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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1950

Page

2

Confirmation of Defenbacher Now Seems Assured

Senate Democrats indicate enough votes exist to confirm Herbert D. Defenbacher as State Finance Director though a House vote may wait until next week. Other items include a $13.75 million annual school aid increase, a rules reform to discharge committees, and pay raises for probate judges.

Columbus Senate Herbert D. Defenbacher Margaret Mahoney Cuyahoga Defenbacher Senator Mahoney Frank J. Lausche Ohio Education Association Albert Daniels Highland E. R. Guthrie Coshocton DEA House General Assembly Fair Employments Practices Commission

Community leaders urge education and preservation efforts

NUMBER Continued From Page One and every bit of water we have he stated. He urged support for extension service Soil Conservation District schools youth movements and churches. We have a job to do together the job of building for the future Lets save what we've got and build from there The musical program featured Paul Wainwright leading songs and quartettes from the Elyria Chapter of SAPBQS The Chord Crushers included Fred Maddock Robert Elbert Earl Holbrook Curly DeBracy The Mis-Tunes featured Norman Sparr Harold Rickle Nate Berthoff and Ray Bringer Invocation by Rev Henry K Shaw Elyria First Christian Church Ray Eppley chaired the event with a buffet lunch after.

Agricultural Extension Service Soil Conservation District Paul Wainwright Elyria Society For the Preservation and Encouragement of America Warfield Rock Fred Maddock Robert Elbert Earl Holbrook

How Quickly Time Passes How Quickly Time Passes

A year ago today gas shortages and cold weather caused curtailment by local industrial users. The House Ways and Means Committee passed the Knutson bill to cut income taxes about six billion dollars annually, with a straight party line vote and rejected Democratic amendments. Five years ago today government forecasters predicted drought relief for 1944 crops, marking the longest drought in the central states since the Dust Bowl era.

House Ways and Means Knutson France Robert Schuman Central States

Campaign leader lauds Chauncey Smythe and team

A speaker extends appreciation for Chauncey Smythe and campaign colleagues. He praises Smythe as cool and inspiring, urges a standing ovation for his leadership, and recognizes Ketchum & Company staff including Herbert Fickes Marion Powell Bob MacPherson and ten local assistants for their efforts.

Chauncey Smythe Prilege Fnr Hospital Ketchum & Company Herbert Fickes Marion Powell Bob MacPherson

Lorain County Bank Directors Reelected at Annual Meeting

Stockholders of the Lorain County Savings and Trust Company met in the bank lobby yesterday to elect directors for the coming year and hear reports from Treasurer C. P. Wagner and Trust Officer E. J. Fauver. President A. J. Plocher noted operating earnings gains and increases in deposits and capital. Directors reelected include Fauver, Hewitt, Meyer, Perry, Plocher, Smythe, Taylor, and Thomas. officers to be elected next Monday afternoon.

Lorain County Savings and Trust Company Elyria Memorial Hospital Building Fund C. PF. Wagner Trust Department E. J. Fauver A. J. Plocher Worth Fauver James A. Hewitt

Death notices and obituaries compilation

Death notices from Elyria and surrounding area report Leo Smallwood 32 of Ed ward Smallwood died of a heart attack in Cincinnati. Surviving daughter Catherine and son Edward, plus three sisters and a brother. Funeral in Cincinnati with arrangements pending. Also Horace B. Smith in Carlisle Township dies suddenly on Chestnut Ridge road, survived by wife Mildred, son Russell, mother Mrs. Smith. services Saturday at Taylor Funeral Home. Lillian M. Boddy 60, funeral Saturday at United Presbyterian, burial Ridgelawn Cemetery. husband Joe Boddy, four children, relatives listed. services by Rev. D O. McCamy. John Sherman Lent, 81, former Elyria resident, died after a stroke. survived by four daughters, a stepson, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. funeral plans incomplete. Susan Mikloda, 72, Wakeman RD 3, dies after ten weeks illness. husband Jacob. six daughters. three sons. numerous grandchildren. services Saturday 2 pm at Grace Lutheran, burial Cardin Cemetery. A flock of about 2000 starlings invades Fortevyot district of Perthshire causing wheat damage.

Ileo C Smallwood Leo Edward Smallwood Cincinnati Elyria Catherine Gibbens Edward Mary Fifley Detroit F. R. Maguire Cleveland B. L. Hartz Washington, D. C W. T. Smallwood Fairmont Westoa Horace B. Smith Mildred Smith Chestnut Ridge Road Mr. Smith Carlisle First Methodist Church Russell William Smith Taylor Funeral Home James H. Sivard Ridgelawn Cemetery Lillian M. Boddy United Presbyterian Church D. O. McCamy Ridgelawn J Joe Boddy Daniel George Edwin Howard Schnarr Loretta Reedy Nora Starkey Sudro- Curtis Funeral Home John Sherman Lent William Taylor Loudonville Max. Lent Michigan Elging North Liberty Lillie Burkepile Belleville Lolo Cordero Bucyrus Susan Mikloda Fortevyot Perthshire Scotland

Association To Seek Election Law Changes Formed in Ohio to push amendments

Two Lake County men led a new Ohio association of election officials as they draft changes to election laws. T. R. Beckwith of Lake County heads the group organized at the secretary of state’s suggestion, with Wasee R. Milburn of Painesville pushing voting machine legislation. The body outlined 37 amendments to clarify ballot work, while Milburn’s committee proposes central counting of absentee ballots and machine identification rules.

Columbus Lake County T. R. Beckwith Ohio Association of Election Officials Ohio Beckwith Leland Dougan Sweeney Milburn Chines John Kelly Lucas County Albina Cermak Cuyahoga County Ruth I. Fox Lerain County W. L. Rarey Franklin County Association Ray Bliss Summit County Rose Anthony Tuscarawas J. L. Parret Clinton William J. O’brien Erle Fred Wilhelm Clark Henry C. Shively Mahoning Lake H. L. Bennett Belmont Mrs. Fox William J. Leonard Hamilton County Kelly E. H. Stout Brown Joe Stewart Fairfield W. R. Hamlon Coshocton Albert A. Horstman Montgomery H. M. Sorg Noble Margorie Wolfe Ashland Rarey Frank T. Dore Seneca

GOP Chairman Scott Target In Bitter Row

In Omaha Nebraska the Republican National Committee nears an adjournment hour deadlock over party chairmanship as anti Dewey forces seek to oust Rep Hugh D Scott Jr It is unclear if a bitter roll call will be held before evening departures. Scott resists resignation while opponents seek replacements and blame Dewey for the party’s weak White House bid.

Omaha Hugh D. Scott, Jr Scott Thomas E. Dewey White House Roy E. Dunn Minnesota

Traffic Control System Work Starts Monday Downtown

Service Director D W Kothe said Ohio Public Service Company agreed to install the new traffic control system for downtown. Preliminary work will begin Monday with city employees assisting. system will regulate Broad Street from East Bridge to West Bridge and the Court Middle and Third street area, creating one way traffic around the park. Equipment on order for months costs about 6100 dollars.

D. W. Kothe Ohio Public Service Company Broad Street East Bridge West Bridge Court Middle Avenue Third Street

Deputy Tax Official Barrick Dies in Wellington

Everett L. Barrick, known as deputy collector of real estate taxes and Wellington Board of Education clerk, died today at 204 S Main St from a heart ailment. His body was sent to Keith Andrews Funeral Home for arrangements. he is survived by his wife Katherine Barrick.

Wellington Everett L. Bartsick

Police arrest of Mike J. George for speeding and traffic light violation

Police report Mike J. George of 2257 East avenue Was arrested at 11:25 p.m. yesterday for speeding on Lake avenue and failing to stop at a traffic light at Foster. Patrolman Cordrey and Officer Firment noted he drove at about 75 mph to overtake then slowed, leading to his arrest and arraignment in police court tomorrow. Willam D. Davis of Oberlin was fined in police court today for intoxication after being arrested at the New York Central Railroad station at 2:35 a.m. today.

Mike J. George East Avenue Lake Avenue Foster L. Cordrey Michael Firment George Willam D. Davis Oberlin New York Central Union Bag & Paper Corporation Savannah

Court House filings show multiple divorce suits and local actions

At The Court House, Darryl Rhodes filed for divorce from Richards, married in 1946. Lawrence Kavanagh sues for divorce from Mary of Arizona, married in 1940. Elizabeth Eckert sues for divorce from Eda ward, married in 1939. Earl R. Peck sues Ake Polansky for 534 labor and materials charges related to sewer installation, settled in common pleas court. Rose Sadowski granted divorce from John, name restored. William Goetz awarded 819 in suit against William Plas for hay sale. Regina Hazlett sues Carl for divorce, married in 1947. James E. Rose fined 5 and costs for passing a school bus. Glen P. Martin fined 5 and costs for improper safety stop. County Auditor Ayres certifies 300 for Valley View trailer camp improvements. Commissioners to meet with Welfare Director Shaw to discuss salary adjustments. County approves hospital indigent rate of 9.42 per day. Amherst Hospital referral. Bolivia studies a plan requiring large employers to pay rent or provide housing for workers.

Earl R. Peck East Bridge Street Ake Polansky R. D Amherst Common Pleas Court Rose Sadowski John D. A.cook Macklin

Juvenile Court Handles 419 Cases In 1948

A 1948 Juvenile Court report to county commissioners shows 487 boys and 127 girls and 35 adults involved. Nine boys and six girls were sent to state schools, with others to Mansfield Reformatory and Columbus Bureau of Juvenile Research. Offenses include theft, burglary, truancy, incorrigible acts, sex offenses, traffic, and mischief, with dozens of youths affected.

Delaware Mansfield Reformatory Bureau of Juvenile Research Columbus

Chicago Market Prices Mixed Across Commodities

The Chicago market shows weak butter and unsettled egg prices with receipts and wholesale quotes varying. Poultry and live stocks hold steady or edge lower, while potatoes and produce face firm demand. cattle and hogs show mixed echoes with several price bands and noted receipts.

Chicago Abc Borslers United States Colorado Pontiac Newsone Fiorise Ancks Biss

Protest Over D-5 License Granted for Wellington Nightclub

Mayor A B Jones of Wellington said he has not heard from the state Liquor Board regarding a protest against Pierlene Schweller’s D-5 nightclub license granted Jan 5. A Jan 4 hearing prompted by 341 signatures opposing the license led to a later reconsideration request and an unresolved appeal to Gov Lausche. The village closed Schweller’s building for alleged sanitary code noncompliance, delaying opening.

A. B. Jones Wellington Nll Stile Hauer Board Columbus Agadiust Pierlene Schweller Thomas Herbert Left Tee Jones Liquor Board Schweller Lausche Frank Lausche Francis Cole Hiquor Department

Northeastern Ohio superintendents meet in Akron conference

Harold H. Eibling and Dr. C. W. Woolcock joined 13 other northeastern Ohio school superintendents in Akron for a conference on school finances revenues and teacher salary schedules. The group planned monthly meetings to address common problems. Attendees included officials from Youngstown Canton Massillon Ravenna Kent Wadsworth and other cities.

Harold H. Eibling C. W. Woolcock Elyria and Lorain Northeastern Ohio Akron Youngstown Canton Massillon Ravenna Kent Wadsworth

Church Club to Hold Fish Fry

The Church Club announces a fish fry tomorrow evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Eugene Filth, 124 Woods Street. A short business meeting precedes the fry, which is open to the public. The Jolly She club met Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs B White and will meet again Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs Johnson Went Sixteenth Street.

Nebu Hugene Woods Street Jolly She Club B. White Johnson Sixteenth Street

Prices At Noon In Cleveland Markets Readout

Prices from noon show varied quotes across multiple sectors including appliances autos oils and utilities. Listings include names like American Radiator Glidden Co Montgomery Ward Sears Roebuck Warner Brothers Woolworth Bendix Chrysler General Motors Westinghouse and U S Steel along with oil firms Socony Vacuum Texas Oil and Cities Service. The report captures a broad snapshot of stock and commodity values as of midday trading with numerous percent changes and a mix of minor and major players.

Weana Glidden Co Sears Roebuck Warner Brothers Woolworth Co Bendix Aviation Chrysler General Motors White Motors Westinghouse Air Republic Steel U. S. Steel Anaconda Kennecott Standard of N. J Ohio Oil - Standard of Ind Standard of Ohio Socony Vacuum Texas Oil Col. Gas & Elec American T. & T Avco Mfg American Brake Cleveland Elec Iun

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Guthrie Daniels New York California Hudson Lorain County Bank Death Records Boddy Sudro-Curtis Association To Seek G.O.P Scott Target Bitter Row Police Dept. News Darryl Rhodes Richards Lawrence Kavanagh Avon Lake Mary Arizona Elizabeth Eckert Columbia Station Eda Ward Guy B. Findley William Goetz Graytown William Plas Grafton Regina Hazlett Carl James E. Rose, Warren C. C.' Lord Glen P. Martin Vermilion Justice C.C Lord Frank Ayres Valley View Trailer Camp Floyd Shaw Shaw Welfare Department Amherst Hospital Bolivia Karl W. Plocher Lorain County Bank Big Juvenile Court Fabry Dorne Eibling United Press N. Y. Central Po Zelan Altman & Ackerman General Electric And Westinghouse Gua Tveuce Saale
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