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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1938
Page
7
Sam Betanak facing trial on operating a room for gambling with a plea of not guilty before Mayor Joseph Q. Petro. Beresnak arrested after police visit to Boylan Block establishment. gambling slips and racing forms found on premises. Nagy released after temporary detention.
Lorain County wool will be sent Monday to the Ohio Wool Growers Association warehouse in Columbus. Wool will be collected from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Simeon Nash farm near Oberlin and from 1 to 4 p.m. at the L. W. McConnell farm near Wellington. The Monday shipment is expected to be larger than last month’s first shipment.
Mrs Rodman Pease of 247 Thirteenth Street was fined three dollars plus costs, with costs suspended, after arraignment before Mayor Joseph Q Petro in police court. Patrolman Paul Palmer arrested her yesterday around 8:25 am for allegedly knocking over a red flag during traffic painting work.
Ohio officials announced federal wheat crop insurance rates for 1939 at Columbus led by Elmer Kruse of the Agricultural Conservation Committee. Lorain County figures were not included as no local organization exists. District meeting May 15 will discuss Lorain data.
Western Union messenger William Cook Jr. of 636 Clark Street was injured yesterday on East Avenue when his bicycle struck a suddenly opened car door. He suffered injuries to his right leg a bruised left shoulder and left elbow and was treated at home by police and a physician.
Senator Robert J Bulkley of Ohio pledged loyalty to President Roosevelt and support for a new unemployment relief program as he announced his candidacy for renomination in the Democratic primary. He said he would avoid involvement in any Ohio primary other than his own and focus on federal questions.
Mrs Pease told Palmer she was rushing while driving her husband to his job on Broad Street.
Receipts total a few hundred to two thousand across cattle calves sheep and hogs with steady to active trading. Choice steers 1100 pounds and up fetch around 8.30 to 9.50. cows 5 to 6 dollars. calves mostly 6 to 10 dollars per hundredweight. Hogs range 7.75 to 8.50 per hundredweight with mixed weights showing similar strength. Sheep and lambs show steady demand with choice lambs around 7.50 to 8.99 and ewes 4.50 to 5.50.
A bundled price guide lists apples and other produce with unit prices for Baldwin Winesap Jonathan McIntosh and more. Also included are asparagus beets carrots celery cabbage cucumbers dandelions horseradish kale leeks lettuce mushrooms maple syrup mint mushrooms parsley radishes rhubarb chives spinach tomatoes turnips and watercress with per unit and per basket costs.
BLTTER markets hold at 29¢ for extras and standards. UGGS market lists grades and receipts with several 20c to 21c ranges. LIVE POULTRY remains weak with hens and leghorns in the 12¢ to 21¢ band. broilers and ducks show modest gains. POTATOES list Ohio Russets near 1.89 to 2.10 per bag and Maine/Florida varieties around 1.40 to 2.45 per 100 pounds.
Two boys James Scarbrough of Franklin School and Robert Shepherd of East Carlisle School win a national gathering trip sponsored by the Elyria Automobile Club. They depart Elyria at 3 13 a m for Lakewood then bus to Washington to visit Mt Vernon Arlington the FBI and other sites with a Friday program and a Saturday parade expected to last three hours.
County commissioners awarded two contracts for concrete pipe for the Abbe road sewer project. The Mur bach Coal and Supply Company and the Inter City Coal and Supply Company shared identical bids of 1,123 dollars and will divide the work on a 450-50 basis.
County commissioners approved a petition to improve Bays ditch in Amherst township and ordered the engineer to conduct a survey and prepare an assessment estimate.
Chief Deputy William G. Smith and Deputy Chalmer Davidson investigated a theft at a Crane Rental Company site on North Ridge road near Cast road. About 10 gallons of gasoline and some oil were reported stolen as detectives pursued information leading to the youths believed responsible.
Clerk H E Agate cautions that foreign born soldiers from allied armies must file citizenship petitions by May 24 to be eligible for fee exemptions under the law. The notice notes these veterans must act to gain the exemptions. County commissioners report a delay in settling veteran organization payments for 1937 Memorial Day decorations, including 350 payments to Elyria Post VFW and Disabled American Veterans.
Sheffield village Abbe road was added to the county highway system by commission action for maintenance. The 4 1/2 mile stretch had recently been graded and shagged, improving its condition.
J Hummel announced organization of three Four-H Clubs. The Lake Avenue Boys’ Four-H Club has 19 members with officers led by Gerald Laver as president and Jim Takacs as vice president. The LaGrange Club has 21 members with Wayne Aldrich as president, Starr Woodruff as vice president, and other officers including Robert Kelner secretary and Floyd Brooks treasurer. The Amherst and Brownhelm clubs are at organization or second meeting stages with no full reports yet.
F W Coen, president of Lake Shore Coach Lines, announced interurban service from Cleveland to Toledo will be suspended and replaced by bus service on a two hour schedule. Sixty year old rail line ends as 17 new yellow coaches operate to Sandusky Lorain and Norwalk areas, with Cleveland suburbs served.
The Christian and Missionary Alliance of Oberlin Ohio was incorporated as a nonprofit. Incorporators are Elsie C. Gatherer, Mary Pearman, and Clair Bowman. Louis E. Burgner filed the articles at 317 East College Street, Oberlin.
Mrs William Carskaddon of Butternut Ridge Road found four tulips on a single stalk a rare sight noted by local floral enthusiasts. She brought the unusual blooms to the Chronicle Telegram office where they brighten the business space.
Italy seeks a middle course between Britain and France and Germany as observers question Mussolini’s stance over Austria and potential alliances. Rome reports note Mussolini avoids actions that would pit Italy against the Western powers while weighing gains in the Danube region and the Mediterranean.
Number continued from page one describes a pompous official tour as Nazi and Fascist leaders discuss Austria's absorption and future Central European expansion. Fascists say the Rome Berlin Axis fate rests on aligning Mussolini and Hitler plans, though crowds remain unaware of exact limits.
The post's junior baseball committee announced a four team league sponsored by the post and three civic groups. Final winners will represent the Legion in district and, if successful, state competition. If interest and material allow, more teams may join. Memorial Day plans remain similar to past years with details to follow.
Following a sudden heart attack this morning at 7 at her Jackson Road home Mrs Anna Polen age 66 died. Born in Italy November 10 1872 she lived in Lorain County 40 years and on Jackson Road 25. She belonged to St Marys Church and is survived by 3 sons and 1 daughter, a sister and many grandchildren. Funeral services Saturday at 9 Solemn Requiem Mass at St Marys with burial in St Marys Cemetery.
Mrs Harriett Eliza Lilley wife of John Lilley died suddenly at home on East avenue aged 70 years six months and 21 days. Born October 12 1887 in England she lived in Elyria 68 years and celebrated their golden wedding last September 12. She leaves husband four children twelve grandchildren one great grandchild three sisters and one brother with another daughter predeceased. Public viewing at Nichols Funeral Home through Thursday 11 00 PM private funeral at 2 00 PM Thursday officiated by Dr Frank Hicks burial at Ridgelay cemetery.
Lorenee Brown 338 of 12u Thirteenth Street had funeral services this afternoon at 3:00 PM at Bethany Baptist Church with Rev. C. C. Smith officiating. The body was shipped to Stamp Arkansas for burial by Sudro Curtis Funeral Home.
Edith Vander Muelen of 5v. 242 Wooster street died at 6:00 AM at Pleasant View Sanatorium after a lingering illness. Born March 26, 1888 in Elyria she lived here most of her life. Survived by parents Charles and Mrs. Schmittgen and two sisters Mrs. J. K. Stober of South Orange NJ and Mrs. Floyd Hart of Elizabeth NJ. Funeral arrangements are pending at Taylor Funeral Home. Reverend Armin Schroeder will officiate burial at Brookdale Cemetery.
Mrs Myrtle Greenwood 69 died at her son Guy Nangle's Huntington West Virginia home. Funeral services will be at Keith Andrews Funeral Home Wellington at 2:30 p m Friday. Burial follows at Rochester Cemetery. Born in Rochester township she taught at Rochester School. In Huntington she was active in clubs including the WCTU and the Women’s Democratic club. Her son and his wife will bring the body here early Friday.
Ohio action grants Anna Marie Hahn a stay of execution 28 hours before her scheduled electrocution. Chief Justice Weygandt allows an appeal to the U. S. Supreme Court, with Hamilton County prosecutor moving to dismiss. If reviewed, the case could be remanded for a new Ohio ruling with a possible October or November decision.
Don Rounds of Penfield Junction told the sheriff's department yesterday that his bicycle was stolen last Friday.
Nobel Peace Prize recipient Carl Von Ossietzky died in a Berlin sanatorium from encephalitis. Convicted of treason by Leipzig courts before the Nazi rise, he was released from a concentration camp shortly before his prize and had retired to Oslo seeking recovery.
Elyria High School hosted a large student recital sponsored by Dav's Music Store featuring Karl Kolinski's accordion pupils with Don Merthe assisting. Leonard Wagner announced the program as ensembles, trios, solos and marimba pieces impressed the crowd. about seventy in the accordion senior and junior band performed alongside drums and bass for a lively finale.
Lorain County relief coffers were replenished with 53 693 deposited by the state treasurer following a bookkeeping adjustment of relief funds. County Treasurer Walter J. Wright and Relief Examiner William Klebold revised balances for bond retirement, with 9000 unencumbered left in the fund May 1 as cases rose from 1520 after a January peak.
A dozen collectors in a Democratic campaign fund were named to the Ohio Attorney General's grand jury. Assistant AG Will P. Stephenson said 28 state employees testified and some collectors may be subpoenaed. The panel probes claims civil servants were taxed five percent of salaries as campaign contributions. Other witnesses listed include C R Dickson Marie Cheeseman Carrie Hayes H R Slatzer and Mrs Helen Sullivan of the Gasoline Tax Division.
Howard D. Cook longtime assistant superintendent of the Pipe and Skelp Mills at National Tube is honored at a Lorain Country Club dinner marking his forty two and a half years of service. He began in 1895 as a shipping clerk and rose through posts including inspector and superintendent before moving from Latrobe to Elyria. He and his wife Katherine G George have two children and two grandchildren.
Marie Hardman of the Securities Division and Janice McCloy of the Industrial Relations Depart ment were subpenned today. Thomas Prescott of the Sales Tax Division S H Ruggles of the Civil Service Department Arnold Reiber of the Industrial Commission Worgal Walsh Carl Walker and Russell Skeels of the Gasoline Tax Division were also named. Assistant Attorney General George Hurley aided in Cincinnati on the Hamilton County grand jury investigation into charges that state liquor store employees were assessed for the campaign.
A group of 27 business and professional men met at Oberlin Inn with Harold I. Covault and Lynton Rogers to organize a Rotary Club in Oberlin. The club, sponsored by Lorain Rotary, will meet Thursdays at Hi O Hi Tea Rooms with Dr Frank R. Dew as president and officers including Dr Ray A. Phipps vice president and Frederick W. Bentley treasurer.
The Oberlin Women's Club held its annual meeting and luncheon at Oberlin Inn. Officers for 1938-1939 were elected and delegates to Lakeside chosen. Reports were given, Air Mail Week funds approved, and two new members elected.
Following officer elections, club reports praise program and social activity. Hubbard notes 66 children aided by school and welfare efforts including a dental clinic and nursery/milk fund. Pfaff cites strong Thrift Shop performance and civic work.
The AID BLIND club renewed four Readers Digest Braille subscriptions funded by the Ohio Commission for the Blind. They honored three long-serving members Mrs. J. W. Eglin Mrs. Alice Williams and Miss Carrie Wright. A luncheon for 136 followed the meeting at Oberlin Inn with musical entertainment and reports on next year’s study topics by department leaders.
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