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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1928
Page
4
Supple velvets and luminous satins dominated fall openings at Merthe's with Judee and Beorgette frocks, long blue broadcloth coats, and mink, seal, and silver fur stoles amid Mandarin hand embroidered coats. Children's wear echoed adult fashion as hats, turbans, and velvets appeared. colors ranged from deer and sandalwood to navy and black.
Twelve prisoners escaped Frankfort county jail after breaking a second floor dormitory lock. Most were confined on liquor charges. 75 inmates were in the jail. The group climbed to the unoccupied third floor, pried a barred window, tied bed clothing to lower themselves to the ground. Escaped men include W. C. Herndon Chas McKee William Chapman Burnap Richardson James Stevenson Lee Sellers Artie Sellers Frederick Brookhart William Baker Jane James Joshuon.
Robert Butler aged 19 was surprised by Traffic Officer Liesd Sweet on Washington avenue while trying to pick a tire lock on a car owned by Harrie Schroeder of Elyria. Butler attempted to flee in a car but was chased and captured. He is held for attempted robbery and suspected in other robberies. Harley Hoffman fined $10 and costs for resisting dog impounding. Anna Hoffman fined $5 and costs for no license.
Elyria police will receive a new coat style this year copied from Chicago police. City Service Director John Bidtasain said the old 15 year old coats will be replaced to allow officers to carry guns outside their coats.
Radio listings from 1928 note WEAF 160 EST Lucky Strike orchestra NBC Time to be announced address of Secretary Hoover Democratic campaign address WIZ 9 EST Philco hours WOR 9 EST Big Time on 422 network listings summarize the Busy Saturday schedule across NBC and affiliated stations with multiple programs and an announced campaign address by Hoover.
Joseph M Beardsley aged 92 of Oberlin died at Allen hospital after five years of ill health. He had eight children, two survive Mrs W F Bohn of Oberlin and J M Beardsley Jr of Knoxville Tennessee. His wife died last April and he had lived with the Bohns for eight years.
The weather bureau lists yesterday s highest temperatures and last night s lows for 20 cities including Portland New York Washington Charleston Key West Montgomery New Orleans Brownsville Cincinnati Detroit Chicago Des Moines Omaha Salt Lake City Pueblo El Paso Yuma Spokane San Francisco and Los Angeles with readings ranging from the upper 70s to the 90s and lows in the 30s to 60s.
The Ohio American Legion drum corps departs Elyria for the national convention tour, with a train including Cream Puff the corps horse and animals. They pass through Chicago and St Louis en route to Hot Springs and San Antonio for a seven hour stopover and parade, then to New Orleans and home. Commander Edward Krebs thanks Elyria citizens for support and pledges to win for Elyria.
NUMBER TWO Continued from Pages 1 shows a woman reading a newspaper on the couch after dinner. Andrus immediately called for assistance as the scene unfolds with lingering dinner remnants on the dining room table.
Neighbors called the coroner and officers to a scene where a woman lay dead or seriously harmed. About $295 was found hidden around the bed in handkerchiefs and magazines, including a $100 bill paid months earlier. Investigators noted a possible brother in Detroit and a niece in Pueblo. An administrator was to be appointed. The grand jury investigation yielded 30 indictments publicized, including weapons offenses, thefts, assault, embezzlement, and manslaughter related charges, with several defendants already detained.
The day before the big game at Elyria High, Toledo Central visits Ely Field for a gridiron showdown. Pep rally featured Coach H. H. Siffler and Coach Vaughn, with Orvie Cowle named captain for the Central match. Friendship girls plan program sales as five new cheerleaders lead cheers to lift the crowd.
Cemetery lots for Elria's new cemetery at the Oberlin Road and Murray Ridge intersection will go on sale around November 1. Service Director John Ende said laying out the plots and seeding is nearly complete, with shrubbery to be planted this fall and more next spring. An entrance, bridge, dam, and grading will expand the forty four acre tract along Oberlin road.
Senator Charles Curtis resumed his vice presidential campaign today with a strenuous motor tour of northern Indiana defying physicians orders for rest. He planned eight short addresses and two long speeches, with appearances at State Line Whiting East Chicago Indiana Harbor Hammond Hobart Lowell and Crow Point and a Gary rally expected as one of the campaigns largest in Indiana.
The 20th annual report ends September 30 192S noting cooperation from Elyria agencies and individuals. The children's boarding home bureau report shows most dependent children go to County Children's home. Thirty nine children from broken homes moved to boarding or foster homes. sixteen unmarried mothers and their children received a trained worker. thirty county boarding homes were inspected. 440 letters, 221 interviews, 272 calls and 120 visits logged for the department.
Service Director John S. Bidd reports Cedar and Grace court refacing nearing completion and Third street slated for resurfacing with a 2.5 inch asphalt layer next week. Prospect street grading and ditching from Oxford down, Nichols court prepped for paving, sewer work underway and concrete paving planned. Names include Paul Schisler fraud suit and several non support cases: Thomas Powell John Murphy Milford Horace Perry Alloway Fred Hayden J R Nichols Sam Weinert.
Royas filing charges that Lorain City ordinance under the Crabbe Act is void. Steve Bayas, jailed for a $1000 liquor-law fine, was served a writ on acting Police Chief Hugh Risley and jailer George Jennings. He faces common pleas court Monday morning with William F. Hurley as counsel.
Market listings show produce eggs butter and potatoes across Cleveland and Columbus with prices for extras, firsts, seconds, and various sacks. Livestock quotes from Cleveland and Toledo include hogs cattle calf and sheep movements with steady to uneven changes, while Chicago quotes cover butter eggs poultry and potato spreads and grain figures from Minneapolis and Toledo regions.
An Elyria lad named Jo Badson ran into the street and was struck by a car driven by George Michael. The boy sustained slight injuries and was not taken to hospital after the driver immediately stopped and offered aid.
The Northern Ohio Construction Co filed suit against Dimerer Erdy and others seeking 1890.24 on a promissory note and foreclosure of mortgaged property valued at 4035.86. Elyria Superior Electric Co sued Walter Roe and the Walter Hoa Electric Co for recovery of property denied the plaintiff. Judge W B Thompson awarded 750 to Fanny Unger in her suit against Joseph Unger, administrator. The divorce case Judith Wix ton versus Harry Hixon was dismissed with costs.
Philadelphia, Oct. 5 The probe into police corruption likely extends to the traffic squad today. The traffic police are not yet questioned in the $10,000,000 liquor ring, but DA John Monaghan says they may bear partly on illicit alcohol flow. Civil Service Commission noted Charles Beckman, suspended captain of detectives, earned about $150,000 in the last two to three years.
In Baltimore on October 5 Leo Diegel of White Plains defeated Walter Hagen 2 and 1 to end Hagen’s four year reign as defending champion. Diegel led early, Hagen rallied but fell behind, and the crowd followed a thrilling match as SeMI finals set with Sarazen vs Diegel and Horton Smith vs Al Espinosa. An attic theater discovery was noted at Fanagerie site. Bake sale at Hecocks on Saturday October 6 with Woman's Bible Class at 2nd Congregational Church.
Dance event at Cascade Pavilion on Saturday October 6 features music by Sam Geraci Orchestra. Local crowd enjoys a lively evening with upbeat tunes and festive atmosphere.
An unclear clipping mentions a car drive and a man named Morgan, with references to injuries and a hit report. It also notes a Friday Elyria event and a Church of Christ chicken supper Saturday from 5 30 to 6 30. The text is fragmented with place names and dates partially legible.
Tonight at the Elvira Eagles hall a dance featuring 50 cent couples and 25 cent extra ladies with music by the Virginia Night Hawks. All are welcome to attend.
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