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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1947

Page

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Scott to Seek Reelection to Elyria City Council

Scott Will Seek Reelection to Elyria City Council as a Republican candidate with primary in May. He serves on the minor and streets committees and chairs the building and rents committee. Born in Srothind and a Elyria resident for over 40 years, he is a carpenter and has a wife and four children.

Chronicle Telegram Scott Tames C. Scott Elyria Wimateate Republian Presentreniseid Iy Cornseil Srothind Elyvia

Black Dahlia Case: Suspect Claims Knowledge of killer

In Los Angeles a six foot one inch blonde named Carol Marshall confessed she knows who killed Elizabeth Short, the Black Dahlia. Police said she and a male companion were arrested after attempting to sell a 1942 car, as investigators examine fingerprints, a letter, and an address book tied to the murder. The note reportedly taunts police while clues are checked in Washington.

Los Angeles Elizabeth Short Carol Marshall Tur Jare Calif Barstow Beth Bhart Air Auto Tayi ATO Derew Polier Jack Donahoe Washington Tetler Potige Jeter Jave Jy

Heir Claim Rocks $40,000 Estate After Dying in Elyria

Raymon Roberts, 4 Elyria resident who collapsed on Broad Street June 11 while en route to his Broad Street room may have been sole heir to a $40,000 estate. Attorney Otto Mischisa said Roberts was a wardian of The Hattisan Tool Co and former Elyvin Foundry employee. The Cleveland couple Madoc and unknown wife left the estate. Roberts may inherit if relationship to them is proven. Roberts had a 195 agre farm in Chardon and a Kelley’s Island resort reportedly, with $318 in bank and cash. Enlistment of Robert Masters Greethan in the Navy is also reported by Elyria Hoard.

Raymon Coburns Roberts Elyria Broad Street White West Broad Otto K. Mischisa Roberts Hattisan Tool Co Elyvin Foundry Madoc Roberts Cleveland Roberta Thas Raymond Roberts Mischka Anree Himes Raymond Raverts Marios Roberts

Court awards $108 in favor of Cleveland jukebox operator

In a court session Judge Guy B Findley awarded Anthony Andre $108 against tavern operator Joseph Celana after a damaged jukebox incident. Separate matters include multiple divorces and custody cases, with Ruby Rice restored to the Backus name and Lucile Rings granted divorce from Robert with custody and alimony terms. A sheriff sale of property involving tavern operators yielded $17,495, while other divorce filings and civil suits were noted.

Guy B. Findley Anthony Andre Cleveland Joseph Celana Andre Celana Ruby Rice Earle Guy 8. Findley Negleet Backus Lucile Rings Robert C. A. Coole

Some Rents On The Way Up

Washington reports indicate rents are increasing under liberalized hardship provisions announced by Maj. Gen. Philip B. Fleming director of the office of temporary controls after a meeting with President Truman. Mac McCullough said regulations won’t be ready until next week. Small operators with scattered single apartments may be the beneficiaries of the new relief.

Washington OFA Philip B. Fleming Office of Temporary Controls Fleming Truman Mac McCullough McCullough OPA

Two Autos Stolen and Recovered in Local Incident

Two cars were reported stolen yesterday, with both found. William Mohler of 172 Bath Street said his Chevrolet LT-268 was taken from his hill residence and recovered on West River Road. Leo Meskler of Root Road, Columbia Station, reported his car stolen from Cedar Street near Broad and found abandoned on Cleveland Street while he was at Hur shaw Chemical Co.

Williamn Mohler Bath Street Chevrolet Hill West River Road Leo Meskler Root Road Columbia Station Cedar Street Broad Cleveland Street Meskler Hurshaw Chemical Ca

Farmers Reminded Of Deadline On Reports

Lorain County Agricultural Conservation Association official Rovert J. Naan urges remaining farmers to submit 1944 practice reports by February 3. Addresses the deadline and requests prompt mailing or hand delivery from those not yet filed. Plus a notice of Ridgeville Congregational church and Grange events honoring late member Mrs Samantha Stephens with services announced around Monday.

Rovert J. Naan Lorain County

Sleeper clause cuts discretionary control of county aid

A late page one note describes a sleeper clause slipped into a special session last year that shifts county aid distribution to be based on tax duplicates, removing the county budget commission’s discretion. Partial appropriations would empower counties to allocate funds by need, with a hangover from the clause lingering. Additional measures would curb local officials’ powers to call special elections for extra taxes and allow cities to levy for nearby land improvements.

Roynty Budget Commission P Aid Joral Poweriappers

James E Brown to Be Candidate for Mayor Elyria

James F Brown, former Elyria city councilman, is added to the Republican mayoral nomination slate for the May primary. An established city insurance man, he served one term on council but was defeated for reelection in 1945 and has had no official city government role since.

James F. Brown Elyria Brown

Death Record Listings of Vietzen Cordy Shook Kelemen and Others

Obituary notices describe Frederick A. Vietzen at 82 dying at his West Ridge farm after illness, survived by four sons and others. Margaret Cordy aged 85 dying at her daughter’s home in Grafton. Alice Marie Shook aged 26 dying at home in Latrobe after lingering illness with details of family. Joty Kelemen 67 passing at Elyet ma after illness with church services. Harvey Watson former banker in Gary, Indiana to Ridgelawn burial. Samantha Stephens aged 74 dies on Center Ridge Road Ridgeville with family survivors and civic affiliations.

Festrick AL Vietner West Ridge Germany Eros Albert Finer Wild Raymond Vietzen Flynna Mildred Sweaney Nova Scotia Algo Ace Surdo- Curtis Funeral Home Alice Marie Shook HR. E. Heath LaGrange Township Nichols- Wicken Clarence Ward Oberlin Hoy Buna Ridgell Memorial Park Nichels-Dicken Rome Warvey Watson Harvey Watson Hose Gary Indiana Botaan Ohio Clary Christ’ Epincopal Church Nichols Dicken Ridgelawn Cemlery Toot

Discharged From Armed Forces Returns Highlight Elyria Board

A list announced by the Elyria Selective Service Board shows three more Elyrians and former residents receiving honorable discharges. G BALTZELL and J G Baltzell from Gulf Road have Army service with dates spanning 1943 to 1947. RICHARD J. NICHOLS of Lodi Street discharged after service in the Army beginning 1945. GUADALUPE E Medrano, formerly of 702 Lake Avenue, completed seven months overseas in Europe and was discharged at Fort Dix New Jersey. Robert L. Foiltt of Elyria separated from the Army Air Corps at Brooke Army Medical Center. Two Akron bandits sought after a $3500 holdup on Frank Lowden’s home. Funeral services set for Ridgeville Congregational Church, Ridgeville cemetery. William J. Benson of Wakeman dies after two weeks illness. survived by wife Sonia, two daughters, six grandchildren, one sister, and one brother. Burial at Camden Center.

Margaret Cordy Maggie Smith Org Center Street Grafton Poland Church of the Assumption The Rosary Society Andy Stacey Cordy Hattie Macho- Vina Albert Bittner St. Mary's Cemetery Guadalupe E Medrano Lorain Lake Avenue Fort Dix N. J ARMY Robert L. Foiltt Elyria Army Air Corps Brooke Army Medics Center Fort Sam Houston Texas William J. Benson Wakeman Hartland Westom Automatic Machine Screw Company Wakemwin Gibson Lodge F A. M R.A. M Sonia Robert Hoyt Raymond Shinski Benson Wooden Detroit Mich Edward Vermilion L. D

Lions Club to Hear Major C A Ditmer Speaker

Major C A Ditmer of the Salvation Army will address the Lions Club Monday evening at the Elks club informing members on outreach work and community service programs.

C. A. Ditmner Salvation Army Lions Club Elks Club

Kiwanis Meeting Discusses Chickens Come Home to Roost

Grafton Kiwanis club met Thursday evening with 27 members present. After dinner by the Mothers' Study Club, Rev Harald Willeman led group singing. Dr Vernon W. Wager retired Norwalk district superintendent spoke on Chickens Come Home to Roost.

Grafton Kiwanis Club Mothers’ Study Club Harald Willeman Vernon W. Wager Nor’ Walk Methodist Conference

Arrests for intoxication and a late benefactor’s bequest

In Albany two intoxication arrests are recorded with fines in police court: Rumbargger of 406 Middle Avenue fined 4 dollars, and William Kayden of 114 Hazel Street fined 8 dollars. Mary H Beardsley, known as the animal’s Good Samaritan, left money and directives for feeding pigeons in the downtown plaza and for the care of her dogs, a dachshund and a toy shepherd.

Middle Avenue Costa William Kayden Hazel Street Broad Street Albany N. Y Mary H. Beardsley

Church To Have Its 122nd Annual Meeting Thursday

The First Congregational church of Elyria plans its 122nd annual meeting Thursday evening in the church parlors with a 6:30 dinner served by church women. Oberlin College President William Stevenson will speak on "Charismanship for Today" after a brief program by Lorain County Teachers’ Orchestra and a quartet. Officers and deacons will be elected. reports compiled in a booklet titled It Happened Last Year. Reserved dinner seats only. meeting open to members and friends.

First Congregational Church of Elyria William £. Stevenson Oberlin College William A. Leath Ans Nowhoing First Church Leath John J. Shipherd Lorain County Teachers' Orchestra Gerald M. Frank Stevenson Daniel Harris Helen V. Dickey Grace H. Tulk Robert Burns Virginia H. Fairchild Home Service World Service Religious Education Committee Elyria Council of Churches Leo R. Meyer

Woman Receives Many Offers Of Assistance

Mrs. Marie Didion of Youngstown has not needed to sell an eye to support her 12 children. A Texas man offered a home in city or farm, plus payments, and three people made definite offers for one eye. Her faith in God and humanity has been restored by the flood of offers.

Youngstown Marie Didion Texas Didion

Granted certificate for Basil Simkavich in Selective Service

Basil Simkavich of 207 West River Street has been granted a certificate of substantially continuous service in the Merchant Marine. The Elyria Selective Service Board received the report today from the U S Maritime Commission, which asked that he be considered for Class 1 G in Selective Service.

Basil Simkavich West River Street Elyria Selective Service Board U.S. Maritime Commission

Markets Reflect Mixed Apple and Produce Quotations

Chicago cash quotations show varied listings for apples including Bu Yankels and East ern crates with prices around 450 and 456, several fruit and vegetable items such as golden delis and potatoes noted with washed and bagged formats. Butter prices firm with receipts and unsettled offers. poultry demand described as weak with multiple trays and prices indicated.

Pengwylvassia Hubbard

Grafton Road Poultryman Enters Bantams in Pittsburgh Show

F H Morton of Grafton Road has entered Black Cochin Bantams for the Pittsburgh Exhibition of the National Poultry Industry. Entries include two cocks two hens two cockerels two pullets one old trio and one young trio. The show runs at Yunt Armory in Emerannette Pittsburgh next week with extensive exhibits and education programs for poultrymen.

F. H. Morton Grafton Road Pittsburgh C. W. Carbeau Morton Yunt Armory Emerannette

Vets To Meet At Oberlin Tuesday

World War I veterans in Oberlin and nearby areas may discuss Insurance problems with Veterans Administration representatives Charles B. Coen and Raymond F. Yunker at Oberlin College Tuesday evening. The 7 30 p m session aimed to help reinstate or convert National Service Life Insurance policies.

Oberlin Veterans’ Administration Charles B. Coen Raymond F. Yunker Elyria Lorain Th Dean Qberiin Colege Lorain America Legion Legion Home

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James, Scott Black Dahlia NAVY Robert Masters Greethan Ohio Street Walter Murphy South Amherst Ambridge the Titles Richard Larrimer Columbus Joshi Roller 17Th Street Julia Wallace Login Gronides Dorothy Verd Harrisons Street William Ruslty Avan Atom Sherif Yahqity Estate Lalament Nas Falls Myrtle Bacites DA ‘Cook Kenneth Davis Ivetee Helen Wilson Dudee DA Cook Ana Mas Pielak Studio Pielak North Ridgeville Ridgeville Samantha Stephens Grange AME Shriers Merle Oberon Otto Lang Sun Valley Idaho Mr. Lang 20Th Century- Pox Film Co Resar, Floris James E. Brown Frederick A. Vietzen Mrs Alice Marie Wainewright Sixth Street Samantha E. Stephens Samantha EB. Stephens Jetr Ho Stephens Center Ridge Road Nott Ridgeste Horn Oun Fosteria Redgetitle Vere Tronal Ridgeville Grange Naty Grange Royusband Jos Ethel Peteronay Germcude Barros Ag Mire Nin Sande Elyria Alse Fulton Grafton, Ohio Shanghai Veggs Frank Lowden Ridgeville Congregational Church EB. M. Biterfield Ridgeville Cemetery Sudra- Curtis Dr. Wagar Kiwanis Sudro Curtis R. F. Bedington Bedington Block Ste Thix Baker’s Nichols and Dicken Funeral Home Nichols Middle Ave Ral Harold Dicken
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