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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1928

Page

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Senators Arrive in Syria Lorain Shooting Becomes Capitol Issue

Governor A V Donahey delays action on the Lorain shooting of Betty Leywood 22 by three special agents until official word arrives. State Senator George Bender and others offer legal help but face parental protection and court assurances. Page continues.

Lorain Betty Leywood A. V. Donshey George Bender Leveland Bender Jagene Roberts Youngstown Constitutionalovernment League of Ohio Richard Heywood

Republicans Plan Intensive Campaign in Lorain County

The Lorain County Republican Executive Committee outlined steps for a county wide campaign at a Court House meeting. Key events include an October 29 Elyria rally at Rialton Theater with speakers Fess, Mrs. Claude Thompson, and possibly Gilbert Bettman, plus an October 1 church meeting with Myers Cooper. Planes for township meetings in Rochester Brighton South Amherst Amherst Grafton Eaton Sheffield Avon Lake Columbia Ridgeville and Kipton were started along with a barbecue at Plaisfeld on October 13.

Lorain County Republican Executive Committee Court House Elyria Rialton Theater Fess Claude Thompson Cincinnati Gilbert Bettman Bfethodist Pkisfeld Myers ¥_ Cooper Clarence J. Brown

Collision Involves Governor's Car. Coolidge Witnesses Collision

New Haven Conn Sept 28 John Coolidge son of President Coolidge was questioned as a principal witness at a coroner’s preliminary investigation into a two car collision yesterday that sent Fred Veno and his mother to New Haven hospital. Veno, a former hockey player, is in critical condition while Coolidge's possible involvement is under review. Police keep details secret due to the prominence of those involved.

New Haven Conp John Coolidge John EL .Trumbull Henry H. Miller William Cunningham Sorvernor Miller Livingston and Lawrence Veno New Haven Hospital Northampton Mass Washington James F_ Coupal Coslidge Conn Wilfred Veno Major Coupal White House Jearney John James J. Cor John H.trumbull Florence Trumbull

Court of Appeals affirms three Lorain district decisions

Three decisions for the court of seals were received by the Lorain County courts. The common pleas court ruling in Frederick H Tad versus Ridgeville township board of education was affirmed. The appeal of American Building Company seeking damages for a pupil injury in a manual training course was rejected. The Lorain County Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment granting Elser Jones damages from the City Produce Van for vehicle injuries, and upheld a ruling related to a tornadoes occasion.

Court of Seals Jude American Building Company Common Pleasement Sophia Michi Husband Lorain Court of Appeals Reed Kmen Common Court Elser Jones

Ridgeville board explains bond issue to voters

Mr Knowles Ridgeville board of education clerk today explained the bond issue to be voted on in the November election. He argued North Olmsted pupil removal would not ease overcrowding since high school rooms are needed for high school work and portable buildings cannot relieve the growing grade enrollment.

Knowles Hidgeville Board of Education

School Case Postponed To Monday in County Court

Hearing on an injunction suit filed by Gerald Crum of Columbia township against the Lorain County Board of Education was postponed until Monday. The case seeks to restrain the board and county auditor from transferring children and funds from a local district school to the Columbia consolidated school district.

Gerald Crum Columbia Township Lorain County Board of Education Columbia Consolidated School District Common Pleas Court

Community Men's Bible Class Organized

A non denominational men’s Bible class was organized at Elyria Savings and Trust Co in a directors’ room meeting. The group will begin Oct 14 at the Rialto theatre from 9 30 to 10 25 to allow time for church services. The class aims to teach Bible history and pursue philanthropic projects for men not now in any city Sunday school.

Elyria Savings and Trust Co Rialto Theatre

Elyria Mecca for Gribs and Grand Jury Spotlight

The town of Elyria becomes a national focus as Betty Heywood’s shooting draws heavy press attention. Reporters gather at the county courthouse where the grand jury investigates the case, drawing crowds and media from Lorain County and beyond.

Americanization classes to begin on Oct 3 9

Foreign-born Elyrians begin citizenship and English lessons starting October 3 and October 9 at Elyria High School and the Settlement House. Courses include morning and evening sessions for men and women with instruction by Doris Todd Dorothy Herbert Eldon D Adams Philip Hofman and E Glenn Baxter. Fees apply for the semester and year.

Elyria High School Tthe Elyria Americanization Association Valcan Street Settlement House Americanization Council Doris Todd Dorothy Herbert Elyria Schools Eldon D. Adames Philip Hofman E. Glenn Baxter Franklin School

Political battle in brief across states and campaigns

Governor Alfred E. Smith plans a Milwaukee arrival and speaks there tomorrow night. He pledged inland waterways relief in St. Paul and discussed the equalization fee as a farm surplus control method. Smith and Hoover urged young voters that the Republican Party is impartial. Senator Robinson lauded Smith’s labor laws in Springfield Missouri while Senator Curtis touted tariff policy. Hughes to launch a speaking tour beginning October 22 with Hoover in focus.

Alfred E. Smith Milwauk St. Paul, Minn

Betty Heywood Reported In Critical Condition After Shooting

Miss Betty Heywood was listed in very poor condition by St. Joseph's Hospital at 2 30 this afternoon. She is being treated at the Lorain Institution after being moved there from the scene on Wednesday night following a shooting.

Betty Heywood St. Joseph's Hospital

British subject Betty Heywood shot in Ohio court case planned

Washington reports British embassy awaits Cleveland consul report on the shooting by police prohibition officers near Lorain Ohio of Betty Heywood a British subject. The British vice consul in Cleveland says no action will be taken and United States law provides due recourse. The Heywood family holds British citizenship and Richard Heywood plans to seek American citizenship while trusting U.S. courts to resolve the matter.

Washington Cleveland Ohio Lorain Betty Heywood State Department Cleveland, O United States Richard Heywrood Heywoods Heywood Walter Watts

Organizing Instrumental Music Classes in Elyria Schools

Elyria schools organize after hours instrumental music classes reports superintendent R Maston. Efforts are underway to hire instructors from Oberlin Conservatory to spark student interest and prepare them for high school band and future musical activities.

Elyria R. ©. Maston Oberlin Conservatory of Music Maston

Avon Village store keeper survives point blank shooting

Avon Village store keeper Laverne Pickering recounted a night seven weeks earlier when a Dover Village police officer fired at him during a high speed chase. A bullet hit the car seat back, narrowly missing Pickering, who later sought action against Officer Clarence Grube and demanded accountability from Dover officials. The incident ties to a separate shooting involving Miss Betty Heywood near Elyria during a liquor squad pursuit.

Betty Heywood Elyria Lorain Chronicle-Telegram Laverne Pickering Avon Village Dover Village Lorain County Pickering Lakewood Finney Hill Clarence Grube Dover Grube Pickerme Don Myers

Lorain Mayor Regrets Bootlegger Incident After Wounding

Lorain mayor James C Standen expressed regret over a Wednesday night incident involving a Lorain bocce squad member charged with wounding Miss Betty Heywood. Police and prosecutors move to Elyria for testimony as the city investigates with the county grand jury. He pledged a full inquiry and reaffirmed opposition to enforcement actions that endanger life.

Lorain Lorain Bocce Elyria Betty Heywood St. Joseph's Hospital Lorain County

Seven Witnesses Named in Lorain Shooting Grand Jury

The Lorain county grand jury hears testimony from seven people connected to a shooting at two cars during a booze squad operation. Witnesses include Richard Herwood and relatives of Betty Herwood, plus Stephen Kelling and three squad members Frank Klady Louis Cicco and Walter Knitter. The trio are under $150 bond each as proceedings stay behind closed doors. Continued on Page 2.

Betty Heywood Elyria Lorain Richard Heywood Miss Heywood Walter Knitier Louis Ciceo Frank Klady Lorain County Grand Jury County Court House J. C. Standen Equor Richard Herwood Elsria Betty Herwood St. Joseph's Hospital Charles Edwards Hauer Stephen Kelling Sheffield Lake Village Walter Knitter 2Et Klady Cicco Knitter

Auto chase ends with shooting near Sheffield Lake Village

Seven teen-year-old Stephan Kelling escapes injury after a moving car is fired upon by suspected members of Lorain Mayor Standen's liquor squad on East 31st street bridge. Driver Reiling dives, lies prone, and reaches Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad office to report the incident. Marshal John Eides and others investigate as Kelling recounts details in Erie.

Stephan Kelling Sheffield Lake Village J. €. Standen Ofice Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad Ori Reling John Eides Shefield Lake Keliing Eirria

Avon Lake candidates to speak at village forum

Candidates for sheriff probate judge and state representative will address Avon Lake Village Avon and Sheffield Lake on Tuesday evening October Ind at the Avon Lake school house. The meeting is a forum under the Avon Lake Village Civic Association with audience questions invited.

Avon Lake Village Avon Sheffield Lake Vilage Spo Avon Lake Meetag Lg Avon Laks Village

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TATE Syria Constitutional Government League Bulletin Indian Lake A. V. Donahey Here United Press Toeywood Court OF Rialto: Theatre Elyria Mecca Pews Lorait County No. 6 Herbert Hoover Young Joseph T. Robinson Smith Springfield, Mo Curtis Oklahoma Charles Evans Hughes Hoover Case Elyria Attorney Standen Croughes
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