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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1930
Page
10
Washington court weighs if the Nassak diamond is a work of art or an antique artisan jewel. Customs duties were assessed as not antique, prompting an appeal to the U S Court of Customs Appeals. The stone’s history spans centuries, with roots in a Hindu temple near Bombay and ancient cave sites.
A priceless Nassak diamond, 106 years old and valued at $114 carats, circulates through European and American hands in a historic chain from the East Indies Company to England and eventually the Marquis of Westminster and a New York firm. A pending court battle draws art dealers nationwide as owners fear unfair competition from loose entries used for manufacture. Local society notes mention Mrs George id and family, church services, Thres M's gathering, and residents leaving for Cleveland.
Grandma Keifer of Elsie visited Mrs Sedie Geuit on Thursday. W W Bridges made a brief call on Earl Weidrick. Mr and Mrs Charles Taulor spent Sunday at Elyria visiting Ed Jeffries. Mrs Ford Dagieish has been sick this past week. Kenneth Gross of Columbiana Ohio visited Thursday to see his mother Mrs Luer Gross. Mr and Mrs Glenn Brouse of Lorain visited E M Brant. Ed Whieve had another bad spell Monday and Wednesday was taken to the Cleveland Luss eran hospital. Mr and Mrs Touby attended the funeral of Mr Touby’s mother at Morwalk. Mrs Elia Rumbauza of Lodi and Mr and Mrs Roger Oster of Mans- were noted among visitors.
Ohio health records show 138,435 cases of communicable diseases reported in 1928, versus a five year average of 116,064. Only three common diseases declined from the prior five year period. Diphtheria totaled 56, and scarlet fever 10,371, rising from averages, while typhoid fever 1,495 fell short of the five year norm.
The report notes several local visits and gatherings around Homerville including Mr and Mrs J C Brucher and family hosting relatives from Spencer Cleveland Asklaga and New York. Mrs Curtice hosted a Baptist ladies bake sale raising over five dollars. Rev George Su will deliver the sixth in a Lerten sermon series at the Lutheran church.
Miss Wretha Broeuse, clerking at the Firestone store, fills in for Nora Aldrich. Mr and Mrs John Garver of Ledi and Ed Parents with Ulara Woods visited this week. Rev Charles Hylen leads Evangelical Church meetings drawing good attendance.
Ben Dickinson of Geneva may walk unaided for the first time in three years after an operation at Suaz hospital in Cleveland. Doctors believe he will be able to walk before the months end, ending years of crutch use due to a knee injury.
Conneaut resident J Harmon found a carrier pigeon with a leg tag read Au 28 Seg 1347 from Syracuse New York. Harmon contacted the Syracuse chamber of commerce and the bird was claimed by J Schmitz after a loss last summer during a Cleveland to Syracuse flight. Experts note many men work in road construction.
An old advertisement touts Mu-col as a doctor recommended feminine hygiene aid used for 78 years in hospitals and offices. It claims ten fold strength, prevents trouble, disease, pain and odor, aids periods, and supports comfort and cleanliness with easy package directions.
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