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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1932
Page
4
The County Convention of the W C T U will be held in Over Tin at the First Methodist church on Tuesday October 4. A committee to chair arrangements was appointed at the meeting.
Oberlin Ohio September 15 The Oberlin Women’s Christian Temperance Union held its annual meeting at the home of Mrs B B Hakes on East Lorain. Officers from last year were re-elected for another year and department reports were given by Mrs A R Hotton Miss A R Barnes Mrs A P Jones Miss Hila Wright Mrs A G Comings and Mrs M E House. Six members died this year including Mrs M D Arnet and Mrs Ida G Greene. The union highlighted its second annual institute in May and a silver medal contest won by a ward of the Children’s Home.
Guilford of Boston held a one up lead over Chick Evans of Chicago after 18 holes in the 36 hole quarter final of the U S Amateur Golf Championship at Baltimore Country Club. The morning round was evenly played with Somerville two up on Blaney, Ouimet and Fischer all square at luncheon, and Goodman and McCarthy also even. Guilford’s 19 yard eagle sparked the best moment of the morning.
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Methodist church held the first meeting of the year with about forty present. President Mrs. Everett Papworth led discussions of plans for the year and announced a family supper on Wednesday October 5 at the church.
Funeral services for B L Detrick 48 of 230 Cornell avenue will be held Friday at 2:00 pm from Wadsworth Funeral parlors Wellington with Kev Richard officiating and Frank S Harmon Masonic lodge in charge at the grave. Detrick died Tuesday night at 9:30 after weeks of ill health. Survived by widow daughter Virginia Wadsworth Detrick brother Emmet Detrick of Galveston Texas and sister Mrs Ethel Emerson of Toledo. Catherine Linden of 115 Garvin avenue widow of Anthony Linden died this morning after brief illness. Sister Mrs Joe Linden was buried at Olmsted Falls cemetery recently. Linden leaves one son Anthony at home and is the last of a family of seven. Funeral mass at St Agnes church Monday 10 60 am with burial at St Marys cemetery.
CHANGCHUN Manchukuo Sept 15 The protocol extending Japanese recognition to the independent government of Manchukuo was signed by representatives of Japan and Manchukuo in a colorful ceremony. The city wore flags and crowds gathered for the treaty signing and harvest festival amid ideal weather. INDICTED FOR ARSON PORTSMOUTH Ohio Sept 15 Rev G W Harris and Claude R Metz of Portsmouth were indicted on arson charges for July 18 fires at the residence of Rev W S Queen. Six counts in the indictment. Queen, an evangelist, was away during the blaze and had set up a permanent tabernacle. Harris, an assistant to Queen, blamed a personal dispute for the act.
About a thousand pickets disrupted the Wilmington mine of the Illinois Coal Corporation in Coal City Illinois. Pickets stoned workers injuring some and forcing suspension of operations as tensions flared amid ongoing labor disputes reflected in the day’s volatile scene.
Police raided 224 Prospect Street at 9 20 pm uncovering a beer cellar. Capt C E Southam and officers found Lawrence Cook and two others with 14 quarts of beer two 20 gallon crocks of brew 1801 empty bottles and caps. Cook held on 100 bond for keeping a dis orderly house pending hearing.
Cars of Jacob Batenhouss Schramm read and Wood Shear street were damaged when they collided on Lake avenue about 5 p m yesterday police report. Jay Mathews alias Robinson Oberlin was fined 5 dollars and costs and sentenced to 30 days in county jail by Mayor E R Morris on a charge of disorderly conduct when arraigned yesterday. Fred Wilson 181 Roosevelt avenue reported his bicycle was stolen from his yard last night.
The Ash Can Derby plan is canceled after Chief Stankard blocks the event citing safety concerns. Spectators and drivers faced a risk from high speed street racing on Broad Street, with children on the sidelines endangered by possible accidents.
County commissioners and Shefield Lake officials planned a meeting with the state highway department at Columbus to advance a 3390 foot Black River bridge across North Ridge road. State engineer A P Lagton said plans may be drawn for a fall contract, with an estimated cost of 15094100. Local officials expect the meeting to speed action.
After an all night campaign supporters of Louis F. Johnson of Clarksburg West Virginia claim Johnson would win National Commander of the American Legion on the first ballot. Johnson forces say pledges total 638 of 645 needed with 16 more from South Carolina and 15 from South Dakota anticipated before voting.
Market summaries show Cleveland prices for butter eggs poultry potatoes hogs cattle calves and sheep with mixed changes and regional notes. Chicago cash quotations list receipts and prices for eggs poultry potatoes wheat corn oats rye barley timothy and clover seed across grades.
Elyria Memorial Hospital delegates attended the American Hospital Association session in Detroit with seven thousand hospitals overall represented by about two thousand delegates. The Ohio Hospital Association backed a bill to fund indigent accident care from state license fees, aiming for passage at the next Legislature.
The article notes a close contest for national commandership with West Virginia’s Johnson and Nevada’s Malone leading the race. Johnson gains backing from Mark McKee of Michigan, described as the pivotal figure in selecting the national commanders, who also announced his bid for adjutant.
A luncheon honored committee members Frank Hoover of Elyria and A E Hardgrove of Akron City Hospital as R B Lersch urged support for the bill. A Detroit convention hall exhibit showcased hospital equipment with Elyria’s Colson Co. gear highlighted as a chief feature.
An error in the Chronicle Telegram stated Phyllis Kimmell was granted a divorce from William Jones Kimmell. The decree actually granted William Kimmell on his cross petition for gross neglect of duty. Judge A R Webber issued the corrected decree.
In a speech on the national crisis, Herbert Hoover describes victims of unemployment, praises private and public relief efforts, and urges supplemented private welfare with adequate police action. He warns the calamity may persist despite hopeful signs and emphasizes ongoing individual need.
President Hoover argues against immediate veteran bonus payments, calling $2.3 billion a heavy burden that could wreck dollar value. He says early recovery is essential and emphasizes the nation has lost much but could lose more without faster improvement.
Continuation notes the escape details but the make of the automobile and fleeing direction remain uncertain. Police in surrounding towns were notified as investigation continues.
Sacramento reports identify the Sacramento River body as Dorothy Millette, the alleged other woman in Paul Bern’s life. Edward Sullivan of the Plaza Hotel confirmed the match. Coroner Garlick plans an inquest as Henry Bern arrives for identification. The Hollywood estate is left to widow Jean Harlow per a July 29 will found after Bern’s marriage.
Bulletin from Santiago reports a revolutionary movement against the new Chilean government. Col Merion Beitez, air force chief, fled by air yesterday, with Chile's entire fighting plane force following.
In Lorain last night deputy sheriffs arrested Harry Brittner on contempt of court. Divorce suits by Ella Eppley against Willard and Mary Jameson against Leslie were dismissed in common pleas court. A warrant for J C Trace of the Cleveland Packard Company for contempt of court was issued. Court bailiff Heiman sought possession of a car but was refused. Trace must explain why he refused to surrender the vehicle.
Mrs Addie Kincade wife of Judge R R Kincade of the Ohio supreme court died at her home in Toledo after a long illness The report notes her death occurred on Sept 15 and identifies her as judge’s spouse in state high court news from the period The item is followed by brief notes on Mackeral supply in Eastport and a book title for young readers
The crew, freezing at dawn, stripped a plane wing to build a roof for their camp and repaired a radio. From Angmagsalik came word three trawlers a motor launch and an airplane hunted for them. They rationed life-preserver covers as improvised shoes for cold swollen feet and pressed on waiting for a rescue beacon.
Survivors aboard the Lord Talbot recount signals acknowledged and rescue by Captain Watson and crew. Plane wreckage after iceberg collision ended the flight, all passengers safe though tired, planning next leg to Reykjavik Edinburgh Copenhagen and New York aboard the ship.
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