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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1947
Page
1
The Elyria Rotary Club celebrated its 29th anniversary with a dinner meeting at the YMGA. Governor Paul V. Brown praised the club while District Governor and other officials outlined plans for a district conference this month.
SEW LONDON obituary for Charles McClave a renowned bee keeper poultry and livestock exhibitor and judge. He served in the Ohio Legislature until 1923 and influenced bee inspector legislation. Survived by sons Eugene Howard Carey and daughter Maude Brown. wife preceded him last December. Body at Sackett Parental Home pending arrangements.
Miss Vera Sanderson, teaching in Barberton this year, compared U S and English schooling at a meeting of local elementary teachers in the McIntyre School building and at a Rotary Club Ladies Night. She, from Lancashire England, noted American high schools are often too large but praised parental involvement in the United States.
Brigadier General Van Wakeman will address the joint meeting of the World War II Veterans and Flying Post units at Hinkson Hysell Post rooms. The event launches a series of Army Day observances in Lorain and Cleveland area to honor veterans of World War I and II and the fallen.
Lorain County Christmas Seal sale closed at 7585.08 dollars, up 1169.08 from last year and the largest in county history. Subdivisions led by Elyria, Amherst, Wellington, and county schools with gains across the board, Flyvia leading with a 809.06 increase.
Holy Week services will be held every evening this week at Magyar Erangelical and Reformed Church at 1 pon starting tonight announced Rev. Leavis G Novak. On Thursday Rev Stephen Csutaros of Cleveland will preach and present in Cleveland. On Good Friday morning at 10 Rev Daniel Bodnar of Lorin will exchange pulpits with the local pastor. The Confirmation class will attend Friday night services via group and meet the pastor after. Final preparatory services Friday evening at 7 pm. J J Baker, arrested on a disorderly conduct charge, was not a resident of Middle Avenue at the time of arrest.
Easter lilies will be sold Saturday on Fioria streets as part of the Easter Seal Sale in Elyria to aid crippled children. James A Hewitt chairs the event. local groups and the VI Wyte GA will participate. Seventy percent of proceeds stay in Elyria for Gates Hospital for Crippled Children. The campaign aims to boost returns as many seals were not yet paid.
Route 57 crash injures Harold Blum and damages multiple vehicles near Grafton. Stewart Spitzer swerved to avoid a school bus after a truck veered into his path, driving into a stalled car. Elran Kan’s bakery truck and Rita Woodford’s car were also reported damaged in separate incidents yesterday afternoon.
Washington reports Soft coal miners top the pay ladder per John D. Battle of the National Coal Association. A survey shows thousands of workers earn $100 or more weekly and many more earn substantially above the $70 average, while part-time miners skew the Bureau of Labor Statistics figure downward.
Moose lodge No 778 invites members to a meeting Thursday to elect officers including governor junior governor president treasurer and two trustees. Members are urged to attend the session at the clubroom in Poona as announced by the local lodge.
Heyday Beatiers greasy shop on West Berea Street closes after decades serving locals since 1919. Owner Franke Heubla and partners announced the store’s final day last September amid ongoing relocation and closure steps for the food shop business.
In LaGrange the men of the community plan a traditional Easter breakfast. Details specify location and timing for the event, with a fine mentioned for noncompliance and expectations for attendees.
Ideas Unlimited Inc an Elyria based corporation formed to patent and manufacture new ideas. The first product Its A Dilly a pipe stem and typewriter cleaner by A G Smith of Elyria to be shown at a Chicago tobacco industry convention. Production and shipment by Hackson Tool Co Ridgeville begins May. Corporation formalities pending with A G Smith president and C Willard Smith vice president.
In New Orleans a group of Dairy farmers from Kentwood plan a mass meeting to decide on striking against milk deliveries. They aim to petition Gov. Davis for protection to push trucks through a union blockade and restore milk supplies amid a bitter milk war and supply issues in the city.
In Columbus Indiana Circuit Judge Gauge W Long sentenced two teenage defendants to life imprisonment for first degree murder in a patrolman's killing. Prosecutors described the youths as guilty in a case that drew outcry after a state trooper reported the incident.
Dean Stuckey of Ashland College and Seminary will give a guest sermon at Black River Church on Easter Sunday morning. He is billed as a notable speaker for the event and will likely address community concerns and faith topics. A Friday evening gathering features a performance, with plans for a late Sunday service and related activities at the church.
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In Columbus the senate commerce and labor committee killed the bill to permit colored oleo production by a 5 to 4 vote, indefinitely postponing action. lawmakers argued butter is essential to dairy and that oleo would hurt the economy, with remarks on dairy districts and biscuit shops.
The district court of appeals will convene on April 10 to hear four cases arising from cart decisions. One case involves an adoption from probate with Laraine Donker as appellant and Samuel H. Kavanes et al. as appellees. The other three come from Judge Guy B. Findley’s court, including Mary Terrell vs Mark Wallach, AW Jewell vs Doe Cer Havin, and George Torman vs Mary Findley.
North Ridgeville Congregations church will hold a Maundy Thursday liturgical service starting at eight o clock. The program includes Holy Communion and reception of members coordinated by George H Illumeo with Martha Hamnett assisting on the organ. Members and friends are invited to attend this annual observance.
Vermilion resident Eric Ellis, 47, is charged in federal court with mailing violations. A warrant by Federal Inspector Frank Casey led to his arrest yesterday in Vermilion. The case cites alleged improper mailing activities connected to a Houston Texas address.
A grape growers gathering led by George S. Wright discussed disease control, spray methods, and experimental results at Avon last night. Attendees reviewed spray programs and new techniques amid talk of grape quality and pest management.
WASHINGTON The House Banking Committee prepared to reverse its decision to approve a nationwide 1y center rent ceiling hike. A tentative 10 percent boost was voted yesterday, but a top Republican leader said the committee would likely change its mind before final action on an extension bill. The Senate Banking Committee denied a general rent increase amid warnings it would be political dynamite.
Mayor A. R. Agate fined Paul F. Reed of Courtland Ohio ten dollars plus costs for disorderly conduct after Reed was seen throwing a beer on the sidewalk while intoxicated. Louis Liberatore of Warren was fined eight dollars and costs for intoxication. James Krugman, 18, of Riverdale Court, received eight dollars and costs after being arrested near Broad and East yesterday. Paul Stanton of Murray Ridge Road paid five dollars and costs for intoxication after being found in a West Street ditch yesterday.
Citizens Home and Savings Association sues Richard Drew for 422 as a note due and seeks foreclosure in Avon Lake. Brown Totel sues Ada for divorce citing neglect and cruelty from married since 18 with two children. Richard Drew reports cash theft from its cay on Route 20. Local court items include guardianship and dissolution actions, with cases against Arthur Hill and Ora Shores, plus a decree for Lavon in a separate divorce action.
A war widow Mrs. Ella Mobley and her lover Fagan were indicted for second degree murder in the death of Mobley’s three year old daughter. The two were accused of beating and burning the child during tantrums to keep Fagan’s friendship. The girl died after being brought to a hospital when she failed to regain consciousness following a fall. Doctors reported signs of beating and burns and police were notified.
A scrambled OCR of market listings shows poultry prices with hens and leghorns, capons, and other fowl, plus varied produce like apples, beets, cucumbers, onions, radishes, and turnips. Prices are listed per unit or market weight, with frequent vendor notes and quality hints.
Four men describe bone pain from rheumatoid illness and injury while walking and standing. One recalls a fall in Westy Raceting and mentions wearing uncomfortable shoes and taking Advil for relief.
Veterans Administration cites student veterans and schools for delays in subsistence payments. Factors include failure to report address changes, unforwarded checks, incomplete enrollment and travel data, late papers from schools, and transfers between VA regions. VA notes most delays occur despite offices explaining causes, and urges prompt address updates.
Attendance was strong for Holy Week services at Grace Lutheran and St John’s of Elyria. The Rev BP G Mroch of St James Cleveland preached on The Message of the Cross of Christ, stressing the cross as Christianity’s central element and its presence in prayers hymns and sermons. Tonight Grace Lutheran will host a second service at 7 30 with guest speaker Rev E C Abendroth of Shorehaven Lutheran Cleveland. The Grace church choir will sing Christ the Lord.
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