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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1927
Page
2
Elyria Retail Merchants Bureau representatives surveyed merchants citywide to ensure readiness for the formal opening of the 1927 Early Christmas Shopping Season. Secret aryellow notes locals prefer early shopping with better gift stocks and fewer crowds, as merchants showcase Christmas windows tomorrow evening for public viewing.
Professor C W Savage of Oberlin College spoke at the Exchange Club luncheon about the Army Navy game after attending the National Football Rules Committee meeting in New York City. Other items report delays to First Church remodeling, the high school football banquet on December 2, and students touring Cleveland financial institutions. Local sports note bridge replaces football as social focus. high school basketball season expectations listed. several Oberlin residents and visitors observed for Thanksgiving week.
Mr and Mrs John White of North Main Street celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with an open house on a Sunday. They invite many friends and family to call as part of the observance.
Mr and Mrs Henry Daugherty attended a family reunion at the home of Mrs Daughertys sister Mrs Herrick in Vermilion Ohio on Saturday of last week.
City decorates Abolt business district with wreaths on wires and trees in flag poles planned for Christmas. Weather warm, coats unnecessary. Blyria group returns from Massillon Ohio Older Boys Conference. Jack Siekkinen notes sessions were interesting and instructive. The Play Chevrolet Co. faces $3590 claim in common pleas court over a car collision on Middle Avenue and Sid Street involving Russell Waldorf and an agent of the firm.
C A Sayies charged with violating the traffic ordinance had his case dismissed in police court last night. Sayles denied the taillight was out on his car and the case was thrown out for lack of evidence.
An abandoned red Elgin bicycle was found on East Avenue near the underpass. A blue bicycle was reported stolen from Ambrose Roe of 141 Pasadena Avenue near the high school.
Julius Balint of 319 North Street suffers a fractured left leg after a hot pipe falls on him at the Steel and Tubes, Inc. plant. He is hospitalized at Elytia Memorial. Lorain Synagogue seeks sale permit, saying current property is too small and poorly located.
Samuel Barker of Lorain initiated a replevin action in common pleas court against Brunswick and company seeking the return of four Pocket billiard tables and related equipment claimed as owned by the defendants. Two men were fined for intoxication in police court, Sam Savino and Henry Joyce. both pleaded guilty. A church circle, a Girl's Reserve meeting, and a property sale to satisfy a judgment were noted along with a car theft report involving J. S. Norsworthy.
Ralph and Theodore Lawrence youths arrested by the sheriff after Abbey road incident involving a car stolen from E. K. Knapp Obertin. Bound over to the grand jury under $500 bonds each by Justice J. George. Dismiss. Liquor case against Cash Darmas dismissed for lack of evidence after pleading not guilty. Kosta Mikich fined $10 and costs for hunting on John Solek farm without permission. Charles Keller fined $5 and costs for intoxication after being lodged in county jail.
Mrs Anna Born 74 of Sheffield dies at home with nine years residency in the city She leaves four children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren Funeral Thursday at 700 Sheffield church Father Singer officiating Burial in Sheffield cemetery Adam namouer 67 dies at home after brief illness Survived by wife daughter Elida Powers and siblings Funeral Thursday 1 pm Sudro Funeral Home G A R to conduct burial at Pittsfeld
Columbus Ohio November 2 192? President George W Rightmire of Ohio State University today ignored demands for a change in athletic control by reappointing the five faculty members of the university athletic board The Lantern student publication at the university last week urged new members for the board as the first step in changing athletic management Rightmire at noon today notified that Dr C V Brumley Prof D J Kays Prof Charles St John Cobb Prof T BE French and Prof Clyde T Morris had been reappointed Students appoint two additional members of the board and the alumni is represented by two members
In Toledo Ohio November 29 the Lake Shore Electric between Toledo and Cleveland and the Toledo Bowling Green and Southern line resumed operations after a storm blackout last night. High winds and half an inch of rain caused lines to fail and properties to be damaged. In Markley a large Parant Teachers Association meeting is planned for December 1 at the Markley schoolhouse with a program by Murray Ridge orchestra and lunch served.
Markets show quiet wholesale activity in Columbus with light receipts in fall and steady tones. Florida citrus holds, California naval crop expected light. various produce prices listed for tangerines, butter, eggs, poultry, potatoes, and livestock across Cleveland and Toledo markets with mixed gains and declines reflected in regional quotes.
Elyria's Legion Post No 12 drum and bugle corps, led by William Ruby of the Cleveland Symphony, shows strong growth under steady practice. Officers reappointed. Albert T. Sibley fills a vacancy. publicity duties assigned to Gev. H Alien as the unit eyes a bright future at the state convention.
The Luncheon Club Volleyball league ends tonight with two matches. At 7 30 Rotarians challenge Cheese and Cracker, aiming to break their spotless slate and potentially trigger a three way tie for first. If Cheese and Cracker win, they clinch the title. Earlier at 3 39 Biwamans and Aganda clash to fight for cellar position.
Benton S Oppenheimer, former county judge, testified about Remus's reaction to his wife and Dodge allegedly stripping him of possessions. He described Remus returning from jail in Troy, Ohio, claiming conspiracies to deport him and kill him, while repeatedly lashing out and laughing eerily in the office suite.
Oppenheimer recalls Remus and Baslow objects to evidence on self defense. Histon calls falsehood claims by the prosecu tor. Judge Shook threatens to curb the dispute as Sheriff Anderson and Deputy Stagnare position themselves. Witness notes Remus sanity as Elston questions current state.
Christmas seals are mailed by the local committee with 100 seals per envelope and a one dollar donation requested. The Lorain County Public Health Council outlines a tuberculosis study program including a full time secretary, an educational drive, and a survey to gauge needs for a sanitarium. The district covers Avon to Wellington, with Mrs RT. Martin of Elyria and Mrs Johon Parsch leading the Elyria division. 50,000 rare coins are on exhibit in New York.
Anthony Forthover of Avon was freed today under an indictment for assault and battery after Judge W B Thompson directed a not guilty verdict near 2 PM. The jury signed the verdict. Forthover was accused of assaulting Deputy Sheriff James E. Rundle during a raid at his home on October 8. Forthover claimed the men did not identify themselves as officers.
A man testified that the accused was in custody for half an hour after the assault and that the victim reported a missing diamond ring. Coroner Dr Edward Burt described identifying the body of Dr Lilliendahl and noted no signs of anger or fright on his face during examination.
A massive submarine, touted as the largest in the world, was launched at Portsmouth New Hampshire. It will carry eight officers and eighty men aboard for its maiden voyage.
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