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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1936
Page
12
Judge D A Cook presided over about 88 citizenship hearings. Each applicant must have a clean five year record, pass a government exam, and present two witnesses of good character. Most have passed preliminary exams.
A jury in Judge Guy B Findley s court heard testimony in a $23,000 personal injury suit by Mrs Marr Cring against The Steel and Tubes Inc The plaintiff says she was struck by an automobile driven by C L Guthrie a Warren special policeman working for the company during a strike The accident occurred as Guthrie drove into the companys driveway and Mrs Cring was walking on the sidewalk
County commissioners yesterday authorized purchasing a four door Nash sedan from Nash Motor Sales Company of Lorain for their use. The car cost $850 and the old Nash was sold for $156 in the same transaction after considering bids from about six motor car dealers.
Ridgeville School is again approved for another year by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The school has maintained membership for six years and received nonqualified recommendation according to the school radar.
The Elsria Board of Education rejected a unit led by National Union for Social Justice requesting reduced rent for the Gates School auditorium. Assistant to the superintendent W O McClellan said multiple groups seek lower rates. board rule is current rates cover room costs. Gates auditorium rental remains 7.50 per night in winter and 5.00 in summer.
Police investigated the stripping of a large trailer found in a vacant lot on Woodland avenue after John Andrews reported it missing from 2746 Woodland. Officers traced a stolen tractor and trailer from Cleveland on March 2, recovering the tractor at Oberlin. Trailers accessories and tires were reported missing.
Murray Ridge district residents in Elyria Township favored keeping the present school organization. Lake Avenue residents opposed a proposed reorganization, while Murray Ridge residents supported it, suggesting the township’s setup for next year will remain practically the same. Louis Keller, president of the Murray Ridge school board, announced the sentiment after a three to determine vote on the proposal.
In And About The Court House Iam Denger filed suit in common pleas court. Leona E. Hovey of Oberlin filed suit for partition of property. Elizabeth Love of Lorain sought divorce from John C. on grounds of habitual intoxication. David Hineline filed suit for partition of property naming Mahe Hinetige of Cleveland. Rose B. Gordon, proprietor, alleged assault on December 24, 1935 over a $22 debt. Mike DeCorpo, 25, of Cleveland, arraigned on highway robbery. tied to April 13 South Amherst holdup. Sherman Hibbert, larceny convict, to be released to Michigan authorities after July 10.
The Lorain County Board of Education increased the monthly salary for Attendance Officer A. T. Smith by 20 dollars, citing added duties under the School Foundation Law. The new pay is 320 per month, effective March 1, through the 1856-37 school year, with support from state funds tied to average daily attendance.
Police report a car from 220 Harvard Avenue driven by Dr Soher Rice collided with a truck driven by Mer near East Bridge and East River streets at about 4 a.m. The truck ran onto the sidewalk in front of the Landon property and damaged sections of the sidewalk, according to officers.
Mrs. William hose of 317 ne Rite nine Fester reported a damaged car and provided the police with the license plate of the other vehicle, which drove away after the incident.
Oberlin prepares for the Ohio high school solo and ensemble contest on Saturday May 3 under the Oberlin conservatory and the Ohio Music Education Association. Judges from across the country will evaluate voice and instrumental entries in Warner and Rice halls, with a midmorning concert and a post contest citizenship talk by Jack Raper of the Cleveland area. The event also features a separate public program and a reception for supervisors and guests.
Elyria officials begin a survey of potential tourist lodging managed by the newly formed Elyria Housing Bureau. Registration cards request names and contact details, number of rooms, occupancy, parking access, and whether owners allow future rooming inspections.
In Germany on May 3 the airship Hindenburg loaded provisions and mail for its maiden voyage across the North Atlantic. Passengers, some paying 509 dollars, gathered as the craft prepared for a final test flight after prior motor damage. The voyage will inaugurate regular transatlantic passenger mail and freight service by dirigible.
State highway patrol inspections of War County school buses urged fixes to improve heating for riders. Alerts covered emergency brakes repairs portable extinguishers and legible removal of hazardous stenciling. Recommendations targeted minor improvements on several buses to ensure safer winter travel for students.
Schurr and Hindman outlined plans for a child health camp at Sandusky to help undernourished youngsters aged 5 to 12 susceptible to tuberculosis. Provisions now cover only 5 children but efforts to obtain cots could raise capacity to 100. Dr. French noted county health officials know who should be selected, with a tentative start date of June 16.
Landon campaigns in California and South Dakota as Roosevelt leads in Maryland, with delegates in both parties pledged or leaning. Democratic contests show Roosevelt backed by party factions, while other states discuss alignment. The Alabama race focuses on Roosevelt as the sole presidential candidate at primary time, with delegates already pledged. Indiana contests shape the party delegate distribution amid national campaign uncertainties.
Two bus drivers were asked to rearrange routes to lower the number of children transported on a single daily trip. The change aims to improve safety and efficiency by spreading riders across multiple trips.
The Central Relief Unit, set up yesterday by the county commissioners, is formed by EL a Lorain Aron ke and Br on worship. Districts lack funds for direct relief, so commissioners plan to admit other districts to the central unit and address their individual problems.
The council delayed passage awaiting a written statement from Broad Street property owner rep Leo Merer. Merer claimed 70 percent frontage agreement across 7 006 feet, with 4 828 feet privately owned and 2 218 feet public frontage. Nelson argued the White War benefit extends citywide and should not penalize abutting owners. Frank Henke pressed for accountability and resident rights in assessments.
The Jefferson Junior High addition will have bids opened May 28 for desks seating library gear a time clock system and microphone announcing setup. The board approved the advertising for bids and will review costs with McClellan noting the district will not cut its appropriation though the May estimate exceeds the $1,950 allocated.
The report claims Reneal was offered as a bribe to voters in the national elections. Dr Teieh urged the party to push the repeal theory, anticipating the 21st amendment may be declared unconstitutional. At the national prohibition convention, the speaker said the public faces an alcoholized society since the last presidential nominating convention.
Three seers ago the Bert Ross automobile was stolen on Shurtiett Street in Chelsea. Police later found the car abandoned a stone’s throw from where Ross parked it just before the theft in 1933.
Township and county boards weighed changes transferring three farms from West Carlisle to East Carlisle while continuing one room schools where popular. State official Traxier urged economy and efficiency, noting Meigs County reduced districts from 23 to seven and Lorain County districts are too small, proposing combinations to lower taxes. Public sentiment across districts favored preserving existing schools where strong.
Market reports show steady prices for poultry and butter with varied beef and lamb quotes. Cattle and sheep values vary by grade, while grain futures and wheat and timothy prices are listed for markets in Cleveland Toledo and Chicago with mixed demand and transportation notes.
A fragmented survey notes many townships like Avon Lake, Brighton, Clearview, La Grange, and Wellington reporting satisfaction with present school arrangements. Several areas prefer to retain current districts or oppose mergers while a few mention reorganizations or building projects.
The article describes eight miles of red tape in the Lorain relief process, filling out orders locally then sending them to Elyria for approval. Mrs. Ashbott notes daily delays of four to five days in Lorain relief, while commissioners pledge immediate action to fix the bottleneck. Commissioner Dunn cites a specific blockade example.
During a contentious Lorain meeting officials wrestled with relief administration amid funding cuts from 24 to 19 percent January through June. The central unit plan faced skepticism as commissioners urged cooperation while Madams Ashbolt authorized emergency relief and Wickens pressed for cost savings under the Metzenbaum law. State examiners audited relief expenditures as county officials outlined deadlines to secure $9,000 from the state relief commission.
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