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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1948

Page

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Army Nurse Killed in Head-on Crash Near Elyria

Rosellen Doyle 46, an army nurse from Glen Dale Maryland, was killed in a head-on collision on Oberlin road west of Elyria. A soldier, Julius Conley 26 of Fort Reivor Virginia, and truck driver Robert Lasch 30 of Akron were injured. Conley suffered multiple injuries and was in critical condition at Allen Hospital Oberlin. Lasch had a cut and contusions and was treated at Allen Hospital. The accident involved a Norwalk Trucking Co. rig and a 1947 Oldsmobile. Doyle served overseas in Europe and was a member of the American Legion Jane Delano Post in Washington. She leaves a brother, Colonel Doyle, and a sister Elizabeth in Detroit. services planned in Detroit.

Oberlin Road Elyria Rosellen Doyle Glen Dale Julius Conley Ft Reivor Moss Dole Allen Hospital Oberlin Robert Lasch Akron Alten Lasch Norwalk Trucking Co Norwalk Howard Angel Mass Doyle Pearl Harbor Europe American Legion Jane Delano Rosellen

Salvation Army Kettle Nearing Final Day in Town

The Ton of Money kettle shows $2965.36 raised to date after $287.97 donated on Wednesday. Final push planned tomorrow with Kiwanis volunteers and Salvation Army workers counting on broad support to fill the kettle before the drive ends.

Salvation Army F. A. Dusthimer Burton Johnson Lorain County

Donor No 1000 Milestone at Lorain Blood Bank

Paul Garrard of Elyria became Donor No 1000 at the Lorain County Blood Bank housed at Elyria Memorial Hospital after he donated a pint. Since February 26 the bank has averaged over 1100 donations monthly, with 632 transfusions to date. Costs total about $6,260 for 32 transfusions, not fully covered by the $10 processing-and handling charge to recipients.

Paul Garrard Tenth Street Elyria Lorain County Bisccd Bank Garrard Blood Bank Elyria Memorial Hospital S. D Nielson Lorain Counts Medical Society Lorain Oberhus Amherst Medical Society Committee

Cleveland Forecast: Partly Cloudy With Light Snow

Partly cloudy and continued cold this afternoon and tonight. Friday cloudy with light snow and little temperature change. Low around 22 high near 30. Local winds light with minimal precipitation expected through the period.

Cleveland Partir

ABC WASHERS and Bowl-o-drome Advertising Note

Classified snippet lists ABC WASHERS from Si1995 at Erb Radio and an open bowling ad for Bowl-o-drome at 625 W Broad. It mentions Christmas trees and greens from Botamer Florist and an Adv for hospital services.

ABC Lpm W. Broad Botamer Florist Opn Hospital Adv Motorola Micky Mouse Erb Radio Mildrome Ton Jewelers

City Employees Receive 144 Dollar Bonus Pay Increase

City workers will receive 144 dollar checks today for salaried staff and on December 29 for hourly employees as part of a year end cost of living adjustment. The ordinance grants hourly workers a 144 dollar per hour increase based on 100 hours for the period. The city hall will close at noon for a Christmas party at the Elms Marine rear with a buffet lunch and bonus shirt distribution.

City Couner Sil Sas City Hall Elms Marine Rear

White Christmas Forecast Across Much of the United States

The Weather Bureau predicted a white Christmas for much of the Middle West New England and scattered western areas with at least moderate snow in the central states Great Lakes and northeast. Rain is possible in the Ohio River Valley and southern regions while unusual waterspouts appeared off Santa Monica as forecasters noted unstable air masses.

Middle West New England Weather Bureau Central States Great Lakes Rocky Mountain Soutern California Unite Ohio River Valley Los Angeles Santa Monica Gulf of Mexico Wwe

Predict 265 Deaths In Holiday Traffic

CHICAGO The national safety council estimated today that Christmas holiday traffic accidents would kill 265 persons. The council's estimate covers 6 a.m. Friday to midnight Sunday and includes only immediate deaths. The council said the ultimate death total might be higher.

Chicago National Safety Council

Truman Family Christmas At Home In Independence

President Truman spends Christmas at home with family in Independence, planning a radio greeting to the nation. A ten foot tree decorates the living room, decorated by Mrs Truman and Margaret as schoolgirls serenade the president’s household. He will return to Washington Wednesday for official duties and an at home Christmas Day meal.

Independence Truman Aiuehiceach Barsas Cts Inon Herald Angels Mr. Truman

Hospital Campaign Sign Is Now Illuminated

A twenty foot sign marking Elyria Memorial Hospital campaign HQ at Lorain County Park Building now has lights. Ray Wentz of Elyria Superior Electric Company lent equipment and his workers installed wiring. The sign will be rented from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. daily.

Lorain County Park Elyria Memorial Hospital Ray Wentz Elyria Superior Electric Company Wentz Campaigns Commercial

Earthquake Reported Near Aleutian Islands

Seismologists at the Boston College station logged a moderate quake lasting two hours near the Aleutian Islands. The epicenter lay about 4,900 miles from Weston Massachusetts. Rev Daniel Linehan S J noted the quake first registered at 3 52 30 EST.

Weston Mass Aleutian Islands Boston

Fatal Truck Crash on Pennsylvania Turnpike Claims Man

Bedford Pa. hospital reported John Whitehead age 27 of Follansbee West Virginia died after a truck carrying him burned following a turnpike collision. The cab passenger was asleep when the vehicle, driven by Herman Episano of Veirton West Virginia, failed to pass another truck and crashed. Episano and the other driver Samuel Herred of Akron Ohio escaped injury.

Bedford John Whitehead Follansbee W. Va Whitehead Herman Episano Veirton Episano Samuel Herred Akron

Iberia plane crash near Barcelona kills 27 aboard

A Iberia Airlines aircraft crashed in the Paoadols Sierra Mountains near Barcelona while en route to Madrid. All 27 aboard are believed Spanish. Cause not yet known. The flight departed from Barcelona shortly before the crash.

Madrid Iberia Airlines Barcelona Paoadols Sierra Tarragona

Missing Czech airliner found in Taigetos mountains

Greek authorities report a missing Czech airliner with 24 to 26 aboard found wrecked and burned in the Taigetos mountains on the Peloponnese. All aboard feared dead.

Athens Taigetos Mountains Greek Peloponnesus

Dutch Open Two Pronged Invasion Of West Java

Batavia reports two Dutch Army offensives in Bantam province on the western end of Java. One drive from Batavia across the UN demarcation line and another from Buitenzorg head toward Serang. Republican resistance is described as absent and additional Dutch advances reach Sumatra including Bukittinggi and Lake Toba areas.

Batavia Java Bantam West Java United Nations Buitenzorg Serang Bantam Province Holland Babat Tuban Sumatra Bukittinggi Lake Toba Pedang Sibelga Balga Baliga

Strike Averted as Bell Workers Win 5-Cent Hourly Increase

In St Louis a 530000 Southwestern Bell workers across Missouri Arkansas Kansas Oklahoma and Texas avoided a strike after the company and the Independent Communications Workers union agreed on a 2 10.55 cent hourly pay raise. The federal conciliation board said the increase amounts to about 1% to 3 weekly dollars for most employees.

ST. Louis Southwestern Bell Telephone Co Independent Communications Workers of America Telephone Missouri Arkansas Kansas Oxlahoma Texas

Secretary Of Fair Board Fatally Injured In Truck Crash

James Rhodes 35, secretary of the Snelby County Fair Board, was killed when a milk truck overturned on a curve near Sidney. Police said a shifted ballast caused the vehicle to overturn while en route to a dairy facility.

Sidney — James Rhodes Snelby County

Heavy fighting erupts in Negev defying UN Palestine order

Israeli and Egyptian forces clash in the Negev as rain slows armor movement. Jewish units retake ground around Nirim and press toward Beersheba while Egypt holds 72 000 prisoners at Faluja.UN call for ceasefire and negotiations ignored.

Tel Aviv Palestine Holy Land Egypt Negev United Nations Aluja Nirim United Nations Security Council Beersheb Faluja

Olsen Company Pledges 20000 Gift to Elyria Hospital Campaign

The C A Olsen Manufacturing Company announces a 20000 gift to the Elyria Memorial Hospital drive. President Q A Olsen notes the sum is the largest from a firm under 200 employees and averages about 118 per worker. Chauncey Smythe praises the donation as reflecting the firm’s community support.

C. A. Olsen Company Elyria Memorial Hospital C. A. Olsen Manufacturing Company Q& A Olsen Elvria Olsen ‘Company Chauncey B.smythe Elyma

Maritime Peace Is Threatened On Pacific Coast

AFL sailors threaten a coastwise dispute as six ships are held up while a strike vote is planned for next Monday. The Sailors Union reports wage offers from Pacific American Shipowners Association of 10 to 35 dollars monthly, while unions seek 20 to 60 dollars more. A 60 day sit down notice was filed with the National Labor Relations Board on December 13. The Lurine and President Wil son were ordered to return crews aboard and sign before the vote. The Orient was delayed. the Luxury Liners Lurine and President Wil son faced schedule changes and delays.

San Francisco Paclc AFL Sailors Union of the Pacific Pacific American Shipowners Association National Labor Relations Board Luti Zne Wilsom Unti

Aid To Holland Being Reappraised By Administration

Washington officials weigh cutting all Marshall Plan aid to Holland to pressure Dutch troops from Indonesia. Suspension of aid to the Netherlands East Indies is under study amid Indonesian tensions, but officials doubt a total cutoff would actually occur.

Washington Holland Indonesia Toay Netherlands East Indies U. S C.al

Library Closes Early Tomorrow for Holiday Week

The Elyria Library will close at 5S pm. Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, and will remain closed over the holiday weekends. Miss Xdina Moore, librarian, announced today.

Elyria xZdna Moore Todar

Want Ad for Golf Clubs and Other Items

Classified notice promotes selling used golf clubs and sports equipment through the Chronicle Telegram Want Ad service. Includes contact numbers and mentions bulbs and radios along with wreaths and flowers by Betty at 156 Clark.

Chronicle- Telegram Betty Clark

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General Motors Corp Elyria Savings and Trust Co Goodfellows Wesley Suhr Norris Ardher L. C. Osborne James H. Sivard Vern Arcdrews Walter von Brock Dominic Paonessa Jack O’brien Jay Finch Claude Bronson Harold Dicken HK. A Shark Pennleigh W. T. Grant Louis Green Miardan Rd Indian Hollow Rd Grafton Road United Press Trumans Penna. Turnpike Bethlehem Joseph Mary Carle Copsricht King Features Syndicate, Inc Spain Bulletin Fair Board W. ST. Grant Markhams Nursery E. River Deetz, Inc Chrysler Plymouth Grant Co Captain Marvel Mary Marvel Mickey Mouse Milton Jewelers Broad St
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