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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1928

Page

4

Turner seeks 50890 to back Ohio grand jury probe

Ohio State Emergency board planned a Columbus meeting to consider Attorney General Edward C. Turner’s request for a 50890 appropriation to support a special grand jury probe into election conditions. Turner did not attend, delegating voting to Col. L. C. Davis, hinting at fraud revelations. The inquiry shifted to ward 12 registrations, noting 6000 registered in 1924 and 6400 listed as eligible in 1927 amid citywide shortfalls.

Cleveland Ohio State Emercy Board Columbus Edward C. Turner Col L. C. Davis Turner I Guormés

Wants Divorce From Wife Who Couldn’t Wait

In Common Pleas Court Sidney Barker filed for divorce from Florence Barker of England. They married in 1912, he served four years in the war, and on returning found her in affairs with other men. He moved to America alone and now seeks freedom.

Common Pleas Sidney Barker Florence England Barker Britain America Bat Vrs Barker Barker ii Stone

Jones Marvels In Nat Tourney At Brae Burn

Bobby Jones blasted Brae Burn course to set a new record and led John D Beck of Britain by 12 up after 18 holes in their National quarterfinal match at Brae Burn Country Club West Newton Mass Beck won $3 but faded as Jones dominated American with brace of birdies and relentless approach shots other matches saw Georges Voist up 3 on G F Willing and Perkins 1 up on Dawson in the morning rounds

Brae Burn Country Club West Newton Mass Bobby Jones Brae Burn John D. Beck Great Britain Beck Bobby Matcices Georges Voist G. F. Willing Jobrstor Pri Finlay T. Philis Perkins A Dawson Chicago Dawson

Scotland Described In Kiwanis Talk At Hotel Newell

Kiwanis weekly luncheon at Hotel Newell featured W M Auld pastor of First Congregational Church recounting a trip to Scotland. He compared conditions from 1914 to 1925, noted ex soldiers medals disregard in Scotland versus England, and mentioned a court suit involving John R Rahl and Florence Rahl. The Rahls married in 1919 and have no children.

Scotland Hotel Newel Br Kev W. M. Auld 1St Congregational Church Avid England John R. Rahl Fvorce Common Pleas Court Fiorence Rahl Chargins

Local News In a Few Lines

Few building permits issued since Sept 14. Henry Stolzenburg remodels a storefront at 349 Broad Street for 200. R Todd builds a frame garage on Fifth Street costing 554. Frank Tite to frame and build a dwelling on Eastern Heights Boulevard for 544. Jaster to build a 1 garage on Pine Avenue for 152. Anthony Zeika to build a dwelling and garage on Spruce Street for 434 and 200. Floyd Shaw builds 1 garage on Iron Avenue for 206. A person to build 2 frame garages on Boston Avenue. Two garages to be built on Gulf Road. Snoozer statue added to Ely Park fountain. 5-pound lead statue placed this morning by J.N. Cleveland. Center parade captured Wednesday in Rocks River. Clarence Meints injured by machine while checking bumper at street. minor injuries reported. Elyria senior hi team tops Moiles in 1926. Suit for 3604 filed in common pleas by Stephen Radek against Mike and Josephine Ternesszy of West River Road, Lorain, Aug. 15, 1976. radek injured by sickle.

ISSLE Henry Stolzenburg Brioad Street JL. R. Todd Fifth Street Frank Tite Eastern Heights Boulett Jaster Lnwe Anthony Zeika Spruce Street Ito Shaw Iton Avenue Alro Boston Avenue Gulf Road Ascaclt Common Pleas Court Resterder Stephen Radek Mike Josephine Ternesszy West River Road Lorain

Deaths in Lorain County Mark Local Residents

Death notices from Elyria Memorial Hospital report Hamner of 212 Baik Street dying after a two week illness at age 85 years seven months eighteen days. He leaves two daughters and a son, eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, with funeral services at Nichols Funeral Home led by the Odd Fellows and Rev. Wiseman, burial in Finsfield cemetery. Clarence Eberhart of Grafton dies at center street home at 1:30 am aged 45. Surviving wife Mary, son Chester, infant daughter Janet, parents M and M Eberhart, brother Hugh, and sisters Nina Hist and Grace MacClintock. Funeral at the late residence Saturday at 1:30 pm, burial in Grafton cemetery.

Hamner Baik Street Elyria Memorial Hospital Lorain Odd Fellows Lodge William Hubbell A. C. Pomeroy J. C. Hamner la Grange Nichols Funeral Home Rev C. F. Wiseman Finsfield Cemetery Clarence Eberhart Graftos Center Street Mary Eberhart Chester Janet M. Eberhart Hugh Eberhart Nina Hist Elyria Grace MacClintock Sahedar Grafton Cemetery

YWCA Health Tips Promote Weekly Swimming

Miss Browne Heath Education Director at YWCA urges readers to keep vacation pep by swimming at least once weekly. She notes the lake is cold but the pool is warm and expert instruction yields excellent exercise, using every muscle to tone body and mind.

Miss Browne Heath

Auto Club Secretary Away Fishing Trip Amid Labor

Lorain County Auto Club secretary Henry Miller and wife are away this week on a fishing trip to Bar Bridge near Sandusky and expect to return by Monday. In Columbus the produce market continued steady with homegrown beans and cucumbers priced, cantaloupes and peaches listed with varied quotes.

Auto Club Henrh Miller Lorain County Auto Club Bar Bridge Sandusky Columbus Tokays Lugs Concord H. Basket Peaches Ohio

Elyria High School Noon Lunches a Cafeteria Beat

A Chronicle Telegram reporter visits Elyria High School to document how students and faculty dine and study between 11:39 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. The cafeteria menu includes vegetable soup, beet, noodles, mashed potatoes, pie or ice cream, bread and rolls. Students pay about 31 cents for meals served by student workers supervised by a chef. After lunch, pupils and teachers use an aluminum tray system for leftovers, then study halls or the auditorium where a short daily film plays.

Johnny Susie Chronicle- Telegram Elyria High School Vthe Hiss School Hish Sehoui True Reporter Eve Shing Anch Coun Moving Picture Theatre

Mafia extortion plots tied to Italian businessmen

Police report that after Tony Lombardo's murder, sources say Italian citizens describe payments demanded by organized crime figures under threats of torture or death. The notes allege Mafia led coercion to extract money from numerous Italian businessmen and associates.

Tony Lombardo

Two Fires Reported Last Night In Local Area

Firefighters were called to extinguish two blazes that caused little damage. At 8:15 a playhouse at 205 West River Street owned by Mrs Mary Szalacsi was set afire by children playing with matches. A second alarm followed after midnight when a cigarette ignited a waste paper basket at 135 Fair lawn Avenue where Sherwood Byam lived, scorching the siding.

West River Street Mary Szalacsi Fairlawn Avenue Sherwood Byam

Three Oberlin fires within 34 hours raise damage and questions

Oberlin reports three fires in 34 hours, two minor and a third near 32 900 dollars in damage. Fire at Mrs Landis 240 East Cotlere Street extinguished quickly with no loss. Emma Youngs 12 North Prospect Street shed fire controlled. R W Atlen 193 East College Street blaze damaged third and second floors, suspected incendiary or cigarette, investigation planned by the fire chief. Insurance covered the losses.

Oberlin Emma Youngs North Prospect Street James Morris R. W. Atlen East College Street School of Commerce

Republican Rally Set for Oct 13 in Lorain County

The Lorain county Republican picnic rally on Saturday Oct 13 features Governor hopefuls and secretary of state candidates including Cooper and Clarence Brown. Other local names like J S Siene Don W Mirers C R Summers P H Rogers Francis Selberling Theodore D Burton Simeon Fess will speak as plans unfold. Also notes President Wilkins returns from New Hampshire to begin Freshman Week and college opening. Mrs Broadwell hosts Dr Burger Jackson of Emory at Vermilion-on-the-Lake for a pharmacology lecture and reception with seventeen attendees.

JA Vuulubler Lorain County Mrers ¥. Cooper Clarence Brown Republican Committee J. S. Siene Oberlin Don W. Mirers Elyria C. R. Summers P.H. Rogers General Assembly Francis Selberling Congress Theodore D. Burton Simeon Fess Senate Stone Ernest H. Wilkins New Hampshire Wilkins Toutice

Goebel’s Vega race and Columbus YMCA directors’ conference

Transcontinental flight pilot Goebel eyes new shorter course after a 19 hour Los Angeles to New York trial. He reports testing a 135 mile per hour pace and plans for the 4:15 p.m. takeoff amid western flying preparations. Robert Moore, Elyria MCG A physical director, heads to Columbus for the annual OSU physical director conference at the Columbus YMCA on Friday and Saturday.

Stinson Allentown Goebel Los Angeles New York Robert Moore Elyria M. CG. A Columbus Ohio State

Lorain County WCTU Endorses Hoover Curtis Ticket

The Lorain County W C T U with 1740 members adopts resolutions urging voters to back Hoover and Curtis in November. Citing Alfred E. Smith and Herbert Hoover on prohibition, the group calls for repeal of liquor harms, voting for Hoover for president and Curtis for vice president under the Republican banner. Signed by Nellie M. Hill, president, and Etta L. Wight, secretary.

Lorain County Hoover Curtis Alfred E. Smith Herbert Hoover Charles Curtis Republican Party United States Nellie M. Hill Etta L. Wight

Markets update from Cleveland and Toledo crops and livestock

Cleveland markets report prices for potatoes poultry butter eggs and beef and hog markets with steady to higher trends. Toledo grains list No 2 yellow corn prices and timothy seed bids with other grains steady.

Toledo Grains Toledo Fellow Timothy

Aberon Baby Blimp Flies Over Elyria

The Goodyear Puritan, Akron’s baby blimp, crossed ELYRIA this morning flying fast and low at 41 33. The craft approached from the northwest and aimed toward Akron.

Aberon Elyria Goodyear Puritan Akron Eirvia

Coolidge Hoover Mellon Confer on Campaign

Washington report on a tense closed meeting among Coolidge Hoover and Mellon at the Wake House as they discuss campaign strategy. Hoover and Mellon downplay public roles while Coolidge defers on announcing his status. A women’s rights endorsement and a party resolution favoring the Hoover ticket add to the political dynamics.

Washington Coolidge Herbert Hoover Rominge Coolidge Hoover Treasury Merion Wake House Hoover Mellon United Press Walter Newton White House Republican National Committee Mr. Coolidge Newark E. I. Lewis Rhe Mohel Interstate Commerce Commission E. V. Robertson Railroad Brotherhoods National Women Hoover-turtis Movement For

Stock Market Cautions Trim Activity as Week Turns News

Public participation slowed in New York trading with lighter volumes and irregular price moves. Traders expect a sharp rise in brokerage loans due after close signaling weak hands and a market decline. Warner Brothers dropped to 115 then 113 1 2, Fox Films fell, Albee-Orpheum slid, and Stanley Co. declined after Warner announced a takeover.

New York Amusement Group Warner Brothers Pictures Fox Films Albee-Orpheum Warner Stanley Co

Chronicle Telegram Want Page Item

Classified ad brief shows a want notice for a job or service request with contact cues and location hints. It notes a reader seeks assistance or offers work opportunities and lists minimal identifiers or prices as readable.

Chronicle- Telegram Sara

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