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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1948

Page

9

Predicts Less Meat And Higher Prices

Cleveland report quotes A. Z. Baker president of the American Stock Yards Association forecasting higher meat prices and tighter supplies over the next 11 months. He cites weather labor, and foreign commitments as key factors and warns producers may see prices exceed 1937 records while consumers face higher costs and scarcer meat.

Cleveland American Stock Yards Association A. Z Baker Asya Baker

Ohio Republican Tax Cut Backed by Roll Call

Washington report details roll call on the Republican bill to cut income taxes. Republicans supporting the measure include Bender Belton Brem Brown Burke Carson Cleverger Elston Griffits Hess Jenkins Lewis MacCowen McCullough McGregor Ramey Smith Vorys Weichel. Democrats Crosser Feighan Huber Kirwar opposed.

Washington Ohio Bil Bender Belton Brem Brown Burke Carson Cleverger Elston Grifftts Hess Jenkins Lewis A3icCowen McCullough McGregor Ramey Smith Vorys Weichel Bill Crosser Feighan Huber Kirwar

Cleveland street zoning and paving issues on council agenda

Last night the council approved changes making all of Cleveland street on the south side commercial. Zoning changes were recommended for Foster north side from Lake avenue to Woodland to Commercial A and for Clark street from Laundon to Sumner. Residents on Prospect street requested paving. Studies on the 1948 street resurfacing program and street oiling were proposed. Reimbursement for a $12 plumber bill at 2204 Third street and a request for a new cemetery air compressor were referred to committee.

Cleveland Street Foster Lake Avenue Clark Street Laundon Sumner Council John McDonough Prospect Street Broad Clark Streets Kenneth Lord Seward Black Third Street D. W. Kothe

Public Sale At A L Hoover Farm Near Milan Ohio

On Saturday Feb 7 1948 at 10 A M the Karl P Uther estate conducts a full public sale of dairy cattle farm machinery and household goods located 1 mile east and 2 4 miles north of Milan on Mason Road 1 mile east of SR 299 near SR 113 Items include 18 dairy cattle a good herd some in milk several heavy springers 3 yearling heifers and more plus Hinman milker complete unit 100 Hampshire Rock hens 13 ducks and a large selection of McDeering tools tractors and implements Furniture ranges from coal and wood ranges to antique bedroom suites all items sold cash lunch provided marked as a large sale with time emphasized for punctuality Auditor L O Dunlap listed as auctioneer contact phone 8213 New London Ohio.

Milan Ohio A. L. Hoover Mason Road Hinman Milker Hampshire Rock New Holland Karl P.uther L. Oo Dunlap Aud New London, O

Declarations filed for county offices and committees

Dr. FH Fortney of Wellington and Dr. Paul F Tillman of Elyria filed candidacy papers for county commissioner and county coroner respectively seeking Democratic nominations in May. Six Democrats and five Republicans filed for county central committees as filing deadline nears 6 30 p m Wednesday.

FH. J. Fortney Wellington Paul F. Tillman Elyria Fortney Tillman Democratic County Central Committee Republican County Central Committee Lorain County Board of Elections J. H. Hodgkin Rochester Howard R. Arndt Prezinet W. V. Shipman Rochester Township R. J. Fortney Wellington Vilage

Meat packers head nets nine cent raise at Chicago meeting

Elmer O. Carver of Chestnut Ridge road, president of the Cleveland Independent Meat Packers, said at a National Brotherhood gathering in Chicago last week that members approved a nine cent per hour wage increase with the condition that meat prices would not rise.

Elmer O. Carver Chestnut Ridge Road Cleveland Independent Meat Packers National Brotherhood Chicago Carver

Union Notice Delays May Save 30 Day Coal Supply

The union must issue 60 days’ notice before breaking the contract, but Lewis ignores the law. A 30 day coal supply remains if a strike starts immediately, while pension talks stall over a $100 payout funded by a $50 million health and welfare trust. Ezra Van Horn and Lewis clash as unresolved dispute grows national in scope.

Lewis Ezra van Horn van Horn

Dr Caldwell's Senna Laxative advertised relief

Announcer promotes Dr Caldwell's Senna Laxative in Syrup Pepsin to ease winter colds related sluggishness and upset stomachs. It claims gentle relief from constipation and gastric distress, warms and calms, suitable for children, available in 60¢ and $1.20 sizes.

Dr. Caldweill Dr. Caldwell

Findings Against Officials Of Townships Listed

Findings totaling 2212.19 were listed in a report to County Auditor Frank Ayres covering Loran county townships from April 18, 1944 to February 10, 1947. Examiner Wilbur Bosserman notes 1134.20 paid, leaving 1077.90 in unc0vered findings largely due to accounting errors.

Frank Ayres Loran Wilbur Bosserman Brownheim Township Raymond Bechtel E. L. Moebius Amherst Township Carlisle Township Walter Hi- Gaway Amour Pittsfield Township Dandrea Nardini Sheffield Township Thomas Peebles Sheffield Andrew Shullick Fred Gray Wellington Carl Cage EL H Leimbach Alden Hopkins Charles Opper, Jr LaGrange Township

Mayor's Court Receipts For January

Mayor Henry W. Ault's court and office collected 2728 dollars in January. Fines reached 1139 dollars, costs 406 dollars, parking tickets 525 dollars, city bus licenses 350 dollars, taxi licenses 170 dollars, plus other miscellaneous items.

Henry W. Ault Pearl Castle

Death notices for Behnke Maurer and Poiner in Lorain area

Clara Susan Behnke widow of William Behnke dies after a year of illness at her daughter Erma Jackson's home in Grafton aged 78. Survived by husband, three sons, a brother, 15 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral plans set at Sudro Curtis Funeral Home. Katherine Maurer dies at 76 on Murray Ridge Road after six months illness. burial in Amhurst. Annie Poiner dies in Lorain. funeral at Keith Andrews Funeral Home with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

Clara Susan Behnke William Behnke Erma Jackson Indian Hollow Read R. D Grafton Lake Avenue LaGrange Lorain County North Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home James H. Sivard First Methodist Church LaGrange Cemetery Katherine M. Maurer Murray Ridge Road Black River Township Mirs Alaurer Glen W. Maurer Durray Ridge Acma Merton Leavitt Road Wiliam Meurer Sudro- Curtis Ernst Irion Cleveland Street Amherst Poener Wellington Annie Poiner Lorain Keith Andrews W. Dale Cole Urial Greenwood Cemetery

Elyria official cites education costs and salaries issue

In a board report, Ebling defends local chambers against credit claims for salary increases and criticizes the Ohio Chamber of Commerce. He notes inconsistent teacher counts, urges higher pay to attract and retain teachers, and ranks school finances and salaries as top concerns, with facilities funding a close second.

Ohio Chamber Erdling Chamber of Commerce Ohio Chamber of Commerce Ohio Education Association Ebling Ebiing Elyria

Gas shortages hit Detroit area amid cross border talks

In Detroit area reports show Walter Reuther calling for a comprehensive inquiry into a gas crisis that idled up to 200000 workers. Ohio and Pittsburgh regions report thousands more unemployed as Windsor seeks border consultations to secure gas supplies. Ontario and U.S. agencies discuss extending emergency orders to divert 5 million extra cubic feet to Ohio and rechecking non essential consumer bans.

Detroit Cio Walter Reuther

Elyrian Announces For Commissioner

Ford W. Refenning of 1185 E River Street declares as a Republican candidate for Lorain County commissioner in the May 4 primary. A WWI veteran, former Century Park manager, 28 years in the National Tube Co. accounting staff, he belongs to American Legion Post 12, the Elks, and the First Congregational church. married with two children.

Ford W. Refenning E River Street Telegraph Road Refenning Lorain County Century Park Lorain National Tube Company American Legion Post 12 the Elks Club First Congregational Church

Commandery 60 Knights of St John Observes Anniversary

Commandery 60 of Elyria observed its forty ninth anniversary at St Jude s Church Hall. John O Hara adjutant of the Fourth Regiment spoke on inter commandery unity. Fourth Regiment covers Lorain County with guests from Lorain Commanderies 281 and 314 and Ridgeville Commandery 177. A Fourth Degree meeting was announced for Cleveland on the first Sunday in June.

Knights of St John Elyria St Jude’s Church Hall John O’hera Lorain Lorain County Ridgeville Cleveland

Councilman Scott Objects To Concrete Block Homes

Councilman James Scott, chair of the building and lands committee, says he dislikes concrete block houses and would discourage their construction, but notes no building code prohibits them and says action is limited to discussion. Fire damages a Cleveland Cartage tractor on East Broad and Gaxford. 7:03 am blaze after a flat tire ignition.

James €. Scott Building and Lands Committee Scott Olive Street Hart Dickason Cleveland Cartage Company East Broad Street Gaxford Avenue

Elyrians Protest Night Club Liquor Permit Near Park

Residents and property owners near the Lodi and Furnace streets intersection prepared to send a petition to the state liquor department protesting the 2.05 night club permit approved last week at 503 Lodi Street. Signers cite traffic, parking, residential zoning, and location near playgrounds and youth facilities as reasons to reconsider. Circulators plan to forward the petition with an editorial titled Billing the Goose from the Chronicle Telegram.

Lodi and Furnace Streets State Liquor Department Lodi Street Frank Behko Elyria Zone Cascade Park Liquor Department Broonsday Chronicle-Telegram

Reckless Driving Charged After East River Fourth Street Crash

Charles R. Sowers of Sheffield Lake was charged with reckless operation after a collision with James Akers of 421 East Broad Street at East River and Fourth Street at 4 37 p m yesterday. Sowers faces arraignment on Feb 7. Police also arrested Owen A Seaton of Detroit on intoxicant charges following a hotel complaint. Robbery and theft reports include tools valued at 75 dollars stolen from James Easterday in Oberlin, and wrenches a micrometer and camera valued at 25 dollars taken from Donald Bliss on West River Road. Vernon Ross damaged his car by colliding with a parked truck trailer on 13th Street near West Avenue. Metal from McKinley Dickerson’s yard valued at 25 dollars was stolen, with his brother Robert mentioning a man with a trailer authorized to take it.

Charles R. Sowers Sheffield Lake East River Fourth Street James Akers East Broad Street Sowers Owen A. Seaton Detroit Jackson Colson Corp James Easterday Oberlin Donald Bliss R. D West River Road Vernon Ross Furnace Street 13Th Street West Avenue McKinley Dickerson Shear Street Robert

Thomas W Lamont Dies Head of J P Morgan at 77

Thomas William Lamont longtime leader at J P Morgan & Co died in his sleep at his Boca Grande winter home after a long illness. He was 77 and surrounded by his wife Florence Lamont and three children. Lamont was born 1870 in Claverack New York and began his career as a New York Tribune reporter.

Boca Grande Fla Thomas William Lamont J. Pmorgan and Co New York Lamont Florence Haskell Corliss Lamont Corliss Lamont Eleanor Cunningham Hartford, Conn Thomas Stilwell Lamont J. P. Morgan & Co Austin Lamont Thomas

Lions Club Hears Trubey Talk On Football Champs

Elyria Lions Club welcomed Coach D. W. Ike Trubey who praised his undefeated Lake Erie League champions for team work and highlighted Vic Janowicz on blocking. He cited game film from Elyria-Cleveland Heights and Arms plays. A stag party at George Hermann’s home Tuesday at 8 p.m. features a television wrestling program. Club bowlers practice as Claude Wigfield plans a match with Lorain Lions.

D. W Ike) Trubey Elyria Lions Club Marine Room Elks Club Lake Erie Trubey Vic Janowicz Elyria Lions Club George Hermann Park Avenue Claude Wigfield Lorain Lions Club

Court actions and crimes reported in Florence area

At The Court House Florence Brackett filed suit against Ann Hackett administratrix for 1300 dollars on promissory notes. Carlton Yost sought divorce from Mary. Raymond Thomas’s divorce suit against Pearl was dismissed. Marietta Gallo sued Thomas for divorce for neglect and cruelty. they wed in 1935 and have two children. Iver Solomon sued Ruth for divorce. they married in 1935. Elmer Ogden reported theft of a 4 inch water pump valued at 150 dollars from a Gustave Hirsch Co. job. A Ridgeville gas station was broken into. cigarettes and five cent pies were taken. a transient may have entered to keep warm.

Florence Brackett Water Street Ann Hackett Mary A. Root Marietta Gallo Lorain Thomas Elmer Ogden Gustave Hirsch Co Columbus Hilliard Road Route 20 Route 76 Ridgeville Carroll Jones Robert Jones Joseph Guzik

Speaks On Proposed Merger Of Churches

NORTH RIDGEVILLE The Rev. Everett Babcock state superintendent of Congregational churches spoke at the Ridgeville Congregational church ladies night event. He outlined the proposed merger of Evangelical and Reformed and Congregational Christian churches. A Q A followed. The Men’s club will meet March 1 after its annual meeting. A nominating committee was named. Refreshments were provided for 50. A rural farm and home extension session drew eight attendees. Next meeting is 8 p m Monday at the extension office with Miss Marjorie Kibler. Britain’s heat rule for workers during summer aims to save 1 000 000 tons of fuel.

North Ridgeville Everett Babcock Ridgeville 3Ien C. A. Hoskin Babcock Howard Gould Harold Carpenter Gould Pilgrim Youth Fellowship H. G. Stacey E. Conn H. Hopp C. Bartier C. Sieger C. S. Winter Paul Stenford N. Salisbury County Articultural Extension Service Extension Service Marjorie Kibler County Home Extension Service Office

Dr Tillman Enters Lorain Coroner Race

Dr Paul F Tillman of 243 George Street Elyria announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Lorain County coroner. A veteran flight surgeon in WWII he practiced in Florida for four years and holds degrees from Western Medical College and St Louis University School of Medicine. He is married with four children and affiliated with Elyria American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars and Elks.

Paul F. Tillman George Street Elyria Loraini County Tilman Lorain Lorain High School Western Medical College St. Louis University School of Medicine New York Eve New York City Tillman Eighth Twelfth Army Air Forces England Africa Jo Floria Elyria Post American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars the Elks

Western Heights A C Elects Officers

Western Heights A C held its first meeting at 241 West River Street to organize athletic activities. Officers elected were President Ollie Glass, Vice President Bob Hengartner, Secretary Nick Csonka, Treasurer John Lapos, and Sergeant-at-Arms John Vargo.

Western Heights A. C John Vargo West River Street Ollie Glass Bob Hengartner Nick Csonka John Lapos Louis Abahazi Louis Greene Bill Halasz Anthony Helli Joe Kovacs Frank Radachi John Vance Julius Vargo Nick Yensko

Cleveland Market Report Highlights Apples Eggs and Livestock

Readable market items show Cleveland region prices for apples including Jonathans and Baldwins with various grades, plus parsnips, radishes, tomatoes, turnips and poultry prices. Livestock receipts include cattle, calves, sheep and hogs with range figures and observed market activity.

Nearly Million Germans Go On Strike

Nearly one million Germans in the Anglo American zone staged a 24 hour strike to protest unequal food distribution by German agencies. Stuttgart was a main center with 450 000 industrial workers and 50 000 others. Hannover reported 160 000 strikers. Railroad workers stayed on the job and officials said security was not threatened.

Frankfurt Stuttgart Wuerttemberg-Baden Hannover Hemburg Walter Rowse Germany

Huntington Farmers Institute to Hold Second Session

The Huntington Farmers Institute will meet at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Huntington church. Topic focus includes frozen foods, dairy sales and home gardens with speakers Park Dimaline Carl C Deeds and a representative from Oberlin and Amherst locker plants. The program also features songs invocation and music by the Wellington barbershop quartet.

Huntington Farmers Institute Huntington Church Oberlin Amherst Park Dimaline Lorain County Dairy Sales Association Carl C. Deeds Rev. Clark Wellington Barbie Shop Huntington

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