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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1949

Page

12

Triple Funeral And Two Irish Wakes Planned In Cincinnati

In Cincinnati Mrs Gallagher arranges a triple funeral and two Irish wakes for members of the Gorman clan. Burial for Bernice Gallagher’s husband and her youngest sister is set for Friday. The family traces its roots to Old John Gorman and preserves a long local burial tradition at St Joseph cemetery.

Cincinnati Ir. W.dow Teday Bernice Galagrer Winifred Gorman Harry Gormal Sturten Irs Anna Grman Bers Gorman Nh Tocayvoya Autetme Texas Chicago Mass John” Gorman Col James O. Gorman Meridian Miss Louise Anna Baumgardner Ross St. Joseph's Hot Springs Ark Baumgardner Ridgeville Lorain Countx St. Peter's Church North Ridgeville Altar Society Mr. Baumgardner

Ohio Traffic Toll Reaches Six In Separate Crashes

United Press reports six fatalities in Ohio from crashes within hours. Victims include Elsie G. Holfinger 76 struck by a Pennsylvania train at Eldorado. Gus N. Sakellar 61 and Anna S. Sakheilar 56 killed when their car hit a New York Central freight train near Tiffin. Walter A. Hill 47 of Tiffin died after a collision near Millersville. William Rader about 70 died after being struck crossing a Lancaster street. Elzie Centers 29 of Mt. Sterling Ky died from injuries in Dayton after a separate accident.

United Press Ohio Elsie G. Holfinger Pennsylvania Eldorado Gus N. Sakellar Anna S. Sakheilar Oberlin New York Central Tiffin Walter A. Hill Rt. 3 Millersville William Rader Lancaster Elzie Mt. Sterling Dayton Dar

Bands To Present Concert At Brighton High School

The Brighton High School bands plan a Thursday 8 p.m. concert at the high school directed by Ralph Moore. Senior members perform solos with Alberta AicClellan Leona Wotte Frana Kriews Sud Baker among others. Junior players include Phio Whitmer Juba Shefield Norma Gullee Joanne Nester. Intermission features demonstrations by both bands and the Twellettes from grade school.

Brighton Ralph Moore Senor Alberta aicClellan Cele Leona Wotte Frana Kriews Sud Baker Ir Mpet Les Shefeld Rachel Betts Sarajean Peet Phio Whitmer Oan Shefield Aim Norma Gullee Joanne Nester

Contested County Sheriff Hearing Notes Disorderly Scene

Fragmentary OCR from a Lorain county page recounts a sheriff dispute and crowd remarks. The garbled text references officers, a plan to move the sheriff, and a tense exchange with a chorus of voices, hinting at a public order issue over an enforcement action.

Theatre Ceiling Collapse Hurts Forty at BOUMA City

A ceiling collapse at the BOUMA theatre injured about 40 people as plaster and metal lath fell onto the audience of 150 during a showing. Two women suffered back injuries. several fractures and internal injuries reported. Rescue crews worked quickly and all injured were removed within an hour.

BOUMA Pass Tre Marinesust Elender Leon Gary

Churchill asserts Western unity to defend and rebuild

Churchill told a six day European economic conference that the West forms a bulwark against totalitarian aggression and can defend itself and rebuild a shattered world. He outlined three circles of cooperation the British Empire English speaking world and Western Europe and urged unity among 21 nations.

London Winston Churchill West Churchill Europe European Movement A. V. Alexander Ernest Bevim

Fisticuffs Mark Inauguration as Democrats Seize City Board

St Louis Republicans accused Democrats of illegal control as a boisterous inauguration climaxed in a one punch fight. Sheriff Callanan knocked down Republican Louis H. Luecke after Democrats swore in two aldermen and took control amid boos and catcalls. The mayor then left for a baseball game as the Browns beat the Indians 5 to 1.

ST. Louis Thomas F. Callanan Louis H. Luecke Joseph M . Barst St. Lou Browns Cleveland Indians

Death notices from Elyria area and nearby towns

Sudden death reported for Fred J. Page of Fond du Lac Wisconsin formerly of Elyria. Other notices include Charles C. Houser dying at 90 with services planned, Mrs Louise Baumgardner dying in Hot Springs Arkansas, Ada Bricker of Wellington passing away, and multiple obituaries with funeral arrangements forthcoming across New London and surrounding communities.

Fred J. Page Elyria Fond du Lac Wise Page Bendix-Westinghouse Automotive Air Brake Company Wisconsin Jacqueline Henry Montgomery Rush Street B. J. Gertsmeyer el Vella Way Steubenville

Jaycee Week Proclaimed In Elyria For Community Service

Mayor Henry W. Ault proclaims April 21 to 28 as Jaycee Week in Elyria to highlight Elyria Junior Chamber of Commerce service. A week of activities includes a high school choir concert, a safety education drive, a membership push, and the Distinguished Service Award banquet on April 23.

Henry W. Aut Elyria Philip Coe Henry W. Ault Jaycee Elyria Junior Chamber of Commerce Junior Chamber Elyia Jarcees Trol Willissue Jaycees

Prices At Noon and War News Mixed In Latest Ledger and Dispatches

The afternoon market notes list prices from United Press N S Central and major firms like American Radiator Glidden Montgomery Ward Sears Roebuck and Westinghouse. Separate dispatches report Civil War era action with Communist forces overrunning islands near Nanking and heavy naval activity along Yangtze approaches in a tense wartime update.

N. S. Central Penna Glidden Co Montgomery Ward Sears Reebuck Flexus iCol, Gas & Elec American T. & T Aveo Cleveland Exchange Teveland Elec Ilium Warner Brothers Footworth Cs. Ole Ee Benex Aviation C.cl Agetyeteg Bile ‘General Xiotors Westinghouse Airbraxe Reprdic Steel U.S. Steele Ohio Ind. Oo Yangtze Anang Mes Nanking Smentars Marva Snere F.r.nz Nam Ral Shanzgna Nerang Wren I Avade He Chest Co Patrai Attac Azrae Shanena Packietts Shangar C.als

Car Crash Spawns Reckless Driving Charge in Wellington

A two vehicle and truck collision at 7 19 a m on East River Street Broad Street left Donald Lasso of Wellington facing a reckless driving charge and a court appearance. Clair Riley and James Dallas involved in other Broad Street crashes. several injuries and damages reported.

Donald Lasso Wellington Bein East River Street Broad Broad Street Clair Riley East Broad Street Betty Winn Oberlin Gerald Xiorise R. D Durkee Road Chestnut Ridge Road Joseph Karasevic Elyria William Smith Frankcourt James Horn Route 10 Club Edmund Witbeck Witbeck Smith Herbert Eddington West Bridge Street James Johnson Darker Road Ida Bright Roper Nightingale Gulf Rozd Police Cour E. Z. Stankard

Notable Career Of Dr Wise Is Ended By Death

Funeral services will be held Friday at Carnegie Hall for Stephen S. Wise 75 year old president of the American Jewish Congress who died yesterday at Lenox Hill Hospital, with burial at Westchester Hills Cemetery.

Dr. Wise New York Carnegie Hall Stephen S. Wise American Jewish Congress Lenoxe Hill Westchester Hills Cemetery

Club Will Hear Geologist Tonight in Ridgeville

Ridgeville Kinears club meets for regular dinner tonight at 15 where Prof Charles W. Carista of Oberin Coleg will discuss the formation of bogs and peatlands along Route 18 near Wellington. Guests from nearby clubs attend. ML B. Dederich chairs the event.

North Ridgeville Ridgeville Kinears Particul Ton Welington Charles W. Carista Oberin Coleg ML B. Dederich

Fire damages car at Emerson Street yard scene

The damaged vehicle fire aboard a freight car at 157 Emerson Street damaged the rear interior and upholstery and scorched rear paint. Firefighters arrived after bystanders and used garden hose water. the house occupants helped. No other damage reported.

Cody An - We Ie Wormen Stars Emerson Schatsere Ineerage Fremen

Court grants multiple divorces and court bids

Ruth Gamble wins divorce from William Culbertson and restores Hambey name. Helen Gadzalski divorces Max Hall. Phyllis Rising divorces Howard Culbertson with custody and child support. Everett Hervey suit against Jane dismissed. others face court actions and jury reports. County commissioners authorize road material purchases and county office supply contracts. A spate of arrests, fines, and drunken driving charges noted along with stolen fencing report and collision case.

Indicted for Murder in Painesville Case

Saxe County grand jury returns a first degree murder indictment against Sam Hil, 19, for shooting his father James Hil, 53, on January 14 in Cleveland after the suspect surrendered. The victim’s wife, Altha Hu, 59, is also implicated in the shooting.

Painesville Saxe Counrany Am Hil James Hil H.il Cleveand C Iobing Abs Altha Huo

Kirk Is Named Ambassador To Soviet Russia

President Truman nominated Admiral Alan G. Kirk to be ambassador to Soviet Russia. Kirk, 60, former ambassador to Belgium, would succeed Walter B. Sieth who heads the First Army. Smith in Moscow resigned to return to active duty. Clark rumors cited but not confirmed.

Washington Truman Todey Alan G. Kirk Belgium Soviet Russia Kirk J. Ger Walter B. Sieth Nhow First Army Connecticut Luxembourg Philadelphia U. S. Naval Academy Smith Moscow White House Mark Clark Lucius D. Clay Germany Charlies G. Ross

Committee To Distribute Fund For Vets

Representatives of veterans groups in Elyria voted to authorize the trustees to distribute the World War II welfare fund now totaling 1480.27 from donations and two amateur boxing events. Trustees Dr. A. R. Agate C. G. Clark D. W. Myers A. C. Hudnur and H. L. Reynolds will oversee disbursement with six of nine groups represented.

A. R. Agate C. G. Clark D. W. ‘Myers A. C. Hudnur H. L. ‘Reynolds Elyria American Legion Post George Perkins American Legion Jewish War Veterans Co. Myers and Hudnutt John Madhock

Judge Continues Hearings In Eagles Suit

Common Pleas Judge D A Cook today extended hearings on motions to quash service in a Lorain Eagles Lodge suit. The case seeks to bar the Grand Lodge and Ohio Lodge and others from interfering with Lorain aerie elections and use of property amid disputes over slot machines and lodge purchases. Brown of Springfield is named but not yet served.

Common Pleas D. A. Cook Lorain Eagles Lodge Grand Lodge Ohio Lodge of Eagles Mathew L. Brown Springfield Eagles Lodge Lorain Aerie Fagles Brown Lorain Club Defendar Onio Lodge

Springfield Students Campaign to Send Soap to French Hospitals

Springfield Wittenberg college students launched a drive to collect 1500 bars of general purpose soap for hospitals in France. They organize a campus effort with local support and aim to aid WWII relief.

Springfield Wittenberg College France

Cleveland Livestock and Toledo Grain Markets Report

Receipts cattle 250 and hogs 400 plus lambs 2. Cattle bids range common to good with prices from 17.89 to 31.56. hogs report heavy weights around 25.26 to 25.52 with several lots near 23.50. Wheat and corn futures show No 2 soft red at 7.26-38 and No 2 yellow 1.35. oats and beans cited with multiple No 2 and No 3 grades. Produce items include cucumbers green peppers lettuce and mushrooms with varying basket and peck prices. eggs and poultry details listed. butter quotes given for various grades.

Cleveland Marie Heep Ry Med

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