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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1928
Page
6
Dreamland Theatre presents Tom Mix in Five Thousand Reward a two day showing at Elyria. The Texas Ranger hero faces a gang of bandits in a colorful plot as he works to foil their scheme.
Fragmentary text mentions Bolores Costello and Patterson with unclear context. Unable to determine definite person, place, or event from the OCR snippet.
Pax Films presents Virginia Valle in a Richard Rosson directed feature with William Russell Nancy Drexel George Meeker and Sam Demarest in supporting roles at the Rivoli theatre. The film promises suspenseful drama as it debuts tomorrow in town.
Aerie No.31 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will send 14 delegates to the Grand Aerie and state conventions in Columbus Ohio the week of August 6. Delegates include Mel J. Brews JL Mertis GM Pat E Hayter and others. Guests from Esrig Aé No 431 will also attend. An additional parade and joint convention events are planned with teams and contests.
A fragmented note describes a motor trip with odd phrases about a distance and water. The readable bits mention travel by car and a curious sequence of words like 26 Thes and 2 of 2, but the full meaning is unclear. The source provides minimal concrete details to form a solid summary.
The route begins in Elyria and proceeds to LaPorte then State Route 82 turning left from LaPorte road through Strongsville Bo Twinsburg Ayr Mantua Cen ter Hiram Melson and north from Nelson to the Ledges. The description notes bound macadam and not bad travelling conditions along the path.
Lebanon reports two men, Es tele Noore and Robert Cole, 30 and both from South Lebanon, died after being struck by lightning while taking shelter under a bush during a heavy rain yesterday evening.
Transcription lists Cleveland radio stations with frequencies in meters and kilocycles, names of networks NBC Red and Blue, WEAF, WJR, WIZ, WOR, and program notes including orchestras, baseball scores, and restaurant features. Mentions Fried rich Janssen as director and various live appearances and show times.
In Birmingham County Line on August 4 Mrs W Gerbet and two Amherst children visited her father R H Ewell. Lena Gegenheimer and Mrs William Schlecter called on Eliza Manns of New Oberlin. Perry Parker and two eldest Ladrach children visited J D Parker’s family. Jacob Swonger of Dundee now guest of Werner Sheffer with family for two weeks. L G Thomas of Lorah spent days with George Dickel. Grace Bruce of Elyria visited grandparents P C Robertson. Dan andrews and son Clarence of Union Hill attended a gathering at John Ladrach’s home. Alan Craig of Cleveland returned home after two weeks with Walian O’s. William Ulmer of Cleveland visited John Parker’s home. A W Glime and Leon of Florence called on Ladrach family. C W Lawrence and family were Verssilon visitors. Harry had a new phone installed on Ja 2 street in Birmingham. Mrs Sara Brocan’s fame and the ac number 237.
August 7 includes a well attended W C T U meeting with speakers and a noon picnic followed by a church gathering in the afternoon. A town hall political meeting is set for Friday evening with E Rankin and others on August 11. Relatives visitings and a Congregational Aid all day meeting are noted among local social activities and regional trips.
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