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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1947

Page

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U S Moves To Head Off A Coal Strike

Washington officials moved to avert a coal strike by urging John L. Lewis and mine owners to meet April 20 for wage contract discussions. Capt Noel Callison of the federal mines administration issued the invitation as Lewis prepared to testify to a Senate committee on the Centralia disaster. Lewis’s United Mine Workers have held a government wage contract since May when mines were seized, with demands for a return to private ownership.

Washington John L. Lewis Lewis Capt Noh Callison Federal Bat Lewis Senate Cenetratia, TH United Mint

Ambulance Baby Twins Arrival Delays Transport

A funeral home ambulance carrying Mrs Arvitue Thomas of Grafton halted a rush to hospital as the first twin boy arrived on Hast avenue during delivery. The second twin daughter waited at home with Mr and Mrs Phonan, father Louis Mennell and neighbors reporting seven other children.

Russell D. Fulton Tf Grafton Doc Stork Ins Thomas Grafton Hast Father Iy Louis Mennell Chattan Phonan Hone

Two Men Face Grand Larceny Charges in Vincent

Two men Hopes Matis of Vincent and Everett Avwoork of Lornen were charged with grand larceny for allegedly stealing 150 dollars from Mel. Goldie Bruimback of Vincent. They allegedly admitted taking a bag of money dropped in a Vineet grocery store and leaving with it. Deputies say they spent about half the money and deposited 74 in a Lor bank before arrest.

Hopes Matis Vincent Everett Avwoork Lornen Mel Goldie Bruimback Matt Mery Bromback Vineet Dusuive Peage Clc Bramback

Fragmented OCR text from old news page

fragmentary OCR text with many garbled words and names. reads like scattered notes or random phrases rather than coherent report. lacks clear events, dates, places, or identifiable persons to summarize into a proper news item.

Confession To Murder Of Baby Reported In Columbus

COLUMBUS Theinak Marion Gratt, 92, was held without formal charge after police said he confessed killing his sister-in-law's year-old child by forcing a rubber shower device into the baby's throat and turning on the water. Capt Glenn Hartman said Gratt would be held pending further investigation. Detectives Curtis and the homicide squad said Gratt told them he killed Stephen My Kil Iron while his wife Juan and their three children were eating their new meal yesterday.

Columbus Theinak Marion Gratt Ian Glenn @ Hartman Craft Doin Curtis Catt Stephen Juan

Raise Pay for Election Workers in Ohio Senate Action

Ohio Senate considers a bill to raise pay for election boards clerks by up to 74 dollars monthly and board members by 12 to 825 dollars yearly per population tier. The measure would discard ballots marked imperfectly, unless voters intent is clear, amid amendments and debate on ballot handling and rotation of absentee ballots.

Columbus Ohio Action Election Boards Boards of Elections Memebers Howard Mettenbaum Cuyehoga Carl D. Sheppard Ro Summit Ratzenbaum Eleethan Senate Robert Pollock R. Stark Toy Becuse Raymond Hildebrand Tarcas Jon Sheppard Ballate

Wellington Death Records and Funeral Notices Mention Local Families

Death notices detail the passing of Mrs Lucey Paley Minnich of Wellington on South Main Street after a lingering illness. Survived by Gihe Minnich and several children, with services planned at St Patrick's Church and St Mary's Cemetery. The obituary includes extended family and multiple local affiliations. A separate note references a public disaster near Huntington, describing casualties, search efforts, and relief operations.

Lucy PL Minnich Lucey Paley Munich Gihe Minnich South Main Street Wellington Elyvia West Ridge Elvtia St. Patrick's Chureh Albin Rosary Isociety Unatchureh Hilary Knights of St Dot Telyru Vetive Hone Comeler Farm Women's Group Lerain County West Ridge Ladies Aid Society Wellington Grange Navy Murthers Club Ehildren Atkits Elyria Gulbert Oberlin Hugh Mfiss Wiflard Newton Goarles McCaci St Patrick's Elitr Wesbakten Ss Jade's St Mary's Cemetery

Court House Settlement and Divorce Filings Reported

Probate Judge approves a $150 injury settlement for Gary Brubaker, seven, son of Francie Brubaker, after a collision on Petr5, involving Ina Stean and a school tender. Separate filings include divorce suits by Wailvint Bots and Delie, and a car-damage claim by John Pike against Elmer Dang on Route 2 in Carlisle township. Additional local notices and warrants are referenced.

Gary Brubaker Francie Brubaker Huron Street Ina Stean Gales School School Street Lake Avenue Petr 5 H. H. Nye Yesterrhis Tercher Wydhotine Aerder John Pike Wellington Elmer Dang Well Dall Carlisle Township

Majority Will Decide Issue In Church Dispute

In Lorain a church split at MI Zion Baptist is headed to a court run vote. Judge Findley ordered a congregational ballot to determine the majority view and to decide voter eligibility for the election overseen by Lorain County election clerks Albert Maturak and Ruth Cum Minge.

MI. Zion Lorain Common Pleas City Findley’s Dickson Findley Nahitd Albert Maturak Ruth Cum. Minge Lorain County Board of Elections

Music Festival at EHS Auditorium

About five hundred seventh and eighth grade pupils from Fiska’s public schools were billed to sing in a two part festival at Elyria Hugh school auditorium. The program opened with a 20 minute section by the elementary school orchestra under Walter Von Brock, with choirs directed by Mrs Vinla Rothenda and Marlin Beck. A similar event for younger grades is planned next Thursday and about the same number of participants will take part. Public access limited due to large groups, but parents and others may hear select singers. A public concert for seventh and eighth graders is set for May 2.

Morehan Fiska Elyria Hugh Walter von Brock Vinla Rothenda Marlin Beck Fitta Beck

Sun Fo Appointed China's Vice President

NANKING The appointment of Sun Fo son of the late Dr Sun Yat Sen as vice president of China was announced today. We will continue to serve as president of the legislative Yuan. OMAGHAM Wash C A Hartman seized walked into a Mercantile store here today and minded $10 to surprise clerk to get it through an act by a clerk here in 1934 he said.

Nanking Sum S Fo Sun Yat-Sen China Tinue Legislative Yuan Omagham Wash C. A. Hartman Sealize

Lewis Accuses Krug Again in Mine Disaster Hearing

John L. Lewis accused Interior Secretary Krug of lying and intimidation before a public lands committee probing the Centrelin explosion that killed miners. Lewis blamed Krug's policies for the disaster and denied safety-committee charges, calling them false.

Washington John L. Lewis Interior Krug United Mine Workers UMW Public Lands Sules Lewis Kitty Krow UAIW

Child Evangelism Fellowship Holds Annual Business Meeting

The second yearly business meeting of the Child Evangelism Fellowship convened Wednesday morning at 9730 MLC A with Mrs. Albert Woods presiding. Seventeen workers from five churches attended as Dr. Qherholtser spoke and prayers followed.

Child Evangelism Fellowship MLC Albert Woods Qherholtser Ernest Holsted

Displaced Persons Demonstrate Against Executions in Munich

Jewish displaced persons gathered outside the British Consulate in Munich to protest the execution of Dey Giyneer and three other widderschaft leaders. The demonstration showed broad resolve among the DPs calling for reprieve and international attention.

Munich Dey Giyneer

Opposition to Countrywide Rent Hike Divides House Gop

Washington House Republicans show reluctance to back a nationwide 10 percent rent increase. A top GOP source notes leaders fear economic strain while discussions hint at possible shifts in housing policy and committee actions. Rep Howard M. Bufford pledges continued campaigning for the 10 percent life.

Washington House Fordship Haase Botan Tentaicely Republcan Palivy

Local Musicians In Festival At Lorain Tomorrow

Lake Erie League bands from Lorain Lakewood Avon Lake and Shaker Heights join Elyria in the annual League Instrumental Music Festival at Lorain tomorrow with All-League bands and a 75 member Elyria High School band performing at two Lorain venues. The All-League group rehearses in the morning and the string orchestra in the afternoon, with a three-number concert per group and a dance and dinner at the school cafeteria. Guest directors include Mani Whitcomb and Walberg Brown, and the Elyria band performs selections from Minstrel King overture Figaro and a Gauned piece.

Elyria High Lake Eviaith Lorain Lake Bite Loralty High Sehior Elyria High School Lorin Torrorrow Flyria High School Glarain Torrow Maniey Whitcomb Ohio State University Walberg Brown Field Mnnart Gauned Ven Brock Lorain School Elyrians Aces LaVerne Schmitkens Donna Wibber Fred Stesir Robert Hancark Alin Page Richard Sadowski Plulip Daykin Matie Law Ruth Krieg Shirley van Dyke James Fichtel Wallace Nichols Stafford

Push Labor Bill To Final Vote In House

The House Labor Committee signals a clear majority from both parties for final passage of the labor bill. Senate action on a milder union control bill is set for next week as debate continues, with party divisions shaping the timetable and prospects.

Washington House Republic Nightfell Chiuman Fred 4 Hartley, Jr House Labor Committees Senate Labor Committee Devide Senate Rdivafons Teat

Angry Youths Stage Demonstration In Rome

A crowded scene in Rome reports angry youths staging a demonstration amid political tension. Supporters and police faced off as chants filled the streets, with reporters noting lively rhetoric and anticipated public reactions.

Rome

Embalmers Prepare Dead For Burial In Texas City

Texas City scene as 150 embalmers, aided by guards, work in McGar Garage to identify and prepare victims from the blast for burial. Survivors search for loved ones as three sites hold the dead and a city mourning amid fumes, gas and distant flames.

Texas City McGar Gyimnasium Monsanto Brimley K. Parker Tim Cloge Relet Rem

Ditch Improvement Contract Awarded to Homer Merritt

County commissioners yesterday awarded Ly Homer Merritt of Lorant Lie the contract to improve the Peabody ditch in Henrietta township for 7518 dollars. A bid from Byerivie Corp Cleveland was accepted for 2000 gallons of Sum Facro emission at 8 cents per gallon. Bids also invited for a county seal vehicle and for purchase and installation of fire extinguishers for Elyria and Lovala Veterans emergency housing projects at an estimated cost of 610 dollars.

Homer Merritt Lorant Peabody Henrietta Township Byerivie Corp Cleveland Gartons Palion Com' Soners Aeoet Fen Tire Elyria Ana Lovala Veterans Emergency

Police Court Roundup at Blght Suspension and Fines

Ermane M. Cornelius of Lorain was fined 50 dollars and costs and had his driving privilege suspended for six months after being arraigned on a charge of operating while intoxicated. He was picked up on Cleveland Street at 2 10 this morning. Also noted is a separate arrest at 12 45 am on related charges. The item also references payroll and union discussions, but the readable text centers on the court actions and suspensions.

Ermane M. Cornelius Lorain A. R. Agate Cleveland Street

Study Mechanim1 For Disposing Of Forfeited Lands

Lorain County officials study mechanisms for disposing of forfeited lands as a model for Maté. County Auditor Irvin Vorndily and two deputies conduct preliminary forfeiture sales while Lorain claims to offer satisfactory titles. Ayres plans another sale starting May 1 offering 50 parcels daily, recalling a prior large sale that disposed of about 17 000 parcels after years delinquent on taxes.

Lorain County Colurmblana Irvin Vorndily Olin Frank Ayres Ayres County Grarted Félinfe

Ship Cut Adrift In Collision Near Barnegat Light

In dense fog off Barnegat New Jersey three Coast Guard vessels searched for the liberty ship Thomas W Cooley after a collision sunk the Norwegian freighter Bandeirante about five miles south of Barnegat light. The Great Isaac rammed the Bandeirante, abandoning the Liberty in the sea. The Bandairante picked up the six to eight man crew and stood by the stricken vessel until dawn.

Barnegat N. J Cod Guard Thomas W. Cooley Great Isaac Bandeirsante Mmr Bandairante Coast Guard Vegeel

Fire Fatal To Man And Daughter In Delaware

A blaze that destroyed the caretaker’s home at Perkins observatory near Stratford claimed a second life, Edgar Bell died in hospital this morning. His 12 year old daughter Ruth died yesterday. Two sons aged 21 and 19 suffered cuts and burns while trying to rescue her. Mrs. Elizabeth Bell burned on the hands pulling burning clothing from her husband. The home was completely destroyed. estimated damage 4000 dollars. Will build two homes at 143 and 145 Brandt son with permits granted by city building inspector Hart Dickason. Plans call for two 4x24 two story frame dwellings each valued at about 7500 dollars. owner to do own work.

Delaware Perkins Observatory Stratford Edgar Bell Ruth Charles James Elizabeth Bell L.A

Markets Clevelanda Livestock Cattle Prices Fall Across Goods

Market report shows cattle sold slowly with mixed quotes from Crick to wholesale. Cows and heifers varied with prices around 8 to 25 dollars, hogs active at 900 to 1200 pounds, various grain quotes listed including corn soybeans oats and wheat, and produce items like lettuce cucumbers and tomatoes noted with basket sizes and prices.

Clevelansa Crick Reeh Tuugha Guan

Obscure Advert Scrape Highlights Industrial Names

Fragmentary OCR listing brands and companies including Sears Roebuck Westinghouse Worthington Republic Steel Motor White Motors and Electric Service appears with scattered proper nouns. Unable to determine a coherent event. notes show a catalog-like collection of firm names and partial terms.

Ae Noy Central Seona American Can Sears Roeburk Weettinghouse Waslworth Ci Gecergl Motor White Motors Republic Steel Los Stech Cies Service Electrics

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