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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1928

Page

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Elyria Drum Corps Seeks 6000 for San Antonio Trip

Elyria’s Drum and Bugle Corps has 4000 pledged toward a 6000 fund to send the group to the national convention in San Antonio Texas. Mayor James A Hewitt chairs the fundraising committee aided by members Harding Loomis Brown Decker Powell and Bell. A successful Armco Club dance at Cascade Pavilion helped boost donations with a train planned to transport the corps southward.

Elyria American American Legion San Antonio Texas James A. Hewitt Armco Cascade Pavilion Sunny Sputhlands Mayor Hewitt Sam Harding Ford Loomis Brown Ed Decker B. M.owell E. W. Bell

Plans for G. O. Rally at Pitts Saturday night

The county Republican organization has completed plans for a rally to be held at Pitts Saturday evening October 13 under the auspices of the county Republicans. Governor of Ohio candidate Cooper will address the meet and others will speak. Francis Seig of Akron, a candidate for State Senate C. J. An­ Shelby and District 14 State Senator C. J. An­ will deliver speeches. Executive committee met at headquarters in the Masonic Temple. Campaign speakers include Simeon D. Fess, Robert Begg, and Thes Burton for Elyrians during the campaign.

Republican Organi Pitts County Blicans Cooper Ohio Francis Seig Akron Ress C. J. An Shelby Masonic Temple Lorain

Form A I B Chapter Here Meeting in County Bank Building

A meeting at the Lo County Bank building discussed establishing a local Am t Institute of Banking chapter. Everett Davidson chaired the meeting with H T of the Cleveland chapter presenting plans. War committees were named, and another meeting will be held later to advance the educational and social aims of the organization with 69,606 enrolled nationwide.

A.I.B Lo County Bank Amt Institute of Banking Somersons Everett Davidson H. T. On Cleveland United

Columbus GOP Meeting Attended by County Chair

Stetson, chair of the county Republican committee, attends a Columbus meeting of the Republican Executive and Central committees where the zen and secretaries are invited to attend. Foremen killed in Mississippi blaze in McComb. Fire origin determined. Damage estimated at $100,000. Wall cave-in reported.

Mississippi Miss McComb Wholesalers Ned Wall

Kiwanians View Marvels of the Manufacture of Steel

Elyrians visit Lorain Steel Plant to watch ore become steel and tubes as guides explain open hearth and Bessemer processes. About ten thousand workers, a fifty man police force, and a large plant span along the Black River. Kiwanians praise courteous guides, noting the workers take pride in their important roles in modern civilization.

Lorain Charles W. Lawrence Elyria United States Steel Corporation Lorain County Black River Oberiin Wellington Bessemer Tube Company Steel

Auto Stealing After Accident Near Amherst

Two Cleveland men Willy Davis and Willis Smith were bound over to the grand jury by Justice S. J. George on charges of stealing an automobile after a wreck west of South Amherst. Mathews dispatched deputies to the scene. licenses on the car belonged to Davis, who had sold the auto weeks earlier. Both denied guilt and were held under $1000 bond each after a preliminary hearing.

Sherif E.G. Mathews South Amherst Cleveland Grand Jury S. J. George Yester- Mathews Willy Davis Willis Smith Toledo Davis George Grand

Noted Musician Hruby to Lead Local Drum Corps to San Antonio

William Hruby drum major de luxe of the focal Drum and Bugle Corps will accompany the corps to the National American Legion convention in San Antonio. James A. Hawitt, chairman of arrangements, announced the news after securing Cleveland Orchestra approval for Hruby’s absence through Friday Oct 12. Hruby Kayling provided a substitute. Hughes of the Cleveland Orchestra extended best wishes for the trip.

William Hruby de Luxe Focal National American Legion San Antonio James A. Hawitt Hruby Cleveland Orchestra Hewitt Odella Prentiss Hughes Hruby Kayling Hughes Elyria Corps

Bound Over for Embezzlement in LaGrange Township

George Dennison of LaGrange township was bound over to the grand jury by Justice S Dennison on a charge of embezzlement brought by his employer Adolph Scholi. Scholi says Dennison sold cows for him and kept part of the proceeds, about 1458 dollars, for his own use. Dennison pled not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury under a 1000 dollar bond.

George Dennison LaGrange Township George Adolph Scholi Scholi

Prominent Mich. Man Ends Life in Detroit Home

Frederick C. Martindale a 62 year old banker and longtime Michigan Republican leader shot himself in his Detroit home. His health declined after a Florida trip last year and relatives described him as despondent. He served as vice president of Northwestern State Bank and was Michigan Secretary of State on three occasions.

Detroit Mich Frederick C. Martindale Michigan Florida Northwestern State Bank

Submarine S-17 Runs Aground Near Panama Bay

The U S submarine S-17 ran aground at Juan Point Almirante Bay Panama yesterday. Navy department reformed today. No injuries reported. Naval tugs stood by and expected to refloat the vessel shortly.

U. S Washington Juan Point Almirante Bay Panama Navy Department

Red Cross Appeal Urges Clothing and Cash for Hurricanes

Elyria Red Cross chapter seeks 1275 dollars and clothing donations to aid Puerto Rico and Florida hurricane victims. Churches clubs and organizations are asked to collect garments at their HQs while banks and the local chapter gather and ship supplies. Fern Smith urges all chapters to act promptly.

Elyria American Red Cross Porto Rico Florida The Red Cross Fern Smith

Red Cross Seeks Five Million for Hurricane Relief

Washington news: President Hoover urged rapid Red Cross contributions as officials request a minimum five million dollars to aid 490,900 destitute hurricane victims in Porto Rico and 13,086 Florida families, with others in the Virgin Islands. Death tolls rise and epidemics threaten as relief work proceeds.

Washington Herbert Hooter Red Cross Cone Porto Rico Florida Hoover Red Cross Central Committee Virgin Islands West Palm Beach A. L. Schaefer Red Cross Dis

Many Bodies in Florida Will Not Be Found

West Palm Beach Florida September 24 relief units work to prevent epidemics among hurricane refugees while official death toll rises to 69 to 69 lives. Red Cross official A L Schafer cites 700 to 800 dead as a fair estimate and warns many bodies will never be found as flood waters cut off the Everglades. Search methods and evacuation plans are discussed as governor Martin issues appeal and confirms 15000 homeless and 5000 without clothing in a disaster total projected over 50 million in damages. Two days earlier conditions delayed body searches with boats available and sanitation priorities, as officials seek to prevent epidemics and determine burial needs.

West Palm Beach Fla A. L. Shafer National Red Cross Lake Okeechobee Fila Everglades A. L. Schafer Schafer Howard W. Selby West John W. Martin Florida Palm Beach Vivian Collins Pahokee

Lindbergh Guests Myron Herrick in Cleveland

Col. Charles A Lindbergh was hosted by Myron T Herrick United States ambassador to France in Cleveland. Lindbergh flew in from Chicago through fog and rain delaying other flights.

Cleveland Charles A. Lindbergh Myron T. Herrick United States France Col. Lindbergh Chicago

Glee Club Aims For Largest Chorus At Y Tonight

Members of the Men's Glee Club at the Y will meet this evening under director Bob Moory to lead the chorus. The group seeks more men interested in vocal work to build the largest Y chorus yet.

Glee Club Bob Moory

Political campaign across states as candidates tour

Herbert Hoover planned no appointments to devote time to his Elizabethton speech. Charles Curtis delivered his sole appearance in Sheridan while greeting crowds from a car. Alfred E. Smith left Oklahoma City for Denver with stops planned beginning at Guthrie. Joseph T. Robinson pressed the farm issue during his Kentucky drive.

Herbert Hoover Elizabethton Tenn Charles Curtis Sheridan Wyo Alfred E. Smith Oklahoma City Denver Guthrie Oklo Joseph T. Robinson Kentucky

Former Judge Walter Meals Dies Suddenly

Former Judge Walter YD Meals dies at his Shaker Heights home after noon from a cerebral hemorrhage suffered after rising. Meals was a longtime Cleveland and Ohio political figure and played a leading role in Harry J. Davis campaigns to reform the city charter.

Cleveland Walter YD. Meals Shaker Heights Judge Meals Ohio Harry J. Davis

Hughes Expects To Work For Hoover In Hoover Campaign

Charles Evans Hughes, back from Europe, intimated he would take the stamp for Herbert Hoover if he can secure a clear decision after consulting the Republican National Committee. The former presidential hopeful postponed commitment pending party guidance.

Hughes Hoover New York Charles Evans Hughes Europe Herbert Hoover Republican National Committee

Slot Machine War in Cleveland Renewed

In Cleveland Ohio on September 21 authorities ordered all slot machine distributors to report for questioning after a renewed wave of violence. Two bombs damaged Nathan Weisenberger’s home and two people were slightly injured. Police Chief Jacob Greal Safety Director RE Barry and Inspector C W Cody coordinated the crackdown with the roving squad rounding up distributors.

Cleveland Nathan Weisenberger C. W. Cody Jacob Greal RE. D. Barry Jéte Mack Hhe Cody Welsenberg

Ohio Federation of Labor Elects New Officers

The Ohio State Federation of Labor ended its convention after reelecting officers and naming a seventh vice president. Arnold Bill Cleveland was elected president, succeeding John P. Frey who resigned to join the Metal Trades department. The re-elected vice presidents are Les Hall, W. M. Morgan, Stanley Ogg, James F. Malley, M. J. Lyden, and C. B. Chapman.

Columbus Ohio State Federation of Labor Arnold Bill Cleveland John P. Frey Metal Trades Department American Federation Charles Stalf Cincinnati Bill Les Hall W. M. Morgan Newark Stanley Ogg Hamilton J James F. Malley Cleveland M. J. Lyden Youngstown C. B. Chapman Dayton

Improvements at Local Y. M. C. A. Begin Season Repairs

Preparations for opening all gymnasium classes at the local Y M C A. include repairs and redecorating in the Moral building. The swimming pool gains a fresh coat of paint while shower rooms are enlarged and repainted. The gym floor is cleaned and refinished, handball courts repaired, and the officials’ deck retined. Bob Moore announces Carl Wagner and Charles Neiderhauser as assistants for the coming season.

Bob Moore Carl Wagner Charles Neiderhauser

G A R Elects Nebraskan Commander in Chief

Denver September 21 1928 John Rees of Broken Bow Nebraska was elected commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic at the encampment's closing session. The 1929 gathering will be in Portland Maine.

Nebraskan Denver Colc John Rees Brokenbow Xeb Grand Army of the Rengbdlic Portlanid

Pastor Reports Theft of Sedan in Elyria

Reeder reported to local police during the night that his Nash sedan was stolen. The vehicle bore a Elyria plaza on the radiator and the sixeens number star 5382 when taken.

Pastor Reeder Elyria Plaza

Emotional Bossy Gillis Wins Permit In Newburyport

Mayor Andrew J Gillis known as Bossy wept openly as Newburyport council granted a permit to operate his gasoline filling station at State and High streets after a dramatic session. He pleaded that the move would benefit Newburyport, even as he acknowledged personal flaws and urged unity. The council vote was 6 to 5 in his favor.

Colonful Newburyport, Mass Newburyport Mass Andrew J Bossy) Gillis Newburyport City Bossy Newburs Port Staid Olid Boss Alvers T. Francis Kelleher Columbus

Select Editors For High School Newspaper Harriet Luther Leads

Harriet Luther elected editor and Homer Blanchard business manager of the new high school weekly newspaper. Announcement came at the student assembly. First edition to be published Wednesday afternoon Sept 25 at 2:30 p m. Journalistic class members will serve as reporters and each homeroom selects a business manager.

H.S Harriet Luther Homer Blanchard Miss Luther

Portes Gil Favored as Provisional President In Mexico

Emilio Portes Gil, interior secretary and Tamaulipas governor, is likely to be named provisional president on the first ballot by a joint congressional session next week. Senate members, 42 of 58, vote unanimously to back Portes Gil, a strong Calles ally who supports his church and U.S. policy stances. A committee will advise Calles, reflecting shifting leadership ahead of the 1923 election.

Mexico City Emilio Portes Gil Interior Mezizo Congress Calles Senate Portes Gil Gil United States Tead Tamaulipas

Planes Hop Off in Cincinnati Air Derby Opener

Los Angeles to Cincinnati air derby began with planes taking off from Mines Field at 10 a.m. R. F. Merritt, flying a Brande plane, was first to clear the field. C. Baileigh, winner of the New York to Los Angeles race, placed second in a Laird plane at 10 01, followed by Jack Iseman in a Bellanca Trans-Atlantic Columbia at 10 02 and W. Holman in a Laird at 10 63.

Los Angeles Cincinnati Mines Field el Paso Texas Jack Iseman

Tunney's Fiancee Sails Tonight For Naples

Miss Mary Josephine Lauder heiress and fiancée of Gene Tanner sails tonight for Naples. There she will meet the retired heavyweight champion on a walking trip from Paris and marry him about October 5 at Sorrento across the bay from Naples. The couple plans to travel for a year, possibly until a new champion is crowned.

New York Mary Josephine Lauder Gene Tanner Naples Paris Sorrento

Mercury Range Temperatures Across 20 Cities

Washington reports yesterday's highs and last night's lows from the Weather Bureau for 20 cities. A Manchester Guardian dispatch from Peking says typhus and cholera outbreaks strike Mafiongusta troops in China. Funeral services will be held tomorrow for blind inventor Cheries H. Parkis in Cleveland. Brian Roy K. Moution, 55, noted columnist on the New York A died at home after a long illness.

Washington Weather Bureau London Manchester Guardian Peking Mafiongusta China Dees Cleveland Cheries H. Parkis Ohio State Commissioner For the Parkin Cleveland Clinic Doe ST Joseph Sich Brian Roy K. Moution New Jork Bere Todes Ste

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