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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1927
Page
3
Five years ago a large crowd attended a municipal Halloween celebration with costumes and legends. An ammonia explosion injured three people and damaged a West Side house while Elyria sympathizers toured the county for aid and relief efforts.
Ten years ago Lorain County recruits at Camp Sherman Chillicothe led Liberty Loan subscriptions. Sixty one residents were sent for military training. Licenses to sell liquor were issued to 113 county residents with 77 in Lorain. Licenses to women were issued and one applicant with age expired was denied.
The Garford campaign for Ohio governor on the Progressive ticket is highlighted from Elyria. The Wagles club in the city is incorporated in Columbus with a $10,000 charter. Cox, a U S congressman and Democratic candidate, spoke in Elyria in support of his candidacy.
Twenty years ago four municipal candidates attended a Dental Labor Union meeting and were questioned on their views. They endorsed union labor. A local fair celebration passed with no arrests or property damage, a multi year record. The Chamber of Commerce approved a plan to combine Elyria Carlisle Ridgeville and Eaton townships for a road district proposal.
Twenty five years ago a flood dam rose on the west branch of the Rock river by the fair grounds. A former Elyrian, Harry E Woods, struck a new gold vein at Wild Trorse Mine in Cripple Creek Colorado, promising immense wealth. A Cascade park driveway connected Cascade street to the park via a ford on the Black river. The Actors Equity Association then boasted about seven thousand five hundred members.
New probate cases list wills admitted to probate for Minnie Siskey Elyria Kate E Mason La Grange and Clara Echwartz appointed administratrix of John Peters Amherst Bond stakes noted Louis E Burgner named administrator of George Sims Russia Township Theresea Germany appointed administratrix of Paul Gaal Lurain with bonds filed ranging from 200 to 6000 dollars.
Oct 28 report from Birmingham County Line notes the Ladies Aid Society of the Birmingham M E church will meet Nov 2 at Mrs Rey W M Kinsley’s home in Berlin Heights. Residents report visits, relocations and weekend gatherings among families including Weidemann, Siggens, Mapes, Parker, Zeise and Soper, with several moving plans and outings around Amherst and Elyria.
Mr and Mrs George Slagle and daughter Eleanore of Toledo were Sunday guests at the Sands home. Harrold Sheldon joined the Darbys for the winter trip south. Elsie Michigan and S Brownhelm residents visited Ella Brandau. Joyce visited Bilton family in Florence. Kuhlman moved into Ladrachs tenant house. Hopperton and Hoppert on family called on Berg. Dennison and family autoed to Lorain to see relatives. Fessler Standen Elana visited Ella Brandau Saturday. Schisler and Berhtel Vermilion Sennhenn and Luella called at Weidemann Sunday.
Oct 27 Eaton notes show residents visiting in Cleveland and Berea while several guests attended gatherings at homes of Summers and Dimaline. A Prince of Peace declamation contest is slated for Nov 6. residents from North Olmsted and Florida called on relatives as local social activity continues. Fresh lima beans are being picked by Pierce family.
Burton Ross picked tomatoes cucumbers and sweet corn the last of the season. Mr and Mrs Joe Smith from Ridgeville Mr Joe Jr from Midway spent Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Ernest Smith. Will Summers family were dinner guests in Amherst. A school music contest is planned for November 8. Dr C D Barrett health commissioner will speak at the Parent Teachers meeting November 1. Mrs Koepke of Chagrin Falls visiting daughter Mrs Charles Austin and family. Multiple visits and car trips noted among residents including trips to Brookside park and a motor trip to Pittsburgh. Miss Bess Stanley visiting the Eichers this week.
Mrs Will Hawke and Mr and Mrs Harl Hawke with family visited the Pycraft family in Pittsfeld on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Lee Harrington of Elyria were dinner guests Wednesday of Mr and Mrs Burl Martin.
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