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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1936

Page

8

Firemen Take Final Exams In Red Cross First Aid Course

Elyria firemen completed their annual Red Cross first aid examinations this week as part of ongoing emergency preparedness. Fire Chief W. N. Bates cited weekly tests and department instructors for the program, which covers drowning and electrocution resuscitation diagnosis bandaging and handling shock. Demonstrations featured five three man teams Thursday and five more Friday to show practical command of the instruction.

Elyria Red Cross Ernest Mahler Ohio Public Service Company W. N. Bates

Taking Clothing To Flood Zone

The Perkins Motors Co. on Lod Street announces a collection drive for clothing. They have gathered a truck load already and will rush it to the flood zone in Ohio when a second truck is ready. Anyone wishing to contribute should bring items to Perkins Motors.

Perkins Mewrs Co Lodstreet Ohio Perkins Motors

Wickens Studies Duties Of Office In Lorain

E. C. and Ted Wickens of Lorain, recently named commissioner after Harry L. Shaw’s resignation, visited the commissioners’ office to learn duties and prepare for swearing in. The commission was not received by noon but was expected Monday. Wickens arranged all steps except official oath and commission receipt.

Ted Wickens Lorain Conunmr Harry L. Shaw Columbus Wickens

Four Cleveland Men Face Extortion Trial Here

Four Cleveland men, two already jailed in the county for blackmail in Cleveland, are slated for trial Monday in Judge Gur B. Finler's court. They allegedly extorted 3690 dollars from Frank DeFazio last October. Tony Ciaccia and Guiseppe Guzzo are jailed here. Aneilo and Bruno Coroson are released from the penitentiary to appear.

Cleveland Gur B. Finler Frank DeFazio Tony Ciaccia Guiseppe Guzzo Prowski Penitentierr Ars Ed Aneilo Bruno Coroson

20 Boys Questioned Over Property Damage on Weet River Street

Police Chief E J Stankard led interviews with about 20 boys and many parents regarding damage to vacant property on Weet River street near Third street. Investigators seek details after reports of intrusions at the site.

Dore E. J. Stankard Inday Weet River Street Third Street Bors

County Schools Postpone Lorain Meet Agenda

The March gathering of Lorain County school superintendents and principals was postponed from Wednesday evening to Tuesday evening, March 31, by County School Superintendent C. A. Gibbons. The delay arose because Dr. G. H. of the state department of education cannot attend next Wednesday’s session.

Lorain County C. A. Gibbons G. H State Department of Education Gibbens

Death Records Include Several Local Obituaries

Multiple local notices report deaths and brief biographical details. Katherine Wester of North Main Street died at 2 00 p m after a four week illness. Belle Willis of Ren suburb Akron and Grant Aldrich of Lake Avenue Elyria are also noted with service and burial plans.

Funeral services announced for Liam F Hagenmyer

Masonic funeral services for Liam F Hagenmyer will be held from Blanke Funeral Home 15497 Detroit Lakes area Lakewood Monday afternoon. The body lies at the funeral home. He leaves a wife a son Willard HH one grandson two brothers George and Christi and four sisters Mrs Sophie Heller Mrs Louisa Stanz Mrs Birdie Krieger and Katherine Weik. River obit notes may follow.

Liam F. Hagenmrer Detroit Arenas Lakewood Monda Hagenmyer Willard HH Twto George Christi Sophie Heller Louisa Stanz Birdie Krieger Katherine Weik River

William P Driggs Dies After Long Illness

William P Driggs aged 39 died at Ely Memorial Hospital this morning at 12:40. He had been in poor health for a year and was brought to the hospital by transport. He previously lived in Ely and is survived by sister Mrs John Coinman and other relatives including Mrs Ken of Fiyria and Charles mim. His funeral arrangements are pending at LaPorte cemetery.

Wiliam P. Driggs John Coinman Ato Ely Memorial Hospi Driggs Mt Health Dorn el Tia Deremver Tisheid Ohio Ken

Colgate Rochester Seminary President Conference Speaker

Dr Albert W Beaven president at Colgate Rochester Seminary will speak at Oberlin College Religious Conference on March 24 and 25 He will address students Tuesday at noon in Finner Chapel and give talks at 425 pm in the King Bosworth room Men’s Building The theme is The Peace of Christianity in Religion Heaven attended Shortlie College and Rochester Theological Seminary and served as pastor and church leader with books to his credit

Oberlin Albert W. Beaven Colgate Rochester Seminary Oberlin College Beaven Finner Chapel King-Bosworth Beagen Shortiefit College Illinois Rochester Rochester Baptist Church Association Christ Federal Council of Churches

Oberlin Broadcast On WTAM Sunday Program

Oberlin residents tune in Sunday at 1 30 p m over WTAM for a concert and discussion by Dr Hari F prote emeritus of political science on The Constitution Is Doomed with Elbert Sisson Jorgensen and Vanderleiden Junge assisting and Miss Ruth Blair providing an English horn Romance. Prof R A Jeliffe continues as commentator as about a hundred attend a dinner by Henry Lincoln Relief Corps and guests from Elrria and Wellington Corps. Miss Chapman of the Conservatory solos Irish songs during dinner.

Oberlin WTAM Hari F. Prote Uni Elbert Sisson Jorgensen Vanderleiden Junge Forensic Ruth Blair Conservatory Phillip Gaubert R. A. Jelijffe Perra Henry Lincoln Relief Corps Foir Elrria and Wellington Corps St. Pat- Dar Miss Chapman Oberlin Conservatory of Music No Corps A. R. Kimpton Sant Rose Warner

Flooded Ohio River Crest Dives Inland

The river near Huntington formed a two mile wide gap as floodwaters inundated towns upstream and downstream. A rescue steamer ferried food to Proctorville while Stout Ohio with 240 families faced isolation. Holbrook College campus and Huntington’s Marsha College were submerged and pending closures. Kentucky towns Ashland Callettsburg Greenup reported partial submersion with Cincinnati near flood stage.

Huntington Proctorrille Stout. O Manchester Stouts Holbrook College Marsha College Coal Grove Hanging Bock Ironton Mlleport Kentucky Ashland Callettsburg Greenup Cincinnati Coner Island

Thefts Reported From Cars at Carlisle Inn

Police reported thefts from two parked cars. A coil and dashlight bulbs vanished from Lee Bright at 1020 West Avenue, and a blanket and terms were taken from Clyde Carr on Oberlin Road, while both vehicles were at Carlisle Inn last night.

Lee Bright West Avenue Clyde Carr Oberlin Road Carlisle Inn

Butter and tire shipments reported lost near Norwalk

Sheriff Clarence W. Dick reported that a case of butter and a case of bicycle tires were lost between here and Oberlin yesterday, in a matter noted by the Norwalk Trucking Company.

Here Oberlin Norwalk Trucking Company Clarence W. Dick

Elyria and Wellington corps program highlights local talent

A brief program by the Elyria and Wellington corps featured a play by Mrs. Kimptor and Miss Grace Morgan, with support from other corps members. Ames Clevenger performed a piano solo and Alice Jean Murray did tap dancing.

Elyria and Wellington Corps

Ohio University professor to lecture on Early Ohio Architecture

Ohio University professor Frank J. Roos Jr will give a Bald win lecture in Allen Art Building Monday evening March 23 at 730 discussing The Early Architecture of Ohio with slides to illustrate. Also listed: Dr Robert E Brown of Oberlin Theological School speaks Sunday March 22 at 730 on Emerging Personalities. Walter M Horton to speak at First Church Oberlin on The Source of Excellence. a choral group led by Professor Christiansen to assist in worship. two guest preachers at Zion Baptist Church with topics on Christ and the Christian Era. music by quartet The Southern. Mrs C Homamiton to present a talk on social problems in Oberlin. Further notes include local visits and travel of residents.

Frank J. Roos, Jr Ohio University Baldwin Allen Art Building Pexe Ohio Eserhaging Vperhsunalileeds Robert E. Brown Oberlin School of Theology First Methodist Church Walter M. Horton Oberlin Christiansen C. Homamitton James Brand Lenisa Womens Association of the First Church

Debris clearance under way in flood struck Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh March 21 snow hampered relief work in western Pennsylvania but the district was returning to normal. The Allegheny Monongahela and Ohio rivers left scattered damage as cleanup began in suburbs. Downtown Pittsburgh damage estimates top 900 million dollars and metro area up to 250 million. National Guardsmen and about 1100 soldiers remained on duty. Health conditions were controlled with no fear of epidemics if regulations are followed. Pneumonia cases were reported in the district.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Allegheny Monongahela Ohio Pittsarshi Dennis National Guardsmen P. Mover W. €. Cree Red Cross

Doctor Kimble withdraws from gubernatorial race

COLUMBUS March 21 Dr C W Kimble a Defiance dentist withdrew today from the race for the Republican nomination for governor.

Columbus C. W Kimble Defiance

Crystal Beach Ballroom to Open Tomorrow with Rollins Orchestra

The Crystal Beach ballroom in Ver Milion will open tomorrow for a Spring season debut. Ted Rollins and his orchestra will provide music for the opening dance.

Crystal Beach Ballroom Vermilion Asa Ted Rollins Musec

Local Farmers Form Credit Union in Lorain County

Organization of the Lorain Farm Bureau Credit Union began with 24 Lorain County Farm Bureau members creating a temporary group and filing to incorporate. A seven member temporary board, four officers, and a budget for 75 000 shares at five dollars per share were set, with offices planned in Elyria and operations starting in about 10 days.

Lorain Farm Bureau Credit Union, Inc Lorain County Farm Bureau Secretary of State H. G. Portman Amherst Tessie Webber Wellington Mildred Brerler Wellinktoon Florence Brucker Dean Bliss Aros J. E. Symons Elyria F. G. Prosser Merritt Powell Lorain Country Farm Bureau Service Lorain Counts Farm Bureau Co-operative Association, Inc Ton Elyria Offces Farm Bureau N. J. Heskin W. O. Hitchcock Grafton Powell C. J. Bemmel Courty E. C. Cotten Elmia G. {. Hobos Oberlin Claude E. Clark Cleveland State Credit Union League Railway Clerks Credit Union Cleveland Board of Education Clark Ohio Medina Country Farm Bureau

Court actions and damages filed in Elyria and surrounding area

Citizens Home and Savings Association sues John J Bohasn for 3248 on a note and seeks foreclosure of Sheffield township property. The Cleveland Trust Company sues to foreclose Lorain properties to satisfy a confessed judgment of 2287 from John Mazer et al. Henry Keller of Elyria sues James Wood of Lorain for 319 for damages from a December 11 auto collision at Lake avenue and Walnut street. Benny Noel sues Frank Kresinski for 319 after an automobile crash at Middle avenue and Third street on November 15. A verdict for the defendant was returned in a personal injury suit by David Gauss of Elyria against A W Francis of Elyria from November 29, 1934, while a prospective customer in the defendant's car. Beatrice Sherwood was granted a divorce from George H Sherwood on grounds of cross neglect of ny. court records revealed.

Citizens Home and Savings Association John J. Bohasn Sheffield Township Cleveland Trust Company John Mazer Henry Keller Elyria James Wood Lorain Aptomo Lake Avenue Walnut Street Benny Noel Frank Kresinski Middle Avenue Third Street D. A. Cook David Gauss A. W. Francis Beatrice Sherwood George H. Sherwood

Rose O'Donnell 15 Sees Rapid Recovery After Crash

Rosemary O'Donnell, 15, of 405 Middle Avenue, was severely injured in a crash involving 71 people last Sunday night. Hospital officials at Eirmia Memorial report she is recovering and was allowed to sit in a wheel chair for the first time yesterday.

Rosemary O'Donnell Middle Avenue Eirmia Memorial Hospital

Ridgeville Red Cross Seeks Flood Relief Donations

Ridgeville March 21 Red Cross asks for flood relief funds to be left at Halleis Grocery Fields Corners or Ridgeville Post Office. Donations are handled by Red Cross membership solicitors. Mrs. H. G. Stacey serves as Ridgeville Red Cross chairman.

Ridgeville

Firemen Answer Two Alarms After Long Fire-Free Period

Two fire alarms, seven hours apart, struck Elvrra last night and this morning. At 7:30 p.m. L E Larkin 116 Water Street reported lint on a pipeless furnace catching fire. occupants extinguished it. At 2:28 a.m. a rug in the kitchen of Anton Plate 1529 West River Street ignited from a cigarette. occupants doused the rug and a small area of linoleum. Central Station hose and engine companies responded to both blazes.

Elvrra Fire Department Fremen L. E. Larkin Water Street Central Fire Station Kithen Antone Plate West River Street Linvieun Engine Company Number Three

Sentenced To Jail On Liquor Charge

John Molnar of Tremonstreet received the maximum penalty of a 200 dollar fine and zero days in county jail for possession of illegal liquor. He was sentenced before Judge Guy B Findley after a common pleas court jury conviction and stated his appeal through attorney C F Adams of Lorain.

John Molnar Tremonstreet Commeoen Pleas Guy B. Findley Connimon Pleas Molnar C.F. Adams Lorain

Mussolini charts corporative state with unions and federations

The article describes a corporative system under Mussolini with employers and workers federations at multiple levels from communal syndicates up to the state head. It notes parallel industry and agricultural confederations and a forthcoming step during a visit by Austrian and Hungarian leaders for a Danubian conference at Venice Palace.

Mussolini Ft Duce Venice Palace

Number Two Continued From Pase

The area along the Conemaugh River and Scony creek suffered severe flooding that gutted businesses and swept merchandise away. Mayor Shields estimated property damage at 25.9 million dollars amid waterlogged shelves and ruined floors. Health officials warned of gas gangrene risk as supplies of vaccines and relief arrived. Clean up and rebuilding were expected to take about six months.

Conemaugh Scony Creek Daniel J. Shields

Cleveland Produce Market Report and Livestock Prices

Market notes show steady butter and firm live poultry prices with hens and roosters listed, plus meat animal values from Cleveland Livestock with receipts around 350. Lambs, sheep, and hogs priced with ranges. wheat and oats quotes, eggs, butter, and dairy items listed for Chicago and Toledo markets. Records include numerous named commodities and price bands, with emphasis on farm produce and livestock markets.

Cleveland Leghorn Brewers Maine Idaho Bex Cleveland Livestock Tweed Chatee Lambs Kcod Chotee Wethers

Lake Avenue CHURCH NEWS AND COMMUNITY NOTES

Lake Avenue Church reports Sunday school at 9:50 morning service led by Pastor Earl R. Peck with series on Distinguished Characters. Neighborhood Banco to meet with Mrs. Winaford on March 24. 4 H girls Flying Needles and Shiny Thimbles met advisors at Mrs. L C Hecock’s home. presentation planned at Adelbert Street residence. Local families welcomed home from Florida amid travel woes. Social visits to Lake Avenue residents noted. Education club activity at Jefferson Junior High led by Miss Evelyn Brillhart. Mrs E J Law homebound with severe cold. Look not a gift horse in the mouth illustration referenced.

Lake Avenue Lake Avenue Community Church Earl R. Peck Iwa Ocleck L. C. Hecock Jean Phelps V. V. Schaeffer Adelbert Street Chet Nichols Adelert Street Florida Minnie McKee Gertrude Hastings Merret West Virginia E. Law Frank Neumeier Scons Lawrence Circle Columbia Station Sophia Law Elyria E. J. Law Helen Taylor Mary Jean Crosker Jefferson Junior High Friendship Club Evelyn Brillhart Woodland Avenue Grace Hogan

Michigan Flyers End Mission Near Wheeling After Rescue Run

Emergency efforts dominated the night as sirens wailed and Red Cross cars ferried relief. Michigan airmen, guided by Granger, skirted danger zones near Elyria and Grafton before landing at an emergency field near Elshna. Granger and two companions planned to return home by air, while one traced the route by train to Lansing.

Gott William Pens Pittsburgh Granger Red Cross Wheeling W. Va Michigan Elyria Big Four Baltimore & Ohio Grafton Elshna Lansing

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