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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1925
Page
1
Mrs. Cross reports a thief robbed her checking and Yank books and purse while the Episcopal choir stored valuables in the choir room between 10 45 and 12. She lists other victims including Mrs. Cora Smith and Mildred Stewart from Oxford and Viola Haynes’s purse.
Elyria prepares for the Fall Festival on September 29 and 30 as C W Phillips leads the Board of Trade efforts. Little Joe oversees concessions with a merry go round Ferris wheel aerial swings and various games. A poster campaign and a parade float drive are under way with a $10 reward for signs removed or destroyed.
In Washington on September 21 a child named Melvin Jones, five, fell on a pair of scissors, piercing his side and heart. At Children’s Hospital Dr H H Schoenfeld exposed the heart, sutured the wound, and with a blood transfusion the operation was completed. Melvin was recovering and expected to be discharged soon.
Cleveland Sept 21 Jes se Rutledge postponed the Benny hearing until late in the day after F J Mullen the dry agent failed to produce a Simmons he said he had served the State senator.
Lorain resident Gordon Schwerin was arrested after a crash with a Cleveland car driven by O Malley. O Malley and his wife sister in law and son were injured. Schwerin fined 30 and jailed 30 days for driving while intoxicated. In Columbus, Gov Donahey reappointed Daniel W Williams to the state clemency board for another four year term.
The corner stone of the Second Congregational Church at West Street and Lake Avenue was laid in a 4 15 pm ceremony. The event featured a band, a program, and remarks by Rev. L B Grant and Rev. E S Rothrock. Rothrock spoke on the church as an ideal, linking church to nation, Pilgrim Fathers, and brotherhood. He urged a spirit of sacrifice and service, noting Jesus taught brotherhood and that the church serves others. The article notes the event continues on page 2.
Neighbors observed flickering lights at the Rockwood home on St Clair Street while the owners were away at Lakewood. Entry through an upstairs window revealed the house had been searched with the inside examined but nothing else reported stolen or disturbed.
Council tonight may approve a cemetery plan after Carl Muller chair and members Mrs Friday and Dave Howell studied the issue around Elvira. They propose 7 acre tract on Rawlies farm near Oberlin road at 200 per acre, addressing future growth and land cost concerns amid higher market prices.
Reports from Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio announce relief of air officer of the eighth corps area. A Navy board in Lakehurst confirms Shenandoah crew’s death, while Washington hears generals defend the air service stance amid calls for stronger air power and funding.
Members of the Northeastern Ohio Boosters Club of Spanish War Vets, about 250 including families, held a convention at the school technical building. A chicken dinner followed in the high school cafeteria and music by Shubert’s orchestra accompanied discussions of days in 1898. Chas Adams led the event with an official welcome by Service Director James Hewitt.
Ardreep Leord aged 8 died this morning at Ea Hospital where the body remains. funeral arrangements pending. Andrew Lesko 35 of 243B Street Youngstown died in similar circumstances. death due to complications as he neared admission to county home. NAB HOME ROBBER COLUMBUS September 21. Lon Nichols 13, arrested for robbing two homes. awaiting arraignment in juvenile court. Officers say he stole a 340 watch and $1 in money from one home and $17 from another.
Three youths aged 18 to 20 pleaded guilty to crimes including robbing a bus driver and two schoolboys. Bound over to bond, they confessed to police they acted for thrills and to cover auto expenses. Names: Joseph Swetz, Theodore Ross, and FLW. A fourth linked youth was also questioned as investigators traced a Dodge touring car.
Emily Qutrell Uku Sudderly Sw Rind and family are noted in a brief obituary style notice. It mentions a 3 pm service, attendance at Fields Homecoming, a golden anniversary in 1920, and survival by a husband and daughter among others. Burial details are hinted.
In Washington on September 21 Nathan D. Smith was fined 35 dollars after being convicted of nearly striking a pedestrian near the White House. An alert security official pulled President Coolidge from danger, preventing injury.
Henry Kellerman, Stap 3 el low line, fined 510 and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail in police court on assault charges filed by his wife. Kellerman claimed he had merely shared his wife during her reproach for his late return. Mrs Kellerman received medical aid after being choked and bruised. Major Hinkson noted Kellerman had attention to another woman.
SEPT 21 cash and jewelry worth about 500 dollars were stolen by thieves on a pullman car on the Erie line between Pittsburgh and Cleveland. The thieves also took four pants from their kit and the porter was nearby, aiding passengers. Federal grand jury met in Cleveland for September term with liquor and postal theft cases on its docket.
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