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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1947

Page

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Dunn Opposes Colleague Bid to Bypass Bids on Veterans Housing

County Commissioner Oscar Go Hunt opposes a measure by Commissioner Thomas Metgeachie to allow direct contracts for emergency veterans housing without competitive bids. D disputes cite waste and public funds risks. Past Lorain trailer project raised concerns after authority for no bid work. Prosecutor Wickens notes legal bid requirements and potential losses to county taxpayers. The county now seeks bids for remaining work to finish the project.

Oscar Go Hunt Thomas Mettéachie McGeuchie Dulin McGeachie Lorain McCreachie Ohio Engineering Duan Wiliam Gi. Wickens

Benefit Concert Delightful Evening at First Congregational

A benefit concert at the First Congregational Church featured hymns and works by Bach Mendelssohn and others sung by Si.doni's Senior Choir and the St Auby's Ladies Choir under Jones Chapel sponsorship. Mrs Dorothy Massengine soprano and Mrs Grace Perry performed solos while Mrs Nell Gwinn directed the choir. Audience enthusiasm and a bouquet for Mrs Gwinn marked the event. A British factory ship in the Antarctic is dehydrating whale meat.

Bach Mendelssohn Christiansen Burleigh Handieht Ofhiers Si.doni St. Auby's Alm Cleveland First Congregational Church Thie’ Jones Chapel ASM. E. Church of Ely Ys. Soto Dorothy Massengine Grace Perry Tayes Nell Gwinn Ida Lewis Jones Chapel

Birthday Greeting From Germany for Elyria Resident

Mrs Pauline Gould received a birthday greeting by telephone from her daughter Mrs Raymond Cornborough now in Frankfort Germany. Cornborough, once Marion Coyne, attended Fly fia schools, worked in the Pentagon during the war, and married Caplan Cornborough who was also stationed there. She was Elyria’s first applicant for a passport to join her husband in Germany and arrived a year ago with the first group of American wives on the Thomas Ferry.

Pauline Gould Raymond Cornborough Frankfort Germany Cornborough Marion Coyne Fly Fasaport Yen Hier Lon Tere Tamo Prayw Thomas Hferry

Grafton Kiwanis Ladies Night Draws Community Cheer

Grafton Kiwanis Club held Ladies Night with 68 attendees at the Imperial Church dinner served by the women of the church. Group singing featured Wilzel and Kenneth Peters, a humorous reading by Leon Letman, and vocal numbers by the Eagles quartet. Willard Anos, a frozen fond company representative, showcased a series of interesting rims to close the evening.

Grafton- Ladies Grafton Kirwanis Lmbisciaty Conception Church Fl Weilzel Kenneth Peters Weno Leon Letman Eagles Quartet Letrain Willard Anos Frozen Fond

Police Sought To Find Missing Edna Dedarned Daughter

Mrs Cherge Dedarned 88 17th Avenue appeals to police today to aid the search for her daughter Edna age 2 who has been missing since April 1.

Cherge Mhey Edna

News Of The Girl Scouts Troops 6 10 22 Activities

Brownies of Troop 10 held a Bastyr party with ice cream cookies and paper place cards. Troop 22 at Lake Avenue school met. officers reports and projects were discussed. new leader Mrs H Parks noted. Troop 6 visited Nurses Home and the hospital, with guide and completed helmet and merit work. McKinley Brownies held an investiture service and pinned emblems, followed by a crafts session and list of initiates for a project to raise funds for the Crippled Children's Hospital.

Lake Avenue School von Apeiland Greece Lows Mein Berks Troop 22 H. Parks Stup 5 Lake Avenue Multa Ines Aaliy Maunenou Wald Rose Barre Managon Ppansy Patrol Dores Gibbens Elsesa Mtce Morial Hospital I‘ Mes Cullen Hh Cook Miss Beeev Mae Pearl Murphy McKinley Brownies McKinley Thomas Rager Ropgard Pandora Viurne Jane Chithan Gage

Ridgeville Civic League to hear Keller Monday

Ridgeville Civic League will hear Arnold Keller of the Institute of Inter-American Affairs speak at Taw Hall Monday night. Keller, sent to Brazil during the war, will share experiences and show slides. The meeting is open to the public and refreshments will be served.

North Ridgeville Morris Brown Ridgeville Civic League Arnold Keller Lorain

Elyria Garden Club News and Plant Notes

A town garden column discusses cherry trees gifted to Washington in 1903, thanks to David Fairchild, and notes on planting and cultivation. It recalls plant characteristics, a seven foot specimen on Cleveland Road, and a Q A from a Cleveland paper about Canadian Mounted Police lore and local life.

Washington Tokyo Potomac Department of Ngricwkhyre David Fairchild Frank Walford William A. Bly George Dunham Cleveland Road

Dover visit and family ties described in local notes

An item recounts visits and family connections involving Erhart MOTHER LS, Airs Mirbeth Cotterplan, Mrs. James Heckler and Koretia, and J. G. Haury relatives. The fragmented text mentions Easter, neighbors, and various names in a rural community context, conveying social visits and daily life.

Erhart Fred Ansner- Wet Loania Frida Dover Airs Mirbeth Cotterplan James Heckler Daugher Koretia Frisekles J. G. Haury Proias Mie Greorge Portes Brevanus Peter AL van

Elyria District Elects Co-Op Directors In Elyria

The Loran County Fort Bureau Cooperative Association elected two new directors for the Elyria district at a meeting last night at the First Methodist church. John Rosé, a commercial vegetable grower, will serve two years, and Frank Rahl, a general farmer, one year, representing Floria Carlisle Ridgeville Avon and Sheffield townships. Directors from other districts were previously elected, with Merritt Powell noting a future board meeting to organize and elect officers.

Loran County Fort Bureau Cooperative Association Methodist John Rosé Frank Rahl Carlisle Township Elyria Rosé Rahl Floria Carlisle Ridgeville Avon Sheffield Ave Amherst County Associatiot Wellingtei Grafton Oberlin Merritt Powell Cooperative Association

Appeals in 19 compensation cases heard here

Nineteen unemployment compensation appeals were heard by six defendants from General Industries in a board of review session. The cases include Frances Gentkowski Colson Corp Alice Meftulin Flamena Bell Cora Skeets Marty Dinis Stefania Dzienis Zewhsa Margaret Stefik Burton Womack Harold Webb Andrew Arvay Ruth Hart Kenneth Moore Juither Noble Helen Maxwell Helen Palas Mary Mullen and Jefe White The Pfauuer Co Wesley Stambach and others are involved in retroactivity challenges to the unemployment compensation rulings.

Ftor Biyfia Trom Board of Review Ohio Bureau of C. A. Olsti Manus Frances Gentkowski Colson Corp Alice [Meftulin Flamena Bell Cora ‘Skeets General Industries Marty Dinis Stefania Dzieniszewhsa Margaret Stefik Burton’ Womack Western Automatic Machine Pnd Screw Co Harold Webb Andrew Arvay Ruth Hart Kenneth Moore Juither Noble Helen

Police Court News Fines For Reckless Driving

Police court fined Harry Butcher ten dollars and costs after arraignment on reckless driving charges following a collision on Clark Street that injured John Psenitz. Auxiliary meetings and local social events are noted, including a birthday supper for Lawrence Henk and visits by families around Elyria, with several residents listed.

Two arraignments for intoxication in city court

From page one a number of persons were arraigned in police court on intoxication charges. East Westfall of 100 Highland court and John A. Nary of 406 Middle avenue faced the court for the Thursday 4 40 p m arrest on Second street and a 5 50 p m arrest at a Stygret restaurant. A city bus collision on Cleveland street injured two passengers. A truck carrying seven tons of sand rear ended the bus and driver Ramon Rumler of Grafton was cited for reckless driving. Bus passenger Mrs. Charles Decker of 31495 Eighth Pike suffered injuries to her left leg, right hand and shoulders. Mrs. Berd Saxon of 315 16th street reported a neck injury. The bus had stopped at Hawkhayne street when the impact occurred. F S Keys was the bus driver.

East Westfall Highland Court Second Street John A. Nary Middle Avenue Cleveland Street Ramon Rumler Grafton A. RB. Agate Robert Ross H. D. Grafton Charles Decker Conie Berd Saxon 16Th Street Hawkhayne Street F. S. Keys

Potsdam echoes on Germany split and Soviet aims

The report revisits Potsdam era talks with Stalin Bevin and Bevin’s claims about German dismemberment. It notes Molotov’s rebuttal of Britain’s stance and cites discussions on policing the German frontier, reparations, and the postwar map. It references Roosevelt Tehran plans and Churchill Moscow proposals, with late summaries of allied positions and future expectations.

Roosevelt Wraman Brimi Clement Attlee Cen Erilicimo Stalin Aussia Stalin Potsdam Ernest Heven James F. Bernes Melorue Mr Roosevelt Tehran Germany Churchill Mescow Bevin Britain Offerer Ciermigny Molotov Marshall

Local Court Records Reveal Multiple Alimony and Divorces

The Lorain court docket lists Ruth Watson suing for alimony from Charleson for alleged neglect after a 1980 marriage with two children. Alice Eberhardt files for divorce from Arthur on neglect and cruelty, following a 1936 marriage and two children. A 21-year-old trust on the will of Jett An estate case outlines beneficiaries and distribution. Contempt of court charges, additional divorces for neglect and cruelty, and associated probate inventories are reported for several residents, including Mary and Rose. A woman sues Kiyria Woman's Club for injuries from a kitchen fall. other filings involve medical, trust, and estate matters.

Ruth Watson Lorain Charleson Prouids Alice Eberhardt R. DB Antherst Arthur

Global tension and Palestine debate amid Truman plan opposition

Fragmented text describes Sens Claude Pepper and Cen HH Taylor rail against Wallace defenses as London press debates U S stance. Mentions United Nations prep for a Palestine session, efforts toward peace, and mixed views on American policy and British moves amid international pressure.

Sens Claude Pepper Fla Cen HH Taylor Dylida Wallace London Daily Telegraph Wallice United States United Nations Measartar Inet Polat

Fragmented OCR note from local shop listing garbled text

A jumbled OCR passage from a local store page shows scattered fragments about a place name Hui diate store and various unrelated terms. readable segments are insufficient to identify a clear event, date, or named persons, producing a garbled record with no coherent news.

Boys Find Trip Is Quite Rugged

Three Cleveland boys aged 18 said they planned a Wyoming trip and rode toward the west 40 miles from Cleveland. They were apprehended by a truck driver after breaking a window at a Kipton gas station and stealing candy and cigarettes. They slept in a field Thursday night and described it as cold and uncomfortable as they waited in county jail with parents to be contacted.

Cleveland Wyoming Kipton

Will Build New Homes On Bell Court

John Gredowsky of Bell Court has secured city building permits to construct two new one story frame homes at 1005 and 1000 Bell Court. The dwellings, planned at 28 by 26 feet, are estimated to cost $7,000 each and Gredowsky will perform his own labor on the build.

John Gredowsky Bell Court Hatl Dickeson Géertovsky

Clearview Twilights Elect Officers

LORAIN The first meeting of the Clearview school twilights was held at Betty Fitzald s home. Officers elected were Lea Traffletti president Juanita Welch secretary Betty Pitagerald treasurer. On the program committee are Jeannine Monard chairman Grace Gughmtt Dorothy Balzer Ethel Kerley and Kathleen Flanagan. Ways to raise money were discussed before the meeting s close. Ethel Kerley served refreshments. Dorothy Balzer will be the next hostess.

Lorain Clearview Betty Fitzald Lea- Lhe ‘Traffletti Juanita Welch Betty Pitagerald Jeannine Monard Grace Gughmtt Dorothy Balzer Ethel Kerley Kathleen Flanagan

Death records from Brownhelm Wellington and Elyria area

Death notices report Henry Seymour Greening 74 Brownhelm parish farmer died at home at 5 15 am after eight months illness with burial in Brownhelm cemetery. Mary Catherine Lang 77 of Prospect Street died at home of her daughter Dora Spangler with burial in Mt Hope Akron. John William Miller 72 died suddenly at 1108 West Avenue after long service with National Tube Company. services at Sundard Funeral Home with burial at Ridgehill Memorial Park.

May Seymour Greening Amherst Henry Seymour Greening Brownhelm Henrietts Victor Schnivak Howard C Elyvia Puneral RE. Albright Brownhelm Cemetery Wellington Mary Cathering Lang C. C. Spangler Prospeut Strget Suwerud Sullivan Bee Akron Christian Church Dora Spangler Villa Hardman Lowe Reat Benjamin Mway Sharp Funural Mt. Hope Cemetery John William Miller John William Maller West Avenue Jvria National Tube Company St. Paul's Church Fieri Bik Odd Fellows Maraorel AP Wenzel

Coal Industry Spokesman Attacks Krug Over Lewis Tactics

A National Coal Association official accused Interior Secretary Krug of aiding John L. Lewis by keeping mine safety rules loose. The report notes ongoing soft coal mine shutdowns entering the sixth day with production rising to about 50 percent as investigators probe safety and compliance, with Senate and House committees poised to scrutinize mine safety and Lewis’s role.

Washington Coal Industry Interior J. A. Krug John L. Lewis Ing B. Battie National Coal Association King Coal Mines Administration Lewis Nortal UMW House Senate Ding Senate Public Lands Centralia Dasteter

Luciano taken to Italian prison amid deportation clash

Genoa police say Luciano, former New York vice boss, was moved by a Turkish ship to Marigst prison in Geno, after a dawn arrest 12 miles offshore. He faces clandestine expatriation charges for leaving Italy to Cuba last year and will be held in Gettua prison about a week.

Genoa Charles Tacky Laciano New York Cuba Luciano Bakr Getstars Bor Ballan Marigst Gena Luciana

Farmers Party At Grafton Postponed To April 14

A farm party for farmers and others is rescheduled to next Monday April 14 at Gratten High School in Grafton. Speaker Goodsear Vi and Rubber Co. arranged the event through Coldiver dealer McGinley who noted the change and that a movie showing valuable title savings was planned.

Vi and Rubber Co Grafton High Co Eas McGinley Coldiver Gratten High School Boom McGinley

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