City Fire Log Highlights Record Low Loss in 1932
Fire Chief W N Bates reports 1932 fire loss of 16466, far below the five year average of 65618, with $14552 paid by insurers against 1807960 coverage on damaged buildings. 194 alarms, 335 drills, 219905 gallons used, and 486 miles traveled. Eight calls in Carlisle township and two in Elyria township. Children with matches blamed for 23 fires. one incendiary conviction. 1,000 feet of hose listed as urgent.
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W. N. Bates
Carlisle
Elyria Township
KIWANIANG SPONSOR BENEFIT SHOW AT CAPITOL THEATRE
Elyria residents will attend a benefit program under the Elyria Kiwanis Club at Capitol Theatre on Saturday morning. Admission is in the form of shoes clothing canned goods and other items for needy families. Louis Lamm secured the venue free of charge. The 9 45 a m show features The Phantom President a comedy a cartoon and special numbers for relief agency distribution.
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Elyria Theater
Elyria
Change in Southwestern Bus Station Arrangements
A Southwestern Bus Company station change takes effect April 1 in Cleveland. Buses will depart from Buckeye Stages, Inc., at Superior Avenue and West Third Street under a new contract, while service continues at the current Public Square station and at the Penn-Ohio Coach line station on East Ninth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Bus Company
Cleveland
Buckeye Stages, Inc
Superior Avenue
West Third Street
Southwestern
Public Square
Penn-Ohio Coach Line
East Ninth Street
Bucyrus Abandons Scrip Plans Following Federal Guidance
Bucyrus officials and local chamber leaders abandon early week plans to issue city scrip. The city will follow the Federal Government’s recommendations in handling the financial matter.
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Bucyrus, O
Bucyrus
Chamber of Commerce
Portrait of Elyria topic at Young Men's Forum
The Young Men's Forum at the YMCA will discuss politics with a petition style portrait of Elyria as the evening topic. Donald Hecock chairs the arranging committee with James Yungman Robert Blakely Lloyd Sump and Eugene Smith helping. The meeting starts at 7 30 p m.
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Young Ae
Elyria
Young Men’s Forum
Donald Hecock
James Yungman
Robert Blakely
Lloyd Sump
Eugene Smith
Man Taken In Custody On Burglary Paraphernalia Charge
Police officers C E Parker and Fred Bongs arrested a man suspected of possessing burglary tools last night. He was found hiding in the rear of a car on Cedar street with a burlap sack and a jimmy bar. The car owner said the man was his employee and had been a psychiatric patient at the City hospital in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Parker
Fred Bongs
Cleveland
Cedar Street
City Hospital
Schuster Freed After 73 Days For Liquor Transport
Charles Schuster of Cleveland was released from county jail today after serving 73 days. He was imprisoned for transporting liquor and fined 100 dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schuster
Cleveland
Turnover suit seeks assets of milk association subsidiaries
In Cleveland Ohio federal court a suit for a summary order to turn over assets of four subsidiaries of the Ohio Farmers Cooperative Milk Association to trustee James T Begg was filed by creditor Alexander Buettner. The bankrupt association was declared Jan 5, and the subsidiaries named are Ohio Farmers Milk Service Inc Clover Meadow Creamery Co Community Creamery Co and Maplebrook Dairy of Painesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Mar
Ohio Farmers’ Cooperative Milk Association
James T. Begg
Ohio Farmers’ Milk Service Inc
Ciover Meadow Creamery Co
Community Creamery Co
Maplebrook Dairy
Painesville
Alexander Buettner
Thomas E. Ferris
Changes Arrive as Elyria Auto Club Becomes Cleveland Branch
Preparations for changes at the Elyria Automobile Club now a branch of the Cleveland Automobile Club were evident at the Middle Avenue office. Cleveland staff assisted, with local workers to be sent to Cleveland for instruction to align operations and improve service for motorists in Lorain County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Automobile Club
Lorain County Automobile Club
Middle Avenue
Cleveland Automobile Club
Elyria Club
Cleveland
Cleveland Club
Elan
First Aid Home Remedy Week Observed Nationwide
The twelfth annual First Aid Home Remedy Week will be observed nationwide by the National Association of Retail Druggists. Advertising and store displays will promote the observance, which began in 1922, with backing from state pharmaceutical associations the National Wholesale Druggists Association and the National Association of Retail Drug Clerks.
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National Association of Retail Drugegists
National Wholesale Druggists’ Association
National
Alocation of
Makowski death notice funeral services announced
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Mary Makowsk i will be held Saturday at 5 15 A M from the Bittner Funeral Parlors then at Assumption Church in Grafton with Rev Fr Orlemans officiating Burial will follow at St Marys Cemetery in Grafton
Qualities of Track Stars Highlighted by Zeiger
Robert Zeiger, former Rocky River track star, spoke to the Junior Hi Y Club at the Y M C A about the traits needed for top track performers. He illustrated with examples of outstanding athletes to show these qualities in action.
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Robert Zeiger
Rocky River
Broadcasting Station Installation Cost Estimates
It costs about $200,000 to install a 50 kilowatt broadcasting station. The figure reflects typical construction and equipment expenses and is cited by industry sources.
Strong Protest Against Tobacco Taxes Voiced By Cincinnati Advocate
Bert P. Cunningham of Cincinnati testified before the Ohio House taxation committee in Columbus urging defeat of the cigarette tax bill. He argued the tax has crushed state sales, costing Ohio dealers about 20 million dollars in cigarette volume, pushing business to neighboring states. He noted combined state and federal taxes total eight cents per pack, a 200 percent tax on a 12 cent cigarette, calling the measure confiscation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert P. Cunningham
Cincinnati
State House of Representatives
Columbus
Ohio
Lorain County Game and Fish Association Plans Field Trial
The Lorain County Game and Fish Association met at James Tittle's home to plan the first field trial of the year for April 16 at the Dan Berg farm on Route 52. They also discussed dam construction on Bambrick farm and two more dams on the East branch of Black River and French Creek to support fish stocking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County Game and Fish Association
James Tittle
West River Street
Dan Berg
Route
Bambrick
Black River
French Creek
Avon
State Game Department
Lorain County
Roosevelt’s terse wartime style calls for immediate action
Roosevelt outlines a direct plan to reopen sound banks and curb speculation with depositor funds. He seeks amendments to the Federal Reserve Act to expand secure currency without adding government debt, warning against mere inflationary money printing. The note pressure favors long term collateral backing for Federal Reserve notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Roosevelt
United States
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Act
Property transfers and deeds across multiple Ohio townships
Administrators and individuals perform quitclaim and sheriff deeds involving parcels in Pittsfield Elyria Avon Lake Huntington and Carlisle townships. Transactions include 10 acres and 13 acres transfers, half interests, and sublet interests with named grantees and grantors such as Evy Piper Peter Eigner Lena Bill Myron Hines Annie Hines Stella Nowicke and others. Court records show estate administration and property deeding activity across Elyria Pittsfield Avon Lake Carlisle and Huntington townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. Piper
Dale
Piper
Evy R. Piper
Pittsfield Township
Peter W. Eigner
Mary Eigner
East Bridge Street
Elyria
Harry E. Barr
Alvin R. Sharp
Elberton Avenue
Avondale Avenue
Avon Beach
Avon Lake
Lena J. Bill
Eastern Heights Land Company
Rhoda L. Rugg
Myron A. Hines
Annie L. Hines
Ashland-Oberlin Road
Huntington Township
Charles and
Jennie Collins
Stella Nowicke
Carlisle Township
Editor Grover Fleming Faces Criminal Libel Charge
Portsmouth report says Grover Fleming editor of the Ohio Examiner is charged with criminal libel by Mrs. Charlotte Caldwell wife of former Scioto County sheriff Maurice Caldwell.
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Portsmouth
Grover Fleming
Ohio Examiner
Charlotte Caldwell
Maurice Caldwell
Scioto County
Christian Science Mother Church Membership Report
The Christian Science Mother Church reports a membership exceeding 60,000, reflecting broad global reach and active participation across congregations. The figure underscores the church’s sizable base and ongoing engagement worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Science Mother Church
Bills To Aid Tax Payers And Halt Foreclosures In Assembly
Governor George White signals administration support for measures in the General Assembly. Aims include a partial moratorium on mortgage foreclosures, easier delinquent tax payments, and allowing current taxes to be paid in installments, likely quarterly. The Whittemore bill extends intangible tax filing deadlines and directs surplus funds to poor relief, education, libraries, and parks. The Senate also passes a landlord relief bill allowing rent vouchers for indigent tenants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
General Assembly
George White
Commerce
Theodore Tangeman
Senate
Whittemore
State Tax Commission
Harper Annat
Cleveland
W C T U Peace Meeting Highlights in Oberlin
Oberlin Ohio March 9 The annual peace meeting of the W C T U was held at Pyle Inn with Mrs Haddock hosting. Mrs Terborgh led a program reviewing Can Europe Keep the Peace by Frank Simonds and Mrs Rebekah Dodge spoke on the Cause and Cure of War. Tea followed and a play by past presidents titled When Dreams Come True was announced with Judith Sherill assisting songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Pyle Inn
John Rodgers
Wellington
American Legion Hall
Nellie Wright
Hattie Parsons
W. C. Christi
Alice Horton
Agnes Princehorn
Amelia Edwards
Lillian Rudekoff
J. E. Braithwaite
E. W. Spaulding
Lena Shanks
Zelda Gravit
Judith Sherill
Eastern Stars Stage Month Themed Stunt Program
The Eastern Stars held a stunt program in the lodge rooms last evening depicting each month. Participants included Kathleen Kimpton Doris Cain and others with costumes and tableaux for January through December. W. R. C. will present a guest day play on Friday March 10 at 8 P M.
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A. R. Kimpton
Kathleen Kimpton
Doris Cain
Barricklow
Imogene Hunt
Mrs. Kutscher
Hallowe’en
Everett Papworth
Mrs. Miller
Eileen Keller
Poinsetta
Dramatic Club to Stage Two One Act Plays
The High School Dramatic club will present two one act plays Friday night in the high school auditorium. Modesty, coached by Robert Blackburn, features Dean Oehling Alice Ruth and Charles Beckwith. Loving Thoughts is directed by Ruth Hamilton with Margaret Latran Wade Smith and Tommy Warner in the cast. A pantomime And the Lamp Went Out will be presented by Frieda Myers Arlene Hollingsworth Tharon Parsons Dean Oehling Ruth Dale coached by Ruth Dale. Doris Beebe will apply stage makeup to ten students for audience mystery faces.
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High School Dramatic Club
Robert Blackburn
Dean Oehling
Alice Ruth
Charles Beckwith
Ruth Hamilton
MargaretLatran
Wade Smith
Tommy Warner
Frieda Myers
Arlene Hollingsworth
Tharon Parsons
Ruth Dale
Doris Beebe
Local Social and Health Notes From Lorain
Miss Susan Hinman attends Central Committee meeting of the County WCTU at First Methodist. Daniel Fletcher recovering after surgery at Allen Hospital. Mrs A G Comings to visit daughter in Okmulgee Oklahoma. Donald Harley ill with scarlet fever at North Pleasant Street home. Frances Oakley promotes Oberlin College in Lima. Mrs W H Cooley celebrates 90th birthday at 156 South Professor Street with good health and congratulations.
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Susan Hinman
Lorain
First Methodist
Daniel Fletcher
Robert Fletcher
Allen Hospital
A. G. Comings
Okmulgee
Oklahoma
Harriet Wangerien
Donald Harley
Floyd Harley
North Pleasant Street
Frances Oakley
Oberlin College
Lima
W. H. Cooley
South Professor Street
Meeting on Electric Rates in Lorain County
A public meeting at Lorain city hall tonight considers reducing electric rates for the northern Lorain county area. Mayor Joseph Conley leads the group backing a publicly owned power plant to serve the county. Earlier actions call for a minimum charge of 60 cents and tiered rates for domestic customers: 5 cents per 50 kilowatts, 3 cents for the next 100, and 2 cents for usage over 150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Joseph Conley
Lorain
W. H. van Oster
Elyria
Carl Curtis
Development Of Ammunition Discussed
Major E D Ferguson F A DOL explained the evolution of artillery ammunition from stone and cast iron balls to modern high explosive and shrapnel shells. He outlined the shell’s construction and operation. The next meeting on March 22 will cover the defense of the Hawaiian Islands by a Cleveland HQ officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Ferguson F. A
DOL
Lorain
Hawaiian Islands
Cleveland
Court appoints Robert Rice executor of Elmer Rice estate
Robert Rice son of Elmer Rice was appointed executor by Probate Judge H. C. Wilcox. Estate appraisal lists personal property at 320000 and real estate at 4500. Carrie Rice widow inherited the estate approved by court records. Minnie V. Knapp of Elyria granted divorce from Clayton D. Knapp by Judge W. B. Thompson for gross neglect. Adelaide E. Hall files for divorce from Harvey H. Hall for gross neglect. married in 1917 with three surviving children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Rice
Elmer Rice
H. C. Wilcox
Carrie Rice
Minnie V. Knapp
Elyria
Clayton D. Knapp
W. B. Thompson
Adelaide E. Hall
Harvey H. Hall
Market Report from Cleveland and Regional Prices
Cleveland produce reports show No Butter Eggs or Poultry market with potatoes priced across Ohio New York and Pennsylvania. Livestock notes cover hogs cattle calves and sheep with receipts and price ranges amid market shifts and banking remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
New York
Penneylvania
U.S
Pennsylvania
Financial restart plan narrows bank reopenings to solvent firms
The text outlines that banks with strong assets will reopen first under a licensing system. Solvent banks may resume immediately while others must reorganize and write down assets to realistic values to gain liquidity. Federal Reserve member banks likely reopen first under federal supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve
Faint-not Once a Regular Puritan Name
A terse note recalls Faint-not as a once common and recognized Puritan given name.
Congress aims to pass Roosevelt bank relief bill today
Washington notes say Congress meets in an extraordinary session to push President Roosevelt's emergency bank program before midnight. Leaders anticipate swift action with gag rules in the House and rapid reporting by the Banking and Currency Committee as the Senate weighs inflation tweaks and possible conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
White House
McNary
Robinson
Dili
Johnson
California
House
Senate
Banking and Currency Committee
Fletcher
Democratic Senate
Emer
Lawmaker Urges Quick Passage to Restore Banking
A politician urges immediate action on proposed legislation to end strangulation of banking facilities, anticipate resumption of business and lift unwarranted doubts and suspicions surrounding the sector. The statement emphasizes swift approval and economic reopening.
Market Report Chicago March Butter Eggs Poultry and Potatoes
Butter receipts total 6266 tubs with unsettled creamery prices from 17 1/2 to 18 1/2 cents. Egg receipts 14312 cases with unchanged unsettled prices. Poultry alive receipts 39 trucks with hens around 10 1/2 to 12 1/2 cents and other poultry variances. Potatoes on track 245 cars with US Department estimates total 641 cars. Idaho russets and Wisconsin round whites noted. trading slow with supplies varying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lfc
Leehorn
Rock Springs
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Wisconsin
Idaho
South Dakota
Agricultural price report highlights mixed grain and hay quotes
Quotations from the grain and hay exchange list prices for corn wheat and oats by grade and unit. Includes flour and feed products with range figures for harvest and middlings, various timothy and alfalfa hay values, and straw classifications reflecting market activity.
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Thea
Uchr
Emergency bank bill moves after White House talks
Congress plans to organize and elect leaders. Rainey will be formally nominated as Speaker and, after Roosevelt's message, recognize Steagall to block immediate passage. Senate to elect Pittman as president pro tempore and appoint a Democratic sergeant at arms and secretary. Bank bill to go to Banking Committee for early consideration.
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Roosevelt
Banking Committee
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Bates
Kiwaniang
Turner
Auto Club
Game and Fish Association
W.C.T.U
Dramatic Club
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Glass
Virginia
Murray Ridge School
Geo. R. Allen & Son
O’donnell Paint & Wall Paper Co
Gillette
Auto Strop
Durham Duplex
Eveready
Gem
Elyria Hardware Co
Goodyear
R. CI
G. M. Marsh & Son
West Ave
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