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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1933
Page
9
County commissioners received word that the state tax commission must sign off before a 165000 dollar issue of poor relief bonds can be advertised and sold. The bonds represent one tenth of one percent of county real estate, and their issuance is essential to obtain state and federal aid.
One of the buses for the Exposition of Progress at Chicago will be shown at Second and Court streets from nine thirty to ten thirty Saturday morning. The Greyhound lines invite all Elyrians to inspect this unusual bus, a featured exhibit of the exposition.
Deputy sheriffs investigated an attempted burglary at Rochester Elevator Company. A window was opened but intruders fled. a hammer, chisels, and other tools were found near the window.
Geneva May 19 The League of Nations believed an imminent settlement of the Peru Colombia dispute over Leticia was almost certain. Peru proposed evacuating Leticia if Colombia evacuated Geep i. The Colombian delegation accepted the offer.
Eight Elyria High School students will be inducted into the National Honor Society at an 70 p m Monday ceremony in the high school. Inductees include Peggy Rheineck Ruth Schubert Rose Bodik Beatrice Rudy Martha Bilskey Audrey Squire Betty Lersch Agnes Schaefer.
In New York May 18 the National City Bank ledger fails to show that Mrs. Charles E. Mitchell owed 3 879 000 for 18 300 shares bought from her husband in December 1929. Edward F Barrett testifies the entry reads Bought by Mrs Elizabeth R Mitchell and notes a possible error or omission in the sale price. No record shows payment or to whom the money was owed.
About 30 Elyrians of British birth or descent gathered at the V. F. W. Hall for the first meeting of the newly organized British Empire Club. The next meeting is set for May 31. The organizing committee includes Walter Watts as chairman, Samuel Stevenson as secretary pro tem, G Turnbull, J Henderson, J Gailey, J F Sparks, Mrs. J F Sparks, Mrs. G Dodsley, and Miss Featherstone.
Quincy, Massachusetts May 19. A businessman seeks the owner of a lost pocket notebook found by William B. Vaughan. The excerpts include items like a stenographer advertisement, salaries, roses and candy for the stenographer, lunch, theatre and suppers, a fur coat for the wife, and ads for a new stenographer, dated April. Vaughan asks the owner to come forward to aid return.
Nelson J. Brewer, appointed Probate Judge of Cuyahoga County by Governor White, will take his oath next week. He succeeds Judge George S. Addams, who died last month in Cleveland.
Jim Armitage and His Gang Minstrels topped a near capacity Elyria High auditorium audience last evening. Presented by the Elyria Kiwanis Club and under the Ladies Auxiliary Knights of St. John, this marked the sixth and final Elyria appearance of the season with two more shows announced, totaling 28 bookings. Sunday the troupe performs in Cleveland.
Mary Durand 92 died at her South Amherst home at 7:15 p.m. yesterday. Born in a Wildfalls log cabin near Henrietta she lived in South Amherst most of life. Survived by daughter Ella Dulmage four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren she was the last of the Petty sisters and brothers. Funeral 2:00 p.m. Sunday at South Amherst Methodist Church with private service at home on Gaston Road Rev K R Jensen officiating burial Evergreen Cemetery.
Mrs Elizabeth Belden aged 73 dies at her daughter Mrs H A Standens Cleveland avenue Amherst after a three week confinement Born in south Amherst she lived most of her life here member of Methodist church Mite Society Eagles Auxiliary Amherst Women’s Relief Corps Survived by three daughters Mrs Nellie Kurtz Lorain Mrs Mary Standen Amherst Mrs Florence Dillman Amherst and son Frank Midland Pa eleven grandchildren a brother Fred Wilbur Olivet Michigan husband died fourteen years ago Funeral arrangements are incomplete
Funeral services for the late Clayton Westcott will be held Saturday afternoon at 2:00 from the home on West River road. Services will be private. Burial will be made in Ridgehill Memorial cemetery.
Funeral rites for Mrs Gertrude Wearsch Dieterich will be held Saturday morning at 9 30 from St Marys church in Lorain Burial in St Peters cemetery Ridgeville.
Citizens urged to sign petitions circulated countywide to protect rights under the nineteenth amendment and prevent a bill that would consolidate representation. Messages target voters, ministers, and WCTU members, arguing rural districts lose influence and that judges and courts would shift to municipalities. Ten thousand signatures sought to safeguard state governance and citizen redress.
County Auditor C S Kelser announced the spring tax distribution to Lorain County townships and school districts. Cash transfers await freeing funds held in unlicensed banks while book totals reflect net balances and prior advances. Township totals 43228 and school district total 255500, with state equalization tax supporting part of funds.
Oberlin Ohio May 19 The third annual institute of the Oberlin Christian Temperance Union opens at East Oberlin Community church with music led by Mrs. A R Kimpton and Mrs. Rebekah Dodge. Devotions and a welcome are followed by a business session and a noon luncheon. Afternoon programs include moral talks, music, a Loyal Temperance Legion program and a tea party scene from Alice in Wonderland with children performing.
Obituary notes the death of Mrs Sarah Clifton, about seventy, formerly of Oberlin, Spokane Washington. She lived with her son John Clifton, an Oberlin College graduate in 1907, at the time of her passing. A niece, Mrs Benjamin Buell of Elm Street, is mentioned.
The Prospect Parent-Teacher Association will hold a garden party Monday May 22 at 2 30 in the garden at the home of Mrs E F Bosworth on South Professor Street.
Dorothy Helfrich leads a march by the orchestra with a trombone solo by Os Hun. Paul Herslinger presents the class gift while W J Durling and Mrs Erne Moulton participate in diploma ceremonies. Thirty-two seniors receive diplomas. officers are Paul Heyslinger president Philip Cucu secretary Harold Futrall treasurer.
J R Clarke of Columbus, formerly of Springfield, was temporarily appointed state librarian by the State Library Board. He will succeed John Henry Newman, who was discharged. Clarke is a Republican and a graduate.
George Cooper of Detroit was fined 25 dollars and costs after pleading before Justice Joseph Retro last night for operating an overloaded truck. Deputies weighed 42 trucks and found one overweight, with Sheriff Clarence W. Dick enforcing the weight limit more strictly than any other county in the state as reported.
A permanent injunction restraining Akron from interfering with the Trace wire service of the General News Bureau was granted by Judge Carl Hovt on Thursday. The judge ruled that operating the wire did not violate the city's criminal laws.
The Dainty Stitchers 4-H Club will hold their next regular meeting tomorrow at 2 o'clock in the afternoon at the Oberlin Grange Hall. A pot luck supper is being served in the Legion rooms this evening at 6:30 for members of the Legion Auxiliary and their families. Each member to bring a covered dish and sandwiches. Coffees and cream will be furnished. Mir and Mrs Sumner Folk of West College street left Wednesday to spend several days in Philadelphia. Dr Walter M Horton professor of Systematic Theology at the Oberlin Graduate School of Theology will conduct a major course in the summer session of Union Theological Seminary in New York City from July 19 to August 18. Mrs Amy Ingraham of North Cedar avenue, who has been seriously ill for several weeks, is not improving as her friends would wish. Mr and Mrs George Holgate of North Cedar avenue expect to leave soon for their summer home at Lakeside for the summer. Mr and Mrs Charles Williams and family are expected to arrive from Orlando Florida to visit his parents, Mr and Mrs Willoughby Williams of Spring street. Mr and Mrs Howard H Russell arrived Wednesday and will remain here until after the Anti-Saloon League anniversary celebration Sunday evening. Mrs Mary McMillan left Wednesday for her home in Black Mountain North Carolina after spending a week with Oberlin friends. Her daughter Mary, who has been spending the winter in Cleveland, accompanied her to Black Mountain. The McMillans were former residents of Oberlin. Dr and Mrs Donald Hume of Alliance visited recently with his parents, Rev and Mrs Willis Hume.
Eight of the 23 Money for Elyria prizes were claimed by residents including Mary Frazier and L H Grobe. The grand prize of 100 dollars remains unclaimed. Several 19 dollar prizes were taken by L A Young and S King. Four five dollar prizes were claimed by George Palmer Naomi Washburn Sarah Cliff and Mrs Thomas Spanos. Unclaimed prizes must be claimed by 4 30 p m Saturday.
Charles Buescher, 64, president of Musterole Drug Company, found guilty of income tax evasion and sentenced to 60 days in prison plus a $2,500 fine. John L. Price, broker, convicted of aiding Buescher in a paper stock scheme to dodge taxes, received 30 days and a $500 fine.
The county relief commission with the county commissioners drafted a resolution for approval by the State relief commission. It covers future relief policy, investigation of cases, distribution of relief money, and related matters. The aim is efficient operation while meeting state requirements. M. A. Houghton, relief director, noted the plan.
Closing of Lorain County schools next Friday for the summer will not deprive students in the school musical organizations of playing opportunities. Gerald M. Frank, county school music supervisor, announced six Sunday evening concerts at Sugar Hill Farm north of Wellington. Starts 8 15 p.m. Open to the public. June 18 county band. June 23 Ridgeville Canaden Avon Lake. July 2 Columbia La Grange Brownhelm. July 9 Ridgeville La Grange Avon Lake. July 16 Columbia Camden Brownhelm. July 23 massed bands at 3 p.m.
Trustees Billings Kaiser and Humphrey urged candidates to file under party endorsement to prevent bitter primaries. The alternative was a public primary without endorsements. The measure failed as Mayor Van Oster and others praised past party management. Next Wednesday a new meeting at Billings’ office will solicit names for a tentative Democratic slate.
The history recounts Elyria Liverpool parish pastores starting with Rev. Wm Lothman in 1866 and notes successive clergy including Rev Carl Schmidt, J Adam Schmidt, and Rev J A Schmidt. It details church sites from 1867 purchase on Broad and West, a two story frame church, the 1889 building, dedication in 1890, and leadership spans up to Rev Armin Schroeder with pastorship extending to 1929 and beyond.
Market notes for Cleveland show steady produce with modestly stable items and extras. Livestock figures reveal hogs down slightly at 4.25 to 5.0, cattle scarce but firmer, calves about 4.50 to 6.50, sheep easing near 5.75 to 6.75 with spring lambs around 7.00 to 8.00, and poultry and potatoes listed with various regional price points.
The St John s Lutheran Church announces a 60th anniversary celebration in Elyria with morning services at 9 30 and 11 00 led by English and German congregations. The event includes organist Henry Markworth from Cleveland and a 36 voice children s choir directed by Elmer Schroeter. A commemorative 52 page booklet with 33 photos details the church history, notable teachers, and ministers connected to the school and congregation.
Quotations provide prices for corn, wheat, flour, oats, hay, straw, alfalfa and mill feeds. Items shown include No. 1 and No. 2 grades, with ranges for grades and by product like middlings, bran, oil meal and cottonseed meals. Units per bushel or per ton as listed.
Wooster Colorado sales show 199 cases sold at Thursday egg auction by the Wooster Co operative Live Poultry Association. Prices listed across grades and sizes, with detailed Chicago butter quotations and live poultry figures including hens, leghorns, roosters, turkeys, ducks, geese and broilers. Also covered are potatoes, wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley and Timothy or clover seed, with local farmers market sections and assorted produce priced per dozen or per basket.
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