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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1947

Page

1

Tax funds distribution plan for Ohio counties

Columbus reports proposed allocations under a plan to send 12 million yearly from sales taxes and 12 million from intangible taxes to counties. Intangible funds base on county deposits. 7 percent of sales tax to property tax duplicates and 25 percent to population. County figures listed include Allen 231,445 and Stark 850,773 among others.

Columbus Allen Ashtabula Athens Auglaize Belmont Rutter Columbiana Coshacston Crawford Greene Guernsey Hardin Huron Jefferson Lake Lorain Mercer Miami Moss Kinguin Portage Richland Sandusky Sennto Seneca Stark Tuscara

Auto License Funds Distributed Mainly to County and Towns

A State of Ohio check for 184284 was received by County Auditor Frank Ayres as the first distribution from 1047 automobile license money. About 40 percent of the total will be collected, with the county receiving 196064 and county municipalities 47318 distributed as Elghnt 16815 Lorain 20250 Amherst 320 Avon 1101 Avon Lake 61463 Vermillion on the Lake 61 Crafton 8570 LaGrange 270 Rochester 827 Oberlin 2450 Sheffield Lake 404 Rhetfield 228 and Wellington 41 11. The funds are designated for highway purposes. Birmingham schools present one act plays in the auditorium tonight at 6:10. Freshman “Life O the Party” Sophomores “Comin Round the Mountain” Junior High class “Bobby Sax.”

State of Ohio Frank Ayres Ayres Elghnt Lorain Amherst Avon Avon Lake Vermillion-on-the-Lake Crafton LaGrange Rochester Oberlin Sheffield Lake Rhetfield Wellington Birmingham Juarter High Birmingham School Bi O'Etock Bobby Sax

Panama Canal Defense Talks Stir Foreign Policy Debate

United States and Panama renew talks on canal defense amid calls for joint admin of sites outside the Zone while Washington seeks unilateral control. Henry A Wallace planned to open Stockholm speech on European policy, backing UN conciliation with Russia. Republican aspirant Harold Stassen visited Helsinki after touring Russia, pledging to pursue peace.

Panama Canal United States Panama War Department Truman Stockholm United Nations Bell Russia Harold FE Stasson Hel+ pirniki Wayiog Stascsen Hart inHina Stalin Moseme

Tiny Fortress of Heligoland Blown Up by British Navy

A British naval operation detonated 6,700 tons of explosives to eradicate Heligoland fortress off the Elbe estuary. The blast, triggered by a submarine-imposed electric signal from the Lassa Mipped, collapsed the fortified island as clouds rose over the coast. Evacuations of about 2,000 residents were completed, and the blast left the area in ruins with debris in the sea.

Heligoland North Sea Ela Germany Frank Mildred Lassa Red Rocky Island Elbe BBC New York Gibraltar Hamburg Gersmat

Early Wellington settlers shaped Wellington and Huntington townships

The article traces Wellington and Huntington settlements from 1818 to 1820, naming early families and individuals such as William Welling, Ephraim Wilcox, and the Penfield and Sage lines. It notes land sales, cabin building, a first school in 1820, and the town’s incorporation in 1855, plus its rise as a trading center after the railroad arrived. It mentions a notable 30s fugitive slave rescue incident and describes nearby Penfield and Penfield Township origins.

Wellington Township William Welling Setirees Orig Ephraim Root Ames Frederick Hamlin James Adams Franci Herrick Matmon Mangst Berkshire Massachuse Adams Kingsbury Ephraim A. Wilcox Job Chifford Charles Sweet Joseph Wilson Medsechusetts Willem Welling New York Gratton Mare Wellington Humber Grattan Alove Clifford Massachusette Frederick Hamas Wilcox Werson Theodore Caroline Wilcox Ant Dy D. J.johins Fale Sonny Waescoof Jubafstownk Adanson Mrwak Whitman de Wolf Benjamin Wadsworth Solas Bailey Amos Adins Dudissin Wadsworth James Wilson Hinsiah Bradley Wiest Carabine Wats Rox Frederick Hirminten Caunty Dr. Johns Ike Crafton Medina County Ted Bae United States Cleves Land Clumbus Cincinnati Iractes Honnington Township Wellingtoh Doseuh Sage sTohn Laborie Othirste Mornington Welligton Lahorves Sage Benjamin Rist Penfield Township Peter Penfield Silvin Spencer Penfeld Seth Ingersidt Grafton East End Penfields Calvin Spencer Penfield Poly Penfield Tyr Beng Seniel Ephen Keipp David Bergamin Morowi Tass Ponta

Garden Club Hears Interesting Flower Talk at Ridgeville

North Ridgeville Mrs daies Thomas president of Rivyria Garden Club spoke at the Ridgeville club at Mrs Joseph Lyons home on Case rout. She described legends linking flowers to the infant Jesus and Mary on the journey to the temple and noted beliefs about primrose and other blooms. Dessert for 24 members followed the talk with club officers and guests in attendance.

North Ridgeville Daiies Thomas Rivyria Garden Club Thomas de Lsu Chivas Scottane Delors Ganats George Los Daseny Adi Garey

Jack Kinsner Weds Girl From Series France

Fragmented OCR reads like a wedding notice or society item naming Jack Kinsner and a partner linked to France. Text is garbled with stray letters and unclear dates or locations, but implies a marriage announcement or society note involving these names.

Jack Kinsner France AVON

Lorain County Vegetable Growers Tour Announced

Carl C. Deeds announces a Sunday Lorain County Vegetable Growers Tour sponsored by the Northern Ohio Track Growers Association. Starts 2 PM if weather allows, visiting plant houses, hot beds, and greenhouses at Avon, Avon Center, and nearby farms to study crop propagation and new track technology.

Lorain County Lorain Oho Grevers Association Carl C. Deeds County Agricultural Extension Roewers Sen Ata Dethou Arild Kelier Elvira Townstop Frite Oehi Wer Avon

Clarify Regulations For School Buses OA Gibbens

A garbled OCR fragment discusses school bus regulations and mentions OA Gibbens, a superintendent, with obscure references to districts, dates, and actions. The readable portions imply describing policy clarifications and oversight but lack coherent details to identify places, organizations, or outcomes. The text remains fragmented and uncertain.

187 Women Achieve Through Day Program Demonstration

A total of 187 women attended an Achievement Day program at the First Methodist Church. Edith Barty of Ohio State University spoke on fashion trends while Carl C. Deeds discussed agricultural trends. Officers of the Neewouy Women’s Home Club were recognized, plus guests from Medina County. The Henrietta group won largest attendance with 20 women. The program featured an invocation by Rev J H Sivard, songs by Mrs Avery Soy’s daughters, a motion picture Frozen Freshness, a skit by Amberet Home Makers, and a display of 35 purses and projects completed in extension work.

Edith Barty Ohio State University Carl C. Deeds County Agricultural Ne Eouty Women's Home Herbert Whitnee i Wellington Wiliam Hak Amherst Ben Sid Navidsen Camellan Milton Famoreaux Frank Mason Ridgeville Sunshine Medina County Henrietta Group J. H. Sivard First Methodist Church Avery Soy Mary Beth Snyder Amberet Home Makers’ Club Algo First Methodist Chutech

Death Records and Funeral Details In Early Medina Notices

Death and obituary notices list Mrs Elmira Young of St Louis visiting Medina. Surviving daughters include Mrs Marie Greenwood and Mrs Tyes. Body to be shipped to St Louis for funeral services. Also notices for Mrs Ann Novak of Medina and Lloyd Phillips Wakeman. Services set in Medina and Grafton areas with local church affiliations and cemeteries. Five perish in fire near Brady.

Elmira Young John W. Tyes Foster Avenue Young St. Louis St. Paul Baptist Church Marie Greenwood Tyes Alyse Cara Hampton Albert Tol St. Lenvins Mire Rebeera Ireland Brooksvile Miss Mary Moore Chind Finley Mortneey Lorain St Louis Bure Jal Umbia Station Hacbind Guttlieb Novik Deat Teorey Ligske North Street Grafton Lloyd Phillips Lloyd Philips Walter Hartman New Land R. D Norwalk Varee Pearl Hastrins Sorwilk George Chard Punt Mee Fleon Lyon Marhean Mien Mile Phillips John Mruder Michgan Avery Fred ‘Thrall

Architect Talks At Kiwanis Luncheon

Elyria Kiwanis Club heard Cleveland architect J. W. Everhard review five thousand years of architecture at a luncheon on Marine Road. He cited Zoser’s pyramid and Rome’s St Peter’s Dome, noted ancient use of the getback idea, and discussed church styles from Roman haecitia to Rheims Cathedral. Everhard is designing the proposed Elyria First Christian Church on Washington Avenue. guests included Lyle Zeigler, Raymond Swatek, Norman Reid, J. F. E. Wurster, and A. C. Norris.

Elyria Kiwanis Club J. W. Everhard Cleveland Elks Marine Road Iran Zoser Egypt Ohio Bed Telephone Company Solomoon St. Peter's Rome Rheims Everhard Elyrda First Christian Church Washington Avenue Kiwanis Lyle C. Zeigler Lorain Raymond Swatek Norman Reid J. FE. Wurster Elyria A. C. Norris Wellington

Music Instructors To Judge Auditions At Bowling Green

Lorain County educators Walter Von Brock and Arthur Williams will judge Northwestern Ohio instrumental and vocal auditions at Bowling Green. About 750 students from 34 high schools in 10 counties compete. those rated superior advance to the state contest in Columbus on May 10 and 17. Event is sponsored by the Ohio Music Education Association.

Lorain County Ohio Bowling Green T.mehow Lorain Walter von Brock Elyvia Arthur Williams Oberlin College Columbus Ohio Music Education Association

Court House arrest ends with fine for intoxication

The court arraigned Osterich, 42, a railroad laborer resident of North Ridge road, who was fined 4 dollars and costs on a charge of intoxication after deputy sheriffs handled the case.

Login Osterich North Ridge Road

Service Office Helps Veteran Seek Family Home

Lorain County Veterans Service Office staff seek housing for a World War II veteran his wife and one and a half year old child. The family, living in a two room basement near Elyria, faces eviction despite able to pay rent. The veteran served two years in the Army Air Corps and spent 11 months in the Philippines.

Lorain County Veterans Service Office Elyria Army Air Corps Philippines

Markets Pol e viland Livestock and Grain Prices

Market notes show cattle and sheep prices with slow steady demand for Mrs Steers and various grades. Grain and produce listings include soyles oats corn and carrots with bids and baskets noted, plus prices for mushrooms peppers cucumbers and onions.

Poleviland Livestock Choice

Former Wellington Residents In Texas City

Wellington report notes Mr and Mrs George Felkner evacuated their home in Wellington and moved to Texas City Texas. Felkner a welder served with Marines and worked at Wellington Machine Co during stay. They have an 18 month old daughter Judy.

Wellington George Felkner Texas City Texas Red Cressy Galveston Karl Olsen Barker Street Felkners Felkner Elsy Sen Set Marines California Pope Judy

Priest Tito Executed Over Wartime Crimes in Slovakia

In Brat istva Father Tito, a Roman Catholic priest who led the Araneae Slovakian republic, was hanged after a December trial. He wore clerical garb and a red prison band as authorities refused clemency. Burial was not granted at his parsonage, with a shrine planned for followers. President Benes rejected appeals for mercy.

Bratislava Tito Czechoslovakia Philics Carchoslovak Renoves Eduard Benes

Fenders Damaged in Street Collision Reported

A collision on Seawned Street damaged fenders of vehicles driven by Fuller Begard of 218 Eastern Heghty Boulevard and Mrs. Ray Strock of Birmingham plus Rev J A Jouffred of Case Road. Police were alerted after another front fender was damaged on Third Street while parked yesterday. A separate incident on East Avenue and Broad Street involved Ladd Praister of Brians wick Ohio and Glen Baecheler of Oberlin.

Fuller Begard Heghty Boulevard Ray Strock Birmingham J. A. Jouffred Case Road Third Street Ladd Praister Brianswick East Ave Enue Broad Street Esterday Glen Baeheler R. D Oberlin

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