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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1948

Page

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Jittery Farmers Watch Price Fluctuations

Jittery farmers watched price fluctuations as they prepared to market hogs and cattle after a market break. Retailers cut pork and beef prices amid broad declines, with 4,000 hogs unsold in Chicago and many steers held over. Farmers expect possible stabilization as grains rebound.

CHICAGO zrocery American Meat Instiheap National Association of RetailMeat Dealers the Meat Institute Walter Pauli Retailers’ Association New York Chicago Board of Trade

Russia says Hitler era rearmed by American dollars

Moscow claims captured German records will prove the United States funded Hitler’s rise with a “golden rain” of dollars and accuses Britain and France of aiding Nazi alliance by signing pacts. The Soviet statement promises further documents to support charges and labels the U.S. State Department history fakers.

WASHINGTON Foreign Office Britain France Munich Czechoslovakia Soviet Russia U. S MOSCOW United States Germany Russia Soviet Information Bureau U. S. State Departments U. S. State Department

Refenning Named Lorain County Veteran Bonus Representative

Jack L. Refenning a Lorain county Veterans Service Officer was named county representative for filing Ohio veteran bonus applications. Courtney E. Kirby announced at a Columbus meeting that agencies aiding veterans must report expected applicant numbers by February 8 and supply details for March 1.

Jack L. Refenning Lorain county Onmio Columbus Courtney E. Kirby Refenning

Northeast Ohio Weather Outlook Mixed Clouds Cold

Northeastern Ohio remains cold with partly cloudy skies this afternoon. Tonight will be chilly but not as harsh, with a low around 12. Wednesday brings more clouds and light snow in the afternoon. high near 26.

CLEVELAND Onio

Lent Foods Offered at Sup per Club Ad

Tomorrow marks the start of Lent with a serve yourself message inviting patrons to enjoy a large selection of sea foods at the Sup per Club.

Supper Club

Fail To Link Suspects To Local Burglary Trio

Fremont police detained three men after a Sunday morning chase. Local detectives found no solid link between the trio and safes cracked at V. F. W. Hall Elyria Lumber and Coal Co. and Spitzer Motors. Loot in their car reportedly came from Baker garage Vermilion.

Fremont C. E. Parker wio V. F. W. Hall Elyria Lumber and Coal Co Spitzer Motors Baker Vermilion

Intense Cold Wave Enters Fifth Week Across Nation

The cold spell, now in its fifth week, brings subnormal temperatures from 15 to 30 degrees below normal nationwide except southern Florida. A sleet and snow storm disrupts traffic in northern Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia, with Virginia seeing snow. International Falls Minnesota reports 27 below zero, while Duluth and Albany also log record lows.

Florida Canada gulf states Alabama Mississippi Georgia Virginia International Falls Minn Duluth Mion Albany Portland Mie Texas Arkansas Atlantic coast Fort No. 2

Thousands of Ohio Workers Idle as Cold Front Bites Industry

Across Ohio temperatures hovered near zero as a new cold front spreads from Canada toward Alaska. Ohio Fuel Gas Co imposes 100 percent curtailment of non essential industrial gas service while public officials confirm safety limits. Several cities report sub zero and near zero readings with widespread slippery roads and incomplete returns to work.

Ohio weather bureau Canada Alaska Ohio Fuel Gas Co State Public Utilities Commission Ohio Fuel Mansfield Youngstown mercury East Liverpool Akron Zanesville Columbus Toledo Davions Cincinnati Findlay

Red Cross Set Elyria Goal At 23410 For 1947 Drive

Elyria chapter of the American Red Cross announces a 1947 fund-raising target of 23410 with March 1 kickoff. Chapter president George Calvert notes a 54 percent rise from last year’s 15090 goal, and cites prior year surplus aiding 1947 planning and disaster relief needs. Final drive leadership selections will be announced soon.

Elyria American Red Cross George Calvert Calvert national Red Cross Red Cross yar Redross Texas City

Leap Year Birthday Returns For Anna Mae Evans

Mrs. Anna Mae Evans of Ely is among residents with a Feb 29 birthday this year after a three year gap. Born February 29 she notes Leap Day brings her first birthday since 1944 and jokes about her long name and being left handed. Chronicle Telegram staff seek other Leap Day celebrants in Ely for special recognition.

Anna Mae Evans North Street Evans Ely- Yia Anna Mae Steele Chronicle-Telegram

Ice choked Ohio River rises with feared ice gorge havoc

The ice clogged Ohio River in Cincinnati swelled slowly as engineers warned of possible mountainous ice gorges. Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Harry Voight said conditions are worse than the runout, while Kentucky deputy Sheriff B. Courtney reported two towboats trapped below Carrollton. Rivermen hunted for losses, estimating damage above 100000 dollars as a sudden ice-out looms.

CINCINNATI Ohio U. S Cmdr Harry Voight Coast Guard 3. B. Courtney Carroll county Carrollton Patriot Louisville

New Street Lighting Erected Along City Streets

Service Director D W Kothe reports workers began installing the city’s new lighting system on Léeke avenue Cleveland street and Middle avenue under a ten year Ohio Public Service Co contract. The plan adds 2 500 residential lamps 6 000 main lamps 10 002 white way lights with higher efficiency and planned extra lighting for hazard zones at a cost about 40 000.

D. W. Kothe Léeke avenue Cleveland street Middle avenue Ohio Public Service Co J. B. Johnson Lake avenue Johnson

City Hall Closed on Lincoln and Washington Birthdays

City Hall will be closed Feb 12 for Lincoln’s birthday and Feb 23 for Washington’s birth day holiday. Announcement made by Mayor Henry W. Ault. Also mentions repairs by Stewart Radio and Electric at 242 Marseilles Ave. Ph. 43-134.

City Hall Lincoln Washington Henry W. Ault Stewart Radio and Electric Marseilles Ave

Arrest One of U.S. Leading Communists

The Justice Department announced the New York arrest of John Williamson national labor secretary of the Communist party of the United States. He will be held for deportation to Scotland under the 1918 act. Williamson is described as top echelon and held without bail at Ellis Island.

WASHINGTON Lhe Justice Department New York John Willamson Communist party of the United States Williamson department Scotland Federal Bureau of Investigation tme upper Broadway Blake Beattie U. S Elis Island American Communist party San Francisco

Bodies Of Two Local Soldiers On Way Home

The bodies of Lorain County men Dr Walter J Rozga of Grafton and Forrest Vernon Weaver of La Grange are aboard the Cardinal O Connell returning from World War II. Rozga earned the Silver Star for actions on Tulagi and was killed August 7 1942 at age 23. Weaver served as aviation radioman third class in the Navy.

Lorain County United States United States Army Cardinal O'Connell San Francisco Pacific Ocean Ohio Lorain Marine Corps Grafton Forrest Vernon Weaver Navy La Grange Cpl. Rozga John Rozga Ontario street Colson Corporation Tulagi Solomon Islands Frank Knox Rozga Cpl Frances Leonard Colmbia Fred Ladd Belden Warren Haffner Cleveland Chester Joseph John James Donald Rozga Radioman Weaver

Fire devastates Salvation Army infirmary in St Johns

Fire destroyed a Salvation Army infirmary in St Johns Newfoundland with up to 20 feared dead among about 40 residents. Firemen reported 16 to 18 escaped as they could not yet search the ruins due to extreme heat. A separate ad promotes chocolates from Bluebird Sweet Shop on Court Street.

ST. JOHNS Newfoundland Salvation Army Bluebird Sweet Shop Court street Adv

Six Others Are Reported Missing In Del Disaster

A section of the Charles Cullen suspension bridge at Rehoboth Beach collapsed when ice jams tore loose foundations. A truck and a private car fell into the river, killing three and leaving six missing. Four crewmen had just exited the truck, others were believed in the car. Police recovered three bodies from the water. The span connects Indian River Bay with the Atlantic Ocean.

REHOBOTH BEACH Del Charles Cullen Bethany Rehoboth the Electrical Construction Co Philadelphia

U S Freighter Reports Water Pours Into Hold

The U S Lines freighter Pierre H DuPont with 44 crew aboard reported she was holding her own after a hull crack 660 miles southeast of Argentia Newfoundland let water pour into a hold. Rescue ships raced to assist as the 7176 ton Liberty ship sent a distress call at 7 40 a m EST while en route from Rouen to New York requesting immediate help.

NEW YORK United States Lines Pierre H. DuPont Argentia Mid Coast Guard DuPont Rouen France

Guerrilla mortar attack hits Salonika killing officer and civilian

Greek guerrillas fired about six mortars at Salonika before dawn wounding four including two British soldiers and killing a woman. The attack occurred around 2:30 am with shells striking the city center and outskirts. Maj. Gen. Down traveled from Athens to Salonika to investigate as authorities detained several merchants linked to a Communist logistics group.

ATHENS Salonika E. E. Down Greece

Pioneer Resident of La Grange Dies

Stowell Warner Kelner, 94 a pioneer of LaGrange, died at 3 p m Monday at the home of his daughter Mrs F D Prosser of LeGrange. Surviving are daughter Martha Prosser and Mrs Carrie Jackson, two sons Rowan and Earl, six grandchildren. Funeral services set at 2 30 p m Thursday at the Prosser residence.

Stowell Warner Kelner LaGrange F_ D_ Prosser LeGrange William New England Nathan Clerk LeGrenge Nickle ‘Plate road Stowell Kelner Hannah E. Nichols Atlantic Stone Company Lake Shore Oberlin Cleveland Stone Company Kelner California Oregon Florida Keiners Eustis Martha Prosser Carrie Jackson

One Thing One Can Always Get Along With More Of

A compact ad item notes a tip to earn extra income via a Chronicle-Telegram Room for Rent ad. It also advertises Valentines flowers and a WC wrestling show broadcast at the YMCA lobby with Little Joe hosting. The piece blends service promos with local entertainment notices.

Chronicle-Telegram YM.C.A Little Joe

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