14 1-2 cents, current receipts 12 1/2 cents, extra firsts at 1 Ye.

Chicago

Grain and hay prices from Cleveland Exchange listing

Quotations furnished by the Cleveland Grain and Hay Exchange show prices per bushel for corn and wheat, per ton for hay and mill feeds, and per barrel for flour. Items include Clover No 1 medium red at 12 dollars, oats No 3 white at about 37.5 cents, hay No 1 timothy at 10 dollars, flour middlings at 20.50 to 21.06, and alfalfa first and second cuttings at 1.00 and 18.06 respectively.

Ste. Timothy Cleveland Grain and Hay Exchange

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