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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1948

Page

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Ohio Eyes White Christmas As Snow Stays Cold

Ohio remains blanketed with snow with central areas at nearly half a foot and others at an inch. Dayton Columbus report five inches with lingering clouds and milder trend expected Tuesday. Roads broadly open though slick. floods easing in the south. Cincinnati hip river near pool. northern cities report light accumulations.

U. S Ohio Dayton Columbus Loods State Highay Patrol Cincinnati Portsmouth West Ortsmouth Iasville Canton Akron Todo Cleveland Nomnati Inesville Findlay Toledo Youngstown Darton Inten Cincinti

Good Samaritans Assist After Broad Street Accident

Elyria police and fire crews credit two bystanders with aid at a Broad Street traffic crash Saturday afternoon. A man and a girl were injured. One helper used a blanket to cover an injured person and police held the blanket at the station. The other bystander lent his overcoat to keep the girl warm. First aid kept the crowd back until the ambulance arrived.

Elyria Sameris Broad Silious Emen Chester J- Corey Cordy

Organist Bernice Ware Dies After Church Service

Mrs. Bernice Ware 50 longtime organist at Cleveland Park Congregational Church died yesterday after a church service. She had served in that role for a decade and was remembered as an active member of the congregation.

Washington Bernice Ware Cleveland Park

Chief Stankard Recovering After Sudden Illness at Elyria Memorial

Police Chief E J Stankard was rushed to Elyria Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness that struck him at his home. He was reported much improved but remained under observation as tests were completed.

Phice E. J. Stankard Elyria Mermorial Hospital

Cleveland Area Weather Forecast Update

Weather forecast for the Cleveland region calls for rain and occasional snow this evening with cloudy conditions. It becomes warmer by Tuesday with a low near 30 and a high around 41.

Ohio

Evision Aerial Delivered to Home for 175 Dollars

Advent offers complete ith aerial to Joe's. NSTMAS 3 joy for girls and VS. Captain Marvel Marg arvel and Mickey Moue watch Mutton Jewelers. 596 Broad Adv.

Evision Itle Joe's Nstmas Captain Marvel Margarvel Mickey Moue Watch Mutton Jewelers Broad

13 Die In Bus Collision In Fog On Utah Road

Salt Lake City reports 13 killed and 35 injured when two buses collided in fog on a slippery highway. Witnesses say the westbound bus loaded with service members wrapped around the eastbound bus. both burst into flames after explosions. Hospitals treated the injured. seven listed in serious condition. Names released include Sherry Ann Cook and Kari Arvicson among others. two sailors and three soldiers confirmed among the dead. Authorities identify victims using dental records and local funeral arrangements proceed.

Salt Lake City Toele Fay Gillette Teele Utah Daniel E. Eggers Grivers Oes Lloyd Harris Salt Lake-Greyee Guleve I¢Ilea Sherry Ann Cook Gold Hill Joriene Bowcull Vaie Kari Arvicson Catherine Hendrix Akron Colo Inez Magianos Elxo Nev Alberto Marchke Toledo Ono

Three Injured In Elyria in Two Accidents

The first collision at Broad street near Day’s Hardware left Harriet Fobes 13 and her mother Fern Fobes with injuries. William Wissinger’s westbound car struck them as they crossed. Harriet recovers from a brain concussion and bruises, Fern from multiple bruises. A second crash at Court and bus station injured Mrs. Megquier, who suffered a fractured left arm and a hip injury. the driver fled.

Harriet Fobes Ralph A. Fobes Park Avenue Elyria Memorial Hospital Fern Fobes Broad Street Hardware Willam Wissinger Fairlawr Avenue Chester Cordy Fobes Court Sarah Mecquier Sixth Street Megquier Elytia Memorial Hospital Elmer Kener R. D West River Road Nationa Biscuit Co W Ahrens Parma Colléed West River Furnace Streets M. T Wilson Chestnut Street Broad Lyondon Salis Washington Avenue Richard O'Dell

Will Condemn Land For Road Job In Elyria Avenue Project

County Commissions plan condemnation against five property owners after failing to reach purchase agreements for land needed to straighten Elyria avenue north of North Ridge road. A Lerain real estate agent had secured 14 options totaling 210 659, while the new highway is estimated at 111 650 to cover 1.73 miles from North Ridge to Lorain city limits. The road will be 22 feet wide. BIRKLINES advertises costume jewelry in gift boxes at 250 Second St.

Thomas McGeachie Oscar G Dunn Inday Elyria Avenue North Ridge Road Harry Bracken Lerain Hoard Donald E. Patterson Lorain

Barn Sinks and Shifts Prompting Farm Relocation

Wellington L. R. Heidenreich of Hillcrest Dairy Farms on Route 16 reports his barn has sunk over a foot and shifted, forcing him to move his Holstein herd and farm equipment to neighbors' barns after contractor advice. Continued on Page 26.

Wellington L. R. Heidenreich Hillcrest Route 16 Heidenreich

Oberlin student killed in car crash near Royal Oak

Ralph Bidwell Jr. 73 a Conservatory violin student in Oberlin was killed instantly when his car struck a truck near Royal Oak and Flint Mich. Willitza Schweiry of the conservatory was seriously injured. Bidwell, a Navy veteran, would have graduated Feb 14 and planned to teach music in Japan. He lived at the Quadrangle while at Oberlin. He is survived by his parents five brothers and two sisters all of Michigan. Schweiry’s condition could not be obtained before press time.

Oberlin Ralph Bidweil, Jr Conservatory Atusi Willitza Shueur Lnrce Mich Birdwell John Dietha South Main Street Roral Oak Flint Bidwell Diethn Danny Navy Japan Quadrangle Ralph Bidwell Royal Oak Michigan Schweiry Forest Street

Strike Stalls Traffic in Italy Nationwide Civil Service Action

A 24 hour nationwide civil service strike involving about 1.5 million workers halted traffic across Italy. Rail services were disrupted in both north and south, but communications largely remained intact and no serious incidents were reported. By morning the government restored limited trash collection in the south.

Rome Italy

Favor Standen For Judge At Lorain

Lorain attorney J. C. Standen, former mayoral aide, was recommended by the Lorain County Republican Executive Committee for appointment to the office of municipal judge of Lorain to fill a vacancy. The committee action was announced today and continues on page 26.

J. C. Standen Lorain Lorain County Republican Executive Committee

300 Children Attend Christmas Party At Elyria High

Three hundred children of American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Corp employees attended a Christmas party last night at Elyria High School auditorium. They received popcorn balls candy and tangerines, and watched cartoons and dances from Stone Dance Studio. Betty Mc Donald read The Little Angel while Bill Watts served as master of ceremonies. The event was sponsored by the American Radiator Recreation Association.

American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Corporation Elyria High School Stone Dance Studio Betty McDonald Bill Watts American Radiator Recreation Association

Mysterious donor boosts Salvation Army kettle total

Volunteers at the Salvation Army kettle cheer a secret donor who dropped in two $20 bills and a $16 note, lifting the day’s take as crowds contributed all day. The fundraiser reached $843.27 on Saturday and $13,0500 overall for two days, with the kettle located at Broad street store and staffed by Kiwanis volunteers and local workers.

Salvation Goodfellows Bei Co.s Broad Street Pernies Ce’s Pierre A. Petermen, Jr Charles Cavagna A.R. Agate C. L. Onl Herman Frankel Mervin Frankel Russell Siexler Harold Haywood Aaron Stander Frank Wilcox Ed Bembower Fritz Bauer Don “Mic Nley Cass Mikey Red Lohnes Harvid Ewing Mule Sharp Oscar Dunn Harry Frankfather H. R. Roffey Ceci Garland L. H. Popp Arch West Claude Hummel Burton Johnson Salvation Army Glenn Fitch James Hambley William Seger Johnson George Muller

Westinghouse Roasters Cabinets at Little Joe's

Radios table models from Westinghouse roaster cabinets on display at Little Joe's. Stewart Radio at 242 Marseilles advertises units priced from $11.95.

Westinghouse Little Joe's Stewart Radio Marseilles

Seven Japs Will Be Executed

The Supreme Court refused to block the executions of seven Japanese war leaders convicted by the Far East Military Tribunal in Tokyo. By a 6 to 1 vote, the court held no authority to intervene, seemingly allowing General Douglas MacArthur to proceed with the executions. Chief Justice Vinson announced the ruling with Justice Murphy dissenting.

Washington Supreme Court Far East Tokyo Douglas MacArthur Fred M. Vinson Frank Murphy Witer B. Rutledge Robert H. Jackson U.S Nurnberg

Near Quarter Million Reported In Hospital Drive

Contributions totaling 248140 for the Elyria Memorial Hospital building fund were announced at the first advance gifts committee report meeting at the Elks Club. The industrial division led with 168500 from eight subscriptions, followed by 39930 from 18 special gifts, 37460 from the commercial division, and 2250 from clubs and organizations. Forty five workers attended. next reports are set for January 4 at the Elks Club.

Elyria Memorial Hospital Elks Club Industrial Allan W. Fritzsche T.L. Moise Earl W. Bell Clubs and Organizations Lewis D. Huffman The

Dayton Luzerne McCoy Former Georgia slave dies in Dayton

Dayton Luzerne McCoy, born a slave 107 years ago on Gibbs plantation near Monroe, Georgia, died at her grandson Otis Carter's home here yesterday. She came to Dayton three years after her husband’s death.

Dayton — Luzerne McCoy Georgia Yesterder Otis Carter Gibbs Plantaton Monroe

Mrs Flora O Shea Burned in Oil Fire Near Xenia Farm

Mrs Flora O Shea, 44, suffered critical burns in a kerosene explosion at her farmhouse six miles west of Xenia Ohio today. She was in immediate care and her condition was reported as serious by authorities.

Xenia, O Flora O’shea

Christmas cash with Chronicle-Telegram want ads

Sell unused toys electric tram bicycle and any item not in use for Christmas cash with Chronicle-Telegram Want Ad services. Call 44 121 or 44 131 today.

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