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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1928

Page

8

Elyrian Tells Of Airplane Stabilizer Invention

Elyria residents show interest in O. W. Greene of Elyria and his Guardian air stabilizer for planes enabling blind flight. The Greene Patents Syndicate showcases the device at exhibits, with tests praised, plans for National Air Transport testing, and a Detroit airplane show exhibit to demonstrate automatic control as a safety aid and navigation aid amid weather challenges and industry interest.

Elyria Guardianair Greene Aeronautical Co National Air Transport Occas Vesses Chicago Greens Patents Syndicate National Fir Transport Detroit

Ohio Must Guard Against Flu

Local people urged to prevent an epidemic spreading as it did in 1918 when many perished. Health authorities warn against neglecting colds and promote Vicks Vaporka or Vapokah as a two way remedy to ease breathing and relieve pain. Mothers favor Vicks for children and claim it can be used safely. Over 21 million vials used yearly.

Western Reserve

Many Girls Seek Permits To Work

The Christmas shopping rush extends to the Elyria schools as many girls seek working permits for holiday and Saturday jobs. Nine permits were granted yesterday, with a large number on other days. Special part time permits that do not interfere with school work are in demand.

C. M. Williams Elyria Lin Elstia Willems

Plans complete for V F W indoor circus event

Plans are complete for the V. F. W. indoor circus with the first performance scheduled for the evening of December 19. Enthusiasm runs high for the Queen of the Circus contest and several acts have been booked that are described as unusually attractive.

Beekeepers To Elect Officers In Amherst Meeting

Lorain County Beekeepers Association will elect officers at 7 30 p m Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs Ray Johnson in Amherst W J Boyd announced today in an organization notice

Lorain County Beekeepers’ Association Ray Johnson Amherst W. J. Boyd

Taxi Driver Foils Bandits In Cincinnati Clash

William J Bonner a taxi driver describes how he overpowered three bandits in an early morning struggle in Cincinnati. He held two captives at gunpoint and later filed robbery charges against William Beardon 25 George Hayes 33 and Charles Walton 18. Walton was captured at his home and identified as a youth with a prior deferred sentence for theft at General Hospital. Bonner said the trio attempted a holdup as they rode from Newport Ky toward Cincinnati. He seized a pistol, defended himself and detained the two men while the third was arrested later.

Cincinnati William J £. Boner Benner William Beardon General Hospital George Hayes Charles Walton Walton Eemmett D. Kirgan Edward M. Hurley Ronner Kirgan Newport Cieiunati

Local Folks Are Mailing Early

Elyria postmaster J. W. McHenry reports a heavy Christmas mail flow with about 1,000 packages daily this week. Early mailing has prompted three windows in use, with two more possible, plus extra help. Wrapping quality varies and improperly addressed mail is common. fragile items must be clearly marked and return addresses added to ensure proper delivery.

Elyria J. W. McHenry McHenry Elyrians Thes

Szarek divorce trial cites alleged beer sales at home

Stanley Szarek seeks a divorce from Maggie Szarek in common pleas court alleging her involvement in selling beer at their home for a year and a half and being too friendly with other men. Maggie previously filed suit. both deny the other's claims. They have three minor children and live at 19 West 23rd Street, Lorain.

Kia Stanley Szarek Maggie Szarek Common Pleas Maggie Uve 23Rd Street Lorain

Harrisburgh humor as father seeks license for ex daughter-in-law

William J. Cairns Sr., 56, of Philadelphia, applied for a marriage license for himself and Mia Anna E. Harris, 28, his former daughter-in-law, in a case labeled today’s chuckle from Harrisburg. The odd request highlights a curious family entanglement with a legal filing.

William J. Cairns, Sr Philadephia Matey Mia Anna E. Harris

Hamilltin Scene of NCAA Murder in Hamilton Q

Hamilton, Q N at Dec 15 Rob ert Kolker 31 shot perhaps fatally by two men who sped by a house where Kolker and Kenneth Richardson 23 had arrived at about 5 am in Kolker s automobile Five shots fired one hit Kolker near the heart Richardson rushed him to a hospital doctors said he had little chance for recovery An earlier attempt to assassinate Kolker was linked to bootleggers Kolker had been questioned in connection with a past bank robbery in Trenton but was exonerated.

Hamilton Robert Kolker Kolker Kenneth Richardson Richardson Kelker Trenton

Elyria Couple Fights Simultaneous Divorces in Court

Roy L. Wilson and Laura A. Mauss, married in 1928 with earlier common law ties, filed cross petitions for divorce this week charging neglect and cruelty. Both seek dissolution, with courthouse officials noting timing and naming confusion may affect priority and outcome.

Elyria Roy L. Wilson Laura A A. Mauss Wilson Hallowe'en Roy Mary Agnes Wilson Laura A. Wilson

Beath Record Mrs Paez Services at Hungarian Church Lorain

Mrs Paez services set for Monday at the Hungarian Reformed Church in Lorain. The obituary notes Gail Durton died at age eighty and Carl Dunton died at Elyria Memorial Hospital aged sixty two with funeral services planned. Details include locations Eaton Center Eston Center Ridgslawn Cemetery and survivors J W Barchard and Mrs A W Reichard. Reverend H A Toker and Reverend Kirby officiate.

Paez Hungarian Reformed Church In Lorain Ralph Mopwood Chicago Soldiers Home Eaton Center Martin Hopwood Eston Center H. A. Toker Gail Durton Carl Dunton Elyria Memorial Hospital Sudro Kirby

Great Increase In 1929 License Sales Reported

Lorain County Automobile Club reports a dip in first week sales and a larger second week totaling about 1100 license plates sold. Secretary Henry Miller notes remaining stock around 3500 of 5000 tags and urges motorists to buy early to avoid year end rush. Tags from 1996 expire December 31 while new tags available after December 21.

Lorain County Automobile Club Henry Miller Miller Court House Automobile Club

Conflicting Details in Fearn and Heldman Death Case

The Canton area murder case unfolds with contradictions as Heldman faces questions over the Dec 6 deaths of Fearne and his wife. Prosecution seeks high bail for the furnace salesman while McQuate demands handwriting tests on an alleged suicide note. Relatives dispute the self inflicted death claim and urge further questioning.

Gad Heldmmy Lorain Canton Fearnefaht Heldmay McQuate Gibson McQuat Heldman Henry W.harter Fearn Arthur Turnbull Matthew Horner Joseph DuBois Roy Pierce Neldman Bond Hotel Akron Mary Fearn Edward Gibson Ishinpea Josenh Horner

Clevelander Attacks Wife With Hammer in Bedtime Violence

William P Higgins, 56, a flour salesman from Cleveland, struck his wife Edith, 40, with a heavy hammer as she lay in bed, then attacked his stepson Walter Ferguson, 29, who fled to the Lakewood police station to seek aid. Edith was rushed to a hospital with a badly crushed head. Higgins collapsed, suspected of possible poisoning, as police and physicians worked to revive him.

Cleveland William P. Higgins Edith Walter Ferguson Lakewood Higgins Po‘Mee

Landslide in Chehalis Washington voter ballots five tickets

One Chehalis voter marked a cross for every president elector on all five tickets and voted for all five candidates for governor and for other races on the official ballot. The voter did not miss any choice across the ballot showing a wide, packed ballot participation in the landslide context.

Chehalis Wash

Man Fined $100 for Driving While Intoxicated

C Harr of Broad street and East avenue was fined one hundred dollars and costs in a police court this morning after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. He said he became intoxicated while attending a dance and was on his way home when arrested.

Broad Street C. Harr East Avenue Harr

Market and livestock notes from Cleveland and other cities

Cleveland market reports list butter eggs poultry and turkeys with price ranges for extras firsts seconds and pullets. Potatoes and vegetables quoted by sack and region. Cleveland livestock shows hogs cattle and sheep with varying weights and prices. Chicago and Toledo quotes follow with grain and seed prices. Atlanta notes popular reading choices of local citizens.

Cleveland Express Ohio New York Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Maine Green Mountain Idaho Chicago Reese United States Department of Agriculture United States Hull

Truck and Bus Collide at Street Corner Injures No One

A truck and a Cleveland Southwestern bus collided at the corner of Eighteenth Street and West Avenue at 7 p.m. last night. Driver Co. W. Senders said he signaled a turn but was hit by the bus driven by Charles Mason. Police report says damages were minor and agreed upon.

Cleveland

Arrests Son To Teach Him Lesson

Jacob Toll of Avon today dropped the action against his son Edmond who he charged with stealing 23 dollars to have a good time in Cleveland. The case ended in Justice S J George s court this morning when the father said he did it to teach the boy two lessons.

Jacob Toll Avon Edmond Cleveland S. J. George

Sunday's Five Best Radio Features on Newark Stations

WOR Newark presents EST Philharthy Philharmonic Symphony Concert at 7 with Relnald Werranrath baritone on WEAF NBC. At 9 15 finals for Atwater Kent National Radio Audition. WABC Columbia Network at 3 35 CST Two Black Crowes. Collier's Radio Hour on WIZ NBC Network.

WOR Newark N. J WEAF NBC Relnald Werranrath Atwater Kent WABC Columbia WIZ

Monday’s Five Best Radio Features

Coverage highlights network airings and times across WEAF NBC WOR and WJZ. Listings include Westminster Choir at 9:50 EST on WEAF, Lucia di Lammermoor at 10:30 EST on WEAP, Vitaphone Hour on WOR CBS at 9:30 EST, Roxy and his Gang on WJZ at 7:50 EST, and Matinee Concert by the American Orchestra Society at 3 EST in Newark.

WEAF NBC Dayton Westminster Choir WEAP WOR CBS Vitaphone Hour WJZ Newark N. J American Orchestral Society

Three Convicts Escape From Ohio Brick Plant

Three prisoners escaped from a state brick plant near Ut leti Junction City after midnight. guard Lee Parsons was clubbed and bruised but raised an alarm. John Llewelyn was recaptured, while John Kelly and John Adkins fled. Kelly from Meigs county and Adkins from Franklin county. A posse and deputy warden Blosser pursued the trio as they had been quartered with 187 others in an old garage pending dormitory replacement after a fire.

Ulleti Junction City John Llewelyn Jackson County John Kelly Meigs County John Adkins Franklin County Lee Parsons Parsons Llewelyn Blosser

Abbe Geistitz dies at 77 after prison chaplaincy

Real Romance. Paris reports the death of Abbe Geistitz aged 77 longtime chaplain at San te Prison. He gave last rites to the notorious Bolo Pasha and many others and heard the final words of Mata Hari the woman spy.

Paris Abbe Geistitz Sante Prison Bolo Pasha Mata Hari

Alleged Tactics of Carroll Condemned

New York reports four official complaints will be filed accusing Earl Carroll of forcing chorus applicants to appear nude before hiring. Protests are led by Arthur Hammerstein, John S. Sumner, Chorus Equity Association, and Sam I. Harris, while Carroll calls the charges exaggerated and defends his casting practice for Fioretta.

New York Earl Carroll Carroll Arthur Hammerstein The Protective Managers’ Association John S. Sumner Society For the Suppression of Vice Chorus Equity Associaon Sam I. Harris Organization Theatrical Organization Ann Moss Gaynor Louise Blakely Miss Gaynor Miss Blakely Carrell Fioretta

Stolen Adland Bicycle Reported From St Mary's School

Police were informed yesterday that a dark red Adland bicycle with black mudguards was stolen from St Mary’s School. The informant, Mathew Mether of R D No 2 Middle Avenue, reported ownership of the bicycle.

St. Mary's School Mathew Mether Middle Avenue Adland Mathew

Also Mentioned on This Page

Elyrian A. Minnich & Sons West St. & B&o Calas VF. W. Girgus Konner Bonner Reardon Hayes Clark ST Clark Street Crehan Rowland Farm Bureau C. E. Rowland Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Columbus John Brown East 12Nd Street John G. Schrock Frank Kelling 12Th Street O. C. Metcalf Fame Gearace Eastern Heights W. W. Hubdell Louisiana Avenue O. W. Schrader Marseilles Avenue D. AL. Barlow Denison Avenue Sherman Wurst Samuel Street West Avenue Ralph Brown Beulah Brown A.ick Webber Stes Broks Gerald Brooks Ralph Hopw Oopeee Carrotl Louisiana California Cleveland Livestock Toledo Toledo Grain Minneapolis Atlanta Bobby Jones Kipling Wall Nenegil Wolf Lounisa M. Alcott Robin Hood A. Minnich & Sony West St. & B. & O Imperial Furniture Co Mary Wyman G. A. R. Hall Josephine Raudenbush Euclid Ave Andress Western Reserve Finance Company Turner Lorain County
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