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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1932

Page

4

Gasoline Dispute Leads to Court Appearance

Attested witnesses William Jones and Maur Sturtevant appeared for a morning hearing at 9 o clock regarding an alleged gas theft from Yeager’s car on Ohio Street. Two five gallon containers were found in Jones’s vehicle and Sturtevant discarded a rubber hose as officers approached. Jones pleaded guilty and was set for 10 a.m. Saturday. Sturtevant’s sentence was deferred pending Jones’s trial.

William Jones Lake Avenue Maurfiem Sturtevant Oak Atreet Yeager Ohio Street Jones W. H. VanOoter Jones A Sturdevant

Deputy game warden held on man slaughter charge

Hillsboro Ohio May 6 Wendell Reno 23 deputy game warden is free on $1000 bond after being bound over to the grand jury on a man slaughter charge connected with the slaying of Carson Payton 22 of Centerfield. Paytons says he and his brothers fished without breaking any law and that the shooting by the officer was unwarranted.

Hillsboro Wendell Reno Liberty Carson Payton Centerfield Reno J. A. Fling Payton Paytons

Werner Returns From Northville After Mother's Death

A. L. Werner came back from Northville New York where he was summoned by the death of his mother Mrs Eva R Warner. W. 5 Canfield has returned home on Sugar Ridge after several days at the Cleveland Clinic where he received X ray treatment. He is much improved. Oregon was settled a century ago and the English had only 141 fine days in a year.

A. L. Werner Northville New York Eva R. Warner W. 5 Canfield Sugar Ridge Cleveland Clinic

Avon Lake May Queen to be crowned on Friday the thirteenth

Avon Lake school students plan a gala day with a coronation May Queen and May pole dance at 7:00 p.m. on the school lawn, followed by the operetta The Sunbonnet Girl staged by high school clubs. Helen Livingston named May queen. Pauline Katterhenry maid of honor. attendants listed.

Avon Lake School Helen Livingston Pauline Katterhenry Annette Schwendeman Alda Putre Anna Dewma Martha Mary Allis

Lorain Board of Education May Cut Costs

Lorain city board of education met for a general discussion on reducing operating costs. The board, in committee of the whole, informally considered school system operations. Superintendent D. J. Boone said the committee will reconvene next Monday and no conclusions were reached.

Lorain City

Funeral services for Mrs Smith held at Gerford home

Funeral services for the late Mrs. William L. Smith will be held from the home of Mr and Mrs A L Gerford 508 Washington avenue Saturday afternoon at two o'clock. Dr William Muir Auld will officiate and burial will be in Ridgelawn cemetery.

Dry Enforcement Report Shows Liquor Actions in Ohio

In Columbus on May 6 a formal report cites $2,000,000 worth of property used for liquor manufacture and transport destroyed by the Ohio Prohibition Department in the six months ending March 1. Fines totaled $202,701 with $105,935 collected. Of 139% arrested for liquor violations, 1,063 were convicted. Department operating cost was $49,751, leaving a $54,182 profit from fines for the state treasury.

Columbus Ohio Prohibition Department State Treasur

City hydrant inspections show all 451 plugs tested

Elyria Fire Department completed an efficiency inspection of 451 city owned water plugs and hydrants. Chief W N Bates reported every city owned plug was tested and a condition report prepared. Officials anticipate inspecting more than 100 privately owned hydrants next.

Elyria W. N. Bates

Warden Recovers Sheriff’s Hunting Dog After Escape

Warden Lee Minkler demonstrated skill as a dog catcher when, two hours after Sheriff Clarence Adams alerted him, he found the hunting dog that had broken loose from its chain at the county jail. He chased the stray animal and eventually located it, calling the effort easy after the rescue.

Lee Minkler Clarence Adams Minkler County

Police cars stolen and arrest reported in Medina county

Police said Fre mont officers suffered at thieves that night as a car was stolen around 9 p m and driven away. A Avon Lake unit with license B49 551 was taken and Leo Heidler reported his car stolen with license 280-272. Charles Sweet a Henricotte farm hand was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Paul Chapman on an ROR warrant and is to be delivered to Medina county authorities.

Fremont Leo Heidler Avon Lake Charles Sweet Henricotte Farm Paul Chapman Medina County

Candidates Will Speak At Lorain Rally

All candidates from both parties will speak at a Sunday evening rally in Smith's Hall Lorain at Vine and 28th Street. The meeting begins at 7 pm with Louis B. Pondy president of the Lorain Hungarian Citizens Club presiding. the club hosts the event.

Smith's Hall Vine and 28Th Street Lorain Louis B. Pondy Hungarian Citizens Club

Court actions note from Elyria area lawsuits and crimes

John A Vohel and Mae seek divorce over wilful absence beyond three years. Northern Savings and Loan sues Henry J Neipfoor et al for 12162 on a promissory note with foreclosure sought. William Quillan of Lorain found guilty on a statutory charge. sentence deferred pending petition in error. bond set at 1660.

John A. Vohel Gharlin Mae Northern Savings and Loan Company Henry J. Neipfoor Elyria William Quillan Lorain A. R. Webber

Index of teachers and principals by township and school

A long list of school principals and teachers across multiple townships and villages. Highlights include Grafton, Henrietta, Huntington, Penfield, Ridgeville and Elyria, with names such as A C Beers, Walter Jantz, Sylvester Zellers, Edw Wells, James McConde, K M Leiby, Harley C Haskins, and many new assignments and staff: music teachers Karl Kolinski and Mark Osun among others.

Grafton Village Walter Jantz Edna Tannor Geo. Warman Elma Williams Harland Shane Nora Neher Gertrude Adams Winifred Trax Henrietta Township Sylvester Zellers John Salisbury Edith Gossard Norma McGraffim Mary Shafer Hazel Menderhall Rose Yirha Huntington Township Wells Ruth Tran Evelyn Garver Mildred Stauder Nellie Harmon Leora Youngblood New South Amherst Village O FE Duff Helen Meyer Sarah Osgood Maxine Hopkins Helen Peirce Carlsle Township Helen Uon Sarah B. Schriver Elyria Lake Avenue K. M. Leiby Lara van Wagnen Florence Hines Della Lyndes Markler Harley C. Haskins Dorothy Bartter Caroline Herchler Katurin Schtiner Margaret Abbott Guif Road Esta Boyd Marjorie Bittner Murray Ridge Ethel Cole Alicebel Crompp Maplewood Harryette Flora Pittsfield Township Jessie McConnell Miaka Cilian Shepard Stanley Sneary Ella Reisinger Ethel Clinesmith Adeline Becker Rochester Eugene Green Mildred Vinson Viola Kreeger Russia Township Pauline Long Mary Underhil Faye Hargrave Karl Kolinski Mark Osun Yanula Canales Ray Rowland Ethel Hart Mary Allis R. 1 Crowe

McLean Case Sparks Hoover Arrest Order

In a continuation from Pages 1, a man claimed he paid $100,000 to someone he believed acted for Mrs. McLean. Mrs. McLean and her lawyers then gave Meana until last Monday to return the funds. When he did not, J. Edgar Hoover ordered his arrest.

Prospect School PTA to Meet May 1 in auditorium

The Prospect School Parent-Teacher Association plans its final meeting of the year on Wednesday May 1 at 3 15 PM in the school auditorium. Two school musical groups will perform for twenty minutes before the annual business meeting and officer election. All parents are urged to attend featuring a handwork exhibit by the grades.

Pp. T. A Prospect School

State High School Music Contest Opens At Oberlin Today

In Warner Hall Oberlin hosts the State High School Solo and Ensemble contest. Oberlin students compete in solos including piano Adara Fields and Elizabeth Richardson, violin Virginia Richardson Julia Whittington and Dorothy Zimmerman, and various ensembles featuring clarinets bassoon trombone and brass quartets. Prospect school also fields multiple ensembles led by notable players.

Oberlin Warner Hall Adara Fields Elizabeth Richardson Virginia Richardson Julia Whittington Dorothy Zimmerman Kathleen Thomson Alicea Conrad Robert McDonald Jack Heinrich John Echo Harold Hoey Bradford Warner Donna Mertz Prospect School Domina Spercét Biomnessis Young Doris Cama Fara Young Pleasant Street School Julia Whittinston Aileen Strong Harold Tharon Parsons James Hastings Elisabeth Richardson Allen Olmsted Perry Young Elizabeth Porter Willis Yotom Vernon Willams Jamie Hall Teddy Wigton Ward Mathews Billy Wagton Lawrence Dyer William Turnbull Ward Powers Harold Hovey Alfred Osmer

Four New Directors Elected At Annual Auto Club Meeting

Oberlin Automobile Club held its annual meeting at Oberlin Inn electing four new directors H G Kiermund W H Walker KL A Sears and J L Edwards. Other directors listed include H F Smith W D Hobbs L E Burgner and J E B Ford.

Auto Club Oberlin Automobile Club Oberlin Inn H. G. Kiermund W. H. Walker KL. A Sears J. L. Edwards H. F. Smith W. D. Hobbs L E. Burgner J. E B. Ford

Job canvass aids relief drive in Elyria area

The effort aims to match unemployed residents with suitable work, canvassing Elyria City and Townships plus nearby areas. Volunteers, including YMCA leaders and Chronicle Telegram newsboys, will distribute 161 pamphlets with home and farm job suggestions, while Mayor W H Van Oster praises the civic effort.

Elyria City Ridgeville Columbia Eaton Grafton LaGrange Village Carlisle Bilyria Vifinity W. C. McClallan Chronicle-Telegram Newaboys Chronicle- Telegram Newaboys W. H. van Oster Legion Tha Committee

Elyria Township Tax League Meets Tonight

Elyria Township voters are considering county office nominations and qualifications at a Lake Avenue school meeting tonight under the Elyria Township Tax League. All candidates are invited to appear and an additional speaker not seeking nomination will be heard.

Elyria

Wellington High School Grads to Honor Kiwanis May 26

Wellington D May 6 Twenty five members of the Wellington High School graduating class will be special guests of honor at the Kiwanis club meeting on May 26. A special speaker will be announced later. The class roll includes Jeannette Auble Florence Brewer Paul Coward Donna Dague Donald Ferrell Kenneth Finkle Thelma Gillette Grace Gower Marjorie Hanna Avis Hite Howard Jackson Cecil Johnson Cecile Jones Iola McClellan Isabella McConnell Harriette Miler Jean Phelps Harry Pilligant Harold Rice Beulah Rickle Lester Sheffield Margaret Turner Perry Wacker Marguerite Weber Madelyn Wynn.

Wellington Wellington High School Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Jeannette Auble Florence Brewer Paul Coward Donna Dague Donald Ferrell Kenneth Finkle Thelma Gillette Grace Gower Marjorie Hanna Avis Hite Howard Jackson Cecil Johnson Cecile Jones Iola McClellan Isabele McConnell Harriette Miler Jean Phelps Harry Pilligant Harold Rice Beulah Rickle Lester Sheffield Margaret Turner Perry Wacker Marguerite Weber Madelyn Wynn

Kiwanis Elects Lehman President and Detroit Delegate

Wellington Kiwanians chose Elda Lahmar as official representative to the International convention in Detroit June 16 to 30. W. J. Powell was named alternate. Five members have signed up to attend. more expected later.

Lehman Wellington Kiwanians Elda Lahmar Detroit W. J. Powell

Cleveland Markets Report Show Steady Prices Across Poultry and Grains

Cleveland market notes show steady to firm tones in produce and livestock. Carts verdot and poultry prices restate 15 1 2 to 19 cents for various fowls, with hogs, cattle, calves, and sheep showing small shifts. Wheat, corn, oats, and barley quotes appear from Chicago Toledo and Minneapolis, with regional grain and hay values listed and farm market baskets noted.

Cleveland Ohio New York Pennsylvania Maine Green Mountain Idaho Cleveland Grain and Hay Exchanger

Farm Woman's Club Honors Mothers in Wellington Meeting

Wellington residents attended meetings of two clubs, paying tribute to mothers and planning a May party. The Farm Woman's Club featured piano and vocal numbers with guests listed. The Sorosis Club elected officers for the coming year and heard a program on the World's Fair of 1932. Also noted were local health and school staff changes, a measles case, and junior senior banquet preparations.

Wellington McCormack Lee Smith Fred Kellogg Phil Bobel Clayton Bobel Sorosis EH. B. Watters Sorosis Club D. G. Swanger L. G. Stemple Charles Sheldon Wm. Wadsworth Reading Andrew Mellon H. B. Couch

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