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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1926
Page
3
The text warns drivers to consider varied street conditions for safe driving. It lists street types asphalt brick wood block and dirt roads, wet or dry, and notes hazards from dusty streets curves and blind corners. Wide streets offer more space for maneuver but drivers must adjust speed and caution accordingly.
Urbana July 23 plans to add two stories to part of the county courthouse and extend the basement have been submitted to county commissioners by architect Robert Getwald. The scope of the improvement remains to be determined.
Retired Davenport architect Parke T. Burrows and his family toured Europe in their Studebaker Big Six Duplex Phaeton. They covered 8200 miles through England France Belgium Holland Switzerland Italy saving about 750 compared with rail travel. He praises European police for aiding drivers and says self driving offers flexibility and affordable hotels. The Burrows named their car The Pal and continued driving after the trip.
A petition with about 1000 signatures requests closing the Gordon State Park dancing pavilion on Sundays. It was delivered to Auglaize County probate judge John R. Coffin for consideration. Circulated in Wapakoneta by the W. T. U. of St. Marys, with more petitions expected later.
Archaeologist Prof. W. G. Burroughs of Berea College reports a 25 acre new fort near Boone Gap Madison County and an older 200 acre fortress. 4000 years ago trade routes and clashes with granite axes reveal a bloodied battlefield as paleo and neo lithic groups likely fought for control.
The Perfection Sewing club gathered July 24 at Hazel Brill’s home with ten members led by Mrs H L Leinbach. After a short meeting they worked on needlework. The next meeting is scheduled for July 28 at Ruth Miller’s home. The True Blue Class fete hosted by Miss Mabel Hasenpflug at Linwood Park followed the Sunday school session.
The Ladies Aid society met at Mrs Jas Baumhardt home with good attendance. A delicious supper was served by Mrs Baumhardt and Mrs Alvin Kolbe. Visitors included Mrs Anna Gegenheimer Ver Million Mrs Laura Knapp Cleveland and Mrs EB Kingsley Lorain. Ice cream social by the Parent-Teacher association drew many from Amherst and Vermilion with receipts of 70 for manual training building.
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