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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1947
Page
1
Federal District Judge F Dickinson Letts invalidated the basis for OPA sugar allotments to industrial users in a ruling tied to an injunction request from Moberly Milk Producers Company. The judge held the quota formula violated wartime controls and the reconversion veto, denying relief to the company.
A U S Army transport missing since Saturday was believed safe after a forced landing 101 miles north of Canton. Warrant Officer Harry Fair's fiancé Effie Sherman in Shanghai received a telegraphic message dated January 2 saying he and the crew were safe, while search planes from the United States Britain France and China scoured the Canton Shanghai area amid fog.
Zanesville dispatchers arrest a truck driver after mistaking a railroad right of way for a highway. Charles Irvin, 47, of Gratiot, Ohio, faces a reckless driving charge as a passenger train is held on the tracks until the truck is removed. Police were alerted by Edwin Staley who reported a locomotive with two headlights approaching the signal tower.
Multiple measures drive fiscal reform and education funding in Ohio. Bills seek restoring the one-cent fuel tax to four cents per gallon, semi annual vehicle inspections with a 50 cent fee, and channeling one third of sales tax to counties to raise teacher salaries. Proposals include basing state aid to schools on monthly enrollment, higher salaries for officials, and a new cabinet post for mines and minerals. Six Senate bills target strip mining, shortening U.S. Senate terms, and foreign corporation license fees.
FA Dusthimer was reelected president of the executive board of the local Salvation Army. Other officers named include A M Hanna ford as first vice chairman C F Bronson secretary Jay Fitch treasurer Mrs A C Schuirman publicity chief. Committees were appointed to set term lengths and discuss funds with the Community Chest and Major Dittmer.
Walter G Castor 34 a World War veteran dies at 289 Marseilles Avenue at 2 a m today. Born December 1891 in Lakeville Ohio he lived in Elyria eight years from Lorain. He worked as a brake man at Lake Terminal Railroad and belonged to American Legion Post 12 Elyria Eagles Lodge and Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. Survived by wife Loretta A Castor a son and three stepchildren plus three sisters. Funeral Saturday 1 30 p m Sudro Curtis Funeral Home with Rev Philp Wichern officiating burial Ridge Hill Memorial Park. Followed by more death notices for Deimling Renouard Luxon Smetie and Sweeney.
Washington committee leaders organized action under republic rivals and voted today to probe a film colony tied to government agencies. The inquiry aims to ferret out Camp Menst suspects and intensify federal oversight of implicated individuals.
Elyria Lorain officials and residents debated courthouse plans urging a cross section committee. Some favored an annex to the existing building as cheaper, while others warned against moving the site and risking taxpayer burden. вәкил
W H WN Stevens 08 former mayor of Newark Falls died in Huntington Ind after apparently becoming dizzy and falling from a church ladder while repairing a stained glass window. He previously lived in Evansville Ind and had served as Ku Klux Klan counsel in Columbus in the early 1920s during a federal injunction against a rally at the Columbus Driving Park.
Paris Premier Paul Ramadier has formed a government and will announce its makeup later today. He said the cabinet was completed in the morning after Georges Bidault’s Popular Republicans agreed to participate, clearing the way for a new administration.
Miss Devine, bound to a bed with ropes in a tourist can, freed herself using quick wits. Police say she was unhurt except for wrist burns. ransom note demanded ten dollars and delivery to a Sacramento tavern. Capt Floyd Yoder praised her resilience as officers coordinated the surrender of the kidnapper.
Columbus Ohio six joint resolutions introduced in the House of Representatives propose amendments to the Ohio constitution. They include lowering voting age from 21 to 18, barring closed shop clauses in labor contracts, and exempting the first 2000 of a veteran or widow's home value from taxation, contingent on approval in a 3/5 legislative vote.
Ralph Strong and team from Strongsville installed the officers of Elyria Lodge No. 1021 QO last evening in the temple. John Hovis named noble, Charles Smith vice, Lawrence Heles RENG, Cliff Wheeler LSNG, Walter Bandrock RSVG, Peter Springer LSVQ, Isaac Beattie warden, Robert Dickenson conductor, Herman Bull RSS, J. Wamaley LSS 8B Bungard inside guardian, Ed Huffistan outside guardian, Howard Mills chaplain. Rev Henry K. Shaw delivered a grateful talk on Thomas Wildey founder of Odd Fellowship in North America.
A fire destroyed most of Mrs Krugman s house with only a few clothes saved and Christmas gifts lost as water supply failed. Firefighters said part of the home could have been saved if water had reached earlier. The Krugmans stayed with relatives while assessing the damage. In a separate blaze at Mrs Annie Williams home, minor damage occurred near the chimney, quickly contained with no injuries and cause listed as overheated heater.
A severe cold snap and Big Inch Line failures caused gas shortages in Elyria area. C F Bronson urged industrials including Colson, Electro-Alloys, Elyria Foundry, Harshaw, Pfaudler, Republic Steel, and Western Automatic to curtail usage to keep homes heated. Officials hoped supplies would meet essential needs with conservative use.
Former Governor Arnall, speaking at the Atlanta Women's Club, accuses Herman Talmadge of seizing the governorship by force and urges the courts to decide the rightful chief executive. He recalls aides injured in the mansion dispute and denounces violent methods.
A former Elyrian, now heading a college department, announces a Sunday radio program by his former high school department. The broadcast from Contaidig Teachers College, River Forest, airs at 4:30 p m on WGN Chicago. Included are references to Prof. Kraeft and Marie Kraeft of 219 Foster Avenue and Helen Kraeft’s siblings Mrs Wilden sen and Mrs Clara Cule.
Officers of the Flyria Savings and Trust Company were reelected last night for another year. The board of directors held its first meeting since the annual stockholders meeting last week. Reelected officers include R. J. Fitch as president R. H. Rice as chairman of the executive committee N. S. Fitch as vice president A. F. Beesing as rust officer P. Rob' 4oh as treasurer W. H. Gaston as secretary A. F. You and K. G. Lord as assistant secretaries W. J. Batdort and N. E. Dunstan as assistant treasurers and R. E. Craft as auditor.
Police logged four minor traffic accidents, detailing rear end collision on Cleveland Street involving James Juyans and Earl Wolf, plus other incidents on Furnace Street and Lake Avenue. Vehicles driven by Frank Johnson and Mrs. Harry Juethi were damaged as Luethi backed from a driveway. An Everett car collided with Zeleski at 4:50 a.m., and a Lorain truck hit Reichert’s car, pushing it into a parked Mecera vehicle.
Washington CIO plans to use a profits survey by former government economist Robert Nathan to argue steel profits can fund large wage gains for about 1,000,000 workers. The study supports CIO President Philip Murray in bargaining with U S Steel and other firms, as talks press toward a new contract due in 24 days.
Clara Reisinger of Gratton seeks a divorce from Warren citing neglect and cruelty. They wed in 1945. Habeas corpus hearing on Virgil Webb, jailed in Lorain, indicated a decision soon. Case taken under advisement after morning session. Lorain police released Theodore Walker as defendant in another action. Webb was picked up Jan. 1 for non support in St. Charles, Va. West Virginia authorities expected to hear today. Russell Fulton of Grafton filed suit against Theodore F Smith in Lorain for 338 dollars on a bond-related matter. Joseph Shaffer of Elyria died, seeking a divorce on grounds of neglect and cruelty. married Oct. 6 last year. Maud Fisker of Lorain seeks divorce from Robert on grounds of neglect and cruelty. they married in 1942 and have two children. George Koepp of Lorain sues Crane Reed for 400 dollars for damages to his car from a collision on East avenue on Nov. 16. Reed’s car hit Koepp’s parked car.
The Farmers Production Credit Association held its annual meeting in the Bish Club where directors proposed returning complete ownership to farmers within three years. The plan retires government capital of 100000 by selling equal Class A stock to existing stockholders, with votes to be taken at meetings across 11 counties. The consolidation of Elyria and Ashland associations forms Ohio's second largest unit, covering ten counties, with nominations and ballots for directors conducted at yesterday's session.
Chevalier Lodge No. 316 installed its officers for the coming year including R. C. Struebe as chancellor commander and G. E Hall acting grand chancellor. One candidate received knight rank as reports on grand chancellor reception and the year book were presented, with $14.24 turned over to the master of finance.
Poultry market firmer with rouasting springers 43-14 and ruck broilers 33-44. heavy towl 40-14. ducks young white 10-34. Livestock receipts at Eveland: cattle steady, heifers up to 21-23, cows 17-20, medium to good grading. Sheep and lambs receipts 700. spring lambs 20-23, ewes 6-7. heavyweights 300 lb at 24-25. hogs 24.50. grain corn No 2 yellow 1.31-1.38, oats 1.30-1.38. Produce: apples varied by variety, tomatoes, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, parsnips, potatoes. Eisenhower released from Walter Reed Hospital, reported fully recovered from stomach disorder.
The American Legion, in cooperation with the American Red Cross and Elyria Memorial Hospital, plans a blood donor list and sends cards to Legion members to determine blood type. A post meeting at 7 30 p m tonight discusses reinstating and converting government fire insurance with Veterans Administration staff in charge. February first is the deadline for reinstating this insurance.
The Elyria Rotary Club meeting at the YMCA featured a memorial talk for William Gollmar, former president and active member. Judge A R Webber celebrated his 95th birthday. new member Henry Ault joined. visitors included Thomas McGeachie and Vernon Patterson. A burglary report by Davis noted $45 stolen from trousers. entry via broken kitchen latch while residents slept.
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