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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1927
Page
9
Columbus April 27 The five minute recess ends with a brief session where Lt Governor Bloom and Speaker Gray preside to sign 74 bills awaiting Gov Donahey's action. After signing the chambers recess again to May 9 for final session and lawmaking.
Fifty circulation managers from across Ohio attend the 21st annual meeting of the Ohio Circulation Managers' Association in Columbus. Morning sessions cover routine business. seven new members join. In the afternoon J F Burke editor of the Elyria Chronicle Telegram and Bucyrus Telegraph Forum is slated to speak on newspaper circulation from the publishers’ point of view.
George Standen who came to Tyria in 1841 from England with his father celebrates his ninety sixth birthday next October at his home in DeFuniak Springs Florida. Standen long lived in Lorain County and later moved to Florida where he winters and settled permanently in 1925. He attributes longevity to avoiding strong drinks and tobacco and remains fond of horse racing. Five generations of Standens are noted with descendants in Florida and Ohio. Nelle Lo Standen, his granddaughter, recently married Panny Wise of De Funlak Springs and they plan to settle in Jackson Florida.
Local building permits list approvals including John Pedras for Capitol Theatre remodel at 60 Broad Street valued at 2000 dollars and C Wy Lewis for a frame dwelling on Mate Scilles Street costing 4504 dollars. Additional permits include William Krug for two frame garages at 04 Dennison Avenue and 216 West Myrth Street and Alma Miller for a frame garden at Cast Taucu on Eastern Heights Boulevard.
A stranger was detained by a village deputy in Avon Lake after attempting to move a large boulder to free ten people trapped beneath it. The man claimed to be Almarnmuos Zalmernmuos of Pieton Antarin Canada. Sheriff Mathews was notified for disposition.
County farmers collaborate with supervisor B C Cotton and inspectors to cleanup fields by May first. They aim for a three percent tax on crop value as part of the European corn borer drive, with June first deadlines for affidavits on extra cleaning costs and field-specific actions.
A reader quiz lists ten items on radio and theater topics. It asks who is known as the "vk" of the Capitol Theatre Milly and which impresario began shows by screening films in a bar on Sundays. It inquires about Tot Springs Arkansas station access and notes several station call letters and notable radio manufacturers associated with sponsor programs and artists.
A proposed law in the French parliament targets what critics call pure vandalism by Bilginists. The measure aims to curb treasure destruction amid debates over heritage protection and export restrictions.
A transient named Fields, colored, was fined two dollars and cashed for intoxication after pleading to avoid further penalties. William Brown appeared in police court on intoxication charges and vowed not to drink again if spared the work house as the mayor postponed sentencing.
A curator of odd anecdotes recounts a farmer doctor exchange about insomniac sheep and mortgage relief. An Arkansas letter to Rockefeller Institute ridicules modern education while praising English. A schoolchild’s essay on Socrates misreads his teaching and fate, and a mother notes a baby’s progress toward walking.
Newspaper clippings recount a comical wedding scene with a sailor and bride, the parson pressing a firm refusal, and the bride's protest. Other vignettes include a mistaken toast, a dog commanded to lie down, a chicken with teeth, and humorous exchanges with Mary and a policeman as bystanders react to polite blunders.
Vincent H. Percy of Cleveland staged an organ and violin recital at the Wellington Congregational Church. The Junior Chorus directed by Maybelle Williams performed three numbers. Alfred and Russel Frank’s pieces drew applause. Hospital notes, club meetings, and local social items follow, including poppy-making and a vanishing tea for library funds.
The article notes a Douglass Memorial Chorus concert at Oberlin with guest artists Miss Wilhelmina Patterson and Mr. Benjamin Sanders, alongside upcoming lectures and recitals at Oberlin, including Catherine Kryes's senior piano recital and talks on classical studies in Athens. It also mentions rain-caused postponements of Oberlin college baseball games and a student federation discussion on archaeology and the American School in Athens.
Mayor H. Hinxson of Elyria Ohio proclaims May 1 to May 8 1937 as Child Health Week urging citizens to cooperate in promoting physical mental and spiritual health of children. The proclamation notes youth as future citizens and links community wealth to health.
Kipton news records several visits and travels among residents including Mr. and Mrs. John Sigsworth in Ridgeville and L. B. Sigsworth family, Mrs. Wellie Haigh at Wakeman mothers and daughters event, and multiple trips to Cleveland Elyria Oberlin and Sandusky. A law in South Africa bans publishing campaign reporting without writer names.
Property owners near Thirteenth Street and Middle Avenue circulate a petition opposing a proposed colored church on Ox Lot. Circulators did not disclose plans for the petition after signature collection.
The Elyria Kiwanis Club stunt committee runs the program at tomorrow noon’s meeting. It will be at the Newell hotel with the nature of the program yet to be disclosed.
Cleveland reports April 27 trading in butter hogs cattle and sheep with steady markets and varied receipts. Chicago cash quotes list butter eggs poultry and produce with price ranges and regional notes. Toledo and Minneapolis farm goods follow with grain and feedstuff bids and shipment data.
The probate docket records numerous filings including wills for Burt Ha Ward Johannaise Frank Preh Walter D Hall and Augusta Bruse among others. Appointments as administrators and bonds are noted for H G Wallgereen A C Galhoon and George Elden with varied bonds. Localities include Lorain Wellington Oberlin Ridgeville South Amherst and Grafton with totals and dates implied in filings.
Elyria and Lorain county merchants ready to host Elyria Day on Thursday April 25. More than thirty Elyria merchants plan sale items described as real bargains. A special merchandising committee selected standout values for this event to attract crowds and buyers.
April 27 report from Fields Fields notes A T Bush recovering in Elyria hospital and Mrs A Taft on the sick list. PTA officers to be elected May 17 while WLUnited meeting at A J Hulse’s line drew strong attendance. Mrs Kirby of Elyria gave a well received talk to 211 present. Clayton Thompson wed Katherine Terrell and will reside in Lakewood after Detroit trip. Benneta Chaffee injured fingers in a wringer. Ridgeville ladies plan a gathering Wednesday. PTA dinner planned May 12. W Grills can now sit up in a wheelchair. Miss Lucy Harding of Willoughby visiting. relatives in town. Funeral of Jay Fowl noted. Mrs David Jayes and sons visited from Riera.
A conversation unfolds as a traveler asks about a name and a tale of a prince and a pretender. In another scene a ticket seller queries a colored man about a deceased brother and the plan to move him to a distant burial site with family from Kincolla and Sualston.
Appointment notices show Gardon Murray named administrator of Frederick Tranh estate in East Cleveland. Clerks approve final admission for record. Executors appointed for Anna Esden of Carlisle township and William Cushing Park of Gratton. Clara Finkel will and Huntington township matters appear in probate docket.
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