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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1928
Page
3
In Lorain County real estate movement is discussed as key to community growth. The piece argues that buyers and sellers influence local value, urging residents to check property transfer records and avoid labeling their towns as dead. It stresses industrial progress and the need for optimism to attract movement in housing markets.
Columbus realtors and their wives will visit October 16 to 18 for the Ohio Association of real estate boards convention. The entertainment committee promises a packed program with golf and bowling, tours, banquets, orchestras, and a minstrel show at the Columbus Auditorium led by Ray Zirkel. The aim is to showcase Columbus hospitality and leave guests with warm feelings toward the city.
The Deshler-Walth Hotel officials report the Realtors convention has the strongest advance reservations of the year, with a packed schedule of events. Ladies will attend a luncheon and style show at Lazarus Department Store, plus a theatre party, shopping and sight-seeing tours, minstrel show, banquet, dances and two trips to the observation tower. The convention is centered at the hotel's headquarters and promises a busy agenda.
The Ohio Association of Real Estate Boards plans a farmland division program in Columbus October 26 to 28. Key speakers include Charles V. Truax director of agriculture and Z B Clore Lewisville president of the Federal Land Bank. Senator Simeon D. Fess will address the farmland audience and Ren nick C Dunlap will speak on The Past Present and Future of the Farm. A special conference for the Farmland Division is set for Thursday afternoon with emphasis on farm brokerage and problems in the sector.
A homeowner and builder debate exterior color bright versus muted tones, favoring light colors for heat and light, and outline repainting steps. They analyze surface prep, bonding agents, and suitable finishes for wood shingles, with a focus on period bungalow design and cost efficiency.
In the Division proceedings Joan H Williamson of Findlay is named secretary. The fragment confirms her role as Division secretary, indicating local leadership involvement.
The article advises consulting the weather bureau before signing a site under wind considerations, using a civil engineer to verify surveys, and checking drainage and depth of utility lines. It cautions about low drainage, high water mains, and land with bumps or hollows, and suggests buying land in a restricted area to protect future property value.
The article advises evaluating lot restrictions and costs to avoid neighboring homes that could lower your residence value. Consider frontage, proximity to work, churches, schools, and shopping centers, and assess utilities, parks, boulevards, and police and fire services. It recommends budgeting one quarter to one fifth of investment for the lot, getting a title search, and using a realtor to handle details.
Local police court hears Brisa MacGuire a medical practitioner arraigned on drunkenness charges. He contends that his attention on discussing the Tunney Heeney fight caused him to lose count of his drinks. The case notes race funds and drinks tally.
Real estate remains a strong investment, with house ownership delivering peace of mind, stability, and family dividends. For a family in Elyria with steady income, owning a home is presented as practical and attainable, once preferences and carrying charges are planned and managed.
A fragment notes real estate exchanges with buyers such as William wresoto and Michael Melio trading Lot 26 in Lake View district Black River two for 15 dollars, plus transfers from Progressive Mortgage Co to Senst W Burman for Lot 74 in Brownheim two at 19 dollars and David Humphrey to Lynn Burge for Lot 65 in C A Sturterants Fairhome allotment Lo rain at 16 dollars.
Multiple trans fer deeds listed from Pearl Garfield to A V Hageman and Elizabeth Lang to Nelle Sheehan with sublots in Liberty and Lorain Jone Co. additions, Water Smith to Albert Schuller, J J Leaver to J Gerity, Highland Park Land Co to Ruth Sitson, and William Newsome to Charles Wright in Sheffield Lorain Elyria areas. One family reports four sets of twins in Ruff family.
In Della Pennsylvania near there a Ruff family of three generations remains living. The oldest twins are 77 and the youngest 10 years old. The older pair are Nathaniel and Jacob Ruff, followed by Albert and Gilbert Ruff sons of Jacob. Catherine and Margaret Ruff daughters of another son of Jacob are the third pair. The fourth pair are Ruth and Reba Ruff, the youngest grandchildren of a brother of Nathaniel and Jacob.
The Milwaukee area reports a 45 minute church service inaugurated by Rev. Richard Evans. He says the shorter format satisfies both himself and his parishioners. The Rev. Evan shortened his weekly sermon to about 20 minutes, with 25 minutes allotted to music.
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