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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1929

Page

8

Four Men Killed in Plane Crash Near Mt Gretna

The bodies of two men killed in a crash near Mt Gretna Pennsylvania remained unclaimed in a morgue with two more awaiting transfer to Columbus Ohio. Victims include John L. Campion Mahoney-Ryan Aircraft Corp representative and Paul Wager of Worthington Ohio. Coroner says heads were crushed and the plane did not burn, indicating instant death.

MT. Gretna John L. Campion Mahoney-Ryan Aircraft Corporation Paul Wager Worthington Ohio Charles Stewart Harold Gloyd Columbus Manbeck Campion

18 Year Old Lad Accused Of Murder In Dayton

Dayton Ohio March 26 Rayond Lensch an eighteen year old Roosevelt high school student faced a murder charge in the shooting of fifteen year old Willour Setzer along Wolfe Creek after an argument with Lensch and two other Roosevelt students Howard Deitrick and Ned Higgins A second Roosevelt pupil Charles Stauffer sixteen had quarrelled with Setzer and brought a rifle The sheriff said a ricochet from Stauffer s shot may have prompted Lensch to fire two shots from his rifle Setzer died of a heart wound Lensch is in county jail awaiting further investigation

Dayton Lensch Willour Setzer Roosevelt Setzer Wolfe Creek Lenech Howard Tk Setzer Stauffer Robert M. Blank Gm Rock

Florida fishing adventure described in Chronicle-Telegram card

A. J. Miller reports from Tampa, Florida, enjoying vacation with hunting and fishing. He recalls a day when two anglers caught 601 pounds of fish, a large tiger shark, and a 300 pound sea turtle, noting the rough hands from cutting fish.

Chronicle-Telegram A. J Miller Tampas Fla Florida

Jury Hears Suit For $25,000

In Lorain ten year old John Virant sues John Dovaln for 26 000 for personal injuries from an auto accident heard in common pleas court before Judge A B Webber. The boy’s father Mike Virant brings the petition alleging the boy rode on the truck’s running board and was thrown when it hit a bump at EB 30th street and Globe Avenue on April 19 1927. The truck was driven by Joe Szakats, an employee of the defendant.

John Virant Lorain John Dovaln Common Pleas Court A. BR. .Webber Mike Virant 30Th Street Globe Avenue Joe Szakats

Vapor Moisture Gas Saver and Carbon Eliminator for Autos

Walter Critchlow of Wheaton Illinois claims a patent vapor moisture gas saver that boosts fuel efficiency. New Fords reach 40 miles per gallon, old Fords 42, other makes up to 1.25 to 4.25 more. He offers to send one sample and urges county and state agencies to adopt, promising earnings of 250 to 1000 dollars per month.

Walter Critchlow St.4 Wheaton Ill Critlow Adr

Spanish Flyers Land in Brazil from Seville to Bahia

Spanish pilots Francisco Jiminez and Ignacio Iglesias landed at Camassary airfield Bahia Brazil at 10:30 am after a roughly 4,100 mile flight from Seville. They faltered in fog and drizzle while enduring eight hours of airmail routing from Natal to Bahia, with Rio de Janeiro remaining out of reach for now.

Bahia Brazil Francisco Jiminez Ignacio Iglesias Reville Spain Camassary Rio de Janeiro Bahle Natal Atlantic Ocean Cape Verda Carlo Delprete Arturo Farrar Ia Rome Seville Nate

Will of late Knowles challenged in Lorain court

Charlotte Knowles administratrix seeks court construction of paradoxical changes in the Will of Will H Knowles. Lorain county tax hearings continue with about 75 cases this week on property taxes in Clytia Lorain and Amherst. A petition seeks title quilting to LaGrange Village property against Louis Wolcott and others. Police report notes a drunken driving case bound over to the grand jury, clarifying parties involved.

Lorain County Tax Commission Auditor's Clytia Lorain Amherst LaGrangs Village Common Pleas Court Charlotte Knowles Edith Meyers Lois Vickery Louis Wolcott LaVerne Or LeRoy Stacks Charles Court Chronicle- Telegram

Local Banker To Speak In Chicago

A. B. Taylor president of Lorain County Savings and Trust Company departs tonight for Chicago to address the Friday morning session of the Mississippi Valley Conference of the American Bankers Association. The conference runs Thursday and Friday and will cover Commercial Bank Management with Taylor speaking on Can Float Losses be Eliminated.

A. B. Taylor Lorain County Savings and Trust Company Chicago Mississippi Valley American Bankers Associaton Taylor Ohio Bankers Association

Elyria Realty sues Widener for Foreclosure on Mortgage

The Elyria Realty Company files suit against Carl C. Widener and others for 2567 dollars on a promissory note and seeks foreclosure of a mortgage on Elyria property.

Elyria Realty Company Carl C. Widener Elyria

Prevention of Diphtheria in Lorain County Schools

Health authorities outline a five district plan for toxin antitoxin and smallpox vaccination in county schools. Since 1923, about 6,500 children have been protected by school-based TA programs, with future deployments limited to second grade and younger due to funds and time constraints.

C. DP Barrett County Health Commissioner Health Department Lorain County Amherst Wellington Avon Eaton Oberlin T. A General Health District

Town Line Highlights From Mrs Aldrich’s Column

Town Line column notes social visits and family updates. Ruth Tran and Bernice Bauman spent a weekend in Kent. Mary Fetzer returned home from Wasen after a visit with George Hanchet. Mrs Lois Wheeler ill at her son Guy’s Cleveland home. Bert Wallets family visited Litchfield. George Hanchett at Lorain as Late Wheeler stays with Anne O Connell. Mrs Carl Hastings with her mother Mrs J Wicks. Miss Mary Beonie of Erie visited Mrs Byron Seely. Mrs Fred Tran called on Mrs H Day. Erwin and Leland Howard in LaGrange. Maggie Crilley visited Mrs Gee. Mrs Mary Storrow of Macedonia visited Ruth Tran.

Town Line Nilss Ruth Tran Bernice Bauman Vermilion Kent Mary Fetzer Wasen George Hanchet Lois Wheeler Guy Wheeler Cleveland Bert Wallet Chileren Litchel George Hanchett Lorain Wheeler

County Commissioners Vote to Paint Jail Floors

County commissioners voted to paint the sheriff's quarters floor and the jail kitchen ceiling, with painting to be completed in coming days. The action was approved at today's meeting.

Wellington H. P. Campbell Dies at 69 in Pittsfield

Wellington H. P. Campbell aged 69, a Pinsfield farmer and First National Bank director, died at home after a weeklong illness. Survived by daughter Ruth Rider of Pittsfield, brother Roscoe of Pittsfield, sisters Eva of Pittsfield and Amelia Hulett of Granville NY. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm, burial in Pittsfield. Wellington Boy to Play with Akron signs with Akron Central League team.

H. P. Campbell N. P. Campbell Pinsfield First National Bank Ruth Rider Pittsfield Roscoe Eva Amelia Hulett Granville N.Y

Continent trove shows deadly shooting at De King home

Mrs De King was killed after Teached behind a telephone stand. Gerald De King then shot Smith in the leg with a revolver as his mother was slain. The father and son were detained for questioning. Robert A Milroy reported hearing a plea for help before a fatal shot ended the call. State's attorney George D Garby has led a crackdown on liquor law violators, with 70 arrests and convictions since taking office, while assistant Carl ton Shults cited a gallon of wine as evidence in the De King raid.

Mam i Robert A. Milroy United States District Attorney de King Milroy George D. Garbary Kane County Geneva Carlton Shults

Graf Zeppelin Bucks Winds Over Jerusalem Flight

Jerusalem crowds await the Graf Zeppelin delayed by strong head winds from Germany. The airship would have cruised over the city around noon but will not arrive before 7 p m. Tel Aviv carnival plans included 80 tons of confetti to be dropped.

Jerusalem Germany United Press Holy City Telariv Tel Aviv

Potatoes Take the Spotlight on Rail Exhibit Train

The New York Central Potato Exhibit and Demonstration Train stopped in Lorain County for a four hour session. Ohio State Michigan State and university experts lectured on potato disease control planting certified seed and profitable production with films and displays. Henry Lelmbach of Brownhelm led local participation and demonstrated yields over 400 bushels per acre as the train moved next to Wakeman after a Berea stop.

Inter Lorain County New York Central Railroad Ohio State University Michigan State College Henry Lelmbach Brownhelm Township Lelmbach Brownhelm Boys Wakeman Elyria Berea

Suit Over Farm Rent Settled In Court

A verdict of 250 dollars by agreement of the plaintiffs was returned in favor of Sarah Lahiff against Hugh and C A Ward of La Grange in Judge W B Thompson's court. The case involved payment on a 2 percent promissory note for farm rent while the defendants claimed damages for improvements.

Sarah Lahiff Hugh C. A. Ward la Grange W. B. Thompson

Markets Show Varied Prices Across Produce and Livestock

Cleveland markets list butter, extras in tablets, poultry stocks, and potatoes with price ranges. Hogs, cattle, and sheep in Cleveland Livestock report show higher bids, while Chicago and Toledo quotes cover butter, eggs, poultry, wheat, corn, oats, and barley. Minneapolis and other grains mirror shifting values across regions.

Chicago Toledo Timothy Minneapolis

Funeral of Foch Leads World War I Allies in Paris Tribute

General Simon commanded the escort at the funeral of Foch as pallbearers from Italy Belgium Britain and the United States marched in a long procession through crowded Paris streets. The casket was placed on a high catafalque at the Invalides esplanade for the last military and government tribute.

Jes Simon Cavinha Italy Ceminck Belgium Lord Plumer Britain Pershing Foch Invalides Esplanade

Divorce Granted to Mary Glovacy in Lotiain Case

Mary Glovacy received a divorce from George Glovacy of Lotain on grounds of gross neglect of duty. Judge W. B. Thompson issued the decree.

Mary Glovacy George Glovacy Lotain W. B. Thompson

Trees Cut for Sewer at Forest Park in St Louis

In St Louis Missouri 450 trees over 26 inches in diameter will be felled in Forest Park for a proposed sewer project but park authorities pledge replacements later as part of the plan.

ST. Louis Forest Park

No Accident Month Aim in Elyria Safety Meeting

Elyria Foremen's Club hosts a Safety meeting at the YMCA with Mayor Hewitt Chief Pollen Stankard and Safety Director Woltz as speakers. Event aims to declare April Safety Month statewide and asks industries, schools, churches, and clubs to promote safety and assign talks by April 1.

Elyria Elyria Foremen's Club James A. Hewitt Pollen J. Stankard W. C. McClellan J. M. Woltz Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company

City talks on new court as April movers loom

Number Four page 1 notes early April legislative consideration in Columbus. Mayor Hewitt backs the committee action, urging caution and delay. The plan to install a court in two years prompts citizens to weigh the issue. Representative Summers may withdraw the bill within two weeks. City Council to accept committee report and inform Summers of the unfavorable vote.

Columbus James A. Hewitt Summers

Church League Title Bid Slated Friday Night Clash

The Church of Christ and the Congregationalists meet Friday to decide the Senior Church league champion in a County Amateur Tournament clash at the U M L C. A. arena. Both teams own records of 11–1, tied for the lead after the Congregationalists’ only loss came at the hands of the Church of Christ. The Church of Christ later fell to St John’s, creating the late-season upset and a league tie that now must be settled on Friday.

Church of Christ First Congregational U. Mlc. A Congregationalists Church of Christ Five

Appeal Judgment In Error In Savings Loan Case

A petition in error was filed today by Sarah Reddy and Mary Reddy against Women’s Savings and Loan of Cleveland. The appeal seeks reversal of a common pleas court judgment ordering the sale of valuable property in Avon Lake Village in favor of the loan company.

Court of Appeals Sarah Reddy Mary Reddy Women’s Savings and Loan Company Cleveland Common Pleas Avon Lake Village

Ohio house acts on Gillen bill and other measures

The Gillen bill recodifying the state criminal code came before the house, having Senate approval. Other actions include high level budget and taxation proposals, sterilization bill defeat, and seven bills signed by Governor Cooper becoming law in ninety days, with Armistice Day holiday changes and aviation director provisions among the items.

Prohibition Department Emergency Board Control Board Banking Department T4at Stata Gra Marbhal Motor Vehicles Department Pubic Utilities Commission Gillen House Oho Bar Association Senate Houce Sarah E. Hyre Cleveland Metropolitan Park Board Scott Ros County C. N. Jones Jackson Ray C. Carpenter Seneca County P. H. Rogere Lorain County Cooper Ingalls Ohio Roberts

Dance and card party at Cascade Pavillion tonight

Public invited event featuring a 50 cent couple dance and a Modern Woodmen card party hosted by the Knights of Pythias. Tall Tuesday night March 26 includes prizes and lunch with Pedro and 500 participants expected.

Cascade Pavillion Tonite Modern Woodman of America P. Tall Pedro

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