Ridgeville Farmers Institute Holds Forty Seventh Annual Meet
The Lo Rain County Farmers Association convenes January 25 and 26 at North Ridgeville town hall with local talent. Florence La Ganke and J. C. George headline talks. Judge Conway leads a roadside market discussion. Gur B Findlay addresses agriculture in the Holy Land and Egypt. The program covers community problems, with Potatoes by Henry Leimbach and school sessions led by Elyria and Oberlin speakers.
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Lorain Coensty
Trostitute
North Ridgeville
Florence la Ganke
Cleveland
Judge Conway
Conway
Gur B. Findlay
Holy Land
Egypt
J. C. George
The
Elyria Chronicle- Telegram
State Department
Farmer's Institutes
Henry Leimbach
Amherst
Ridgeville Public Schools
Grange
Parent-Teachers Association
H. H. Nye
Elsria Savings Trust Company
Gener
RL PL
VaVugsha
Elyria
Ruth Paddock
Oberlin
Foy Wm. Casker
P Dent
County Farm Bureau
Walter If Liord
Ohio Farmer
Elyria Banl Inc. store to continue high class garments leader
ILS STORE UGHT BY LK KING announces the Elyria Banl Inc. store will keep a high class garment line under manager LK King who has led the store more than two years. King, a veteran in metropolitan merchandising, says the new year will bring improved selections and stronger local ties in Elyria.
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ILS
LK. King
Elyria
Banl Inc
e-Saul’s
H. K. King
Elyria Ind
Ing
New York
New! Y
Whippet Dealers Gather In Toledo For New Model Reveal
Whippet president Willys of Jerkand Inc announces a new light car at a Toledo meeting with managers and distributors. The session will unveil upgraded body styles equipment like automatic windshield wiper and rear vision mirror as Whippet expands to meet demand. Factory capacity rises to two thousand chassis with units ready for delivery, signaling a strengthened push into the competitive market.
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Wh. Willys
Jerkand Inc
Pershippet
Thar
Willyss
Tojo
Witlis
Witliss
United States
Pric
Rvcal
Peton
Ear
Rat Fights Back and Slays Five Rattlesnakes
In Lexington Kentucky a rat placed in a cage as snake food attacked and killed all five rattlesnakes before dying from bite wounds. The incident demonstrates a remarkable reversal of prey and predator dynamics in a confined setting.
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Lexington
Weather disaster toll and cold wave across Ohio
Cleveland records a death from driving snow as cold grips the state. Drowning and ice deaths occur in Cincinnati and Perry county. Cars crash on slick roads and fires rise from burst pipes. Columbus firefighters run 32 alarms in 24 hours amid blizzard conditions.
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Columbus
Great Lakes
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Samuel Stevens
Cuy Parks
Stevers
Clarence Stone
Stone
Gallipolis
Taylor Theren
Perry County
Toledo
Local Court Violation and City News Summary
Matthew Stanko of Lake Avenue found guilty of violating the compulsory school attendance law. Richard C. Jacobs fractured his leg after slipping on steps at Elm Memorial hospital. fracture reduced there. Y M C A headliner show deemed a great success with numerous contest winners. City buys a new six cylinder police car. four cylinder car to be sold. Traffic collision damages two cars on West and Lich streets. Elks M C A directors to meet tonight for routine business. Two local sledding accidents result in arm and leg injuries. Webber and Symons obtain a $500 judgment in a mortgage case.
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Matthew Stanko
Lake Av
Court of Justice St. George
Richard C. Jacobs
Wes
River Street
Jacobs
Eiviia Memorial Hospital
George Huttinger
Glaark Eireet
Wesc Avenue
Adam Jancoczaki
Wickland Court
West Avenue
Lich
Alice Johnson
Ohio Street
Ann Mores
Parkview Court
Cascade Park Hill
Eirria Memorial Hospital
Fourth Annual Party Held By City Employees
About seventy nine policemen, firemen, city officials and business men attended the fourth annual city employees party at City Hall from 2 to 6 p m on New Year s Day due to repairs on the council chamber. Donations were made to the hamess and entertainment featured music talks and refreshments including punch. The program included vocal solos and balancing and juggling acts, with remarks by Major James Hewitt former Mayor Harry Hinkson Fire Chief N Bates and others. Chief E J Stankard was master of ceremonies and Ex Mayor Hinkson received a chair and cigarette case for service.
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Wty
Puoch
C. E. Raskin
Vie
Hijlsburk
Prenestra
Cr. Kelsey
Harry Campin
B. M. O'Donnell
Dr. Kelser
James Hewitt
Harry Hinkson
N. Bates
Steve Prohibition
E. Rankin
John N Fbidt
E. J. Stankard
Hinkson
I Y Hall
Hewitt
Stankard
Elyria Students Return After Christmas Break
Elyria schools reopen as over five thousand boys and girls resume classes following an eleven day Christmas vacation. The first semester nears completion with many students hopeful for more learning milestones while some groan for another break.
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Elyria
First Baby Born At Elyria Memorial Hospital 1928
The year opens with the birth of the first baby at Elyria Memorial Hospital. The Keisler couple of 144 Cornell Avenue announced their son as the year’s first infant, arriving just hours before another October 1 child born to Mr and Mrs Claude Martin of 254 Spruce Street.
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William Keisler
Cornell Avenue
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Claude Martin
Spruce Street
Dar
Keisler
Deputies Recall Incident Of Year Ago
Deputies W J Grey Walter Catholey Simon Austins and Harvey Crehore marked one year on the county force since Sheriff E G Matthews took office. They recalled last year when Simon Austin faced a suspicious package mistaken for a flower pot by co workers at the steel mill in Lorain. He opened it cautiously and found a real pot of flowers inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Grey
Walter Catholey
Simon Austins
Harvey Crehore
E.G. Matthews
Simon Austin
Austin
Lorain
Rubber Merger Report Consolidates Major Tire Firms
Reports circulating in Cleveland state Dupont interests are close to merging Goodyear Tire and Rubber United States Rubber and Seiberling Tire and Hubber. F A Leiherline dubbed the Little Napoleon will lead the new entity as merger talks begin with Seiberling refinancing as the first public step.
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Cleveland
Jam
Dupont
Fire and Rubber Company
F. A. Leiherline
Little Napoleon
Goodyear Tire A Rubber Company
United States Rubber Company
Seiberting Tire and Hubber Corporation
Busses Halted by Snowstorm Near Here
Three Chicago Cleveland busses and about a dozen other vehicles were stranded by heavy snow near Sunder. They resumed their journey today after highways were cleared. The busses were on an initial trip before regular service begins next week carrying passengers.
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Chicago-Cleveland
Here Sunder
New Chevrolet Introduces Larger Low-Priced Car for 1928
Chevrolet announces the Birger and Tit te r model as the most productive low priced car yet. The 1928 Chevrolet debuts with extended wheelbase 107 inches, seven passenger options, four wheel brakes, new Duco colors, and refined features from twelve years of progress. The car is shown at Pfay-Chevrolet Co. in town as Chevrolet touts beauty performance and luxury in a value price.
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Chevrolet Motor Com
Pfay-Chevrolet Co
Chevrolets
United States
General Motors
Automobie
Chevrolet
Rogmier Fisher
Local Resident Plays Part In Serial Story
Tomy Justin is portrayed by Russell Schubert in the serial tale The first chapter of Jack and Jr appears in the Chronicle Telegram. Schubert, a Elyria High School alum, works for the Carey Co and is a local resident.
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Jack and Jr
Chronicle Telegram
Tomy Justin Fm
Am Elrrl Bor
Ruesel Schubert
Weat B. Schubert
Elyria High School
The
Carey Co
Markets Cold Snap Hurts Produce Market in Columbus
The extreme cold reduces wholesale street activity and farm perishables movement. Citric fruits may rise as grove picking stops. potatoes show slight firmness while other lines stay steady. Cleveland reports mixed prices on eggs butter and poultry with hogs, cattle, and lambs showing varied gains and steady trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Sasie
Justice Issues Year Report Of Criminal Work 1927
A report by Justice J. George covers 1927 criminal cases totaling 648 with fines of 18419 dollars. The breakdown includes traffic violations 240 cases totaling 22530 dollars, intoxication and disorderly conduct, gambling, theft, assaults, and other misdemeanors with various fine amounts.
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Jusles
J. George
Board of Health
Herrick Receives Cleveland Medal in Cleveland
Myron T. Herrick ambassador to France was presented the Cleveland medal by the Chamber of Commerce at a 2 o’clock luncheon. Marcel Knecht, noted French citizen and officer of the Legion of Honor, spoke as the address. It marked Herrick’s first public appearance since illness.
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Cleveland. O
Myron T. Herrick
America
France
Cleveland
Citizenship And English Classes Open January Fifth
The Americanisation Association will open a new term for English and citizenship classes on Thursday January 5. Classes for adult beginners intermediates and advanced levels will be offered with evening sessions from 7 30 to 9 00 p m at the Washington building and daytime sessions 1 00 to 2 30 p m at the Settlement house for those unable to attend evenings.
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Americanisation Association
Washington
Settlement House
Oberlin to Dedicate Rebuilt Organ Tonight
Oberlin will dedicate the rebuilt organ of the Methodist Episcopal church this evening with Professor W K Breckenridge of the Oberlin Conservatory assisting. The organ, built 25 years ago for the First Congregational church, was moved when the Union dissolved. it now features three manuals 31 stops and electrical action. The console sits to the right of the choir loft and pipes are concealed around the space. The dedication includes recital by Conservatory faculty and contribution from the community.
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Oberlin
W. K. Breckenridge
Oberlin Conservatory of Music
New Methodist Episcopal Church
Breckenridge
Conservatory
Estey Organ Company
Brattleboro
First Congregational Church
First
Second Congregational Church
United Church
Death Record Luther Mewenem at Vermilion Age 14
Luther Mewenem a former Brownhelm resident died in Vermilion last evening at 9 15 after a year of poor health. Survived by wife Cora son Bert grandson and five brothers Fred of Brownhelm Elbert Wisconsin Allen Cleveland Harry Dayton and Dr Williams McQueen Camden. Funeral Thursday at 1 30 from home then 2 30 at Vermilion Congregational church burial in Brownhelm cemetery.
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Luther
Mewenem
Brownhelm
Rome
Vermilion
Mr. McQueen
Cora
Bert
Ome
Fred
Ele
Ber
Wisconsin
Allen
Cleveland
Harry
Dayton
Williams McQueen
Camden
Vermilion Congregational Church
Brownhelm Cemetery
John Comstock Dies in Detroit. Funeral Set
John Comstock died suddenly in Detroit on December 24 at age 62. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from Sudro Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Bourquin officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Cemetery. Only surviving relative is nephew Howard Comstock, a student in Denver, Colorado.
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John Comstock
Detroit
Michigan
Trepty
Comistock
Howard Comstock
Denver
Colorado
Sudro
Paul Bourquin
Ridgelawn
President of Ohio motion picture group found dead
Charles A. Reed aged 35, president of the Motion Picture Exhibitors League of Ohio, was found dead at his Martins Ferry home Monday. Physicians attributed the death to heart disease.
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Ohio
Martins Ferry
Charles A. Reed
League of Ohio
Toboggans Brighten Spring Valley Ski Night
Winter sports at Spring Valley Club show mixed excitement as toboggans carry up to five people down the hillside. Ice and skating conditions are fair to good, with ideal weather for tobogganing and a planned outdoor illumination of the rimk evening.
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Spring Valley Club
First Child Of 3 The News
Report of the first child born in the Chronicle Times era, with details of time and family. Mentions Mr. and Mrs. Pat Kry of Bond Street and D R G Anderson as the informant. Also notes Ridgeville Grange education supper at New Grange Hall Ridgeville priced at 50 cents.
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Chronicle -Telegeun
Pat Kry
Bond Street
D R.G. Anderson
Oberlin Odd Fellows Invite Public Dances
The Oberlin Odd Fellows announce dances for Friday and the 19th with Fullmer's Orchestra. Tickets are 75 cents per couple and all Odd Fellows and friends are warmly invited to the Oberlin hall for the event.
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Oberlin
O. O
Fullmer
Odd Fellows
Oberlin. O
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Sorosis
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Womens Missionary Department of the United Church
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