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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1932

Page

5

Study on Girls in Industry At Oberlin Meeting

Young women from seven colleges and several factories gather in Oberlin Ohio to discuss problems faced by girls in industry. The second of four scheduled sessions begins with a 6 30 dinner and continues Sunday morning with representatives from Leake Erie College Flora Stone Mather College Western Reserve Baldwin Wallace Akron Mount Union and Cleveland education factories in attendance.

Oberlin Dannan Leake Erie College Flora Stone Mather College Western Reserve University Baldwin Wallace College Akron University Mount Union College School of Education At Cleveland Akron

Father killed child claims act was right in mercy killing

James Stenhouse 39 of Killbuck says he killed his two year old son who was born mentally defective. A Holmes County sanity hearing will determine if he is insane and should be sent to the Lima State Hospital or face further grand jury action. He remains jailed and maintains his deed was righteous.

Millersburg James Stenhouse Killbuck Stonecutter David Oscar Holmes County Grand Elmo Estill Lima Grand Jury Estiil Stenhouse

Immunization Drive Targets Diphtheria in Schools

The District Board of Health launches its annual diphtheria immunization for school children. Parents must provide written consent, and younger children may accompany older siblings. The effort protects unvaccinated youngsters, with emphasis on ages one to four and babies at twelve months.

Erie County District Board of Health Lorain County

Eaton Grange Special Meeting Posted for January 18

A special meeting of Eaton Grange No. 1964 is called for Monday evening January 18 to transact important business. The regular meeting moves to January 19 at the school auditorium due to the Farmers Institute. Ridgeville Degree Team will initiate 22 Eaton candidates in the first degree.

Eaton Grange No Farmers Institute Eaton Grange Ridgeville Eaton

Businessman Thomas T. Fenton Dies in Cincinnati

Thomas T. Fenton, 57, founder and former president of a Cincinnati dry cleaning firm bearing his name, died here. He had been retired from active management.

Cincinnati, CO Thomas T. Fenton

Motorist Escapes Police Chase Through City Streets

Motorcycle Officer Parker pursued a driver at 9 25 p m last night from Cedar and Broad to Case road after a sixty mile per hour chase. The driver forced him off the road near the city limits and sped away, with Parker losing the pursuit when the road turned north on Case.

Cleveland Street Case Road Parker Cedar and Broad Streets

Amherst Woman Fined Under School Law

Mrs. Mary Klassen of 183 Hamilton Street Amherst was fined five dollars and costs by Justice S J George for failing to send her 17 year old daughter to school. County school authorities filed the charges.

Amherst Mary Klassen Hamilton Street Court of Justice S. J. George

Theft of 100 Pounds of Meat Investigated in Amherst

The theft occurred at the residence of Joseph Turnice in South Amherst. Sheriff Clarence Adams reports about 100 pounds of salted meat taken from the garage sometime Thursday night as the investigation continues.

Joseph Turnice South Amherst Clarence Adams

Federal probes target false reports about banks

Federal prosecutors in Cleveland announce a drive to curb false and misleading reports about national banks and Federal Reserve member banks. Secret Service operatives will investigate and pursue criminal charges in federal or state courts as warranted, aiming to protect depositors and public confidence.

Cleveland, QC Jan Federal Federal Reserve United States Wilfred J. Mahon Mahon Secret Service Treasury Department Wiliam G. Harper Federal Reserve System

Slayer in Kentucky: Search for A F Kinsley widower of bank death

In Kentucky on January 16 a manhunt targets A F Kinsley 45 accused of shooting his wife in a bank lobby. Morganfield police chief B J Gillen issued a telegram seeking help after a sighting in the Hill district and promised a $200 reward. Werr en lumber salesman Knisely had travelled the area and known local territory.

Fred McCafferty Gillen Knisely Tennessee Morganfield

Death of Mrs Lizanna Mollison at age 57 in Tay lor street home

Mrs Lizanna Mollison 57 died at her home on Tay lor street at 12 20 PM Friday after a week long pneumonia. Born in Grandstone City Michigan she moved to Amherst fourteen years ago and lived there since. Her husband died ten years ago. Survived by daughters Mrs Elizabeth Date Charles William Anna and Mrs Grace Binting all at home and seven grandchildren. Member of Jessamine Lodge Daughters of Scotland and Presbyterian church in Grandstone City. Funeral from the late home Monday at 2 PM with Rev James Lyon officiating burial at Ridgehill Memorial Park.

Lizanna Moailison Taylor Street Grandstone City Mich Eud Amherst Elizabeth Date Park Avenue Charles Axtel Street William Irvin Anna Grace Binting Mollison Jessamine Lodge Daughters of Scotland Presbyterian Church James Lyon Methodist Church Ridgehill Memorial Park

Sophia Boris Granted Divorce in Elyria Court

Sophia Boris of Elyria was granted a divorce from John Boris for gross neglect of duty and restored to her maiden name Klamat by Judge A R Webber this morning.

Sophia Boris Elyria John Klamat A. R. Webber Eva Howardson

Public Hearing Called on State Route Expansion in Lorain County

An Ohio State Highway hearing is set for January 19 1932 at La Grange Town Hall to consider adding the La Grange Belden Route 10 corridor to the state system. Local trustees clerks and property owners urged to attend as officials seek right of way and necessary measurements for the project.

la Grange Grafton J. P. Holcomb O. W. Merrell Director of Highways of Ohio Lorain Count la Crarge Crafton Ths Breele iAstland Lorain la Uravtce Pinfieid

Farmers To Talk Over Problems Monday Dinner Meeting

More than 100 Lorain County farmers will attend a dinner meeting at the First MEL church Monday night to hear a discussion of fertilizer programs. Jehs W. Sims, formerly of Michigan State College of Agriculture, will speak on fertilizer manufacture and analyses for different crops. The event is sponsored by the Lorain County Farm Bureau with cooperation from the Tennessee Copper and Chemical Corporation providing the dinner.

Lorain County Lorain County Farm Bureau Jehs W. Sims Michigan State College of Agriculture Tennessee Copper and Chemical Corporation

Chow Club Plans Second Annual Show In Cleveland

The Grea Cleveland Chow Club will stage its second specialty show in the Rainbow room at the Hotel Winton on January 24. Entries close January 16. Local Elvrian dog owners have entered their chow dogs and a number of local folks are expected to attend.

Grea Cleveland Rainbow Room Winton

Poultry Flocks Make Good Records in Lorain County

Lorain County hens in two pantry projects reported high December egg production. The calendar project with 5 963 birds produced 65 345 eggs, average 14 eggs per bird, while the accounts project with 481 birds averaged 12.06 eggs per bird. Standar d 1931 Ohio State figures show calendar flocks up to three eggs per bird above, and accounts above four. Top calendar flocks included Felix Anderson Ridgeville 159 birds 19.7 eggs per bird and T. D. Goodwin Elmg 184 birds 19.5. Others were William Siesert Grefton 392 birds 18.9 and J. H. Stevens Riderville 430 birds 15.8. Top accounts flockers were Charles Black Ridgeville 18% birds 21.8 eggs, H T Brevigy and Son Pittsfield 794 birds 16.6, Harry Briggs Ridgeville 219 birds 15.5, and F D Sweet Ridgeville 771 birds 14.5.

Lorain County Rhe Ounty Agricultural Extensions Horton B Alger County Extension Agen Poultry Accounts Ohio State Univerity Poultry Department Pelix Anderson Ridgeville

Prison reforms urged for Ohio by Cleveland group

A meeting of five penal committees of the Cleveland Association for Criminal Justice will be called next week to make recommendations for prison reforms in Ohio. Miss Leona Marie Esch, executive secretary, announced that the recommendations would include more space and new industries for the prison farm at London.

TATE Ohio Cleveland Cleveland Association For Criminal Justice Leona Marie Esch Miss Esch London

Delivery contact notice for Chronicle readers

Phone 528 R MRS ESTHER ALFLEN listed for missed Chronicle deliveries or complaints with Ronald Wilbond at 385K as alternative contact.

Esther Alflen Ronald Wilbond

Night School Adds Electrical Course in Oberlin

Oberlin Ohio January 16 The Oberlin Vocational and Night School resumes Monday January 18 with new electrical training starting at the second semester. Free instruction for boys and young men will be provided by Ohio Electric Power Company with current and equipment supplied.

Oberlin, Q Oberlin Vocational School Lyman B. Willams F. B. Spelbrink Ohio Electric Power Company

W R C Installs New Officers In Oberlin

The Oberlin Women of the Rebekah Circle installed officers at a public meeting. Lena Shank was named president with Nellie Wilson as Sr. vice president and Rose Dale treasurer. Other posts included Zelda Travis conductor and Frances Keighley secretary.

Oberlin W. R. C Estella Waite Lena Shank Nellie Wilson Rose Dale Alice Holton Zelda Travis Jamie Powers Cora Walker Frances Keighley Edith Chrisis Hattie Parsons Jessie Kimpton Elia Badger Minnis Morris Euphemia Lyman Emma Ford Mona Champion Mabel Clevenger

Directors For Oberlin Savings Bank Elected

Oberlin Savings Bank Company stockholders meet and elect a full board headed by H. L. Bassett and W. F. Bobn with Ernest G. Yocom replacing Jameson. Directors sworn in by A. Z. Tillotson and officers reappointed including Frank W. Tobin as chairman and H. C. Wangersen as president.

Oberlin Savings Bank Company H. L. Bassett W. F. Bobn W. G. Caskey H. L. Coulson E. G. Dick J. L. Edwards W. D. Hobbs J. McClelland E. A. Miller Earl R. Morris C. W. Savage J. N. Stone H. B. Thurston F. W. Topin H. C. Wangerien O. J. Whitney Ernest G. Yocom Mr. Yocom Dr. Jameson A. Z. Tillotson Frank W. Tobin H. C. Wangersen G. W. Morris O. C. McKee H. W. Barone Messrs. Bohn Edwards Stone, Thurston, Tobin and Wangerien

Oberlin May Hear Chinese Statesman Yen Speak

Dr W W Yen minister from China and a leading nine statesman has been selected to speak at Shansi Chapel on March 4. Yen, recently named minister to the United States, succeeds Dr C C Wu. A Shanghai native educated at the University of Virginia, he taught English at St John’s University in 1906 and became a Hanlin scholar. He has written many books and has served the New Chinese Republic. he may not return to the United States in time for the engagement.

W. W. Yen Ie Shansi Yen Minter United States C. C. Wu Sumner Shanghai University of Virginia St. John's University New Chinese Republic Council Geneva

William H. Schutt Presents Senior Organ Recital

William H. Schutt will present his senior organ recital on Monday in the campus recital hall. He will perform a program spanning baroque to romantic works with faculty and students in attendance.

William H. Schutt

Schutt to Play Elegy by G W Andrews in Finney Chapel

On January 18 at 7 30 p m in Finney Chapel Mr Schutt performs an Elegy by Professor G W Andrews, the composer under whom he studied organ until last year.

Uary Finney Chapel Schutt G.W. Andrews

Women civic league to hold meeting at Mason Tea Rooms

The Women s Civic League will meet Monday evening January 18 at the Mason Tea rooms with two candidates speaking. Miss Katherine Higgins, president, will preside. Dean T W Graham of the School of Theology will attend a nearby convention over Sunday to Tuesday. Mrs Holton, Mrs Rudekoff, Mrs Steve Coinman and Mrs Keighley attended the Lorain installation of W R C officers last Wednesday.

Women’s Civic League Mason Tea Rooms Katherine Higgins T. W. Graham School of Theology National Council and International Committee Holton Rudekoff Steve Coinman Keighley Lorain

Womens Progressive Club Meeting Set for January 18

The Womens Progressive Club will meet Monday afternoon January 18 at 2 30 at the home of Mrs Fannie Dyer on South Street.

Progressive Club Fannie Dyer South Street

Court House Chronicles of Divorce and Suit Actions

Lorain residents file suits for divorce on grounds of gross neglect of duty while others face arraignments and probate claims. Cora Deeter seeks divorce from Merle Deeter. Jane Boughton sues Raymond Boughton. Eva Howardson granted divorce from John Howardson. Johan Mackevjac Jr sues G B Findley as administrator for medical and funeral expenses. Anna Vucetich sues Joseph Vucetich. Edward Draeger pleads not guilty to driving an overloaded truck. trial set for January 22. Deputy William Holst reports a truck overweight on Route 20.

John Mackevjac, Jr Lorain G. B. Findley Johan Edward Draeger Cleveland Justice St. George William Holst Jane Boughton Elyria Raymond Joseph Boughton Anna Vucetich Joseph

Alienists to Examine Slayer of Little Girl in Cincinnati

Judge Samuel Bell will appoint two alienists to determine the sanity of Charles Bischoff a 45 year old whitewasher who confessed to luring six year old Marian Mr Lean into his cellar and killing her Bischoff was arraigned on a first degree murder charge Arthur C Fricke and ex assistant prosecutor Simon Leis represent Bischoff by court appointment a plea of not guilty was entered

Cincinnati Samuel Bell Charles Bischoff Marian Lean Bischoff Arthur C. Fricke Simon Leis Ischott

Garner Opposed To Increasing Budget

Washington January 16 1931 Speaker Garner announced the house Democratic leadership would not sanction any increases in the budget as framed by President Hoover He said he would not propose to increase the budget by a single cent unless it became clear the President had failed to recommend something necessary for the country

Washington Garner House Hoover

Salvation Army Revival Nears Close At Broad Street Services

The Salvation Army revival campaign ends soon with one service tonight at 7 45 led by Rev Samuel Murphy of Akron on How to Appropriate Healing. Tomorrow morning he speaks on The Three Fold Nature of Man and at 3 pm another lecture on The Serens of the Time. The final 7 45 pm service will air A Prayer in Hell. Held at 551 Broad Street in the Heldmeyer Block with about 100 conversions to date, per Captain A B Avery.

Salvation Army Samuel Murphy Akron Salvation Ary Murphy Tempron Hell Broad Street Heldmeyer A. B. Avery Salvation Army Corps

Past Presidents Of Eagles To Be Honored Friday

Past presidents of the Eagles will be honored Friday at the Elvira Acre 431 Fraternal Order of Eagles event near Pridal night. A reception at the Eagles Hall 315 Broad Street will feature music dance and a grand ball during a special program.

The Eagles Pridal Elvira Order of Eagles Eagles Hall Broad Street

Penmanship Award Presented at Jefferson School Temperance Day

The Jefferson School unit held Temperance Day with the city penmanship award going to the Jefferson 4-B class, afterward presenting the pennant to the coming 8-B class. Earl Pallas presented the award, Bertha Smith replied, and the program included prayers, readings, songs, and talks on liquor topics by students.

Jefferson School Jefferson Washington School Earl Pallas Bertha Smith Jack Ryan Jack Ward America

Burglary Shot To Death In Cleveland

A youthful unarmed burglar was shot to death in the basement of James Lawrence’s apartment in Cleveland O while attempting to escape. The second burglar escaped after struggling with another tenant and identity of the victim was not learned. Neighbors reported recent burglaries in the building and police were alerted.

Cleveland, O James Lawrence Lawrence

Cleveland Market Report Cattle and Hogs Hold Steady

Cleveland produce and livestock report shows hogs steady with holdover prices 150 to 230 per hundred weight and best loads of $7.20 to $7.50. Cattle range from $2.25 to $6.05 with top loads near $7.50, calves weak to $9.50, sheep and lambs steady around $6.65 to $6.75 plus late trading showing $6.50 to $8.75. Prices reflect mixed week trends and demand in regional markets.

Cleveland Mearum Pteert

Schools Must Change Say Ashland Educator

Wellington January meeting of the newly formed Parent-Teachers Association heard Superintendent E L Bowsher urge curriculum reform to include vocational training for the majority of students not headed for college. He warned current lawlessness and called for greater respect for authority as the association, with 75 present, named officers led by John Duff as president. The group plans to meet the third Tuesday each month.

Wellington E. L. Bowsher Ashland Bowsher Parent-Teachers’ Association Downey John Duff George Braun Anna Hannum Charles Barnes

Local Bridge Party Winners Named at Legion Auxiliary Event

Miss Violet MacFarland of Willoughby captured the high score at the American Legion Auxiliary card party on Thursday evening. Mrs Roy Bure was second high. At the Pedro tables Frank Ubrig and Mrs H H Reep won high scores.

Violet MacFarland Willoughby American Legion Auxiliary Roy Bure Frank Ubrig H. H Reep

Relatives Learn of Elizabeth Jamieson Death at Batavia

Mr and Mrs C T Jamieson were summoned to Batavia yesterday by the death of their niece Elizabeth Jamieson. Miss Jamieson had lived in Wellington and counted many friends and acquaintances in the community.

C. T. Jamieson Batavia Elizabeth Jamieson Miss Jamieson Wellington

Legion Posts Host Auxiliary Banquet After Membership Contest

Morgan-Dirlam Post members served as kitchen police for a Legion Auxiliary banquet. Mrs McClellan led as Mess Sergeant in charge of the kitchen. Forty five Legion family members attended as Powell and Lee provided music and cards followed after dinner.

Morgan-Dirlam American Legion

Pittsfield Goth Couple Mark Sixty Year Wedding Anniversary

Sixty years ago today Miss Susan Glynn and Harvey Norton of Pittsfield married in Wellington with Rev Dawson. They built a Pittsfield home and farm life, raising two sons Vern and Glynn while Ellis and Della died. Morton is 82 and his wife 81, still healthy and tending an eight acre homestead as Cheerio the radio invites them to the anniversary table.

Susan Glynn Harvey Norton Pittsfeld Wellington Dawson Pittsfield Vern Glynn Ellis Della Morton Cheerio Mrs. Norton

Farmer Crowas Drowns In Muskingum River Accident

Alva Cooper 43, a Morgan county farmer and brother of Lefty Cooper, a former major league pitcher, drowned after cries for help were muffled as a train roared past on tracks near Marietta Ohio. Rescue attempts failed.

Crowas Marietta Alva Cooper Morgan County Muskingum River Peroeous Lefty’ Cooper

Wedding Anniversary Dinner Plans At Old Homestead

Tomorrow the family will celebrate a wedding anniversary with a dinner party at the old homestead.

Pledges Sought for 1932 Budget at First Congregational

Members and friends of the First Congregational church will be visited tomorrow to secure pledges for the 1932 budget. The budget has been approved by church members.

First Congregational Church

Sellout for Wellington House of David Basketball Game

All reserve seats for the Wellington Merchants House of David basketball game to be held here Tuesday evening have been sold.

House OF David Wellington Merchants

Wellington High Defeats Ridgeville In Close Court Battle

Wellington High School edged Ridgeville 25 to 20 at Ridgeville last night. The first half stood 22 to 9 in favor of Wellington. Ridgeville staged a late surge but fell short as Paul Gray starred for Wellington. In the preliminary, Ridgeville second team beat Wellington 18 to 15.

Wellington High School Ridgeville Wellington Ridgeville Five Paul Gray

Grand Meeting of Ra Bekahs Install Officers

New officers of the Past Noble Grand association of Ra bekahs presided at a meeting held at Mrs. Van Barber's home on Thursday evening. Sixteen members attended for cornet, piano and vocal solos, games, and contests by the hostess, followed by lunch.

Noble Grand Association Rabekahs Willers Brouse Robert Hemphill Frank Jontz van Barber Chris MacDermott Marguerite Hemphill

Past Matrons and Patrons Supper Honors Two Birthday Celebrities

A large birthday cake celebrated Mrs Belle Smith and L V Banning at the Past Matrons and Patrons supper of the Eastern Star last evening. Thirty members attended a covered dish dinner and then shared card games after a short business session.

Belle Smith L V. Banning Association of theEastern Star

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