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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1928

Page

11

Burton enters Ohio senate race in 1924

Congressman Theodore E. Burton of Ohio, a Hoover supporter, announces from Washington his decision to seek the Ohio United States Senate seat. He faces Carmi A. Thompson, Cleveland, who opposed Hoover in the Ohio primary. Burton, 77, has long held national party roles and past Senate service.

Cleveland Theodore E. Burton Ohio Washington Ohio United States Burton Herbert Hoover Carmi A. Thompson Hoover Thompson Coolidge White House Kansas City Senate United States Senate

County Officials Plan Cleveland Traffic Conference

The Board of County Commissioners will travel to Cleveland tomorrow afternoon for a conference with U.S. engineers conducting a traffic survey of Cleveland and vicinity. Chairman W. B. Richmond said the engineers will soon recommend to Cuyahoga and Lorain counties how to address the area’s rising traffic problems.

Board of County Commissioners Cleveland United States Cleveland and Vicinity W. B. Richmond Richmond Cuyahoga Lorain

Theft at Russian Baptist church sparks juvenile case

In Cleveland Q June 7 Miss Ruth Trudel missionary in charge reported theft of 13 bibles and 13 chairs from the Russian Baptist church. Police recovered the items in a nearby lot where four boys staged a revival service. The youths were held for juvenile court.

Cleveland Russian Baptist Church Ruth Trudel

Rothman Fined for Traffic Violation on Broad Street

Herbert Rothman of Lodi Street was fined $5 and costs in police court late Wednesday for violating the traffic ordinance. He admitted passing a street car on the left side on Broad Street.

Herbert Rothman Lodi Street Rothman Broad Street

Roberson-Smith Players to Entertain Crippled Children

Two Roberson-Smith players Miss Spain Thorne and Miss Anne Linwood were slated to perform this afternoon at Gates Home for Crippled Children. The event was organized by the Elyria Elks and aims to bring cheer to residents.

Roberson-Smith Spain Thorne Anne Linwood Gates Elyria Elks

Car damages after machine strike on Court street

Police report says a machine driven by Lee Schindler of North Olmsted struck a parked car on Court street on Wednesday. The owner of the involved machine could not be identified.

Lee Schindler North Olmsted Court Street

Stolen Bicycle Reported From Broad Street Front

Thurman Gibson of 309 East River Street reported to police on Wednesday that his Silver Ring bicycle was stolen from in front of the public library on Broad Street.

Thurman Gibson East River Street

Local Aim Service Incorporated in Columbus

Word from Columbus confirms incorporation papers issued to Elstia Air Service Inc with capital stock of 325000. Incorporators listed as R E Ives C W Vandevere and Ernest Handrosh.

Columbus Els- Tia Air Service, Inc R. E. Ives C. W Vandeveer Ernest Handrosh

Death of Andrew Hold reported in Oakland arrival for funeral

The body of Andrew Hold of Oakland California arrived in this city today and was taken to the Welsh Funeral Parlors. Funeral services will be conducted at Valley City Saturday morning at 10 00.

Andrew Hold Oakland California Valley City

Fathers Day Sets Date In June Observance

A tribute to fathers arrives with Father s Day on June 17 as families honor dad s deeds of kindness. Elyria residents join nationwide observances with sermons and songs recognizing the game old guy who keeps the wolf away from the door. The idea arose from a Spokane woman, with the third Sunday in June becoming the accepted date years ago.

Elyria Father Old Guy Dad

Oberlin Council Increases Reward for Escapee Grant

Oberlin Ohio June 7 council voted to post a $200 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Otis C Grant escaped murderer of two Oberlin women. The total reward on Grant's head rises to $500 with a prior $300 posted by county commissioners.

Oberlin Otis C Grant Grant

Local boy suffers wrist fracture in fall

Ralph Altfelt, 10, of 1024 Middle Avenue, fractured his left wrist Wednesday at home. The fracture was reduced at Elyria Memorial Hospital.

Ralph Altfelt Middle Avenue Elyria Memorial Hospital

Nichols Opens New Funeral Home on Middle Avenue

S R Nichols announced a formal opening of his new funeral home at 412 Middle Avenue to be held this Saturday. A licensed embalmer, he offers modern equipment and a general funeral service plus twenty four hour ambulance service.

S. R. Nichols Middle Avenue Nichols

Stomach Distress and Gall Bladder Trouble Claim Relief

Folky claims stomach distress signals gall bladder inflammation and suggests Klax-Ko tablets as a home treatment. Personal testimonial asserts relief from gallstones and liver trouble after using the product, recommending a eight day or week long course and noting availability via Phillipxs Drug Co.

Phillipxs Drug Co

Commencement Address Praises Modern Youth and Home Authority

The speaker extols the vigor of modern youth and the era’s inquiry spirit while contrasting it with past standards. He cites American boys and girls as embodying virtue, counters reformer ideas on marriage, and notes a shift in home authority. EJ Howenstine presented diplomas to 145 graduates as Principal Shively looked on, with the class singing their song to close.

Loeb Leopold Ben Lindsey Bradley EJ. Howenstine Board of Education Co. P. Shively

Early American Furniture Makers Tape Pine Use

A fragmented note discusses how early American furniture makers used soft wood and pine presence as proof of authenticity. It hints Bristol England calling it Americas birthplace for crafts.

Bristol England Calla Itnelt

Lorain businessman enters race for county commissioner

Fred Koegle, a Lorain businessman since 1895, enters the Republican race for county commissioner. He started the Lorain Bottling Co and in 1916 bought the Buckeye Stock Food Co, outlining his local business background.

Fred Koegle Lorain Koegle Buckeye Stock Food Co

Sun Breaks Through Clouds Lifts Lorain County Mood

Elyrians welcomed a brief pause after days of heavy rain. Rubber boots and slickers were set aside as sun appeared. Warmer weather is expected to boost crops in Lorain County and even golfers enjoyed a dry moment amid lighthearted cheers.

Lorain County

President Has Not Acted On Shoals Measure

Washington June 7 Today is the last day for President Coolidge to veto or sign the Muscle Shoals bill for wartime nitrate plant operation in Alabama. If he fails to act by midnight the bill may become a pocket veto or become law, depending on court interpretation. No clear sign suggested he will sign the measure.

Washington Coolidge Muscle Shoals Alabama Justice Department Congress U.S. Supreme Court White House Couidge

Ohio Proclaims June 14 Flag Day in State

Governor Donahey issued a proclamation designating Thursday June 14 as Flag Day in Ohio. The document honors the flag as a symbol of freedom and national unity, urging citizens to display it in public places and revere its meaning. It notes the flag’s 151st anniversary and its history from the founding states through wartime and peace.

Columbus Ohio Donahey

Lorain Considers Fifteen Acre Lake Front Park Plan

Lorain city port commission on June 7 is weighing a plan to create a fifteen acre park on the lake front. Investigating a submerged lake edge, committee members eyed potential park sites where the area presently lies underwater.

Lorain Lorain City

Farmers and Chicago meeting discuss McNary-Haugen veto

A revolt movement rumble near the veto of the McNary-Haugen bill faded from view with few reports. Elmer Bullis of Chicago estimated as many as 50,000 farmers might attend a convention. He described the planned march as orderly, not a Coxey’s Army style protest, with farmers traveling by car. Governor Adam McMullen of Nebraska was due to attend in Kansas City tomorrow.

Chicago Elmer B&. Bullis Bullis Coxey Kansas City Adam McMullen Nebraska

New $100000 apartment planned on Third Street

John Halpin begins construction on a fireproof brick and tile apartment of twenty suites on a Lot 85 by 150 feet west of St John Lutheran School. Excavation underway, expected completion in about ten days. Architect: Ralph Silsbee.

Third Street St. John’s U Lutheran School John Halpin Ralph Silsbee

Turner Rules On Compensation For Police Firemen

Ohio village police and firemen may join the state workers compensation fund regardless of municipal pension funds. Cities’ police and firemen are also eligible to receive awards, except when a municipal pension fund covers them. Atty. Gen. Turner issued the ruling to Industrial Relations Director Witter. The issue covered the death of a Kent policeman paid by merchants seeking protection.

Columbus. O Ohio Atty Edward C. Turner Herman R. Witter Witter

Large Staff To Accompany Coolidge On Vacation

Washington dispatch reports President Coolidge will depart early next week for Cedar Island Lodge near Brule Wisconsin with more than sixty aides and staff. The party includes private secretaries stenographers clerks aides the White House physician service officers reporters camelmen chauffeurs dogs and canaries as well as a motion picture unit and the president’s barber. Office papers and records will accompany the group and crates have been shipped to Superior to establish a temporary office there. Everett Sanders will join after Kansas City. Col FE W Starling oversees security and arrangements for arrival and installation.

Washington Coolidge Cedar Island Lodge White House Brule Wis Ofce Rob Roy Waslington Wisconsin Superior Everett Sanders Kansas City Col Few. Starling Secret Service

Planes and crew ready after perfect Southern Cross checkout

NUMBER TWO continued from page 1 describes preparing for a forced landing mission. The pilot studies charts before departing for the beach, indicating intent to reach a southern group of islands as the likely landing zone. Mechanics report the Southern Cross, after repairs since its flight from Hawaii, is in perfect condition with three engines responsive to controls.

Loyalty Group Suva Hawaiian Islands

City Engineer Finds Snake In Pocket Of Coat

William Dutch assistant city engineer found a dead yard long snake in his coat pocket after a Wednesday visit to City Hall. The incident began when the snake was used to frighten female city hall workers and later reappeared in the pocket.

William Dutch Dutch City Hall

Markets Report From Cleveland Potatoes and Poultry Prices

Cleveland market notes list potatoes in 150 lb sacks from Michigan Wisconsin Idaho and other states with prices around 2.50 to 4 per bag and barrels priced at 3.25 to 4.00. Poultry prices show stock, leghorns, heavy fowls, old roosters ducks and geese with cents per pound varying across categories.

Cleveland Mich Wis Idaho Burbanks Florida Hastings South Carolina

Cleveland Livestock Roundup Prices and Receipts June 7

Hogs receipts 2590 with steady to 10 cent lower prices. Top hogs at 10.25 with ranges from 8.50 to 10.25 across weight classes. Calves and cattle receipts: cattle steady, calves steady. reef steers around 12.50 to 15.23, low cutter cows 7.50, weaners 14.00 to 17.00. Sheep receipts 5090 with fat lambs 17.00 to 19.00, tops at 19.00. cull lambs 14.00 to 16.00. fat lambs 17.00 to 19.00. fat ewes 5.00 to 6.50.

Clevelandg Cleveland

Toledo Livestock Market Report June 7

HOGS receipts 650 with market steady to 10 cents higher. Heavies 9.50 to 9.85, mediums 10.00 to 10.14, workers 9.70 to 9.90, good pigs 7.73 to 7.25. CATTLE receipts light and market steady. CALVES receipts light and market steady. SHEEP AND LAMBS receipts light and market steady.

Toledo

Grain prices in Toledo market report

On June 7 Toledo notes cash wheat No 2 red at 1.79 1 2, corn cash No 2 willow 1.13 1 2, corn No 3 yellow 1.12 1 2, oats cash No 2 white 0.74 1 6, rye cash No 2 1.41.

Toledo Grain Toledo

Chicago Cash Quotations and Market Rundown

Chicago market notes show Butter, Eggs, Poultry, Potatoes and grain prices. Butter receipts 8,826 tabs. eggs steady at 28 29c firsts. poultry reds two cars and various prices for fowl and broilers. Potatoes receipts 96 cars with slow trading. wheat No 2 red at 1.71 3-4. corn 1.07 1-07 3-4. oats 71 72 1-2c. barley 92c. timothy and clover seed values. lard and ribs priced at 11.85 and 12.60 respectively. Market mixed on weather, steady to slightly stronger in places.

Chicago Leghorn Springs United States Alabama Louisiana Texas Mississippi Bliss South Carolina North Carolina Wisconsin Idaho

Minneapolis grain summary for June 7 markets

Grain market notes from Minneapolis show flour at 20 cents lower per carload, family patents at 38.15 and 25 dollars per barrel in cotton sacks with shipments totaling 35,303 barrels. Bran ranges 27.00 to 27.50, wheat No.1 northern 1.43 with July 1.45 and Sept 1.43 7-8, corn No.3 yellow 1.03, oats No.3 white 63 1-4 to 64, and other brief pricing details.

Minneapolis

Woman Obtains Shoes From Local Woman

Cleveland police search for a woman who took a pair of old shoes from Mrs. Frank Kalal yesterday. Kalal had hidden two rings valued at 600 dollars in the shoes and forgot them when she gave the footwear to the woman requesting old clothes.

Cleveland, O Frank Kalal

Birthday Reflections An 1833 essay by Cornelia Mussey

An 1833 essay by Cornelia Mussey daughter of Reuben Mussey is printed. Written at seventeen the piece contemplates time memory and mortality. It speaks of a new year under providence and the resolve to improve each moment and strive for a faithful life.

Chronicle-Telegram Cornelia Mussey Reuben Mussey Elyria High School C. 8. Johnson Elyria

Porters to Strike Over Wages and Tips

New York June 7 Eleven thousand Pullman porters plan a noon strike tomorrow to demand wages from 72.30 to 150 dollars a month and union recognition by railroads. The walkout seeks a 249 hour month, rejects mediation, and relies on AFL support though not affiliated with the federation.

New York Pullman Aso Brotherhood of Pullman Porters American Federation of Labor Porters’ Union Edwin P. Morrow United States Board of Mediation

Wooster Coach Wins In Spring Valley Tourney

Wooster coach L C Boles defeated a 67 golfer field at Spring Valley in wet conditions. He shot a 38 87 for a 75 to win the inter club team qualifier in the western associate division of the Cleveland District Golf Association. Fred Kushinsky was second, George Hewett third. Spring Valley finished third in team scoring.

L. C. Boles Wooster College Spring Valley Boles Ohio Cleveland District Golf Association Wooster Fred Kushinsky George Hewett Elyria RB. Timms

Two Soft Ball League Games Tonight

Two Industrial Playground baseball games are set for tonight at 6:30. Western Auto- Tooti faces Steel and Tubes at Franklin and General. Elyria S. and T. plays at Richwine Field. Weather may affect start times.

Western Auto- Tooti Franklin General Industriess Elyria S. & T Richwine Field

Roy Injured in Target Practice

A 14 year old, Ellsworth Drews, was shot in the side during target practice with a revolver obtained in trade for a pencil box. The East Cleveland Welfare Department holds a 13 year old schoolmate who told patrolman Norman Morris that Drews walked in front of the gun in a garage behind his home. The injured boy is expected to recover.

Cleveland Ellsworth Drews East

Madrid Pet Hospital and Dispensary A Bustling Facility

A Madrid facility operates a hospital and dispensary for animal pets with a steady, busy patient load. It serves as a regular care center for local pets, indicating a robust demand for veterinary services in the area.

Madrid

Coven Seeks Divorce Over Alleged Phony Ring

Ethel M Coven of Elyria sues Charles J Coven for divorce on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Married July 17 1926 the couple have no children. She claims the wedding ring bought on installments and a claimed diamond engagement ring are fraudulent.

Ethel M. Coven Charles J. Coven Elyria

Lima Hosts International Magicians Convention

Lima, Ohio becomes a city of mystery as the International Brotherhood of Magicians holds its annual three day convention. Rail and road travelers bring in crowds of performers with curious props and boxes. Local shops sell magic apparatus and canned illusions as clerks boast ease of use.

Lima Cabala International Brotherhood of Magicians High Street

Oberlin College Instructor Marries Miss Cameron

Paul M. Titus an economics instructor at Oberlin College married Catherine Aileen Cameron on June 6 at the bride's Lorain home. Cameron was Oberlin Class of 1927 and Titus Class of 1926. They will reside in Princeton, New Jersey.

Oberlin Paul M. Titus Oberlin College Catherine Aileen Cameron Lorain Cameron Titus Princeton, N. J

Legion Baseball Leaders to Meet

A meeting for managers and captains of teams wishing to join the American Legion baseball league for boys will be held Friday evening at 7:00 in the physical director’s office at the Elyria Y M C A. Any boy may play as long as he is under seventeen before January 1, 1929.

State authorizes Lorain County Telephone Co deal

The Ohio utilities commission today allowed Lorain County Telephone Co to sell certain properties to the new Lorain Telephone Co for 21 401 100. It orders the retiring company to retire outstanding stock within 30 days except directors' qualifying shares. The commission granted only a partial consideration and will study a fuller plan before finalizing an order touching all properties.

Columbus, O State Utilities Commission Lorain County Telephone Co New Lorain Telephone Co

Studer Seeks Freedom From Ohio State Penitentiary

Canton underworld leader Carl Studer has filed a habeas corpus petition in common pleas court naming Warden P. E. Thomas as defendant. Hearing slated for June 31. He pleads guilty to maintaining a disorderly house, facing up to one year, but was sentenced to one to three years and committed in October 1926.

Columbus. C Carl Studer Canton Common Pleas Court

Famous Racer Visits City

George Schwert of Clinton Town and Harry Putman of that city stay at the Brown hotel. Putman, formerly driver of world champion trotter Peter Manning, now handles the George Schwert stable with horses slated for Sandusky next week and Mannsfield the following week. The diamond dust cutting secret was discovered in 147 by a jeweler's clerk.

George Schwert Clinton Town Harry Putman Brown Hotel Putman Peter Manning Sandusky Mannsfield

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