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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1926

Page

12

CEGION POST MEETS TO OBLIGATE NEW MEMBERS

Elyria Post No 12 American Legion met last evening in club rooms. Sparo Valasis was obligated and thirteen applicants were read and accepted. A convention plan was adopted to include all local fraternal and civic groups. A North East District Conference gathering at Kent was announced with talks by Commander Herzog and National Commander John R McQuigg. Over twenty legionnaires plan to attend by auto Sunday morning. A Bunco party invitation from the Ladies Auxiliary was read. The Legion plans to celebrate its seventh birthday March 11 with a radio broadcast from Cincinnati. Membership contest with Lorain Post No 12 continues, with a prize by the 40 & S for top recruiter.

Elyria Post No Chillicothe Columbus The Legion Kent Eddie” Hergtog John R. McQuigg Legion Club Cenine Anya Buddy Ladias Tthe American Legion Auyiliary Mers Cincinnati Carl Wall Lorain

Former Actress Elsie De Wolfe Marries Sir Charles Mendl

Paris report states Elsie De Wolfe, once a American actress and noted interior director, married Sir Charles Mendl of the British embassy in a quiet ceremony. Witnesses included Ambassador Herrick and Mrs. Vanderbilt for the bride and Lord Crewe and Sir Eric Phipps for the groom. The couple depart for Egypt and call the journey not a honeymoon.

Paris Elsie de Wolfe Sir Charles Mendl Herrick W. K. Vanderbilt Lord Crewe Eric Phipps Charles Lady Mendel Egypt

Mrs Tinney Granted Absolute Divorce on Broadway

New York March 10 Mrs Edna Tinney wife of actor Frank Tinney has been granted an absolute divorce. Tinney is acting on Broadway.

New York Edna Tinney Frank Tinney Tinney

Referendum Proposed to Gauge Prohibition Opinion

United States could express an opinion on the dry law through a referendum. Somers proposes sending ballots to congressmen to gauge district sentiment and decide on continuing prohibition. The measure would ask if the Volstead act should be amended to allow non intoxicating beverages with limited alcohol, with no consumption on purchase premises.

United States Somers

McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets Ad

An old advertisement touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets as a pleasant tastier alternative to cod liver oil. It claims the product helps weak or overweight individuals gain strength and flesh by taking four tablets daily and promises money back if unsatisfied.

W. Phillips

Bertillon Officer Clarke Suspended in Canton

Canton Ohio March 10 Captain Ben Clarke Bertillon officer and ally of Police Chief Lengel was suspended thirty days by Safety Director James A Rice on charges of insubordination and for disciplinary reasons. Clarke refused to surrender private investigator Fred Crankshaw who had been arrested without a warrant and resisted orders to release him, fueling Rice to act.

Canton Ben Clarke Bertillon S. A. Lengel James A. Rice Clarke Fred Crankshaw Rice Crankshaw Columbus Forvice Tice Martin Carke

Eastman to hunt in African aldis

Rochester businessman George Eastman Kodak millionaire and philanthropist will sail from New York Saturday for a six month hunting expedition in Africa. He plans to film the journey and, at Nairobi, will meet explorers Carl and Alexa Stillman.

Rochester N. Y George Eastman Kodak New York Africa Nairobi British Africa

Ward Food Products case seeks perpetual decree on baking firms

Officials say the government will demand a decree to permanently enjoin the Ward Food Products Corporation and allied firms from controlling rival baking operations. The action aims to prevent a new combination in restraint of trade and to avert a monopoly in the wholesale baking business nationwide.

Exen Natonal Qood Juste Ward Food Products Corporation United States

Prediction of Volpe murder solved in Canton Ohio case

Detective Charles Cavolo forecasts rapid progress in the Volpe murder case. He expects evidence presented to the prosecutor, a grand jury indictment, further questioning of Volpe relatives, and the Canton arrest of Ciravolo. He believes the crime arose from an interfamily feud and that the anonymous caller is not the perpetrator.

Cleveland, O Sam Volpe Canton Ohio Charles Cavolo Volpe Braten Cavalo Inddi Edward C. Stanton Ete Pape Phillip Pimurio Nunzia Ciravolo Auy Cavala Polite

City weighs park bond plan and pool needs with auditor notes

City officials debated park improvements and a future bond plan as the state auditor outlined debt limits and the need for land along the river for park access. A plan to complete a swimming pool, extend parkland, and secure a western river entrance was discussed, with emphasis on owning riverfront acreage and a friendly funding path.

Public Schools to Close March 26 for Spring Break

Sept 2 report notes Many anticipating students and staff worry as Muston announces dates. Public schools will close Friday March 26 at 3 15 and reopen Monday April 8. Families plan trips, nine days of break with no schooling, costs listed.

Muston

New Standards Expand School Clubs Beyond Grades

The society adopts four standards to foster scholarship service reading and character, with admission limited to top percentages. New clubs in public speaking and dramatics will broaden opportunities for students beyond old grade-based limits, under a faculty council including Barth Chamberlain Fox Kemble Lewis Linville Shively Todd and Wood. Six months is said to be the average life of a dollar bill.

Barth Miss Chamberlain Miss Chamberlain, Mr. Fox Mica Kemble Miss Lewis Linville Mr. Shively Miss Todd Mr. Wood

Mines removal demanded at Tientsin port harbor

Envoys of foreign governments delivered a note to the Chinese government demanding the removal of mines from the harbor of Tienstin and an immediate halt to firing between the Taku fortress and attacking cruisers. The signers reserved the right to protect foreign shipping and their nationals if not complied with.

Perlay Tienstin Taku

Richmond Named Exalted Ruler of Local Elks

Richmond W W B Richmond was elected Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks at a large meeting in Elks hall. Bert Daniels was elected Esteemed Leading Knight, Frank Ellenberger secretary, Charles Sotherdon treasurer,fest Whitney Trustee and Jake Shafer delegate to the grand lodge. A Lakewood delegation attended and were banquetted. 32 candidates were initiated by Elyria and Lakewood lodges with remarks by Frank Stetson. Music by the American Harmony Quartet. It was voted one of the lodge’s most enjoyable evenings. FAIR MANAGER CAN SPEND A MONEY COLUMBUS O With State Auditor approval Adelphe Copeland ordered state fair manager Lewis not to spend any more money on the 1926 state fair for the fiscal year ending June 30 next. Copeland declared all funds are spent.

Park Commission Caunut Fie Tlanes Allorney Frank Wilford Wilford Professor Hatton Western Reserve University United States Europe Fria Enty Noressa Ownia Willard Sheerty Cascade Park Enunen Wall Ww. B. Richmond Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Elks Hall Bert Daniels Frank Ellenberger Charles Sotherdon Fest Whitney Jake Shafer Grand Lodge Lakewood Lodge Elyria Frank Stetson American Harmony Quartet Cleveland Columbus. O Tracy Adelphe Copeland Lewis Copeland

Markets Cleveland and Toledo Livestock Report Summary

Markets in Cleveland and Toledo report steady to higher conditions across cattle calves and hogs. Cleveland receipts total about 200 cattle and 200 calves with varied prices for steers cows and bulls. sheep and lambs up 60 to 75 cents. hogs up 25 to 35 cents. Toledo hogs receipts about 600 with higher market. cattle and calves steady. sheep and lambs strong.

Cleveland Livestock Cleveland Mar Toledo

Red wood Medicine rep presents talk at W B A meeting

Myrtie Be Thomas, field representative for Redwood Medicine Company, spoke at the Woman's Benefit Association meeting last evening at Phillips Drug Store. Mrs Thomas spoke on the merits of Topee medicine during the program and entertainment.

Myrtie BE. Thomas Redwood Medicine Company Phillips Drug Store Woman's Benefit Association L Thomas

Death notices and brief regional obituaries across towns

Deaths reported from St Petersburgh and Amherst Ohio areas include Kenneth M Whitehead dies after acute indigestion survived by wife and two sons formerly real estate and insurance. Dr W A Purcell dies suddenly at 67 in Amherst after one day illness, survived by wife and three children. Mrs Ambrose Wearseh dies at 25 in Avon leaving husband and two children. Wratten funeral planned at 226 Cornell Ave. Avon prison escape thwarted, three Cleveland inmates on bread and water diet. Liner America fire under control after spreading to three decks. multiple fire departments aided.

Kenneth M. Whitehead H. M. Redington St. Petersburgh Fla Mr. Whitehead W. A. Purcell Amherst Cleveland Avenue Purcell Amhers Doylestown Long Beach Calif Pauline Painesville Grace William Marie Franks Dickson Grett Ambrose Wearschavon Ambrose Wearseh Louise C. Bletz Avon Jai Columbus Penitentiary Cleveland Thomas George Mason James Johnson William Smith

Requisition for Lyons Brothers Return to Ohio

Governor Donahey asks Michigan to transferto Norwalk Ohio James D. and Leonard Lyon mothers, held in Alpena for murder of Deputy Sheriff Frank E. McGrath near Norwalk.

Lyons Brothers Columbus Donahey Michigan Norwalk Ohio James D Leonard Lyon Alpena Frank E. McGrath

Contract Let For Apartment House In Lorain

Lorain Quetloak Co awards a $240000 contract to build a fifty suite apartment on East Erie avenue. The project in Lorain, Ohio, is to be completed by September 1. William Dunbar of Cleveland secured the contract.

Lorain Lorain Quetloak Co East Erie Avenue William Dunbar Cleveland

Multiple Jockey Club Meetings Reported Across Cities

Racing events spanJefferson Park New Orleans Miami Jockey Club in Miami West Coast Jockey Club in Tampa Ta Juana Jockey Club in Tia Juana Tavana American Jockey Club in Havana Cycling enters third day of six day race in New York Bowling American Bowling Congress tournament in Toledo Billiards Schaefer and Hagentacher vie for 18.2 balkline title in Philadelphia Cincinnati Kennel Club annual show Belair Florida Belleaire golf championship in Belleair Southern A A U championship in New Orleans Jock Malone faces Joe Noche in 10 rounds Oakland California.

Jefferson Park New Orleans Miami Jockey Club Miami West Coast Jockey Club Tampa Ta Juana Jockey Club Tia Juana Tavana-American Jockey Club Havana New York American Bowling Congress Toledo Jake Schaefer Erich Hagentacher Philadelphia Cincinnati Kennel Club Cincinnati Belleair Belleatre Fla Southern A. A. U Jock Malone Joe Noche Oakland Calif

Mothers Stop Worrying Right Away Salve Ad

An advertisement urges mothers to buy Inflammacine salve from C. W. Phillips' drug store to relieve coughing colds and sore throat in children. Claims rapid relief, expels choking matter, and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Ends with price references of 260 or 60 cents.

C. W. Phillips

Method of determining valuations explained

County auditor Monroe Welty described how a joint six teen committee fixed values for real estate assets subject to city taxation under a new appraisal. Each member assigned a value to the properties, with a combined total used to compute the preliminary valuation for the auditor’s records.

Monroe Welty Ile

Davis to seek Republican lieutenant governor nomination

Former State Senator Roland U. Davis of Hamilton filed with the Secretary of State his declaration as a candidate for the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor in Columbus Ohio.

Davis Columbus Roland U. Davis Hamilton Brown

Briand's government teeters as France faces looming League crisis

France's Briand seeks a cautious middle course amid a rightward leaning cabinet. Edouard Herriot's radicals hold sway over the government's fate. Malvy Lamoureux and Perier draft financial plans to win budget passage while Briand tacks between factions and hopes to steer France out of a political jungle.

Seattle League of Nations France Briand Edouard Herriot Chamber Raoul Perer Louis Malvy Interior Lucien Lamoureux Malvy Finance Commission Lamoureux

Correction of Misspelled Ad Words by Hy Grade Co

The Chronicle Telegram reports a correction after last nights issue misprinted two words in The Hy Grade Co advertisement. Readers faced difficulty finding the misspellings and calling to claim the free offer, prompting the reappearance of the advertisement with the intended spelling and extra precautions.

Chronicle-Telegram Hy-Grade Co

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