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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1928
Page
8
Ruth Duvall, 18, daughter of guard J. D. Duvall, testified she saw Chas Shepherd murder her father in a prison home. She described being seized and beaten by the suspect, then released into the woods. She is recovering as authorities press the hunt in swampy Mississippi river areas.
The Lorzin County Farm Bureau plans its annual meeting for January 19 to be finalized January 3 after two committees meet with the county extension agent C. E. Rowland. The event will be at the First M E L church basement with officer elections and a full program. Nominees for president vice president secretary and treasurer will be chosen by a nominating committee on Wednesday.
Eighteen months old Franklin Brooks of Asco West Virginia slowly recovers from pneumonia as surgeons plan an operation to remove a toy motorcycle lodged in his throat. The obstruction was present for five days after the toy caused the illness, and the boy’s condition improved today. Washington’s first Inauguration took place on April 30, 1759.
Vandals shattered the front window at Ed Terrell's home 208 East Broad Street last night. Police investigated but found no suspects.
Announcement today that on January 1, attorneys Frank Stetson and Howard Butler will form a law firm named Stetson and Butler with offices in the Elyine Savings and Trust Company building. Stetson heads the county's Republican forces and has practiced law for years. Butler, formerly with Baird Vandemark and Butler, has served as assistant county prosecutor for two years.
Senator-elect William S. Vare, recovering from a serious back ailment, sped southward from Atlantic City to St. Lucie Florida with his family nurse and physician. Doctor Ellwood Kirby said the long political conferences with Philadelphia politicians drained him and caused the relapse, ending in a move to seek rest and treatment.
Governor-elect Myers Y. Cooper defended today’s youth from elder critics at the Lakewood community center. He praised their readiness to assume life’s responsibilities after college and lauded A. F. Allen of American Steel and Wire Co. for winning the community service medal.
Don Barley a 24 year old former Ohio State University student and artist was found dead in his Dayton car from self inflicted poison. He had married three weeks earlier to Irene Schreiner proprietor of a musical academy. Barley known for eccentric drawings poems and magazine contributions faced despondency after his bride refused to move to Chicago.
Annie Kopeko of Loisin filed suit in common pleas court to obtain a divorce from Andrew Kopeso. He is serving a two year term in the Ohio State penitentiary for third offense liquor possession. The couple wed in 1916 and had a ten year old son.
Wellington resident Rollin Miller died Friday afternoon at his home west of town after years of paralysis. Survived by wife, daughter Caroline, four sisters Laura Barber Miss Millmerva Miller Mrs Clara War Ten Ars Lidia Lory of Springfield and four brothers Archia Herbert Wesley L G. Funeral services Sunday at 3:30 at Keith Andrews home with burial in the mausoleum.
Funeral services for Peter Paul Finckle, 76, of Huntington, who died at home Thursday, will be Sunday at 2 PM at Huntington M E Church. Rev. Gay of Oberlin will officiate. Local Voices in Ohio State High School Chorus notes from Maybelle Williams highlight the 700-voice statewide concert, with Glenville High supervision by Griffith Jones and Wellington’s Charles Clisby among the 125 orchestra players in Columbus.
Members of the Woman's Association of the Congregational church gathered in church parlors Friday afternoon for a business meeting and a program with two piano selections by Mrs. Claire Hinl and readings by Mrs. C. E. Dirlam. The next W B A meeting will initiate new members with special announcements to come. Teachers from Wellington High and Central High in Columbus, after attending the Ohio State Concerts, visited former Wellington instructor Miss Gwendolin Cadley, now teaching at Central High in Columbus. The Four Tables club will not meet again until January 8.
Chicago on December 29 reports Mrs. Mary Zahradnik killed her two young children, Joseph 4 and Leo 1, by sealing the house and turning on the gas after a fist fight over her husband. She then died by asphyxiation, and Joseph returned home to find the scene.
Elyria faces a severe influenza outbreak with about 300 cases in the city. Dr. G. E. Franch reports 150 cases to date and warns physicians may underreport. Officials urge staying home, avoiding crowds, and seeking care. advice includes rest, fresh air, orange juice, and three days after fever normal.
The Russia Pittsfield Community Institute at Oberlin Methodist church January 8 and 9 will feature a milk poster contest. Five sessions offer both instruction and entertainment for dairy residents. Entrants may submit one poster by 12 30 p m January 9. posters must be anonymous. prizes go to the top four.
Clara Yourkevitch of Lorain sues Henry Yourkevitch in common pleas court for divorce on grounds of gross neglect of duty. They were married in 1925 and have a three year old child.
The article notes Hoover’s voyage to South America to build personal contact with leaders and gain practical knowledge of regional problems. It says the mission forged friendly relations with republics, reduces food import dependence, and pursues noncommittal dialogue on inter American disputes. Observers see an era of peace with limited boundary issues under arbitration.
Mrs Ells Young 78 pioneer Elyria resident dies of pneumonia at her Columbus home on Friday. Survived by daughter Florence Guthrie and grandson George Guthrie. funeral Monday at Sudro Funeral Home. Burial in Nidgelars cemetery. Mrs Mat Duderich dies at 72 in North Ridgeville after long Ridgeville residence. funeral Monday at St Peter's North Ridgeville. Survived by three sons and three daughters, two sisters and two brothers, thirteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Mrs Louise Scranton 81 dies after influenza at Home for the Aged. services Monday 3 pm. interment Ridgelawn. Mrs Katherine C Parsons dies in Cleveland aged about 60s. service Monday 1 pm. Mrs Rodinta Blantern dies at 80 from influenza at 124 Harum Street. survivors include daughter Lou Jones and five grandchildren. Mr Sadro to announce funeral later. Mrs Sophia Wodarski dies at Rocky Glen Sanitarium. body arrives Elyria Sunday. funeral arrangements pending.
Washington report detailing political maneuvering over the farm bill and possible extra session after March 4. Borah seeks delay, Reed plans Vare election action, and McNary waits for unresolved matters before advancing the farm measure. Debate over ratification and appropriations figures cited from past decades.
Elyria Memorial Hospital executive committee named the 1923 annual staff. The list includes Active, Consulting, and Non-Resident appointments across departments such as Surgery, Medicine, Obstetrics and Orthopedics with physicians from G. E. Mayor to J. A. Schurgot.
The Rain bow Gardens skating rink on East Broad street plans a New Year’s Eve event to “skate the old year out and the New Year in.” The program begins at 7 30 p m and ends at 10 p m today.
London reports the King George illness remains unfavorable with only a very slight improvement noted by 11:30 am bulletin signed by Hewett Rigby and Dawson of Penn. Officials fear outcomes despite plans for a new treatment chosen after five physicians met. Blood transfusion was not among the considered options, palace authorities said.
Olav Aslaksen of Avon Lake Village was fined $10 and costs by Justice J. George Friday afternoon on a charge of keeping his 16 year old daughter Louise out of school. Aslaksen pleaded not guilty.
Markets report from Cleveland and Toledo dated December 29 lists butter table values, eggs by grade, poultry quotas, and express stock prices. It also covers Cleveland hogs cattle and sheep with price ranges and steady to firm markets, plus Toledo hogs calves and sheep with current bids.
County Coroner Myles E. Perry arrived for work with two gaudy birthday posters on his office door and a pile of clipped greetings. He suspects who taped the cards, but the mystery remains unsolved as satirical notes mark his 43rd birthday.
Grange officers from 15 granges and three juvenile groups in Lorain county will be installed Saturday at 8 pm in Elk's hall. National Master L. J. Tabor will install. Hickory Tree Grange team handles the ceremony. Masters named include C. L. Phelps Wellington and George Kittle Elyria. Collected list covers Wellington Kipton Oberlin Grafton and more. Juvenile masters are Durand Pelton Amherst Wellington Leveret Prosky and Marian Lauer Elyria.
The Nanking government orders fortune tellers to quit within two months, extending a prior local ban by the Nanking mayor. The move reflects a long history of reliance on seers in China, with cities housing many practitioners across classes.
A promotional advertisement proclaims Thoxine as a famous doctor’s prescription offering a double action to soothe irritation and address the internal cause. It claims rapid relief from stubborn coughs, with no chloroform or dangerous drugs, and advises for sore throat. Available in 35c 60c and $1.00 from all druggists.
Florence Polinkis of Lorain seeks a second divorce from Louis Polinkis in common pleas court. Married in 191%, divorced January 1928, remarried in March. She says he promised to abstain from intoxicants but failed, charging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty.
Lorain County Farm Bureau reports a very successful year with the best financial condition in four years. Membership rose notably, reflecting community leadership. The board will complete year-end business January 2 and a new board takes charge after the January 19 annual meetings.
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