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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1927

Page

3

Hand held on bank robbery charge in Galion

Wilbur Hand, accused of a $76,000 Galion bank robbery, remains jailed in Toledo on a $50,000 bond. A volatile court session with Judge Byron F. Ritchie ended with no bond change as Hand defied proceedings and demanded to be railroaded to the penitentiary.

Toledo Wilbur Hand Galion Hand Byron F. Ritchie Common Pleas Crawford County National Surety Company Sen

Death Record W Alonzo Shay 67

Alonzo Shay aged 67 died at his brother W E Shay’s home after a lingering illness. He is survived by his wife and his brother W E Shay of the city. Funeral Monday at 2 30 PM from Taylor's Funeral Home conducted by Rev Ketchum. Burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery.

Alonzo Alonzo Shay W. E. Shay Taylor Rev. Ketchum Ridgelawn Cemetery

Robberies At Clair and Standard Oil Sites Detailed

Police report two thefts they believe involve youths. The Clair job netted $20 in cash and over 800 cigarettes plus a watch and toilet articles valued at $62.60 total. The Standard Oil break in appears spiteful with broken door glass. no clear motive for broken windows.

Clair Standard Oil Co Oil Company

Opened Second Street to West Ave in Lorain

City workers reopened Second Street from Court Street to West Avenue today after widening work. Portion from Middle Avenue to Court Street remains closed for resurfacing. Local injuries include Lorain man Charles Manuel hurt by falling iron and 14 year old James Harvey with a broken ankle.

Second ST Court TO West Ave Second Street Court Street West Avenue Y City Middle Avenue

Healthier Stronger Girl Finds Relief with Vegetable Compound

Julia Schmidt of 113 Willow St Liverton Oregon reports she suffered years of weakness while working at a tanning establishment. After trying Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she says she is healthier and stronger and recommends it to others.

Oregon America Julia Schmidt Lydia E. Pinkham Miss Schmidt Willow St Liverton All Bruggiets

Pride of Detroit Flier Soars Over Bay After Takeoff

The Pride of Detroit lifted after a 7 30 start as Fred Koehler rolled the plane, then accelerated along the field. After a warm up and minor delays the craft set a northeast course toward Conception Bay and the Atlantic, with Phil Wood awaiting arrival to benefit from extra fuel stocks left by Schlee and Brock.

Fred Koehler Detroit Pride of Conception Bay Atlantic Koehler Phil Wood Schlee Brock

Marshall to Defend Bill Stresses Statewide Campaign

Ohio Senator L T Marshall in Lorain urged a state wide campaign to restore to justices of the peace their pre supreme court powers. He warned that a referendum to repeal the bill could appear on the November ballot amid opposition from prohibition groups and automobile clubs backing the referendum.

Lorain Marshall Supreme Court L. T Marshall Ohio Evangelical Conferplice George Bendiiz Cleveland Olo

Market Snapshot from Cleveland and Midwest Grain Markets

Hogs receipts 500 with steady trade and varied weights priced from 8.75 to 11.25 per cwt in Cleveland. Cattle receipts 200 with steer prices 7.75 to 10.25 and feeders 15.50 to 17.50. hogs and cattle markets show mixed ranges. Chicago cash quotes show higher butter at 39 3/4 to 42 cents, eggs steady, poultry steady, and potatoes weak. Minneapolis grain and Toledo grain markets report declines in flour and various grain quotes across wheat, corn, oats, and flax.

Cleveland Livestock Cleveland Chicago Roosters Ducks United States Kansas Missouri New Jersey Nebraska Wisconsin Wisconsin Sacked Cobblers Colorado Minnesota Minneapolis Toledo

Dempsey Faces Grueling Session Ahead in Comeback Build

Chicago August reports Jack Dempsey, following manager Lea Flynn's decision, must train hard for his comeback against Gene Tunney. Dempsey endured a rough sparring day, trading blows with Renny Kruger and Jack McCann while K G Christner battered the Akron fighter.

Jack McCann St. Paul McCann K. QG Christner Akron. O

Flight itinerary challenges world record route

The report outlines Brack and Schlee’s plan to fly from Harbor Grace to London and other stops across Europe and Asia, aiming to cover the route in 240 hours and halve the current record. They will use radio beacons for the long water hops from Hongkong to Tokio and to Honolulu.

London Eng Strattgart Germany Belgrade Jugo-Slavia Constantinople Turkey Aleppo Syria Bagdad Trak Bender Abbas Kerala Karachi India Allahabad Calcutta Rangoon Tourane Indo-China Hong Kong Tokio Japan Sand Island Midway Honolulu San Francisco Cheyenne Wyoming Chicago Detroit Harbor Grace Brack Schlee Hongkong

Dry agents to wear fashionable gowns and suits in Cleveland

Cleveland authorities plan snappy dress uniforms for dry agents. Deputy dry commissioner W. N. Woodruff says formal attire will accompany night club and resort visits as part of a war on bootleggers. About twenty women are expected to be employed as agents. Requisites include bearing, personality, ability to wear one clothes, and being a good mixer.

Cleveland Cleveland Dry W. N. Woodruff Woodruff

Non Union Men Fail to Report at Brick Plant

Non union men failed to report for work at the Ohio White Brick Co plant in New Learington today. Sheriff Harley McNabb and deputies were on site to prevent disorder after yesterday's union demonstration. Pickets under organizer P. B. Burns for the United Clay Workers' union remain at the plant.

New Learington Ohio White Brick Co Hera Harley McNabb P. B. Burns United Clay Workers’ Union

Indians Win Sixth Behind Uhle’s Stout Start

Uhle pitched Cleveland to their sixth win as Shaute earned the victory with Marberry and Burke supporting. Washington had 7 base on balls while Onslow and Speak er contributed two base hits. Harris, Fonseca, Sewell, and Burns sparked the offense as Washington left seven on base.

Onslow Speaker L Sewell Jamieson Harris J. Sewell Fonseca Burns Reeves Onstow Eichrodt Washington Cleveland Branton Shaute Marberry Burke Linsenbec White Sewell George Able Jos Shaute Indians Senators Tribe Boston Cleveland AB H. O Echrode Ef . Lutzke Ae H E Rice Harrie H Speaker Uf Goslir Il Ruell Bluege Lisenbec Marberry O Burke

Weismuller Sets World Mark in 221 2 Yard Relay

The United States won the International relay race in the 4 by 221 2 yard event at the swimming championships. Johnny Weismuller of the American team broke another world record with a 2 16 6 second split as the Americans clocked 9 20.46. Japan took second place and Hawaii finished third. Pete Desa Jardiens of Miami retained his A A U outdoor diving title.

Honolull T. H United States Johnny Weismuller Brote Japan Hawaii Pete Desa Jardiens Miami Fla

Stevens and Horan Win Tennis Doubles in Elyria

The Elyria city tennis tournament concluded with Dr. Stevens and Dick Horan defeating Clayt Harpster and Fred Haag in three sets. The opening set stretched to sixteen games before Stevens and Horan won 7 6, then took 6-2 and 6-4 to claim the title as Sim Brown had already won the singles.

Elyria Dr. Stevens J Dick" Horan

Regained Naval Oil Reserves End Receivership

Los Angeles August 27 The United States government has regained possession of Naval Oil Reserves one and two at Doheny Elk Hill leases after a three year receivership. The report to Judge McCormick shows gross income of 12 000 369 since 1924. The leases were illegally turned over to Doheny interests by former Interior Secretary Albert B Fall. The government is to be paid over 13 000 000 in interest and damages on Pearl Harbor leases. Frank J Hogan chief attorney for the Doheny company is due to arrive next week.

Los Angeles United States Naval McCormick Doheny Albert Ball Pearl Harbor Hera Frank J. Hogan Doheny Company

Elyria Eagles Set For Fourteenth Annual Picnic

The Elyria Eagles prepare for a Sunday picnic at Cascade Park drawing thousands from the city and nearby towns. The event features contests races games and a baseball game with prizes including ice cream novelties and free cones. Mayor Harry Hinkson and others judge El ria’s first beauty contest as part of a full day program led by William France J L Mathis and a large committee.

Allsus Elyria Eagles Cascade Pars William France J. L. Mathis Ladies’ Auxiliary Elrria Harry Hinkson N. D. Backus

Health Director Opposes Baby Show at Ohio State Fair

Columbus Aug 27 The state health director Dr John E Monger urged the Ohio State fair authorities to drop a baby show citing an infant paralysis epidemic. He said saving even one life justifies action though out of town he favors warning and possible emergency measures. Ten new cases raise total to 180 with 23 deaths since the outbreak began.

Columbus John E. Monger Lodas Health Department Monger State Health Department C. P. Robbins

Redfern Closer to Rio de Janeiro Flight Milestone

The aviator Redfern is about 1 500 miles from his goal and expects to land in Rio de Janeiro around 6 p m today if all goes well. He planned to reach Rio directly but would divert to Pernambuco on Brazil’s eastern coast if fuel runs short, with an expected Pernambuco arrival about 3 p m today.

Redfern Earth Rio de Janeiro

Ladies Aid Society Meeting At Methodist Church

South Amherst on August 27 reports the Ladies Aid society meeting held Thursday afternoon in the Methodist church parlors. A regular business meeting was transacted and refreshments were served to the attendees.

South Amherst Ladies Aid Society Methodist

Community Notes From Amherst Area Gatherings And Visits

Local society items recount Amherst area residents attending a 328th Engineers convention in Fort Wayne Indiana and a St John Evangelical church meeting led by Margaret Wilhelm. Guests listed include Alice Garland Hazel Bartiome and Ida Wilhelm. Regular visits cover Elyria Lorain and Wellington as residents travel for family events shopping and hospitalities across September and weekly gatherings.

Henry Kolb Elizabeth Gibson William Slack East Main Street L. C. Rogers Lorain Fort Wayne Ind 328Th Engineers Young Peoples League St. John's Evangelical Church Margaret Wilhelm Hilegrade Aebersold Neal Ruth Detroit Otto Ruth Ruth Arthur Engle McQuire Loraiz K. Kolbes Craft Elmer Ryan Elyria Loreland Wm. Ehrman Atherst K. Fuller Pennsylvania Harold Moore Emil Ruth A. Engle Ott Ruth Rev. Bishop Oberlin St. Johns Evangelical Church N. Burt Helen Bryant H. Kyle Betty Akron William Allsop J. Monrose HK. Wolf Cleveland Robert Allsop Jennie Wellwood John Duncan Alfred Emery William Bmert Pearl Harper William Pfaff H. Rogers George Gorr G. Gorr Robert Slack Atrs William Meacham Henry Hamel Amherst Hazel Allsop Hirria Dr. Emery John Duncan P H Slater F. Moser Mary Theodore Bullock Fittsfield H. Weston Florence McCord Elytia R. Slack Robert Ailsop Eugene Griffin Gertrude Brosius Chicago Elmer Springer Wellington Elnora Springer Kent Mande Jean Hubbard Ford Moser Pittsfield Naomi Ruth

Huntington Social News Notes from August Evening

Huntington briefs list visits and guests including Wesley Moore and family from Russellvania staying with Mrs. Geo Weaver, Elwyn Thudium with sister in Cleveland, Edward Kaufman and daughter Ethel at Mrs. Conrad Naegele, Aileen and Ethel Regal in Lakewood, Herbert Eisenman and Rudolph with grandparents, Floyd Solida from Akron vacationing with parents, and August Jaff household details.

Huntington Wesley Moore Wallace Moore Russellvania Geo. Weaver Elwyn Thudium Cleveland Edward Kaufman Ethel Conrad Naegele Aileen Ethel Regal Lakewood J. Ferguson Rudolph Carl Eisenman Haworth Arnold Faust Keuitz Floyd Solida Akron Ohio August Jaff

Oberlin Store Manager Arrested on Embezzlement Charge

Bates Payl Floyd Bates a 27 year old manager at a local Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. store was arrested in Oberlin on a warrant issued by company official J. P. Cella. He allegedly embezzled 1615.65 in merchandise and 514.47 in personal property. He faced arraignment before Justice S. J. George this afternoon.

Lewis Cooper Lodi Street Peerless Old Co Court of Justice S. J Payl Floyd Bates Bates Hollywood Street Oberlin Steve Cowla Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co J. P. Cella Cleveland Iwest College Street S. J. George

Radio World's Fair Plans At Madison Square Garden

New York plans a Radio World's Fair at Madison Square Garden September 19 to 24 with exhibits from radio manufacturers and personal appearances by radio artists. Edgar H. Felix will direct broadcasting for the show coordinating studio broadcasts. The event includes the radio industries banquet on September 21 at the Hotel Astor with NBC CBS networks linked to air speeches by 500 performers.

New York Madison Square Garden Edgar H. Felix WEAF Felix United States Radio Industries Hotel Astor Paul B. Klug National Broadcasting Company Columbia Broadcasting System Astor Grand Ballroom Klugh Rochester N. Y St. Tanis

Local Social Notes Highlight Gardner Myers and Kin

May Gardner with Chester and Elyria friend visits Johnson Crib home Sunday afternoon. Anna Schnell plans a two week touring trip with her daughter and James Myers of Akron. Minnie Raton and Vera of New York stay with C A Royce in Sullivan. Ted and Chas Regal visit Holmes County. Earl Berger moving to Spencer for work. Community Ladies Aid to meet at H D Bowen home August 3. Mary Lavingood visits granddaughter Archie Milter. Try an Ad in The Chronicle Telegram Want Page.

May Gardner Chester Elyria Johnson Crib Anna Schnell Hanibal West Virginia James Myers Akron Minnie Raton Vera New York C. A. Royce Sullivan

Foreclosure Sought on $12 500 Mortgage in Floyd County

Floyd E. Sharp of Kipton sues Anna Louise Bruns and others in Camden Township to foreclose a mortgage on real estate. He claims promissory note dated August 20 1926 for 22 500 in favor of Sharp was secured by the mortgage and remains unpaid, asking judgment of 13 474 and sale of the property.

Camden Township Common Pleas Court Ic. L. Wise Anna Schaubp Wise Court of Justice J. Vaughn Carlisle Township Floyd E. Sharp Kipton Anna Louise Bruns Harry IB Cook Est Tate August Bruns Sharp August Anns Louise Bruns

Trains Wreck at Newton Falls Injures Two

Two Baltimore and Ohio railroad workers were injured when a freight train sideswiped an eastbound locomotive at Newton Falls Ohio. Twelve cars derailed and the engine was thrown on its side after a loose coupler caused the wreck. injured were William Price a B and O brakeman and Robert Houlihan 28 a Girard B and C fireman.

Newton Falls Baltimore and Ohio William Price O. Pastrelman Robert Houlihan Girard B. &. C

Jones Leading as Jones and Evans Vie in Amateur Championship

In Minneapolis on August 27 Bobby Jones of Atlanta and Chick Evans of Chicago led early in the amateur golf championship. A windy, heavy course slowed scoring with Jones taking a four up edge after strong play on the front nine and making several clutch putts to widen the lead.

Minikahda Club Minneapolis Minn Bobby Jones Atlanta Chick Evans Chicago Bobby Chick Hevans Jones Bob Evans

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