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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1929

Page

9

Two Men Missing After Lake Erie Crossing Attempt

In Cleveland on July 8 authorities fear Thomas I. Patterson and John Rossow are lost at sea after leaving Gordon Park lagoon at 5 20 a m July 4 for Erreau Ontario in the Ruth V heavy boat with outboard motor They carried ample gasoline oars and food and were heading to a cottage near Erieau with others aiding the search This was their second lake crossing in an outboard boat with a prior Erieau trip last year.

Cleveland, C Thomas I. Patterson John Rossow Lake Erie Patterson Lathers’ Union Rossow Gordon Park Erreau Ont Ruth V Carl Bernard Cleveland Rondeau Bay Erieau Bernard Claude Carn Joseph Marcy

Charged With Liquor Sales At Picnic

Frank Kes and Louis Staley of Lorain were arrested by county deputies Sunday for possession of liquor. They were found with about one barrel of beer and two gallons of whiskey believed to be sold at a picnic on Seneca road. They face arraignment before Justice S. J. George today.

Frank Kes Louis Staley Lorain Seneca Road S. J. George

June a Busy Month at Elyria Memorial Hospital

Elyria Memorial Hospital reported an unusually busy June with 218 admissions up from 179 last year. X rays and laboratory tests rose by about a quarter, maternity services set a record with 46 births, and six month totals show 222 births versus 200 a year earlier.

Elyria Memorial Hospital

Former Elyrian Returns Opens Market in Elyria

Charles Taylor, 1918 Elyria High School alumnus, returned from Palm Beach Florida and opened Taylor's Market in the old market house east of the post office. He operates fruits vegetables and baked goods and plans a first class Elyria market after losses from the recent hurricane.

Palm Beach Fla Charles Taylor Elyria Taylor

Five Divorces Granted Today in Common Pleas Court

Five divorces were granted today by Judge A. R. Webber in common pleas court. Minnie Babcock was divorced from Alison Babcock for wilful absence. Robert H. Barbour was granted a divorce from Ida Barbour for wilful absence. Louise Orosz separated from Alex Orosz due to extreme cruelty. Josephine Zbrzyzny divorced John Zbrzyzny for extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty. Irene Blingly obtained a divorce from Paul Blingly for gross neglect of duty.

Common Pleas Court A. R. Webber Minnie Babcock Alison Babcock Robert H. Barbour Ida Barbour Louise Orosz Alex Orosz Josephine Zbrzyzny John Zbrzyzny Irene Blingly Paul Blingly

Sheep Killing Dogs Captured at Columbia Station

County Dog Warden Lee Minkler yesterday captured and killed a large shepherd dog after it killed four registered sheep at Columbia Station on Saturday.

Lee Minkler Columbia Station

Melleglo Face Powder Ad Promises Purity and Longevity

A Crandall's Drug Store advertisement touts MELLOGLO Face Powder as pure and non flaky. It claims the powder uses a new French process, leaves a youthful bloom, and stays on longer without pasty residue.

Crandall’s Drug Store aAdv

Two Escapees From Logan County Jail

Local officials in Logan Ohio search for Noble Donson and Gilbert Hoy of North Canton who escaped last night from the county jail while under quarantine for scarlet fever. An outside accomplice entered the sheriff residence, obtained cell keys, and freed the two as the sheriff was away.

Logan Logan Noble Donson Gilbert Hoy North Canton

Bar Association Golf Tourney Set at Lorain County clubs

The Lorain County Bar Association announced the second golf tournament will be held next Friday at Lorain Country Club ahead of the state bar convention July 11 12 and 13 at Cedar Point. A third tournament is planned in August at Elyria Country Club.

BAR Association Cedar Point Lorain County Bar Association The Lorain Country Club Elyria Country Club

Roller Coaster Accident Injures Elyrian Teen

Arthur Abigrin, 18, of 944 East River Street, fractured shoulder in a Crystal Beach roller coaster accident late Saturday. Hospital sources say he is resting comfortably and his injuries are not serious.

Elyrian Arthur Abigrin East River Street Crystal Beach Chronicle-Telegram

Neighbor Slap Verdict In Police Court

Ruth Jacobs was found guilty of slapping a neighbor woman at 47 West River Street in a trial before Mayor James A. Hewitt. Jacobs pleaded not guilty but was convicted and fined one dollar plus costs in police court this morning.

Ruth Jacobs

Canadian Soldiers Swarm City After Rain Storm

An invading army of Canadian soldiers swarmed the city last night sweeping in from the lake with the winds that brought the rain. Street lights were dimmed by the swarming. Countless millions of bugs covered storefronts and sidewalks. store owners woke to sweeping duties this morning.

Child Falls From Steps in Home Play Incident

Geraldine Rice of 549 East Broad Street fell from the back steps of her home Saturday while at play. She sustained lacerations and small cuts at the extreme left side of her forehead and was taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital for treatment.

Child Geraldine Rice East Broad Street Elyria Memorial Hospital

Police Take Sick Man To Hospital In Toledo

A man who gave his name as Marcus Silverman of 140 Union Street Toledo was found leaning against the Elyria block and was taken to the hospital by police Sunday after appearing to suffer a heart attack.

Marcus Silverman Union Street Toledo Elyria

Crash Traffic Lights Fined 82 Each In Elyria

Two Elyrians James Reisz and Tom Cook were fined two dollars and costs each after running red lights at the corner of Lodi and Broad streets. The incident led to fines set at eighty two dollars for each offender.

Elyrians James Reisz Tom Cook Lodi Broad Streets

Bus and auto collide in Cleveland minor crash

An Oberlin-Cleveland bus driven by R Browning and an auto driven by Henry Horvath collided near Fourth Street and Middle Avenue in Cleveland on a late Saturday. Fenders on both vehicles were damaged as Horvath pulled to the curb to park in front of the bus discharging passengers at 3152 West 116th Street.

Oberlin-Cleveland R. Browning Henry Horvath West 116Th Street Cleveland Fourth Street Middle Avenue Horvath

Boy Injured After Bicycle Collision With Truck on Templecourt

Douglas Jenney age 12 of 228 George Street was riding on the sidewalk when he collided with a stopped truck on Middle Avenue at Templecourt. Driver Earl Spinks of 203 Marseilles Avenue took the injured boy to the hospital for treatment of a left shoulder injury.

Douglas Jenney George Street Middle Avenue Templecourt Earl Spinks Marseilles Avenue Spinks

Finer S20 Pleads Guilty In Police Court

Bures pleaded guilty to intoxication in police court this morning. He was fined $24 and costs for habitual offender status, having just left the city jail last Thursday.

Bures Guiliy Caty

Fatse alarm at City Motors garage spurs fire dept alert

The fire department logged a third false alarm in twelve days at 9 44 last night reporting a fire at the City Motors garage on East Broad Street.

Fatse City Motors East Broaa Street

Dog bite prompts police to confine dog for observation

An eight year old Agnes Grehand was bitten by a dog late Saturday and the attending doctor asked police to confine the dog for observation.

Agnes Grehand

Oxford Graduates Face Narrow Commerce Market

In Oxford England this July an unusually small number of Ford University graduates enter commerce this year. Few pig firms offer more than $1,000 a year for beginners while graduates feel worth more. Many seek positions in the African civil service where a beginner is paid $2,006 and opportunities for adventure exist.

Oxford Eng Ford University

Lorain County Cigarette Tax Revenue Report

Lorain County realized 18 143.63 from the 1929 30 cigarette sales taxes, reported by County Auditor Monroe H Welty. A total of 18 540.01 was collected, with 396.38 allocated to the county auditor and treasurer as their share. Lorain contributed 972.04 to the taxes and Elyria 652.88.

Lorain County Monroe H. Welty Lorain Elyria

Man Injures Fellow Then Surrenders to Sheriff

Lester Silic of LaGrange reported to Sheriff Clarence Adams that he fought with George Bremen of Iowa and seriously injured him by striking him over the head with a pitch fork while working as a hired man on Peter Myers farm. A doctor was summoned as Bremen lay nearly unconscious.

Lester Silic LaGrange Clarence Adams Silic George Bremen Iowa Peter Myers Myers Bremen

Wife charges man beat her in East Erie area

Amiel Bohl of East Erie avenue just outside Lorain was bound over on a 500-dollar peace bond after his arrest on charges filed by his wife. She claimed he beat her and a 13 month old baby and threatened their lives, with the dispute tied to a disagreement over how she laid out Bohl's sex.

Amiel Bohl East Erie Avenue Lorain Justice &. J. George

Bears in Cascade Park Report Well Cared For

Constable Jack Howlett states the Cascade Park bears are well cared for and as happy as any captive bears. He submitted a report to the humane society confirming this. Earlier there was a complaint alleging insufficient care for the bears.

Jack Howlett Cascade Park Howlett The Humane Society Society

Pathfinder airmen brave tide as takeoff from beach nears

Williams and Yancey waited days for favorable weather then tested a soft beach runway with a scout plane. They loaded Pathfinder with fuel water coffee and food, planned a wreath delivery near Old Glory’s Rome crash site, but trimmed fuel weight and warned a possible early return if consumption exceeds estimates.

Williams Yancey Curtiss Flying Service Melka Pathfinder Old Glory Rome Ben Zebara Yander Zehara Havin Europe Orchard

Man Killed by Tiger at Brookside Zoo Dies

Cleveland reports the death of 92 year old D lair and James Toby after an attack by a tawny benzalere tiger named Majo eight days earlier. Toby, bitten and scratched when he rested his arm on the tiger’s cage, died from poisoning caused by the tiger’s mite.

Cleveland O Dlair James Toby Majo Brookside Toby

Mrs Lord Dies in Oberlin After 15 Months Illness

Mrs Mary Lewis Lord aged 15? the obituary notes long illness leading to death in Oberlin Ohio. She married Eleanor Lord in 1865 and lived in Ravenna before moving to Oberlin to reside with daughter Lydia Lord Davis. Survived by daughter Lydia and son Dr Louis E Lord with four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral held at home with Dr Richards officiating. Final rites in Ravenna.

Lord Oberlin Mary Lewis Lord Lydia Lord Davis Palmyra Ohio Eleanor Lord Ravenna American Board of Foreign Missions Louis E. Lord Oberlin College Europe Richards

Fire damages porch at Springer home catches from live wire

A small fire started yesterday afternoon at 231 South Main Street in Oberlin when a charged electric wire ignited the porch roof. The Oberlin fire department quickly extinguished the flames, causing only minor damage to the structure.

Springer South Main Street Oberlin

Mrs Miller Hosts Bridgs Night At Oberlin Inn

Mrs Miller entertained eight guests at a dinner at Oberlin Inn last Wednesday evening then moved to her East College street home for an evening of Bridgs. Guests included Mrs Hobbs Miss Hobbs Mrs Versons Mrs H F Smith Mrs T H Rowland Mrs Beckwith and Mrs Carruthers. Beckwith won high score. H V Zahm of Morgan street will host the Bridg ette Club Thursday at the Linger Longer Tea Rooms Vermilion on the Lake.

E. Miller Oberlin Inn Mrs. Miller East College Street W. D. Hobbs Bessie Hobbs Versons H. F. Smith T. H. Rowland Beckwith Carruthers

Rockefeller at 90 Keeps Daily Discipline and Pleasure

John D. Rockefeller celebrated his 90th birthday in Tarr y town New York with golf a long drive lunch and a family dinner. The day mirrored his usual routine and reflected his guarded public image as he thanked supporters in a brief statement noting gratitude health and hope for the future. He remains engaged in family matters and the Rockefeller fortune now tests with the younger generation.

Tarrytown N. Y H. F. Bigger John D. Rockefeller Rockefeller Bigger Epicure

Car found unlicensed on Duty Street by police

Police found a Ford coupe without license plates on Duty Street Saturday night. The front tire was removed. Officers took the car into custody and today George Spitzer of Graf ton reported the vehicle stolen from the parking lot near the garage on Saturday.

George Spitzer Grafton Fouad

Social and club notices fill Oberlin week events

Eastern Star picnic at Mrs A R Kimpton s home on East College Street July 10 invites husbands and families. West Russia Club members hosted by Mrs E N Walker on West Lorain July 10. West Lorain North Cedar Neighborhood Club to meet with Mrs Clyde Gilbert July 11. En Apres Midi meets at 2 30 pm at Mrs Dorothy Thomas s South Pleasant Street. Ralph Cain family vacation in Penfield at G T Betts home. R W Allen to Lakeside July week for Federation of Women s Clubs. Needle Guild to meet at Mrs C D Peabody New Oberlin July 11. Mrs Dr McGrath will entertain I T Y T M Club at 7 30 pm. Hazel Gibson spent Friday with Mrs Elver Grills North Rus sia Woodland Avenue. Marjorie Gore and children Helen Donald visited Billy Quayle in Cleveland last Saturday. Frank Wharton and wife move from West Lorain Street to 189 Lakeland Avenue Lakewood. J J Schwarz of Kansas City Mo moved to Oberlin at 250 West Lorain Street. Wood of Delaware Ohio was a guest of George Jackson yesterday.

Needle Guild C. D. Peabody New Oberlin McGranh Willard Court I. T. Y. TM. Club Hazel Gibson North Russia Elver Grills Woodland Avenue Marjorie Gore Helen and Donald Billy Quayle Cleveland Frank Wharton West Lorain Street Lakewood Lakeland Avenue J. J. Schwarz Kansas City Missouri Oberlin Wood Delaware Ohio George Jackson

Hanratty blocks betting plan for Cleveland tracks

Sheriff Edward J. Hanratty announced he would appoint no racing commission and would allow no betting, derailing a summer schedule of horse racing at Cleveland tracks. The 22 day meet at Thistle Down opens Wednesday, Grand Circuit trotters return to North Randall August 5, and a Cranwood meet is planned later. Four of the five proposed commissioners had tentatively accepted.

Cleveland Edward J. Hanratty Thistle Down North Randall Track Cranwood Track

Priests Join in Elyria Church Anniversary Banquet

In Elyria the Cleveland diocese clergy gathered for a day of events at the Fairgrounds. The new Sacred Heart church, a $60,000 Gothic brick structure, is planned for completion this fall. A large banquet at 7 p.m. closed the day with speeches by Rev. Mooney, Rev. Reilly, Rev. Frey, Rev. Lenz, Rev. Suwalski, and Rev. Kalassy.

Cleveland James B. Mooney Lorain County St. Mary’s Church Edward Reilly St. Agnes Church Elyria John Frey St. Mary’s Church of John H. Lenz Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Oberlin A. L. Suwalski Holy Cross Church Alex Kalassay

Deshler, prominent Columbus banker, dies after illness

John G. Deshler, 77, grandson of a Columbus founder, builder of the Deshler hotel and noted banker, died after a long illness in Columbus. He had lived in California for four months and helped lead Buckeye Steel Casting, Old Central Ohio Natural Gas & Fuel, and Exchange National Bank, among others, and built the citys first skyscraper.

Columbus. O John G. Deshler Columbus Deshler California Buckeye Steel Casting Company Old Central Ohio Natural Gas & Fuel Company Exchange ‘National Bank

Rural St Patrick Neb Farmer Kills Rattlesnakes

Stacy Uritt, a farmer near Rural St Patrick, Harrisburg Nebraska, killed rattlesnakes he encountered while plowing. The incident occurred on his farm as he turned soil with a plow. No injuries reported and the snakes were removed from the field.

ST. Patrick Harrisburg Stacy Uritt

Thorne-Hawk Body Co opens Elyria assembly site

The Chamber of Commerce announces that Thorne Hawk Body Co of Cleveland has taken space in the Highway Construction Co building on East Avenue to assemble and mount truck bodies. Bodies from Evansville Ind will be shipped to Elyria for mounting on Elyria built Willys-Knight and Whippet trucks. Willys-Overland Co is expanding truck production. The move adds a small, steady industry to industrial Elyria and may boost local truck traffic.

Chamber of Commerce Today Thorne- Hawk Body Co Cleveland Highway Construction Co East Avenue Thorne-Hawk Body Co Evansville Ind Elyria Willys-Knight Willys-Overland Co Chamber of Commerce

Ann Livingston Awarded $25,000 in breach suit verdict

CHICAGO July Ann Livingston received a $25,000 verdict in a breach of promise suit against oil magnate Franklin D. Hardinge. Her Tulsa attorney, Benjamin H. Ehrlich, said offers from theatres up to $3,500 weekly and a film deal were under consideration. Livingston praised the jury for vindicating her, saying the amount was not important.

Chicago Ann Livingston Franklin D. Hardinge Benjamin H. Ehrlich Tulsa Livingston

King George V Health Sparks Anxious Readiness

London reports rise in public concern over King George V as he postpones a Sandringham trip for further chest X ray examination. Doctors say temperature remains normal, overall health is good, but sinus treatment progress is not satisfactory and officials delay travel.

London George V Empire Sandringham Castle Altho Sandringham

Gold Found In Philippines Angat River Strike

Gold is reported along the Angat River headwaters about 50 miles from Manila. Engineers led by George Cushing say the mine may be the richest in the Philippines with 29 pay dirt veins and ore valued from $7.09 to $14.99 a ton. No rush to claim or mine is evident as locals remain cautious while claims are filed.

Philippines Manila P. I Angat Ansat George Cushing Anat Tpe Gulch

Harvard President Escorts Dog Across Street

Cambridge Mass President A Lawrence Lowell guides his cocker spaniel across the street by hooking the curved end of his cane under its collar rather than using a leash. The scene in Cambridge highlights the Harvard leader's practical approach to daily routines.

Harvard Cambridge Mass A. Lawrence Lowell

Papuan Fingered Figures Stir Territorial Claims

An unclear fragment mentions New Guinea Papuans and potential figures named OY Fey and cLarmion Rams among others, indicating unsettled territorial or national identity debates. The text lacks coherent context or verifiable details to confirm events, dates, or responsible organizations.

New Guinea Fingerest

Markets Cleveland Produce Butter Eggs and Potatoes Prices

Market data from Cleveland shows butter figures per pound at 42 3-4 to 44 3-4 cents, extras and firsts around 40 S-4. eggs Firsts 31, ordinaries 28 1-2 cents per dozen. Poultry prices listed for various fowls, broilers, leghorns and ducks, with ranges from 24 to 37 cents per pound and specific items like old cocks at 15 cents. New York potatoes 215 to 225 per 150 lb sack, Maine Green Mountain 225 per 120 lb sack, homegrown 60 cents per bushel sack.

Cleveland New York Maine Green Mountain

Columbus Produce Prices From Illinois to Georgia

Illinois bulk apples at 3.00 to 3.50 per crate, bananas 58 to 9s per pound, beans and cabbage at set homegrown ranges, cantaloupes jumbo to standard pricing, cauliflower 1.50 to 2.00 per crate, iceberg lettuce 4.50 to 5.00 per crate, California onions 2.00 to 2.25 per crate, parsley per dozen, Georgia peaches No.1 at 4.50 per crate, Elbertas 3.25 to 4.00, Florida peppers hampers 2.50 to 3.00, raspberries 6.00 to 6.50 per crate, watermelons Tom Watsons and Dixie Belle varieties with per pound and per crate estimates, eggs at 34c per dozen, current farm rects.

Columbus Ill California Georgia U. S Florida

Cleveland Livestock Market Report

Hogs receipts 3400, market mostly higher by 10 to 15 cents. Classes with weights listed from 90 to 350 pounds in ranges. packing sows 97.5 to 102.5. Cattle receipts include 150, calves 600. steers up 25 to 50 cents, cows and bulls strong. veals up 50 to 125. Beef steers 1250 to 1525, beef cows 900 range, vealers 1550 to 1900. Sheep receipts 1400. market lambs 50 to 75 cents higher. fat lambs 1500 to 1575, cull lambs 1250 to 1400, fat ewes 600 to 650.

Cleveland

Toledo Livestock Hogs Market Report

Receipts for hogs were around 600 with gains of 10 to 25 cents. Heavies sold 11.50 to 12.00, mediums 12.15 to 12.84, workers 11.50 to 12.00, pigs 150 to 12.00. Cattle and calves had light receipts with steady to strong tone. sheep and lambs light with steady market.

Charwoman Wins Honor In Edmonton Education Board

Londoner Mrs A C Tabraham a charwoman has been elected chairman of the Edmonton Educational Committee for the next year guiding the boroughs schools. She supported her four children after her husband died ten years ago and plans equal access to education including visiting colonial and foreign countries. She cleans the offices of the Socialist organization where she has been active for 39 years.

London A. C. Tabraham Edmonton Tabraham Socialist Organization

Paris Le Bourget Back On Map With Yellow Bird Flight

After two years of quiet, Le Bourget airport in Paris regained prominence as the Yellow Bird flew in. Crowds packed the field awaiting arrivals from America and beyond, with photographers, reporters, and wary officials tracking every update while the buffet roared amid the chaos of a bustling aviation hub.

Paris le Bourget Yellow Bird Paria Nungesser Col Lindbergh Chamberlain Levine Coste LeBrix Pelletier Dolly Ruth Elder George Haldeman Londonu Marseilles Amsterdam Berlin Brussels Strasburgh Bucharest Orient North African Versailles America China South Africa Port de Flandres Byrd Assolant Lefevre Lotti Monsieur Schreiber

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