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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1945
Page
1
Washington The American Legion urged employers to reserve fixed job quotas for veterans ahead of Vet Day due to the atomic bomb. It called for onside jobs in the same ratio as local population to enlistments and asked for faster reconversion and immediate civilian production boosts.
Elyria firm Pfaudler Co. supplied a notable portion of equipment for the new atomic bomb, said Georga Calvert vice president and general manager. He noted the company contributed over two years and held top priority status in Ohio at one point.
Twelve more expense accounts listed expenditures for Elytia candidates in the primary. Republicans Ranald Dunn and other nominees filed totals ranging from 5.05 to 22.99 dollars, with write in candidate Henry Wo Ault raising 15.12. Also listed were Leah Long 20.27, Stella Selgleman 24.??, and others for various ward council seats.
Automobile driven by Charles F. Kennedy of 253 Fast Nini Street turned over in a ditch on Telegraph road near the Elyria city limits. Kennedy said he passed another car and its driver moved into the center of the road. He braked hard and froze, causing the crash. Three occupants uninjured. Car resting on top with front end and body damaged.
Death notices list Nellie Boy j car, Callie Campbell, and Kennedy family members with services set at Sharp Funeral Home and Olena Cemetery. Survivors include two sons and a daughter with burial in Huntington and Olena Cemeteries. Local pastors from Spencer Baptist and Forst Christ churches to officiate as arrangements continue.
Lt Frank Calabrese on 3 day leave after six months with Vth Air Force travels to Camp Atterbury then to Greensboro. He served with 321st Bomb Chcup and received Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters and two battle stars. News mentions war weapon experiments and global tension surrounding secrecy and Allied coordination.
County and township officials plan to upgrade the connecting road known as Heung Road between Gilt Road and Abbe Road north of Elyria. Work includes removing brush, laying slag, and widening to about 20 feet. Abbe Road itself is being widened to 18 feet over 2.5 miles at a cost of 60,000 dollars. The project follows transfer of nine tenths of a mile of highway and involves Elyria Township Trustees and County Commissioner Oscar G Dunn and Engineer Don Patterson.
Petition filings indicate Edying Township voters face a contest for the veteran township office held by Herbert C Goma. Names of petitioners include Wotton, Arthur Neiding, Conphibh, Maschka, and others. Petitions show terms ending December 31, 1947 with candidate positions to be decided in the upcoming township election.
An Elyria woman sustained injuries after a traffic incident. Witnesses described a collision on Beard Street with unclear details of fault. Authorities urge caution and report any additional information to help determine liability and remedies.
Market notes report mixed trading with commodity prices steady and investors cautious. Analysts mention currency fluctuations and upcoming economic data as factors shaping early gains and declines.
Petitions pour in for November elections as candidates rush to file for village township and school board posts. Wellington ticket lists May or Duff and many others for village offices along with trustees constables and board positions. Other towns show slate names including mayor clerks treasurers and education boards across Amherst Rochester Sheffield Lake and Avon.
Avon couple Yaward Holewerth and Mrs Tal were married yesterday afternoon by a Justice Of Peace. The newlyweds will reside in Avon with plans for their future.
A local case reports a girl fined fifty dollars by Myotate lay authorities. Details indicate a small monetary penalty tied to an unspecified offense. The item notes the amount and the involved party, with limited context available from the readable portion.
Two Lorain men were jailed on contempt warrants in Lorain County Court. John Benson faced parole violation after a November traffic manslaughter sentence and Ronald Barnes was accused of failing to pay child support. Several divorces and a custody case were dismissed or resolved, with details on parties, dates, and outstanding alimony claims.
About six Elyria Rotary Club members and guests attended a dinner Tuesday at Elyria Country Club after the annual colt party. Special prizes were awarded by Earl Belt and distributed for golf scores, adding to the evening. Attendees came from Elyria Vermilion Lakewood and Cleveland.
Expense reports of two Republican council candidates were filed at the Elyria Board of Elections. James E Brown listed 19.92 dollars and Donald Myers 3438 dollars in expenses for the primary campaign.
Belden Board of Education met to plan for next school year amid openings for superintendent and two teaching posts commercial and Muslim history. Carlton Hall nominated as superintendent and industrial arts PE teacher with other positions to fill. August 15 meeting to decide whether school will remain open.
The Townsend Club committee praised the rummage sale report at the last meeting. The president warned congressmen fret over postwar unemployment and social security and urged continued Townsend petition drives to Congress for immediate action. Members are urged to attend the next meeting to learn the revised Townsend manual rules.
City Council reshuffles committee chairs after Henry Ault becomes council president. Paul W. Knapp is named chairman of sewers and drains and joins transportation and safety panels. Richard Todd becomes safety chairman succeeding Ault and is named council representative on the Police and Firemen’s Pension Fund board.
Mr and Mrs Edward Kutz of Case entertained 30 relatives and friends Sunday with a 5 o clock dinner at home followed by a wiener roast to celebrate two guests birthdays. Attendees came from Elyria Lorain Cleveland Berea and Cochinsbro Station. Witnesses noted gifts were opened after the dinner.
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