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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1928

Page

16

Bidding Summary For Ohio Highway Work On Several Projects

The Ohio highway Department reported low bids from several firms for diverse road projects in Erie, Montgomery, and other counties. Barger Engineering and Construction Co of Sandusky led with 122599 for grading widening and resurfacing the Cleveland Sandusky Road and building a steel girder bridge over Old Man's Creek. Hickey Bros of Cincinnati submitted a low bid for building structures at See Mes KK and L on Highway 479. H. Bandle Co of Leesburg offered 17439.18 for bridge work on Dela are Bridge along Highway 732. E M Scully of Columbus bid 4259 for a bridge extension on Dela are. W H Mertz of St John submitted 5871.16 for bridge work on Highway 27 in Van Wert County.

Olunbus. O Barger Engineering and Conduction Co Sandusky eveland-Sandusky Oldman's Creek Erie County Ate Highway Department Hickey Bros., Cincinnnati Highway Aware Highway 219 Neca County E Bros Pericard Cirdere W. H. Mertz St. John Bulld Ag Secmmg van Wert Unt

Temperature Extremes Across 26 Cities Reported

The weather bureau released yesterday’s high and low records from 26 cities. Readings include New York 76 58, Washington 79 65, Chicago 56, Los Angeles 84 56, Detroit 41, and Denver 72? with several southern and western locations showing notable heat or cool spells.

Washington Weather Bureau North Eld New York Charlestern 5. C Her West Fla Montgomery Ala Brownshire

Women’s group backs Hoover Curtis in dry vote push

Mrs Boole asserts that Democratic supporters in four states including Missouri Texas Alabama and Oklahoma back Hoover and Curtis. She calls for 100 percent W C T U turnout and church involvement to defend prohibition and the Constitution, stressing teamwork over personalities.

Afr Hoover Affction Missouri Texas Alabama Ox&tla Homa Curtis WC_ Tf. U Drs

Death Records Populate Local Obituary Notices

Multiple death notices from Amherst and Elyria areas report the deaths of John Darin Dovin 65 at home on River Road and Morris H. Bills 416 Tenth Street at Erie Memorial Hospital. Survived by spouses, children, and grandchildren, with funeral arrangements announced for each at local homes and Ridgelawn Cemetery. Additional notices include William H. Jenne 88 of Amherst, Mrs. Mary N. Smith 54 of East Avenue, and related services led by local pastors with details of burial sites.

John Dovin John Darin River Road Bosia Betty Elyria Alex Farkas Alex Cleveland John LaGrange Farkes West River Street Ridgelawn Reverevé Kalasss Morris HK Bills Morris HK Tenth Street Eirria Stever Mes Allfarette Shaw Billis Stella Carl Wagner Henneth S. Bills Taylor Funeral Homes Teethirrr Kirby

Lorain County Fair Drama Thrills With Elephants and Acts

Richmond looks forward to a lively Lorain fair with a drum corps parade and contests. Free afternoon acts feature trained elephants dogs and acrobats plus whip pet races. Monday Labor Day brings full grand stand program with elephants dogs and children from three county schools. Giles ten piece orchestra and Lorain Eagles Quartet provide music.

Columbus Labor Dar Giles Lorain Eagles

Wooome Nail Meet Joppa Meets Tomorrow

Joppa holds a strong wining ball club this year and faces Elyria in a Class B showdown. Elyria features Wentz at pitcher and Stewart Jarocn Reed and Krieg among hitters, with Heath the top pitcher, Moody Ferguson and Busick in the outfield. Joppa lines up Fenchel Clam Wasen and Ferguson in key roles as they chase a revenge victory after a 3 2 defeat.

Joe Smith Weocemer Joppa Elyria Wentz Kerstone Stewart Fenchel L. Clam E. Clam L. Wasen Ferguson Wolde Sibi C. Waser Cium Daziels

Funeral for Fred Papworth at Oberlin home

Funeral services for Fred Papworth who died after a long illness will be held at his home 234 North Main street this afternoon. He was foreman of street work for the village. Survived by wife and four children, including Benjamin Papworth principal of the Gelies high school, plus a stepson and a brother. Burial in Westwood. Also notes community items including hunts, readings and local travels.

Papworth Oberlin Fred Papworth North Main Street Br Bre Benjamin Gelies Evress Ee Eo Maxwell Epee Earl Elsia Earnest Haxier Engh Fia John Papworth Westwood Cemetery

Horan Wins Junior City Tennis Singles Title

Dave Horan captured the YMCA Junior City singles title by defeating Ed Seward 6 4, 6 2 in the final. Horan also teamed with Davor Horan to win the doubles, 6 2, 6 0 over Jay Howenstine and Cleatus Heidrich, as the family enjoyed a strong tennis showing. Richard Horan reached the senior doubles final after beating H Halpin 6 2, 6 2, 6 4 to face Chuck Wentz.

Dave Horan Ed Seward Horan Jit Sharkey Davor Horan Jay Howenstine Cleatus Heidrich Richard Horan Rinners H. Halpin Chuck” Wentz

Y M C A Announces Rapid Fire Tennis Tourney

The Y M C A will host a rapid fire tennis tournament at Cascade Park on Labor Day for anyone in Lorain County. Play begins soon after 9:30 AM and will continue through the day.

Cascade Park Lorain County

Fair Grounds Renovated as Campaign Headquarters

The Fair Grounds building has been freshly painted in white and white green trim for the opening of the Fair. It will serve as campaign headquarters and a distribution point for literature by the County Union during the three days of the fair.

County Union

Markets show prices in Sept selling roundup and notes

Markets in Cleveland and Columbus report prices for livestock grains and produce. Hog receipts at Toledo and mixed cattle, calves, and sheep activity noted with declines and gains. Wheat corn barley and seeds listed with bid and cash prices across regions.

Toledo Wetton

Cleveland Dems plan monster rally for Smith visit

Cleveland Democrats planned a monster rally at Public Hall in late October with Gov Alfred E Smith as principal speaker. National head Jono Raskob pledged Smith would visit Cleveland on his campaign tour after a Columbus dinner with Democratic leaders.

Cleveland, O Cleveland Democrats Public Hall Alfred E. Smith

Grand Jury Finds Conditions Bad In Philadelphia

Philadelphia grand jury reports conditions rival early 1920s crime, finding a criminal ring backed by wealthy interests controls bootlegging, with police corruption and bribery spreading through city officials and lawyers. The inquiry notes bootlegging as a major industry and police corruption across the liquor trade.

Philadelphia Butler United Sates Marines Grand Jure

Marriage Statistics For Ohio In 1927 And 1926

Information from Mabel Marsh, clerk of courts, shows Ohio had 59,296 marriages and 14,645 divorces in 1927, with 55,147 marriages and 13,976 divorces in 1926. Lorain County records indicate 1927 marriages and 257 divorces, and 1926 figures show 255 marriages and 236 divorces.

Mabel Marsh Tedar Federal Bureau Ohio Lorain

Local concern sued for accident in common pleas court

The Philadelphia Battery and Ignition Company was named defendant in a common pleas court suit by B Fuller. He alleges a truck belonging to the company struck a man as he was arising on August 18, damaging him to the extent of 489 dollars.

Philadelphia Battery and Ignition Company Wade Common Pleas Court B. Fuller

Emme Leupin Weds Wh Sponsellar at Wellington Parsonage

At 7:38 P M this morning at the Congregational parsonage Miss Emme Leupin daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Leupin became the bride of Wh H Sponsellar Rev Chas Recard pastor performed the ceremony The bride wore rose georgette with a bouquet of yellow roses Bridesmaid was Alice Leupin Best man was Joseph Melick The couple are graduates of W H S and left for a wedding trip through southern Ohio and Kentucky Various local residents attended events and trips are noted including guests from the east and several local reunions and travels in the region.

Wellington Emme Leupin Fred Leupin Joseph Melick Bradiates Kentucky

Damages Sought After Alleged Hit in Amb April

Val Wellman of A heist filed in common pleas court against Henry Rat seeking 10 215 25 dollars in damages alleging defendants struck him without a car while he stood on a corner in Amb April 14. Jurors received the case.

Amb Val Wellman Aheist Henry Rat

State Fair To Close Toda

Ohio State Fair nears closing with final events and labor day program. Sousa concert and five other bands highlight entertainment while exhibitions and auto races wrap up. Attendance reached 48 088 on Friday, a Friday record since 1923, with officials noting peak crowds and ongoing showcases for the last day.

Colembus Mark Sousa Clay Congress Clude Aces Ogures Tae Las Fear

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