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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1927
Page
2
Merchants of Elxha stage their third monthly Best Buy Day with plans for real spring bargains and fresh stock. A cooperative committee promotes new merchandise and seasonal fashions to entice crowds and showcase standout values across participating stores.
Nine Falton Motors officials attended a fish fry at the Elks Club hosted by the Elks. Speakers Hidenbaugh Meredith and Patton praised company efforts and public support. The Elyria plant employs about two hundred workers with a planned six more hundred once production starts.
Floyd Hewitt, a youthful killer awaiting execution, remained cheery in his cell at Ohio Penitentiary after learning the court of appeals will hear his case. He faces the electric chair on August for murdering Mrs. Celia Brown and her five year old son Ben. Hewitt expressed hope his mother and possibly his attorneys may visit next week and insisted he did not kill the victims.
Reports from Washington indicate Lindbergh may resume his old job as air mail pilot at age 50 if he desires. Officials note his willingness to fly again after informing Paris of his wish to rejoin the service. The air mail career could earn him up to six thousand dollars yearly, with previous routes having influenced his decision.
Mason Smith will speak to the eighth and ninth graders at the high school tomorrow morning on Decoration Day observance while the Women’s Relief Corps distributes American flags to each room during the assembly. A divorce filing cites neglect and cruelty as grounds, with threats to kill and the wife supporting herself.
Mayor's clerk Graer Schrock said Cleveland builders see Elyria as a real city and requested daily reports of building permits issued for projects costing ten thousand one hundred ten dollars or more. Lorain County auto club members may pick up personal accident insurance policies at the club office. directors voted to include coverage. Eleanor Houghtaling's divorce on cross petition granted. she receives custody of the child and property settlement agreement approved.
Lucilip Kirk files for alimony against James F L Kirk at stop 44 South Point drive Avon Lara Kirk alleging habitual drunkenness hindering support. She seeks reasonable alimony and division of household goods from her husband’s property. Local reports note additional community events and minor incidents in Avon Lare area.
The Pittsburgh club remains confident it can sustain its form and beat the Giants to win the National League pennant. Bud Tartar will fight Santiago Yorilla in a 10 round bout in Los Angeles on May 31.
Kelly Green, a debonaire actor, was found guilty of manslaughter by a jury of seven women and four men in Los Angeles. The verdict carries a one to ten year sentence. Parmond died April 20 in a bungalow in Hillswood after a fight with Kelly Green and the widow Miss Markaye.
The Canton American Legion convention is planned for July 26 with Capt. Charles A. Lindbergh possibly attending. Col. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. has accepted to address the Legionnaires, and 34,000 to 16,400 attendees are expected over three days, with auxiliary groups also planning to attend.
Captain Maurice Graham flew mail between Los Angeles and Salt Lake City covering 125,909 miles in one month. He started on schedule every day and was never forced down, earning recognition as a top air mail ace alongside Lucky Lindbergh.
A jumbled quiz page lists ten questions across local topics. It mentions figures like President Caste and Captain Charles A and notes items on wars conventions and diplomatic raids, reflecting a fragmented OCR of a 20th century newspaper item.
Memorial day services will be held in Brownhelm with Rev LaMer delivering the afternoon address at 2 o'clock. An American flag will be placed on the graves of 16 soldiers from the Revolutionary War through World War I. A relay of wreaths and veterans will participate.
The Missionary and Ladies Aid Societies of St Peter's Evangelical Church plan an Ascension day joint prayer service Thursday at 2 o'clock. All ladies are urged to attend with prayers scripture readings or related devotions. A strong attendance is desired. Members of the choir will meet Friday evening. all are asked to attend. Services at the Lutheran church Sunday morning led by Rev. H? will be an outreach service at an area church in Fimore Ohio.
An event at the Benet Association will be held at 7 o clock with dinner served. A registration and auction are planned and a large attendance is hoped for.
The class of 1927 at Amherst High featured Miss Marion Steele as principal and Miss Alyce Neidme with vocal lines. Rev R A Fult offered benediction as Fred Holzhauer, board president, and Wakna Bob spoke on the increasing worth of individuals. The school director read the statement of education and the orchestra performed selections.
Miss Bell leads a gym class for dances at 3 45 as part of the program amid praise for directors and students. Funeral notices honor James Kenna and Finnerat with offerings to the Sacoae church. German services planned by the First Evang elical church and a Grange meeting with 34 members attended and officers announced.
Market report from Cleveland shows lower overall grain prices and steady beef and poultry values. Live cattle and sheep moved with varied bids while eggs and dairy held steady with modest gains. wheat and barley edges mixed as Minneapolis and Winnipeg futures hint at market shifts.
Streitenberger, a former Carron detective, is committed to the Obie penitentiary to start a life sentence for involvement in the Slavis murder. Warden Thomas said he would be put to work as a carpenter on the new death house as soon as he is transferred.
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