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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1928
Page
7
Seventy one Elyria Kiwanians and guests attended the Olmsted charter party at Regnatz Zakewood last night. Franklin Keane field worker of Kiwanis Information was the principal speaker. After the program dancing was enjoyed until midnight.
In Indianapolis on April 19 the 24 hour match race between the French Hispano Suiza and the American Stutz ended early as the Stutz pulled into the pits at 8 21 with a broken connecting rod. It was the ninth time the Stutz entered the pits during the race.
In April, Elyria awarded contracts for a new stadium costing over 50 000 dollars. The Elyria Board of Trade advertising committee planned efforts to promote Elyria as a business and residential center. Ralph Nichols was named captain of the city team. Firemen at station No. 1 opened spring with a horseshoes game. A new bottling factory was announced to be built on Lake avenue at Caldwell street.
In a speech ending with several questions, the speaker claimed Mexico stamps and Russia’s role in Central American turmoil. He noted Nicaragua’s dollar is valued above the US dollar. Kiwanian J. N. Marple donated the day’s prize, won by Rotarian Dow 4. Baird.
An advertisement touts Lifetone Tablets as a remedy for nervousness, claiming fast action and strong sales by druggists nationwide. A bottle of 72 tablets costs $1.00 with a money back guarantee if nerves do not become steadier and health improves.
Elyrip Y M C A will show motion pictures at 4 15 Friday afternoon for the boys work department members. The same films return Saturday at 2 00 for new members. Jack Siekkinen says two reels of Our Gang Comedy will be shown along with another comedy reel.
Wal Brumby of near Oberlin was fined 310 and costs with the fine suspended by Justice J. Geor ge this morning for violating the state dog law. Brumby admitted failing to file an application for his dog's registration. The charge was brought by county dog warden Lee Muinkler.
Elmer Dellefield of Griswold Road was fined five pounds and costs in the court of Justice S. J. George after pleading guilty to intoxication. The guilty plea followed arraignment on the charge this Wednesday afternoon.
A quiet night yielded no violators in the city as May or James A. Siewitt appeared in police court this morning to plead guilty or not guilty to misdemeanors.
Fire station No 1 personnel of squad 1 and engine 1 purchased eight coffee percolators this morning confirming their status as regular coffee drinkers.
Sam Scholar of 409 Gulf road was injured at Pfaudler Co. on Wednesday when struck by a heavy object. He sustained a fracture to a bone in his left foot.
Chauncey M Depew railroad executive and orator who died April 5 left Yale University a $1 million bequest, the largest single gift in a total exceeding $2 29 million. The will directs estate distribution and honors Peekskill roots with $109 000 trust for education and maintenance of the Depew mausoleum where he is buried.
An Atlanta gas advertisement promotes Mother’s Friend as a comfort for expecting mothers. Externally applied, it claims to relax tissues, soothe prenatal distress, soften skin, and ease childbirth. testimonials from Mrs. Selah Mabe of Lawsonville NC praise its effectiveness. free booklet offered.
The Elyria rifle team triumphed over Amherst 1901 to 1767 in Elyria at the city hall range, defending the Haserodt county league trophy. High scorers were Sassmanhausen for Elyria with 195, Lord and Vancel at 194, while Amherst top scorers included Lauer Hoffmer and Tisdale with 189 each.
Mrs Minerva Spencer died Wednesday at two pm at her daughter’s home, 412 East Avenue, after several months of illness. She was 83 years, two months old. She leaves six children including Mrs Reynolds, Frank Spencer, Mrs A V Jones, Minnie Spencer of Columbus, and G C Spencer of New Straitsville, a brother James K Slatzer, eighteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Remains shipped to New Straitsville for interment at the family lot there.
Oberlin April 19. B Whiting reports sociology students leave at 7 tomorrow for the annual field trip. The expedition goes to Cleveland, then Warrensville to study conditions. The large group is divided into four sections, each visiting five Cleveland sites before Warrensville’s state institution.
Vienna psychologist Dr. Alfred Alder, originator of the inferiority complex and the will to power, will speak in Warner Hall Friday evening at 8 15 under the psychology department. He supervises 22 public school clinics and serves as Vienna's municipal advisor for children.
The Oberlin college baseball team will start its 1925 schedule tomorrow against the University of Akron in Akron. Coach Thrower has not announced the lineup after a month of outdoor practice, with several capable men vying for each position. With veterans back from last year, Oberlin expects a strong season. the first home game is slated for Baldwin-Wallace next Tuesday.
Miss Ivanore Barnes director of the college bureau of appointments announced a summer work clearing house. College officers teachers or alumni will inform Miss Barnes of opportunities while students apply to her. About 150 students have registered, enabling a wide range of positions from athletic coaches to playground directors and settlement house workers.
Helen Ruth Schrieber will give her senior piano recital this evening at 7:29 in Warner. Professor Friedrich Goernery will assist on the violoncello.
Word reaches here that Professor Karl W Gehrkens and Professor W H Frederick of the conservatory faculty are in Chicago this week for the National Music Supervisory conference. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs T H Rowland plan to leave Florida this week for unknown destination.
Promote a mild corrective remedy for stomach and bowels with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets a safe vegetable blend with olive oil. It claims to tone eliminate and regulate without habit forming effects useful for constipation sour stomach torpid liver and bad breath.
The Pansy chapter of the Order of Eastern Star will hold its annual inspection on Wednesday evening, April 25, with the worthy grand matron, grand patron, deputy grand patron and grand representatives in attendance. A dinner will be served at 6 30. Reverend L E Daniels of Christchurch will lecture at Bealey hall Gambler Ohio this week as visiting clergy travel with plans to visit their daughter in London Ohio on the return.
A vintage advertising claim touts the little green capsule known as Allenrhu Number 2 as a rapid cure for rheumatic pains. The schedule prescribes hourly doses on day one, then every two hours on day two, followed by daily capsules until symptoms vanish, with druggists nationwide supplying the product.
When bread was first made salt was probably the only other ingredient besides flour and water used.
A proposal suggests banning all advertising billboards along New Brunswick highways, aiming to reduce visual clutter. Details on implementation, timeline, and affected routes were not provided.
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