Ton of Money Near $3000 as Donations Lag
Inclement weather slowed Salvation Army kettle donations as $328 was raised yesterday, leaving the total at $2678.99, about $300 behind last year. Junior Woman's Club now staffs two kettles at C. H. Merthe and Kresge plus Sears Roebuck to boost the drive, with carols by Lake Avenue Congregational and St. Andrew's Episcopal churches this evening. A long list of volunteers from many groups and individuals is acknowledged for early drive days, with more names added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
C. H. Merthe
Kresge
Sears Roebuck
Maurine Thatcher
Doris Leatherman
Pat Burton
Pat Hogan
Betty Hafferkamp
Janet Nagy
Kay Borchers
Marigrace Barr
Betty Atkinson
Pat Smith
Lake Avenue Congregational Church
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
Herman Goodspeed
Lauren Wurster
Henry K. Shaw
John Galton
A. C. Kehnert
Lillian Paton
Ethel Snier
Jack Yost
Alfred Hosler
Charles Denger
George Susak
Bob Butts
Gordon Smith
Dick Russell
Ralph Fox
Dan Boyd
Arlo Smith
Oscar Dunn
W. W. King
Betty Fell
Nancy Halter
Charles Dilley
Bill Armitage
Jack Rassler
Harold Dicken
Ed Krebs
John Cabas
E. D. Hoag
H. R. Roffey
Ralph Hamlin
G. Wieseke
Martin Bouhan
Ralph Young
George Kimbell
H. F. Enyeart
R. E. Wilson
Ted Prindle
Jim Miller
Elva Thomas
Paul Hardy
Frank Weil
Bob Kieley
Harold Graham
Loren Popp
Alta Browning
Claude Hummell
Ray Snyder
R. G. Taylor
Ernest Malham
Arnold Keller
Reno Collier
Claude Bronson
Frank Hagar
P. E. Diller
Kenneth Crandall
Elmer Wyatt
William Hartman
Norris Ryder
F. P. Dirlam
C. A. Gibbons
W. A. Schmittgens
T. F. Schilling
Edward Frankel
Widow Receives 100000 Award In Railroad Suit
A 21 year old widow, Rosella Smith, was awarded 100000 by a Columbus common pleas court jury against Pennsylvania Railroad. The verdict supports her claim for the death of her husband, Robert P. Smith, a yard conductor, killed between two box cars on Feb 21 1948. Her brother in law administered the estate and filed the suit, now three days remain for a possible new trial. The widow said she will use the money for her three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Common Pleas Court
Rosella Smith
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Legion To Hold Yule Party For Children
The Elyria American Legion Post 12 sponsors a Christmas party at Gates School auditorium tomorrow at 7 pm. About 500 children have reserved spots, with parents expected to fill the venue. Cartoon shorts and a Santa Claus visit will feature gifts, popcorn, and candy. Dr Duke Elliott chairs the event with Andrew Foreman assisting. auxiliary members help wrap gifts and run the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria American Legion Post 12
Gates School
Santa Claus
Duke Elliott
Andrew Foreman
Post Women’s Auxiliary
Bank Employees Enjoy Party At Country Club
Thirty seven employees of the Elyria Savings and Trust Company attended the annual Christmas party at the Elyria Country Club last night. The dinner was followed by Christmas carols, distribution of the Christmas bonus, and dancing with music from the bank’s record player. The room featured festive decorations and several guests joined in the dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Savings and Trust Company
Elyria Country Club
Markets show quiet poultry trade and light egg supply in Cleveland
In Cleveland markets poultry remains quiet with firm roasters and unsettled turkeys as supply stays light. Eggs weaken slightly with Grade AA discontinued and wholesale grades shifting. Produce and livestock show varied steady to active trading across apples, cabbage, potatoes, tomatoes, and cattle, calves, sheep, hogs with mixed price movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Bombing Probe Expands as FBI Receives Tips in Detroit
FBI and Detroit officials reported receiving many tips in the bombing attempt but declined to reveal specifics. Ray Dove, a 44-year-old former UAW organizer, resigned after reporting three life threats and later car bombings. An attack via shotgun followed a week later but avoided injury due to a car window. Attorney General McGrath ordered the FBI to take over the investigation. Bond actions allocate 31,340 dollars of premium toward a bond retirement fund while a special meeting is set for January 4, 1950 to review plans for the Franklin school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FBI
Detroit
Ray Dove
UAW
Union
J. Howard McGrath
Car Securities
Toledo
Franklin
L. N. Nicholas
Ely
Bank Opens New Teller Window For Motorists
The Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Co opened a new teller window at the Depot street entrance with four reserved parking spaces for motorists. Rodney Rockwood, the bank president, said the setup speeds cashing checks deposits and withdrawals for drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Co
Depot Street
Rodney Rockwood
Kettering Enters Hoe-Handle Business
Delaware report says industrialist Charles F. Kettering has moved into hoe-handle production with white ash from his Loudonville family farm. Handles are being processed for Union Fork and Hoe Co. in Columbus, with Kettering’s venture announced today by K A Hoover of A C Miller Co lumber mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware
Charles F. Kettering
K. A. Hoover
A. C. Miller Co
Kettering
Loudonville
Ashland County
Union Fork & Hoe Co
Columbus
Death Record Jennie Walkden Berea Columbia Station
Jennie Walkden 79 of Sprague Road Columbia Station died at Berea Hospital Tuesday at 10 p.m. after a short illness. Born in Olmsted Township she lived in the area most of her life. Survived by two brothers Hugh and John Otterson and nieces and nephews. Husband Frederick and sister Agnes Walkden preceded her in death. Body at Baker Funeral Home with calling Friday at 2 p.m. Services Friday. Burial Chestnut Grove Cemetery Olmsted Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berea
Jennie Walkden
Sprague Road
Columbia Station
Berea Hospital
Olmsted Township
Hugh
John Otterson
Frederick
Agnes Walkden
Baker Funeral Home
Chestnut Grove Cemetery
Olmsted Falls
Retirement farmer Leonard T. Rowe dies at 79 in Grafton
Leonard T Rowe 79 retired farmer dies at his home at Route 10 and Island Road in Grafton Lorain County born there lived here all his life survived by wife Elizabeth three daughters Margaret Fowler of Tampa Elizabeth Kress of Pittsburgh and Claribel Miles Grafton R D 1 eight grandchildren Funeral from Russell D Fulton Funeral Home Grafton Saturday at 2 pm burial Fields Cemetery Rev Ralph E Dessen Fields Methodist Church officiant body to remain at funeral home for calling hours
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Leonard T. Rowe
Island Road
Lorain County
Mr. Rowe
Elizabeth
Margaret Fowler
Tampa
Fla
Elizabeth Kress
Pittsburgh
Claribel Miles
Grafton R. D
Infant son of Parks dies shortly after birth in LaGrange
Funeral services were held from Bittner Funeral Home at 3 p m today for the infant son of Mr and Mrs Albert Parks of Railroad street LaGrange. Burial was in LaGrange cemetery. The baby died at Elyria Memorial Hospital at 5:30 p m yesterday after birth. Survived by parents a brother James and sister Brenda. Wakeman Harvey E Hand 65 of 154 North Hester street Norwalk died at 4:30 a m today at home after a week long illness. Surviving wife Edith two sisters Mrs Eva Ladd of New Jersey Mrs Albert Hostetler of Pittsfield and a brother John of Elyria. Funeral services 2 p m Saturday at L D Gerber Funeral Home with Captain of Norwalk Salvation Army officiating. Burial in Camden cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bittner Funeral Home
Albert Parks
Railroad Street
LaGrange
LaGrange Cemetery
Elyria Memorial Hospital
James
Brenda
Wakeman
Harvey E. Hand
North Hester Street
Norwalk
Wakeman and
Kipton
Edith
Eva Ladd
New Jersey
Albert Hostetler
Pittsfield
John
Elyria
L. D. Gerber
Prices At Noon Exchange Listings Read Like Stock Ticker
A noon price rundown lists numerous company names across industries, including American Radiator Glidden Co Montgomery Ward Stars Roebuck Warner Brothers Woolworth Bendix Chrysler General Motors Westinghouse Anaconda Copper Kennecott Standard Oil Socony Vacuum Texas Oil Cities Service Avco Fruehauf Industrial Rayon Cleveland Electric Illumination and Cleveland Electric, with percentages and fractions indicating relative values.
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American Radiator Glidden Co
Montgomery Ward Stars Roebuck
Warner Brothers - Woolworth Co
Bendix Aviation
Chrysler General Motors
Westinghouse Airbrake
Republic Steel
Sai S
Steek Gig Weaaseee
Anaconda Copper
Kennecott Copper
Standard of N. J
Ohio Oil
Standard of Ind
Standard of Ohio
Socony Vacuum
Texas Oil
E. Barnes
Col. Gas & Elec
American T. & Ty
Cities Service
Epots
Avco Mfg
Industrial Rayon
Cleveland Exchange
Cleveland Elec
St Pauls Church School Children To Give Program
St Pauls church school plans a Christmas Eve program of recitations and songs under the Christmas trees at 7 30. Students assemble at 7 15 to record attendance for the secretary. Attendance on Saturday evening will be credited. After the program younger children return to their classrooms for a Christmas treat. The Christmas offering benefits the Children's Home at Fort Wayne Ind under the North East Ohio Synod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Church School
Fort Wayne
Ind
North East Ohio Synod
Kiwanis Club Forms Explorer Scout Post in Elyria
The Elyria Kiwanis Club approves a new Boy Scout Explorer Post for older youths 14 plus. Rufus G. Taylor says the program covers action oriented activities like camping aeronautics boating and navigation with Milan A Bendik as advisor. Supervisory committee includes Merritt Giles Marty Bouhan and others with first meeting set for December 28 at McKinley school._previous scouting not required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria Kiwanis Club
Rufus G. Taylor
Elyria Kiwanis
Milan A. Bendik
Taylor
Merritt Giles
Marty Bouhan
J. L. Dall
Paul Hardy
N. J. Haskins
Arnold Keller
Ed Krebs
Steve Schiffgens
Explorer
Bendik
McKinley School
Convicted Killer Repeats Market Hold Up Claim
In Eddyville Kentucky a death row inmate Earl D. Bircham again swore to a UPI rep that he held up and robbed the Wise supermarket in Marion Ohio in August or September 1948. He said the crime led to Ralph W. Eaches of Richwood Ohio serving 10 to 25 years and noted a prison warden confirmed the affidavit before Bircham restated it on death row.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddyville
United Press
Ohio
Earl D. Bircham
Public Enemy
Louisville
Wise
Marion
Ralph W. Eaches
Richwood
Ohio Penitentiary
Bircham
L. B. Fuqua
Jesse Buchanan
Midnight Mass At New London
The Rev. John E. Duffy pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes will lead a Christmas Eve midnight Mass at 11:30 pm with the church choir. Duffy, a retired U S Army colonel and Bataan Death March survivor, will also give the sermon recounting wartime Masses in 1941 1943 and prison ship ordeals.
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New London
John E. Duffy
Our Lady of Lourdes
Duffy
U. S. Army
Bataan
Agno River
Zambeles
Bilidad
Manila
Fr. Duffy
San Fernando la Union
Deficit Outlook for 1950 Fiscal Year Reaches Billions
Washington reports a peacetime deficit near 5 billion dollars for fiscal year 1950 with 27 weeks left. Tax receipts total about 16.1 billion while outlays exceed 19.5 billion, raising the national debt toward 257 billion. Debate erupts between Truman and Republicans over spending and tax cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Harry F. Byrd
Youth Held For Killing After Holiday Party
In Charlotte a 19 year old theater usher, John M. White, was charged with the murder of cab driver Lloyd L. Frantz, 23, whose body was found near his parked car after a pre Christmas theater party. Frantz’s wife, 20, was beaten and shot in the jaw, found unconscious in the rear of the cab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
N. C
John M. White
Lloyd L. Frantz
Frantz
Restaurant Blaze Destroys Mills 77 Kitchen in Columbus
A two alarm fire swept Mills 77 restaurant in Columbus early today causing thousands in damage. 28 employees escaped injury as flames began in an oven grease duct. Fire officials estimate damage at 10 000 to 15 000 dollars. Cooks led 20 women upstairs as the kitchen floor collapsed. all workers evacuated safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Mills “77
H. G. Trimmer
Walter G. Strickfaden
Court House notices and probate in Lorain
An inventory filed in probate court shows Steve Zatroch of Lorain died February 29 1948 leaving an estate valued at 66256 with real estate securities and other assets. The widow Suzanna receives the estate. Other items note Catherine Duncan’s divorce from James with alimony of 1500 due by January 3. A judge ordered B Del Valle Nuntz released from jail December 24 to end a six month term for a statutory offense. George Vanko was offered remitter, life interest, or new trial in a $1000 verdict against his daughter Mary for alleged false arrest on a sanity charge. Irene Mary West and Irene Panoff suits for divorce were dismissed. A declaratory judgment and deed reformation finding was returned for Mike Brenza. James Whitfield was arrested for non support of four children and arraignment set. An attempted break‑in to a garage on Griswold Road was reported with door glass broken but nothing taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Zatroch
Lorain
Suzanna
D. A. Cook
B. del Valle Nuntz
Guy B. Findley
George Vanko
Mary
Mike Brenza
Griswold Road
George Caswell
Illinois Dealers Face 50-Cent Coal Price Rise Debate
CHICAGO Illinois coal dealers discussed absorbing a 50 cent per ton price hike or passing it to consumers after producers raised prices to offset operating costs under the three day week. T. E. Gorman of the Illinois Fuel Merchants Association said dealers will decide individually whether to bear the higher cost or raise consumer prices. Some retailers may absorb the increase. A prior 25 cent rise in price two months ago was not passed on by some dealers. The American Retail Coal Association urged President Truman to intervene in the soft coal dispute and urged UMW leader John L. Lewis to end the three day work week amid ongoing contract negotiations. Some railroads report tightening coal supplies with five to six days on Cincinnati to Indianapolis routes and 12 days on Chicago to New York runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois
T. E. Gorman
Illinois Fuel Merchants’ Association
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Gorman
American Retail Coal Association
Truman
Lewis
UMW
New York Central
Cincinnati-Indianapolis
Labor Leaders Urge Ohio Wage Floor Law
In Columbus two labor figures, Phil Hannah of the Ohio Federation of Labor and Jacob Clayman of the Ohio CIO Council, urged a new state minimum wage. They cite archaic laws and want Ohio to match the federal minimum of 75 cents an hour, with Hannah proposing $3 and both seeking higher standards before the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Phil Hannah
Ohio State Federation of Labor
Jacob Clayman
Ohio Cio Council
A. A. Waldman
Clayman
Hannah
Armco International Names Three New Vice Presidents
Armco International Corp., subsidiary of Armco Steel, announced the election of three vice presidents. The appointees are A. R. Edward, E. J. Goldschmidt Jr., and John Molloy. Armco International handles export sales and services to foreign steel companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
O—Charrles R. Hook
Armco Steel Corp
Armco International Corp
Armco Stel
A. R. Edward
E. J. Goldschmidt, Jr
John Molloy
Armco International
Police News: Gilbert Dean Surrenders After Claim of Injury
Gilbert Dean, staying at the Brown Hotel, surrendered to police saying he needed lodging due to being broke and that he injured his shoulder in a fight with a Cleveland officer. He was handed to Cleveland police. Also noted: U.S. representative William Sebald accused 376,929 prisoners of war and internees of potentially being killed in Soviet territory, provoking a walkout by Lt. Gen. Derevyanko and clouding the four power Allied council's future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Dean
Brown Hotel
Cleveland
William Sebald
U. S
Allied Council For Japan
Kuzma M. Derevyanko
Mrs Will Thomas Award Honor By Girl Scouts
Mrs. Will Thomas of 222 Columbus Street received Elyria Girl Scout Council’s Thanks Badge for major contributions to local scouting. She has served in all program areas, aiding Hilltop House troop camp and year round use. deputy commissioner Mrs. Max Van Wormer presented the honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Thomas
Columbus Street
Girl Scout Council
Thomas
Elyria
Max van Wor‘mer
A. M. Hannaford
Hilltop House
Hannaford
Hilltop
H. W. Pond
van Wormer
Robert Butts
Steel price hikes burden American farmers in Ohio
Columbus Ohio The executive secretary of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation says recent steel price increases add burden to farmers. John W Sims says farm prices fall while steel costs rise, creating a vicious squeeze as big steel profits peak in 20 years. Farmers will pay more for farm machinery due to steel price hikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
John W. Sims
Sims
Plan All Out Drive Against Venereal Disease
Dayton Ohio plan to launch a statewide social hygiene campaign to educate the public about venereal disease. Dr H H Williams Dayton city health commissioner named president said the foundation will unite groups with common aims into a single compact organization and spread factual information nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Ohio Family Foundation
H. H. Williams
Trapped In Trunk Deaths Of Two Brothers
Cheyenne Wyoming two young brothers David Wilson ten and his one year old sibling Clinton were found dead locked inside an old fashioned steamer trunk. They had been missing since Tuesday afternoon and were discovered yesterday by their mother Vera Di Sarro. The county coroner's office ruled suffocation as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyo
David Wilson
Clinton
Vera di Sarro
Christmas song program brightens Elyria infirmary
A County Infirmary Christmas event presented by the Junior Red Cross Council of the Elyria Chapter lifted spirits for listeners and performers. Miss Nyla Lyndes organized the program with grade pupils from East Carlisle School, a high school quartet, a mixed chorus, and piano accompaniment by Joyce Lourie. Candy and pupil made nut cups were given to Home members via Lawrence Collier, superintendent, with refreshments for Junior Red Cross participants provided by Mr. and Mrs. Collier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Infirmary
Red Cross Council
Elyria
Nyla Lyndes
Elyria High School
Lyndes
East Carlisle
Mary Ann Marorson
Phil Struthers
Lois Tattersall
Barbara Brown
Bob Cochrane
Joyce Lourie
Red Cross
Lawrence Collier
Collier
Elyria Woman Named Finalist in Queen of America Contest
Elyria's Mrs. Richard Lysaght, 238 Oxford Court, was selected as one of ten regional finalists in the nationwide Queen of America contest. Entries from the Cleveland area were submitted by Elyria Junior Woman's Club, with results to be announced on December 27 at 2:30 PM on the Queen of America program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Lysaght
Oxford Court
William Sprague
Cleveland
WHE
California
Mutual
America
United States
Robin H. Donnelly Company
Police Sponsor Christmas Party For Their Children
Elytia police department held its annual Christmas party in the council chamber for members' children. A Santa entrance through a fireplace, staged by magician Clair Riley with GM ties, preceded gift distribution as dads shot photos. Vern Ross was a key assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elytia
Santa
Council Chamber
Clair Riley
General Motors
Carriers Exchange Gifts at City Christmas Party
The Chronicle Telegram city carriers held their annual Christmas party at the Y M C A with 100 members from the City Association attending. Carriers received T shirts bearing the Chronicle Telegram emblem and other gifts, then conducted a gift exchange. Gifts were presented to Carl Bielke and Louis Rotunda, and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle- Telegram
Carl Bielke
Louis Rotunda
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Yule Party For Children
Cortlands
Bskt
U. S. No
Acorn
Hubgard Ib
Meddamsee
Elyria, Ghio
Papa Psy
Fareive Sc
Bank
Hoe
Death Records
Jennie Walkeden
Baby Boy
N. Y. Central Penna
P. R. Smith & CO
Midwest Stock Exchange
Elyria Savings
St. Paul’s Church
Kiwanis Club
Scouts Explorer Post
R. J. Elbert
East Avenue
E. F. Glosser
James Louis Wood
Progressive Stores Co
U.S
Washington
Treasury
Calvin Coolidge
Herbert Hoover
Fdr
Catherine Duncan
Irene Mary West
Irene Panoff
Peter
James Whitfield
North Street
James Horn
James Scheafer
Sheriff's Department
Armco
Girl Scouts
Reichlin
DIAL
Sudro-Curtis
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