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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1946
Page
2
Elyria Savings And Trust reports steady progress with improved earnings for 1944. The bank notes increased per share value from 107 to 137.81 and highlights dividend repayment, tax effects, and a larger book value. Directors reelect officers and outline a strengthened balance sheet while praising employee contributions.
Obituary notices report William Iskes dying at 218 Cleveland Street with funeral at Nichols Funeral Home and burial in Bradner Cemetery. Other notices cover the deaths of Adelaide George Rowland, Margret Sprague, and Clara Reeves, with details on birthplaces, survivors, and planned services and burials at local churches and cemeteries.
Malcolm Thomson announces candidacy for county judge in Lorain County. He lists prior service as State Peace-officer aide and county prosecutors staff, plus roles with Lorain city and charity groups, and notes his residence with a son and daughter in Mass Ave district.
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Leslie Burge of Lorain files petition as a candidate for one of two Republican nominations for representatives to the Ohio General Assembly from Lorain County. A former member of the 95th General Assembly, Burge served in the Navy overseas and is returning to his Burge Building Company after discharge. He resides at 2203 East Erie Avenue with his wife and three and a half year old daughter Mary Ann.
The seventy fourth annual meeting of the Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Company met at 10 am in the bank’s Directors Room. President Jarhes B. Seward presided, F. R. Eckler was chosen secretary, and R. G. Rockwood reported assets up over 1.2 million as of December 31, 1945 with earnings of 82,703.12 or 21.10 per share. Trust Department report followed. committee auditor AL West praised the bank’s condition. Directors elected include F. Tlanetard, King Eo Fauvern, A. Wo Fritzsche, RB Findley, Menvey Here, AC Hudnut, Jas. B. Seward, with celebration plans for next year.
In Welch West Virginia the mine disaster at the New Rover and Pecado Coal Co claimed 15 lives. State Mine Inspector G Ro Spindler testified the blast was propagated entirely by coal dust after a joint federal and state inquiry. The accident, described as enormous, followed a preliminary investigation into the disaster.
A train collision in Rockdale killed six people when the car they rode in struck a Rock Island train. Three men and three women died. four other passengers were injured. Identified victims include Donald F L Emerick, 32, his brother Calvin, and Ernest E B Chisholm of Joliet. Others were unnamed.
Vice Admiral Edward L. Cochrane announced the Navy has stopped work on 37 vessels still under construction. Biscuit of Ships chief Ved Das Covisane told the House Naval Affairs committee these ships could include 30 combatant auxiliaries and one landing ship. The order aligns with last year’s curtailment program.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Cletus Metz was baptized at St Joseph Catholic Church by Rev James Smith, Theodore Anthony named with sponsors Mrs Elmer Schmity Elyvia and Robert Fuhrman Amherst. Veterans of World War II admitted to Elmer Johnson Post 118 included William Leimbach Robert Sathers EB Christensen Richard Haser flue Edwin Berger Bart Stiwald and Dr George Fox. Annual Red Cross meeting at Amherst branch set with officers elected. Masonic Night observed with Eastern Stars and future initiation announced. Plans for a February wedding of Jane Elizabeth Salvers to William Bruce Jr. listed with attendants and reception details. Various local club meetings and district events noted with dates and hosts.
Dr Backus announces reelection bid for the Ohio House of Representatives. He serves on key committees including agricultural elections finance and welfare and chairs the Beach Erosion committee as Lorain County backer of state park funding and highway aid. His record highlights include securing 120000 for Grafton State Farm park sites and funds for state and federal highway matching programs.
Representatives from Elvira and Lorwin chapters of the American Red Cross, along with other eastern Ohio units, plan a Mayflower Hotel Akron meeting to review campaign plans for a 100 million dollar nationwide Red Cross fund drive. Regional director Carney Smith will outline pension and procedures, while focus remains on expanding services to armed forces and families, with emphasis on first aid and disaster readiness. Local chapters from northwestern Ohio will participate in parallel meetings.
Yesterday Judge Guy B Findley presided over multiple cases including Erma Vertue granted divorce from Charles with child custody, Rupert Leng granted a dissonce from dew on neglect grounds, and a Mary Te Vecetoa petition dismissed. Estate of Elgras died May leaving assets and debts detailed, arranged by Clara Berke.
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