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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1929

Page

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Group 10 Oppose Recess of Congress

Washington May 25 A broad senate coalition forms to block a Senate recess next week unless secrecy rule reform is approved. Leaders consider open debate but roll calls may stay secret. Senator Reed proposes secret presidential roll calls with public votes.

Paul R. Malton Washington Senate Congress Senate Rules Committee Wesley L. Jones George Norris David A. Reed Pennsylvania Jones United Press Borah Idaho

Dies In Second Accident In Two Weeks

George W. Alban a 69 year old Steubenville farmer died in a second accident within two weeks. Earlier he narrowly escaped carbon monoxide fumes from his car. The coroner ruled the death accidental saying the gun was likely being cleaned when it discharged.

Steubenville George W. Alban Archie Bell Aidan

When I Was 21 Dr M E Perry Elyria coroner profile

Dr M E Perry of Elyria, Lorain County coroner and Western Reserve University dental student, began practice in Elyria in 1910 and has worked there continuously. He later specialized in pyorrhea and X-ray work, has served as coroner more than eight years, is married with a daughter, resides at 252 Fourth Street, and enjoys hunting fishing and motoring. His boyhood goal was to become a railroad engineer.

M. E. Perry Lorain County College of Dentistry Western Reserve University Elyria Fourth Street

Prize awarded for best work of the year at Gulf Road school

Teresa Emerick of Gulf road won ten dollars in the first Gulf Road school eighth grade prize for best work. Guy B Findley Elyria attorney funded the award to stimulate school effort. Emerick’s yearly averages ranged from 35.11 to 96.77 percent.

Teresa Emerick John L. Emerick Gulf Road Guy B. Findley Elyria Findley

Groh Acquitted In Bribery Tail

Former Mayor Peter J. Groh of Dover was acquitted today on charges he accepted a $50 bribe to protect liquor transport through Dover. The trial included testimony that state agent Edward Little forced Groh at gunpoint to take the alleged bribe. Groh may run again, while Little and John O. Cole resigned from the state prohibition department amid related Lancaster case fallout.

New Philadelphia Peter J. Groh Dover Edward Little Groh Little Lancaster Cooper John O. Cole State Prohibition Department Columbus

Ohio U Paper Judged Best In State

Green and White, the Ohio University student paper from Athens, claimed the state top honor as the best college weekly or semi weekly in 1929 and won the Cleveland Plain Dealer cup. Honorable mentions went to Buchtelite Akron U The Transcript Ohio Wesleyan Wittenberg Torch Kent State Teachers. Capital Chimes of Capital University was named best bi monthly publication.

Akron Ohio University Athens Ohio College Cleveland Plain Dealer Ohio College Newspaper Association Buchteltite The Transcript Ohio Wesleyand Wittenberg Torch

Graf’s Zeppelin motor trouble blamed on excessive strain

FRIEDRICHSHAFE Germany May 25Motor experts who examined the dirigible Graf Zeppelin after its return from touring France found the ship’s motor trouble was caused by excessive strain. An official statement announced today.

Graf Friedrichshafe Germany Graf Zeppelin Toure France

Nurses Receive Diplomas At Elyria Memorial Hospital

Ten young women were awarded diplomas and pins at Elyria Memorial Hospital last night during graduation exercises in the Elks Auditorium. Rev. C H Le Blond urged the nurses to uphold high professional ethics and to serve humanity, citing Florence Nightingale and hospital ideals.

J. St. Mannix Elysia Memorial Hospital Edith Lee Lias School of Nursing Elyria Memorial Hospital I Elks C. H. le Blond Catholic Charities Corporation Cleveland Florence Nightingale Robert Lersch

Virginia Willys Married In London

Miss Virginia Willys daughter of John N Willys of Toledo Ohio and Luis de Aguirre of Buenos Aires was married at a civil ceremony on Menrietta Street Registry office London today The religious ceremony was set for noon at the Savoy chapel Miss Willys father is president of Willys Overland Motor Car Company and she was among Americans presented at the Court of St James early this month

London Virginia Willys John N. Willys Toledo Ohio Luis de Aguirre Buenos Aires Menrietta Street Savoy Chapel Willys Willys-Overland Motor Car Company Court of St. James

Peanut Pusher Pushes Nut Up Pike s Peak

Colorado Springs, Colo. May 25 John Hayburn visits town to view a novelty speed contest where Bill Williams of Rio Hondo Texas pushes a peanut up the hill with his nose. Williams endures stiff joints and sun, yet remains ahead of schedule by a half mile.

Colorado Springs Colo John Hayburn Here Pike's Peak Bill Williams Rio Hondo Texas Hayburn Williams

Atlantic hops again held up by bad weather

Old Orchard, May 25. Menacing Atlantic weather delayed the take-off of the French and American monoplanes for Europe. Pilot Roger Q. Williams and Lewis A. Yancey of the Green Flash said tests would continue, with Rome a doubtful goal. French crew members Assollant LeFevre and Lotti planned to test radios and inspect instruments for a Paris flight.

Old Orchard Atlantic Ocean Europe Roger Q. Williams Lewis A. Yancey Green Flash Rome Jean Assolant Rene LeFevre Armene Lotti

U of Missouri to Ban the Term Sex Appeal

In Columbia Missouri on May 25 the university forbids the terms sex appeal and sex questionnaires. Russell Silver a Detroit sophomore and editor of the Missouri Outlaw has been informed by Dr. Albert K Heckel dean of men that his association with the school ends due to references in the latest issue to the sex appeal of several sorority members.

Columbia University of Missouri Russell Silver Detroit Missouri Outlaw Albert K. Heckel

Street work to begin on Cleveland and Abbey roads

The north side resurfacing of Cleveland street from Abbey road westward starts Monday morning, weather permitting, per Service Director John N. Eidt. The south side brick from Abbey road to Edgewood street has been re laid and Abbey road from Broad to Cleveland streets resurfacing is announced. Parking spaces will be painted early Monday if sunshine continues.

Cleveland Street Abbey Road John N. Eidt Edgewood Street Broad Cleveland Streets

Cascade Park Opens Tennis Courts for Public Use

The five Cascade Park tennis courts were opened to the public for the first time this season after spring rains damaged them. County schools have been using the park this week for class picnics with Henrietta, Carlisle, and Avon classes among those visiting.

Cascade Park Henrietta Carlisle

Baptist Church Fund Reaches 309000 With New Gifts

The building fund drive for the proposed Baptist church grows to 309000 after a 17000 addition last night raising subscriptions to 65000 toward the 150000 goal. Pastor Rev. Robert T. Ketcham says public solicitation is not planned though outside friends may contribute. Dr. F. H. Divine leads the campaign and will speak on The Church and the Community in the morning and What We Would Do If Jesus Came to Elyria Tonight in the evening.

New Baptist Church Robert T. Ketcham F. H. Divine Jesus Ely Ria

Mrs Tunney Improves After Relapse On Brioni Island

Mrs Gene Tunney the Greenwich Connecticut heiress was slightly improved today after a relapse following her appendix operation. Italian surgeon Prof Roberta Cristofoletti examined her at Brioni Island villa while Tunney rushed to Rovigno for Dr Zadro then returned by motorboat to the island. Doctors said her condition was not exceptionally serious and no operation would be needed at present.

Pola Italy Gene Tunney Polly Lauder Greenwich Rovigno Zadro Rovigno Clinic Cristofoletti Fasano Tunney Brioni Island Dr. Meyer Berlin

Autos and Street Car Smash on Broad Street

A minor traffic collision on Broad street just east of the square at 4 p.m. Friday involved two autos and a street car. R. W. Mason of Cleveland attempted to park, tipped into traffic, and collided with Mrs. Hubert Marsh of Stanford Avenue who then blocked the street car tracks. The street car, operated by Walter Hull, bumped the Marsh auto. All occupants were unhurt. both cars had only minor fender contusions.

Broad Street R. W. Mason Cleveland Hubert Marsh Stanford Avenue Marsh Walter Hull

W.R.U. and G.A.R. to Attend Memorial Day Services

Members of the Womens Relief Corps and the G. A. R. will attend Memorial Day services of the Church of Christ in a body Sunday. Due to expected large attendance, the services will be held at the Capitol theatre at 10 30 am.

Womens Relief Corps Church of Christ Capitol Theatre

Industrial leaders differ on value of prohibition

Ford says prohibition will stay and must be enforced as the machine age demands sobriety. Du Pont argues prohibition harms prosperity and urges state option with federal help, proposing a three way choice on the Eighteenth Amendment.

America United Press Today Henry Ford Florre S. du Pont Lawrence Sullivan Washington White House Ford Capital Alexandria Mr. Ford Rebecca la Porte Ford Establishment Hoover New York Pierre S. Dupont FEI du Pont Ne Nemours & Co General Motors Corporation du Pont United Press American Philosophical Society Association Against

Suits Filed Against Lake Shore Electric for 110000 Dollars

Three damages suits totaling 110000 dollars were filed in common pleas court against Lake Shore Electric railroad company. Bertha Kuhl of Pittsfield seeks 50000 dollars, her daughter Katherine O Rourke 50000, and Walter O Rourke 10000 for loss of his wife’s services after a collision at Risden road crossing on July 3 1927 injuring both women.

Lake Shore Electric Railroad Company Common Pleas Bertha Kuhl Pittsfield Katherine O'Rourke Walter O'Rourke Katherine Huron

Former Elyria Architect Ernest Campbell Dies in Boston

Ernest Campbell, once Elyria’s architect, is reported dead in South Boston Massachusetts. He left Elyria about 20 years ago and helped plan the 1909 Elyria Savings and Trust Company building now Logan Gas Company. He designed several homes in Eastern Heights and was brother-in-law to Rev. W. F. Cadmus through his sister.

Ernest Campbell Elyria Boston Massachusetts Campbell

See Reparations Solution Near PARIS

May 25 proximity of a reparations accord dominated今日 reports as Allied and German experts stayed in conference. A British spokesman said agreement on annuity figure is imminent and a solution could come tonight or Sunday. Rumors spoke of a two year moratorium on payments, with details to be worked out. Experts may present Germany’s war damage obligations division to their governments.

Paris Germany

Fort Worth Airmen Near Sixth Day In Sustained Flight

Reg Robbins and Jim Kellys, two young pilots, near 132 hours in a continuous flight aboard a Ryan monoplane at Meacham field. They expect to push toward 200 hours if the motor holds, despite rain and past weather challenges.

Fort Worth Tex Reg. Robbins Texas Meacham Field Reg Robbing Jim Kellys

Two aviators push endurance records in Wichita flight

Gene Shank and Owen Haugland of Minneapolis aim to break global endurance records with a circular flight over Wichita Minneapolis and Ranger Texas. They began fueling at 10 am after leaving Braley field at 8 56 am and flew through Sunday, nearing the 144 hour mark with optimism amid fatigue and cheering crowds.

Wichita Kans Gene Shank Owen Haugland Minneapolis Filers Wichits Ranger Tex Braley Flying Field

Lorain Youth Injured By Fan At Work

Lorain youth Elmer Chum, 17, of 1441 East 30th Street, was injured when drawn to an electric suction fan while employed at the Troxel Company Friday afternoon. He suffered severe lacerations to the back of the left hand, thumb, and index finger and is convalescing at Memorial Hospital.

Elmer Chum East 30Th Street Lorain Troxel Company Mamorial Hospital Here

Elyria Boys Attend Y M C A State Conference

Twelve Elyria boys travel to Columbus for the state religious works conference of the Y M C A. Representing the city’s Junior and Senior Hi C taberns are Carl Wagner George Roberts Russell Austin Wayne Liggett John Shaw Robert Kaiser John Eckler Robert Hancock Francis Marking William Blazer Fenton McClure Harold Robinson leaders corps of the local YMCA. D B Bymons serves as president LW O McClellen as general secretary.

Elyria Fort ‘Morrow Columbus Carl Wagner George Roberts Russell Austin Wayne Liggett John Shaw Robert Kaiser John Eckler Robert Hancock Francis Marking Willliam Blazer Fenton McClure Harold Robinson M.C. A D. B. Bymons LW. O. McClellen Jary Kigris

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GROUP Miss Emerich Ohio U Pikes Peak Atlantic U. of Missouri Baptist Church W.r.u.and G.A.R Lae Bulletin No. 2 Elyria Boys Y.M.C. A
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