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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1924
Page
4
The piece notes a disaster appeal led by Elyria business leaders to aid crushed communities. It cites an $8 million minimum target and mentions a park booth collecting donations while urging broad church, lodge, and club participation from individuals and organizations. Names of local leaders and business figures are listed as supporters.
The Oberlin Braes Band will give a concert on the Berlin corner weather permitting. The program includes Down Main Street, Indiana Maiden, Exuberance, and two overtures, with intermission medley and serenades, reflecting pieces planned for last Saturday's rainout.
Arthur Winters, a former Oberlin athlete and Cleveland physical education teacher, married Miss Rebecca Gras Loughiv of the Kindergarten Training School class of 1932 in Mercer Pennsylvania on July 14. The couple will reside in Cleveland next year, with Winters known to local sports fans for football and basketball prowess.
Mrs Arche Burrows of 311 Eastern Heghred City passed away at L ih hospital Toursda evening at age 46 61 She is survived by husband one son Ernst Shaw of Waterown NY two daughters one of Water own NY one of Wooster and one brother of Watertown The body was taken from Cleveland this morning for burial
The Elyria Steelo baseball team, mostly EH students, will play the Gray Sox Sunday at 2 pm at Elyma Iron & 5 Co 4 grounds. The Steelo boast strong pitching and aim for future games with Steel. call 4389 for details.
July 5 reports at the White House say Calvin Coolidge Jr. remains gravely ill with blood poisoning. Doctors have attended him for 24 days with the president visiting the sickroom through the night.
The Chicago Board of Trade closed to Gay due to a holiday. Midwest livestock markets also remained quiet as trading slowed on the day.
Mrs Nellie M Fruit, county president of the WOC TWU, received a message from state president Florence D. Richards of Columbus offering deep sympathy and readiness to render any assistance possible after the Lorain County disaster.
In a communication today Ed Hyreman Ohio state secretary asks Fraternal Order of Eagles members to donate money and clothing for men women and children harmed by the Lorain tornado. Contributions should be sent to Steve Leser Elyria state president.
Tom Durham, member of the Joy rham gang, was recaptured on the road near Wellington by Sheriff trill and Deputy Charles Ine. He assaulted Officer Tyee with a walking stick, injuring his wrist, and was confined at Veneillon hospital before being jailed.
The National and State Carpenters unions have taken recognition of Lorain's situation. Presidents Herschman of the National union and Arnold Bul of the Ohio State organization are in Lorain. The State group will coordinate aid and send instructions to carpenters nationwide for equipment and material needs to complete the extensive rebuilding work.
Tonight ex service men gather at the American Legion rooms to discuss aiding authorities in Lorain and other towns with police and guard duties. Veterans of Foreign Wars are urged to join, with some already on duty in Avon after soldiers were withdrawn.
Washington dispatch reports Chase Alvey A. Ades former Second Assistant Secretary of the State Department died in Washington today at age 52 after nearly four decades of service. In Tokyo a Flight Commander A Stuart MacLaren of the Royal Air Force completing a world flight reached Japan after departing from China and arrived at Kobe or nearby port city this afternoon.
A broad appeal urges immediate aid for Lorain disaster victims. Citizens explain eight million dollars are needed to restore homes and businesses, with Red Cross channels set up for donations via local banks or direct remittance to the Lorain Red Cross.
A two line summary describes a relief fund with 100000 from Closeland and 50000 from the Red Cross and voluntary subscriptions to help the aged crippled and infirm first those with no means next those with partial loss. Requisitions will be issued by the Red Cross and funds paid to builders or firms.
A report from the committee shows hostility to the Progressive movement with a tentative plan to appoint a committee to confer with La Follette. The goal is to best advance the Senator's chances. William H. Johnston becomes permanent chair. Arthur E. Holder elected permanent secretary. Luncheon at 12:30 followed by sessions at 2:00.
The Simpson Motor Co announces a practical demonstration of modern road construction maintenance and repair machinery at Aviation Meld Oberlin on July 1 for township trustees county officials and interested residents. Southeast Missouri is noted as the leading lead-producing district in the United States.
D J Battles of Him Street Wellington died at his home aged 77 after years of ill health. He was a carpenter for sixty years in Illinois town. His son Walter from Norwalk was at home when he died. The couple had celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary last fall. Funeral services set for 2 PM Monday at the residence.
John Branson 11, son of Mr and Mrs Allen Branson of Wallington, suffered chest injuries when a defective aerial bomb exploded during the Pittsfeld fireworks last evening. He was carried away unconscious and was tended by Dr Miller of Oberlin before being taken home to recover.
South Ridge and Elyria residents shared visits with neighbors and relatives including the Eppleys Bechtels and Hensons. The funeral of Monts Epples drew a large turnout from the community. The market opened with American waterworks strength and mixed gains across several stocks including Canadian Pacific Southern Railway and Kresge Stores.
A fragmented market column lists prices and products in Cleveland including eggs butter cheese potatoes onions tomatoes and poultry items. Various figures resemble prices per unit or weight with no clear date or firm totals.
Stocks in New York rose in early trading with railroad shares leading gains. Northwestern, Northern Pacific, and Great Northern common hit new highs as St. Paul and Chicago and Northwestern advanced, while Atlantic Refining slipped on selling. Oil stocks including Superior Oil climbed to new highs, and American Water Works surged toward 98 as Baldwin and U S Steel posted modest advances. Foreign exchange and government bonds showed mixed, with fractional declines in some industrial issues.
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