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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1929
Page
1
J W McHenry announces Elyria post office receipts for 1928 from stamps and stamped paper surpassed $315,347.87, up over $9,800 from 1927. December was heaviest. August lightest. Quarterly totals and a projected money orders value exceed $450,000, with air mail and registered mail rising in 1928.
Ohio health officials fear a flu epidemic may rival the 1918 outbreak. The mild strain could virulize and spread until weather changes slow it. More than 500000 Ohioans have been affected with hundreds of thousands active. Industry schools churches and amusements report impact. Holmes County health chief says 35 percent of residents affected. Other districts similarly affected.
Hollywood mourns Marc McDermott, noted stage and screen actor, who died in Windsor Hospital Glendale after a three week illness. He passed peacefully in his sleep, following hospitalization earlier this month.
About one hundred members of Elyria Aerie Number 431 Fraternal Order of Eagles will travel to Sandusky tomorrow for an initiation service conducted by the local degree team and officers, announced today by Charles H. Kopp.
The Elyria Board of Health unanimously ordered the closure of schools churches theatres pool rooms bowling alleys lodges and all public gatherings until further notice due to a severe influenza epidemic. Dr G E French presided with members R K Stearns F R Cautle John K Nece C M Lee and Belle Moulton present.
In Oberlin on January 6, the Lorain County Board of Health voted there is no need to close schools or routine public meetings despite a severe flu surge. Health officials urged avoiding large gatherings while allowing schools and churches to continue, hoping public cooperation would curb the epidemic. Local doctors report about 1,500 influenza cases, with more expected as exposure increases, and ministers expressed support for action to protect public health.
Health officials rule spared the city jail, where no inmates remained this morning. Police Chief E J Stankard said the jail would likely house only two in a cell to prevent crowds, leaving the facility desolate and empty of occupants.
Sanitary Police Officer F H Williams distributed closure notices this morning for churches theaters poolrooms lodges bowling alleys and tabernacles. Notices numbered between seventy five and one hundred. Police will aid health authorities in enforcing the Board of Health ruling. Citizens urged to avoid nonessential trips and gatherings. Violations equal quarantine breaches. fines scheduled from ten to fifty dollars at the judge s discretion. City Council will hold its first meeting of the year Monday night at City Hall with lobby access denied.
The Men's Bible class meeting Sundays at the Rialto theatre will not meet while the public gathering ban remains in effect as ordered by the health board.
Columbus Jan 5 Buckley state treasurer pleaded not guilty at arraignment on charges of conspiring to offer a bribe. Also charged are Cincinnati attorney Schrimpner and Jackson Brewery official Sperber who pleaded guilty to bribery and perjury respectively. Trial set for Jan 21 with bonds to secure appearances.
By a unanimous verdict in Judge W B Thompson's common pleas court, Josephine Fay of Elyria won 2500 dollars in her 25250 dollar damage suit against Harry Scott of Cleveland Elyria Toledo Bus company. The April 1927 bus crash west of Dover Center left Fay seriously injured with permanent facial scars.
Mrs. Millie Kehler wife of a Lithopolis restaurant owner sues Mary E. Clark for $10,000 alleging Clark enticed her husband away. The petition states Clark became Kehler's business partner on January 1 1928 and the couple stayed in Carey Ohio for three days.
Nine area schools were damaged by vandals believed to be juveniles. Oakland Heights Pearl Street and Silver Street institutions were the latest victims identified as investigators looked into the rash of vandalism across the city.
City Auditor A C Schilleman reported year end balances in Elyria general operating funds ranging from 22387.04 to 434403.30 and noted the 1928 balances will be reappropriated in the 1929 budget. General Fund accounts include 22387.04 in general, 4405.39 in safety, 7124.00 in Health, and 15749.65 in Service. Other sources yield 15600.00 Auto tax 14700.00 Gasoline tax 66550.00 Waterworks and 2600 Traffic Maintenance.
Rapid progress in the Melvin Horst disappearance probe includes hiring Cincinnati detective Ora Slater to lead the investigation. Authorities search for a green wire wheeled sedan seen near the Arnold home, check alibis, and track tips as Akron and Youngstown aids pursue the vehicle and possible suspect leads.
Five men aboard the Fokker monoplane "Question Mark" near Los Angeles entered a fifth day of continuous flight, aiming to surpass all endurance marks. At 7:26 a.m. Pacific time they held 118 hours toward the world aeronautical record, with weather favorable and engines running smoothly as they near milestones tied to rival records.
Columbus Ohio January 5 Plans to rehabilitate Amherst Savings and Banking Company after its closure following a vice president s death by self inflicted. State official says merging with Amherst Park Bank is a possible path while audits finalize and other asset sales are considered. Village moves to borrow funds and designate park bank as temporary depository for 60 days.
United Press reports a cold wave spreading toward Ohio Kentucky and West Virginia expected to arrive tomorrow. Strong shifting winds will diminish by tomorrow night with snow following rain tonight. South winds shift to west then north as the warning continues. This is the bureau's second cold wave warning this winter.
Kenton Ohio January 3 Nearr FE Dickinson president of the defunct Mt Victory Bank at Mt Victory posted 19004 bond for his appearance before Mayor W J Ochs January 11 on charges of making false entry. Affidavits by Richard B Rice state bank examiner allege Dickinson falsified the March 31 1928 examination report and Dickinson pleaded not guilty and was released after posting the bond.
The Board of County Commissioners appropriated 392 407.36 for roads and bridges for 1929 with 95 504.12 to be added later from automobile license and gas tax proceeds. Major items include 128 126.63 for road construction and 125 000 for road repairs.
Three farmers institutes are set for Brownhelm Belden and Oberlin next week offering two day programs. Notable speakers include D R McConnell of Salem and Mrs Grace R Miller of Sunbury presenting talks on school business life work economy and potato culture. Evening sessions feature motion pictures and discussions on leisure time and community development with multiple topics led by McConnell and Miller.
Fine arrangements were completed for the opening session of the 18th Ohio General Assembly in Columbus. Both the Senate and House will convene at 10 a.m. Lt. Gov. George Q. Braden will call the Senate to order and Clarence J. Brown will preside in the House. Officers include Allen G. Aigler as president pro tem in the Senate and O. G. C. Gray as speaker in the House. Justice Edward S. Matthias will administer oaths to new members. Committees and assignments will be announced, with a focus on organizing the biennial law making body.
Lorain officials promote a new bridge over the Black River at Erie Avenue with federal and state aid possible. Congressman elect Francis SeSberling and state legislator elect P H Rogers urged introducing aid proposals at their first meeting. Erie Avenue link to interstate highways strengthens prospects, potentially delaying Main Street bridge debates. The rotary club sponsored the meeting amid concerns over current bridge inadequacy and danger of collapse.
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