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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1935
Page
8
County commissioners and bankers reached a plan to solicit new bids for county funds deposits. Banks would accept lower rates for inactive balances and no interest for active funds if old high rate contracts are canceled. About $1.5 million, or one normal tax collection, was involved.
Five Elyria women celebrate as their quilts win top prizes in a show judged by Florence LaGanke of Cleveland at the John Lersch Co. store. Four honorable mentions also awarded. list names and addresses for antique and modern appliqued and patchwork categories.
Clarence Lawson and Kate Tuthill of Grafton Ohio were issued a marriage license in New Castle Pennsylvania. The article notes bull baiting as an English pastime once widespread among classes but declared illegal in 1935.
Chicago March 20 Labor Secretary Frances Perkins faced heckling from about 1 200 at a Northwestern University event after addressing unemployment insurance She sparred with students professors and alumni and dismissed questions about the arrest of Evelyn John Strachey a British radical Strachey was arrested on a deportation warrant but posted bond and awaited a hearing Perkins denounced the disturbance saying she would not be instructed by students and urged them to direct questions to the immigration bureau
Elyria post 1079 Veterans of Foreign Wars held a well attended meeting at 340 Second Street. A telegram from Department Commander Wynne urged members to lobby Washington for the Patman Bonus Bill and to mobilize friends to write to their representatives. Other items included postponement of the vinoble tournament to March 20, drum corps plans, and election of delegates and alternates for the department convention in Lima. A lunch followed. next meeting set for April 1. The record ends with fragments on Russian 1914 mobilization and Indiana minerals.
Oberlin March 20. Four federated Women's Clubs in Oberlin formed a Junior League for daughters of members. Officers elected at a Monday meeting at Mrs. John A Rodgers home include Ruth Oltman as president, Julia Phillips as vice president, Sally Rodgers recording secretary, Ruth Phillips corresponding secretary, Elizabeth Houghton treasurer, Grace Becket auditor, Katherine Rockwood archivist, and Susan Carson parliamentarian. The clubs sponsoring are the Women's Club Literary and Social Club Nineteenth Century Club and Sorosis.
William A Galpin donor of Galpin Field to Oberlin College died Saturday at his Buffalo home. Funeral services were held there Monday with Dr Gertrude E Moulton representing Oberlin College. Faculty attended burial at Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland. A native of Milano he supported Oberlin Wooster and his hometown with gifts for Galpin Field landscaping and improvements. His daughter Helen Lamy was an Oberlin graduate. His son Stanley L Galpin teaches Romance Languages at Trinity College.
The Nineteenth Century Club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. home for a talk on the life of pianist and statesman Ignace Paderewski. The event offered biographical notes and reflections on his cultural impact and varied career.
AMORC announces the vernal equinox March 21 as the Rosicrucian New Year with an official Grand Lodge proclamation from San Jose California. The rite, tied to spring and rebirth, traces its ancient roots to Pharaoh Amenhotep IV and has been observed globally by Rosicrucians.
The speaker asserts no irregularities in the department and denies coercion in contributions. They say they do not know all donor names, note that many contributors were not state bidders, and pledge support for Prosecutor Hopkins during the investigation.
One member of the F Indus Club attended a stag party at Bee Scout camp van Abbe Toad wast Night. The event featured darts, bridge games and late serving of refreshments.
A week-old calf in Sandusky, Ohio, survived a near strangulation incident after being found with its head caught in its throat. The animal belongs to EO Trinter of Vermilion cattle dealer.
Karl Gehrkens spoke on East College street. Mrs. David Moyer presented a paper on Paderewski the famed composer. Professor Moyer performed Paderewski pieces in a recital. A social hour followed. Mrs. Charles Weeks hosts at West Vine street on April 9.
The A A U W meeting at Mrs H G Klermund home on Forest street features Esther McClain, supervisor of state institutions and agencies in the welfare department, as speaker this afternoon. Her topic covers Certain Aspects of Child Welfare in Ohio Today.
The Men’s Brotherhood of the First Methodist church will hold its regular monthly meeting in the assembly room Thursday at 6 15 p m. Dr E R Brown pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church of Akron will be the speaker. A cordial welcome is extended to all men of the church.
Merritt Powell takes over as manager of the Lorain County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association after moving from Springfield Ohio where he led the Borden Dairy Farm. Powell a 1924 Ohio State graduate with a wife and one daughter succeeds temporary manager E C Cotton as the bureau expands activities. An advisory board meeting is set for 8 pm tomorrow at the Lorain County Savings and Trust Company to plan the year’s program.
Mrs Eva McKenzie widow of Harry A McKenzie died at home Wednesday morning after a week long illness. Survived by five children Perry Claude Mrs John Aschenbach Mrs Arthur Bauer Mrs Thomas Marsh and Eleanor plus seven grandchildren, all of Elvira. Funeral Friday afternoon at her home 1226 Lake Avenue. Interment at Butternut Ridge Cemetery North Olmstead Ohio.
Members of the American Legion and the auxiliary held a potluck supper in Legion rooms last evening. Thirty two people attended with their families. Card games and social time followed the meal.
Market notes show steady poultry prices with current white eggs around 20 cents and leghorn fowls at 19 cents. Potatoes about 1.00 to 1.10 per 100 pounds in Maine, Ohio near one dollar. Cattle slow, prime steers around 13 to 12 hundred pounds priced near 199 to 212. Calves and hogs lower by about a half to a cent, lambs steady with mixed ranges, hogs around 8.50 to 7.25 for various weights. Prices cover corn, cattle, calves, sheep, lambs, and hogs with regional variations.
Chicago March 20 Butter receipts show firmer tones with 10 210 tons traded. Creamers and specials at 93 score are cited, indicating a stronger market with demand for butter products in the Chicago area.
Matalia Koska sues John Koska for gross neglect of duty while noting 1928 marriage. A Lorain common pleas verdict rules for the City. Nancy Stineciphere seeks 15000 for injuries after a faulty sidewalk fall three years prior. Ripton man Harry Ludlow pays one dollar fine and costs after pleading guilty to assault and battery and signs a pledge not to molest his wife.
Word has been received of the birth of a daughter named Barbara Ann to Mr and Mrs Cranston Williams of Columbus on Friday March 15 Mr Williams is the son of Mr and Mrs L B Williams of Elm Street The article also mentions a Young Women's club meeting at First Church with Mrs Kenneth Worcester and notes hospital supplies for Porto Rico and a Cleveland insurance school appearance by J R Strong for Travelers Insurance representing Oberlin Mrs H O Worcester of Spring Street entertained relatives from Columbus for several days.
Chester Kruczynski, son of Mr and Mrs Charles W Kruczyanski, died Tuesday afternoon at 2 o clock at his home after a six month illness. He was born in Elyria on October 9 1917. Services will be Friday at 9 AM at Sacred Heart Church with Reverend Lawrence Budny officiating. Burial will be in St Marx Cemetery.
Senior Hi Y Club at the Y M C A discussed the Ohio sales tax last night led by president James Shumar and Robert Lea. They compared state taxes and presented figures on revenue and school funding while noting impact on small consumers and calling it an emergency measure. The club also planned an entertainment program for Gates Hospital for Crippled Children tomorrow night, part of a series under the crippled children committee.
John A. Rindspach, 87, longtime Ridgeville resident, died at Elyria Memorial Hospital yesterday at 3 29 p.m. Born in Germany November 29 1847 he came to America at 21. He leaves ten children and fourteen grandchildren plus ten great grandchildren. His wife Anna M. preceded him in death in January 1932. Funeral Friday morning at 19 00 from St. Peter's church in Ridgeville with burial at St. Peter's Cemetery.
Harold McCreedy, 21, of Oberlin, was found guilty by Judge D A Cook after a short trial. On his motion, he received 18 months probation with conditions: no attendance at beer parlors or night clubs and no dances unless accompanied by his wife.
Mrs. Robert D. Hand of 108 Stanford Avenue Elyria learns her father Rev. William Roulston has died in Vandergrift Pennsylvania. Funeral services are planned for Friday afternoon.
Peter Schuster died at his Avon home on Tuesday afternoon after a lingering illness at age 75. Survived by his wife, three daughters Mrs. Joe Minnich of Ridgeville Mrs. C. Wessell of Wakeman and Mrs. Arthur Alflen of Elvira and two sons Alloysius and Martin Schuster of Elyria. Funeral at St Mary’s church Saturday at 9 a.m. Burial in St Mary’s Cemetery.
Dr. Clark M. Garber will address Elyria Kiwanis at noon tomorrow about his eight years among the Eskimos. He will share experiences and observations from his time living with the Inuit while the club meets at the Elks club restaurant due to the Hotel Newell dining room closure.
The Lorain County Rabbit and Cavy Club completed officer elections at a meeting hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Botamer on High street. The election will occur at the next meeting on April 2 in the Elria Savings and Trust Company directors' room. A birthday party for Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wojcik, both born in March, featured a large birthday cake and a luncheon. Joe Wojcik won the pinochle prize. Mrs. Louis Selby of Wellington received consolation.
Joseph Sullivan, 22, captain elect of the Notre Dame football team, died in New York Hospital from pneumonia after five operations for infected mastoids and a heart ailment. A two year Notre Dame tackle, he was son of New York police lieutenant Timothy Sullivan and was brought from South Bend in serious condition.
A statement confirms that people born in Alaska are American citizens by birth. Officials emphasize birthright citizenship applies to Alaska residents born on U S soil, reinforcing national nationality standards and eligibility for rights and services.
The sheriff said zones will be arrested and prosecuted. He conferred with county commissioners on hiring special deputies and tear gas is kept on hand to disperse disorderly crowds. Police say trouble stemmed from strike sympathizers as crowds grew near the plant and windows at the strikers headquarters on High street were broken.
United States Department of Agriculture figures show mixed poultry receipts with 32 trucks in transit and steady hens. Fresh graded fowls and turkeys appear with legals for weights and price ranges across Leghorn, Rock, and broiler classes, while potatoes and wheat futures reflect slow demand and steady russets with various regional prices.
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