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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1928

Page

12

Farm Hand Shot to Death as He Slept in Ohio Farm

Youngstown Ohio June 23 farm hand Max Iddings 27 living with Mr and Mrs Ben Sigel on Watson farm off Hubbard Road was shot to death while sleeping. Mrs Sigel heard the shot and found him dying. No motive given. The farm lies in Trumbull county across the Mahoning line. Iddings body taken to Warren. Police lack clues to identity of slayer. The killer used a revolver from about two feet away.

Youngstown Max Iddings Ben Sigel Watson Farm Hubbard Road Sigel Idding Trumbull County Mahoning County Sheriff's Office Warren

Leave Ridgeville or face liquor trial judge orders

Sheriff E G Mathews and Judge W B Thompson ordered Angello Lovell of Ridgeville to leave the county for at least a year or stand trial on a liquor charge. Lovell, arrested Wednesday, pleaded not guilty and his trial is set for Saturday. The shutdown requires closing his Ridgeville business, turning over keys, and moving his family. The officials cited long-standing nuisance and cost to obtain evidence, hoping Ridgeville improves with his absence.

Ridgeville E. G. Mathews W. B. Thompson Common Pleas Court Angello Lovell Mathews Lovell

Pielak Faces Fate After Tuesday Liquor Charge

Alex Pielak of West River Street, arrested Tuesday night on liquor transporting charges, will hear his fate from Mayor James A. Hewitt Saturday morning. He was found guilty of transporting a gallon of booze at 16th Street and West River. sentence was deferred. Mrs. Walter Michalki, also in the car, faced liquor possession charges but the case against her was dismissed.

Alex Pieclak West River St James A. Hewitt Pielak 16Th St Weat River Walter Michalki 11Th Street

Angry man shoots girl in Shadeville tragedy ends in death

Shadeville Ohio report says Harold Bivens shot Miss Atna Stambaugh after she refused to accompany him to Columbia for the evening. The woman was wounded but will recover, and Bivens killed himself, witnessed by Miss Stambaugh’s sister.

Shadeville Columbia Harold Bivens Atna Stambaugh Bivens Miss Stambaugh Sarah Atha

Mary name usage survey mentions two million women and girls

A historical note states that about two million women and girls in the country respond to the name Mary. The figures imply widespread use of Mary across regions and generations.

Ghewor Mary

Notice to Motorists in Syria Vicinity

Lease is up and quick seating required. Fixtures and goods for sale at unseen locations. See our ad elsewhere. A-C STORES IB Street.

Syria

Two Year Old Sets Basement Fire at Home

Douglas Jackson Jr., two, started a blaze by lighting rubbish in the basement of his parents’ home at 149 Brandston Avenue. Neighbors contained the fire with water before firefighters arrived. the incident ended with the boy, matches, and rubbish removed from the basement.

Douglas Jackson, Jr Douglas Jackson Brandston Avenue Jackson Junior

Elyria Hospitality Noted for Cleveland Chamber Delegation

Mayor James A. Hewitt received an appreciation note this morning from A. M. Wecht, chairman of the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce production manager group, praising Elyria's hospitality during their Tuesday industry tour.

Elyria Cleveland Chamber of Commerce Elyria Industries James A. Hewitt A. M. Wecht

Snoozer the park alligator faces city life

The Florida alligator Snoozer, raised in the Everglades, was unsettled by urban bustle. After seeking refuge under a park fountain, he emerged today to sun himself on a raft in the pool, drawing attention from nearby observers.

Snoozer Florida Everglades Park

Minor accident at Pioneer Days fireworks display

Elizabeth Wash of Elyria, 118 West River Street, sustained burns to her left leg from a rocket during the Pioneer Days fireworks display at the fairgrounds. She was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital.

Elizabeth Wash Elyria Memorial Hospital West River Street Flyria Memorial Hospital

Elyria Youth Held Over Bicycle Theft Case

A fifteen year old Elyria boy who allegedly stole a bicycle from Medina was taken into custody by police here last night. He is in the city jail and will be turned over to juvenile court authorities.

Elyria Medina

Hollis Divorce Suit Filed in Elyria Court

Rosa Hollis of Elyria files for divorce from John Hollis in common pleas court claiming gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Married August 28, 1911, they have one child.

Rosa Hollis Elyria Common Pleas Court John Hollis

Sweet peas bloom in garden report at 252 Harvard Avenue

T. F. Sellers of 252 Harvard Avenue told the Chronicle-Telegram that his garden showcases sweet peas in full bloom today.

T. F. Sellers Harvard Avenue Chronicle-Telegram

Five Nations Join In Move To Rescue Arctic Trapped Men

In Spitzbergen a joint rescue effort forms as five nations mobilize for a perilous Arctic operation. Amundsen, Nobile, and Dietrichson among famed explorers named in the perilous search. Airplanes and icebreakers rush to reach the stranded crew after a day of mounting anxieties and failed contact.

Arctic Kings Bay Spitzbergen Umberto Nobile Roald Amundsen Lief Dietrichson Rene Guilbaud Amundsen Tromson Nobile Citta di Milano

Two Killed In Cleveland Crash

Two men died when an automobile with defective brakes plowed into a Cleveland railway work car last night. Stanley Malec age 25, the driver, and Edward Jonous age 24 were killed. Jonous wife was injured in the crash.

Cleveland, O Cleveland Railway Company Stanley Malec Edward Jonous

Death Record of Sarah Ann Metcalf at Pittsfield Home

Sarah Ann Metcalf aged 91 years 7 months 12 days died yesterday at her son C D Metcalf’s home in Pittsfield after years of disability. Survived by four children Mrs J H Kellogg Conneaut C C Metcalf Elyria C D Metcalf Pittsfield and Clark Metcalf Pittsfield. Husband died four years ago their marriage lasted sixty two years. Services Sunday at 2 pm at the Pittsfield home with Rev Weaver of Wellington officiating and burial in Pittsfield.

Sarah Ann Metcalf C. D. Metcalf Pittsfield J. H. Kellogg Conneaut C.C. Metcalf Elyria

City Acquires Tow Rope for Impounded Cars

Police Department officials announce a new tow rope obtained this morning to tow cars impounded under city law. The rope provides safer handling and prevents rope breakage when hauling vehicles to the pound south of city hall.

City Hall

Scouts Seek $600 for 20 Acres Addition to Reserve

Wellington trustees begin pledges to raise 600 dollars to buy 20 additional acres at 30 dollars per acre for the Boy Scout reservation. Scoutmaster Franklin Jones and Everett Banick promote the drive, noting the Scouts’ community work and confidence the goal will be reached.

Wellington Boy Scouts Franklin Jones Everett Banick

Grand Lodge of I O C O F elects Ohio officers at Urbana

The Grand Lodge of I O O F in Ohio closes its Urbana session and installs elected officers from December district voting. Warren Grand Master John M. Giledhill and others take posts, with Charles R. Summer continuing as retiring Grand Master. New executive committee includes Past Grand Masters Neffner Bachter Bouck Souers Pontius.

L. P. Clark Warren Fred H. W. Hahn Toledo John C. Hassler Lisbon Harry Y. Murray Grand Inside Guardian O. S. Ray. Hamden Grand Herald A. J. Sutton Spencerville Grand Messenger Charles T. Cross Columbus George M. Neffner New Vienna Frank E. Slapaugh Newark A. ©. Bachter Akron Louis B. Bouck Mt. Vernon Loren E. Souers Canton A. H. Pontius Ashtabula

Car Belonging To Judge C G Washburn Takes Fire

A light coupe owned by Judge C G Washburn of the court of appeals caught fire this morning on Middle avenue near Third street due to a short circuit in the wiring. Firemen from Central fire station extinguished the blaze before severe damage occurred while the judge was at the courthouse.

C. G. Washburn Court of Appeals Middle Avenue Third Street Central Fire Station Judge Washburn Court House

Tickets Drawn For Awards By Local Merchants

The possessor of 311-711 has a $500 prize if called before June 28. Mayor James A. Hewitt drew tickets at Ely Park for Lorain County Days prizes from Elyria merchants. Second prize $200 to 181-614, third $100 to 093-656. Various $20 and $10 prizes listed. unclaimed tickets may trigger alternate drawings on June 28 or July 5 with alternates 108-137, 228-096, 329-085 and others. No awards claimed at Board of Trade office yet.

Ely Park James A. Hewitt Elyria Lorain County Elyria Board of Trade Board of Trade

United States trails in producing standard map abare were

The passage notes the United States lags behind other nations in generating its abare standard map. It highlights concerns about planning, resources, and coordination affecting accuracy and timeliness in map production. Further details are sparse in the fragment.

United States

Mansfield Team Faces Local Club At Fair Grounds

The Bostonian Club of Mansfield is scheduled to play the local team on the Fair Grounds Sunday starting at 2 30 p m.

Mansfield Bostonian Club Fair Grounds

Raing's Daughters to Meet Before Summer Vacation

The King's Daughters will meet next Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Fred Andrews. This will be the last meeting before the summer vacation.

Raing Fred Andrews

Kiwanis Club Supports Scout Fund Dedication

At the weekly Kiwanis luncheon A G Reinhold of Wheeling and Lake Erie shared data on railroading. Leonard Coates won a $7 attendance prize. Kiwanis voted to donate $100 to the Boy Scout Fund now being raised.

Kiwanis Kiwanis Club A. G. Reinhold Wheeling and Lake Erie Leonard Coates The Boy Scout Fund

Attendees at Norwalk Womans Foreign Missionary District Meeting

Miss Florence Starr Mrs T M Pfeiffer Mrs Nooney and Miss Lena Dirlam attended the Norwalk district meeting of the Womans Foreign Missionary Societies on Wednesday. Mrs Vandeusen of Lorain is district president of the organization.

Florence Starr T. M. Pfeiffer Nooney Lena Dirlam Norwalk Woman’s Foreign Missionary Societies van Veusen Lorain i

Missionary Addresses Local Group At Methodist Church

Rev Marmaduke Dodsworth spoke at a prayer meeting about his Malacca Straits work in the Malay Peninsula noting twenty churches established in six years. He praised the Woman's Foreign Missionary Societies for their splendid district achievements.

Marmaduke Dodsworth H. G. Earle Malacca Straits Settlements Methodist Church Dodsworth Woman's Foreign Missionary Societies

Joint social this evening at Miss Houghton home

Members of the Philathea Baracca and Homebuilders classes of the M. E. Sunday school will enjoy a covered dish supper at Miss Josie Houghton home. A splendid program after the supper hour has been arranged.

Philathea, Baracca M. E Josie Houghton

Indictment of Nine Cities Mortgage Directors in Ohio

Nine former directors of the defunct Cities Mortgage Co. in Columbus were indicted by the Franklin County grand jury on embezzlement charges tied to the company’s collapse. The group faces two counts over illegal dividends declared in 1927, with a separate $285,000 embezzlement charge against Querinjean, Smith, and Patterson related to a 1924 loan syndicate.

Columbus Fomer Cities Mortgage Co Franklin County Grand Jury Harvey C. Smith C V. Trott H. 5. Campbell E. C. Bowman J. W. Horner C. G. Johnson B. F. Carter C. A. Walker A. E. Querinjean Querinjean Smith Ray I. Patterson The Horner United States John R. King Patterson Chester Ohio National Bank

G. A. R. To Meet Next Year At Findlay

The Ohio division encampment adjourned in Lancaster Ohio and named officers for the Daughters of Union Veterans of Ohio Naomi Sellers of Columbus was elected senior vice-president Betty Schonhutt of Youngstown treasurer Lydia Palmer of Dayton was elected president Della Schille of Columbus is patriotic instructor Madge Ralston of Lima counsellor Rhea Snyder council of administration L. C. Penn of Mt. Vernon named department commander of the Sons of Union Veterans James H. Hughes of Cincinnati senior vice commander and H. G. Gibbony of Newark junior vice commander Findlay will host next year’s encampment

Lancaster Ohio Lydia Palmer Dayton Daughters of Union Veterans of Ohio Naomi Sellers Columbus Betty Schonhutt Youngstown Della Schille Madge Ralston Lima Rhea Snyder L. C. Penn Mt. Vernon Sons of Union Veterans James H. Hughes Cincinnati H. G. Gibbony Newark Findlay

Studebaker and Pierce Arrow to Merge Report

Financial circles in Buffalo New York report the Studebaker corporation and the Pierce Arrow Motor Car Co nearing merger. The consolidation would form a fourth major auto company with assets around 160,000,900, joining General Motors Ford and Chrysler-Dodge in the field.

Buffalo N. Y Studebaker Corporation Pierce Arrow Motor Car Co General Motors Ford Motor Co Chrysler- Dodse

Markets Update From Cleveland Produce Section

Cleveland markets list a range of prices for potatoes and poultry on June 22. Potatoes include branded Carolina and Virginia varieties with prices from 2.15 to 2.90 per unit, while poultry prices cover heavy and heat broilers, leghorns, heavy fowls, stock, old roosters and ducks with cents-per-pound ranges.

Cleveland Carolina Virginia

Unchanged receipts and varied early market quotes across commodities

Receipts showing 9 464 tubs and 19 268 cases with egg firsts and ordinary firsts priced around 28 1 2 to 29 cents and 27 2 3 cents. Poultry alive steady with fowls at 23 cents and leghorn hens 16 1 2 to 17 cents. Potatoes receipts 37 cars, total US shipments 1 287 cars, market slow. Wheat No 4 mixed 1 37, corn No 2 mixed 95 to 102, oats No 3 white 66 71 4, barley 35 at 104, timothy and clover seed quoted, lard ribs bellies prices listed. Regional notes from Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Wisconsin, Idaho show mixed trading and dull market.

United States Alabama Louisiana Mississippi Carolina Wisconsin Idaho

Minneapolis Grain Prices June 22 1926 Market Report

The Minneapolis grain report lists FLOUR at 10 cents higher in carload lots with shipments totaling 31,905 barrels. BRAN quoted at 30 to 30.50. WHEAT cash No 1 northern 1.37 1/8, July 1.37 4/8, Sept 1.38, Dec 1.40 3/8. No 1 red durum 1.22 1/4 to 1.23 1/4. CORN No 3 yellow 98 to 99c. OATS No 3 white 63 1/8 to 66 1/2c. FLAX No 1 2.32 237 1/2.

Minneapolis

Toledo Livestock Market Report June Hosed Prices

Toledo Ohio June 22 receipts show market strength with hogs higher by 10 to 15 cents. Heavies 10.50 to 10.75, mediums 10.65 to 11.00, Yorkers 10.50 to 11.00, good pigs 8.75 to 9.50. Cattle receipts high, market steady. Calves light, market slow for sheep and lambs.

Toledo Livestock Toledo

Cleveland Livestock Market Report June 22

Hogs receipts 1600 market steady with some higher quotes. Prices listed for various weight ranges from 90 to 350 pounds. Packing sows $8.50 to $8.75. Cattle receipts 100 calves 150, cattle slow, calves strong. Be

Cleveland Livestock Cleveland

Syndicate Forms to Buy City Mortgage Property in 1924

A report recounts that through December 9 1924 two syndicates moved to acquire the First Joint Stock Land Bank Co. property held by Cities Mortgage Co for 350000 dollars. Chester states 850000 dollars was deposited with Cities Mortgage Co and Quertinjean allegedly took 2865 007 and paid off notes issued by the A E Quertinjean Co to Ohio National Bank.

Chester Joint Stock Land Bank Co Cities Mortgage Co Querinjean A. E. Quertinjean Co Ohio National Bank

Oberlin Council Advances Orchard Street Sewer Plan

Oberlin village council approved a resolution of necessity for a sewer on Orchard Street following two nights of discussion tied to the Dairy Man Milk Co. settlement and potential land sales by the Bradys. A five year bond of 360 dollars was authorized to cover the Brady share, with plans to advertise the bond sale and continue work on the White Way lighting project via Ohio Electric Power. The next meeting is set for July 5.

Oberlin Orchard Street Dairyman Milk Co Orchard East Lorain Streets Edwards East Lorain Street Bradys Karl F. Geiser Ohio Electric Power Company White Way

Aged Man Dies and Funeral Set for Tomorrow

William Fleming Robinson aged 96 of North Professor Street passed away last night at his home at 4 p.m. He is survived by several children four of whom have gone through college in Oberlin and many grandchildren. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 4 o'clock at the home.

William Fleming Robinson North Professor Street Oberlin

Oberlin College Summer Enrollment Declines to 171

Enrollment for Oberlin college summer session reached 171 yesterday, about forty fewer than last summer, with several registrations still pending. Officials do not expect the 1928 summer totals to be matched this year.

Oberlin College

Miss Klotz to Wed Classmate Tomorrow

Miss Tennie Marie Klotz daughter of Mrs James Klotz of 151 North Professor Street will marry Everett Whiting That cher in the First church tomorrow. Both are Oberlin College 1926 graduates. Miss Klotz has taught at Napoleon High School. Mr Thatcher, son of the late Dr Thatcher, is a Purdue University physics faculty member.

Tennie Marie Klotz James Klotz North Professor Street Everett Whiting Thatcher Oberlin College Miss Klotz Napoleon Thatcher Purdue University

Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Comings

Mr and Mrs A G Comings celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a dinner at the Oberlin Inn. The couple has spent most of their fifty years in Oberlin with both graduates of the local college class of 1877. He later ran Comings Book Store on West College Street for forty years and has been active in community organizations.

A. G. Comings Oberlin Inn Mrs. Comings Oberlin Ife Mr. Comings Bus Comings West College Street College Town Mra

Pythian Sisters Hold Pot Luck Supper and Meeting

Fred J Hall of Winter Park Florida is in town briefly on business. Mr and Mrs A King of Winter Haven Florida visit Mr and Mrs HB A Stevetts at 74 North Park Street before heading to their farm home in New York state.

Fred J Hall Winter Park Florida A. King Winter Haven HB. A. Stevetts North Park Street New York State

Big game day for hospitalized children at Riverview Park

On Sunday June 24 hospitalized disabled children will be guests of honor at a charity ball game at Riverview Park. Elyria Base Ball Club provides music and the Wooster Club, a college star lineup with a sought after catcher, will oppose. Children travel from 2:30 pm. game starts 3:00 pm with a large grandstand section reserved for them.

Riverview Park Elyria Ohio Wooster Club

James Marlow Pleads Guilty in Reckless Driving Case

James Marlow, indicted by the grand jury for reckless driving, appeared before Judge W B Thompson in common pleas court and changed his plea from not guilty to guilty. He was fined fifty dollars plus costs.

James Marlow W. B. Thompson Common Pleas Court

Farewell Dinner For Byrd On July 25

A farewell dinner honoring Commander Richard E. Byrd will be held July 23 to mark his departure on the South Pole expedition. The event will be broadcast by radio to Europe and South America, allowing a global audience to follow the proceedings.

New York Richard FE. Byrd South Pole Europe South America

Lorain Priest Visits State Education Head

State education director John L. Clifton said a conference with Rev. D. A. Niekarek of Lorain was personal and not about Lorain schools. The state offices closed for a half day for a state worker picnic and the meeting occurred at a local hotel.

Columbus, CO John L. Clifton D. A. Niekarek Lorain State Department of Education Clifton Father Mielearek

Fire chief’s car nears 30000 mile milestone

The red car of fire chief W. N. Bates today approached the 30 000 mileage mark. Since 1920 this car has traveled to hundreds of fires in the city.

W. N. Bates

Copeland named judge in Auglaize County

W T Copeland Democrat of Wapakoneta appointed by Governor Donahey to fill the Auglaize County common pleas court seat left by the late Judge C A Stueve. Canton liquor violators George Ciarco and Gust Raptis pardoned. Ciarco must be deported after serving fines. Raptis pardoned due to tuberculosis illness.

Columbus W. T. Copeland Wapakoneta Donahey Auglaize County Common Pleas Court C. A. Stueve Columbus, CO George Ciarco Gust Raptis Canton Stark County Clarco Raptis

Falcon Motors Hand Fox Furnace In Y Industrial League

Falcon Motors defeated Fox Furnace 7 8 in a feature Y industrial playground league game yesterday evening. It was Fox Furnace’s first defeat and left Falcon Motors and Steel and Tubes as the league’s two undefeated teams. Each side scored three in the opening inning with Falcon strongest late, adding three more runs in the final stanza. In another game at Richwine Field Western Automatic beat Lorain S T Co 12 9 as early runs held up before a late Bankers rally. Lineups and summaries follow.

Falcon Motors Fox Furnace Y” Industrial Playground Sunbeam Falcon Motors and Steel and Tubes Falcon Richwine Field Western Automatic Lorain Ctr. S. & T. Co

Church Playground Baseball Opens Tonight

The YMCA Church Playground league begins with two games at 6 30. The Baptist team faces Church of Christ at Franklin field and St Andrews plays First Congregationalists at Richwine field. Rain postponed two games from last Monday.

Y. M C. A. Church Playground The Baptists Church of Christ Franklin Field St. Andrews Richwine Field

MacFarlane Leads Open Championship at Olympia Fields

Willie MacFarlane, the 1925 national open champion, took the lead in the current tournament at Olympia Fields with a 147 aggregate after a 28 and 36 today, following a 65 yesterday. Al Watrous, from Grand Rapids, shown strong prospects with an aggregate of 162 after today’s 75, eyeing final rounds on Saturday.

Olympia Fields Chicago Willie MacFarlane Bobby Jones MacFarlane Willie al Watrous Grand Rapids Watrous

Military Strategy Taught by Motion Pictures in Paris Polytechnic

At the Poly technique School of Paris instructors have begun using motion pictures to teach military strategy. The method leverages film to illustrate tactics, logistics, and command decision making for students preparing for service.

Polytechnic School of Paris

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