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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1928

Page

7

Judge Refuses To Advance Suits In Lorain Raid Case

Judge dismisses advances in four civil suits filed by Rose Zurcher and Lorain residents against Lorain police officers and Rankin. Plaintiffs allege illegal search, unlawful arrest during a raid. Cases total $10,000. motion to dismiss deemed premature.

W. B. Thompson W. A. Murphey O. E Belle H. Buda Fu- Reynolds Rose Zurcher Lorain Murchers

Foremen's Club Set to Meet Friday at YMCA

The Elyria Foremen's Club confirms its May meeting for Friday May 1 at the YMCA. Warry Newton Clarke a Cleveland manufacturing executive will speak. The prior meeting drew more than 170 attendees and organizers expect an even larger turnout.

Elyria Foremen's Club Warry Newton Clarke Cleveland Manufacturing Foremen’s Club

Herron Trial Begs for Murder of Sister-in-law

New Philadelphia May 7 William D Herron 45 faced trial for the murder of his sister in law Viola May 22 Judge Lindsey rejected a venue change and a jury was expected by tomorrow Miss Day disappeared near February Herron initially claimed kidnapping then admitted choking her and discarding the body in the Tuscarawas river, later recovered by a river man.

New Philadelphia William D. Herron Viola EB. E. Lindsey Miss Day Herron Tuscarawas River

Salvation Army Band of Inmates Plays Across the States

A prison Salvation Army band led by Captain J Stanley Sheppard performs with 600 parole-supervised inmates and unrewarded musicians. Their repertoire spans Haydn to Tschaikowski, has toured major Eastern cities, and even played for President Coolidge, showcasing music as a path to spiritual uplift.

J. Stanley Sheppard New York State Salvation Army Haydn Beethoven Moizwart Verdi Rossini Schubert Tschaikowski Victor Herbert United States Washington

New Cleansing Cream MELLO GLO Ad

The ad promotes MELLO GLO cleansing cream with cocoa butter for dry skin, claiming quick liquefaction on contact and pore cleansing. It positions MELLO GLO as a companion to MELLOGLO Face Powder from Crandall's and Lewis Mercantile Co, aiming to keep complexions youthful.

Crandall’s Lewis’ Mercantile Co

Curren Leaves Elyria For Chamber Of Commerce Meet

A. J. Curren, president of the Elyria Board of Trade, departed for Washington D C to attend the United States Chamber of Commerce annual meeting. The gathering runs from today through Friday with many of the nation's leading business figures on the program.

Boy cuts wrist on glass after fall Sunday

A high year old boy identified as William Pinter of 565 Irondale Street cut his left wrist when he fell on a piece of glass Sunday. His injury was examined at Elyria Memorial Hospital.

William Pinter Irondale Street Elyria Memorial Hospital

Wrist Injury From Car Cranking Reported

Frank W. Brown of Lorain R. D. 1 sustained a wrist injury Sunday while cranking his car. He received care at Elyria Memorial hospital.

Frank W. Brown Lorain R. D. 1 Elyria Memorial Hospital

Local Bridge Fans to Attend Lorain Tourney

Elyria bridge fans plan to attend an auction bridge tournament at the Antlers hotel Lorain on Tuesday May 8. Auction bridge is popular at tourneys held here in the Newell hotel.

Lorain Elyria Bridge Antlers Newell Hotel

Wheels and tires stolen from Mr Skinner’s car

Mr Skinner of 1301 Middle Avenue reported to police that two disc wheels and tires were stolen from his car parked behind his home on Saturday night according to the police report.

Skinner Middle Avenue

Police Asked to Aid Disappearance Case in Cleveland Salesman

Local police asked Saturday to investigate the disappearance of L. E. Manley a Cleveland hardware salesman believed to have been in the area for several days Police found he had not registered at an Elyria hotel.

Cleveland L. E. Manley Manley Elyria

Oberlin Road Man Loses Tire Carrier

Emmett Fortin of stop 84 Oberlin Road reported to police Saturday night that he lost a tire carrier and license plate in Elyria. The license plate number was 897-123.

Oberlin Road Emmett Fortin Elyria

Car Stolen From Grace Court Saturday Night

A Buick four door car owned by Irvig Lee Dale of Grace Court was stolen Saturday night from Grace Court and Cedar Street. License number 8-253 was on the vehicle.

Elyrlan Irvig Leedale Grace Court Cedar Street Po- Mee

Lure of Road Fails to Charm Local Boy

Russell Sheppard aged 16 of Prospect Street left home Sunday with George Brotherton aged 16 of Clark Street. Sheppard returned home late last night through a bedroom window. Brotherton has not returned and is missing.

Russell Sheppard Prospect Street George Brotherton Clark Street Sheppard Brotherton

Arrested for drinking and made to work for city

Albert Peters, a transient, was arrested Saturday night for intoxication and this morning assigned a city job with no pay. The unusual work assignment followed the arrest as a corrective measure.

Albert Peters Peters

Fined $5 and costs on drinking charge for Washburn

Roy Washburn, who gave his Tele graph road address to police, was fined $5 and costs in police court Saturday after noon on a charge of intoxication. Washburn pleaded guilty.

Roy Washburn Telegraph Road Costes Washburn

Guy Findley to Speak at Y M C A Club

Attorney Guy Findley will address the Young Men's club at the YMCA this evening. His talk, titled Our Interest In Forests, will discuss forest conservation and the role of citizens in protecting woodland resources.

Guy Findley Young Men's Club

Mayor's Clerk Grant Schrock Improves at Home

Grant Schrock, the mayor's clerk, was reported better at his home this morning after falling ill Friday night. He was taken sick Friday night and is now recovering locally.

Grant Schrock

Mayer Sues Over Avon Property Ownership

Henry Mayer files in common pleas court to settle ownership of Avon property in the Lake Breeze allotment, claiming a one half interest. Ludwig Jost and others named in the suit.

Henry Mayer Common Pleas Ludwig Jost Avon Mayer Lake Breeze

Myers Sues Thomas Overdue Note for 3756 Pounds

D W Myers files suit against Gustav Thomas and Mary Thomas and others seeking judgment for 3756 07 on an overdue note and for foreclosure of a mortgage securing the note.

D. W. Myers Common Pleas Gustav Thomas Mary Thomas Askine

Elyria Canary Club Meeting Planned for May 8

The Elyria Pedigreed Canary Club will hold its next meeting at the Lorain County bank on Tuesday evening May 8 at 8. The event is open to canary fanciers and breeders in Lorain county. Expected attendees include members from Lorain and Grafton and visitors from Norwalk Mansfield and Wooster.

Elyria Canary Club Elyria Pedigreed Canary Club Lorain

Americanization Association to hold regular meeting

The Ely ria Americanization Association will hold its regular meeting Tuesday afternoon in the office of George H. Chamberlain starting at 4:18.

The Elyria Americanization Association George H. Chamberlain

Lawsuit Over Misrepresented Farm Tools and Lease

Alex Young files suit in common pleas court against William F. Weichal alleging tools sold as in good condition were not and a farm lease that had expired caused eviction. He seeks 125.36 for misrepresented tools and 327 for the misrepresented lease.

BAYS Alex Young Common Pleas Court William F. Weilchal Weichal Yenny

Republican Mira Mareh files declaration for county board

Mira Mareh, Clerk 6 courtry, declares candidacy to succeed herself on the county board of elections ticket. She is a Republican and will run in November, subject to primaries on August 14.

Mira Mable Mareh Cdurts County Board of Elections

Orders sale of Lorain Laundry for debt

Judge W B Thompson in Lorain common pleas court ordered the sale of the Central Laundry Co. property to satisfy creditors. The sale set for May 16 follows a suit brought by Charles Nicholas in April alleging insolvency and requesting a receiver and sale of assets.

Lorain Laundry The Central Laundry Co Lorain W. B. Thompson Common Pleas Court Charles Nicholas Nicholas

Divorce Granted in Thompson Case Between Farschman and Evelyn Farschman

Judge J. W. B. Thompson today granted a divorce to Carl E. Farschman from Evelyn D. Farschman. The ruling finalizes their marriage dissolution as filed in local court proceedings.

Jurge W. B. Thompson Carl E. Farschman Evelyn D. Fars Farschman Evelyn D. Farschman

Stasko Sues NY Chicago and St Louis Rail for Injury

George Stasko of Lorain files in common pleas court to recover 265600 from the New York Chicago and St. Louis railroad company for injuries suffered Feb 28 when loading ship plates onto a gondola for American Ship Building Co. the car allegedly tipped and threw him to the ground.

George Stasko Lorain Common Pleas Court New York Chicago and St. Louis

This List Ends Gator Name Contest

The last round of the alligator naming contest offers a five dollar prize awarded by Mayor James A. Hewitt. Submissions include Lindy from Mrs. C. E. Seidel and Snoozer from Elizabeth Spinks, with other entries such as Pune Al and Spats. The winner will be chosen from Chronicle Telegraph readers’ names submitted to the contest.

Order of Eagles Aerie James A. Hewitt Chronicle-Telegra C. E. Seidel West Avenue Pune James T. Smith Harvard Avenue Elizabeth Spinks Marseilles Street Snoozer Billy Smith 8Th Street Max van Wormer Max Frank Wilford Ely Ria Park

East Side Fire Station Closed For Overhaul

Fire station No 2 on the east side is closed today and for several days while the White engine is overhauled. Regular apparatus from the east side operates from Central fire station. The east side remains open at night with a single engine for night calls, and is protected by the two other stations. Firemen from No 2 are servicing the engine at Central station.

East Side Fire Station East Side Station Central Fire Station East Side No. 2

Death Record of Robert H Ellison in Avon Ohio

Robert H Ellison died at 5 36 a m in Avon Ohio at age 85 10 19. Born in Lubbenham England on June 18 1842 he came to America in 1849 and settled in Avon except for two years in Michigan where he taught school. Survived by a niece Mrs Jake Smith and two nephews Robert K Taylor and Karl C Taylor of Elyria plus many Avon friends. Funeral services at Avon Methodist church Wednesday at two in the afternoon.

Avon, O Robert H. Ellison Lubbenham England America Avon Michigan Jake Smith Robert K. Taylor Karl C. Taylor Elyria

Death of Fred Wendt at 121 Lincoln Court

Fred Wendt died at his home Saturday evening at 9 20 after a pneumonia illness aged 65 years 6 months 25 days He leaves a widow a son Eugend at home a granddaughter a sister and a brother Mrs John Losier Elyria and August Wendt Funeral services were held at 230 this afternoon at the late home with Rev R T Ketcham officiating Burial was in Ridgelawn cemetery

Fred Wendt Lincoln Court Eugend John Losier Elyria August Wendt Elysia R. T. Ketcham Ridgelawn Cemetery

Jennie A. Smetzer Rites Planned In Elyria

Jennie A Smetzer 62 wife of David K Smetzer died last night at Elyria Memorial Hospital. She leaves husband one son two daughters a brother and seven grandchildren all of Elyria. She belonged to the Church at Christ. Body taken to Taylor Funeral Home then to her residence 216 Kam Wread street. Funeral Wednesday at 1:36 from home and 2:09 from Church of Christ with Rev W C Foulet officiating. Burial in Ridgelawn cemetery.

Jennie A. Smetzer David K. Smetser Elyria Memorial Hospital Pom John Elyria Ealaan Gertrude Thamert Aleter Church At Christ Taylor Funeral Home Kam Wread Street Church of Chitet W. C. Foulet Bertal Ridgelawn

Fifty-five new kittens born to five Spring Valley cats

Rose Marie Haglund, seven, found Saturday that five cats had given birth to 35 kittens in addition to the six she already had. Five mothers guarded their young, all born on Saturday. Nature’s bounty filled the scene as 85 kittens in total arrived from the family’s cats.

Rose Marie Haglund Leonard Haglund Spring Valley Rose Marie

Ladies Rifle Shoot At City Hall May 93rd

A group of women will use the city hall rifle range Wednesday evening. The program opens at seven o clock with instruction for all interested in rifle shooting. Many wish to try for high scores and the event invites any lady to enter the class.

City Hall

Market report from Cleveland on May 7

Potatoes in 150 lb sacks and bags show Ohio Minnesota at 3.00, Idaho russet Bur banks 2.50 2.60, Fla Hastings 6 6 6 2 5 bbl, Texas 100 lb sacks reda 3.25 4.00. Poultry prices list heavy broilers 4 45, leghorns 37 40c, heavy fowls 27 28c, medium stock 27 29c, old roosters 16 17, ducks 25 8 28c. Butter prices per pound extras in tablets 46 31 2 48 1 2c, extra firsts 43 1 2 84 5 2c, seconds 39 1 2 41 1 2c, prints 1 to 3 cents above current quotations. Eggs extras 33 33 1 2¢, extra firsts 32¢, firsts 29 1 2 30c, ordinary 28c.

Cleveland Ohio Minnesota Idaho Fla Hastings Texas

Cleveland Livestock Market Report May 7

Hogs receipts 3,200 with prices 10.25 to 10.50 for 130 to 350 lb ranges. Packing hogs 8.00 to 8.50. Cattle receipts 1,000 with calves 9.50 steady trend. beef cattle 11.00 to 12.25. cows 7.50 to 9.25. heifers 13.60 to 15.80. Sheep receipts 1,500 with fat lambs 16.50 to 16.75. fat ewes 7.50 to 8.50.

Cleveland

Produce price report from Columbus market May 7

Demand moderate for most fruit and vegetable lines in Columbus Ohio. U.S. and regional price quotations listed for lemons lettuce onions oranges cucumbers strawberries and other items with varying crate and box prices across California Texas Florida Louisiana and local suppliers.

Columbus Calif Texas Fla Louisiana

Toledo Livestock Hogs and cattle market report May 7

Toledo daily market note reports 600 hogs with gains 25 to 40 cents for 166 pounds year of age, heavy grades at 9.50 to 10.00, mediums 16.25 to 10.40, pigs 8.25 to 8.76, workers 10.26 to 10.40. Cattle values steady on light receipts. Calves light demand, sheep slow.

Toledo

Harmony Lacking Singers Taken To Tail

Four men arrested Saturday near West River and Huron on intoxication charges after their singing disturbed neighbors. All were fined $5 and costs. One man, August Kennak, was found not guilty after pleading not guilty. Police said the drunks attended a wedding and were loud, though lacking harmony. Names include Andy Urgsing Blake Street John Stigel Lodstreet Andy Fricorwa ky Blake street and Paul Zvol enec Mendelcourt.

West River Huron Costes E. J. Stankard Andy Urgsing Blake Street John Stigel Lodstreet Andy Fricorwaky Paul Zvolenec Mendelcourt August Kennak

Funeral held Sunday for Mrs Dwight S Seeley in Wellington

Wellington May 7 Funeral services for Mrs Dwight S Seeley of Brighton were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the late home. Burial was conducted by Kaith Andrews in the local cemetery.

Wellington Mra Dwight S. Seeley Brighton Kaith Andrewa Aeiemee

Home Builders class hosts pot luck at Earle home

Over forty members of the Home Builders class of the M EB church enjoyed a Friday pot luck dinner at Rev. and Mrs. Earle home. Mrs Mace Edwards, a member moving to Tiffin Ohio, was given a linen luncheon set by the class. The evening was social.

M EB Church Earle Mace Edwards Tiffin Ohio

Pauline Hill and Grissingers Attend OSU Fraternity Dance

Pauline Hill returns from Florida this week along with Miss Marian Grissinger to attend a fraternity dance at Ohio State University Friday evening as guests of Lawrence Wells and Marcey Powell. Mrs. Floyd Irish ill with the flu. Leola Zeigler plans a Sunday School class picnic next Saturday.

Pauline Hill Florida Marian Grissinger Ohio State University Lawrence Wells Marcey Powell Floyd Irish Leola Zeigier Dan Grissinger Clara Smith W. J. Powell Lod Friendship Guild The Congregational Church Lee Smith BC. Wise Martin Burt Curtice American Legion Hotel Hollenden Cleveland Frank Freeman Lacy Darling Smith Toledo B. E. Smith Ed. Klei

Dancing at the Elyria Eagles Friday Night Event

The Elyria Eagles host a Friday night dance open to all attendees. Admission is 50 cents per couple, inviting community members to join in.

Elyria Eagles All Welcome

Elyria Women Safe In Fla After Boat Trouble

Relatives of Mrs. John Briggs and Mrs. Florence Rawson learned they were aboard a 35 foot cruiser sailing Biscayne Bay with engine trouble near the Keys. Coast Guard cutters searched the area but the vessel reached port safely around 1 am Sunday. Both women are relatives of Mrs. Francis Allyn of 133 Eastern Heights Boulevard.

John Briggs Florence Rawaom Eastern Heights Boulevard Briggs Rawcom Coast Etuard Miami, Florida Gitrict Elyria Coral Gables Fla Whitney Bliss Miami Biscayne Bay The Keys Rawson Francis Allyn

May Day celebration at Hickory Tree and Wellington Granges

A Mother and Children's Day program featured music and talks on family topics. Ernestine Prosky crowned Queen of the May, with flag drill by Hickory Tree Juvenile Grange and tableaux by Wellington juveniles. Harold and Harriet Mason spoke on juvenile grange history, while Raymond and Charles Cotton and Ernestine Proaky received seeds for youth work. Pomona Grange honored long time members and plan Father’s Day events with a lecture by Dean Alfred Vivian.

Pomona Grange C E Fox Harriet Mason Juveline Grange Pomona Hickory Tree Grange Grange Dean Alfred Vivian

Noted French Rheumatism Prescription Sold Free

A wartime ad promises a French remedy for rheumatism and neuritis from the American army. The seller claims to have treated thousands with wonderful results and offers the prescription for free, requesting only the recipient’s address via a postal response to Brockton Massachusetts.

Wille France Dept Brockton Masa

France and U S Lead Way Toward Peace

Count Paul Claudel says France and the United States share a path to a worldwide peace during his Cleveland visit for a world peace conference. He notes friendly feelings between nations and supports Kellogg’s bilateral treaty approach over a multilateral plan.

Cleveland France United States Paul Claudel America Claudel Esme Howard Kellogg

Richmond Will Run For Board In August

County Commissioner W Fr Richmond announced his bid for re election to the Board of County Commissioners subject to the Republican primaries on August 14. He is the second incumbent to seek another term as two seats on the board are up for election in November and both Richmond and Rhoads must defend their seats this year.

W. Fr. Richmond Board of County Commissioners Richmond Rhoads

Posters Guide Pedestrian Crossing in Paris

Illustrated posters showing pedestrians where they may cross the street are used in Paris to reduce the number of accidents. The effort highlights urban safety measures and city planning responses to traffic risks.

Paris

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