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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1937
Page
5
Firemen from Hose Company No. 1 and Engine Company No. 3 were called to 223 Huron Street to extinguish a fire that confined to a paper carton on the garage floor. Neighbors say matches by children started the blaze, with no damage reported after occupants detected smoke hours earlier.
Nathan M. Becker, professor of economics at Toledo University, faces a Saturday court appearance on a reckless driving charge in Justice Petro's court. He was arrested on Route 20 by State Patrolman Mark Myers and released on a $50 bond pending trial.
New York May 22 Valene Woodward aged 24 says she is not engaged to Rudy Vallee. She denies meeting him socially and plans to leave New York to escape the rumor. Vallee confirms they are not engaged and calls her an attractive acquaintance from Miami.
Jimmy Dall of 234 Washington Avenue reported to police that his Major black bicycle was taken from the rear garage Thursday evening. The bike is valued at $15.
The district court of appeals today sustained a common pleas ruling in Charles Parker’s suit against Elyria Eagles Lodge for injuries from an elevator breaking and dropping two floors. Parker had been awarded $2,500 in the common pleas court. The court also affirmed Depositors Mortgage Loan Co. v Rudolph and Walton executors and entered decrees for Joseph Kraiger in three cases appealed by him against deficiency judgments held by Frances Williamson.
Obituaries report the deaths of Mrs. Orra Simms 70, of Carlisle, and Mrs. Lillie Riddle 53 of Leavitt Road, along with Joan Czarney Sr. 71 of Lorain, detailing survivors, birthplaces, and funeral arrangements. Simms leaves five children and two sisters, Riddle leaves seven children, while Czarney’s children and grandchildren are listed with burial plans in Calvary and Birmingham cemeteries. Funeral details are provided or noted as forthcoming, with services planned in Lorain and nearby towns.
In Lorain County an adult blind class will now learn with music. Mrs. Alice C. Platner, WPA education supervisor, said a piano was donated for weekly sessions. The next class is 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday at Washington school on Sixth Street. Braille reading, typing and cane seating will be taught. Extra cane seating instruction is at 10 a.m. Monday by E. R. Valerius.
A 12 month old baby girl from Douglas County will undergo an operation at Doernheuser Children's Hospital in Portland for removal of a teratoma a rare twin development inside her abdominal cavity. N rays showed a nearly complete skeleton within the abdomen. The child is otherwise normal and healthy.
Bankruptcy petitions on file in federal court here today include Margaret Elizabeth Nohn of 218 Erie Street Elyria with liabilities 5436 and assets 650 and Edward Nicholas Nohn of 218 Erie Street Elyria with liabilities 5426 and assets 800.
The notice lists multiple Oberlin churches and clergy schedules. First Church in Oberlin with Rev J A Richards features 9:45 a m church school and an 11:00 a m service, plus a 7:00 p m youth meeting. First Methodist with Rev Lee Whiteman Jr presents 9:45 a m school, 11:00 a m worship by Dr S P McNaught, and 6:45 p m Epworth League. other churches include First Baptist, Christ Church (Episcopal), Mt Zion Baptist, Rust Methodist, Christian Science Society, Grace Lutheran, Sacred Heart with various service times and leaders. Services also include Sunday schools, vesper and prayer hours, and church social events.
Maxie Diamond Louis Rothkopf were sentenced to four years each in federal penitentiary and fined 5000 dollars apiece for conspiracy to defraud the government of 150000 dollars in taxes on illicit alcohol. Phil Goldberg got a three year term. Awaiting sentence were Albert and Morris Phillips Morris Klein and Joe Kater. Several others face two year terms and 10000 dollar fines.
Post office workers examined 19 men for the custodian job by lifting a 139 pound weight and a 150 pound grain sack. All passed the lift test except one in the first group who dropped a sack, spilling grain on the floor, prompting a sack change for the second group an hour later.
The Oberlin Stamp club held its year end meeting at the Comings home on West College street last Friday. Officers elected for the next year include President Carl OD Burtt, Vice President Alice Little, Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. C. H. Yeaton, Program Committee Dr. L. H. Trufant W C Bohrer Mrs. Eugene R Comings, Directors Delbert Gibson Imogene Hunt Mrs. L. H. Trufant.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Brecht daughter of H W Brecht of Ashtabula and Theo dore Yocom son of Mrs Anna M Yocom of Oberlin announce their engagement. The couple plans to marry June 24 at the Youngstown Country Club. Brecht is Oberlin College class of 1935 and an Ashtabula Public Library assistant. Yocom Oberlin Class of 1931 is an assistant manager at American District Telegraph a Bell Telephone subsidiary and based in Youngstown.
Washington reports House Administration leaders foresee a $250 million cut in the $1.5 billion work relief bill as the president’s economy program aims to trim expenditures. The House backed the original request amid votes, with a shift to $1.25 billion anticipated due to Senate economy gains. The remaining fight centers on earmarking up to $300 million for public works from the fund.
West Palm Beach Florida May 22 Notice of a suit for 350000 against the estate of the late John Willys auto magnate and minister to Poland was filed in circuit court today. The action was brought by the estate of Edward F. Swift Chicago packer. Swift's attorney L D Simon said the suit rests on an asserted agreement between Willys and Swift in a business deal but declined to detail until a declaration is submitted.
In police court this morning Mayor Don A. Baird arraigned James Halliwell 33 of Avon on driving while intoxicated charges car license suspended six months. Halliwell was arrested on Cleveland street yesterday around 7 40 p m by Officer Clare Parker. Ayrıca another arrest officer Paul Palmer said Valace Charaze was intoxicated arreste last evening at Crystal Restaurant and will be arraigned Monday. An auto collision on East avenue at 3 58 a m involved Charles A Haughty and Robert Logie Jr.
National Tube Co Lorain Works will show a slight reduction next week with skelp mills idle and five days of operation for butt mills No 2 and 6 lap mills No 2 and 5 seamless mills No 1 and 2. Seamless mill No 3 will run five days starting Tuesday and complete current schedule Sunday morning. the Bessemer converter will operate triple turn and five blast furnaces open hearths continue.
The Ithel libel case brought by John Ziolek Jr. against The Lorain Journal was settled and dismissed. William Sorg suffered minor leg injuries in a Route 303 crash near Pittsfield Center and was treated at Allen Hospital. The sheriff's office broadcast a truck theft near Belden. Divorce actions include Mattie Driver Kunkel and Eunice Berger by Judge Guy B. Findley. Foreclosures and property suits were filed by several lenders in Elyria Amherst and Russia townships.
County commissioners in Erie and Lorain counties rejected two bids for the Dean bridge improvement. One bid exceeded the $3,000 estimate, and the other bid was deemed objectionable, prompting rerequest for new bids.
In Columbus, Edward J. Carney former assistant chief of the state securities division faces trial starting June 1 on charges of accepting bribes totaling 6050 dollars. Prosecutor Ralph Bartlett said the payments came from E F Harsch of the now defunct Consolidated Motors Co of Lima regarding stock qualifications.
Julia Ellen Leathers, 21, owner of a recently blown Huron county Ohio gas well, says she will marry Vincent Burns of Pittsburgh in July. The former Ohio state treasury department stenographer and well operator denies claims of $2,000 daily earnings, noting the well may pay about $500 daily and has not yet yielded any income.
The House Rivers and Harbors Committee approved $1,338,000 for five Ohio harbor projects in an omnibus bill including $567,100 to streamline the Cuyahoga River at Cleveland. The plan would shave bends to fit larger freight vessels and require local funding. Other Ohio items: Ashtabula 528,000 Put-in-Bay 50,000 Rocky River 48,000 Fairport 145,000.
At Mine No 4 in Wilsonville on May 22, 87 striking miners and Superior Coal Company officials remained apart awaiting a peace offer. Fred F. Plalar, company president, waited for a reply to meet workers. Miner leader John Fisher said the union seeks work share and dialogue.
A college girl conceived a sitt ing room effect in a sleeping room by mounting a vanity table on the inside of a closet door. A mirror tops the space, with a shelf below and an inch rail. Toilet articles and cosmetics sit on the shelf, while a shoe rack and dust shield complete the setup.
Police logged a prowler complaint at 340 Tenth Street after Margaret Bay reported hearing a door slam about 11 15 p m and seeing a man leap the porch and flee across the street. A second item notes a diver in Aliwal North South Africa finding false teeth after five minutes underwater. Neville John 17 a South Webster High student was driving a car on the Dry Run school route.
Chicago market notes show Cubs steady and eggs to weak demand. Grains, potatoes, and hay present mixed futures with prices for corn wheat oats and flour across multiple regions and centers, including Toledo and Cleveland bids.
The Polar expedition plans a 12 by 9 by 6½ foot folding house for four men to stay at the Pole. It is coated in black to absorb sun heat and weighs 353 pounds with a multi layer insulated build including duraluminum frame and tarpaulin cushions.
Edward G. Coll and others watched as the elderly Duquesne policeman, who wore a wig and cosmetics, admitted shooting three women and two men after believing they framed him on child molestation charges. The jury found Sullivan guilty despite pleas of insanity. He said he intended to hit the heart of each victim and, after four shots, drank with Deputy Gallagher then killed Mrs. Bacon, the city's known social worker. He claimed, I am Islad and did it, before jail.
Belmont Park May 22 Flying Cross a three year old Pennant Blessings colt died after night workouts here today C V Whitney owner of the colt had entered the horse in the Withers Stakes the day’s featured event.
Trim and finish work enhance home beauty with plain simple designs preferred. Excessive molding in small rooms overpowers space, so skilled carpentry beyond basic framing is needed. Ensure trim style matches the house and that workers are specialized. Britain will build a $750,000 embassy at Nanking, China.
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