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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1923
Page
8
Four sailors aboard the United States destroyer Williamson were killed and others injured when an explosion occurred in the forward engine room today. The Williamson aided by Newport naval shipyard personnel transported the injured.
State and local items report aviation exercises at Norton field near Columbus and a Cincinnati drive to raise 1.5 million for a Scottish Rite cathedral. News notes include education official blame over a Civil War question and federal budget overages cited before the Real Estate Board. A mandamus order directs payment certification for former speaker Griswold.
June 30 reports show Rev. J and Mrs. Handke hosting relatives in Cleveland, Anthony Delefield and Ida with Grant Freeland at Evergreen Club picnic, Elyria visitors W T Collier and families, and multiple calls on Townline Road near Amherst. The piece lists numerous relatives and neighbors paying calls across South Ridge and nearby towns.
The piece argues sav ings and loan companies offer safety and high interest, due to low expenses and open membership. It contrasts safe storage with the fear of burglary and notes member deposits reap benefits in earnings over time.
London reports that eight of the Trevessa crew perished in agony as the second lifeboat carried 16 men toward land. The ship founders in the Indian Ocean on May 27 with 24 aboard the lifeboat, facing heat, storms, and dwindling rations as days adrift. Nearly all of the 44 crew members are now accounted for after landing on Indian Ocean islands.
Judge A R Webber granted two divorces this morning. Frank Horvath from Helen Horvath of Lottain was awarded on gross neglect of duty amid remarks that adultery is the real cause in most cases. Ray Doane of a Wellington area farm was granted from Frances Doane for gross neglect of duty after alleging misrepresentation about a 16 year old marriage. Custody of their minor child went to Doane.
A large meeting of Major Woodruff Camp No 62 and the Ladies Auxiliary at the K of P hall backed a push for a city memorial hall. Leaders announced support from the Spanish War veterans G A R and American Legion and planned attendance at the national encampment in Chattanooga. A Lorain county veterans picnic was scheduled at Volunteer Bay Resort in August.
In Steubenville on June 30 a double frame dwelling occupied by McCoy and Hoff was dynamited as retaliatory violence by bootleggers targeting prohibition agents in Richmond County. The blast threw occupants from bed but they were uninjured while windows shattered in about a score of nearby homes. A dynamite charge was placed under a kitchen corner and a second stash of seventeen sticks found unused under the house. McCoy and Hoff had led prosecutions in Jefferson county with several recent arrests.
Myrtetta Warnock filed for divorce from Ray Warnock a telegraph operator at the Chronicle Telegram office on grounds of extreme cruelty. She seeks restoration to her maiden name and alleges overbearing conduct and insistence on disposing of household goods for separation. A separate report notes a Goodyear tire stolen from a car at 209 Fury Race Street.
Cleveland June 30 produce market notes show butter 42 1 2 to 44 1 2 cents. eggs Ohio firsts 22 1 2 cents. strawberries 2.00 to 4.00 per basket. cherries 3.00 to 3.50 per bushel. cabbage 0.50 to 1.25. tomatoes hothouse 1.75 to 2.00 per 10 pound basket. potatoes new 5.50 to 5.75 per hundredweight. other items unchanged.
June 30 reports show heavy opening trading with widespread declines in major issues. Steel and Bethlehem Steel fall, Baldwin slips, while Standard Oil gains, and bond prices stay steady amid mixed grain and livestock data.
Liberty bond quotes as of June 30 show values for several issues including 31-23 100.15 and 49 97.27, with 41-45 series around 98.4 to 98.15, and new 4 l-ds near 99.17, data from New York. A Toledo alimony suit filed June 30 names Rev R Spilman of Bristolville as defendant, filed by his wife Mrs Marvyn Spillman.
Oscar Betts night ticket agent at the N C depot reported a wheel theft from his Ford sedan this morning. Police were alerted to the incident as investigators review overnight security.
Walter Garrett of Lorain sues O A Hafely seeking 99 dollars and foreclosure of a mechanics lien for plastering a Lorain house. The action seeks payment of the amount due for the work.
A shed enclosing a large motor at the Willys Overland plant was found on fire at 4 40 this morning. Fire crews from the east side and central stations fought the blaze. Grease and rubbish in the pit ignited the shed, resulting in several hundred dollars in losses.
The Brownhelm Board of Education hired William Marshall, formerly principal at Penfield High School, for $1900 annual salary and he'll move with his family in August. Readiness to upgrade Penfield high school to first grade prompted release. Other items include bus route bids, church district land purchase for $56, and local social notes.
Menu hints feature Swedish Potato Cakes Rice-Indian Style and Most Loaf with details for ingredients and steps. Includes Chocolate Pie and tips for baking fish washing black stocks and care of cut glass with practical kitchen guidance.
GM C trucks built to meet business needs says Farm Implement Co. dealer Mr. Wineckies. The one ton chassis combines speed and low upkeep with power for heavy work on bad roads and hills. The 3 322 and 2 ton chassis offer two range transmission and overload capability for extreme conditions.
Hold Junk Dealer continues as visitors view Warther train models carved in black walnut bone ivory and mother of pearl. The display features working engines, charts cartoons and literature presented by C A Dyer H A Caton Alan Rogers and others. The Special from Sandusky arrives in Elyria and opens in Oberlin Wednesday at 2 p m with the train parked near the New York Central freight depot.
Elyria Business College in Elyria Ohio offers the first lesson in Gregg Shorthand free of charge. They seek one hundred recipients and invite requests by mail or phone for a copy and feedback.
Mrs M Onlen of Marshfield Avenue Chicago says she was weak tired dizzy and sleepless before using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. After trying various medicines she improved with better appetite and sleep and now recommends the product to friends. The letter highlights long standing praise for nearly fifty years.
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