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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1945
Page
1
Farm Labor officials urge immediate picking of berries beans and cherries as weather worsens. A currants grower faces loss unless fruit is harvested now. They call for all available youths and adults, with 14 to 16 year olds already authorized for apple picking, to report promptly.
Avon Lake will host the Women's Republican Club of Northeast Lorain county with state treasurer John Ebright as speaker after a dinner at 6 on Wednesday July 11 at Avon Lake Park. Ebright, Ohio State College of Commerce graduate 1925, has served in Columbus offices before election treasurer in 1838. Mrs Howard Lock of Avon Luke chairs arrangements for the picnic and program. Attendees are asked to bring ture ven sandwiches and their own table service, coffee to be served.
The N Becker used furniture store at 301 Lodi Street was sold today. Mr and Mrs Becker retire after 37 years in the business and move to New York to be with their two married daughters. Arnold Brownstein of Lorain purchases the business and will run his Lorain hotel and furniture operations in addition to the store here. The Beckers have two sons, Morris in California and Ben in Cleveland, and daughters Hannah Morantz and Esther Kay in New York.
The Jewr ain County Bar Association adopted a memorial resolution at today's meeting for Herbert C. Cummings attorney and Flyrla justice of the peace who died June 21. The resolution was ordered to be placed in the court journal. A motorist was fined 16 dollars and costs in policy court after arraignment on a reckless driving charge.
Frances Emily Todd of Cleveland Heights died at Hanna House, University Hospital. She was active in Christian Science relief and gardening groups, survived by her husband Charles and three children, with services planned in Cleveland. Also reported: Oliver W Gribble, Elyria ticket agent, died at Elyria Memorial Hospital at 2:80 pm Sunday. William W Millard, 74, of Louisiana Avenue, Elyria, died after illness. Katherine Batt of Amherst died at Lorain Convalescent Home. funeral details listed.
Washington reports the United States aims for a formal four power pact among the United States, Russia, Britain, and France to coordinate Germany's long term control. President Truman plans to present the proposal to Churchill and Stalin at the Big Three meeting near Berlin. Eisenhower would align American aims with allied plans in Germany's occupation, balancing short term demilitarization with a long term peace building strategy.
Ohioans saw little of today's sun eclipse as clouds and showers hid the sky. At the moment of greatest obscurity in this region the sky looked only slightly dimmer than normal. most not aware of the event likely did not notice the dimming.
Alberta Humker was granted a divorce from Merle by Judge BD. Cook on cruelty grounds with $500 alimony and $20 weekly child support. Martha Brown received a divorce from William H. Brown for neglect. Roy Huey and Frank Valentini were granted divorces from spouses on neglect grounds. Barbara Belovies sues for alimony from Mike citing cruelty. Gertrude Pruchs seeks partition of Amherst property. The County awards a $75 contract to The Elyria Nursery for courthouse tree care. Weitere items note a $5,197 finding against Carl Lettzman and a $8,217 plus $624 default verdicts for Kelley Island Lime. Lucy A. Berg’s probate estate valued at about $12,000 will pass to nieces and nephews.
A double justice of the peace marriage tied the knot for Robert M. Johnson and Miss Sally Chudzinski of Lorain in Loe rain county. Justice Mischka conducted with Justice Lord assisting. Mischka accepted a $10 fee, to be shared with Lord and Mischka. he had planned a no fee first marriage. Jurisdiction allows up to $3, but no law bans higher gifts.
Howard St Williams famed revivalist of the Herrin reformation will headline Gospel tent meetings at Lake Avenue and Oak Street starting tomorrow at 7 45 p m for two weeks He is a former AP assistant in Mexico City and ex editor of a major Mississippi paper Also highlights include his 289 revivals in 19 states with roles in Presbyterian and civic organizations plus two military commissions and musical direction by Rev James Urban and Anne DeVries as pianist
Springfield Clark County Prosecutor Jerome A. Nevins was found guilty on three counts of bribery by a jury after less than two hours deliberation. The verdict centers on accepting two automobiles and money from gambling interests tied to the Silver Dollar nightclub on the Clark Greene county line. Nevins vowed to appeal promptly.
Evelyn H. Lewis 28 of West Toledo drowned Sunday in Lake Erie off Guard Island during a fishing and swimming party with relatives. Coast guardsmen said she attempted to swim from the beach to two offshore boats and drowned after the 8 foot fall. Willam Yeung died Sunday from injuries suffered June 28 after a ladder fall while cleaning a building marquee. Samuel CG Bhiberty, 20, was badly beaten by four men yesterday in Youngstown and hospitalized today. A dozen fashioners have been detalled in Karachi gardens to encourage community listening.
Ensign Ruth Mildred Taylor daughter of Prof and Mrs Lloyd Taylor of 122 Forest Street married Lieutenant Harold A Deering of Seattle Washington in First Church at 8 pm The ceremony was assisted by Dean Edward F Bosworth Rev Joseph F King and featured palms ferns and a seven branched candelabra The bride wore white with a hand embroidered gown gift fabric from Miss Elsie Ferringe The couple will reside in Washington DC and begin a furlough July 21 before visiting Seattle Their reception followed at Oberlin Inn with a 5 tier wedding cake and garden roses The wedding party included Lt Commander Joseph Allen as best man and several Oberlin V 12 unit members The Hebekahs meet July 9 and local club events are noted with plans for summer and fall meetings
Sumpter and Mrs Lattle Kerr birth notice list includes several July births in Elyria Wellington New London and Expired July. Fisher gear theft: David Hardy reports two fishing rods and reels a tackle box and other equipment valued at $35 stolen from his car yesterday in Cascade Park.
United States Department of Agriculture market report notes a generally active morning with strong demand for snap beans and asparagus, moderate celery, and mixed changes for tomatoes, lettuce, and greens. Prices listed per basket or crate include asparagus 2.50 2.75 per 24-qt crate, beans 1.60 2.75 per 16-quart basket, cabbage around 3.15, celery 1.60 4.75 per dozen stalks, lettuce 0.60, and tomatoes from 1.30 to 2.60 per basket depending on type and grade. Multiple items show steady or firm levels with slight shifts noted across several lines.
Eleven Elyria Y M C A boy division members will bicycle hike to Camp Iss-See-Kes on the Vermilion River. The group departs Thursday at 1 p.m. from the Y M C A, camps overnight in two tents, and returns Friday.
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