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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1924
Page
5
In December the Portuguese government plans to auction two decommissioned cruisers Almirante Reis and Sao Gabriel from 1889. Prospective bidders must deposit 50 000 escudos about 5000 dollars with the Navy Department to tender for the scrap iron.
The Simpson Motor Sales Co opened in a new building and salesroom featuring Ford and Lincoln models. The Saturday event drew many visitors touring the salesrooms parts department and repair shops while Schubert's orchestra played and refreshments were served.
Lorain Buckeye beat the Lorain Bull Dogs to claim the light heavy weight football title in Lorain on a Sunday afternoon. The victory sealed their status as city champions.
Dee Lorain Wastes defeated National Tube Co. 4 to 0 in the second round of the state soccer cup. London reports a court hearing held Saturday over the Sir Harri Singh blackmail case with William Cooper Hobbs, an elderly law clerk, remanded, bail denied, awaiting jury verdict.
Middleport residents mourn Ralph Arnold a 16 year old high school student who died at his home from complications of injuries sustained in a fall from a tree two years earlier.
A judgment for 72.86 is sought in Common Pleas Court by William Below against Abraban Gordon of Lorain. The amount remains due for repairs made to Gordon's house in Lorain.
Ohio conference athletic directors met in Columbus to map 1925 intercollegiate schedules. Ohio State games were set for October 3 and 31 with Wooster, Wesleyan, Denison, Miami, Cincinnati, Western Reserve, and Oberlin among potential opponents. Discussions included requests to play defending champions Oberlin and possible arrangements with Wittenberg and Wesleyan.
The speaker discusses labor productivity from Hoover remarks 20 percent and 7 percent figures, warns on wheat farmer foreclosures and bank failures, and endorses cooperation as the bulwark. He cites British co‑ops, locomotive engineers bank, and western success with co‑operatives, urging organized private enterprise with efficiency.
A. Pawlowski and Son, painting contractors, filed suit claiming extras on a Lorain house built by Hl E Parker and Grace Parker, totaling 6460.70 after an initial 290 painting contract. The case names multiple defendants including Samuel W Johnson and others. In separate notes, Arthur Bush, 31, was fined for intoxication, and a quiet title suit was filed by Marcella M Breen over 42 12 acres in Avon Village against several defendants. The county board ordered 35 window ventilators for the courthouse to be installed and a lease test case of the second floor Gove block began trial seeking 305 damages for alleged heat failure.
Norman Selby known as Kid McCoy faced a murder trial in Los Angeles for the death of his estranged wife Theresa Mora who was found dead in a city apartment with a bullet wound and McCoy’s photograph in her hands.
A blast damaged a pro Ku Klux Klan newspaper office in Caml Ville Kas on December 8. Investigators consider two theories one cites a defective device the other suspects anti Klux Klan activity in the town where their influence is noted.
President Coolidge sent to Congress the NACA report and a charted summary agreeing with the committee on U S aviation research, industry, and national air defense. Other items note debt funding talks, Illinois traction wage deadlock, Muscle Shoals nitrate project, and a Supreme Court ruling on antitrust and property damages.
Reports from Paris and Hull describe protests and civil unrest with thousands in the streets. Updates recount the Italian conflict, shipboard efforts to rescue crews, and political upheaval shaping national events amid the war.
A Lithuanian woman died last night after a season dispersal to the state department. Authorities have not released further details.
A Christmas carol service will be held next Sunday evening in Finney Chapel at 7 59. The program features organ and various instruments performed by the United Church. The event is described as a worthwhile service in the community.
President WC Wins will address in Cleveland on December 19 on The Way Into the Great Values of Life before proceeding to New York for a Church Peace Union trustees meeting. Other notes cover Rev. F F Stanley Jones speaking on Christ and the Changing Fast, Dean Thomas W. Graham’s and Mr Clarke Ho Firestone’s activities, and a successful Musical Union Concert earning about two hundred dollars with The Messiah as its theme.
Off ice receives children requests for toys and items including a gun, bicycle, train cars, fire engine, dolls, clothing, books, and household goods. The letters list names and addresses such as Richard Pavel 709 Foster Ave and Evelyn Walrath 507 Foster Ave, showing broad yearnings from local youngsters.
Wellington reports Congregational Church held Every Member Canvass Day with a Sunday dinner and afternoon visits by captains offering subscription to the coming year's church budget. By 5 PM the canvass listed the budget as oversubscribed.
Wellington readers learn the Baraca Class and L. L. L. girls of the Methodist church will face Brighton in the season opener on Tuesday night. The Baracas posted a 16 of 17 win record last year and fans expect a strong showing. Lineup includes Doris Zimmerman Virginia Sorenson Corring Murray Alberts Kirkpatrick Berneda Lowery and Lucille Roice.
Wellington reports a high quality Kiwanis gathering in Huntington on Friday evening with Huntington men as guests. The Huntington women hosted an elaborate dinner and Rev. Smith of Oberlin delivered a fine after dinner talk followed by a social visit.
Circle No 1 met at Mrs F O M Sponseller s home with 25 members present. Readings by Mrs R G Holland and Mrs T M Pfeiffer. Betty Jean Page gave a piano solo and Marian Sponseller a violin solo. Refreshments followed and a social time was enjoyed.
Wellington reports Mrs. George Ronk severely ill. Dr. E B Hawley of Norwalk consulted last week while Dr. Gregg attends locally. Saturday brief note says she is slightly improved.
Wellington announces the Glee Club play The Birds Christmas Carol to be staged December 17 in the high school auditorium. Cast includes Carol Helen Watts Bird John Koontz Uncle Jack Marcel Powell Elfreda Pauline Hill Mrs Ruggles Adelaide Cole Sarah Maude Maxine Sutiff Kitty Lucille Rowse Clement Franklin Koontz Cornelia Mary Johnson Peary Lucille Market Baby Larry Marion Grissing er Peter Chauncey Carpenter The Butler Philip Clisby The Angel Helen Brackett Proceeds fund new stage curtains.
Rowland left yesterday for Indianapolis to attend the McAdams Co salesmen meeting. Miss Vera Schott and Miss Genevieve Newell of Cleveland visited Wellington friends and relatives Sunday. Don Johnson sang a solo at the Congregational church Sunday.
Market updates show butters and prints with varied values. Fresh eggs from Ohio and Western regions list highs and lows, with cheese from York State quoted. Poultry, beans, potatoes, tomatoes and onions appear with prices per unit or weight, indicating general market trends for commodities and produce.
The dataset notes cattle receipts at market with steers and cows described as good to fair in chute and yard conditions. Calves show 60 higher on good to choice, while sheep and lambs report higher demand with mixed grades. Hogs receipts are reported with multiple weight categories and prices.
Wheat rose to 158 1/2 for December and 165 3/4 for May while July at 144 1/2. Corn gained to 125 1/4 for May and 125 3/4 for July. Cattle futures rallied with Dec at 56 1/4 and May around 61 to 62.
In Audixland New Zealand a hunter wounded a pig. The pig slid down a waterfall dislodging glittering quartz. The piece was confirmed by the Mines Assurance Department as scald-bearing quartz. The find may indicate a significant reef near Mount Tarawera.
Indications today favored Commissioner Kenesaw M Landis entering the boxing ring this week in a bout against Battling Han Johnson. Johnson carries a weight advantage but Landis is seen as the stronger puncher with better distribution. Chicago also claimed the 1924 professional football title after defeating the Cleveland Bulldogs 24 to 0.
Nathan Lapatnick dies in Sheppfield at 111, a staunch Jewish adherent who observed customs to the end. He fasted twenty four hours on the Day of Atonement and kept strength with forehead baths of vinegar.
A terse note records a Laree shipment arriving at Cedar Chests with Jayeal prives The Harry H and Sooth Go mentioned in connection.
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