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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1947
Page
2
Opal Dixon, 18, mother, was found guilty by a 12 jurors of entering the Des Moines Bank and Trust Co. with intent to rob after a January 22 escape with 2980. The defense argued insanity. Judge Russell Jordan must sentence February 2? to life, though parole chances exist via governor or parole board.
Fragmentary radio guide lists programs across stations including WGAR and WOAR with mentions of diverse shows, sports, music, and church broadcasts. A health line warns that grazing sheep after eating certain weeds causes bighead. recommends cornfield access as remedy. Columbia plans 6000 600 for national defense.
Jimmie Fidler notes a Hollywood shift as Maria Montez and Elisa Montez embrace profit sharing in "Atlantis" projects. The columnist argues co‑ownership lowers production costs despite star royalty checks, with industry gossip on Edith Head fashion, Virginda Maya's love life, and Adolphe Menjou's fashion predictions. The piece also covers filming quirks, a violent alley sequence stance, and a Hollywood shopping spree among stars in a High Sierra retreat.
North Ridgeville Grange hosts a board party. Harmony Hangout canceled due to basketball tournament. Eaton Church of Christ screens religious films at 7 PM. Grafton Friendship class meets with Mr and Mrs Ray Eppley Sunday evening. North Ridgeville Kiwanis directors meet at Town Hall. Avon Lake Corner meets at 7 PM. North Olmsted Kiwanis Chub at Town Mall for dinner at 6 30. North Olmsted Girl Beauts No. 326 at Town Hall 7 PM. Wheels Club at Hub 7 30 PM. Tuesday Study Club meets with Mrs Henderson 1 30 PM. Grafton PTA meets 8 PM Founders Day program. Lake Avenue Grange Hustlers quilt at Clara Krucek home 10 AM lunch at noon.
Frederick C. Othman recounts a comic history of the George Washington statue funded by Congress. A Boston sculptor’s 20 ton work, shipped from Florence, suffers mishaps, delays, and extra costs as it travels by ship and rail to Washington before unveiling in 1841.
The tale recalls Congress debating a life size George Washington statue in a Roman garb. They built a shed to hide it, spent six thousand dollars, then five thousand to move it to the Smithsonian. The statue now rests unseen behind antique printing presses, a forgotten birthday joke.
In a vivid 1947 note, the piece hints at legislative fights ahead as the Senate plans night sessions while stars align, signaling political theater and potential shifts. The quirky line suggests a dramatic political moment with Taft referenced.
Btang Motors Sales at 242 Third street announced the first public showing of Studebaker's 147 Land Cruiser in a new motel style showroom. The long wheelbase sedan, derived from the Commander, features increased length, curved wind shields, wide doors, low floors, adjustable rear ventilation, leather robes, full carpeting, scuff pads, garnish molding, and stainless trim.
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