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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1928

Page

12

State highway bid questioned as possible fake submission

Columbus Sept 19 State Highway Director Harry Kirk turned over to the Attorney General for investigation a bid he deems fake on state highway No 216 in Henry county. The apparent low bidder Kimball Construction of Cleveland produced a non certified check and a forged bid signature. The award will go to next low bidder Tiffin Construction Co. Kirk suspects a delay scheme amid contractor tensions.

Columbus Harry Kirk Edward C. Turner Kimball Construction Cleveland Heary County Kirk Farmers Bank & Frest Co Kimball Company Harry J. Kimball New York Pennsylvania Tiffin Construction Co Tiffin Kirk Sats Deiayr

Fined 250 and costs on liquor possession charge

William L. Henry of West avenue and Broad street pleaded guilty in police court to liquor possession and was fined 250 plus costs after police found a gallon of liquor. authorities say he had been selling liquor and was arrested Sunday.

William L. Henry West Avenue Broad Street Henry

YMCA Staff Return From Vacation In Regional Update

YMCA staff resume duties for fall and winter activities. General secretary W G Mcclellan returns home from Ventert Ohio with wife and son. Percival director Robert Moore and Mrs Moore with daughter Gwrenellen return from Wisconsin vacation.

Y. M. C. A. Staf W. G. MicClellan Ventert Ohio Robert Moore

Pipe Wound on West Street After Footwear Tear

A jagged iron pipe sticking two inches above the ground on West Street ripped through Leonard Sebranskis shoe Saturday, inflicting a painful wound. The pipe, used previously for sawing or storage, caused the injury to the man residing at 161 West Street. He received surgical attention at home. In separate notes, Sandusky church delegates avoided endorsing a presidential candidate, naming Hoover as unofficial choice, and six delegates were to be elected for the Lancaster conference. John Woodard, 25, was killed when struck by a streetcar in Mariemont. Special this week advertises beauty and medical services with times and locations.

West Street Leonard Sebranskis Sears Sandusky WT United Brathren Church Herbert Hoover Lancaster Glendale John Woodard Mariemont

Army Airman Held On Bank Robbery Charges

Loren Norris aged 24 is jailed in Enid Oklahoma on charges of robbing the Breckinridge bank three times in three months while serving with the United States air service at Kelly Field San Antonio Texas. Authorities tie Norris to two of the robberies and the bank suffered losses of 2200 dollars.

Loren Norris Enid Okla Bank of Breckinridge United States Air Service Kelly Field San Antonio Tex Norris

Forgot Car Found Moved by Police in Cleveland

Howell Leuck assistant United States attorney sparked police concern when his auto was found abandoned in Elyria with a loaded .38 revolver inside. He later appeared and said he parked it to play golf in Elyria, forgetting the weapon until police moved the car to the station yard.

Cleveland Howell Leuck United States Cleveland and Elyria Harry Weis Auto Bureau Leuck Elsria Elyria Pole Station Staniex

Death Record of Mrs Freda Ott in South Amherst

Mrs Freda Ott 35 years of age of East Mainz Street South Amherst died Saturday evening after a fall on basement stairs fractured skull. Survived by daughters Ruth and Henrietta, son Fred, husband George Ott, sister Mrs Lillian Snyder, Mrs Gleason, Fred Gerber Newark. Born in Switzerland came to America as a child and lived in South Amherst. She was member of South Amherst Congregational Church and president of the Dime Society. Funeral from home at 2 pm Tuesday with burial at Brownhelm Cemetery.

Amheno Freda Otr East Mainz Soute Ng Ruth Wr. Gleason Lillian Edith Snyder Henrietta Fred Gerber Newark Otn George Ott Dea Switzerland America Bes Henferte South Amherst Orr Brownhels

Emma L Schneider obituary notice

Emme Lehman Schneider of Canary Road Ridgeville died after a visit at St Joseph's Hospital Lorain. She was 57, survived by her husband a sister and two. Funeral services were held at St Peter's Ridgeville and burial followed in the church cemetery.

Emme Lehman Schneider Wm. Seaneider Canary Road Ridgeville St. Joseph's Hos Lorain St. Peter's Wellnted Izeville Cemete

Mrs. Lea Dunbar obituary and family notices

Mrs Lea Dunbar of 128 Schon Street died Sunday morning at 23d following long illness. She was formerly Mildred Misier born in Medina 31 years ago and survived by her husband and five children Rayner Vivian Genevieve Bill and Douglas. Funeral at her brother’s home 505 East Avenue with Rev R T Kerham officiating then at Coe Ridge Cemetery.

Leo Dunbar Lea Dunbar Schon Street Bisha Femor Mildred Misier Medina Lis Douglas Clair H. Miller Bap Darlene Minjler Cleir H. Shisser 505 East Avenue R. T. Kereham Coe Ridge Cemetery Loraiz Road

Cincinnati fatalities from weekend auto accidents reported

In Cincinnati Ohio two fatal crashes are recorded. Mrs William James aged 45 and her daughter Annabelle seven were killed when their car collided with a street car. Robert Pfeiffer aged two was killed after darting into the path of a truck Blome seventy six was also fatally injured when struck by a car.

Cincinnati William James Annabelle Robert Pfeiffer Surucx

Flappers’ Attire Blamed for Tuberculosis Rise in Women

Mrs. Marios Simonson of the University of California health education department says flapper clothing and fashions hinder TB suppression among young women. She notes TB declines slower in women than men due to flimsy dresses, bad posture, and the high school girl’s lifestyle, except in warmer climates where risk is lower.

Los Angeles Marios Simonson Health Education Department University of California California

Court hears Lorain man contempt charge over harsh letter

In Lorain, Charles Emery, now remarried, faced a contempt charge after sending a spiteful letter to his former wife via his daughter, threatening support cuts despite a divorce court order. Judge W. Thompson read portions of the testimony as Emery apologized, saying he was mad and regretted the outburst.

Charles Emery Lorain Emery W. Thompson Emer

Fine Three More In Speed Drive

Three residents were fined in police court this morning after a city campaign to curb speeding. William Croft of Pine Street paid 10 dollars plus 3 dollars costs suspended, for speeding on West Avenue Saturday. Kenneth Botamer of High Street was fined 5 dollars plus costs for speeding on Lod Street Saturday. Rodger Kelloge of 4th Street was fined 12 dollars plus costs with 2 dollars suspended for speeding on West Avenue Saturday. All pleaded guilty. Two drivers were recorded at 49 miles per hour or more.

William Croft Pine Street West Avenue Kenneth Botamer Lod Street Rodger Kelloge 4Th Street

Wellington Woman 57 Dies After Five Week Illness

Mrs. Bert Ewell of Brighton dies at 57 after a five week illness at the Eve's homestead. Survived by children John Clark Olive and others. funeral this afternoon at two led by Rev. Moore of Brighton. burial at Brighton Lorain. The local notes also report a Lorain team beating locals 39 to 6 and various community events.

Wellington Ewell Brighton Bert Ewell John Clark Olive Ewell Green Austin Paul Greandmother Moore Lorain Cock’s Beever Masazer Charles Omerald

Donahey orders Cuyahoga County election probe

Governor Donaher directed Attorney General Edward Turner to lead a special grand jury investigation into alleged election fraud and irregularities in Cuyahoga County. The probe follows a Cleveland Bar Association executive committee request and centers on the August primary and broader election conduct.

Columbus Edward Turner Donaher Curahoga County Cleveland Bar Association Ger Donaner Turper Curahoze

LaGrange Man 84 Flies Plane in Spectacular Stunt

An elderly LaGrange resident witnessed a plane stunt near Greiton Road yesterday with smoke and firing at intervals. Miss Stevens, 18, a Kent, Ohio girl, parachuted from a plane and landed safely. E T Loomis, 34, and Paul Baldwin, veteran air service pilot, drew crowds as the airfield buzzed with activity.

Air Zi E2porte Greiton Road Dar P. St Miss Stevens Kent E. T. Loomis LaGrange Ilith Paul Baldwin Elyria Air Service Inc Wes

Plane crash victims identified at Akron airfield

Akron fliers Wilbus Meier, 27, pilot, and Roy Herman, 28, passenger, died after a moor stall on takeoff at Brady airport. Rescuers extricated them after a half hour as the crash wreckage was cleared.

Ravenna Sept. Ia Akron Tod Rhe Brady Airport Wilbus Meier Roy Herman

Ex-Maharajah Sued In Indian Damages Case

Sonkabai Pandarination Rajpur accuses the former Maharajah of Indore, now married to Nancy Miller of Seattle, of imprisoning her and her daughter after she refused to send the girl to him. He fights the suit, claiming the incident occurred outside Bombay jurisdiction where the case is pending.

Maharajah Indore Nancy Miller Seattle Wash Sonkabai Rajpurkar Bombay

Lorein man seeks divorce over wife spending, drink and wandering

John Malinak of Lorein files for divorce in common pleas court from Martha Malinak of 24629 Lexington Avenue Lorais. Married in 1925 the couple have two children. The suit alleges she spends his wages for recreation with other men, frequently becomes intoxicated and leaves home for days at a time.

Brighton Steve Nagy Eaton Township Common Pleas Court Mary John Malinak Lorein Common Pleas Martha Malinak Lexington Avenue Lorais

State Liquor Inspectors Visit Elyria Sunday

Earl Cullison of Coshocton and George White, newly appointed state prohibition inspectors, were in Elyria yesterday. White has not yet appeared in the district. Cullison paid respects to Sheriff EB G Mathews.

Earl Cullison of Coshecton Terri Toy Elyria EB. G. Mathews George White Cullison

Two Captured With Auto In Toledo

Sheriff G Marheus announced Toledo custody of two men James Doyle and John Chares found with a large coach auto stolen Friday from Walter Kozil of 2819 East 35th Street Lorain. They will be returned to Lorain County on auto stealing charges.

G. Marheus Sher Emmers Toledo James Doyle John Chares Walter Kozil East 35Th Street Lorain Lorain County Mathews

Avon Village Schools enroll 390 in public system

Avon Village schools enroll 390 students in public schools this year per Principal Scammas. Public schools report 159 in grade schools and 231 in high school. Parochial schools St Mary’s 144 and Holy Trinity 209, totaling 494 pupils. Public school staff listed include Gilbert Franks, Helen Lawrence, Liela Scamman, Mildred Reitz, R. R. Reed, Arlo Willer, Frederika Wilford, Lila Waite, Marcine Pierman, and E. A. Scamman as principal and math teacher.

Nearl Avon Village Eal Scammas St Mary's Parochial School Holy Trinity Gilbert Franks Helen Lawrence Liela Scamman Mildred Reitz R. R. Reed Arlo Willer Frederika’ Wilford Lila Waite Marcine Pierman E. A Scammaza

Market summaries from Cleveland Columbus and Ohio livestock data

Markets report from Cleveland and Columbus with prices on produce poultry and livestock. Cleveland and Columbus grain fruits vegetables and meat prices listed, including potatoes apples cantaloupes cucumbers peaches and tomatoes, plus hogs cattle sheep and calves at Cleveland and Toledo markets and a fatal racing car accident near Hamilton with a note on a bird species in Washington.

Columbus Grimes Concord Letiuce iIceberg Haois Indiana Elbertas Ohio Cleveland Livestock Cleveland

Four Escape Injury In Crash

Oberlin report of a serious automobile collision on Lorain Main street when E F Parsons of Wellington failed to stop at U S Route 29 and collided head on with Thomas Palgut of Cleveland. Both cars suffered front and side damage but were insured and settled out of court. Parsons was with his wife and Palgut with a companion. all four escaped serious injury, only a severe jolt.

Oberlin Oakland E. F. Parsons Wellington Lorain-Main Street Thomas Palgut Cleveland Parsons Main Street Amherst U. S Route 29 Lorain Street Palgat Palsat Paigut Br

Two Arrested In Auto Crash Near Oberlin

Officer Strickler of the local department arrested Frank Grenoke and Louis Malinowski, both of Cleveland, after Malinowski allegedly sideswiped another auto on the Wellington pike south of Oberlin. The men fled on foot to Oberlin but were caught on Lorain street and turned over to Cleveland police to face trial. An abandoned car on the Wellington road yielded telephone lines and mien supplies identified as stolen.

Srickler Depner Frank Grenoke Louis Malinowski Cleveland Wellington Pike Oberlin Grenoks Malinsteski Focal Brickiey Lorain Street Wellington Road

Riding Club Offers Cool Weather Lessons

Fine weather for riding with reasonable lessons at the Elyvia Riding Club. Call Mir Baker at 2587 for details and scheduling.

Call Mir Baker Elyvia

Gem Elyria Linesmen Face Thefts Charge

Two suspects, connected to late last week events, will also face theft charges alongside other accusations.

Gem Elyria

Elyria Man Fined in Oberlin Stop Violation

An Elyria man arrested by Officer Ford in Oberlin for failing to stop at a stop street was fined $2 in Justice Store court. The suspect gave the name W- s enstine and listed Elyria as home.

Elyria Oberlin Ford Justice Store

Oberlin Co-Eds In Record Swim

Oberlin College three women Misses Harrel and Barlow and Miss Snell swam roughly three miles across Lake Michigan from Bas View near Traverse Bay in 2 hours 37 minutes setting a record. Their training included ocean swims in Ningpo China and Soochow river waters, guided by fathers Dr C H Barlow and Dr J Snell. The report notes a scientific aside about respiration chemistry.

Oberlin College Harrel Barlow Lara Sneil Alberts Lake Michisas Bas View Mich China Berlow Pacific Ocean Pear Ningpo C H. Barlow Snell Soochow River Soochow Dn J Snell

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