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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1947

Page

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Thieves Steal Cash and Groceries at Edward Green Store

A burglary at Edward Green grocery on Routes 244 and 76 occurred about 1:50 a m Sunday. Thieves pried a front door, escaped with $6 in coins, $8 in change, ten pounds butter, seven pounds wieners, one ham, 40 pounds potatoes, 100 pounds sugar, 14 cases of trust cartons of cigarettes and two boxes of cigars. Deputies pursued toward Route 76 but found no suspects. A rear door was used to exit. glass was broken to gain entry.

Edward Green Ridgevills Green Ploce Grainda

Tennessee cable cuts spark citywide outages and rewards

Memphis officials issued a $1,000 reward for arrests after a pre-dawn cable hit cut a municipal area lines and a trunk route near Germantown. The outages disrupted instrument landing systems and teletype, affecting seven hours of service in the region amid a national strike. A Navy tug reported an adrift vessel 400 miles east of Honolulu, with 14 passengers aboard, seeking repairs at sea.

Memphis Tenn Memphis-Atlanta Pear Germaitowi Motorsnip Honolulu Ap Millawinga Honolua Shi West Coast Sydney Autralia

Six Persons Face Gambling Charge in Bath Street Raid

Police issued warrants for six residents at 248 Bath Street after a polio raid at 2:50 a.m. yesterday uncovered a craps game. Names listed include Varrie, Kinmeck Mervit, Edward Marked, Roosevelt Sacketts, James Wo Whie, and George Habinson. George Amos Smith, 68, died Wednesday. funeral services planned at Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home with burial at Ridgelawn Cemetery.

Aalst Bath Street Rome Cemipants Ries Varrie Kinmeck Marial Hospital Adams Street Simb Grind Atrme City Michigan Elyria National Tube Company Elyria Bugles Lodge Clayton Smith Jenell Smith Tampa Florida W. Henry Smith McKeesport Twa Jack Cason Chelsea Ira Htaminats Detroit Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home Lake Avenue Congregational Church Ridgelawn Cemetery

Death notices for Foss Arnold Schmittgen Wilkert Westlake and others

Death notices from Elyria list August H Foss 64 died suddenly at home 429 Fourteenth St after a heart attack. Bert Arnold 66 of Broad St died at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Charles Schmittgen formerly of Wooster St died in New Jersey after illness. Katherine Wilmert Dover Center. Margaret Sprith Verlmeton. Virginia Speight. plus other family obituaries. Funeral details include Sudro Curtis Funeral Home Burke and Nichols Dicken Funeral Home with services and interment at Ridgelawn, Clarkfield, Brookdale, and local cemeteries.

Foss H. Foss Fourteenth Street Elyria Sudro- Curtis Ines Walker Grace Laithcratr Ridgelawn Bert Arnold Broad Street Elyria Memorial Hospital Mr. Arnold Wake Elyria Foundry Methodist Church Clarksfield Lorain Elyria Knights of Pythles Jeanette Arnold Athe Orlie Griggs Vermilion Alberta Meers Charles Michigan Wathiam Norwath Sidney Clarksfields Delia Lute Sarah Freithy Canada Sand May Newman Cleveland Frands Nichols Dicken Funeral Jo H. Sivard Lodge Canton Schmittgen Wooster Street New Wah New Jersey St Aaine Larheran Myo Diuititers Mars Jay Kent Stoben Ales Basil Vandermeuter Barbara Stuberied Vlanet S. Mahill Mes Julia

Examination For Plumbers Today

City building inspector Hart Dickason announced today that the examination for journeyman and master plumbers is set for this afternoon at City Hall. About 14 persons are expected to take the tests with those passing eligible for licenses in their examined grade.

Hart Dickason

Labor union debate prompts action and history review

A public meeting features speakers opposing proposed antiunion laws. Kichler argues measures bar two unions from colluding on rates and terms and outlaw closed shops, while Richter urges union members to contact congressmen. Franklin Care recounts Elyria labor history from 1890s to 1910s and notes a growing, diverse workforce within local plants.

Kichler Unitq Jean Tigate Ory Spk Julias Wehlens Lorita County Courtesl Taft Franklin Care Ue Bendly-Westinghouse Autor Iolive Aly Brake Company Labtop Ely Via Elyvia Ue Knights of Labor Birldong Oan Republic Central Labor Unun Cererab Tiisies Elvie Saad Clairing Ovene Pailfletet Lael IM Actonstiar Abe Shi Tata Toe Tey Waller Bortonen Piaber Daeuberg Varahaes Alfred Loox

City Buys Six Radio Units

The city purchases six KEW radio units for police, fire, and water department use at about 480 each. Four old police units will be reassigned to city vehicles including the director’s car and a water department machine, while a new fire pumper will be stationed at No. 3 Lake Avenue. The improvements promise greater power and range, says Irvin Finegold, city radio technician.

Fire Department Elty Irvin Finegold City Radio Fechrtician Leach Ares Jon Lake Avenue Venes Lea Water Department Lake Erie Raidio Communication Finegold

Permit Secured for New Dwelling by Bernard Barnes

Bernard Barnes of 286 Boatan Avenue secured a city building permit for a 22 by 34 foot frame dwelling. The basement is completed and Barnes plans to finish the home with contractor Robert Smith of 833 Bond Street. The surrounding text discusses labor negotiations and wage proposals in the Bendix-Westinghouse context, including wage increases, union security, and paid holidays, as part of the broader industrial talks.

Bernard Barnes Boatan Avenue Barnes Pines Robert Smith Bond Street

More Wage Hike Agreements Are Signed

In Chicago and surrounding industry, four major collective bargaining agreements were completed over the weekend between unions and major employers including U S Steel and General Electric. The settlements cover about 250000 workers with a uniform wage increase of five cents an hour, aligning with figures previously agreed by Westinghouse Electric and GM Electrical Division. The nationwide strike risk remains low, as the pattern mirrors earlier settlements.

Chicago U.S. Steal Corporation CIO United Steelmarkers Union Cieneial Electric Co Chrysler Corp Jones & Laighton Steel Corp

Rainfall Delays Spring Planting in Ohio

Farmers in central Ohio report frost likely caused minor fruit tree damage but uncertainty remains. A low of 30 at the airport and 36 downtown. heavy April rains slow spring planting as only five percent of oats have been seeded. Rains also cut tomato and other greenhouse plant production by about 75 percent.

Coolumbus Ohio Idownstown Ttwax

Marian Bick to Wed Donald L Schacht

Amherst families announce the engagement of Marian Bick to Donald L Schacht. The wedding is planned for May 30 at St Pauls Catholic Church Norwalk, with a custom of open church. Marian Bick has taught home economics at South Amherst High School for three years. Schacht is a Navy veteran and is enrolled at Baldwin Wallace College Berea.

Amherst Otto E. Bick Norwalk Marian FP Donald L. Schacht Atr Fred F. Schacht Soult Amherst St. Paul's Catholic Church Toa.om Rick South Am_herst High school Schacht Baldwin-Wallace College Berea

Fire Destroys Lumber Pile at Knights of Columbus

A fire at the Knights of Columbus building on 140 East Bridge Street destroyed a lumber pile and rubber materials during initiation ceremonies for the Monsignor Newton class. About 160 members attended, with firemen from Engine Company No. 3 and deputies from Cleveland and Youngstown assisting. The blaze caused a temporary alarm but no serious injuries, and the event marked Elyria Council's century club milestone by adding over 100 members this year. The incident occurred as candidates passed Second and Third Degrees for the Knights of Columbus.

Knights of Columbus Spitssr Motors K. of C.i East Bridge Etrest Bert I Joss Elyria Ber Degere Cane Fee Engine Company No. 3 Sheriff's Department Elyria’ Council Century Club John Ross Elyria Council Newton William Ki. Newton St Marcharch Edward N. Flickinger Fred S. Zeck Albany H. Bénichemin Richard L. Spinks Cyril A. Plas John P. Lagas Frank de Maria Dominic A. Goubnot Bedoes Earl J Weber Thomas R. Polen Francis Bedoes Wilford CG. Contant iHenry T. Wawrenczak William T. Birmingham John F. Donahue Herbert W. Winker Robert L. Henke Hazel D. Bator Michael Gola Herman Rolins Joseph F. Casey Groras W. Bahl James J Seres William Bo Frence Richard L

Adoption Reversed By Appeals Court

The Ohio Court of Appeals reversed a probate adoption ruling in the case of Alvern Groner, raised by his uncle and aunt in Lorain. The mother, Loraine Donker, failed to receive notice via direct service or publication, a required step, leading to the reversal. The mother later learned of the petition and challenged the proceedings, with the appeals court finding lack of notice invalidating the adoption.

Court of Appeals Alvern Groner J. Groner Samuel Birdie Wovaner Lorain Loraine Donker South Bend H. WH. Nyeipheld

Court House Jail Held for Avon Lake Man on Disorderly Conduct

Albert Warren, 34, of Avon Lake, jailed after a Saturday arrest on a disorderly conduct charge and a warrant from Justice Paul Campbell for threatening Mrs Warren. He faces arraignment this week. Also noted: estate of John W. Miller appraised at 15 000 with real estate 9 500 and personal property 1 850 left to daughter Margaret Wenzel. Lorain man Raymond Carte Jr. pleaded guilty to manslaughter before Judge Cook, probation requested. mobile chase near South Amherst ends with Victor Toth and Joseph Newbrough arrest. charges pending today.

Albert Warren Avon Lake Justice of the Peace Paul Campbel John W. Miller Ava Margaret Wenzel Grunge Street Raymond Carte Jr. Lorain D. A. Cook South Amherst Polie Piursuit Victor Toth Burnhardt Road Bie Oseph Newbrough Woodford Avenue Pote Roy Hote Epr Depuy Dumes Elemes

Four Die in Fire at South Logan Cabin

Sheriff's deputies probed a Sunday-morning blaze that killed four people in a two-story log cabin south of Landcaster. Victims were Ol Mimic, Ra and his wife Tiffie Pearl 66, Hertha Breiteh of Lanensriver, and Ruby Sisra. Sisen lived in the cabin. the parents were visitors from Lanensriver.

Here Ol Mimic Tiffie Pearl Hertha Breiteh Ruby Sisra Sisen Pathers Lanensrier

Police Dept News Ledger Aids Local Arrests

Police report multiple arrests for driving without licenses as deputies from LaGrange and Gratton and other areas make Saturday detentions. A theft at a temple recreation parlor on East Brand street involved $120 missing, with an ongoing investigation.

B.D Seat Cy Huffinsa Second Street Middle Avey Jnne Mit Price Gerd Tid Taster Temple Recreagen East Brasd Street Recreation Pactors

Markets Cup Rel and Tascstock Cleveland Carat Prices

Fragmented OCR notes show market figures and prices across several items. Mentions include calves, bids, rates, and totals like 1820 and 1616 with various garbled labels for committees and stock sales.

God Gomis Crady Camis Leo Preek

Spring Concert At LaGrange High School

LaGrange The annual Spring concert at LaGrange High School is set for Wednesday evening in the school auditorium. The program features chorus and soprano soloists singing Bach and other composers, the barber shop quartet, and the high school band under Kassel Petersen with several selections. Proceeds go toward the school music fund under Wilhelmine Kolinski.

LaGrange H.S Lagrange Hunge High School Thea Ropella Bach Starrat Koster Lanans Pelechons Ers Piee Chio

Wreck of Crack Train Injures Nearly Twenty Score

Nearly two score passengers and railroad workers were hospitalized after a derailment of 116 cars on a Southern Pacific Argonaut train bound for New Orleans three miles east of Ontario California. No fatalities reported. The crash occurred near Gast in a winery area close to Ottarin’s international airport. Officials suspect a broken rail caused the derailed last 16 cars while the locomotive and first two cars remained on the track.

Ontario Cal Southern Here Southern Pacific Bittie Winery Gast Ottarin’s trans-Pacific

Five Minor Traffic Accidents Reported

Five minor traffic accidents were reported over the week end. Vehicles collided on Broad street and Lake avenue near Rush street, with several parked cars damaged. James Wohlever of Chicago and Paul Garlock of Chicago were among drivers involved, with victims residing on Cornell Avenue, East River Street, and West Second Street. The incidents occurred yesterday and Saturday, prompting police notes and a separate report on the Junior Stitchers 4-H Club meeting at Lake Avenue on April 21.

E. A. Conyne Cornwell Avenue Hota Alex Wojka West Second Street E. Mitta Lagewond Nittawaa Broad Street Albert Charlies State Street Lake Avenue Rushy Street Mrs. Hudson Nichols Leourt William White Artemus Court Artemas Court Harold Shirk Euclid Ry Liver Sixlean Laver Wendings

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