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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1933

Page

3

Wall Elect Officers as Senior HI-Y Club elects officers

The Senior HI-Y Club at the YM YWCA elected officers for next year and initiated 35 new members, the largest single group in club history. Paul Thompson was named president, with Lloyd Christie as vice president, Charles Custer secretary, and David Wainwright treasurer. New members include Alfred ODonnell, Robert Corts, Robert Krieg, and 32 others. installation set for next week.

Paul Thompson Wayne Burdue Moloyd Christie Thomas Dean Charles Custer Charles Coen Grant Keys Ralph Nichols Earl Faulhaber Jay Dettman Red'’ Maiden Richard Murray Richard Bell Thomas Vaughn James Gleason Fred Wiley Earl Chesler Robert France William France Robert Knuff Robert Neiman Frank Waltz Jack Brown

Urges Establishment of Employment Bureaus in County

County relief director SI A Houghton urged creation of central employment bureaus in Lorain and Lo gain and other municipalities to register unemployed persons. Elyria and Lorain were highlighted as needing such agencies to aid minor jobs. He proposed civic groups or chambers of commerce could run them to avoid costs, noting Oberlin's Business Men's Club has a similar successful program.

Logain SI. A Houghton Houghton Elyria Lorain Chamber of Commerce Business Men's Club Oberlin

Hog Prices Hit 10 Month High at Chicago Market

Chicago May 17 hog prices rose to the highest level in ten months at the Union Stock Yards with a top quotation of 5.30 dollars per hundred pounds as light receipts and brisk demand pushed values higher.

Chicago Union

Chamber of Commerce issues warning against unknown agents

Elyria chamber warns residents about a traveling solicitor operating in Elyria. Officials urge thorough investigation before buying and advise paying only after final delivery. Residents should buy from local merchants established in the community for after sale support.

Chamber OF Commerce Elyria

Three Truck Drivers Fined by Justice in County

Justice Joseph Petro fined three truck drivers for over loaded trucks. Jack Dumbauld of Ft. Wayne, Hobart Smith, and Sidney Gussell of Cleveland received fines of 25, 25 and 35 dollars plus costs. Deputies on Route 20 also arrested Floyd Wazey of Green Springs for no chauffeur license, fined 5 dollars and costs.

Joseph Petro Jack Dumbauld Ft. Wayne Hobart Smith Sidney Gussell Cleveland Floyd Wazey Green Springs Ohio

Six Selected For Petit Jury Service

Six persons chosen for three weeks of petit jury duty beginning May 16 are Jamies Powell Elyria D Tucker Caroline Weichel Lorain Mrs Fern Pinkney Columbia Station Leo Mitchell Avon Lake and Bess Bauserman R D Lorain.

Jamies Powell Elyria D. Tucker Carolene Weichel Lorain Fern Pinkney Columbia Station Leo Mitchell Avon Lake Bess Bauserman R. D

Y-Indus Club Elects New Officers for Next Year

The Y-Indus Club elected Norwood Baumhardt as president succeeding Eugene Hubbard. Robert Smith became vice president, Fiarl Schaeffer secretary, Fred Green treasurer, and Leonard Fowls chaplain. The club discussed the constitution as the season ends with a June 6 party marking the 1982-33 activities.

Y-Indus Club Norwood Baumhardt Eugene Hubbard Robert Smith Fiarl Schaeffer Fred Green Leonard Fowls

New Hope For Geneva Disarmament Conference

American officials expressed new hope for the Geneva disarmament conference after reading Adolf Hitler's Reichstag speech. Washington reported optimism as the potential for progress was reassessed in light of the address.

Washington Adolf Hitler Reichstag

Reports Two Cows Poisoned On Farm At Middle Avenue

Harry Westley reports two cows poisoned after licking paint from discarded buckets on his Middle avenue and Butternut Ridge road farm. One cow is believed dying. He urges residents not to dispose of tin cans and paint containers where animals can reach them.

Middle Avenue Butternut Ridge Road Harry Westley Westley

Learn to Swim Campaign Boosts Boys at Y M C A Pool

The Chronicle Telegraph Y M C A Learn to Swim campaign begins at the Y M C A pool with 38 boys receiving free instruction yesterday. Non swimmers only. ages eight to 15. Additional classes planned Friday and Saturday.

Alyria Chronicle-Telegram-Y. M. C. A Robert T. Moore Moore

Order coal freight rate increase in Ohio

The Interstate Commerce Commission in Washington ordered another coal freight rate rise in Ohio, opposing the Ohio Public Utilities Commission. A six-cent-per-ton surcharge on bituminous coal within Ohio was reinstated, and a prior rate dispute between Ohio and interstate shipments was adjusted to $1.74 per ton to Cleveland. Attorney General Bricker planned to seek a federal injunction against the earlier rate and may challenge the new surcharge.

Columbus. O Interstate Commerce Commission Washington Ohio Ohio Public Utilities Commission Ohio Commission Interstate Commission Cleveland Pittsburgh John W. Bricker

Death Notice Clayton R. Westcott 58

Clayton R. Westcott of West River Road died last evening at Elyria Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his widow Maud nee Beesy and four children Frank in the U S Army at Fort Snelling Minnesota Mary Harriet and Clayton Rex at home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.

Clayton R. Westcott West River Road Elyria Memorial Hospital Maud

Funeral services for Madison L Craft announced

Funeral services for the late Madison L. Craft of 331 Winckies street will be held Thursday at 2 P M from the Bittner Funeral Parlors with Dr E J Bond officiating. Burial will follow in Butternut Ridge Cemetery at North Olmsted.

Madison L. Craft Winckies Street Bittner E. J. Bond Butternut Ridge North Olmsted

Boy Awarded 1500 Dollars for Injuries in Parade

Walter Schuster aged 19 of Lorain won a $1500 verdict in common pleas court against Roy Stackhouse of Lorain. A charge from a toy cannon carried by Stackhouse in a Memorial Day parade struck Schuster in the face while he stood along the curb watching. Stackhouse was a marcher in the parade.

Walter Schuster Lorain Common Pleas Roy Stackhouse Stackhouse

Edv F Berg dies after pneumonia in Oberlin at 70

Edv F Berg lifelong Rusia township resident dies at Allen Hospital Oberlin after a weeklong illness pneumonia. Born April 28 1864 on the family farm he spent his life there and married Anna Gentes. Survived by wife five children two sisters three grandchildren and many neighbors. Private funeral at home Friday then public service 2 p m at St Pauls Elyria with burial Brookside Cemetery.

Edv FF. Berg Rusia Township Allen Hospital Oberlin Jacob Elizabeth Schwartz) Berg Anna Gentes Ridgeville Mabel May Cleveland Florence Lipstrue Wycliffe Clarence Eleanor Schramm Leonard Mary Stein Ithaca Michigan Lucy Berg St. Paul's Evangelical Church Elyria Ernst Trion Brookside Cemetery

Police recover stolen truck in Grafton incident

A light truck reported stolen from Broad street by L. W. Rothgery of Grafton was recovered by police about 90 minutes after the theft last evening. Rothgery saw his vehicle being driven away and alerted authorities.

L. W. Rothgery Grafton Broad Street Rothgery

Married Today Maxine Whitney and William Finley in Oberlin

Oberlin May 17 At 2 30 today Miss Maxine Whitney daughter of Mr and Mrs William Whitney became the bride of William L Finley son of Mr and Mrs C B Finley of Gratton in a home ceremony on South Pleasant street Rev Haines officiated before an improvised altar with palms and ferns The ceremony featured music by Miss Norman Keiser and ends with a six o'clock wedding dinner at Mrs BE Spauldings home The couple will reside at 824 South Pleasant street

Oberlin Maxine Whitney William Whitney Willam L. Finley C. B. Finley Gratton South Pleasant Street Haines Grafton Norman Keiser Elyria Gordon Ely Cambridge Ohio Mary Louise Edwards Beverley Finley Cleveland BE. W. Spaulding North Pleasant Street C. B. Finler Ars George Edwards Richard Albert Fories Phillip Busch Delores Busch E. R. Novak Madge Whitney

Dramatic Club Plans Evening of Plays at Oberlin High

The Oberlin High School Dramatic Club will present its first public performance of the year Friday May 19 at 7 30 in the High School auditorium. Three one act plays with music and readings will fill the program for ten cents. The Family Strike is coached by Alice Parker and features Charles Beckwith Elsie Summers Harold Parsons Ruth Morrison Sylvia Champney and Wade White. Kleptomaniacs is coached by Virginia

Eurepkat Ruth Hamilton Robert Blackburn Dean Voehling Ruth Morrison Slusic Howard Hurst Dramatic Club Alfred Partridge Miss Jordan Kelly Oberlin High School !Dramatic Club Alice Parker Charles Beckwith Elsie Summers Harold Parsons Sylvia Champney Wade White Virginia

Circulators Of Petitions Meet In Lorain County Tomorrow

Fifty nine petition circulators in Lorain County plan a 7:50 p m meeting at the Y M C A to report progress on a Masier Bill referendum seeking delegates to a convention on repealing the Eighteenth Amendment. Dr E J Bond will report on Monday night’s temperance rally in Cleveland. Extra petition blanks are available from W C Endly and the gathering is open to all interested.

Lorain County Ohio E. J. Bond M. FE Cleveland W. C. Endly

Bricker appoints lawyers for state banks conservatorship

Ohio Attorney General John W. Bricker announces appointments of attorneys to aid the state superintendent of banks in conservatorships of several banks including People's Banking Co Lewisburg Twin Valley Eaton Farmers State Eldorado Grafton Savings at Grafton and La Grange People’s Bank Elyria and others. He also names counsel for two banks in liquidation Gratis State Bank and Larne Bank Co and designates Guy B Findley as special counsel for the Grafton case with a pledge to push reopenings promptly.

Colmbus. CO John W. Bricker People's Banking Company Lewisburg Harry G. King Eaton Twin Valley Bank West Alexandria Waldo E. Young Farmers’ State Bank Eldorado P. A. Saylor Grafton Savings & Banking Company Grafton Guy B. Findley Elyria People's Bank la Grange Archia H West Bricker Gratis State Bank Gratis Ralph G. Sever Larne Bank Company Larne Alfred Denithen Marion Ohio Grafton Savings and Banking Co

Life is not all of it contemplation nor action

A brief reflection asserts life blends thought and deed rather than privileging either. It suggests balance between reflection and effort shapes meaning.

Senior Organ Recital by Edwin D. Anderson at Finney Chapel

Friday evening at 8 30 Edwin D Anderson presents his Senior Organ Recital in Finney Memorial chapel An organ major and pupil of Professor Yeamans performs a diverse program including Fantaisie and Fugue in G minor Bach Poemes d Automne Bonnet Lied des Chrysanthenes Matin Provencal Poeme du Soir Symphonie No 6 Vierne Introduction et Allegro Rhapsody to the Sun Mauro Cottone and Les Jon gleurs Jepson

Edwin D. Anderson Finney Memorial Chapel Anderson Yeamans Bach Jepson

Farm Women's club meeting at Mrs Lawson’s in Collins

Mrs C C Lawson of West Lo Yain street hosted the Farm Women's club of Collins Ohio at her home yesterday. Twenty seven members and guests attended an all day gathering with a business meeting contests and a social hour. Guests included Mrs Maurice Schubert Mrs Albert Bedford Mrs Eli Hull and Mrs Sheldon of Oberlin.

C. C. Lawson West Lo Yain Street Farm Women's Club Collins Ohio Maurice Schubert Albert Bedford Eli Hull Sheldon Oberlin

Oberlin To Exhibit Perce MacDonald’s Photographs

Six masterworks by Perce MacDonald, famed New York photographer, arrive for a short exhibition in the Allen Art Building. MacDonald’s work has earned the Cramer Grand Prize Cup and gold and silver prizes from major American and European cities including Berlin Paris London Dublin and Brussels.

Oberlin Art Department Perce MacDonald New York Allen Art MacDonald America Germany Holland England Belgium France Ireland

May Queen chosen by high school for Freshman class

Miss Kathleen Rosecrans daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Rosecrans was chosen this week by the high school as May Queen of the Freshman class. Mrs John Hope of South Professor street has guests Miss Del Davidson and Miss Kate Lacey of New Castle Pa.

Kathleen Rosecrans J. E. Rosecrans John Hope South Professor Street del Davidson Kate Lacey New Castle

Legion Forces To Mobilize On Friday

The American Legion plans a statewide mobilization Friday evening to test quick response to emergencies. Posts across Ohio will issue the call via radio, with Legionnaires Auxiliary members and Boy Scout units rushing to the Legion home on Ohio Street. Local unit leadership includes J Elemes as head, with H E Agate, Arthur Richwine, Troster Dirlam, Walter Bagnall, George Tattersall, William Sudro, Otto K Mischka, and A T Sibley in key roles.

American Legion Incal Legion Ohio Legion onOhio Street Joseph W Patterson J. Elemes H E. Agate Arthur Richwine Troster Dirlam Walter Bagnall George Tattersall William Sudro Otto K. Mischka A. T. Sibley

Railroad Co Is Sued For $21 900

Three suits totalling 21 990 were filed against the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad after a crossing accident on West River Street last December 1. A City Produce and Commission Co truck driven by Monroe G Bond and Chris Parman was hurled 100 feet when struck at an unguarded crossing. The company seeks 1 906 and each driver 10 000.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad West River Street City , Produce and Commission Company Monroe G. Bond Chris Parman Commission

Peter Stockmanter dies after eating meat in New Washington

Tiffin Ohio May 17 Peter F Stockmanter aged 38 a Pennsylvania railroad worker at New Washington D died after being cooked to death on a piece of meat while dining Tuesday Emergency responders carried him from the dining room to a hospital where he died soon after The inquest was postponed pending further investigation

Tiffin Peter F. Stockmanter Pennsylvania Railroad New Washington, D

American Legion Auxiliary Plans Bridge Party and Pies

At a recent business meeting the American Legion Auxiliary announced a bridge party for Wednesday evening May 24 in Legion Home parlors hosted by Mrs. Virgil Jasper, Mrs. Paul Collins, Mrs. George Richwine and Mrs. George Churchward. Members will gather May 27 to make sprays for Legion and Auxiliary decorations and Auxiliary members will help sell pop pies. The local group will join the County Council in visiting the Sandusky Soldiers and Sailors Home on June 7. A program featured violin by James Szabo with Irene Upton, dances by Lois Jean Smith and Jessie Henderson with Miss Upton, a reading by Esther Guthman, and a piano solo by Mary Helen Kolopus, followed by refreshments.

American Legion Auriliary the Legion Homie Virgil Jasper Paul Collins George Richwine George Churchward Legion Auxiliary County Sandusky James Szabo Irene Upton Lois Jean Smith Jessie Henderson Miss Upton Esther Guthman Mary Helen Kolopus

Et-Yet Club Entertained at Mrs Wilmot Home

Miss Wanda Wilmot hosted twelve Et-Yet Club members for a regular meeting. A favorable secretary report led to plans for a lake vacation, officer elections naming Ruth Pickett president and Lucille Botamer secretary. Bridge capped the evening with prizes to Lucille Botamer and Katherine Smith.

Wanda Wilmot Lucile Botamer Moris Beal Ruth Pickett Lucille Botamer Katherine Smith Thelma Jumont Elsie Wilmot

Odd Fellows to Hold May Festival Dance Next Tuesday

Elyria Lodia No. 103 held a regular meeting with many brothers present and announced a May Festival Dance for May 23 at 9 P.M. after lodge closing. Graf ton Lodge switch from Friday to Monday was noted as well as talks on order topics. Matt's Band provided music and the hat proceeds support the sports committee for softball equipment.

Elyria Lodia No Bro. R. Hobill Oddfellows

Lindy Lodge Members Exchange Trinkets At Ridgevidle

Eight Lindy Lodge members joined Miss Alice Smith at her Ridgevidle home for an evening of barter and conversation. Guests included Misses Lois and Andres Smith, hostess sisters. Music, dancing, lilac decor, and a planned future dance followed a tidy meeting hosted by the Whitney sisters on Grafton road.

Lindy Lodge Alice Smith Ridgevidle Lois Andres Smith Fdna Edith Whitney Grafton Road

Cherry Ridge Women Organize Golf Association

The Women’s Golf Association of Cherry Ridge was formed yesterday at Mrs Roy Mueller’s home. Miss Maybelle Burner led the meeting and Mrs H C Elgar was chosen treasurer while Mrs R W Hancock was secretary. Dues and handicap registration with the handicap committee open membership. The committee of Mrs Jay Huffman Mrs Nelson Krugman and Mrs Chas Clark will record handicaps by June 1 first play off set for next Tuesday at 9 am with ladies’ day continuing.

Women's Golf Association of Cherry Ridge Roy Muiller Maybelle Burner H. C. Elgar R. W. Hancock Jay Huffman Nelson Krugman Chas Clark George Hoke J. L. Beltz Presid

Markets Cleveland Produce and Grain Prices Report

Market updates show steady livestock demand with higher hog and cattle quotes, mixed poultry prices, and active sheep. Grain and potato markets list various grades and futures, with wheat and corn ranges and Department of Agriculture receipts and on-track shipments noted.

Chicago cash quotations May 17 butter eggs poultry

Chicago market notes show butter and egg quotations for May 17 with receipts and price ranges. Butter steady. eggs unsettled with categories from extra firsts to storage packed firsts and futures. poultry receipts steady with varied weights and prices for hens, turkeys, ducks, and geese.

Chicago

Fourteen Nominated For Rotary Directors

Ely ria Rotary Club nominated fourteen members as director candidates at the weekly Elks’ Club meeting. Nine directors will be elected next Tuesday for a year starting July 1. Noms include W. O. McClellan and Karl W. Plocher. Two Oberlin College students debated war debt cancellation as the program. No decision was reached. Dr. R. R. Bayard presided. No meeting on Memorial Day May 30.

Elyria Rotary Club Elks’ Club W. O. McClellan D. A. Baird Frank Hoover Walter Kohn Thomas Cushing J. B. Johnson L. C. Hecock Ben Hindman Karl W. Plocher C. A. McMillen Hall Kirkham S. R. Nichols Oberlin College Oberlin Forensic Union Wade Smith Allen Passen R. R. Bayard

Damage suit for 25000 settled in common pleas court

A $25,000 damage suit brought by a Russia Township school teacher against Mrs. Gerhardinger was settled and dismissed in common pleas court. The teacher claimed reputation damage from assault and battery charges after she whipped Gerhardiner's six year old daughter as a corrective measure. she was acquitted of the charges.

Wsisrta Bidachev Russia Township Common Pleas Court Gerhardinger

Bank weighs plan to reopen after setback

Officials of the bank are hopeful for a plan similar to measures used in other banks. They will carefully consider any plan that would facilitate the opening and improve the position as efforts continue.

Grains and Feed Prices from Cleveland Exchange Quotation

Quotations show prices for corn wheat oats flour hay straw alfalfa and mill feeds. Prices include No 8 yellow corn 49.5 50.5 per bushel, No 1 red wheat 91.2 90.5, timothy hay 10.00, alfalfa first cutting 49.12 50.00, standard middlings 51 50, 41 percent cotton seed meal 24.00 24.50, gluten 19.20. Includes various grades and unit terms for mill feeds and corn and flour products.

Cleveland Grain and Hay Exchange

Farmers' Local Markets Offer Seasonal Produce

Listings show asparagus, Charleston brand? No. The market offers asparagus in small bunches and baskets, lettuce hot house heads, onions green per dozen, parsley and root, radishes red, rhubarb in small bunches, spinach in ten pound baskets. Prices range from 12 to 85 cents per unit.

Hitler Defends Storm Troops as Political Force

In a speech at Gen Eva, Hitler rejected treating auxiliary police as military, calling them political and pledging disbandment by year’s end. He insisted storm troops lack military status, meant to destroy communism, while steel helmets preserve old army memory. He concluded at 4 03 P M.

Geneva Germany Hitler

Commission to Fill Tucker's Seat Aiming for Quick Appointment

Number two continued from page one notes a candidate urging swift action to end the controversy. Citizens, not candidates, echo the call for a prompt fill as 49 applicants remain for the appointment to succeed the late Charles E. Tucker.

Charles E. Tucker

Making a Home of Your House by Jay C Weller

Jay C Weller former Elyrian now with Nela Park publicity will address the Elyria Kiwanis Club at noon Thursday at Hotel Newell. He will discuss interior lighting effects and report on his findings in a talk titled Making a Home of Your House.

Elyria Kiwanis Club Jay C. Weller Elyrian Newell Weller Nela Park

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