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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1950
Page
1
A Wednesday night crash on Ridge Road Elyria involved an east bound car and another vehicle near Sears Roebuck. Police said the driver Ar Chorpe Fuller Road was injured along with a child and several grandchildren. Burial plans were set for Marys Church Ridgeville.
Local reports indicate Ralph Terryan is running for re election while another candidate seeks a council seat. Kellogg and Black are named in the Republican slate with prior council service noted. The campaign reflects long time incumbents and new contenders amid city race activity.
An 850000 wing on the Elyria tal is finished but funds run short leaving residents cared for as staff and future uncertain. The facility follows a policy of equal standards and non wealth bias while addressing gaps in admissions and payments.
Weather summary indicates rain with a shift to snow by Saturday as colder air moves in. Forecast low around 40 degrees Saturday with continued cloudy conditions. Records at Kamm’s noted in today’s report.
The Elyria Memorial Hospital drive raises its objective to one million dollars to fund 100 new beds and modernization. Leaders report $841,973.30 already pledged, with 600 volunteers continuing effort through next week to reach the target. Rabbi Carl I. Miller praised the campaign’s broader community impact and spiritual value beyond a new building. A final report is set for Thursday noon at the Elks Club.
A. G. Smith of I. T. S. company reported two old newspapers disappearing from his car this morning near the post office. One issue contained a 1915 Chronicle-Telegram with a photo of his father, and another paper featured Elyria Memorial Hospital's nurses with a photo of the proposed nurses home drive. The papers, kept for more than three decades, were being brought to the Chronicle-Telegram office. Continued on Page 2.
Rep John M Vorys compared President Truman s inaugural speech to export ideas not guns saying it bodes well for the future of the country and world. He called the speech fine and noted its emphasis on ideas over force.
Lorain police seek identity of a gray haired man who parked a red Plymouth on the Erie avenue bridge and jumped into the Black River from 60 feet above. Police think the man is John Ehrler of Westlake Road Bay Village. A Coast Guard team retrieved the body. coroner cites drowning. Witnesses at the scene included Mrs. Walter Green and Mrs. M. J. Biscom. Ehrler, 50, long cashier in Cuyahoga County treasurer’s office, had health issues after a goiter operation.
The Elyria March of Dimes launches with a Mile of Dimes and Tag Day on Saturday. Junior Chamber of Commerce and Junior Women's Club members will staff the Elyria business district collecting contributions. Nancy Elliott leads the club as Jaycees operate the Mile of Dimes board outside the C. H. Merthe Co. store.
Henrietta students were given an unexpected holiday today as three teachers and the janitor were ill. County authorities report the school will resume sessions Monday morning.
At the Graystone Hotel in South Amherst a dinner honored 12 men with 50 to 58 years at Cleveland Quarries Company. Arthur Engle 58 years and Albert Haas 56 led a roster of long‑term employees. Forty others attended with Cleveland officers including Arthur E. Tulk, William Jones, and Carl Wirtz. The program featured remarks, movies, and each honoree received a radio set.
Specials include Begonia plants and a radio clearance sale with limited stock at 108 Middle Avenue. Sunday only, 1 PM. Darek Florist offers items from 11.95 to 28.50. Milton's Jewelers listed. Adv. 322 Broad and 506 Broad St.
Congress weighs Truman foreign policy plan as Acheson starts as secretary of state. McCloy suggests loans to backward peoples via world bank or export import bank. Lawmakers press for details while Republicans and Democrats debate risk, scope, and the push to counter Soviet influence. Early budget and aid questions surface amid Atlantic pact backing and calls for slow, cautious steps. Jan. clearance ad notes on electric goods.
George Kimbel and Carl J. Longwell were named to the Lorain-Elyria Rent Advisory Board by Karl Duldner, Rent Director. Kimbel, of 150 Columbia Ave, heads Elyria City Motors and is active in Kiwanis, K of C, and Elks. Longwell, 908 South Central Dr, Lorain, works in the National Tube shipping division and directs the Lorain County CIO Community Service. The National Housing Expediter made the appointments to fill two vacancies.
Plans are under way for Lorain County Catholic Social Service Bureau’s tenth annual dinner at Spring Valley Country Club at 6 30 p m on Thursday evening January 27. Invitations are sent to welfare agencies civic groups and anyone interested in social service work. Speakers will be Rt Rev Msgr Albert J Murphy director of Catholic charities in Cleveland and Rev Fr John Kambrack of Lorain. Reservations through Mrs Harry White Elyria chair of arrangements.
Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek leaves Nanking on a private plane to exile as Li Tsung-jen becomes acting president. Four nationalist leaders head to Yenan to seek an immediate cease fire and start peace talks with the Communists. The Communist radio rejects the ceasefire and demands talks before end of hostilities. Li cites constitutional authority to assume duties under article 49.
Constantine Boldyreff, Russian underground worker, urged the use of propaganda to combat Communism at a Civic Forum. He warned 14 Kremlin criminals hold world power and urged a pro American underground effort to persuade the global public. He argued China’s fate is pivotal and Berlin Air Lift helped focus free nations on larger dangers. The talk emphasized propaganda as a tool for peace and civic action.
Classified notice urges readers to place want ads in the Chronicle Telegram to reach thousands seeking items for sale. Sample listing includes 1942 Buick Super in good condition with all accessories and a phone contact.
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