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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1927

Page

2

State highway funds defended amid claim of unfair split

Ohio State Highway Director Schlesinger said funds are allocated to address neglect and equalize roads across regions. He cited 1925 Brown Gasoline tax forces and noted southern roads improved to match northern conditions. A five member committee from the Northern Ohio Granty Surveyors Association will investigate alleged discrimination.

Columbus Schlesinger Northern Ohio Gannty Surveyors’ Association Eorthern Northwest Schiesinger Ohio J. A. Bates Mauseow John Gallier Lucas County G. Blue Defienea L. A. Wismer Fremont H. T. Toberen Defiance

Wellington church notices list services and programs

Church of Christ Bible School at 1 a.m. with topics A Gospel for Humanity and Between the Bibles. evening service at 7. Methodist Episcopal holds Sunday school at 9:30 and morning worship at 10:45 with Values as topic. Epworth League at 6 and a student quartet and trio from Otterlin College perform. First Congregational Sunday school at 9:20 with sermons on God's Guarantee of Tomorrow and Blessings We Often Forget. First Baptist options include Sunday school at 9:30, morning service at 10:50 on Romans, and evening service at 7 on Why We Preach the Second Coming. baptism at evening service. Union Thanksgiving service planned at Church of Christ with special music Sunday evening.

Church of Christ Bible School Samuel Zechar C. BE First Baptist H. K. Finley Unday W. L. Lamoreaux Church of Christ

Tornado Hits Potomac Area Causing Casualties and Damage

A mid afternoon tornado swept from the Potomac hitting Alexandria and nearby towns. Casualty lists show cuts bruises and abrasions with about 60 hospital cases and over 160 emergency treatments. The storm damaged 66 to 100 houses and nine planes at Bolling Field plus naval station damage estimated at 200 000 to 600 000 dollars.

Alexandria Potomac Basai Air Station Bolling Air Field Naval Station

Local Y Group Plans Meeting with Lorain County M C A

H W Large of Columbus a state Y committee member will meet Lorain County M C A leaders at the Elyria Y to discuss county Y work. Rev F B Eastman of Amherst chairs the county committee. W O McClellan Y local secretary aids in the effort. A Caldwell? fireman visits Station No 1 after arm injury.

H.W. Large Columbus M. C Elyria M.C F. EB. Eastman Amherst W. O. McClellan Tan Sehnarr Glendale Court Dan

Driver Pays $2 for Parking Ordinance Clash

Barnhart of 239 Pasadena avenue attempted to pass a parked truck driven by Walter Rook of Spencer on Tremont street near Order, skidded, and damaged the top. Rook paid two dollars at the police headquarters for yielding the parking ordinance.

Beereaters to Hold Oyster Supper Monday

Lorain County Beekeepers Association will meet at the home of Mr and Mrs F B Schiver in Grafton Monday night November 21 to attend the oyster supper given each year by the association. The group produces 75000 to 100000 dollars worth of honey annually and has about thirty seven members.

Lorain County Beekeepers Association F. 8. Schiver Grafton

Rankin Speaks on Law Enforcement at Amherst WC

Rankin state prohibition inspector addressed the Amherst WC T U O E at the home of Mrs. Frank Snider in Amherst. Rankin's subject was Law Enforcement. A large number were present.

Ankin Amherst W. Cc E. Rankin Amherst WC. T. G Frank Snider Amherst Rankin

Cushion theft report from Broad street car

Dan K J Ketcham of 239 North Olive street told police two cushions and a robe were stolen from his car parked on Broad street. A blanket was also reported missing from the vehicle.

Dan K. J. Ketcham North Olive Street Broad Street

Agenda Club meeting at YMCA with Chronicle-Telegram speaker

Members of the Agenda Club met at the YMCA for a short business session and a talk by J. C. George of the Chronicle-Telegram. L. E. Lull sold United Cigar store at 330 1-2 Broad Street to W. J. Read, a veteran in the trade.

Agenda Club J. C. George The Chronicle-Telegram L. E. Lull United Cigar Broad Street W. J. Readr

Three Cars in Crash on Lodi Street

A three car collision occurred on Lodi Street near Cascade Street last night. H Wilson and B C Goodman locked wheels, sending both cars into H Osborne as the right rear wheel and running board were damaged. Wilson and Goodman agreed to cover their own damages and to reimburse Osborne for a new wheel.

Lodi Street Cascade Street H. Wilson B.C. Goodman H. Osborne Jetter Wilson Goodman Osborne

Lorain County Home Seeks Foster Homes for Children

Lorain county children’s home seeks foster homes and may speak to farm women’s clubs. C E Rowland, county farm extension agent, will respond promptly to a letter from Marian G Boalt placing agent. Also, Barney Bittner opens a grocery at 435 West Second Street in Grafton.

Lorain County Barney Bittner Grafton West Second Street Etty

Sanctuary scaled to protect sea birds west of coast

The British Columbia game conservation board plans a large sanctuary west of the city to shield sea birds from destruction. A fragment notes the first congress member buried in the District of Columbia, Naisworthy Hunter, who died March 1 1782 while en route to Georgetown.

Victoria A British Columbia Game Conservation Board Congress Columbia Naisworthy Hunter Misala Aippi Georgetown

Brownhelm Township Crowned Champion Spud Grower

Henry Limiach of Brownhelm township tops Lorain county in potato yield with 427 bushels per acre, a county record. Leimbach, aided by ROA Cave and A. B. Silver, leads the 300 Bushel Club. other growers include Reigelsberger, Jewett, Baldauf, Jewett and Pars Jewett.

Henry Lrimiach Brownhelm Township Lorain County Leime Bach EB Rowland Leimbach Charman ROA Cave Biya County Farm Agen Agneninvrat Engineering Ghia State University M, Reigelsberger Aton William Baldauf Avon Hushelt Arte Parl Jewett Rocheatr Anahels Acer WL A. Jewett Rocheester Arthur Jewett Rocheefer Acre Rawland Alphonso Waldfcker North Ridgeville

Firemen respond to two alarms in the city

Fire crews answered two alarms yesterday. The first call came from the plumbing shop of James Cather at 3551 Second Street where an overheated furnace set the floor on fire but damages were small. The second alarm was from the Endley Block at 232 Middle Avenue where firefighters found only a chimney smoking. Squad Co. 1 and Engine Co. 1 responded to both alarms.

James Cather Second Street Endley Middle Avenue Squad Co. 1 Engine Co. 1

Barber Sells Wife in Sicily Case Sparks Legal Strife

In Sicilian town of Barbera, barber Stefano Sa bella sold his wife for 2000 lire on installment terms. The buyer defaulted on payments. Stefano reported alienation of affections. the wife countersued for his business deal. Stefano allegedly pressed the third party Giuseppe Russo to speed payment and protect his wife from harassment. Both men are jailed.

Barber Sciacca Sicily Stefano Sabella Stefano Giuseppe Russo Russo

De Paolo Wins Second AAA Championship Trophy

Pete De Paolo, a nervy Italian race driver, secures his second American Automobile Association championship trophy. Frank Lockhart places second, matching his 1928 result, while De Paolo’s early mentor was Ralph De Palma. A baby shoe charm once tied to De Paolo’s car became a memorable keepsake in his career.

DE Paolo Chicago Pete de Paolo American Automobile Association Pete Ralph Na Palma Tate Fete Frank Lockhart Lockhart Han Indianapolis

Measuring stream flow with improvised tools in a yard

In a vandalized car barn yard at Vans Anerley wart improvised methods using chips and tapes measure stream flow when standard instruments are unavailable. The setup shows elastic materials and scant waste, highlighting makeshift approaches to hydrometry.

Anerley

Divorces Filed In Local Suits Against Vineze Updegram Whitmore Sandtrey

Elizabeth Vineze sues for divorce from Nicho las Vineze alleging desertion neglect cruelty and demands alimony custody and injunctions. Lance Upde gram seeks divorce and alimony from Anna Undergraff. Clara Whitmore faces divorce from Wallis Whitmore for neglect and misconduct. Elinor Sandtrey sues Mike Sandtrey for divorce claiming beating and threats to her life.

Elizabeth Vineze Nicholas Vineze Hazel Street Vineze 32Nd Street Larain Clara E. Whitmore Oak Street Wallis Whitmore Blaine Street Elinor Sandtrey Mike Sandtrey W. Robins Avenue Niles

Markets Writeup of Livestock and Grain Quotations

Markets from Cleveland and Toledo report hogs cadle receipts and mixed prices, beef and veal markets steady to higher, lambs and fat ewes quotes. Chicago cash quotes show butter higher, eggs unchanged, poultry steady, pork products and fats mixed. Toledo notes lighter hogs and steady calves, wheat and corn prices, Minneapolis grain futures list minor shifts in flour, wheat, corn, oats, flax and Timothy seed with varied bids.

Cleveland Baef Chicago Roosters Ducks Timothy Minneapolis

States Adopt New Color Schemes for Automobile Tags in 1928

Forty two states switch to new color combinations for 1928 automobile tags while six states plus Washington DC keep current colors but adjust background and letter size as per the American Automobile Association. Popular pairs include dark blue with white numerals and green with white numerals.

Auvav Washington Miistrict Columbia American Automobile Association Connecticut Georgia Louisiana Carl Maryland Nebraska Ohio West Virginia Kentucks Massachusetts Michigan New Hampshire

Hunt Firebug in Toledo Fire at Lodging House

In Toledo Ohio on November 18 two shots were fired at Police Lieutenant Robert Amell as he forced entry into a burning rooming house where an aged woman was reported trapped. Neighbors and fire officials said the blaze was set. The suspect fled as officers pursued.

Toleng Netere Fred Langher Frank Peters Robert Amell Ansell Ute Newbors Cynthia Hilticker Wethen Angell John McCune

Death of Mrs Henry Mehrman in Pittsburgh area

Mrs A F Christy of Princeton avenue reports the sudden death of her mother Mrs Henry Mehrman of Potter Borough Pa. She was 71 years in age, came from Germany 71 years ago, and had resided in Pittsburgh since then. She is survived by her husband who died three years ago.

A F. Christy Princeton Avenue Henry Mehrman Potterburgh Mehrman Germany Pittsburgh Wehrman Vege Dio

Elks Board Plans Sale of Hotel Antlers in Lorain

Willem G. Campbell, president of the Lorain Elks board, announced plans to sell the Hotel Antlers in Lorain. The hotel, built five years ago at a cost of $250,000, is the Elks property.

Lorain

Contested Letters and Allegations in Remus Case

In a courtroom exchange, a photostatic letter to Miss Remus is read as she asserts memory of receiving it. Remus claims fraud by Dodge over claimed affections, while Dodge departs the city and plans to rebut with documentary evidence. County prosecutor Taft plans to use Dodge to counter Remus, indicating ongoing legal action.

Imogene Remus Franklin L. Dodge, Jr Remus Dodge Charles P. Taft

Thompson addresses Philippines role in world market

Col Thompson extols Wood as a great man and governor, traces the Philippines on maps, warns Japan could threaten China if the U S withdraws, and argues a Philippine market is vital to maintaining our high living standard. The Kiwanis meeting featured applause, a program by the Kiwanis quartet, and remarks led by J B Thawh.

Thompson Wood Col. Thompson Philippines China United States Japan Philippine Jh. C. Masten Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Quartet Phl Strack Fd Hannan Paul Wainright Jo B. Thatcher Genie St Mare

Official Vote On Marshall Bill Defeated In Ohio Election

Columbus reports the Marshall bill defeated by 477 558 votes in the recent election. Official returns tabulated by Secretary of State C J Brown show the chiropractors bill failing by 242 451 votes. Marshall bill totals: Yes 38 458, No 916 016. Chiropractors bill: Yes 622 612, No 765 093.

Columbus C. J. Brown

Oberlin Community Chest Drive Opens With 7000 Goal

Oberlin announces the Community Chest drive to run one week starting Monday November 21 directed by M A Houghton with assistants including Dantal Houghton and several local women and clergy. Fund allocations cover hospital, visiting nurse, night services, emergency fund, administration and youth groups totaling 7000 dollars.

Oberlin Sea M. A Houghton Dantal Houghton K. B. Burgner Meldrim Harley Smith Terborgh Time Houghton Ray van der Py Ee Oh Ann Roy

Fresh Mixed Carnations Special for Saturday

Paul Wainwright advertises mixed carnations in stock with a fresh inventory. The sale runs Saturday only, priced at 80 cents per dozen, contact phone 3227.

Paul Wainwright

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