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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1947

Page

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VFW 1079 Installs New Officers and Opens 40000 Home

Over 200 attend the installation of Harold H. Haywood as commander and Nellie Petrunai as auxiliary president for VFW Post 1079. The post shows its new $40,000 home on East Bridge Street with plans for civic service and expanded support for World War I veterans and their families.

Bivria Post Aurillary Harold H. Haywood Nellie Petrunai Auxiliary Hie Post East Bridge Street Rumre William Buin Victor Moore Cof Sandusky Thomas Micalis Paul F. Tillman Senian Vier Ronald Hamilton Comander Thomas Wallace Charles Bammer George Wooley Zemo Braber John Wircenski Tris Lees Otto K. Mischka Walter Dobbeck John Paully Harold Weiland Larry Severs King Mihalis Welland Army Air Forces Additinn Mildred Bruce Ethel Harris Helen Gorniles Velva Mihalis Julia Bruce Ethel Petruzzi Sue Sale Beatty Dorothy Kiser Jane Kiser Lilly Wiley Sara Masary Eleanor McCully Eunice Christian Mar- Ruerile Sperry Susan Savers Wooley Haywood West End Charles Cavagna Tom Wodllace Tom Naughton Ray Wehrent Sandusky Norwalk Parma Lorain Wellington Fram VYRW Elyria Yesterda Jobo TD Bolopos World War Boyet Chile

Unclear Vehicle Collision Report From Page One

A fragmented OCR segment describes a vehicle incident with drivers Giep Dieweigh and Pre koe vd Lopaan near Cleveland Street and Beverly. It mentions Edward Reel Fairview and a second unnamed vehicle, with partial directions and street references implying a roadside impact and subsequent actions.

Carrie Giep Dieweigh Inkster Miet Edward Reel Fairview Reel Cleveland Street Beverly Cn Acar Pre Koe Lopaan iPadoa Lott Wood Silver Street Aes

Chairman George Day Named Memorial Day Chairman

George Day was today selected as chairman of the Memorial Day special committee to cooperate with the ministerial association in planning memorial services to be held May 28. Announcement at Day's service ways made today by John Kolopos, chairman of the general committee in charge of memorial services throughout the city. The entire community will meet again on Thursday May 8 to make final plans for services.

George Day Mnisterial Association John Kolopos

Death Records Mrs Jennie May Howk 68 Wellington

Mrs Jennie May Howk aged 68 of Wellington died Sunday at Huron Road Hospital Cleveland. She had lived in Spencer and Wellington area and was predeceased by her husband. Survived by four sons, four daughters, and many grandchildren. Funeral at Kob Andrews Funeral Home with burial in Wellington Mausoleum. Also notes include obituaries for Mr Klasek and Speros Demopoulos with service details and survivors.

Jenner May Howk Jennie May Howk Wellsington Huron Road Hospital Cleveland Howk Kob-Andrews Rew Lo Werner Wellington Chuveh Savannah Ohio Glen Firestone Elyria Mps Chineapn Ira Gallatin Washiton William Gallatin Michigan Mia Elizabeth Mason Ash Mila Firestone Spencer Viola Myers Hartyile Enon Klasek Is Nom Laurange Mr. Klasek Czechostayakin Jie Alytia Ant Pulesarim Congregational Church American Legion Lena Nichols Klasek Anton Rhiseko Chicago Cyechoslovaksin Nichols Dicker Funeral Richard J. Eh. Law LaGrange Cemetery

Police Dept News: Driver Arrested for DWI in Amherst

Robert Fisker of Amherst faced a six month license suspension after arraignment before Justice A. Ro Awate for driving while intoxicated. He failed a breath test at 42:50 a.m. yesterday on Middle Avenue after refusing to stop at Second and Court and at Second and Middle avenues.

Robert Fisker Amherst Flynnr Maror A. Ro Middle Avenue Second and Court Second

Two Grafton Prison Farm escapees surrender to police

Deputy sheriffs report two inmates Stanley Cisson 23 and Paul Holovakick 20 escaped Friday and waved themselves up to Shakey Heights. They are held in county jail awaiting state prison authorities. Also, a divorce suit by William Bors against Helen was dismissed. Probate papers show Elyria resident John W. Miller died April 12 leaving 12400 estate. Daugher Margaret Wenzel to inherit. Elizabeth Mulls of Ridgeville died April 1 leaving 49500 estate with 14750 in real estate. Estate to daughter Clara Gardner. Various fines in police court and arrests for reckless driving and other charges are listed.

Grafton Instanley Shakey Heights Stanley Cisson Paul Holovakick State Prison John W. Miller Elyria Margaret Wenzel George Street Elizabeth Mulls Ridgeville Raymond Hampton Street Flo Ann Edith Herbert Arnold Middle Ave Negkel Mill Broad Street A. Ant Maxwell Sultaker Kenyon East Avenue Broad Lo Maynes Riverside Hey Wis West Aves John B. Andeon Oberlin Oovrlin

Thefts Reported Across City Over Weekend

Police and sheriff departments logged multiple thefts over the weekend. Factory Furniture Co reported an electric story stolen Saturday evening. two men and several women suspected in various shoplifting incidents including a $10 hat from Edith Mac Yat Shop. Cars at local clubs and apartments lost tires, wheels, a front seat cushion, and small valuables. Names include Earl Smith, Edward Moore, Kenneth Smith, Esther Forster, and others.

al Clabone Factory Furniture Co West Avenue Middle Avenue Earl Smith Waltcourt Edward Moore Cambridge Avenue Kesneth Smith Eaton Boche 1 Club Sheriff Department Jom Strong Oberlin Sheriff's Department Steve Nagy West Hiver Street

Court Action Halts Eviction Of Castle War Paper Store

The eviction of Castle War Paper at 215 Second Street was halted by a Court of Appeals ruling after an supersedeas bond of 300 dollars was posted by A. T. Castle, owner. He said operations would continue and about 100000 of 250000 wallpaper stock was moved to a new across the street building, not yet ready. Castle has occupied the site for 17 years and plans a new building across the street.

Castle War Paper Second Street Snawer Realty Inc A. T. Castle Wall’ Paper Company Castle Firthey

Local Divorces and Suit Filings Highlight Busy Docket

Josephine Aligand of Lorain sues Courtland Weights for divorce alleging neglect and cruelty after a July marriage. Mary Binder granted divorce from George by Judge Guy B. Pindy, custody of child awarded. Robert Henry divorced from Emma for neglect per Judge Fondiey. Alice Grab granted divorce from William in a cross petition. Petr Nordecthia sues Wil Viety Farrell for $3,000 damages from a Middle Avenue traffic collision. Joby Zarmas asserts estate claim for Walter Zajac. Citizens Home and Savings faces note and mortgage foreclosure. Warland Loving sues Conastative for divorce on neglect grounds after marriage in VA?4a.

Robert Henry Emma Guy B Fondiey Grounas Alice Grab Wa William D. A. Cook

Fragmented Text Block Chronicle Summary

A garbled OCR fragment lists scattered words and names across inconsistent phrases. It mentions places and people in no clear narrative, offering no distinct event, date, or outcome to summarize. The readable content is insufficient for a coherent news item.

Garbage collection complaints via 5-111 number announced

City directs residents to call 5-111 between 1 am and 4 30 pm daily except holidays and Saturdays for garbage complaints including dead dogs and cats. Terminal Service Co. handles pickups under the city's contract. Elyria High School registration opens Wednesday for the last semester of 1947 48. students choose courses for next September term.

Fb. Faxon Inday Terminal Service Co Te City Elyria High School J. D. Severs

Wage increases inked in postwar wage accord drive

The article reports a tentative postwar contract with wage increases and benefits. It notes CIO influence on broader wage policy, possible price raises for non basic manufacturers, and a study alongside the union to establish social insurance programs. New vacation provisions and dues checkoff are included, with a study to be completed by November 1.

CIO United Electrical Workers Wteatly Westinghouse General Motors Ciq United Automobile Worker Tri-blue Industrial Association Uniono Fairless

Lightning Suspected in Vermilion Dance Hall Fire

A blaze destroyed the old Ceystel Beach Park dance hall on Lake Ene early Sunday. Vermilion police chief Ed Beukon noted a lightning flash prior to the fire, which responders from Vermilion Lorain Berlin Heights and Huron fire departments fought from four cities. The structure with a roller rink and penny arcade on the first floor was completely destroyed, but nearby buildings were saved. Hoy Malcolmson, arcade owner, was present at the traffic crash scene when the fire started.

Vermilion Ceystel Beach Park Lake Ene Emrly Ed. Beukon Polices Lake Rodd Nokomis Park Benson Lake Shore Hoy Malcolmson Penny Arcade Jen-son Vermilion Department Lorain Berslin Heights Huron

Stone Studio Students Stage Program at Capitol Theatre

A group from Stone Dance Studio performed a stage production at Capitol Theatre Bathday morning. Cast includes Saundra Howard Fay Wisser Char Grindy Lois Gremore Lisn Hata Phiyllis Marta Rich ard Hall Dale Muche Jack Bauer John Walter Magnuson Maury Ann Straska Patty McGill Karely Yantz Karvn Krieger Barbara Hernan Wallis Grieves Patty Staskiews Ine Herman Linda Ryan Belly Lou Meyers Sandra Young Sandra Stone Barbara War may Ann Carpenter J D Severs and Elyria High School will attend the Spring Ohio High School station at Columbus.

Stone Dance Studio Capitol Theatre Bathday Saundra Howard Fay Wisser Char Grindy Lois Gremore Lisn Hata Phiyllis Marta Richard Hall Dale Muche Jack Bauer John Walter Magnuson Maury Ann Straska Patty McGill Karely Yantz Karvn Krieger Barbara Hernan Wallis Grieves Patty Staskiews Ine Herman Linda Ryan Belly Lou Meyers Sandra Young Sandra Stone Barbara Warmay Ann Carpenter

Senior Prom at Elyria High with Kiwanis and YWCA

Elyria High School hosted a senior prom with 90 couples on a blue and white decorated gym floor. Richard Graham led the grand march. Bruce West orchestra from Oberlin provided music. chaperones served punch. numerous committees handled decorations, tickets, and programs. Guests included Lorain officials and school leaders. Upcoming Kiwanis meeting moves to YWCA. Army recruiter Sgt. William Heggetty to speak at Elyria High assemblies on flag etiquette.

Alyria High School Richard Graham Clasé Tran Marsh Bruce‘ West Oberlin College Miss Heese Vivien Carr Mary Lou Urig Robert Wilson Pat Kemeter Douglas Garro Nancy Nielsen Jane Starchbills Shirley Horace Margie Damm William B. Heggetty Focal Army Elyria High School J.D. Severs Hogeery Elyria Wii

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