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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1936
Page
7
Lorain County treasurer reports mid year tax collections totaling 176 000 with total finances for the fair season forecast optimistic. September figures show treasury at 1 525 143 including 1 346 143 cash and 179 006 debenture notes. Taxes to be collected without penalty as long as books remain open, likely another week.
Lorain bridge committee of five local businessmen will report progress on securing 1,000,000 dollars in federal funds. The committee, joined by a special representative, will meet the Lorain board of county commissioners at 1 30 p m tomorrow, following Commissioner Oscar G Dunns request for an update since his August 25 appointment.
Tony Zilatkowski of 348 West River Street was fined $59 and costs and his driving privilege suspended for six months after arraignment before Mayor Don A. Baird on a charge of driving while under the influence. He was arrested by the police squad Saturday night on Lake Avenue near Foster Avenue.
Grover Brink was found sleeping in the woods across from Mayor Baird's house on Garford Avenue after drinking. Sergt. Arthur Hurd and Patrolman H. J. Indicott took Brink to the city jail and the mayor fined him one dollar plus costs after a guilty plea.
A 16 month old boy, Danny Edward Worcester, son of Mr and Mrs Roland Worcester of 129 12 Cleveland street, pulled a pot of coffee onto himself this morning causing first degree burns on his left arm. He was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital and returned home.
Thousands spent by a Mankato drum corps on handmade Indian costumes. Official badges for the convention pay tribute to Brig Gen John R McQuiry and John A Fiden late Ohio department commander who was killed in a car crash. The Legion’s fifth large summer convention in Cleveland follows 1926 meeting. previous gatherings were political including Socialist, Republican, Townsend and Coughlin events.
Elyria High School begins its 1936 37 assembly season Thursday morning with Jill Edwards giving a talk titled Personality. Edwards, a radio artist and Oberlin graduate, has studied at Northwestern and previously served as educational director for a Chicago station. She has traveled globally and authored Personality Pointers, a widely used school and club guide.
Elyria residents form a Republican parade in Lorain starting at Broadway and 22nd Street at 7 p m and proceeding to the Loop then Washington avenue to Lorain High School where Attorney General John W Bricker and Senator Wadsworth will speak at 5 p m A two band escort and buglers accompany the procession which aims to boost the Ohio governor campaign for Bricker in Lorain County
Attorney Frank Stack of Lorain was elected president of the Lorain County Bar Association at the annual officer election held at the courthouse this morning. The bench included Judge Gur B. Findley presiding, with Judge D. A. Gook having presided last term. Stack, who was vice president, moves to president as per custom. Don W. Myers of Elshna was named vice-president and Richard Horan was reelected secretary and treasurer. The retiring president R. W. Vandemark of Elyria was elected vice-president of the State Bar Association for the Ninth District at the July Columbus meeting.
Plans for the Lorain County Fair running September 22 to 25 include four classes in prospect with large exhibits. Entrance day is September 22, with public viewing September 23 24 and 25. September 25 is School Day with schools expected to dismiss for a half or full day to attend, plus a special program for students.
Peter Tackacs of Huntington township pleaded guilty to pointing firearms at his arraignment before Judge Guy B. Findley. His sentence was continued until next Monday. County commissioners plan joint road inspection with Wellington and Panfield townships to improve West Road, 234 miles south from Route 18, after trustees requested aid. Samuel Harrison fined $25 and costs for selling a used car without a bill of sale and jailed for nonpayment. John Harris of Cleveland fined $10 and costs for reckless driving. arrested by State Patrolman James Bower.
In Delaware on September 14 the state health department was asked to cooperate to prevent an infantile paralysis outbreak after the death of Shirley Helper. Eleven others are stricken or affected, with Shirley’s illness occurring at the start of the school term. West grade school pupils will be examined and classes will continue.
The annual Clam Bake at Cherry Ridge drew good attendance and awarded prizes for Low Gross Floyd Lasky 71 Most 6s Les Garris High Gross Miss Matt Svee 148 High Putts Bill Morris Blind Par Bob Kiely and others. Lloyd Lasky defeated Joe Varzincak 3 and 2 with Lasky 71 Varzincak 83 in XII Lorain County Amateur play.
Twenty one more students joined Elyria public schools as second week of the 1938-39 term opened. Total enrollment today is 4,531 with 2,698 in elementary and 1,833 in high school grades. The gain over Friday is 71, while the year start was 136 higher than last year’s second week.
Lorain County ranks among top three in 1935 Christmas Seals sales. L B Hindman executive secretary Lorain County Tuberculosis and Health Association will join three Ohioans at the joint Mississippi Valley Conference on Tuberculosis and Mississippi Valley Sanatorium Association in Peoria Illinois September 24 to 26. Also honored are Graham Weaver Muskingum County Public Health Council and Mrs Ethel Ochsner Auglaize County Tuberculosis and Health Association.
A $35 counterfeit bill passed at an Oberlin gas station on Saturday night. Local and state authorities tracked a motorist driving an Illinois registered car. The license number and motorist description were broadcast over police networks.
An elderly physician was arrested in Cleveland today as a suspect in the six decapitated deaths linked to a maniac killer. Detectives took the doctor from his home after a call from a woman, with authorities citing suspected sexual perversion and odd behavior.
Five state primaries are set for tomorrow following Maine's election today. Michigan Massachusetts New Hampshire New York and Wisconsin will hold their last of 42 legally fixed primaries as parties pursue momentum for the presidential race.
Elyria Rotary Club will hear Roy B. Clymer, Elyria High School football coach, describe team material and local schedule. Program directed by Hugh D. Greer. The club will also consider a Twenty first District division proposal with committee input.
W. Smith of 421 West were aus pleaded not guilty and had trial set for Wednesday when ar raigned before Major Don A. Baird today for reckless driving. He was arrested about 19 p m yesterday after police claim he cet traffic on Broad street and then sped 45 miles an hour on Washington avenue.
Steve Kasper reports vehicle license ZD-538 was stolen from his car while parked at The Elsra Foundry Saturday. Police are investigating the theft and urge any witnesses to come forward.
Horace Taylor, a Stacey Manufacturing Co. employee, died after falling from a beam 125 feet above ground in Cincinnati. Police reported coworkers said he lost his balance during the incident.
Oberlin’s clubs and churches schedule meetings for September 14 to 18. Regular lodge, exchange, legion, DeMolay, Odd Fellows, and auxiliary gatherings are listed with times and venues, along with picnics and dinners at homes and halls.
The text cites Catholic criticism accusing a pervasive propaganda effort of deceiving Europe and the world. It warns of subversive tactics threatening order culture and civilization, citing Spain's turmoil as evidence of dangerous foundations being menaced.
In Minitow Pa on September 24 two state policemen Anthony Sainte and Stacey Gunderman from Uniontown and Wilbert Minert an assistant county detective were charged with murder over the death of 64 year old real estate man Frank C Monaghan. Autopsy found the cause to be a severe beating during questioning related to a stabbing investigation.
Mrs Edward Fortman of 75 Chestnut street died Monday morning at 22. She is survived by her husband a two weeks old daughter Mary Louise parents Mr and Mrs Simon Rubella two brothers Simon Jr and George four sisters Mrs Esther Dyer Mrs Helen Krager Mrs Lillian Laskey and Mrs Nellie March. Funeral services by Welsh Funeral Home and burial in St Marys Cemetery announced.
Marguerite Knechtges of Grafton dies after a long illness at home aged 33. Survived by mother Nellie Knechtges, three brothers Eugene Robert Edwin and two sisters Mabel Angela. funeral plans pending with burial at St Marys Cemetery El ria. Matthew Zapolski former Worthington Hall elevator operator dies at St Josephs Hospital Lorain age unspecified. Survived by Prooski family. services at Church of Nativity and Calvary Cemetery Lorain.
John F. Niebes a longtime Cleveland grocer and meat dealer who moved to Wakeman eight months ago died Sunday at 1:30 am at age 78. He is survived by his widow Mary S. and two daughters Mildred Stringer of Wakeman and Helen Kroesen of Olmsted Falls, and two sons Howard of Cleveland and Walter of Wakeman. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:30 pm at the John I. Nunn Funeral Home on E. 89th Street in Cleveland, with burial in Lake View Cemetery under W. L. Pease supervision.
Royal T. Underhill of the Royal Creamery in La Grange died this morning at 7 10 at the Elyria Clinic after a brief illness. He was 74 years old. Survived by wife Elizabeth and two sons Quinn A. Underhill of Elsha and Harvey T. Underhill of Akron, five grandchildren and one great grandson, two brothers A R Underhill of La Grange. Born May 7 1862 and lifelong Lorain County resident. Member of the Grange M E Church and La Grange Masonic Lodge. Funeral Wednesday at 2 00 PM from La Grange M E Church. Rev H J Ryan of Amherst to officiate. Burial in La Grange cemetery. Friends may call at Nichols
The annual convention of the County Woman's Christian Temperance Union is set to convene Friday, with sessions likely to cover reports, program plans, and committee work. Local leaders encourage members to attend and participate in the program.
CATTLE market active with steers around 8.00 to 9.00 dollars per cwt and heifers 5.59 to 7.50. calves at 8.00 to 10.50. SHEEP AND LAMBS active. lambs 6.90 to 9.00, wethers 4.00 to 4.50, yearlings 9.40. HOGS 15 cents lower. various weights quoted from 9.00 to 12.75. Produce markets show butter unsettled, eggs steady, live poultry firm with various hen prices, potatoes and grains listed for several regions incl New Jersey, Idaho, Pennsylvania, Maine. Toledo grax track prices and Toledo produce items included.
William Scheffler 57 died suddenly at a Cleveland hospital after a stroke near his Otis Steel workplace. He came to the United States from Germany at age three, lived in Amherst, and later made Cleveland home. Survived by wife Clara three sons George Rujesh and William Jr two daughters Eleanor a grandson and his mother Mrs Fred Scheffler of Amherst plus two sisters and a brother. Funeral on Wednesday at 1:60 from Jones Funeral parlors. Burial at Harvard Grove cemetery.
Elyria Community Chest trustees meet at 7 PM in the Elyria Savings and Trust Company directors room to elect officers under the new constitution. Harry L. Reynolds serves as temporary chairman. The chosen officers will be the first regular officers under the updated charter.
A government communique reports seven Civil Guardsmen escaped from the Alcazar at Toledo. Rebels were repulsed near Oviedo with nine mortars seven machine guns and fifty prisoners taken. In the Guadarrama mountains rebels abandoned war materiel after an attack failed north of Madrid.
In New England districts candidates lay out support for the Townsend pension plan. In the first district Simon M. Hamlin seeks reelection against Republican Townsend follower. Second district contenders include Ernest L. McLean Clyde H. Smith Rev. Clarence J. Lackemby and A. Raymond Rogers. Third district incumbent Ralph O. Brewster faces Wallace Mabee.
Lorain county Methodists gather for the twenty fifth North East Ohio Conference at the Main Street M E Church Akron. Rev E J Bond Elyria pastor will preside at the lecture hour and Dr Edwin Kirby former Akron pastor and district supervisor will lead the love feast. The memorial service honors Rev Roy C Jensen Akron and others who died last year. Bishop Titus Lowe of Portland will preside with appointments to be announced at closing.
Mrs Nettie B Loughead a pioneer in Ohio politics and Cincinnati civic life died today. A Republican she served three terms in the Ohio Senate from Hamilton county and sat in the senate from 1922 to 1928. She led the Hamilton County Women's Republican club and helped the Woman's City and Cincinnati Business Women's clubs.
Mrs Adele Blood Hope a former billed as the most beautiful blonde on the American stage killed herself at 50 in Harrison New York. Police said she felt unable to thrill audiences. She had financed a stock company with her 17 year old daughter Dawn which failed after a three week run playing to small crowds.
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