Four Chicago Gangs Rival Over World Fair Concessions
The Beaste Racket Investigating Committee traces how four Chicago gangs split concessions at the Century of Progress Exposition. The Touhy gang eyes the Capone syndicate’s profits as old boom era crime shifts to new revenue streams. Changes in prohibition enforcement have forced gang members to adapt, with some turning to direct crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaste
Ohio
Roger Touhy
Northwest Tough Boys
Capone
Touhy
William Klondike O’donnell
Suave
Murray Humphreys
Chicago
Daugherty and Robinson Brenner 5 Welliton July game
Wellington Ohio July 11 A very loosely played game with no high spots. Coates pitched for Daugherty and Robinson. Smith pitched for Brenner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Coates
D. & R. Smith
Brenner
Carnival Planned by Local Church Group
The Home Builders Class of the ML. E. church schedules a carnival on August 2 on Courtland street with roped off area by village council. The event features a band concert fortune telling booths roller skating ponies clowns refreshments and mid way concessions for children and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ML. E
Courtland Street
Kiwanis Luncheon Speaker Rev L Imhof
This week the Kiwanis luncheon will feature Rev L Imhof superintendent of the Cleveland Hebrew Mission. The non denominational institution will hear a talk on Israel in relation to the world business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis
Kiwanigs
Rev. L. Imhof
Cleveland Hebrew Mission
Israel
Circle No 1 Entertained by M E Ladies Society
Circle No 1 of the M E Ladies' Aye Society met Friday at Mrs George Bassetts Prospect Avenue with Mrs Katharine Willard in charge of devotionals. Mrs Leora Voxtheimer sang selections. Miss Susan Davis of Pittsfield held the quilt winning ticket. No more monthly meetings until September annual gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Ladies
Aye Society
George Basgett
Prospect Avenue
Katherine Willard
Leora Voxtheimer
Susan Davis
Pittsfield
Mead Car Damaged in Collision on Herrick Avenue
Frank Mead of Herrick avenue suffered a badly damaged car after a Friday afternoon collision at big drive when a truck driven by Harry W. Smith of Oil City Pennsylvania struck Mead as he turned. Smith’s vehicle caused the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mead
Herrick Avenue
Harry W. Smith
Oil City
Mead
Smith
Local residents on Fourth of July gatherings
Mrs D Ward of Euclid visits Mrs D P Wells while Mr and Mrs Kingdom Fast and son and Mr and Mrs Thomas Bershi of Lakewood spend the Fourth at the home of Dr and Mrs C B Weedman. Dr and Mrs D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Ward
Euclid, Ohio
D. P. Wells
Kingdom Fast and Son
Thomas Bershi
Lakewood
C. B. Weedman
Small criminal groups seek buyback into major gang rackets
The passage notes petty robbery and minor kidnappings while major violence is reserved for main gangs. Smaller factions, having split off, take what they can and wait for the mood to lift. As the downturn ends, these groups plan to reconnect with a larger gang and resume lucrative schemes.
Community Notices And School Pageant At M E Church
Toledo and nearby residents were guests at a benefit music event hosted by the Junior Circle of the King's Daughters. The program featured piano numbers, vocal selections, and a kindergarten performance, with contingency plans for rain at Mrs. R. E Craby's home. A Bible School pageant Noahs Flood delighted a large crowd, with children, doves, and helpers praised. ice cream and cake served by the Ladies Aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Chapman
Cleveland
Wellington
King’s Daughters
Clisby Gardens
L. A. Baumgardner
Treva Hill
Marian Behrends
Betty Kneisel
Eva Rowland
Margery Shields
Rev. Carter
Noah
Phyllis Voxtheimer
Marion Sponseller
Helena Carpenter
Ladies’ Aid
Lucky 13s of the 4-H Club Meet
Ten members of the 4 H Sewing Club gathered in the Home Economics rooms at the high school for a regular sewing meeting. After an hour of work, recreational games followed, and the group set next Friday at 1 30 p m at the schoolhouse for the next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4-H
Sandstone Rabbit Club Holds River Picnic Meeting
The Sandstone Rabbit Club visited the river on Friday for a picnic. They enjoyed a swim, held a brief business session with routine work, built a bonfire, and featured a wiener roast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Amherst
Sandstone Rabbit Club
Board Meeting Set at Methodist Church This Evening
Members of the Official Board are summoned to a regular business meeting at the Methodist church this evening with Rev. R. C. Jenson presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
R. C. Jenson
Conscientious Training Topic Led Local Christian Endeavor Meeting
Mal Ruth headed a Christian Endeavor Society gathering at the Congregational church Sunday evening. The discussion centered on the topic What Is Your Conscience and How You Can Train It.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mal Ruth
Christian Endeavor Society
Congregational Church
Ladies Dime Lock Picnic at Mrs Green’s Clarksfield
The Ladies Dime Lock of the Congregational Church will hold a picnic at Mrs Edward Green’s home in Clarksfield Hollow on Thursday. A basket lunch will be served at noon. Members meeting at the church by 10:00 AM to share transportation.
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Dime Lock
Congregational Church
Edward Green
Clarksfield Hollow
Local families visit and reunion highlights at area homes
Mr and Mrs John Hicker return to Detroit after a week as guests of Mrs Christ Fahrney Sr. Various relatives from Elyria Cleveland Chicago and Elvira attended home visits and Sunday gatherings at South Ridge church and with the Slack Meacham and Kolb households. The Haywood and Emery families also featured in weekend visits and reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hicker
Detroit
Christ Fahrney
John Thompson
Elyria
Lois Schlachter
Cleveland
Louise
Sicily Egkler
Chicago
Garfield Harris
Eva Bryant
South Ridge Church
Doris Springer
Margaret Histed
Anabelle
Clara Krogh
Isaac Slack
Robert Slack
Lydia Slack
Nancy Wagner
Elvrra
Wm. Meacham
Harter White
Marian
Leonard Kolb
Charles Kolb
Harriet Haywood
Lewis
Haywood
Alfred Emery Jr
Hilioria
Wm Emery
Avon Morning Glory Club Hosts Card Evening
Three tables of cards were in progression at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Muittendorf as the Morning Glory Club met on Saturday evening. High awards went to Mrs. Lawrence Heckel first, Mrs. E. H Klingshirn second, and Mrs. William Fischer third. The rooms featured summer flowers and a delicious luncheon.
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AVON
Andrew Muittendorf
Morning Glory Club
Lawrence Heckel
Afrs
E. H Klingshirn
William Fischer
Klingsbirn Hosts Home Dinner At Late Hour
The hostess served the course at a late hour and Mr. and Mrs. EK H. Klingsbirn will entertain at their home in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EK. H. Klingsbirn
Social Visits Across Cleveland Area Claimed In Mrs. Warden’s Home
Miss Grace Wheelan Mrs J L Morrisey and Miss Harriet Johos of Cleveland visited Miss Nina Warden Saturday. Mr and Mrs Frank Smith of Cleveland dropped by Mas and Mrs Walter Herbert. Phillip Gerhart spent Saturday in Elyria. Cleveland couples Mr and Mrs Clarence Dickman and daughter joined Henry and Mrs Mealing for Sunday supper. Ambrose Wearach and children visited Lorain relatives. August Alten of Rocky River visited his parents Henry Mittendorf. Henry Mehling spent Sunday evening with North Olmsted relatives. Fred Stursnickle and daughter Jean visited at the Wagner home. Jean remained several days. Mrs A R Wilford and son Clarence left for Rockland Michigan to visit relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Wheelan
J. L. Morrisey
Harriet Johos
George Doogey
Cleveland
Nina Warden
Frank Smith
Mas
Walter Herbert
Phillip Gerhart
Elyria
Clarence Dickman
Henry Mealing
Ambrose Wearach
Lorain
August Alten
Rocky River
Henry Mittendorf
Henry Mehling
North Olmsted
Fred Stursnickle
Jean
Charles Wagner
A. R. Wilford
Clarence Wilford
Rockland
Mich
West Ridge Attended Homecoming at Edison Highway
July attendees from West Ridge gathered for the Evang elical church homecoming on the Edison highway. Families included Lucretia Decker and Verne and Clean, H H Drusen dahl with Lester, Theodore Grills with Melvin and Harold, Virginia Ripple, A M Johnston with Freda, Carl Fowl with Kenneth and Patricia, E Burrer with Beatrice, Carl Sprague with Carol, Earl Burrer, and B O Pope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Ridge
Evangelical Church
Edison Highway
Lucretia Decker
Verne
Clean
H. H. Drusendahl
Lester
Theodore Grills
Sona Melvin
Harold
Virginia Ripple
A.M. Johnston
Freda
Carl Fowl
Kenneth
Patricia
E. Burrer
Beatrice
Carl Sprague
Carol
Earl Burrer
B. O Pope
Vacation Visitors Share Weekends Across Local Homes
Miss Lois Eldred vacations with aunt Erwin Bachman of Vermilion. Bertha Miller, back from Africa, visits Jr. and Mrs. W. C. Porter and family. Sunday guests at Charles Schaible’s home include Lewis Hatin of Ceyton Ohio Mrs. Henry Schmitgens and sons Edwin and David of Middle Ridge. Mr and Mrs Paul Court and daughters Catharine and Carolyn of Oberlin. Homar Austin of Lakewood and wife visit aunt Mrs Etta Brown Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Eldred
Erwin Bachman
Vermilion
Bertha Miller
Africa
Mrs. W. C. Porter
Charles Schaible
Lewis Hatin
Ceyton, O
Henry Schmitgens
Edwin
David
Middle Ridge
Paul Court
Catharine
Carolyn
Oberlin
Homar Austin
Lakewood
Etta Brown
4-H Club Beach Party Attendees Named at Avon Lake
Members of the 4-H Club Jolly Hustiers who attended the Seniors 4-H Club Beach party at Avon Lake Friday evening are Marguerite Streicher Janet Balls Murray Ridge Lucile Penfound Beatrice Wensink Zelda Schramm Dorothy Agnes Louman Lillian El dred Marian Lauer Leota Drus endahl Margaret Mildred Pallas Doris Minnich and Marguerite Mason of this place The next meeting will be Friday July 28 at the Y M C A in Elyria.
Kent State student hosts over weekend
Miss Pauline Long of Kent State College and her classmate Miss Dorothy McKinney of Mansfield visited Mrs. Mary Long and family. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Freeman of Elyria called on Mr. and Mrs. B O Pope on Friday afternoon.
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Pauline Long
Kent State College
Dorothy McKinney
Mansfield
Mary Long
Ernest Freeman
Elyria
B O Pope
Local 4-H Stitchin Katies meet at Eppley home
Mrs E J Burrer and group including Mrs Earl Burrer Mrs Carl Sprague and daughter Carol and Beatrice Burrer attended a Friday Stitchin Katies meeting at the home of Mrs E W Eppley on the Edison highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Burrer
Earl Burrer
Carl Sprague
Carol
Beatrice Burrer
E. W. Eppley
Edison Highway
Local visitors call on Elyria and New Oberlin families
Mrr and Mrs Carl Lehman of Elyria visited Mr and Mrs Fred Simms and daughters Sunday afternoon. Mr Simms is slowly improving from a severe illness. Mr and Mrs Ollie Minnich and children Gilbert Doris and Roger called on Mr and Mrs N Gerhardinger of New Oberlin Sunday.
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Mrr
Carl Lehman
Elyria
Fred Simms
Simms
Ollie Minnich
Gilbert
Doris
Roger
N. Gerhardinger
New Oberlin
Local residents visit Decker and neighbors in Elyria and Oberlin area
Mr and Mrs. Fred Decker of Elyria hosted visits from Miss Lydia Decker of Cleveland and Mrs Eva Bryant with Hobart and Har ris family of Amherst. Mrs J H Penfound and Mrs George Nevins called on new neighbors on Oberlin road. Kenneth Fowle and sister Patricia visited their aunt Mrs C J Standen in Lorain. Ethel Wash called on her parents in Elyria and visited Public Beach at Lorain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Decker
Elyria
Lydia Decker
Cleveland
Lecretia Decker
Eva Bryant
Hobart
Gar Harris
Amherst
Decker
J. H Penfound
George Nevins
Brady
Korb
Boley
Oberlin Road
Kenneth Fowle
Patricia
C. J. Standen
Lorain
Ethel Wash
Alex Wash
Picnic Attended by Burrer Couple and Guests
Mr and Mrs Earl Burrer, Mrs Carl Sprague and Beatrice Burrer attended the Young People's Christian Endeavor Society picnic at Century Park on Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Burrer
Carl Sprague
Beatrice Burrer
Young People’s Chistian Endeavor Society
Century Park
Montana Guests Visit Chicago Fair Attendees Arrive
Mr and Mrs Will Miller of Butte Montana who were at the Century of Progress World’s Fair in Chicago arrived in Nerve on Saturday to visit relatives Mrs Lacy Miller of Lanewood also came to see her children Mr and Mrs P O Miller and family Merb Miller and rhifarem Me and Men Will Milter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Will Miller
Butte
Chicago
Lacy Miller
Lanewood
Malareey
P.O. Miler
Merb, Miller
Rhifarem
Will Milter
Ladies Aid Society Meets for Annual Picnic
The Ladies Aid Society will hold its annual picnic at the home of Mrs. J. H. Pesfound Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
J. H. Pesfound
Oh Gee Club Meeting Postponed Indefinitely
The Oh Gee Club meeting with Miss Margaret Pallas scheduled for Saturday evening has been postponed indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OM Gee Club
Oh Gea
Margaret Pallas
Weekend Guest Miss Madelene Johnston of Elyria
Miss Madelene Johnston of Elyria spent the weekend as a guest of her aunt Miss Freda Johnston, sharing time at the family home and visiting local attractions.
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Madelene Johnston
Elyria
Freda Johnston
Williams family visits Crystal Beach with grandson
Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Williams and grandson Robert Renotard spent Sunday at Crystal Beach, enjoying time together by the shore.
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Crystal Beach
C. N. Williams
Robert Renotard
Monhrman Family Reunion At Wallington Fair Grounds
Mr and Mrs Harry Lauer and daughter Marian attended the Monhrman family reunion at the Wallington Fair grounds on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lauer
Marian
Monhrman
Wallington Fair Grounds
Berlin Heights Guests Visit At Schwartz Home
Phyliss Holliday of Berlin Heights was weekend guest of Charles Schwartz and family. Mrs Ernest Holliday and Mr and Mrs Andy Poherence and daughter Beverly also called. Albert Ehlke of Elyria with grandchildren Jane and Jack Ehlke of Cleveland visited their aunt. Etta Brown, and later Mr and Mrs W H Hart were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Wright Band of Elyria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyliss Holliday
Berlin Heights
Charles Schwartz
Ernest Holliday
Andy Poherence
Beverly
Schwartz
Phiilis
Albert Ehlke
Elyria
Jane
Jack Ehlke
Cleveland
Etta Brown
W. H. Hart
Wright Band
C. A C. Ball Games Reach Penfound Diamond
The C A C played Bittner Funeral Home this Friday evening on the Penfound diamond and won. They also faced Sudra boys and Exchange boys of Elyria at the same park on Sunday but lost both.
Woman's Persistency Proved Old Adage in California Divorce
In Hanford California Dorothy N Lowe wins an interlocutory decree of divorce from Baxter N Lowe after three suits. Her first suit alleging cruelty was dismissed on technicalities the second denied for insufficient evidence and the third granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanford
Cal
Dorothy N Lowe
Baxter N Lowe
Left to right writing shapes watch orientation
A peculiarity in watch design is noted where hands move from left to right, reflecting the left to right writing system. The feature highlights how cultural writing conventions influence object orientation.
Local option battle shapes Elyria County saloon fate
County Local Option League forms in Elyria and plans an active effort. Sheriff Ward reports 265 prisoners housed in the county jail in the year ending June 30, with an average cost of 55 cents per day and a total of 6391 dollars. Forty three minors and 11 women were among the inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Lorain County
County Local Option League
Sheriff Ward
Lorain County road work boosts aging network
Lorain County undertakes a major road program with about 50 miles targeted for rebuilding and resurfacing. The project allocates funds for asphalt on most routes, while a Penfield Junction repair will use cement for a regional first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain County
Penfield Junction
National Fire Underwriters report urges Elyria upgrades
Ten years ago Chronicle Telegram notes the National Board of Fire Underwriters released a report on Elyria praising efficiency but calling for more fire hydrants in residences, extra firemen, an additional assistant chief, a drill tower, a fire school, and a built two bureaus for building and electrical inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Elyria
Elyria Budget Seeks 1929 City Funding
Elyria's 1929 budget totals 1 068 716 76 for city operations. The prior year stood at 995 236 48. Lorain County Recorder William Mitchell reports 4 635 real estate transfers, 10 702 592 in mortgages, and 2 539 mortgage cancellations during the year ending June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Lorain County
William G. Mitchell
Mitchell
Camp meeting set for Sharps with Rev P Fulmer president
In Columbia Ohio on July 11 the 34th annual camp meeting association at Sharps Medina County is led by Rev Dr P Fulmer of Elyria former local minister. The gathering runs July 28 to Aug 6 with various community events including brass talks at town hall and outings. Local residents attend church and social activities while the Columbia baseball team wins and plans upcoming games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia, O
P. Fulmer
Elyria
Sharps, Medina Co
L. A
Mabel Churchward
Mia
Edith Stephen
Hattie Stephens
Edward Bosler
Granger
Town Hall
Berea
East Side
Leslie King
M. E. Church
St. Olmsted Park
Hilda Wuerthele
St. John's Hospital
Rose Hoare
Alice Marie Morlock
Columbia
Brook Park
West View
Theodore Roth
Warren Knoble
Lima
Edwards
J. H. Jones
Russell Reisinger
Leona
Pearl Mayer
Cleveland Stadium
Grant Rundle
Russell Raisinger
Cleveland
Robert
Chagrin Falls
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Herrick Ave East
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Courtland
Daugherty
Robinson Brenner
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V. Weedman
Toledo
Frank Mead, Jr
Buffalo
Lucky 13
Lewis Mercantile
C. H. Merthe & Co
the Bell Co
Wasserman’s Quality Clothes Shoppe
The
John Lersch
Bill Struck’s Furniture Store
Ostrov’s Shoe Store
Vestal’s Shoe Store
Haserodt’s Jewelry Store
the Fay Company
Elyria Dry Goods
Christian Endeavor
Allquare
Elyria Lumber
Cheatnet Mt
Mohrman
Werka
Elyria Telegram
Chronicle-Telegram
Brifes
Hero
Hotpoint
Chicagoan
Ohio Public Service
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