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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1929
Page
1
Oberlin Ohio June 13 The Oberlin College commencement season begins with the Dramatic Association staging Twelfth Night as finals wrap for undergraduates and alumni prepare to join five days of celebration. The Senior Prom at the Men's Building marks the official close in the small hours of the following Wednesday.
Several Elyria organizations accepted invites to join a large group traveling to Oberlin College next Monday for the Illumination Night festivities. Thousands of motorists from northern Ohio will attend this pageant of beauty and fun, with all events open to the public per college officials.
Grassy lawns and elms frame a weekend of college events as the Dramatic Association presents Shakespeare outdoors with Finney chapel as fallback in rain. Alumni flock for breakfasts, golf, reunions, and receptions before Sunday baccalaureate by Rev. Joel Hayden. Conservatory commencement runs Friday and Saturday with musical events and overflow radio service in Warner Hall.
T H Taylor has worked at Taylor's Music Store in Elyria since starting there. He is now the store manager, married with one child, and living at 143 Pasadena Avenue. His hobbies include hunting and fishing, and as a boy his main aim was to run a chain of music stores.
A small oil fire at Williams Alloy Products Company on Vulcan Street was put out shortly after noon by firemen. The blaze, believed caused by overheating oil in a kettle, burned only a few gallons with no damage to the plant. Two foam extinguishers sufficed to extinguish the fire.
Henry W. Lustig a 47 year old Cleveland attorney died in the May 15 Cleveland Clinic gas disaster while aiding others. He helped his father in law escape and returned to rescue a group of women before he was overcome. Lustig a Millerburg native and Adelbert College graduate helped form the Schwartz and Lustig law firm. New evidence emerged as steam fitter Buffery Boggs amplified his prior testimony to investigators.
Pittsburgh June 13 Mrs Mary Copley Thaw 87 died Sunday at her home and probate shows she left about a million dollars to each of her four children. Over a million was given to religious educational and charitable groups. The four heirs are Harry K Thaw Jos iah C Thaw of New York the Countess De Perigney Paris and Mrs Alice Thaw Whitney of Boston former wife of the Earl of Yarmouth.
In Washington on June 13 Mrs. Oscar De Priest, wife of the Illinois congressman, attended a White House tea hosted by Mrs. Hoover. Other attendees included Mrs. James Good, Mrs. William D. Mitchell, Mrs. Arthur M. Free, Mrs. Chester Kelly, and Miss Grace Burton, reflecting a gathering of prominent political spouses.
OROFINO Idaho June 13 Four bandits who kidnapped and robbed Lieut Governor W I Kinne are being hunted across the state. He was found tied to a tree after being assaulted during a return trip from Portland. Two travelers released, 159 posse men and four airplanes continued the search.
About 140 to 150 students have enrolled for Elyria High School summer courses to open Monday. Principal C P Shively said 17 classes may form, with English Latin algebra geometry history economics sociology American history and commercial arithmetic among likely offerings. Enrollments could rise by Saturday noon. signups run Friday and Saturday at the high school office. This marks the first time in recent years that summer high school courses are offered here.
The first band concert of the season will be given tomorrow evening in Ely Park by the City band. Sponsored by the Elks in connection with flag day exercises, a short talk and a history of the flag will be delivered. All the different flags will be on display.
Judge Addison P. Minshall of Chillicothe, 55, son of the late Chief Justice Thaddeus Minshall, died at Mt Carmel hospital after cerebral embolism. He was admitted May 16 and underwent an operation, later relapsing into death. Minshall was a longtime resident and served as Chillicothe mayor from 1922 to 1926.
Stacy Maslyk drove a car that collided with a rear exiting vehicle driven by Robert Dickason of R. D. 2 Wellington on Wednesday. Dickason's car sustained left side and fender damage while Maslyk's car was slightly damaged.
Eighty leaders and officers of boys and girls Four-H clubs in Lorain County will attend the annual leaders and officers meeting at the Elyria Y M C A tomorrow. A morning general session covers recreation and group planning, followed by a basket lunch and afternoon special sessions for each group.
The first criminal trial in months began as a jury of nine women and three men heard evidence in the assault and battery case against David Yarmach of South Amherst. Yarmach was arrested May 5 for allegedly beating Vasil Sima sekavich, also of South Amherst, and pleaded not guilty. The trial proceeded with witnesses sworn in as Judge A R Webber oversaw the proceedings.
Lorain Ohio June 13 Tonight Lorain High school will host an alumni banquet marking the golden anniversary of the school with about 900 ex grads expected. E R Fancher governor of the Federal Reserve Bank Cleveland will speak along with J R Rogers father of the linotype machine William D Gillmore brigadier general of the army air forces and Ward T Van Orman noted for international balloon races. Graduates from every class since 1879 will attend some from 600 miles away. Last night the school graduated 165 students addressed by J H Rogers a graduate of the first class.
Prosecutor Don Myers announced padlock petitions will be filed soon to close the Jack Williamson place at 1444 Broadway. Williamson was convicted of possessing intoxicants during recent raids aided by agents and deputies. A closing order may last one year and could be reopened with a bond.
In Chesterfield county last night three state prohibition enforcement officers were wounded while raiding a still. Inspector R H Durrette suffered a chest wound, Officer George Johnson was hit in the shoulder and leg, and B Gregory was wounded in the leg. Seven African American suspects were arrested and brought to Richmond. A shotgun linked to Russell Woolridge was cited as the weapon.
Meetings of two farm clubs are scheduled for Thursday and Friday night. Horton Alger, county farm extension agent, reported that Thursday’s meeting will be the Brownhelm Potato club at Henry Leimbach’s home for organization, officer elections, equipment distribution, and bulletin handouts. Friday’s meeting will be the Penfield Calf club at the Penfield Center town hall.
A broken sewer pipe at the extreme west end of Spruce street caused the pavement to sink ten inches. Service Director John N. Eidt said the sewer has been dug up and repaired and the pavement will be replaced immediately.
In seven minutes the House eliminated the Debenture plan from the administration's farm bill and sent the measure to conference with the Senate. The vote totaled 113 in favor and 250 against, with leadership enforcing a quick record vote and no debate.
Jake Wagner of Rochester township was shot in the right leg at about 11 30 p m Wednesday while fleeing from jail on a bootlegging charge. Marshal L F Culbertson seized a bottle of liquor from Wagner as he left a group of section workers, then Wagner struck Culbertson and a struggle followed. Culbertson fired a shot into the ground, but a ricocheted bullet reportedly hit Wagner above the knee. Wagner was jailed in the village lockup and transported to Oberlin hospital. A warrant was issued for Wagner today.
City Engineer Jack Powell spent Wednesday tabulating bids received Tuesday for five street projects. Estimated total cost runs about eighty eight thousand dollars. Streets listed include Second Street from Middle to East, Adams Street from Lake to Walnut, Hillsdale Court from Furnace to Cascade Park, Ohio Street from Glenwood to Pasadena Park allotment, and Neuter Court from Lodi to its end.
Mrs Lyra Maes longtime Canandaigua resident dies suddenly at her home. She is mother of Johan N Willys president of the Willys Overland Motor Car Company Toledo Ohio. Survived by son John and two daughters Mrs James Castle Save and Mrs Mary A Sleight.
Delegates from Medina La Grange Wellington Camden Center Trinity Lorain East Side Lorain and Elyria met at Camden Center to form a preliminary Baptist association after withdrawing from Lorain County Baptist due to Fundamentalist Modernist tensions. Officers elected include Moderator Rev C E Bacon and Clerk Rev J A Waugaman with committees for program nominating and constitution.
Lorain County Farm Bureau executive committee began plans to equip and expand girls club and farm women work in Lorain county. Mrs. George W. Cotton and Mrs. A. J. Carpenter named to obtain equipment under Miss Wilma Bonar, county extension agent. Horton Alger recently became county extension agent, succeeding C E. Rowland who is now assistant state director of agriculture. The July meeting is set for July 10.
Old Orchard Me June 13 Three French fliers aimed for Paris after takeoff in a long distance flight. The American Green Flash crashed in the sand just after liftoff, wrecked beyond quick repair, while the Yellow Bird sped toward Paris. The French team pressed on toward Cape Sable, hours from Paris, as spectators watched.
Cincinnati dispatch reports the body of an unidentified middle aged man beaten to death with a hammer was found in a tool shed along the C and A right of way. The weapon was a heavy spike hammer, with head crushed. Robbery is suspected. Coat pockets were ripped. trouser pockets turned inside out. Newspapers scattered on the floor hint the slaying occurred last night to sleep.
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