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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1928

Page

8

Women Racketeers Wreck Non-Union Garments in Cleveland

Cleveland police probe a spree by women racketeers destroying thousands of dollars worth of non union made silk hosiery and other items in four department stores. Detectives say the group likely originated from New England textile districts amid union strikes. Razor blades are used to slash garments as store customers watch. Leo Moss of Boston Chain Store reported fur trimmed coats valued at 500 destroyed, with silk hosiery also damaged. Detective Inspector Cody notes repeated losses in downtown stores.

Cleveland New England Womer Leo Moss Boston Moss West Side Cornelius W. Cody Dowtown Cody

Y M C A Membership Drive Planned by Elsra Unit

The Elsra Y M C A will conduct its annual drive from October 1 to October 6 with no goal yet set. The local branch currently lists about 306 members under the direction of W O McClellan, general secretary.

Elsra Y. M. C. A W. O. McClellan

School clinics to open at Washington building units

Maston announced a medical and dental clinic headquarters will operate from the Washington school building at Middle avenue and Sixth streets for city students. Preliminary exams start tomorrow with doctors visiting all school units and then bringing students to the Washington offices. Policies with city medical groups aim to avoid miscommunication and not interfere with family physicians.

Maston Washington Middle Avenue Sixth Sts

Pige Three Continuation and Club Golf Plans

Continued discussion covers removing spots on fabrics and the difficulty after tampering. L C Hecock reviews Florist Telegraph Association history. Deane Burnsea reports on Lawrence Webber and Jack Firnn at a Lakewood Club meeting about a triclub golf tournament with Lakewood Rotary and Esarhanta clubs at Spring Valley. proposal approved by the local club.

L. C. Hecock Florist Telegraph Association Deane Burnsea Lawrence Webber Jack Firnn Lakewood Club Lakewood Rotary Esarhanta Clubs Elstia Rotary Club Spring Valler

Injured Child Fell at Home Faces Facial Injuries

Deane Vibber, 14 months, of 248 Oxford Court, was injured when he fell down the basement stairs at home. He received wounds to the face and the injuries were examined at Ely Memorial Hospital.

Lellar Deane Vibber Oxford Court Mondarait Ely Memorial Hospital

FOX FURNACE SUES TO COLLECT JUDGMENT

The Fox Furnace Company sues Silas R E Sand and others in common pleas court seeking payment of a Lorain municipal court judgment of 215.18 from Sept 27, 1927, with a petition for sale of real estate to satisfy the owed amount.

FOX Furnace Fox Furnace Company Common Pleas Silas RE. Sand Lorain

TWO ELYRIANS FINED FOR SPEEDING CHARGE

In police court this morning two Elyrians were fined for speeding on West and East avenues after pleading guilty. L K Levy of Broad Street paid four dollars and costs, while Theodore Lax of East Avenue was fined five dollars and costs. A mix up over similar names caused embarrassment when Louis Pastor of East 23rd Street reported being mistaken for another man recently fined for drunken driving.

Elyrians L. K. Levy Broadstreet West Avenue Theodore Lax East Avenue Law Louis Pastor East 23Rd Street Chronicle Teie- Stam

IWO MACHINES DAMAGED IN TRAFFIC MISHAP

Cars driven by Will Spencer and Richard ard were damaged in a traffic accident on Broad street last night. Police report notes Richards car was moving away from the curb when it collided with the Spencer vehicle.

IWO Will Spencer Mechanic Street Howard Richard Spruce Street Broad Street Rich‘ard Spencer

Clark and Winckles street cutback at station 2

The city began Monday to cut back Clark Street about 25 feet at Winckles Street in front of station No. 2 and to improve Clark Street. The aim is to allow freemen to exit the station more easily during a call.

Cesy Mares Clark and Winkles Clark Street Winckles Street Clark S

Death Records for Mrs Walter Shultz and Charles R Barnes

Mrs. Walter Shultz of 1525 Lake avenue died at Ely Tia Memorial hospital at 9:15 this morning aged 37. Funeral arrangements pending. Charles R Barnes died Monday at his home 1425 West 58th street Cleveland age 44. Survived by wife Bertha mother Mrs Peter Barnes Ridgeville three sisters and a brother. Funeral services Thursday at 9:30 at St Peter's church Ridgeville with burial in church cemetery.

Walter Shultz Lake Avenue Ely Tia Memorial Hospital Charles R. Barnes West 58Th Street Cleveland Ridgeville Bertha Peter Barnes Edward Barnes Milo Mesmer Edward Finegal Edward Juchen St. Peter's Church

Style Show Rehearsal Promises Daring Men’s Fall Fashion

The first rehearsal for the Fall Style Show by Elvira Board of Trade Specialty Shop members was held yesterday afternoon. The event, directed by G Swayne Gordons, will run next Tuesday and Wednesday at 8 PM at the Rialto Theatre. Participants were described as apt pupils, with notable changes for masculine attire featuring semi fitted suits, double breasted vests, higher crowned hats, and narrow brims. Colors include Oxford gray, blue, green, and brown with fashion emphasis on neckwear and clocked lace.

Elvira Board of Trade Rialto Theatre G. Swayne Gordons Roberson-Smith Players 2

Ohio daily press association elects officers

In Columbus at a meeting of the OnID Daily Newspapers Association 59 publishers named Harry E Taylor president. Paul C. Sidall became vice president and C Hi Spencer treasurer. New directors include Mrs Zell Hart Deming W O Littich A C Hudnutt and Frank G McCracken. Speakers were Thomas H Moore John W Cullen H B Gramm and GE Gilbertson.

Columbus Harry E Taylor Portsmouth Times Ohio Daiis Newspapers’ Association Paul C. Sidall The Alliance Review C. Hi. Spencer Newark Advocate Zell Hart Deming Warren Tribune- Chronicle W. O. Littich Zanesville Times-Recorder A. C. Hudnutt Elsra Chronicle Telegram Frank G Me‘Cracken Bellefontaine Ex“amminer Thomas H. Moore American Newspaper Publishers” Association John W. Cullen Chicago H. B. Gramm New York GE. Gilbertson Detroit

John Coolidge Starts Job at New Haven Rail Carrier

In New Haven Connecticut on September 11 a crowd of reporters photographers and onlookers gathered to watch John Coolidge begin work for the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad. He arrived early accompanied by William Wood a Secret Service detail. Coolidge entered the headquarters amid embarrassment and brief questions from the press.

New Haven. Conn New York New Haven Hartford John Coolidge William Wood Secret Service John

Lorain Council Committee Stormy Session

Lorain council committee held a stormy session with Major Standen proposing two projects. A sanitary sewer in Oberlin Avenue district would require about $20 009, bringing the total undertaking to $260 600. A breakwater at Waverly Place to protect a city park was estimated at about $5 000. Debate heated when waterworks came up and Mayor Standen supported electric driven pumps.

Lorain Standen Oberlin Avenue Waverly Place

Legal Notices and Civil Suit List Continued

The page notes Civil suits with Comstock winning a case on May 17 and lists cases involving Hugh Laughlin versus Fred A. Miller, Simon J. Bryan versus John Fitts, Frederick HH Conrad versus the Ridgeville township Board of Education, American Shipbuilding Company versus Sophia Michalski, James Hagen versus Jennie Hagen, City Produce and Commission Company versus Elmer Jones, Ada laide Farmer versus the County Board, Clara J. Rook versus Elyria Memorial hospital, and C E Baylor versus Ray H. Butler.

Comstock Hugh Laughlin Fred A. Miller Simon J. Bryan John Fitts Frederick HH. Conrad Board of Education Ridgeville Township American Shipbuilding Company Sophia Michalski James Hagen Jennie Hagen The City Produce and Commission Company Elmer Jones Adelaide Farmer Board of County Commissioners Clara J. Rook Elyria Memorial Hospital C. E. Baylor Ray H. Butler

Committee Split Over Steam Engine Replacement

A heated discussion revealed the committee divided on replacing steam driven systems. It was noted the waterworks were self supporting, but income fell short of funds needed for new equipment.

Leg Fractured by Horse Injury to Dr Hess

Dr E O Hess of West Avenue suffered a fractured left leg Monday after being kicked by a horse. The fracture was reduced at Elyria Memorial Hospital.

Krick Dr. E. O. Hess West Avenue Elyria Memorial Hospital

Oberlin Russia schools report record enrollments

Oberlin and Russia Township public schools are registering more students than any prior year. The high school reports over 590 students already enrolled, topping last year’s 475 figure, with facilities near capacity but adequate to handle the surge.

Oberlin Russia C. BE Wigton

H.S. Grid Team Prospects Bright at Oberlin

Coach Leo C. Haden reports 60 plus players responding to the call for the high school varsity, creating brighter prospects for a lively season. He faces building an largely new team after last year’s 50 graduates, with five lettermen returning as he succeeds Lars Wagner.

Leo C. Haden Rhea Holden Oberlin Massillon Oberlin College Lars Wagner Waite High Telede

College Eleven To Assemble Saturday

Football is in the air as Coach Paul N. Mac Eachron plans pre season workouts this Saturday. Several players are in town and the squad will be whipped into shape for the first game against Heidelberg, two weeks hence, led by Captain Catch Holter.

Paul N. MacEachron

Fresh Class To Be Large In College Freshly Arrives

An unusually large freshman class is expected at Oberlin with 356 slated to register for classes starting next Wednesday. Of those accepted, 161 men and 183 women have fled cards. Final turnout may vary but likely not exceed a 15 to 29 absence. Upperclassmen registrations total 1221 across seniors juniors and sophomores, excluding special and graduate students.

Oberlin

Oberlin Police Stray Dogs Seized Amid Licensing Warning

Oberlin police report days of stray dogs taken to the pound with many lacking identification. Officer Ford notes dogs roam the streets as public nuisances and urges owners to ensure proper license tags are displayed. The piece also mentions U.S. patent issuance in comparison to foreign countries.

Ford

Jubilee planned for 73rd Church of Christ dedication

Wellington plans a week long jubilee in honor of the Church of Christ dedication 73 years ago by James A. Garfield. Noted speakers include J B Cahill State Secretary. J B Tisdale Mansfield State Convention president. P H Welsheimer Canton pastor. E B Murch East Palestine minister. Judge Webber. N E Bates Hiram College president.

N. E. Bates Hiram College

Accident near Dr Sherburne's corners injures Oliver Humphrey

Oliver Humphrey, returning home from Wellington around midnight Saturday, crashed his auto into a ditch at Dr Sherburne's corners. A passing motorist aided him to Dr Fals' office for treatment. Authorities think another southbound car may have crowded Humphrey's vehicle into the ditch. Hawse Trading C Foilman trades for Nugget, a top Manton stable horse, with plans to test the new horse next year after Nugget's success in Mansfield Grand Chessier races.

Oliver Humphrey Wellington Hawse Trad'ng . C. Foilman Sik Clement Elyria Nuggett Manton Stables Akron

Miss Gledis Mason Wins First Prize at Masquerade Ball

Miss Gledis Mason daughter of Mr and Mrs A D Mason won first prize at the masquerade ball for guests and employees at Met Pleasant Hotel Bretton Woods N H. Mason wore an old fashioned dress and hat estimated to be over 60 years old prize was a ten dollar gold piece. Local notes cover bee ropers meetingKiwanis talk by Judge Allen and community notices about honied prize at Lorain County Fair and church society meetings.

Gledis Mason A D. Mason Met Pleasant Hotel Bretton Woods N. H

Masked Man Attacks Woman Near Lancaster Ohio

Fairfield county authorities seek new leads to identify two masked men who attacked Mrs. Perry Smith, an expectant mother, as she entered her home. She was struck and partly undressed before fleeing. a neighbor aided her and a physician found no injuries. The incident occurred near Lancaster on the Pleasantville Pike. Mrs Smith works nights at Hocking Glass Co.

Lancaster. O Fairfield County Perry Smith M. L. Cockenour

Truck Driver Fined $25 And Costs

Q. W. Anderson of Akron was fined 25 dollars and costs by Justice S. 4. George this morning for driving an overloaded semi-trailer. Deputies Steve Cowie and T. G. Knight arrested him at Wellington after finding the truck extremely overloaded overnight.

Q. W. Anderson Akron George Anderson Steve Cowie T. G. Knight Wellington

Markets show mixed produce and livestock pricing in Cleveland Toledo

September reports from Cleveland and Columbus markets show steady to firm prices across produce and livestock. Potatoes and poultry range at varied per bag prices, while leaf lettuce peaches and peppers move with modest shifts. hogs calves cattle and sheep markets in Cleveland and Toledo remain largely steady to slightly higher with top cattle and lamb figures noted.

Columbus Ohio Cleveland Livestock Cleveland

Number Two and Projections Run in Local Elections

Continued from Pagsi number two reports Republican majority projections from two figures: 60,006 and a range of 65,000 to 73,008 via national committeemen. Also notes August rail information inquiries, a prize-winning garden harvest, fair program duties, village council date, Magyar street paving completion, and Knights of St. John Ladies Auxiliary meeting at 825 Lake Ave on Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Herbart Hoover Joseph W. Simpson Hubert Work Vincent Wellington Elsha Bart Curtice Marion Ohio Ladies Auxiliary Knights of St. John Schultz Lake Ave

Nationwide radio stations realigned under Davis amendment

Federal Radio Commission published a full reallocation of 629 stations to permanent power and wavelength assignments. Effective 3 a.m. EST November 1, stations shift to full or part-time operation, with many sharing wavelengths. Changes include new station assignments and increased powers. supervision continues. Minnesota note mentions 120,600 Swedes.

Washington Federal Radio Commission Congress Ohio

Vapor More Gas Saver and Carbon Eliminator Pitch

Walter Critchlow promotes a Vapor More Gas Saver and Carbon Eliminator claiming vehicles achieve up to 66 miles per gallon. Ads tout high mileage for Ford and other makes, with reports of 1 to 1.2 extra miles per gallon. Critchlow offers to send two units and seeks county and state agency interest, claiming monthly earnings from $250 to $1,090.

Walter Critchlow Wheaton Critehion Adr

Fremont Man Sues Clevelander For $50,000

Thomas J. Maxwell of Fremont filed a $50,000 common pleas suit in Cleveland charging Ernest Rarey an Internal Revenue official with stealing his wife’s affections. Maxwell alleges June 20 1926 onward lavish gifts, trips to Breakers Cedar Point and hotels across Ohio, and that Rarey helped lure Mrs Maxwell from him with expensive cars for clandestine meetings.

Cleveland Thomas J. Maxwell Arch St Fremont Common Pleas Ernest Rarey Allerton Rarey Maxwell Ohio Internal Revenue Department

National Magazine ShowS City Engineer Figures

The September issue of The American Engineer features John M. Powell Elyria city engineer Chalmers C Miller Lorain city engineer and Edward A Fisher Lakewood city engineer under the header Who's Who Among Our Engineers.

National Magazine The John M. Powell Elyria Chalmers C. Miller Lorain Cftr Edward A. Fisher Lakewood

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