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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1927
Page
2
Cleveland, Nov. 15. Police were asked to aid Highlands authorities to post a guard at the home of Alexander Schreiber 8. Schreiber's brother in law Herbert Meisterknecht 43 an inventor and former Clevelander was mysteriously slain last night in his Highlands shop Schreiber is sought for questioning.
The Foremen's Club, a new local group for factory foremen, will meet at the Y M C A on Thursday at 6 30 PM. A dinner followed by music and a speech by BE H Tingley secretary of the National Association of Foremen, will inaugurate monthly gatherings.
Virginia Hofman 22 and her fiancé George Boyer 28, both Cincinnati, were jailed after wrecking their auto while seeking cash to fund their marriage. Boyer fined 150 for possessing whiskey, 300 for transporting whiskey, and 100 for driving while intoxicated. all fines plus costs. World hair fashion experts gathered in Paris for a major hairdressing and perfumery exhibition.
Elyria Rotary sent sixteen members to the Kent gathering of 1,100 Rotarians from Ohio and other states honoring Arthur H. Sapp president of Rotary International. The Kent meeting featured Sapp’s speech stressing patriotism, international Rotary, and Rotary’s role in world understanding amid postwar aims. Advances in aviation are noted with Manitoba interest.
A rummage sale will take place Thursday and Friday at 319 Broad Street next to the Federal Store hosted by the Elyria Sisterhood. Proceeds support community charitable activities. Local shoppers are invited to browse furniture clothing and household items.
Bazaar on November 17 and 18 features a chicken supper and bake sale. Church supper scheduled for November 18 at 2nd Congo. Adults 60 cents, children 30 cents.
Local item reports a grasshopper found by M. Ro Bennett at Seventh and Wide Ble Avenue on November 14. The report originated with Mr Banner and was sent to the Ghione Telegram.
At the G A R meeting the adjutant asked to extend a vote of thanks to the American Legion for their courtesy in entertaining veterans at their minstrel show Friday evening. This is an annual event greatly enjoyed by the comrades.
William Swiers died Monday at 63 after years of illness. He leaves wife and daughter Margaret Rebl and four Elyria sons Carl George Foster and Herbert. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. at 217 Dennison avenue with interment at Himwood cemetery. Tom Henson’s funeral is Thursday at 2 p.m. from 418 East River Street with Rev Steimeman officiating. burial at LaPorte cemetery.
A dramatic account describes the wreckage of a massive explosion scene with spider web cranes and a clay pot plant amid tangled steel. Rescue teams salvage bodies from flooded tracks while nearby homes, hospital beds, and shattered plate glass bear witness to the devastation as workers cut through twisted beams and fall hazards remain. In Toledo, hogs, calves, and sheep listings show steady activity as the city notes market shifts amid the broader disaster narrative.
Chas Hopp E B Maylor H Kofske G Henke and E J Handy of Elyria Aerie No 431 Eagles cooperate with the Eagles state committee to press for an Old Age Pension law in Ohio. An aggressive statewide campaign will be planned at a meeting of the Old Age Pension Commission of the State Aerie in Springfield on Saturday November 19.
C D Sweet brother of police officer Lloyd Sweet was ordained to full gospel ministry at Calvary Baptist Church Bluefield Virginia. He has made his home here before entering school with his brother who attends Bluefield College. He will finish college work this year while serving as supply pastor at Keystone Virginia. Dr O E Sams president of Bluefield College led the ordination council.
Four divorce suits were filed in the Court of Common Pleas today by wives who had married their present husbands within the last eighteen months. Katherine Rockwood sues Lyle Rockwood for divorce alimony and custody claiming he struck her and cursed at her. May D Eckler Reinheimer sues Louis M Reinheimer for divorce and restoration of her former name alleging contempt and lack of consideration. Josephine Trego sues Rego Trego for divorce and alimony citing failure to provide and use of children’s earnings. Genevieve Moore sues George J Moore for divorce and alimony alleging jealousy and unjust accusations and restricting visits from her or her parents.
A Cedar Rapids high school boy sparked a derby craze after wearing a bowler on campus. Merchants faced sudden demand, selling out shelves as students flocked to buy hats. With about 40 derbies in the town, Chicago was pressed for more to meet the surge. News described the town's look as reminiscent of late 1800s waning days.
California Valencia season nearly over and oranges scarce push Florida stock from 5.50 to 6.00 per box. Also reported are prices for apples, various vegetables and meats in Cleveland markets, including butter, poultry, potatoes, and livestock with mixed receipts and steady to strong trends.
Myron Worcester son of Mr and Mrs H O Worcester of Springstreet writes of battle practice by four Light Division No 2 cruisers off South Carolina coast The exercise produced a coastal earthquake and simulated night attacks with targets found by searchlights Broadside after broadside tore canvas targets to shreds The Memphis carried the body of the late Guatemalan minister Latoni to Central America and is favored for governmental duties Bertrand Russell to speak Your Philosophy of Life is the subject of his Oberlin lecture at Finver Chapel at 3 30 pm on Wednesday
Remus, insisting he was a wholesaler not a bootlegger, defends his case in a chaotic Atlanta penitentiary cell. He accuses Franklin L. Dodge and Mrs Remus relatives of stealing his fortune and alleges documents are in Dodge’s possession, planning to cite him for contempt if not produced.
Two southern Illinois gangsters awaiting murder trial escaped from Williamson County jail and were recaptured. James Watson and Harvey Dungy, former Birger gangsters, said they preferred facing the law to escaping further. Dungy was recaptured and Watson called the sheriff to ask if it was safe to return. They said rival gangsters from the Shelton and Birger factions were after them.
A musical play titled Something Entirely Different presented by the pupils of Gladys Parmely West at the Church of Christ on November 16 at 8 p m. Admission is free.
An advertisement warns that a cold can turn into serious lung problems and promotes Murrmann's Compound, a creosote based remedy claimed to attack germs and heal inflamed tissue. It notes bronchi tis and asthma benefits and offers a satisfaction guarantee with purchase through D. W. Price Co. in Taleds, Ohio.
Authorities search for suspects after shots fired at Warner Gymnasium Keep Cottage and the Manor on opposite town sides. Bullets also reported near Reamor place. A small charge will cover Russell’s transport tomorrow afternoon. Miss Lillian Strong and Mrs. William Hollingsworth leave Allen hospital for home today.
Don’t fuss with mustard plasters. Musterole uses pure oil of mustard and other ingredients to relieve sore throats bronchitis tonsillitis croup stiff neck asthma neuralgia headaches congestion rheumatism lumbago back and joint pains sprains sore muscles bruises chilblains frosted feet and chest cords potentially preventing pneumonia.
A baby girl was born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. William C. McConnell of 284 West Lorain Street at Allen Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. James McConnell of Wellington welcomed a baby boy born Monday at Allen Hospital.
Cleveland Ohio testimonial praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for reversing illness and weight gain. A woman shares improving health after taking four bottles, weighing 116 pounds and now doing housework without trouble. The ad extols health as true wealth and happiness.
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