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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1928

Page

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Inkealth Tuberculosis Conference At Elyria Memorial Hospital

The fourth in a series of chest conferences in Lorain county was held at Elyria Memorial hospital Thursday. Forty were examined to detect early tuberculosis and curb its spread. Three hundred county deaths in five years are linked to the disease. Doctors E Edwards and E F Griesinger led the examinations with support from the Lorain County Health Council and local medical leaders. Funding comes from Christmas seal sales. The next conference dates in Oberlin on May 21.

Lorain County Elyria Memorial Hospital E . Edwards E. F. Griesinger Cleveland

Sandino Note Threatens Americans in Nicaragua

A letter with General Augustino Sandino's signature, found at the La Luz mine, declares that all Americans captured by revolutionists will be killed in response to U.S. refusal to withdraw from Nicaragua. The mine site suffered a third raid with most buildings burned. the rebels reportedly moved to a position about 12 mules from La Luz.

Puerto Cabezas Nicaragua United States Augustino Sandino la Luz Harry Amphlett Amphlett Sandino

Donaheys Back In Columbus After Vacation Drive

Governor Vic Donahey and Mrs Donahey returned to Columbus from a state vacation motor trip through the south. Their son Jim drove. The trip, May 1 to now, aimed at health recovery for Mrs Donahey after injuries from a previous automobile accident. The governor resumes official duties Monday and spoke with no politicians during the journey.

Columbus Vic Donahey South Jim Donahney Miami Fla Atlantic West Florida New Orleans Alabama Tennessee J. A. Meckstroth Danabey

County and Villages Plan 9 Mile Road Widening Project

Lorain County and the Villages Avon Lake and Sheffield seek to widen No. 3 State Route 2 for about nine miles from the Cuyahoga County line to Lorain city to 30 feet with 50 percent county and local funding. Bids on concrete and brick, concrete preferred. County has 70000 dollars available this year to advance the work, with the aim to start at the county line and extend westward as funds permit.

Cuyahoga County Lorain Avon Lake Sheffield Lorain County Cuyahoga Murray George Rhoads W. R. Richmond CP Wrees Kirk Brindle Ameher J Cc Standen John R Pipes Vrke C. P Avor Fred P Breifield Harry Awit Shefield Loemtateler of Commerce Els Leonard M. Wheaton

Fire department tests new hose for Elyria unit

Elyria firemen tested 450 feet of newly purchased hose on Thursday. The tests were satisfactory and the department now has about 7,000 feet of fire hose in total.

HOSF Elyria Fire Department

Norwalk Man Pleads Not Guilty to DUI Charge

Ralph Emerson of Norwood Avenue Norwalk pleaded not guilty in police court this morning to driving while intoxicated. His hearing is set for this afternoon. Bond was set at 200 by Mayor James A. Hewitt after a Lake Avenue arrest last night.

Ralph Emerson Norwood Avenue Norwalk Emerson James A. Hewitt Lake Avenue

Indiana Man Has Car Damaged Here

Winchester Indiana resident Harry Manks said his car was struck and damaged by a light coupe on Clark Street last night He did not secure the other driver’s name and told police of the incident.

Indiana Harry Manks Winchester Clark Street Manks

Noise complaint quieted by police last night

Police dispersed disorderly youths at the corner of Furnace and West River streets after a noise complaint. Officers reported the group became quieter following intervention by the squad.

Furnace West River Streets

Western Reserve Finance Sues Parkside Auto for Car Possession

The Western Reserve Finance Company of Elyria filed suit in common pleas court against Parkside Auto Company of Lorain seeking immediate possession of a vehicle secured by a chattel mortgage and $100 in damages.

Western Reserve Finance Company of Elyria Common Pleas Parkside Auto Company of Lorain

Deserted wife seeks divorce after five years apart

Nina K Ramser files in common pleas court for divorce from Albert Ramsen alleging five years after their 1917 marriage he deserted her and their two children and has remained absent since.

Nina K Ramser Common Pleas Court Albert Ramsen

Administrative appointment in Cr. Daugherty estate

Fay Preston of Oberlin was named administratrix of the Cr. Daugherty estate, Elvira, by Judge H C Wilcox in probate court yesterday. The ruling formalizes her role to manage the estate’s affairs.

Fay Preston Oberlin Cr. Daugherty Elvira H C. Wilcox

Two Cognovit Judgments Hit Elyria Court

The Elyria Buick Company obtained two cognovit note judgments in Judge A. R. Webber's court today. One for 116.65 dollars against Chamles Hamilton and another for 116 dollars against Harold Hamilton.

Elyria Buick Company A. R. Webber Chamles Hamilton Harold Hamilton

County board approves Johnson ditch in Elyria township

The board of county commissioners today approved the construction of the Johnson ditch in Elyria township, authorizing the project to proceed under the county’s drainage program and outlining funding and oversight steps.

Board of County Commissioners Johnson Elyria Township

Cognovit suit filed in common pleas court

Mr and Mrs J. Moon filed a cognovit note petition in common pleas court against Elmer C. Dellefield for $69,429. The filing notes a formal debt action seeking recovery of the stated amount.

J. 8 Moon Common Pleas Court Elmer C. Dellefield

Elyria Parks Memorial Proposed to Honor Ely Family

Mr Wilford urged a city memorial in Ely Park as a symbol of civic pride and Elyria’s park system. He noted 23 or 24 land bequests by the Ely family, praising Cascade and Elywood parks and citing Prof Hatton’s praise of Cascade as a premier municipal park. Frank Ellenberger urged broad city support including women and all groups.

Wilford Ely Elyria Ifeman Ely Ely Park Cascade Park Elywood Cyvely Ely Hes Jie Prof Hatton Europe Cascade Frank Ellenberger

Memorial for Heman Fly Proposed in Ely Park

City meeting heard support for a memorial to founder Heman Fly in Ely Park. Speakers praised Cascade park views and urged broader park awareness, with committees named to outline the memorial type and financial plan and a follow up meeting planned.

East New England Curis Stolfenburg Black River Valley Cascade Park Henry Wurst Charles Crehore Crehore J.C Parsch Ely Park Parsch W. G. Comings Ohio Elyria Ralph Silsbee J. W. McHenry E J Staphard Robert Rice Bea Harvey Cherfty Cheney Elys Oscar Dunn Paul Wainwright Senator Comings McHenry Illinois Charles Tucker A C Hudnutt Hewitt Heman

Livestock Co-operatives Show Increased Sales in Ohio

Livestock co-operatives of Ohio reported a gain in volume of more than 20 percent for the first three months of this year, according to word received at the Lotain County Farm Bureau office.

Ohio Lotain County Farm Bureau

Farm Bureaus Increase Rolls Across Ohio in First Quarter 1928

Ohio Farm Bureau Federation reports 2562 new members added in January to March 1928. 61 counties gained members with Union County leading at 236. several counties surpassed 100. A February March drive recruited many new members, with future campaigns planned after corn planting to reach a 19000 member goal.

County Farm Bureaus of Ohio Lorain Nexs Allgger

Spanish Dance Fever Replaces Russian Tastes in Paris

Spanish dancers and singers fill Paris concert halls as Russian favorites fade. The Opera Comique reports record crowds for Manuel de Falla's Spanish festival with dancer Argentine and Vincente Escudero presenting famed steps such as the seguidilla, jota, and gitana.

Olle Opera Comigre Manuel de Falla L'Amour Sorcier Vincente Escudero Spain Paria

Police Shake Up Averages in Modern Popular Song

A new study shows the average life of a popular song trending now is four to six months. Analysts note rapid turnover in chart rankings and shifting listener tastes. Publicity campaigns aim to sustain hits beyond the brief peak.

Kidney Trouble Found Cause Of Brown's Death

Thomas Brown a 25 West Avenue resident died in Elyria Memorial Hospital after a Thursday autopsy by Coroner Myles Perry. The report cites chronic nephritis with undersized kidneys and a markedly enlarged heart, ruling out homicidal poisoning and noting prior collapse on Woodford Avenue.

Thomas Brown West Avenue Elyria Memorial Hospital Brown Myles Perry Woodford Avenue Coronr Perry

Oregon Voters Go To Polls in Unusual Primary

Oregon voters went to the polls to conclude a highly unusual primary campaign. Herbert Hoover faced opposition for the Republican presidential vote and would be carried to Kansas City with support from 13 Republican delegates. Observers predicted Gov. Al Smith of New York would likely win easily over Senator Reed of Missouri, whose strength waned due to disagreements with the late President Wilson, a longtime Oregon Democrat favorite.

Portland Ore Oregon Herbert Hoover Kansas City al Smith New York Reed Missouri Wilson

Markets in Cleveland Produce and Poultry Prices May 18

Cleveland markets list produce sacks by weight and region with prices for Maine Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Idaho and Florida. includes 150 and 120 and 110 pound sacks and various onion and potato types. poultry prices for broilers leghorns fowls ducks and geese. butter and egg quotations with per dozen and per pound figures.

Cleveland Maine Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Idaho

Cleveland Livestock Market Report May 18

Hogs receipts 900 with market up 20 cents top 103.5. pigs steady across weights. Calves and yearlings mixed with small gains. beef cows and vealers varied. Sheep receipts 400 with market steady. fat lambs 15-18 per hundred, cull lambs 11-13, fat ewes 7-8.

Cleveland

Trading brisk in Columbus wholesale produce district May 18

Columbus Ohio report notes active trading with few price changes. Beans Hamper 3 to 4.90 dollars. cantaloupes express shipments crate 9.00 to 9.50. potatoes Florida No 1 double head barrel 5.00, No 2 3.00. Strawberries 24 qt crate 4.00 to 3.00, poor as low as 2.00. Tomatoes Florida 1 basket crate 5.00 to 5.50, 10 lb package 1.79. Eggs current receipts 9-30 cents.

Columbus Florida

Toledo Livestock Market Report May 18

Toledo Ohio cattle and hogs receipts were light to moderate with hogs at 10 to 15 higher. Heavies ranged 9.50 to 9.730, mediums 10.09 to 10.15, Yorkers 10.00 to 10.15, good pigs 7.75 to 8.25. Cattle receipts light with market steady, calves light with steady demand, and sheep and lambs receipts light with market steady.

Toledo

Woman Seeks Damages from Railway Over 1928 Crash

Jessie Mae Krugman of Stop 69 Cleveland road filed in common pleas court seeking 25750 dollars in damages from the Cleveland Southwestern Railway and Light Company. She alleges that on October 31, 1928, while driving near the defendant’s tracks her car stalled on the crossing due to track elevation and was struck by a speeding Southwestern car. The plaintiff claims the motorman could see her automobile 1000 feet away and failed to slow down.

Cleveland Road Jessie Mae Krugman Common Plas Cleveland, Southwestern Railway and Light Company Plalintiff Southwestern

Rain and Warm Weather Visit City Thursday

Rain and warm weather swept the city on Thursday and Thursday night causing showers, hailed by shoppers seeking shelter under awnings. Flooding was limited to basins with no serious impacts. farmers welcomed the rain, predicting crop growth after a period of stagnation.

Jupiter Pluvius City Service Department

Death Record for Mrs Mary A Henson at Abbey Road

Mrs Mary A Henson died this morning at age 78 years 10 months and 19 days at her home on Abbey Road. She is survived by one son A C Henson and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 30 from her home officiated by Rev Mavis of French Greek officiating. Burial will be in Sheffield Cemetery.

Mary A Henson Abbey Road A C. Henson Mavis Sheffield

Louvain Library Clock Unveiled At July 4 Dedication

International artisans from three nations build a four-unit clock and 35-bell carillon for the new Library of the University of Louvain. The $80,000 project funded by American engineering societies honors the rebuilt tower after WWI destruction. Clock works are in Croydon England with dials and hands by Paris New York and London firms. Brass stars from Waterbury Connecticut adorn the dials, produced by Stanhope New Jersey companies.

New York University of Louvain Engineering Foundation Croydon Eng Wrought Iron Workers Paris London Waterbury Stanhope, N. J

Madison Square Garden Ballots Set Record at Convention

The Democratic convention at Madison Square Garden required 108 ballots to nominate a candidate for president. John W Davis was eventually nominated on the 108th ballot.

Madison Square Garden John W Davis

Galileo Discovers Jupiter's Four Moons on First Telescope Night

The astronomer Galileo Galilei used a newly built telescope to observe Jupiter and identified its four largest satellites. He also noted lunar mountains, marking a pivotal advance in observational astronomy during that early telescope era.

Galileo Jupiter

Mild Diphtheria Epidemic Alarms Elyria City

Elyria health authorities report a mild diphtheria outbreak with four cases in the city, three in one home. One case is serious. quarantine on three homes, local immunization drives for preschoolers, and school-based efforts accompany monitoring of scarlet fever and milk-supply concerns.

Elyria Lloyd Sweet E. French French Ely Ta Board of Health Meonie Temple C. Ha. Barrett Oberlin Eaton Township

Elyria Waltons Plan Sandusky Fisher Night Out

Members of the Agenda club of the Elyria M C A will fish at Bay S Bridge near Sandusky Saturday night. They hope to catch enough fish for the club’s regular Monday dinner.

Sandusky Agenda Club Elyria M.C. A Bay S Bridge

Two Files With County Board

Two declarations of candidacy were filed with the County Board of Elections today. Clarence A Baker, deputy in the county treasurer's office, declared himself a candidate for county treasurer, subject to the Republican primaries on August 14. Judge C G Washburn of the court of appeals, filled his declaration for candidacy to succeed himself, subject to the Republican primaries.

County Board of Elections Clarence A Baker C G Washburn Court of Appeals

Oldest woman telegraph operator in US named Minnie H. Smith

The distinction of being the oldest woman telegraph operator in the United States in point of service belongs to Miss Minnie H. Smith who has held these positions at Zumbro Falls Minnesota for 47 years.

United States Minnie H. Smith Zumbro Falls Minn

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