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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1927
Page
5
The Y M C A hosts a city wide Free Throw tournament in the week of April 4. Open to all boys with no entry fee. Medals awarded to winners in three classes A B and C with age based eligibility. Entries due before 5 p.m. Wednesday.
A garbled quiz-like list asks about a pennant winner by highest percentage and another by lowest, races by numbers often labeled white yellow black red, identities of gladiators, John Charles Fremont, present automobile speed record for FA miles, the Congo River, Fuller’s earth, the first English Channel swim and date, and the year and location of the Republican party name.
Anatol Josepho, a 22 year old socialist advocate of wealth sharing, earned a million for his self service eight-photo camera. A new company will manufacture the device with Morgenthau and Harbord among leaders. Josepho will receive royalties and serve as officer and adviser. The system has drawn 240000 customers and plans to expand coast to coast.
Real estate listings show transfers from Henry Tarbert to Walter Wari Lewski and multiple other buyers. Ad mentions parcels in Avon Lorain and nearby areas with varied sums like 441 dollars and 10 dollars, including lot 260 Sheffield Land Co and parties connected to Elyria.
City Hall will host an adjourned council session this evening following a call by the city planning commission. W. B. Highmond, commission chairman, says the aim is for the council to approve an appropriation to fund the commission's functions.
An article by Attorney Frank Wilford of this city previews a hunting trip to the mountainous district around Truckeeon s dfole Montana. Photographs and portraits accompany the narrative detailing game, the camp cook, and Keeves as the party traverses rugged terrain.
There will be a joint meeting of the city planning commission and the zoning committee in the Board of Trade room at G30 this evening. A tentative zoning plan has been drawn up by the organizations working in concert with others and this document is distributed to the public tonight.
Tom Wilson secretary of the Lorain Young Men's Club will address members at the weekly meeting tonight at the Lyceum. Rosco Kanffman is set to entertain with magic feats during the program. The Fox Warfare basketball team from Southeast Otis Industrial Verge champions will be guests for the entertainment.
Pilat, residing in Hungary, fled to the court of common pleas today with Activ erde action alleging cruelty by her husband John Milat. Milat says his wife refused to come to America with him while he traveled, and he seeks a divorce and custody of their two children.
Merchants gather in the City Board of Trade room to review results of a local event named Bay Day. The discussion covers sales plans and merchandise outcomes while addressing potential lawsuits tied to the event.
A coal dock worker suffered a fall or injury while on duty at a New York grain facility. The incident involved coworkers and a maker named Joe Stone Yankosht. He was removed and treated, with memory of the event leading to a memorial by Mrs Sanders.
Edward Bryckman of Cleveland started to turn his truck near Gilbert Hostfalls after a misread street layout. A vehicle was parked on Wash Mradge Street. a sequence of errors led to penalties and charges for the involved parties.
A car crash on Warren Avenue in Detroit left the driver bruised after a brass-fan West Modee street vehicle failed to stop for a signal and collided with another car driven by R. Maarel. Witnesses asked who was riding with the victim at the time of the collision.
In Columbus a motorcycle officer was seriously injured after his bike skidded on a street. He was taken to Mt Carmel hospital with a skull fracture and possible head injury. Another officer, L Garner, 29, was injured while responding to the scene and treated at a local hospital for minor injuries.
General Motors and U S Steel surged to early highs in a bullish market. Stocks opened higher and moved steadily upward, with both names approaching or setting new records as investors pushed prices up on improved tone and activity.
The death of Mrs. Marsha Robertson Mesbertson, 79, occurred last night at Memorial Hospital. Her home was 10 Sher Street, Sil. She is survived by sisters Merta Suntt of Louisville Kentucky and Nation Rabertson of Serreante, Ind, and father Jacob pesnerbsnir of Kaeington and husband Jann of Lorain. Funeral services will be in charge of Mosaic Indge and Hes Markly with time to be announced.
Grove Charles Hanch died last night at home of daughter Mrs Gere Trade Thoker aged 50 years. He was a longtime resident of North Watow. Survived by daughters Mrs Min Min Be Calt Mrs Gertrude Tucker Mrs LuHan Auatut and others. funeral Wednesday at 2 at Sudro Ciera home conducted by Rev Woot. burial at Butternut Midge center.
Robert Jackson Tarbert died early this morning at his home on Lathe Avenue after a long illness. He had been a devoted employee of a local company for twenty five years, survived by his wife and two children. The funeral service will be held Wednesday afternoon at the Ree fond Wo church, conducted by Rev Marbly.
George Henry Taylor aged about 11 months and & class passed away at his home on Chestnut Street Saturday evening. He was born in England on April 8, 1842, came to America in 1869, married Martha Well and lived in Ridgeville since their marriage. Survived by his wife and several children, funeral services were held Thursday afternoon from the Ridgeville church with Rev. Cate officiating.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Meron ve nine aedock Crom th Assumption CAwbet with Orleyeestlatt and St Marys Coolers in Graft. Details are unreadable, but appears to reference a church service or event at St Marys with family involvement.
A man identified as Zander pleaded guilty to charges in a case described in garbled text. He was sentenced to thirteen days in jail as authorities note unclear details about the alleged offense.
Andrew Metdran sues his wife Jecde Andrews in district court alleging neglect and improper care of three children. He seeks divorce, custody, and sole ownership of property claiming she left Nashville residence and has not been heard of since.
Fashion note mentions new dance frocks featuring gold or silver ornamental chains hanging down the front of skirts. The style echoes midcentury domestic fashion, with a nod to the good housewife of fifty years past.
Bernice Gertrudersh files for divorce at the Court of Common Pleas alleging Wan refused to work and misconduct. She seeks alimony and custody of their two daughters amid a commission of faults and exposure to lewd conduct.
Fragmentary notes show a temporary alarm or aid request with references to a local ward and a payment amount. Names and places are garbled, but the text mentions a monetary figure around twenty seven dollars and a possible date or day in a ward context.
Unclear text mentions a farm, costs, and a wind issue with a vehicle or equipment. No clear person, organization, place, date, or outcome is readable to form a factual summary.
Nearest settlement endures night terror as a fatal wolf pack roams the area. A harsh winter storm drives wolves from the mountains of Georgia into the valley, spreading fear among residents.
President Hopkins of Dartmouth backs a plan to cut varsity teams to sophomores and juniors and provide each college with two varsity teams for major games one at home and one at the rival's field with coaching by undergraduates in a new grid play proposal.
Cleveland market notes show broad price activity across livestock and produce. Hogs prune prices around 25 to 50 with fat cattle and veal mixed. calves receipts at 160. lambs and sheep firmer. dairy and cheese prices cited. general market tone indicates gains in several sections.
Four Lorain men pleaded guilty to violating the national prohibition law before Federal Judge Paul Jones in Cleveland Ohio. Sentences included Paul Balazek of 2001 Vine Street five months and 250 dollars, Joe Kereles of 1500 East 28th Street five months and 200 dollars, Charles Nemeth of 1686 East 28th Street six months and 300 dollars, and Frank Kostelick of 2208 East 28th Street five months and 200 dollars.
American Federation of Labor officials gathered in Cleveland to blend rival factions of the local building trades into a single union. Five independent locals hoist iron workers, plumbers, bricklayers, sheet metal workers and others continue separate from the Unity Building Trades council.
Fire units rushed to 460 Broad Street at 2 10 pm after an alarm. The actual fire was at 459 East Broad Street Nytton apartments where children playing with matches started a small blaze. The fire was extinguished with no damage to the apartments.
American forces may be sent to support a small French concession as mobs attacked and casualties mounted. Brig Gen Smedley Butler argued Marines must protect Americans, while the French consul faced demands and Gen Duncan sought a resolution with authorities from the British-led force. Refugees in the settlement drew concern as foreigners in upriver cities faced peril.
Historical land dispute centered on Broad street east of Hast Bridge. Judge Thompson dismisses restraining order, allows removal work under city permit, and outlines a decree with a $100 bond for appeal. Princess Juliana of the Netherlands noted as a Leyden University student.
Columbus reports union miners and operators drawn lines for a March 31 strike. Lee Hall cites no peaceful solution as Ohio mines face closures to protect interests. Toledo and Indianapolis meetings set amid talks on wage, freight, and insurance relief. An Ohio stockpile may last six weeks, with West Virginia deliveries anticipated.
Camden School has won the county spelling championship for the third consecutive year. Over the past six weeks, top points by class include seventh grade Helen Davidson first and Homer Edwards second. eighth grade Charles McCullough first and Dorothy Searles second. ninth grade Hazel Bickel first and Allen Pillivant second. tenth grade Ruth McCullough first and Dorothy Morgan second. eleventh grade Eva Searles, Paul Weber, Marjorie Bayles second. twelfth grade Marguerite Cook first and Florence David Bou second. Charles McCullough led the seventh and eighth grade point ratings, while Marguerite Cook and Hazel Bickel tied for top score in high school.
Highlands reports a revival of the lobster industry as bottle fishermen resume open pot fishing. Crews of two haul 140 to 120 pots daily, with open boats and high freeboard. profits run about ten dollars a day, while sections off shore host dense lobster for the coast guard era memory.
A Minnesota Senate committee discussed a bill to allow residents to defend their pets by killing a dog found chasing their livestock or poultry. The amendment renamed property to livestock or poultry, and officials asserted a dog's right to pursue a cat is inalienable.
In Cooperstown New York on March 28 Miss Eleanor Hayne asserts the largest living family tree. She counts her parents two grandmothers four great-grandmothers two great-great-grandmothers two grandfathers and two great-great-grandfathers.
Chiang Kai-shek announces mobilization for a final three-front push toward Shanghai Nanking and the Yangtse region. He says forces will advance along the coast via Shantune Honan and a railway to Beijing, while urging protection of foreigners and a diplomatic approach to Shanghai.
Havana reports a government decree cancels a prior order permitting dice and cards in bars restaurants and private bids. Interior Secretary Zayas Bazan says gambling in cafes shops and public venues draws crowds away from work and family, prompting protests by players in various groups.
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