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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1925

Page

2

Miss Elyria Beauty Queen Named Amid Large Festival Crowd

Miss Mary Judge of Lorain was crowned Miss Elyria in a Fall Festival beauty contest judged by H P Boynton J A Finster and D F Williams. Vic Woodward hosted with Todd Moise and C W Phillips assisting as about 15 000 spectators packed Lorain City Park watching twenty contestants in varied dress.

Mary Judge Lorain Elyrizy H. P. Boynton Cleveland J. A. Finster Cleveland Fress D. FF. Williams Lorain Journal Vic Woodward Todd Moise Rts

GARETON FARM REELECTS DIRECTOR DESPITE LEGISLATIVE REPORT

Welfare Director John E Harper rejects the Grafton plate site amid a legislative committee planned to report tonight at Hotel Cleveland. A five member advisory panel may assist, with a 2500 water finding noted and the controversy surrounding the site’s fate.

Grafton Plate John E. Harper Anil Vest Lérissa Mitten Cleveland Fve D. Rector

Trapped and Drowned Off Newport as Diver Efforts Fail

Rescue crews faced dangerous surf and strong tides as divers attempted to probe the wreck of a vessel near Newport. Monarch and Centenary towed through heavy seas seeking bodies in the battery and torpedo room, but daylight hours proved futile. A planned recon sortie was halted by worsening conditions with no new luck expected today.

Vesse Monarch Centrary Newport

Grand Finish Tonight at Court House Parade and Pageant

The narrative describes a vaudeville show south of the Court House with an industrial parade featuring motor vehicles and roving cups. A Court In PETSON 92 observer recalls the cheering crowd as a contestant, presented with the roving cup, kisses from the crowd, and a note about an interview in the Board of Trade rooms where she expresses thanks for being chosen among many contestants.

Court House Ilfe Ria Petson Wande Thon

Grand jury to review 92 cases in session

The grand jury today received eight new cases from Marshal Eidon. Details on the parties pledge anonymity. The docket includes liquor charges rape pointing firearms assault and battery, bringing total to 92 cases for review.

Von Eidon

National Dairy Exposition Travel Plans Highlighted

Lorain County plans for attendance at the National Dairy Exposition in Indianapolis October 10 to 17 are outlined by County Agent C. E. Rowland. The route through Elyria Findlay Calva Port Irvine Noblesville and Muncie includes detours and rail details as Automobiles from Lorain prepare to join Ohio State University and Lorain County officials for the event.

Indianapolis Elyria Lorain C. E Rowland Indiana Ohio State Universitumbus Filyria

Frightening Robbery At Marshall General Store

A robbery at the Marshall general store led by two men who held Hess and a customer at bay. They escaped with about $6 in cash after threatening the victims. The incident involved a postal stately and a man named William Lenech known as Fred Hess. Police seek suspects and details.

Marshall William Lenech Fred” Hess Statle Leach Hess

Burglary Report At Fleischmann Store Gathers Details

Police reported multiple break ins including Fleischmann Co. store at 195 East Avenue where thieves allegedly entered through a window and took items but an early check showed nothing missing. Another Fleischmann building former meat market case remained closed with only fixtures. Separate thefts included a Willard battery from Billings Oakland Six De Luxe and a Balloon tire from A Curren’s car.

W. Moore Fleishmann Fleischmann Anto R- Co Billings Middle M Ming Oakland Lodi St Robinson Co M.D. Beason Willard Lake Avenue A. J. Curren

Style Show Tonight Ends Fall Festival at City

The Fall Festival drew crowds as skies cleared and 20 000 visited the city. A vaudeville show at the courthouse drew about 5 000, with Fantasia by Popoloft delivering a classic finale. Nina Hilda Lillian performed, Thorn ton King sang, Lands and Mosely Bros acrobats impressed, and a masked Mars Galas night parade followed after supper.

Popoloft Fantasia Reinhardt Nina Hilda Lillian Maras Gras Delega No. & Continuca

Manufactures in Elyria Display Large Industrial Exhibits

Elyria manufacturers staged a vast industrial exhibit with displays of bicycles velocipedes and child bikes, knee-clarisers, chairs and hospital trucks. The Fox Furnace Company showcased a Sunbeam furnace and a Sunbeam cabinet heater, among other items. A note mentions fishing equipment and continued coverage on the next page.

Arrest Two On Ross Checks In Pittsburgh

Two men James C Richards 33 of Cleveland and Robert Johnson 29 of Johnston Tex were held on suspicious person charges as they traveled to contact other cities investigating their activities after their arrest yesterday for trying to pass eight bogus checks worth 27 50 each drawn on Third National Bank and bearing the secretary name stamp of a local glass company authorities said the checks resembled par checks and were found in custody

Pittsburgh James C. Richards Cleveland Robert Johnson Ionnston Texars Tate Third National Bank Brihe Ken Fine

Ohio voters urged to back tax cut amendment

James A. Devine of Columbus announced that if voters approve the constitutional tax amendment at the November election the tax rate would fall from 20 per 1000 to about 2 per 1000 of assessed value. He cited examples from other states where similar measures reduced taxes and increased equity. In other news, James Bromwell, 108 Kaiser Ct, suffered a foot injury after being run over by a car driven by Hast, 1051 Charlin Ave, at Bread Street intersection during the Festival. he was taken home after treatment.

Columbus Sent Ohio James A. Devine Devine Cenishei—James VW Bromwell Kaiser Ct Hast Oharlin Ave Lorain Bread St

Cincinnati Divorce Asked Over Lazy Wife Claim

Judge Charles W. Hoart in the domestic relations court must decide the divorce case of Mrs Susie Rector against Frank Rector, farmer of Cloves Cincinnati. She alleges he called her lazy after she completed three days of house work and milking nineteen cows.

Phubby Cincinnati Charles W. Hoartman Court of Domestic Relations Miust Susie Rector Frank Rector Cloves

French to Ask as Men h Be Borah Determined

Washington reports a decisive session as French and American debt commissioners meet. Senate leaders show mixed attitudes toward leniency for France amid negotiations. Senator Curtis confers with Secretary Mellon on the situation as hopes for favorable terms drift.

Borah Washington Senate Coldridge Wotaticners Jength France Britain Senat Curtis Mellon

North Part of County Sees Bid to Split Area

Lorain Ohio Sept 30 A persistent rumor circulates that efforts are under way to divide the north part of the county and form a new country with Lorain Black River French Irving and Brownhelm. Dissatisfaction with county leadership is cited as the motive for the agitation.

Lorain

Mitchell rails at Honolulu flight failure and naval aviation

The article reports Mitchell accusing the Honolulu flight failure and criticizing Navy Department leadership. He blames officials for mismanagement and lack of aviation training, calling aviation a new science needing specialized officers and warning against entrusting non flying personnel with air service.

Siitekent Rmt America Jour Éequipme

Shenandoah loss blamed on economy in court clash

Lanehurst New Jersey man Heinen angrily charged that the naval airship Shenandoah disaster stemmed from economic causes. He testified about gas valves aboard the ship and faced counterarguments in court as neighbors escorted him from the scene.

Shenandoah Lanehurst XN. J Heinen Dirizibte Heiner Toms

District Bore Nesting on Tauri District

District bore nesting on Tauri district discussion underway with Board of Trade representatives and municipal leaders to address road traffic planning. Lorain County Commissioners expected to attend as Avon Dover River communities seek state support to transform the road into a major route for anticipated traffic increases. Evanson notes past plans favored boulevards and truck routing through Avon and Dover, with limited invitation for local input. The conference aims to secure state action for a road serving farmers and future growth.

Blyr “Board of Trade Ous- Munici Tae Avon Teriains Detroit Thorcard Aieator Evanson Lorain County Avon Dover Jiater Spa

Prize Winners in Mardi Gras Parade

Mardi Gras parade prize winners announced across costume and age categories. Listings include Best, Comical, and Girls and Boys divisions with multiple winners such as Ist-Lin Beckett and 1st-Vivian Jackson, reflecting a broad spectrum of participants and organizations led by Eagles and Ladies of the Eagles.

Aist Harry Fowls Ord Enre Shapxo ist—Vivian Jackson Iirene Raglan Eileen A Lucius Norman Nathan Hellermac M. Fillion Betty Wendt Betty May Agate Betty Agia Doris Straight Lucile Graber Jeanor Armitage Rose Schrock Rost Eagles Ladies of the Eagles

Ohio Optometric Association extends course plans

An announced committee in Cleveland and Elyria was formed to assist Dr J W Kalel in arranging reclasses for Ohio State Optometric Association extension course. The eight month program will feature 26 lectures by ML G Davies with credits awarded and materials provided at no charge to association members.

Columbus Sohn Moore Cleveland C. J. Mitler Elyria Ohio State Optometric “Association J. W. Kalel Ohio Stata Imeasuriss

Grand Theatre Changes Hands and Rebranding planned

John Pekyvas and W S McGinnis announced they have purchased the Georgeople interests in the Grand Theatre and discharge of its receivership. They take full ownership at noon and plan redecorating and renaming the Grand to the Ca. Pekras and Me Ginnis also operate the Rivoli and Dreamland Theatres.

John Pekyvas W. S. McGin Nis Ther J Georgeople Grand Theatre Propery Pekras Me Ginnis Playhouse Mr. Pekras Grand

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