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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1930
Page
5
Elyria urges strong support for the Community Chest to fund charitable drives through coming winter. Emphasizing efficiency and shared burden, the appeal notes unemployment rises and asks plentiful donors to cover shortfalls, ensuring aid to the sick, hungry, and clothed. ETHEL PINSKEEP.
Dr. C. J. Miller of Elyria spoke to the Young Men's Club at the Y. M. C. A. on Harmonizing the World. He urged consideration of others and cited peace conferences as factors in world brotherhood while calling on attendees to observe Armistice Day.
Judge A R Webber of Lorain County Common Pleas Court will speak on marriage and divorce at the Indus Club meeting at the Y M C A tonight. Athletic and social committees will also present reports on upcoming activities.
Deputy sheriffs recovered an automobile stolen Sunday night from A H Frederick of Lorain. The car was found on a road just off Indian Hollow road, with its lights broken and its rear tire scene.
Lorain county agriculture extension agents Hortto RB 4 and Miss Wilma A Bonar will speak at the Grafton Township Farm Bureau meeting at Belden school Thursday night.
Elyria High will hold all remaining practices private starting tomorrow. Coach A N Smith stated the measure aims to maximize effort by removing distractions during the short remaining season.
Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Mary Krautter 81 a former Amherst resident who died Tuesday morning at her Lakewood home. She was born in Amherst township and lived near Amherst and Lorain before moving to Lakewood eight years ago. Survived by two daughters Laura and Lillian both at home two grandchildren brother Frank Ray of Amherst and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1 30 Thursday afternoon from the Cordova avenue Lakewood home with burial in Elmwood cemetery at 3 30 the same day.
Elizabeth Danzey aged 88 of 229 Harvard avenue died this morning at nine at her home after years of ill health. Born in Lincolnshire England she lived in Elyria 23 years. She leaves a daughter Mrs. Lottie Parsch a son Charles A Richards two brothers two sisters three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She belonged to the Church of Christ and Rebekah lodge. Funeral arrangements will be announced later with burial in Wakeman cemetery.
Jacob L Barth died at his Durkee road home early this morning after an eight week illness. Born in Germany August 21 1853 he had lived on the farm where he died for 32 years. He is survived by one son Royal L Barth a grandson Theron Barth two sisters Mrs Mary Munk of Chicago and Mrs Katherine Keller of Brunswick three brothers J H Barth of Litchfield and John and Henry Barth of Grafton and other relatives. Funeral services will be held Thursday at two o'clock from the late home with Rev A E Piper officiating. Burial will be in Butternut Ridge cemetery.
Elyria firemen extinguished two grass fires on adjoining lots on East River Street a little after 1 and 3 pm yesterday. Both fires were likely caused by discarded matches or cigarettes tossed from passing automobiles, per the department report.
Albert Burnett of Burnett road reported to Elyria police that a sedan in his yard does not belong to him. He found the vehicle last night and is awaiting the rightful owner to claim it.
This morning on West River street G A Friday of 753 West River street stopped to turn into his driveway when James Davis of 810 Foster avenue struck his car from the right. Both cars sustained minor damage and Friday notified police.
Lloyd Van Ausdale of Oberlin and Miss Delis Cameron of Pittsfield wed October 2 at the groom’s brother’s home in Baltimore Maryland. The bride, daughter of the late William Cameron, studied at Elyria Memorial Hospital Nursing School and has lived with relatives in Pittsfield. The groom works at Rosa garage and the couple currently reside with the groom’s mother, Sarah Van Ausdale on Falisea street. A social hour followed the program with refreshments.
At a Joint Council of the Women's League meeting, the rule granting all college women eleven oclock permission on Saturday nights was approved by the Women’s Senate and takes effect immediately. Members of the Joint Council include Deans Ellen B. Hatch and Francis Nash, Dr. Gertrude Moulton, and numerous faculty and student representatives listed.
A joint meeting of the Pleasant Street and Prospect Parent-Teacher Associations was held in the new auditorium of Prospect School. Mrs. George Dudley led a program on wealth and presented The General Development of the Child. Mrs. A. L. Mathews spoke on P T A activities nationwide. Ruth Paddock, county health nurse, discussed county health service work for children in schools. Dr. C. D. Barrett, county health commissioner, also spoke on the topic.
Oberlin College and University of Illinois played to a 2-2 tie after two overtime periods at Athletic Field. Illinois scored early, Oberlin answered, and the halftime deadlock held. Bridgeman and Reston each scored for Oberlin with Hult and Walton lighting for Illinois. Referee was Barks of Elyria.
The King and royal family led wreaths at the Cenotaph with prime ministers and dominion leaders. A two minute silence marked by air raid warning signals ended at 11:02 am. A service by the Bishop of London opened at 11 am, with delegates at Westminster Abbey and a broadcast to villages nationwide. Traffic halted except rail and water. Armistice Day now observed as mourning, with celebrations moved to adjacent days.
The annual election of Royal Arch Masons officers was held last week. Elected were H. P. J. A. Champion King Clarence Van Ausdale Scribe C. J. Weeks C. H. F. L. Wilson P. S. Claude Lyman R. A. C. A. B. Chesbro Secretary Carl Kinney Treasurer Everett Papworth T. V. Mr. Hawk S. V. Chalmer Davidson FLV. H A Paff Tyler W. C. Edwards Trustee C. R. Graham.
Mr and Mrs Eli Hull entertained the Huron County Club on Saturday with Progressive Pedro as the diversion. Prizes went to Mr Bedford for high score and Bur dett Lawson was consoled. Lunch followed. Guests included several Ford and Lawson family members and Mrs Maurice Schubert. Mrs W S Carson hosted the Oberlin Women's Club History Department at her Morgan street home with about fifty members attending. Miss Sara Prince spoke on The Western Reserve and Mrs M Thrall on How Ohio helped to win the war for the Union. Mrs W H Chapin will host the club on November 24.
Professor F. O. Grover of the Botany Department spoke to the Biology Club at Wright Laboratory on visits to sites linked to prehistoric man. Mrs. Charles Magruder hosted the Christmas Club at a one o'clock luncheon yesterday at Oberlin Inn.
Mrs J A McGrann will entertain a bridge club at her Woodland avenue home this evening. The regular Wednesday night meeting was moved because of the Artists Recital at Finney Chapel tomorrow. The Odd Fellow and Rebekah card party slated for November 15 has been postponed to an indefinite date. Dr and Mrs Raymond S Young of New Concord Ohio spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs J E Roscrans, attending the Muskingum Wooster game.
The Chamber of Commerce backed Merchandising Clinic earned praise from Robert Vestal and Ernest Crisp highlighting rapid retail changes and the need for up-to-date methods. Elyria residents are urged to attend the free YMCA session on Wednesday November 12 at 6 30 p m where instructors outline course contents.
In Portsmouth on November 11, Mrs. Carl Franklin, 21, was hospitalized with gunshot wounds to the arms and chest from a gun accidentally discharged by her husband. The couple had been married four weeks.
William W. Prosser known as Billy, 58, longtime manager of the Keith vaudeville theatre in Columbus, died of a cerebral hemorrhage. He leaves a widow and a daughter, Mrs. H. P. Van Horn.
Elyria Post No 12 of the American Legion reports 156 members paid 1931 dues by 11 am marking the Armistice anniversary. Carl F Wolf says dues paid may exceed 200 by week’s end as 11 member teams were proposed. Campaigning spans 452 posts in Ohio with 38,000 members. Elyria’s current year membership is 399 with a 510 target for 1931.
Ohio round whites 2.25 to 2.40 per 150 lb sack. Maine Green Mt. 2.10 to 2.25 per 120 lb sack. Idaho Russet 2.00 to 2.75 per 100 lb sack. Prices vary by produce type and weight, reflecting market rates across regional suppliers.
Hog receipts 1700 with lights and pigs steady near 9.50. most others 15 to 25. low er sorts 160 lbs up 9.35. medium weight butchers 94. cows 7.50 to 7.75. stags 5.75. Cattle around 200 head steady. cheap holstein dover steers 6.50. medium 9.00-11.00. low cutter cows 2.00-4.00. Calves 600 dealers slow. better grades 12.50-13.00. some 15.59. mid 8.50-10.50. Sheep 3700 steady. lambs 8.25-9.75. throwouts 5.50-6.50. ewes 3.00-3.50.
Toledo grain and seed prices list No. 1 red wheat at 81 82 cents, No. 2 red 80 8 1/2 cents, No. 2 yellow corn 78 80 6 cents, No. 2 white oats 33 1/2 34 1/2 cents, rye 68 cents, cash clover seed 14.50 to 15.50 dollars with December to March futures shown. old cash clover seed 14.80 to 15.35.
On Armistice Day November 11 Paris marks the Twelfth anniversary with ceremonies centered at the Arch of Triumph over the Unknown Soldier. President Doumergue reviews troops as a minute of silence follows a bugle note and cannon salute. Ambassadors, ministers, and officials surround the arch while regimental colors and veterans are paraded through packed avenues.
A forestry exhibit train planned by New York Central Railroad and the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station forestry department will stop in Wellington on April 3. The stop is part of a 23 stop statewide tour to promote forestry, contingent on local planting projects. Wellington’s eligibility stems from a Boy Scout forestry planting, with D W Swanger leading the local effort and demonstrations, stock distributions, and lectures planned aboard.
Article reviews wartime mobilization totals and postwar costs in the United States. It cites a claimed army capacity of 1,600,000 and liquidated assets at 25.4 million dollars, notes veterans returning to civil life, and details official costs through June 30, 1930, totaling 37.57 billion dollars with 882,000 hospitalizations for 32,000 veterans still in care across 50 institutions.
Mal S. Daugherty former head of the defunct Ohio State Bank asks for removal of Common Pleas Judge H. M. Rankin alleging bias as a hearing on pleas in abatement and 15 indictments for misappropriation of bank funds proceeds Thursday in Washington C. H.
Towing the procession down the Champs Elysées, the regimental flags were given back to the custody of the War Museum. They are only removed for Armistice Day or for especially significant ceremonies representing France's national solidarity.
E R Laver athletic faculty manager at Elyria High says 1300 reserved bleacher seats remain for the Elyria Lorain game on November 22. Seats are selling quickly and ticket orders are being filled. Reservations can be made by writing to Laver at Elyria High School.
A grove on Middle Avenue extension south of Elyria remained intact due to rapid action by a volunteer fire department led by Chief Judson Jackson and Assistant Chief Jim Rundle. They tackled flames threatening a forest fire with a grain sack and a handful of underbrush, quickly gaining control and planning a permanent organization.
Mrs Anna Shavely of West Dalton near Wooster celebrates her 100th birthday by baking pumpkin pies for her family. A longtime resident of the community she recalls voting for Hoover and hearing Lincoln speak, having lived under 25 presidents.
Lorain Ohio November 11 The vessel formerly Frank C Ball now J R Sensibar prepared to leave Lorain for Chicago after a trial voyage. Two hundred Chicago industrial leaders attended the re christening ceremony. David E Shanahan speaker of the Illinois House pressed the start button in Chicago. First work for the sandsucker will be filling Chicago lake front property for the world fair. Captain Harvey Bricker commands the boat.
Skeletons found after 155 years prompt speculation that the soldiers died from palace wounds and were buried nearby. French interest rises as newspapers hint at moving remains to France or honoring them with a monument or memorial on-site, reflecting Franco American kinship.
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