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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1936

Page

8

Psychiatrists Study Mental Haze Of John Fiorenza

New York report says state and defense psychiatrists will study the mental haze surrounding 74 year old John Fiorenza who is accused in the murder of Nancy Tit ter ton. Witnesses for Fiorenza described him as subnormal and prone to hallucinations since childhood and offered an alibi for Good Friday morning. Family testimony claimed he was quiet and unresponsive, with reform school records noting sexual abnormality. Court adjourned to Monday for psychiatric testimony as prosecutors and defense hire experts.

New York John Fiorenza Nancy Frans Titterton Fiorenza Ignazio Capani Titterton National Broadcasting Company Georgetown, O Beekmar Place Cupani William C. Dodge Henry Kiaeber Greno More Cupeni Joan Krauber

Thirty Shilling Note From 1776 Found In Ohio

A 1776 two shilling note printed by Hall and Sellers under Pennsylvania Assembly authority was rediscovered by Dana J. Fox, an Elyria High School teacher, at his Lake Avenue home. Dated April 25 1776 the note predates the Declaration of Independence and features two leaves on its front with an inscription on the reverse.

George II Great Britain Pennsylvania Dana J. Fox Elyria Lake Avenue Fox George IiI Hall and Sellers Assembly of Pennsylvania

Greatest Horse Hunt Ends In Ohio Livery Stable

Ohio's great horse hunt ended in Toledo when a bay mare that had eluded police across half the state was found munching oats in a livery stable. A black buggy tied to the horse remained linked to the Delaware theft, while the salesman who sold them fled with $50. Detectives traced the suspect to St Louis firm representative RG. Willer and liveryman James H Dusha, who sold the horse for $40 after noting the horse was lame.

Toledo. O Ohio Delaware Wrought Iron Stove Co St Louis RG. Wler St. Louis Dus

Foreclosure Suits Filed By Cleveland Trust Company

Seven foreclosure suits filed by the Cleveland Trust Company named several defendants including Anna Boehm Arthur Harris Leota Cook Frank McGee A J Kinney Rebecca Burnett and Edna Struck with various monetary amounts. The Andywar Mortgage Loan Company filed against R R Renouard et al for 12996. Foreclosure of Elyria property is sought. Oliver Bleir was turned over to authorities on non support warrants. James Sparks was fined for intoxication after a car in a ditch incident. An annulment petition challenged a Ripler marriage and two divorce actions were dismissed in common pleas court.

Cleveland Trust Company Anna Boehm Arthur Harris Leota Cook Frank McGee A. J. Kinney Rebecca Burnett Edna Struck Andywar Mortgage Loan Company R. R. Renouard Et al Elyria Oliver Bleir Lake Breeze Road Sh.a Cleveland Charles Leonard Gerald Nau James Sparks Joseph Petro Ed. Monroe Oberline Road Ripler Betty Jane Crop Albert A Cumming Common Pleas Court Frank W. Chopp

Grass Fire Sparks Seen Near Garford and Cornell

A brush fire on the east side of Garford Avenue opposite Cornell Avenue burned a small area of grass and brush last night. Firefighters from Hose Company Number One put out the flames with brooms and water and no property damage occurred.

Garford Avenue Cornell Avenue Hose Company Number One

Annual Girl Scouts Court of Awards in Oberlin

The Oberlin event at James Brand House honored 147 badges two 1st class two 2nd class and seven year service stripes. Brownies received pins and named recipients include Mary Helen Cattell Sara Jane Deimage Shirier Papworth Eileen Molymeaux Martha Hodge Margaret Wheeler and others. Leaders and plans for summer camp and council recognition noted along with musical and church program notices.

Oberlin Girl Scouts James Brand House Mary Helen Cattell Sara Jane Deimage Shirier Papworth Eileen Molymeaux Martha Hodge Margaret Wheeler Don Bryant Dorovar Gerber Margaret Paddock Wilma Hutt Viola Gibson Doris Cain Arlene Campbel Margaret Harver Lois Huffman Taft Tenner Jones Girl Scout Council Oberon M James McCullough Oner Lucile Portman Nina Jean Lester Morer Yennet Lodge

Elyria YMCA Pool To Host Women and Girls Program

A new Elyria YMCA swimming pool is expected to attract many this summer with a special program for women and girls. Classes meet three times weekly for four sessions, and summer memberships begin June 1. The plan includes beginner and advanced courses and life-saving instruction for feminine swimmers.

Elyria Wase

Attendance Officer Warns Employers on Youth Work Permits

Elyria's attendance officer C. M. Williams issued a warning to employers about state laws requiring working permits for school age children. Violations can incur a 25 dollar fine plus costs. Employers must return permits promptly. delays may hold the worker’s wages until the permit is returned. Williams noted most violations involve girls employed for housework and stressed enforcement.

Elyria C. M. Williams Williams Wiliams

Marion May 23 Three city workers furloughed after levy defeat

May 23 Politically, Marion reports 11 policemen and nine firemen to be furloughed following the defeat of a 3.2 mill levy for municipal expenses. Remaining staff will total 21 firefighters and 11 officers on the city payroll. Also notes local council actions and Four-H Club meetings scheduled for May 26 and 27 with advisors.

Marion, O

Death Record for August Lange in Amherst and Brownhelm

August Lange aged 77 died at 3 13 a m at his daughter Mrs Anthony Northeims Brownhelm home He was born in Germany and came to Amherst 52 years ago living there eight years before moving to Brownhelm He worked for Cleveland Quarries Company before retirement He belonged to First Evangelical Church Amherst and its octogenarian Club Survived by three daughters Mrs Northeim Mrs Philip 77 of Brownhelm and three sons August Kipton Fred and William Amherst One son John Horn Lerch and Mrs George Stick of Brain died earlier Funeral at Zilch Funeral Home Amherst Tuesday at 2 39 p m with Rev Hares pastor of the First Brownhelm Cemetery

August Lange Herst Brownheim Anthony Northeim Germany Amherst Hved Cleveland Quarries Company First Evangelical Church of Northeim Philip August Kipton Fred William John Horn Lerch George Stick Tne Zilch Funeral Home Rev Hares Brownhelm

Exlee funeral services for Mrs Lot hie Elke

Funeral services for Mrs Lot hie M Elke will be held Monday at 1 39 pm from Grace Lutheran Church with Schumm officiating. Burial in Ridawn cemetery. Remains moved from Sudro Funeral Home to her late home this afternoon. Residents listed include Ralph Hopil mislisted as Frank Lyne Spicer seven months old son of Mr and Mrs Miles Spicer of LaGrange died at Eisvia Memorial Hospital after two months illness. Burial in LaGrange cemetery. Funeral services Monday afternoon at 3 20 from the LaGrange home with Rev Willson officiating. Burial in LaGrange cemetery. Fred Kahio buried Monday afternoon in Ridgelawn cemetery. Services at 3 30 pm from the late home with Rev E B Redhead officiating.

The St Methodis Episcopal Church At Doretum South Cecar Grace Eutherac Chercb H. Dawe Oberlin Grange Hall Tooms Lothie M_ Elke Grace Lutheran Chi Schumm Ridedawn Sudro Ralph Hopil Frank Lyne Spicer Miles Spicer LaGrange Eisvia Memorial Hospital Ilness Cif, Jr Gordon Joan Harley Spicer Florence Clif Fiora Foster Nichols Funeral Home Rev Willson LaGrange Cemetery Fred Kahio Ridgelawn Cemetery Rev E. B. Redhead

Reverend Sterling Means Visits Elyria for Liberia Colonization View

The Rev Sterling Means of Toledo visits Elyria to present his stance on Liberia colonization for colored citizens. He plans to address several groups and is noted as a member of The Ethiopian World magazine. The item also mentions Austria's Chancellor who is also defense and education minister.

Sterling Means of Toledo Elyria Liberia

New Bids May Be Taken For Plumbing Job

The board of commissioners heard objections to bids for upgrading the women's rest room in the courthouse basement. Architect Paul Rissmann found extra work needed after bids were submitted, except for the low bidder T. O. Murphy of Obertin. The board postponed awards to Monday and may re advertise, delaying the project about 30 days.

Board of Commissioners Paul Rissmann Ar Jtect T. O. Murphy O” Obertin

5500 Walkout at Wheeling Steel Plant in Portsmouth

In Portsmouth, 5500 workers at the Wheeling Steel Corporation plant walked out after union officials pressed for recognition of Amalgamated as sole bargaining agent, wage increases up to 30 percent, and elimination of company union councils. About 200 pickets patrolled the plant while Joe K. Galpher arrived from Pittsburgh to meet with Amalgamated lodges.

Portsmouth Wheeling Steel Corporation Amalgamated LT Department Councils Ilty Coke Joseph K. Galpher Amalgamated Industrial Division Pittsburgh Amalgamated Lodges

Elylian to Participate in Rotary Convention Assembly

The International Society for Crippled Children will take an active part in the Rotary International convention in Atlantic City next month. A K H Thompson of Elyria, director of extension for the society, will help conduct the crippled children’s assembly, a longtime Rotary feature tied to the Elyria-born movement. Raymond J Knoepper will chair the event.

International Society For Crippled Children Rotary International Atlantic City K H. Thompson Elyria Saviery Rotary Crippled Children’s Movement Piv Raymond J. Knoeppe Internat Pled Children

Elvrian Accused of Stealing Chickens

John Kiozak of 516 West Street is held on 1000 bond awaiting grand investigation on a breaking and entering charge. Arraigned before Mayor Donal Baird. Police Officers Parker and Swarer arrested him for stealing two chickens from a coop on Mrs. Anza Lasker’s property at 122 Elbe Street. The chickens were found under his front porch.

John Kiozak West Street Donal Baird Kiozak C. E. Parker C. C. Swarer Anza Lasker Elbe Street Klozak

Honest cab driver returns emerald ring to police

Mrs. Merritt J. Corbett credits Edward Cooper of Perk Avenue with honesty after a 24 carat emerald ring she dropped in his cab is returned to police. The uninsured ring could not be traced to its owner. A separate brief reports John Love was killed when struck by a Pennsylvania freight train near his home, possibly after a fall.

Merritt J. Corbett Perk Avenue Edward Cooper Cooper Jring Bucyres John Love Pennsylvania

Lake Avenue Church Notice

Lake Avenue community church announces Sunday events on Mar 24: Bible school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 45 led by Superintendent Kermet Lieby and Pastor Earl R Peck. Adult Bible class met at Mr and Mrs Myrian Keller home with devotionals led by Mrs V Schafter and program by Mrs Jabbush. Plans discussed for class picnic and wiener roast hosted by Mrs Edith Miller. Fourteen attended. refreshments by Mrs Taylor and Mrs Keller. Graduates listed include Richard Brady Robert Phelps Rose Mahring Ruth Schimkons Robert Johnson Raymond Cotton Ruby Miller and others. Lilac Festival attendance noted for Mr and Mrs Charles Mecera.

Lake Avenue Lake Ave Bible School Kermet Lieby Earl R. Peck Myrian Keller River Road V. ¥. Schafter Jabbush Edith Miller Juis Tay Jor Keller Lake Ave. School Richard Brady Robert Phelps Rose Mahring Ruth Sschimkons Robert Johnson Raymond Cotton Ruby Miler Doris Gall Margaret Hornyak Betty Holtzman Patricia Jensen Reynard Kelsey Evelyn Lehman Arthur Marsh Donald Matti Donna Mertz Mona Shrrock Virginia Strickier Luella Walkers Hugh, Winchell Gusty Mecrea Grace Hogan

Market Prices From Toledo Produce and Mill Feeds listing

Readable market fragment shows prices for vegetables fruits and staples. Carrots lettuce tomatoes spinach and greens listed with quart or basket units. Mill feeds flour and bran priced per ton and per hundredweight with general ranges. Butter eggs and dairy items noted with unit prices.

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Avon Lake stork shower honors Mrs Bowmen at home

May 25 Avon Lake luncheon shower honored Mrs James Bowmen sister in law with a bridge session and many local guests including Mrs Leslie Gilson Mrs Lu Mayers Mrs Murray Bender and Mrs Chant Madigan. Attendees from Cleveland Bay Village Lorain and Avon Lake shared afternoon games and prizes.

Avon Lake Lionel Glass James Bowmen Porgy Smith Leslie Gilson Lu Mayers Murray Bender Chant Madigan Albert Basier Betty Lou Chessler Chase Knight George Glass Lion Essleston Cleveland John Gilletta Bay Village A. Pearse Andy Speag Carl Seeb Curtis Duff A.J. Hain Burt Weidenkort Howard Drake Otto Katterhearr al Smith Joe McGee William Bowmen Frederick Deibel Lorain Bridge

Lilac festival attendance and neighborhood club news

The text notes Hazel Behnke and family attended the Lilac festival in Lorain on Wednesday night. It reports Neighborhood Bunco Club meeting at Mrs. Clarence Brown’s home on Tuesday with prizes awarded to Mrs. Roy Crandie, Mrs. C. Brown, and Mrs. Eva Wilcox. final meeting of the season. Mrs. LeChamp and her son visited sister Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Neiding on Murray Ridge on Wednesday.

Ben Buswell Arthur Hudson Ed Webb Arthur Slauter Lorain Carl Pedersen Frank Earl Smith Sheffield Frances Hesks Vincent Margaret Theisen Bruce Amidon Harry Trigate B. Fiske Ben Lakewood al Nud] Fer Harold Webb Aziey Cleveland William Somerville Hazel Behnke Club Clarence Brown Roy Crandie C., Brown Eva Wilcox Murray Ridge

Avon High School Commencement Exercises Held in School Auditorium

Avon May 23 Commencement exercises for Avon High School were conducted Thursday evening May 21 in the School Auditorium. Diploma presentations were made by H Pias with Rev. Bond delivering benediction. Graduates included Tony Zappero Gerald Shumaker Martha Abfail Norman Wearsch Helen Ackerman Rita Bomer Walter Christensen Edward Connor Bernard Criffs Leonard Dechart Anthony Kirrel Charles Ingshbirs Frank Lescher Jean Mills Lloyd Peak Glenn Uris Rita Urig Elizabeth Wagar and Richard Wilford.

Avon, O Avon High School Charles Roberts Bond Salutatorium Lillian Skora Caroline Vaudictorian Jean Miliz Aura Lee Anchors Bors Zgree Club Orr Yodar C_ AAlan Edum Western Reserve Uni Blushing Rose” Orchestra W. E. Blake H. Pias Tony Zappero Gerald Shumaker Martha Abfail Norman Wearsch Helen Ackerman Rita Bomer Walter Christensen Edward Connor Bernard Crriffs Leonard Dechart Anthony Kirrel Charles Ingshbirs Frank Lescher Jean Mills Lloyd Peak Glenn Uris Rita Urig Elizabeth Wagar Richard Wiiford

Dover Former Resident Dies in Berea Hospital

Mrs Herman Bidwell of North Olmsted, formerly of Dover, died at Berea hospital. Funeral services at Clifford Pease funeral home today. Mrs Margaret Neelan and her son from Cleveland visited her Dover parents. Ohio locals attend and care visits noted. Next Wednesday seniors dance with proceeds supporting the rose garden.

Dover, D Herman Bidwell North Olmsted Dover Berea Hospital Clifford Pease Frederick Bodie Emma Switzier Lakewood Hospital Alfred Mills Walton Trasler Helen Fauger Charlies Jenkins Andrew Jenkins Brecksville Stanly Hall Jack Lenham Sweet

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