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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1935
Page
4
Oberlin College plans a Free Day across all departments on Saturday October 26 with a football clash Oberlin versus Wooster at Athletic Field. Week events include church services studies, classical club meetings, and guest lectures, culminating in Homecoming football and campus socials on November 2.
Word has been received of the death of Mrs Alma Davis Brown widow of George H. Brown. She died Monday at her home in Lakewood. She was mother of Mrs Charles B Ketcham and was known in Oberlin where Mr Ketcham was for several years pastor at the First M E church.
Mrs Arthur Packard died suddenly yesterday at her home at 145 Elm Street. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.
Mrs. Effie Campbell died last night at her home in Pittsfield at seventy seven. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:00 pm at the Pittsfield Community church with Reverend Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Pittsfield cemetery. The Literary and Social club met yesterday at Mrs. L F Harden’s Elim street home with two papers by Mrs. George Jackson on Girl Scouts and Mrs. BK Gehrkens on Terranians. A discussion and social hour followed. A guest meeting is planned for November 7 at Mrs. L Porter’s home. Oberlin College Soccer team will play Wooster here Saturday at Di Field at 10:30.
The School of Instruction of Vine Rebekah lodge will be held Monday in the QO C F Hall. Inspection of the lodge will be held Monday evening. J H Kutscher of the Oberlin School of Commerce faculty spoke at Valley City high school on Business as a Vocational. Mrs Candace McMuhen of Elyria visits George Jackson home on North Cedar. Jennie Powers of West Lorain attended Lorain County W B A convention in Elyria. Charles, arrested for intoxication, fined 3 dollars and costs before Mayor W H Vanosier.
The Benson Restaurant at 345 Second Street lists Saturday lunch and dinner options including roast pork with dressing and a chicken dinner. Prices show 35 cents and 40 cents for selected items.
Plans near completion for the annual municipal Halloween celebration following a committee meeting. Jim Armitage leads stunts with Irvin Plain as assistant. stunts performed by Wade Grabill Karl Kasinski and Jack Firan’s pupils. Parade order announced with Elyria City Band first, then Salvation Army band and others. prizes worth about 509 dollars expected for best costumes for adults and children.
The National Reemployment Service district meeting will be held Saturday afternoon in Elyria Ohio. Charles J Cromling district NRS manager announced a new Statistical program featuring a perpetual inventory file to compile data on registrants across Ohio offices and maintained in Columbus. A summary report will go to Washington as a prep step for the Social Security Act. Counties Medina and Lorain will be represented.
The convention speaker Mrs Heppert praised W E A pioneers with forty years of service and encouraged younger members highlighting future opportunities. She announced a Florida trip for 1937 and Lorain County members have already enrolled to help.
Cleveland market notes show steady receipts and supplies for the week with bids holding firm. Live Poultry, meats, and vegetables display stable prices as buyers resist larger changes and cattle, lambs, and veal offer mixed quotes across grades.
A liquor inspector alleged a tipoff system between Lorain Municipal Court and local bootleggers, prompting grand jury focus and promises of a full probe. Prosecutors and court officials defended integrity amid accusations while warrant outcomes were noted as a recurring issue.
Fragmentary text shows advocates debating a proposed tax shift. Discussion mentions abolishing certain taxes, new per cent assessment on purchases, and a system involving monthly payments for those aged 69 and over.
The Florida Trip Prize honored women leaders at the Woman's Benefit Association gathering in Elyria with longtime member M Faustina Rawson and Ina Arnold Chamberlain among those recognized. New officers were elected including President Marian Beai of Wellington and Vice President Florence Holcomb of Elyria.
Sheriff Clarence W. Dick issued warrants and orders to deputies to curb Halloween pranksters after three complaints. William Benger reported burglars stealing popcorn on Adelbert Street. Mrs. Kruson’s Case Road home windows were broken by burglars nearby. BeWolf of Ridgeville said rocks were thrown at his house.
Funeral services for Merritt Rogers will be held Sunday at 2 50 p m in the Christian church at Sullivan.
D Larreman of 219 1-2 Court street reported a Ford coach stolen from in front of the M C A before 10 13 p m. The incident was reported to police last 4.
Ruth Wangerien’s divorce suit against Donald Wangerien was dismissed in common pleas court today by Judge D. A. Cook. Mrs. Schultz and Jack Friedland, a bartender, were listed as material witnesses in a barroom killings case, with Friedland the only survivor able to testify.
Elyria Kiwanis Club viewed motion pictures showing life and training at Camp Perry. The screening highlighted camp routines, drills, and daily activities, offering members a window into the camp’s programs and facilities.
Lieut. Col. Luke Wolford, executive officer of the 145th Infantry, Ohio National Guard, spoke at a weekly Hotel Newell meeting yesterday. He described the maneuvers and drills visible in the camp photographs and noted recreational activities shown in the film.
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