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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1924
Page
6
Amherst August 23 Mrs Joseph Smith of Cloughs Quarry was overcome by heat as a barn on her property caught fire while she tried to stop trespassers from stripping berry bushes. She warned trespassers and rushed to save winter bedding and clothes but the blaze destroyed the barn. Three pigs perished and the house caught fire but neighbors helped extinguish the flames.
The village has granted permission for a parade of several hundred Klansmen starting at 8:00 p.m. The march ends at Brandt's Park for speeches by one or more speakers. A cordial public invitation is extended to hear the Klan’s interpreted principles, possibly with a band.
In Amherst on August 23 Wade C Wetzel became owner of the local drug store formerly F C Oehl drug store now Wetzel’s Pharmacy. The long standing business, started by Raymond Oehl, has operated for 32 years and recently expanded. The new owner plans changes and improvements to boost service.
Amherst August 23 Miss Anna Miller presented her piano students in a Congregational church recital featuring a diverse program of classical pieces by Brown Sartorio Streabbog Rescher and others with Duets and solo works. Organ teacher and pupils entertained at the Harris home honoring Oberlin's E C Crowle before a brief musical session. Funeral set for Mrs. Walker Acker man in Tenney avenue with burial in Cleveland avenue cemetery.
In a tense exchange, a woman questions Harry Underwood about Lillian’s concern over his possible misdeeds. He deflects with charm, insisting he’s moved beyond apron strings, while she probes his loyalties, and he hints at his past as a bootlegger. The scene ends with a vow of independence and stubborn resolve.
Amherst notes a Meadville couple visiting the Jaegers, wiener roast at W. E. Schultheiss, postponed St Peters Missionary meeting, Koepps visiting Oberlin, a birth in South Amherst, and several arrived or traveled relatives visiting or staying with local families. Residents report visits to Elyria Knouss Lake Cleveland Lakewood and Flint business trips, with multiple weekend guests and family gatherings noted.
Avon notices social visits and travel involving Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Pickering with Lakewood family. Mrs. Leo Dechant returns from hospital with infant. Melvin Radinse from Cleveland visiting Sue Jamson. Wagner couple back from Thousand Islands. Virginia Williams back from Painesville. E A Scamman at Muskoka Lakes. Stella Buswell to Tawas Michigan. Bessie Henson with Walker family in Wadsworth. Chaffee with parents in Tiffin. Hubbard Buck and Walker clan at Chippewa Lake. Margaret Smith visiting Lakewood. Fred Henson with Green Springs relatives. Nelson Chester family driving to Indiana. Ed'n Knight injured Sunday.
Residents share travel and guest updates from Kiptea Elyria and Rocky River while Edwin Pickering and Lawrence Krabs undergo operative treatment at St Josephs hospital. Engagements include Mrs E A Scamman visiting her parents and families from Loomis Dover Blissfield and Lansing.
D W Griffith sought Italian financing for rehabilitating Italian films but returned to America after bankers balked at his required funds. Jetta Goudal sues Distinctive Pictures for 100000 over a contract dispute. Dorothy Mackaill and George O’Brien to co star in The Painted Lady after leading The Man Who Came Back. Viola Dana signed by Paramount for two films Open All Night and Merton of the Movies with Sally Flips Montague opposite Glenn Hunter. Ramon Navarro stars in The Red Lie with brother Eduardo in a small role, as the film colony watches if he echoes Ramon’s early success.
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