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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1932
Page
4
Elyria announces a May 13 Elyria Jubilee inviting residents and trading partners to visit the city and exchange dollars for goods. An energy committee led by Jim Stege promotes shopping to spur employment and raise spirits, with local organizations supporting the effort to stimulate retail and preserve the community.
State Treasurer Joseph Ison and Harry incumbent of Lancaster and Fremont vie in party lines while Herb Duffy and John ticker contest Attorney General. U S Senator Robert Jewelry and Cleve Gilbert Bettman compete. Chief Justice Carl Gandt and Marshall T. remain, with regulars Zimmerman and Jerson. Congressmen Young and Tru, plus others, emerge in a fragmentary page. In Lexington Perry County, children fall into a reservoir from a rope swing as Margaret Dawson watches. In Columbus, William Mumm of a Columbus advertising firm dies after an explosion near a furnace.
The Avon Lake Spectrum, published by Avon Lake High School, earned a first class rating from the National Scholastic Press Association with a score of 80, missing the top honor by 30 points. It marks a second consecutive year with a first class rating and follows a recent second-place finish in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association contest. Judging reflected strong news value, superior editorials, excellent headlines, and exceptional sports coverage.
Elyria coach company offers free bus service to Elyria's Jubilee events from 7 AM to noon to the Square and a special shuttle every thirty minutes to Eastern Heights district. Early ride offers encourage residents to downtown early, with insurance men at information HQ guiding parking. Local merchants join the spirit with banners and sales, promising strong values and a festive shopping day.
Ruth Gill Edward Benbower and Richard Elliott led Elyria High School in the Lake Erie High School music festival at Cleveland Heights with two numbers by a trio. A trumpet trio of Oliver Townsend William Lerach and Robert Lee accompanied Irene Upton at piano for selections including Stances Wyfer and Serenade Hepagnole by Bizet and Triplets in Henbebrg. Dr Rudolf Broda 51 Antioch College faculty member and social legislation authority died at Ye ll swamprings Ohio born near Vienna Austria after World War I and Soviet Russia forces.
A suit brought for Elizabeth Richardson, 18, of Oberlin, against Jane Kinney, Oberlin, alleges injuries from a October 5, 1936 automobile accident while riding in Miss Kinney's car. Richardson seeks $15,000 in damages in Judge A. R. Webber's court.
The Elyria Rotary Club supports the Elyria Jubilee sales day organized with the Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Ralph R. Beyard, president of the club, urges broad appeal beyond the city and notes the date defies superstition, aiming to drive press on.
The Elyria Woman's Club Child Welfare Department has provided 1050 quarts of milk to preschool children and 905 garments to nurse Miss Kathrin Fulton. Although summer was planned to pause distributions, need remains, prompting a benefit bridge party at Club House 209 to fund ongoing relief. Mrs. John Halpin leads the relief efforts, with many garments donated by city clubs and ladies organizations.
Jim Armitage asks Elyrians to leave autos at home during the Elyria Jubilee shopping day. Police assist traffic flow and parking space is provided by merchants. Residents beyond walking distance should take a taxi or ride streetcar. The aim is a pleasant visit for guests and a repeat visit to the area.
Lorain man Joseph Kerekas faced liquor possession charges dismissed by Justice Walter H. Watta after evidence could not prove ownership. State Agent O P Davis had found liquor buried in a lot used by others besides Kerekas, prompting the case.
The welterweight fighter Cowart refused to speak without his manager present. Lt. Comdr. Rosendahl urged testimony, but Cowart remained silent and would not pose for a photo. The manager hinted at selling Cowart’s story to the highest bidder, but no buyers appeared.
A large tent has been erected on the Oberlin College campus for the Mock Convention. Five bands will lead the procession at 6 15 tomorrow evening, with delegations in costumes and floats passing the reviewing stand for viewing by President Wilkins and the advisory committee. A banner prize will be awarded for the best float, judged by Mrs Jelliffe, Mr Ward, and Mr Hayter. John Maxwell is named sergeant at arms with twelve uniformed assistants, some to be sworn in by local police to aid in keeping order.
The Prospect Parent Teacher Association held its annual meeting in the school auditorium. A children's orchestra performed a half hour program before reports from committees and the election of officers. Elected were President Mrs. Arthur Taft, Vice President Harold Metcalf, Secretary Mrs. C. W. Carrish, and Treasurer Locke Cooley. A garden party is planned for Friday May 26 in gardens of Mrs. Taft and Mrs. Herbert Yocom. tea will be served and the sixth grade will reprise a medieval play in costume.
The nineteenth annual Little Big Seven track meet is scheduled for Saturday May 14 at the college field with preliminaries at 9:00 am and finals at 2:00 pm. Competing teams are Fremont Sandusky Oberlin Tiffin Norwalk Willard and Bellevue. Outstanding athletes include Oberlin 100 yd dash Barnes 10.3 and 440 yd dash 54.8 broad jump 21 ft 4 in Fields high hurdles 16.5 low hurdles 25.6 and 220 yd dash 22.4. Willard’s Sexton mile 4 36.8 and Sandusky’s Gant in shot put 47 ft 5 in discus 122 ft 5 in javelin 178 ft. Sandusky has defeated Willard and Fremont. Oberlin has beat Willard and won the CO A C class title. A banquet follows at the Methodist church with medals and ribbons. Dan Kinsey Oberlin coach and former Olympic champion will speak.
Dean K Ruth of the sophomore class at Oberlin College received the Hudson scholarship of 150 dollars from the Men’s Senate. The award honors the student who best embodies the personality and spirit of Henry Hudson. Past winners include Roland Gladieux Robert Henry and Henry Sams. Henry Hudson a 1918 Oberlin graduate and athlete was killed serving in World War I. Sorosis Club Holds Year End Meeting Mrs Richards hosted twenty one members at Forest street. Each member read a short spring poem and Mrs MacEachron offered remarks.
A piano recital by Mies Berg Ladd, Mus. B., will be given at Warner Hall at 7:50 this evening with assistance from the Conservatory orchestra. A recent recital featured Ladd's compositions. Miss Hazel Gibson attended a Lakewood party Tuesday evening at Mr. and Mrs. W. Hall’s home in honor of Ed Johnson’s birthday in Elyria.
Northern Lorain County schools plan Health Night at Clearview Auditorium Friday at eight. Blue Ribbon winners will receive prizes for highest school percentage of Blue Ribbon pupils. Drills health plays and songs by local schools plus speaker Dr A B Lippert. Chronicle-Telegram cups go to top large and small schools. A Wellington event for the south half was canceled due to illness.
Dean Thomas W. Graham head of the Oberlin Graduate School of Theology spoke to Hi-Y Club members at the Y.M.C.A. last night. He contrasted life of today’s youth with that of a half century ago, noting how inventions altered living conditions and reduced sectional barriers, with optimism for world fellowship.
Elyria celebrates the Jubilee on Friday the thirteenth as locals recount superstition defiance. A couple, Mister and Misaus Burns, marked forty years avoiding bad luck with the thirteenth, invited by the Elyria Jubilee committee to attend the Elks Hall party. The City Bank, Lorain, filed suit against Mason Bryner for 3855 on a promissory note and mortgage foreclosure was sought on Lorain property.
Dairies cooperate to present a Friday open house display featuring a mechanical exhibit, motion pictures, a nine member Elyria High School playset performing The Sport Shop, and an economy budget demonstration by the National Dairy Council. The event at 7:30 p.m. includes two showings of the play and runs near Middle Avenue Bond Street with a lineup of Park Home Dairy F R Crawford Dairy Elyria Pure Milk Dairy Royal Creamery Seabold's Dairy Tattersall Dairy.
Dozens of baby chicks fill the window of the O'Donnell Paint and Wail Paper Company, wearing colors from red to green in a rainbow display that draws many passersby. The sight, described as a playful strut by the young birds, captivates shoppers and adds whimsy to the storefront.
Tigria's Minstrel and Hill Billy Show performed at Wooster last evening for charity under the Wooster Eagles. The packed house greeted each number with enthusiasm as many Elyrians joined in the fun despite not appearing on stage.
Elyria High School celebrates as the freshman debating squad defeats the sophomores in an unemployment topic. Team members June Gregory John Lerach Jeannette Linville and Robert Lee led the freshmen with Russell Fox serving as chairman. Judges Glenn E Baxter Jay Howensting and Robert McWillems presided. coaches were Miss Alice Stofer with support from Katherine Pfaff Russell Fox and Robert Denman.
In page 41 Hamilton Buick Company's advertisement a misplacement occurred with the cuts for Mr Frank Boylan and Mr Wm Carakaddon swapped. Readers are asked to bear this in mind while reading their announcement in the Classified Advertising Department.
The Cleveland market shows hogs up to 10 cents higher on limited trade, cattle generally weak to lower, and calves steady to strong. Sheep demand steady to weak with lambs firm, while produce and grain futures list steady butter and poultry prices, and Idaho potatoes and assorted grains hold modest ranges across Michigan and Ohio markets.
The Elyria Chamber of Commerce president invites Elyrians and neighbors to Friday May 13 events to stimulate business and lift spirits. National leaders urge cash circulation while local merchants offer special prices on many items open house and hospitality welcome all to conquer gloom in Elyria and nearby Lorain County.
Everything is ready for the clown parade this evening. Contestants will assemble at Sudros at seven oclock and march to Ely Park. A five dollar bill will be awarded for the best makeup.
The Public Utilities Commission ordered FE. E. Wendt of Elyria to suspend bus service between Elyria and Milan under certificate 3,456 after finding inadequate insurance. Proper coverage must be filed within 15 days or the certificate will be revoked.
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