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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1928
Page
4
The Elsha post office reports record postal receipts for the first half of 1928, with total January to July receipts of 72590.05. Postmaster J W McHeary notes a steady five year rise and June 1928 receipts of 13055.91, up from 3622.49 in June 1927, signaling continued business expansion.
Columbus July 3 two men will be executed in the electric chair Thursday for the murder of Patrolman Paul Frederick of Porssemouth. The condemned are W H Spook Wilson and James Coleman alias William Green, both negroes. Frederick was shot during a holdup. Wilson and Coleman were captured tried convicted and on March 24 were sentenced to death. Judge B F Kimble of Portmouth pronounced sentence.
The Rev. John H. Grant former Elyria Rotary member spoke to Rotarians in Fairfield Connecticut about Elyrias growth fifteen to twenty years ago and the citys progress. He expressed confidence in Elyrias future and in the Rotary club. The address opened the new Rotary year with committees announced by President Dean Baros. Lawrence Webber led song as last years president.
Anna Tan chek sues Alex Tanchek in common law court alleging neglect of duty and cruelty and seeks alimony. Tanchek is in custody, awaiting grand jury action on assault and battery in connection with the wife.
Local notes report a city council meeting with three oddities including a seven inning rest to wait for an absent member, the shortest session to date, and an orderly adjournment as fire crews responded to calls at Central station. beans in garden reach eatable state and reports from Mrs. J J Kiekotia about beans and dahlias. Lawrence Webber urges Logan Gas Co franchise ordinance progress and talks revised terms with Reymond Cross. A councilman asks shrubbery be trimmed to improve views at St Clair and Ohio. Frank Rosemania fined $5 for running a red light. Rosemania pleads guilty. Rose Andy sues for alimony from Edward Andy amid separation and alleged cruelty.
Four men from South Amherst were arraigned before Justice George and fined five dollars plus court costs for a pre Fourth of July celebration involving hard liquor. They were arrested yesterday by Sheriff Mathews and deputies after officials found them in an intoxicated condition at the county jail night.
Marr Melivane sues Henry R. Murray in common pleas court over injuries occurring November 21, 1925 when Murray driving an auto guesting Melivane drove off a bridge, dropped forty feet to the river bed. Amount requested is 325 690.
Plans are being completed for a pediatric Children’s Clinic at Elyria Memorial Hospital this Friday July 6. John I, superintendent of the hospital, announced today. At least 75 children from over the state are expected to attend the clinic, with one of the sessions to be held there.
A jury yesterday disagreed on the damages in a case brought by a Virginia plaintiff against a railroad company. The suit, filed after a school bus collision in October 1924, sought 8390 in damages. The trial ended with the jury discharged without a verdict.
The article notes holiday patterns across the city with most people driving, picnicking, or relaxing at the Reach. Three notable exceptions are police, sheriff offices, and firemen who face a day of duty and the bore day.
J W Smith asked the city council last night for permission to remove 35 feet of the stone barrier on the East Broad street bridge. The aim is to ease access to a planned concrete and brick building on the west bank south of the bridge. He stated the project would not encroach on Broad street and the request was referred to the Building and Lands Street and Sidewalks committee and the city solicitor.
Gibert KR Parker died at the home of Ned Parker on Yellow Line this morning. He was born in Aurora Ohio and aged about 69. Survived by two sons Ned J and Frank G of Lorah and one daughter Mrs Bertha Brell of Salina Kansas. He had two brothers Liman of Huron and Lucien of Manitua Ohio. Grandchildren numbered seven. Funeral services Tuesday at two o'clock at Tarser Funeral Home with Reverend Howard of Lorain officiating. Burial at Elmwood Cemetery.
Morris Brown of 122 Riverside Court drove north on East Bridge Street Monday when his machine was struck by a car driven by Lyle E Harver of Jefferson Ohio. Both vehicles suffered damage according to the police report.
The article details summer schedules for midget bantam and senior baseball teams, with ages and play times, rain rules, and playoff Wednesday. It lists a lengthy set of matchups by date and location across the Ball League and Bantam League, including teams Ely Jefferson Hamilton McKinley and McKinley.
Mrs Annie Kennedy told city council last night that a safety zone at West avenue and Broad street is needed to reach street cars amid current traffic. Service director Iain M Elid noted similar safety zones exist at East avenue and Broad streets and warned that parking at a 25 metre angle makes installing zones difficult. Elid hesitated to restrict parking, arguing the city needs all available space.
The June report from the county court sales department shows 1127 new cars sold in Lorain County and 177 in Elyria, down from May and April. May totals were 473 county and 178 city. April 454 county and 183 city. Second quarter 1928 totals reach 1754 county and 4358 city.
Alfred Huey of Kenmore Ohio won the United States marbles championship at Atlantic City defeating Dominic Cartelli of New Britain Connecticut before 5008 spectators. Huey, a Shawren group matches winger, claimed the Group Ef semifinal victory yesterday. Cartelli earned finals by winning Shawnee division preliminaries and defeating four foes in Group A semifinals. Huey, 12, was seen as a dark horse with little expert support at the start.
Mexico City reports 79 rebels killed in four engagements in Jalisco State with 11 soldiers dead. Two major fights near Santa Isabel and Zapotlan DeRer. Four priests among rebels. Justino Corona and Atilano Canta Cruz killed. Also, P A Ryder fined five pounds plus costs for drunkenness.
The board approved study leave for R. Freman and Sue Mead as staff moves. It authorized moving the crippled children’s room from Franklin to McKinney School. Maston Teport reported the high school cafeteria balance at 151, including 672 gala sales and 3478 in canned goods for next year. Elyria public schools enrolled 5456 students, up 29 from the prior year. Nobis contract renewed as advisory engineer at 699 and a cow boiler installed at Jefferson School for 1160.
Sears of Albion Michigan arrives in Oberlin with his wife to begin duties as village manager. He occupies 169 Woodland Avenue pending official Septem ber 1 start. Sears intended to study duties early, succeeding D F Herrick as city manager. He is UM engineering graduate and former Albion College mathematics teacher. Salary listed at 2120 dollars. Herrick resigns in September to join father in Albion Michigan.
The funeral for Miss L. Neil Chase 45 Oberlin native and longtime assistant librarian at the Carnegie Library Oberlin College was held at her home on South Professor Street with burial at Westwood cemetery. Relatives from Buffalo New York arrived for services. Chase lived in Oberlin most of her life and was noted for service to the town. The day included Fourth of July events and college summer holiday observances with local baseball games and playground ball. Several campus staff and residents were mentioned along with travel and church activities. A note warns water deprivation remains a life threatening Tule condition.
Elyria boys fifty strong hiked to Lake Erie and slept on the beach near Crystal Beach after a roughing it night at the Vermilion river YMCA camp. W O McClean reports the group enjoying the adventure and a growing athletic field with baseball, volleyball, and other sports as they prepare for the next five day period.
Scranton Pa July 3 The Scranton Republican the citys only morning newspaper has raised its price from 2 cents to 3 cents the change takes effect immediately The paper said for several years the two cents had been insufficient to cover publication costs and the increase was absolutely necessary
Cleveland and Columbus markets show potatoes and poultry at varied rates, with cold storage and fresh fruit notes. Chicago bids record butter eggs and produce, while Toledo and Minneapolis grain markets list mixed wheat corn oats and seeds. river name etymology noted at article end.
Prudatog permits for Elyria during June show building operations totaling 80735 with 36 new structures and five alterations. Nearby permits include frame garages for Fred Keith and Thomas J Deay, a dwelling for John Ivan, and a garage for Fred A Meinke, plus remodeling at Cheshire block. In Columbus a state official reports few prisoners can recite core religious tenets, noting only 9.5 percent profess belief and most cannot recall the Lord's Prayer or Ten Commandments.
July 3 reports several social visits and gatherings in Litchfield Christine area. Visitors include Mr White of Elyria, Miss Mary Brown of Lexington, and Ruth Swanker of Kear. The Jenne/Lenne families hosted Sunday gatherings, and the Judson reunion drew attendees at Medina fairgrounds. Congregational services listed with C. Endeavors and Women’s Society involvement.
Notice from Local 5927 B. J. of A. Elyria Ohio states all Union barber shops will charge 35 cents for shaving starting Monday July 9.
Guests from area attended a Sunday baseball game in Shreve between Lodi and Shreve. Several residents spent time with relatives, celebrated birthdays, and hosted visitors. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Helen Bart, who lived much of her life in Mallet Creek. Burial followed at the Matlet Creek cemetery.
Officials cannot confirm any official plans for improvements or a large foundry. A Willys-Overland representative says no announcement now, but a definite program is being worked on and may be revealed later. Townsfolk watch developments with rumors running through Elyria.
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