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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1947
Page
12
The United States fights to keep hemispheric security and defense on agenda as Argentina pushes for mandatory collective action excluding armed forces. Foreign Minister Bramughia opens with calls for consensus and a Latin American economic focus at a working plenary in the 20-nation summit.
Memorial half dollars honoring Booker T Washington go on sale at the Chronicle Telegram main office in Franklin County Virginia. Priced at 1 each the coins fund a school charity and bear the likeness of Negro educator Booker T Washington designed by Isaac Hathaway of Lexington Kentucky and authorized by Congress in 1946. Proceeds fund the Birthplace Memorial while coins minted in San Francisco Philadelphia and Denver fetch higher prices.
Marshall plans to reserve his speech until early next week after most of the surrounding counties expressed their views, indicating a tentative schedule and broad regional input before the remarks.
A Pittsfield community notice describes Pilgrim Fellowship activities with groups meeting at Ththeid Park for a Sunday picnic and for cash prize entertainment. Members and visitors attended stake discussions, art activities, and home games as refreshment rounds followed. The piece also notes Girls 4-H Meets, member Miss Virginia Couch planning Attiuch College, and a McConnell reunion at Pittsfield Park with attendees from Wellington, Massillon, Canton, and nearby towns.
The Labor Department reports private housing starts, new permanent dwellings, andJuly permits hit highs unseen in 22 years. Commissioner Clague cites strong demand and contractor optimism while noting that building costs won’t fall soon. The July surge suggests continued expansion in residential construction amid tight materials access.
A reunion and alumni dinner gathered at Liveh tld Congregational church annex Sunday afternoon August 10 to honor Arthur Musser, longtime Letchfield resident now in Willows California. He visited with his wife and daughter, met former classmates, and hosted relatives including Court Musser, Mina Musser, and guests from Elyria and Lakewood.
Lorain rehearsals wrap up for Western Union Please a play by Workshop Players. Robert Lenhard Frances Gluvna and Mary Hoch lead as Tom Mason Rosemary Ron Lignese provide romance. Cast includes Steve Hodevan Sam Marotta and others. local families attend a 1644 era school event with a photo on the grounds. The Pilgrim Party of Hindu Women walks to East Bengal to aid Hindu women in Bengal.
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