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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1948

Page

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Soap And Meat Prices Fall In Stores Across Nation

Prices for soap and meat dropped nationwide as commodity markets slump. Lever Brothers cut soap prices five percent, while Detroit retailer Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co reduced round steak to 69 cents per pound and other meats and flour saw declines. Grain markets hit record one month drop on Lincoln's birthday, signaling broad price effects on bread, pork, and bacon.

Chicago Charles Luckman Cambridge Alass Lever Bros Detroit Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company South Dakota Walsenburg Colo Lincolnn Chicago Board of Trade Board of Trade

Russia Charges Britain France Over Nazi Documents

Moscow asserts Britain and France aided Hitler by denying Soviet participation in examining captured German papers and accuses the United States of whitewashing Western appeasement while Russia pledges another installment in the propaganda fight over Munich era actions.

Moscow Chargin Europe TASS London Foreign Office Britain France Adolf Hitler Soviet Union Russia United States Great Britain America Siunich Munich Hitler

Poll Books Costs for Lorain Primary Election

Officials of the Lorain County Board of Elections report the total cost for new primary election books will be 912.50 dollars. Johnson-Watson company bid 3.35 dollars per precinct for 110 precincts, totaling 368.50. Corrections noted in candidate withdrawals affect precinct A Ward 3 Elyria and Precinct B Ward 2. Eugene B. Smith remains the sole candidate for Precinct B Ward 2 committeeman.

Lorain County County Republican Central Committee Elyria Severs Fred Shelton Marjorie Kaley Eugene B. Smith

Weather outlook for Cleveland area brief

Partly cloudy and colder this afternoon and tonight. Friday remains cloudy with a slow temperature fall. Low near 15 and high around 26. For Valentine a box of chocolates from Bluebird Sweet Shop on Court Street.

Cleveland Ohio Bluebird Sweet Shop Court Street Adv

Snow and Rain Sweep Across Large U.S. Area

A broad storm brought snow and heavy rain from the southern plains to the Northeast. Wind driven snow reduced visibility from Dodge City to the Texas Panhandle, while a bus skid near St Louis injured fifteen and a New York elevated collision injured twenty four. The weather system covered eastern Texas to New England with record rainfall in Memphis and warm up in New England.

Texas Oklahoma Panhandles Dodge City Kan Texas Panhandle S. Louis New York Third Ave 42Nd Street Weather Bureau Plains Great Lakes New England Toder Arkansas Ohio River Valley South Atlantic Memphis Tenn Florida Pennsylvania

Greek Army Returns With 121 Guerrillas Parade in Salonika

Greek forces march 121 captured guerrillas through Salonika amid jeers and stones from crowds of about half the city's 480 000 residents. The display followed recent shelling that killed a Briton and wounded several locals, aiming to quell wartime resentments.

Salonika

Market decline forecast by NYSE chairman in Atlanta

Gay Robert A. Boxlan, chairman of the New York Stock Exchange board, said today that markets have started a general decline and will continue for about two years. A family party is listed for Mondays at 8:00 p.m. at I. C. Hall in Grafton Ohio. Black River Game Club advertisement.

Atlanta Robert A. Boxlan New York Stock Exchange I. C. Hall Grafton Ohio Black River Game Club

Two County Bills Declared Unpayable By Inspector Rules

Walter Garrison head of the state department of public office inspection ruled that two county bills for work done without proper commissioners authorization cannot be paid. The cases involve Charles Anders for Lorain housing project work and A Nabakowski Roofing Co. for Pleasant View Senatorium, with bids not solicited. The board must seek court action for payment if claims are allowed. Garrison also said housing funds should be handled monthly through the county treasurer and moving expenses for the county prosecutor are not a legal county charge.

Walter Garrison Public Office Garrison Charles Anders Lorain Kew Gardens Vetertens A. Nabakowski Amherst Pleasant View Senatorium Anchor Thomas McGeachie McGeachie Nony Senetorium Rot Lorain Metropolitan Merch i William G. Wickens Elyria Lorin

Elyria Legion Hosts Lorain County Council Meeting

Elyria Post No. 12 American Legion will host the Lorain County Council of the American Legion at the local Legion home on Ohio Street tonight. Council members represent all county posts. leaders include Commander Dale Brodst Lerain and Vice Commander W. O. McClellan Elyria.

Elyria American Legion Lorain County Melvin Harper Harold Haywood William Cromsing Ellis Nielsen Lawrence Ashhenbach Lucas Borson Fred Lohnes

John L. Lewis Celebrates 68th Birthday Under Strike Watch

Washington observers mark John L. Lewis birthday amid pending United Mine Workers strike threats over miner pensions. Officials warn of potential coal shortages next summer while urging uninterrupted production to meet rising demand. Rivoli advertises Road To Rio with Crosby Hope and Lamour.

Washington Jonn L. Lewis United Aine Rivoli Rio Crosby, Hope, Lamour Adv

Several Traffic Accidents Reported After Freezing Rain

Slippery pavements from a light rain that froze caused multiple crashes across the county. The worst wreck occurred on Route 611 near Miller Road in Avon injuring George Hrelicka 46 of Avon with possible skull fracture and other injuries. Several other drivers including Mable Eubanks and Emil Scheve faced collisions on Routes 301 57 and 10 plus city streets. Deputies cited reckless driving in one case and noted vehicles damaged along Lake and Warden Streets and South Maple Street.

Miller Road Avon George Hrelicka Sievemore Road Hrelicka American Shinbuilding Co St. Joseph’s Hospital Lorain Mable Eubanks Wellinston Ettabelle Reith R. D Wellington Elyria Emil Scheve Cleveland Norman Transportation Lines Grafton Roy Rock R. D. Grafton Rock Nicholas Sakeliar Oberlin Charles Osborn William Axford Grafton Lakestar Paul Ledgden Warden Avenue Elmer Sobol Lake and Warden Today William Shanks Helen Shriver Chestnut Ridge Road Arthur Yates South Maple Street

Two Injured In Traffic Mishap At Ridgeville

Slippery pavements blamed for an accident on Route 20 east of Ridgeville center. Richard L. Thow and Harvey J. Nessel, both Cleveland Trust Co. employees, were injured when Thow’s car skidded on ice and crashed into a utility pile. Nessel suffered possible skull fracture and other injuries. he was taken to Elyria Ho spital.

Ridgeville Center Cleveland Trust Co Richard L. Thow Harvey J. Nessel Thow Elyria Thon Nessel Berea Elyriak Hoespitel

Lorain County Grand Jury Indicts 24 in First Session

The Lorain county grand jury indicted 24 defendants in its first session of the year after considering 37 cases over three days. Indictments include four robbery cases and three burglary cases, with arraignments set before Judge Guy B. Findley.

Lorain County Guy B. Findley H. E. Agate Walter Adcox Clifford Newman Lorain 23Rd Street Charles E. Hummell Cleveland Gene East River Street Fourth Street Russell Rumbaugh Westlake Elyria Floyd Lumpkin George Brooks Angel Rivera Lumpkin National Tube Co James Tagniaroni Alex Picione Mike Palvan James Washington Sadie Grandini Morris Mayer Andrew Lac‘ko GaGrange Anna Dudas Route 10 LaGrange Road John McCampbell Amherst John Miksanek Thomas A. Johnson Oberlin Robert Paige Fort Warne Bank Willie Holder Benjamin Golowenski Lewis Runais LeGrange Rogelio Rodriguez Ezra Gilliam James Wood Chfford Shumate Elen Steve Nagy Norman Olsen Ailen Bailey W. C. Richardson James Gallisher Roy Fuller Norman Spar James Burton Paul Flower Lawrence Hartman Robert Howell James Wilson James Lernie

Elyria Woman Born On Leap Day At Eight

Mrs. Stanley F. Crandall of 303 El Broadstreet Elyria was born February 29 1896 making her eight years old before her first birthday because 1900 was not a leap year. She graduated Elyria High School in 1915 and was born in the house she still occupies with her mother Mrs Emma Kuchenrither mentioned by locals. Capitol starts today with a note about the film Crossfire.

Stanley F. Crandall EL Broadstreet Elyria Chronicle - Telegram Ars

First 15 Voting Machines Arrive Here in Lorain County

Fifteen of the 112 voting machines ordered from Automatic Voting Machine Corp of Jamestown New York arrived today for use in Lorain County. A sales agent will visit soon to demo the devices at various county locations including Elyria and Lorain City schools. Remaining 232 machines to be delivered in July with placements countywide.

Automatic Voting Machine Corporation Jamestown New York Lorain County Ruth Cummings Lo, Tain Counts Board of Elections Rey Gustafson Voting Machine Company Willi Gustafson O Ibe Elyria Lorain Lorain City Avon Lake Town Hall Clearview School Penfield Junction Lorain County Savings and Trust Amherst la Grange Town Hall Vermilion-on the-Lake Grafton Town Hall People’s Bank Oberlin Perry's Main Street Wellington

Danish Airlines Transport Crashes Near Frankfurt

A Danish Airlines transport with 24 aboard crashed near Giessen about 35 miles north of Frankfurt. Eleven people were killed and the rest, including three stretcher cases, were taken to the American hospital at Giessen. Initial figures cited 12 dead but were unofficial and subject to revision.

Frankfurt Giessen United States Army Army

Price controls tightened in Britain by Cripps

Sir Stafford Cripps the chancellor announced tighter price control rules to curb a growing union revolt against the wage ceiling. He urged lower profits and prices where feasible and said letters were sent to the Federation of British Industries and other bodies to devise within a month a plan for price and profit reductions.

London Stafford Cripps Cripps Commons Federation of British Industries

Twenty armed men hold up Tel Aviv diamond shop

Twenty masked robbers seized gems valued at eight million? Actually eighty thousand dollars from the largest diamond shop in central Tel Aviv. The raid was linked to the Irgun Zvai Leumi underground, which reportedly funds its activities through such heists.

Tel Aviv Jerusalem Irgun Zvai Leumi

Avalanche Carries Denver Rio Grande Cars Into Gorge

A Denver and Rio Grande narrow gauge passenger train was struck by a snow avalanche in Toltec gorge between Alamosa and Durango Colorado. Ten passengers and four crew were aboard when two coaches and an observation car slid 300 feet into the canyon. Trainman George Ottaway was crushed. his condition is not yet known. A rescue train with medical staff rushed to the scene as new slips threatened the tracks amid deep snow and zero weather.

Alamosa Colo Denver and Rio Grande Toltec Durango George Ottaway Olloway New Show Cumbres Colorado-New Mexico

New Cold Wave Not So Severe Grips Ohio

Weather Bureau experts describe a new cold wave in Ohio as not severe with temperatures not dropping below 18 degrees tonight. Snow is possible in southern counties while the western areas face rain and other parts stay cold. Temperatures this morning ranged from Mansfield to Zanesville. Gas restrictions ease for some industries but a full ban remains for fuel industries while East Ohio Gas allows 2 percent of normal use.

Weather Bureau Ohio Southecasteim Mansfield Zanesville Manufacturers Light and Heat Co East Ohio Gas Cn Howeter Industy

How Safe Is Your Home This Year

A promotional note urges readers to inspect their homes for hazards such as flimsy bannisters sagging floors unsafe stairs and frazzled wiring. It compares home accident deaths to auto deaths and stresses timely repairs and Chron icle Telegram Service Ads for safety reminders.

Chronicle Telegram

Local Auto Service Ad for Deetz Inc at 728 W Broad

Immediate guaranteed automotive service offered by Deetz Inc for Chrysler Plymouth vehicles. Located at 728 West Broad Street with phone contact 3383. Advertisement highlights reliable repairs and prompt service.

Deetz, Inc Chrysler-Plymouth W. Broadstreet Adv

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U. S Bulletin By Paul Berdanier United Feature Syndicate, Inc Elyria Legion County Council John L. Lewis Ridgeville Elyria Foundry Division Fil- Deri Street Howard C. Gollmar Deetz. Inc County Grand Jury Capitol Crossfire Lincoln Riot Squad Cynthia Frankfort Imé Guess
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