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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1951
Page
12
A dispatch reviews William N. Oatis's 1950 arrest, trial, and conviction as a symbol of Cold War tensions. It details U S. protests, embassy efforts, and Prague's cabinet deliberations on possible release amid harsh treatment reported by officials and media.
The article recounts the church’s 1832 beginnings with forty members including Herrick Parker and Judson D. Benedict, its 1865 disbanding, and revival fifteen years later. It notes acquisition of the old Methodist arch building, remodeling, and plans for property on Washington Avenue. Judge A R Webber, a charter member who died in 1943, lobbied for a church on his street. The piece mentions Depression-era delays, Wash. BSW Everlue Steves purchase in 1945, Evernard of Cleveland as area head, L. H. Popp as contractor, local subcontractors, and upcoming ceremony reception near the Sharp house. The remodeled mansion is to become an educational plant, slated for occupancy next spring.
Bartel Morrell of Medina died after a car accident near Chatham. He was born in Chatham and attended the Chatham Congregational church. Survived by his wife Eva two sons Max and Kay Morrell Medina a brother Scott Medina and three grandchildren. A daughter Allena preceded him in death. Funeral services set for Friday at 2:30 p m from the Congregational church officiated by Rev Joseph Dudley. Burial in Chatham. Friends may call at Waite Funeral Home in Medina.
George G. Braegger former Lorain County deputy sheriff and Elyria resident died at his home in Elyria after illness. Survived by widow Alice M. Braegger son S L Braegger etc funeral Saturday 2 pm at Harold Dicken Funeral Home with burial at North Murray Ridge cemetery. Karolina Fujka aged 79 of East Avenue died at East Haven Rest Home after a lingering illness. Survived by three daughters, one son, eleven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Burial in St Marys Cemetery after Sacred Heart church services.
A burglary at the Dwyer Leimbach filling station on Route 58 and Foster Park roads netted a $150 television set, $50 in cigarettes, a $21 battery and about $3 in old coins after a window was pried open. Deputy Joseph Guzik reported the incident. Separately, a robbery at the Columbia Hills Tavern occurred about 2:30 am as two men held up Arthur Borden, his sister, and another woman, taking their personal belongings.
Three Elyria youths enlist in the Marine Corps as reported by recruiter T Sgt Francis Doughty. Paul Waterloo 20 son of Sadie Ritter 40642 Middle avenue Michael Poulos 20 son of Mrs John Poulos 715 East River street and Dwain Davis 20 son of Mrs Bon Inie Davis 651 East River street will ship to Parris Island South Carolina for eight weeks of training. Waterloo signs a three year term while Poulos and Davis enlist indefinitely pending emergency.
The Wesleyan Service Guilds of the Ohio and Northeast Ohio Conferences of the Methodist church will meet in Lakeside Saturday and Sunday. About 300 business and professional women are expected. Leona Mowry of Sandusky will speak. Sunrise services on Lake Erie will close the weekend.
Washington price stabilizer DiSalle criticized the House for approving a "cost plus guaranteed profit on every item" amendment to the price controls extension bill. He warned it would raise ceilings on most foods, cause chaos, and force the controls to collapse. Supporters predicted possible revision on a roll call vote tomorrow amid party pressure.
Dorothy Rugge, director of Christian education at St. Andrew's Episcopal church, resigns to take a similar role at St. Paul's in Troy New York. Officially effective September 1 with an August 1 departure for vacation she will commute from Albany.
The Ridge Tool Co. at 400 Clark street receives a permit for a 329 by 105 foot masonry addition costing 82 000 to be built by the company. L A Rah is granted permits to construct three one story frame dwellings at 170 176 and 269 Roosevelt avenue with 24 by 30 foot foundations and estimated costs of 8000 each. Fertile soils said to produce prosperous citizens in any community county state or nation.
Atlantic City police officer Fred J. Warlich testified before a Senate Crime Committee that a group of young officers helped conduct 20 gambling raids from November to April. He described a citywide “organization” led by ward leaders and precinct captains opposing open gambling, with bookmakers operating in cigar stores and hotels along the Boardwalk.
Oliver Townsend son of Mr and Mrs Henry Townsend 452 Earl Court is appointed assistant to Gordon Dean head of the Atomic Energy Commission in Washington D C. He previously served as public information officer for three years and is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan AB and a Cincinnati MA. Townsend served in the U S Navy and was stationed in London during his last year of service. His wife Jeanette Sheppard is visiting her parents at 303 Park Avenue. Townsend plans to join his wife in the city in a few days to visit his parents.
Herman Burnett of 615 West River Street was fined 10 for driving the wrong way through Troxel alley and 5 for operating a motor vehicle with only a temporary license without a licensed driver. Mayor Henry W. Ault announced the penalties today.
Lorainne Finney of Oberlin was jailed on assault charges after a warrant filed by Ed ward Yeager alleged the offense at The Martin hotel. Henry J. Smith Jr. earned probation after a previous jail term for issuing worthless checks and violating prior probation. The Court of Appeals addressed Krebs v Schroeder seeking a new trial in a disputed automotive business case, FCA and legal motions noted. Later items include a home shooting report, foreclosure filing, probate inventory, and a car windshield incident. An editor from Lorain, Irvin Lippe, was appointed as labor attaché in the State Department foreign service, with prior editing roles in unions and papers.
Lorain County Shrine Club held its annual stag golf party at Spring Valley Country Club with over 100 members and guests from Lorain and Cleveland. Frank Brandau led the planning. prizes went to Clet Heid low gross 81 and W. C. Weslow low net 63, with other honors noted. A 7:30 dinner followed as Dick Popp presided and Al Koran Temple leaders spoke. ladder fund certificates will rise to 150 after January 1, 1952, with Framer coverage by Popp.
Nine Oberlin auxiliary fire department members completed the advanced first aid course under H. A. Edwards at the Red Cross offices and received certificates. A separate Oberlin College class of seven, including three students, earned certificates under Miss Anne Hughitt. An Elyria group of five, taught by Arthur Struthers, also earned certificates: Mrs. Vivian Atkinson, Miss Mary Coyer, Mrs. Sally Heilman, Mrs. Albert Heathey, and Mrs. Margaret Whitaker. The production service committee, chaired by Mrs. Joseph Hochenedel, acknowledged two wool afghans sent to Fort Thomas V. A. hospital.
Clyde Andrews sues Helen Andrews for divorce alleging neglect. They wed in 1943 and have two children. Deputy sheriffs checked ownership of a 1950 six cylinder Ford found abandoned on Oberlin road at 1 a.m. today with no plates. deputies Edward Gawwhik and Norman Richards reported. The car is held at a local garage pending investigation.
Prices at noon from United Press show varied values for major firms including American Radiator, General Motors, U S Steel, Standard of Ohio, Sears Roebuck, Montgomery Ward, Westinghouse, and Woolworth among others. The list reads as a snapshot of industrial stocks and corporate indicators across multiple sectors.
The Cleveland Indians said they acquired outfielder Paul Lehner on waivers from the St. Louis Browns. Lehner, 31, played for the Philadelphia Athletics last year and had been obtained by the Browns this spring from Chicago after a trade to the White Sox.
Market listings show apples beans beets broccoli cabbage and more with per basket and per crate prices. Cleveland livestock cattle calves sheep and hogs prices are detailed along with Chicago cash quotes for butter eggs poultry and potatoes and Toleno cash grain futures.
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