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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1947

Page

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Nominations For Officers Of Lions Clubs Are Presented

Nominations for Elytia Lions Club officers were presented at a club meeting. Candidates include Sack Knight for president and Watian G Holt for first vice president, with others for second and third vice presidents secretary treasurer tail twister and director posts. Election set for April 28 with floor nominations through June.

Elytia Lion Club Sack Knight Watian G. Holt Hol. Ryan Norman Stark Joseph Ff. Smith E. J. Weingarten Twister Ottiee Lion Tarer Dack Bellingham Merle Karns Pamitiees Tall Twister Bob Choate Verhot Ross Nominset Doh Harley Fr. M. A. Harper Howard Ohlemacher Fred Ruth Raymond Morris Brown-Lipe-Chapin General Motors Corporation Clarence Jenkins Vernon Edward E. Berlin Fred S. Green John Bryant Case School of Applied, Science

Junior C Of C To Hold Dinner Meeting

Elyria Junior Chamber of Commerce directors discussed plans for a nucleus to be sponsored next month for representation at the state convention and possible larger club rooms if a steel fire escape is obtained. The Mills Brothers Circus will visit May 12 with tickets supported by merchants for children. prizes from Brown-Fintube Co of Filzria were donated for an upcoming state meeting. Two new members were admitted, and the next general meeting is set for Candlelight Jan on Center Ridge Road North Radkev ille.

Elyria Filxria Ber Belif Uhre | Bulding Broad Street Mildie Avenue Tom McCarry Bob Yanketa Center Ridge Road North Radkeville

Named Fire Chief of Columbus for 34 years

Charlce Wo Og horn long served as Columbus fire chief for 34 years before his passing. The obituary notes his extensive tenure and impact on the department, with colleagues praising his leadership and dedication to public safety. He led the firefighting division through decades of change, shaping modern routines and training.

Columbus Charlce

Merchants Oppose Tax on Utility Bills and Downtown Parking Bill

Members of the Algra Chamber of Commerce voiced approval for an Ohio bill allowing cities to condemn property for downtown parking but opposed a separate bill taxing utility bills. Chamber secretary Harry W. Jaientsi outlined that Broad Street parking jams traffic and space, despite meters, prompting a plan to send a representative to Columbus to oppose tomorrow's measure.

Memders Algria Chamber of Commerce Broad Street Marchants Columbus

Death Records and Obituaries from Lorain County

Multiple notices report the deaths of Mrs Amelia J Trethewey 82 at 903 Park Ave and Mrs Eugene Linn 74 in Amherst, with service plans in Sudro Curtis and Elmwood memorials. Also Maude Edith Essig 68 of Elyria died at Lorain Convalescent Home, with funeral details at Sudden Curtis Funeral Home and Elmwood Cemetery.

Amelia J. Trethewey William H. Trethewey Park Avenue Trethewey St. Avated Cornwall England James B Martha Gray John 8. Trethewey St. Paul's Episcopal Church Charlestown Trethe Ha. m James H. Siward Fentan Cemetery Fostoria Eugene Linn North Ridge Road Amherst Geneva Ohio Linn First Methodist Church Maccabee Lodge George H. Linn Elyria Eugene Linn, Jr Willam Linn John Linn R. Ob. 2 Maude FE Ersig Maude Edith Essig Lorain Muldie Avenue Axaig Chatham First Congregational Church Mellon Worthington Elyriayow Orval Chmpbell

Lorain County to Add Associate Ag Extension Agent

A proposed Lorain County directory project aims to publish a county rural residents listing by Page Baldwin. Carl G. Deeds is the favored associate agent candidate, with a permanent appointment likely, starting in May to lead the Four-H Club program and assist with broader extension work. A World War II veteran teaching vocational agriculture may join, pending university approval. The directory will be published for Lorain County by Page Baldwin, marking the first such rural listing in 90 years.

Lorain County Ganneil Sayshea and Trust Company D. C Parmianent Deeds Extension Council Shother Ohio County Twas Ohio State University Board of Tustees County Extension Council Harry WV Fuetni Elyria Charher Sf Page-Baldwin Company Preséht Plang Araas Luetht

Ford Obituary and City Council Notes From Era Flood

The obituary recalls Henry Ford as a towering industrial figure who shaped mass production and wartime manufacturing, detailing his retirement, family, and lasting legacy. In Lorain, council discussed street repairs on East Broad, financial red ink, license fees, and requests for an experienced building trades assistant to support the city.

Ford Fia Henry Ford 1 Black Ralph Terry East Broad Street Wineleles Street Abbe Road Terry Stella Sehileman N. 10 Backus Leslie Burge Lorrain Council Council Kenneth Crawford Middle Avenue Budding and Lands A. R. Agate Park Don Machock Wat Phr Paddéh Baltimore Ohw Avenue Alan Page Lorain County Building Trades Council Ito Trades Counei Jetter Neo Pebson Iyhieh Cornellan Jamie Scott Sheeman Balding and Balding Tranesman Richard Vikas Feta Counert

Four Lorain County Seniors Earn State Honorable Mention

Four Lorain County seniors earned state honorable mention in a wide state test announced in Columbus by education director Dr Clyde His tony. Elyria seniors Marian Stafford Finlay, Philip Dale Daskin, and Gary Filis Penfound posted top scores. Oberlin’s Wilhiany Evans Davidson tied for fourth in the county with 224 points.

Oberlin Elyria Ares Marior Stafford Finlay East Broad Street Philip Dale Daskin Columbus’ Street Gary Filis Penfound West Avesnue Wilhiany Evans Davidson Penfound Lorain County

Warning Flashers Installed At Route 10 Crossing

Residents of Carlisle township welcomed the installation of warning flashers at the Baltimore and Ohio crossing on Route 10. The flashers replace a hazardous spot on the country road and were made possible by the Carlisle Firemen's Association and State Representative N. J. Backus who interceded with authorities at the firemen’s request.

Route 10 Carlisle Townships Baltimore and Ohio Carlise Firemen’s Association Corporation of State N. J. Backus

Disorderly conduct arraignment of Alexander Jackson

Alexander Jackson of 318 Seventh Street was fined $10 and costs after arraignment in police court for disorderly conduct. He was arrested on Broad Street at 10:50 p.m.

Alexander Jackson Seventh, Street Corts Broad Street Geen

Court actions mix paternity charges and divorces in Wellington

Eugene Ora White, 80, Lerain, held on paternity charge in Wellington justice court after a complaint by Margaret Pearce. Clarence Bohrer, 106 Yuneker Court Elycia, fined 35 and 1 cosis with $4 suspended for failure to make a safety stop. Several divorce suits and dismissals occur, including Taylor on cruelty grounds, Kellerman suit for neglect and cruelty, and Coffman versus Elwert being dismissed. court proceedings involve Farmers Grain and Milling Co. and a judgment against CD. Moreray for $1,921 on a cognovil note. Debates over a new county sealer salary and car purchase bid.

Eugene Ora White Lerain Justice of the Peace Charles Lampen Wellington Margaret Pearce Clarence Bohrer Yuneker Court Elycia Cosis Lord West Avenue Farmers Grain and Milling ,Co More Ray

Market reports and council race notes run in Cleveland paper

Markets section lists prices for poultry fruit vegetables and cattle hogs and calves with steady to firm trends. Local political update details council race contenders in fourth ward and numerous unopposed nominations among Democrats and Republicans with candidate names and wards noted.

Two Fires Cause Slight Damage

Two fires yesterday afternoon and last night caused slight damage in a casting foundry on Fist Jberf street and in a Chestnut street home at 84 Thomas McKay. Firemen said embers started fires in attic pockets and studding spaces, with flames confined to the attic and roof area.

Eh Industrial Plat Chestnut Street Elysia Foundry Division Piremean Thomas McKay

Mrs Stuart Olbrich to Speak at Birmingham Banquet

A Birmingham mother and daughter banquet will be held at the Birmingham Methodist church on Wednesday evening. Mrs Stuart Olbrich of Amherst will be the guest speaker, sponsored by the WC.

Stuart Olbrich Birmingham Birmingham Methodist Church Amherst I

Truck Drivers Local Union meeting notice STL April 9 1947

Notice for Truck Drivers Local Union No. STL meeting to be held April 9 1947 at 8 p.m. in the Flying Labor Temple located at 321 Broad. Members urged to attend and discuss union matters.

Truck Drivers Local Union Flying Labor Temple

Nine Granges Represented At Pomona Meeting At La Grange

Nine Granges attended the Pomona session with Old Glory Grange in La Grange. Members included officers from Penfield Kipton North Elyria Ridgeville and others sending boxes for European families. Julian Wargo Louis Nichols and Henry Rising were given obligations. lectures covered safety and a county poster project.

Pomona Grange Old Glory Grange la Grange Europé Old Glory Penfield Kipton North Elyria Ridgeville Julian Wargom Louis Nichols Raton Henry Rising Belden Frank Eldred Ftrk Frank Mason Joan Fund Columbus Misa Blale Konz Acme Grange Henry Riging Belden Grange Julian Wargo Paton Hidgeville North Flyvia North Elyria Grange Cemetery Glub

Cars Damaged In Accidents Here

Several minor vehicle collisions were reported around Elyria and Avon. I W Laundon backed from a Broad Street space damaging his bumper. Myron Cotterman’s rear fender and Mrs Roy Walte’s car also sustained damage in separate incidents. Additional crashes on Broad Street and West River Street involved Mrs Sukey Fy Kutner and JR AL Green with Cod Reimeers, causing light to slight damage.

I. W. Laundon R. D Elyria Myron Cotterman R. J. ‘Avon Laundon Broad Street Roy Walte Pontiac Mich Robert Block West 12Th Street M. jSukey Oberlin Fy. Kutner Weat River Street AL Green East River Street Cod. Reimeers Grafton West Avenue Third Street

Auction of dairy herd and farm stock near Amherst and Oberlin

Public sale Thursday April 10 starting 12:30 p.m. at Birkback Farm near Amherst and Quarry Rd. Stock includes 23 Holstein cattle with fresh cows, bred heifers, and calves. two J D tractors and extensive farm tools. hay and grain, 7 tons corn 300 bushels oats 20 tons mixed hay. 100 hens. some household goods. Terms cash. Paul Cole owner. Walker and Spicer auctioneers. Irvin Klinect clerk.

Birkback Amherst Quarry Rd Oberlin Paul Cole Walker and Spicer Irvin Klinect Brighton John Deere G. A. Pearce Dunlap C. Beach

City to pay law library 25 percent revenue share

Mayor Agate announced the city must pay Lorain County Law Library Association 25 percent of all fines except traffic, totaling about 4500 this year, with potential refunds if unspent balances are returned. The library could sue if unpaid, while Finance Chair Black criticized the law as a "lousy" mandate. In Toledo, Sterling Drug Inc. announced the purchase of McKay Davis Chemical Plant for about 80000.

A. FR. Agate Lorain County Law Library Association Fraligé Court Ubeta & Lola Rams Linera Law Library Council Black Nictty Toledo McKay Davis Chemical Corp Sterling Drug Inc

Auction listing at Avon Village for a large farm equipment sale

The undersigned Cyril Miller will sell at his Avon Village residence on Stony Ridge Road a Saturday sale starting April 12 at 12 30 PM. A long catalog includes tractors on rubber power takeoff and lift plus a wide array of implements such as plows corn huskers hay presses silo fillers combines disc harrows drags drills cultivators wagons belts motors pumps belts and tools. 80 bushel soy beans are offered alongside cash terms. Cyril Miller owner P A Walker Aust along with officials Elyria Irvin Klimect Clark listed contact numbers.

Avon Village Stony Ridge Road C. C J. D Dodge Rumley Ohio Hay Press van Brunt Dunham Sears Indiana A. Combing Waukesha Lincoln Cyril Miller P. A. Walker Elyria Irvin Klimect Clark

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