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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1928
Page
4
Elyria avoided severe damage as a snow storm hit the state on Saturday night. Traffic accidents were reported from several points while Elyria saw pedestrians navigate in light dustings that melted quickly.
A car driven by A C Bell of 51230 North Main Street Akron collided with a truck driven by Thomas Ingleton while turning from East 4th onto Wolfe Court Saturday night. Bell sustained minor lacerations to his right leg as the coupe sustained heavy damage including frame and windshield.
Death records for Mrs Ann Marie Hartman age sixty six at her Grafton home. Survived by husband Adam, three daughters, three sons, sister Catherine Nary of Elyria, nine grandchildren. Burial in Grafton cemetery after services at Immaculate Conception Church. Also notices: Baby Mildred Ketchum died at 28 days, services at Taylor Funeral Home. Mrs Arthur Goodrich died in Norwalk at 163 Main Street after two weeks illness. services at Methodist Church. Earl S Nevins died in Oakland California at 52 with roots in Elyria. Clara L Page formerly of Belden died Aug 20 in Palo Alto. Two cognovit note judgments granted in common pleas court: First Wellington Bank vs John Howell for 56417 and L H Piercy Co vs Maurice Tillson for 56059.
A truck and auto stopped abruptly on Cleveland street causing Mr. W. C. Pilkey of 187 E 820d street to collide head on with an oncoming ambulance from Lakewood. Pilkey suffered knee abrasions and was taken to Memorial hospital. Fire crews also battled a shed fire on East River street caused by a spark from an old map. A blacksmith's anvil fell on Jef Thompson's foot at Colson Company injuring him and sending him to Memorial hospital. Michael Whalen filed for divorce from Mary Whalen citing desertion and cruelty. the couple married in 1914 and have one child.
Two Weeters College students from Oxford Ohio left without formal resignation to avoid suspension. Mildred Hefner and Mary Emeriey were located in a Hamilton hotel after disappearing since Wednesday.
A reader notes uncertainty about next year’s program until the new board meets. He says there will be no party pivot on party lines, as three board members are Republicans. The piece hints at territorial differences and mentions Mexico’s labor code, including minimum wage and eight hour day provisions.
City workers removed a hedge along A J Curren property as part of mandated street improvements in Ohio Street section. Curren kept the hedge to block dogs from the yard and had been notified to move it. Officials argue curves, sidewalks, and line reconfiguration necessitate the removal despite objections.
Two Cleveland youths, Frank Schebak and Frank Klement, were jailed after a late night auto wreck in Elyria. Schebak faced reckless driving charges and was found guilty with a ten dollar fine plus costs. Klement pled guilty to disorderly conduct and paid twenty dollars plus costs.
Lorain high school fans celebrated a hard fought 7 to 6 victory by the Steel City over Elyria Lorain county rivals. Celebrants paraded through Elyria streets in single file, entering stores asjoyful crowds cheered. Elyria showed good sportsmanship despite the loss.
A series of fatal accidents is reported across Ohio towns. Mildred Williams Rossford and Kaezer of Rossford are among the dead. Mrs E B Scott of Lakewood died in a street car and auto crash. James E Grover 38 of Lima fatally injured by an auto. Thelma Hopkins 20 of Edgerton killed and three injured when their car skidded on icy pavement north of Bryan and overturned.
Glittering gold and silver spangles dominate evening gowns with new vogue elements such as the cocktail jacket a short sequined chitton piece the evening skull cap and sequined trim on tulle dresses. Bags in red reptilian leather feature a center cutout handle and new frame designs alongside sterling silver pendant watches and velvet accessories. Velvet tones especially black velvet rise for informal wear with moire also prominent.
Portraits of new fashion feature burgundy navy and wine hues in gowns and shoes, with tweed silk fabrics and a collapsible lacquered umbrella as a rainy day accessory. In Schenectady, a young flyer known as Pewee Hortman, age 11, trains with pilots and may soon take control in flight while also servicing planes at the port.
William Ballyn chief steward of the SSS Berengaria is arrested in New York on diamond theft charges. He names Traffic Policeman John T. McIntyre as an accomplice described as a go-between in delivering the gems.
Markets report from Cleveland and Columbus with price lists for produce and poultry items. Tables show extras and firsts for tablets, turkey and geese quotes, potatoes by sack, butter, hogs and cattle pricing in Cleveland markets, plus cabbage, oranges, sweet potatoes, tomatoes and greens in Columbus. Turkeys noted at nine to five price range with some sales higher.
Toledo Ohio November 26 hogs 900 head market 10 to 15 cents higher heavies 5.15 to 5.50 lights 5.75 to 6.25 pigs 5.50 to 6.25 cattle light offerings market varying sheep and lambs light market steady notes indicate a fluctuating sale with small gains in hogs and steady sheep demand amid light cattle sales.
Detective Leslie Zales, 27, Chicago, confessed being hired by a Chicago agency to incite dissension among Kenosha knitters on strike. He is held in Kenosha and faces damage suits totaling $110,000.
A young Chicago scientist claims a discovery that overcomes the laws of a new metal. He demonstrates by placing a plate above a floor plate, causing the upper plate to float in air. The event draws interest from local researchers and media.
Foochow, China, famed for fragrant tea, reportedly returns as a leading world tea port. The Fukien slopes, once overshadowed by Ceylon and Japan, now host thriving tea bushes. Tea seven boats on the Min recall Yankee clippers carrying Foochow tea to American pots.
Oberlin November 26. Objections by H F Smith Thad Rowland and Miles J Watson to conduit digging near curb for the White Way lighting system were overruled. The village had authorized the conduits and work continues with sidewalks and pavement affected from South Main and East College streets toward completion by week’s end.
The Chest drive for an $8,000 budget closed with about $7,000 subscribed and 650 supporters pledging an average of roughly $10.75. By ten this morning about $6,700 had been reported, and 710 potential subscribers are urged to commit to reach the goal. Final tallies will be released soon, per J. L. Porter, chair of the canvassing committee.
Oberlin saw its first sizable snowfall of the season trigger several minor traffic accidents over the weekend. The worst crash west of town involved a Toledo man skidding into a Kipton resident’s car as he braked, with about $15 in damage. no police court action ensued. City officials began sewer repairs, installing 33 manholes as part of a lengthy project expected to finish before spring floods. Community briefs note club meetings and Thanksgiving visits among local residents and visitors, with residents spending the winter in Oberlin or Texas.
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