Atlantic City Pastor to Speak at Open Forum
Dr. Robert A. Elwood, longtime Boardwalk Church pastor and former Army chaplain, headlines Open Forum at Church of Christ in Atlantic City. He will address Rotary Club, high school students, and Sunday night audience with a sermon titled Hold On. The venue expects another capacity crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Elwood
Church of Christ
Atlantic City
Elwood
U.S Army
Elyria
Rotary Club
Fire destroys home of scarlet fever family
Emil Smith family in Columbia lose their dwelling early this morning when a fire swept through a large two story house built eighteen years ago. Ten family members, all ill with scarlet fever, saved only a small amount of furniture and are staying with neighbor Ernest Reisinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Smith
Columbia
Ernest Reisinger
Damages Sought In Auto Death Case Filed
Mary Jascolowski administratrix of Joseph Jascolowski estate sues E. C. Lillie and C. F. Griffin for 25000 dollars alleging their auto struck him on September 30 1924 at Elyria Avenue and 23rd Streets in Lorain causing his death at the hospital due to careless driving and failure to give due care to pedestrians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jascolowski
Joseph Jascolowski
E. C. Lillie
C. FE. Griffin
Lorain
Elyria Avenues
23Rd Streets
Merrill fire in Michigan causes $50,000 loss
Saginaw Michigan January 14 Merrill business men estimated the fire loss at fifty thousand dollars. The blaze destroyed the Merrill Creamery the Kohlschmidt Hotel and a garage. Aid from Saginaw Hemlock and Breckenbridge saved the entire business district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saginaw, Mich
Merrill
Merrill Creamery
Kohlschmidt
Saginaw
Hemlock
Breckenbridge
Bean Can Muffler Fails to Qualify
Dayton judge hears Aaron George quit using an old bean can as a muffler on his motor truck. He testified the can was tied to the exhaust pending a replacement. The court fined him, and he removed the can for a proper muffler.
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Dayton, O
Aaron George
Aaron
Senate Reverses Again On Muscle Shoals Power Bill
In Washington on January 14 the Senate adopted the Underwood bill to dispose of the Muscle Shoals water power project for the second time in a week, substituting it for the Norris government ownership plan. The 46 to 32 vote returns the chamber to a familiar stalemate as Norris says he will not renew his substitute.
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Washington
Senate
Muscle Shoals
Norrie
Nebraska
Norris
Child Breaks Wrist After Fall on Icy Sidewalk
Geraldine Ehrick ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs William Ehrick suffered a right wrist fracture after slipping on an icy sidewalk on Middle Avenue on Monday morning while going to school. An X ray confirmed the break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Ehrick
William Ehrick
Endley Block
Middle Avenue
Personality of Child Speaker at Parent Teacher Meet
C. T. Jamieson of Wellington addressed Lorain County parents and teachers on unfolding the personality of the child. He urged honoring a developing child’s individuality while upholding obedience as a universal law. Rev. F. W. McConnell gave an illustrated talk on home mission fields and rural life with stereopticon views.
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Lorain County
C. T. Jamieson
Wellington
County Board of Education
Henrietta School
Jamieson
F. W. McConnell
Indiana
McConnell
South
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
C. M
Pat” McConnell
McConnells
Elyria Post Office Reports 1924 Total Business
Postmaster J. W. McHenry released the annual Elyria postal report showing 1924 total business at 718,274.96 dollars, up from 1923 by 7,084.90, with December stamp sales rising to 14,564.32 and overall stamp and stamped paper sales at 124,380.13. Money orders issued reached 47,702 dollars, while money orders cashed dropped to 253,621, and international orders totaled 6,985.17 dollars. McHenry cites Europe’s settled conditions and a shift back to regular mail as factors lowering registered mail and boosting standard postal activity.
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Elyria
J. W. McHenry
McHenry
Europe
United States
Washington Nuggets Of Doings And Debates In Congress
Washington reports include Geo M Swift testifying on a ten percent contingency in an Okmulgee Oklahoma Indian claims case. Mellon urges interest reduction on 323 million rail loans. Laguardia presses immigration action against roaming royalists. Senate Foreign Relations weighs joining the international court. Joint session set to count electoral votes February 11. Agriculture commission releases early farm sector findings with livestock relief ideas. Mexico probes arrest of Dr. William Lorenz in Progresso.
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Washington
Geo. M. Swift
Okmul- Bee
Indian Affairs Committee
Howard Manningston
Martha
Saber Jackson
American Railways
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Laguardia
New York
Davis
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
International Court of Justice
Senate
Congress
Coolidge
Special Commission On Agriculture Today
State Department
Mexico
William F. Lorenz
Madison
Wis
Progresso
One Dead One Hurt In Train Collision Near San Bernardino
A Pacific Electric Express car collided with a rear freight train near San Bernardino fruit groves today, killing one man and fatally injuring another while another person was injured. The crash occurred as dense smoke drifted over the area.
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Angeles
Cal
San Bernardino
Pacific Electric Express
Jess Peri
Paris Dawes plan pact signed with United States as partner
The Paris financial conference signed an agreement making the United States a partner with allies in profits and responsibilities of enforcing the Dawes plan. Kellogg and Herrick signed for the U S as ambassadors, with Kellogg later noting three great events in Dawes London and the new accord. The clause limiting U S claims against Germany to 350 million was removed. Continued on page 2.
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Paris
United States
Herrick
Kellogg
Col. Logan
Germany
Iler- Tiot
Dawes
London
Europe
Kailogg
America
Experts
Lorain County Churches To Form Council At Lorain Dinner
Lorain County Council of Churches planned at a January 23 dinner at Furst Baptist Church Oberlin announced by Rev. Shirl Bartlett. Four talks on county church topics feature Rev Bartlett Rev Leroy Wright Rev N E Escott Rev Chester Tulga with a post discussion. Each church gets one ministerial and two lay delegates. E A Clifford Kipton is temporary secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Leroy Wright
Grafton
N. E. Escott
Brownhelm
Chester E. Tulga
LaGrange
Bartlett
E. A. Clifford, Kipton
Debating Over Child Labor Amendment in Columbus
In Columbus speakers for the proposed Child Labor Amendment included Harriet Taylor Upton Warren former Republican National Committee vice chair Francis W Coker a law professor Gardiner W Lattimer a Cincinnati businessman and Thomas J Donnelly Columbus secretary treasurer Ohio Federation of Labor Opponents named were H Freeman Ada professor and former state legislator Harry A Caton Coshocton Master Ohio Grange Mrs S W Goldman Wayne County Farm Mother and Mrs Judson Neff Cleveland welfare worker The hearing recessed at noon until 230 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Harriet Taylor Upton
Warren
Republican National Committee
Francis W. Coker
the State University
Gardiner W. Lattimer
Thomas J. Donnelly
Ohio Federation of Labor
H. Freeman
Ada
Ohio Northern University
Harry A. Caton
Coshocton
Ohio
Grange
S. W. Goldman
Wayne County
Judson Neff
Cleveland
Want Tramp Haven in Lorain Abolished
Lorain officials face a city jail No 2 controversy after the Central Business Men's Association urged Safety Director Sidney B Royce to shutter the 18th street facility. The letter claims the jail has become a haven for panhandlers and loafers, disturbing stores restaurants and St Josephs Hospital.
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Lorain
Sidney B. Royce
18Th Street
Royce
Central Business Men's Association
St Joseph’s Hospital
Lorain County Auto Club 1924 Big Year Reported
The Lorain County Automobile Club held its annual meeting at the First Congregational church with about 250 members. Secretary Treasurer Henry Miller reported a strong year, with a 1925 balance of 7 874 44 after 11 372 48 receipts and 9 135 15 disbursements. New directors were chosen: H C Harris Fred Kahlow Frank A Smith H C Schaible Oscar Dunn and J H Brows.
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Lorain County Automobile Club
First Congregational Church
H. M. Andress
Schubert
Webber
Greenland
Linder
Henry Miller
H. C. Harris
Fred Kahlow
Frank A. Smith
H. C. Schaible
Oscar Dunn
J. H. Brows
Christmas Check Leads to Arrest for False Pretenses
Ruth Martin had her steady Frederick C. Rydstrom arrested after he gave a $50 check for a Christmas present that bounced marked N G. Rydstrom, a draftsman, is already wanted in Los Angeles Salt Lake City Denver and St. Louis for passing worthless checks.
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Washington
Ruth Martin
Frederick C. Rydstrom
N. G
Freddie
First Precinct
Rydstrom
Los Angeles
Salt Lake City
Denver
St. Louis
Mayors Appointments to City Boards Announced
Mayor Harry Hinkson announced new and renewed terms for city boards for the year. John W. Bath is reappointed to the sinking fund trustees for four years. Belle Moulton becomes health board member for five years. George H. Ely is reappointed to the park commission for three years. Other terms include C. E. Blanchard, E. Dachtler, S. H. Squire, Dan B. Symong, C J. Miller, Ruth Fuller Stevens, and Ja. Theobald with various one to four year terms.
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John W. Bath
Sinking Fund Board
Belle Moulton
Geo. H. Ely
Park Commission
Harry Hinkson
Board of
Sinking Fund Trustees
C. E. Blanchard
E. Dachtler
S H. Squire
Dan B. Symong
Board of Health
C J. Miller
J. H. Leonard
Ruth Fuller Stevens
Health Board
George Theobald
J. K. Thompson
Fred M. Biler
G E. French
Elyria Man Cleared In Check Fraud Case
Lorain police court dismissed L W Jenkins of Elyria after a municipal court trial on issuing a fraudulent check for ten dollars drawn August 6 1923 on the Elyria Savings and Trust Co. Officials said the arrest came from a misunderstanding and Jenkins settled the affair.
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Lorain
Jan
L W Jenkins
Elyria
Elyria Savings and Trust Co
Jenkins
Martha E Hackett Dies at 77 in Lorain County
Miss Martha E Hackett 77 died at her niece’s home 7 Water street after a week long illness with complications. Born in Vermont in 1847 she lived in Lorain County most of her life. Survived by nieces and nephews and many friends. Funeral Friday at 2 pm at 7 Water street with Rev Burner officiating. Burial in Garfield Cemetery Sheffield.
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Martha E. Hackett
Ernest W. Brackett
Water Street
Miss Hackett
Vermont
Lorain County
No. 7
Burner
Garfield Cemetery
Sheffield
Bandits Shoot Ohio Storeowner in Late-Night Hold Up
Peter Valarich owner of a General store in McDonald six miles west of Youngstown is hospitalized with three bullet wounds after two masked men forced him against the wall and fired when he raised his hands. The robbers fled without taking valuables.
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Youngstown
Peter Valarich
McDonald
Here
St. Elizabeth's Hospital
Valarich
No Pardon Probe to Pera Gov Davis Admin
Kansas report states there will be no legislative investigation of pardons in Governor Jonathan M. Davis's administration. Speaker C. R. Hope indicated the stance on January 14.
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Pera
Kas
Jonathan M. Davis
C. R. Hope
Former Elyria youth near death after auto crash
30 year old former Elyria boy and ex soldier, Yunglas, lies near death in Akron City Hospital from head injuries suffered in an auto accident near Greensburg. He was struck by a woman driver, Mrs Ethel Bunting of Pennsylvania, while walking home from a basketball game. He is a foreman for Collier Construction and is active in the American Legion. His sister Mrs. Smith reports slim hope for recovery.
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Martin M. Yunglas
Elyria
Akron City Hospital
Greensburg
Akron
T. A Smith
West River Street
Yunglas
Ethel Bunting
Pennsylvania
Collier Construction Co
Smith
James Clark
LaGrange
Cleveland
American Legion
Boys and Snowballs Present New Menace
Police Chief E J Stankard warns youths to stop snowballing as reports claim injuries including a girl hit in the eye. The warning directs patrols to curb the sport seen as endangering people and property. A separate notice describes Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad suing Highway Construction Co for 312 dollars over delayed car unloading at Brighton.
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E. J. Stankard
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad
The
Highway Construction Co
Brighton
Senator Bender critiques lobbyists in Columbus Senate
Senator George H. Bender of Cleveland charged in the Ohio Senate that only ten lobbyists are registered and fifteen filed expense accounts, calling the lobbyist law a dead letter amid a swarm of unregistered advocates threatening good legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Columbus
Senate
George H. Bender
State House
League of Ohio sportsmen Convened at Fort Hayes
At Fort Hayes Hotel in Columbus the annual League of Ohio sportsmen convention centered on stream pollution fish and game conservation and proposed legal changes. Delegates discussed the coming year's legislative program and conservation measures.
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Columbus
League of Ohio Sportsmen
Fort Hayes Hotel
Lorain County P T A Councill Expands to 45 Associations
At Henrietta School the Lorain County Council of Parent Teachers' Association added 27 more associations, bringing total affiliated groups to 45 and including all county associations. The roster lists presidents for many units, with Mrs. Mabel Cooper as county council president and Avon Lake Village led by George Jenkins.
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Lorain County
Council of Parent Teachers’ Association
Henrietta
Avon Lake Village
Columbia Township
Penfield Township
Highland
Center School
Safon Township
Lake Avenue
Elyria Township
Markley
Pittsfield Township
Russia Township
Mabel Cooper
Frownhelm
Aveou Village
George Jenkins
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Underwood
Ludwig
Mayor Craft
Young Peoples Work
Cleveland Salvation Army
Salvation Army
W. H. McLarin
Fairburn
Mark
Moses Hopkins
California
U. S
County Chugh
Oberlin
Shirl B. Bartlett
South Amherst
County Auto Club
Stankard
Inen
Auto Club
J. F. Burke
City Goard
ELYA
T. A. Smith
Akron Hospital
Boston
Resolute
Potest
Charleston Navy Yard
Navy Department
Chester E. Lewis
Lamira
Claude L. Brafford
Mingo Junction
Robert N. Hoffman
Kingscourt
John L. Kownacki
East 22Nd Street
Erie
Charles K. Lnebfried
Roy H. Smith
Millstone
New
Aenuer
Parent Teacher Associations
J. A. Bishop
Clyde Lee
Harvey Braddau
Camden
Nelle Obitts
H. C. Bartter
D. Reisinger
Grafton Village
J. Knight
Harold Coates
Penfield
F. E. Kellogg
Ridgeville
William Schmiggen
Fields Schood
Dan Campbell
Carl Diedrich
Weert
Am Wagner
Murray Aanate
East Carlisle
LaPores
Jacheon
Chestnut Howard Milter
A. A Baten
Kre
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