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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1927
Page
6
Berkeley reports a UC study of 1954 men showing self supporting students averaging higher grades than income funded peers. Those working 2 to 4 hours daily average 1.22 whereas non workers average 2.20. over four hours yields 1.23. Athletes also post stronger results due to scholarship rules.
Ridgeville High conducts Courtesy Week and Beautification Week with hall wall reminders and a Friday room judging by a visiting committee. Attorney Guy Finley spoke at the Monday convo about Palestine, the Holy Land, and America as land of opportunity amid future competition for jobs and land.
Kansas City bankers run a six week short course for women on investments citing that one third of U S wealth is controlled by women and noting their tax payments and salaries. Lectures cover government state county and municipal bonds railroad public utilities and industrial securities laws. A stray column mentions Rome and a Paris motor circus troupe.
Service director James A Hewitt and city engineer J M Powell left for Wellington Asland and Marion to inspect sewage disposal systems before Elyria begins work on a new plant funded by 700000 dollars in bonds. A man was released after being questioned in a revolver theft case at Hanson’s lunch room on East Avenue. Roy Weston, a truck driver, was bound over to the grand jury after a guilty verdict for stealing the bevy ter.
George Vyrenliiska, thought by authorities to be near Hyean Warren avenue by pallet, was fined $1 and costs in pol...court this morning after pleading guilty to intoxication. Dronhusky could answer only questions about mare tlage and his own health. the city learned he was unmarried and ill and did not know if he was employed.
Evie Entsel files for divorce from Karl Kentsel of 826 W 201th Street Loe rin alleging gross neglect of duty and extreme crudity. She claims nagging over trivial matters and asks for divorce, custody of their adopted child, and alimony in the Court of Common Pleas.
Vi Squad Ce Tooway responded at seven o clock to extinguish a grass fire on Louisiane Avenue. The blaze, believed started by boys playing with matches, was put out by Beacine with brooms. No injuries or damages reported.
Judge W B Thompson issues judgment today in court against GO J and M Cornwell on a ground note for $78.14. Court records show Ortais Ortains judgment in favor of plaintiff, with details of the reground note and monetary amount.
A cave near Cape Town yields a painting reported by farmer P. Dimmock to show five musicians with modern jazz instruments. Dr. Impey, noted art author, calls it a pure Beyo na work, dated mysterious, casting doubt on origin and age. Local authorities admit uncertainty about how the artwork ended in the cave and how long it has rested there.
A clipped list of property transfers shows numerous parcels sold or conveyed to various buyers. Names include Ralph Kolbe, Riverand ELT, Cleveland Trust Co., Sheffield Lake entities, Alexander Godlewski, Mathew Nekieh, John Gard, and others. Parcel sizes range from small lots to several acres with prices cited from $10 to $140. Many transfers reference Sheffield Lake, Lorain, Amherstown, and nearby locales, reflecting active real estate movements in the region.
Oberlin reports include Miss Yeruthy Smirk, archery champion visiting Newton Center, Mass, as guest of honor at a faculty club event. A new signal light at North Main and Lorain streets is misbehaving. Spring recess announced for April 6 with return April 17. Oberlin College club vaudeville at Finney Chapel tonight. Gle e club to broadcast from Cleveland over weekend. Local residents and visitors noted, including relatives from Cleveland and Michigan State University students, with several social and academic activities listed.
Fourteen Wellington women from all social groups met at Mrs. W. W. Clisby’s home to organize a drive to fund the Wellington library. A plan of “vanishing tax” contributions was approved with each attendee to entertain two parties and each guest to donate half a dollar. The group named officers and committees to promote the fund and purchase books and equipment for a new library building.
Witnesses describe a collision at the Michigan Avenue bridge where a large Studebaker crowded Ford’s machine to the curb and flipped it over a 20 foot embankment. Two youths fled, later reporting the crash to police and appearing dazed at the scene. Police later recovered the wreck and noted the car lodged near the riverbank.
Fragmented text describes a legislative committee to study supreme court structure and the role of Justices of the Peace. It mentions plans to set up inferior county courts, consolidation of fines for public utilities, and a Carrier bill referred to the Senate by the automotive committee. The piece references reform debates and committee votes on amended bills.
A home talent vaudeville bill directed by Wile bur Swift played to capacity crowds Wednesday evening. Highlights included a harmonica act by Moule Praty winning $5.00, a musical veteran Pontiold receiving a $3.00 award, and a mandolin and guitar specialty by Gloyd ish with Riddey Cupeinger, Marcus the tenor, and other local performers earning small prizes.
In a garbled dialogue a group includes Samba Rachue and Rastus discussing courtine diners and insults. The overheard exchange hints at social tension and mockery of others based on race with phrases about feeding a mother and using someone as a needle or thermometer.
Hoo Bigelow, engineer in charge of the new Union Station project, spoke at the Kiwanis luncheon at the Newell hotel. He presented 1860s views of Public Square, photos of landmarks demolished for the depot, and slides of ongoing excavation, ramps, and foundations, plus an artist’s rendering of the completed station.
A readout of ten quiz prompts from a classified page asks for names in presidential succession and other historical facts. It also covers poetry, naval battles, weather signals, notable signers, and timing of daylight on specific dates with vague references to records and typewriting speeds.
The commerce department notes varied bathing customs worldwide with bath use seen as sinful or dangerous in some regions and embraced in others. It cites tub fashions, sanitary concerns, and national habits from New England to Europe to Asia, while recording a 10 percent rise in ranching exports and naming top buyers Canada, Mexico, and Japan.
Cincinnati report says Clarence K. Ogden of Model Radio Corp announced a single metal disc device that would replace batteries and tubes in radio reception and transmission. It could render all battery chargers obsolete and may extend to power lines, shock sensing, and precision weighing applications, with links to ongoing television and motion picture work.
Gay W. Hale of 527 Onto Street, long associated with Ohio Public Service Co., has formed a connection with an electric supply company in Canton, Ohio, and will relocate. He has served as auditor master in Hoyacouts here, indicating active community role.
Mrs. William Matcham aged sixty died at her Brighton home last night. Survived by husband son Forrest and grandson Junior. Prayer service at home followed by 2 PM Sunday services at Kipton Church of Christ with Rev Be Buffington officiating. Buffington was formerly pastor at Elyria and Well Irton and currently of Cleveland.
Cleveland markets report hogs receipts 1600 prices 16.60 to 12.00 for various weight classes. Calves beef steers yearlings and heifers ranged 4.25 to 9.50 with veal 15.00 to 16.50. sheep and lambs weak with fat lambs 14.80 to 15.00 and fat ewes 6.00 to 7.00. Chicago quotations show butter higher with 6182 tubs. poultry steady. potatoes and grains listed with No 1 red wheat at 1.33 to 1-2 and corn 65 to 65.50. oats 41.5 to 47. barley 65 to 82 cents. timothy and clover seed prices noted. latd at 12.32.
Toledo markets show hogs at 10.50 to 12.00 for various grades with steady demand. Calves light goods steady. sheep and lambs unchanged. Minneapolis grain notes include barge shipments steady with No 1 Northern Wheat around 1.21 to 1.33 and yellow corn near 1.28 to 1.48. White No. 1 around 2.20.
London March 1 A noted novelist Mrs. Stanley Wrench urged that a professional woman should not marry if her husband will not accept her as an economic partner. She argued many women are more industrious than men but must choose between career and home, saying marriage should be avoided by those in demanding professions unless partnership is equal.
Kharkoff, Russia March 31 The prosecuting attorney of the Kharkoff court has been sentenced to one year in prison for using hypnotism to elicit confessions from two accused robbers. The prisoners reportedly became hysterical under the spell. A Soviet decree forbids hypnotism during interrogation before trial. Paris reportedly has more than 100000 trees but only one oak tree.
South Ridge March 31 members of the Needle Guild and their families will be entertained Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Clarence Peabody. Rev C M Guy of Oberlin preached at the local church Sunday morning. Mrs Mary Eppley and daughter Mrs Ralph Fowle and son Malcolm returned home after visiting Erie Pennsylvania with Wm Kolbe family. Miss Mable Dehn left for New York City to visit Miss Julia Ildenheim and returned. Rev C Holzworth assisted by Rev A Fuesner officiated at funeral of Jacob Kuellmer Brownheim Monday.
A Busy week with school entertainment at Murray Ridge and numerous visits across Elyria Brownhelm and Wakeman. Residents attended dances, flower shows, and meetings while Mrs Hattie Shelton’s funeral service is set for Friday in Myron Shelton’s home.
Mrs Max Peabody Wakeman wed Asher Beam of Ohio State. Daughter visited from Berea over the weekend. Fied Todd is on the sick list. Mr and Mrs Will Bayles returned home after winter with Mrs Fred Cahoon.
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