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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1947

Page

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Elyria Winn Band Rehearsals Begin Next Week

Elyria Winn High School band members will start rehearsals for the 1947-48 season under Director Waller F. Von Brock. A public appearance is set for September 12 at Ely Stadium, with pre-season practices and drum major auditions planned. The band will number about 80 players, including 25-30 new members, and features a new drum major corps for the year.

Elyria Winn Waller F. von. Brock Ely Stadium Hal Plana Bly Stadiutm von Brock Crim Rum Imajorettes Tsi Far West

Dutch Inflict Losses On Indonesians

A Dutch communiqué reports severe losses and 200 Indonesian Republic troops in central Java near Salatiga. Dutch casualties in the last 24 hours totaled six killed and 14 wounded, the heaviest losses acknowledged since the truce began 11 days ago.

Hatavia Jara Amaanelath Salitiga Java Tadiny Dutech Balitga Powerwoksrun Milek Patil Cheribon

Initiative Petition Signatures Checked in Lorain County

Officials of the Lorain County Board of Elections completed signature verification for the auto license and gasoline box initiative petition. Of 4858 signatures checked, 3028 were valid, 1066 invalid, and 164 from outside the county. If statewide enough signatures are gathered, the issue will appear on the November ballot.

Lorain County

Police Court Fines For DUI And Stolen Bicycle

Hoy E Becker of 988 East River Street was fined 850 and costs and had his driving license suspended six months after pleading before Mayor A B Agnie for driving while intoxicated. He was arrested at his home minutes after his car struck a taxi on East River and Fourth Street. Taxi driver Allan Johnson, R D 3, Elyria, reported the incident. Charles Sherrill was fined 4 and costs for intoxication after his arrest at Broad and Court streets at 12:30 a.m.Donald Hopebrand of 925 Walnut Street reported his bicycle valued at 50 dollars stolen from a friend's Walnut Street house last evening.

Hoy E. Becker East River Sireet Elyria A. BR. Agnie Vie Fourth Streets Allan Johnson R. D Charles Sherrill Broad and Court Streety Donald Hopebrand Walnut Street

Weather breaks dry spell for Ohio river valley

Harried farmers faced thundershowers that swept a limited area. The Weather Bureau found no signs of a general drenching rain, while corn belt growers needed a hard rain to avert crop losses. Ohio river valley saw the best relief as showers hit late yesterday, with scattered rains in Indiana Michigan Illinois Missouri Iowa and Kansas, but coverage remained limited.

Weather Bureau Ohio River Inediana Michigan Tlindis Missouri Iowa Kansas Acope

Sales dip across cities amid inflation fears

Weekly store sales for the week ending August 9 fell in several cities led by St. Louis down seven percent and Cleveland down six percent. Boston New York Richmond Atlanta and other centers showed little or no change. Officials note the modest decline offers a glimmer of encouragement to curb cost of living worries while President Truman remains pessimistic about price restraint. Goodwin cites veterans and job stability two years after Japan war end, with 85 percent of discharged veterans employed and 2,584,000 people still in the labor force. In other news, a mob attacked a Jewish area near Petah Tikva, demolishing a home and killing residents. a Mugana youth was shot near Kfar Saba between Tel Aviv and Haifa as soldiers and police secured the scene.

St. Louis Cleveland Oller Cilies Boston New York Richmond Atlanta China Kansas City Truman Justice Department Goodwin Japan Howse

Avert Strike Talks Amid Great Lakes Tensions

Ottawa seeks to head off a Great Lakes strike as the labor ministry plans a Monday meeting with two shipping firms. The Canadian Seamen's Union pressures government action while crews are denied boarding over alleged Communist pledges. Labor officials consider action for breach of contract as union leaders depart Ottawa with assurances of ministerial discussions.

Ottawa Labor Ministry War Great Lakes Canadian Seamen's Union Ada Gaines Sirtia Col Pad Aiehoy Labor Department Libor Department

Death notices and obituaries from Lorain and Elyria area

Multiple death notices and funeral details from Lorain and Elyria, Ohio. Daisy Danley of Lorain dies after a stroke at home and later at St. Joseph's Hospital. Sophia Lusk of Michigan and Lincoln M Kelley of Henrico are also noted with funeral plans and survivors listed.

Sophia Lusk Elyria West Clarkson Road Lake Orion Michigan

Locomotive Upsets Killing Engineer Bulletin

A Pennsylvania passenger train derailed after a locomotive upset near a shore line, crushing the engineer under toppled equipment. Fire and rescue crews reported multiple injuries as cars remained on the tracks and passengers were evacuated. The dead include engineer Po Duffield of Wootbaps N20, killed as he was pinned beneath debris. Investigators prepare to review the incident within three days to determine cause.

Pinladelphia Ratroid Werth Po Duffield

Market Notes On Produce Prices And Livestock Offers

Readable market items list a variety of produce and livestock prices and availability. Cited items include apples, blackberries, cauliflower, corn, cucumbers, green onions, potatoes, tomatoes, and lambs, with basket sizes and price ranges noted. Also referenced are crates, baskets, and by the dozen quantities for multiple commodities.

Amaller Jan Towaw Creery Alan Patel Cos Gurtona Yellowa Wat Cleverald Shere Perbera

Birmingham Chobe evil Gus and the Sunday meeting

A fragmented report describes a trial at Ey puse Meribesde dot Wore tangs tu Rone bo deed at theoub atiect. Attendees include Miss Cla Kine Mrs Paul Jehvh and Jesse Howe at a Monday and Tuesday hens Hen meetings at Henrietta with meal services and flowers provided.

Athena Paul Jehvh Jesse Howe Henrietta

Kiwanis Speaker Calls for Elyria Hospital Expansion

Elyria Kiwanis luncheon heard Dr. Nielsen urge expansion of Elyria Memorial Hospital to add beds nurses and technicians. He cited 162 beds available with 63 usable for medical surgical care and an average daily census of 14 today, plus staffing and nursing shortages. He noted 40 000 nurses have left the profession nationwide and urged support for training and attracting more nurses and technologists. An Akron interclub poll and dinner were announced for next Thursday.

Elyria Elyria Kiwanis Elta Marine Room Yeaterday Nielgen Elyria Memorial Hospits Kiwanis Chul Tecal Heslois Lyria Memorial’ Hospital Cates Medical and Surgical Department Nielsen M. Bf. Johnson School of Nursing Pitally Mirs Oy Echoul Airl Moire Akron Elyna Club Cmembers Akron Kawanians

Van Buren Named As New Deputy Sheriff

Sheriff Carl R. Finegan announces Howslard Van Buren of 149 Longfellow Street as deputy to fill the vacancy caused by Walter Springawska. Van Buren starts Tuesday with a $200 monthly salary on probation for three months. Springawski takes a job with National Tube Co. police after resigning.

Carl R. Finegan Hows Lard van Buren Longfellow Street Nile Walter Springawska Avidu van Buren Department Thesday Elyria Memorial Hospital Seal Springoweski i National Tube Co. Police Department

Psychologist To Work Part Time In County Schools

Lorain County Board of Education altered its plan for a county school psychologist. Elizabeth Martin of Oberlin will serve one third time at $120 a month for nine months, while two thirds remains as principal of an Oberlin elementary school. She will pay her own travel expenses from salary. Martin has 10 years with Oberlin village schools and five years at Beachside school in Lorain county.

Lorain County Miss Marlin Miss Martin Oberlin Obertin Village F Beachside Lorant County

Court notes and multiple traffic, divorce, and court actions

Noble A. Newly of Quarry road South Amherst was fined 100 ad costs for driving while intoxicated after arraignment. Joseph Szaba of St D Middle Ridge road Amherst was involved in a Quarry road crash. Avil Fd o of South Amherst was fined 10 and tests for intoxication. A car collision on Route 2 west of Elyria damaged a car driven by Charles Mans. Clarence Turpin of Indianapolis was involved in a collision with a truck. Property damage reported on Ninth street from a car backing from a driveway. John Filbert and William Carman, both fined 15 and costs for intoxication after arrest at Carey's Villa. Joan Shoemaker granted no divorce on grounds of cruelty. Madge Mastings granted a divorce from Roy on cruelty. Arthur Schroeder 43 of Toch street sentenced to five days for contempt tied to a divorce order. Lorain County commissioners to meet with William G. Wickens to discuss cleaning the 46th Street ditch with cost sharing. Church of the Nazarene Elyria seeks court permission to sell properties on Cleveland And Olive and Farwood to fund a new church. Secured Baptist church petition granted to mortgage church property for 30,000 with route to repayments.

Noble A. Newly Quarry Road South Amherst Cy Lord Fis Justen Lord Neely South Amhherst Sheriff's Department Joseph Szaba St, D. 1 Middle Ridge Road Amherst Avil Fd O Neen Juste Lord Charles Mans Welling 4 Elycia C. C. Bird Mags Clarence, Turpin Indianapolis Ind A. Stewart Fourth Street Ninth Street W. F Foster Bay Village Arthur Schroeder Toch Street Guy G. Findley Lorain Church of the Nazarene Elyria Common Pleas Court Cleveland and Olive Street Tfarwood Street

Schaeffer Withdraws Amherst Council Nomination

Schaeffer, a Democratic candidate nominated for village council in Amherst, has requested withdrawal citing personal reasons. The news item notes the withdrawal occurred after the spring primary amid local political turnover.

Schaeffer Amherst Council Cwl. Schaeffer Amherst Hav Fodey

July Milk Price Announced for Cleveland Area

Howard G. Kleaman, market administrator for Federal Order No. 75, announces a minimum uniform price of 3.92 per hundredweight for milk shipped to the Cleveland market in July. The report details class distribution and a butterfat differential of 8.2 cents per tenth of a percent from 4.8. Producers are to be paid in full on or before August 20.

Mik Cleveland Howard G. Kleaman Ohio Tiisuman

Stick Rudder Club To Hold Second Air Show Here Sunday

The Elyria Stick and Rudder Club hosts its second annual air show at Elyria Airport on Sunday. The event opens with an aircraft exhibition and features an Ohio National Guard A 26 formation around 2 40 p m, bombing, balloon bursting, and paper cutting by club members. Stunt flying by Jack Coates and Ripton Airport’s Air Line, plus a flaming-wall act by Hugh Opdyke, highlight the program. The club, formed in 1945, promotes air safety and better flying conditions. Refreshments and souvenirs will be available, with plane rides offered after the program.

Elyria Ohio National Guard Jack Coates Air Line Ripton Hugh Opdyke

Health Department Cracking Down on Local Eateries

Elyria Health Department officials planned a crackdown on restaurants and bars after bacteria tests showed high counts on utensils. They attributed poor cleaning to many establishments, citing bars with beer glass counts from 10 to 6400 and restaurants with glasses, cups, and forks ranging into the thousands, warning operators to cooperate or face action.

Elyria Crisi Department Trentady Health Department

Lorain Youth Delegates Set for State Conference at Bowling Green

Lorain County delegates Ruth Mann Oberlin and Wilson Couch Wellington were named to attend the state youth conference at Bowling Green State University next week. Al Couch Lorain County Farm Bureau educational director leads evening Vespers and a class comparing cooperative movement with Communism and Socialism as solutions to social economic problems. Attending youths will be county youth council officers and members from Farm Bureau districts with classes on recreational leadership and preparing for local council roles. The conference runs from Sunday afternoon through Saturday.

Ruth Mann Oberlin Wilson Couch Wellington Lsted Lorain County Bowling Green State University al Couch Lorain County Farm Bureau Farm Bureau

Favors Higher Substitute Teacher Pay Across County

Lorain County Board of Education last night voted to recommend eight dollars a day for substitutes in village and rural schools, aligning with Elyria rates. County Superintendent C A Gibbons noted county schools now lag behind Elyria and urged parity, though local pay is set by village and rural boards.

Lorain County Elyria

Building permit issued for Longford Avenue home

William Bulger secured a city building permit for a new two wing home on Longford Avenue. One wing measures 31 by 20 feet and the other 20 by 10 feet. Estimated dwelling cost is $6,000.

William Bulger Longford Avenue Soulding

Fragmentary 1930s Industry Acronyms and Brand List

A jumbled OCR shows a dense list of company names and stock tickers such as New York Central, Pennsylvania, American Can, Sears Roebuck, Westinghouse Electric, Woolworth, General Motors, White Motors, Republic Steel, U S Steel, Cities Service, and Ohio Standard. The text reads like a stock or trade-page fragment with scattered percentages and alphanumeric codes.

N.Y. Central Montgomery Wordsrevereres National Dairy Sears Roebuck Westinghouse Electric Woolworth Ca Mendix Srteer General Motors Oosess White Motors Republic Steel U.S. Steel - Standard of Ohio

Landlady Evicted By Her Tenants In Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES A landlady, Mrs. Persis B Cassidy, 60, widow and freelan ce photographer and writer, was evicted by tenants Margaret Withers and her 20-year-old daughter Joan after renting the one bedroom of her house. They compelled a court order and she moved furniture to the lawn, vowing to stay until she regains her home.

Los Angeles Pérsis B. Cassidy Margaret Withers Joan

Fire Damages Autos In Two Separate Garage Incidents

Firemen list two incidents as autos damaged in separate blazes. John Boy son 333 Fourth Street reported slight damage from a short circuited battery cable in a tar frame within a two car garage behind his home. Willie Hollis 1738 Middle Avenue faced extensive damage with cause undetermined as chief investigator continues.

John Boy‘son Fourth Street Willie Hollis Middle Avenue Lire W. N. Bates

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