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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1928

Page

4

Local Youth Bound Over for Counterfeit Quarters

James France, 24, of Eirria, was bound over to a federal grand jury by U S Commissioner B K Cochrane on charges of passing counterfeit quarters. Secret Service chief William G. Harper said France obtained the coins from slot machines he operated and had no part in making them. Most quarters were circulated in Lorain shops and at the National Tube Company eateries. France was released on bond after pleading to the charge.

James France Eirria United States B. K. Cochrane Lorain William G. Harper Secret Service France Sherif E. G. Mathers Harper National Tube Company Lora

Sues for $50,000 in Lorain auto accident case

Carl Laug sues Solomon Sturzkering for damages totaling fifty thousand dollars in Lorain Common Pleas Court, alleging injuries from an automobile collision on March 13 along Washington Avenue.

Carl Lauig Common Pleas Solomon Sturzkering Damazest Washington Avenue Lorain

Damages Sought for Smashed Auto in Common Pleas Court

Frank Filek filed suit in Common Pleas Court against William Diederich seeking 275 dollars for damages to a car parked on Birria Lane. The incident occurred on August 6 when Diederich drove into it with another vehicle, completely demolishing the car.

Frank Filek Common Pleas Court William Diederi Filak Birria Lorain Erezins Diederich

Old Gold Town Bodie Reawakens With Mining Hope

Kim Cain, Bodie’s leading citizen, sees revival as miners return to the once booming gold and silver town. New investors from San Francisco and Los Angeles plan work at Standard and Bodie Consolidated mines, reviving a community that dwindled after 1921, with population now around 75 and engineers and miners at work.

Bodie Calif Kim Cain Mastir E. J. Clinton Sean Francisco Clinton Cafaterias B. W. West Standard Feilow San Francisco Los Angels Kesopzimiszi Ater Bodie Consolidated Los Angeles W. S Godim Cain

Woman killed as family injured in Dayton crash

A woman aged 30 and a family of four were seriously injured in a Dayton crash on August 31. The mother died at the scene and the father, 50, was injured, with the four children also hurt. The family was returning home when the accident occurred.

Dayton

Truck driver killed in wreck after truck toppled

A truck driver was crushed when the vehicle toppled onto the cab after the road gave way near Greentille. Bystanders reported the soft ground and a collapsed roadway contributed to the fatal accident.

Greentille. O. Azz Himi Che

Lima expected boom as Ford builds plants shift

Lima Ohio August 31 reports four thousand men will be hired for Henry Ford's spring building program. Wilbur Mumraugh, president of Domestic Realty Co., says Detroit Toledo and Ironton railroad's Napoleon and Springfield shops will be centralized in Lima as Ford's line expands.

Lima. O Henry Ford Wilbur Mumraugh The Domestic Realty Co Napoleon Springfield Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad Ford Lima

Turner Faces CampaignCorrupt Practices Charge In Ohio

In Columbus on Aug 31 Attorney General Turner filed a petition accusing Liewellyn Lewis Jr, Franklin County committee chairman for James Beggs's gubernatorial bid, of false campaign reporting and violations of the Corrupt Practices Act. The petition seeks full disclosure of finances, receipts, and expenditures, naming treasurer Chauncer Baker and demanding itemized records and supporting receipts.

Begg Columbus Liewellyn Lewis Franklin County Committee James T. Begg Edward C. Txner Franklin County Commercieas Court Turners Brown Turner Aerion Lewis Dana Reynolds Hari James JF Turmes Chauncer B Beker Semar Baker Franklin County Begg Committee Erie County Begg Shiney Frohman Sandisk Erie County Committee Turner al Heges Terrer

Campaign funding grows for Legion Drum Corps trip

Major James A. Hewitt announced about 500 in cash and pledges toward sending the American Legion drum corps to the national convention in San Antonio in October. The campaign begins with about 800 in total funds mentioned for preparatory efforts.

James A. Hewitt American Legion San Antonio

Levine Hops To Brussels In Transatlantic Flight

Charias A. Levine flew the Queen of the Air from Crosdéon field toward Brussels to arrange for a crossing of the ocean. Also aboard were Bert Acosta and a woman identified as Miss.

London Charias, A. Levine Queen of the Air Crosdéon Field Brussels Bert Acosta Miss

Berliner device fights echoes to save large halls

A century of acoustics woes prompts Emile Berliner to tame reverberations. His hollow-wall cement device creates vibratory diaphragms that absorb echoes, improving speech clarity in Yale Woolsey Hall style spaces and Washington DC venues. Trials in a Knights of Columbus hall and district buildings praise the improvement.

Woolser Yale University Mone Emile Berliner Washisston Berliner Beriiner Ier Washington District Columbia Building Washington’s City Hall Knights of Columbus Atlantic City

Death Record Mrs Sarah Leitner

Mrs Sarah Leitner of 405 Lod street died suddenly last evening at nine o clock at the age of forty one. She is survived by her husband Joseph Leitner a daughter Mrs I Wassermaz and two sons and three sisters in this city and elsewhere. Funeral services were held this afternoon in Cleveland and burial was made in Cleveland cemetery.

Sarah Leitner Lodstreet Joseph Leitner I. Wassermaz Orezher Hansa Cleveland

Cascade park reunion marks thirty third Chambers gathering

Cascade park hosts the 33rd annual Chambers family reunion with members from Vincent Sirs Morris Rk and others attending. Relatives from Elzria Lorain and Avon shared meals and memories at the lake area while neighbors joined in at the West River road site. A later note mentions Hungary's famed actor found dead in a self-made coffin, having slept there awaiting death.

Vencenmt Ang Chambers and Fem Harriis A. C. Harnes Chambers Jack Witfer Jord Horace Seeier Elzria C. Bennett Danugters Lake Sunder Donna Meath Jackson D. A Annivers Ar Anders Grace Jackson Baptist Church Convention Uesdar Eveniz Charles Teuesdar H. Hammes Dortestown Sunde Hawk of North Ridge Hungary

France relies on foreign workers to till most farms

The article reports that most soil in France will be tilled by foreigners. It cites Mares Paon, head of immigration, and notes a study presented to the Academy of Agriculture showing immigrants hold about 238,050 productive days of work, reflecting heavy reliance on non French labor.

Paris Warnins Mares Paon Immigration Department

Americans Lead in Lighted Airways Plan

Americans expect government plans to improve airways with new lighting and measures. The coming year will see expanded routes and additional miles lit, signaling progress in national aviation infrastructure.

Lighted Airways Co Abo

Napoleon's Home Paris Restored Tomb Cleared at Saint Helena

The French republic voted funds to restore Napoleons home in exile and the tomb at Saint Helena. Weeds were removed and willows trimmed around the grave. the iron fence was repaired leaving Longwood as the sole remaining remembrance of his exile.

Paris French Republic Napoleon Saint Helena Longwood

Town Line North Notes Social Visits and Guests

A crowded entry lists neighbors and relatives visiting or calling on friends around Elyria including Anna Haas Mrs Theo Girlis West Ridge and Ed Shubert family. Several households hosted Sunday and Monday gatherings, with trips to Crystal Beach Cascade Park and local fairs noted.

John Delefield Anna Haas Theo. Girlis West Ridge Fox Mondar Joe Thomas Lorain E. C. Sehubere Sundar Chas Ellman Edwin Shuber Mendar Mer John Keeppard Bera Frider Ever Charlotte Thomas Clevelane Sunda John Henes Eévin Shubert Lewis Shubert Eirriz Mir Lewis Spiegelberg Lawrence Carr Elvrra Sundey Albert Henes Crystal Beach George Kern Aresf Chillicothe Mike Thailman Lake Avenues Welzes Henes Penfield Junction Frank Richmond Middle Ridge Eileen Smith Cleveland Elizabeth Brusfield Daught South Ridge Jonn Delfield Berea Fair Fred Holzbauer Amherst Frank Rahl Elrria Grandma Spiegelberg Sundar Fred Corerdsie Ard Joe Neal Peskek and Sons Parma Cascade Park Cook Rand Sonry Try Clyde Bechtel Erie. Pa Edwin Shubert Fami Dellefield John Dellefeld ELC Shubert Wm. Schubert Elsrna Fred Koepp Henry Koepp Elyria Lewis Bischoff

Child Poisoned by Eating Matches in Elmore

The year old son of Mr and Mrs Edward Roepke died here from poisoning after eating matches.

Elmore Edward Roepke

Tennis Tourney Set For Labor Day By YMCA

The Y M C A sponsors a Rapid Fire tennis tournament to be played on Labor Day at Cascade Park courts. Entries due by 9 30 a m Monday morning. Entries may be taken at Cascade Park or just before the drawings Monday morning. Open to anyone in Lorain County. More details to follow.

Rapid Fire Cascade Park Courts Mornigz Cascade Park Lorain County

Personnel Dept Organized At Oberlin College

Oberlin College trustees approve establishing a dedicated personnel department led by J A Humphreys of Chicago to oversee staff recruitment and placement. Humphreys, arriving next week, will tour high schools and promote Oberlin to prospective students. He studied at Oberlin, then Chicago and led the Central YMC A bureau. Former professor F P Sherman reduced teaching to direct personnel work, prompting President Willis to urge a permanent department.

Oberlin J. A. Humphreys Chicago Sife Humphrers Stu Unity of Chicago Central Y. MC. A Chicago Central College of Commerce FP. Sherman Engt Durins Hishors Willis

Oberlin Man's Trail To Be Rebuilt

A Lacier National Park trail once built by the late Dr. Leman B. Sperry will be rebuilt this fall to restore access for horseback riders between Sperry Glacier and Sperry Basinal, honoring Sperry’s explorations. In Oberlin village water mains on South Pleasant and North Main streets expansion prompted the work. A theatre at the polio theater will reopen after summer renovations with a new color scheme and an orchestral organ installation.

Lacier National Park Leman B. Sperry Onertia Sperry Sperry Glacier Sperre Basia Ese

Local Boy Trumpet Player Shines in State Band

Robert Hubbard of this place plays trumpet in the state band this week. Formerly in Jaz zos summer camp, he is noted for long involvement in band activities, resembling a scene from Oberiin fifteen years ago when he organized and equipped a band.

Robert Hubbard Jazzos Oberiin

Oberlin School of Commerce Opens Registration Delays

Commerce School announces large registration as J T Henderson marks 45 years with the institution. September plans include Keene Vall stay and a concert by the Oberlin band featuring "hits of yesterday" and operas by Victor Herpert and Klohe. Christchurch resumes regular services after six weeks closure. Reverend Louis E Daniels returns from a New York vacation.

Yeamazns Heissian Department Coxuserva J Mu Ther Keene Vall R. W. Gress Grife Oberlin Victor Herpert Klohe Huffer John J. Pershing Christchurch Louis E. Daniels New York

Secret substitute mahona grips France for fuel

The nature of mahona, recently introduced in France as a substitute for gasoline, is kept secret. It will not explode, burn or catch fire in the open air.

France

Weather report of high and low temps across twenty cities

Washington August 31 Highest temperatures yesterday and lowest at night in twenty cities were reported. Readings include New York 90s, Chicago 72, Detroit 56, Des Moines 32, Omaha 34, Los Angeles 72, San Antonio 72, Houston 80, New Orleans 84, Salt Lake City 52, El Paso 85, Spokane 52, Yuma 80s, among others.

Washington Eastport New York Charleston Ker West Fla Montgomery Ala New Orleans San Antonio Tex Cincinnatis Detroit J Syss Yuma Heesos Los Angeles

Markets in Cleveland and Midwest provide mixed produce notes

The Cleveland market shows U S No 1 potatoes at 2.40 to 2.50 per 150 lb bag with Jersey, Ky and W Va at 2.00 to 2.30. poultry prices listed. Columbus reports quieter market for beets, melons and stock, with cattle and sheep prices noted. Chicago butter, eggs, poultry, and potatoes values given. Toledo hogs and cattle steady. Minneapolis grain and flour prices rise slightly with assorted wheat corn oats and flax values.

Cleveland U. S Jersey W. Va Minneapolis

Spooky House on Carolina Isle Draws Islanders

Elizabeth City report describes a frame house on a North Carolina island where locals hear heavy thuds and a woman’s shrieks at night. George Brice, his wife, and children confirm attic and cellar noises, while neighbors and nurses note eerie daylight disturbances. News spreads by boat to the mainland, tying the haunted tale to local pirate lore and island traditions.

Elizabeth City George Brice Brice North Carofur

Ridgeville Social Notes Reflect Local Visits and Travel

August notes list numerous Kelowna neighbors visiting relatives in Cleveland Sayebrook Minnesota Oberlin Vermillion Chesterville Detroit and New York. The column records sickness at home and calls on residents including Mr and Mrs J Zulauf Mr and Mrs Belzer and Mr and Mrs Stephen attending Berea Fair with friends and relatives across Ohio and nearby states.

Ridgeville Bette Terret Cleveland Ko Brewster DP. Knapp Sayebrook LeRoy Race and Son Minnesota Marr Oberlin O. C. Hadaway Ralph Miller Pittsfield Spen Knowles Joseph Barnes Tueday Ester Eldred Clevelan H. P. Elére King John Bush Lorai Geo. Ammons Sundar Mable Dawson Printer Pennsylvania Melvin Olmsted Wick Rena Avis New Yor E. W. Milfer Richard Rhode Mliler John Stephen Berea Wednest& Dar

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