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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1928
Page
8
The 78th annual state exposition opened at the fair grounds with an official ceremony at 1 pm led by Charles Troax, state director of agriculture, and EB O H Campbell, president of the state board of agriculture. They praised Ohio’s productivity and the fair's thousands of exhibits as symbolic of statewide diversity. Gates opened early and judging began promptly as crowds entered.
A man died suddenly at Lake Bertna t. Falls with the cause of death not yet determined. Local authorities are investigating.
Spectators at Brady Lake Park on Sunday witnessed a life changing thrill when Daniel Burns of Kent piloted an airplane from about 2300 feet. A crowd watched as the aircraft performed a dramatic drop, with Burns landing safely on the lake shore.
A colored woman from Lakewood was fined £3 in the district court this month after a dispute with her husband. James A. Hewitt testified to the fighting, and the woman was ordered to leave town.
Judge W Thompson ruled for the son of Ida M Andress in a divorce action against Henry J Andress. He granted temporary alimony to the plaintiff at 252 dollars weekly or 189 dollars for attorney fees.
Secretary W B Richmond announced offices of the county agricultural society will move to the fair grounds for Labor Day bid openings next Saturday entrances at the grounds. The plan is to run offices from the fair grounds to handle business for the fair and related boards. Also noted are three divorces and a note judgment for a small monetary claim. A driver was fined for speeding.
J. B. Maysew of Lakewood was fined five dollars and costs by Major James A. Hewitt in a police court this morning on a charge of being a suspicious character. Maysew claimed he had waited around Elvira streets at 2 a.m. Sunday until traffic on the Cleveland road should ease. He said he was in Elyria to secure a fair of Stasses.
Two prisoners from the local Ohio penitentiary reportedly left the brick plant today in Columbus. Authorities are investigating the incident and have placed guards on alert.
State inspector hails Wellington grounds after a summer picnic noting clean appearance and high visitor numbers. Report highlights well maintained facilities and good record of usage, praising grounds and overall presentation.
Fragmentary account describes an alleged attempt on Akron councilman Kyle Ross involving a city committee and a local shack incident. Police investigation noted bystanders and unspecified suspects amid a tense urban scene.
Eveland and Toledo report markets and produce updates with prices and listings. B Freese provides brief notes on crop movement, shipment status, and local supply conditions for farmers and merchants.
The Eagles overcome a weak start by Woodmen to beat them 12 to 5. Stojic and Cebula lead with solid hitting, Stewart adds two base hits, and Woodmen errors and walks widen the gap in late frames. Heath and Jaroch split pitching duties with several runs scoring amid three double plays.
An OCR readable fragment reports events from a sport day with a ball game between married men and Kil e Den, won by the married men 51 to 1. Other contests include a boxing or athletic card, with Jack Brown and Jane Cullins among top finishers, and various prize mentions such as cigars.
The readable lines reference Bayer Aspirin, the box label with Bayer and a red word, and the idea of physician endorsement and widespread use. The fragmented text implies a health product promotion with brand and packaging cues, but lacks a clear event or outcome.
In a small town event winners were announced with prizes. For the ladies clothes pink race first went to Mrs. R R Parker for a glass cake dish and Mo Brown took second for a base theirs. Ht Dumas won scissors. In the mens wash day race Joseph Getzod won a sweater with Gus Winter taking second for a pocket book and Mo Brown third for cigars.
A burglary attempt was reported at the A C Accessory store after burglars broke a window in a nearby large garage and then moved toward the store. Police believe the robbers were amateurs and the incident appeared hurried and reckless.
Police hunt a man who gave the name William Harkist after reports he passed checks at Central University and Liberal Credit Clothing. The suspect, about 40, described as 125 feet long and 43 feet wide, is urged to contact authorities.
A Murray Ridge man, 42 quarts of liquor seized, was to appear in common pleas court this afternoon on a charge of illegal possession after sheriff deputies arrested him Saturday night. Police found 70 years of beer at his home and he claimed a friend left the Lunar at his house. A show of the star is not connected to this report.
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