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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1924
Page
4
Standard Oil and Pure Oil cut gas prices across Minnesota to 21 cents a gallon for high test and 18 cents for low test. The move, part of a cooperative effort, lowers prices by about three cents per gallon from prior levels of 23.9 and 20.5 cents.
A Cleveland-Elyria bus driver reported transporting two Armdgeville women to Cleveland after they fell ill on a bus and exited at Clifton boulevard Lakewood. Laura Bieffon was struck by a Lake Shore electric car and taken to Lakeview hospital with injuries not yet rated. Mary Brown accompanied her and was taken to Memorial hospital but appeared uninjured.
Cleveland reports that Pittsburgh Iron and Steel, which acquired Cromwell steel plant, are negotiating to reopen the Lorain facility. If plans are fulfilled the Cromwell plant will be reopened as a producer of refined metal products.
Lorain liquor squad arrested four individuals for alcohol crimes. Wendell Krageavic pleaded guilty to carrying liquor and was fined 200 dollars plus costs. Fernando Obanante and Trinidad Ochora also paid fines of 300 and 200 dollars respectively with costs. Mary Chicoski faced a not guilty charge and a future trial after release on 800 dollar bond. Home burglary reported as a separate incident with a gold watch valued at 50 dollars stolen from Mrs Lanz’s residence on West 14th Street.
Charles Stewart Frank King Leo Henké Joe Monroe Oliver Rolland James Davis and Leo Btingon pled guilty to hooting craps in the YMCA. Mayor Hinkson fined them five dollars per count and they paid. Rome reports 28 Albanian rebels and 32 government soldiers killed in an hour near Tirantit. An Italian warship has moved into Athenian waters to protect Italian lives and property.
A balloon factory on West River Street reported youths entered the building and left a bag of balloons. Police summoned four boys for questioning to determine how they came to possess the balloons.
Deputy sheriffs and town marshal raided Charles Maergha’s home in Oberlin on Sunday and found several liquor bottles. He was arrested, charged, and brought before Mayor Smith who found him guilty and fined $500 plus costs. unable to pay, he was sent to county jail.
News nuggets report Dr. H G Miller and Dr Jaffray released after bandit seizure in Kwang Sai Province while ten American and ten British missionaries remain at risk. Mussolini presses reopening of Italian schools as Turkey grieves perceived Italian troop concentration in Rhodes. US Army aviators depart Wakayama for around the world trip. France nears a socialist backed nationalist regime as Poincare and Millerand resign. Austrian Chancellor Seipel wounded but conscious after second operation. assailant dies attempting suicide. French aviator Pellete D Oisy pushes toward Mukden after a Peking to Pifetaiho run.
New York stocks opened with mixed results as both industrial and railroad shares edged lower while public utilities held firm. U.S. Steel fell to 95 1/8, oils remained heavy, and noon prices showed little net change amid thin trading and holiday news.
Cleveland market reports receipts and price ranges for cattle calves sheep and hogs with lower bids noted. Chicago wheat corn and lard futures move with specific opening bids and price ticks. Opening liberty bonds prices listed for multiple series in New York.
A long list of scheduled boxing bouts across cities including Philadelphia New York Boston Buffalo Albany and more with varied rounds from six to twelve. Notable matchups include Mickey Walker versus Lew Tendler in Philadelphia and Joe Taylor versus Buddy Jackson in Kenilworth Md with many others across multiple venues. The report blends event listings with a fragmentary note about Tom Gibbons and Jack Dempsey in Michigan.
Rev. Charles B. Ketcham of the First Methodist Church of Oberlin denounced the current prison system as unscientific and contrary to biblical law. He urged reformation or protection as goals and called for an attitude of love instead of harsh judgment. He spoke on the sermon topic Judge Not That Ye Be Not Judged.
Oberlin clubs schedule meetings and events for June 2 to June 6. West Lorain and North Cedar Street Mending Club meets June 5 with Mrs. Gilbert. Women's Association and Foreign Missionary Department hold a joint election meeting June 6 at 3 p.m. Mrs. Brows from Shapiwa, China, will speak.
The oratory event at the Methodist church organized by Oberlin College World Service League drew strong interest as John Koontz a high school junior won first with The Need of Christ in China. An Oberlin delegation attended and Green Springs hosts next week.
Social and club activities in Amherst include the NeediceraR club hosting star George Mens for a daytime afternoon event on a forthcoming date. Details are scarce due to OCR errors but attendees expect a lively program centered on entertainment.
Ladies Society of the Lutheran church gathers at home Thursday with church departure at 10 o clock. Mrs Henry Rothe hosts Missionary Society of Stone Church in Ridge Thursday for an all day session and dinner. Methods at Mite Society meet at church parlors Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Ed Wheton and Mrs Martin Schroder as hostesses. Mrs E C Schibley will entertain the W M of the M E church Friday evening.
The Young Peppies Society of the Congregational Methodist church will present the famous De Moss Entertainers at the Congregational church Saturday evening. The program features classical, original and patriotic music with a large orchestra, marches, plantation melodies, vocal selections, sleigh bells and hand bells.
Visitors including Mr and Mrs Harold Brown Elmer and Otto Brown from la cale attended gatherings Sunday. Dr W M Turner attended Fremont races Friday with Fred Diener William Miller. Attendees and hosts from Cleveland Lorain Shaker Heights Akron and Lakewood drop by for weekend visits with local families.
Church night at the Methodist church features Hon. C. E. Knapp of Lodi as speaker on June 4 7:30 p m with light refreshments and a free will offering. Numerous social visits, weddings and community events are noted including Decoration Day travels and local engagements.
Mr and Mrs Vale Booman and daughter Ivah of Cleveland were guests at Frank Browands and Si Gue Browands over Decoration Day.
A murky report notes escalating tensions in Nicaragua as authorities move to counter suspected uprisings. Details are sparse and unnamed sources hint at planned actions and shifting regional responses.
A fragmenting meditation on life and death set in an orchard and country home. Images of spring, fruit, grass, and a network of blue and green sky form a contemplative scene. References to honey, trust, and a hermit imply spiritual solitude and rustic devotion.
Katherine Tyan offers a reflective line about an abroad scene describing a talk with God amid an orchard setting. The piece suggests meditation and spiritual contemplation beyond borders.
Columbus police say Andrew Fulek 21, driver of the car that crashed into a ditch killing Joseph Paul 21, may face manslaughter charges. Two other young men in the car were held. Companions say Fuleki was intoxicated and insisted on driving.
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