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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1934
Page
5
Four Lorain County men were named to the Lorain County Farm and Home Protective Committee, one of two such panels organized in Ohio counties. Governor George White appointed George W. Cotton, A. H. West, Ira Porter, and L. W. McConnell to advise farmers and homeowners facing mortgage difficulties. The panel has no funds and offers advisory guidance to help find solutions.
Rabbi Marcus Kramer of the Jewish Temple will address the Young Men's Club at the Y M C A on Monday evening. He will discuss The Economic Problems of Palestine. Nominations for officers and plans for the May 3 golf tournament at Spring Valley will also be on the agenda. Meeting called for 6 39.
Mrs E C Boone resigns as secretary manager of the Elyria Credit Rating Bureau effective next Tuesday. She has led the bureau since August 1929 and earlier in 1926 27. Earl D Bacon will become secretary manager. Miss Winifred Seward to be office manager. The board praised her effective work noting expanded contacts and services including 90 monthly calls for credit information and cooperation with Home Owners Loan Corporation and lenders in other cities.
Mayor W. H. Vanoster overruled motions for new trials in four obscene literature cases and set fines at 50 dollars and costs per case with fines suspended upon defendants’ promise not to violate the ordinance again. Joe Hallet had been fined 25 dollars with costs and suspended. Defendants Hess McCullough Mrs Becker and Mrs Loretz pleaded not guilty and were found guilty. attorneys plan appeals to the common pleas court.
New York May 12 William Ellis Corey former president of the United States Steel Company died of pneumonia at his Fifth Avenue home He recently celebrated his 68th birthday Born in Braddock Pennsylvania he was one of Carnegie's boys selected for advancement He rose from a $15 a week assistant to president succeeding Charles Schwab In 1911 he was the highest salaried man in the United States Corey retired five years ago after the Midvale Steel sale to Bethlehem Steel Co He held director roles in numerous companies at his death
John Ziaiek aged 21 of South Am erst was fined court costs of 8.15 by Mayor Garland of Sc Amherst after arraignment on intoxication and disorderly conduct charges. He is held in county jail here for failure to pay the costs.
Oberlin College weekly calendar lists events May 12 to May 18 including contests at Warner Hall Finney Chapel lectures gymnasium concerts and student recitals. Notable items: Miss Margaret Andrews senior piano recital and Rexford Tugwell address at Finney Chapel. Baseball game Oberlin versus Ashland College scheduled May 16. Honors Day program May 17 features Phi Beta Kappa address by Dr. W G Leatner.
The Citizens Building Company sues Henry F Oldag et al for 1.19 percent claimed on a contract to buy property and seeks foreclosure. Lorain Banking Company sues P J Stephan et al for 1350 on a promissory note with foreclosure of Elrria property. William Gleason, arrested in Cleveland, was sentenced to six months in the Toledo workhouse after pleading guilty to pea or support charges before judge W B Thompson. Emanuel Badjura sues Alexander Wackholz for 4160 on a land contract with foreclosure sought. Harold Griggs of New London is also mentioned.
Miss Katherine L. Satterthwaite helps open events at 8 30 p m Saturday May 11 as Oberlin faces Case School of Applied Science at Athletic Field. A 2 00 p m tennis match follows Oberlin versus Jefferson University at Athletic Field.
Oberlin College Bands present the second of four concerts Sunday May 13 at 4 359 PLM on the campus in front of Warner Gymnasium. Conductor Arthur L Willams leads the Concert Band with Richard Barton as student conductor. Selections include Poetic March The Vanished Army and The Four Ways Suite with King Carnival solo by Bohumir Kryl, plus Original Suite Intermezzo and Second Hungarian Rhapsody with soloists Emil Moly and Richard Farmer.
Elia V Barone a long time Oberlin resident died at her daughter Mrs Lee Johnsons home in Orville Ohio She leaves a son Herschel W Barone and daughter Mrs Clarence E Berg of Oberlin Funeral services are held this afternoon in West Salem J T Henderson Oberlin School of Commerce president spoke to the Oberlin Business Mens club at Oberlin Inn Plans for a special sales day were discussed at a meeting before the address Centennial School children present a spring program for parents on Monday March 14 at 3 00 PM
Justice Joseph Petro arraigned a defendant yesterday for opening a truck with a missing tail light and fined $5 plus costs. Griggs was arrested by Deputy Sheriff William Holst on March 6. F W Owen of Lorain sued Mrs George Rosenkranz of Brownhelm for $1,000 for damages from a car collision at Broadway and Rich Street Lorain on October 13 193%. Catherine Hill of Lorain filed for divorce from Harry Hill in common pleas court on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty.
The court affirmed lower court judgments in several cases including John Kobias ki versus Reserve Power and Light Company for 23909 dollars after a son was electrocuted when he threw a wire over a high tension line in Columbia township. Other appealed cases include Samata versus Greulich Mittel Company versus Inter City Coal and Supply and Sibey versus Mum ford. Funeral services for Geneva Castleman wife of Dr Frank R Castleman OSU athletics official will be held Sunday.
Columbus May 12 H W Cuthbertson of Dayton was reappointed by Governor Geo White to the state board of accountancy for a three year term beginning May 21. The action affirms his continued service on the regulatory panel overseeing professional standards and licensure in Ohio.
The Young Men’s Forum at the YMCA discussed state education finances and the November approved Theil tax on real estate. Dusthimer, Jefferson Junior High principal, led the talk noting tax cuts may shrink school revenues and force shorter terms unless new funding is found. He outlined education trends, rising demands, and prior income drops alongside growing enrollments. The forum announced its May 23 meeting will cap the season.
Await throng of visitors at the Northeastern Ohio Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church Home for the Aged tomorrow. About a thousand guests expected for the third annual Mother's Day Pilgrimage with a 3 PM program led by Bishop Charles L. Mead of Kansas City. Dr. Vernon C. Waar will introduce him, Rev. Wm. Muir Rnid to give invovation, open house all afternoon to tour facilities and meet residents.
A garbled report recounts a Columbia Township resident, seven year old Waulis Marnpon, linked to a Quest for Gold pursuit as he travels toward California with a family, aided by motorist help and police rescue efforts. The story mentions a journey from Columbia Township, attempts to locate a pet, and a period of months abroad before returning home.
Frank Matic of West River pleaded guilty before Justice Joseph Petrey to allowing a police dog to run at large at night. He was fined $10 and costs after an auto crash that killed the dog and injured an autoist on Eight Street on April 18. The incident followed a report by Doc Warden Lee Minkler.
Fragmentary diary notes from May 12 describe police actions and related events. The text references treasury involvement and mentions a novice worker, with unclear details about persons or places. The intelligible elements point to a local public record rather than a full narrative.
Market notes show mixed activity across commodities with varied receipts and prices. Itemized entries reference meats, produce, and inputs from multiple suppliers, including Georgia and Wisconsin sources, indicating stable to modest shifts in wholesale values amid seasonal demand.
Local students from two Lorain County areas participate in a series of contests at Oberlin College under the Ohio Music Education Association. Participants include Jennie Spinees Ridgeville and Edward Rettnoer Selden, with judges from The Cleveland Orchestra and Detroit Symphony. A separate report from Ashtabula, Ohio notes 14 year old Charles Reed from Kingsville was struck by a school bus while riding a bicycle.
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