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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1949
Page
1
Two members of the park board submitted written resignations to Major Henry Wn. A meeting of the League of Municipalities heard the notices. A council at 2 ark Snare granted a raise. Continued on Page 2.
A multi-vehicle collision near Sandusky injured fourteen people as two semi trucks and a car piled up on a fogbound highway. Driver Edward Zimmerman, 30, of Cleveland, suffered fractures in both legs but was listed in fair condition. other victims remained in good condition at Providence and Gord Samaritan Hospitals.
Partly cloudy this afternoon and windy tomorrow. Temperatures moderate with a high around 52 Friday. Friday will be cloudy and cooler with showers. Low around 44.
An advertisement cites Crystal Clear Dry Cleaners offering laundered shirts and a greenhouse promo featuring lilies tulips hyacinths azaleas hydrangeas geraniums and pot combinations. Located at 182 Gulf Road Route 201 with daily hours including Sunday and a contact phone.
A son of Afr ul O. Collins 607 Westavekite achieved the highest grade among engineers training in the state program. He finished with an average of 8.6 percent and graduated from Case Institute of Technology. He was selected by Timken Roller Bearing Co for placement in Canton and expects to be sent to South America next year.
A Three Hour Service for Good Friday will begin at noon tomorrow at St Andrew's Episcopal Church at the corner of Middle Avenue and Third Street. The service will last three hours with come and go worshipers and sermons based on the Seven Last Words from the Cross by Rev Hartgate and Rev. Fred U Rev James. The public is invited to attend.
The city intends to spend funds on road oil and hydrants for improvements. Officials note bids will be taxed, with a projected purchase of hydrants totaling about ten thousand gallons more than last year. The director expects bids to be accepted and stock maintained.
The Office of Selective Service Board No. 72 Turner Brock will close from 32 to 7 cb om Friday in observance of God Friday. The closing was ordered by Donald S. Dawson administrative assistant to the President.
Sheriff Carl R. Finegan announced quick action against a rumored gambling establishment on Route W1 in Sheffield Lake. He will assign a deputy to the club for 24 hours if needed, citing evidence of illegal activity and past controversy with operators linked to the Terrace Club.
The Penfield Board announced the employment of Robert E. Wa from Spencer as a seventh and eighth grade teacher and high school basketball coach. Wantz continues teaching seventh and eighth grades this year. Ed informed the board of plans for next year, with Reever and Deare mentioned in connection to Row Plan success.
The Ohio House votes down a holiday proposed for a Cincinnati ball game. Representatives for and against the measure clash at the desk while debate continues on whether state offices should observe a day off for the event.
The Rev Joceah B Lehane has been appointed rector of the Elyria District Catholic High School to be opened in September. He will oversee operations from a new wing of St Noel on Fourth Street. Lehane, a graduate of Catholic Latin School Cleveland and seminary studies in Rome, previously served Holy Name Church and led parish programs. He will move to St Jude's rectory on Poplar Street once the new high school rectory is completed.
Stephen Early will take over new duties on May 1 in the defense establishment. The move signals leadership changes within the defense setup as officials confirm the appointment and its timing.
Seismic shock rattled the Pacific Northwest causing extensive damage across Washington and Oregon. Cities from Seattle to Lone Tree reported collapsed structures, with casualties and widespread power outages. Officials fear totals exceed 20 million dollars with Seattle and Tacoma hardest hit.
The Lorain County Council of the American Legion prepares for its April meeting at Avon Lake Post 211 on Walker Road. Discussions will include the junior baseball program, upcoming summer activities, and five posts signaling gun freedom entries during the event. After business, Professor Arthur Campbell, of One lego, will discuss Atomic Energy, with Professor Carummnil addressing the Army during the war era.
Readable fragments show the Senior Friendship Club staging an annual Easter assembly at Boxri before the Faster vacation. The program includes names of participants and a half page ad for Heights Flower Shop offering delivery and a cleaning sale on items like curtains and blankets.
Two West Virginia patrolmen were found handcuffed to cherry trees on a Werton farm after being seized by three gunmen from the Werton police station. Farmer George Betz and his sons freed them by sawing the tree, with officers describing one man as six feet and red haired, the other about five foot nine with a heavier build and wearing distinctive clothing.
A fragmented note advises want ad users to specify brand names when selling used articles to improve results. It promotes fast, low-cost classifieds and mentions delivery methods for placing economical notices.
Local advertisement reports a sharp reduction event at Bireline's offering discounts on all hat styles. The notice cites the location 230 Second Street and highlights reduced prices across the store's hat inventory.
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