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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1947

Page

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Grange Officers Association Meeting At Carlisle Grange

North Elyria Grange led attendance with 12 officers at the North Elyria Grange Association meeting held Monday night at Carlisle Grange. About 60 officers and Home Economics Committee members attended. Ernest Park presided as vice president. Frank Moehle was elected president, Ralph Bowmin vice president, and Ralph Sanders secretary treasurer. Pomona meetings planned. two sessions expected. Home Economics discussed the National Grange project The Basis Dress Contest with judging set for August 2 at the Pomona meeting. Social hour followed.

North Elyria Pomona Pomona Grange Acme Fhuntington Frank Moehte Hickory Tree Change Ralph Bowmin Penfleld Ralph Sanders Benfield North Slyria Grange Frank Mason National Grange

Council debates pond supervision and hospital contract

The council discussed recreation commission supervision of pond areas for about five hours daily, with an estimated cost of 900 dollars this year. Also debated were street sign fixes on Foster Avenue, a hospital contract for indigent care at Elyria Memorial, and pending trailer camp ordinance preparations.

Recreation Commission Aniice Myles Farmer Foster Avenue Lake Agate Elyria Memorial Hospital St. Joseph's Hospital Lorain Frank Kaydenagin Irondale Vulcan Blake Council Meyer Agate Sa-nicster Richard Horan Comeil

Hope To Secure More Trailers for Lorain Camp

Canty commissioners said today they are conferring with federal agencies to obtain about 60 house trailers from Gulf Port Mississippi Front Royal Virginia and Michigan for Lorain veterans emergency housing. The Lorain camp is to be established on Colorado Avenue near the Elyria site off Gulf Road with 56 trailers ready for occupancy by month’s end.

Canty Gulf Port Mise Lorain Lok Thomas McGraher Front Royal Michigan Colorado Avanti Elyria Emerg Pency Gulf Road Mefinachie

U S Army Graves Registration Plane Missing Between Shanghai and Canton

A U S Army Graves Registration plane with American crew aboard is reported missing today after last contact on Saturday while en route between Shanghai and Canton. Army officials have not heard from the aircraft since then.

U.S. Army Shanghai AU. S Shanghai Canton

Deaths of Rev Beecher W. Powell and others in area obituary

Avon Lake and nearby towns report multiple deaths. Rev Beecher W. Powell, 86, of 33790 Lake Road, died at Shisids Rest Home in Lorain after two days there. surviving wife Britta and three sons. Ella Ann Bradford, 44, of Rochester, NY area, died at home after illness, with son Lant Bradford and four grandchildren listed. Will Warren Sackett, 28, Amherst dairyman, died at home after eight years with the Post. survived by sister Genevieve. Edwin A. Klein, 38, Wakeman, former teacher in Mich., died suddenly. four brothers and several sisters among survivors. William J. Phillips, Wakeman, died at his residence after a long illness. several children and grandchildren listed as survivors. Burial and service details for each are provided.

Belcher W. Powell Avon Lake Beecher Powell Lake Road Lorain Findlay Independence Britta Royse Powell Cleveland George Powell Robert Patience Powall Sunset Memorial Cemetery of Columbia Cond Ella Ann Bradford New London Ella Ann * Bradford Rochester Lant Bradford Hochester Fitch Funeral LM Owaill Rochester Methodist Avery Butler Will Warren Sacket Amherst Will Warren Sackett B.D. No C'Clack Genevieve Sackett Edwin A. Klein Wakema A. Klein Waketian Royal Oak Mich Cores Wakemuath Mabel Stiveles Esther Flow Wakeman Mary Meyers Sandusky Cora Adams Mildred Heck Long Beach William Earl and Wilmar Masnesota Raympond Thomas Gerber Funeral Home Rev Wakes ‘Han Congregational Church Bund William J. Phillips Wakeman William J Phy Tip Fast Townsend East Townsend View Lewis Lessingnon Ove Chirk Mansfeld Claremee Vevinaior Fou Sietden Chartes Tvan Fook Lester Funeral Home Soopom Thorney Key Foo Thompson Collie Mertef Cs Bays

Economy Drive Is Turned On Works Projects

Washington reports a Republican push to revive public works funding for flood control rivers harbors roads and airports halted by prior authorization. Delegates led by Rep John Taber plan to restore funds, amid anticipated opposition from allied congressional members. Senate debates target secret wartime pacts and lower tariff measures threaten agriculture.

Washington Dndaxy John Taber Re. N.Y House Taber Uniaiy Congresstvety Reena Capitol Senate Judiciary Porhd Passeas Chi Cletenger United States Senate Reid F. Murray Ry Wis Aft

Food price decline contrasts with rising nonfood costs

U S government figures show food prices fell about one percent from now to December 1, led by an 1.8 percent drop in foods cereals and margarine. Meats and fruits declined modestly, while nonfood items rose about two percent, lifting the overall cost of living one percent in the period. The cost of living on December 15 was about 83 percent above the 1935 39 base, with price levels still higher than prior to OPA lift.

Washington Bareau OPA J

Highway Matters To Be Discussed In Elyria

County commissioners to meet Monday to review several road projects for the year. Topics include construction of a new alley road 14 Lorain from Elyria to all Yellow Life right of way and the Lake county road belt plan. Also on the agenda are Route 20 improvements between Elyria and Oberlin a new ridge on Route 20 near the New York Central railroad and a possible rerouting of Route 20 to bypass Elyria.

Homer | Bricker Heer Elyria Algo Glycuss Rowle Pittsfield Rathroad Larant Dhapeovenett Oberlin Rowe LO Vt New York Gentral Railrand

Frozen Body Of Boy Found In Creek

A boy, described as rye-year-old Derry Lair, was found frozen in a creek about a half mile from Date Garden. The incident occurred at 1 p.m. yesterday and involved local residents and authorities in seeking answers regarding his disappearance.

Derry Dakar Rye Bay

Potavat crash tale in Oak land area report

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a local incident near Oakland involving a mechanical operator and a referenced crash. Readable items include mentions of a Pate, Gla oan Cote Walltam and Mobnsmanidar with unclear roles, while dates, places, and precise actions remain ambiguous.

Oakland GCA Cope Ariel Pate Gla Oan Cote Walltam

Savings Deposit Bank Officers Are Reelected

Officers of the Savings Deposit Trust Company were reelected at the annual organization meeting, the first since the stockholders’ gathering last week. Reappointed were James Q B Seward as president, K R G Rockwood as executive VP, F R Eckler as VP, R J Gehrt as secretary, G L Ray as treasurer, B W Rowland and C H Niemeyer as assistant secretaries, and B H Tomp as assistant treasurer. The trust officer post remains vacant. Ross Rockwood will handle duties until filled.

Savings Deposit Link and Trust Company James QB. Seward KR. G. Rockwood F. R. Eckler R. J. Geht G. L. Ray BW. Rowlend C. H. Niemeyer Asssistant B. HH. Tomp Kins Assistan Ross Rockwool

Four Cars Involved In Collision On Lake Avenue

Four cars were involved in a collision on Lake Avenue near Murgu Street yesterday afternoon. Police reported multiple rear impacts and at least two drivers leaving the scene before officers arrived. Other incidents included a car brake grabbing on Washington Avenue near Depot Street and a collision on West Avenue at Enghth Street with extensive damage.

Lake Avenue Murgu Street M.C. Milliser Atsar F. S. Battin Guill Farms L. A. Hastings Lorain Boulevard Hastings James Seybert, Jr Highland Court Edward Levisy Seybert Highhand Court C.H. McAllister Columbus Street Washington Avenue Depot Street M.A. Giles Berkeley Road W.G. Lueker Middle Avenue Potter William Mehner Roosevelt Avenue West Avenue Enghth Howard Loltman Whitehead Road Wottman

Propose Extension Of Water Line To Vincent Area

County commissioners voiced support for a planned water line to the Vincent district after a meeting with Clears View School District officials. The project would draw water from Elyria’s main at Flyria avenue and North Ridge reed, though no application has been filed yet.

Vincent Clears View Poc. Crmonden J. W. Knight Alfred Murrell Superineenden T. C. Simpson County Sering C. A. Gibbons Vincent Achnol

Senator Bilbo Resting Comfortably After Surgery

New Orleans reports Senator Theodore G Bilbo resting comfortably following a serious operation for mouth cancer. Doctors say the condition is very satisfactory after removal of diseased tissue and jaw bone fragments in a recent infirmary procedure.

New Orleans Theodore G Hilbo Alin Ochoner Bilbo

Quartet to be featured on program at church event

A local program will feature a barbershop quartet including Neto and members Syd Boony Fatobe Stan Beeverk and Bal Joti. The event, planned for Thursday evening at the Burst City church, includes duets by Lambert and Miss Mua and notes about awards and attendees.

Loran Ates Benders Neto Taba Cocgeas Aisha Bal Joti Lambert Obat Ath Mays Metryauab Keawards Ralph Garewall Dastor Roemeftas Tae Pak Peat Bach Yep Rory Thhe Madph Cole Walt Dyad Chee Aingy Paul Adie Mons Tayrebers Corte CIA Alficers

Law proposal targets gambling in athletic events in Ohio

Ohio House to consider a bill by Rep. Robert R. Shaw to outlaw gambling and fixing in athletic contests. Violators face fines from 10 to 1000 dollars and 1 to 5 years in prison. Mixed reaction followed Gov. Herbert’s joint session address as Senate and House debated taxation and district reapportionment.

Columbus Ohio House of Representatives Robert R. Shaw Franklin Shaw House Senate Thomas J. Herbert Senate Military Affairs Committee Ritu Cal William O'Neill Herbert Emory Grander Frank E Whittemore Summit Akron John F. Cantwell Youngstown Cantwell Fred G. Reiners Cincinnati Reiners Whittemore Summit County Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company

Special Services At Oberlin Church

Oberlin Ohio Rev Glen Bab pork pastor of the Oberlin Assembly of God announced today that district Superintendent Rev LEEF Bond of Canton will be the guest speaker at a special service Thursday at the church. There will be special instrumental music and songs. members of all denominations are welcome.

Oberlin Glen Bab‘pork Oberlin Assembly of God Jist Leef Bond Canton Puert

Mt Vernon welfare funding urged for new facilities

A legislative report calls for emergency appropriations to expand welfare facilities across the state. Proposal includes nearly 9 million dollars for the State Highway Department to immediately fund resurfacing and maintenance. The push aims to relieve house shortages and improve care, with more than 20 million planned for additional welfare construction.

Herbert Mt Vernon Erie Unat Stile Highway Department

Soldiers Relief Group Will Not Curtail Program

The Lorain County Soldiers and Sailors Relief Commission decided not to curtail its veteran and dependent aid for now despite county appropriations at 71 percent of requests. Only 34 000 was allotted, 13 500 less than the 42 800 asked. The panel fears 47 500 is needed to maintain services, plans to operate as funds allow, and last night approved 26 applications and granted 1 600 in relief for February.

Lorain County Soldiers and Sailors Relief Commission Courtney E. Kirby Soldiers and Sailors Relief Commission Kirby Jentry

Court actions mix divorce, damage claims in county news

Nina Sando and Russel faced a dismissed divorce suit while Gelek Blioff won a divorce from Sophie on neglect, with alimony set at five dollars weekly. A personal injury suit by Margaret Krupke against Sol Kailes settled and dismissed. County road load limits were paused for spring thaw. Additional divorces, estate notices, and local collisions are noted amid road and flood reports across the region.

Nina Sando Russel Gelek Blioff Sophie Guy B. Findley Margaret Krupke Buth Street Sol Kailes Furnace Street Lake Avenue

John F. Hovis Seeks Fifth Ward City Council Nomination

John F. Hovis 42 of Fifth Ward announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for councilman in the May primary. He lives at 420 Tenth Street with wife and two daughters, works in engineering at Western Automatic Screw and runs Hovis Grocery at Ninth Street and West Avenue. A Methodist, he holds leadership roles in Odd Fellows, Eagles, and Moose lodges and has not previously run for office.

John F. Hovis Tenth Street Counciiman Hovis Fifth Ward Western Automatic Machine Screw Company Ninth Street West Avenue Methodist Church Odd Fellows Lodge Northwest Elyria Odd. Fellows Healen Eagles and Moose

Lions Club Evening Features Singing Quartet and Colorful Film

Lions program last night included a nostalgic quartet rendition by Bert De Brary E Holbrook Robert J Elbert and Frank E Maddock and a Technicolor film America The Beautiful from the U S Treasury Dept projectionist George Hermann. Kenneth Strohm received a key membership for outstanding work. Merle Lehman noted as admitted member. Guests listed include Charles Q DeBracy E Holbrook Robert J Elbert Frank E Maddock and Miss Martha Cromeans plus many Lions wives. Vice President William D Holt presided.

Fred Ruth Lions Club Bert DeBraty Als Chord Crushers Bert DeBrary E. Holbrook Robert J. Elbert Frank E. Maddock America the Beautiful U. S. Treasury Department America George Hermann Kenneth Strohm Lions International Merle Lehman Charles Q. DeBracy Martha Cromeans Elying Bert Bagg Peck Michigan Jack Ross Jack Knight Irving Gorham Win D. Holt H. J. Indicott Catt Strouse A. W. Jewell Holt Choate Norman Stack Mire

Tom Carter fined ten dollars for disorderly conduct

Jackson Hotel resident Tom Carter was fined $10 and costs by Mayor A. Ry Avate after being arraigned for disorderly conduct. He was arrested at 2100 Winckles Street following a report from a woman identifying the defendant as causing a disturbance. The two are separated, police reported.

Tom Carter Jackson Hotel A. Ry Avate Winckles Street Bawee Mea

Kiwanians Observe 32nd Kiwanis Anniversary Meeting

Elyria Kiwanis members observe the 32nd Kiwanis anniversary with a program on Build for Peace Patriotism Opportunity. The noon Thursday Elks Marine Room gathering features Ralph A Hayne of International Harvester and a message from Kiwanis International president JoN Emerson.

Elyria Kiwanis Kiwanis International Elyria Club Elks Marine Room Milo EB. Sharp Pulso Ralph A. Hayne International Harvester Company Ishines Burm Research Jon. Emerson Pullaii Washington Kiwanis Kotepnational Kiwanis McIthup TL Vnen

MARKETS CORVALAND LIVESTOCK DATES

Corvalis livestock market report shows receipts around 300 with active, steady trade. Cattle and calves steady with choice at 26-30, hogs led by heavy weights near 32-33, lambs and sheep offering typical Spring values, grains and produce prices noted for regional commodities.

Corvaland Peeady Sterra Aleady Bherpchoice Wethers Com & Taan

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