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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1948

Page

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Elyria Sets Next Year Tax At 20.50 Mills

Elyria will levy 20.50 mills for 1949, a three tenths mill reduction from the current rate, announced by County Auditor Frank Ayres. The tax equals 20.50 dollars per thousand valuation, with an outlook of a favorable balance in the general fund. The drop stems from lower debt retirement demands and is built on a formula within the 10 mill limit.

Elyria Frank Ayres Ny Finan Syecad Meor Ayres Treneral Ens Eig Ayres Bu

Union Leaders Inspect Elyria Memorial Hospital Campaign

Nearly twenty five labor leaders toured Elyria Memorial Hospital last night. They visited operating rooms, the nursery, wards, kitchens and sick rooms while campaign leaders explained the 830,600 dollar building fund drive.

Elyria Memorial Hospital C. R. Cook Characer B. Simihe Indus Allan W. Fritzsche Dexter Dall Cam-Pa.cn Herbert G. Fickes Rev. G. Russel Hargate Mr. Cook Hariey Reese Adolph Danitz George Dieward Irvine Higgins Alton Page Russell Reisinger Harry Wacker A. F. of L. Building Trades Group Thomas Dunn Richard C. Johns Harold Kaiser Arthur C. Hennert Dominic Staskiews A. F of L. Industrial Group

Ton Of Money Drive Opens In Town For Christmas Charity

The town kicks off its largest Christmas charity campaign with a Salvation Army Winter Relief drive. A raffle kettle and donations from prominent citizens aim to raise funds over the next week, with totals to be announced in tomorrow's paper.

Via Corticruzens Hs C. Scheol Band Cev Aml Sechi Camain Byron Dan Ho

Cleveland Weather and Holiday Events Noted

Weather forecast for Cleveland shows a freeze tonight and tomorrow with fair conditions plus a high of 39 on Saturday. Also advertised are Christmas activities for children at Botamer Florist and show times Sunday afternoon at 2:30 and 4:00 with related ads.

Cleveland Wether Freezst Mrrthe Stern Eicra Ahice

Red Cross Anticipates Annual Fund Campaign

Elyria chapter prepares for the national Red Cross drive held each March with a $60 million nationwide goal. Local plans are drafted. Edna Schropp says the Elyria drive chairman and chapter board oversee preparations as R W Butts chairs the board.

Eivica Jocal Elyria Edna Schropp Iocal R. W. Butts

Sees Possibility Of Vaccine Against Cancer

Yale geneticist Dr. Leenell C. Strong reports two years of mouse experiments suggesting a resistant agent in the body may prevent cancer and could lead to a vaccine. Findings note transmission to subsequent generations from groups of mice exposed to the carcinogen metalycholanitrene.

New York Leenell C. Strong Yale University School of Medicine Association For the Advancements of Scence Strong

Estate of Bertha Bramwell Leaves Bequests to Local Institutions

The 75 year old Bertha Bramwell left 500 cash bequests to Gates Hospital for Crigspled Children Pleasant View Sanitarium and the First Christian Church. She named Eiviia Savings and Trust Co. as executor with total estate between 35000 and 58000. Proceeds from sale of household goods go to the church and clothing to the Salvation Army. She requested cremation and funeral expenses covered by the estate.

Bertha Bramwell Second Street Gates Hospital Lorain County Pleasant View Senatorium First Christian Church Eiviia Savings and Trust Co James Bramwell

Two Drivers Injured After Local Truck Collision

Robert Butler Bryan, 22, and Amelia Protons of Yourgstious were injured in an artery crash near here yesterday. Emanuel Lalurma of Yourgstewn, Griver, and Jack Lowery suffered minor injuries as their trucks collided.

Bryan Robert Butler Farmer K Sjentiy Amelia Protons TX CO Emanuel Lalurma

Automobile Service Ad From Dectz Inc at 728 W Broad

Advertisement for immediate guaranteed auto service from Dectz Inc Chrysler Plymouth located at 728 West Broad Avenue. Promotional copy emphasizes quick repair and vehicle maintenance offerings.

Dectz, Inc Chrysler-Plymouth W. Broad

Variety of Christmas Programs In Local Schools

Elvira public elementary schools present varied Christmas programs this year. Garford School kicks off tonight at 8 pm with 159 students from third to seventh grades in an art and music integrated show using a color film strip of drawings. McKinley School mixes Christmas and Hanukah observances with five-country customs and a United Nations tree. Ely School program features the Christmas story and a seventh-eighth grade playlet. Frank School offers a Christmas pageant with a chorus and seventh-eighth graders in an audience setting. PTA activities and carol singing round out the neighborhood celebrations with limited space for attendees.

Elvrra Tyne Garford School Alaynerd Huene HH Eibling Cooperaion Muss Dorothy Jones J. Martin Beck Viola Roth Merjorie Rossiter McKinley School Parent- Teacher Association United Nations Christiree Ely RB. A. Gn Amc Udes Eugene Meili Edith Giies Pec Jensen Ed Frrye Weanese Richard Gerhar- Ginger Philp Dein Petricia Alason Patricia Fitzpetrics Frank Echool Weanescar Aftcom Oigamih Grece Epetia Senta Wid P.T.A Tosine +reai Iarol Eainen Ana Atam Cnm

Truman Seeks Civil Rights Reform in New Congress

President Truman plans to urge Congress to enact his 10 item civil rights program, including a civil rights commission and anti lynch provisions. The States Rights opposition from Arkansas and Alabama challenges the agenda as socialist influenced, signaling a deep national partisan split.

Truman Congress Birmingham Ber Leney Arkansas Vhawman State's Rights Party Bisghem Sovern Avery Toeman Congressional Committee On Civil Rights Justice Department Hawaii United States Trumen South

Oberlin Meeting Sheds Light On Communist Speakers

Grace H. Tulk reports on a Rights Congress event at Oberlin College where Gus Hall, Ohio Communist Party chair, and Willem Haber of the Civil Rights Congress defended civil liberties amid charges of fascism and government hostility. Students questioned claims, urging careful scrutiny of constitutional rights.

Grace H. Tulk The Rights Congress Oberlin Oberlin Library Gus Hall Communist Party of America Ohio Oiner Willem Haber Civil Rights Congress Triais Truman House Un-American Activities Committee America Haiti Germany Hillier Neesie Qaiher Wah Civil Congress Wisa Frank Kaufman Hall Rim

Indians Pitcher Don Black May Return This Season

Cleveland notes indicate doctors believe Don Black could pitch again after a brain spot operation performed by Dr Spencer Braden. Braden reported a successful procedure on the Cleveland hurler ten days prior and expected recovery to allow a return home for Christmas and potential pitching in the season.

Cleveland Don Black Indians Black Spencer Braden Chretmas Ce Bleex Braden Iimnk Siad- Sept Leus

Israel Loses Bid for UN Membership in Security Council Vote

Israel failed to win the seven votes needed in the Security Council to advance its United Nations membership bid. Five nations supported admission while five abstained and one voted against. The United States Russia Ukraine Argentina and Colombia backed Israel. Britain France China Belgium and Canada abstained. Syria voted against.

Paris Israel United Nations Security Council United State Russia Ukraine Argentina Colombia Britain France China Belgium Canada Syria General Assembly Egypt Palestine

Four Men Trapped by Mine Cave-In Near Tel City

Rescue crews reached a tunnel shaft at the Christmas coal mine in St Meinrad Ind where four men were trapped after a cave-in. The body of William Huff 40 of near Tel City Ind was recovered shortly before dawn. State police said all four were believed killed instantly.

ST. Meinrad Ind Christmas Wiliam Huff Tel City

Popp Elected Head of Elsha Home Builders Association

L H Popp, the 1949 president, announced officers for next year Arthur Nemes as president J A Rahl as vice president and Clinton Heidrich as secretary and treasurer at the Elsha December meeting. The group grew to 53 members as motions on costs and concrete construction were shown.

Elsha Home Builders Association L. H. Popp Elks Marine Room Arthur J. Nemes J. A. Rahl Clinton Heidrich Popp Ohio Home Builders Association Lorain Home Builders Association Elsra Association

Two men convicted of grand larceny in Parsons Junction case

Jury found John Jones and Milton Barster both guilty of stealing metal parts from Walter Sprenger of Grafion. Value of $816,602 was cut up and sold as scrap from well drilling equipment in August near Parsons Junction. Judge Guy B Findley sentenced Jones to an indeterminate penitentiary term and transferred him to an indefinite Mansfield reformatory. Route 113 and Route 58 traffic light installation follows years of accident concerns.

Guy B. Findley John Jones Milton Barster Cleveland Walter Sprenger Sprenger Parsons Jock

Inexpensive Chronicle Telegram Want Ads Promote Deals

The Chronicle Telegram advertises swift want ads with contact numbers 44-121 and 44-131. It lists HOME grown Christmas trees by Geo. W. Smith at 1187 Gulf Rd with phone 30-627 and a jewelry shipment from BirkInnes at 250 Second St offering low priced gift boxed pieces.

Chronicle- Telegram Chronicle-Telegram Geo. W. Smith Gulf Rd Birklines Birk- Innes Second St

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