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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1928

Page

8

Winners announced in YMCA membership drive

Individual winners were named in the YM C A membership campaign by William O Ellian. Fey won the men’s division with 23 memberships and Carl Wagner led the boys with 27. Total memberships reached about 756. Prizes included fountain pens for 10 or more memberships and pencils for five or more. The YM C A club led the men’s team with about 2050 points. the winning horse team’s result was not yet decided.

William 0Elian MM. FP Fey Carl Wagner McClellan Richard Gehl A. Yost William Jago Kenneth Derriester Walter Davies Fiowards Somers Seward Black Edward Seabold A. M. Hannaford Paul Eager

Johnsons file divorce suit in common pleas court

Ida Johnson sues Adolph Johnson for divorce on grounds of gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Married in 1904, they have a daughter over 21. Petition alleges a threat to the plaintiff and that the defendant is addicted to alcohol.

Common Pleas Court Ida Johnson Adolph Johnson

Inventor touts safety stick for airplane training

Elyria mechanic Seaton promotes a new safety stick that weighs about four pounds, cutting flight stick weight and extending student control time. He argues it can halve teaching time and reduce crash risks, noting current methods rely on rough instructor strikes and late control transfers at high altitude. Seaton has lived in Elyria for about ten years and worked for Elyria Buick Company as a mechanic.

Seaton Beieves Seaton Elyria Elyria Buick Company

Former Elyrian Dan Fisher Dies in Kansas City

Dan Fisher 76, a former Elyria resident who left the city about 46 years ago, died in Kansas City. He worked in his father’s grocery store in Elyria. His brother helped found the Elyria Republican and was a parent of the Chronicle-Telegram.

Elyrian Kansas City Word Elyria Dan Fisher Elyria Republican Chronicle-Telegram

Dance at Cascade Pavilion Tonight

Cascade Pavilion hosts a Tuesday dance on October 16 with 50 cent per couple. Extra lady 23e. all welcome to join for an evening of social dancing.

Cascade Pavilion

Car Noise Leads to Small Fine in Autumn Day

Hastings youth Robert went Broad street driving loudly to mark a fall afternoon. He pleaded guilty before Major Hewitt and was fined two dollars plus costs. Also report tire theft from Herman Fisher’s truck near Cascade Dance Hall and two men fined ten dollars for disorderly conduct on River street. Guaranteed Acceptance Corp sues Cherba and GM for a 1928 Chevrolet loan default.

Robert Hastings Elyria Broad Street Hewitt Herman Fisher Lake Avenue Cascade Dance Hall Donald Dean Bud Prestaze Guily Major Hew River Street

Legal actions seek recovery and divorce across Cleveland area

United State Fidelity and Guarantee Co sues Martha Olson in common pleas court for property recovery and $2000 damages for deprivation. Laurentia Kastler seeks alimony against Jacob Kastler, alleging lack of care and six children from a 1911 marriage. Laura Parrish seeks divorce from W H Parrish, married in 1892. A blue Davis bicycle was stolen from 742 East Broad Street. Cognovit judgments issued: Black River Lumber Co wins $435 against George Olszak. Rose Oszak wins $150 against Edward Mielearek.

United State Fidelity and Guarantee Company of Cleveland Common Pleas Court Martha M. Olson Laurentia Laura Parrish W. H. Parris Pennsylvania Cognovit Black River Lumber Company George Olszak Common Pleas Judea A TR

Death Record Mrs Hannah Needham of Lakewood

Mrs Hannah Needham died at her home 1493 Elmwood Avenue Lakewood on Sunday October four teenth She leaves a son John of Cleveland a daughter Grave at home two sisters Mrs Ella Mangan of Lorain and Mrs Katherine Elward of Cleveland and nieces and nephews The deceased was the eldest daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Lahif of La Grange

Hannah Needham Elmwood Avenue Lakewood John Cleveland Ella Mangan Lorain Katherine Elward Needham Thomas Margaret Lahif la Grange

Obituary Notices From Lakewood Area Church Services

Two obituaries note deathings in Lakewood and Weston. Elizabeth Bakos of 111 West River Street died Sunday at Elyria Memorial Hospital at age forty after a weeklong illness. she leaves Julius and two sons Julius Jr and Joseph. Funeral Tuesday at 2 from the Hungarian Reformed Church, Rev Kallisy presiding. burial Ridgelawn. Emily H Weston died at her daughter’s home in Weston at seventy years two months and two days. she leaves a daughter Mrs Charlton, son W E Weston of Columbus, and sister Mrs Halle Davie of Columbus. She belonged to First Methodist Episcopal and the Fort McArthur D A R. body sent to Renton for services Tuesday afternoon.

Elizabeth Bakos West River Street Elyria Memorial Hospital Julius Julius, Jr Joseph Hungarian Reformed Church Kallisy Ridgelawn Emily H. Weston R. H. Charlton Grace Court Charlton W. E. Weston Columbus Halle Davie Columboe Weston Ohio Sudro Funeral Home Renton

Hoover Campaign Tour Heads to Boston Suburbs

Hoover rose early in a private car for a busy campaign day. Massachusetts delegates and Springfield officials greeted him at the Hartford train. A 22‑mile auto ride through Newtonville to Boston will end with a common welcome on Boston Common before a speech to be broadcast nationwide.

Hoover Massachusetts State Springfield Fordice C. Parker Hartford Conn Newtonville Fuller Boston Bostom Common Republic Service Men's League Washington

West Siders and Artistics Play Scoreless Tie

The West Siders and Lorain Nartivities battled to a 0 0 stalemate at Jefferson schong day. Neither side crossed the goal line as the game stayed near midfield with a tight defensive struggle. West Siders showed a stubborn defense, denying Lorain any scoring opportunities throughout the tilt.

West Siders Lorain Jefferson Schong Steel City Elyria

Eagles Lose To Celtics In Soccer

The Eagles held the Celtics scoreless in the first half but collapsed in the second, conceding four goals. Davidson displayed strong goaltending while the Celtics defense stood firm as the game swung in favor of Celtics.

Eagles Celtics Eagle Trishmen Davidson

Annual Mission Festival Well Attended at St. Peter's

The Federated Evangelical churches of Lorain county held their annual Mission Festival at St. Peter's Evangelical on Sunday with over 1000 in attendance across three services. Rev. A. C. Ernest led the morning service as Rev. Theodore Morton spoke on Home Missions, stressing making America Christian and expanding gospel outreach. The afternoon session, led by Rev. Paul Schmidt, concluded the event with music by the St. Peter's chorus.

Home Missions America St. Peter's Evangelical Church Paul Schmidt Emmanuel’s Evangelical

Mission festival features Honduran teacher and church talks

Wiss Bertha Scheidt, a Honduran missionary, spoke at Valley City church about teaching at a mission school and the ongoing strife after Honduras’ independence. Rev. Paul Rothquin and Rev. O Zwilling gave sermons on Fundamentals in Religion, stressing Jesus as the foundation and cooperative faith. Music by Lorain Elyria choirs. Collections supported missions.

Valley City Wiss Bertha Scheidt Crist Honduras Spain Aopristo Ss Roel Servele Paul Rothquin Ienetae St. Paul's Church Elyria O. Zwilling Federated Church of Monroeville Lorain Moehle Federated Evangelical Church Councils

Amherst Club Celebrates Birthdays and Local Gatherings

The Amherst H and R birthday club met at Adolph Heinzerling’s home on Cleveland Avenue to honor his wife’s birthday with cootie and card games. Refreshments served to thirty. Other Amherst social notes include church meetings, attendance at an Oberlin-Wooster football game, a birthday dinner for Miss Maxine Horn in Elyria, and a Kept-up schedule of local church and civic events with injuries and travel details among residents.

Amherst H. and R. Birthday Club Adolph Heinzerling Cleveland Avenue George Rosenkranz Henry Heinzerling Bettie Ehlert Bert Sanders South Main Street Oberlin-Wooster Milton Nutton Dennis Reynolds Alfred Sharp Gregory Brown Richard Mouser Allen Bechtel Harry Schultz Robert Zilch John Goulde Clarence Frederick Earl Kane Wm. Guild F. R. Powers W. J. Darling Norwood Hearn Vern Hofman Bay Kane Conrad Zilch Medina Association of Congregational Churches Wellington Congregational Church Mayme Blum L. Stough Foster C. E. Cooper Emma Hunter Maria Guild A. MecQueen Homer Mulholland Margaret Ann Edna Carol Catherine Hageman Maria Helen Sealika Lorain C. A. Ernst George Schroeder South Amherst Road Willys-Knight George Eppley Middle Ridge Henry Stick Mable Hasen- Pilug Brownhelm Tertain Woman's Christian Temperance Union Cornell Avenue August Caht N. Main Street J. Worthington Blyria Marcelle Reame Max Girardin Detroit Michigan Charles Mathes Nellie Irma Herman Dahl Raymond Cahl Maynard Cahl Hugh Tompkins William Cahl William Hutton Milton and Doyle George Albert Cahl E. A. Hague Elyria August Wilker George Wilker Christ Wilker August Raesler

Guests receive honors and gifts at planing ceremony

The event honored several guests of honor who were presented with many planing gifts, marking a formal recognition and celebration of their contributions.

Oberlin Halts Wooster In Scoreless Tie At Dill Field

Oberlin and Wooster battled to a 0-0 tie at Dill Field as Oberlin’s defense repelled Wooster’s early offense. Upset later, Oberlin threatened with field goal attempts that hit uprights and a Wooster interception ended promising drives. Awards list notes dormitory and business house decorations during Homecoming Day with about 190 attendees and performances by local ensembles.

Oberlin Wooster Dill Field Young Butzberners Linc Presbyterian Kallie Butzberger Pases Delta Lodge Yorus Bros John G. Olmstead Warner Gymnasium Della Wooster Village Gibson Bros Tower House Forest Street Allencroft Elm Street

Mrs Garrett Newell Dies at 64 in Oberlin

Mrs Garrett Newell of 284 East College street died at her Oberlin home after a long illness. She was 64 and had lived in Oberlin over forty years, born in Mt. Gilead Ohio. Survived by husband a carpenter contractor and five children. Funeral services will be held at the home tomorrow with burial at Westwood Cemetery at 2 30 p m after services.

Garrett Newelt Garrett Newell East College Street Newell Oberlin Mt. Gilead Ohio Westwood Cemetery

Clean-up Work Planned on Kipton Water System

City Manager L A Sears leads a crew to clean up village water mains and sewers this fall. They will clear the water reservoir area south of Kipton and remove tree trunks and obstructions that clog the supply. Several days are expected for the project, with work continuing after completion.

L. A. Sears Kipton

McCoy's Tablets Promise Weight Gain Guarantee

An advertisement touts McCoy's Tablets for underweight men and women, claiming quick weight gain and improved health. It cites a test case of a 28 pound two month gain and offers a money back guarantee after four boxes, with refunds if users do not gain at least five pounds and feel better.

Atlantic City McCoy McCoy's Laboratories, Inc

Village crews to clean sanitary and storm mowers

Mr Sears reports crews will begin thin work on cleaning the village sanitary and storm mowers in a week or ten days. The Vinn Rebekah Lodge plans a meeting tonight at Soclock with all degree members urged to attend for practice. The I. I. T. M. club will meet with Mrs Lewis Scott of Lorrain tonight, and the literature department of the woman's club meets tonight with Mrs A E Heacox at 7230.

Sears Vinn Rebekah Soclock Lewis Scott Lorrain Woman's Club A. E. Heacox

Quarrel Ends In Double Killing in Bridgeport

In Bridgeport on October 15 a domestic quarrel led to the deaths of Mrs. Annaradwohl and her husband Anton Gradwohl who then killed himself. The shooting occurred at Bodysville and was witnessed by their daughter Mary aged 15. Mrs Gradwohl had recently filed for divorce.

Bridgeport Annaradwohl Anton Gradwohl Bodysville Mary

Cleveland Markets and Livestock Report

Markets report from Cleveland and Toledo dated Oct 15 shows butter prices by grade, egg quotations, poultry values, and large ranges for potatoes. Cleveland hogs and cattle receipts indicate steady to strong activity with specific weight bands and prices. lambs and sheep also noted with lower or steady trends. Toledo livestock listings reflect hogs, calves, and sheep with slower market due to light receipts.

Cleveland Livestock Cleveland Toledo Livestock Toledo

Ohio Candidates In Cleveland Rally For Votes In Heated Campaign

In Cleveland the Ohio governor race tightens as Democrat Martin Davey and Republican Myers Y. Cooper arrive to energize supporters. Davey and Cooper leverage radio broadcasts and party workers to spread messages, with key GOP figures aiding the effort at Western Reserve Club as election momentum builds.

Cleveland Ohio Martin &. Davey Myers Y. Cooper Davey Sp. Om Cooper Enery Western Reserve Club Simeon 1D Fess Theodore Burton Senate Hugh Clark GO. P Coor

County political activity noted with backers meeting

A report notes Davey meeting supporters to survey county sentiment. He plans to address Western Reserve Law School tomorrow and later speak to representatives of foreign born voters, highlighting key county importance.

Hia Davey Western Reserve Law School Volers

Scout Court of Honor Held Tonight at City Court

The Fatt Ber Scout Court of Honor meets this evening in courtroom one at the courthouse after summer break. Many boys will receive honors as Judge Clyde Wilcox presides. Public attendance is invited, especially parents. In Elyria, Carl Seagert Joe Blaner and Frank Miller pleaded guilty to intoxication before Mayor Hewitt and were fined four dollars each.

Court House Scorts Clyde Wilcox Carl Seagert Joe Blaner Frank Miller Elyria Hewitt

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SLES Guaranteed Acceptance Corporation John Cherba General Motors Corporation Davis East Broad Street A. R. Webber Mre Rose Oszak Edward Mielearek Heishi BROWN Furniture House Middle Ave Firth St Church of St. Clement Artisties W. B. Tucker McCoy’s Minnesota West Virginia Long Island Maine Dixie Fire Windsor Dial Hallworthy United States Cleveland St Perry Ct Elyria’s
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