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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1928
Page
9
At the weekly luncheon the Inter-City Coal and Supply Company presented moving pictures on the manufacture of Portland cement followed by a short talk by Mr. McClure. Kiwanians paid tribute to Dr. Wilson, a club member, who is about to be married.
The city has placed 10,000 gallons of oil on cinder and dirt west side streets and plans another 10,000 gallons to reduce dust across the city. The street department is patching West River Street north of Furnace Street, directed by Street Commissioner Leonard Hastings.
Arthur G. Frank died suddenly at ten yesterday morning in Akron Ohio at the People's Hospital he was 32 with a wife and two children James five and Jack eight months his parents sister and two siblings survive he moved to Akron four weeks ago after years in Elyria he served in the base hospital corps and was in the American Legion and Elks his funeral is set for Friday with services at 1 30 p m at home and 2 p m at M E church burial in Berea cemetery Legion will assist at the grave
Heran Schroeder aged 82 died at 1:13 AM at 215 Library Avenue Cleveland. He was father to Mrs. W T Willert and Mrs I Schroeder and to Arnold Schroeder. Funeral services set for Friday at 3:30 PM at the local cemetery. Former Elyria home was 117 Glenwood Avenue.
Harlan G. Curtis secretary of the Lorain Chamber of Commerce filed with the county board of commissioners his declaration of candidacy for congress from the fourteenth district comprising Lorain Summit Portage and Medina counties. Curtis is a Republican. The largest municipal park in the United States is Mountain Park in Phoenix Arizona covering about 15089 acres.
Local ad seeks three skilled meat cutters to apply in person at Hughes Pro vision. Mr. Parker requests applicants with experience and reliable work ethic. position appears to be in retail or butcher shop operation.
Falcon Motor Corporation officials led by John A. Nichols Jr. met Elyria city leaders and Falcon executives from Detroit at their new Elyria offices. The group noted high owner satisfaction, low average service costs of 2.70 per car, and optimistic plans as staff relocate families to the area.
Jurors in the Lorain post office robbery case remained deadlocked after 19 hours of deliberation at noon. Reports indicated one vote for conviction and one for acquittal of James Sears Burks of Toledo and Harry Holmes of Cincinnati, the two defendants identified by witnesses as part of the five men involved in the Helena Ohio wreck night of the robbery. Jack Peer of Lorain was killed. some stolen money was found on him.
Two young boys were jailed at two o'clock this morning after police found them behind the Elks Club. They told police chief E J Stankard they were on their way home when located. The lads were sent home after questioning.
The Young Men's club and their wives or lady friends will hold a picnic at the M. C. A. camp near Vermilion tonight. Regular meetings have been suspended for the summer.
The smallest chicken egg on record, sized like an overgrown peanut, was brought to Central Fire Station in a ring box this morning by Mrs. C. E. Strickland of Elyria, R. D. 1.
Snoozer, the new alligator gifted by Charles Well of Washington Avenue to replace Mutt, was to make his first appearance at Ely Park this afternoon. Park Commissioner Frank Wilford said warm weather allows the reptile’s showing and turtles in the fountain may be surprised by Snoozer’s agility and liveliness.
With ideal weather thousands visit Elyria stores for Lorain County Days a multi day event through Friday and Saturday drawing shoppers from across the county and beyond. Merchants report large crowds the best since the event began with deep discounts and items sometimes marked below cost to lure buyers.
Oberlin College awarded Ernest Hatch Wilkins an honorary Doctor of Letters at commencement exercises. Wilkins, president of Oberlin and former professor at Chicago University, already holds a Harvard PhD and an honorary Litt. from Amherst.
Commencement week opens with the physical education pageant Our Lady's Juggler at 7 00 p m on Finneychapel plaza tonight and tomorrow. The school music conservatory presents its annual concert at 8 15 p m Friday. Saturday features senior class day with breakfast at morning and class day exercises at 4 00 p m. The first part of the conservatory commencement is at Finney chapel 10 00 a m and the finale at 8 00 p m. The O C club holds its luncheon Saturday noon while the Varsity O club banquet and various literary society reunions occur at 6 00 p m.
The varsity Yeomen tennis team, hampered by captain Bob Meischauer illness, aims for a strong finish on Saturday at home against Denison University. Despite limited captaincy, Oberlin’s squad has lost only one match all season, following a three day Michigan trip where Danton Hawley Liu and Montague formed the 1928 lineup.
The document outlines party positions on exports, tariffs, labor rights, public utilities, and conservation. It emphasizes continued Coolidge policies, tax cuts, and debt reduction under Mellon, with stances on foreign debts, maritime policy, and labor injunctions. It mentions opposition to League of Nations membership and notes on coal and railroad policy.
The piece reviews possible running mates for Gov. Smith. Hanford MacNider from Iowa appeals to younger voters, while Senator Deneen of Illinois shines as a pivotal farm belt figure. Curtis of Kansas, Tilson of Connecticut, Hull of Tennessee, Moses of New Hampshire, and Edge of New Jersey are discussed for balance against Smith, with Edge and Deneen noted as the only wet candidates.
The text outlines party positions on private ownership of ships, government maintenance until sales, broadcasting expansion, Mississippi river development, air mail and aviation to Latin America, immigration reform for humane screening, naval ship ratios, women’s roles and equal privileges, presidential power to draft resources in emergencies, anti lynching, commission to review Indian lands, and a strong stand for home rule and state rights opposing federal aid reliance.
Wellington, June 14 report: a thief forced a window at the office of Arlo Smith Tuesday evening and took a new typewriter. Perry Knapp now works in an Oberlin meat market. Marcy Powell visited Elyria yesterday. Wellington residents attended funeral services for Meniet Larahee in Sullivan yesterday.
Lorain company the Glover Construction Co. lists principal officers W N Glover Evelyn Pitkin Glover and H J Glover. Incorporation filed in Columbus Ohio with address 100 SH NPV on June 14.
Archaeologists in France uncovered stone and bronze age relics during a recent dig. The discovery adds to a growing collection of ancient artifacts unearthed along the region, with researchers outlining next steps for analysis and preservation.
Scher Hirst Co plans to consolidate under one roof in Cleveland and leave the city within days. About seventy five workers will be affected. E. J. Fellow of the Board of Trade said two Cleveland firms are in talks and may establish a men’s suit plant here, employing those laid off.
Amid debate over a national farm policy, speakers urge concrete farm protection. Smith, claiming the world’s largest state farm group, criticizes the platform as vague and demands a clear minority view and decisive action. Nominating speeches follow as Hoover is slated to be the candidate.
Cleveland market report June 14 lists prices for potatoes beef and ham meats eggs butter and poultry. It covers sacks of potatoes from Michigan Wisconsin Idaho and South Carolina with varied weights and prices, plus poultry and egg quotations and Cleveland livestock receipts and price ranges for various weights and types of cattle calves sheep and hogs.
Toledo market steadiness across hogs and cattle with light receipts. Hogs heavy weights 950 to 990, mediums 975 to 1015, Yorkers 950 to 1010, good pigs 800 to 875. Calves and sheep and lambs show light receipts with calves strong and overall market steady to slow.
A survey shows 50 of Europe’s 200 largest cities have adopted new names in recent years. The changes reflect administrative upgrades, branding efforts, or cultural shifts, affecting cities across multiple countries.
The article notes that croquet was a favorite of kings about 266 years in the past, highlighting its royal association and historical popularity among monarchs.
Edwin R. Hasenpflug a Amherst wholesale meat man filed with the county board of elections his declaration of candidacy for membership on the Board of County Commissioners subject to the Republican primaries on Aus 14.
COLUMBUS, O June 14 On complaint of residents of Lorain county residing on Sprague road the State Utilities Commission today cited the Ohio Fuel Gas Co to appear before it on July 9 to answer charges that the company has arbitrarily withdrawn its service from them The commission is now making an investigation into the adequacy of the service of the company The protestants claim the service was withdrawn after the Ohio Fuel Gas Co acquired the natural gas properties of Ohio Public service company.
The Summer Bible School at First Baptist Church reports 275 enrolled to date. Kindergarten classes have 56 pupils with Linda Mae Blanchard assisting Annie Davidson. Grades two and three led by Mary Short report 76 children enrolled.
A colored man living on Elm Street, identified as Vorees with unknown first name, escaped two shots from a .32 caliber revolver fired by his wife during a noon altercation at their home. Police say the husband, accused of drunkenness, struck his wife in the eye. He fled. she fired as he disappeared. He was arrested on returning home.
The 45c Beauty Shop promises satisfaction with its beauty services including marcel waves manicures and facials. Customers are invited to visit for their beauty needs and enjoy the affordable rates advertised.
A1 Lakofski of Amherst wins in common pleas court under Judge A R Webber affirming claimant entitled to participate in the State Insurance Fund per Ohio Workmen's Compensation Act. Her husband William Lakofski died of a heat stroke in 1926 while employed as a blacksmith at Thew Shovel Company Lorain.
B C Farrer of 221 East Avenue told police on Wednesday his car parked in the yard lost a spare tire. The tire was a Goodyear.
The article describes President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge departing Washington by train with Miss Mabel Bett as nurse for the trip. They plan to reach Superior by Friday morning and then drive to the Henry Clay Pierce estate Brule River where the summer executive home will be established for Mrs Coolidge’s rest and recovery. Secretary Hoover bade farewell at the White House. The President travels amid a slight limp from a right foot abrasion and aims to regain health after a winter illness.
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