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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1947
Page
1
County commissioners announced an annual hearing on the 1948 budget for 9:99 a.m. on September 2. The board has received department budget requisitions for next year and will compile requests accordingly.
City Sanitary Officer Garden Bell issued an order to Joseph Tucker, manager of the Brown Hotel at Broad Street and East Avenue, to clean up unsanitary conditions within 20 days or face possible closure. A general inspection of hotels, restaurants, cafes, and soft drink shops is underway, with cleanup or closure orders to follow in all unsanitary instances.
Amherst notes a new water supply plant costing about 150000 dollars is nearing operation in October. It will pull water from quarries and reservoirs, purify and distribute through new pipes and service connections with no charges to residents who sign up. The system aims to supply 12,000,000 gallons in reservoirs and 500,000 more daily with additional reserves to meet town needs. The Cleveland Quin vie Company provided land and easements, enabling the village to receive water via a built distribution network.
In Lorain on Court and Second streets on August 7, Mayor A R Agate dismissed reckless driving charges against Helen Kucia after a hearing. Separately, Quentin Beall was fined $30 and costs for disorderly conduct. Claude Kelly’s disorderly conduct charge was dismissed. Robert Swancott was fined $20 and costs for possessing obscene pictures. Averill Brammer and John Sabo were fined for intoxication. A collision on Broad and Middle damaged fenders involving Leonard Benton and Esther Lyneh. Kenneth F E Cameron, a New York Central detective, arrested a 28 year old ex convict for investigation after him admitting prior prison time.
An ad promoting Warner's Compound Tire as a reliable diuretic for kidney relief targets sufferers of sluggish kidneys. It links backache dizziness lack of energy and nervousness to overworked kidneys and offers 40 tablets at a dollar or 60 tablets postpaid with a booklet What You Should Know About Your Kidneys from Warner's Remedies Warren Pa.
Junior Fair Board met at the Y M C A to review preparations for next week’s fair. Sixteen board members and five advisory council members planned livestock tasks, exhibit grouping, and opening day duties while advancing entry deadlines and contest incentives for winning youths advancing to the state fair.
Final plans for the rabbit exhibit were approved by the Lorain County Rabbit and Davy Association at a meeting held at the Honushofsky home. The fair in Wellington runs Tuesday through Friday next week with Joe Wojcik presiding. James Blyth of Pittsburgh will judge the rabbit show. The association will meet again September 13 at Beechwood Drive.
Obituary notices from Elyria report Bryan C Wharton aged about 70 dies in Kiska Memorial Hospital after a long illness. Survived by wife Ora Wharton two sons and a daughter. Also Margaret Lyons former Elyria resident dies in Cleveland leaving five daughters and a son. John Shaffstall dies at home aged 63 with several children and grandchildren. Fire department responds to nonfatal rubbish fire. Funeral plans pending at local undertakers.
A dense OCR filled page shows grain prices and livestock quotes across wheat corn soybeans and meats with various grade indicators. It also notes a prize winning baby at a Herlington England show and identifies a Polish worker in Germany.
Dayton reports: Willian J Hoad 28 a garage operator killed when his car hit utility poles hauled by a south of here truck. Wright Field names Maj Gen Laurence C Craigie chief of the research and engineering division Army Air Forces in Washington. Fremont: funeral services for George Sielschott 54 at Gibsonburg after a powder charge explosion. Burton: $20,000 fire blamed on spontaneous combustion at Stewart Hall farm in Troy Two. Hu nson: Alfred J Lindsay chief engineer of the Medical Center Co Cleveland funeral Thursday. Wooster: 1,600 expected at 83rd annual orchard day by Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station Aug 21. Lakeside: more than $6,200 pledged for Diamond Jubilee campaign. Wilmington: Dr Samuel D Mathlu becomes president of Wilmington College as fall enrollment hits 478. Springfield: Clark county fall event tied to 4-H achievement days. Mt Vernon: Rep George H Kirkpatrick says options acquired for 500 acre state lake near Fredericktown. dam and road work to start next year. Guests of Detroit pitcher North Ridgelville: Tom and Bill Richards and John Rothgary guests of Virgil Truck at Cleveland stadium doubleheader. Truck and Richards previously at Great Lakes during war.
Lorain County Farm Bureau Cooperative Elevator moved about 30000 bushels of wheat today with manager Merritt Powell noting half sold directly to farmers and half stored. The facility handled the largest grain volume in the county as railroad cars and unloading equipment eased. Peak day was Friday August 1 with over 8000 bushels received. first grain arrived July 24. Rye receipts reached about 2000 bushels, four times normal, with weather delaying harvest and plowing plans.
Lottie Smith of Grafton sues her sisters and niece for 81,277 to 1,861 from her mother’s estate. Charles R. Miller sues The Economy Motor Sales Co over a Cadillac contract after a $100 down payment in 1945. County bids for office supplies awarded to four firms. Claire Nally wins judgment for 37,723 against Aven Development Co. Local street cleaning plan between county Lorain city and Sheffield township with cost share. Divorce suits filed by Joseph Woods and Olive Schriner. several dismissals noted.
Lorain County Board of Elections officials reported a recent board vote requiring registration for voting in Avon Village. Registration booths will operate at all polling places from 9am to 2pm and 4pm to 4pm on October 2, October 10, and October 11, with similar dates for Russia Ridgeville and Amherst townships. The four new areas bring 123 precincts under registration, about half the county, compared to 23 precincts not requiring it.
Miss Edith Hitenevon daughter of Mr and Mrs Hutcheon of Blackpool England married Richard Mull Sunday August 4 at the home of Rev Robert Meredith in Oberlin before a setting of flowers and candles. The bride wore poudre blue crepe with lace insets. Her corsage was pink roses. Maid of honor Mrs Margaret Mohrman wore a white print jersey with white accessories. Best man Harold Mohrman attended. A reception for the immediate family followed at the groom’s parents home. The couple will reside on Oberlin Road. the groom is a Wellington High School graduate employed at Thew Shovel Co.
Stunned bystanders watched a Ford coupe roll along Second Street toward Court with no driver. It crossed Court, struck a waste paper receptacle on the northwest corner, then stopped. Police drove the car to the city lot where owner Marian Sexton identified it and said she parked it on Second across from the courthouse. investigators believe another vehicle unintentionally started the car.
Debates on the bill show critics arguing it grants powers beyond peacetime needs. An amendment to require industry consultation before relocating any industry is defeated. Parliament rejects a motion for preaction debate before directing new fields, while a Liberal amendment to curb newspaper pension benefits is narrowly supported.
Mrs. Mary Spoerl, teacher at the special school for deaf and hard of hearing children, seeks rooms and board for about 20 children in Elyria four nights weekly. State funding covers the cost. families would provide meals at boarding homes. An increase in eligible children followed a Spring clinic, prompting anxious parents and community aid efforts. Calls at Blyria numbers 3403 or 832t.
Elyria Council of the Knights Of Columbus plans a junior order called Calum sian Squires for Catholic boys ages 14 to 18. An organizational meeting is set for 7 30 p m Wednesday at the Special cornell’s chambers above Marshall’s drug store. Matt Fartman of St Agnes parish chairs the committee. Also announced is an eight team bowling league with six men per team to bowl Tuesday nights at Nick Lanes. membership gains last year reached 7 000. Grand Knight Lyden called an officers meeting for next Monday evening.
Oberlin man Paul Lewis J. Ives Jr. of 146 S Cedar Oberlin was named instructor in botany at Bucknell University. He will begin teaching September 18 and oversee the university greenhouse. Ives holds a BS in agriculture from Ohio State University 1944 and an MA in botany from Oberlin College. He studied in lawship at Oberlin for two and a half years.
Fremont officials say canning crop will be 45 percent below last year and delayed a month due to bad weather and labor shortages. Heinz Gibsonburg and Clyde Kransl firms predict cabbage output 65 percent of normal and canning won’t start until mid September. About 1,000 seasonal workers may be affected across local canning factories.
About 450 Pfaudler Co employees and families will attend a company picnic at Brandt's Park, Ame heret next Saturday. The event is co sponsored by the Pfaudler Athletic Association, the compat, and Federal Labor Union 21035, with an 11 a.m. ball game opening. A basket lunch follows the game, then a program of sports and entertainment into the evening. Committee chairs include Al Emery vice chairman Corning Ryals publicity Harvey Willivant transport and program Orla Plint parkings John Pluta refreshments James Nickel Adam Blythe Charles Yost entertainment Lyle Castle Charles Parker sports Arthur Rkehrert Roy Minch welcoming and Mary K. Miller special events.
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