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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1928

Page

3

Leading Roles for Seniors in The Intimate Strangers

Helen Taylor and Elden Smith slated for top parts in the senior comedy The Intimate Strangers to be staged by the high school drama club in the auditorium Friday and Saturday June 1 and 2. The cast includes Arthur Moelk Ethel Gills Russell Cook, Robert Daniels Margaret Zachman Doris Wheatley and many others with Nelle A Bass directing.

Helen Taylor Elden Smith Miss Taylor Isabel Smith Ames Country Arthur Moelk Ethel Gills Florence Russell Cook Johnny White Robert Daniels Henry Margaret Zachman Ellen Doris Wheatley Mattie Moelk Harold Wendorf Martha Raufus Kenneth Block Charles Daney Harold Buros Lolis Buren Dorothy Boonton Helen Kel

Griffiths granted divorce on willful absence grounds

Lola Griffith was granted a divorce from Leo Griffith by Judge WW. 8B Thompson yesterday after a period of willful absence exceeding three years.

Lola Griffith Leo Griffith Thompson

Auto Smashed Airplane Suit for Damages in Lorain

William H. Long of Lorain filed a common pleas suit against Edward J. R. Hillman seeking $27,922 for damages after Hillman backed his car into the propeller of Longs airplane on Feb 11 near the plane shop at 258 North Broadway Lorain. Long was running the engine on the lot when the collision damaged the propeller engine and frame.

Lorain Tleas William H. Long Edward J. R. Hillman Long North Broadway Hillman

Lyons Ahead In Crippled Child Magazine Drive

Amid a week of friendly rivalry the Crippled Child magazine drive closes with Kenneth Lyons winning last week again by 62 subscriptions. Walter S Kohns team led with 215 total, others show Paul Coniam 41, Dick Everhart 19, Arthur Glover 22, and Jack Adamson 1. Second prize of 16 dollars will be awarded June 4 after districts canvass this week.

Dick Everhart Dow Bairds Allen Webb Merrill Walker William Fordings Arthur Glover Thomas Stringer Lawrence Webbers Dick Glover Jack Adamson Kenneth Lyons Pine Boys

Public Schools Have Holiday Tomorrow

Elyna public school children will have a holiday tomorrow as all schools observe Memorial Day. They will take part in Memorial Day exercises at Elm Park and march in the parade to the cemetery.

Elyna Park

Fined $250 For Having Booze

Mike Burlas of Fox Fur nace Row was fined $250 and costs in police court after a guilty verdict for liquor possession. Mayor James A. Heartt presided. Burlas had been arrested Saturday when a quart of liquor was found at his place. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment, but the mayor ruled him guilty at the hearing.

Mike Burlas Fox Furnace Row James A. Heartt Burlas Hewitt

Two Minor Vehicle Accidents Reported

Two minor traffic accidents were reported Monday. Mrs Anna Schaub of Grafton R D 2 had her car damaged by a truck on West avenue. Frankcourt resident Herman Smith had damage after a vehicle hit his car on East avenue, per police report.

Anna Schaub Grafton R

Right Hand Cult While Playing Monday Incident

Jean Wise aged 6 of Graf ton received a cut to the right hand while playing at home on Monday. He was treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital.

Jean Wise R. D Grafton Elyria Memorial Hospital

Fleming Fined $10 and Costs in Reckless Driving Case

Oscar Fleming was fined $10 and costs in the justice court of St George today on a charge of reckless driving.

Oscar Fleming Justice Court of St George

Real estate board urged to guide Elyria growth

Elyria real estate leaders discuss forming a board to prevent booms and ensure fair values for owners renters and lessees. Speakers highlight Ohio growth prospects rail and road developments and urge consultation with brokers to steer future plans for Elyria and district. A temporary committee proposes a ethics code and organization plan with local realtor meetings slated.

Harp Cleveland Berea Oberlin Road Black River Elyria Llyria Roy Miller Spring Valley Miller J W Smith Frank Smith J. O Carpenter Geo H. All Elyria Real Estate Board W Kimball T L Molise A. J. Lehman Iliam Beal Carl H. Smith

Second Street Property Sold for New Service Station

The Chronicle-Telegram reports the Dr Grable property on Second Street was purchased by Fred Kuchenerither from Frank Smith. Kuchenerither plans a modern Super-Service station with lubrication washing tires and related motorist services modeled after urban stations.

Dr. Grable Second Street Fred Tor Edt Ier Frank Smith Kuchenrither

Elyria Riding Club to Elect Directors Friday Meeting

The Elyria Riding Club will meet Friday at 7 30 in the directors rooms of Elyria Savings and Trust Co to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year. Officers likely to be chosen by the directors at this meeting. Club papers were granted recently. All riding enthusiasts invited.

Elyria Riding Club Elyria Savings and Trust Co Corporation

Death Record Adrian William Jackson at 15

Adrian William Jackson aged 15 died last evening at his aunt Mrs William Birmingham's home in Elyria after a lingering illness. He was a student at St Mary's school and sang in the church choir. Survived by sister Leona brother Robert grandmother Mrs J E Feesall of Elyria five uncles and three aunts. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 5 45 am at St Yatechurch with interment at St Mary's cemetery Johnstown Pa.

Adrian William Jackson William Birmingham Cleveland Street St Mary’s School Leona Robert J. E Fees Elyria Charles Ray William George Fees H W Smith August Danher Johnstown

Local Market Notes Cleveland Produce May Prices

Market brief from Cleveland Ohio listing May prices for potatoes in 150 pound sacks and 110 to 120 pound sacks from Idaho and Florida, poultry and fowl prices, butter and eggs rates. Includes several farm state and product items with per unit and dozen price figures.

Cleveland Mick Wis Minn Idaho Burbanks Florida Hastings

Market Report Hogs Cattle Sheep Prices Split Across Weights

Cleveland May 29 hog receipts 500 with market 5 to 10 cents higher top 1025 for 250 350 lb hogs. 200 250 lb hogs 30 25 to 30 1025. Cattle receipts 150 calves 450 market steady calves up 50 cents beef cows 750 1000 low cutter and cutter cows 550 675 vealers 1400 1750. Sheep receipts 600 market steady top fat lambs 1700 bulk fat lambs 1550 1650 bulk cull lambs 1150 4375 bulk fat ewes 650 750 bulk spring lambs 180 20 bulk cull spring lambs 14 18.

Cleveland

Lorain meeting backs GOP and Democratic civic picks

A Lorain County gathering endorsed the candidates of the Republican and Democratic Civic Clubs for County Commissioner and urged all other contenders to withdraw. The group backed Fred Koegle, the Republican pick, while the Democratic choice awaited final endorsement. A committee was named to liaise with the Democratic club and report at Friday’s session.

Wr Curtis Hoiles Court House Wooldruff Sheffield Lorain County Lorain David Gibson Cleveland Plan of Action Charman Curtis Aves Republican and Democratic Civic Club Journal Representative R W Weimer T C Metzger S J Wirtz Curtis Democratic Club

Clayton C Johnson dies in Lorain County home

Clayton C Johnson died early this morning at the Lorain County Home after a long life born December 28 1857 in Berlin Heights Ohio age 70 years three months and one day his wife preceded him in death. He leaves three nieces Mrs B C Rawson Berlin Heights Mrs Claude Minkler Berlin Heights and Mrs Lulu Waldron of Michigan plus brother in law George M Frailey of Lorain. Funeral services at 1 o clock Thursday private at Welches Funeral Parlors.

Clayton C. Johnson Clayton C Johnson Lorain County Johnson Berlin Heights O Ere County B.C Rawson Th Street Claude Minkler Ohio Lulu Waldron Michigan George M Frailey Lorain Welches

Restocking of Lorain Streams With 3600 Live Fish

State Fisheries department restocked Lorain county streams with over three thousand live fish including rock bass black bass and channel catfish. Fish were shipped from Sandusky aboard the department’s truck and distributed to Elyria Wellington Amherst and Oberlin. Local restocking follows the agency policy to replenish waterways across the state.

Lorain County Sandusky Ernest Shatzer State Fisheries Department Elvria Wellington Amherst Oberlin Elyria Shatzer Perry Shatter

Boy 8 suffers right elbow dislocation after fall

Irvin Schultz aged eight of 202 Eastern Heights Boulevard sustained an apparent right elbow dislocation on Monday when he fell on the sidewalk. He was transported to Memorial Hospital for treatment and observation.

Irvin Schultz Eastern Heights Boulevard Irvin Memorial Hospital

Ad in The Chronicle Telegram Want Pars It Pays

A compact classified note from The Chronicle Telegram promotes a word play or parsing service with a promise of payment for pars. The ad emphasizes quick returns and practical value for readers seeking earnings.

Chronicle Telegram

Walker Beats Marullo in Cleveland Bout

On May 29 Micky Walker world welterweight champion outpointed Tony Marullo of New Orleans over ten slow rounds in Cleveland. Walker dominated Marullo throughout as they prepare for a bout with Acé Hodkins next month.

Walker Marullo Cleveland Micky Walker Acé Hodkins Tony Marullo New Orleans Marullo

Sues for Steam Roller Smash Damages

Frank Simson of Rochester filed suit in common pleas court seeking 4100 from the Road Building Company of Amberat for injuries after his auto struck a steam roller parked off the road a quarter mile south of Ripton on the night of August 4 1927. Simson alleges the machine was not sighted.

Ripton Frank Simson Rochester Common Pleas Court Road Building Company Amberat Simson

Dorothy Kidnapping Ends in Tragic Discovery

Dorothy's battered body was found on her grandfather's porch after a kidnapping. Stella escaped and alerted her father, who pursued the car as it sped away. Police mobilized quickly, with detectives, motorcycle squads, and auto teams aiding the search. The assailant, familiar with the home, remained at large. Stella recalled a man about five feet tall in black.

Dorothy J. Dobyzinski Stella Itelongoshi Politioa Officays Stelengoski Dobrzaiski Joseph Kibinski Bert Dobrozaiski Sielongoshi Sielongosh Leona Maj Mg

Arizona Senators Fight Boulder Dam Bill in Lively Senate Battle

Number five was killed yesterday by Vice President Dawes who cast the deciding vote ending the Boulder Dam bill. The Arizona senators Ashurst and Hayden kept the senate on the floor from 10:19 p.m. to 11:27 a.m. in a vigorous assault that defeated the measure this session.

Dawes Boulder Dam Arizona Ashurst Hayden Senate

Sheffield Man Charged With Stealing Chickens

Andy Duscha of Sheffield was taken by sheriff's deputies to Lorraine Municipal Court today to face charges of stealing chickens.

Sheffield Andy Duscha Sheffeld Sheriff's Deputies Lorain

Former Husband Sues Over Alimony Claim

Don H. Miller filed in common pleas court seeking to block Cora M. Miller from collecting $1000 alimony. He alleges she has received a large inheritance since their 1927 divorce on August 1.

Don H. Miller Sult Common Pleas Court Cora M. Miller

Nobile Dirigible Search In Spitzbergen Area

Adolph Hoel and Spitzbergen explorer aides discuss possible Nobile landings as search efforts consider eastern ice ledges and long ice holds while western Spitzbergen poses higher danger. Reports of signals from the dir igible station draw skepticism. Tromsoe meteorological chief cites signals near Kings Bay and Citta di Milano.

Adolph Hoel Spitzbergen Nobile Rifper-Larsen Hoel Koel West Spitzbergen United States Statia Meterological Institute Tromsoe Citta di Milano Kings Bay

Dubbing Sues Merck in Foreclosure Action

Willam G Dubbing filed suit in common pleas court against Edith C Merck of Elyria seeking foreclosure of a mortgage securing $13010 alleged due the plaintiff.

Willam G Dubbing Ir Commong Pleas Court Edith C Merck Ely Ria

Former Actor Attacks Congress on Arizona Dam Plan

In a brief speech he challenged Congress to enact Johnsons legislation to build a high dam on the Colorado River in Arizona. Once an actor, his gestures and enunciation drew rough laughter from the Senate as he relapsed into a real slum ber.

Congress Colorado Arizona Senate

Coolidge Signs Bill Reducing Postal Rates

President Coolidge signed today the $16,235,000 postal rate reduction bill. The measure, sponsored by Chairman Griest of the house post office committee, lowers most mail classes on the 1921 basis and becomes effective July 1.

Washington Coolidge Griest House Post Office Committee

Findley Speaks Against Wars At Rotary

Atty Guy Findley told Elyria Rotary Club that the human race should find a better way to settle disputes than sacrificing young men in war. He urged reflection on Memorial Day, noting past bitterness and questioning the reasons for war and how democracy can curb future conflicts.

Findler Saxi Ting Findley

Foot relief claims for Coolene in Toledo soda fountain ad

A Toledo soda fountain worker William J Toeppe credits Coolene for ending his burning feet and painful corns. The testimonial promotes Coolene as fast acting and grease free, with claims of instant relief and a guaranteed refund if not satisfied. Local drugstores like The Mull Co and Crandalls Drug Store are listed as retailers.

William J Toeppe Coolene Toledo Acrug Clera Kood Mull Co Cc Ponhillips Crandalls Drug Store Adv

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Nelle A. Bass Helen Adams Verna S Barber Geraldine Hall Minnie Parson Marjorie Murney Bessie Yoo Dora van Etten Margaret Norak Florence Schwing Doris Streiker Vera Hoppe Evelyn Schultz Ingh School Miss Nelle A Bass D. Jackson Sanko Restaurant Broad St Vermillon Dancing Cys Udebaker Independent Fellow C Hudautt E. B. Rogers Amherst, O E B Rogers William Schaeffer North Main Street Mre Schaeffer George Frederich A J Rood Kingston Pennsylvania Melvin E Rogers Winfield S Rogers LaGloria Cuba Western Reserve University Meeka Lakeview Fremont Amherst Congregational Church Masons K of P Yeomen Eastern Stars Fred Kuchenrither the Chronicle-Telegram Riding Club Cleveland Livestock W. T. Fridenstine E. Bridge St Chevrolet Pfau Chevrolet Company O'Donnell Wall Paper Co N. Becker Groad ST West Ave Conry‘s Grocery Store Bulletin Rotary Karl W. Plocher Lorain Co. Bank Coolenc Edmund T Davis Wilkes-Barre Western Reserve Finance Turner
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