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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1927
Page
3
Fragmentary local item notes two marriages or wedding references around Vermilion and Birmingham with names Myra Howard and Les, plus a Fairmont/ Elyria connection and a family gathering. The text mentions relatives Fleming and a Boyd Thos Woas but is incomplete.
Cleveland records show a cool spell during the dog days, four to six weeks between early July and September. The piece notes ancient origins of the term tied to Sirius and contrasts it with modern belief of sultry summers. The report then lists numerous local visits and social events across Elyria, Vermilion, and nearby towns with residents visiting relatives and attending farmers' picnics at Crystal Gardens.
Hamilton reports that Fred Ashcraft seeks a new trial on a manslaughter conviction tied to his cousin's death, arguing newly discovered evidence. Also noted: 60 year old Cornelius Witters may recover from a fractured skull after a train collision, and the estate of Dr. Bruce Vink at Oxford will be appraised August 23 including botany lichens collected during his Miami University tenure. In Palestine Texas a man asks $500 for four Persian cats, described as aristocratic.
About thirty Rotary members and their wives were entertained Monday evening by local scouts camping at Sage's grave. The column lists various residents’ weekend visits and travels including Mr and Mrs Wm Laurence at Lakeside and Mrs J F Fuller visiting Cleveland and Detroit.
Mr and Mrs A L Heason spent the weekend at Lakeside. Mr and Mrs B L Bryan left Sunday for a motor trip to Buffalo and Niagara Falls and other places. Mrs J Triplett accompanied delegates to Lakeside Epworth League contention this week including Dorothy Nelson Mildred Jordon Olive Swanger Marie Kendal and Earl Emerson. Mr and Mrs H R Stahlmaker of Columbus were guests of Mr and Mrs Hl Ho Smith. Miss Fern Runkle and brother Hugh visited Findley. Mrs George O'llara returned from Cleveland. Mrs E D Briggs hosted guests including Mr and Mrs C A Ott Warren and others from Orrville and Wooster.
Berlin reports an enormous travel surge as more than 500000 residents fled the city during the first four days of the summer school vacation. Officials note the exodus began strong, with the first day showing especially high departure numbers.
Jas A Hewitt expresses sincere appreciation for Elyria voters support in the primaries praises past three and a half years of service vows to continue to serve the city and asks united aid to advance a program for Elorra making it better and more prosperous if elected mayor in November.
Holy Cross and St John’s battled seven innings to a 1 1 tie. St John’s scored first in the opening frame as Huebner and Draegert produced early offense, with Kammski and Guthman delivering key plays. Both pitchers worked well, Skyro earning three strikeouts for Holy Cross and Schroeder fanning seven for St John’s, in a tightly contested non-decision.
Elyria Hagies host Wilder Cigars at Cascade Park on Sunday with Bill Rose facing Bull Nose, a top Lorain County pitcher. Manager Marth said Rose, former Richwine and City standout, will start against the Birdmen. The duel promises a hard fought game after two prior meetings, Eagles winning 4-2 in the first and leading 2-0 in the second before it was called.
Elyria City battles Faye Knits in a pivotal game that could decide the second half AAA race. The Public Ser Tires, a young outfit, face Tellings Luna Park while Gold Bonds clash with Lyonors in the late game. Cleveland teams have been narrow loss margins this season.
The Giants beat the Pirates 8 5 leveraging a late rally with passes and errors to offset the Cubs idle while Babe Ruth and the Yankees topped Washington. Detroit edged St Louis 2 1, Phil- adelphia split a series game 12 2, and Boston Braves split with Philadelphia behind Pruett’s pitching.
Baseball standings show New York leading with 109 wins and 77 losses while Washington sits at 107 64 4. Chicago Cleveland Detroit St Louis Boston and Philadelphia follow in order. American results list New York 4 Washington 12 Philadelphia 2 Detroit 2 St Louis 1. Games: Chicago at Cleveland St Louis at Detroit New York at Washington Boston at Philadelphia. National results include New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia 6 1 and Pittsburgh at St Louis.
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