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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1933
Page
3
In Youngstown on March 25 a malfunction at Republic Steel Corp plant caused 500 tons of liquid steel to spill, igniting a fire costing $12,000. Robert Hamilton, 39, suffered facial and hand burns, escaped via a stairway, and was treated at South Side hospital in fair condition.
Service Director Fred Underhill said that about 100 men are typically employed to clear streets and ditches and that more workers may be added if snow continues. The city relies on these crews for groceries, Underhill noted.
Police charged Dehlia Towne of 25 West Avenue with keeping a disorderly house after a surprise 5:15 p.m. visit. Two men fled, another attempted to block entry, and a man dumped liquor into a sink before turning on the water.
The Jewish War Veterans Association in Berlin handed the U S Embassy a statement condemning exaggerations in reports of anti Jewish acts. It said maltreatments occurred but were part of revolution and authorities intervened. it blamed irresponsible elements and asserted the government disapproves of maltreatment while condemning sensational reports.
Word arrived this afternoon of the sudden death of C. C. Latham at his Rawson home. He was father to Mrs. Roy B. Clymer of this city, athletic director at Elyria High School. Mr. and Mrs. Clymer left at once for Rawson.
March 25 New Philadelphia report notes Mayor William F. Hurst refused to raise individual relief allowances after a delegation of unemployed protesters demanded higher sustenance. He said finances prohibit the increase.
Common Pleas Judge James H. Platt stopped a sale order in a suit by the Kentucky Joint Stock Land Bank against Edward G. Gross of Fostoria to shield debtors from foreclosure. The action was taken Friday in Tiffin Ohio.
Henry Green an 18 year old from Cleveland paroled two weeks earlier on a burglary charge was sent to Mansfield reformatory as a parole violator after being captured in Cleveland for auto theft. Green and another youth were arrested in Oberlin last December for breaking into a Kroger Grocery store.
Cars driven by Lester Morris of Oberlin and Robert Paige of Detroit were damaged about a.m. today when they collided at Mondie avenue and Oberlin road, notice reported.
Adolph Weinberger president of Weinberger Drug Stores Inc reports an upward turn in business. He notes pay cuts for employees have been eliminated and salaries returned to normal after a nine day gap following initial reductions in Cleveland Youngstown Mansfield Sandusky and Pittsburgh.
Deputy sheriffs halted a sheriff's sale of a Wellington property owned by Steven Prosky amid a banking holiday and not the penny army. The mortgage with the National Bank of Commerce valued at $1525 was to be settled, with appraisal at $2200 and sale cap at $1467. Claude Adams led the sale effort before it was canceled due to licensing issues.
Miss Caroline Bender died Friday evening after a lingering illness. Born February 19 1855 in Ashland Ohio she had lived at the Home for the Aged for two and a half years. Survived by several nieces. Funeral arrangements by Taylor Funeral Directors to Ashland.
Mrs. Mame Spitzer 63 wife of A. A. Spitzer of Grafton died early Friday morning. She leaves her husband two sisters in Cleveland one sister in New York and a brother William Baldwin of Elvia. Funeral services will be from the late home Monday March 27 at 1 30 PM. Burial will be in Medina.
Mrs Mary Eeverson aged 85 widow of Thaae Everson died at her Brighton Township home after sixty years in the township. She belonged to the Buichon Congregational church and is survived by five sons Charles Walter Norman of Brighton Geeree of San Francisco Hoard of Cleveland and a daughter Mrs Nerian Moore of Brighton. Rev Ath officiates at Wellington Congregational church for Monday two thirty funeral and burial in Brighton Cemetery.
After protracted talks and labor friction at area houses, an independent settlement was reached today. Big circuit theaters face a 23 percent wage cut potential while unions plan a Monday vote. two-day New York talks failed to bridge the 25 percent demand gap. Independent neighborhood houses also failed to settle with unions.
Frank Cimino of California sued a Chicago storage company after 598 tons of his garlic spoiled in cold storage. He won a payout of $35,515, while the defense argued Cimino acted as a garlic boarder.
Washington March 25 The Junior Red Cross seeks a national speaker for the opening session of the American Red Cross convention. A regional winner will be chosen from the East, with local contests judging based on originality and speaking ability. The winner will address delegates from across the United States and territories.
Kansas City report describes a boy advising Dr. Senger to hang a string with an imitation bird to provoke the robin's shadow to attack it. The tactic reportedly worked once and was shared after many others failed, but the robin finally faded with dusk ending the contest.
Police near Youngstown report no clear progress in the abduction of 15 year old Peter Myers Jr of Masury Ohio. Investigators pursued leads including a possible 24 hour truce but details remain unreleased as authorities search for the kidnapper vehicle and suspects.
In Hardin county common pleas court Kenneth Prater of Kenton seeks a writ of mandamus to force appointment as road man on the main highway division. He alleges two others were named without civil service exams after he passed the nomination on Nov 19. Defendants include State Highway Director O W Merrell division engineer Spencer Downing and resident engineer William Fresch.
Oberlin launches a campus effort to create work and boost home upkeep. Oberlin Business Men's club forms a committee led by E. L. Same to advise homeowners on improvements such as painting plumbing electrical work cleaning pruning and spraying to aid business recovery.
The Forensic Union will send two teams on a spring trip. The girls team includes Miss Bone Goodenough Miss Francelia Mc Williams and M Eva May Parker and will debate American University in Washington DC on March 39. The men’s team includes Wade Smith Allan Passen and Russell Nive. The Oberlin teams debate Howard University and University of Richmond in March and April on war debt cancellation and income tax limits.
Professor George B. Barbour of the Geography department will deliver a talk at Oberlin College. The Cincinnati scholar will discuss regional geography topics and engage with faculty and students.
The University of Cincinnati will present an illustrated lecture on the Discovery of Peking Man at the Oberlin Geological Conference on Wednesday March 29 at 7 1510 Wright Laboratory. Professor Barbour recently returned from China where he taught at Yeut Ching University and explored sites with Raymond T. Moyer Oberlin’s agricultural director in Shansi. The lecture is open to the public.
Fifty students of the Oberlin schodal of Commerce and alumni attended the annual spring dance in the school social rooms Thursday evening. Henry Ready's orchestra provided music as green and white decorations set a festive mood. Alumni attendees included Miss Alice Gulliford Worcester and several Fay sisters from Wakeman, Carle Hartfey and Russ Bryan Polk, Gertrude Everett, Donis Weiler of West Salem, Carleton Peck Clyde, Bernetta Brenner, Fred Perkson Lorain, Harrison Hail Lela Brown and Marian Kimpton Oberlin.
Conservatory students presented a musical program at Oberlin School of Commerce assembly yesterday morning. Miss Beaca performed two trumpet pieces with Miss Humphreys on piano, and Miss Diana Gibson offered two violin solos.
Members of the High School Dramatic Club and several students met at Miss Elsie Summers home on Hollywood avenue. They practiced a play to be presented soon and spent the rest of the evening in games and dancing with ice cream and cake served.
The Education department of the Oberlin Women’s club will meet Monday evening at Mrs. J. Wetherill’s home on West Latain street. Mrs. W. H. Chapin will present an illustrated talk about her trip through Yellowstone National Park.
Kansas City report says airlines, railways, and bus lines will bar any drinking by employees even with the 3.2 percent beer. Executives cite safety and public image, with pilots and drivers forbidden on duty. Officials note policing rules already ban intoxication and on duty drinking across major carriers.
Elizabeth Law files for divorce from Carl J Law in Grafton township on gross neglect and extreme cruelty. They wed in 1851 and have two children. Helen Strafford Loraine obtains a divorce from Lawrence for gross neglect and cruelty, before Judge A R Webber. She reclaims the maiden name Helen McCracken.
Federal authorities took a hand in strikes at Master Tire and Rubber Company subsidiaries in Findlay and Akron Ohio. E L Faulkner of the U S Department of Labor met with strike delegations and company officials in Akron and Findlay to seek a settlement.
Massillon Ohio March 25 General Jacob Coxey 79 now mayor of Massillon marked the 39th anniversary of his 1893 protest by starting a solo march on the Capitol He spoke at city hall and planned to drive to Washington for a May 1 speech on the Capitol steps The event follows two prior marches including a 1914 Washington foray.
Fire damaged half a block in Woodfields business district destroying five stores and three homes. Firemen fought the blaze for three hours before it was controlled. The cause remains undetermined.
Secretary of Agriculture Wallace testified before the Senate agriculture committee to defend the farm bill amid rebel senators pressing to strike allotments licensing and processing tax provisions. Chairman Smith leads the opposition aiming to curb the measure and shift scope to crops only, with Minority Leader McNary backing tighter limits.
LONDON March 25 George Bernard Shaw must not be permitted to leave London without being created a red Indian chief with eagle feathers a striped blanket and the tribal title of bean big blather blather the London Mercury Post editorialized today Shaw arrived in the United States amid editorials noting bank closings an earthquake and immigration quota controversy the Post said Shaw showed rude audacity and capitalizes on it to display his genius.
Market notes show hog receipts around 600 with steady to slight declines and week gains for hogs about 20 cents. Cattle receipts 10 for the week with steers and heifers steady, cows and bulls down to 2.50, calves variable with vealers up to 60 cents. Sheep receipts none. week’s highs near 23 cents for lambs, wool and hides quoted lower. Chicago cash quotations reflect butter at 1.93-2.18, and assorted grain prices with mixed wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley, and seed prices listed for various grades and futures expectations.
The article notes a large number of certificates will be awarded to first, second, and third place students in each county with scholarships for top state rankings. Papers go to the state department at Columbus for winging determinations. A committee led by F R Papers Amherst oversees the county exam with members R C Maston Elyria H J Rawdon Oberlin and J D Severs Elyria.
The White House lawn hosts a sixth birthday party for Sissie Anna Eleanor Dall, oldest grandchild of President Roosevelt. Guests use a jungle gym and sand boxes as garden staff bake cookies. the family plans a weeklong visit with Mrs Roosevelt away in New York.
Real estate transfers include Albert M and Bessie M Johnson and Cliffe A Merriam to Anthony and Stella Jezewski for two lots at West Avenue and Sixteenth Street Elyria. Sheriff's deed to Union Joint Stock Land Bank of Detroit. 95 acres in Stantonington Township. John Vitzo to Julius J and Mary Harbulak quitclaim to lot 45 Superior Subdivision Elyria Township. The Bruhn Company to Carrie C F Brubo quitclaim to sublot One Blork E Shore Subdivision and Buckeye Country Club Sheffield Lake.
A Persian Shah visiting a Great London church was told officers must leap from the belfry to mark the moment. He objected when informed English law forbids the stunt, recalling his own imperial traditions.
A humorous scene shows an office holder refusing coffee with a joke about a nap. He raises his hands in mock horror and explains he cannot have afternoon rest once back at the office. The exchange features a friend and a light tone.
Jack Rose and Carl Edberg died trapped in the hold of a liner that list and sank after five days in drydock repairs. John Hansen, a watchman, was rescued uninjured from the dining salon as harbor craft and Coast Guard moved in. Damages estimated at 250000 dollars on the vessel assigned to the ...
Quotations list prices for corn, wheat, oats, flour, hay and straw per bushel or ton or barrel. Items include CLOVER, CORN, WHEAT, FLOUR, HAY, STRAW, OATS, ALFALFA and MILK products with varied grades and weights, plus meal and bran figures and percentages.
Seattle orientation of the Dollar subsidiary outlines the operations and branding for the American Mail Line in the city, detailing corporate ties and service scope.
Cleveland executives from Union Trust and Guardian Trust seek Federal R F C backing as John K. McKee arrives to discuss partnership terms. Plans include new national bank quarters, liquidity release, and R F C capital. Ohio banks resume gradually as reserves remain constrained across many small state lenders.
The anecdote recalls Robert Browning dismissing a request for interpretation by saying the inquirer should consult the Browning Society. The quip highlights Browning’s view on fellow scholars handling deeper textual puzzles.
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