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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1947

Page

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Full Report On 4-H Steer Sale At Lorain County Fair

A complete report on the 4-H Club Steer Sale at the Lorain County Fair is compiled by Leland Schuler with John Fenstermaker as auctioneer and B.C. Ocizel as clerk. John Spitzer bought the grand champion raised by Gordon Hales, Camden Fire Department purchased the reserve champion raised by Neil Whitney. The champion sold for 561.20 and the reserve for 436,989. The sale lists 17 other steers with buyers including Nu-Way Market Elyria Spitzer Motors and several local lenders and groceries. Total weight of 19 steers was 18495 pounds with total sales of 6180.76 dollars and an average of 3382 dollars per hundred pounds.

Lorain Cowny Fair Leland Schuler John Fenstermaker B.C. Ocizel John Spitzer Spitzer Motors Gordon Hales Futon Camden Fire Department Neil Whitney Camden Hales Walter Jewett Brighton Elyria Raymond Bette John Gaueman Oberlin Roberta Pitts Peoples Banking Company Hugh Whitney Winnner Wellington American Legion Hebert Hardy Warren Pellow Medina Eaton Froden Frank Weston Oberliny Lois Wertol Warren Pelton Janet Weston Tom Ware RO Mac Hob Hardy

Greece Seen as Powder Keg for World War III

Washington congressman Charles A. Eaton warned Greece could spark a major war as tensions rise there. He said both sides would push their positions, with consequences potentially disastrous as weather turns and a Soviet victory in Greece could lead to global domination.

Greece Washington Charles A. Eaton House Foreign Affairs New Jersey Eaton United States Russia

Byrds Antarctic Flight Crew Returns After Long Cruise

The Philippine Sea carried Admiral Byrd and six large planes from January 29, reaching base then retreating toward lighter seas. Surviving crew were rescued after a crash, and the ship moved through Panama, Rhode Island, and Cuba for operations. Snyder and Shepard praise their service aboard the Philippine Sea.

Lite America Admiral Byrd Philippine Sea America Panama Quonset, R. 1 Snyder Cruse Rhode Island Altarctic Testa Cuba Quonset Pont Norfolk Shepard Admin Byrd Hav‘eg Elyria

Predict Largest Attendance Today At State Fair

Columbus officials forecast the largest turnout yet as cooler weather eased heat for animals and exhibitors. Buckeye dep loy stake paced a $2000 purse harness feature while sheep shearers eyed finals Friday. Thelma Bunbury of Broadview Farm claimed last night’s fine harness stake driving Broadview Silhouettes.

Columbus Edwin J. Bath Buekls Eye Boys and Girls Delaware Thelma Bunbury Gabanna Broadview Farm Broadview Silhou Atte Mes Sally Jones Sexton Bryn du Farm Granville Sanitecr

Deaths and funeral notices from Elyria and Wellington

Death records report Gertrude Graber, aged two, of 227 Fourth Street, Elyria, died at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Survived by husband Arthur A Graber, infant son Arthur Richard, parents J B Heins and wife in Jamestown Pa, sister Mrs Arthur Giebel. Funeral plans pending. Also in Wellington a military escort received for Howard Homer Campbell, 25, son of Homer Campbell. Campbell died en route to hospital after a gunshot incident in Texas. investigation ongoing. Funeral set for Wednesday at Sharp Truman. burial Clarksfield. In Early Hunter Earl F. Hunter, 65, Birmingham route, died after seven weeks illness. Survived by wife Emma, two daughters Mrs. Robert Glime and Mrs. Mabel Fulgrabe, a son Merrett, seven grandchildren. Body at L D Gerber Funeral Home. services Thursday at Birmingham Methodist Church.

Gertrude Graber Gertrude Cimber (Eins Arthur A. Graber Fourth Street Elyria Memorial Hospital Jamestown Elyria St. Andrew's Church Arthur Richard J. B. Heins Arthur Giebel Bilmer Wellington Howard Homer Campbell Homer Campbell Barker Street Sharp-Truman Texas Campbell Neal Hartman Sharp- Truman Funeral W. Dale Cole Hunter Wakeman Earl F. Hunter Birmingham Eagies Lodge Lorain Emma Robert Glime Florence Mabel Fulgrabe Merrett Hunter Lb. D. Gerber Funeral Home Methodist We. Norman Birmingham Cemetery

Markets and Prices Color Reed Markets Overview

Market notes show varied receipts and prices for meats and groceries with entries like beef, lambs, cheese, corn, wheat, and oats. Prices cited include $30, $16, $18, $40, $43, and $28 with general activity described as steady or mixed amid receipts and market conditions.

Reeves Liven Homer Hood

Knights of Columbus hears Boystown councillor visit

Joseph Auer, on leave from Father Flanagan's Boystown, tells Elyria KOC about the institution housing 100 plus boys aged 8 to 12 from troubled homes. He notes no regimentation, mixed staff, and a nonsectarian chapel. Also mentioned are upcoming projects, a KOC picnic, and Elyria golfers at the state tournament.

Joseph Auer Father Flanagan Boystown Knights of Columbus Corncil Chambers Bauer S Hauer Boys Town Flananan Bauer Wild Technical High School Field House Stalin Bakery Association John Mockler K. of C Hld John Surdack Don Gurney Frank Bedocs Frank Fritz Elyria Columbus

Former Elyrian Dies At Lorain

Mary Abigail Root 89 a longtime Elyria resident died at her Lorain home 226 California avenue. Widow of William Root she was born in Cleveland daughter of Josiah W Cary and Mary Beach Cary. She lived in Lorain 62 years was a member of First Congregational Church. Surviving daughter Adelaide Wood of Ormond Florida son J William Hackett Lorain a step daughter Mrs Florence Brackett Elyria three grandchildren two great grandchildren brother Rollin D Cary died 1930. Body at Waller A Frey Funeral Home Lorain services at 2 pm Wednesday the Rev Stanley J Schoeninker will officiate and burial in Ridge Lawn Cemetery Miami.

Mary Abigail Root Elyria Laroity California Avenue Lorain Root William Root Cleveland Jossich W. Cary Mary Beach Cary Cary Health Department Second Court Streets Wise First Congregational Church Adelaide Wood Ormand Fla J. William Hackett Mra Florence Brackett Rollin D. Cary Waller A. Frey Stanley J. Schoeninker Delaware Avenne Methodist Ehureh Ridge Lawn Cemetery Myria

Firemen Called To West Avenue Home

A short circuit in furnace wiring sparked a minor blaze at Ernest Erber’s West Avenue home at 8 p m yesterday. Firemen from Quad Co No 1 and Engine Co No 1, Central Fire Station, responded quickly and saved the property from damage.

Ernest Erber West Avenue Quad Co Central Fire Station

Police Court Records From City Autos and Misconduct

Police court items detail Vassie Scott Autrimond fined 15 dollars plus costs for a traffic violation after his car struck Ronald Johnson a 12 year old cyclist on Middle avenue near Eighth street alley. Other defendants include Steve Hotkey fined 80 dollars for drunk driving after a collision on West River fleet. Merhert Hamil Riverside Homes fined 25 dollars with 20 suspended on good behavior for a disorderly conduct case. Ben Simmears fined 10 dollars for reckless driving following an incident at Broad and Cedar streets. Cipernan and Sinchons cited for failing to stop at a red light in separate reports.

Vassie Scott Autrimond Ronald Johnson Eighth Street Middle Avenue A. J Agate Leon Steve Hotkey West River Fleet Ajr Agate Autiust Lodi Street Harkey Merhert Hamil Riverside Homes A .R. Agate Iole Bloom Ben Simmears West Hiver Street Shirk Mayve A. A. Agate Vallisuin Broad and Cedar Streets Fiieh Cipernan Sinchons

Elyria Woman Slightly Injured When Hit By Auto

Elyria woman Mrs. Adam Pippett, 140 Eproce Street, suffered a minor knee injury yesterday after being struck by a car backed from a parking space in front of Lorain County Bank Building. The driver was Mrs. Charléa Sceeba of Lorain. Police reported she was knocked toward the sidewalk after stepping from the curb to cross the street. Other incidents: several vehicles damaged in various collisions, including trucks and parked cars, with no serious injuries noted.

Adam Pippett Eproce Street Attics Lorai County Bippett Charléa Sceeba Lorain Pippett Ralph Wing Eastern Heights Boulevard Kahn and Anderson Chapel Street Alley B. Friedman Cleveland Charles Hupp Princeton Avenue Third Street R. A Scott Shaker! Heights Broad Street Marlon Second and Court Streets Clyde Baker Leonard Kobalka Columbia Station Howard “A. Smith Lakewood Route 252 Sprague Road Robert Giede Oberlin James Boyle Middle Avenue Giede Janother Rar

War Dept withholds Albuquerque construction details

Washington warned no information will be released about construction near Albuquerque New Mexico as it falls under restricted data. Army and Navy planners are preparing estimates for Europe's recovery and Marshall Plan aid, aiming to avoid conflicts with Paris conference work.

Washington War Department Albuquerque N. M Army Denver Sandia United Europe Recovery Navy Estithis Paris United States U. S Truman America

Banks Named Depositories For Lorain County Funds

Seven Lorain county banks were chosen as fund depositories for two years under a Lorain County Commissioners resolution on the recommendation of County Treasurer Waller J. Wright. Active funds totaling 1 280 000 and inactive funds totaling 1 650 000 were bid with varying interest rates. Banks and deposits: Wellington First Bank 100 000 active 1 350 000 inactive at 1.1 percent. Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Co 400 000 inactive at 1.6 percent. National Bank of Lorain 300 000 active 400 000 inactive at 75 percent. Central Bank Lorain 40 000 active 200 000 inactive at 0.86 percent for 100 000 and 1.61 percent for 100 000. Lorain County Savings and Trust Co 200 000 active 300 000 inactive at 0.45 percent. Elyria Savings and Trust Co 200 000 active.

Lorain County Féster Waller J. Wright Wellington First Bank Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Co National Bank of Lotrain Central Bank Lofain Lorain County Savings and Trust Co Elyria Savings and Trust Co

Army Air Force Plans New Rating System By 1949

Washington reports the Army Air Force aims to abolish the Army non commissioned officer structure and replace it with airmen senior airmen and chief airmen. The plan, a long ranged objective pending autonomy and congressional approval, would set six airman grades with pay from 75 to 136 dollars monthly and require no added authority beyond privates. Senior and chief airmen would serve as the Air Force’s non commissioned officers.

Washington AAF United States Air Force Army Air Force Army Air Force

Burglary Reported At Lake Road Cottage

A burglary at the Dulles cottage on Stop 1103 Lake Road was reported to the sheriff by neighbor Mrs. Bahl yesterday. The owner, first Dulles, had visited the cottage this weekend and found fishing equipment and other articles missing after entry by breaking a window. Deputies did not contact the owner.

Dulles Lake Road Sheriff's Department Bahl First Dulles

Report Party Leader Beaten In Hungary

In Budapest the Hungarian Independence party says its leader Zallan Preiffer was beaten by a communist led mob at a campaign meeting in Leongrad yesterday. The party claims about 200 well organized hoodlums, led by top Communist party leaders, attacked the hall.

Nudapest Hungarian Independence Party Zallan Preiffer Leongrad Foral Communist Party

Injuries Fatal At Hamilton Ohio Traffic Crash

Funeral arrangements were made today for J. He Yerian longtime Hamilton resident and park official who died from injuries suffered in a Saturday night traffic accident. The incident left several others injured at Bewlaty Park near Columbus Ohio.

Columbus J. He Yerian Hamilton Bewlaty Park

Arrest report incomplete street name and details

An arrest report lists Russell Hitkenbottom arrested yesterday morning for speeding. Details include a street name fragment and age 10, with garbled surrounding text making exact location and circumstances unclear.

Russell Hitkenbottom

Permit Granted For Parmely Ave Home Construction

A permit to build a 36 by 26 foot masonry dwelling on Parmely Avenue was granted to Bennie Lupinski of 1022 Middle Avenue. Harry Dickason, city building inspector, reports the structure will cost about $4,600 and Lupinski will do his own construction.

Parme Avenue Bennie Lupinski Middle Avenue Harry Dickason Lupinski

Priest Found Beaten To Death Near Rome

An unidentified priest was found dead on the Via Appia after being beaten and robbed. Police recovered letters in Slavic languages and other documents near the scene. Rep. Rahed F. Jones will take the oath as a member of the Federal Communications Commission on September 3, to be administered by Supreme Court Justice Harold Burton.

Rome Via Appia

Jay walking ganders warned off street in New York

Mrs Sophie Hahn testified in small claims court that her pedigreed gander James TY lay dead in a gutter after being struck. Justice Crawford dismissed the suit against milk-truck driver Joseph Levine, noting ganders roam city streets at their own risk.

New York Sophie Hahn James TY Crawford

Ohio Legislators Open Reunion At Cleveland Today

Ohio officials gather in Cleveland for a two day reunion of the 97th General Assembly. Gov Thomas J Herbert and Mayor Thomas Burke greeted attendees as Republicans and Democrats mingled in a show of cooperation. William G Rose urged Ohio to become a commonwealth of cooperation while Burke stressed joint effort to improve state and local government amid growth.

Cleveland Ohio 97Th General Assembly Thomas J. Herbert Thomas Burke Herbert William G. Rose Burke

Lincoln Mercury Prices Increased Across Ford Line

DETROIT The Ford Motor Company raised list prices on Lincoln and Mercury cars and Ford station wagons and convertibles by 96 to 229 dollars. This follows a prior 20 to 107 dollar rise on Ford passenger cars and trucks, averaging about four percent. The increases mark first price hikes on Lincoln since September 1946 and Mercury since that time.

Detroit Ford Motor Company Today Ford Lincoln

At The Court House Count of Lorain notes and actions

A 17 year old Columbus boy fined 26 dollars and license suspended for speeding 78 mph on Lake Road between Lorain and Peguer Park. County commissioners award White Ditch improvement to Homer Merritt for 7367 dollars. They consider reimbursing prosecutor 303 dollars for prisoner returns from four states. Several divorce actions filed, including Beny Shick against Leroy Findley with child custody and support. Bank judgment of 2185 dollars awarded to The Central Bank by Lorain against Rose C. Riggie Vermilion. Akron police recapture Hubert Dawson who escaped Grafton prison farm.

Columbus H. H. Nye Lorain Lake Road Peguer Park White Ditch Wellington Homer Merritt Beny Shick Leroy Guy' S B. Findley Hope Baldwin 30Th Street Jack Second Street

Qualifying Flights For National Air Races Are Started

Coveland Airport hosts qualifying for three events of the National Air Races. Teffy Levier leads Thompson Trophy hopefuls with a 360 mph attempt on a 60 mile course, while Sevier trails in a red P 38. Women’s Itate Trophy and Goodyear Trophy trials proceed as 13 women and 21 midget entrants seek finals. A Curtiss P 00 E mishap saw James De Santo bail out but escape injury.

Cleveland Coveland Teffy Levier Lacanada Calif Levier California Sevier James C. de Santo Parkersburg W. Va de Santo

Will Honor Former Cleveland Mayor Ray Miller

Cleveland Knights of Columbus honor former mayor Ray T. Miller with a Man of the Year award on September 4 for his work with the Catholic Charities Group and Knights of Columbus. Miller, a native of Defiance, Ohio, previously chaired the Democratic Executive Committee.

Cleveland Ray T. Miller Democratic Executive Committee Cleveland Knights of Columbus Catholic Charities Group Knights of Columbus Defiance

Coal Car Shortage Develops Says Railroads Group

Washington The Car Bot vice Division of the Association of American Railroads said a serious shortage of coal cars is developing atop the existing box car scarcity. It notes coal production after miners returned to work was not as high as before the stoppage and that revenue coal loadings, while up from 1946, remain well below 1944 levels. If trends continue, the rail group warns, coal shipments for 1947 may reach or slightly exceed 1944 totals.

Washington Association of American Railroads Car Service Division Lom

Civic Committee Hosts Ohio Legislators in Cleveland Visit

Judge Findley attends as member of the Metropolitan Cleveland Civic Committee which hosts visiting Ohio legislators. The two day program includes a city tour boat ride and a baseball game in Cleveland the state’s largest city.

Common Pleas Widge Guy B. Findley Cleveland Ohio

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