Organization For Y M C A Drive Nearly Complete
The Y M C A plans indicate about 175 workers are nearly ready for the Opening Dinner on Monday to push a drive for 550 new members, aiming for 1300 total including 750 current. Leaders Harlie Stevick Russ Gleason Frank Johnson Wilbur Henry Mark Abbe Alan Davies Niemeyer Earl Lautenschleger Thourot and Richard Gollmar will guide divisions and campaigns. Columbus duty officials blocked a highway near Port Columbus Airport after 200 gallons of high octane gas leaked from a storage tank creating a fire hazard. city and Navy firemen flushed the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.m
Harlie Stevick
Russ Gleason
Frank Johnson
Wilbur Henry
Mark Abbe
Alan Davies
Carl Niemeyer
Earl Lautenschleger
George Thourot
Richard Gollmar
Columbus
Port Columbus
Navy
Names Listed Across Division Captains and Members
A long list of names appears under multiple divisions with captains and members named, including Mrs. Ruth Richwin and Mrs. Harry Crandall in Division 6, Mrs. Della Hardin in Division H, and Mrs. Harvey Curtis among others, indicating a ceremonial or organizational roster. The fragmentary text continues the roster across page one.
BBB Aide Speaks to Elyria Kiwanis Club
Chester A. Wing of the Cleveland Better Business Bureau spoke to Elyria Kiwanis members. He outlined the bureau’s 35 year origin at the Cleveland Advertising Club, 1919 incorporation, 95 nationwide bureaus, and 100000 files on local companies. Wing noted crackdowns on fraudulent advertising and published guidance, with a board meeting scheduled Monday at Colson Corp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester A. Wing
Commercial Department
Cleveland Better Business Bureau
Kiwanis Club
Elyria
Marshall Ott
Wing
Better Business Bureau
Cleveland Advertising Club
Cleveland Bureau
Earl Tompkins
Norris Ryder
Frank Yoo
Jack O’brien
Avon Lake
Virgil Rowley
Lorain
Nick Marinoble
Rocky River
Colson Corporation
Charter members sought for Elyria district group
More than 125 farmers and businessmen have applied for charter membership with a local group, with projections over 150 before next Wednesday. Wives of members are invited to the meetings, and half of the board elected will serve one year. Nominees include Farmers Henry Leimbach Harvey Born Arnold Keller Ellis Hoag Melvin Holmes John L Barber Earl B Jameyson Robert Eglin Wellington G Clement Greene Harry Rowland Leon Kennedy Wells C Weston Eaton Ray Eppley Richard Wesemeyer Co L Lehman Glen Buswell Cyril Reinders Herbert Myers Theodore Breyley Lawrence Betts and businessmen Omer Laubenthal B I Ohlemacher Philip Robson M E Whitman R F Vandemark Carl C Deeds Joseph Forthofer William Bennett Edgar E Davidson and Dr Russell Duikason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Leimbach
Brownhelm Township
Harvey Born
Henrietta Township
Lawrence Betts
Penfield
Omer Laubenthal
B. I. Ohlemacher
Philip Robson
M. E. Whitman
R. F. Vandemark
Elyria
Carl C. Deeds
Amherst
Joseph Forthofer
Avon
William Bennett
Edgar E. Davidson
Russell Duikason
Wellington
Sixty Arrested in Slovakia Linked to Spy Ring
Sixty persons have been arrested in Slovakia as members of a spy ring for the American Intelligence Service, the official Czechoslovakian News Agency said today. All accused confessed and will be tried before a state court in Bratislava amid confirmed security details. Unconfirmed reports from Pankrak prison claim 200 to 300 Czech army officers, including generals, were imprisoned recently over an alleged armed plot to seize control of the government in Bohemia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Slovakia
Bratislava
Pankran
Bohemia
Man Awarded 2500 Heart Balm in Cleveland Case
Cleveland jury awards 82 year old George J. Stefancik $2500 for alienation of his wife’s affections after divorcing Mrs Murial Stefancik, 26, who he claimed Kuhns, 47, ruined their marriage. Stefancik had sought $25000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
George J. Stefancik
Stefancik
Stanley R. Kuhns
Murial Stefancik
Stefanciks
Death notices span Elyria area including Richards and Walker
Jennie Francis Richards aged 65 died at her home at 1908 Lake Avenue at 7 30 am after a lingering illness born in Cleveland June 19 1883 she lived in Elyria 45 years survived by one son Carmen E Richards of Lorain and two daughters Mrs Donald Maurer and Mrs Clarence Browne of Elyria seven grandchildren and one sister Mrs Florence Brown of Cleveland funeral Monday 130 pm Sudro Curtis Funeral Home burial Ridge Hill Memorial Park Friends may call Also Ruth B Walker 52 of 143 Cleveland Street died 845 pm Friday Elyria Memorial Hospital married to Earl C Walker survived by three sons Charles Revercomb of Elyria Robert Revercomb of Lorain and Donald Revercomb of Elyria three daughters Mrs Phyllis Marshall of Marion Md Mrs Marion Cook of Lorain and Mrs Marjorie Harris of Mount Dora Fla and nine grandchildren plus a sister Mrs H B Manning of Ames Iowa and Mrs W E Dorbach of Coronado Calif funeral Monday 3 pm Ridge Hill memorial Park burial Ridge Hill Also Charles Slavin formerly of Elyria died in Dayton survived by two sisters two nephews and one niece services 930 am Tue at St Agnes Church Burial St Agnes Also New London Lee J Barre 70 died at North Fairfield survived by one daughter Grace Lowery and sister Mrs R H Siler Wife Grace preceded death two years ago body at Kaiser Funeral Home North Fairfield services 2 pm Monday Rev Frank Irwin officiating burial North Fairfield Oberlin Dan Dudley renowned Oberlin rural mail carrier and farmer died in Tucson AZ wife former Josephine Saxon accompanied him More details to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Francis Richards
Lake Avenue
Cleveland
Elyria
Carmen E. Richards
Lorain
Donald Maurer
Clarence Browne
Florence Brown
John R. Richards
Sudro- Curtis
Ridge Hill Memorial Park
Ruth B. Walker
Cleveland Street
Earl C. Walker
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Walker
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
Tru- Value
Charles Revercomb
Robert Revercomb
Donald Revercomb
Sudro- Curtis Funeral Home
Ridge Hill Memorial Par Cemetery
Charles Slavin
Dayton
St. Agnes Church
Slavin
Catherine McMahon
Julia Foss
Clarence Gardner
Loyd Foss
Agnes Willoughby
Leo Brissel
St. Agnes Cemetery
New London
Lee J. Barre
North Fairfield
Grace Lowery
R. H. Siler
Grace
Kaiser Funeral Home
Frank Irwin
Oberlin
Dan Dudley
Tucson
Ariz
George Dudley
Elm Street
Dudley
Josephine Saxon
Gas workers in Camden end strike pending talks
Striking gas production workers returned to their jobs in Camden New Jersey today as union and company officials agreed on a settlement plan after an all night meeting with Mayor George E Brunner and a state mediator. The dispute threatened to cut off supplies to about 100 000 South Jersey consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N. J
South Jersey
George E. Brunner
Debate on Demarcation Lines in the Negev Stalls Progress
Little progress reported as negotiators wrestle with demarcation lines in the Negev. The key issue: whether Egyptian forces must withdraw completely from Southern Palestine, including Gaza, where they still hold the coastal base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negev
Palestine
Gaza
Skunks Win First Round For Possession
In Clive Iowa a family of skunks occupies Mrs Scenia Swanson basement as authorities including Iowa sheriff's association taser clocks and Windsor Heights marshal Akey attempt eviction. Tear gas and a pistol raid fail the basement fumes linger as negotiations resume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clive, Ia
Scennia Swanson
Iowa Sheriff's Association
Akey
New Chevrolet Appears Today at Elco Chevrolet
The 1949 Chevrolet arrives at Elco Chevrolet Sales on East Bridge Street featuring new styling and roomier bodies. It offers low price models with high end features such as center-point steering, double acting hydraulic shock absorbers, ride stabilizer, and improved mechanicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
Elco
Chevrolet Sales, Inc
East Bridge Street
Youth Held for Army Authorities After Christmas Leave
A youth who gave his name as Eugene Barres, 18, Elyria, was taken into custody by Cleveland police and held for Army authorities. Kenneth Simko, a ticket seller at Cleveland Union Terminal, said Barres gave 65 cents to redeem a worthless ticket, then repeated the scheme at another window for hire. Barres, who had been in the Army six months, came home on Christmas leave, removed his uniform, and did not return. The Chronicle-Telegram could not verify Elyria as his hometown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Barres
Elyria
Cleveland
Kenneth J. Simko
Avon
Cleveland Union Terminal
Simko
Lions Club Plans Ladies Night Gathering in Elyria
The Elyria Lions Club will observe Ladies Night Monday at 6 30 p m with dinner at Sederis restaurant on West avenue near 15th street. A singing quartet and a movie program are planned. Police reported several traffic incidents including a headlight glare crash on Middle avenue and 13th street, a rear end collision on Broad street, and a driveway collision on West River street involving local residents and the Y M C A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Elyria Lions Club
Sederis
West Avenue
15Th Street
Joe Talarek
Halitzka
John Hruby
Elyria
Middle Avenue
13Th Street
M. Bybee
Detroit
O. Stilgenbauer
R. D
Amherst
Broad Street
Glenn Vaupel
Y.M.C.A
Robert Block
12Th Street
Block
West River Street
Trial Of Eleven Communist Leaders Delayed For Weeks
In New York the defense seeks to delay the eleven leader trial by questioning hundreds of jurors about wealth and status. Four prospective jurors questioned on grounds of Park Avenue privilege. subpoenas issued for 23 grand jurors. Judge Medina rules against probing finances. trial adjourned as defense argues for fairness in panel selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
U. S. District Court
Justice Department
Estate Valued At 49287 Is Left By Wellington Widow
Probate docket shows Mrs Hannah Warren of Wellington died Nov 28 1948 leaving an estate appraised at 49287 including 13373 personal property 11447 securities 12471 accounts receivable and 12000 real estate. Will leaves bequests to daughter Virginia Seay and son Benjamin both of Wellington. Other items include narcotics case arraignment Nellie Abshire 46 alias Nellie Blair for forging prescriptions and obtaining narcotics with 25 alleged forged orders. Bond set at 2500. Divorces granted to Sylvester Myricks from Arleen and Cleo Burnworth seeks divorce from Eugene. grounds neglect and cruelty. Unemployment compensation appeal by Marie Kehnert. Ida Arnold divorce from Nelson restored name Grills. Various suits and notices filed including partition action by Louis Battenhouse and acknowledgment of life use termination on remarriage. City officials invited space at jail for Child Welfare Board. no action yet. Harleysville Mutual Casualty Co and John A Holt sue Wendel Kovacs for 235 and 50 for auto collision damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah Warren
Wellington
Virginia Seay
Benjamin
Fifth and Sixth Graders Attend Cleveland Orchestra Concert
Jefferson School pupils watched a Severance Hall performance by the Cleveland Orchestra Friday afternoon. The program for the younger listeners featured the Nutcracker Suite, two Debussy pieces from Children’s Corner, and Herbert’s March of the Toys. Rudolph Ragwall, associate director, conducted after a preconcert study of the symphonic instruments, composers and works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson School
Cleveland Orchestra
Severance Hall
Cleveland
Tschaikowsky
Debussy
Victor Herbert
Rudolph Ragwall
Police Court Actions and Stolen Car Report
Police arraignments include Harry W Miller fined for dumping rubbish on Infirmary road and Gordon Bell filed the complaint. Charles W James fined for failing to stop at Columbia avenue and Park avenue. Gilbert Burnwell fined for reckless driving after a collision at East avenue and Temple court. Ellsworth Hales arrested for reckless driving on Broad street and to appear Monday. A 1935 Ford owned by Clyde Smith reported stolen, found at East avenue and Howe street with flat tire. Smith learned of the theft at 6:30 am. Vehicle also seen near Grafton prison farm. William Reed reports his car rammed and rummaged at Ridge Tool Co parking lot with items left intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Miller
Henry W.ault
Infirmary Road
Miller
Gordon Bell
Charles W. James
R. D
East River Road
Columbia Avenue
Park Avenue
Gilbert Burnwell
West Broad Street
Henry W. Ault
East Avenue
Temple Court
Ellsworth Hales
East Broad Street
Broad Street
Clyde Smith
West Ninth Street
Howe Street
Smith
Grafton Prison Farm
Sheriffs Department
William Reed
Thirteenth Street
Ridge Tool Co
Durban woman dies in self immolating blaze over lover
Agnes Mzo be, a young native girl from Durban, South Africa, burned herself to death after losing her lover Augusto Fungwa and the money saved to pay her parents for her hand. Fungwa found her lying with her clothes aflame. Before dying she explained her act and motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Mzobe
Durban
South Africa
Augusto Fungwa
Diamond Products display in Elyria window
Elyria’s Diamond Products Company displays a $20 000 diamond collection at the Ohio Public Service Company store window on Broad Street. The exhibit, running through January 31, features diamonds and product examples, drilling samples, equipment, and mining operation pictures. Company invites nearby manufacturers and Oberlin College zoology students to view the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Ohio Public Service Company
Broad Street
Diamond Products Company
Prospect Street
Oberlin College
Chief Justice Vinson Sees 59rd Birthday Quietly Celebrated
Washington Chief Justice Fred M. Vinson marks his 59th birthday amid a busy week of inaugural events. He attended major functions and administered oaths to the President and to Secretary of State Dean Acheeson. He spent the birthday eve at a Kentucky State reception honoring Vice President Alven W. Barkley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Fred M. Vinson
Vinson
Truman
Dean Acheeson
Kentucky
Alven W. Barkley
County board reopens bids for notes on Griswold and Vincent road projects
Due to a clerical error by the prior board the present county commission will re advertise bids on notes to finance water line improvements in Griswold road and Vincent districts. Bids originally set for notes for one to two years will lead to eventual bonds. Vincent project about 96000 dollars and Griswold about 318000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Griswold Road
Vincent
Griswold
Theatres Cooperate In March Of Dimes Drive Elyria
Elyria theatres will again cooperate with the March of Dimes campaign next week. Capitol Rivoli and Lincoln Theatres run the drive with Junior Woman's Club at doors to collect. Club members plan screen reminders and no solicitation during performances. Local drives include Mile of Dimes board and blue white tags. Large drums placed at three banks to receive envelopes for convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Motion Picture
Marvin S
Herman Frankel
Capitol
Rivoli
Lincoln Theatres
Junior Woman's Club
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Merthe
Elyria Savings and Trust Company
Lorain County Savings and Trust Company
Savings Deposit Bank and Trust Company
Fire damages auto owned by Ted Alexander
An automobile owned by Ted Alexander of Amherst was damaged by fire yesterday afternoon in front of 228 Second Street. Firemen cited a short circuit in wiring as the cause as a radio was being installed in the car. The fire started under the dash, burned wires and insulation, scorched the cowl and dash, and discolored the windshield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Alexander
South Lake Street
Amherst
Second Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Henry Radican
Ralph Merriman
Fred Ross
Andrew J. Forman
Fred Liester
Anthony Barbaresse
Kieth Mills
Lester Drage
Don Ziegman
Ruth Richwin
Gerna Boote
Harry Crandall
Leonard “Kuss
J. H. Bellingham
E. F. Reger
Herbert H. Young
F. A. Yost
Harvey Curtis
Gloyd Handley
Fulton
Grafton, Ohio
Ruth Richwine
Harry Klein
Pete Laczko
Art Brownstein
Bob Gardner
Andy Supers
Dick Mathis
C.J. Tuller
Insurance Service
Richwine
Death Records
Northern Savings & Loan
Masonic Tempie
Skunks
Sudro-Curtis
Harold R. Medina
Richard Gladstein
San Francisco
Medina
Herbert Allen
Harry Sacher
Nellie Abshire
Nellie Blair
Common Pleas
Harold Ewing
Alderson
W. Va
Sylvester Myricks
Arleen
D. A. Cook
Cleo Burnworth
Hawthorne Avenue
Eugene
Marie Kehnert
Roosevelt
Common Pleas Court
Board of Review
Ohio
Ida Arnold
Nelson
Grills
Martin Malloy
Fred Koury
The
City Loan and Savings Co
Lester Rugg
Louis A. Battenhouse
Phillip Battenhouse
Camden Township
Anna Battenhouse
Leon Stern
Pearl
Elyria Woman's Club
Child Welfare Board
Harleysville Mutual Casualty Co
John A. Holt
North Braddock, Pa
Wendel Kovacs
Irondale Avenue
Holt
Huron Street
Police Dept
Harvey N
Winckles St
Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance Co
WOME
Elyria Business College
M. A. Harper
Elyria, Ohio
James Lewis Monument Co
Cleveland St
Price
Cing
Mem
SER
Federal Reserve
MD Ee UE i “Corporation
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