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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1927
Page
15
Weather changes prompt town to observe the straw hat season while residents weigh fashion against function. Citizens hesitate to expose to winds as storms approach and many people conserve or clean old hats for the coming warmth.
August Riserren filed against Eva Roenies claiming control of the home and custody of six children after she allegedly left with one child on March 27. Helen M Wood sues Thomas St Wood for neglect and cruelty, seeking support and restoration of her name. Elizabeth Wilson accuses Dalbert Witson of desertion and gross neglect, seeking alimony and name restoration. Hannah Taylor sues Wi C Taylor for neglect cruelty and alimony for their child, while Antonia Laporraich sues Jobo Lapotkovich for alimony and property division amid alleged cruelty and drunkenness.
In Tabana Ohio on March 18, Frank H. Hicks a 45 year old Lima auto accessory salesman was killed when the car he rode in veered off the road and struck a telephone pole. T. O. Reihlr a 45 year old Lima insurance salesman who drove the vehicle escaped injury. The pair were en route to Springfield for work.
In Pare Two Continued, the Byrd plane este and ship prepare life rafts, radio aerials, and emergency provisions for a sea landing. Beside gear tweaks, 28 days of rations and 14 foot life raft details are described as weather forecasts hint at possible postponement.
The 1925 auto accident case Garbyra Ss versus Howard KE Aten, both of this city, arose from a collision on Lodi Street near Furnace Street. During a court recess opposing counsel reached a settlement of $600, and Judge W T R Thompson directed the jury to render a verdict for that amount.
Lorain County adds four inspectors this week to combat the European borers. P M Chapman of Huntington, G T Baenn of Brownhelm, Arthur McRoberts of Oberlin, and W H Giles of Grafton join the effort. Rain delays cleanup work as farmers resume efforts around barns and perimeters.
C A Jones age seventy nine died yesterday at his Cleveland street home. A builder by trade he spent thirty years as a foreman for Lake Shore RLRB and twenty years as a contractor in Elyria building residences and business blocks. Survived by wife Mrs J A Jones one daughter Mrs Letitia Plaf and several grandchildren with two grandsons living in Pasadena. Funeral services will be held at Ridgland cemetery messages of condolence welcomed.
A mysterious device, claimed to reduce fuel consumption, is advertised as easily installed in minutes. Lief of Milwaukee offers the device free for a limited time to auto owners who will help introduce it, with potential profits of 75 to 159 dollars weekly for advertisers. Write him for a free sample offer and to join the project.
Paul Savage bound over to the grand jury on a statutory criminal charge after a I day hearing before Justice S J George. Bond set at $1 05. He also faces a larceny charge and is remanded to the common pleas court. Coca Cola Botting Company received a permit to build a brick warehouse costing 9000 at Lake and Waldwell avenue. Goldburz estate allowed remodel of block at 232 Broad Street with 1500 cost.
The Friendly Indians, a Young Men’s Christian Association group from Ely, will travel to the Y camp on the Verouiles river Friday for a weekend stay through Saturday afternoon. Lexewood A. will visit the camp the following day. Mason Smith, county assessor, will address High school pupils on Decoration Day observance, with Attorney Don Myers sharing a safety tale during the same assembly period.
The American Legion launches Safety Day across public schools with talks on road safety and student care. Speakers include Attorney Day Symons at Franklin and Roosevelt buildings, Attorney Harvey Cheney at Mr Kinley and Ely, Service Director James Hewitt at Garfard Jefferson and Gates, Police Chief Stankard at Hamilton, with Dr. Mesere speaking at the figs school tomorrow.
Testimony describes threats and coercion by Benjamin, urging victims to stay silent. Mrs Swanson recalls fear and manipulation, with references to rooms and housing near King Ben’s apartment. She says she believed in keeping faith and telling the truth about what happened in the colony, despite pressure to stay quiet.
A jumble of quiz style items asks about wartime leaders plans and a Kellogg resignations and a jury verdict in a Rath Snyder trial. It notes Norway flight search, Red Cross tasks, and a Chicago Grain Exchange trading halt. It also mentions Brucea, famed ancient Moslem tombs becoming a modern bath city.
Society notes report a luncheon honoring Maria Wright of the Eastern Heights Boulevard. The event referenced a yellow and white color scheme and included flower tributes. Details mention engagements and upcoming nuptials for Maria Wright and Harold Nothingon with a list of admissions and discharges from a local hospital.
A long list of local residents sharing travels visits and health updates. James BowU of Cornell Avenue left by mower today for a trip to Ash wile North Carolina and Mr Petersburgh Florida. They will return to Firhamm in Mrs J Schoenherr who has been under X-ray treatment at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital has returned home on Middle Avenue. Mr and Mrs George Wicker and daughter Virginie were guests of Mr and Mrs Floyd Fralic of Sandusky last evening. Mrs Fred Novek of Oxford Street was a guest of Mrs RK yesterday. 2 AVE alkennhorst of Mar Was an Ashland visitor yesterday afternoon. Airs Hears Woost was a guest of her daughter Mrs R Munz of Ashland yesterdays. The condition of Frank Wack. S1L Nuri sheet who sprained his ankle last week is slowly improving. Kenneth Thomasson of this city a student at Western Re e University underwent another operation at Dr Crile Hospital today. Miss Ebba Fosselius of this city has been elected to Cresset honor women's organization at Ohio University Athens where she is a student. Mrs George Gill of Columbus Street is in Cleveland today. Mr and Mrs Elmer Christman d14 Cleveland Street are the parents of a son born this morning at Elyria Memorial hospital. Mrs Tom Peehlen and Mrs thur Peebles and daughter Shi Jean of Lorain were Elyria visitors last evening. Mr and Mrs Carl Mills and Mr and Mrs George Miller of Cleveland Street were Sandusky visitors. Airs Mrs John Robertson of Cleveland spent last evening with friends and relatives in this city.
Fran Chevrolet Co announces entry into the auto business as a Chevrolet dealer. 5. B. Pfats arrives from Youngstown to serve as secretary treasurer and general manager amid a pending consolidation. S. A. Pfauts serves as president. The temporary location is 115 East Avenue, with a new up-to-date showroom on East Bridge Street.
A car fire on Broad Street was extinguished with no damage. A second incident on Middle Avenue near 17th Street involved a truck colliding with a vehicle, damaging a wheel and injuring a passenger. Police questioned the truck driver and arranged towing.
The interview cites McDermott’s repeated denials of motive while admitting to shoveling coal as a coerced distraction. He insists he would choose prison over living a lie, and hints at other parties possibly involved, declining to name the killer or reveal who paid for the act.
Three persons died instantly and two were seriously injured when their auto was struck by a Pennsylvania freight train at a crossing in Upper Sandusky Ohio. The occupants were Claire Stredy and family. a Cadillac from Michigan carried a 4 year old boy, and a 26 year old man was believed to be a brother of the dead man.
Gallipolis Ohio May 19 Workmen narrowly escaped danger yesterday when the historic Raccoon Creek covered bridge at Vinton collapsed. The 1837 structure, once burned in 1863 during Confederate raids, helped delay pursuers and reportedly saved Gallipolis and the nearby military post from a siege.
Eyewitness accounts describe a brutal blast at the school yard that collapsed walls and spread smoke as rescue workers labored. Superintendent Hurck died during efforts to save pupils, while assailant Kehoe triggered further explosions at the site and in a car nearby.
The council weighs funding to finish a park pool project this season. Aimed at enabling July 1 readiness with top sanitation and safety, the commission votes to divert funds from other work to get the pool usable under supervision, while details of original plans will follow future developments. The article praises the club’s civic spirit in sponsoring the recreation feature.
Market reports show hog receipts around 20 000 with live hogs up to 2 dollars higher and cattle steady with beef steers 950 to 1000. Sheep receipts light and prices mixed. Chicago quotes lists weaker hogs and steady wheat and corn futures with mixed grain prices across regions including Minneapolis and Toledo offerings.
A club voted to appoint a three person committee to work with the park commission on temporary and permanent steps for park improvements. The appointees are Jum Are Itage, George Rich ine, and Louis Glaver. The park commission expects to seek reappropriation at the council’s next session.
Governor Darahey signs four of the last twelve measures approved by the general assembly before adjournment. The actions move forward in the legislative agenda as lawmakers finalize pending bills.
May-Ter Rich ard announced that the Starker Maloser fight scheduled for Yankes stadium tonight was postponed due to bad weather. A tablet commemorating the baptism of William Fenn and the marriage of John Quincy Adams in All Hollows Church London will soon be dedicated.
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