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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1928

Page

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School authorities plan 318000 in summer improvements

About 15009 will be spent by city school authorities this summer on repairs and improvements across the public schools. Major work includes replacing old basement toilets at Lincoln, repainting and remodeling at several buildings, and installing a new boiler at Jefferson.

Lincoln Building Jefferson School Lincoln Hentine Franklin Eir Achinler Lincoln Washington Roosevelt Feferson

Centralization urged in county welfare work by Associated Charities leader

Mrs. P. C. Gilman of the Associated Charities urged centralization of county welfare work to monitor child placement and duties. She noted rising intake and crowded facilities at Oberlin's County Children's Home with about seventy-five children in care and fifty unplaced, urging clearer family responsibility.

P. C. Gilman Associated Charities Gilman

Children Attend City Playgrounds Despite Rain Week

City playgrounds drew 2149 children during the first operation week despite two afternoons and an evening of rain. Director H. H. Stiffler announced plans for the week include a mothers party, a father and son baseball game, and a girls dolls show. A dog show at McKinler school ended in near tragedy when rain caused children to scatter and dogs to clash, as reported.

Loobe H. H. Stiffier Sniffler McKinler School Stiffler Conzinuea

Coolidge to Aid Hoover Curtis Campaign at Cedar Island

At Cedar Island Lodge in Wisconsin President Coolidge indicated willingness to back Herbert Hoover in the White House race. Dr. Hubert Work, chairman of the Republican National Committee, discussed campaign plans and said the party would run a quiet, dignified, constructive effort starting by September. Work indicated Hoover would speak on national issues and that the interior secretary might be replaced to devote full time to the campaign.

Perior Wis Herbert Hoover White House Republican Party Moe Jr. Work Mr. Coolidge Chicaso Ashington Coolidge Works National Econmite Hoover Work

Two Lose Lives In Seaplane Crash Near Newport

Naval authorities report a seaplane crash near Xarrazan sett bay in Newport yesterday. Lieutenant Commander Thaigert N. Alford, aviator on the U S S Wright, was killed in the nose dive from about 1,000 feet. Lieutenant Commander William Jr. of Gould Island Naval Air Base died three hours after hospitalization from injuries. The damaged plane was recovered from the water.

Newport Xarrazansett Bay Thaigert N. Alford Gould Islind Naval Air Base der‘Fick

Air Tour Planes Lead National Flight Toward Tulsa

In Wichita Kansas on July 3 192_, John P. Wood in a Waco bi plane led 24 air tour planes toward Tulsa as the fifth leg of a 32 flight caravan from Detroit to the Pacific coast. Charles Meyers in another Waco followed in second with Bruce Braun aboard a Stinson Detroiter in third. Frank Hawks flew a Ford Trimotor in fourth and Al Henley in a Ryan brougham placed fifth. The group planned to reach Tulsa for the Fourth of July and continue into Texas Thursday. The Chronicle Telegram will not publish tomorrow due to the holiday.

Wichita. Kans John P. Wood National Air Nour Tulsa Detroit Pacific Coast Charles Meyers Bruce Braun Frank Hawks

British ship Dauntless runs aground near Halifax

The British cruiser Dauntless struck the rocks at Trinune Shoal while entering Halifax harbor. Captain K. D. MacPherson and 56 crew remained aboard as 169 others were taken to the Canadian cruiser Festubert and Ypres. Salvage crews fear refloating is unlikely, with life boats ready and a watch maintained amid fog and dangerous ledges blamed on pilots unavailable in harbor.

Halifax Trinune Shoal K. D. MacPherson Festubert Ypres Tribune Bauntless

Calls Governor Smith foe of Prohibition

Washington July 3 Governor Smith of New York is praised as the most determined and powerful foe of prohibition in American public life by Ernest H. Cherrington of the Anti-Saloon League. The statement notes his past roles and reiterates opposition to current prohibition laws, forecasting a heated national battle over wet and dry policies.

Washington Smith New York Ernest H. Cherrington Anti-Saloon League Cherrington World League Against Chertington

Rumor claims Falcon Motors expansion amid auto plant rumors

Trucks are being built at the Falcon Motors Corporation plant with indications of rising operations due to demand for light trucks. Industry chatter suggests Willis Knight production shifts and plant expansions, with officials saying no definite statements yet.

Falcon Motors Corporation Willis- Knight Falcon-Knight Willys-Overland Toledo Willis-Kright Elyria Willys-Knight Chronicle-Telegram Wildrs-Overland Company Tme Stearns-Knight Cleveland Falcon

Syracuse Oil Tank Blaze Kills Man Burns Two Others

In Syracuse on July 3 a deadly explosion at Sunco Oil toppled two storage tanks. One man, Henry Kapperser, died while trying to shut a tank car valve. A second worker was seriously burned as three nearby buildings including the Warners Macaroni plant, Gulf Refining, and Spencer Filling endured fires. No damage estimate given. The burning tanks were near a line of loaded rail cars moved out of the enclosure.

Syracuse Sunco Oil Company Warners Macaroni Gulf Refining Company Spencer Filling Box Company Gulf Refining Henry Kappesser Sunco Company

Two Transatlantic Flights Planned From Le Bourget

Paris reports two potential trans Atlantic attempts from Le Bourget within a week. Polish pilots Kubuta and Idzikowski, with aircraft designed for Marshall Pilsudski, plan to reach New York in about 48 hours via the Azores. A separate official French route via the Azores and Bermuda aims for a New York terminus, likely this week. Commander Paris will bring his seaplane to Paris and depart from Le Bourget to Brest to await favorable conditions.

LE Bourget Field Paris New York le Bourget Brest

Storms Cause Tremendous Damage Across Midwest

Storms lashed Minnesota Wisconsin and neighboring states causing property damage over 2 000 000 figures rise to hundreds of injuries and several deaths. Sabin Minnesota reported near total destruction of structures with widespread crop and livestock losses. Communications disrupted and tolls expected to rise as reports come in.

ST. Paul Minn Minnesota Wisconsin Norck South Dakota Sabin

Ice pack halts Russian ship near Spitzbergen

July 3 report says the Russian icebreaker Krassin cannot reach the Italia ice camp due to jammed pack ice beyond Soresby Island off Cape Leigh Smith in Northeastland. The vessel, now past Soresby, heads toward open water but will be slowed by reefed coastlines and faulty charts.

Spitzbergen Italia Soresby Island Cape Leigh Smith

Prohibitionists for Hoover eye GOP endorsement in 1924

Hi Faris of Clinton Missouri, a prohibition candidate for president in 1924, says the party may back Herbert Hoover instead of fielding its own standard bearer. He notes the party has made prohibition the major issue and deems the Democratic platform harmed by its nominee.

Kansas City Hi. P. Faris Clinton Prohibition Herbert Hoover Party of Last Faris H. P. Faris Prohibition Party Herbert Hoovey

Political maneuvering as Hoover campaign unfolds nation

Senator Joseph Robinson, Democratic nominal vice presidential hopeful, travels from Little Rock to Hot Springs to await nomination news. Hoover cancels engagements to focus on campaign work with Dr. Hubert Work and Henry J. Allen arriving in Washington to push activities. Coolidge pledges support while undecided on eastern speeches. Prohibition party may endorse Hoover, ending a half century with no candidate. Governor Smith rests in New York preparing two speeches before Tammany Society and 15,000 new voters.

Joseph Robinson Little Rock Hot Springs Ark Smith New York The Tammany Society

Balloon pilots recount Bennett Race crash near Lynchburg

Two balloon pilots Ferdinand Eimermacher and Karl Zech arrived in Lynchburg after a high altitude storm forced their craft down on Thender Rush in the Blue Ridge seven miles west of Biz Island. They survived a 45 900 foot descent, one man was injured lightly, and they reached civilization after spending the night at Big Island, heading to Washington next.

Lynchburg Big Island Blue Ridge Biz Island Ferdinand Eimermacher Karl Zech Washington

Hopeful Messages From Arctic Rescue Efforts Rise

Rome July 3 Reports from the Arctic describe improved ice floe position where Stalin survivors and Lieut Einer-Peal Lundbrot wait for rescue. Citta di Milano reports radio contact with Viglieri group. ice near 0.24 N, 28.30 E. Airplane landing possible as summer warms, though mushy ice remains a challenge.

Rome Stalin Einer-Peal Lundbrot Todary Citta di Miance Viglieri Citta di Milano Wis Lert Inlepen Sirans Finn Myren Braganza Germany Udet

Elyrians Ready for Holiday Fourth Spectacle

Elyrians prepare for Independence Day with a near shutdown of banks and businesses. The Eagles celebration at the county fair grounds begins with a twelve gun salute and ends with a sky rocket finale over the Black River. Children enter free and night fireworks draw the crowd.

Elyrians United States Tomor- Tox Fair Grounds Black River Elyria Kiddies Tome Sisrians

Lorain County Common Pleas Reports Rise in New Cases

The 1927 28 Lorain county common pleas court saw 1 751 new cases filed, up from 1 582 the previous year, with totals reported to the Ohio Supreme Court clerk Mable Marsh. The report notes cases pending as of July 1 and dispositions for the year, reflecting more filings and ongoing appeals in the court.

Lorain County Common Pleas Court Nmfiss Mable Marsh Ohio Supreme Court Chies Common Pleas Cpart

Child Injured by Interurban Car In Oberlin Neighborhood

Eilis Knapp two years old resident of Oberlin road was struck by a west bound interurban on car tracks in front of her home. Conductor Leonard and motorman Tom Fen were on duty. The child suffered a deep head gash and a skull fracture and was taken to hospital by her parents. Her condition was reported favorable this afternoon.

Eilis Knapp Oberlin Road Jodar Oberlin Elizia Leonard Tom Fen

Alfred E. Smith to Vote for Hoover in New Britain

Alfred E. Smith, a local businessman, announced he will vote for Herbert Hoover in the July New Britain Connecticut election. He expressed confidence Hoover will win and clarified he is not related to the New York governor.

New Britain Conn Alfred E. Smith Herbert Hoover Smith New York

Appointment of eight new teachers includes two athletic coaches

Elyria public schools board approved eight new teachers at its regular Monday meeting. The two assistant athletic coaches are Albert N. Smith of Toronto and Lelang F. Holgen of Oberlin, joining Coach H. H. Stiffler in athletics. Smith has ten years of coaching experience and holds degrees from Ohio Northern University and the University of Illinois.

Elyria Public Board of Education H. H. Stiffler Albert N. Smith Toronto Ohio Lelang F. Holgen Oberlin Smith Ohio Northern University University of

School Board Considers Reducing Nobis Salary

Advisory engineer H. Mu Nobis urged Cleveland area public schools to cut his salary from $750 to $600 for the coming year. Nobis, who serves in Lakewood and East Cleveland schools and numerous Cleveland industries, said he aimed to reduce board expenses, noting his two years with the Incal school board. Members said he has saved them much in expenses.

Ace H. Mu Nobis Prblic Nobis Lakewood East Cleveland Cleveland Incal

Elyria High School Hires Maston As Teacher and Coach

R C Maston will teach at Elyria High School and serve as junior varsity coach while Holden, Oberlin 1926 graduate and member of the 1924 championship team, joins as heavyweight assistant coach with two years of Massillon junior high coaching. Maston notes a revised work schedule and Holden’s marriage. additional appointments include Miss Loretta Bendict, Miss Blargerer McClellar, Miss Jeanette Hamilton, Miss Viola Hall, Louise Fitts, and Miss Alburn Haich. The board accepted six resignations, effective May 1, including Harmes, Gereva, Madden, Hearty, Eva Smith, and Traci.

Stsani R. C. Maston Elyria Holden Oberlin Cobeze Champiorshi Aibun Haieh Mediza Masron Harmes Gerevaler Mable Madden Gates School Dorothy Hearty Leber Eva Smith Traci

Lorain Youth Drown In Lake At Water Park

In Cleveland on July 3 a 13 year old Lorain boy named Edward Mon died after entering Lake Ernest E water park. A second boy, Lawrence Schuerger aged 11, disappeared while swimming with his mother reporting he was drowned. Coast guards search for his body as a lifeguard kept watch over the site. The site is described as unstable due to shifting sands. Local authorities and visitors mourn the tragedy as efforts continue.

Cleveland, CO Edward Mon Lorain Lake Ernest E Water Park Iacred Lawrence Schuerger Tatura Ming Coast Guards Cleveland Tee Joseph Harvath

Also Mentioned on This Page

Noo County Welfare Board Cooldge Willys ‘Knight Cars Prohibitionists Hubert Work National Committee Henry J. Allen Hoover-Curtis Dr. Hubert Tonm Moo Detriot Ferdinand Eimermache Karl Betts Ford N. E. Kepner U.S. A Huzo Kaukten, Sr Kepner Kendridge W_ Va Kaulen Chase City Arctic Nenther Elyria Memorial Hospital Supreme Court
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