This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1927
Page
8
Mrs Jos Body of East Broad Street heard a noise and found a man at her rear window trying to force it open. He fled toward the river when seen, described as heavily built and well dressed in a light colored suit.
June reports describe Mrs Hal Leach suffering burns from a gas explosion after leaving an oven door open. Several residents announce new cars, travel, visits, CCC highway work, and a dinner party hosted at the St Wilson home with twelve guests.
A Kipton column reports a June pre wedding shower for Miss Edne Twining at Miss Florence Obitts home with guests from Birmingham and local residents. It also notes the funeral of Lawrence Ries at Community Church with relatives listed, plus assorted local visits and visits from out of town relatives and residents attending services and painting and house visits.
A garbled set of trivia prompts asks about a successor to the throne among Queen Mary’s descendants, a socialist turned anti socialist dictator, Chinese Nationalist readiness regarding Shansi, the permanent mandates commission, and world leaders. The list includes queries on the Tiger of France and the Kaiser’s potential return, reflecting a historic newspaper puzzle style.
Commissioner WB Richmond and others attended the midsummer convention of the Ohio fair managers association in Columbus. Discussions covered fair law changes approved by the last general assembly and ideas to boost county fair days including a school exhibit and junior club work contest titled The Tale of a County Fair in Its Relation to Agriculture.
Samuel Brubaker, in court today before Judge A HR Web ber, pleaded guilty to mere support. He arranged a maintenance bond and agreed to pay 320 per week to his wife Charlotte for the support of their five children. A 00 pound tarpon caught by Orlando Jones, son of A RK Jones, formerly of this city, draws notice as it goes on display at Altman and Ackerman in Sarasorr Bay Florida.
Margaret Viskup files for divorce and custody alleging husband John Viskup abused her and drank heavily amid fear. A black Ford coupe owned by W B Tionk was stolen from a Lorain area garage. Hazel Mack seeks divorce from Carl Mack citing neglect cruelty and alimony while detailing abuse and loss of last two dollars. Parking violator list growth notes new names added to the Emvria cafeteria system.
Social notes mention Avon Irene Golgh and visits by Mr and Mrs WT Porter and family in Youngstown, with guests including Alfred and Den Barr. Nearby families and destinations are listed, and a fire destroys Nik Casper’s home. A wedding, Pickering and Gordon Padrick, occurred at Fields Corners with AB and Mrs Win Cummings in Cleveland.
The list details members for Pittsfield and Rochester townships including district No 2 3 5 6 7 with Edna Pailas Mildred Stearns Ruth Tran Doris Gillette Norma McClafin Lucille Murray Anna Neikirk and Miss La dema Chamberlain Also Gertrude Beelman Grace Hake Amy Briggs Mildred Winson Ora Carter for Russia township districts 3 9 4 2 7.
The page notes social visits and vacations among Oberlin residents including Mrs Knight's society gathering at Thurrd, Miss Flosie Chester visiting parents Mr and Mrs KoA, and Mr and Mrs Chas Willard with relatives in Lorain. It mentions trips to northern Michigan and Oberlin tours, plus local people spending time with relatives and friends.
South Amherst notes report a June 25 bridge party hosted by Vic Isaac Slach on East Main Street with high scores by Mrs How ard Dulmape and consolation for Mrs Budd of Fremont. Also covered are Trinity church events, Ladies Circle officers elected, Young People's League at St Johns, funeral rites for Charles Kolb, Children Day programs, and various Amherst residents attending events in nearby towns.
A miscellaneous shower for the rewiweds Mr and Mrs Edmond Franklin was held at George Hie’s home with sixty five relatives and friends attending. Edmund Franklin’s nuptials and a home camping plan are noted, alongside a Cleveland area wedding for May Cole to Edmond Franklin with a church ceremony and a silk chiffon gown described. Profound details include hospital news about Heam Parnell and local summer events.
Market notes from Cleveland and Chicago dated June 25 cover grain and livestock prices, with hog and calf values and steady to dull movement. Figures show ranges for hogs, calves, sheep, and butter and eggs quotes in Chicago, plus Toledo and Minneapolis grain data and local society notices.
Pittsfield report details residents attending illumination at Oberlin on Monday night. Mr and Mrs Will Shore and son from Elyria visited relatives C Horton and sisters Sarah and Martha Horton. The Community Church Ladies Society plans a meeting at the home of Mrs BF Campbell.
Pittsburgh June 18 President Herdher called the incident vicious and brutal after Earl Smith the Pirates catcher assaulted Boston Braves manager Bancroft on the field. Smith knocked Bancroft unconscious during a dispute over alleged abusive language. He received a $900 fine and a 30 day suspension. In a separate note Johnny Farrell won the Shawnees open after rounds of 73 and 69 for a total 287. Willie MacFarlane second with 292 and Hobby Cruickshank totaled 300.
Alexander visits Miss Helen Dawley in Cleveland this week while several friends travel and host gatherings. A community dinner at J F Havens raised over 15 dollars despite rain, with a good crowd. Various locals including Ethel Nuff and Ralphs family host relatives, while prayer meetings and club events occur. Lloyd George listens to his daughter Mes en Welsh style in Surres.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.