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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1947
Page
10
Milan marks the one Lugdredth anniversary of Thomas Alva Edison with tours of his birthplace cottage, exhibits of old phonographs, costumes, and signs. Residents crowd the site amid wind and a dust storm as stories of Edison’s early life and genius are recalled.
A fragmentary column recounts a 1940s incident involving President Truman while a senator and Navy leaders arguing for unified control of land sea and air forces. The piece notes a San Diego air base, Army fields under expansion, heavy rain hindering operations, and tensions between Navy and Army officials as lawmakers visited bases.
The War Refugee Board chronicles Vatican efforts aiding Jews under Nazi rule with Pope Pius XII working through Myron Taylor Harold Tittman and Archbishop Spellman. It details relief parcels through the Red Cross, safe passage for unassimilated detainees, and covert rescue efforts in Hungary and Axis territories.
Wellington notes record the M. C. class of the First Methodist church gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charlies Shepard with a covered dish supper and Valentine decor. Officers were elected for the coming year, with Mrs. Grace McEndree named president and Mrs. Hollis Grissinger treasurer. Bingo and devotions highlighted the evening with ongoing social, church and local club event listings for the week.
Lydia Carele and Mrs. Carol Woods lead First Methodist circle meetings Thursday afternoon with WSCS groups. Kiwanis, literary, and Marantha Circle activities are scheduled Thursday. Choir practice at First Methodist at 7 30 p m. Carl Wilbeck returns home from Lodi hospital after a broken leg from a horse kick. Harry Allen in Lodi hospital for treatment. Ina Dunkle resumes work at Perry Fay Company in Elyria. Cub Scouts of Wellington prep a March minstrel show at Herrick Auditorium. Norman and Mrs Norman Griggs back from extended Florida visit.
Brownhelm Evangelical United Youth Fellowship led the Sunday School hour during Youth Week with a self-denial and day of prayer emphasis. Elaine Stick supervised worship activities and Mabel Hasenpflug read during services. Next Sunday's worship at p.m. includes a Youth Fellowship meeting. Guests at Sick Home in Brownhelm were Mr and Mrs Hobart Sick of Cleveland and Mr and Mrs Franklin Leith and sons of Linwood Park. Rickshaw traffic in Tokyo prompts calls to obey a 35 mph speed limit notice.
Army authorities seek to fill memory gaps of Joseph Dumais who allegedly returned to base days before Elizabeth Short's murder the Black Dahlia. Five soldiers report seeing him at the company orderly room January 10 11 and 12 prompting questioning. Dumais admits beating women when drinking and suffers blackout on a date with the Black Kamm's Record Shops.
Dahlian reports Burton, city fire marshal for 15 years, who sent a record number of firebugs and insurance thieves to jail. He recalls regaining senses days later at Pennsylvania Station in New York City after an incident in San Francisco on January 9 or 10.
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