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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1929

Page

12

Agenda Club Plans Big Brother Work For Boys

Judge H C Wilcox of Lorain County probate and juvenile courts joined the Agenda Club’s Big Brotherhood movement committee at a U M L C A meeting. He outlined how members will mentor Elyria boys, assigning each member a boy to act as a big brother. William Jago chairs the committee. four new members Don Geli Royal Underhill James Tickenor and Fred Hackenberrr were added.

H. C. Wilcox Lorain County Big Brotherhood” Movement Agenda Club U.mlc Judge Wilcox William Jago Don Geli Royal Underhill James Tickenor Fred Hackenberrr

Rev Orcutt Dies At Conneaut Ohio Pastor Passes Away

Rev G W Orcutt pastor of the Methodist church in Conneaut Ohio died at 6:30 pm Thursday. He was well known in Elyria with many friends there. A daughter Mrs Margaret Purdum teaches at Elyria High School and a son W E H Orcutt is principal of Marion Junior High. Mrs W E Orcutt was Mary Garford of Elyria before marriage.

G. W. Orcutt Methodist Church Conneaut Ohio Orcutt Elyria Margaret Purdum Elyria High School W. E H. Orcutt Marion Junior W. E. Orcutt Mary Garford

Death Notice Corrects to Mrs John Kozel and Andrew Gill

A Thursday death notice carried the wrong name for the deceased. It should read Mrs John Kozel. Andrew Gill aged seventh died suddenly at his Rochester home on Thursday February 14. He was a lifelong Rochester blacksmith with friends across the county. Funeral services will be Sunday afternoon at two at the Methodist Rochester church, with burial in Brighton Cemetery.

John Kozel Andrew Gill Rochester Methodist Brighton Cemetery

Hubbard Divorce Suit Alleges Laziness and Neglect

Anna Hubbard filed a divorce suit against Allan Hubbard charging him with indolence laziness and gross neglect of duty. The petition states he deserted his wife in 1927.

Anna Hubbard Allan Hubbard

Ohio House Bills Press New Revenue And Social Measures

The Ohio House at Belmont and nearby counties took up bills on home brew malt penalties, an amusement tax aiming for 10 million dollars yearly, and expanded life imprisonment for all kidnaping if enacted. Other measures seek school bus liability insurance, divorce on insanity, transfer of municipal funds, wool labeling, five year road repair bonds, compulsory auto insurance, and a constitutional amendment allowing a two thirds Supreme Court majority to strike down laws.

Willard Piper Belmont County General Assembly John J. Hayden Clermont County Hayden Boards of Education H. J. C. Rowe Holmes County T. E. Williams Mercer County W. Burlingame Noble Benjamin Lear Trumbull County Laat State Supreme Court Virgil E. Cramer Toledo

Hunger Strike Man Aims To End Devils In New Hampshire

Fred Conrad, 21, enters the thirty third day of a hunger strike at the Interurban station in New Hampshire. He fasted after a revival meeting to cast out the devil from sinners, claiming to have lost fifty pounds from 200 to 150. His father, a grocer at Russell Point, says the young man vows not to eat until the devil is cast out of him and every sinner in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire Fred Conrad Conrad Russel Point

Wellington Women Plan Puppet Show for Village Children

Wellington residents report a group of local women organizing a puppet show to entertain village children. The exact date and venue will be announced soon after final arrangements are made.

Wellington Cleveland

Well ington Grange Holds Lincoln Birthday Meeting

Regular Wellington Grange gathering was held Wednesday evening in the Grange hall. The program honored Lincoln's birthday and Valentine season with readings and a heart hunt. Prizes went to Mrs. Co. B. Weedman and William Barber, followed by light refreshments.

Wellington Grange Grange Hall Lulu Mason Lucille Burge Marian Burge Ernestine Prosky Co. B. Weedman William Barber

Kiwanis Luncheon Highlights Local Charity Work

Forty two Kiwanians attended a Thursday luncheon deemed among the best recently. Elyria’s BE F Allen spoke on the Allen Home for Crippled Children and future plans. Guest Harry Moore of Wellington recalled Kiwanis aid in obtaining medical care. Music by Ray Rowland and Mrs J C McDermott with Kathryn. Dinner served by the W B A in the G A R Ball.

BE. F. Allen Elyria Allen Home Harry Moore Wellington Ray Rowland J. C. McDermott Kethryn

Kepler and Grose Star in Oberlin Game

Harold Kepler and Kenneth Grose, former Willington high school stars, played for Oberlin business college against the Ohio Public Service team of Elyria on the Oberlin floor Wednesday evening. Grose scored several points and Kepicz did excellent work.

Harold Kepler Kenneth Grose Willington Oberlin Business College Ohio Public Service Quintet Elyria Oberlin Grose Kepicz

Easter Bazaar Plans By Friendship Guild Members

Thirty members of the Friendship Guild of the Congregational Church met in the church parlors Wednesday evening and began work for the Easter bazaar.

Friendship Guild of the Congresational Ohaurch

Funeral attendance and social notes from Goshen and Elyria

Arthur Cave of Goshen Indiana traveled to Wellington for the funeral of co worker F O Morrison. O B C versus O P S Elyria basketball game at Oberlin Wednesday. Mrs E F Grose and family attended Sundar services in Elyria. Mrs Whipple and others visited Elyria for Bills Sundar song books for church choir. Various local residents noted for health and home changes and a Sricgs club gathering with two bridge tables.

Arthur Cave Goshen Ind Wellington F. O. Morrison E. F. Grose Elyria Oberlin Wednnesday Wm. Whipple Lester Miller Ed Norris Whipple Church of Christi Myre Frank Space Uniorrired Gant Therese Clarenca McGin J. P. Hinken Jamily Elsrvia J. G. Hanney F. G. Farras Cleveland E. R. Finkle Childes Warren Janet E. M. Miller Bernie Miller Fred Miller S. A. Willams Gertrude Miller Frank Richmond Taylor Street

Valentine Day Cake Caper at City Hall Ends Happy

Fire Chief Bates surprised city hall staff with a Valentine cake. Wilma Gardner placed the cake in a vault, then it vanished. Chief Stankard later revealed he had taken the cake briefly, and it was recovered as sleuths pursued the mystery. Mayor Hewitt served ice cream while festivities continued.

City Wal Bates H. C. Cheney Br. J. Stankard Miss Gardner Chief Stankard Valentine Ife James A. Hewitt Steenth

Auto Club Survey To Check Gasoline Prices

Lorain County Automobile Club will survey gasoline prices at all filling stations Tuesday as part of a national A A A effort. Henry Miller, secretary, said the data will be mailed to the national association. Last year’s survey showed price differences between Lorain County and neighboring counties.

Lotain County Automobile Club American Automobile Association Henry Miller National Association Lorain County Miller

Elyria Eagles At Hearing On Pension Bill

Eight members of Elyria Aerie 431 and about 350 Ohio Eagles attended a hearing on the Old Age Pension Bill before the Ohio House Insurance Committee in Columbus. Attendees included William France president, Steve J Leser, Charles H Kopp, Willia Bruck, J Zachman, William Selbeddlist, Herman Hofsky, J Handiside, N O Burns past grand worthy president, James Hoken of Cleveland, and other Eagles who urged passage. Action was deferred for one week by the committee.

Elyria Aerie Order of Eagles Ohio Insurance Committee Houses of Representatives Columbus Elyria Aerie William France The Elyria Aeris Steve J. Leser Charles H. Kopp Willia Bruck

Finds Diamond In Can of Lard

Huntington West Virginia February 13 a can of lard costing 39 cents may be worth 709 dollars to Mrs E O Young of Huntington She opened the can and her hand touched a small hard object she cleaned it and found it to be a diamond valued at seven hundred dollars plus

Huntington W. Va E. O. Young

Dick in sound film Scarlet Seas at Capithora

Richard Barthelmess first film to be synchronized with music and sound. Scarlet Seas features as the attraction at the Capliothra cinema.

Richard Barthelmess Capliothraire

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Illnesses

Mr and Mrs H S Kirkendall hosted weekend guests from Erie street and welcomed her parents Mr and Mrs H E Hancock and son from Sidney Ohio along with Mr and Mrs J R Hancock and daughter from Renton. Mrs John Delles of Wheeling avenue has been confined to bed for four weeks after a relapse. Mrs Burt Curtice received a valentine box from Kipton fourth and fifth grades and from teacher Mrs Philp Harding. Curtice had served as substitute teacher in Kipton in November and December.

H. S. Kirkendall Erie Street H. E. Hancock Sidney, O J. R. Hancock Renton John Delles Wheeling Avenue Irs Burt Curtice Kipton Philp Harding Curtice Newemwbes

Foremen's club to elect officers at YMCA meeting

The Foremen's club will elect officers for the coming year at a YMCA business meeting on February 25. William McClellan, general secretary of the YMCA announced the plan to form a nominating committee to suggest candidates for the offices.

Foremen's Club Foremen’s Club William ©. McClellan

Woman Injured After Fall On Icy Sidewalk

Mrs Jean Mathewson aged sixty of Tremont street fell on an icy sidewalk while walking to a Billy Sunday tabernacle meeting on West avenue. Two young men carried her to a doctor, then she was taken to Memorial hospital for treatment with injuries likely to confine her to bed for several days.

Jean Mathewson Tremont Street West Avenue Memorial Hospital

Five Lorain Granges to Convene Next Week

County farm extension agent C E Rowland announced five Lorain county Granges will meet next week. Carlisle Grange meets Tuesday, Penfield and Brownhelm Granges Wednesday, and Grafton and Huntington Granges Thursday.

Lorain County C. E. Rowland Carlisle Penfield Brownhelm Grafton Huntington

Ditch Project Denied by County Board at Lorain

The Board of County Commissioners rejected the Fox Ditch proposal at Lorain after yesterday’s hearing on assessments for the waterway. The project was dismissed following the review.

Board of County Commissioners Lorain

Cognovit notes filed in common pleas court yesterday

Western Reserve Finance seeks $144.42 against E G McCaffin and a Vallecis Emma Kucherunten sues L P Smith and others for $311.97 on cognovit note.

Common Pleas Court Western Reserve Finance Company E. G. McCaffin Vallecis Emma Kucherunten L. P. Smith and Others

Ohio Wesleyan installs Dr Soper as president

Dr. Soper takes the helm at Ohio Wesleyan after the retirement of Dr. John W. Hoffman. The ceremony drew hundreds, with emails and telegrams from Tokyo and Paris, and a banquet hosted by Governor Myers Y. Cooper. Speakers included W C Thompson, James McConaughery, and Northwestern’s Dr. Bremmitt among others, outlining future funding and educational plans.

Soper Ohio Wesleyan John W. Hoffman Alumni Fund Council Tokio Japan Paris Coucher College Baltimore Northwestern University Duke University Myers Y. Cooper W. C. Thompson Columbus Ohio State University James J. McConaughery Wesleyan University Riddletown Conn Ernest HH. Wilkins Oberlin College B. Bremmitt Northwestern Christian Agtocaic William Hung Yenching University China William H. McMasters Mount Union College Alliance Ohio San Jose Cal Edith Brice Mgre San Quentin J. R. Welch

German Scientist Develops Synthetic Blood Pigment

A German scientist has created a synthetic blood pigment that could aid in poisoning cases and improve treatment in medical emergencies. The discovery suggests new approaches to antidotes and rapid response for toxic exposure.

Towed Truck Wrecks Auto Near Vermilion

Sheriff Clarence Adams investigated a wreck on Stop 132 Lake Road West between 10 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. A truck traveling from Cleveland to Detroit driven by Fredger Long and Clyde Lagsard skidded on a hill near Vermilion wrecking Mrs. Dunfee’s car from Vermilion R. D. 1. Local traffic was directed and the damage assessed.

Clarence Adams Wild Lake Road West Cleveland Detroit Fredger Long Clyde Lagsard Vermilion Dunfee R. D

High School Student Dies From Fight Injury at Ironton

Curtis Herron a junior from Russell Kentucky high school died at Martin hospital Ironton after a fist fight at the school Wednesday night during a basketball game. Herron sustained a broken neck and lost consciousness. Phillip Roby another junior involved in the argument remained under treatment.

Ironton, O Curtis Herron Russel Marting Hospital Herron Phillip Roby

Clothes Stolen During Cage Game At Wellington High

Sheriff Adams investigates petty clothing thefts reported during a Wellington high school basketball game with Wadsworth. A gang of boys caused a disturbance and authorities believe they know who took the articles of clothing.

Sheriff Adams Wellington Wadsworth

Beekeeping leaders to speak at Lorain County meeting

Clyde Wheeler of Oberlin president of the Ohio Beekeepers Association and C B Rowland Lorain County farm extension agent will address the Lorain County Beekeepers Association at 7 30 p m Monday at George Yost 1536 East Ave.

Clyde Wheeler Oberlin Ohio Beekeepers’ Association C. BE. Rowland Lorain County Lorain County Beekeepers’ Association George Yost East Ave

Markets Cleveland Produce Butter and Poultry Prices

Market report lists butter with extras and Firsts and Seconds prices. eggs with extras, firsts, ordinaries. poultry including express stock fowls leghorns heavy springers and other categories with per unit prices. car poultry price. potatoes priced per 150-pound bags and 100-pound bags with home grown bushel sacks noted. Prices include cents per unit and per pound across multiple items and regions.

Cleveland Express Ohio New York Maine Green Mountain Idaho

Cleveland Livestock Prices and Chicago Cash Quotations

Receipts and prices for hogs cattle and sheep across markets with weights and bid ranges. Chicago quotes cover butter eggs potatoes wheat corn oats rye barley timothy and clover seed with varying tub and case counts and state regional contrasts.

Toledo Livestock and Wheat Prices Report

Toledo Ohio Fed 15 hogs receipts 50 market steady harvest 900 to 1049 mediums 1040 1065 Yorkers 909 1950 good pigs 900 954 calves receipts Wzai market steady sheep andinds receipts light market steady Toledo Wheat No 2 red 21 51 1 52 Rye No 2 1 20 others unchanged

Cleveland Toledo Fed Wzai

Minneapolis grain prices and shipments report

Minneapolis prices show gains in car load lots with 16 cents higher in mixed grains. Quotations for family patents and 98 pound sacks listed, shipments totaling 33,347 double bushels. Wheat quotes include No 1 northern and No 1 red durum with May and July futures at about 1.26 to 1.28 per bushel.

Minneapolis

Oberlin Window Fair date moved to September

Plans for Oberlin’s annual window fair are in motion after Charles W. Wade’s return. The event will occur Friday and Saturday September 13 and 14 before Freshman Week. Prizes rise with no cap, first prize at least ten dollars, merchants may award cash or merchandise, displays to be listed, and band concerts directed by Professor Arthur Williams.

Oberlin Charles W. Wade Business Men’s Club College George Broadwell Business Men's Club Ienry A. Pieff Arthur Williams Conservatory

Oberlin Varsity Defeats Western Reserve 34 23

Oberlin Varsity basketball secured its second win, beating Western Reserve 34 to 23. Acting captain Allensworth led with 20 points as he and teammate Meinhold starred, while Barnes anchored defense and Reserve highlight contributions from Bott and Berkowitz.

Oberlin Varsity Basketeers Western Reserve Allensworth Barr Barnes Meinhold Bott Berkowitz

Farm Bureau Service Policies Worked Out

Policies for commercial activities of the Lorain County Farm Bureau service department in 1929 were determined Thursday afternoon when Hugh Bord of Columbus, president of the Obkio Farm Bureau Service Company, met with the Lorain County bureau service committee, as announced by C. E. agent.

Lorain County Farm Bureau Hugh Bord Columbus Obkio Farm Bureau Service Company Lorain County Bureau C. E. Rowland

Bender Awarded $3,000 For Raid On His Home

State Senator George H. Bender received 3000 in damages from a Cleveland jury for an unwarranted liquor raid on his home on August 19, 1926. The verdict allocated 2000 from the estate of late W. J. Patrick and Southern Insurance Company to bond raiders and 1000 from raider John Connors and Metropolitan Casualty Insurance. Bender had sought 50000, with a prior 25000 award overturned on appeal. Patrick headed the raiding party, acting on a warrant signed by former East Cleveland justice Stanton Adams.

Cleveland George H. Bender Frederick P. Walther Bender W. J. Patrick Metropolitan Casualtty Insurance Company John Connors Southern Insurance Co Court of Appeals Patrick

Cow Testing Associations Unite in Lorain County

The Wellington and Penfield Cow Testing Associations merged to form the Lorain County Cow Testing Association Number One with 25 members. Ray Eppley of Zanesville was hired as tester, a OSU animal husbandry student, previously fired until March 1, 1930. Officers named are Harry Rowland president J W McHenry vice president and N J Hoskins secretary treasurer.

Wellington Penfield Lorain County C. E. Rowland Pittsfield Rowland Ray Eppley Zanesville Eppley Ohio State University

Milk from the Guatemalan cow tree inspires gum making

A Guatemalan tree producing milk from a cow like source is described as palpable and tasting much like cow milk. The text suggests the tree could be used profitably in manufacturing chewing gum.

Canada Rays Coastline with Lighthouses and Attendants

Canada maintains about 1 71 lighthouses and 2 200 attendants for its coast line spanning 52 990 miles.

Canada

Sues for 25390 Dollar Accident In Elyria

Adolph Schindler of Elyria sues City Produce and Commission for 25390.30 claiming injuries from an unusual accident. While crossing at F Bridge street and Broad a truck rope swung free catching his logo and dragging him to the pavement. He suffered a fractured skull and permanent impairment of sight and hearing.

Adolph Schindler Elyria City Produce and Commission Company Schindler Bridge Street Broad

Autos Damaged In Collision At West Avenue Intersection

Two autos collided at West Avenue and Second Street alley yesterday afternoon. H. P. Belber of 138 Astern Hoghts Boulevard drove north on West Avenue as G. Wise Belden pulled from the alley to head south. The coupe was slightly damaged and Belber's auto suffered a smashed running board and damaged rear curtain.

West Avenue Second Street H. P. Belber Astern Hoghts Boulevard G. Wise Belden Reiber

Government Printing Office pamphlet on Infant Care

The host seller distributes a pamphlet titled Infant Care. The government agency reports about one hundred thousand letters requesting this booklet each year.

Government Printing Office

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rev. Orcutt Andrew N. Gill Grangers Meet MR. Allen City Hall Auto Club Elyria Eagles Wheeler Chicago TC. S. Dept. of Agriculture United States Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota North Dakota Red River Ohios Timothy Szed W. B. Tuckene Farm Bureau Service Dew Drop Inn Floral Court Scott Scott & Bowne Phil West Columbia Ave O’donnell Paint and Wall Paper Co Elyria, Ohio
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