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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1937
Page
16
The Lorain County Board of Education plans a May or June hearing on district reorganization. County superintendent C A Gibbens aims to include a State Education Department representative. A 30 day notice is required. few changes are anticipated, limited to small transfers to fix misunderstandings from last year.
William E. Chapman 71 of North Eaton dies at Elyria Memorial Hospital after long illness. Former superintendent of the Home for Deaf at Westerville for 20 years, he lived in Lorain and Westerville before moving to Eaton with his sister. Survived by four sisters and three brothers. body to Ford Thompson Mortuary in Lorain pending funeral arrangements.
George 11 of Greece has been divorced by Princess Elizabeth of Roumania on grounds of desertion in a royal separation.
Funeral services for Albert E. Nubby Armstrong 34 of Lorain will be at 2 pm tomorrow from his 1405 Ninth street home with Rev. Herbert Loomis officiating. Burial is in Elmwood cemetery. Armstrong died from head on crash with a Lake Shore Electric freight train on West Erie avenue after his car struck the train. He suffered a fractured skull and leg and other injuries. A Lorain High School and Penn State College graduate, he taught in Lorain schools and coached teams. He was partner in the Lorain Country Club dining room and the Hub restaurant and was active in boxing and amateur baseball. Survived by his wife Miriam two sons James and Robert his mother Mrs Ida Armstrong two sisters Mrs William Stebbins and Mrs Susan Dues and one brother John.
Elyria High School reports a slight rise in first semester grades. Principal C P Shively notes 41.29 percent A and 22 percent B among 6 607 grades, with fewer failures, attributing the change to advising students into subjects they fit or enjoy.
Death occurs at 10 35 am at home 352 Sixth street after two months illness. Survived by husband daughter Mrs Evther Evadne Johnson and sister Mrs M H Macray of Chicago. Lived in Elyria 32 years. Calling hours at Nichols Funeral Home until Thursday noon. Funeral at 2 30 pm Thursday at Nichols with Rev E B Redhead officiating. Private burial in Ridge lawn cemetery.
Miss Kiva McMonigal of Oberlin died yesterday after a several weeks illness at 83 Union street. Born January 10, 1851 in Mullersburg, she spent forty two years in Oberlin nursing and caring for the ill. Funeral services are held here this afternoon and in Wooster on Wednesday. interment in Millersburg. Survived by five sisters and a nephew George McCarthy who lived with her.
Miss Mary E Elmore of 28 Morgan Street died during a visit in Brooklin New York Her sister Mrs W T Upton survives another sister Mrs Nelson had died recently The service will be held at Lefferts Funeral Home in Brooklyn and burial will follow in eastern New York Dr J A Richards will conduct the service in New York City
Wellington report says Earl Dettinger aged 13 died at Allen Hospital in Oberlin at 1:00 this morning. He was a seventh grade student from Wellington who moved here with his parents three years ago. He leaves his parents Mr and Mrs Harvey Dettinger and a half sister Mrs Hazel Ramsey of Wellington along with several uncles and aunts. Funeral plans will be announced later.
Jay F. Penfield 73 of Geneva Ohio died Sunday night after a two month illness at Community Hospital Geneva. He was born October 28 1865 and moved from Elyria to Geneva 18 years ago. Survived by son L H Penfield Lorain daughter Mrs R E Burke Grafton brother Harold Penfield Long Beach California five grandchildren two great grandchildren Funeral services Thursday at 2:30 p m Sudro Curtis Funeral Home burial Ridgelawn Cemetery.
William James Spear died last night at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a weeklong illness. A retired carpenter, he had lived in Elyria 36 years and was born in Bristol England on June 2 186. He is survived by his daughter Mrs Beatrice Blanchard of Cleveland. Funeral services Thursday at 11 00 from Brookdale Cemetery burial there.
Mrs. Jennie VanTassel longtime Townsend Township resident died at 7:59 this morning at her daughter’s home in Oberlin. She leaves two daughters Mrs. Fairbanks and Mrs. Sanborn, a son T N VanTassel of Lakewood, a brother Willis Pelton of Erie, and many grandchildren. Funeral at 2:20 p.m. Thursday at Collime Methodist Church with Rev. Dickey and Messenger officiating. Burial in Townsend Cemetery.
Joseph Edward Whiton longtime Amherst resident dies at his Leavitt Road home after a yearlong illness. A stroke on February 15 hastened his death. He was a member of a pioneer family and a well known farmer and lumber man.
Whiton active in Hickory Tree Grange dairy associations and Amherst Farm er Elevator Co president. Survived by wife Elsie Schubert Whiton daughter Mrs. M J Burghardt brother Arthur Whiton two sisters Edith Whiton and Mrs H E Simmons. Funeral Thursday 2 p m O H Baker Funeral Home Reverend Williams officiating Crown Hill Cemetery burial.
Lorain deputies prepare for a record turnout at a benefit dance at the Moose Coliseum tomorrow night. Jailor John B. Judge will run the program as master of ceremonies, with specialty numbers promised by some deputies.
At a Knights of Columbus meeting last evening forty-five Crusade Commanders and Knight Crusaders launched a campaign against Communism. Grand Knight John T. McCarty and Deputy Grand Knight Edwin C. Keres outlined plans as the movement officially opens nationwide to rally members, climaxing with a visit from Thomas P. Downs on April 5 in New Haven Connecticut.
Erie County authorities exonerate F. G. Bauer of all blame in a traffic crash near North Monroeville that killed Mrs. Huber Morman, 25, as she crossed the road. Bauer was en route to Toledo. he said the victim ran across to a mailbox, and his car struck her after his vehicle passed another car traveling east.
Norman Schulte 34 of TO24 Clark Avenue Cleveland was jailed on a breaking and entering charge but released after Mrs. Laura McCrann declined to press charges. Schulte had admitted breaking a window and door knob to gain entry at 309 Adams Street and agreed to pay for the repairs.
Members of the Y-Indus Club will hold a rifle match at the Heidmyer rifle range tonight. The event was announced today and targets and timing details were released for club members.
A jury verdict of 1000 dollars was returned for John Zivlck Sr of South Amherst against The Lorain Journal in Judge Guy B Findley’s court. Zivlck sued for 10000 dollars claiming libel from a May 9 1936 article about a raid by Cleveland police and deputies. Defense planned a new trial motion.
In common pleas court today Robert Anderson 11 and his brother Russell 9 of Ridgeville received $500 verdicts against George Shutt of Jamestown New York. The boys were riding together to a music lesson when struck by Shutt near their home.
A $25,000 personal injury suit by Paul Butner of 1061 Ninth street against Harold Young at 1919 Oakdale avenue was settled before trial in common pleas court. Anna L. Cunningham was granted a divorce from Charles W. Cunningham on grounds of extreme cruelty by Judge D. A. Cook. The Ohio board of clemency listed a Lorain convict among 54 slated for release. Mike Lasky, jailed for auto theft, is to be released December 15. Probate set a tentative $70,000 appraisal for the estate of the late Dr. E. O. S Brown, appointing Irvin G. Roth administrator with bond $50,000. An appraisal will be by A. V. Hageman, George E. Dick, and William H. Baker. The estate is valued with personal property at $20,000 and real estate at $50,000.
Deputies investigated a burglary at the Frank N. Jones Motor Company in Wellington last night between midnight and 1 a.m. Marshal Eglin said the building was entered by breaking a side window. Tools, two storage batteries and several cans of oil were reported missing. Michael Puclowske, 21, of Amherst was injured in a separate accident on Route 20 at Brookdale cemetery when his car struck a guard rail and rolled over.
Twenty three Eivica boys started competition for YMCA boys division ping pong honors at the tournament opening for Cadet Prep and Junior classes. Players include Steve Traicoff John Taran William Pemberthy Roy Gardner John Kalmar Tom Smith Jack Dunn Tom Chapman Richard Gardner George Taylor Charles Stewart Harold Pass more Junior Brouse Henry Chapman Bernard Lysaght Junior Gotro Ed Gutowski Louis Lapos Junior Gates Earl Hill Aaron Dachner Theodore Gilder and Robert Kilne.
Charles Giardini Lorain night club proprietor faces gambling violation in common pleas court. Attorneys Myers and Horan resign. Lawrence Webber takes over as counsel. Trial scheduled for March 29 after prior postponements. Giardini was arrested January 16 during sheriff raids for having shot machines in his club.
The 29-story Book Cadillac 1200 rooms hosts about 700 guests as Fort Shelby Detroit Leland and Statler report 900 700 953 rooms with 450 700 guests. The sit-down strike began after 5 pm causing disrupted service and many guests to leave while only one elevator ran at Book Cadillac Fort Shelby and Book Cadillac guests voiced humor about the halt. Sonja Henie stayed elsewhere.
Market notes from Cleveland show firm butter and poultry values with receipts reflected for liv e poultry and eggs. Live cattle calves hogs and sheep markets described with ranges for weights and categories, including price ideas for dairy products and potatoes across regions.
The audit lists 2659.17 dollars to recover from Amherst Township and Wellington Township. N M Pippert, former relief administrator, owes 1015 dollars for improper payments. Wellington library is owed 484 dollars due to a settlement error.
A new record for seven years was set at the YMCA when OS dormitory rooms were occupied Sunday night. Fifty seven rooms were filled, six more than the prior night, forcing some rooms unused for years to be opened for use.
Trial of Kenneth Bradford of 316 Sixteenth Street was postponed by Mayor Don A. Baird upon defense request. Bradford is charged with driving while intoxicated after his arrest last Thursday. he entered a not guilty plea at Friday hearing.
Japan endures repeated earthquakes that reshape towns and threaten lives, illustrating the nation’s vulnerability to seismic activity. The ongoing natural disasters test resilience, infrastructure, and emergency response in communities across the archipelago.
A long list of Elyria area grocery firms and market names appears, naming many stores and proprietors including Kroger Allied chains, Fisher Bros, Gerber's Market, Hughes Provision Co, Royal Creamery and others. The roster enumerates businesses and owners connected to the Elyria market scene.
Public sale at the Wacker residence one mile south of Carlisle Center on Route 301 Friday March 19 at 12 30 pm. Items include a 14 year old 1500 lb sorrel gelding a 5 year old Holstein cow and a 3 year old Guernsey cow with freshening dates, 50 chickens, house goods, farm tools and grain plus oats hay corn and more. Cash on day of sale. Dora Wacker and son auctioneers.
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