Ton Of Money Drive To Start Friday In Elyria
The Kiwanis sponsored Ton of Money campaign begins Friday to raise funds for Salvation Army Christmas and winter relief. A copper kettle over 100 years old, hung on a custom standard, will tour different corners daily with Goodfellows soliciting donations. Captain Burton leads Salvation Army aid for all needy, prioritizing immediate Christmas dinner and toys for children.
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Kiwanians
Ketile—Le Ryan, Jr
Kiwanis
Burton Johnson
Salvation Army
Charles Sartor
James Sivard
First Methodist Church
Cochairman
Denis
C. H. Merihe Co
Kiwapizis
Kiwami Club
Burton
F. A. Dusthimer
Harold Ewlis
Seniesz
Cleveland Northeast Ohio Weather Outlook and Local Ad
Cloudy mild with occasional rain this afternoon tonight and Thursday forenoon. Clearing in afternoon and turning colder at night with 45 tonight and 47 Thursday. Christmas trees wreaths decorations open evenings and Sunday. Markhams Nursery and Flower Shop 1153 E River Phone 3164. Adv.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Markhams Nursery & Flower Shop
E River
Adv
Forecast of Higher Ohio Government Operating Costs in 1949-50
Ohio state officials project tens of millions of dollars more to run state government in the 1949-50 biennium. The welfare department and state universities drive most increases, with 26.5 million more for welfare in 1949-50 and rising costs for pensions and new institutions. Federal highway grants require matching funds, and the Ohio Education Association seeks about 27 million more in state school funding for the year ahead.
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Columbus
Gar
Welfare Department
Frank J. Lausche
State Welfare Department
Johan C. Waidner
Mt. Vernon
Cleveland
Earl Reed
Ohio Education Association
Delay of Israel UN membership bid approved by Security Council
The Security Council voted eight to zero with three abstentions to postpone Israel’s bid for UN membership until next Friday. Russia vetoed a quick council agreement on Cerlon for Gx membership, while France’s Andre Pared urged more time for study. Britain’s Sir Alexander Cadogan proposed indefinite postponement possibly until April 1 in New York, with a Friday vote planned.
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Paris
United Nations Security Council
Russia
Council
Cerlon
Israess
France
Alexandre Pared
Britain
Sir Alexander Cadogan
Israel
General Assembly
New York
Probation Granted To Truck Driver In Fatal Crash
Judge D A Coox granted Charles Preston of Lucas County probation after he pleaded guilty to second degree manslaughter in a crash that killed Oberlin College student William Wallace on Oberlin road near Brookdale cemetery on July 24. Wallace’s sister Amy, visiting from Bronxville NY, was seriously injured and treated at Elyma Memorial Hospital before discharge. Preston had been jailed since the accident until his release yesterday. WREATHS and home decorations advertised at Botamer Florist.
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D. A. Coox
Charles Preston
Lucas County
Reston
Wiliam Wallace
Oberlin College
Oberlin Road
Brookdale Cemetery
Wallace
Amy
Bronxville
Elyma Memorial Hospital
Preston
Highways Closed By High Water In Ohio
Heavy rainfall shut at least three Ohio highways with more closures expected. US 50 from Athens to Amesville and US 33 near Galha county junction 160 were listed. Sleet in Medina county made roads slippery and warned of continued rain and warmer, cloudy weather. Temperatures ranged from 31 to 65 degrees. BIRKLINES advertised costume jewelry sale at 250 Second St.
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Ohio
Weather Bureau
Tommorrow
State Highway Department
Athens
Albans
County Tax Duplicate Increases in Lorain County
Lorain County Auditor Frank Ayres announced a rise in the county tax duplicate to 267,052,550 for the year ending last April, with Elyria totaling 63,008,925. Industrial additions in Elyria and Lorain boosted values, including Colson Corp and The National Tube Co., while Lorain city’s total valuation rose to 113,458,000.
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Lorain County
Frank Ayres
Elyria
Ayres
Colson Corp
Pfaudler Co
Timms Spring
Lorain City
National Tube Co
Carol Sing On Court House Steps Monday
Elyria chapter of the Society sponsors a community Christmas carol sing on the Lorain County Court House steps Monday at 7 30 p m. The Elyria chorus directed by Nelson Howe joins choruses from Lorain and Wellington. performers meet at the YMCA at 7 15 p m. A loud speaker system will help all hear.
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Elyria
Society For the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet
Singing In
America
Lorama County Court House
Nelson Howe
Lorain
Wellington
Lo- Tain
Elyria Home
Lorain City Tax Rate Set At 18 Mills For 1949
County Auditor Frank Ayres reports Lorain City's 1949 general tax rate will be 18 mills, up from 17.02. The city expects a year end balance near 335,000 and a 1949 operating certification of 820,000, about 118,000 higher than 1948. Other county subdivision rates are being calculated.
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Frank Ayres
Lorain City
Lorain
Ayres
Communists Enter Peiping Reported as Capture Alleged
A Commercial Bank report claims Communist forces entered Peiping at 5 30 P M today and that Gen Fu Tso Yi a Nationalist commander in North China was captured The government spokesman denied Peiping entry and Fu capture. Radio ad follows.
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Nanking
Peiping
Fu Tso-Yi
China
Weng- Yi
Four People Sentenced After Guilty Pleas
Four defendants indicted last week pleaded guilty before Judge Guy B Findley. Chester Hanenkrat of Dover and Eugene Pongrat of Dover received prison terms for burglary stemming from a LaGrange High School break in on November 18. Antonio Soice of Lorain was fined 200 dollars and costs with a suspended 30 day country jail sentence for assault on Rafael Martinez to Puerto Rico. Merle Davis of Lorain was fined court costs for carrying a pocketbook. John Jones of Cleveland had a motion denied and his trial and Milton Renster of Cleveland set for December 16 for alleged theft of well drilling equipment on Parsons Road. The equipment belonged to Walter Sprenger of Grafton with alleged damage of 16 602 dollars.
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Guy B. Findley
Vesterdeyr
Chester Hanenkrat
Dover
Eugene Pongrat
LaGrange
Penitentiary
Mansfield Reformatory
Antonio Soice
Lorain
Rafael Martinez
Puerto Rico
Merle Davis
Lorzin
Findley
John Jones
Cleveand
Milton Renster
Cleveland
Parsons Road
Walter Sprenger
Grafton
New Cabinet In The Making in China
Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek is pushing to form a new Chinese cabinet with officials favoring peace with the Communists. Chang Chih Chung, a chief negotiator in talks under George Marshall, has agreed to join the new cabinet, urged by Chiang. Premier designate Sun Fo is assembling the cabinet.
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Nanking
Chiang
Kai-Shek
Chang Chih-Chung
Gen
George
Marshall
Chang
Chiang Kai-Shek
Sun Fo
Woman Hit By Auto On Way To Work
Mrs Hazel Opper 57 of 213 East avenue was struck by a car at 6 47 am while crossing Cedar street at Broad. She suffered bruises to her left leg and head and was taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital for examination with no serious injuries. driver Lyle Kuenzer of 35157 Center Ridge road was turning left onto Cedar.
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Hazel Opper
East Avenue
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Cedar Street
Broad
Lyle Kuenzer
Center Ridge Road
Cedar
Sunshine Club Funds Stolen From East Carlisle School
A young light-haired man stole about $10 from East Carlisle school Sunshine Club funds. The thief fled in a gray Mercury car at 11 am, seen by children who reported him to Principal Stanley Dawler. The incident involved a small room used for board meetings and minor money from Christmas seals. The suspect, about 25, wore a brown jacket.
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Twe
Sunshine Club
East Carlisle
Hailway
Sunshine
Stanley Dawler
Sheriffs Department
Explosion Aboard Soudan Injures Several Off Kobe
The Pacific and Orient Steamship Company reported that an explosion aboard the British ship Soudan near Kobe Japan left several injured. The company said no further details were available immediately.
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London
Kobe
Japan
Pacific and Orient Steamship Company
Auto dealer used deposits to back loan business
Washington investigators examine an auto dealer accused of diverting customer deposits into a profit making building loan scheme. Deposits reportedly reached 345,000 and customers waited months while others received new cars. Industry officials were invited to testify as hearings probe auto dealer practices.
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Claim Auto Dealer
Washington
Ford Motor Co
National Automobile Dealers Association
New York State Deaiers Association
Two Contributions For $75,000 Announced At Dinner
Gifts totaling 75000 from Bendix-Westinghouse Automotive Airbrake Co and Thew Shovel Co kick off Elyria Memorial Hospital fund drive. Campaign chairs and Baldwin Wallace College leader praise volunteers at Elks Club dinner as advance phase runs through January 4 with public phase starting January 17.
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Elyria Industries
Elyria Memoral
Elks Club
David O. Thomas
Bendix-Westinghouse Automotive Airbrake Co
Chauncey B. ‘Smythe
Thew Shovel ‘Co
Wright
Louis C. Wright
Baldwin-Wallace College
Elyrians
Dr. Wright
Bendix-Westinghouse Chief Grants $50,000 to Elyria Hospital Drive
Thomas, president of Bendix-Westinghouse, announced a $50,000 corporate contribution to the Elyria Hospital campaign. He urged that liberal corporate investment in hospital facilities benefits business through healthier workers and fewer production delays. He said the board authorized the gift as part of a voluntary free enterprise effort to support essential community services.
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Enlighiened
David O. Thomas
Bendix - Westinghouse
Elyria Hospital
Thomas
Yananee
Elyria
Post Office Implements Hourly Mail Pickup At Front Box
Elyria officials announce curb box mail will be collected hourly and parking on East avenue block limited to five minutes for trucks and curb access. Safety director D W Kothe cites better sightlines and safer turns during Christmas rush. plan may continue if workable. Acting postmaster William Jenne confirms hourly curb box collection will speed service.
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Elyria
Safety Service
D. W. Kethe
East Avenue
Broac
Depot Strreets
Kothe
William Jenne
Scott Will Not Resign As G O P Head
Washington report says Chairman Hugh D. Scott Jr. will not resign under pressure and aims to revitalize the party through a broad policy conference. Pressure mounts for his ouster ahead of a national committee meeting, with debate tied to a proposed policy statement and possible platform influence.
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Washington
Hugh D. Scott, Jr
Republican National Committee
Willnderiaxe
Scott
GOP
Thomas E. Dewey
Traffic official John A Forsher dies after short illness
John A Forsher 56 former Toledo Traffic Commissioner died yesterday after a three month illness. A native of Fostoria he served as traffic counsel for the Toledo Board of Trade 18 years and was a recognized authority on grain rates. Services will be held Friday.
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Toledo
John A. Forsher
Forsher
iToledo Board of Trade
Truck crash kills Harold West in Vincennes rainstorm
In Vincennes Indiana Harold West aged 21 from Mt Gilead Ohio was killed yesterday when his truck collided in a rainstorm with another vehicle.
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Vincennes
Ind
Harold West
Gilead
Help Busy St Nick Advertises Christmas Trees
A classifieds style notice promotes inexpensive Want Ads in the Chronicle Telegram for Christmas trees and shopping ads. It highlights Birklines Christmas specials and a special purchase at Burkline’s with national gift lines cut 50 percent.
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Chronicle-Telegram
Birklines
J Burkline
Second St
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