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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1927
Page
2
The bodies of President Warren G. Harding and Mrs. Harding were lowered into the Harding Memorial tomb at Arion Iowa after a solemn ceremony. Close friends and relatives gathered as the caskets were moved from Marion cemetery to the Memorial building for the final services.
Elta brokers of Sharp and Michelson Elyria face indictment after a bank audit shows 600000 bonds held against a closed bank. Brokers allegedly misrepresented mortgage type and trustee arrangements. Loss to stockholders estimated around 50000 dollars. state officials report ultimatum issued for repayment.
The Far North Rotary Club held its Christmas party at the Newell hotel yesterday evening. Santa Claus, the past president, distributed presents to members and guests. The highlight featured songs by Martha Horan and a dancing act by Betty Humphreys, who, with an early teen age, wowed the audience. An orchestra including Mrs. Gertrude Borlan, Arthur Giles, Jack Flynn, Al Uannaford, Bill Palm, and Don Granger provided accompaniment.
Martin J Sauer of Lakeland Avenue Lakewood and wife Elisabeth sue Lovsie city in common pleas court for damages totaling 19000 dollars. Elisabeth claims 25000 dollars for injuries from a July 4 wreck on West Erie Avenue when their car struck a telegraph pole leaving her with leg and body injuries requiring a crutch.
Sheriff G Mathews notified authorities in Charleston West Virginia of the capture of Patsy Critalli who deserted his wife and four minor children in Lorain Ohio A warrant for Critalli was to be sworn charging abandonment and non support He is held for bond in United States court Extradition papers are being prepared for his return Mary Antoinette Logozzo Lorain was to be released since her offense is a misdemeanor and not extraditable The effort involved Mrs Barriet Cobb Lorain probation officer and Mrs Gertrude Ashbolt Lorain health nurse and Sheriff Mathews
High pressure ammonia valve leaks prompted Elyria fire department to sanitize pipes and test valve settings for safety amid leak drills. Two divorces granted in court: Frank Meredith awarded alimony after wife withdrew answer, Bertha Bender divorced from Frank Bender for neglect and cruelty. judge Thompson recovering from minor car accident. Andress divorce case continued with judge Fiesinger planning return to Elyria to hear remaining matters.
Ted Lawrence pleaded not guilty in police court on a statutory charge. He waived preliminary examination and was bound over to the grand jury with bond set at $0,009. Shumate injured his foot at Fox Furnace Co and Bones injured his hand at Beal Lumber Co. Kiwanis to hold Christmas party at Newell hotel. gifts planned for Siwauis children and others. Edith Colston sues for divorce and child custody, alleging lack of support and absence for a year.
In Westerville on December 21, nineteen pupils in the crowded Vine school assembly room were partially overcome by excessive heat from the furnace. Physicians gave first aid and the children were dismissed for the day. None suffered ill effects. The children had gathered for a Christmas program.
Police chief orders strict confinement for unruly intoxicated prisoners in city jail. prior incidents saw inmates hurling objects through windows. Also shown are scattered market notes on flour, bran, wheat, corn prices from Minneapolis dated December 9.
Oberlin will dedicate the new Methodist church on South Professor Street on Sunday January 1 with Bishop Theodore S Henderson of Cincinnati presiding. On Tuesday January 2 the organ will be dedicated and Henderson will speak at the morning service while Rev W E B Hamaker of Youngstown will lead the evening service. Conservatory of Music faculty will participate in the organ recital Tuesday. A formal homecoming dinner for alumni will conclude events Friday January 6 with a limited ticket admission.
Miss Esther Andrews of the class of 1912, daughter of Professor George W. Andrews, will marry Professor Reber Johnson at Finney Memorial chapel this evening at seven. Johnson is a violin professor and former conductor with ties to the New York Symphony Orchestra. The couple will lease a South Cedar Street apartment after the ceremony.
Services of the United Congregational Church will be held in Finney Chapel during the holidays due to unfinished repairs at the First Church building. Dean Thomas W. Graham will preach on Christmas Day and Dean Edward I. Bosworth will lead on New Year’s Day.
The Literary and Social club will host a Christmas party at Mrs. Alice Jeffers home at 54 North Pleasant Street Thursday evening at 7 30 o clock. Business Women's club members must leave Christus contributions at the city hall or Swann Art Shop by October 23. Henry Knowlton Jr has returned to Cadillac from North Pleasant Street. College students left town today by state bus and special train for two weeks of choir studios, returning to Oberlin on July 4.
Mayor Harry Jinkson confronted three men on Kenyon Street collecting waste paper and soliciting money for the poor. The men, from Cleveland, admitted they had also been soliciting money before an edict prohibiting outside solicitation during Christmas was issued, and they were ordered from the city.
A tall Christmas tree placed yesterday in Ely Park fountain area will blaze with electric lights tonight. Transported from Cleveland at no cost by PLS Produce Co after selecting the symbol for the park commission, the tree is being lit free of charge by Ohio Public Service Co. and decorated free by Superior Electric Co through Walter Roe.
Senator Reed of Missouri was entered on the presidential lists today by Samuel W. Fordyce, St. Louis, chairman of the Missouri Democratic state committee. Fordyce stated Reed will not seek re election to the senate and issued the move to refute rumors that Reed is considering a presidential candidacy.
The class of January 1927 presented a six-tube radio at today’s assembly. The compact set needs no aerial and plugs into a light socket. It will be kept in the high school office and moved to different rooms as needed.
The Chronicle-Telegram announces three judges for the Yuletide Lighting Contest Mrs J C Bins president of the Woman's club Lawrence Webber president of the Rotary club and A IT West president of the Kiwanis el The judges will view participating homes on Tuesday evening December 27 with many entries expected and prizes of 20 00 15 00 and 10 00 offered for first second and third places respectively
Fourteen letter men from the 1937 heavyweight squad and likely manager and Coach HHJ Str ler were guests of teammate Orvie Cowie at his home on West Avenue for a banquet in their honor with Mr and Mrs F L Cowie attending.
Market reports from Columbus indicate weak holiday demand with light buying and slow perishables movement. Prices for fruits, vegetables, poultry, dairy, eggs, and meats reflect a sluggish wholesale economy, with several commodities showing declines or limited activity across Cleveland and surrounding regions.
Police tied Hickman to the Marion Parker murder at the Bellevue Arms apartment 315 through fingerprints on a phonograph and blood evidence. The district attorney filed kidnapping and murder charges as bank officials described him as a conscientious worker before his conviction for forgery.
Salvation Army reports kettles at 500 dollars but requires more funds to fund the Christmas program. Baskets will be packed at headquarters on Saturday at 10 AM Roan. A Sunday school program will precede distribution with candy nuts oranges and toys to be given on Christmas Eve at 7:30 PM.
Geath record from Blyria reports the death of Russ Rona Ne E Brooks a former Blyria resident aged eighty four. She died in Atlanta Georgia on Monday December nineteenth survived by niece Mrs F C Peace of Atlanta nephew John P Brooks of Boston grand nephew Theodore Brooks Faxon and Margaret Brooks Peace of Atlanta. Funeral services will be held from Jenkins Funeral Home Thursday morning at ten o clock with burial in Elyria cemetery.
Five members were chosen as elected trustees of the pension fund: O. J. Vess Art Drage C W Hudson W A Cory and L A Phipps. Police pension trustees elected were E J Stankard F W Zatnko Birkline L K Sweet and C K Laute for the coming year. Donald R B Arnsberger, 19, was electrocuted in Montpelier when contacting a high tension wire.
Lorain county motorists may use their new 128 passenger and commercial Henge tags beginning today according to JI KR Oakes deputy auditor in charge at the courthouse. Sale of tags has been stronger the last two days, but many motorists still use owl tags and last minute music appears inevitable amid the sale that began December 1. Marc Ajemin, year old pianist, won gold silver and bronze medals and a distinguished talent medal in contests by the Music Week Association in New York.
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