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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1931
Page
5
Seven youths were trapped ten hours when a slate fall blocked the mine entrance at Clearfield Pennsylvania. Rescue teams cut a shaft from a hilltop and lowered ropes to lift the youths to safety. No injuries reported.
Eliria Chamber of Commerce taxation committee plans Monday afternoon discussion of all proposed state tax law revisions. Members have studied each bill, will form conclusions, and may call special group meetings. They will notify Lorain county legislators and Ohio chambers of commerce of recommendations.
Mayor James A. Hewitt reported that no applications have been received for 47 east side garden lots offered for the summer by Stanley Kurtz of Lorain. The land is available to any needy family to use for gardening this season.
Russell Reed, appena completed nine weeks at the naval training station in Great Lakes Illinois, is at home on 12 days leave before shipment to the Navy Transport Henderson. Reed enlisted in March after three years of Army service including time stationed in Honolulu. He studied seamanship and naval life during training.
Mrs Sam R Jones and daughter Letitia of Pasadena are guests of Mr and Mrs A H Pfaff in Cleveland. Mrs James E Graham and daughter Ann Elizabeth of Boston visit Mrs Woods mother in Howe Street. Mrs A W Mack and son of Wyandotte and Mrs W T Marshall of Detroit are guests of Miss Bonita Marshall. Dr and Mrs H E Sawers of Sharon, Pa, weekend guests of their son in law and daughter. Frank Crawford and Frank W Fowler visit Cleveland. H W Korner Boss YMCA retiree reports his mother’s death in Wheeling. The Browns plan a Tulsa trip. the Georges visit in Denison Avenue. Mrs Nellie J Hopkins dies in Cleveland. Detroit move for 308 Furnace Street residents. Edith Terrell visits Toledo. Eva Smith hosts Lakewood dinner bridge. Ruth Summerlee returns to Jamestown with family. Karl Ericson of Ohio State spends weekend at home. Mary Smith visits Detroit. Kathleen Lucas nursing graduate lives there. Mrs C Smith and Dorothy visit Delaware.
The Standard Home store in Elyria will cease business tonight under a corporation wide general order to close all Ohio stores. Local manager N A Palm announced the move affecting seven Ohio locations, two in Indiana, and one in Wisconsin. Customers will receive letters detailing where to send payments and secure service on purchases.
Mrs. Pigon, in the United States seven years on a sister's passport, faced deportation after authorities uncovered the deception last fall. She was told to leave or be expelled, with reentry barred if deported. A voluntary exit would allow her husband to petition for reentry, a process that could take about four months, and a time extension was granted this afternoon for her and her two children.
Junior Hazen a thirteen year old Lorain youth is described as the best Yo Ho spinner in Lorain county He demonstrated his top spinning skills in the window of the Liberal Credit Clothing Company Saturday afternoon and his performance helped the shop attract many new friends by giving a Yo Ho to everyone
An Eastern Air Transport Curtiss Condor crew saved 17 aboard after the wing burst into fumes near Aberdeen Maryland. Hostess Elizabeth Westwood alerted pilot A C Kondal, who steered toward safety as passenger morale and panic control were maintained during five miles of controlled flight.
The Veterans Guard voted to change by laws at the National Guard Unit in Coeapside. The group will primarily sponsor food government rather than political office campaigns and endorse best suited candidates when needed. No officer may hold political office in the Elyma Veterans Guard. Councilman-arge Co C Locke, who was temporary chairman, completed duties. Joe Burrell resigned as temporary secretary due to duties as service officer for the American Legion.
James Skinner 54 died at 8 this morning at the home of Mr and Mrs Patrick McGarbey Lincoln Street after an extended illness. Born in Scotland he lived in Amherst 22 years and was a stan a cutter. Survived by daughter Mrs Helen McGregor Syracuse and brothers James Toronto Gordon Glasgow Charles Glasgow. Member of Amherst Congregational Church and the Eagles. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
Mrs L N Wooden died at her Wakeman home Saturday morning at age six. She spent her life in Wakeman and graduated from Wakeman High School in 1958. Survived by husband three daughters and two sons J D Morb of Neware NL J 1 B Wooden Elyria R B Croxford Lakewood W L Wooden Elyria and Jd Millhouse Wakeman. Funeral at Congregational church Wakeman Tuesday at 2 39 with Hos Lindebeck officiating. Burial in Wakeman cemetery.
Seth F. Carretson died at his home at 3 15 am after a two year illness. He leaves wife Amanda Garretson, son Sam Garretson of Larrange, daughter Elmer Wil of Cleveland, seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two sisters, and several nieces and nephews. Born in Clarksville Pennsylvania he lived in North Waton fifty five years. He was a Church of Christ member. Funeral Tuesday at 2:00 from the church with Rev W C Fowler of Elyria officiating. Burial in Butternut Ridge cemetery.
Mrs Anna Jaeger Brown Amabuerst aged 65 died suddenly from a heart attack at 1.39 a.m. today at her home on Church Street Amherst. Born in Amherst she lived there all her life. Survived by two sons Harold of Park Avenue and Alvin of Church Street Amherst and four grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. from Harold Brown's home Reverend EB Schmidt officiating with burial at Cleveland Street Cemetery Amherst.
Saginaw Michigan May 16 Bil Lesler 15 self styled sun man was jailed after his first attempt ended in failure. He argued with his uncle William Smith accused of stealing 310 from him and the scolding sparked him to use a .32 caliber revolver. He drove off in a battered car but three shots missed. Two unarmed motorists chased him down and took his son away. Bull said I had him on the spot and I messed it up hoping for a machine gun.
Intense search underway in Niles Ohio as Mrs Josephine Devine aged 40 is abducted from her home by three men one posing as a salesman Police are doubtful about condition of the abducted woman and fear she could be held elsewhere Her home reportedly has a history tied to a dynamite incident two years ago and investigators pursue leads with urgency
A drive to secure 1000 subscriptions for The Crippled Child magazine will begin Monday night with campaign heads and team captains meeting at the International Society for Crippled Children offices in Lorain County Savings and Trust Company. The solicitation starts Tuesday morning and runs all week. A list of 1100 prospective subscribers is prepared. The Amerean Legion post runs the campaign, following a similar drive last month. Dan B. Symons named general chairman. W. O Medellan as work chairman. Committee "A" includes A R Agate, Edgar Herzog, Dr George A Hoke, W. O McClellan, Charles Persons, Frank Hoover, George Tattersall. Elyria team captains: George Allen, Fred Altfeld, Harold Birch, David Hyman, Carl Wolf, Earl Greenland, Rodney Rockwood, Thomas Welsh, Clydes Hull, George Day. Additional teams planned for La Grange, Ridgeville, and Grafton, captains TBD.
A $90,000 pearl necklace was believed stolen from Mrs. Conversa Strong, a California society matron, in New York as she saw a friend off the liner Roma. Police searched her automobile and travel route with no trace of the pearls. A radio message went to the shop requesting a search be made.
Announcement reports Kk. M Williams of Elyria elected president of Studebaker Chemical Co at a Chicago meeting on Thursday succeeding Charles J. Gale as treasurer Col. M Studebaker of South Bend chairs the board The Studebaker firm recently acquired Willants Hoys Products Co and an operation is being organized for the plant Theft of 20 chickens last night near Stanley Lucas Sis Barton road investigated by Sheriff Clarence Adams
A telegraph cable mishap near West River Street and the New York Central Railroad tracks prompted fire crews from Siska to respond. The event involved a damaged line and required immediate emergency attention at the site.
Edward Arkoartak of 627 West Ard Street reports a windshield wing stolen from a parked vehicle on Depot Street last evening. Police were alerted and ongoing investigation is noted.
Deputy Sheriff Bob Rogers investigated an early morning raid at Standen storePenfield Junction involving theft of cigars tobacco and a slot machine contents. Believed to be committed by local boys.
The First Savings and Loan sues Laowuis Nelson for 3233 due on a promissory note with foreclosure of Elyria property. Lorain Mortgage and Title accuses Lenhart Landenberg for 2195 due on a note with Carlisle township foreclosure. John Gardner sues John Sapper for 31207 under a sale contract for Sheffield Township property. Reichard seeks divorce from Edui Reichard for gross neglect. custody of two children awarded. alimony 19009 and $9 monthly. remainder of real estate to plaintiff. Hattie Navier sues Frank Naslor for divorce over gross neglect and cruelty. married 1919, one child. Fred Shook sues Margaret Shook for divorce over gross neglect. married 1929, one child. Western Reserve Finance sues Walter Carr for 179 on a note. Minnie Merges sues Joseph Merges for divorce over gross neglect. married 1910, one child.
Four Oberlin girls will supervise Campfire Girls activities at Camp Yahewh and Cold Spring Camp from June 22 to August 29 with help from Cleveland and Lakewood assistants. Elizabeth Reeder and Eleanor Danton head swimming and boating. Bessie Curtis assists dramatics with Evalon Johnston. Other leaders include Virginia Stewart, Louie McKay, John Ann Poe, and Virginia Rick in campcraft. Natalie Nichols oversees nature work. Margaret Hopkins returns as canoeing head at Cold Spring.
Observatory faculty will serve as principal instructors while teaching will be conducted by students of the Conservatory.
Mie Rose Marie Pont-Martin has been awarded two scholarships for summer study at Lavoie des Hautes Etudes Internationales in Geneva. Meriam Strong, OC ’31, receives a fellowship at the University of Switzerland for the study of child psychology. Morton Vorster, CC 39, holding a Minnesota assistantship this year, earns a university fellowship in psychology at Yale.
Dr J F E Hagerty director of the School of Social Administration at Ohio State University and former dean of commerce and journalism will lecture Monday May 18 at 4 10 p m in Wright Laboratory on Some Forms of Social Control He will also speak at 11 a m in Peters Hall on Social Work as a Career Lectures are under the auspices of the sociology department Also notes: Lewis Ives attended the State Druggists Association convention in Columbus and Mrs Worcester visit. various residents travel and activities around town.
The annual formal gathering of the women literary societies will be held Monday May 178 at 539 pm in the Methodist church. Three members from each society will speak and a cup awarded with Professor Jelliffe, Professor Mack, and Mrs. Whitelas Morrison as judges.
A summer music school for Oberlin public students will be conducted again this summer. Courses will vary to meet students from fourth grade through high school, similar to last summer. Miss Hilda Magsick of the Con-
The Elyria Eagle bowling team departs tonight for Elkhart Indiana to compete tomorrow in the National Eagles championship. Elyria entries include singles doubles and team events with a history of prize winnings. Travelers are C W Shepard George Bohn Walter Lisuesky Semaay Georges Valerius and Roma Stull with Fred and Bob Heilman aboard the maple topiers.
The Chicago market notes mixed receipts and prices across commodities incl poultry, eggs, and dairy with steady to varied quotes. Beef and pork reports show holdovers and regional bids, while corn, oats, and potatoes display fluctuating values, reflecting supply trends and demand across livestock and grain sectors.
The text records a disjointed OCR capture of market items and crates. It references potatoes onions spinach and various produce with quantities and locations like Alabama Texas and Ohio, plus bag counts and crate details.
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