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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1947

Page

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May as corrupt chairman in May-Garsson trial

The government closed its case seeking conviction of defendants including farmer Congressman Anes, and branded May as a corrupt chairman of the Howie Military Affairs. Cronies Z and the Garson brothers Honey Moo and Murray face conspiracy to defraud charges. May and councilors allegedly bribed for favors. Prosecutor Paisley urged a federal ruling finding graft and misconduct in wartime service.

Washington Govert Fae Vors Iy

Youth Held in Mother's Death in Bronx Apartment

New York police arrested 17 year old John Hooks Lorlay in connection with the hammer slaying of his mother. Authorities said he beat her to death after she scolded him for failing to do his work. The slaying occurred at the Hooks apartment in the Bronx.

New York John Hooks Lorlay Hier They Fease Pole Yesh Huey Hooks Bronx

June Collections In Mayor Court Reach $2027.36

Report by clerk Mrs Pearl Coutle shows June collections totaling $2027.36, with parking fines contributing $445, city ordinance fines $194, civil filings $451.80, and other small sums. Total turned over to the city auditor was $1404.98, while $624 went to the law library from the ordinance account.

Bigvia Fibgar Mes Pearl Coutle Ety

Three Bullet Ridden Bodies Found in Kentucky Farmhouse

Leitchfield Kentucky reports three bullet riddled bodies found near Tousy in a farm house. Victims are Walter Young fifty two, Aira Mildrevt Patterson eighteen, and Wavie Patterson twenty four. Each had multiple gunshot wounds, investigators say. Coroner OW Watkins is handling the case. Initial police belief was murder suicide but evidence suggests potential other causes.

Leitchfield Pulien Iday Tousy Walter ©. Young Aira Mildrevt Patterson Wavie Patterson Fach Watkins

French General Is Relieved Of Command

French General Charles DeGaulle era is reported relieved of command as cabinet discussions preceded the action. No official reason was given. A separate incident notes Lester Sowers, 40, of Bedford Indiana killed when a crane dropped a pipe from a height at a fuel gas plant in Lancaster.

Paris Rugar Lancaster Lester Sowers Bedford Ind Om AO Fet Teipgih mMpe

Death Records and Obituaries Show Elyria Area Losses

Edward L. Clark aged 69 died at his daughter Jenna Baston’s home in Uniontown after living in Elyria. Survived by three daughters and two sisters, with nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral 1 pm Thursday at Long Funeral Home with burial at Nesbitt Cemetery, Grafton. Also listed Willie Mae Davis of Elyria, born Rosedale Mississippi 189? died at Alyvia Memorial Hospital after illness. survived by husband Willie Davis and four children, parents, and in-laws. Also Califf Davis of Oberlin died suddenly at home while listening to the radio. details include long Oberlin residence, Sugar Bowl founder, and surviving relatives.

Edward L. Clark Edward V. Clark Elyria Jenna Baston Uniontows Ace Theo Bastoty Hazel Keiper Edna Beal Walter Bush Anna Cole Oberlin Long Funeral Home Akron Nesbitt Cemetery Grafton Willie Mae Davis Willie Mae Walis Carlisle Callif Davies Cillie Davis Edwin J. Davis Peilf P. m Mir Davis Vee!nalinn-One the Lake Christ Episcopal Sersis Westaand

Court House notices mix with probate and divorce filings

Probate today valued the estate of the late Marle J. Monroe of Oberlin at 8111.60 with 6500 in securities and 1561 in a bank. Katherine Croskey filed for divorce from Elmus Croskey for extreme cruelty and infidelity. they married February 2, 1984 and have two children. Judgments were issued in separate cases including 356.77 against K. J. me Corrine Vaught. Stanley Wack Sr. was fined for failure to support three children. Alberta Miller’s divorce petition was dismissed at plaintiff’s request. custody awarded to Mrs. Bennett of Lorain RD 1 for three sons. A petition seeks to set aside the will of George Lidington, with Beatrice Schumaker executor. The Mallary estate of Oberlin is valued at 40,000 with 30,000 real estate and 10,000 personal property. legatees listed include Robert W. Mallory and Stella Mallory Dickerman.

Marle J. Monroe Oberlin Ty Oan Katherine Croskey Baetzcourt Lorain Elmus Croskey Charg Suli Terri Bennett Lorain RD Samax Bennett Guy Bo Findley Common Pleas Court George Lidington George A. Williams Westlake Bessie J. Adams Cleveland Beatrice Schumaker Mary P. Mallary Robert W. Mallory Stella Mallory Dickerman Trene Neitzke Elyria Avenue Amlerst Harry Neutzke Mansfeld Neutzke Boll Tw Margier

Probate Court Estates And Divorces In Lorain County

Probate filings reveal estates of Julia Harvey Lenharet Ottilla Jabbureh Everett Adele Fry Amos Barnes with values from 1,050 to 11,611.98 and real or personal property in Elyria Columbia and Lorain townships. Probate notes include divorces and custody petitions by Frank Matyr, Harry Neitzke, Sam ples, Margier, and others, with guardianship and probation actions noted. A separate report details a burglary case tied to Allen and a prison escape police precautions from Lorain County.

President Truman To Be In Virginia Over The Fourth

WASHINGTON President Truman will extend his Fourth of July visit at Charlottesville Virginia through Saturday returning to Washington on Sunday The President will make a 20 minute broadcast speech on the Fourth from Monticello the home of Thomas Jefferson The speech will be broadcast by all networks starting at 12 10 p m EST He will leave the White House tomorrow by automobile for the three hour drive to Charlottesville Colle the home of Stanley Woodward State Department chief of protocol The Woodwards live about a mile from Monticello outside Charlottesville Colle means hill was named by Italians who built the first house on the site later bought by Jefferson Columbus A six view mistake could cost you from 8 to 50 in Ohio State Highway Department says motorists will be arrested if they drive over the center line while the lines are being painted The Patrol reports 11 motorists arrested on U S Route 40 near Columbus in recent days British ship in trouble Lochmonar sent an EP to the Coast Guard 300 miles north of the Azores Island

Washington Trueman Charlottesville Washington J White House Monticello Thomas Jefferson Truman Colle Stanley Woodward State Department Woodward Monticetta Hill Jefferson Columbus Ohio State Highway Department State Highway Patrol

Bretz Rice Nuptials in North Olmsted at Home

The marriage of Ildarene Rice and Robert Bretz occurred at the couple’s home on Butternut Ridge Road North Olmsted on Thursday June 26 with Rev Heber Robinson officiating at a First Universalist church ceremony. Guests included out of town relatives, a 200 guest reception, and plans to reside on Latternut Ridge. A nursery school opening for 2 to 5 year olds at the Universalist church was announced with teachers listed and a ten week session.

North Olmsted Bretz-Rice Nuptiala Nortit Olmsted Ldarene Rice Sib Rice Robert Aretz Norman Paddecek Butternut Hidue Road Heber Robinson Charlotte Kit Porpate Ptuan Willa Packimper Ameany Out of Poser Mere, JR. Shank Mie Evelyn Bog Mrd Mere Norman Paridack Buers Fla Treewern Tay Helen Carnell Fursers Laura Standen Willard Ford Pranary

Speeding And Reckless Driving Challenges To Self Discipline

Julien H Harvey of the National Conservation Bureau argues that traffic deaths stem from individual attitude. He cites speed as the leading cause, notes varying safe speeds by conditions, and urges personal discipline, respect for law, and consistent responsibility to reduce accidents.

Julien H. Harvey National Conservation Bureau

Market Report from Cleveland and District Prices

Market summary shows grains steady with wheat around 260 per bushel and corn near 2.50. Livestock receipts include 180 steers and 200 calves with varied values. lambs and sheep steady with poor quality. Produce lists baskets and prices for beets, cabbage, cucumbers, onions, and other fresh items in mixed shopping notes.

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Five Injured In Two Cincinnati Area Fires

Five men were injured in two Cincinnati area fires causing nearly 200000 dollars in damage. The Ath Landry and Dry Cleaning Co in Newport Kentucky suffered significant losses, with about 100000 dollars in damage across three buildings. A separate blaze at the Co operative Feed Mills plant north of Reading caused about 75000 dollars in damage to a warehouse.

Cincinnati Greater Ath Landry and Dry Cleaning Co Newport, Ky Co-operative Feed Mills Reading

Garden party at the Smith home benefits W S C S

A Saturday garden party at Jr. and Mrs. Taylor Smith hosted a luncheon on the lawn to benefit the W S C S at the Methodist church. Attendees included Mrs. Smith and a list of local residents. Executive board members were entertained at the DeChant home Monday evening.

Taylor Smith Methodist Church Card Haines Smith George Houserman Ellis Hoag Mra William Wingate Untertain Board Fd Stagg Lea Gabena Baylina Elyria Frank Gakesa Lorain DeChant Kenneth Knight Tampa Lo Knight Kaught Anna Henson Earl Frankart Clyde Gough Glen Hubbard Theresa Pullen Af

Many Children Help On Farms Across County June

Well over 1,000 children were out by the Farm Labor Office in June to work in gardens and help harvest fruit and vegetables. Henry Leimbach, office manager, reported 41 left Elyria and 140 left Lorain for farms in the county. He noted limited feed for children Friday due to the Fourth of July holiday.

Farm Labor Office Henry Lelmwach Elyria Lorain Leimbach

Light Battle On Roosevelt Avenue Elyria Letter

Dear Editor criticizes Elyria City Council for moving the street light from Roosevelt to Olive street. The writer argues Olive street residents deserve a new light, not the aging fixture relocated for years, calling the council's action asinine. A. C. Kehnert, 480 Roosevelt Avenue, Elyria.

Roosevelt Avenue Elgria Olive Street A. C. Kehnert Elyria

Madison Cap firm borrows cabs due to insurance gap

The Madison Cap company at 611 Brand Street is operating using cabs borrowed from other firms as a temporary measure. Its own cabs are insured by a casualty insurer that has suspended business. The city ordinance requires casualty insurance, so Madison is seeking new coverage and will rely on courtesy cabs until the new policy is in place.

Madison Cap Company Brand Street Madison Madison Company

Child Welfare Board Meets This Afternoon

The Latain County Child Welfare Board was set to meet late this afternoon amid rumors that executive secretary Carl W. Wagner would resign. Board chair Mrs. C. D. Reding declined to confirm or deny the resignation rumors.

Latain County Child Welfare Board Carl W. Wagner C. D. Reding

Lake Avenue Grange Plans Bond Purchase and July Events

The Lake Avenue Grange met with substitutions for the master and officers. They voted to buy a $1 bond to bond the treasurer and secretary and planned a July 18 party for newlyweds. Grange Hustlers held an all day meeting with Connie contest winners and games committee named for July 18 events.

Lake Avenue Bond Lake Avenue North Elyria Walt Howard Behnke Marcella Scott David Edwards Joseph Hornyak Richard Murphy Edith Miller Grange Bertram Provornike Henry Bislick Elytia Memorial Hospital Nellie Edwards Rita Starkey Joseph Hornan

Rabies Contact Count Reaches 34 at McManus Trailer Camp

County health officials report no additional exposures beyond 34 people who were bitten or handled the suspected rabid dog at the McManus Trailer Camp on AK road west of Toratn. An anti rabies serum has been given to all suspected contacts. no serious illness reported among the 34.

McManus Ak Road Toratn

Hobo Poet Visits Elyria In Housing Shortage Visit

Leonard Knute Hofiu e a longtime hobo poet traveled to Elyria staying overnight as the city hosts a housing shortage. A West Middlesex Pennsylvania native, Hotius has roamed the country for 30 years visiting every state. He notes Obhlo is among his favorite states but criticizes local sales tax.

Leonard “Knute” Hofiue Elyria Hotius West Middlesex Obhlo

Notice To Pastors Of Local Churches

Ministers and church secretaries of Elyria churches must submit notices for Saturday's church page to The Chronicle Telegram by 2 PM Thursday since the newspaper office is closed Friday July due to a holiday.

Elyria Chronicle-Telegram

Street sweeper crash and multiple incidents reported

A city street sweeper driven by Harold Johnson collided with a cable truck loaded with cattle near West Broad and West Bridge. Damages included a fender and headlight on the sweeper. Police also arrested John A. Nary for intoxication after he was found near railroad tracks behind Heidmyer Hardware. Youths from Elyria and Oberlin faced questioning for damaging a parked automobile near the New York Central freight station, with charges handled by Police Chief E. J. Stankard. James M. Burton was fined for a traffic violation stemming from a prior accident on Lodi Street.

West Broad West Bridge Harold Johnson West River Street Thomas Cline Berlin Heights John A. Nary New York Elyria Oberling E. J.stankard New York Central Dan Beach Oberlint James M. Burton East Bridge

La Grange Welcomes Granddaughter and New Couple

Local couple Mr and Mrs Charles Moulder greet granddaughter Ruth Dean daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonor Dean of Elyria and Clayton Goldsmith of Elyria after their marriage at LaGrange Baptist parsonage. They plan to live in Avon after a Michigan trip. Wisteria Club enjoyed dinner at Mrs Zola Hastings home with plans for July picnic and next meeting. Youth Fellowship sends eight to Lakeside Bible School and bake sale plus paper drive aid expenses.

la Grange Ae Lagrange Charles Moulder Ruth Dean Leonor Dean Elyria Clayton Goldsmith LaGrange Baptist Parsonage Walter Young Jack Jensen Michigan Avon Wisteria Club Zola Hastings Melya Adams Gordon Adams Dane Gordon Oberlin Hospital Leelyn Wilcox Christ Hospital Cincinnati Albert Wilcox Youth Fellowship Organization Lakeside Bible School

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