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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1926
Page
8
An old campus scene describes a formal dining at Wtteabers College with coeds, a visiting professor and his wife as guests, Miss Marguerite Malic presiding at the head table, and a note on the strict dress code and etiquette.
Officials outline a street shutdown estimated to last days, with excavation planned on Main Street and adjacent lanes. The action aims to facilitate a nearby infrastructure project, detailing timelines and affected routes.
A service director has asked the captain to pursue an inquiry into firemen safety matters this morning. The move signals concerns over procedures and possible consequences for the fire department leadership.
Incomplete excerpt notes a Bose club and a vacant leadership post with no successor named. The fragment lacks clear entities, dates, or actions to form a full report.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe morning fighting and government resistance as forces contend near a capital area. Details are unclear but indicate ongoing unrest and clashes affecting local security.
Fragmented lines discuss political independence and cooperation in administration. Mentions Mayflower layoff and vesting, with garbled names such as Mrs Biocham and Mrs Nomtanue. Source text is incomplete and difficult to interpret.
Sadie Chapman files for divorce from Charles Chapman in common pleas court citing gross neglect of duty and loss of support for their two children since May 11. She seeks child custody and alimony. couple married February 25, 1924.
Washington March reports farm leaders and Southern congressmen clash over the Dickinson bill and a proposed federal equalization fee on cotton. Supporters seek two year deferment while subsidy funds loom, with Alabama Mississippi and others fearing tax burdens and educational rollout delays.
Fred Ives of R D Grafton and Wilt Goodman of 719 Ties Avenue collided at the entrance to Goodman's drive on East Avenue. Ives reported a dented left rear fender while Goodman had a damaged left front fender. Damages were settled between the parties. Firemen battled an early afternoon blaze at Robinson and Hancock Clothing Co. with smoke rising through a floor addition and authorities suspect defective wiring. Delegates Crowe and Emerich left Elysis for Marietta to attend the Knights of Columbus state convention which runs through Monday.
In Kingston on May 14 an Irish wolfhound reportedly gave birth to nineteen puppies, surpassing the prior record of eighteen. Local observers note the extraordinary litter and filed a claim of a world record.
Washington May 15 The National Academy of Sciences announces the first volume of the International Critical Tables. Compiling editors with global support provide essential data on atomic structure measurement systems and units in one multi volume work. The editors expect thousands of dollars and many hours saved for researchers.
A garbled OCR list records multiple real estate deals in Lorain and surrounding towns. It notes transfers, sublots, and parcels in Highland Boulevard Subdivision, Ridgeville, Sheffield Lake, Lakewood Beach Subdivision, and Lorain additions. Prices center around 5 to 10 dollars per lot or lump sums like 5 100 and 10.
An article notes ongoing debate over limited surpluses and the need to reduce total funds to about 100 million dollars to avoid a presidential veto by Coolidge, with emphasis on budget constraints and legislative dynamics.
At Keyport Nova Scotia Matawan Hose and Chemical Co workers blame a bail jumper Charles Arena who borrowed a red fire truck to impress a young woman. After a day’s drive the machine broke down and the crew face a judge, with many in the village talking.
Mr Peter D Ambrose of this town supports a large family with six of nine children in Boston University. Emigrated from Maryland years ago, he settled in Tens with his wife. At 60, he has barbered 25 years, planning to send more children to college to complete his aim.
Hazlet British Ge tournament reports Alay D winning with 158 for 36 holes in Sandwich England. Ouimet finished 164 after 36 holes while Watts Gann also posted an 82 in the second round and a total of ADS.
Lorain hosts a home contest seeking cohesion as players assemble the lineup. The report notes aggression and a focus on speed, with the goal of delivering a decisive collective effort and improved defense during the expected fast pace.
A scrambled crossword puzzle from Children’s Pictorial presents across and down clues. Across include Word 1 in the plot and Word 5 Europe country shaped like a boat. Word 4 large body of water. Word 2 type of boat. Word 3 place for horses or cattle. Down include Word 6 salt and Word 7 yeast.
Cleveland produce prices show butters and eggs with mixed grades. poultry items list specific sizes and prices. Livestock receipts total 199 cattle and 590 hogs with market remaining steady. steer, heifer, and cow ranges provided, plus calf, sheep, and lamb values. Toledo sale receipts 3,906 with medium market and broad price spread.
In Columbia on May 4 a list of social visits and hospital news mentions Floyd and a friend at the hospital. Mr and Mrs AY Walkden of Berea called on relatives. The next meeting with Mrs Forest Edmont is set for Wednesday afternoon May nineteenth. The ladies of the church will host Mrs Bromett of Cleveland for a visit. Regents and Station at Phe West Center roads note upcoming events with Glenn Van Arsdale and Cirde Nell attending an alumni event at the Manual Treatment Rand Home.
The Economics department of Columbia high school will hold its annual display after the PTA meeting on May twenty fifth. Katherine Harden won first prize in the high school spelling contest for Doroto county. Viola Ives took third in the eight-grade competition. The contest at Wellington was held last Saturday. Helen Grills, girls basketball captain, and Wilmore Burnett, boys captain, hosted the center basketball squad at Helen Grills home. twenty attendees enjoyed refreshments. Mrs. Mze Cole Fric visited Curahoge Falls public team here Monday and former pupils were glad to see her. The Friendship class of the A L E Sunday School made their annual calls on the sick, Mother's callers at Chas Putt's home. A sister of Harold Storms visited from Michigan for a week. Mrs. Lacey Cole and son Ralph of Elyria called on sister Mrs. Mary Jane Osborne Wednesday.
Estimates show Ohio tomato growers expect about 6 770 cars of tomatoes to be contracted or shipped, below 8 677 last year, as the state’s canning industry continues strong demand nationwide. Principal plants are in Van Wert Port Clinton Toledo Sandusky Wooster Tippecanoe City Rockford Circleville Stoutsville Amelia hamersville Washington Madison Conneaut Linxa and Hicksville.
Juanita Clark plans a multi city voyage from Vancouver to Tlawan and Alaska. She will spend two months aboard, with business and pleasure steps, before returning via Panama. She intends to write magazine pieces on business conditions during her absence.
Rain yesterday delayed the Lorain County Track and Field meet. The remaining events will be run at the Fair Grounds starting in the afternoon, under Superintendent E C Seale. About 4300 spectators were estimated, with pupils from all parts of the county to attend.
Wellington area women gathered at Mrs Smith's Southam residence for a noon meeting. Florence Heaford of Cleveland sang, readings by Mrs Furze and others followed, lunch concluded the afternoon program. Next meeting set for June at Mrs Pfeiffer's home. Nearly 3,000 pugilists are registered with the New York State Boxing Commission.
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