Trial of Ruth Judd Opens in Phoenix Murder Case
In Phoenix Arizona the trial of Ruth Judd begins over the shooting of Agnes Le Roi in a case prosecutors call the state seeks the death penalty. Judd also faces a murder count against Hedvig Samuelson but will not be tried on that charge unless the Le Roi verdict fails. The bodies were placed in trunks and shipped to Los Angeles as luggage.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona
Winnie Ruth Judd
Howard C. Speakman
Judd
Agnes Anne Leroi
Alaska
Self-defense claim roils murder case with witness motive questions
In a Los Angeles case, Mrs. Judd is jailed after a trunks search uncovered bodies including Miss Samuelson, who was dismembered. Prosecutors argue any motive to kill Mrs. Leroi was to silence a witness, while alienists note she claimed self defense against Samuelson. Mrs. Judd later admitted shooting in self defense during a quarrel amid disputed map-related tensions.
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Miss Samuelson
Mrs. Judd
Council Reduces Treasurer's Bond and Depository Terms
Lorain city council awarded Lorain County Savings and Trust Company a two year depository contract with 2.1 percent interest on active funds and 3.25 percent on inactive funds. A new security plan uses first mortgage loans secured by Lorain county real estate. Council set bond for treasurer at 5000 dollars and will meet next Friday to review securities.
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Council
Lorain County Savings and Trust Company
Lorain County
Ss. H. Squire
Wallet Creek Brings Local Social and Visit Notes
Harris Beck of Euclid visited with cousin Arthur Swartz. Valley City couples Fred Zima and daughters Frances and Josephine called on their daughter. Granger residents Mrs. Frank Judson and Mrs. Roy Hinman called in town. Several townsfolk attended a Capopa dance. Allen Kuder and Zelda Kuder visited in Wadsworth. Neufeld family hosted and John Neufeld in Lodi hospital both reported progressing.
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Mallet Creek
Harris Beck
Euclid
Arthur Swartz
Fred Zima
Frances
Josephine
Valley City
Elmer Hinman
Myron Pierce
Cleveland
H. L. Phillips
Capopa
Frank Judson
Granger
Roy Hinman
Medina
E. L. Chrisman
Allen Kuder
Caroline
Zelda Kuder
Wadsworth
W. R. Musser
Merwin Fosketts
Burbank
Frank Neufeld
Betty
Elyria
John Neufeld
J. Neufeld
F. Neufeld
Lodi Hospital
Howard Bowman
Hinckley
Rena Levercoo
A. Bishop
Little Marl
Naltzger
Murray Ridge Social News Roundup
Mr and Mrs A J Derek hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs Clayton Barrick of Berea and Miss Norma Slusher from Elyria. Mr and Mrs Martin Schuster and family visited Mr and Mrs Joseph Kinzel in Avon. Miss Pearl Eppley planned an indefinite stay in Cleveland after a call from Cleveland. The Watson family of Alyria dined with the Dereks Sunday.
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Murray Ridge
A. J. Derek
Clayton Barrick
Berea
Martin Schuster
Joseph Kinzel
Avon
Norma Slusher
Elyria
Anna Eppley
Fred Walker
Cleveland
E.eppley
Pearl Eppley
Trustees Urged to Protest Narrow Wagon Tires
Lorain County townships urged to protest narrow tires on heavily loaded wagons as ruinous to roads with a suggestion to arrest and fine offenders. Amherst Old residents compare this winter’s cold spell to 1863 and report 24 degrees below zero in the recent freeze.
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Lorain County
Bank to Move Into New Broad Street Building by June
Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Company plans to occupy its new Broad street building on June 1 as construction finishes. Elyria health district recorded 527 births and 379 deaths in 1916, a net rise of 148 births per Dr. G. E. French's report.
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The
Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Company
Broad Street
Elyria
G. E. French
Community Chest pledges rise in Lorain County drive news
Ten years ago the Community Chest reported pledges increasing to 55,781 with additions of 9,042 toward an 80,900 goal as public utilities of Lorain County show a total valuation of 27,194,330 and a tax payment of 481,600, up 43,800 from last year per County Auditor M. H. Welty.
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Community Chest Fund
Lorain County
M. H. Welty
County Home operating costs per inmate report
Superintendent R. B. Baus released a 1926 expenditure report showing the County Home spent $35,547.14 in the year with an average operating cost of $335.95 per inmate.
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R. B. Baus
Reverend Shaw and wife visit Cleveland hosts
Rev. Shaw pastor of the Whole Gospel Tabernacle in Cleveland and his wife were supper guests of Rev. and Mrs. Wm. H. Schweinfurth on Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs. Howard Ringler of Cleveland were Sunday after.
Lorain Social Rota Highlights Saturday Events
Steve Ronez spent Saturday in Lorain. Frank and Louis Eldred attended a Farm Bureau meeting at Gulf Road School Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. E W Eppleyen entertained friends at a bridge party Saturday evening.
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Steve Ronez
Lorain
Frank
Louis Eldred
Farm Bureau
Gulf Road School
E. W. Eppleyen
Community notes from Elyria area town gatherings
Noon visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Betta. Elyria shoppers include Mrs. F. A. Perkins and Mrs. F. H. Brumby. Missionary Alma E. Doering spoke at Wellington Baptist church Monday evening. Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Mildred Brumby’s with a roast beef dinner. Lorain shoppers included Mrs. C. J. Betts and Mrs. Adrian Betts and Shirley Ann. Farm Woman's club to meet January 28 with Miss Bird and nutrition lesson. Flossie Losey visited G. A. Brumby family. Funeral services for Carrie Gibson of Wakeman were held after a Wednesday auto accident. Daughter of Mrs. Ed. Radcliffe of Camden. Miss Hazel Bickel has accepted...
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C. J. Betta
F. A. Perkins
F. H. Brumby
Elyria
Wm Schweinfurth
G. A. Brumby
Alma E. Doering
Africa
Wellington Baptist Church
Mildred Brumby
Ladies Aid Society
Berlin Heights
Carrie Gibson
Wakeman
Ed. Radcliffe
Camden
Hazel Bickel
Castoria Promises Restful Sleep for Troubled Sleepers
An old advertisement claims Castoria eases a fussy child at night by aiding bowels with a mild vegetable preparation. It emphasizes the product contains no harsh drugs or narcotics and assures gentle, prompt relief for better sleep.
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Castoria
Camden and Columbia Station Split in Lopsided Baske tball Night
A report notes a basketball game between Camden and Columbia Station at Columbia Station where both Camden teams endured heavy losses. The item also mentions Phillip Moehl visiting Elyria with his brother Henry and family and Hattie Cook spending Thursday with Frances Perkins.
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Elyria
Phillip Moehl
Henry
Camden
Columbia Station
Colmbia Station
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Steve
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Ray Garrett
Albert Ulmer
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NEW Simmons
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