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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1930
Page
5
The Elyria Eagles milk fund drive, aided by the Chronicle Telegram, reports rapid progress with about 75 milk bottle collection points citywide. Donations include nearly $100 in checks, with pennies and other coins filling bottles, and plans for dances and entertainment to boost aid for hungry children this winter.
Charles Bean, a prisoner at the Grafton state farm, walked away last night around 8:30 and was later found in Columbia township. Elyria police were asked to join the search as Bean, described as about 20 years old, five feet six inches, 140 pounds, colored, was returned to Mansfield today by Grafton Prison Farm officials per a report from John Reynard.
Elyria police searched last night for a group of boys who began Thanksgiving prep by taking candy turkeys from Paradise Soda Grill while the candy-maker was away. They also carried off 12 moulds used to shape the turkeys. The restaurant owners care most about recovering the moulds.
Col Leonard Wood chairman of the Hoover unemployment commission urged cities and local committees to organize and report back to Washington. He spoke after telephoning with 43 governors on WTAM. His three questions focus on city organization, industrial response, and local relief plans.
The Lorain County Dry Federation will close its office in the Elyria Savings and Trust Building, following its usual policy after elections. Manager Nellie M. Hill said the office was rented only until today and the federation typically shuts it within a few days after the vote.
Martha Brown sues Ella Brown in common pleas for divorce on gross neglect and cruelty. The couple wed May 23, 1925. Lorain Lumber and Manufacturing Co. sues Fire Association of Philadelphia et al for 1,984.96 on a promissory note. Gretchen Diederich petitions in error against Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Co as administrators of the Edwin J. McMahon estate seeking reversal of a common pleas court judgment dated Oct. 3.
Lake Avenue Community church will feature Sealed Orders as Sunday's morning theme with special music. A ladies quartet is forming and will rehearse Tuesday after prayer meeting. Prayer meeting starts at 7:30 and ends at 8. Seniors led by Mrs. Shyrock, youths by John Harnish, children by Miss Helen Osborn. Stereopticon pictures and a lecture on the Beginning of the Early Church from Acts will follow.
County agent Horton B. Alger announced a 1:30 p.m. meeting on November 20 at the Elyria Savings and Trust Company directors’ room. Victor H. Ries of Ohio State University will explain the continuous blooming project to Lorain County flower growers, detailing planting methods for year round blossoms.
Health protection will be the keynote of the Pittsfield Township Farm Bureau meeting next Tuesday announced by Horton B Alger county agricultural extension agent. J S Wetherill Oberlin sanitary commissioner will speak on Safeguarding the Farm Water Supply and health subject motion pictures will be shown by Wetherill.
The Rialto theatre hosts its weekly Sunday vaudeville bill with Geo Teeters Master on Ceremonies. The lineup features Allen's Seven Steppers, Rance and Gordon in a comedy skit, Sullivan and Mack in song, Nelson and Teeters in Cross Fire, and the Freemans in a wire routine.
A lengthy Senate debate outlines Democratic opposition to broad tariff revisions and praises limited changes guided by non-partisan economic experts. Western Progressive Republicans weigh lending committee chairmanship to Democrats, while small-party leaders Brad Nye and Norris influence key panels. The piece notes party dynamics, legislative strategy, and a reference to wrought iron’s tough fibrous structure under the microscope.
Mr and Mrs Howard Hulse Mr and Mrs L C Hecock and Mr and Mrs C O Schm idtkons attended a Gulf Road Parent Teachers Association supper Thursday evening. The event honored the recently completed new school building and included invitations to county superintendent assistants and members of local school boards.
Miss Della Lindes and Miss Florence Hines, teachers at Lake avenue school, were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Collier and their sons on Thursday evening.
TOLEDO O Nov 8 Seven men arrested and 13 sought in a scheme that swindled Kroger Grocery and Banking Co of nearly 10000 in groceries. Five arrested face embezzlement charges while two are held on suspicion. Police say checkers drivers and store managers collaborated.
Washington, D. C. The new children s crusade led by the President and 1100 scientific idealists aims to bring abundant life to hundreds of thousands of children through the White House Conference on Child Health and Protection. Notables include Grace Abbott Martha Van Rensselaer Julia Lathrop and Lillian D Wald shaping planning and training efforts for the forthcoming November 1922 conference.
In Oberlin Ohio the water situation remains serious as the waterfall fails to keep the reservoir from dropping. Daily consumption is about 262000 gallons while runoff is far lower. November and December are usually dry, offering little hope for improvement. Manager Sears seeks augmentation projects and the council will push to obtain more supply while urging conservation. Barrett sustained cuts and bruises. both cars suffered heavy damage.
Dr and Mrs C D Barett escaped serious injury Thursday evening when their car collided with a taxi at the corner of West College and North Cedar Avenue. Mrs. Barett was injured, authorities said.
Cities Service stock faced a broad market decline on the New York and Chicago exchanges. The drop pushed many active stocks to yearly or multi-year lows as margin liquidations and selling pressure intensified before a late rally.
Dispatches from Columbus report the incorporation of two Elyria and Lorain firms. E. Hyman Company is formed in Elyria with 250 shares no par value, incorporators E. Hyman Maurice M. Hyman and David P. Hyman. Wickens Black Silver Fox Company of Lorain is to issue 1,500 shares no par value, with incorporators Seabury H. Ford Gertrude M. Breen and W. H. Hasselman.
The Literary and Welfare Club held a guest day at Mrs Harry Hovey’s North Pleasant Street home with Mrs A Allen and Mrs Alice Jeffers assisting. About fifty members and guests attended a varied program including violin by Jata Whittington with piano, a piccolo solo by Adeline Dehrkens, piano solos by Wirwini Carson and Elizabeth Porter, and a piano duet by Priscilla Sedgman and Eleanor Beebe. Lina K Evans of Neighborhood House of Lorain gave the principal address. Refreshments followed. Mrs H V Zahm to host in two weeks at Morgan OC.
Number Two continues on Page 2 as three red stack tugs and two coast guard cutters Cahokia and Shawnee battle raging seas to free the Tamiahua. The ship lies buckled on the reef with a flooded engine room and is believed almost settled in the rocks, likely unrecoverable.
The county counted 39 557 votes in the presidential election two years ago. Democratic votes exceeded Republican votes, though not enough to affect state or national results. Robert J. Bulkley’s county majority grew by 161 votes. Tax districts carried special levies including Amherst Village a 3 4 mill levy for corporation operation for five.
The Amherst Eagles Drill and Degree team was invited by the Elyria Eagles to initiate the Armistice Day class of the Elyria Aerie on November 26. A class of no less than 0 members is expected. Gerald Nau announced an boxing card for November 24 at the Eagles hall with new initiates as guests. Joe Bodds won a $6 attendance prize but forfeited it by being absent. The group discussed an Optical clinic for Elyria and Lorain County and left the matter open. Otto K Mischka of Elyria was chosen to deliver the Armistice Day class address, limited to fifteen minutes.
Ohio round whites potatoes sell at 25 pounds per 50 lb sack. Maiia Green Mi. quoted 2.25 per 120 lb sack. Idaho Russet medium to large priced at 2.50 per 100 lb sack. Butter eggs and poultry no quotes listed for Saturday.
Hogs steady to 20 cents lower on representative weights with week totals up to 260 pounds and top at 9.60. Cattle show mixed gains with fat cows up 25 cents and some steers 25 to 50 cents higher. cutters partly firmer. Calves weaker for the week, and sheep firm to higher with fat lambs up to 2.95 to 3.00 and throwing sheep steady.
Chicago market quotations cover butter poultry potatoes corn oats rye and barley with varied prices and deliveries across regions. Ohio toll rises to 215 after two fatal injuries and a streetcar collision death, naming Anna Guptill Frank Barth Joseph Maline and Conrad Havenstein among the victims.
Voters approved property tax measures across several districts in a close results tally. Amherst Village, Black River, Brighton, Columbia, Grafton, Henrietta, Huntington, La Grange, Oberlin, Penfield, South Amherst, Wellington and Lorain areas each ballot for five year mills ranging from 1 to 3 mills.
Wellington and Medina, two evenly matched teams, battled to a 0-0 or close tie as Medina's defense stifled Wellington early while Wellington stopped Medina's advances later. Standout ground gainers included Braun, Branson, Carter, and Cole, with Robinson delivering strong defense and a near record crowd in attendance.
The orchestra of Lorain will furnish music for a series of dances sponsored by the Eagles. Dances will be at the Eagles hall with the first event set for next Wednesday evening.
The Farm Woman's club met at the Grange hall and elected officers for the coming year. President Mrs Reed Ewing, vice president Mrs George Campbell, secretary Mrs Neal Bradley, and treasurer Mrs Mildred Breyley. A piano solo by Mrs Lulu Mason and readings followed, with a Thanksgiving menu-card contest judged by Mrs Beatrice Barber.
Mrs George Fitzpatrick Mrs Ed Wise Mrs Ral Coates and Mrs Mabel Parker attended the Wellington American Legion Auxiliary at the Lorain County Council meeting held in Elyria on Thursday.
Moss Katherine Ramsey of Coatsville Pennsylvania, who has been vying with her sister Mr. Robert Swartz the past five weeks, left last evening for a visit with friends and relatives at Niles Ohio, en route to her home. Mrs. Mabel Evans Parker enter-
At her home last evening, the president hosted a gathering of the officers and members of the executive committee of the American Legion Auxiliary to discuss upcoming events and plans.
Northwestern, favored for the 1930 Big Ten title, meets Indiana at Bloomington as the Hoosiers seek their first home conference win since practice. Indiana, riding homecoming hopes, eyes a fourth straight upset of Northwestern before about 30 000 fans.
William Bill Lias a Wheeling liquor figure and alleged lieutenants Joe Fragale and Theodore Prossaso were found guilty of conspiracy to violate the Jones ten and five law. Sentence was withheld pending a motion for a new trial. Lias previously served 16 months in an Atlanta federal prison.
In Cincinnati probate court, Xavier University was bequeathed more than 375000 by the late Thomas J. Logan. The will directs funds to erect a building to train students in cooperative arts crafts and labor trades.
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