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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1932
Page
9
The Elyria City Board of Education expects a 1932 year end balance near 339,800 with revenue over 285,000 and expenditures about 245,000. A 70 percent tax collection assumption and careful spending underlie the forecast, but funds fall short for January and February. Temporary notes against taxes may be issued to cover two months.
In Columbus on September 28 Attorney General Bettman ruled that the intangible tax proceeds held in county treasuries during litigation over the distribution law can be released for distribution to political subdivisions except surpluses over county quotas. About $8 000 900 in 15 counties exceeded their tax quotas, with roughly $1 000 000 in surplus still tied up in court as the case goes to the Ohio Supreme Court. Bettman said the ruling removes the need for a special session.
The Western Automatic Machine Screw Company reported theft of blank payroll checks about 10 weeks ago. One check with treasurer C H Smith’s forged signature passed, while nine others remain missing. Merchants were warned to avoid checks in the stolen range 2501 to 3514, though officials urge honoring all other company checks.
J J C Carpenter of 558 Broad Street has received a federal court subpoena to report as a petit juror on October 4 in St Clairsville Ohio for the Cleveland case. Belmont County authorities were advised from Chicago that George Yankovich formerly of Crabapple, under indictment for the murder of his wife on August 12, 1923, has been arrested there and will be returned to face trial.
John Schumaker aged 51, lifelong Sheffield Lake resident, died Saturday at St. Josephs Hospital. Born in the family home, he was a St. Theresa's church member and survived by his wife Anna and six brothers in Evon Lake and Cleveland. Numerous relatives and friends mourn his passing. attendees celebrated a 55th wedding anniversary in Cleveland.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Winters and other attendees from Cleveland enjoyed a wiener roast on the flats near the river on H C Chambers farm. Music by Winters and son Charles plus group singing around a campfire led to a late night dance at the North Ridge schoolhouse with about forty people.
An automobile with several passengers tipped over on Ford Road Hill around four o’clock Sunday morning while returning to Elyria from a clam bake at Spring Valley Country Club. Families and individuals from Elyria and nearby towns were mentioned visiting relatives and attending events, with several names listed among local residents.
In Birmingham Co on Sept 28 church services opened with a piano piece by Mrs Mayme Church, followed by a responsive reading from God's House led by Rev George T Hanna. The morning scripture was Matthew 5 5 and the sermon titled The Blessing of Peace. Hymns sung included On Day of Rest and Gladness The Morning Light is Breaking Come Thou Fount and I Am Thine O Lord with a good Sunday school attendance afterward.
The Florence church Ladies' Aid Society met Wednesday with twenty members and elected officers for the year: President Mrs Gust Leimbach Vice President Mrs Arthur Coultrip Secretary Mrs Charles Humm Treasurer Mrs Albert Summers, and sunshine club treasurer Mrs Bernard Fox. A social time and pot luck supper followed. A committee will meet Tuesday at Rev George Hanna's home to plan next month's celebration of the Florence church's 100th anniversary. Brief items note Edwin Prince Sr and Jr and Mr Williams visiting Detroit ill William Davies. Elyria visitors and shoppers. Thad Wilson attending Mrs Hadden's funeral in Wellington. and Mr and Mrs Edwin Howe.
Elyria residents made weekend calls across nearby towns with visits to Brownhelm Oberlin Vermilion and Cleveland accompanied by social engagements. Notable stops included Mr and Mrs Kneisel in Brownhelm the Hunter household in South Amherst and the Birmingham church temperance event. Myron J Knott and Lewis were listed among visitors with family and friends from Elyria and Cleveland.
Kingsley were Elyria visitors Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. William G. Derver and Miss Etta Henry of Lakewood spent the weekend at their country home here. Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Mowery and Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Stelter of Cleveland spent Sunday at Hillcrest here.
Mrs. A L Wise and Mrs. Chas Wise joined Mrs. J A Surgot in Grafton for the Belden Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club kickoff after the summer recess. Seven games were played with Mrs. Ed Harder winning high score and Mrs. Charles Wise low. refreshments concluded the gathering.
A Columbus stay of Edward Reisinger and Frank Wise is recalled with mentions of the State Band, the State Fair, and Camp Craig. Esther Gest discusses the German Silver and Pottery Articles while 4 H club work is praised and plans for committees announced. A surprise farewell for Miss Ruth Stock features many friends and travels.
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