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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1928
Page
7
Fragmented local notices describe a blend of historic Rio de Janeiro landmarks and a 1922 exposition censer, with notes on a rock formation once central to the city. Widespread poverty near the rock and questions about sleeping conditions near construction are mentioned alongside wedding, social, and civic events from nearby communities.
Columbia June 5 A fourteen year old boy was struck in the road near his home on Quarry road. He sustained a bad gash on his head and bruises but is expected to recover. Also reported is the marriage of Lorena Howard to Bert Garman on Tuesday at noon by Wm Mackey at the Berea Methodist church.
Got electrical troubles we’ll fix them if you let us handle wiring fixtures and electrical appliances Vaughn Electric Co phone 3239 102 Cleveland St.
Wittenberg College board members wrapped up their annual spring meeting in Springfield Ohio after reviewing reports from officers. Highlights included the dedication of two buildings, an upcoming psychology symposium, and the football championship. F A Billstone of Findlay was elected president, H C Roehner of Mansfield vice president, and E G Howard of Springfield secretary.
Lorain observed Decoration Day with a well planned program and large attendance. Local entertainments included a Sunshine Chapter Rebekah Lodge production of Aaron Slick of Pump Kin Creek and a lively Friendship Class party hosted by the Jaspers, with Fern Akins singing two solos. Civic figures and local youth contributed to the program, including Rev. G A Beers, Donald Kennedy, and the Columbia Boys and Girls Band, as well as a tribute to Civil War veterans and widows.
The American Legion tring squad and bugle corps of Elyria led dignified services at the soldiers graves. Rev Mackey delayed a short address to read a poem and offer a prayer as the band played. World War veteran Mr Kennedy described Civil and World War conditions, recalling his buddy Anton Kowalski, with Elyria Legion Auxiliary members present.
Roberson Smith players present the farce Up in Mabels Room at the Rialto theatre this week with lively acting and bright scenery. Charles Browne as Gary drives the plot as ladies seek to prove his good husbandly worth, creating a string of comical situations ending with a tidy curtain. Performances continue through the week with matinees tomorrow and Saturday.
Cleveland O June 5 Solomon Everett 86 driver of the medicine wagon in Shermans March to the Sea was to be buried today in New Philadelphia He died Sunday at his home in Cleveland Heights Everett was a member of Company I 50th Ohio Volunteer Infantry during the Civil War and had lived in Cleveland 28 years
Two men quarrel over a watch led to gunfire in Cleveland Ohio. Carl Wolk 38 was shot through one eye and William Groff 37 was wounded. A third man was arrested as police investigated the theft dispute.
Cleveland Ohio June 5 officials said Lee the 19 year president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen lost re election to A F Whitney secretary treasurer Lee will remain a power in the group in his new post handling finance and insurance Whitney will oversee the labor program and lead the Brotherhood after Lee s July 1 departure the veteran leader known as the big four opposed the Engineers banking mining and real estate ventures and clashed with Warren Stone over policy Whitney s rise is seen as due to his popularity and ability rather than a repudiation of Lees acts
The aging B E R T leaders who fought with Lee in early battles stood with Lee as contests remained tight. Tuesday's vote saw Whitey win by 34. The convention will elect officers and set a site for the sixth triannual meeting in 1951, before closing tomorrow. W N Doak was elected editor and manager of Railroad Trainman by acclamation, with J A Farquharson named as assistant to the president and 1st vice president. George W. Anderson became 2nd vice president by acclamation.
Will J. Babe of St Thomas Ontario elected as second vice president now former vice president. Harvey of Kansas City Missouri elected as third vice president by acclamation. J H McQuade of Milwaukee Wisconsin elected as fourth vice president over E Q Dugan of Chadron Nebraska and W M Bishop of Livingston in a contested vote.
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