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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1928

Page

12

Dry stronghold bid spreads at Methodist conference

At the general conference in Kansas City, a New York resolution urging Republicans to nominate prohibition candidates for governor and senator is to be shared with other conferences. A May 18 meeting aims to enroll delegates to push a dry candidate to oppose Governor Al Smith in New York.

Kansas City United States The Methodist Episcopal Church New York New York City New York State al Smith

New Manager For Local Market

Hughes Provision Co. successors to Wagner Provision Co. announce H. F. Parker as market manager. He arrives from Warren Ohio with his family. Parker brings 40 years in the line and vows Elyria will host a top quality market. Grand opening planned for Saturday drawing thousands to view offerings.

Hughes Provision Co Wagner Provision Co H. F. Parker Parker Elyria Warren Ohio Eilybang

Death notices from Avon outline two generations of bereavement

Chauncey H. Viets died at 79 after months of illness, born in Connecticut in 1848. Survived by wife Annie and five children Hattie Crist, Carrie Walker, Bertha Smith, Nettie Viets, and Harry Viets. Funeral Sunday at 2:00 from Avon Baptist Church. burial in Avon cemetery. Also, Mrs A R Kittinger, age 82, died, survived by three children F L Shaw, F L Stoner, and A B Kittinger. Visitation at Jenkins Funeral Home. funeral in Massillon Monday at 1:00 pm.

Avon Chauncey H. Viets Connecticut Annie Hattie Crist Independence Ohio Carrie Walker Avon Lake Bertha Smith Nettie Viets Harry Viets Avon Baptist Church Avon Cemetery A. R. Kittinger F. L. Shaw Shaw F. L. Stoner Massillon A. B. Kittinger Collins Jenkins

Daugherty Funeral Services Scheduled For Saturday

Funeral services for Charles Daugherty will be held from Taylor's Funeral Home Saturday afternoon at 2:00. Rev. Van der Py of Oberlin will officiate, burial will be in Spencer, and services will be private.

Charles Daugherty Taylor van der Py Oberlin Spencer

Mathews Files For Sheriff in Lorain County Race

Sheriff BE. G. Mathews filed his declaration to seek re election as Lorain County sheriff. He enters the Democratic primary on August 14 and is the first candidate for the party to file with the Board of Elections.

BE. G. Mathews Lorain County Mathews Board of Elections

Judge awards cognovit note judgments in two cases

Judge A. R. Webber granted $110 to Biljinga Johnson Carpenter Co. against John L. Lembke and $557.19 to City Motors Inc. against Claude L. Box and G. H. Box in cognovit note suits.

A. R. Webber Biljinga-Johnson Carpenter Co John L. Lembke Webber The City Motors Inc Claude L. Box G. H. Box

Divorce Petition in Common Pleas by Florence Grant

Florence Grant filed for divorce from Caty C. Grant in common pleas court on Thursday. They married on October 12, 1913, and have a thirteen year old daughter. The plaintiff alleges lack of support since the child’s birth.

Florence Grant Common Pleas Caty C. Grant Grant

Robbery Report Unverified By Local Police

A claim that a man was robbed of $200 by two colored girls in a building back room could not be substantiated. Police could not locate the complainant or alleged thieves after inquiries prompted by Abraham Wagenstein of Lodi Street.

Abraham Wagenstein Lodi Street

Market Prices Reported for Produce and Poultry in Cleveland

Cleveland markets list May 1 price quotes for produce including 150 lb sacks of round whites from Ohio Wisconsin Michigan at 3.15 to 6.20, Minnesota 2.90 to 3.00, Idaho russet Bur banks 2.55 2.50, Florida Hastings 5.73, Louisiana crates Reds 3.00 3.25, plus Minnesota 2.25 110 lb sacks and bbl totals. Poultry prices range from heavy brooders 42, leghorns 37 40c to various fowls ducks 25 28c. Butter and eggs quoted with tablets 46 48c, extras 42 44c, eggs extras 34c to firsts 29 1-2 30c.

Cleveland Ohio Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota Idaho

Cleveland livestock market report May 11 Hogs cattle sheep summary

Hogs receipts 1,500 with a steady to 10 lower market. top 10.50 for 230-350 lbs, others 8.25 to 10.50 across weight ranges. Cattle receipts 100 with calves 200. beef steers 10.50-12.50, beef cows 7.50-9.50, cutters 5.50-6.75, vealers 13.60-15.50. Sheep receipts 500 with lambs slow but fat lambs 12-16, fat ewes 6.50-8.50.

Cleveland Livestock Cleveland

Blue Ribbon Immunization Ceremony Delights Crowd at College Field

A parade led by a fife and drum corps and a flag bearer marched to the grandstand at the College athletic field where about fifteen hundred spectators gathered. Health Commissioner Dr C D Barret introduced Dr F Oldt who praised the children for completing the immunization program and protecting community health. Elyria Chronicle Telegram publisher A C Hudnutt lauded all who contributed, noting hopes for even more blue ribboners next year.

College Athletic Field C. D. Barrett F. Oldt State Department of Health Dr. Oldt Barret A. C. Hudnutt Elyria Chronicle-Telegram Barrett Hudnutt Chronicle-Tele- Bram

Lorain School Board Sues Black River Township Over 2088 Dollars

The Lorain City School District sues the Black River Township School District in common pleas court to recover 2088 dollars and 79 cents claimed as still due for schooling and teacher services for 84 resident students. The original bill was 3557 dollars 89 cents, with 1449 dollars 10 cents paid by check.

Lorain City Black River Township Board of Education Common Pleas Court Black River Board

Pioneer Days to Spark Elyria Legion Fair Week

The Elyvia Post of the American Legion signed to present an outdoor fireworks show in the third week of June at Lo rain County Fair Grounds. The Pioneer Days spectacle will feature hundreds of pantomime artists, large amounts of ordnance, a thrilling oriental circus, and a pioneer panorama backdrop. Presented nightly starting June 21 with advance staff handling ads and arrangements.

Elyvia Post The American Legion Lorain County Fair Potts Pioneer Days

County pupils win blue ribbons in fitness contest standings

Five hundred fifty county school pupils attained the standard required to win blue ribbons. The final compilation shows the standings.

Becker Announces New Furniture Store at Broad and West

N. Becker moves Coury’s former grocery site at Broad Street and West Avenue to a new furniture venture. The store aims to open soon, expanding local retail offerings with a showroom and home furnishings.

Broad St West Ave Coury's Grocery

Property at 212 Middle Ave Sold in Elyria

The Abstract property at 212 Middle Avenue across from the courthouse was bought from Lorain County Mortgage and Title Co by John and Ralph Murbach. A restaurant currently operates in the building. The new owners plan improvements though specifics are not yet set. City business property transfers surge as investor confidence grows in Elyria's future.

Middle Avenue Lorain County Mortgage and Title Co John and Ralph Murbach Elyria

Evangelical Union Women in Ohio Convene in Elyria

The Ohio District Evangelical Synod of North America convened in Elyria with 303 registrations. Key aims include strengthening missionary work, promoting the Synodical pension fund, and expanding Bible reading plans. Officers were elected, resolutions adopted, and speakers urged broader support for Deaconess Hospital and mission work in India.

Union service closes with Honduran missionary plea

The closing service was led by Mrs. Pitetfer of Marion with scripture read by Mrs. Delfield of Amherst. Edith Melick of New York, a returned Honduran missionary, gave a sterling lecture on Our Missionaries at Work in Honduras and urged ongoing support. Rev Theo Schlundt of Dover spoke on The Eco Highway of Christian Life, outlining concern consistency and consecration as guiding aims. Theo Merten of Lorain installed new district officers as the Ohio Woman's Union plans to meet next year at St John’s Church, Springfield.

India Christ Cr. Scherzer Sandusky God Jesus Christ Man Lord's Vineyard Lord Jesus Christ Adam Church Paul Thessalonians Christina Daemmel Zanesville Federations of Womens Union Ohio A. A. Sotler St. Louis Evangelical Women’s Union Evangelical Synod of N. A National Women’s Union St. Paul's Church Elyria C. O. Garver J. C. Hansen Jacob Schragle Della Brown W. Grunewald Ohio District Evangelical Synod of N. A A. A. Kitterer Evangelical Deaconess Hospital Cleveland District Union E. O. Pallas F. Pfieffer Marion Olive Garver Mans- Geld Fred Langlotz Pomeroy H. E. Rahm Mansfield M. Davis Columbus Pallas First Congregational Church Women's Federation Daughters of Ohio Evangelical St. Paul's F. Pitetfer Marlon J. Delfield Amherat Edith Melick New York Honduras Theo. Merten Lorain District Women’s Union

Nobile Plans Arctic Flights Before June Mists Close In

Flying conditions were reported good as Nobile prepared to depart from Tromsoe with the Italia, carrying eighteen crew. Regular weather updates warned that arctic mists after early June would hinder or prevent a possible rendezvous with the North Pole. Planned routes included Lenin Island, a direct pole flight, or a polar circle.

Nobile Tromsoe Materological Institute Abo Italia North Pole Lenin Island Pole Polar

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