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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1937

Page

14

Funeral services held for Mrs Altha Shepard 83 in Wellington

Wellington Ohio January 25 funeral services were conducted for Mrs Altha Elizabeth Shepard 83 Friday at 2 pm from the Wellington Methodist Episcopal Church. The church was full with relatives and friends. Relatives and friends came from Oberlin Elyria Huntington Bakers Crossing Smithville Lodi Akron and La Grange. She leaves her children Cora Charles and Clayton several grandchildren nieces and nephews.

Wellington Ohio Altha Elizabeth Shepard Wellington Methodist Episcopal Church Gertrude Dibble Homer Rhodeheaver Mame Dirlam Lonzo S. Green Huntington Baker's Crossing Smithville Lodi Akron la Grange Cora Charles Clayton

Penfield Congregational Ladies Aid Meet Held at Dague Home

Mrs Mary Dague hosted forty five members and guests for the Penfield Congregational Ladies Aid Society. A covered dish lunch was shared at noon. The afternoon featured a business meeting mission talks by Mr and Mrs Dart from Oberlin and Africa, plus special vocal music by Mrs Frey Eglin Fraundelder and Laura Minkler.

Mary Dague Penfield Congregational Ladies Aid Society Dart Oberlin Africa Mary Frey Mary Eglin Fraundelder Laura Minkler

Entre Nous Club Hosts Bridge Evening at Mrs BeVier

Mrs Webber BeVier opened her home to Entre Nous members Friday with four guests Mrs C O Wight Mrs Lawrence BeVier Mrs Frank Dost and Mrs Harry Wagner. Mrs BeVier served a dessert course before an evening of cards. Honors at bridge went to Mrs Keith Andrews first and Mrs Frank Dost second.

Webber BeVier Entre Nous Club C. O. Wight Lawrence BeVier Frank Dost Harry Wagner

Wellington W B A Holds Regular Meeting in Church Parlor

Wellington Review of W B A met in the Congregational church parlor amid bad weather. Routine business was completed and new year committees were appointed by President Margaret Shott. A social meeting was set for January 26 at Mollie Ludwig's home on Magar street. Attendance prize won by Mrs. Tom Smith.

Wellington Congregational Church Margaret Shott Mollie Ludwig Magar Street Tom Smith

Stockholders Meet for Elyria Production Credit Association

The Elyria Production Credit Association stockholders will gather Wednesday February 3 at 10 oclock. Several hundred stockholders are expected and directors will be elected to fill expiring terms of Mr Copley and Mr Rich mond.

Elyria Production Credit Association Copley Richmond

Powell addresses Wellington Kiwanis on Hot Springs and Arthritis

William J. Powell, manager and owner of the LoNet Theatre, spoke at the Wellington Kiwanis noon luncheon in Herrick Auditorium. He used Hot Springs and Arthritis as his subject. Guests N. A. Keller, Delbert Roeder, Charles Horr, and Harvey Meets attended.

Wiliam J. Powell LoNet Theatre Wellington -Kiwanis Club Herrick Auditorium Powell N. A. Keller Tiffin Delbert Roeder Charles Horr Harvey Meets

Epworth League to Host Mid-Winter Institute

The Epworth League of the First Methodist church hosts the Lorain and Medina county mid-winter institute January 29 to 31. Donald Swanger leads arrangements for the convention with over 200 young people expected. opening banquet Friday evening in the church dining room. Dr Rollin H Walker of Ohio Wesleyan will give the closing address Sunday morning. the public is invited.

Epworth First Methodist Episcopal Church Lorain Medina County Donald Swanger Rollin H. Walker Bible Department Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware

Funeral for Mrs Altha Shepard Draws Out of Town Guests

Relatives and guests from Oberlin Elyria Grafton Smithville and Baker's Crossing joined a Friday afternoon service at the Methodist church for Mrs Altha Shepard. Attendees included Rose Knapp John Smith Minert Laborie Florence Deitrick Paul Barnes O H Dirlam Arthur Cole Henry Leimbach Detrick and son Jane Wise Selah Laborie L L Wendermann Lewis McCoy and other out of town friends.

Altha Shepard Rose Knapp Oberlin John Smith Minert Laborie Florence Deitrick Paul Barnes O. H. Dirlam Arthur Cole Baker's Crossing Henry Leimbach Detrick Jane B. Wise Selah Laborie Elyria Soules Grafton L. L. Wendemann Lewis Smithville Mary McCoy

Legion Auxiliary Social at Mrs. Haden Home

Members of the American Legion Auxiliary enjoyed a social gathering at the home of Mrs. W. T. Haden Friday evening with cards and refreshments as the diversion.

American Legion Auxiliary W. T. Haden

Inquest Planned in Film Star Marie Prevost Death

Hollywood, Jan 25 UP Marie Prevost once a silent era screen icon reportedly starved herself to shed pounds while attempting a talkies comeback. The 39 year old was found dead Saturday night in her apartment. Coroner Frank Nance said a heart attack was likely but an inquest will be held since she died days before discovery.

Hollywood Calif Marie Prevost Friends Miss Prevost Frank Nance

Spring of Moses Near Cairo Mentioned In Local Rocks

In a rocky cleft near Cairo a small trickle of brackish water feeds the so called Spring of Moses, a name given without strong justification by locals or visitors. The site draws interest as a noted landmark though its waters are scarce and not clearly connected to any historical miracle.

Cairo Egypt Moses

Assembly To Meet Today On Flood Relief

Columbus Ohio January 26 At governor Martin L Davey request the assembly reconvenes to consider a 250000 flood relief appropriation The leaders urge quick action on the Stop Gap poor relief bill to extend existing law to April 15 and preserve state relief funds with a 50 50 county matching plan amid likely county opposition.

Columbus Martin L. Davey General Assembly State Relief Commission

Mdivani Brother Reported Held For Trial At Moscow

MOSCOW January 25. Budu Mdivani, said to be a brother of the Mdivani princes noted in world marriage headlines, was reported to have been selected as head of an anti government conspirators in the Georgian Republic. In testimony by Leonid Serebriakov, one of 17 Bolshevik traitors on trial, Mdivani was said to have plotted with others to kill the chief of the Transcaucasian Communist party and establish an independent Georgian state. Serebriakov claimed Mdivani could have led Georgian leadership and sparked plans to kill the secret police chief, though the group halted plans to kill Stalin first. The proceedings mark the final testimony of the so called Big Four and other old Bolsheviks facing possible death sentences, amid charges of a conspiracy with foreign agents to overthrow the government.

Moscow Budu Mdivani Mdivani Leonid Petrovich Serebriakov Transcaucasian Communist Party Communist Party Georgia Transcaucasian Serezhakov Stalin Joseph Stalin Serebriakov Karl Radek Gregory Sokolnikov Great Britain George Piatakov State Bank Leon Trotsky Radek Vladimir Romm Washinton Izvestia Trotsky Mexico City Romm Japan Germany Russia

Warden Meets Unclear Venison Surprise on Porch

Chico California game warden E O Wrath found two fine shoulders of venison on his porch after returning home. He cannot determine if it was a practical joke or an attempt to frame him.

Chico E. O. Wrath

Armament Build Up Sparks Fear Across Nations

The rise in weapons programs is said to create a false sense of security by each nation while fostering awareness of rivals' power and a parallel fear, underscoring global anxiety over escalating military strength.

Modes and Manners Tea Dress and Matinee Attire

The column advises a becoming after noon dress or a smartly tailored dress or suit for both a tea and a matinee. It keeps to proper social codes and suggests outfits suitable for afternoon events without formality beyond smart attire.

L. P

Short Cuts And Odd Tips From A Carthage Police Case

Readable as a compact feature, the item blends home tips with a police incident in Carthage Missouri. A stray brown billy goat was booked for investigation after entering a car showroom, placing forefeet on a new motor vehicle window, and refusing to leave until police arrived.

Carthage

Amherst clubs plan January and meeting nights

In Amherst Ohio on January 26, local groups schedule regular sessions this week. Knights of Pythias meet tonight. Jessamine Lodge Daughters of Scotland gather Tuesday. Legion auxiliary and Eagels auxiliary set Tuesday and Thursday sessions with initiation and social hour. Hickory Tree Grange meets Tuesday. Democratic Women’s Club holds January gathering Wednesday. councilmen Mathew Lawless, Paul Wohlever and Joseph Niesen named at church. Circle activities planned at Mrs Harold Krause and Mrs H A Finnegan homes.

Amherst Democratic Women’s Club Harry Wolf Maple Street James Smith Mathew Lawless Paul Wohlever Joseph Niesen Harold Krause Jackson Street Circle One St. Ann’s Society Circle Two H. A. Finnegan Milan Avenue

Crusaders Plan Prayer Meetings and Evangelical Service

The Crusaders will hold a prayer meeting at the parsonage this evening. The ladies meet Tuesday afternoon at Mrs L F Kreeger home on Cleveland avenue. A church delegation plans to attend an evangelistic service at Lorain Pentecostal church Tuesday evening presenting the musical part. Praise and prayer service set for 7 30 Wednesday evening led by Mrs Glen Horst. the young people will lead Friday evening's service at 7 30.

Crusaders L. F. Kreeger Cleveland Avenue Lorain

Sun Day School and Circle Four Events Planned

St Peters E and R teachers and officers of the Sunday School meet this evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Miller on Woodhill Drive. Circle Four of the Women's Union holds an all day quilting session at the church parlors Tuesday with a three o'clock dinner at noon. A good attendance is desired.

ST. Peter’s E. and R Walter Miller Woodhill Drive Circle Four Women’s Union

Landis Leaves SEC to Become Harvard Law Dean

Profiles note James M. Landis, age thirty eight, resigns from the Securities Exchange Commission to join Harvard Law School as dean. Born in Tokyo, Landis had a notable career from clerkship with Brandeis to drafting the 1933 and 1934 securities acts and teaching at Harvard, succeeding Dean Roscoe Pound. He has long been linked with the Roosevelt era and Professor Frankfurter as a mentor.

Rex Tugwell New Deal James M. Landis Securities Exchange Commission Harvard Law School Mr. Landis Tokyo Mercersburg Academy Princeton Landis Harvard Supreme Court Louis D. Brandeis Frankfurter Securities and Exchange Com Kennedy Roscoe Pound Ance

Circle meetings and church council schedule

Mrs Amelia Deuschle of Lincoln Street will host Circle Three on Wednesday afternoon. Circle One meets Thursday afternoon at Mrs Charles Hamann Park Avenue with Mrs F Berger as assistant hostess. The church council opens its first meeting of the year Wednesday at 7 30 PM in the church parlors, and the weekly choir rehearsal is Friday at 7 30 PM in the same location.

Amelia Deuschle Lincoln Street Circle Three Circle One Charles Hamann Park Avenue F. Berger Council of

Concordia Club meets at Edwin Sagert’s home Tuesday

The Concordia Club will meet Tuesday evening at Edwin Sagert’s Park Avenue home. The ladies hold an all day quilting session Wednesday at Mrs. Charles Schulz’s Jackson Street home. A tureen dinner will be served at noon. The church council meets Wednesday evening at the church parlors.

Concordia Club Edwin Sagert Park Avenue Charles Schulz Jackson Street Church Council

Cottage prayer meeting at Springer home Wednesday

A cottage prayer meeting will be held Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs John Springer on South Main Street The Young Married Peoples class will gather at the church parlors Friday evening.

John Springer South Main Street

Ladies' Aid gathering at Mrs Zilch's on Cleveland Avenue

Mrs Gus P Zilch will host the Ladies Aid society at her home on Cleveland avenue Wednesday afternoon at 2 30.

Gus P. Zilch Ladies’ Aid Society Cleveland Avenue

Young People Meet at Church Then Visit June Carter Home

The Adult Young People plan to meet at the church at seven Friday evening and will proceed afterwards to the home of June Carter on Brookside Drive for a follow up gathering.

June Carter Brookside Drive

Admitted Mrs Mar Dis and Mrs Arndt Births Baby Girl

Mrs William Mars dis Lorain and Mrs Chris Arndt of Tenney Avenue were admitted Sunday and gave birth to a baby girl.

William Mardis Lorain Chris Arndt Tenney Avenue

Local Hospital Trustees Meet After Miss Lahiff Transfer

Miss Zita Lahiff who had been at Watkins Glen sanatorium New York has resigned to join St Francis Hospital Miami Beach Florida. The hospital will hold a public meeting at Town Hall at 7 30 tonight to elect three trustees. Miss Lois Stiwald of Columbus and Miss Margaret Berger Penfield high school instructor spent the weekend at their homes on Church street and Franklin avenue respectively.

Zita Lahiff Watkins Glen N. Y St. Francis Hospital Miami Beach Fla Town Hall Lois Stiwald Columbus Church Street Margaret Berger Penfield High School Franklin Avenue

Crown Prince of Roumania gravely ill after operation

Florence Italy January 25 Crown Prince Michael aged 15 remains gravely ill after an appendicitis operation though improved with a better night. Five physicians issued a bulletin noting easier respiration and a 100.4 Fahrenheit temperature, but influenza-like condition continued, keeping him in danger of pulmonary complications.

Florence Italy Michael

Charges Assault Sues For $50,000

Joseph Oster sues Alaya J. Nagel in a Rocky River case for $60,000 in personal injuries from an August 3 assault. Oster claims nervous shock and permanent speech impairment after being beaten, with the dispute tied to a house business partnership.

Joseph Oster Alaya J. Nagel Avon Guy B. Findley Tg. Ay Oster Nagel Rocky River

Trials On Burglary Charge Postponed

Ernest Daniels and Alex Berlin, Clevelanders, charged with burglary of The Foster Fitch Company last October, had their trials postponed for up to two weeks at the defense counsel's request due to illness. Adams presented a doctor’s certificate of incapacity. They were caught driving away with 75 suits from the store, per police records.

Ernest Daniels Alex Berlin Foster Fitch Company Charles IF Adams Elyria

Elyria teen sues for 25000 over bicycle crash

John Kotal, 18, of Elyria, files suit against Anthony Tobicash and Myron Wels for 25000 in connection with injuries from a June 8 traffic collision at Lake Avenue and Huron Street. He was bicycling when a car driven by Tobicash and owned by Wels struck him, according to the petition.

John Kotal Elyria Anthony Tobicash Myron Wels Lake Avenue Huron Street Plaintff Tobicash Wels

Pleads Guilty To Carrying Weapons In Lorain Case

Mabel Lee alias Alfred of Lorain pleaded guilty to carrying concealed weapons before Judge D A Cook after previously entering not guilty. Indicted by a grand jury for threatening a WPA worker at a Lorain sewing center with a revolver during a dispute over a man. Court deferred sentence.

Mabel Lee Alfred Lorain D. A. Cook WPA

Island of Capri Patient Postoperative Condition

The Isle of Capri in Southern Italy reported a four mile severe area with a 7500 population. Temperature 37.6 C and pulse 84. General condition good. Slight medication given. Abdomen in good condition considering elapsed time since operation.

Isle of Capri Italy

Johnston Gift and Knit Shop Spring Styles Display

Exclusive patterns yarns and colors with free knitting instructions awaiting selection at Johnston Gift and Knit Shop 230 Second St Gifts of all descriptions at moderate prices.

Johnston Gift & Knit Shop Second St

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