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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1929
Page
11
February 20 Chicago marked the first execution in Cook County under the new electric chair policy. Anthony Grecco, 19, and Charles Walz, 18, were executed shortly after midnight for murdering a policeman during a robbery interception.
The report recounts Grecco and Walz's execution after murder of Policeman Arthuresau in 1928 with grim detail. It recalls Grecco’s final words and Walz's taunting farewell as the warden and priest attend the death, then shifts to a stream of local social notices and visits across Birmingham and surrounding towns with names, travels, gatherings, and a Billy Sunday meeting in Elyria.
Birmingham news brief reports Mrs Carl P Oehling sustained injuries in a recent automobile accident. The item notes condolences from friends and mentions social visits, including Mr and Mrs Charley Dute and daughter Gertrude and Mrs Mary Dute of Russia, hosting guests at the Ries home along with Mildred Snellenberger and family.
In Wakeman February 20 March 6 set for the meeting of the Four Divisions of the Congregational church to be held in the church dining room with each division conducting its own work A casserole supper will be served The community extends sympathy to the family of Mrs Elmer Bowman nee Fern Parker who died in New York City at 50 The Parents Teachers meeting is planned for February 13 and the Lyceum Course has been rescheduled to March 23 due to the county basketball tournament
A large group of students and friends gathered at Bailey Hill for a session of the tournament and shared a day of fun after two hours of active coasting and exercises. The High school team eyes the county basketball event in Norwalk on February 22. Wakeman’s weekend trip to Cleveland is noted along with an ambulance call for W. L. Pease and William Stall. George Stall’s dental work in Cleveland included eleven teeth extracted.
A large crowd attended the Oberlin Grange hall meeting on Saturday evening. Progressive pedro was played with high score prizes awarded to Mrs. Lena Berg and Ralph Heath. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sandrock received consolation prizes. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Heath and Earl Peabody. A follow up party is planned for March 2 with committee led by Mrs. Carl Berg Mrs. John Kern and Harry Gibson.
A Monday evening event in Oberlin's First Methodist Church social rooms hosted by Mrs. Chas Wright and Mrs. Cook for Class 15 and the Men's Bible class. A fine musical program followed by a studio guessing contest. Sixty eight portraits were shown. J H Kutcher won first prize for recognizing all but four. Second prize went to Mrs. Charles B Ketcham with Mrs. Alice Jeffers as consolation. Refreshments ended the evening for about 40 guests.
Law Enforcement begins a nationwide dry up Washington first push with a mass meeting at Mount Pleasant Congregational Church on 16th Street in the embassy district. Speakers include Rep Brooks Fletcher of Ohio and Rep William H Sproul of Kansas. concern over embassies allegedly bootlegging liquor while enjoying embassy privileges.
The report condemns foreign property immunity aiding illicit saloons. It argues U S law must apply on all American soil and demands no foreign flag protect a speakeasy. It highlights a national scandal over embassies leaking information and press calls for enforcement of constitutional authority.
Mrs Ben Onxn of Rankin Illinois writes that the Vegetable Compound helped her endure pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and ongoing hard work including house and field duties. She reports feeling better and notes her mother also uses the tonic with good results. She invites letters.
The fragment notes concern over foreign consulates leaking into the legislative trade arena and shaping policy. It hints at tensions between diplomatic channels and domestic commercial rules, suggesting a push to restrict influence and ensure accountability in trade discussions.
In Jonesboro Arkansas a fire blocked by a train crossing delayed by seven minutes left Meredith store badly damaged. The blaze followed the train delay and disrupted local commerce as firefighters battled hotspots.
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