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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1946
Page
2
The upcoming gathering of Gerald governors and the local lodge leaders attracts over ten thousand members. The convention plans the governor's cabinet vision and features judge participation in the Army recruiting program as a patriotic duty. The event spans four days with page canton and avenue activities.
Ridgeville parents ready for a town hall session July 8 at 2 30 am to organize kindergarten intake. Entry requires five years old by January 1, 1947. Mrs Winter and Mrs Honrina available for details. Grafton Village to collect rubbish on Thursday July 11 per village clerk Mrs Thompson.
The document outlines new precinct boundaries in Avon Lake bounded by Lakeford and Walker roads, with Precinct 4 extending east and south to Simie village limits and polling at Walker and Avon Helden roads. Precinct 2 will use Town Hall and cover center village north of Walker road, while Precinct 9 voters on Lear Nagle Road vote at Mull Road. boundaries adjust to fit the new precinct system.
The Port Labor Office manager Henry Leimbach notes 149 workers from Lorain and 04 from Elytia were sent as part of a 24 total farm labor dispatch. Cherry and berry picking is near peak with no crowds, while bean and haying labor remains needed. A bid for additional crews is hinted for Wednesday as wheat cutting looms and peak harvest approaches.
Multiple vehicle collisions on Middle Avenue and vicinity caused minor damage and injuries. Mrs Charles Collins and Perry Brook collided on Middle Avenue near Eighth Street, while Ralph Shuster and Michael Asmis crashed at West River Street and 7th Street, deputies reported minor injuries in the second incident.
George Alen dorin and his mother Mrs Bessie Afendoris were treated at New London hospital for superficial cuts bruises and shock after a Sunday accident on State Route 250 between Fitchville and Olene. An overheated tire caused a blowout, flipping their car into ditch near the Roy Stone home. The Afendorias were traveling from Grand Rapids Michigan and Catton Ohio. The car was badly damaged.
A group of Elyria girls ages 10 to 18 can join a six week summer cooking program in the Gas office kitchen. Each participant will get a Cooking manual and badge and may earn Girl Scout credits. Contact Beny Newton at The Ohio Fuel Gas Company before Thursday July 9.
The WSCS of the Chatham Metropolitan borough will hold its annual summer garden party and tea on Wednesday afternoon July 1 at the home of Mr and Mrs Paye Robiesas in Bavl.
Multiple death notices and funeral arrangements for Constance Justin Frank Kelley Anna Doring and Char line Cunningham. Details include ages birthplaces residences dates and calling hours with churches and cemeteries in Elyria Ridgeville St Petersburg and nearby areas.
Word was received today of the death of Harry A Bush, a former resident of Elyria, at his home in Ontario California on July 7 Surviving him is his daughter Mrs Wanda Lechleftner of Cohairbus Services will be held at 1 a.m. Tuesday in Ontario.
Washington report states Nazi high command plotted to enter American politics to defeat President Roosevelt in the 1940 and 1944 elections. Assistant Attorney General John Roe, a former State Department expert, disclosed that Reich Marshal Hermann Goering outlined the plot, involving funding via a hidden “slash fund” and tapping the German embassy. Roe cited that Nazis aimed at Roosevelt after turning away from backing Wendell Willkie, believing Willkie less capable of power.
Three men were arrested by Elyria police on a gun charge after fleeing a field near New York Central railroad. One suspect, Paul Stent, fired twice as officers pursued, and all three were detained in the Blyga area as the Central Tack district was alerted.
Catt Hughes, a multi millionaire and former movie producer linked to Jean Harlow, died or severely injured after his Amw aircraft crashed in a savannah district near Heverly Hills. The craft plowed into homes, set fires and exploded several fuel tanks, triggering extensive damage including a palatial mansion. Doctors at Good Samaritan described his condition as very critical with multiple injuries.
In New York a group called the Secret Six raised funds to pay for Ruth Erickson of Detroit to receive an eye operation. The six youths collected money, sweeping lawns and asking for donations after weeks of effort. A $500 check was presented on a reading program, funding the procedure.
Rev William Hodge will join Cleveland singers for a special program at Janes Chapel today at 12 o clock. The event is open to the public with a free will offering.
In And About The Court House the divorce suit Gere Bruce against Twelle was dismissed today. A divorce action by Kenneth Walker against Dorothy was dismissed today. Fihrt Luckie of Lorain sued for divorce from Martin on grounds of Hegleer. They were married in 128.
Coen reports cancellation of scheduled Oberlin and Wellington visits due to increased workload. Next visits planned for Wednesday July 24, with prior notices on the second and fourth Wednesdays each month. Also notes police matter and a stolen radio reported by Mrs Suskind.
Leaders warned adjournment may slip to August or September as House and Senate clash over price control. McCormack said early adjournment unlikely, with final recess possible after a joint conference. House approved a 20 day price control extension while Senate pursues a one year extension.
President Truman urged the House to approve the Senate-approved eighty-three billion seven hundred forty million dollar loan to Britain. He said without the loan agreement the United Nations program for international economic cooperation would be difficult to proceed and warned of possible conflict in economic policy between the United States and the United Kingdom.
The Arab Higher Committee condemned President Truman for what it calls empty statements about Palestine. It accused him of insincerity and urged the United States to admit 100,000 more Jews at home rather than internationalize the issue.
The LaGrange Band will hold its regular practice Wednesday evening at 8:90 p.m. at the Village hall. Band director John Yaydn invites all who plan to perform in Saturday night concerts to attend for organization purposes.
Tuner meeting at the Elyria Country Club at 7 p.m. tomorrow will replace the usual tin luncheony, with Ritarians golfing in the afternoon before dinner. The Elyria Rotary Club shift notes a social, not a formal event, as members gather for a varied evening.
Mrs Nellie B Sinll reported to police several thefts at the rooming house over the past three weeks Items found included a ladies billiard case with 19 a small wrist watch valued at 250 a glass bank containing 4 pillow cases and other items Nine and costs were imposed on A P Amywist by Justice of the Peace A F Engle Also unconfirmed drunkenness charge against Andrey Giainok per county jail records yesterday
A Wellington based group from the First Baptist and First Methodist churches visited Elyria Friday evening, sharing fellowship at the Scovilles and planning a future pietist gathering. Guests included Mrs Scoville and her daughter, with prayers offered by Mr Scoville, and readings by Mrs Lillian.
New York city records a tragic incident as Vogel, a 11 year old? hotel operator, climbs the Empire State Building observation tower. He slips from a five foot ledge and plunges 780 feet to the seventh floor area, becoming the only person reported to leap from the tower twice. Police recover wallet with no money, suggesting death after a final purchase.
At the Kipton Town Hall Pomona Grange held its monthly meeting with KE Parke of Oberlin issuing degrees to two Kipton Grange candidates. Dr N D Backus spoke on the June Columbia session, the guvoling tax, and lupbwaya, answering questions. County officers plan a meeting July 13 with county secretary Mildred Whitbeck at her home. Boltion Grange hosts Pomona on August 3 with Medina County Pomona Grangers as guests and program contributors.
New York stock and curb quotations show mixed activity across sectors. Industrials include National Biscuit, United Drug, Radio Corp, and Sears Roebuck with notable moves in Paramount Pictures and Westinghouse while rail and utility stocks guide daily sentiment.
Firemen extinguished a smouldering fire in the roof of a large tent on Lords Street and Parkview Court used for revival meetings by Four Square Gospel, causing a two foot hole and minor damage but not interrupting services. authorities traced the blaze to a lighter placed near the tent, discovered by a passerby who alerted the fire station. Later, a car fire on Abbe Road damaged the battery cable and floor, extinguished by the owner before fire crews arrived.
Territorial officials estimate waterfront fire damage will exceed The blaze started yesterday from an oil burning furnace explosion and spread rapidly through ancient wooden structures. The Juneau Railway Express office and warehouse, several large apartment buildings, and much of the Alaska Steamship Co. warehouse were destroyed.
Wholesale prices from the U S Department of Agriculture show varied produce costs for broccoli cabbage celery lettuce mushrooms tomatoes and more. Grain values include Wheat No 1 red and Wheat 2 red with corn and corn components also listed reflecting mixed market movements.
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