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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1931

Page

5

Legion Post in Plendi Nee tin Elyria Legion Meeting Delightful Entertainment

Last night the Elyria American Legion meeting featured Joe Body directing and a seven year old singer Wayne Carlton Garland winning applause with banjo and singing. The youngster, son of Alex Garland, performs on WHE and WJAY and will appear at Palace Theatre next week. Also shown were Schmeling-Stribling fight pictures while five new members were announced and membership neared 534. The post plans to reach 600 this year as district events and drum corps preparations were outlined.

American Legion H. U. Agate Tom Welsh A. R. Agate Légion Joe Body Wayne Carlton Garland Alex Garland Cambridge St Elyria Ohio WHE WJAY Cleveland Palace Theatre Theatr Buddy Lela Pippett South Amherst Barberton Eugene Burke Lake Avenue Capitol Theatre Carl F. Wolf Legion Sam Bartages August Ingner Fred A. Randel Frank Zedek G. W. Bogardner John W. Pyecraft Jack Marshal C. A. Persons Erie Huron Medina Ashland Highland Lorain Lorain County Avon Lake Amherst Oberlin Wellington Elyria Legion Galion Wm. C. Sudro Sudro State Legion National Legion Detroit Elsria Legion Elyrians Grand Musical Organization Ohio Street

Shriners Flee From Tear Gas In Cleveland Hotels

More than 1 090 Shriners and families fled the Hotel Cleveland and Hotel Statler during tear gas blasts. A manager, Lavelie E Pierce, was seriously burned trying to throw a missile from a window. Detectives stopped a second device. bombs were linked to a union dispute as hotels refused to recognize the unions.

Cleveland Shriners Hotel Cleveland Lavelie E Pierce Hotel Statler Henry Jankowski

Investigation into township magistrates liquor offense authority

Commion Pleas Judge Stanley Struble will investigate the authority of township magistrates to dispose of liquor offenses. The move followed an attorney seeking release for William Townsend, 24, jailed for non payment of a liquor fine.

Cincinnati Commion Pleas Stanley Struble Strubie William Townsend

Falls From Load of Hay Fractures Youth

Herman Mayer aged 18 of North Eaton suffered a fracture of the right wrist yesterday after falling from a load of hay. He received treatment at Memorial Hospital where the injury was reduced.

Herman Mayer North Eaton Memorial Hospital

Lorain County Humane Society Contemplates Nominal Fee

Directors meet in Frank E. Stevens Jr s office and favor a nominal membership fee. A county wide campaign for members to start at December s annual meeting. Regular membership cards proposed for identification. Treasurer Stella Schnelman reports funds for remaining fiscal year. reports of bank examinations and near self sustaining operations. Elyria Associated Charities president Mare Gilman attends. Mayor s office cooperation noted amid past starving humane cases needing help.

Lorain County Humane Society Frank E. Stevens, Jr Otto K. Mischka E. A. Hague Humane Society Mes Stella Schnleman Fred T. Hates Iis Vercierics Mare Gilman Elyria Associated Charities Stevens Bart Ae E Vita Hewet

Truck damaged on Lodstrest bridge esterday afternoon

Erwin Brickman of R. D. 3 Ver Milion reported his truck was squeezed between a street car and the curb on the Lodstrest bridge yesterday afternoon, causing damage to the vehicle.

Erwin Brickman R. D Vermilion Lodstrest

Theft of 2 Men and 20 Chickens Reported

Police were notified yesterday of the theft involving two men and twenty young chickens. The incident was reported by Mrs Steven Urhman of 407 West River Street.

Steven Urhman West River Street

Stolen golf bags from Engyts Street garage

J. F. Huffman of 227 Engyts Street reported two golf bags and clubs were stolen from his garage. Police were informed. The incident details are currently under investigation.

J. F. Huffman Engyts Street Hs Garage

Death of Thomas Rule of Princeton Avenue

Thomas Rule aged 72 years 9 months 20 days died at his home on Wednesday at 2 18 AM after an illness of one and a half years. Born in Aylmer Ontario Canada he lived here fifteen years and was a retired restaurant owner. Survived by two sisters Mrs Eliza Hughes Detroit and Miss Isabelle Rue Cleveland. Funeral services Friday 11 AM Sudro Funeral Home with burial at Highland Cemetery Cleveland.

Thomas Rule Princeton Avenue Mr. Rule Aylmer Ontario Canada Eliza Hughes

Court Notices and Divorces in Ongoing Proceedings

Jennie Friarsk of South Arm Hearst files for divorce from Clarence Farsk on grounds of cruelty. married in 1923. Beunah Fay of Elyria sues Leé for divorce on grounds of neglect and extreme cruelty. married in 1925. Rene Tabor of Wellington files suit for Salt for 49 dollars on a promissory note. chattel mortgage issue. Hugh Thomas Jr. granted divorce from Virginia on grounds of gross neglect of duty. Judge W B Thompson presided.

Jennie Friarsk South Armhearst Clarence Farsk Beunah Fay Pinner Elyria Ted Leé Rene Tabor Wellington Victor Basocius Hugh Thomas, Jr Virginia W B Thompson

Luncheon in Oberlin Draws County Republican Women

Oberlin U July 15 The annual luncheon meeting of the Republican women of the county drew 118 attendees from across the county plus guests from Wooster. Mrs Herman Port Mah chaired. speeches by Frank A Stetsor and others followed a prepared banquet. Local notables and students from Oberlin College joined the event as the club plans the September meeting.

Oberlin Alove Wooste Herman Port Mah Te Loran Mesyor Stone Ode Sreet Metaeas Ore Sehifeman Elyria Sivrin Gavaan Ctternaay Else Barrett Wiser Medina Ohio Council of Repuican Women Charlotte Bond Ose ‘R Ferrusoz Operiin Renab

Mary Neaman Named New Superintendent at Ft Hamilton

Announcement from Hamilton Ohio states Miss Mary Neaman, formerly superintendent of nurses at Christ Hospital Cincinnati, will become general superintendent of Ft Hamilton Hospital on September 1. In Columbus, John H. Cady, 62, retired auctioneer, died suddenly in his automobile while stopping for traffic light.

Hamilton, O Mary Neaman Christ Hospital Cincinnati Ft. Hamilton Hospital Columbus John H. Cady

Three injured in Tuesday collision near Fremont

Two Cleveland residents Lester H Lipton Sr 45 and Lester Lipton Jr 19 and Toledo man E C Huber 25 were reported in serious condition at Memorial Hospital after a crash Tuesday between their car and a truck near Fremont Ohio.

Lorain Couple Divorced by Judge Thompson

Paul Heideman of Lorain was granted a divorce from Erma on grounds of gross neglect of duty. The decree was awarded by Judge W B Thompson. The National Bank of Commerce of Lorain filed suit for 2500 dollars alleged due from Manho Valentini on two promissory notes and foreclosed Lorain property 38.

Paul Heideman Lorain Erma W. B. Thompson The National Bank of Commerce Manho Valentini

Three Oberia Weddings Set in Coming Days

Three weddings of Oberian youths will unfold in the next days. On Saturday Miss Jutta Hopkins of Toledo and Deane O Hubbard of Oberia will wed at St James church in Lakewood. Geraldine Walker of Vermilion and Hartley H Edwards of Oberlin marry Saturday July 18 in Cleveland area. Next week Miss Nelle Osmer of North Professor street and Vernon Stevens of La Grange plan to marry on July 18.

Tne Jutta Hopkins Toledo Deane O. Hubbard P. D. Hubbard Oberia St James Church Lakewood Geraldine Walker Vermilion Hartley H. Edwards Oberlin Edwards C. P Edwards North Pleasant Street Cleveland Nelle Osmer Olmier North Professor Street Vermon Stevens Frank Stevens la Grange

Indigestion from green apples causes death of child in Martins Ferry

Rudolph Harvey five years old of Yorkvale died at Martins Ferry Hospital on July 15 after suffering indigestion from eating green apples. In Lakeside on July 15, the engagement of Margaret Knight of Cleveland Heights, a former beauty contest winner at Ohio Wesleyan University, to J Douglas Rattray of Mamaroneck, New York, was announced. both were freshmen at Wesleyan last year.

Martins Ferry Rudolph Harvey Yorkvale Lakeside Margaret Knight Cleveland Heights Ohio Wesleyan University J. Douglas Rattray Mameroneck N.Y

Alpert Edward Amos changes name after disputed beer bill

In Cranleigh Surrey a man named Alpert Edward Amos claims there were two men of his name living alike in Colchester. The pair shared age schooling church employment and even hats and war service. After one billed for barrels of beer ordered by the other, Amos changed his name to Albert Edward Blane Amos.

Cranleigh Surrey Buz Alpert Edward Amos Boto Colchester Tner Albert Edward Amos Albert Edward Blane Amos

Slayyer John O Smith Receives 21-Year Prison Term

In Tiffin Ohio a 36 year old man named John O Smith confessed to killing his 21 year old wife and was sentenced to 21 years in the Onto Penitentiary at a court in the city. The decision marks the end of a violent case that shocked the local community and drew attention to domestic tragedy.

Tiffin John O Smith

Richards Family Vacation Plans to Brighton and Monterey

Dr and Mrs J A Richards and family depart Monday for Brighton Maine for summer. Daughter Elizabeth will pause in Vermont for geological work and son James Jr will visit Monterey Mississippi with Robert E Brown and family of Oberth who are spending the summer there.

J .A. Richards Brighton Maine Elizabeth Vermont James, Jr Monterey Miss Robert E. Brown Oberth

Wooster Family Returns to South Cedar Street Home

Professor and Mrs H A Wooster with children have left a year long stay in the Edot and returned to their residence on South Cedar Street.

H. A. Wooster South Cedar Street

Visit Notice for Mrs C May in Pon tuac Michigan

Mrs C May of North Main Street is visiting relatives in Pon tuac Michigan for several weeks.

C May North Main Street Pontuac Mich

Avalon Earthly Paradise of Celtic Mythology

Avalon is described as a mythical realm in Celtic legends. It serves as a sacred, utopian island associated with magical healing and timeless beauty.

Avalon

Graves Sets Commuting Record At Texas Tech

Fred Graves sets a distance record at Texas Tech, driving from his background to the record distance of 23 mugs. The event occurred during a local sports meet at the university arena, with observers noting the bold stride and the notable performance in the track area.

Lubbock Tesxas Fred Graves Rolcs Studart Texas Tech

Tons drama 13 called the Thes pian Art in allusion to Thespia

The item notes a drama group named Tons drama 13 adopting the title The The Pian Art as homage to Thespia the father of Greek drama. It reflects a playful nod to classical theater history within a local arts context.

Tons

Silent reflection on outdated grandfathers' habits

Readers note that contemporary diaries and novels reveal the dirty and anugenic norms of earlier generations. The author suggests confronting these legacies to understand how prejudices shaped past lives and identities.

Arkansas Inhabitants Once Known as Toothpicks

A historical note suggests Arkansans were nicknamed Toothpicks due to the boonie knives carried by early settlers, reflecting a sarcastic label linked to frontier tools and rough living.

Arkansas

Girls Doubles Tennis Crown Contested By Local Sisters

In a Tuesday stadium courts event the Girl Sisters team of Reynolds and Henry defeated Snyder and Hastings while rivals Gil and Ruto faced hard matches. Dyer and Tutthill won rounds, with final matches set for the girls doubles crown. Umpire Dave Horan and scorer Miss Kemble oversee. The girls singles winner-glover contest is slated for Thursday July 2, followed by the City Championship starting July 28.

Stadium Courts J. Reynolds J. Henry D. Snyder D. Hastings Reynolds Henry Sories Vet Ruto J. Gill M. Terry G. Plesher Dyer Tutthill Hoffman Harrison Gull R. Gil R. Dyer P. Tutthill Dave Horan Miss Kemble Glover Cits

Exhumation Planned in Grandson Poison Case in Ohio

In Bryan Ohio on July 15 85 year old Mrs Addie Douglas grandmother of Stryker is believed poisoned by grandson Theodore Taylor 27 He allegedly added poison to her coffee and the body will be exhumed with Williams County officers and Ohio State University pathologist Dr George Scott present Autopsy group includes Clayton South chief chemist If poison is found a Williams County grand jury will investigate the conflicting accounts of the grandmother's death

Scott Stryker Cemetery Charles Stahl B C Bly Douglas Williams County Guard Woonans Taylor

Amherst Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Dolige

An Amherst classically styled birthday anniversary party was hosted Monday evening at a delightful dining room complimenting Mrs. C. J. Dolige. A six o clock dinner followed by games and music featured a guest list including Mrs. Aie tarde Hall Mrs Swesa Mr and Mrs Harry Halil Rev and Mrs C. J Holiger Robert Ec hmund and Harry Hall and many others with guests from Lakewood Elyria Swanton and Chevelland.

T. O C. J. Dolige Dla Alfred Diuzas Catie Rob Ors Aietarde Hall Swesa Lanewood Herry Halil Swanton Ohio C. J Holiger Ropert Echmund Hary Hall Win. Schmidtkons Katherine Paul Arvour Alice Cetabish Lakewood E Stari Chevelland Henry Schmidtkons Edwin David Helena Scharein Elyria Miller Afs Barbara Eschtruth Alfred Dingas

Cleveland Market Report Sparks Wide Variety of Prices

Cleveland markets show firm butter eggs and pork values with steady to higher hogs and cattle quotes. Grain prices hold near steady with corn oats and wheat mixed. apples cantaloupes tomatoes and watermelons offered on track with varied prices across lots.

Cleveland Povatonos Virginia Northers Os Market News Service Bureau of Agricultural Economics United States Department of Agri- Cutie Stacy Cantaloupes Feu Florida Georma Tom Watsons Dixie Burk Mercsan Los Saves Arenaralty Fryer Tom Wartsans

Birthday Beach Party At Vermilion On The Lake

A group of neighbors and friends gathered at Vermilion-on-the-Lake for a beach party honoring Earl Sabiers and Frederick Berger birthday anniversaries. Activities included bathing and a wiener roast with many Amherst and Brownhelm residents attending.

Vermilion-on-the Lake Earl Sabiers Frederick Berger Fred Berger Charles Sauters Air Herman Short Carl Springer Lucy Roemer Edith Margaret Helen Berger Frances Sabiers Edna Florence Hopkins Lois Stiwald Helen Roemer Janet Springer Edwin Berger Carl Sahier Jimmie Short Earl Rockwood Amherst Hilda Roo Flint Mich M. Dreschler Emma Hen Dreschler Albert Draschler Chacuman Brownhelm Bart Edwards Vermilion-on-the-Lake

Miss Wanda Heacock Hosts i H Gris Club in Penfield Junction

Miss Wanda Heacock hosts a Tuesday afternoon Gris Club meeting at her Penfield Junction home. Plans form for a picnic on August 11 at Grangensall Milan Avenue with mothers as guests and a girls work display. Luncheon committee includes Oreila Oberly and others. next meeting July 28 at Irma Ritzrow’s North Lake Street home.

Wanda Heacock Penfield Junction I-H Gris’ Club Grangensall Milan Avenue Oreila Oberly Marian Heacock Mildred Howard Irma Kkitzer

Local families announce newborn sons this week

Born to Mr and Mrs George Marion of South Amherst a son on Tuesday at their home. Mrs Marion formerly Miss Anne Stirpak. Mr and Mrs Charles Taylor of Lincoln Street announce the arrival of a son born at their home on Tuesday.

George Marion South Amherst Marion Anne Stirpak Charles Taylor Lincoln Street

Hickory Tree Grange Briefs and Local Gatherings

Hickory Tree Grange met in regular session last evening in the Grange hall. The annual First Evangelical church Sunday school picnic will be at Linwood Park on Thursday with sports and entertainment planned. St Peter's Evangelical missionary society meets Thursday at Mr and Mrs Fred Schaub home in Russia township. a 6:30 tureen supper precedes the regular meeting. Frank Caomesky of Lorain was admitted to hospital Tuesday. Barbara Reinhardt of Vermilion and Sadie George of Ter-

Hickory Tree Grange Grange Hall First Evangelical Church Linwood Park Missionary Society of St. Peter's Evangelical Church Fred Schaub Russia Township Frank Caomesky Lorain Barbara Reinhardt Vermilion Sadie George

Old time grocery item listing with mixed produce prices

A fragmented catalog of fruits and vegetables with assorted unit formats and prices. Items include beans, celery, cherries, cucumbers, mushrooms, peas, radishes, raspberries, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, and more offered in baskets, crates, and cartloads. Prices range widely from a few cents to several dollars, with unclear quantities and packaging.

Bastoy Dover Ponver Jonze Watt Otype Mosey Ohio

Telling Brothers founder Joan C. Telling dies after illness

Cleveland July 15 Joan C. Telling 72 a founder of the Telling Brothers Company parent of the present Telling Belle Vernon Company died last night after a five year illness. Burial followed funeral services from his residence in Cleveland Heights. Visiting relatives from Lakewood Lorain and elsewhere noted in local notices.

Cleveland Joan C. Telling The Telling Brothers Company Telling-Belle-Vernon Company Lakeview Cleveland Heights

Grand jurors indict Charles Patrick for first degree murder

Grand jurors in Jackson O. returned a first degree murder indictment against 58 year old Charles Patrick in the killing of 38 year old James Gilliland former Oak Hill marshal.

Jackson Charles Patrick James Gilliland Oak Hill

Notice of remodeled Plaza Apartments for rent

Recently remodeled Plaza Apartments offer Frigidaires, stores, heat and water furnished. Two choice suites remain one on 5th street and one on East avenue. Arthur O Donnell Phore 2920 or 6154.

Plaza 5Th Street East Avenue Arthur O’donnell Phore

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