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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1925

Page

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Miss Elyria pageant winner named by judges

Miss Mary Judge of Lorain was chosen Miss Elyria in the Fall Festival beauty contest before a crowd estimated at 15,000 in the city park. Judges HK P Boynton J A Flaster and D F Williams presided with Vic Woodward as master of ceremonies.

Mary Judge Lorain Elyria HK. P. Boynton Cleveland J. A. Flaster The Cleveland Press D.’F. Williams Lorain Journal Vic Woodward Todd Moise C. Phillips Coilteardure

Welfare Director Rejects Grafton Site For Institution

Welfare Director William Room reports rejection of the Grafton site for a state institution despite a legislative committee favorable report due tonight. He notes a need for an advisory committee of Ave to assist Director Harper in selecting a site immediately. Harner cites the Grafton site required 2000 to 2500, with water capacity projections for 671000 cases.

Harner Grafton

Salvage Efforts Hampered by Weather at Ocean Wreck

Monarch and Century set out from Newport to inspect a sunken battleship after a disaster. Heavy seas and a strong rip tide hindered plans to lower divers into the wreckage, aiming to reach the torpedo room and recover bodies. With daylight hours fading, officials feared many perished as conditions stalled all progress awaiting a weather change.

Suic Monarch Century Outiol Newport Oring

Miss Judge Crowned Fair Beauty at Grand Pageant

A crowded platform witnessed the choosing of Miss Judge as the prettiest contestant at the Grand pageant. She accepted the loving cup amid cheers, sharing that she felt fortunate to be selected among many rivals. Later, she told reporters she was happy with the result.

Juge Eers Inkson Afiss Board of [Trade Rooms Parke

Grand jury to review 92 cases this term

The grand jury today received eight new Avon cases from Marshal Eidon. Names are withheld but the docket covers liquor charges rape pointing firearms and assault and battery. This brings total cases for the jury to 92.

Avon Marshal Eidon

National Exposition to Be Held at Indianapolis Oct 10 17

Lorain county farmer and others urged to attend the National Dairy Exposition in Indianapolis from October 10 to 17. County Agent CEL notes the 370 mile distance from Lorain and mentions free camping space and rail fare savings through the Ohio State University Dairy Dept. Auto routes outlined from Elyria and Vandalia via Richmond and Speers.

Indianapolis Elyria Loraine Cel Inn Rowland Dairy Dept Ohio’ State University Co- Weta Ohio Automo- Andersondianapoli Spe Richmond Vandalia

Burglars Held at Bay by Screaming Customer

A general store scare ended with the armed intruders fleeing after a customer and Hess hid at bay as a scream rang out. The thiefs escaped with about $6 before bolting from the scene.

General Store Hess Bay T

Burglars Hit Two Stores and Auto Theft Reported

Burglars entered two stores including Fleishmann Yeast Co at 21 East avenue by a rear window but nothing valuable was taken. A former meat market building at the same location was found closed with only fixtures. Separately, C. Billings reported his Oakland Six De Luxe stolen from near Robinson Co store on Middle Ave. Auster Service Station owner M D Besson said Willard storage battery was lifted from his car on Lakes Avenue after a broken spindle incident. A. J. Curren said a brand new Balloon tire vanished from his car yesterday afternoon.

G.W. Moore Fleishmann’ Yeast Co East Avenue placmann-Company C. Billings Middle Ave Lodi St Robinson Co

Style Show Tonight Ends Fall Festival in City

The fall festival drew about 20,000 visitors as skies cleared and a grand vaudeville show opened behind the courthouse. A 5,000 strong crowd filled the area for high quality acts led by Popoloff’s Fantasia with Mile. Reinhardt. Music, dance, and masked maras drew wide applause and the parade began at 7 30 as hundreds wore inventive costumes.

Popoloff Fantasia Mile Reinhardt Clas Nina Hilda Lillian Thornton & King Mosely Bros Daisy Maras Delega No. S Continuca

Elyria Manufactures Exhibit Big Displays At Festival

Manufacturers of Elyria showcased large industrial displays in a two floor Ely building exhibition. The first floor featured Sunbeam furnaces and cabinet heaters among other products. The east window and west display areas highlighted hospital trucks hotel implements and rail chairs. Continued on page 2.

Elstin Ely Colgon

Arrest Two on RosIs Checks Pittsburgh

James Richards, 33, of Cleveland, and Robert Johnson, 23, of Houston, were held by police on suspicious person charges after alleged attempts to pass several checks drawn on the Third National Bank. The checks bore the company seal and secretary’s name, resembling pay stubs, with a local glass company stamp. Police said the pair were connected to the attempted fraud, and the investigation continued.

Pittsburgh James Ic Richards Cleveland Robert Johnson Houston Texas Charies Third National Bank

Rates of tax cuts loom in Ohio vote push

ISEE LOWER RATE OF TAX: Columbus Sept 30 voters may elect to adopt a proposed tax amendment reducing the state rate to about $2 per $1 000 appraised value from $20. James A Devine, chairman of the campaign, cites similar effects in other states for more equitable tax distribution. Foot crash victim Bramwell identified.

Columbus Ohio James A. Devine Devine

French Debt Talks Tension Rises Over Leniency for France

In Washington on September 30, French and American debt commissioners pressed for leniency but faced Senate consent hurdles. Senator Smoot of Utah, a Senate leader and envoy on the commission, urged caution and opposed easing terms beyond Britain’s. Senator Curtis met with Secretary Melon to discuss the stance.

Borah Ashington Senate Aguitse Wao Seuss Sena Smcor SA Utah Cwell Smoot France Britain Curtis Meilon

North part of county push to form new county

Lorain on September 30 reports a persistent rumor that the north part of the county is seeking to form another county including Lorain Black River French Creek Avon and Brownhelm. Dissatisfaction with the present county is said to fuel the agitation and the move.

Lorain

Mitchel Charged After Aviation Disaster Critique

The article reports Mitchel criticizing ongoing aviation mismanagement and calling the disaster a result of bungling amateurs. He argues non flying officers lack judgment to oversee air service and warns of continued failures if control remains in inexperienced hands.

Mitchel PT Eee Ae Cfuipgsadoah Baese Tent Eeckergert Micheny Mitchell Cabini Icenell

Shenandoah disasterInquiry Heard Indirect Claims Economy

In a naval court of inquiry, Captain Anton Heier German dirigible expert argued that cost cutting reduced the Shenandoah’s airship valves, influencing the disaster. Heier, appearing in the courtroom with neighbors from Tom's River in attendance, described his stance amid the investigation.

Shenandoah Arehurst DN. S Anton Heier Naval Court of Inquiry Heinenster Toms R

Avon Dover bridge plan discussed by county officials

Lorain County commissioners promise to attend a meeting at Avon Auditorium to discuss a proposed bridge across the Black River and a future road plan. Evanson notes prior super planning by neighboring towns to divert truck traffic, while Avon seeks state action to obtain the road and handle increased traffic for farmers.

Avon, Hoo Bisck River Orth Arbsent Lorain Evanson Avon Dover

Prize Winners in Mardi Gras Parade

Prize winners in the Mardi Gras parade are listed by category including comical, best costume, and combat divisions. Notable names appear across men women and youth groups with multiple winners such as Ist Margeret Miller and Ist Eva Mohrman, reflecting a wide array of costume contests and organizational participation.

Mardivas Ist—Harnor Fowls Wilson Little Srd J- B? Johnson Salvator Spicious Ist—Lin Beckett Wm. Peat W-_ Fauver Ist Margaret Miller Emma Shepherd Virginia Crannatl Eva Mohrman Teannette Youngless Srd E. Sharp Wilbur Conger Harry Bivens Henry Roch Godfrey Janes Karl Sett ora—Heert Shapxa Girls ist—Virian Jackson Mary Sieris Lrd Trene Ragian Girls

Optometrists to Offer Ohio State Extension Course

Dr John Moore of Cleveland and Dr C J Miller of Elstia were named to an Ohio State Optometric Association committee to organize an extension course in applied optics. Dr J W Kalalet of Cleveland chairs the program with lectures across eight Ohio cities. Courses run October to April, with lectures by Prof M C Datiss from Ohio State University and free tuition for association members.

Columbus John Moore Cler C. J. Miller Elstia Ohio State Optometric Association J. W. Kalalet Cleveland Ohio Claveland IM. C. Datiss Ohio State Ee

PERRIS AND AP GINS TAKE OVER THE GRAND THEATRE

John Pekras and W S McGinnis announced they had purchased the Georg pebble interests in the Grand Theatre and assume full ownership. The receivership is discharged and remodeling planned. Pekras and McGinnis also run the Rivalt and Dreamland Theatres.

John Pekras W. S. McGinnis Laat Geor Pebble Grand Theatre Pekras 2 Ginnis Rivalt Dreamland Theatres

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