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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1928
Page
8
In San Juan and across Porto Rico the measles outbreak strains crowded hospitals already overflowed with hurricane injured. Relief efforts expand but many interior areas remain unreached as authorities report widespread homelessness and mounting fire danger. The National Guard handles street cleaning after armed trucks are donated by merchants.
Florida hurricane fatalities identified. Names include Thelma Marbronegh aged 11, Elizabeth Mae McLendon 24, Minnie Martin 6, Raymond Martin, and Robert Lightser 4 among others. Locations cited include Bacom Point, Belle Glade, Beach Eagle, Ridge settlements, Upthe Grove.
A long, fragmentary list of residents and family members from many Florida towns and cities includes Elbert Upthegrove Jr and Lucille Cook, men and women with multiple children, ages, and some racial identifiers. The record names residents of Clewiston, Delray Beach, Pahokee, Okeechobee City, West Palm Beach, and more with partial ages and kin relations.
Adam Kolbe died at his home on Kolbe road at 5 34 a m on Wednesday after four weeks of failing health He celebrated his 16th birthday four weeks ago The deceased was born in Germany and settled in Lorain He was a member of the First Evangelical church a director of Amherst Park Bank also of the Peoples Savings and Banking Co of Lorain Funeral services will be conducted from the home at 1 30 pm Saturday and 2 30 pm from the First Evangelical church Lorain Burial in Cleveland Embers Funeral notices also report the death of Marin A Roth brother of Dr C E Roth formerly of Lorain and a former Northwestern University graduate who had risen to a high position in New York City He died en route from San Francisco to New York while attending a druggists convention He is survived by his wife two children his mother Mrs H Roth Lorain a sister Mrs C E Mason Lorain and another brother Lester of Chicago
Reported fall and winter production prospects from Pare 1 include Radient xP hosiery shipped to South America and Canada, Timms Spring company citing 23 to 39 percent growth with expanding plant work and winter prospects. Williams Aer Products notes strong output with shipments to South Africa and global exporters, underscoring Emira’s growing industrial niche.
A statewide survey of Okeechobee area finds about 800 dead with Pahokee and Belle Glade hit hardest. Officials warn disease, shortages, and threatened epidemics as rescue and relief efforts begin. Air access and martial law arrangements are being organized to aid displaced residents.
West Palm Beach faces a dire hurricane aftermath with 15,5900 homeless in Palm Beach county. Refugee camps hold up to 1500 and dozens of centers in the region provide care. Water and milk restored, food stocks estimated for four days, and property damage now pegged near twenty million dollars.
Mercury range chart lists highs and lows for cities from Portland to El Paso with figures like 53 in Portland and 86 in El Paso. The report notes a Board of Trade list of city manufacturing products including automobiles, furnaces, heaters, and various metal, glass, and textile items.
A Battle Creek physician says constipation causes misery but Rexall Orderlie tablets offer relief. The chewable tablet draws water into the bowel to soften waste for a gentle natural movement without habit or dose escalation. Stop suffering and chew Rexall Orderlie at night for faster relief.
The Elyria event featured candidates for auditor treasurer prosecutor and clerk of courts. Speakers included Monroe Weitz urging support for a one mill levy to fund road work. Others pled to administer offices efficiently and courteously, with references to prior service and professional backgrounds. A follow up meeting was announced for October second.
Elyria police received a call to locate two stray horses that wandered away from Anton Kom's place Stop 7 Lorain. One horse was black and the other white. The note adds an odd historical fact about the first street railway in the United States operated in New York City in 1831-32.
A group of Elyria residents in a sedan traveling east collided with another sedan traveling west near Mrs. Louis Bailey’s home in South Amherst at about 9 PM. Injured were Wim Pellow of Elyria with a cut hand, James Meredith of Elyria with an arm fracture, and Edward Meredith of Elyria with hand ligaments injury. All were admitted to the local hospital. two women and a baby in the Elyria car were uninjured. Both cars suffered heavy damage.
Oberlin officials expressed opposition to Sunday motion pictures after a village council meeting. Local church groups and the W C T U voiced dissent, while talks on sewer bonds, street lighting, and a storm sewer district continued. City Manager Sears attends a national city managers convention in Nashville, with a report expected next week. Oberlin College football practice ends daily scrimmage period as the squad remains large.
Police found two lawn brooms in possession near Elsha Hardware, but no real lawn. Brooms were returned to the store after being picked up by a patrolman late last night. The item notes a quirk about Mediterranean as Midland and a library publication rate at the British Museum.
Agenda Club of the Yme will hold its first meeting Monday September 24 at 7 30 p m to plan the coming Fall season. Officers are Kenneth Olmstead president, William Peat president, Kenneth Deerwerster secretary, and Paul Eager treasurer.
Cleveland market prices for potatoes and poultry show Jersey Minn Wis Michigan grown rounds and home grown prices. Butter eggs and eggs unchanged. Cleveland livestock receipts for hogs cattle calves sheep with mixed price ranges. Toledo livestock and grain report lists hogs, cattle, calves, sheep with steady to slow markets and wheat and rye cash prices.
In common pleas court today Judge A R Webber presided over the Black River Lumber Co versus Jobo Ber chak et al action seeking $719.12 to foreclose a mechanics lien. Also filed today a divorce petition by Beren Vazur against Andrew Vazur after 1926 marriage with no children. W Kochawski of 1946 17th St Lerein sues Joseph Polec for $161.34 for alleged goods sold. Home Furniture Company sues May Flick for $70 on a promissory note.
Ridgeville High prepares to host Elyria Lightweights at 3:00 p.m. tomorrow on their home field. Last season the Ridgeville squad won 32 games and lost three, with two county A titles and an undefeated home record. This year 13 of 15 lettermen graduated, captain Rauh sidelined by sickness, leaving only Rauh and Romp returning. Elyria Lightweights, the only team ever to score on Ridgeville Field, may become the first to beat them at home.
Local Volture 40 and 8 met to discuss plans for the national convention in San Antonio October 5 to 12. Ohio grand volture will be represented. about 59 members from the dream and bugle corps expected. Local volture to perform degree work and compete for the 40 and 8 cup. Edward J. Herzog and George Thomas elected delegates, Jerry Ferguson and Walter Barnard as delegates and alternates. about 20 new members expected at Sept 29 meeting.
A display last evening featured patere leather, brown suede and brown Eid footwear with over shoes creased to match wearers tastes. Dainty satin mules with feather trimming were shown. Vendors in the Revue included Style Center, Sgul's, Farm Company, National Shoe Store, H. E. Agate, Vestai's, Bivin's, Robinson-Hancock, Dachtler and Dechtler, Freese Brothers, Wasserman's. The event, directed by G Swaine Gordon and Miss Spain Thorne, offered styles for men and women, two vaudeville acts, and music by the Kress Stompers. Meanwhile, Herbert Furniture Co. filed suit in common pleas court against Home Furniture Co. seeking 3222.9 on an altered unpaid note.
Last night the Senior Hi-Y approved joining the YMCA membership drive starting Oct 1. New officers are Edward Pape president Churchill Goodspeed vice president John Shaw secretary and Philip Biggs treasurer The Hi-Y plans a six member team including Bruce Fowler Ray Phisay Fenton McClure Russell Austin Churchill Goodspeed and Philip Biggs to compete for the loving cup offered by the Y.
A clipping outlines salary continuation terms with percentages based on monthly pay and first-year amounts. It shows ranges from under $33 to $209 plus, specifying 33 percent for under $73, 40 percent for $75 to $90, 50 percent for $59 to $200, and 60 percent for $209 and above. Teachers receive 5 percent of the first year’s salary plus a $2 registration fee, while professionals and technicians get 6 to 10 percent of the first year’s pay.
An early 20th century ad touts Bisulated Magnesia as a safe fast cure for indigestion and stomach pain. It claims relief from acid trouble, gas, and bloating by neutralizing stomach acid, with emphasis on regular after meal use and a money back guarantee. The advertisement notes C. W. Phillips and dentists sell the product nationwide.
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