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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1929

Page

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Narrow escape as school bus crashes on hilltop

Twenty five Sullivan and Huntington high school students faced serious injury when a parked school bus rolled loose on a steep hill near Huntington, overturning after sliding down the slope in rain. Six girls received first aid before being taken home.

Wellington Sullivan and Huntington High School Sam Calkins Huntington Richard Heiffner Heiffner M. W. Laboree Farm

Sheriff Adams Faces Nude Man Report in Lorain Woods

Lorain County Sheriff Clarence Adams confirms an incident near Elyria after reports of a nude man seen emerging from a cabbage patch along East River Road. Three witnesses followed the man into dense brush but he escaped. previous sighting involved a woman and two men in a car fleeing when approached. Adams says no arrest yet and considers next steps to capture the unidentified man.

Lorain County Adam Clarence Adams Anether Elyria Adams East River LaForte Hetter Nature Manor Lall L. H. Butcher Armer Elyan

Williams M Williams 21 years teaching in Ridgeville Ohio

M Williams taught at Ridgeville yonship then moved to Ohio Northern University as a student. He served as Graf t Carlisle Townships superintendent of schools then principal of Lake Avenue School until 1903. He became first teacher of the annual training department in Elyria schools, taught 74 years more, clerk of courts from 1917 to 1923, then Lake Avenue School principal again in 1926 and attendance officer in Elyria in 1928. He lived at 1395 East Ave, married with one son, hobbies flowers and fishing, and aspired to be a lawyer.

Ridgeville M. Williams Ohio Northern University Carlisle Lake Avenue Haol Elyria Schools Williams East Avee

Children to Fish at Ely Park Fountain Saturday Morning

Ely Park fountain will host a junior fishing event for youths under 16 at 9 00 Saturday morning. About 2606 fish including grass pike carp bullheads rock bass and other varieties have been stocked by Jack Brandt with prizes for heaviest fish Graf Los Angeles and largest dog fish. Any tackle or bait is allowed and rules emphasize safe, fair participation with many details arranged by the city park commission.

Los Angeles City Park Commission

Cadet teachers begin work at Elyria High School today

Oberlin College sent seven student teachers to Elyria High School to observe and participate in language classes for six weeks under local critic teachers. The program, funded by the college, places cadets in English French Spanish Latin and later mathematics, with stipends and schedules arranged by school officials.

Oberlin College Elyria High School Elyria State Department of Education Oberlin High School L. Sayers K. Hopweed Clark Miss Sayers Lenore Shumaker Miss Hopwood Gladys Fowell Adele Brown Grace McCrillis A. Plitt D. Buck H. B. Acierne Maude Parmelee M. Hopkins Oberlin RC. Maston

Detroit Man Injured In Grase At Wellington

A Detroit tourist named Eli George was seriously injured when his car crashed into a telephone pole while dodging a machine driven on the left side of the street. He is being treated at Clinic Hospital. the other driver fled the scene.

Wellington Eli George Detroit Mich George

King of Afghanistan Report Said Slain in Kabul

Bulletin from Calcutta reports unconfirmed news that Bacha-Sahao king of Afghanistan was assassinated in Kabul. He had been at war with Amanullah partisans after a dramatic march on the capital to seize the throne.

Calcutta Bacha-Sahao Afghanistan Kabul Bacha-Saheo Amanullah

Identified Man Linked to HoldUp Gang in Robbery Case

A man was identified yesterday in Sandusky as a member of a four man gang that robbed Joe Hallet at his Middle Avenue confectionery on September 11. Hallet also linked two other suspects to a late Sunday Sandusky gas station robbery and beating. Two escapees were described by Hallet and arrested later at their Loram homes using an auto license number supplied by the gas station attendant.

Joe Hallet Middle Avenue Haller Sandusky Heller

Quakes Rock Honolulu Area as Tremor Strikes Maunaloa

A severe earthquake hit the Maunaloa area and Koma district at 6 23 p m local time, following more than fifty quakes this week. Homes and ranches were damaged and residents were alarmed by the tremor. The event reflects ongoing seismic activity in Hawaii during the period reported.

Honolulue T. H Hawaiian Islands Maunaloa Koma

Huggins Was An Attorney

It was not generally known that Miller Huggins, manager of the New York Yankees, who died yesterday, was an Ohio attorney. Seba H. Miller, clerk of the Supreme Court, canceled his certificate due to death. Huggins was admitted to the bar December 6, 1900, after passing the state one examination with a grade of 18.6.

Columsus, O. Sepr Miller Huggins New York Yankees Ohio Seba H. Miller Supreme Court Huggins

Lorain Boys Locked in Box Car for 36 Hours

Two Lorain youths aged 17 and 15 ran away from home to avoid returning to school and hid in a boxcar traveling toward Toledo. They wandered through Sandusky after traveling by foot and hiked before a brakeman locked the boxcar door, leaving them isolated for a long night. Police took them to Capt H Mills of the Volunteers of America for lodging. Joe Paul carried a loaded revolver and Tony Panchcucz a knife.

Toledo Joe Paul Tony Panchcucz Lorain H. Mills The Volunteers of America Joe Tony Sandusky

Rebels gain six leaders against China's government

Six notable military chiefs including General Chan Chai Tong have joined General Chang Fat Kwei in a rebellion against China's central government. China has mobilized 16,000 troops under General Tsao Wanshun from Ichang to quell the revolt. Admiral Chen commands gun boats moving upriver to support Tsao. The rebels are expected to reach Hunan by Sunday.

China London Chan Chai-Tong Canton Chang Fat- Kwei National Government of China Hong Kong Exchange Telegraph Bureau Ichang Tsao Wanshun Hunan Chen Tsao

Grand Jury To Report Tuesday Says Myers

The grand jury held its third daily session with ten cases on the docket. Prosecutor Don W. Myers said tomorrow’s work will close the session for the week and that it is probable the jury will not be ready to report until Tuesday. The docket is among the heaviest in the county’s recent history.

To Morrow Don W. Myers

Gorrado Sentenced to 14 Months for Prohibition Violations

Ashtabula city councilman Corrado was found guilty of violating the national prohibition law. He received a 3100 fine plus costs and 14 months in the Federal penitentiary at Atlanta. He allegedly employed men to operate whiskey sales, supplied them, and paid $1 per gallon for the finished product delivered to his home. Federal Judge Samuel H. West commended him for not testifying in his defense.

Cleveland Corrado Ashtabula Republicar Atlanta Samuel H. West

Florida coast may escape hurricane force winds

Miami reports indicate winds likely to veer northward as the tropical disturbance moves southward. Despite near-stationary conditions, residents brace for possible hurricane impact along the east coast with Everglades farmers urged to return home and relief agencies on standby.

Florida Everglade Miami Fla R. W. Gray Here Gray Washington Weather Bureau Nassau Chhef Everglades Red Cross American Legion National Guard West Palm Beach Bahamas Great Abaco Bahama Domira Pega 2

Chronicle Telegram Pony Express Delivers Papers Fast

Chronicle Telegram readers near Elyria get quick delivery via pony express. Sterling McMullen age 10 rides Stop 48 Green Line from the press on his horse Prince across a six mile route. George Palace age 12 on Stop 7 Lake Avenue uses Shetland pony Pinney replacing bikes for speed. Both boys, sons of local families, seek more customers on their rapid afternoon deliveries.

Chronicle- Telegram Elyria Sterling McMullen Cleveland Sterling H. C. McMullen Stetson Road Ohio Delvery George Palace Lake Avenue George C. O. Palace Griswold Road Pony Express

Bond Issues Filed For November Ballot

Last day to file bond issue resolutions arrives amid county and Wellington votes. Proposals include 2,000,000 for a Lorain bridge, 425,000 for a tabernacle hospital, 1,190,900 for a county home sick and invalid building, and Wellington’s 150,000 for a school addition.

Wellington Board of Elections Lorain

Rooms for Rent Ads Offer Spare Space in City Homes

Two small advertisements invite renters to fill four room vacancies at 18 East Avenue and 11th Street. The notices promise privacy, garage access, and steady income as winter returns draw locals back to town. The Chronicle Telegram Want Ad HQ promotes small ads for easy placements.

Imo Cty The Chronicle ~ Telegram

Tragic Route 18 Crash Near Brighton Kills 10 Year Old

A morning wreck near Brighton Ohio killed 10 year old Jeanette McConnell and seriously injured 18 year old Lera Harris. An Akron man drove the heavier car that swerved on wet pavement hitting a smaller touring car carrying seven schoolchildren including three McConnell siblings. Jeanette died en route to Norwalk hospital. Lera Harris remained in serious condition at Dr G W Pollock’s White Ford home. The Akron driver fled. deputies from Elyria investigated. Cars were destroyed. seven children were injured. Father John McConnell lives two miles west and one north of Wellington. The group was en route to Brighton school when the crash occurred.

Brighton Jeannette McConnell Lera Harris Akron Here McConnell Norwalk Harris Stits G. W. Pollock White For Elyria Lena Harris Loretta Helen Elizabeth Jeanette Lillian Twaddle Harold Merrell John McConnel Wellington Jeanette McConnell Harris Tak

Flamingo refueling attempt ends in fogged failure

In Indianapolis on September 26 the Flamingo plane failed a second world refueling record attempt as fog halted operations. The craft had flown 149 hours and 25 minutes. the prior week the first attempt ended after about seven hours aloft.

Indianapolis

Kiwanians Hear New Pastor at Hotel Newell

Dr. A. E. Piper new pastor of First M. E. Church addressed Kiwanians at their weekly meeting, urging faith in self business and others and the value of service and love. He cited Lincoln Washington and McKinley as great lovers of mankind and presented with flowers.

Ely Tia Cmd Abraham Lincoln George Washington Willem McKinley Club

Eighty Year Old Man Charged With Murder

In Buffalo September 25, eighty year old George Berndt told police that after his wife refused him money he struck her four times. He said he went out to cool off and returned to find her motionless, then laid her on the bed and left the house. Berndt is held on murder charges.

Buffalo George Berndt Ponce Berndt Ie

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