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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1928

Page

5

Dawes Seeks Obsolete Locomotive On Marietta Visit

Vice President Charles G. Dawes arrived in Marietta for commencement at Marietta College and joined graduates and alumni at events. He planned to return to Chicago tonight with F C Bachelder aboard a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad private car. Dawes hoped to trace an old locomotive tied to the Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad and the Mineral Railroad project from his days as a surveyor. He declined to stay for tomorrow’s ceremonies, when plans for a state historical museum ground breaking were set.

Marietta Charles G. Dawes Mar Yetta College Chicago Dawes F. C. Bachelder Baltimore &Ohio RR. R Chillicothe Cincinnati

President of O. W. U. Resigns at Ohio Wesleyan

DELAWARE Ohio June 11 Resignation of Dr John W Hoffman as president of Ohio Wesleyan University was announced today. No successor yet. Ill health cited as reason effective immediately. He returned from the west seeking renewal of health. Trustees named him president emeritus after 12 years in office during which 3296 students graduated.

Delaware John W. Hoffman Ohio Wesleyan University Hoffman Ohio Wesleyan

White Announces For Senate

Columbus C June 11 George White of Marietta former congressman and 1926 Democratic national committee chairman filed his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for U S Senator for a six year term Two other candidates seek the nomination Charles V Traux state director of agriculture Bucyrus and Charles B Wharton of Kenton White earlier helped push popular election of senators and served in Congress from Ohio s fifteenth district before leading the national committee.

Columbus George White Marietta Democratic National Committee U. S E3tate Charles V. Traux Bucyrus Charles B. Wharton Kenton White Ohio 77Th Ohio General Assembly Congress Fifteenth James N. Cox Princeton Klondike

MELLOGLO Face Powder Promises Shine Control

An advertisement touts MELLOGLO face powder from Crandall's Drug Store and Lewis' Mercantile. It claims a French process, long wear on the tongue, a soft peachy look, and pore minimization, promising a beautifying effect that eliminates shine.

Crandall Lewis’ Mercantile O —Adv

Preparing For Camp Meetings At Sharon Center

The Sharon Camp Meeting Association of Sharon Center Medina county Ohio readies its 29th annual session from July 27 to August 6 with expanded dormitory capacity tents cottages a large auditorium and a well lit dining hall. Rev D P Fulmer of Elyria serves as president and Miss Helen Osborn of Elyria is secretary.

Sharon Camp Meeting Association Sharon Center Medina County Ohio D. P. Fulmer Elyria Mass Helen Osborn

Death Record LORALN O Jacob Poll 74

Jacob Poll aged seventy four died at 12 15 a m Sunday at his home stop 48 after a nine week illness He left a wife seven years ago and worked thirty four years as yard foreman at the B and O shop He came to this country with his parents as a child from Avon and moved to Lorain thirty six years ago He leaves a daughter Alvin Weigel Idaho City Idaho two grandchildren Mrs Frank Lapa Cleveland and Edward M Weiler who lived with him one brother Mike Poll Sandusky He was a pioneer member of St Josephs church Lorain active in church affairs Burial set for nine a m Wednesday from the church Rev Fr Reichlin officiating will be buried in Calvary cemetery family lot

Loraln Jacob Poll Stop B. and O Avon Lorain Alvin Weigel Idaho City Idaho Frank Lapa Cleveland Ohio Edward M. Weiler Mike Poll Sandusky St. Joseph’s Church Fr Reichlin Calvary Cemetery

Raymond Banasiak Dies at 46 in Elyria Memorial Hospital

Raymond Banasiak age 46 of 510 West 16th street died Saturday night at Elyria Memorial hospital. He was husband to his wife, father of five, brother to Edward of Chicago and brother to three sisters in Europe. Funeral services set for Tuesday at Holy Cross church at eight in the morning with burial at St. Mary's Cemetery.

Raymond Banasiak West 16Th Street Elyria Memorial Hospital Edward Chicago Europe Holy Cross Church St. Mary's Cemetery

Theatre Owner Enforces The Blue Laws In Westwood

WESTWOOD N J June 11 An enraged public learned why Allan Myer justice of the peace has pushed Blue laws enforcing. He was arrested for violating the blue laws while preparing to open his new motion picture house. He paid a 16 pound fine and vowed to enforce them. He closed restaurants garages news stands and groceries and posted guards at doors. A wedding party ice cream truck and cars were halted as he asserted authority. His wife was arrested for violating the blue laws when she stopped in their car. Police then arrested Myer for obstructing traffic. He went to jail cheerfully and promised to enforce the Blue laws again.

Westwood N. J Allan Myer Justice of the Peace Myer Oyer Myers Sunda

Bid Accepted for Indian Hollow Road Slag Hauling

Bidding on slag hauling and maintenance for Indian Hollow Road concluded with the Board of County Commissioners accepting Werner Zlch’s Amherst bid of $13,320. Two other bids were submitted, with ZAilehs offering the second lowest amount.

Indian Hollow Road Board of County Commissioners Werner Zlch Amherst Zailehs

Seven Dukes of Gloucester since 1385 revived for Prince Henry

The title Duke of Gloucester has been held by seven individuals since its revival by King George for his third son Prince Henry. Each holder carried the historic lineage forward through turbulent periods of English history.

Duke of Gloucester George Prince Henry

Car Crash on Cleveland Street Ends in Charges

A touring car driven at high speed struck a parked car on the north side of Cleveland Street Sunday. Harry Diedrich, who hit the parked car bearing license D4-643, was charged with violating the city traffic ordinance for speeding over twenty five miles per hour. He did not appear for a police court arraignment at nine this morning.

Cleveland Street Harry Diedrich Diedrich

Car Crash Involving J C Stinmetz Nets License 897 570

A weekend traffic incident in which J C Stinmetz of 344 Second Street was struck on East River Street by a vehicle bearing the license number 897 570. The other driver fled the scene after the collision, and Mrs Stinmetz was shaken but not seriously harmed. Police were notified.

J. C. Stinmetz Second Street Stinmetz East River Street

Hlyria Boy Scout Court of Honor Tonight

Judge Clyde Wilcox will preside in court room No 1 as Eagle scout commissioner. Lorain and Elrria scouts will receive honors. A county scouts field meet is set for Thursday at Elywood Park at three o clock.

Hlyria Clyde Wilcox Lorain Elrria Elywood Park

Secretaries' Meeting Sparks Enthusiasm in Ohio

E. J. Fellows of Elyria Board of Trade reported plenty of pep at a Hamilton gathering of about 65 Ohio commercial secretaries. Fellows spoke on Unique Methods of Collections, sharing ideas from the Ohio State Commercial Secretaries Association meeting.

E. J. Fellow Elyria Board of Trade Ohio State Commercial Secretaries Association Hamilton Ohio

Council committees meet to discuss Spring Valley fire protection

A council committee meeting is set for Tuesday night in the council chamber to address council matters including fire protection for Spring Valley and a pumper for the West Side, announced at city hall this morning.

Spring Valley West Side City Hall

Elyria Real Estate Board to Meet at Newell Hotel

The board of trustees of the Elyria Real Estate Board will hold a meeting tonight at 5 30 in the Newell hotel. Trustees will start with a plan of work for the board and set the agenda for the coming period.

Trustees OF Real Estate Board The Elyria Real Estate Board Newell Hotel

Stolen Chevrolet Touring Car From 128 Quincy Street

A Chevrolet touring car owned by Willard Fuller at 128 Quincy Street was stolen Sunday night from the Washington Avenue Bridge. The license number is 5-190.

Willard Fuller Quincy Street Washington Avenue

County Superintendent Vaughn At Philadelphia Vacation

County superintendent of schools R P Vaughn is vacationing in Pennsylvania with Philadelphia as the focus. He will be away for the rest of the month.

R. P. Vaughn Pennsylvania Philadelphia

Elyrian Arrested for Driving While Drunk

Horace Bearer of Cleveland Street was arrested June 9 by police for driving while intoxicated on Lodi Street. He is to be arraigned on the charge on Thursday, June 1.

Elyrian Drunra Horace Bearer Cleveland Street Lodi Street

Traffic Officer Sees Drivers Ignore Laws

City motorcycle officer Lloyd Sweet describes driving public as disregarding traffic rules. He patrols daily to educate, not primarily to arrest. Sweet cites drivers who ignore signs and argue when fined, claiming laws exist for safety, not hardship.

Lloyd Sweet Chronicle-Telegram Sweet

Four-H Leaders Conference Planned at Elyria Y

About 100 expect to attend the 4-H Club leaders and officers conference to be held on the Elyria Y second floor Friday June 15. W H Palmer state club leader and W E Bundy of Ohio State University oversee the full day event starting at 10 30. Lorain County 4-H members total nearly 500.

Elyria “Y W. H. Palmer W. E. Bundy Agriculture Publication Department Ohio State University Lorain County

Attempt to Burglarize Shoe Store Fails in Newark

Early this morning police found an attempted burglary at a Newark shoe store on Broad Street. Thieves failed to open a door, abandoning a machinist hammer as they fled.

Newark Broad Street

Seeeks to Foreclose Two Mortgages in Ohio Court

Deposit Savings and Loan Company of Cleveland filed two petitions in common pleas court seeking foreclosures on mortgages securing promissory notes. The bank claims William G. Sharp owes 22745.92 and Elma and Anton Hartman owe 5228.34.

Common Pleas Court Deposit Sayings and Loan Company Cleveland William G. Sharp Elma Anton Hartman

Two Cars Damaged In Intersection Traffic Mishap

Two cars were badly damaged at the intersection of Fourth street and Past avenue on Saturday. A. Baird of 359 Gulf Toad reported to police that his car was hit by a machine driven by Joe Chopchinski of 1624 Washington avenue as Baird traveled west on Fourth street and Chopchinski came south on Past avenue.

Fourth Street Avennue A. Baird Gulf Toad Joe Chopchinski Washington Avenue Baird Avenue

Elyria Canary Club to Meet Tuesday Night

The Elyria Pedigreed Canary Club will hold its next meeting at 2909 Ninth Street on Tuesday night June 12 at eight o'clock. The meeting is open to every canary lover in the county with raisers expected from Cleveland Wooster Clyde Lorain and Amherst.

Elyria Canary Club Ninth Street Cleveland Wooster Clyde Lorain A Amherst

Three Men Fined For Being Drunk In Court

Three men pleaded guilty to intoxication in police court this morning and were each fined 45 dollars plus costs by Mayor Jas A Hewitt. The defendants were William Parnell of Mount Vernon John Hoge of Wellington and Robert Metcalf who rooms on Second street.

Jas. A. Hewitt William Parnell Mount Vernon John Hoge Wellington Robert Metcalf Second Street

Sidewalk on Bond Street Reported In Bad Shape

Saturday afternoon police were informed that a portion of Bond Street east of the Yellow Line was in bad shape. Officers investigated and reported their findings to Service Director John N. Eidt.

Bond Street Service John N. Eidt

Stolen Coupe Recovered in Lorain Night Police Find

A coupe stolen from J. R. Man nix, superintendent of Elyria Memorial Hospital, Saturday night was recovered in Lorain by Morain police last night. The car had been stuck in a dirt street by the thieves.

J. R. Mannix Elyria Memorial Hospital Lorain Morain

Car damaged on Broad Street after curbside backing

Joe Baki of Fastayvcuone told police Sunday that his eastbound car on Broad Street was damaged by another vehicle that backed out from the curb. The other driver’s name was not obtained.

Joe Baki Fastayvcuone Police Broad Street

Local man reports car damage on Third Street

J. F. Schaefer of Kenyon Street was driving west on Third Street Saturday when his car was rear ended by a light sedan. The impact damaged the door of the Schaefer vehicle, police reported.

Third ST J. F. Schaefer Kenyon Street Third Street Schaefer

Webber Grants Judgment In Cognovit Note Case

Judge A R Webber on Saturday granted a cognovit note judgment to H E Berkley against J A Long for 247.60 dollars.

N Becker Announces Branch Far Megas Store

N Becker announces expansion to a new Megas Store at Broad and West avenues, formerly Omarly's Grocery. The move signals growth in the grocery chain, with plans for a larger footprint and broader product lines.

MEGAS T Broad West Ave

Arm Injury Reported After Woodworking Incident

Lawrence Ozak, 39, of Lakewood, was taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital Saturday after injuring his right arm while sawing wood at Avon. He was working at the time.

Lawrence Ozak Lakewood Elyria Memorial Hospital Avon Ozak

Boy 5 Is Injured In Fall At Home

Billy Gran five years old of 214 24th street sustained injuries to the right arm Saturday when he fell at his home. The boy received examination and care at Elyria Memorial hospital.

Billy Gran 24Th Street Elyria Memorial Hospital

Akron Man to Speak at Elyria Rotary Meeting

Dr. Harry S. Davidson, well known Akron man, will speak at the Elyria Rotary meeting in the Newell hotel Tuesday at noon. His subject has not been announced.

Arkron Rotary Harry S. Davidson Akron Elyria Rotary Newell Hotel Tuesaday Davidson

La France Jewelry sues over 487 dollar account balance

The La France Jewelry Manufacturing Company of Buffalo filed suit in common pleas court against Holsman and Company of Lorain seeking $487.50 for rings sold in 1926.

la France Jewelry Manufacturing Company Buffalo Common Pleas Holsman and Company Lorain

Kellatigi Granted Divorce From Kellare in Judge Thompson Ruling

Mary Kellatigi was granted a divorce from Peter Kellare today on grounds of gross neglect of duty. The decree was granted by Judge W. B. Thompson.

Mary Kellatigi Peter Kellare W. B. Thompson

Commissioners Seek Purchase of New Official Auto

In common pleas court today the Board of County Commissioners sought approval to buy a new automobile for official use. The group, now operating an old 1922 model, proposed a five passenger six cylinder sedan with 10 to 73 horsepower, fully equipped and ready for use, not to exceed 1700 dollars.

Common Pleas Court Board of County Commissioners

City Welcomes Delegates With Flambeau Parade Show

Hundreds of political delegates march through city streets as banners wave and badges shine. Parades form near hotels, followed by journalists and camera crews capturing the scene as forty floats depict transportation progress and national history. The flambeau parade closes ceremonies tonight and sets the stage for tomorrow’s gavel opening.

Hoover Dawes ticket discussed to widen 193? support

Negotiations surfaced about pairing Herbert Hoover with Charles Dawes to win western farm states. Some Republicans favored the idea as best for the party, while others, including former Senator Ernst and Dawes allies, remained divided or opposed. Curtis also criticized Hoover's bid.

Man Known Here Wins Bridge Meet

D F Uoksberry of Cleveland and W E McKenney have been running auctions in Elyria at the Newell hotel for some time. They won the state duplicate bridge men's pair championship in Cleveland with partner J C George, finishing thirteen and a half match points ahead of the runners up. The next duplicate event will be tomorrow night at the Newell Hotel. Both men and women players are invited. hands are bid and played as in any auction bridge game and boards are easy to use. Regular attendees say the game is improving players' quality.

D. F. Uoksberry Cleveland W. E. McKenney Newell Hotel Hobsberry J. C. George Elyria

Stevenson Sues Railroad for Injuries in Lorain

Charles E. Stevenson of Lorain seeks 50000 dollars from the Stake Terminal Railroad Co for injuries as a brakeman on April 2 when a grab iron broke as he waved signals. He fell onto concrete, claiming permanent injuries from the accident beside the track.

Charles E. Stevenson Lorain Stake Terminal Railroad Company Stevenson

Two Elyrians Arrested For Possessing Liquor

Over the weekend Elyrians Gust Thomas of Woodford avenue and Horace Wade of Seventeenth Street were arrested on liquor possession charges. Wade faced arraignment this afternoon on the charge against him, while Mrs. Thomas was to be arraigned soon. Police said a gallon of liquor was found in Wade's possession and liquor was also found in Mrs. Thomas's home.

Gust Thomas Woodford Avenue Horace Wade Seventeenth Street Wade Thomas

Market Summary Cleveland Produce and Poultry Prices

Markets Cleveland produce report from Cleveland June 11 lists prices for potatoes in 150 lb sacks round whites Birch Wis Idaho russets Carolina brils La New 100 lb bags and other regional varieties. Poultry shows heavy broilers leghorns heavy fowls medium stock fowls old roosters old ducks with prices. Butter eggs per dozen quoted with various quality levels and current quotas noted.

Cleveland Wis Idaho

Wellington Club Seeks Games With Nearby Teams

Wellington June 11 Charles Omereld manager of the Wellington baseball club is desirous of securing games with teams surrounding towns. There was no game scheduled yesterday.

Wellington Charles Omereld

Alumni Friday Evening at M F E church banquet

About 250 W H S alumni gathered for a Friday evening banquet in the M F E church dining room with toastmaster Paul Kinnison of Cleveland. Mrs E P Collins of Lodi welcomed newcomers to the Alumni Association. Elton Parker spoke as class president, with Miss Georgia Andrews and Charles Kinnison giving toasts as music filled by Miss Aretha Stacey and a male quartet. The group adjourned to the town hall for dancing.

W.H.S M, FE Paul Kinnison Cleveland E. P. Collins Lodi Elton Parker Georgia Andrews Charles Kinnison Aretha Stacey Messrs. Powell Ira Harry Lee W. H. Cole

Mrs. Helen Spicer Taken to St Josephs Hospital

Mrs Helen Spicer was taken to St Josephs Hospital Lorain last Thursday for treatment.

Helen Spicer St. Joseph's Hospital Lorain

Columbus Produce Prices Slow in Local Wholesale Market

In Columbus Ohio on June 11 trading in the wholesale fruit and produce districts moved slowly with many items holding steady. Commodities listed include beans 1.50 to 2.00 per hamper, cucumbers 0.90 to 1.00 per dot, southern field grown hampers at 1.20 to 2.00, iceberg lettuce 4.00 to 4.50 per crate, home grown peas 1.75 to 2.00, current farm eggs 28 to 29 cents, dressed milk fed broilers 40 to 40.6 cents, and plums 2.50 per 4-basket crate.

Columbus

Cleveland Live Stock Market Report June Prices

Live stock market figures from Cleveland show hogs steady with tops around 1025 and various weights priced between 825 and 1025. Cattle and calves list yearlings 25-50 higher to about 14.25 for beef steers, vealers 1350-1650, and cows 575-1000. Sheep lambs drop 50-75 with fat lambs 1700-1800 and cull ewes 500-650.

Cleveland

New Motorcycle Cop Wilbur Beaver Takes Post

Wilbur Beaver began his new work as a motorcycle cop Saturday. He will patrol Main Street through the corporation and ensure traffic laws are obeyed.

Wilbur Beaver Corporation

Holstein tour planned by Wellington district breeders

The Wellington District Holstein Association will conduct a Saturday tour in the southern county. It begins at 9 45 a.m. from the William Stephenson farm, 11 4 miles south of Wellington, and concludes at 4 p.m. with participants visiting several local dairy farms.

Wellington

Local Visitors Report From Cleveland and Lorain

HW OF Evans and Burt Curtice attended the 40 Homnes et 8 Che veaux convention at Hotel Hollenden in Cleveland on Saturday. The Vern Banning home has just been newly painted. Mr and Mrs Roy Bennett of Petrof visited friends there over the week end. Jim Van Atman was a Lorain visitor Saturday.

OF. Evans Burt Curtice Hotel Hollenden Cleveland Vern Banning Roy Bennett Petroft Jim van Atman

Aerial camera eyed for Army Air Corps use

An aerial camera capable of scanning areas over five miles across and covering up to four square miles has been selected as a target for the Army Air Corps. The device promises broad area photography for reconnaissance and mapping.

Army Air Corps

Divorces Granted by Judge Thompson in Com-Proceedings

Two divorces were granted today by Judge W. B. Thompson in the common pleas court. Iva D. Krager was granted a divorce from Edward W. Krager on the grounds of willful absence. Liezaana Shetwood was granted a divorce from C. B. Sherwood on the grounds of gross neglect of duty.

W. B. Thompson Pleas Court Iva D. Krager Edward W. Krager Liezaana Shetwood C. BE. Sherwood Gros

Republican convention in Kansas City faces party clash

Kansas City welcomes the Republican convention amid economic divides between east and west. Andrew W Mellon, Idaho Senator Borah, and Governor Smith figures anchor a tense scene as farmers caravan to protest agriculture versus industry. Friction and fears of a Smith bid loom over the stalled harmony.

Andrew W. Mellon Borah Idaho Kansas City Resolutions Committee Frank Hitchcock Frank M Hitchcock Smith Claveland Republican Party

Hoover forces in bid for renomination amid GOP split

The article outlines Hoover's quiet bid, with manager Jamies W. Good predicting an early nomination and strong Hoover support in corn and wheat states. It notes Missouri and Iowa delegations leaning Hoover, Coolidge opposition within the party, and Cur tis warning against a nomina tion that leaves the party on the defensive. A Pennsylvania delegation talks and a president viewed as ready to retire frame the maneuvering.

Herbert Hoover Eit Hoover Jamies W. Good Hoover Corn Belt Wheat States Iowa Coolidge Curtis Kansas Mellon Pennsylvania White House

Lorain Traffic Drive Nets 131 Total

Lorain police report the weekend traffic blitz added 75 violators to the total, reaching 131. A $2 fine is collected in municipal court. Police also warned a Lexington Avenue storekeeper for fireworks sales and may take action.

Lorain Lexington Avenue

Two Meat Hooks Found Near Sauver’s Music Store

Two meat hooks were found near the rear door of Sauver's music store this morning. Police received no report of a burialized market over the weekend.

Sauver

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