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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1934
Page
12
Elyria school adds an electric master clock and 21 single dial clocks with five double dials at Elyria High School. The system, funded by graduating classes, will be partly functional on return from spring break with 26 clocks installed and capacity for 120.
Mayor W H Vanoster ordered the release of William Surrell of Elyria from the county jail where he is serving a 10 day sentence and a $10 fine plus costs for petit larceny.
An attachment on funds seized by Lorain police from Charles Carroll, held in county jail on $25,000 bond for Lorain and Elyria robberies, was issued by Justice Charles Lord at the request of Norman Ness. Ness seeks $53 allegedly taken in a holdup. Carroll was captured after a running gun fight. one bandit was killed.
National Commander Edward Hayes of the American Legion charged that newspaper figures misstate the cost of the legion’s four point program. He urged the public to obtain facts before condemnation and cited the independent offices supply bill as justification for support of the program.
County groups plan to select local projects tackling clothing and nutrition, with rising interest in drug making, furniture refinishing, and chair re seating. Home management and psychology projects also attract attention. Two sewing machine clinics likely this winter. Garden School at Elyria on April 27 led by OSU floriculture expert Victor Ries, plus a garden tour on May 23.
Crowds line the Lak e County Assessor office as about 4 500 property returns are filed before the deadline tomorrow. Taxpayers faced no extension after the House defeated a Senate-passed bill. Those who file must pay taxes by April 10 to avoid penalties.
Death notices for Hattie Surrell and several Elyria area residents repeat in brief form. Hattie Surrell died at 901 West River Street after a long illness, survived by husband Jack and children Eva Gertrude Roy and William, with siblings and a Chicago sister. Funeral at Bethany Baptist Church. Nicholas Zarka, 49, of 137 Huron Street, died at Elyria Memorial Hospital. services at Welsh Funeral Home with burial at Ridge Hill Memorial Park. survived by wife Marie and children Helen Nicholas Jr. and Jack, plus a brother in Europe. Otto Feagler of LaGrange, died at Elyria Memorial. services at Sudro Funeral Home with burial in LaGrange cemetery. Anna Catherine Schieferstein, 74, of Amherst, died after eight weeks with a fractured leg. long life in area, active in St. Peter’s Evangelical Church and Ladies Aid. funeral planned. James Joseph Cullin, Sr., 57, of 249 Second Street, died after six weeks illness. survived by wife and three children and siblings. funeral at St. Mary’s Church and burial at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
The readable portions list scattered names and roles including George H. Filet Fiesing John Thor Hale S. Vertake and D. Wisin, with references to a university meeting and various groups. The excerpt shows garbled OCR from a multi-page section, lacking a coherent event or clear date.
Miss Helen B. Martin assistant professor at Western Reserve University gave an illustrated lecture on European children's books at Allen Art Museum before the Oberlin Chapter of the American Association of University Women. The talk included a display from her collection gathered during study trips in northern and central Europe and Russia.
The Literary and Social Club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs Fred Wrights on North Professor Street. A lively discussion on current topics engaged members and drew a solid turnout.
Roscoe E Campbell named Ruth Arder and others in a petition asking the court to partition property in Pittsfield or set his interest aside. The Central Bank Company sued James E Busek of Wakeman et al for 2864 altered due on a promissory note. Foreclosure of property in Lorain is sought. Elizabeth G Love of Lorain filed suit for alimony from John C Love on grounds of extreme cruelty in common pleas court yesterday.
Washington March 39 The House advances the Red plot inquiry by allocating 500 for Dr William A Wirt to testify. Rep Hamilton Fish adds 17 names to his Socialist at heart list amid tensions over a telegram fingering Brain Trust figures. Fechner and other officials figure in the widening probe as debate continues on public disclosure and timing.
NUMBER FOUR continued from page one describes J. B. Johnson the local division manager presiding at a meeting. He commended the workers for their safety record and urged continued careful work to maintain the record.
J P Morgan and two partners arrived at the Kahn Loeb offices after the financier died at his home. Mrs Kahn collapsed and a physician attended. Crowds gathered at Marrow street as a funeral coffin left the building. He had chaired the Metropolitan Opera board for 23 years and planned a season memorial.
Senator Pfeiffer urged a three member state liquor commission with appointment of the liquor director by the commission rather than the governor. The proposal would replace four members and shift authority away from the governor. The bill was reconsidered and placed back on the senate calendar as sentiment may shift next week. Pfeiffer claimed the current directors lack real authority, while opponents warned against sniping at the liquor machinery. The senate also passed but the house defeated a tax return extension bill, and approved a bill to allow public schools to join a $20 million REC loan program.
In a bustling market report, Leghorn fowl and other poultry show stable prices with slight gains in eggs and calves. Grain and feed quotations from the Cleveland Grain and Hay Exchange place corn and oats firm, while wheat remains steady in bulk markets. Potatoes, onions, and vegetables mirror general market steadiness with varied regional quotes.
Chairman Jesse H. Jones outlines a plan using RFC funds to help homeowners through mortgages and insurance company loans at 4 percent with a 6 percent cap, financing up to 60 percent of home costs. The measure aims to reduce second mortgages and wipe out about 19 million dollars in debt by July, much of it in teachers' salaries, while a second bill lifts interstate public fund deposit rules for counties and townships with banks posting surety beyond federal guarantees.
Auction on Indian Hollow road two miles south of Grafton Road, Tuesday April 3 at noon. Selling 8 head cattle, a fresh milk cow, a 12 year old horse, farm implements including grain binder, drill, mowing machine, hay tools, cultivator, wheel, and various household items. Terms cash. H Mackert and D Fiederich auctioneers, Elyria area listing.
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