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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1947

Page

1

Members vote on church building plans and sale

Members of the First Baptist Church vote on two questions regarding a proposed building program. They consider selling Middle Avenue property and funding a new East Avenue church building, with plans, costs, and possible remodeling or reuse of current facilities.

First Baptist Church Medéra Middle Avenue Secobed Street East Avenue Ales Building Fund Committee

Elyria Chamber Urges Attendance at Court House Meeting

The Elyria Chamber of Commerce sent letters urging a large turnout for a court house location hearing at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday in Coat Room No. 1. The group notes past agitation to move the court house and warns Elyria may lose the institution unless a new location is found, mentioning a deed requiring the tract revert if not used for a Seat of Justice. Police detained a 14 year old girl and her 20 year old husband from Indianapolis for juvenile investigation after a $40 theft report. Andrew Johnson was fined $4 and costs for intoxication. Laura Glass was fined $5 and costs for a separate offense.

Elyria Court House Elyria Chamber of Commerce Alter Heman/ Ely Coat Room No Sandusky Bhyria Indianapolis Ind

Elks District Meeting Ends After Two Day Program

A damaged page recounts a two day Elks District gathering chaired by F A Stetson and Jim Armitage. The program included vaudeville acts, a card party, and a presentation by the state Elks Association officers with reports on activities and district concerns.

F. A. Stetson Jim Armitage Stary Ofsizers Elks Ato Pom Elks Association

Ten Outstanding Young Men Named By Junior Chamber

Chicago honors ten rising leaders selected by the U S Junior Chamber of Commerce for advancing welfare and national service. Recipients include Louis Helios of Philadelphia, Joseph A. Biepie of Washington, Charles G. Bolte of New York, Dan Duke of Georgia, and others from Phoenix to Massachusetts, Cornell and Harvard, each recognized for civic leadership, veterans affairs, and youth welfare efforts.

Mehite Louis Helios Erspetahlay Ab Peesenlys Cayern,” Hall Awl. 25. Phoenis, Ari¢. Peartaonis Wille Joseph A. Biepie Washington, Loc National Federations of Charles G. Bolte New York City American Veterans Committee Farmas Veterans’ Affairs Dan Duke Fairburn Gears Gla J Dy Philip Morrison Cornell University Mhaea N.Y Atonic Buurgy John AL Patton Chaige Manaugement Artur Schlesinger Harvard University Cambridge Mass Harry M. Wistar Ypsilarrt Mich American Broadcasting Company Pede Ple

Court notes and civil actions rough in river town

Reported incidents include a spare tire and wheel theft from a car at Route 40 Club last night and several divorce actions filed or granted. Names such as C o Gillman Sheffield Lake W E Shay Nick Mudvich Ina and Walter Michenh appear in varied cases. A motorist was fined for failure to observe safety rules and window damage cases are noted.

C. O. Gillman Route 3 Route 10 Sheriff

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Several Cars Damaged In Minor Mishaps

Several automobile accidents occurred over the weekend injuring one person, Miss Esther Princic, 24, who was treated for a sprain and released. Other drivers, including John Princic and chie Jad, were involved in collisions on Route 200 and nearby streets, with vehicles damaged and roads reported in Cleveland. Two inmates from Grafton prison farm were reported missing, while several smaller fines were issued for disorderly conduct and traffic offenses.

Esther Princic Jacky Inne Blyeas Me Sheriff Department Case Road Cleveland Emleuin Hogg Ara Route Donate Schuett Charts Schacht Wis Broad Street Cyril Breghs Towk Leangfellow Avenue Iam Bryant William Polrecz Ayy Tond Wyklyont Ad Lodi Moi Hcyoortniet Kenneth Orr Cleveland Street Jynder Tease Mwe Deida Cartage Co Alley Park Wich Broad and Cedar Streets Paul Laubenthal Ninth Street West River Street Grafton Calvin White Dee Johnson Puchece

Allocation Of Sales Tax Money Made

Budget details outline allocation of sales tax funds to multiple towns and counties. The document lists amounts for Rochester, Brighton, Ambers, Amberst, Grafton, Huntington, LaGrange, Penfield, Pittsfield, Ridgeville, Rochester, Russia, Shefield, Wellington and others, with figures ranging from about 12.7 thousand to 1.9 thousand dollars, indicating distribution priorities and intended recipients.

Avane Uae Orqual Frank Rochester Bleek Brighton Elvi Grafton Huntington Penfield Pittsfield Ridgeville Russia Sheffield Wellington

Three Injured In Plane Crash At Cleveland

An SNB Navy trainer crashed near Cleveland while taking off from the Cleveland Airport. The three officer occupants were injured but escaped before the fire. Ensign Clive A. Manley of Willoughby and Ensign Warren Kline of Hiram were hurt, while Ensign Max Kyle of Ann Arbor was uninjured. The aircraft was from the Great Lakes Naval Air Station in Michigan and was on a routine flight returning there.

Cleveland SNB Cleveland Air Port Clive A. Manley Willoughby Ensia Warren Kline Hiram Max Kyle Ann Arbor Mich Grosse Ne Naval Air Station Grossy Tle

Committed to Jail Over Fine in South Amherst

Willon Davis of South Amherst was imprisoned in the county jail by Mayor Henry Garle after failing to pay a $50 fine and costs for an infraction.

Willon Davis South Amherst Henry Garle

Courthouse Annex Discussion Set For Tomorrow Night

County Commissioners will meet at 7 30 p m in the city hall courtroom to discuss building an annex to relieve overcrowded space in the courthouse. The plan is a first step toward a long range program to eventually construct a new courthouse. The meeting is open to the public.

General County

Senate G O P Leader Wallace White Jr Attempts to Resign

Senate Republican leader Wallace White Jr of Maine has tried to resign his key post in recent weeks but was dissuaded by party leaders who feared a scramble for the job. Congressional sources say White believes the leadership duties are a heavy burden, with no move to oust him at this time.

Senate Washington Senate Republi van Wallace White, Jr Maine Oince Congressional White Fenator

Death notices recount multiple Elyria area obituaries

Sam W. Baird 72 formerly of 506 East Avenue died Saturday at Memorial Hospital Sundatky after nine weeks illness. Survived by widow Mabel, son Raymond B. Baird of Blyris, grandson Robert Bard, sister-in-law and others. Funeral Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Home with Rev. Hervey Ayshaw officiating. Interment in Hidgelawn Cemetery. Other notices include Mary Davis of Oberlin age 62, Michael Muska 4 from Brownsville, Ella Woodland 4 Wellington, Basal Ruscan of New Condon, and more, with various memorial times and burial places. All obituaries list surviving relatives and funeral arrangements.

Sam W. Batod Sam W. Baird East Avenue Memorial National Tube Company Baird Mabel Mo Hervey Ayshaw Furst Cham Oehueeh Waldo Oiftiate Ad Ourial Amaemst Chael Muska North Ridgetal Bruwnwein Muska Loran American Stove Company Tie St. Michaels Church Lorain Elizabeth Richard Robert Edward Ronald Betty Sandra Barbara Muska Nicholas Ella Woodland Wellington Filla Woeedland Carl Benson Johns Street Oon Fannie Marin Oster A. Om Anders Poneral Byetery Cleveland

Fruit Growers to Seek Seasonal Help This Year

Lorain County fruit growers forecast greater need for seasonal labor at harvest time, with Cy Dowdy outlining the national farm labor program. Despite a expiring act, officials expect provisions for help, and Jamaican workers are praised. Otto Dreger reelected president as producers plan to order 80 to 80 men for peak season.

Lorain County Pssockyhen Shire Otto Dreger Columbia Township Henry Leimbach County Farm Labor Office Farm Labor Office Elyria

Union Accepts Compromise Proposal Amid Pay Equity Debate

A UAW-CJIO Lust 101 spokesman said a show down with Western Automatic was averted as a compromise was accepted at the union's Sunday meeting. The union ordered a reopening of the equal pay for equal work clause, insisting women and men receive equal pay for the same job. The membership claimed the clause was not fully in effect and withholding action until further notice.

Uaw-Cjio Lust 101 Western Automatic Genera Sanuday

Lorain Board authorizes bus driver certificate

The Lorain County Board of Education authorized Earl Johnson to issue a school bus driver's certificate to drive in the Brookside School district. Johnson resumes his former route after resigning last spring and replaces Al Wearseh who also resigned.

Earl Johnson Brookside Lorain County

Markets Market Report From Cleveland and Topeka

Market notes show steady or slightly lower prices across meats fruits and vegetables. Receipts and prices reflect mixed quality with cattle calves hogs and sheep listed, while dairy butter and eggs show varied quotes alongside regional markets in Cleveland and Topeka.

Cleveland ORV Stc Saelle Eater Medina Sacdh Cbs

Question Musician in Woman's Death

Los Angeles police arrested Army musician Robert Red Manley after he admitted paying a month to cover expenses linked to Elizabeth Short's death. Manley, married with a four month old, says he turned sick upon learning her severed body was found in a vacant lot. He was booked on suspicion of murder and will be questioned further. he took a polygraph, results not released.

Elizzabeth Short Los Angeles Robert “Red Manley Elizabeth Short Manley Miss Short San Francisco Maniey

Vets To Meet On Wednesday Evening

A meeting for World War I veterans will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the American Legion home on Ohio Street. Elyria Post No. 1t announces the session with Veterans Administrators available to discuss National Service Life Insurance, its options, and conversion or reinstatement procedures. Legion officials urge all veterans and nonmembers to attend, with further guidance from the service officer and local VA representatives.

Ohio Street Elyria American Legion Inétrance B. Coen R.F. Yunker Lovill FE. Davis

Teachers To Have A Fun Frolic At South Amherst High

Preparations were nearly complete for a fun frolic for Lorain County village and rural school teachers to be held at South Amherst High School Wednesday night. Oberlin magician Fejan will entertain from 7 p.m. and dancing will follow with Hank Cook's orchestra finishing the music. Other recreational activities are planned for those who do not wish to dance.

Lorain County South Amherst High School William Burgette Oberlin Magi- Fejan K Jaf P.m Hank Cook

Move To Curtail Loans To Electric Cooperatives Begins

Congress launched a push to halt or curtail government loans to rural electric cooperatives after circulars from a cooperative official alleged sabotage of the rural electrification program. Chairman Clare E Hoffman of the House Expenditures committee labeled the letters propaganda and questioned if they used government funds. The panel planned to summon REA representatives to assess loan scope and usage.

Washington Congress Congre Clare E. Hoffman BR Mich House Executive Expenditures Committee Hoffman REA

Hunt for Survivors Of Wooden Coastal Chinese Vessel

Chinese naval craft and junks searched the Shanghai Estuary mouth for survivors of the wooden coastal vessel Chikiang rammed by a hit run tug and sank with unknown hundreds aboard. Death toll uncertain. conservative estimates 300 to 500. Seven hundred seventy nine of over 1,000 passengers rescued by customs and harbor police. Chikiang sailed from Shanghai to Nantong in Kiangsu Province.

Shanghai Customs Office Wooaung Nantung Kiangsu

Four Amherst Men Declare Candidacies

Four Amherst Republicans filed declarations of candidacy with the Lorain County Board of Elections for village posts. David Al Goldthorpe seeks mayor, George Innes runs for clerk, William Robertson for treasurer, and James H Ehrman for village council. A May primary will decide party candidates if opposition files. otherwise, names go on the November ballot. The final decision on the primary was not yet made.

Amherst Elyria Lorain

Lorain Countians At Youth Conference

About 150 representatives from Lorain County Farm Bureau districts attended a youth conference in Ontario during a full day and evening session. The event featured classes on parliamentary procedure planning youth courts cooperatives and forms of government. Attending from the county were Amesha Neumann Rudolph Neumay Ruth Manns Jacob Lurkart Mary Die Durst Wilson Couch and Robert Couch with Al Couch serving as educational director for Kern County Farm Bureau and teaching a class on participatory governance.

V-county Lorain County Ontario Amesha Neumann Rudolph Neumay Ruth Manns Jacob Lurkart Mary Die Durst Wilson Couch Robert Couch al Couch Kernin Couity Farm Bureau

Fire incident reports minimal damage at city container

A stray cigarette was blamed for a small fire in a waste paper container near Court and Sere streets. The blaze caused no damage, and firefighters responded from the Central Fire Station to extinguish it. No injuries reported.

Central Fire Staton Fireven

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