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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1947

Page

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Ship Reaches Le Havre with Food Gifts from Friendship Train

The storm delayed the Victory ship Friend at Le Havre bringing nine million pounds of food gifts to France. The American Ambassador and officials welcomed the vessel and a ceremony handed food to four relief groups for distribution. Trains will spread provisions across eight regions as aid beyond Marshall Plan commitments.

LE Havre France United States Madame Germaine Jefferson Cattery Drew Pearson Washington Pearson American Aids To American Joint Distribution Committee World Council of Churches Natonal Catholic Welfare Conference

Britain to rethink Germany policy after four power split

A high government source says Britain must decide next steps in Germany after the East West break. Britain may seek terms for France to join the Anglo American setup or delay Trizonia while negotiations for economic or political unification of the three Western zones proceed.

Britain Germany France Council of Foreign Ministers Bevin Clement Atlee U.S

Obituary notices for Erber Smith Dengate residents of Elyria

Several obituaries from Elyria memorialize Charles Erber and George W. Smith, plus Leon Dengate. Charles Erber, 80s, former German immigrant and woodworking machinist, died at Elyria Memorial Hospital after illness. Survived by son Arnest, granddaughter Mrs Richard Wagner, great grandson, two brothers in Germany, and others. wife Martha Erber died last February. Services Thursday at St Marys Church with burial in Brookdale cemetery. George W Smith, 62, embalmer active in Elyria, died at home on Columbus Street after months of illness. Survived by widow Ina, two brothers, one sister, and daughter Dorothy. funeral Saturday at Second Methodist Church with burial in Brookdale. Leon Dengate, Elyria-born, died suddenly at 1 pm in Pontiac Michigan, where he worked for General Motors. Survived by wife Jeanette, two sons, two daughters, two grandchildren, and siblings Archie Dengate and Mrs J Frank Ryan. Funeral arrangements incomplete.

Charles Faber Charles Erber West Avenue Elyria Memorial Hospital Germany Mtr Erber Hind United States Elyria Cleveland St. Mary's Church Arnest Erber Chronicle-Telegram Richard Wagner Elytia Jacob Ludowie Wither Hepheirs Dietmany Martha Erber Nichols Dicken Hermie St. Mary's Church S Frederick Diets Brookdale Cemetery George W. Smith Columbus Street Croguefield Ohio Second Methodist Church Calumbius Embalming College Ina Leon ’. Dengate Leon Fe, Dengate Elyrian Whittemore Street Pontiac Michigan Dengate General Motors Jeannette McAllister Waste J. and Richard Clement J. LaBarge George Lewer Archie H. Dengate Toledo J. Frank Ryan

Cub Scout Pack 105 Christmas Party Delight

Cub Scout Pack 105 held a Christmas party at the First Congregational Church last night with carols, Christmas movies, and a surprise visit from Santa Claus. About 150 Cubs, parents, and guests attended. Dwight Fellon chaired the event, with den mother Mrs. Franklin Rockwood in charge of dinner. Toys repaired by dens were displayed and may be given as gifts to children at the Lorain County Children's Home in Oberlin.

Santa Claus Cub Scout Pack First Congregational Church Dwight Fellon Mcinley Schau Franklin Rockwood Den Lorain County Oberlin Virginia McKee McKinley School Johns Noble Orvis Clouser J.C. Linsville Elizabeth Rich Grace Tulk William A. Leath Walter Roshaven E. P. Gates Hal Enycart

Lorain Firm Low Bidder for Wellington Road Work

The Ohin Engineering Co. won the bid to grade and drain a 0.284 mile stretch on State Route 10 in Wellington Township for 42051 dollars, against a state estimate of 31400 dollars. Separately, Austria reported a 36 percent rise in living costs in July.

Lorain Ohin Engineering Co Wellington Township Austria

136 Men And Women At County Home To Be Remembered

The Murray Ridge County Home will host a Christmas program with 136 elderly residents. Local groups plan gifts and events including a Christmas show, church services, and a traditional Christmas dinner as residents, many aged 60 to 80, anticipate holiday activities.

Chrisiminn Tlotairy County Murray Ridge Road Laurance Collier St. Mary's Altar Society Elyria Ladies Aid Society the Fields Methodist Church Magyar Reformed Church Collier Colliny

Lamb Pool operation explained to Lorain County flock owners

Guy Hammons, Huron County agricultural extension agent, explained the Greenwich lamb pool system to Lorain County sheep owners at Brighton school. He noted 1 800 lambs pooled in 1947 48, expected to reach 4 000, and urged breeding management feeding and parasite control. Four pool dates were listed for early 1940 January 2 and 22 February 12 and March 4 with many flock owners planning to try the Greenwich pool.

Nurons Aghland County Greenwich Muron County Lorain County Brighton Guy Hammons Huron County Agricultural Extension Agent Greenwich Pool

Birthday honors for Justice Lord at Magonle Temple

In a municipal morning gathering, 86 year old Justice of the Peace Charles C. Lord received a birthday surprise as tenants and employees sang to him at the Magonle Temple. Lord, who declined celebration, sent a birthday verse to County Treasurer Walter J. Wright, noting Wright’s December 17 birthday. Scrubwomen in Scotland are noted for fashion changes from two decades ago.

Magonle Temple Justice of the Peace Charles C. Lord Lord Toall Walter J. Wright

Oberlin Knights Visit and Community Group News

Oberlin Knights of Pythias Lodge No 462 invites all members for an official visit by the Grand Outer Guard as part of a statewide program. The issue also covers the Modernaires Club activities, December events, officer elections, new members, and town council actions including tax rate, franchise discussion, and notes on Girl Scout training and upcoming French play Topaze at Oberlin College.

Grand Outer Guard Oberlin Knights Oberlin Knights of Pythias Lodge Grand Odge Ohio Knights of Pythias Electra Sage Winifred Howell Anna Funk Flora Blackmer Toledo Eastern Review and Dance Alice Binns Peg Wall Thelma Morton Mildred Michell Trearer Esther Spotts Secvetiry Lena Scott Adamon Gibbs Mary Clark Father Spotts Dorothy Cannon Floise Williams Robetta Crisp Ruth Goodson Dolores Hitchins Evangeline Long Oberlin Council Oberlin Zahm Martin

Waste Paper Near Furnaces Caused Two Fires Here

Firemen answered yesterday to two fires caused by waste paper near furnaces in local homes. At 606 West River Street a chimney fire ignited a basement pile of waste paper, damaging property. another small blaze in the Carl Calkins residence at 814 West River Street started when embers landed on paper. Earlier, a blaze at 982 Brice Avenue was confined to paper and rubbish near a furnace vent. A teenage sibling and infant were injured last month at 606 West River Street.

Carl Calkins West River Street Tentoy Calkins Weston Hodge Brice Avenue

Markets Report From Cleveland and Chicago Trading Floors

Markets show mixed results with fruit and produce prices fluctuating. Apple boxes and pears vary in price, while eggs, poultry, and livestock outlooks stay firm in Cleveland markets and Chicago quotations reflect slight uplifts in butter and eggs. Palestine fruit disease noted as context.

Cleveland U. A Chicago

Court House suit targets Carlisle property drilling dispute

A petition filed today seeks to void a Carlisle Township lease harming E. G. McManaway and G. B. Harmon, alleging false representation and improper signatures. Drilling damage to property is claimed. Also reported are probation rulings for Frank Johnson for a blackmail incident and others including manslaughter plea, juvenile fines, and Lorain County note bids for sewer and water improvements.

Sam Polen al Aled Carlislé Township Proberty E. G. McManaway Ashland G. B. Harmon iWooster Carlisle ian + Frank Johnson Spruce D.A. Cook

Organ Concerts At Elyria Savings And Trust Co

The Elyria Savings and Trust Co welcomes Christmas with a new decorative scene a stained glass window in the bank lobby lit to resemble cathedral glass. The window honors bank employees Wilbur H. Gaston Lowell Bellers and Janes Collier who painted the 18 by 10 foot canvas from a small design by Charles Markham. Organ concerts by Nathan R Williams Ridgeville are scheduled Friday Saturday and the first three days of next week at 1145 am and 115 pm. Bank staff will hold their annual Christmas dinner at Spring Valley on December 29.

Elyria Savings and Trust Go Filahé Neustle Meds Fahiné Landing Bank Wilbur H. Gaston Lowell Bellers Janés Collier Charles Markham Nathan R. Williams Ridgeville Spring Valley

Arraignments for intoxication lead to fines in police court

In Cleveland, Janes Herbert Lapp of Broad street was fined five dollars and costs after a police court arraignment for intoxication following an arrest at Mac's Grill on Broad street at 3 20 this morning. Tom O'Neil of Warden avenue also faced a five dollar fine with costs after an intoxication arraignment, arrested at his home at 11 55 last night. Charles Bailey of Middle avenue was fined five dollars after being arrested at East avenue and Broad street at 12 58 this morning for intoxication. A collision on Broad street damaged the right fenders of a car driven by Frank Robert of Second street, owned by Myers Ford of Graf ton, Franklin Hollis reported ten panes of glass broken in his barn and three hives of bees tipped over, killing the bees, with two boys involved. Katherine Gomesak of Wilbur avenue filed suit for alimony from Paul, married in 1921 with four children. Loix Henes of Amherst filed suit.

Herbert Lapp Cleveland Mac's Grill Broad Street Tom O'Neil Warden Avenue Hia Charles Bailey Middle’ Avenue East Avenue Frank Robert Second Street Myers Ford R. BD Grafton Franklin Hollis Lodt Street Katherine Gomesak Wilbur Javentie Paul

Legion Members See Gridiron Movies at Amarte Tan

About 260 American Legion members attended a showing of past Elyria High School football games. Coach B. W. Tryey presented color photos from Cleveland Heights Fremont and Shaker Heights games. Planned events include a Christmas Kiddie Party, New Year’s Eve party, and a January trip to Cleveland Arena for hockey.

American Legion Amartetan Legion Home For Wives and Children Af Cleveland Arena Melvin Harper Harold Haywood Post Entertainment Commattes

Louis Austin Granted Divorce From Allene

Louis Austin was granted a divorce from Allene by Judge D A Cook on grounds of neglect and was awarded custody of their child.

Louis Austin Allene D. A. Cook

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