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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1937
Page
4
The county probation officer William Oldham was removed from the civil service list last month, seen as a step toward dismissal by Pro bate Judge Horace H. Nye who asked for resignation when he took office February 9. The move shifts Oldham to the exempted class, allowing dismissal by the appointing officer without charges.
WPA education classes in Elyria will suspend due to heating issues. The nursery school and adult classes at Washington Roosevelt and Gates school buildings are canceled today tomorrow and Monday. The citizenship class will meet at the Y M C A and offices remain open.
West Union Ohio March 25 First degree murder charges were filed against Jack Green 59 a farmer held in jail here since Sunday in connection with the fatal shooting of Roby Williams 28 who resided 10 miles east of here Mrs Vina Williams the widow signed the murder warrant Williams allegedly was slain after a neighbor quarrel.
Mayor Charles S. Yingling in the police station greeted a visitor who asked for an advertising calendar. She believed she entered an undertaking establishment misled by a thermometer outside the door bearing a funeral director's name.
James White assistant physical director said after regular awards are handed out boys will vie for special honors in the YMCA gymnasium. The E award goes to the bar in each class for greatest overall improvement in apparatus work marching commands and tumbling. A large emblem award will go to the bar showing the best tumbling progress, with more awards possible for other events.
A jury in Judge D C Cook's court found in favor of Frances Prososki against John Bogden and John Kuzak as executors of Mathew Zapolsky's estate. The verdict covers money owed by the decedent on promissory notes.
County commissioners voted to employ Fred C. Ruth of Oberlin as their clerk for the balance of 1937. Ruth had been provisionally employed by the board at the start of the year for three months.
Grand jurors after inspecting the county jail recommended a modern crime scene camera for photos of crimes and auto accidents, better custody of prisoners’ effects, and a dedicated cabinet for sheriff firearms and gas gear. E J Herzog signed the report as foreman. Deputy sheriffs probed an alleged Empsy camp on Walker road in Avon Lake over a $275 theft from Mrs. Minnie Howard's Capell road home, with a woman described as Southern European stock posing as a faith healer. Common Pleas Judge Guy B Findley reviewed Medora Snyder’s suit against Ridge Hill Memorial Park seeking removal of directors and officers, new court-appointed trustees, and an accounting.
Jaanita Streeher of Berlin Heights sues Oscar Hein of Lakewood and Elmer Billingsley of Rairmount W Va for 25000 in personal injuries from September 8 1935 when she was thrown from Billingsley s auto in a collision at Lake road and Sunny side road.
A court or social note states it is rude to query the wife or daughters of a Mohammedan. The guideline cautions against prying into family matters of Muslim men.
Detroit March 25 Checker Cab owners drove their taxis from the company garage to defy a strike called by the Metropolitan Chauffeurs Association. Police guarded cab stands as owners resumed duties at hotels stations and offices. Union demands were presented as contingencies to a settlement but the strike did not spread to other Detroit cab companies.
Superintendent Maston cites a program that cut failure rates from 10 percent in 1925 to 3-4 percent in 1936 and reduced retardation from 25 percent to 1 percent. He praises teachers for human interest, notes some misses, and says petitions do not prove mass dismissals but urge proper legal procedure for any charges.
Secret Service agents halted a hijack ring, arresting Ian L. Smith of Denver and Harry D. Williams of Billings along with Richard Aimone, Robert E. Lee, and Arthur Flavin in Rapid City. Warrants followed the chain of events leading to the Leavenworth penitentiary. Goddard believes the case nears solution.
Mrs. Margaret Eberhart 83 died at five this morning at her daughter Grace McClintock’s home in Grafton after a week of illness. Born February 13 1854 in Van Wert Ohio she lived in Grafton 43 years. She leaves daughter Nina Hist Elyria son Hugh Eberhart Elyria nine grandchildren two sisters and two brothers. Funeral services set for 1:59 with Rev Beche at Nesbitts Cemetery Grafton. Burial follows.
Following a yearlong illness Miss Marry Jane Riley aged 77 died at her Lake Avenue home at 11 40 last night. She lived all her life on Lake Avenue and was a member of St. Agnes church. She leaves two brothers Silas of Fore and James of Milwaukee. Friends may call at the Welch Funeral Home. Funeral Saturday at 2 00 with Fr Leo Brissel officiating and burial in St Marys church. Funeral Mass to be announced later.
Funeral services for Henry Soules 715 West River Street will be at 2 PM Friday from Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home with Rev. K. L. Darkey of LaGrange Methodist church officiating Burial will follow in LaGrange cemetery Soules born in Massachusetts May 28 1848 and lived in LaGrange from boyhood until seven months ago when he moved to Elyria.
Tommie Smith seven months old, son of Mr and Mrs Leo Smith, died at home on Williams Court at 10 30 Wednesday morning. Survived by parents eight siblings Coleta Rosemary Theresa Geraldine Beatrice Joseph Gilbert Donald. Funeral at Holy Trinity church Friday at 11 with Rev Fr Leo A Warth officiating.
Mrs Elizabeth Nickel died Wednesday night at her Quarry street home after several weeks illness. Born in Marburg Germany April 24 1835 she came to America 75 years ago. Survived by one daughter Wre Low Merchant a son Ben born of South Amherst five grandchildren and one great grandchild two sisters Mrs Frank Kritzel and Mrs Louis Krugmian of Elyria. Member of St Peter's church Amherst. Funeral Saturday at 2 30 from St John's Evangelical and Reformed church with Rev C E Schmidt officiating burial in Evergreen cemetery.
John Denger aged 84 of Elyria died at Elyria Memorial Hospital on Wednesday morning. Born in Rock Port Ohio, he lived in Elyria eight years after moving from Rodeeville and was a retired carpenter. Survived by three daughters Mrs. Fred Qohlemacher Mrs. Louie Barnard Mrs. Frank Justin. four sons Joseph John Denger William Dener George Denger. twenty five grandchildren and twenty four great grandchildren. Services Saturday at 2:00 at Sudro Curtis Funeral Home with Dr A E Kemp officiating and burial in Henrietta Cemetery. Friends may call at the home of his daughter Mrs Frank Justin 136 Garvin Avenue until Saturday noon.
Mrs Mary Green Jackson 79 died at home on East Vine after a long illness. Born January 1, 1855 in Danville Kentucky she moved to Springfield Ohio at eighteen and later to Oberlin eight years ago. Widow of Dudley Jackson she is survived by daughter Mrs Flossie Frye and two sons.
Dudley and Robert of Springfield Ohio and Henry Green of Danville Kentucky are named as relatives. Five grandchildren and one Brent Standchild are listed. Interment is planned Saturday in Springfield with burial elsewhere.
John Blaser born Avon S1 years ago and resident of Ridgeville for sixty years died March 24 at 5 30 P M at his Center Road home after a one day illness. Survived by his wife Catherine and ten children. Funeral services Monday at 9 30 A M from the Center Road home and 10 A M at St Peter's church with Fr John N Rhein officiating. Buried in St Peter's Cemetery.
Charles B. Baldwin, 41, heir to a wealthy family and a university law graduate, was acquitted of murdering his mother Mrs Julette Buffington Baldwin Enslow, 63. The jury returned a 12 to 0 verdict after 1 hour 53 minutes. Baldwin sobbed and embraced his half sister after the verdict. The case began March 15. the mother was found dead October 17 at her home. Before the trial witnesses testified Baldwin used narcotics habitually.
The Ohio Senate rejected an administration measure to raise pay for three state commerce department executives. The director would have earned 7500, the superintendent of insurance 6500, and the superintendent of building and loans 6500, with the bill failing 9 to 17.
A man traveling to Sarajevo appeared fat but claimed to be a Yugoslav theology professor and priest. Customs officers, sensing deception, examined him and found 236 pounds of tobacco hidden under his robes, which was confiscated. the man was arrested.
In Downpatrick Ireland a town of 3100 the site is renowned as the burial place of St Patrick drawing visitors and historic interest.
Hopi Indians under Molly Harris Jones entertained Elyria Kiwanians at the Hotel Bil- Linghurst noon luncheon. The program featured the Home Dance, Engagement Dance, and Scout Dance. The papoose Ka tl-hong-sle, three months old, drew smiles from the audience. Fr W Bradley and Capt Doughty attended. Civic Music Club and Sifth Division Kiwanis Club events were announced.
A correction from Elyria Credit Rating Bureau states John Mockler was elected treasurer, not Harold R. Rorick as previously reported yesterday. The correction was announced today at the bureau offices.
The speaker argued for open and direct expansion of federal powers and urged submitting a constitutional amendment to the states. Brenckman rebutted the claim that there is no time to amend through regular means and noted broad public support for measures struck down by the court. He called for rapid ratification if sentiment is truly strong.
A slight quake struck Los Angeles at 8:50 a m local time today lasting two or three seconds. Buildings rocked gently with an east and west motion in the brief tremor.
Indictments name Uingham and Edward Poweski of Lorain Robert Catlin and Lawrence Welchert of Detroit youths for operating an automobile without consent. Charles Lawrence of Lorain charged with shooting to kill Elizabeth Beverly. Also charged: Walter Anderson and Clarence Daniels of Wellington for auto theft, Charles Relsing of Grafton for driving on the left on State Route 57. Other cases include non support John Pachuta, burglary and larceny Earl Moulder at Norman Kent gas station, and Rail removal Harvey Ross. Jurors returned no bills in several cases. arraignments set before Common Pleas Judge Cook and criminal trials to begin Monday.
In Iowa snow mixed with dust streaked streets and vehicles as four deaths were attributed to the blizzard. Roy Lorre, 82, died driving into a freight train near Ainsworth. John Buell, 65, and Ella Schostag, 61, died shoveling snow in Racine and Milwaukee. Herbert Pomeroy, 47, perished in Milwaukee pushing a car. Mr and Mrs B B Hine, Rube Pittszohn, and Joseph Fitzpatrick were reported missing in a heavy snow near Kimball North Dakota. Posses search continues.
Snow and rain moved across Wisconsin and the Dakotas before a dust storm swept through Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and neighboring states. Winds up to 50 miles per hour lifted sand, closing roads, halting auto and air travel, and forcing schools and many businesses to shut while dust masks and goggles became essential for outdoor activity.
French Jesuit paleontologist Pere Teil De Chardin told scientists at a symposium that there are no barriers between his work as a scientist and his calling as a priest. He discussed Pekin man as a possible last step between apes and humans and affirmed parallel thoughts in both roles.
A reflective musing suggests humanity would improve if learning matched the pace and depth of its experiences. It argues growth depends on translating events into knowledge and applying lessons broadly across society.
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