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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1928
Page
4
In South Euclid locals report Santy Fives in a district tourney setup with Ridgeville and Avon competing. Avon drew a winner for the district while Lorain could advance to the next round at Akrom next week.
In Common Pleas Court 184 the Country Co. sues A. G. Bean. Justice S J. awarded Wolliff, appeal by the defendant. The case concerns a disputed photo claim. In police court two men were fined five pounds each for fighting. Mayor James A Prichard, West Avenue, and A. E. Powell, R BD 1, appeared and pleaded to disorderly conduct. A broken sewer grate on Broad Street disrupted traffic as night fell. The grate was repaired the next day.
Ernest Jackson aged 32 2 months 12 days died after illness at his home 119 Nichols Court at 10 40. Survived by wife Kate and four children Ernestine Evelyn Olah Jr mother Mrs Marood three brothers Robert James and others all of Elyria. Services set for Monday at two o clock at Ker Wo C Office with burial in Lawn Cemetery.
Lorain area transfers include Brotherhood of Loramotive Co operative National of Cleveland to Ellen K ry sublots T3 T4 in Sheffiel d area and others. V Roberts to Rosalie M mitt No 5 Parmict sub division Avon Lake Leighton to Charles J ing Jot Hill Reaite ad to City of Elyria 243 East street Edwards to Corrine I vy village lot 58 Oberlin Lorain County Telephone John and Margaret Stead sublot 4 SheMeid Lard mprovement Co subdiviz ont Grove street Lorain Iwanoczko to Geors sell 49 acres in Lot oy Leh ve tornship.
A framed Elrria fire department picture and postal cards have been added to the fire department gallery at Fire Station No. 1. Donations come from Mrs. Jack Kecherthier and Ralph Murbach, with other items from Earl Peters and Chief W. S. Bates detailing a 1911 Robinson pumper later stationed at Station No. 3.
More than six hundred Hungarian Partridges arrived at the State Game Farm in Wellington amid preparations for their reception. Superintendent Tom Nash plans to introduce the birds locally after past experimental shipments and recalls a Royal hunt record. Fire crews tackled a grass fire on Prospect Street with no damage. A valuable Sherman’s March engraving was presented to G A R commander S A Williams by E F Webster. Local F C E lodge holds a special meeting naming seventy candidates and plans a Monday event with theater roles and a dinner.
Farm Womans club held an all day quilting meeting at Mrs. E C Manning home with members and guests present. President Fannie Brouse sent a fruit box for next meet. Next gathering at Mrs. George Goit's home. Woman's Missionary Society met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Damon with program on missionary funds and field life. Social hour with refreshments. Glee Club hosts at luncheon as Matian Sponselier, daughter of Dr. Sponselier, is chosen among twenty two girls at Heidelberg College.
The sermon reviews Jesus choosing twelve apostles from diverse backgrounds to train with him and be sent to preach. It emphasizes that churchgoing is a means to service and notes their mission to heal, cast out devils, and spread the gospel. A later schedule mentions Heidelberg broadcasts and a luncheon with Dr Sponseller.
Coach H H Stiffier released the high school team roster for the district tournament in Cleveland. Regulars Kirby and Fox start at forwards with Ci arcomb as sub, Cowie and Schroeder at guards, Smith as sub and Cook at center with Kereken as substitute. Elyria opens versus St Ignatius at 2 p m and if successful may meet Cathedral Latin at 9 p m with eight players allowed.
Mrs J L Morris hosted the Dime Society of South Amherst Congregational church with readings and a solo. Christian Schneider of Henrietta died at 63 8 years after emigrating from Switzerland, survived by wife Matilda and children. Funeral at Henrietta Methodist. Ladies Ard society and Bunco club held meetings and contests. Various church groups held sessions, dinners, talks and performances, with visitors from Oberlin and local towns. Public events included football origin talks, In Can poetry, and a Masonic dance attendance. Legion and church classes scheduled further reunions and lectures.
Mr and Mrs A S Davison and Ethel Sniele of Camden visit her father Adam Geist. The P T A announces a play The Dust of the Earth for Saturday night March 3. Alton Pitts of Pittsfield visits Adam Geist. Minnie Clapp and Lee Parker are mentioned. Myrtle Hurd visits Amy Hurst in Oberlin. S J Davidson and son travel to Cleveland to bring Mrs Martha Davidson home. F E Sharp Thomas Lee and Myrtle Sturg attend a Baptist revival in Elyria. Alton Pitts visits Oberlin scene in midweek.
Ohio onions in 100 pound sacks rose from 50 to 7ac with Friday's offerings at F404. Cleveland produce reports heavy fowls and various poultry prices, beef and lamb receipts, and mixed potatoes and butter quotes. Toledo live stock receipts and local notices close the market rundown.
Four couples filed for divorce in Common Pleas Court. Flossie G Burton accused Dosa M Burton of desertion and cruelty after a 1927 marriage, seeking alimony and name restoration. Isobel Smith (Isobel Green) sues Geo W Green for neglect and cruelty seeking custody and support. Irene F Blinzley seeks divorce and child custody after two years with minimal support from Paul R Blinzley. Carl E Farschmann sues Evelyn D Farschmann for neglect and improper home care amid alleged affairs.
Edward Ver Linden, former Peerless president, will chair Jordan Motor Car Company executive committee in Meadax. Edward S. Jordan, Jordan president, announced the move reviving chatter of a Peerless Jordan merger. Incoming Hamburg port shipments rose 6.2 percent as part of broader trade signals.
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