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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1929

Page

3

Riot at Bible Convention in Lincoln Auditorium

A crowd of about one hundred stormed a Protestant Bible Convention in Warren injuring thirty and prompting police and deputies to intervene. Two leaders identified as L. J. King ex Romist and R. C. Garaser faced disruptions as fists and weapons clashed, with arrests briefly made and later released. Echoes of the riot led to discussions of a grand jury and continued meetings despite police warnings.

Jack Risker Morel Ferther L. J. King R. C. Garaser King and Gardner

Death of Mrs. P. N. Bennett in Pasadena Hospital

Mrs. P. N. Bennett, 43, wife of Rev. P. N. Bennett former pastor of the Second Congregational Church, died yesterday morning at Pasadena Hospital after a long illness. She leaves husband, one daughter Catherine Lovell, and a son.

P. N. Bennett Rev Second Congregationa Church City Pasadena Hospital Pasadena California Catherine So Lovell

Congress Debates Tariff Bill Features In Senate

Senate continues debate on administrative features of the tariff bill while the Agriculture Committee holds further hearings on farm board members. House goes into recess until Monday.

Senate Agriculture Committee Farm Board

Road Improvement Bids to be Opened by County Board

The Board of County Commissioners will receive bids this afternoon for grading stone and drainage structures on the Griggs road in Rochester township. The project covers about two miles of roadway. Early next week Major James Hewitt will begin plans for a Holloween fete with a meeting of interested persons called. Oberlin man Thomas McClane faces grand jury action over a shooting scrape at Oberlin. Myers Produce truck sideswiped a curb on Middle avenue near Sixth street, causing vehicle damage including roof and top. An auto crash incident is noted with subsequent details unclear.

Board of County Commissioners Griggs Rochester Township James 4. Hewitt Oberlin Thomas McClane Gherlin Dili Obdarizn Overiin Myers Ers Am Aute Rosso Middle Avenue Sixth Street West Russ Clud Brit Ward South Main Street Gross St. George Morris R. H. Reighter Prospect Parent Association Hartsen Forest Street Getaber S John Halen Radon Haring Mer Tr Kelly Knights of Prihias P. Lodge Onertin Lodge Odd Fellows Ralph Brown Bert Prosser Howard North Pleasant Street Ners West Middle West Elyma Virgil Jasper Louisvifle Louisville Morlock Elyria George Richwite Lena Tabor John Kalopus Mser Cave Kentucky James Elemas Jack Ambrose Ben Mose Cecil Hoover Louisville & Wagon Charles Persons Person South Eddie Herzog Jerry Ferguson Herzog Ferguson Elyrians Ersens Crio Cressee Henry Guthrie Cleta Whitner Guthrie New Albany Ohio River Orm Louis Leonard Waster Alva Smith Smith Charley Chaplin Rnelther Jack Marshadd Daniels Lewis Ito Srd Pete Dirium Cect Erhars Gratton Borron

Man Fined After Shooting At Neighbor’s Chickens

In Woodford, Sokotowski was arrested on two charges of shooting within the city limits. He pleaded this morning to two dollars and a court case, claiming the dispute stemmed from a neighborly quarrel. Major James A. Hewitt presided, overturning the previous ruling as the episode escalated.

Tered Ferden Kazmer Sokotowski Woodford Creed Sokoetowski James A. Hewitt

World War II Era Letter Expresses Hope for Allied Peace

A continuation from page two presents a royal message praising allied effort and urging a Council Board of Peace. The speaker envisions a humane civilization, mutual trust, and cooperation between the United States and Britain to advance democracy and liberty across the Atlantic. The tone seeks lasting goodwill and generous hospitality.

United States Council Board of Peace Dome Great Britain Atlantic

Sewing Machine Clinics Draw Large Female Attendance

A countywide series of sewing machine clinics organized by the agriculture extension service saw strong turnout. The Brownhelm session drew 32 attendees, with 23 using sewing machines. Wellington and Oberlin events followed with 30 and 34 women present respectively, using 13 machines at each. The program aims to promote home economies and skills among local women.

Reid Montay Brownhelm Hen Son Wellington Oberlin Dee

Brazit Nets Popular Outside Brazil Yet Slow in Sao Paulo

The Commercial Association of Sao Paulo received boxes of raiss from Amazonas to distribute to retailers as an experiment to boost demand. The note highlights Brazil RAIS as admired abroad but not yet popular in the Brazilian market, despite efforts to stimulate sales locally.

Brazil Sao Paulo Commercial Association of Amazon

Property Dispute Heard in Court Over Preserved Real Estate

In a court session Judge A addresses a dispute between parties Meth and Mer D. Pieas over a site on Wethediine real estate in Fleekner. The suit involves a claim to property and a question of funds, with a jury to determine the outcome.

Herst Meth Mer D. Pieas

Saturday's Best Radio Features Spotlight

Read highlights from CBS and Paramount Public Hour listings. General schedule notes include WBBC CBS metro features and a focus on radio programming.

CBS WBBC CBS Metror Paramount Public Hour

Elyria Legion corps shows grit at local ceremony

Fragmented notes from Page 1 describe the Elyria corps and Husle group at a reception amid labor, pride, and fatigue. Members endured tedious hours, with shoewear worn from the event’s demands, as formations and drills tested endurance and resolve.

Iocel Legion Husle Elyria Corps Legionaires Lane Bi

Funeral for Oldest First Methodist member set in Grafton

The oldest member of the First Methodist-Episcopal church died after years of illness on October 1929 at age 71 years, nine months, and six days. Funeral services will be at two on Saturday October 5 at the love home 238 Ninth Street. Burial in Nichols cemetery Grafton. Dr A A Piper and Rev G A Reeder will conduct. Please omit flowers.

Methodist-Episcopal ‘ Church Ninth Nichols Grafton A. A. Piper G. A. Reeder

Oberlin village bonds pass for Plum Creek improvement

Oberlin reports the village board passed the second reading of the ordinance authorizing $860 in bonds for the Plum Creek improvement. The meeting mainly addressed the ordinance passage and payment of bills.

Oberlin Oberlin Village Plum Creek

Elyria Drum Corps Members Return From Louisville Gathering

Drum corps members and families traveled from Elyria and nearby towns to Louisville for the national championship event. The group endured long hours of parading and discipline, with Drum Major William Hruby drafting new music for next year in Boston. Louis Young, ex-Elyria, visited from Lorain to support the troupe, recounting past service in the navy and World War I.

Chuck Persons Che Secal E_ Cory Fred Colétia Grafton Paul Sase Charles Rawson LaGrange Bernard Strauss William Cahi Gerage Louisville Lo Jeg Carl Beauty Ensig Alfred Elsria South Tians William Hruby Elyria Boston Louis Young Lorain Young Navy San Antonio Texas Louise

Oldest Car on Paledee Showroom Announcement

An older car, aged 23 years, is highlighted for the Play Chevrolet showroom. It features a gas distributor and a single Finder engine. The vehicle, despite its age, is described as still running, reaching a top speed of 27 miles per hour.

Paledee

Bounty on Seal Leads to Action in Quincy Mass

A garbled report notes a 30 year bounty matter in Quincy involving a sea creature and an individual named James J. Soudresse. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but imply a payout or enforcement related to a seal incident in a lobster wrap context.

Quincy Mass James J. Soudresse

Chicago Market Quotes Stall as Prices Hold Steady

Chicago cash quotations show unchanged butter and eggs with steady hogs and cattle values in mixed livestock trade. Wheat and corn futures on No. 1 hard and No. 3 yellow remain near recent levels while oats and rye trades edge within narrow bands. Minneaplis grain shipments steady with minor shifts in flour and bran pricing.

Chicago Minneapolis

Elyria Netters Face Lakewood in Saturday Tennis

Elyria High meets Lakewood High in a Saturday tennis clash as Elyria aims for a third straight win after beating Rocky River and Shaker Heights. Both teams have seen their top players depart from last year.

Elyria Hi Lakewood Elyria Rocky River Shax Elvria

Bantams Clash at Amherst in prep for big match

Bantams travel to Amherst for a Saturday clash as coach W L Vaughn seeks a winning streak. Lineup shuffles include Harper at quarterback, Horan moved to left halfback, Whitney to center, MacDaniels at tackle, and Daly amid eligibility issues. Lightweights aim to bring around 34 players, with reserves Bowell and Todd showing well in last night scrimmage.

Toledo Amherst W. L. Vaughn Oberlin Harper Horan Whitney J. Smith MacDaniels Jenne Stang Daly Bowell Todd Buswell

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