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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1928

Page

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Eleven Known Dead in Three States in Floods

Floods across Kansas and neighboring states bring a death toll of eleven and dozens homeless as rivers burst banks after heavy rains and snow. Red Cross and provident associations plan damage surveys while power and water services struggle to resume in towns like Ottawa Neodesha and Arkansas City.

Kansas City American Red Cross the Provident Association Blue River Arkansas City Kas Pattonsburg Kansas Murais Des Cygnes Ottawa Ottawa Herald Chanute Kaus Neodesha Winfield Augusta Eldorado

Rabies Fear Grows in Lorain County Dogs

Lorain County health officials warn rabies is rising among dogs after multiple bite incidents. An 11 year old girl was bitten when between fighting dogs. two men and three youths were bitten in separate recent cases. Seventeen infected dogs have bitten eight people since January 1. Authorities urge confining dogs, reporting suspicious animals, and capturing biting dogs for Oberlin examination before treatment decisions.

Lisberty Campbell Tyler Street Louisiana Street Lorain County Health Office Barrett Health Department Oberlin Lorain Elyria

Ohio Swept By Torrential Rains

Torrential rains drenched most of Ohio following a brief cold spell. Officials said the storm mirrored the Missouri and Arkansas floods but Ohio faced no immediate flood danger as streams ran below normal. Drier, fair weather was forecast for tomorrow with minor temperature changes.

Univerness Ohio United States Weather Bureau Missouri Arkansas

Fire Forces Chicago Families Into Snow Storm

Twelve families from a three story southside apartment building were driven into a snow storm as fire broke out in the basement. Firemen controlled the blaze while residents stood outside in the cold. The day marked an unusual warm November spell ending with snowfall.

Chicago

Billy Sunday Campaign Group Meets Tonight

The committee arranging for the Billy Sunday tabernacle meetings here plans to meet with Mr Sunday's advance representative this evening at 7 oclock in the Baptist church halls on East avenue. A fall representation of the committee is captured this evening and reports will be made on the progress of the work preparatory to the campaign and Mr Peterson will outline methods to be followed.

Billy Baptist Church East Avenue

Lorain vice probe continues as grand jury reconvenes

Lorain county grand jury meets for a third time in the September term amid ongoing interest in the Lorain vice inquiry centered on South Lorain. Prosecutor Don A. Baird asserts the probe has not been dropped and he is reviewing several matters, though tomorrow and Wednesday will hear eighteen cases with 66 witnesses, not all tied to the probe. Named individuals and docket details accompany the session schedule and indicate pending actions before the panel.

Lorain Grand Jury Loraio Baird Thomas Chenaut Frank Johnson Harry Haywood Anthony Qack Zandy Nank Benny Bombrosky Floyd Friend Delmar Lindel George Chappie Lloyd Reedy Wilbur Gygle Walter Clift Clarence Young Chauncev Baker Bernard Jimenez William Carrick John Kolesar

Ohio hunting toll increased across weekend

Ohio's hunting toll rose to 10 dead and 24 injured over the weekend. Fatalities include Teo James Kelley 12 of Columbus killed near Pleasantville Raymond Thomas 17 of Columbus shot in temple near Shadesville Claude Smith of Portsmouth killed by accidental discharge of gun Charles Searles 35 Athens miner killed by mishap Robert Astling 17 Dayton accidentally shot while climbing a fence. Injured include S J Johnson Ak-Ton shot in knee Boyd Cubbage 19 Lisbon wounded by companion.

Columbus Ohio Teo James Kelley Pleasantville Raymond Thomas Temple Shadesville Claude Smith Portsmouth Adams County Charles Searles Athens Miner Robert Astling Dayton S. J. Johnson Boyd Cubbage Lisbon

Believe Lorain Man Killed By Auto

Lorain near Christmas 11 19 John Kelly known to locals as One-Fye Kelly a 60 year old bachelor and dog fancier was struck Saturday night on Colorado avenue. He was found dying in the street and died later at St Josephs hospital. Police cite a hit and run by a speeding motorist as the cause with no other explanation offered.

Lorain John Kelly

Community Chest Drive Leaders Back Karl Procher Assist Chairman

Elyria's 1929 Community Chest campaign progresses under chairman King Fauver with a trained team. Karl Procher serves as assistant chairman, offering voluntary service and contributing to the campaign's organization and assigned duties.

Karl Procher Procher

George Colburn Injured in Street Collision

George Colburn aged 55 of 145 Pasadena Avenue was seriously hurt Saturday evening after stepping into Cleveland Street and colliding with a auto driven by Henry Geirman. He suffered a fractured left collarbone and scalp laceration and was taken to Memorial Hospital by ambulance. Geirman was not held by police.

George Colburn Pasadena Avenue Cleveland Street Colburn Kenry Geierman Cleveland Road Geisrman Memorial Hospital Geiran

Doctor George Harding dies in California trust bulletin

Dr George Harding eighty five father of the late President Warren G Harding died in Santa Ana California after a stroke. He was born June 12 1844 in Morrow County Ohio and served in the Civil War. Burial in Ohio planned with funeral services likely tomorrow.

Santa Ana Calif New George Harding Warren G. Harding E. Remsberg Harding Warding Carl Wotan Washington Ohio Columbus George T. Harding Morrow County Iberia College Mt. Gilerd Ontario Academy Delaware 94Th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Miss Dickerson Galion Warren Northwestern Medical Society Toledo Cleveland Homeopathic College Marion Ohio Marion Star Risson

Weekend toll from Ohio traffic rises in UP survey

United Press reports heavy weekend toll in Ohio with four Newall family members killed in Canton crossing crash. Cleveland fatalities include a streetcar victim and several auto and truck deaths. Painesville, Youngstown, Warren, and Donnelsville incidents add multiple injuries to a grim tally. Sixteen readers could be affected by the ongoing patrols and reminders to drive safely.

United Press Ohio United Press Today Canton Thomas Newall Dorothy Helen Cleveland Marsaret Costello John W. Fenwick Alex Sogel John Lombardo Fred Pampel Painesville Mentor John Orovich James Jo Youngstown William Brown Springfield Rosemary Palmer William Stein Norman Murray Pittsburgh Samuel Grimes Seneca County Tifn

Woman dying after crash near Lorain

In Lorain on a Saturday near 4 89 p m a car driven by Paul Zbin 16 collided with a Chicago driver Akins Jr. The Vermilion woman Mrs Paul Zbin 33 sustained internal injuries and a broken arm while her daughter Josephine 14 suffered both legs broken. Mrs Rose Emma of Sandusky in the Atkins car had head and chest cuts. All injured were rushed to St Joseph's hospital.

Lorain Paul Zbin Vermilion St. Joseph’s Hospital Laka Road Leratn Country Club Akins, Jr Chicago Zbin Josephine Rose Emma Sandusky Atkins St Joseph's Hospital

Terrific blasts rock Kansas City on north side

Two explosions struck the north side of Kansas City at 2 a.m. wrecking the ringside pavilion and an exhibition hall. Fires spread to the American Everything Company and a drug store with several buildings damaged. Firemen suspect incendiary origin as flames threaten nearby structures.

Kansas City Enue Ringside American Everything Company

Enthusiasm Marks Campaign as Elyria Chest Opens

Elyria 1929 Community Chest kicked off with pledges totaling 24 153 at noon at the YMCA first day. Teams led by David P. Hyman and Dorothy Snyder reported strong totals with 346 pledges overall and industrial divisions contributing separate figures. Authorities urge rapid completion of the 90 900 goal within five days as Captain Fauver orders unreported cards tallied and everyone urged to finish by Friday night. A local orchestra and a 10 cent fine for applause boosted the event.

Elyria David P. Hyman Dorothy Snyder Fauver Fatuver E. F. Allen Allen F. A. Smythe Alen William O. McCrellan Community Chest Orchestra M. Hannaford Willan Palm Jack Sullivan Charles Whitney Don Granger Jack Flyon Arthur Giles Peter Reese

Miss Heywood Recovering After Shooting Incident

Miss Betty Heywood, 22, of Elyria, is recovering from a relapse after an operation on her neck wound at St Joseph's hospital Lorain. A clot was found in the wound and poor eyesight followed. Louis Vicco, a squad member who attempted to stop the auto, is convicted for assault and battery related to the shooting. his sentence is set for December 1 before Judge A R Webber.

Betty Heywood Elyria Hivria Lorain Ciry St. Joseph's Hospital Lorain EP. Clement Lous Vicco Little Auto A. R. Webber Cicco

Rep. William A. Oldfield In Critical Condition

Washington dispatch reports Rep. William A Oldfield Democrat Arkansas in critical condition with physicians fearing he may not survive. The Emergency hospital announced the congressman's status as dire as he has chaired the Democratic congressional campaign committee for eight years.

Washington William A Oldfield Dem Ark Oldfield Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee

Union Thanksgiving Service Planned at City Church

A union Thanksgiving service will be held on Thanksgiving Day at 10 00 A M at the Church of Christ with Rev Edwin Kirby delivering the message Special music will be provided by the Church of Christ Participating churches include First Methodist First United Presbyterian First Baptist Evangelical Second Congregational Pilgrim Community and Church of Christ

Church of Christ Edwin Kirby First Methodist First United Presbyterian First Baptist Evangelical Second Congregational Pilgrim Community

Gas well boost in Carlisle Township linked to 1050 pound flow

A new gas well on the John Schimmal farm three and a half miles south of Elyria brought in a 1050 pound pressure flow. The gas in Clinton sand was found at 2309 feet. W J Dempsey and Steel and Tubes Inc. plan to supply the Elyria plant. Schimmal receives a one eighth royalty on all gas consumed. Dempsey is drilling two more wells on adjacent farms along the Diagonal road.

Carlisle Township John Schimmal Clark Clinton W. J. Dempsey Lakewood Steel and Tubees Inc Ely- Trias Steel and Tubes Inc Elyria Dempsey Schimmal

Escapes Injury After Auto Crash In City Streets

A sedan driven by Archie Scheels on Lake Avenue struck a telegraph pole at Lake Avenue and Courtland Street at midnight, tipping onto its left side. The vehicle was nearly a total wreck, but Scheels was not injured. A rat was hit in the incident.

Archie Scheels Tos Lake Avenue Lake Avenue Courtland Street Scheels

Cold Rain Ends Summer Heat Saturday in Elyria County

A west wind brought a chilly rain to Ely ria and Lorsin county Saturday, ending summer warmth. The Weather Map forecasts real winter weather in the next days as a sharp temperature drop followed one of November’s coldest days in the year.

Elyria Lorsin

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