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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1934
Page
9
In Greenville Texas a housewife misused a can of insect poison stored with baking supplies while making biscuits. Marcus Teague 33 died, his father in law R J Phillips 72 and 3 year old Bobby Joe perished earlier. Mrs Teague Clare Bell 7 and Otha Phillips 19 were severely ill.
O W Perrys, Harmony gold mine superintendent, was rescued after seventeen hours trapped by timber and rock in a mine cave-in at Placerville. Mine worker William Stonebrook, 28, died, and Frank Emmons narrowly escaped injury as debris trapped and blocked the tunnel. Perrys kept alive through the night as crews worked in relays to clear a six foot wall of rock.
E L Pomeroy of 171 Bath street said a robe and auto tools were stolen from his car during the Elyrias Lorain football game at the stadium last Saturday after a front door glass was broken. Mrs Paul Burton of 230 furnace street reported a velocipede stolen from her yard yesterday. Albert Lapp of 134 Warren avenue reported his bicycle stolen from the high school yesterday.
Tokyo reports Korekiro Takahashi will head the finance ministry under Premier Okada after retirement. The veteran's appointment sent Tokyo stock prices higher, with the index leaping from 1268.9 to 133.8 overnight as markets reacted to the finance leadership change.
In Vienna on November 27 police and Heimwehr units with bayonets struck thousands of anti Czech demonstrators, mainly students, chanting down with Masaryk. They torched windows at Czech owned papers Tag Stunde and Neue Presse amid accusations of Jewish ownership. Police tried arrests as crowds pelted them with projectiles, while Prague University split into German and Czech institutions.
Robert Armstrong, 26, of 142 Rath Street, was arrested after a complaint by Polly Jones and Dean Towne that he pointed a revolver at them. He is held in the city jail pending a hearing before Mayor W. Ef. Vanoster.
City Treasurer Jack Mirshall and coworker Chuck Clark of Lorain County Bank learned they were not the winners after a telegram claiming $175,000 arrived. Marshall said he bought a ticket and received a telegram stating he held a winning ticket, but he called the telegram a joke and fake.
The sale of the Devon Courts apartment for the sheriff was set for December 29 to satisfy a 71128 judgment held by the Prudential Insurance Company of America against John B Halpin, owner. Three appraisers named by the sheriff valued the property at 90000, with a second mortgage of 37891 by Andwur Mortgage Loan Company.
Miss Anne O Hoffman daughter of Mr and Mrs William HR Hoffman died this morning at eight thirty at her Fourth Street home after a illness. She was born and lived in Rochester and had worked at the National Tube Co. Surviving are her mother and father three sisters and a brother William F Hertman of Rochester NY. One brother John C Hoffman was killed in World War I. She belonged to St Marys Church Ladies Auxiliary American Legion Marrin Lodge. Funeral from Bruner Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon and service Thursday at St Marys Church with burial in St Marys Cemetery.
Calvin Loomis aged 92 died Monday at 1 45 PM at his River Road home LaGrange after a year of declining health He was born April 28 1853 and spent most of his life at the family brick home He was a Methodist and a Grange charter member He leaves widow Ella Beaver Loomis a daughter Mrs FP Wilkins of Redlands California a brother E F Loomis of LaGrange two grandchildren and multiple great grandchildren Funeral Wednesday at 1 04 PM from the home with Rev McAlpine officiating Burial follows in LaGrange
Funeral services for LeRoy W Bainbridge, 36, will be held Wednesday at 3 PM from Nichols Funeral Home with E B Redhead officiating. Burial will follow at South Murray Ridge Cemetery.
Chick Sayles of Elyria lost his common pleas court appeal against the mayor's decision in a case arising from a police raid on a hotel gambling room. Proceedings were dismissed at the defendant's costs and remanded to execute a $30 fine imposed by Mayor W. H. Vanoster after gambling was found in progress last April 21.
About 20 applicants filed petitions with Naturalization Officer S. H. Ewing today. The case of Mary Carmela Setilla faced a missing witness named Tomorrow, but a substitute witness appeared and the application proceeded without delay.
In Oberlin Ohio on November 27 the Seventh Grade Parent-Teacher Association at Oberlin Junior High held its first meeting in the high school auditorium. C F P Yocom was elected president assisted by Watts Pre as vice president Esther Alflen as secretary and C H Barricklow as treasurer. Yocom presided after the vote and spoke on the group’s purpose. Teachers Miss Pease Miss Beckwith and Miss Drittmyer shared goals and outlines for the year. A social meeting was planned and a committee formed to draft by laws chaired by Mrs Alter with members Mrs Barrickliow and Mrs Alfien. The session adjourned.
A group of former Legion heads organized a club at North Wainstreet with Past Commander II leading. Mrs Pratte presided with resident Past Commanders Karl Wisen Lorke Ne tye and American Legion officials present. Others included H Cook C Davidson KL Brimmel Col Lyman J Py kovsky EL A Papworth W M Papworth W W Bossa EL L Simpson and C F Spitler.
Two Elymans did not start the effort. Fr. J Howenstine and Miss Vivian M Hackett led a meeting at Oakman School for Crippled Children in Detroit where more than twenty workers gathered for a starting point program. Paul H Kine opened the conference as committees were formed to aid prevention and care. Hackett proposed a four point plan emphasizing early detection, enhanced school support, special classes, and guidance materials for parent groups.
Lorain County has enrolled in the National Rural Health Conservation Contest for 1934. A five member committee including Dr. F. R. Dew and F. C. Cotton will prepare the county report on health activities to be submitted for judging. The contest recognizes best public health programs across counties with Elyria Chamber of Commerce hosting the enrollment. Iron ore is abundant in France.
After the dinner the Past Commander club organized and unanimously elected Past Commander Pratt as the first president. Members then adjourned to the post rooms and attended the regular post assembly.
Oberlin College history professor F B Arts told the Exchange club at Oberlin Inn that Saar Basin status will be decided by a regional vote this year with options to ally with Germany or stay under the League of Nations or France. J L Edwards reviewed the Community Chest drive as the group announced a dinner for captains and workers and a Thursday morning service at First Church.
The Liquid Carbonic Corpora tian of Chicago sues P Valassis owner of the Rine Bird restaurant for 545 on a promissory note and a foreclosure of a conditional sales contract. Amanda L McGinnis sues AL McGinnis for divorce, citing cross negligence. married 1903 with four children. Lucas of Lorain sues Ralph Michael Lucas for gross neglect and cruelty. married 1927 with one child. A verdict of 900 awards to Margaret Nagy against Charles Filbert and J W Ryba for a March 18 1932 collision on West River Street injuring a child. Mabel N Hicks obtains a divorce from Frederick Hicks for gross neglect and extreme cruelty.
Earl Whittacre of 209 Erle Street was taken to police headquarters on a reckless driving charge after a collision on West River near Fairmount. His father Lawrence Whittacre, 56, was hospitalized with minor injuries after the crash that damaged a car driven by Claudié Dimpter of 748 West River Street. The son was released on bond pending a hearing.
Twenty five couples attended the annual Thanksgiving ladies night party at Spring Valley Country Club hosted by the Young Men's Club. The event began with a dinner followed by bridge and dancing, arranged under Leonard Kuss.
Twenty five graduates and former students gathered at the YMCA to plan a University Club. They aimed to enlarge membership, consider lowering the required years of college attendance from two, continue drafting a constitution, and schedule weekly meetings plus monthly business and social events after full organization.
Paris, Texas reports two city officers Newt Baker and H R Marks freed after being kidnapped by Ambrose Nix and Arthur Gooch, Oklahoma fugitives. They were held 24 hours near Nashoba, Oklahoma, without food or water. Baker suffered a hip wound from a scuffle, and the pair traveled about 150 miles before release in Buzzard Creek woods.
Investigators found no cause of death after examining Child No 1 and the other two siblings. Blood, stomach contents, and bruises showed no signs of poison or injury. Bus drivers linked the children and a woman to routes from New York to Boston, Harrisburg to Pittsburgh, and a ride to Cresson, complicating alibi timelines. Police conclude the woman and children could not have traveled the 100 miles to the mountain site given conflicting schedules.
Baxter Sharp announced the Elyria Men’s Democrat Club of the First Ward will hold its next meeting Friday evening November 30 at the Little Brown Jug.
Market rounds show steady prices across produce and livestock in Cleveland. Butter, eggs, and potatoes hold firm. cattle, calves, sheep, and hogs show active or steady demand with varied price ranges. home grower stands report mixed celery, tomatoes, apples, and other staples with prices per basket and per dozen.
Senator D. J. Gungett of Van Wert leads executive session as the committee weighs the fate of the income tax bill. Prof. Clarence D. Laylin notes the House passed measure lacks revenue for poor relief bonds due 1936 and 1937, with $5,000,000 allotted for 1935 only. Wiley Post postpones altitude attempt due to overcast skies, Bartlesville, Oklahoma.
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