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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1928

Page

9

Thompson Court Grants Six Divorces in One Morning

Judge W. B. Thompson's common pleas court granted six divorces this morning. Edith Jenney Lutz divorced Thane H. Lutz for gross neglect of duty with custody of the minor children awarded. Jamie G. Reynolds obtained a divorce from Leo E. Reynolds on chuty, custody claimed. Una L. White wilfully absent from her husband for over three years. Harry R. White granted the divorce. Meta Damke divorced Fred Damke for gross neglect of duty and awarded $15 weekly for child support. Cecelia McKinney divorced Clifford L. McKinney with custody of the children and $25 monthly alimony for extreme cruelty. Mary Mines divorced Clyde Mines for gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty.

W. B. Thompson Common Pleas Edith Jenney Lutz Thane H. Lutz Jamie G. Reynolds Leo E. Reynolds Chuty Una L. White Harry R. White Harry Meta Damke Fred Damke Cecelia McKinney Clifford L. McKinney Mary Mines Clyde Mines

Judgments in Suit Against Nellie Glover Are Rendered

Judge W B Thompson returned several default judgments in the suit brought by John Lersch Co. The Murbach Coal Co. won $176.68 against Nellie C. Glover and D A Glover. H C Lesher received $8250. The Savings and Deposit Bank and Trust Co. was awarded $7195.05 against Nellie Co Glover and Delwin A Glover plus $4749.40 against Nellie C. Glover. Foreclosures or liens were approved in all cases.

John Lersch Co Nellie C. Glover W B Thompson Murbach Coal Co D. A. Glover H. C Lesher Savings and Deposit Bank and Trust Co Nellie Co. Glover Delwin A. Glover

Death of Mrs Adella Fankoff at 54 years old

Mrs Adella Fankoff died at her home 121 Bell avenue on Saturday at 1 19 pm aged 54 years 11 months 17 days She leaves husband Herman two daughters Miss Pearl at home Mrs C J Berrington of Lorain a granddaughter one sister and two brothers Mrs D C Terrell of Elyria Lant of Brighton and Jack of Elyria She had been ill nine months She belonged to Church of Christ Women’s Relief Corps Lady Maccabees W C T U and Royal Neighbors Funeral will be Tuesday at 2 pm from her home Rev W C Fowler officiating Burial in Elmwood cemetery.

Adella Fankoff Bell Avenue Herman Miss Pearl C. J. Berrington Lorain D. C. Terrell Elyria Lant Brighton Jack Church of Christ Women’s Relief Corps Lady Maccabees Royal Neighbors W. C. Fowler Elmwood Cemetery

Owens Infant Dies at Home in Wake of Illness

Arthur D. Owens nine months old, son of Mr and Mrs Matthew Owens, died at home 358 Vulcar Street at 2:00 AM Wednesday. Rev Gray officiated. Burial to be at Ridgelawn Cemetery.

Arthur D. Owens Matthew Owens Vulcar Street Rev. Gray Ridgelawn Cemetery

Avon Man 75 Dies at Home on Stony Ridge Road

Cornelius Mohr aged seventy five died Saturday at his Avon residence where he had lived fifty years. He is survived by his wife and family. The funeral is set for Tuesday at nine thirty in Avon with burial at Nidge ville.

Avon, O Cornelius Mohr Stony Ridge Road

Goodyear shed blast leaves boy among victims

In a shed blast the drum fragments scattered as far as 100 feet. Only the lid remained and the shed was largely destroyed. The Waddy boy, found with a mouth organ in his pocket, is identified by his father after the blast. Police and Goodyear Public Relations begin inquiries into ownership.

Goodyear Company Herbert Maxin Yrould Frederick Papa Waddy

Guard at Harding tomb to be withdrawn tomorrow

Marion Ohio April 30 a military guard that has stood at the tomb of President and Mrs Warren G Harding for five years will be withdrawn tomorrow May 1. The detachment will disband and members return to their respective posts.

Tome OF Hardings Marion Tar Mra Warren Harding Tomorriow

Local man fined for intoxication in police court

Oliver Johnson of Muncie Indiana was fined ten dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to intoxication in police court this morning. He attempted to resist arrest and being jailed following his arrest at the New York Central express office Saturday morning.

Oliver Johnson Muncie Indiana Johnson New York Central Express

Burgett Divorce Grants Temporary Alimony in Lorain

Gertrude Burgett of Lorain was awarded temporary alimony of 80 dollars a month for six weeks and 100 dollars a month thereafter in her divorce suit against Leroy Burgett in the common pleas court before Judge W B Thompson. Mrs. Burgett filed for divorce last week.

Gertrude Burgett Lorain Leroy Burgett Common Pleas Court W. B Thompson Burgett

Edward March Appeals Fine For Wrong Way Driving

Edward March of Bath Street pleaded guilty in police court this morning to driving the wrong way through a one way street Troxel allee. He was fined $2 and costs.

Edward March Bath Street March Troxel Aller

Alliance Figures Face Fine In Statutory Charge

Mrs Bertha Jones of Ellie Street and William R Everhart a steel worker in Alliance Ohio were each fined 25 dollars and costs in police court this morning after pleading guilty to a statutory charge. They were arrested by police last night.

Bertha Jones Ellie Street William R. Everhart Alliance Ohio

First violets found by Florence Cheesman in Butternut Ridge

The Chronicle Telegram reports the first violets of the year were found this morning by Florence Cheesman of R. D. 1 Butternut Ridge. The plant was observed at her home and drew the attention of local nature lovers.

Chronicle-Telegram Florence Cheesman Butternut Ridge

Purse Stolen on Broad Street Reported in Columbus

Rita Nevadamshi of Columbus told police Saturday her black pocketbook was stolen on Broad Street. The bag contained a tank book and some money.

Rita Nevadamshi Columbus Si Broad Street

Car Hits Parked Vehicle on East Avenue

Early Monday morning Harold Green of South Amherst reported his car struck a rear parked vehicle bearing license 6458 055 on East avenue. Green said the other car was parked without lights and that his own car was damaged.

Harold Green South Amherst East Avenue Green

Peeper Reported On George Street

George Street resident reports a peeper gazing into his windows during Saturday night. police found no one when they arrived. Intruder had disappeared by the time officers arrived.

Peeper George Street

Grand Rapids Man Fined for Drunkenness

George Cavanaugh of Grand Rapids Michigan was fined 5 dollars and costs in police court this morning on a charge of intoxication after pleading guilty at arraignment.

George Cavanaugh Grand Rapids Michigan Pullice

Girl Seeks Care After Arm Fracture in Fall

Jane Hill, nine, of 128 Eastern Heights Boulevard, fractured her right arm when she fell while playing Sunday. The fracture was reduced at Elrria Memorial Hospital.

Clyiita Jane Hill Eastern Heights Boulevard Elrria Memorial Hospital

Stinchcomb Fractures Wrist Cranking Car Sunday

Harry E Stinchcomb of 322 Cambridge Street fractured his right wrist Sunday while cranking a car. He was taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Harry E. Stinchcomb Camtridge Street Elyria Memorial Hospital

Lottie Sadler Case Settled in Common Pleas Court

The case of Lottie Sadler against The Suburban Light and Power Co. was settled at the cost of the defendant under the direction of Judge W. B. Thompson today.

Lottie Sadler Suburban Light and Power Co Common Pleas W. B. Thompson

City Bank Wins Default Judgment Against Longs in Foreclosure

Judge W. B. Thompson granted a default judgment for $2857 to City Bank Co against S. L. Long and Viola Long in common pleas court. A mortgage securing the debt was ordered foreclosed.

W. 8. Thompson City Bank Co S. L. Long Viola Long Common Pleas

Judge grants alimony to Kellargis wife in divorce case

Judge W Bo Thompson orders Peter Kellargi to pay Mary Kellargi 190 dollars weekly alimony pending action on her divorce suit. Mary Kellargi seeks permanent alimony and division of property as the case proceeds.

W. Bo Thompson Peter Kellargi Mary Kellare

Judge Grants Note Judgment for Shook Against Smith

Judge W B Thompson today granted a cognovit note judgment for J W Shook in the sum of 16.50 against Ario Smith in a small-claims style case, marking a clear court decision. The incident reflects a documented creditor claim where the judge ruled in favor of the plaintiff, establishing the monetary award.

W. B. Thompson J. W. Shook Ario Smith

Canadian mob demands work in Winnipeg parade

In Winnipeg on April 30 two thousand unemployed, led by two young women with red flags, marched to the legislative building for a second labor demonstration this week. Alderman Frye and W O Kilisynyn spoke at an open air mass meeting as banners urged work or total maintenance. Frye warned of trouble if authorities fail to act, while others pressed the government to start road work and other public projects and sent a telegram to Premier Mackenzie King seeking federal aid.

Winnipeg Man Legislative Thomas Frye W. O. Kilisynyn Frye Macckenzie King

Peace Dinner at Shaw High Precedes World Justice Conference

More than 700 people are expected at Shaw High School for a peace dinner tonight as a prelude to the world conference on international justice opening May 7 in Cleveland. Rabbi Helel Sillers to speak. Ohio Day features Gov. Donahey Mayor Marshall and Rep. Burton. Continental Day and Neighbor, World and Rebel Day named for the week of events.

Cleveland Shaw High School Helel Silvers Ohio Vic Donahey John D. Marshall Theodore E. Burton Henry Turner Bailey

Local Notices From Brownhelm Murray Ridge and Vincent

Community notices list residents with dates in Brownhelm Murray Ridge and Vincent. Names include Mabel Reinhard, Patricia Marshall, Raymond Trinter, Jessy McCauley, Keith Buchs, Barbara Brown, Mary Malinowsky, and many others with April event dates in each locale.

Brownhelm Mabel Reinhard Patricia Marshall Raymond Trinter Floyd Herchler Harold Taft Kathrin Unger James Wilson Ruth Crcutt James Zunt George Taner Robert Reinhard Gladys Zilch Warren Leimbach Nadine Kolbe George Miller Gertrude A Queen Mildred Ruth Donald Bechtel Paul Bectler Margaret Bacon Elmer Herschler Dorothea Angersbach Ruth Angersbach Eleanor Leitzler John Brandau Henrietta Keith Buchs Barbara Brown Katherine Baisch Doris Portman Margaret Keressi Eleanor Schneider Louise Born Lucille Born Vaneta Twining Warren Krieg Betty Decker Mary Adler Sybil Kendeigh Margaret Bohna Helen Cherry John Cherry Andy Kristy Theresa Kerett Winifred Emerich Virginia Twining Gilbert Hostettler John Keressi LeRoy Emmerich Phyliss Portman Howard Petty Lois Portman Melvin Heidrich

Local notices list names tied to La Porte event

AVIS Hasings and Rupert Garrison appear in La Porte on April 27 alongside a long roll of individuals including Belden Olivia Wise Dorothy Reising John Tan ko Sharline Wise Albert Speith and many others. The fragmentary clipping suggests a community notice or social register entry for a gathering or pageant with multiple surnames such as Rising Reisinger Mole and Scheafer.

LA Porte Avis Hasings Rupert Garrison Belden Olivia Wise Dorothy Reising John Tanko Sharline Wise Albert Speith Mother Gest Herman Gest Leon Rising Ruth Stock Gwendolyn Mennell Myrna Rising Edna Law Merle Shuster Henry Schriver Lews Reising Edward Reisinger Harlon Mole Marion Rising Fred Reisinger Helen Scheafer Tucille Scheafer Wilomene Mole Howard Rising

Preferred numbers to cut industrial waste proposed

The American engineering standards committee urged a gradual elimination of vast waste through a new production size system called preferred numbers. The report says thousands of sizes exist for many products, with only a few needed, and applies to items like bread machinery handbags and packing cases.

New York American Engineering Standards Committee

Preferred numbers guide standard sizing in engineering

The article explains preferred numbers as a sequence for curtain rods and rubber riding lengths, where each size is 60 percent larger than the previous. It notes the American engineering standards committee as the central body, with C B E Skioner of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association chairing the general committee.

C. B E. Skioner National Electrical Mannufactturers’ Association

Commerce Department aids small retailers with new education drive

Washington April 30 opening a correspondence school for the little fellows of the retail business, the commerce department launches a movement to help small merchants profit and avoid bankruptcy. Dr Frank M Surface says a domestic commerce division section will cooperate with merchants to help themselves amid rising 1927 failures.

Washington Commerce Department Frank M. Surface America Dr. Surface Federal Reserve Board Wall United States Surface

Germany Ready To Conclude An Anti War Pact

Berlin reports Germany ready to conclude an anti war pact and begin negotiations at once with other powers. The reply aligns with Kellogg’s plan, upholds League of Nations covenants and Locarno treaties, and insists the pact be universal with self defense preserved. Germany hopes the move accelerates disarmament and invites broader adoption.

Berlin Germany United States United Press Kellogg France Japan Italy

Supreme Court recess and October adjournment announced

The U S supreme court recessed until May 14 and said it would adjourn on June 4 until next October. In Miami Florida George Rommel a veteran air pilot who runs mail service to Ragged Key and Nassau from Miami crashed his motorcycle into a truck injuring himself at the end of a recent airmail run.

Washington U. S. Supreme Court Miami Fla Geo. Rommel Ragged Skey Nassau

Government Aims to Test Pearls for Authenticity

The Government of Czechoslovakia will test all pearls to prevent forgeries before sale. It will mark genuine pearls to aid public trust and curb illicit trade.

Czechoslovakia

Democrats Watch California Primary Clash of Leaders

California voters face a pivotal primary as Gov Alfred E Smith of New York Senator Walsh of Montana and Senator Heed of Missouri compete for the nomination. The result holds broader meaning beyond delegates, signaling the potential end of the Smith-McAdoo contest and shaping the 1924 nomination battle.

Washington California Alfred FE. Smith New York Senator Walsh Montana Senator Heed Missouri Wm. G. McAdoo Smith

Market report from Cleveland on produce and poultry prices

Cleveland market summary lists potato prices by sack size and region including Ohio Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota with rates from 2.40 to 3.50 per sack, onion and potato product notes, plus butter and egg goods quotes and poultry costs for broilers leghorns heavy fowls and roosters with cents per pound.

Cleveland Ohio Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota Idaho

Cleveland Livestock Market Report April 30

Cleveland livestock receipts total 4600 with steady to active demand. Hogs top at 10.75 per cwt across weights, with various price bands from 9.05 to 10.75. Cattle receipts 1250. beef steers 11.25 to 13.90, cows 7.50 to 9.50, cutters 5.75 to 6.75, feeders 15.00 to 15.50. Sheep receipts 2500. fat lambs to 16.30, bulk lambs 16.90 to 16.50, ewes 7.00 to 9.00.

Cleveland Livestock Cleveland

Columbus Produce Prices See Little Change In Wholesale Market

In Columbus Ohio on April 39 demand was slow across most fruit and vegetable lines in the wholesale district with prices largely unchanged. Notable figures include cabbage 7 cents per lb, iceberg lettuce 300 per crate, leaf lettuce 12 to 17 cents per lb, Texas yellow onions 2.35 to 2.50 per crate, shallots 50 to 60 cents per dozen, original tomatoes 2.50 to 3.00, and farm eggs 29 to 30 cents per dozen.

Columbus Texas

Toledo Livestock Market Report April 30

Hogs receipts 650. market steady. Heavies 9.50 to 10.09, mediums 10.40 to 10.60, Yorkers 10.40 to 10.70, good pigs 9.00. Cattle receipts 159. calves light demand. Sheep and lambs receipts light. market steady.

Toledo Livestock Toledo

Notable Filers Receive Warm New York Welcome

Crowds line plazas and streets as officials present filers Baron von Huenefeld Koehl and Fitzmaurice at a formal ceremony. Mayor Walker leads the welcome and Major General William Haskell pins commendation medals on each flyer. Barons and dignitaries express gratitude amid cheering.

Baron Huenefeld Walker Koehl Fitzmaurice Lindbergh William Haskell New York National Gun Club Gov. al Germany Hocha

Woman Steals from Local Studio in Broad Street Incident

A woman about 25 tall allegedly stole 17.16 from photographer Charl Schelde at a Broad Street studio. She posed as a sister awaiting a portrait, left to fetch water, then vanished with the money after promising a return. Police note no follow up by the sister.

Foxy Fanny Charl Schelde Broad Street Scheid

Y Circus Features Big Year For Y M C A Group

The Y M C A plans the Bungiing Bros and Sorepaugh Greater Combined Circuses for May 3 and 4 with a parade, side shows by local clubs, and a main show at 8 15 p m nightly. New tumblers, animals and acts will headline the tour, drawing crowds from youth to adults as tickets go on sale at the Y M C A desk.

Bungiing Bros Sorepaugh Y. M Rotary Club Ikiwenis Club Young Men's Club Agenda

Blaze damages Quality Dairy in Sunday fire

Fire Sunday morning caused an estimated $100 damage at Quality Dairy located at 1117 Middle Avenue. A defective vent pipe from a furnace started the blaze which engulfed the top of the dairy and was extinguished with water by Squad Co. 1 and Engine Co. There were no reports of injuries.

Quality Middle Avenue Squad Co. 1 Engine Co

Lorain boxing card features Cayell Swinger six round headliner

The Lorain Sports club presents a boxing show at Ilks auditorium Lorain tonight at 8 30. Prominent fighters on the card include Carl Cayell Canton vs Singy Swinger Cleveland in a six round 118 pound feature. Alf Taylor Elyria meets Johnny Schar Cleveland at 122. Georgie Roberts Lorain Bearcat faces Sailor Carr Pacific Fleet champ KK. Bendett Dennison Pennsy champ meets Joe Sloan Cleveland at 138. Other bouts: Johnny Nagy Elyria vs Nick Abraham South Amherst four rounds and Kid Stanley Lorain vs Young Louis Dennison six rounds. Tickets available at Elyria Eagles or Billings Alley Inn.

Lorain Ilks Elyria Carl Cayell Canton Singy Swinger Cleveland Alf Taylor Best Bet Johnny Schar Georgie Roberts Kid Stanley Wil Wallops Youn Louis Dennison Elyria Eagles Billings’ Alley Inn

Irish Policemen Cheer Welcome to German Colleagues in New York

An Irish officer expressed deep gratitude for the reception given to German colleagues in New York. He praised the welcome as overwhelming and said, as an Irishman, he feels perfectly at home. Irish police joined in the cheering.

New York

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