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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1933

Page

9

Crowd at Elyria Legion meets Kiwanis minstrel show

More than four hundred legionnaires and friends from Lorain county overflowed Elyria Post 12 auditorium for a Kiwanis minstrel show and fish fry. The two hour performance featured the full cast and was directed by Jim Armitage. Commander A. T. Sibley led the meeting with Adjutant Carl Wolf present.

Lorain County Elyria Post No. 12 American Legion Legion Auditorium Legion Jim Armitage Elyria Ohio Lastight A. T. Sibley Carl Wolf H. E. Agate

Fire at Betz Home Sparks Gas Leak Ignition

A minor blaze at 186 Cleveland Street, home of KR E Betz, was caused by a gas leak from a detective valve on a gas range that was ignited by another burning burner. Firemen from Hose Company Number One and Engine Company Number Two extinguished it with no damage.

Elysia KR E Betz Cleveland Street Engine Company Number Two

Elyria High to Send One Student Musician to State Contest

Elyria High School will be represented by one student at the state music contest at Oberlin Saturday morning. Jeannette Sheppard, a tenth grade pianist, will perform Curious Story and The Poet Speaker from Scenes from Childhood by Ss Lhumann.

Elyria High School Oberlin Jeannette Sheppard Childhoway Ss Lhumann

Car Crash Involving J C Carpenter And Dr George Hoke

Police report says a car driven by J C Carpenter at 405 Second Street collided with a machine operated by Dr George A Hoke at Court and Third streets around 945 PM yesterday. Carpenter said his foot slipped from the brake after the collision, sending the car into the front of the First Methodist Church.

J. C Carpenter Second Street George A Hoke Court and Third Streets First Methodist Church Carpenter Dr. Hoke

Arrest of John Muth on intoxication charge

Police arrested John Muth of West River Street after a Yellow Line motorman found him seated on the rails between the tracks last night. Muth was charged with intoxication.

John Muth West River Street Yellow Line Figler Muth

Deputies Probe Tractor Damage on Telegraph Road

Deputies investigated damage to John Duta’s tractor on Telegraph road. A broken spark plug and a damaged gas line tank were reported after stones were thrown. Authorities suspect boys were responsible.

John Duta Telegraph Road Hoys

Minstrel Follies Final Oberlin Performance Friday

Jim Armitage and his Minstrel Follies will present their last show of the season at the Apollo Theatre in Oberlin on Friday evening under the Sacred Heart church auspices. The group has mounted twenty eight performances this season.

Jim Armitage Apollo Theatre Oberlin Sacred Heart Church

Bank alarm triggers armed standoff at Lorain County Savings

Four deputy sheriffs and several policemen rushed to Lorain County Savings and Trust Company about 410 PM yesterday. They found bank employees officials and patrons confused by the sudden display of weapons. It developed that someone accidentally triggered the burglary alarm, prompting the response from police and sheriff's departments.

Lorain County Savings and Trust Company

Eighteen Boys Four-H Clubs Planned in Lorain County

Seventeen clubs now active as C N Hummiel reports a busy summer for 4-H work in Lorain County. Fourteen already organized with meetings under way. four more to form. Existing clubs include Columbia, Eaton, Belden, East Carlisle, Markley, Amherst Township, Murray Ridge, South Amherst, Russia Township, Carle, Brighton, Huntington Ridgeville and South Ridge. New clubs eyed at Henrietta, La Grange, Wellington, and Camden Township with initial interest shown.

Fighteen Loraine C. N. Hummiel Columbia Eaton Belden East Carlisle Markley Amherst Township Murray Ridge South Amherst Russia Township Hummer la Grange Russia Huntington Carlisle Amherst Brownhelm Brighton Camden Avon-Avon Lake Sheffield Ridgeville Elyria Rochester Wellington Grafton Penfield Henrietta

Death Record Avon Lake Mas 24th

Fred Engel longtime treasurer of Avon Lake Village died Tuesday at 4 after a twenty minute illness from a heart attack He died at his parents in law home He was fifty one He is survived by wife Harriet two children Helen Grell of Lorain and Donald of Avon Lake one grandson Bobbs two brothers William and Albert of Avon Lake Funeral services will be at the Congregational Church Friday at 2 PM The Masonic Lodge of Dover is in charge Burial will be in Avon Lake Cemetery

Avon Lake Mas Fred Engel Avon Lake Village KE. Dunning Harriett Helen Grell Lorain Donald Bobbs William Albert Congregational Church Masonic Lodge of Dover Avon Lane

Court actions filed over notes and foreclosures

The First Sayings and Loan Company sues Simon J Bryan for 3875 and seeks foreclosures on Ridgeville real estate. Clarence E Dwyer and Elyria defendants face 3879 claims and foreclosures on Elyria property. Grand jurors will review assault and battery charges against Dave Forbes. Other cases include pointing firearms and carrying a revolver and an alleged cutting incident.

Sayings and Loan Company Simon J. Bryan Chestnut Ridge Road Ridgeville Clarence E. Dwyer Elyria, Et A Elyria Dave Forbes Carl Koontz Cleveland Road Joe Mitter Elyra Sol Wendelson Jose Estrada Lorain James Szabo Samuel Woods Toran

Names and Payoffs From Page Two Continued Record

A list of individuals with paid off dates from 1825 to 1999 appears, including E Griscam, Charles V. Henrs, James I. Higbee, Sydney E Hutchinson, Reid Kennedy, Conrad N. Lauer, E Brooke Tee, Edward E Loomis, J. Rose Allister, Thomas N Mr Carter, Alvan Markle, Alvan Markle Jr., George B Markle Ord, John G Martin, F Coruss Morgan, Effingham B. Morris, E B Morrs Jr., Francis 4. O Neill, William G. Price, Charles Ht Sihlacks, Waiter Stadt Joseph Wasne Jr, Henry Woolman, Charlton Yar rall, Jobol L. Zimmerman.

Man E Griscam Charles V. Henrs James I. Higbee Sydney E Hutchinson Reid Kennedy Conrad N. Lauer E Brooke Tee Edward E Loomis J. Rose Allister Thonas Mr Carter Alvan Markle George B Markle Ord John G Martin Coruss Morgan Effingham B. Morris E B Morrs Jr Francis O'Neill William G. Price Charles HT Sihlacks Stadt- Joseph Wasne, Jr Hensy Woolman Charlton Yarrall Jobol L. Zimmerman

Noted Guitar Player Here In Elyria Visit

Johnson Bane, a nationally known guitarist who taught a class in Elyria 47 years ago, renewed old acquaintances in the city today. He specializes in the Spanish guitar and will appear on the Elyria Elks program this evening.

Johnson ¢ Bane Elytia Mr Bane Elyria

Oberlin May Day Fete Set At Kindergarten School

Oberlin Ohio May 24 May Day festivities at the Oberlin Kindergarten Primary Training School are set for Friday May 26 at 400 PM Miss Barbara Hart to be crowned by Miss Betty VanDyne The program includes Strusre Walker play Six Who Pass While The Len tus Bowl and dances conducted by Marjorie Bark The event features English Country Dances and the Marnole Dance The training school planned the program but rain postponed to May 28 The audience will enjoy solos by Jack and Janet Haien and a scene from Kleptomamiacs by the Oberlin High School Dramatic club The year ends with a picnic planned for Vermilion-on-the-Lake June 28

Oberlin Ohio Metcalf Barbara Hart Allege Betty VanDyne Her Majesty's Court Strusre Walker Eileen Thieman Alice Burrows Alice Cobb Florence McEnally Mildred Kring Elizabeth Cissna Doris Steele Dorothy Brune Gretchen Jaeger Patty Comstock Properties Olive Shaw Helen T. Berthott Stuart Walker Wiss Marjorie Bark Methodist Church Jack Janet Haien Kleptomamiacs Cbderlin High School Dramatic Club Miss Jordan Katherine Andrus Doris Beebe Mary Pelton Eurepkat Siyvia Champney Margaret Mason Connie Warner Secial Vermilion-on-the-Lake

Bidle and GWG Club Endorse Burton for City Council

The Men’s Bible and Civic Club met at Henrys Bows on South Park Street to back Burton for the next council term. Burton, Oberlin resident since 188? and longtime church leader, has led local Negro organizations, helped form Oberlin Land and Investment, and aims to lift the community. He pledged to spend his life for uplift and said he would “wear out rather than rust out.”

Men's Bible C:vie Club Henrys Bows South Park Street al Tris J § Burton Mens Bible and Civic Club Burton Oberlin Mt Zion Reptst C.sic and Bible Club Wis Oberli N Land and Investment Company

Oberlin Business and Professional Women Meeting Highlights

Oberlin Business and Professional Women held their regular meeting focusing on community outreach and professional development. Members discussed upcoming events, scholarship fundraising, and networking opportunities with local businesses and educators.

Oberlin

Six Prizes Unclaimed in Local Lottery Draw

Unclaimed money awards remain for several prizes at the Chamber of Commerce office by 5 30 PM tonight. Yesterday three prizes were claimed including a $100 grand prize won by Mrs. C. C Day of 153 West River street. Other $10 prizes went to William Gillins of Cleveland and Roy Crites of 1111 East River street. Numbers for non claimed prizes include 255 734 25, 293 056 10, 452 233 5, 449 639 5, 281 890 5, and 176 808 5. From childhood and history we have indications of a taste for beauty.

Lva Numbii Siy Chamber of Commerce C. C Day West River Street William Gillins Cleveland Roy Crites Fast River Street

Chinese painters among history’s greatest creators

A brief note highlights that many of history’s most renowned painters hail from China, underscoring the country’s rich artistic heritage and influence across eras. The statement elevates traditional brushwork, ink studies, and landscape traditions as foundational to global art.

Nineteenth Century Club Met in Elyria Nature Talk

The Nineteenth Century club met yesterday at Mrs A L Werner's home in Elyria for a nature study session. Members discussed current nature topics, Miss Permelia Allen presented Birds of Florida with illustrations, annual reports were read, a short musical program was given, and plans for a June picnic at Mrs K W Gepbrhens’ home on East College street were announced.

A L Werner Elyria Permelia Allen Florida K W Gepbrhens East College Street

Pachange Club Hears Talk on Gold Camps

Monday evening attendance was set aside for Ladies Night by the Oberlin Exchange club but postponed due to date conflicts. District Governor J L Porter attended and introduced Dr Robert E Brown of the Theological Seminary who spoke about early California gold camps he visited and that inspired Bret Harte stories.

Oberlin Exchange Club J. L. Porter Robert E Brown The Theological Seminary California Bret Harts

Miss Ellen Herum Senior Piano Recital at Oberlin Conservatory

Miss Ellen Herum of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music presents her senior piano recital Thursday evening May 25 at Warner Concert Hall. Accompanied by Raymond Cerf violin George Hardesty viola and Mr Goether cello the program features Bach Chopin Liszt Schumann and Dohnanyi in a piano and strings quartet finale.

Ellen Herum Oberlin Conservatory of Music Warner Concert Hall Schirmann Wiss Herum Raymond Cerf George Hardestx Siola Goether Adazio Chopin Liszt Dohnans Schumann

Oberlin Women's Club program repeats at Westads church

The lu ic department presented a guest night program at the Wethad's church last Friday featuring quartets duets solos and a play Our Aunt From California. The cast included Misses Needy Felicia Rosalie Sally O'Brien Fowler Kimpton and others with MacFarland as Mother and Wagruder as dressmaker. Refreshments of rake cookies and punch followed.

Lu~ic Oberlin Women's Club Wethad's Clue Calfornia Needy Felicia Rosallie Sally O'Brien R P. Fowler Kimpton Res MacFarland Wagruder Frank Beckwith Kathleen Kimpton

Morgan and Pecora face grilling on bank ties

Morgan and Pecora were pressed on the firm’s capital, profits, and tax payments as senators questioned partners’ contributions and ownership. They described the 1929 Mitchell loan and asserted their aim was to “control the situation,” while an audit by Price Waterhouse was underway and due in two days.

Morgan Pecora Glass Gilbrt Fletcher Mvorgan Vor Fan Pecova Whitney Mitchell Morgan and Company National City Bank Price Waterhouse Banking

Cattle numbers rise in Lorain County after tests

Lorain County reports show more than 27 thousand cattle, up over 4,000 from three years ago, based on tuberculosis test results. Final counts await two townships, with increases noted in La Grange Russia Huntington Am herst and others. Black River and Pittsfield pending final figures.

Lorain County C.L. Hummel Black River Pittsfield Pittsfield Township

Y-Indus Club Installs Its New Officers

Newly elected officers of the Y-Indus Club were installed at the final meeting of the 1932 33 year. Norwood Baumhairat was installed as president by outgoing president Eugene Hubbard. Others installed were Robert Smith vice president Earl Schaefer secretary Ted Green treasurer and Leonard Fawls chaplain. Hubbard received past president's pin. Members praised past officers and W. O. McClellan club advisor. Final party plans announced for June 6 at Beaver Park with feminine guests.

Y-Indus Club Ear Yvesteraa Norwood Baumhairat Eugene Hubbard Robert Smith Earl Schaefer Scretary Tred Green Leonard Fawls Hubbard W. O. McClellan Beaver Park

Cleveland club hosts northern Ohio gathering and banquet

Number Three residents and charter members gathered to review a scrapbook of the club’s history. Hal C. Johnson owned the club’s property but was ill and absent. Ene D Chapman spoke on early activities as RR B Lersch attended as sponsor along with M J Farrell. The event included a 6 pm banquet and an evening of vaudeville acts in the club auditorium.

Cleveland Hal C. Johnson Johnson Ene D Chapman B Lersch Farrell M J Farrell

Real estate transfers in Lorain and Elyria area record

V Hageman transfers West Erie avenue Lorain property to Williams and Jean IL Piper. David and Rose Hansford transfer half acre in B Grebes Subdivision South Amherst and two thirds of an acre on Milan Elyria road to Rollo R Johnson. Rollo R Johnson transfers Tenth Street Elyria property to David and Rose Hansford. Sheriff’s deed conveys Nineteenth Street Lorain property to Lorain Bank ing Company.

Hageman Williams Jean IL Piper Erie Avenue Lorain David and Rose Hansford Rollo R Johnson Grebes Amherst Milan-Elyria Road South Tenth Street Elyria Lorain Banking Company Nineteenth Street

Bucyrus Taxpayers League seeks county expense cuts

Bucyrus O May 24 The Bucyrus Taxpayers League announced plans to ask county commissioners for reductions in county expenses. A similar demand was recently made of the city council.

Bucyrus, O Bucyrus Taxpayers’ League

Audit Inquiry Reveals About Three Weeks’ Work

The record shows Senator Glass noting the Pecora inquiry into the audit counted participants and questioned the time frame. The discussion clarified that the auditing effort began about three weeks prior, with Pecora asking for the exact number of persons involved in the audit process.

Markets and Livestock Prices From Cleveland Market NOTICE

Cleveland live stock and markets report shows hogs cattle calves and lambs with mixed movement. hogs hold at 110 to 300 pounds, steers mixed weak to steady, lambs active and strong, poultry receipts steady with various egg and fowl prices. potatoes wheat corn oats barley timothy and clover seed priced across regions. Market notes include regional dozen prices for cobblery round whites and several grain commodities with scattered declines and steady tones.

Cleveland United States Department of Agriiculture United States Wisconsin Idaho

Fragmented OCR: Crop grades and numbers listed

Readable text shows a garbled crop list with grades and numeric values for corn oats and greens. No clear dates places or events. Preserved entities include crop names and scattered percentages or scores, but the line lacks coherent actions or outcomes.

Chicago Cash Quotations Report May 24

Chicago May 24 market update shows cash receipts and futures data with price quotes across standards, storage, and futures sections. Notable entries include various score-based measurements and standards for futures, with no major changes to prices and steady market tones.

Chicago Cubs

Market Produce Prices From Local Stand Listing

A detailed price listing shows asparagus in per dozen bunches and 8 lb baskets at 35 to 45 cents, carrots in 12 bushel baskets, lettuce in 10 lb baskets around $1.15, onions green at 50 cents per dozen, parsley in two dozen bunch baskets, parsley roots in baskets and quarts, radishes red and white varieties with 15 to 40 cents, rhubarb about 20 cents per half pound, spinach at 35 cents per 19 lb basket, mustard greens in 10 to 12 lb baskets around 20 to 30 cents, and watercress or water dress in 1 dozen bunch baskets at 40 cents.

Chamber of Commerce Mobilizes to Reduce Unemployment in Elyria

Elyria Chamber of Commerce Employment Committee asks local homeowners and firms to call 2443 or mail a coupon in the Chronicle-Telegram to hire men for short or long term work. The drive aims to pair the unemployed with small jobs, gardens, cleaning, and child care as relief funds dwindle and morale improves.

Chronicle-Telegram Chamber of Commerce Elvria Elyria The City Relief Commission Citys Relef Commission Ohio

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