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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1935

Page

9

Nurse on Trial for Murder in Kentucky Town

Princeton report shows Nell Baker a 38 year old nurse faces murder charges over the poisoning death of Wanta Cox nine year old girl. Six witnesses testified as the court weighs autopsy findings while details of an illicit affair with the girl's father Charles Cox unfold. Cox, a divinity student turned insurance salesman, will face trial later for Wanda's murder as his wife remains in a state asylum.

Princeton Nell Baker Wanta Cox Maurelle Argenic Charles W. Cox Wanda Commonwealth Alvin Liganby Cox Miss Baker

Former Big League Players Talk To Junior Hi-Y

Lorain speakers M F Peer and H C Mellween, both ex major leaguers, spoke to Junior Hi-Y members last night. Peer, once with the Reds and a minor league manager, described training and qualifications for majors and stressed staying in peak condition. Mellween, ex Yankee pitcher and college star, recalled meetings with greats like Lajoie, McGraw, Mathewson and Young.

M. F. Peer H. C. Mellween Lorain Peer Cincinnati Reds Mellween New York Yankee Lajoie McGraw Mathewson Young

Mother Faces Non-support Charges Over Two Children

County Humane Agent and Attorney Richard Horan plan non support charges against the mother of two children aged 5 and 11. The father, a disabled veteran, may lose custody to the Oberlin Children's Home as the mother pursued employment at 20 dollars weekly after previously sharing soldier relief of 15 dollars a month. Officials say she has refused to support the family and the case is described as first of its kind in the area.

County Humane Richard Horan Horn Oberlin Soldiers’ Relief Commission

Prosecution Delay in Hibbett Extradition Case

Sherman Hibbett of Detroit faced postponed habeas corpus action as Lorain County court delays until March 19. Prosecutor Howard Butler attended to block the writ, while three alleged partners were captured near Birmingham after a morning chase. Hibbett reportedly fled through a field.

Sherman Hibbett Detroit C. M. Hanker Hibbett

Elyria High Herald Features Alumni Life and School News

The Elyria High Herald reviews two weeks of student activities and upcoming events at Elyria High School. A feature profiles distinguished alumnus General Wilder S. Metcalf, class of 1872, who died February 1 in Kansas. The issue covers class activities, assembly programs, Lake Erie League contests, and student hobbies.

Elyria High School Elyria High Herald Wilder S. Metcalf Kansas

Kiwanis Meeting Highlights Ray Wentz Big Catch

Ray Wentz regaled Kiwanis Club members at Hotel Newell with a foggy morning tale of a 16 pound Black Grouper his biggest catch yet not a record but a thriller. Visitor A C McKeehn of Lansing Michigan attended.

Kiwanis Club Hotel Newell Ray Wentz A. C. McKeehn Lansing Mich

Death of Mrs Rose Constable 74 Lorain resident

Mrs Rose Constable aged 74 longtime Lorain resident and widow of Douglass Constable died at her son Henry Constable’s Cleveland home. Born Ridgeville March 1 1861 she is survived by children Mathew Edith Kiefner Eleanor Roehl Henry D. Constable Florence O Neil and others, plus seven grandchildren. Funeral services Saturday at 2 30 from Wickens Memorial Lorain with remains lying in state.

Rose Constable Lorain Douglass Constable Henry Constable Gordoncourt Cleveland Loraig Wickens South Park Street Durham Seneeca County Ohio Oberlin John Durham Rust M. E. Church Anna Moore Mary Thompson Sandusky Dora Holton Rinda Powell Lima Joseph Blackwell William Blackwell Toledo Mathews-Gleason J. G. Hayes Westwood Cemetery

New Value Dodge Delivers Luxury At Low Cost

Dr Donald L Davison of Difton New Jersey touts the 1935 Codre Dodge as big car luxury with lower gas and operating costs than cheaper models. Dodge offers comfort safety and dependability at just a few dollars more than the lowest priced cars with price starting at 645 and up plus time payments and official Chrysler Motors Commercial Credit plan.

Donald L. Davison Difton N. J Dodge B. Fartorr Detroit Chrysler Motora

Oberlin Women’s Glee Club to Sing Annual Home Concert

Oberlin Ohio March 11 after five months of rehearsals the Oberlin Women s Glee Club will present their first major public performance the Annual Home Concert Saturday evening March 16 in Finney Chapel. It is the seventeenth season under SE Wickler with a fixed membership of 23. The spring tour covers New York New Jersey Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio with a two day New York City visit. The program features standard female vocal works plus violin and flute solos and choral passages with obbligato accompaniment.

Oberlin Ohio Oberlin Women’s Glee Club Finney Chapel SE. Wickler Glee Club New York New Jersey Pennsylvania New York City Cleveland

Book Review At Oberlin WCTU Meeting

The Oberlin Women’s Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs. E F Bosworth’s on South Professor street. Mrs. MacEachron reviewed Jack London’s John Barleycorn, a memoir of how alcohol wrecked London’s life. The next meeting is April 25 at the James Brand House with a Stockholm convention dramatization planned.

Oberlin Women's Christian Temperance Union E F Bosworth South Professor Street Schauffler James Brand Stockholm

Mrs. Malinda Durham Dies At Oberlin Home

Malinda Durham aged 73 died at her Oberlin home at 195 with funeral plans pending. The obituary notes her residence and age, with local authorities handling arrangements.

Malinda Durham Oberlin

Court actions and sentences from Elyria and surrounding townships

Elyria resident Charlie Meek sues Studebaker Chemical for 700 for personal services. H C Harris sues Bert L Kinsley et al for 2005 on a promissory note. Foreclosure sought in Grafton and Russia townships. T J Farmer sues Joan Kovascik et al for 2974 on a promissory note. Marr Vaprezan seeks separate maintenance from John Vaprezan for neglect and cruelty. Joseph Vargo, 23, of Spruce Street, sent to Ohio pen for an indeterminate parole term. William Koepp Jr of Amherst acquitted on non support of two children.

H. C. Harris Bert L. Kinsley T. J. Farmer Oberlin Joan Kovascik Marr Vaprezan Elyria John Vaprezan Joseph Vargo Spruce Street Columbus William Holst Lloyd Sweet William Koepp.r Amherst Hie TD. A. Cook

NUMBER FIVE Continued from Page 1

A speaker argues the work of the Salvation Army focuses on aiding victims of a serial order and bringing souls to God. He notes the army operates in several nations and predicts the $2.4996 goal will be reached by Friday night.

Satsafion Campaizr Hue

German Student Life Talk At Cosmopolitan Club

Oberlin Cosmopolitan Club hears German exchange student Marianne Lautsch speak on life in Germany at Goodrich House. After the meeting members plan arrangements for the Federated Cosmopolitan Club of Ohio state convention to be held here in March.

Rauelein Marianne Lautsch Oberlin Cosmopolitan Club Goodrich House Germany Federated Cosmopolitan Club of Ohio Mar

W. H. Seaman Tours Schools Across Regions

W. H. Seaman, director of ad missions, spends the week visiting schools in New York and New Jersey to recruit prospective students. After returning, he will visit lake cities then proceed to the Chicago area. Mrs. Coady, National President of the W. R. C., and other officers will join Friday at Henry Lincoln Relief Corps events. Mrs. Coady, Detroit resident, will arrive today and stay with Mrs. W. C. Christy, former national president.

W. H. Seaman New York New Jersey Lake Cities Chicago Coady Henry Lincoln Relief Corps Detroit W. C. Christy

Apollo Manager buys Fauver home on Morgan street

Jerry Steel, manager of the Apollo, has purchased the C. K Fauver home on Morgan street and will take possession as soon as Fauver’s new home on Edsemeer Place is completed.

Jerry Steel The Apollo C. K Fauver Morgan Street Mr. Fauver Edsemeer Place

Mrs Leo F Smith visits Elyria friend and death notice

Mrs Leo F Smith of Elyria was a guest yesterday at the home of Mrs Chalmer P Davidson. Mrs Joseph Smith has learned of the death of her stepfather S A Scott in Saratoga Florida.

Leo F. Smith Elyria Chalmer P. Davidson Joseph Smith S. A. Scott Saratoga Florida

Campaign chairman Leonard Smith praises Elrma support

Leonard Smith as general campaign chairman thanks the Elrma resolution endorsing the campaign and endorses Rev Auld for his published letter in the Voice of the People. He announces next report dinner at 6 p m Friday at First M E church. W C Vernon urges continued worker effort and lauds last night's results.

Leonard Smith Smith Elrma Rev. Auld Voice of the People Chronicle-Telegram M. E. Church W. C. Vernon Paul Wainwright Joz Boddy C. P. Shively Leonard Fowl F.A. Dusthimer George Colburn Oscar G. Dunn Walter Otto

Veterans stag party to be held Friday

George Perkins Post No. 247 American Legion will hold a stag party Friday evening at Woodford Avenue. All former veterans are invited.

George Perkins Woodford Avenue

Prosperity and Adversity Known by Friends

A brief reflection notes that during times of success friends recognize us, while in hardship we acknowledge our own resilience. The line suggests mutual understanding between peers facing varied fortunes and shared experiences.

School exhibit blends art tech and sport in grand show

A large display showcased mechanical drawing of machines and wheels, physics lab experiments with a photo electric cell beam, and student made telescopes. Furniture and metal work exhibits featured finished pieces, lamps, pans, and varied household items. The gym program drew 600 girls performing dances, races, acrobatics, and a basketball game won 29 to 16 by the red team led by Doris Swindling.

Marion Kemble Doris Swindling Billie Highland Scottische Virginia Reel Cracoviac

Court limits audience in McCreedy trial to adults

In Oberlin, Judge D A Cook barred all but principals, court officers, and those over 21 with seats from a statutory charge trial of Harold McCreedy. Deputized staff turned away many teens and curious spectators, a move described as novel court practice.

Harold McCreedy Oberlin Amherst D. A. Cook Ed. Monroe

Senate debate over relief bill and pair voting tactics

The transcript covers Senate maneuvering on a large relief bill, noting how pairing could alter votes. Long accuses Glass of supporting a budget without revenue, while Glass argues he merely reported the measure. A quip on taxes and lynching underscores partisan tensions and the unresolved anti-lynching bill context.

Senate Glass Long Appropriations Committee Congress

Water rate schedule proposed with stepped charges

The proposed schedule sets 500 cubic feet per month at 20 cents per hundred, next 1 500 at seven cents, next 3 000 at six cents, next 195 000 at five and one half cents, and over 200 000 at five cents per hundred with a $1 minimum monthly. A five percent penalty is included. The commission said it would investigate the request as required by law.

Propose to redraw fifth district boundaries in Ohio

The article details a legislative amendment reallocating Lorain and nearby areas, moving Wood into the 5th district and raising its population to about 209,000. Backers include Stetson, Rogers, Ashbolt, and D. W. Seward, with aims to give Lorain County a chance to elect a congressman and to remove Don Harter from the county. In Springfield, Dr. John E. Furry, 65, former mayor and longtime physician, died after a long career.

Wood Stetson Lorain County P. H. Rogers William E. Ashbolt D. W. Seward Springfield John E. Furry Washington D. H

Marchers Stand Guard as Taps Resound in Memorial Scene

Soldiers and civilians moved in formation circling a large anchor while saluting as the bugle played taps, marking a solemn memorial moment. The scene conveyed disciplined ceremony and collective tribute in a somber setting.

Cleveland Produce and Livestock Market Roundup

Cleveland markets show steady to firm readings across produce and livestock. Beans, fowls, and potatoes move slowly with price ranges for cattle, calves, sheep, hogs, and poultry noted. regional and national references include Wisconsin, Michigan, Idaho, and Florida stockings with specific price bands and car counts.

Chicago market report of eggs and poultry prices and receipts

Sutter receipts show 5 624 tubs of creamery and egg products with varied grade prices and multiple date references. Poultry live receipts include 1 car 33 trucks with hens and fryers priced 18 1 2c to 24 1 2c, Leghorn and Rock varieties listed with specific per pound prices.

Chicago Rock Springs

Cleveland milk dealers get extension to show cause

Forty one Cleveland area milk dealers were granted an extension of time until March 20 to show cause why they should be allowed to continue business. They are charged with refusing to comply with local milk regulations.

Columbus Ohio Cleveland Area

William H. Smith Dies at 76 Leader in Lumber and Banking

William H. Smith, 76, renowned head of P. Smith Sons Lumber Co and vice president of Newark Trust Co, died yesterday in Newark Ohio. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday.

Newark, O Willam H. Smith P. Smith Sons Lumber Company Newark Trust Company

Grain and mill feed price quotations report

Quotations from the Cleveland Grain and Hay Exchange and Fairchild Milling Co. cover corn wheat oats flour hay straw and mill feeds with prices per bushel per ton or per barrel. Values list No 3 yellow corn No 2 oats No 1 red wheat various flour and meal types along with alfalfa cutting and timothy hay grades and miscellaneous feeds.

Cleveland Grain and Hay Exchange Fairchild Milling Co Sheets Elevator Co

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Rose Constable Chrysler Motors Dodge Division LEO RR. Myer Motor Co Ergdd Street Esther Alflen East Lorain St. Phove Louis Bliss Phove 12 N. Pleasant St Women’s Glee Club Oberlin W. C. T. U Charlies Meek Studebaker Chemical Company C. D. Reding Arthur Sherman F. S. Rawles Henry Townsend T. C. Cooler Maxine Tucas D. M. Upton William Hearne Oscar G. Dann Carl Curtis H. W. Tinston Lillian Stevens A. C. Schilleman Sophia Gallo ACME Bsc Elyria, Ohio O'Donnell Paint & Wallpaper Co Court St OUR H. R. Rorick Travelers Elyria Savings and Trust Farmers’ Mutual Home Ins. CO Grafton Elyria Savings & Trust Elyria, O Cleveland Livestock United States Department of Agriculture United States Wisconsin U. S Michigan U.S PARTY Avon Park French Creek Jack Flynn Murphy Brothers LEE Whitney CO East Ave Broad ST Ang Jones Torain County West Broad
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