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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1937

Page

4

Oberlin Visitor Claims Japanese Army Destroyed Chinese Universities

Oberlin College heard from Chih Meng director of the China Institute in America that the Japanese Army has destroyed three Chinese universities and wrecked four others in fighting zones. He cited Nanko University in Tientsin Stormed July 29 with reinforced concrete structures standing only briefly before destruction. He noted other institutions in Shanghai and Tientsin also ravaged and many Chinese students displaced or enlisted. Meng urged that war is forced by militarists, not by Chinese or Japanese peoples.

Oberlin Chih Meng China Institute In America Oberlin College Nanko Teintsin Finney Chapel Hopi Technical School Women’s Normal School Telntsin Shanghai Meng China Tsing Hua University Peiping Batailion L.sader Chiang Kai Shek Japan

Grand Jury to Resume Lorain Bootleg Inquiry Soon

The federal grand jury in about two weeks will resume its investigation into charges that Lorain Ohio policemen aided the Gianini Rufo bootleg liquor gang. U S District Attorney Emerick B Freed said evidence showed raids were tipped off to police and confiscated stills returned to gang members. Gang members Olympia Gianini Theodore Rufo Arthur Rufo and George Dare testified.

Cleveland Lorain Ohio Olympia Gianini Theodore Arthur Rufo George Dare

Psychiatrists To Examine Death Row Occupant Gardner

In Columbus on October 29 psychiatrists were ordered to examine William Gardner a 36 year old condemned man at Ohio Penitentiary death row. Governor Davey granted a 45 dayStay of execution in response to pleas from a 50 member delegation arguing Gardner was mentally predisposed at the time of the robbery and slaying of hotel clerk Arch Coyner.

Columbus William Gardner Ohio Penitentiary Davey Gardner Arch Coyner

Court House Burglary Report Delayed By Owner Vacation

Deputy Sheriff John Hudak investigated a burglary at the gasoline station on La Grange and Oberlin roads operated by R. B. Sunenland. No report on what was taken could be filed until the owner, Avery, returns from vacation. the deputy noted the place had been ransacked.

la Grange Oberlin Roads R. B. Sunenland John Hudak Hudak Nho Avery

Await Reports In Industrial Safety Drive

Reports on accidents in 330 Lorain county industrial and business establishments will begin next week at the Elyria Chamber of Commerce headquarters. The three month campaign opened October 1 and will record figures for 350 firms, including averages of employees, man hours, lost time accidents, compensable accidents, injuries, deaths, and total disability.

Lorain County Elrria Chamber of Commerce Esmpalen Harry W. Luethi Elyria Chamber of Commerce Thomas P. Kearns Division of Safety and Hygiene Industrial Commission of Ohio A. W. Fritzsche General Industries Company H. E. Hageman Lorain Telephone Company Cup Bureau of Safety and Hygiene The Industrial Commission Elyria and Lorain Chambers of Commerce

Divorces and lawsuits filed in Lorain County and Amherst Township

Four divorces were granted in common pleas court today. Decrees were given to Marion Hillman from Edward Hillman Helen Gall from Michael Gall and Theresa Mihowka from Louis Mihowka on grounds of cruelty and to Dear Ree Lump from Claiborne Cook on neglect. Anna C. Burhern filed suit for partition of Amherst township property naming William R. Miller as administrator of the Anton Ernst estate among defendants. The Depositors Mortgage Loan Company sued Albert Messaros and others for 4530 and foreclosure in Elyria. The Cleveland Trust Company sued Boris Yanovitz for 3000 and foreclosure in Lorain. Lennie Victoria Pafford filed for divorce from Curtis Alonzo Pifford of Lorain on cruelty. A justice of the peace verdict for 159 in favor of William Whitney for real estate commission was appealed to common pleas court by Albert and Constantine Bishop. Pearl Schlang of 14146 Superior Road, Cleveland, seeks 25900 breach of promise from Sol Mendelson of 344 Fourth Street, Elyria, before Judge D. A. Cook. The theft of four bushels of clover seed valued at 56 from Philp Herriman’s farm at Kapton was reported to the sheriff’s department.

Common Pleas Court Marion Hillman Edward Hillman Helen Gall Michael Gall Theresa Mihowka Louis Mihowka Dear Ree Lump Claiborne Cook Anna C. Burhern Amherst Township William R. Miller Anton Ernst Et al Justice of the Peace Court William Whitney Albert Constantine Bishop Pearl Schlang Superior Road Cleveland Sol Mendelson Fourth Street Elyria Common Pleas D. A. Cook Mendelson Philp Herriman Kapton Sheriff's Department

Oberlin Club Guests Hear Geiser And Music Program

Oberlin Oct 28 The Literary and Social club hosted an unusual guest day at Mrs. Kart Gebrken s home with about fifty attendees Professor Karl F Geiser spoke and a fine musical program by conservatory students followed by refreshments Also listed are upcoming faculty and student events at Finney Chapel Carnegie Library Warner Hall and various Oberlin venues through early November including assemblies seminars and recitals

Oberlin Kart Gebrkens East College Street Karl F. Geiser Conservatory of Music Lois Cummings George Jackaul Finney Chapel Carnegie Library Walter Gleseking College of Arts and Sciences The Warner Hall Finney T. Z. Koo World Student Christian Federation School of Theology Fairchild Chapel L. E. Lord

250 Attend G. O. P. Rally Last Night

About two hundred fifty people gathered at First Methodist church for a Republican rally and dinner. Jim Armitage of Elyria led singing and welcomed attendees while Carl Newsberg presided. Edward J. Sable introduced speakers Rev Homer J. Tucker of Mt Zion Baptist Oberlin and Howard Butler of Elyria. Wade Grable played violin and T O Murphy piano providing entertainment.

First Methodist Church Jim Armitage Elyria

Oberlin College Calendar Highlights for Oct 30–Nov 2

On Saturday October 30 Oberlin hosts football against Whit­tenberg at 2 15 p m and a cross country meet with Ohio Wesleyan at 3 00 p m both at the athletic field A church schedule follows on Sunday October 31 with student classes at 9 45 p m worship at 11 00 a m and a Finnsy Chapel vesper service at 5 00 p m On Monday November 2 the Social Science Club meets at the Oberlin Inn at 12 15 p m featuring Professor Howard Robinson presenting The Palestine Mandate. Negative spaces kept for readability.

Oberlin Ohio Wesleyan Finnsy Chapel Oberlin Inn Howard Robinson

Three Automobile Collisions Reported

Three automobile collisions were reported to police and sheriff departments yesterday. D. E. White of Oberlin said his car was damaged in a collision with a truck driven by Arnold Amos of Bellevue on Depot street at East avenue at 30. Mrs Holts of 1216 Beverly court reported damage from a collision at Middle avenue and Seventh street. A car driven by Philip Bidriki, 1, of R. D. 1 Avon, was damaged in a collision at 7:20 p.m. yesterday with a car driven by Doris Fortune, 21, of Elyria, on Route 10 about a half mile east of LaPorte.

D. E. White Oberlin Arnold Amos Bellevue Depot Street East Avenue Holts Beverly Court Middle Avenue Seventh Street Philip Bidriki Avon Doris Fortune Elyria LaPorte

Hallowe'en Party Delights Elyria Youths at Y M C A

About 100 Elyria boys gathered at the Y M C A for a Halloween party. They paraded in costumes won prizes for best and funniest outfits, heard ghost stories, and enjoyed a shadow play titled Chinese tragedy. Contests, balloon prizes, and refreshments followed the festivities.

Elyria Hallowe'en Thomas Chapman Theodore Undar Herbert Shroyer David Taylor Jack Leber Harrison Cowstock Herman Geyer Y. M. C. A. Boys Ward Travers

Amherst Women Mark 15th Federation Anniversary

The Lorain County Federation of Evangelical Women observed its fifteenth anniversary at St John’s Evangelical and Reformed church in South Amherst during a fall meeting. Reports, prizes for costumes, and a talk by Mrs C W Wagner highlighted the program along with installations and a birthday cake from an unknown donor.

Amherst Lorain County L. Roemer Mae Friday Ashbrook Cleveland Woman’s Union St. John’s Church Hasselman Lorain Federation Ashbrook Teha. Merten C. W. Wagner W. A Sandusky Church of Today Albert Schneider South Amherst Henry Jeambert Ernst Elyria Merten C. BE. Schmidt Mesdames Ed Young Paul Hedman Charles Fisker C. C. Kern Lena Lerch A Adam Hahn Amelia Deuschle John Deuschie Conrad Mulder Christ Wither Mary Brucker Charles Mathes C.H. Ernst Ervin Ehlert Rosa Kane John Wiesand Willem Mischka Fred Schank Elsie Whiten Mervin Schubert John Denefield

Old Age Pension Board Renamed by State Official

The Lorain County Old Age Pension advisory board was re appointed today by Henry J. Berrodin chief of the State Division of Aid for the Aged for a period of one year. Members include John Davidson Kipton Louie Hendrick Elyria Mrs A J Hulse North Olmsted Edward DeChant Avon Lake and E M Wickens Lorain.

Lorain County Old Age Pension Advisory Board Henry J. Berrodin State Division of Aid For the John Davidson Kipton Louie Hendrick Elyria A. J. Hulse North Olmsted Edward DeChant Avon Lake E. M. Wickens Lorain

Plan Apple And Potato Show For Next Month

Further plans for the annual Lorain County apple and potato show to be held next month will be made by members of the county extension service fruit and potato committees at a meeting Saturday evening, it was announced today by C. I. Hummel, county agricultural extension agent.

Lorain County County Extension Service C. I. Hummel

Halloween and church group gatherings in town

Tonight’s events include the Queen Esther class of the Methodist church meeting with Mrs A J Bauer on Lincoln Street the Adult Young People group of the Congregational church at the Alexander home on S Lake Street hosted by Kenneth and Ted Alexander the Truth Seekers class of the First Evangelical church at Mr and Mrs Stanley Wanserine. Noon Day Club met Thursday at the St Joseph parochial school hall with 17 members served dinner by Circle 2 of St Ann’s society followed by business and singing plans for next week.

Elyria Business College Methodist Church A. J. Bauer Lincoln Street Congregational Church Alexander S. Lake Street Kenneth Ted Alexander Truth Seekers Clase First Evangelical Church Stanley Wanserine St. Joseph Parochial School Circle 2 St. Ann's Society

Amherst Halloween parade opens town celebration

The Amherst Business Men's Association sponsored the annual Halloween celebration held Thursday evening. A parade led by a German band opened events, followed by dancing in Michael's garage as part of the community festivity.

Hallowe'en Amherst Business Men’s Association Michael

Grain and produce markets inch ahead at Sheets and Montana mills

Grain, hay, and straw prices by Sheets Elevator Co. and Montana Milling Co. list No 2 white oats at 3 8 4 4 and No 2 yellow corn around 65 to 66 cents, with wheat No 2 red near 1.01 to 1.02. Flour jobbing and mill feeds shown by local firms, hay prices for timothy and clover, and a Toledo gather of groceries and produce including apples, beets, broccoli, celery, lettuce, grapes, and peppers with varied per-basket and per-peck rates.

Sheets Elevator Co Montana Milling Co Cort Timothy JMEGL McIntosh Jonathhe Paci Baldwin Mhode Tyrandt Keenings Austel Hia Escarole Niagara Peck Peck Hubbard Hothouse

Cleveland Livestock Market Report Includes Cattle Hogs and Sheep

Cleveland Livestock market data shows receipts for cattle calves hogs and sheep with varying prices. Cattle steady to slow with choice steers 110 pounds and up at 14.00 to 15.00 dollars, cows 5.00 to 6.00, calves 8.00 to 11.00. Hogs steady with 180 to 220 pounds around 9.65, 250 to 300 pounds near 9.80, pigs 100 to 130 pounds 9.00 to 9.25, sows and stags varied. Sheep and lambs receipts 800 plus with spring lambs 9.00 to 9.25, ewes 4.00 to 5.00, racking up overall market activity.

Cleveland Cattie We Falls Kapem Minue Jsu

A V A L 14 Head of Cattle and Farm Goods for Auction

A mixed dairy cattle listing includes 14 head with multiple cows Guernsey Holstein and Jersey plus two Holstein heifers and a calf. Farm tools grain hay lime and lots of machinery nearly new with household goods and a lunch served by La Grange P T A. Terms cash sale day. Clayton Hy Sooy Auct Geo Woodruff Clerk.

Guernsey Jersey McCormick Deering Naw la Grange P. T. A Antone Gedridge Clayton Hy Sooy Geo. Woodruff

PUBLIC SALE AT ELYRIA AREA FARM ON NOVEMBER 4TH

A public sale will be held at the seller's residence two miles west and one mile south of Elyria on Murray Ridge road Thursday November 4 starting 10:00 a.m. Items include 3 horses, 10 head of cattle, hogs, farm tools and grain machinery, electric brooders, assorted household goods, hay, corn, oats and potatoes. Lunch by Carlisle Grange. No property moves until settled. sale hosted by Harley O. Decker Co. with W. Fackler, auditor, and G. Grills, clerk.

LaGrange Grafton Whitehead Road Elyria Murray Ridge Road Titwursday Guernsey Springer Jersey John Deere Carlisle Grange Harley Decker Co W. Fackler Wellington G. Grills

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