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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1931
Page
6
Capt Thomas Ash, former U S Army flier, said he would pause the non stop trans Pacific flight to Seattle as he seeks a new route after his rebuilt monoplane could not lift off due to being overloaded. He plans another attempt after adjustments.
May 25 Oberlin residents note the Girls Four H Sewing club gathering with ten members. A loom demonstration at Mrs. Vanderlip’s home, plans for summer work, and a church interior donation by Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Winkles are reported. Local traffic wrecks involve Russel Kern and Mr. Vargo. Hospital stay for Mrs. James follows an operation. Local visits extend to Ashland and Akron.
A public notice directs drivers to use standard routes along Std, 9th and 10th streets west of West Avenue. Read Tuesday’s paper for full details and any detours or timing updates.
The May committee hosted an old fashioned gathering at the church parlors on Wednesday night. Guests wore period costumes and played traditional games while ice cream and cake were served. The group included Mrs. Andy Edmonds and visitors from Lorain Amherst Berea and nearby households.
Old Glory Grange No. 2235 met in regular session Thursday evening May 28 with Worthy Master Albert Archer presiding. Due to commencement at the high school attendance was light. After general business the group decided to have ice cream and wafers at the next regular meeting on June 1.
In Chicago on June 1 a 15-year-old boy Warner Corry described for a coroner's jury how he shot Policeman Edward Smith at a high school swimming pool after officers ordered him and companions to leave. He reenacted the scene with steadiness, noting he drew a 22 caliber revolver from his clothes and fired when orders were ignored. His mother Adeline Jones Corry is an art teacher. Warner is active in the Y M C A and Boy Scouts.
The 500-mile Indianapolis Classic proved tires as the crucial factor as cars grew heavier and faster. Firestone tires performed best among the first ten finishers amid drivers who sometimes avoided tire changes to save time, with no loss of speed.
The obituary notes his mother described him as a good boy. Smith is survived by a widow and a 3 year old daughter.
The text notes Firestone tires have powered the winner for 12 straight years yet stresses the demanding conditions of a 50 mile grind. Continuous tire flexing risks internal friction and heat while centrifugal force can expand tire circumference by over 10 percent at top speeds. Drivers therefore choose tires with careful knowledge of these stresses.
North Russia May 29 listing shows Robert Hasenflue and family from Amherst visiting Chas Hasentflue. Dozens of relatives and friends from Amherst Elyria Lorain Lodt Oberlin and South Amherst drop by for Sunday calls. The St Peter's Evangelical Church Missionary Society met at Will Bergs with 20 in attendance and refreshments served.
The Russia Township Popes Women’s club met at Grange hall in Oben lin on Wednesday. Ulmner opened the session at noon for 25 members. The afternoon covered rock gardens with attendees including Mrs. Clarence Albright Mrs. Henry Sandrock Mrs. Fred Berg Mrs. Ed Berg Mrs. Harlan Schramm Mrs. Harry Gibson and Mrs. Chas Gibson.
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