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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1929
Page
5
Oberlin’s basketball team fought Akron University to a 26-19 defeat in Oberlin on Saturday. Akron had been expected to win by a larger margin after an earlier 51-11 victory this season.
The T Y T M club meets with Bernice Spitler tonight at 7 30 p m. The Pleasant Street Parent Teachers Association meets tonight at Pleasant Street School with a special speaker refreshments and a program. Sorosis meets tomorrow at 3 p m with Mrs William Heusner at 123 West College Street.
Local ad notes low prices on garages with a ready built system. Payment options include cash or terms, and a contact phone number 43534 for inquiries.
Louis Iglauer, general chairman of the Board of Trade reorganization drive, urged Elyria to back the campaign tomorrow. He praised committee cooperation, outlined plans for broader member participation, and urged business leaders to fund a new era of progress.
Mrs Belle Smith Wright died at her son Carl S Wrights home on Chestnut Ridge North Eaton Ohio March 3 1929 after two short illnesses aged 65 years 6 months 6 days She was born August 27 1862 in Carlisle township daughter of the late John and Sarah Townsend Smith She married Willis Adrian Wright January 14 1886 and lived on Chestnut Ridge Funeral at 2 pm Wednesday Rev Readhead officiating Burial at Butternut Ridge Cemetery
Word reached El ria of the death of Mrs Alpha A Wright of New Lexington Ohio Friday morning March lat The deceased is survived by a daughter Mrs Oscar Townsend of this city who has cared for her mother during illness Funeral services were held at the late home in New Lexington this afternoon March 4th.
The Amherst funeral for Archie MacDonald followed a military format with American Legion, Eagles, Ladies Auxiliary and Daughters of Scotland in attendance. Rev. F E Eastman officiated, selections by Mrs. Floyd Moore, pallbearers named, interment at Crownhill cemetery, with several out of town attendees listed including George Harry Wood of New York and Mrs Flord Palmer of Detroit.
A YMCA camp committee will be organized soon with one representative from each Elyria school to plan the summer camp. John R. Slekinen, director of boys' work, announced the group and its role, including organizing the Campers Reunion at the YMCA on March 235.
John Hegedus 43 of Elyria R D J suffered a deep laceration to his left fingers when a saw slipped while cutting wood Saturday afternoon. He was treated at Memorial Hospital for mangled fingers and related injuries.
Firemen from Hose Company No 1 battled two grass fires yesterday as melting snow created conditions for blazes. At 11 50 a m a still alarm sent crews to Harvard street woods where dry leaves burned out with brooms. A second alarm at 4 40 p m sent men to Oberlin Road just outside the city where flames threatened structures. Boys with matches were blamed for both fires.
Albert Denn of 234 Marseilles Avenue was bitten on the right leg above the ankle by a dog tied on a long rope that allowed it to reach the street center. Denn reported to police. a physician visited and ordered a dog report in four days. The dog’s owner is Eland Pecy of 210 Marseilles Avenue.
William Barkas of Lorain pleads not guilty in a police court for driving while intoxicated. Mayor James A. Hewitt continues the case to tomorrow at 9 a.m. and orders more witnesses subpoenaed after a citizen arrested him on Lake Avenue yesterday afternoon while under the influence of liquor.
Arthur Richwine was named county chairman of the Citizens Military Training Camp. Thirty six Lorain county men attended Fort Benjamin Harrison last year and Richwine expects forty five this year. Richwine serves as first lieutenant in the 332 Regiment.
Two autos collided at the Broad and Court streets intersection yesterday afternoon. Clyde Grar of 2 Laundon Court drove into the rear of a coupe driven by Gordon Proctor of 338 Columbia Avenue who was waiting at the traffic light. Damage to both cars was light.
Tom Dusek seeks divorce from Mary Dusek of 119 Dewey Avenue alleging gross neglect of duty. They married in 1925 and have no children. He states she left on February 23 and has not returned.
A Ford roadster with plate 3919 was taken from a Washington Avenue near Depot Street parking spot Saturday night. The car held carpenter tools and a flashlight. Owner Francis Ward, R. F. D. 2, Erie, Pa., notified police.
The Union Trust Company of Cleveland filed suit in common pleas court today against H. E. Pageli and others seeking a judgment of 8885 for three promissory notes overdue. If granted and unpaid, the petition requests foreclosure of mortgages covering the notes.
William Thompson of Amherst and Don Fivnr of Elyr a pleaded guilty to intoxication in pollee court this morning. Major James A. Hewitt imposed a five dollar and costs fine on each.
Frank Murbach of Elyria asks for a divorce from Mary Murbach on grounds of wife desertion. Married in 1917 the couple have one child aged ten.
Police squad found a motor vehicle license plate on Broad Street yesterday. The plate, numbered MC 1 775, is now housed at police headquarters.
Two sisters Mise A. and her sibling suffered stomach trouble and lived on hot water and rice. After using Adlerika the pair can eat normally again, report relief from gas and distress, improved sleep and digestion. Adlerika is claimed to purge old waste matter from the system and restore comfort after prior remedies failed.
J. E. Thatcher today accepted the office of treasurer of the Elyria Memorial Hospital Company. Other officers were reelected by the board of trustees: President F. Smythe, Vice President H. R. B. Lersch, Secretary C. E. Tucker.
Crawford's Dairy now operat ing as the Quality Dairy announces new milk prices. A quart costs 12 cents and a pint costs 7 cents, replacing the previously reported old prices.
The article profiles a nearly seventy year old Republican Senate leader known for humor, stoicism, and dignity. He is described as short and rotund with a swarthy complexion and sparkling eyes, his French-tinged appearance noted. His strength lies in making and keeping friends and his scrupulous honesty. His hobbies include horse racing and poker, earning Harding’s nickname for him as Washington's poker player.
President elect Coolidge plans to leave the inaugural platform immediately after taking the oath. He will ride a private car to Northampton, skip a special train and secret service, and stay on the private car until morning before quietly returning home. The move echoes Roosevelt and suggests possible political ambitions if circumstances require.
A $20,000 damage suit against the City of Lorain, by Charley Fontana of Lakewood, was dismissed in common pleas court for want of prosecution after Fontana failed to appear when the trial was to start. He alleged a broken leg from a fall off a slide at Lakeview Park in Lorain in July 1923. suit filed July 1927.
The report notes neither Herbert Hoover Jr nor Allan Hoover, ages 25 and 21, can succeed their father as president since both were born in London. It emphasizes the constitutional requirement that a U.S. president must be born in the United States.
Wellington Howard Page secretary of the local Kiwanis is selected to represent the group at the Kiwanis international convention in Milwaukee the week of June 23. He will join delegates at Cleveland and travel on the C and B line leaving Cleveland the Saturday before the convention. Page has long been active in Kiwanis and his appointment recognizes his service.
Market report lists butter in tubs extras and various grades with per pound prices. Poultry offers express stock heavy fowls leghorns ducks old cocks and other items with price ranges. Potatoes priced by bag and per bushel, including York State Maine Michigan Idaho and home grown varieties, with Florida new potatoes offered in bar and c rates.
Receipts listed for hogs cattle and sheep with prices by weight and class. Hogs 250-350 lbs 11.35 11.60. 90-130 lbs 9.80 10.00. sows 9.25 9.75. Cattle receipts 650 calves 800. beef steers 10.50 12.00. yearlings 9.90 11.00. cows 7.60 8.50. cutters 5.50 7.00. feeders 14.50 18.50. Sheep 2,200. fat lambs 16.75 18.00. cull lambs 14.00 15.00. fat ewes 8.50 9.50.
Rebels seize a branch of Banco Del Mexico and join Coahuila Chihuahua Sinaloa Jalisco and seven others plus Sonora in the movement. General Manzo expected in Nogales with 10 000 troops while Aguirre commands about five hundred. Outposts guard hills and roads as US officials warn against ammunition smuggling. Arturo De Saracho delivers Gil’s goodwill letter and recalls arbitration meetings. Mexican consul Vasquez says he backs the central government amid the revolt.
At the Congregational church Wednesday afternoon the Woman's Association hosts a regular meeting with Oberlin College debaters in attendance. They will debate a vital question of the day, presenting arguments on current issues.
Mrs Webber Berner was taken to Oberlin hospital Saturday for observation. Miss Edna Perkins was admitted Saturday evening with a fractured hip after a fall on the tracks on North Main Street.
Mrs A E Daugherty Miss Kath Tyn Murray and others attended a luncheon for En tre Nous club members at the Picadills Cleveland Saturday as guests of Mrs Charles Baum and Miss Aletha Stacey The table featured corsages and favors Later the party saw Mitzi in Oh Lovely Lady.
Mrs. Coolidge and Mrs. Hoover were briefly lost in a crowd en route from the senate chamber causing an inpatient moment for Mr. Hoover who fumbled for his keys. Rain fell while Chief Justice Taft administered the oath and Mr. Hoover faced the crowd with his inaugural speech.
In Ironton on March 4 Ponica at Ceenup Kentucky across the Ohio River from Ironton detained Leonard Wills 22 in connection with the murder of brothers John and Enoch Faly shot Saturday near Coal Branch and in a nearby corn field. Both victims showed multiple bullet wounds and a quarrel with Wills preceded the killings.
Sunday guests include Mr and Mrs Robert Holland visiting Mr and Mrs Theodore Warner of Gates Stills Ohio. Queen Esther class to meet at Miss Hazel Edwards South Street. Meth Sunday school board to meet 7 pm in Kinneson Memorial room. WGC TA to meet at Mrs John Hermanns Tuesday. Rev Harry G Earle preaches Lent sermon at Norwalk Thursday. Cooking group of Methodist Aid Society meets Friday at Mrs John Hermanns starting 2 39. Fire department battled brush fire near Mrs W E Sampson home. Miss Albert Watters Medina and Mr Andrew Watters Shelby visited parents over weekend. Wellington orchestra about 35 played at Elyria teachers meeting. About 10 members of Swain County Chorus sang at same meeting. Mr Ray Rowland led the orchestra. Farm Woman's Club to host March 7 at Mrs D G Mohrmans home. Sexing for Gates Home requested. members bring thimbles and shears.
A black 1924 Ford coupe owned by Harry Fryger was stolen from a parking spot on Washington Avenue near the bridge yesterday afternoon. License number 559-987. Police report lists 133 N. Logan Street as the contact address.
An advertisement touts Zemo as a miracle antiseptic liquid clearing pimples itching rashes and blemishes in short time. It claims invisible odorless Zemo treats stubborn eczema and stops skin irritations instantly with on hand availability. Available at druggists for 35 cents to 1 dollar per bottle.
Mrs. W. E. Clara was ill over the weekend. The Quarterly Meeting of the Ladies And Society of the Methodist church will meet at Mrs. F. M. Sponseller's home Thursday afternoon with a program and social time. The Ladies Aid entertainment group meets Tuesday evening at Mrs. Harry Dessler's home. Mrs. EB. Collins of Lodi visited relatives. Mrs. R. W. Foote and others from Akron were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Ardrews. The Girls Glee Club sang at Congregational and Methodist churches, described as a musical treat. Rev. H. G. Earle preached on Sowing The Seed and Crossing Out Christ in Lent services.
Get relief from bladder weakness and frequent awakenings with a 48 hour Cystex test. Suggested benefits include improved sleep, more energy, and reduced discomfort. Available at drug stores for 6 cents with a money back guarantee if not improved.
The Lorain County Pomona Grange met at Camden Centralized School for an all day session hosted by Kipton Grange. Visitors included John Fraily Dover G Elliott Bay Village and Clifford Martin Wakeman. A sympathy resolution favored families of deceased Geo Terrell Ridgeville and John Londow Valley City. A lively program featured addresses readings duets dialogues and performances with next Pomona gathering set for Penfield May 4 and a summer meeting at Huntington June 8.
Micky Figler of Grafton lost an overcoat containing a diamond ring and a ladies ear ring from his auto on Second street. He returned at 10 30 p m to find both items missing. Loss estimated at over $100 and police alerted.
Agnes Orzychoski of Lorain files for divorce from Steve Orzychoski citing gross neglect of duty. Married in 1918, the couple has three children aged five, two, and four months.
Two bootleggers were arrested Saturday night by police squads. Frank Przybylski, owner of a North Logan street restaurant, was taken in the first raid where a quart of liquor was found in an attic. In a second raid, James DeRosa of 323 Eighteenth street was found with twenty five bottles of whiskey and pleaded guilty in police court, fined $500 and costs, and ordered committed until paid. Przybylski was granted a motion to delay his trial to tomorrow morning.
Two divorces were granted in common pleas court this morning. Ethel Binder was given a divorce from Leonard Binder on grounds of extreme cruelty and custody of their child was awarded. Della Anderson was granted a divorce from C. L. Anderson on grounds of extreme cruelty and custody of the children.
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