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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1933
Page
5
Elyria's scarlet fever outbreak remains milder overall with a shift to Elyria High School. Dr. G. E. French says cases among nonresidents complicate counts, departments isolate contacts for 10 days, and five new mild cases appeared in 10 days. Some absences reflect contact isolation rather than illness.
Merle Cutter Smith, son of Mrs. Ida M. Rogers of Sullivan, escaped unharmed in the Long Beach earthquake where he lives. An apartment building on his street toppled but he and his family remained in their unit. They cook on a yard camp fire while aiding relief efforts and helping electricians relight the city.
Preliminary inspection of tourist camps in Lorain County will start soon under J S Weatherill sanitary officer of the county health department. Water supply sewage disposal and general sanitation will be checked to ensure camps can handle the tourist trade. Camps planning to open this year should notify Weatherill promptly for pre opening inspection.
The Emmons bill to legalize and tax betting on horse races in Ohio moves toward final passage in the House of Representatives. It has Senate approval, Governor White’s endorsement, and is expected to raise about 600000 dollars annually, though rural lawmakers may oppose.
Eleanora Meyers of Ridgeville files for divorce from Walter Meyers of Cleveland after a 1929 marriage and one child. Art Severin of Lorain was released from county jail today after serving 65 days for habitual intoxication.
A report notes the high price tag for the soyatta Railway project, estimating a cost near 0.33 billion. Officials discuss funding options and potential impact on regional development.
Lorain County Farm Bureau Co operative Association Inc starts erection of three gasoline storage tanks on Huron Street. The tanks will store and sell gasoline marketed by the association, though officials say they do not know when operations will begin.
Worth Fauver local attorney described his experiences as a Yellowstone National Park ranger to members of the Junior High Club during the group’s weekly Y M C A meeting last night.
Washington reports answers to questions about legalized beer and wine. Key points cover maximum alcoholic strength at 3.2 percent by weight, sale timing from 12.01 a.m. April 4, and sale locations limited to legalized states. Federal tax set at five dollars per barrel, with state taxes varying by amount. Brewing and bottling before April 7 allowed, advertising rules permit pre April 7 circulation, and revenue stamps specifics differ for bottles versus kegs.
Rev C F Fogel urges all Sunday School children to gather at South Amherst Congregational Church Friday at 3 30 PM for Easter program preparations. The meeting aims to start work on the Easter program.
Miss Rose Barnes aged 56 of 284 North Professor Street Oberlin died at Allen Hospital in Oberlin this morning. She lived much of her life in Wakeman and nearby, moved to Oberlin ten years ago. Survived by two brothers Walter A of Collins and William of Wellington. two sisters Mrs Cora Schofield of Toledo and Mrs Nelson Jump of Collins. Funeral Friday at 2 PM from W Lo Pease Funeral Home Waxenman with William Smith of Oberlin officiating. Burial in Wakeman family plot.
Miss Marie E Pettiford of Wakeman dies at the East Cleveland line Wednesday evening age nineteen. She was a Wakeman High School graduate. Survived by father H B Pettiford and brother Robert of Wakeman. Funeral services Sunday afternoon at Wakeman Congregational Church with Rev Lindbaek officiating. Burial in Wakeman Cemetery.
The Mosier bill would raise the petition threshold to sign a recall from 10 to 25 percent of qualified electors. The Marshall bill proposes certificates of indebtedness usable as a limited medium of exchange for county salaries and obligations and acceptable to the treasurer for tax payments.
The Ohio Senate Judiciary Committee delayed the beer tax bill as corrective amendments are drafted. Governor White urged quick action, warning of a beer influx from other states if not enacted promptly. The measure carries an emergency clause and would take effect upon signature.
A letter from Dr. KR C. Stevens appeals for a community pneumonia fund to cover oxygen and serum costs for lobar pneumonia. He notes oxygen tent expenses, serum injections, and the need for cash on delivery, urging Relief Committee supervision and a popular subscription to save lives.
Thomas Byron Grant died Sunday in a Lakewood hospital after months of illness. Born in England, he moved to Oberlin area over twenty-five years ago and retired from business. He leaves a wife and two daughters Mrs. Margaret Schneider of New York and Mrs. Ruth Markham of Buffalo. funeral in Foxburg.
Dr. R. W. Bradshaw of Oberlin College has been elected a fellow of the American College of Physicians. He is the first Oberlin or Elyria physician to attain this distinction, based on training clinical experience and medical research.
Miss Doris Kellam a voice major in the Conservatory of Music will give a senior song recital Friday at 8 15 p m in Warner Concert hall. The program will be divided into four groups.
A concert program showcases a blend of German lieder, French and Italian modern pieces, and English songs. Notable items include Bach and Handel arias, Wolf songs, Mahler and Brahms selections, Debussy and Respighi numbers, Meyerbeer opera excerpts, and Quilter art songs, with Hungate and Murphy works completing the program.
This evening at 8 Miss Lil Man Leisyeisky of the Conservatory will present her Senior Piano Recital in Warner Concert Hall. The program ends with Beethoven Sonata performed with the Conservatory orchestra. It features Brahms Intermezzo Op 118 No 2 and Brahms Concerto No 5 in C minor plus multiple classic pieces.
Canon Sidener will speak on The History of the Oxford Movement at Christ Church Episcopal in Cleveland this evening. First Church Lenten services are replaced Sunday evening by a Lenten religious drama at Finney Chapel at 7:30. City officials traveled to Columbus to lobby a utility bill. A story hour is set for Oberlin College library on March 25 at 10 AM. Miss C S Brown and brother Charles visit Cincinnati. Mrs Leigh Alexander returns from Pittsburgh visit.
A letter from Margaret E. Carlin of Elyria Ohio discusses tax burdens on farmers and teachers. She argues teacher salaries fall with tax cuts while graduates struggle to find teaching positions, noting an oversupply and job shortages in healing and education.
Authorities investigate after Eva Lansing is shot by her son in law John Williamson 40 who then dies by suicide near Storms outside Chillicothe Ohio. The event is under police inquiry as a double fatality with family ties.
The Lloyd bill to empower the State Public Utilities Commission to examine wholesale gas rates and fairness of charges by producing companies was recommended for passage by the Senate Utilities Committee on March 28. The bill is one of seven sponsored by the Ohio Association on Public Utilities.
In Cleveland last night three robbers fled a restaurant and exchanged 10 to 20 shots with a pursuing officer. Patrolman Anthonys Kalasinski was mortally wounded and died after six gunshot wounds. A second robber alias Nick Papadakis died from abdominal injuries an hour later. A third robber remained near death from bullet wounds. The robbers had obtained 312
Howard Butler attacks the gas company for refusing to submit rates to a referendum. W H Vanost er, city solicitor, says the events behind the refusal imply flaws in the Tate schedule. The council can repeal the ordinance before June 19 if petitions remain valid.
Markets show mixed activity in Cleveland with produce butter and poultry notes, plus strong hogs and cattle receipts. The page also covers Chicago butter and egg prices, potato and wheat quotes, and general market conditions across regions Ohio New York Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
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