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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1932

Page

5

Religious Emphasis Week Opens at Oberlin College

Oberlin Ohio March 5 Religious Emphasis Week opens in the college tomorrow with a vesper service in Finney Chapel. Rev Harold C Phillips of First Baptist Cleveland will speak on The Application of Christian Principles to Modern Life. Music includes organ by George Lillich and harp solos by Christine Carr.

Oberlin Finney Chapel Harold C. Phillips First Baptist Church of Thomas W. Graham E. H. Wilkins Phillips Wilkins Causey Conference On Religion

Christy Junior Club Installs Officers

The Christy Junior club held the installation of its officers yesterday, formalizing the new leadership lineup for the youth organization. Members and guests attended as the group announced its upcoming activities.

Christy Junior Club

Nationwide straw vote under way in presidential campaign

The Chronicle Telegram joins 600 newspapers in a non partisan national straw poll March 4 to 11. Voters may cast ballots for any declared candidate from any party and results will be reported daily. The poll aims to gauge national sentiment and potential movement away from party lines.

Chronicle- Telegram Central Press Association Chronicle-Telegram United States Met

Portrait Gifts Honor Washington Bicentennial at Oberlin High

Mr and Mrs L C Crist of West Lorain Street donated portraits to Oberlin High School of George Washington Abraham Lincoln and Benjamin Franklin. The Franklin print stems from a Duplessis original now owned by the New York History Society. Lincoln’s portrait comes from a 1864 unre t untouched negative made a year before his death. The new Washington portrait, from the Gilbert Stuart Athenaeum likeness in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, now hangs in the school library.

Washington L. C. Crist West Lorain Street Geo. Washington Abraham Lincoln Benjamin Franklin Oberlin High School Franklin Duplessis New York History Society Lincoln Athenaeum Gilbert Stuart Boston Museum of Fine Arts

Oberlin Man Delivers Founders Day Talk in Michigan

Dr. Frank Hugh Foster of the School of Theology gave the Founders Day address at Olivet College Olivet Michigan marking the fiftieth anniversary of his earning a PhD from the University of Leipzig Germany Afterward students prayed at Father Shipherds grave the Olivet and Oberlin founder.

Frank Hugh Foster School of Theology Olivet College Olivet Michigan University of Leipzig Germany Father Shipherd Oberlin Vera LaDow Chagrin Falls Rebecca Nicodemus Cleveland W. E. Nicodemus West College Street Father E. Dietz Milwaukee Sacred Heart Church Frederick Deltz George N. Nennerlee Charles

Court Roundup Opens Lorain Jail Release And Divorces

Dan Adria of Lorain released from county jail after a 10 day sentence for stealing 40 cents worth of coal from the B&O Railroad. Bertha M. Fox of Lorain sues Arnold for divorce on extreme cruelty and desertion. Anna Rech of Lorain sues Joseph for divorce on wilful absence. Dorothea Sturtevant of Elyria awarded a divorce from Maurice for gross neglect of duty. Leona Senner of Lorain granted divorce from Stephen for gross neglect and extreme cruelty. The Cleveland Trust Company sues Jennie Ross and others for 5900 on a promissory note. Foreclosure of property in Lorain sought. Judge W. B. Thompson presiding.

Dan Adria Lorain Bertha M. Fox Arnold Anna Rech Joseph Dorothea Sturtevant Elyria Maurice W. B. Thompson Cleveland Trust Company Jennie Ross Et al Leona Senner Stephen

Betty Johnson case details emerge from Glasgow notes

The report from Glasgow cites Betty Johnson’s mother Mrs. Taylor fearing danger if she speaks. A Hartford post office found a postcard addressed to the Lindberghs with a reversed J signature matching a Newark card mailed last Wednesday, tying into Johnson’s examination.

Glasgow Taylor Betty Johnson Hartford Newark N. J

Legion Heals Herbert Bid Rejected by Ohio Post

Akron march report details a stormy session where Charles Faust Post of Lisbon, Ohio defeated a resolution to force the resignation of State Commander Paul M. Herbert. Supporters argued the move would handicap bonuses and pensions while opponents accused Herbert of boss rule and blocking a member referendum on the bonus issue.

Akron Paul M. Herbert Columbus Appareith Charles Faust Post Américan Lisbon Curdoga Falls Post L. C. Richards J. B Legion

Death Record Amherst Carrie Gillette Dats

Carrie Gillette Dats died at her Maple Avenue home Friday at 7 45 pm. She lived in Amherst most of her life and is survived by husband Henry Dute son Jay Gillette and one grandson Robert Gillette. A former Congregational member she later joined the First Evangelical Church. Funeral services will be at Zilch Funeral Home 2 pm Monday with Rev A M Rickel and Rev F Fr Eastman officiating. Burial at Cleveland Street Cemetery.

Amherst Carrie Gillette Dats Maple A.ear Duta Amhers Henry Dute Jay Gillette Robert Gillette Congregational Church First Evangelical Church Zilch A. M Rickel

Death of Mrs Etta Nichols reported in St Petersburg

Mrs Charles Box of Grafton learns of the death of her mother Mrs Etta Nichols in St Petersburg Florida. Death occurred last night. Surviving are four daughters Mrs Box of Grafton Lydia Nichols of Cleveland and Misses Flossie and Henrietta Nichols of St Petersburg. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.

Grafton Charles Box Etta Nichols St. Petersburg Florida Nichols Mr. Box Lydia Nichols Cleveland Flossie Henrietta Nichols

Adelbert Houghtaling Rites Planned In Elyria

Adelbert L Houghtaling 49, husband of Lillie Houghtaling died at his home 1021 West River Street yesterday afternoon at four o clock after a two week illness. He was born in New York October 18 141 and lived in Elyria twelve years coming from Lakewood. Survived by widow two sons Clyde W and Paul D both of Elyria one grandson and a brother LeRoy Houghtaline of New York. Friends may call at Nichole Funeral Home. Funeral services Monday at 10:00 with Rev R T Ketcham officiating. Burial Woodland Cemetery Cleveland.

Adelbert L. Houghtaling Lillie Houghtaling West River Street New York State Elyria Lakewood Clyde W Paul D LeRoy Houghtaline New York Nichole R. T. Ketcham Woodland Cemetery Cleveland

Mrs Katherine Greenfield Dies at 87 in Elyria Home

Mrs Katherine Greenfield formerly of Avon dies at 87 at her daughter’s home 416 West Third Street Elyria Six children survive funeral set for Monday at 9 30 from St Marys church Elyria with Avon cemetery burial

Katherine Greenfield Avon A. L. Jackson West Third Street St. Mary’s Church Elyria Avon Cemetery

Appeal for renewed private relief to aid city efforts

W H VanOster mayor appeals for renewed private aid to city relief work as winter strains agencies. Citizens groups clubs and industries are urged to donate food clothing or money with collection at City Hall or by requesting a pickup.

Local Students Compete in Hiram College Play Contest

Four Elvira High School students perform in the Hiram College play finals alongside actors from Shaker Heights Warren Newton Falls and Youngstown South High Schools. A bronze plaque will honor the winning school, and two scholarships to Hiram College will be awarded for best actor and best actress.

Elvira High School Hiram Hiram College Shaker Heights Warren Newton Falls Youngstown South Ben

Young Men's Club to hear Deane Burns on By Products

Deane Burns assistant superintendent of Harshaw Chemical Company will speak at Dominick's eating house Monday night on By Products. An automobile owned by William Dengate was damaged by fire yesterday afternoon on Eighth Street Alley. backfire through the carburetor blamed, scorching paint and damaging the carburetor.

Deane Burns Harshaw Chemical Company Dominick's William Dengate Eighth Street

Mother of Lindbergh nurse distracted in Glasgow

In Glasgow on March 5 Betty Gow’s mother refused to discuss the Lindbergh kidnapping for fear of gang vengeance on her daughter. Police said no new clues. detectives were told by Scotland Yard to seek information on certain persons tied to the case.

Glasgow Scotland Betty Gow Lindhbergh Betty Scotland Yard

Mayor Fines Kenyon Street Man for Intoxication

Ernest Williams on Kenyon street was fined $5 and costs after arraignment before Mayor W. H. Van Oster this morning for intoxication.

Ernest Williams Kenyon Street W. H. van Oster

Funeral services for Elmer E. Long

Funeral services for the late Elmer E. Long are planned for Monday. Details on location and times remain unavailable in the fragment.

Burial Services Set for West Ridge Resident

A funeral service will be held at 1 30 P M at the late home on West Ridge with Rev C F Wiseman pastor of the Second Congregational church presiding Interment will be in North Olmsted cemetery

West Ridge C. F. Wiseman Second Congregational Church North Olmsted Cemetery

Evangelist Rev H W Welsh to Lead Nazarene Services

Rev H W Welsh of Columbus Ohio will conduct evangelistic services at the Church of the Nazarene starting tomorrow through March 20 at the Frances Smith Fiock building on Broad Street over Bow ers' drug store. He brings the Hoot Trio to perform with varied instruments.

H. W. Welsh Columbus Ohio Church of the Nazarene Frances Smith Fiock Broad Street Bowers’ Drug Store

Ex-Chicago gangsters convicted in $50,000 kidnapping

Three former Chicago gangsters Ralph Sheldon Louis Frank and Jessie Orsatti were found guilty by a superior court jury in Los Angeles of kidnapping Mr and Mrs E L Zeke Caress for a $50 000 ransom. They face 10 years to life in prison with sentencing set for next Wednesday in San Quentin.

Los Angeles Chicago San Quentin Penitentiary E. L Zeke) Caress Ralph Sheldon Louis Frank Jessie Orsatti Charles Burnell

Well Known Store Relocates to 390 Broad Street

After 13 years at 419 Broad Street Altman and Ackerman opened a new store at 390 Broad Street three doors from Middie Avenue. The formal opening drew many friends and patrons to inspect the attractively decorated establishment offering a complete men's wear line and a tailoring department.

Broad Street Altman Ackerman Middie Avenue

Lindbergh Opens Phone To Public In Kidnap Case

Hopewell New Jersey March 5 6 Charles A Lindbergh announced a telephone free of police surveillance to receive tips on the kidnapped child Charles Jr but no word came and authorities said the child is not yet found dead or alive.

Hopewell N. J Charles A. Lindbergh Charles Jr

Let Contracts for Bridge Structures in Camden Township and Pearl Ave

County commissioners awarded two contracts for small bridge structures. The Gifford road bridge in Camden township goes to Resar Construction Company with a bid of 1 374 dollars. The Pearl avenue bridge will be built by Nick Gigliotti with the bid of SLABK.

Gifford Road Camden Township Resar Construction Company Pearl Avenue Nick Gigliotti Slabk

United Press Appeals to Lindbergh Kidnappers

United Press urges kidnappers of Baby Lindbergh Jr. to contact Colonel Lindbergh for a $50,000 ransom and safe return, promising protection and secrecy. It lists U P bureaus from New York to Montreal for messages and specifies discreet handling and authenticity signs.

United Press Charles Augustus Lindbergh, Jr Lindbergh Colonel Lindbergh New York Philadelphia Harrisburg Washington Boston Albany Cleveland Columbus Pittsburgh Atlanta Raleigh Murray Hill Daily News Rittenhouse Belcher National New York Ave N. W Capital Washington St Cleveland Press Chicago South State St Martin Street Walnut Terminal Detroit Cadillac la Fayette Blvd Court Pittsburgh Press Patriot Montreal Harbour St. James St

Ohio's Quota For C M T C Almost Filled

Arthur Richwine of Elyna in charge of C M T C reservations from Lorain County announced Ohio's quota for the camp is nearly reached. The state limit is 2200 with 2092 signed up while Lorain County's limit is 45 and 22 have registered.

Arthur Richwine Elyna Lorain County Ohio

Coast Guard captures rum smuggling boat after gas flare

Woods Hole Massachusetts March 5 A chase ends with the Boston speedboat Kelble seized near Warren Point Rhode Island valued at about 100000 along with its cargo. Coast Guard Chief Boatswain’s mate Cecil McLeod says the smugglers zigzagged at high speed as machine gun fire struck the vessel and the Kelble’s six man crew replied with a gas attack not in smoke screen form.

Woods Hole Mass Boston Kelble Warren Point R. I Cecil McLeod McLeod New England

New Angle in Benzak Defense Bill Case Emerges

A Lorain County Bar Rule limits criminal case prep to three days, yet lawyersWebber and Horan charged 525 for five days and 700 for three and a half days for Benzak defense. Judge A R Webber approved a 925 reduction, with Chief Deputy Auditor Horn stating payment depends on the judge's charge.

Lorain County Lawrence Webber Richard Horan Benzak A. R. Webber C. A. Horn Webber

Clothing drive aids Elyria families and students

Number three continued from page one describes a clothing drive by Elyria merchants and residents donating usable garments after cleaning. The Parent-Teacher Council also votes to spend 100 dollars on glasses for children at risk of permanent eye injury.

Elyria Parent-Teacher Council

Market notes on produce butter eggs poultry prices

Cleveland markets report prices for potatoes in Ohio and New York at per bushel and sacks. Maine Green Mountain potatoes $1.25 per 100 lb sack. Idaho russet priced at $175,215 per leoth gach.

Ohio New York Maine Green Mountain Idaho

Grain and Livestock Prices From Cleveland Market Report

Market report lists hogs cattle calves sheep and grain quotations. Hogs top at 4.75 per 100 pounds on 202 body weight with varied bids. cattle steady with steers up to 575, cows mostly 150, calves 400 to 800, sheep lambs up to 7.25, clippers 5.75 to 6.25, grain prices include corn 38 1 4 to 40 1 4 cents, wheat new red winter 52 0 to 54 0 cents, hay timothy 8 to 10 dollars, flour futures and feeds quoted by the Cleveland Exchange.

Zoe Riehers Cleveland Gratin and Hay Exchange

Elyria Rental Listings Include Commercial and Residential Properties

B M O'Donnell reports several downtown Elyria properties rented including the Sharp Block east window to a refrigeration firm led by manager Cashmore, a Westroad Street room to Baker, a California Fruit Company block store room to a beauty shop, and Sharp Block Amer ican Legion rooms to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Nearby homes at 605 Cleveland Street 1116 East Avenue 21u Denison Avenue 109 Wurst Court Elton residence 242 Cornell Avenue and other residences have also been rented. Two teens arrested in Cleveland for attempting to rob Miss Harriet Mason of the Ohio Farmer's Magazine. Mason remains critically ill after injuries.

Elyria B. M. O'Donnell Sharp Mr. Cashmore Westroad Street Damm's Bakers Baker California Fruit Company West Broad Street American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Elmer Peters Cleveland Street Austin East Avenue W. Young Bellsville Denison Avenue Sorensen Cleveland Wurst Court Elton Ernest Klein Cornell Avenue Harriet Mason Ohio Farmer's Magazine

Detroit Plans Big Crime-Detection Conference

Mayor Murphy of Detroit telegraphed representation by Inspector William Collins. Colonel Norman A. Schwartz Kopf, head of the New Jersey state police, will open with a detailed report on progress and future plans. Officials anticipate a highly efficient crime-detection effort emerging from the discussion.

Tranton Murphy Detroit William Collins Norman A. Schwartzkopf New Jersey State Police

Reputation Reveals Virtue and Worth at Best Advantage

The statement emphasizes that gaining reputation reflects inner virtue and merit when shown to best effect. It frames reputation as the outward result of intrinsic character and effort rather than mere outward acclaim.

Death of Elmer Long 57 in West Ridge Big Ti a

Mrs Henry West of Huntington reports the death of her brother in law Elmer Long 57 of West Ridge Big Ti a at his home yesterday at 8 30 am He was known in Wellington and Huntington Funeral services will be held at the Long home Monday at 130 pm burial in Butternut Ridge cemetery North Olmsted Willis Session of Wellington is a brother in law and Garret Long of Huntington is a brother.

Wellington Henry West Huntington Elmer Long West Ridge Big Tia Long Butternut Ridge North Olmsted Willis Session Garret Long

Petunias Adopted by Wellington Jockey Flower Club

Wellington to be dubbed the village of Petunias if plans proceed. The Jockey Flower club adopted Petunias at a Thursday meeting at Mrs Harold Whiteside’s home. Members aim to persuade residents to plant pink balcony or rose of morn petunias on vacant village lots with council permission.

Wellington Petunias Jockey Flower Club Harold Whiteside

Police Capture Thugs Arrest Of Arthur Mason Reported

Police announce the arrest or capture of Arthur Mason from this area following a confrontation or crime. Details on charges or location are limited in the readable text. Authorities seek further information or confirm the suspects' identities and motives.

Arthur Mason

Wellington High Discontinues Baseball This Spring

Wellington High School will not field a baseball team this year due to financial conditions. Coach Roy McCormack says focus will shift to track, soccer, or speed, and an intraclass softball league may be formed. The spring athletics decision will be on the school board agenda Monday evening.

Wellington High School Roy MecCormack Wellington High McCormack

Puppet Show Tonight by Wellington PTA at School Auditorium

The Wellington Parent-Teacher Association presents a puppet show this evening in the school auditorium. Mrs. Florence Everson of Cleveland and two assistants perform the puppets with musical numbers as additional features of the program.

Parent- Teachers’ Association of Wellington Florence Everson Cleveland

Entre Nous Club Hosts Mrs Baum for Bridge Night

Mrs Charles Baum entertained the Entre Nous club at her South Main home last evening. Three tables of bridge were in play and refreshments were served. Guests included Mrs Franklin Jones and Mrs Henry Ramser.

Charles Baum Entre Nous Club South Main Street Franklin Jones Henry Ramser

Hiner and Wagner Lead North South in Win at Bridge Tourney

Hiner and Wagner top the north south table with 64 points while Henry Ramser and G Fisher win east west with 56.5 points in a six table event on Thursday evening featuring 18 boards. Other pairs and scores follow.

Hiner Wagner Henry Ramser G. Fisher Fisher Philip Clisby John Greenfield R. Fortney Bauer Kenneth Goodwin Cassie Rowland Albert Rowland Wacner Webber Be Vier W. J. Powell Ernest Henes William Bauhof Albert Warren R. W. Falls Roy Burge Sara Curtice Ed Sheldon

Past Matrons and Patrons Social Meeting Held

Twenty members of the Past Matrons and Patrons of the Eastern Stars attended a covered dish dinner in the Masonic hall on Thursday evening. In honor of Mrs. John Duff, a large birthday cake with lit candles served as the centerpiece. Mr. and Mrs. John Duff and Mrs. Lena Dibble hosted the event and cards followed.

Masonic Hall John Duff Lena Dibble

Sunshine Sunday Class Hosts St Patrick's Day Games

Miss Mary Knapp and James Turner led their Sunday school groups in games and contests at the church parlors for St Patrick's Day entertainment. Refreshments were served.

Sunshine Mary Knapp James Turner

Local Health Notes Include Several Illnesses

Mrs. L. E. Holiday is reported all again. Mrs. L. D. Smith remains under a doctor's care. Guy Wells is on the sick list. William Bennett can sit up briefly each day after illness with the flu.

L. E. Holiday L. D. Smith Guy Wells William Bennett

Also Mentioned on This Page

Groveland Street Esther Alfsen Ronald Wilbond W. C. Christy Lottie Parsons Eva Hungerford, Sr Ruth Dale Elsie Summers Wanda Powers Carolyn Shreffler Marie Wharton Marian Edwards Evelyn Hallouer H. A. Pfaff Arthur Edwards Spaulding Christy Piatt North Main Street A. B Washers Tra Arnold 9Th St Western Reserve Finance Turner Block State Legion Coowspiper Carrie Duie Mrs. Etta Nichols Anelbert IL Houghtaling W. H. VanOster AUTTO Lindberg Elmer E. Long C.M.T.C Bulletin Benzak Defense Cleveland Livestock The O'Donnell Paint & Wall Paner Co Athe
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