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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1928

Page

8

Veterans Parade Highlights San Antonio Convention

Delegates to the National American Legion in San Antonio debated tomorrow's vote on a proposal by Col. William Mitchell for an aviation department independent of army and navy command. A 60,000-veteran parade was planned, with reviewing stands for Gen. Pershing, Lord Allenby, and Major Georges Scapini. Pershing and Allenby praised the Kellogg Peace Pact and urged readiness against future wars.

John J Pershing Lord Allenby Georges Scapini Pershing San Antonio Gen. Pershing Paris America Great Britain

City Considers Creating a Gas Department

F. J. Morton a gas appliance man urged Elyria to form a department of gas for citizens health and savings. He offered to serve a year without pay. The council referred the proposal to the Gas committee for study.

F. J. Morton Elyria

Man Quits Lamp Fire Start In Fox Furnace Apt

Charles Wood of suite 10 Fox Furnace Woodford avenue tried to light a coal oil lamp near a gasoline can early this morning. A blaze started and Central station was alerted to extinguish it, but Wood had already put it out with buckets of water.

Charles Wood Fox Furnace Woodford Avenue Central Station Wood

One Cent a Day Insurance Policy Promises Big Benefits

Kansas City article touts a National Protective Insurance Association policy offering $100 monthly for 12 months and $1,200 to $1,800 on death for a premium of $3.65 per year or one cent daily. Limited to 100,000 policies, available to men women and children ten or older with no medical exam. Mail name age address and beneficiary to 1274 Scarritt Building, Kansas City. Read policy and pay $3.65 to activate.

Kansas City National Protective Insurance Association Mall Scarritt Bidg

Local News Briefs From Lorain Area Careful Sentences and Incidents

Thomas Fields of Lorain was sentenced to two years in the Ohio penitentiary after pleading guilty to felonious assault for attacking an eleven year old girl, though testimony indicated the attack did not occur. Wilbur C. Arick of Medina surrendered on a secret indictment for non-support after officials requested his detention. G T Henderson spoke at the Oberlin Young Men's Club on Is Your Money Good detailing money history from the Civil War to today. A cigarette caused an awning blaze at O J Burns Drug Store when a tossed butt lit the canopy. firefighters contained the fire with chemicals, awning damaged. William Wells, a colored man, was sent to Mansfield Reformatory for carrying concealed weapons after admitting prior terms in Indiana and Illinois.

Thomas Fields Lorain Ohfo A. R. Webber Fields Wilbur C. Arick Medina Sheriff's Office Arick Oberlin G. T. Henderson Oberlin School of Commerce Henderson Masonic O. J. Burns Central Fire Station Wiliam Wells Mansfield Reformatory Indiana

Nece Appointed to Health Board by Unanimous Vote

John K. Nece, named by Mayor James A. Hewitt to fill the vacant Board of Health seat after Fred M. Bauer’s resignation, was appointed last night by the council. Nearby, Charles Osborne reported a calf stolen from his Butternut Ridge farm, part of a spate of livestock thefts in the area with no suspect found.

Nece John K. Nece James A. Hewitt Board of Health Fred M. Bauer Charles Osborne Butternut Ridge Osborne

Oberlin Club backs Williams band program plan

At a Monday noon luncheon the Oberlin Exchange Club endorsed Arthur Williams, Oberlin College wind instruments professor and band director, for expanding village band concert work. He outlined a free Saturday morning instrumental music school in the high school building and aims to establish village, junior high, and senior high school bands to create a permanent town band. Williams, a Oberlin College graduate, returns to lead the effort this year.

Oberlin Oberlin Exchange Club Arthur Williams Oberlin Conservatory of Music Williams Willams Oberin College

Oberlin Homecoming plans amid Wooster game

Elaborate plans are under way for Oberlin's Homecoming decorations as Wooster visits for the football clash. A store window display cup and a dormitory prize are offered by alumni, with colors crimson and gold for Oberlin and black and gold for Wooster. Judging runs 10 to 11 by stores and 11 to 12 by dorms.

Oberlin Wooster Ober‘Min Alumni Association of the College Behr’s Boot Shop Aluina Association Delta Lodge North Professor Street Nancy Squire Clark Wakemar O. EF. S Ralph Sallow Cincinnati W. C. Johnston Elm Street Oberlin Inn Gladys Cook County Children’s Hospital Chicago Margaret. Yocom Woodland Avenue School of Library Science Western Reserve University

Fire ruins and prisoner rumors shape Conti case

Reports describe a burning building with guards threatening to shoot escapees. Investigators questioned prisoners who recall two guards striking a man with a rifle. Charred torsos are identified by prisoners, and recovery work is delayed by residual heat, as searchers use shovels and pans amid smoldering embers.

Harper Nesto

County students post perfect grades in reading test

In the county reading test for grades five through eight 1,962 pupils were tested with sixteen earning perfect papers. County officials noted a range of results including 136 failures and 454 passing grades, while identifying top scorers in consolidated and one room schools and listing the names and grades of pupils achieving perfect marks.

Tsiateon EL L Bailey Bailey Markley Elyria Township Murray Wilson Vietzen Galf Geo Hanmer George Chambers Elizabeth Virget Vincent George Chorah Charles Kale Penfield Willam Pleasnick Ridgeville Howard Sedgwick Earl Cohagan Elizabeth Engleman Canden Rogey Huntington Nellie Bryant Hiskland Harald Futrall Julius Chahy Oliver Bemis Eaton Oliver Palchin

New York Sees 32 Deaths From Poisoned Alcohol

Thirty two deaths in 45 hours prompt downtown speakeasy raids and mayoral order to arrest alcohol sellers. Police seize stocks, send samples for testing as federal agents join probe. Officials cite moonshine and wood alcohol risks amid Volstead enforcement.

New York Walker East Side James M. Doran Doran Howe Charles Norris

Judge Passes On Bayas Case in Lorain Writ Proceedings

Judge A R Webber deferred ruling on the writ of habeas corpus for Steve Bayas amid questions over a Lorain municipal court law that imposes a $1000 fine for equino-lators. Bayas remains in custody under present conditions as the judge waits for Ohio Supreme Court guidance.

Steve Bayas Lorain Supreme Court of Ohio Bayas Lo- Tala Willam Harely Ohio Harely

Lorain Mexican Sentenced Today for Shooting to Kill

Raymond Flores of Lorain, Mexican, was sentenced by Judge Webber to Mansfield Reformatory for an indefinite period after being charged with shooting to kill. The hearing occurred this morning in Lorain.

Lorain Raymond Flores Mansfield Reformatory Webber

Planning Commission Formed and 1927 Ordinance Details

The article notes Elyria's first planning commission formed in December 1926 and a 1927 temporary ordinance passed the next June. The current commission includes W. B. Richmond as chairman, King Fauver secretary, Harwood Lerach, Ralph Silsbee, Frank Wilford, John N. Efdt, and Mayor James A. Hewitt, aided by Planning Engineer Gerald Gimre of Warren Ohio. Gimre interviewed Elyria to assess building types and district characteristics guiding tentative use, height, and district plans.

Planning Commission W. B. Richmond King Fauver Harwood Lerach Ralph Silsbee Frank Wilford John N. Efdt James A. Hewitt Gerald 9. Gimre Warren Ohio W. 3B Richmond Gimre Elyria

Contineed Page 1 Report From Arkansas Trip

Contineed from Page 1 Cheney bickers over a lost cigarette lighter before a bridge game with Mr and Missus Mayor. Byra White notes Gig’s Agate is like a riddle. Diner window views a quaint village and architecture. Jack Marshall questions Alvie Smith’s hand. Alvie asks to keep quiet. Sam Nichols greets his wife with Hello Ma. Mrs Nichols quips. Scrubby Harty jokes about married men. Missus Hraby, drum majorettes, recalls a diner incident. Mrs Hraby comments on missing files. Chuck Persons says Van Duyke walked through the car. Al Hannaford of Elyria Hardware joins as business trip. They pass Moseley’s Cotton Gin. Arkansas cotton fields lie to the right. Brief stop at Newport Arkansas where Jim Hewitt introduces me.

Cheney Missus Byra White Agate Ohio Jack Marshall Alvie Smith Alvie Ralph Sam Nichols Missus Nichols Scrubby Harty Hraby Chuck Persons van Duyke al Hanna

Debate Over Park Cash Use At Cascade Park

City Auditor Alea Schilleman reported a lump sum of 1363.47 earned from Cascade park bath house and refreshment stand. The Park Board sought permission to apply funds to ongoing park improvement projects. Some council members favored setting annual park funding, but the issue was tabled for the next regular meeting.

Cascade Park Alea Scbilleman Park Board

Markets Cleveland Produce Cleveland Oct 9

Markets list produce and live stock prices from Cleveland and Toledo on October 9. Includes sacks of potatoes by region with prices, poultry rates for various fowl and geese, hogs with receipts and price ranges, cattle and calf movements, and sheep with top and bulk prices. Also notes Toledo live stock with hogs and cattle prices and market tone.

Cleveland Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Maine West Virginia Ohio Pennsylvania Cleveland Livestock

Lorain Youth Charged After Fatal City Street Crash

Lorain, Oct 9. Jon Evanish, 18, of 3143 Elyria Ave, Lorain, tried to pass a car in a safety zone, struck 65-year-old Andy Fodor as he stood there, killing him instantly. Fodor was a cripple. Coroner Perry ordered a post mortem at Royce morgue. Evanish was charged with manslaughter in municipal court, pleaded not guilty, and bound over to the grand jury under $2,000 bond. witnesses say he was speeding.

Lorain Andy Fodor East 28Th Street Fodor Jon Evanish Elyria Avenue M. Perry Elyria Royce Evanish

Woman Sentenced On Liquor Charge In Police Court

Mrs. Clare Noel, colored, pled guilty to possession of liquor and was fined 259 dollars plus costs by Justice St. George. She faces 25 days in county jail and potential transfer to Marysville Reformatory if the fine and costs remain unpaid. The report also notes a local community farewell and travel updates involving the Elyria corps and friends on a train trip with menu details and sightseeing.

Clare Noel West Avenue Justice St. George Noel Marysville Reformatory

Shoe thief makes haul at Newark Shoe Store

A thief broke a window at Sunbeam Furnace Company on Depot street then used plumber tools to enter Newark Shoe Store on East Broad street. He stole six pairs of oxford shoes sizes nine and a half to size ten, several pairs of hose, and about 200 dollars in cash from a cash drawer. Police were alerted when tools were found and the break in was noticed.

Newark East Broad Street Oxford Sunbeam Furnace Company Depot Street

Barbers Banquet Brings Lorain County Stalwarts Aboard

A Lorain county barbers and hair dressers banquet at the Elks Club drew 111 chirotensors and cosmeticians. Edward Ratse of Oklahoma City preached organization of the Association of Master Barbers of America. John Hart of Toledo spoke for journeyman crafts and Miss Nillner of Cleveland represented the Ohio State Hairdressers Association. It was the county's first such gathering, with talks on organization education and legislation.

Lorain County Elka’ Club Edward Ratse Oklahoma City Association of Master , Barbers of American John Hart Toledo Miss Nillner Cleveland Ohio State Hairdresses Association

Intoxicated Elyria man fined by judge this morning

Charles Morris of Elyria was found intoxicated by police. He pleaded guilty and was fined $1 plus costs by Justice S J George this morning.

Charles Morris Elyria S. J. George

Relief fund drive closes with $2760 total from Lorain

Lorain on October 9 reports the Red Cross relief fund drive for Florida and Puerto Rico hurricane victims closed Saturday with $2760 contributed. T. P. Wilson chaired the committee and announced the result.

Loraen Florida Orto Ri T. PP. Wilso Commilildon

Longfellow Street to Get New Street Lights

City council approves petition by Longfellow Street residents to install street lights along the block. Officials authorize the project and begin planning for lamp installation and wiring.

Longfellow Street

Tepee Tonic Restores Nora Carter’s Sluggish Health

Nora Carter of Station B Toledo Ohio reports her appetite and overall strength restored after taking Red Wood's Tepee Tonic. She describes initial fatigue and sluggish liver and kidneys, then notes regular bowels and renewed vigor after two bottles, planning to finish six. Sold at C W Phillips Drug Store Elyria and other drug stores.

Red Wood Norah Carter Station B Toledo C. W. Phillip Elyria

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