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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1933

Page

2

Delay Action On Utilities Measures In Ohio Senate

The Ohio Senate utilities committee postponed action on two Espy bills aimed at speeding commission handling of rate controversies. Provisions would require up to date on site inventories and that an examiner hear cases when the commission is busy. The panel deemed the bills defective and set substitute drafts, with a recess looming.

Columbus Utilities Committee Senate Public Utilities Commission Ohio Association On Public Utilities Commission Utilities Son Harold Mosier Dem Cleveland

Demands to Know Condition of Banks in Columbus

State Rep Hirick asks Ira Fulton to publish at once the true condition of Union and Guardian Trust companies of Cleveland. He cites depositor pleas and says public officials must act amid the banking situation.

Columbus, CO State Banking Department Union and Guardian Trust Companies Cleveland Ira J. Fulton William F. Enrics Hirick Guardian and Union Trust Companies Fulton

Women Plan to Attend Sales Tax Meeting

Women from Elyria join men in a Lorain County campaign to discuss proposed Ohio sales tax legislation. Thomas A. Ryan of Cleveland will speak at Lorain High School auditorium at 8 PM about how the bills affect consumers, merchants, and residents.

Ohio Elyria Lorain High School Thomas A. Ryan Cleveland Lorain County

Youth gets life for murdering butcher in Cleveland

Leo Berkowitz, 17, was sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of first degree murder in the slaying of Samuel Moss, a meat dealer, during an attempted holdup on January 18. Judge Virgil J. Terrell spared the electric chair by recommending mercy. Berkowitz admitted the shooting but said he did not know the sun would explode.

Cleveland Leo Berkowitz Samuel Moss Common Pleas Virgil J. Terrell Jerey Berkovitz

Two Youths Freed After Radio Theft Admittance

Two boys who admitted stealing a small radio from Frank Dolbee of 230 Bath street were released on future good behavior after a reprimand from Police Chief E. J. Stankard yesterday.

Frank Dolbee Bath Street E. J. Stankard

Woman reports stalker follows resident home

Mrs. Charlotte Smith of 221 Oberlin road reported being followed from Fourth street and Middle avenue to 12th street at 11:45 p m yesterday. Police searched the area and escorted her to her home, but could not locate the man fitting the description.

Charlotte Smith Oberlin Road Fourth Street Middle Avenue 12Th Street

Fence Damage Reported at 116 Chestnut Street

Martin Albert reports to police that a gang of boys damaged a fence in front of his property at 116 Chestnut Street and are generally creating a disturbance at night.

Martin Albert Chestnut Street

Car Damaged After City Bus Collision on Broad Street

Thomas Southam of 355 Kenyon Avenue reported rear of his car was damaged when struck by a city bus driven by Morris Nesbit on Broad Street around 5 PM yesterday.

Thomas Southam Kenyon Avenue Morris Nesbit Broad Street

Bicycle Stolen Reported by Mr Mumaw

Mr. Mumaw of 81 West er street reported to police a bicycle was stolen from the place yesterday. Riv thar his.

Mumaw Wester Street Rivthar

Y-Indus Club Plans Plays and Bridge Tourney

The Y-Indus Club met at the YMCA to discuss a group of one act plays to be staged in Ebrria and vicinity with Denton Whitmore chairing the play committee. A bridge tournament with the Agenda Club is set for April 11. Robert Green was named the new physical activities chairman.

Y-Indus Club Denton Whitmore Ebrria Agenda Robert Green

Despondent Man Ends His Life Near Stop 11 Lake Avenue

John Novacek, 32, of Stop 11 Lake Avenue, shot himself at about 11 25 A M after seven weeks of illness. He rose from bed, retrieved a shotgun, sat in a chair, and triggered the weapon against his left chest with a cane. He lived with his sister Mrs Marie Zagorskey and her husband, a deputy sheriff. The body was taken to the Taylor Funeral Home.

John Novacek Lake Avenas Novacek Marie Zagorskey Taylor Funeral Home

Cummings Will Remain in Cabinet

Washington March 29 Homer Cummings will stay as Attorney General in the Roosevelt cabinet and will not become Governor General of the Philippines The move reflects belief his services are essential to carry out the Roosevelt program and that he should remain in the Department of Justice longer than an initial month designation

Washington Homer Cummings Roosevelt Philippines Cummings Thomas J. Walsh Montana Theodore Roosevelt Islands Department of Justice

Fire damages century-old Presbyterian Church in Bandon

Rescue volunteers saved the 290 year old Presbyterian church in Bandon Ieland after a blaze severely damaged the building. Fire crews battled the flames and stopped further spread while parish records and stained glass were protected where possible.

Niate Bandon Ieland

Plan to Go Back To Oil Lamps in Rate Battle

Several hundred Windham Electric Company customers join a campaign to slash electricity rates. Residents of Braceville Southington and Windham push for a five cent first four kilowatts three cents up to one hundred kilowatts and twenty cents thereafter with service charges reduced from two to one dollar. Al Rood chairs the consumers group as they threaten to return to oil lamps and candles while the utility argues the proposed terms.

Ohio Public Service Company Reed D.o

Demonstration on teaching deaf children at Elks Club

At the Elks Club yesterday Mrs. Mary Speers from the Franklin School special Deaf class demonstrated teaching methods for deaf children. Two students, ages second and fifth grade, showed how they learn letter sounds to speak words they read. Lawrence H. Webber announced the club’s fifteenth anniversary party has been postponed two months from next Wednesday.

Eiyria Rotar Bom Aers Esterday Stoen Ars Abshi Sia Ulsers Elks’ Club Mary Speers Ikea Franklin Lawrence H. Webber

Death Notice John Heidrich 85 Henrietta resident

John Heidrich aged 85 died at his home in Henrietta at midnight. His wife predeceased him by three years. He is survived by sons Henry Louis William of this city J C Heidrich of Amherst Charles Heidrich of Henrietta and daughters Mrs Philip Batten Kipton and Mrs Gary Berg. Also fourteen grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

John Heidrich Henrietta Mr. Heidrich Henry Louis William Heidrich City J. C. Heidrich Amherst Charles Heidrich Philip Battenhouse Kipton Gary Berg

Court actions include fine and probation for bus near Mageville

J J Strand of Cleveland was fined ten dollars for passing a school bus near Mageville yesterday. Justice Joseph Potro suspended imposition and placed Strand on probation with Deputy Sheriff William Host who made the arrest. Emma F Gudgell seeks divorce from William on grounds of gross neglect. the suit stems from a 1921 marriage with one child.

J. J. Strand Cleveland Mageville Joseph Potro Sesterve Strand Wilam Host Emma F. Gudgell Lerag Wilam

Ohio betting tax bill passes Senate to governor

The Ohio legislature approves a betting tax bill creating a state racing commission of three members. Revenue sharing details set state cuts at 10, 15 and 20 percent by daily handle brackets, with track operators allowed to keep 10 percent after taxes. Estimated annual state revenue about 550000. Rep. W. F. Frick led the support effort.

Columbus Mary Emmons Ar Cs Ries Ohio Whitesey Senate Lensai Gesenay Tim Nering W. F. Firick Cleveland

Nineteenth Century Club Marks 33rd Anniversary in Oberlin

Mrs. Clarence Wright hosted the Nineteenth Century club for its thirty third anniversary at Woodland Avenue. Charter members led the meeting with reminiscences of early days and a paper on club history. Miss Good and Miss Studer entertained with music as calendars and photos from all thirty three years were shown.

Oberlin Ohio Clarence Wright Woodland Avenue Beckwith W. L. Pergons W. C. Christy Miss Good Conservatory of Music Miss Studer Conservatory Frank Beckwith W. L. Persons H. F. Smith J. W. Hil W.D. Hobbs

Father and Son Banquet Planned by GMC Club

The Men's Civic club met at Samuel Mungeon's home on South Park Street to finalize plans for the sixth annual Father and Son Banquet set for April 7 at Mt. Zion Baptist church. Main speaker will be Dan Kinsey Oberlin College track coach with Olympic anecdotes. brief talks also by Rev Brown Mt Zion and Rev Somerville Theological Seminary.

Samuel Mungeon South Park Street Mt. Zion Baptist Church Dan Kinsey Oberlin College Riis Burton Civics Club Rev. Brown Mr. Zion Baptist Church Rev Somerville The Theological Seminary

Oberlin Women’s Club Holds Monthly Meeting

Twenty members of the Oberlin Business and Professional Women's club attended the regular monthly gathering at Oberlin Tavern. After a 6:30 dinner, three girls presented a program of stunts and music led by Miss Peggy Rich.

Oberlin Business and Professional Women's Club Oberlin Tavern Peggy Rich

Evening program in Elyria features acrobats and music by local artists

Mond of Elyria performed acrobatic stunts while Dorothy Nau of Oberlin provided piano accompaniment and Mildred Eckhardt of Elyria played violin. After the show the remainder of the evening was spent solving jigsaw puzzles.

Mond Elyria Dorothy Nau Oberlin Mildred Eckhardt

Lakewood Exchange Club Talk by Mr Bailey at Oberlin Meeting

Mr Bailey president of the Lakewood Exchange club spoke at the Oberlin Exchange club meeting Monday at Oberlin Inn. He discussed the State Exchange Federation program aimed at reducing government costs. Members brought clothing for the relief Chest committee to gain admission.

Lakewood Bailey Lakewood Exchange Club Oberlin Exchange Club Oberlin Inn State Exchange Federation Relief Committee

Literature Club Hears Hymns at Heacox Home Meeting

The Literature department of the Qbertin Women's club met at Mrs. E. A. Heacox on West College street with over forty members present. The program topic was Nine teenth Century Hymns and Popular songs demonstrated by groups of ladies, with Mrs Iva T. King in charge and Mrs. Ferguson leading the singing.

Qbertin Women’s Club E. A. Heacox West College Street Ganz Iva T. King Ferguson

Social notes from Toledo and nearby communities

Mr and Mrs T R Wilson of Toledo visit at J M Perryman’s North Cedar avenue home. Mrs O A Lindquist hosts a bridge party on Fourth street this evening. Mrs George Brown of St Louis expected to arrive for a weeks stay with her parents on East Lora Street. James Perryman taken to Allen hospital Saturday and improving. Mrs Fred Lamb of Detroit staying two weeks with her mother Julia Jones of Morgan street. Mrs M E Osmer and daughter Nau and Gilbert visit Lorain with Mrs Chas Smith. Oberlin Women’s Club Music Department meets Friday March 31 at Mrs L T Mc Farland’s 1381 Forest street. meeting date changed. Mrs George Jackson and daughter Wendolyn and Mrs Amy Ingraham visit friends in Elyria Monday.

T. R. Wilson Toledo J. M. Perryman North Cedar Avenue O. A. Lindquist Fourth Street George Brown St. Louis H. F. Smith East Lora Street James Perryman Allen Hospital Siowan Fred Lamb Detroit Mich Julia Jones Morgan Street M. E. Osmer Nau Gilbert Lorain Chas. Smith Oberlin Women’s Club L. T. McFarland Forest George Jackson Wendolyn Amy Ingraham Elyria

Lewis Mercantile to Remain in Present Location

The Lewis Mercantile Company will stay in its current building after a property transfer to Florence Lewis Ranum's heirs enabled a business adjustment. The Lewis Economy Store moves to the basement of the main building and will continue serving the public from its present site.

Lewis Mercantile Company E. Gillis Florence Lewis Ranun Mercantile Company Gillis Lewis Economy

Legion News Highlights And Banquet Plans In Lorain County

Dr Ralph W Falls of Wellington will lead the Lorain Post 39 banquet at Hotel Antlers on May 6 with Congressman Martin Sweeney as speaker. A Wellington Service Office conference on April 9 was cancelled due to a county banquet. Membership drives continue as Carl F Wolf reports. The cemetery seeks Herbert Trusdale, buried in Ridge Lawn Soldiers Plot, whose exact grave location remains unknown. a Government monument awaits placement once found. Local American Legion posts across Lorain and surrounding towns are active.

Ralph W. Falls Wellington Carl F. Wolf Herbert Trusdale Pennsylvania Ridgelawn Lorain Elyria Avon Avon Lake Amherst South Amherst Oberlin

Bills Adopted by Legislature in Ohio House Actions

Columbus March 29 Bills adopted in the state legislature include measures to reduce penalties for non-payment of Miami conservancy district dues, establish a state racing commission and legalize pari mutuel betting, fix chauffeurs license dates, designate a daily law journal for court calendars, allow annual deposit of school funds, and create retirement and term extension provisions for state employees and county officials. The House also approved transferring the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to the Highway Department and establishing a state highway patrol system.

Kane Montgomery Miami Wolfe of Richland Common Pleas Ingersoll of Trumbul Haynes Coshocton Master of Cusahoga Emmons Summit Summi

Suit Against Lewis Mercantile Co. Dismissed

Judge W B Thompson dismissed the suit of Joseph Rauh against the Lewis Mercantile Company for 5712 dollars. Court records show the case ended yesterday in this ruling.

Lewis Mercantile Joseph Rauh Lewis Mercantile Company W. B. Thompson

Markets Report From Cleveland and Chicago Prices

Cleveland markets show steady butter poultry and hogs with varied fowl prices and mixed lamb and calf quotes. Chicago cash quotations list butter eggs poultry and grain futures with modest changes and stable hogs and cattle values across receipts and shipments.

Chicago Idec Rock Springs United States Department of Agriculture I. S Wisconsin Tdahe Colorado Ted M Minniseta Nou Dahord Edrly Ohlos South Dakota Ohios COMAN Timothy

Roosevelt’s 1933 White House actions outlined

The text lists measures and personal notes from FDR’s early presidency, including salary cuts, a personal call to Oliver Wendell Holmes, a civilian conservation corps proposal, outreach to protesting Communists, farm relief experiments, renaming secretaries, consolidating farm loan offices, and Mrs. Roosevelt’s growing schedule of travels, press conferences, grandchild swings, knitting, and slum visits.

Supreme Court Oliver Wendell Holmes Civilian Conservation Corps Army White House Colouis Howe Revolutionary Farm Relief Tonie Mac Steve Sissie Buzzie’ Dall Roosevelt House Washington

Frankfort mayor vows to discharge Jewish city employees

The Frankfort am Main mayor announced that, in view of false atrocity propaganda abroad, all Jewish city employees will be discharged at the end of their current contracts. The Navy Department postponed visits by sailors from German units pending personnel changes.

Frankfort-am- Main Navy Department

Tall hat saved Marlene Dietrich life on film set

Hollywood learned today that a tall plug hat Dietrich wore with her riding habit broke the fall when her horse threw her during a scene. She was thrown on her head but escaped with a minor concussion after doctors treated her. The incident occurred at the same spot where Joan Bennett fell a year earlier.

Hollywood Marlene Dietrich Miss Dietrich Joan Bennett

Grain and feed prices in Cleveland market notes

Market update lists corn, wheat, oats prices per bushel and hay per ton, flour per barrel, and various feeds. Also covers farm produce in local markets including carrots lettuce onions and greens with prices in cents and dollars per basket or dozen bundles.

Cleveland Tasket

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