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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1947

Page

1

Missing 20 Month Girl Triggers 200-Strong Search

Marion Wisconsin area launches a massive search for Carolyn Peterson, 20 months, missing from her farm yard since 10:10 a.m. yesterday. Waldo C sheriff Gray Retorer leads the effort with 200 volunteers combing fields and woods. two Marion airport planes joined but found no trace. The child wore an orange sun suit and brown shoes. a three-year-old brother said a car stopped by, but authorities downplay that claim.

Marion Hédrby Waldo Carolyn Peterson Charles Peterson Waldo Yesters Gray Retorer Judy Carolyn Betterer

Walks Two Miles After Auto Crash Near Wakeman

Jack Cline a 34 year old from Cleveland drove a wrecker when his vehicle skidded around a curve near Wakeman and rolled one and a half times at 1 45 pm yesterday. He walked nearly two and a half miles to Wakeman seeking help before a passerby or marshal helped him to Norwalls Hospital.

Jack Cline Cleveland Wakeman Cline Midway Monroeville Norwalls Hospital

To Collect Rubbish In Grafton Thursday

Grafton-A rubbish collection is scheduled for Grafton Village on Thursday, August 21. Residents are asked to place rubbish in containers at the curb. The Board of Public Affairs plans city water and sewer extension on Oak Street across the B and O track.

Grafton Grafton Village Board of Public Affairs City Walter Oal Street B. and O

Stardust rail car exhibit plans unveiled by General Motors

The Stardust four car train with sleeping chair lounge and dining cars uses two layered bulletproof glass domes and genta insulated floors to boost capacity. Designed by General Motors to showcase comfort in rail travel the train will tour the Northeast and display at Cleveland D and C docks then the Canadian National Exposition from 2 pm to 6 pm through August 25.

General Motors Corporation Confort General Motors Frigidaire Hyatt Hearings Detroit Diesel Delca Cieneral Motors Cleveland United States East Ninth Street

Operator licenses listed for multiple towns and names

From Page One continued list shows operators and chauffeurs licenses for Amherst Avon Columbia Station South Amherst Lorain Wellington and nearby areas. Names include David R. Goldthorpe Catherine Pickering Loretta McAlpin Doris M Sheldon C R Bruegger Elizabeth Pekank and William A Thomas along with Henry G Klermiznd and Jack Water.

Flyria Amherst David R. Goldthorpe Avon Catherine Pickering Columbia Station Huissett South Amherst Jack Water Wellington Robert M. Herrick

Fenders Damaged In Auto Crashes On City Streets

Two auto crashes caused fender damage in city streets. Labert Schuur, 608 Cambridge avenue, battled a collision at Bart River street and W Lincoln. John Nasipak, 640 Cambridge avenue, was struck on Broad street by Vincent Krupp. A tire blowout near West Ridge road involved Carl Mase Lorin and Eldon Egereth, 1118 last night, per sheriff report.

Bart River Street Lincoln Coute Labert Schuur Cambridge Avenue Phil Johnson Eastern Heights Boulevard John Nasipak Broad Street Vincent Krupp West River Street Carl Mase Lorin Rodale West Ridge Road Eldon Egereth Parmoloy Avenue Sheriff Department

Death records tragic notes in Berea region obits

Obituary notices detail Frank I Vanke died at 54 of heart attack at home in Berea after living in Fisvia. Survived by wife, son Robert, daughter Beverly, and siblings. Funeral at Biltrer Funeral Home with services at St Jude’s Church. Also listed are Ernest Lombke 58 Amherst, Thomas Ellsworth Pape 63 North Olmsted, Ralph R Ripley 32 New London, and Andrew Rehisler 80 Birmingham, with burial and service details in local cemeteries and churches. Surviving relatives named include spouses, children, brothers, sisters, and nieces.

Frank B Yanke Frank I. Vanke Lewis Court Berea Rfe Fisvia Berbi New York Helen Curtis Victori Klekoda Ne. Holcick Witler Brasse Clinton Pauline Matalski Cleveland Biltrer Fneral St. Jude's Chyrred Embee Ammerst Ernest Lombke Ows Milan Avenue Huron Road Hospital Germany Lorain County St. Peter's Isis and Reformed Church Walhelmina John Amherst Henry Grugel George Pippert Browshel Zilch J. J. Bole Lens Brownhelm Pape North Olmsted Persoulees Thomas Ellsworth Paps Fitch Berea Hospital Clifton Post American Legion Cleveland Fleckie Company Spebs.qs.a Universalist Kauples Klub Hober Robinson Universalist Church Sunset Arenorial Park Selma Betty Anns Ella Pape Belleview Fla Frank Catherine Galt New London Ralph R. Ripley Clifton Street Linda Heo Carolyn Theatre Sackett Fae Baal Revo Lop Schoemhult

Tiffin Team Wins Pulling Contest at Lorain County Fair

A team owned by Biller and Baker pulled 24 feet with 0.900 pounds to win the weight pulling contest at the Lorain County Pair. Fifteen teams competed. Other winners include Letsmell Tros of Shiloh with 22 feet 10 inches and Bid Rider of LaGrange with 20 feet 7 inches. Heavyweight class races scheduled for tomorrow at HW.

Biller Filguck San. Crevawieh

Contracts Approved For Equipment By Lorain County Board

Lorain County Tower of Elections approved contracts for new equipment to handle expanded precincts. Eldred Company Lorain will supply two in drawer post index cabinets at 151.50 each seven drawer post index cabinets at 9725 each and a recompioned York sate at 155. Brooks Company Cleveland awarded 19 Visible record precinct books at 11.91 each. Fire damaged a car owned by Esther Winder Naghrad LaGrange on Third street with no injuries or change to the vehicle.

Lorain County Cleveland Esther, Winder, Naghraad LaGrange Fremen Third Street

Police Court Fines For Dog Offense And Intoxication

Police records show Carl Diedrick of R. D. 1 South Abingdon was fined $5 and costs for owning a dog running at large after Heath Officer Gordon Bell reported the animal had bitten a child. Diedrick claimed the dog spoke his English and did not bite, only scratched Dr. Linn Kelly. Wakeman was fined $5 and costs for intoxication after being arrested at 10 p.m. yesterday on Broad Street.

Carl Diedrick R. D South Abbe Rund A. R. Agate Ranning Heath Gordon X. Bell Diedrick Linn Kelly Wakeman Tie Broad Street

Abandoned truck owner identified. multiple divorces awarded

A truck abandoned on Elyria Avenue near Route 254 was traced to James E. Smith of Newton Falls. Separately, Lorain County commissioners approved $077 for sewer cleanings and a divorce court granted several settlements including DeMarea vs Vincenza for neglect, Kensik vs Patricia, Burrell vs Mainigrete, Simeon vs Michael, and Waldave custody cases.

Labout Ava Elyria Avenue Route 254 Sheriffs Department James E. Smith Newton Falls Mra Keteb Professor Street Oberlin Esheriff S Department Wissen Reeves Avenuue Fullerton Road

County Jail Being Cleaned Painted First Floor Shined

Grand jurors visiting next week will find the county jail a shining example of order and cleanliness. Sheriff Carl R. Finegan reports painting and jail labor have refinished the entire first floor in cream and brown. The second floor was painted last year and will be repainted later. a thorough cleaning of the basement and general renovation of equipment are planned. A routine cleaning schedule includes waxing floors and scrubbing the kitchen by hand as part of keeping the jail in first class order.

Iecunity Sherif Carl R. Finegan

Bookkeeper Attends Training School in Mansfield

George watonsiegel head book keeper for the Jworain County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association was in Mansfield today for a two day bookkeepers training school sponsored by the Ohio Farm Bureau Representatives from the 12 counties in this Farm Bureau field were on hand for the school.

George Watonsiegel Jworain County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association Mansfield Ohio Farm Bupen

Prices At Noon No Cenl 1445 Penna ye WAG American Can

Prices at noon show a mix of consumer goods and major brands. The list includes Montgomery Ward, Sears Roebuck, Westinghouse Electric, Bendix, General Motors, White Motors, Republic Steel, US Steel, and Standard of Ohio.

Cscs Montgomery Ward I National Sears Roebuck Trivener Westinghouse Electric Weelworth Co Op Bendix General Motors Wheelie Republic US Steel Ohio Cities

Vacation Notes and Local Social Updates in Oberlin

Oberlin notes Frances Yocoi of Chapel Hill NC arrives for a month with family on Forest Street. Miss Yocom to visit Dr Cassie Payne in Frankfort Michigan, then return to duties at UNC. Eleanor Jackson returns from a west vacation for a short stay. Remodeling at 187 South Main Street converts to four apartments, first tenants Carl Younglass move in. Wedding shower for Joyce Merrill and Eugene Redden. decorations and guest list detailed. Family visits and picnics described. numerous local names listed. Multiple notices of births and medical updates, with August dates and names of residents in Gratan and Elyria areas.

Wewnedenee Oberlin Aliss Frances Yocoi Chapel Hil South Main Street Floyd Barnard South Street Carl Younglass Dolly Lee Wood Joyce Merril Eugene Redden Lorain Miss Merrill Jayeu Crewe den Towers Wa Bus Harvey Merrill Arnice Fowler Howard Muer Harold Papworth Doe Schandersky Carlton Lee Charles Cook Glean Clapp Mirah. E. Merrill Mass Dorothy Rosecrans Robert Wood Walker West Loran Street Wath Ut Butisry Mir Mis Doe Smith Miyria Mer Irs Lir Smith Agune Oul Mys B.A. South Harald Smith Harald Caldieen Duidy Linda Curul Gratan Vin Bart Ward Mas Edward Cowper Mike Cine Missouri Pyne Thea Nicce Ale Walker Miny Rhaéitbeth Cummings Allen Mass Cuntings E.R. Conngs Weat Collugy Street Ales Cerwin Buerer Dean Barnet Elsha Spa Chris Giver Weat College Pricet Pass Mishagh Pollace Lewlard Waibem Ange 19- Dincharges Donald Wright Merle DeLong Homan Ed Medving Wardell August WU

City Rest Rooms To Close At Night

Police Chief E J Stankard announced that city rest rooms on Court and Second streets will no longer be open all night and will close at 1 p m daily starting today The move follows a conference with Service Director J D Faxon to curb vandalism theft and unsanitary conditions by some users Most trouble occurs at night and respectable persons may obtain keys from police if no rest room is available after a break in.

E. J. Stankard J. D. Faxon Malicion Stankard

Clearview School Levy Up For Vote

Lorain County officials disclosed that Clearview Local School District voters will face a three mill levy in November to run five years as a renewal of an expiring levy. The Clearview board of education approved submitting the levy for public vote and filed the resolution with the elections office. The levy funds are designated for current operating expenses.

Yarues Glearview Lorain County Board of Elections Clearview Board of Education Election Board

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