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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1949

Page

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Dramatic Kathy Fiscus rescue ends as body found in shaft

In San Marino California the dramatic 34 hour rescue for three year old Kathy Fiscus ends with her body recovered from an abandoned 120 foot shaft. Miguel Blickensdorfer and O A Kelly, both workers, collapsed from exhaustion after 16 hour shifts while aiding the operation. Dr. Paul Hanson declared Kathy dead. The crowd dispersed as the body was raised to the surface.

Blickensderfer Kelly Theron Kathy San Marino Cal Kathy Piscus Paul Hanson Hanson Apparentyt Roberts McCuiock Hansen Rasciers Bo Hansen Ian O Yesterdax McCullock Fiscus Pasadena Tien

Mother of Kathy Never Lost Her Faith

SAN MARINO Alice Fisces recalls her daughter Kathy and says her faith never wavered as the family endures tragedy. Neighbors and clergy stayed with the parents as they faced loss, thanking those who offered help and sacrifices for Deliel’s benall.

San Marino Cai Alice Fisces Lecus Hethy Barbara Jo Wes Pessersoy Deliel Benall

Huge Cranes Used In Rescue Attempt In San Marino

In San Marino California a massive rescue effort used three cranes five pipe trucks two generators a well digging outfit bulldozers and pumps to reach a 3 year old girl Kathy Fuscus who fell into an abandoned well. The equipment arrived after the fall and left within hours after her body was recovered.

San Marino Cal Kathy Fuscus Red

Husband and Wife Suffer Minor Injuries in Crash

William A. Beck and his wife Marvis, of 2347 Third, were injured when their car rear ended Pauli Kure’s vehicle while Kure attempted a turn from Route 38 onto 254 in Lorain. State patrol reports place the incident at 1:05 p.m. on Sunday.

William A. Beck Marvis Lorein Sun- Accord Beck Pauli Kure Lorain Kire Route Bom

Cleveland Area Forecast and Garden Center Ad

Partly cloudy through today into Tuesday with little change in temperature. Low tonight around 40 and high Tuesday near 60. Piazzas Greenhouse at 1526 Gulf Road Rt 301 offers lilies tulips narcissus azaleas hydrangeas geraniums and mixed pots. Open daily including Sunday. Adv.

Cleveland Ohio Piazzas Gulf Road Meludareg

Car Hits Tree Injures Driver and Pix Suffer Fractures

Edward Knapp reports suffering a contusion on the brow and facial contusions after his car left the center and struck a tree on East avenue. Police say the front of the car was radio damaged. Another vehicle on Broad Street had non stopping crash and damaged fender. Mrs Coon sustained a head bump when the car ahead stopped suddenly. Eugene Kauffman cited for insufficient brakes after rear end collision on Graffen Road. Easter corsages advertised by Darek Florist with phone number 2132.

Fa Om East Avenue F. F. Bozard Heignis Boulevard Ief Broa Street Court Fr Paul Barron Garvin Avenue Broad Street Eugene Kauuffman Filler Ee Graffen Rosd Romeo Coon Woodford Avenue Coon Kauffman

Explosion destroys St Marx church. six died and many injured

An explosion blamed on butane gas from a basement furnace destroyed St Marx Catholic church in Marion South Dakota during Palm Sunday worship. Six people were killed and more than 40 injured as debris collapsed the church and ceilings.

Marion S. D St. Marx's Catholic Arch O'Dell Nts O'Dell Bediex Lioux Falls Yorkton Mitchell, & C W. E. Heid Trere Henry Berreth Aken

Grand Monarch Set for El Rey Grotto Visit

Mathew G. Merrill grand monarch of the Grotto United States and Canada arrives for an official visit to the local El Rey Grotto. A 6 p.m. dinner at the Fiks Marie Room precedes a business session and entertainment at Fly School. Leonard Kuss hosts the event at Oberne Inn with Ladies of the El Ber Cauldron assisting.

Laran County el Rey Tion el Ber Merrill Oberne Inn

District competition ratings announced for Lorain County schools

Six Lorain County schools earned ratings in the district competition with several named campuses achieving high marks. The announcement lists Avon Lake Avon, and other districts receiving varying ratings and notes ongoing regional contests leading toward state qualifications.

Lorain County Chin Weseran Petswgyre

Abandoned Well Has Been Filled

A San Marino residential area filled an abandoned well after an accident that claimed Kathy Fisenus. The scene included rescue shafts dug to save her, and the effort described involved dirt, a Pontiac, new meter, two heaters, and painting.

San Marino Cal Kathy Kathy Fisenus

Twelve Die in Onis Traffic Mishaps Over Weekend

A United Press tally reports at least twelve deaths from traffic accidents in Onis from Friday midnight to Sunday midnight. Several others were hospitalized in critical condition. Victims include Olle Batley 20 of Leveland and Luzell Gordson 18 of Reeseville, among others in crashes near Newton Wilm, Newcomerstown, and Pacmesville.

United Press Traffc Onis Olle Batley Leveland. O Whch Newton

Stores to Close Friday Afternoon for Three Hours

Local shops announce reduced hours this Friday closing from noon until 3 pm. The noticeImpacts businesses across town as workers plan midday breaks and customers adjust shopping plans.

Law Library Group Reelects Officers

Law Library Group reelected officers with new board members. Gerald J Brown of New York City was killed at a railway crossing two miles west of Dalton when his automobile was struck by a Wheeling & Lake Erie train. Carter Dover, the driver, survived with injuries and was treated at a local hospital.

Massilion

Absentee Ballots Now Available in Elyria Lorain County

Absentee ballots are open to voters away from their home precinct on election day. Any resident ten miles or more away can request ballots by mail or in person at the Lorain County Board of Elections offices in Elyria or Lorain. Ballots may be requested by mail or in person and must be returned by the deadline.

Loan County Board of Elec Ens E’yrie Eee Eis Mer Saint Ky Mer Elyria

Committee Urges Full Speed On Hospital Program

The House Appropriations Committee cut veteran budget estimates by about 750 thousand and urged proceeding with the veterans hospital program. They reduced GI and Pension forecasts, but kept contract authority for the hospital plan at 237.9 million, defending the fall program as necessary despite VA cautions of 3 to 15 percent pension and GI benefit variances.

Washington House Appropriations Committee Veterans Hospital Armed Services Truman Budget Bureau

Burglars Fail to Crack Safe at North Eaton Hardware

Merchandise valued at 110 dollars was stolen when burglars pried a rear basement window at North Eaton Hardware. Deputy Isel Fitch reported the break in discovered at 7 30 a m with the safe combination knocked off but not opened. Missing items include two shirts iron valued at 1095 dollars an electric sheep clipper at 40 dollars air rifles at 26 dollars and two Remington rifles at 40 dollars. The store had prior burglaries noted by deputy Merie.

North Eaton Hardware North Eaton Isel] Fitch Harlan Merie

Drive To Trim Marshall Plan Spending Faces House Vote

Congress weighs a 10 percent cut to Marshall Plan aid amid bipartisan support for amendments to reduce recovery spending. Officials note appropriations through Sept and reflect debate over how much funding remains for Western Europe relief. A separate Senate measure seeks full authorization of 5.58 billion dollars for 15 months of recovery aid. A Ford Convertible offered for sale nearby.

Washington House Indar Prince HE. Priston, Jr Lawrence H. Smith Wren Europe John Tacer Rankin Republican House Appropriations Committee Economic Cooperation Administration Esades Tis Spensers Franisis Fridey Germany

Hoover Warns on Military Spending Waste and Reform

Former President Herbert Hoover told the Senate Armed Services Committee that U S military spending is wasteful and poorly accounted for. He urged reorganizing the armed forces along the lines of his commission to reduce staggering waste and curb cost growth while noting Europe defense costs must be kept as economical as possible.

Washington Herbert Hoover Mgr. Hoover Senate Armees Committee Bren Heme

Difference Between Car and Refrigerator Ads in Classifieds

An analysis of classified ads notes that well known branded items raise demand and price. It advises including a respected brand in sales messages to improve results and reduce advertising costs. It mentions using Want Ads and provides contact numbers for Chronicle Telegram.

Mmecs Sour Want AG Chronicle-Teregram

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