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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1948

Page

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Master plan contract awarded for Elyria development

The Elyria Civic Foundation awarded a $35,000 contract to Latislas Segoe Consulting Engineers of Cincinnati to prepare a comprehensive long range master plan for Elyria and nearby areas. Work begins with base maps, surveys, and economic, housing, traffic, utilities, and public facility analyses to guide future city development over about two years.

Elyria Development Liusters Elyria Civic Foundation Inc Latislas Segoe Cincinnati Llyria Elyria Uly W H Gaston Foundation Segoes Hmpth Gaston Segoe He Willist Respec

Youth Drowned In Quarry In Elyria

Roy George, 19, of 348 Sinth street, drowned while swimming at a quarry near the Steel and Tubes plant yesterday afternoon. Firemen Thomas Dunlap and Maynard Hitz recovered his body after he reportedly cramps and sank about 50 feet deep. George was with James Turner and Fred Kieutzhe at the time, and the incident marked Elyria’s first swimming fatality of the season.

Thomas Dunlap Maynard Hitz Roy George Elyria Fire Department Elyria Sinth Street Steel & Tubes George American Radiator & Standard Sentry James Turner Furnece Street Fred Kieutzhe

Mediator Talks With Both Sides In Bus Strike

Federal mediator held separate talks with Enclaves Transit Lines Inc officials and the local AFT bus drivers union as a three day old strike tied up Lorain transit. No joint session occurred. a union meeting is planned with James McGinnity to speak, while residents complain about high cab rates during the strike.

Lorain Robert Burns Enclaves Transit Lines Inc Cor AFT Todas Fizle Afernoon James McGinnity Pie Aden Hhe Patrick Flaherty Flingelt

Weather update for Northeastern Ohio with easing winds

The path cloud and warm conditions shift this afternoon with approaching thundershowers late day. Clearing tonight with little temperature change, low 55. Saturday brings fair skies, cooler highs around 74 and northwest winds.

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Vermilion Club House Dancing Night Ad with Food

Local ad promotes Friday and Saturday dance events at Vermilion Club House. Includes meals such as paprikas with dumplings and stuffed cabbage, listing Timmy and His Onche trio, plus a dry cleaner brand at Broad Street. Event details and pricing are sparse but indicate a social entertainment night.

Vermilion Timmy Alu Ciup Adi

Bank Debits Rise in Elyria Lorain Area in May

Federal Reserve report shows May bank debits in Elyria Lorain district up sharply from 1947. Across 31 cities in the district May debits total 433,507,000 dollars, with three month totals up 121 percent from 1947. Canton Columbus and other cities report all time high three month debits. Working days in May reduced the month’s totals versus March and April. Benjamin FF title president of United States Steel Corp elected to Wooster College board.

Elysia Lorain Research Department Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Federal Reserve District Floria Canton Columbus Meansfield Mddletown Springfield Zanesville Butler Pend Oil City Wooster Benjyamin FF United States Steel Cap Wooter College Board of Fairles Woos' College Ohio Northern

Walter Struck Dies at 48 After Heart Attack

Walter E Struck co owner of HIS Tool and Die with brother in law Eric Ingner died suddenly at home after a heart attack. He was born in Elyria on June 22 1899 and lived in the city all his life. Survived by his wife Hilda C Struck parents Finest Struck and two sisters. Services Sunday at 2 pm at Sudie Curtis Funeral Home with Rev James H Sivaid officiating. burial in Ridge Hill Memorial Park.

Walter F Eric Ingner H I S Tool and Die Thursan Bath Street al Koran Shrine Temple of Cleveland Tlyria Hilda C Finest Struck Tis Russell Walker Fitc Snegwer Elvria Sudie- Curtis Funeral Home Inames H Sivaid Fist Methodist Church Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery

Officers Installed For Coming Year By Eagles Lodge

Officers installed for Tivitaetie No 431 Frateral Or der of Tales op 194849 include Horace Howe as presiding officer, Alexander Clark as senior past worthy president, Theo Vo Gaen as worthy vice president, William Oates as worthy chancellor, Robert Jensen as worthy scribe, Harold Cia warthy as conductor, Ray Teste as worthy w itd, Clarence F Bemis as temple warden, Th H T Nustin, Di George D Nicholas as physicians deputy grand worthy conductor Wil liam McDonald installing officers. Also listed are Att Ro Graiber as secretary, William Frances, Iyle Castle trustees, with Judee Nye tiling chair. Further notes: thanks to members, grand opening promo, Crystal Clear Dry Cleaners ad.

Horace Howe Sworthy Alexander Clark Amior Worthy Theo Vo Gaen Willham Oatesworthy Phar Robert Jensen Harold CIA Warthy Ray Teste Clarence F Bemis T Nustin di Geo D Nicholas Prand Worthy Ait Ro Mooe Toran William McDonald Fiyria Nene Att Ro Graiber Sequetuy William Frances Iyle Castle Judee Nye Chillmen

Early Passage of Draft Bill By House Seen

Republican leaders predict the House will pass the draft bill soon, aiming for a quick vote after Senate action. Speaker Joseph W. Martin Jr. expects about four hours of debate and tentative passage next Tuesday or Wednesday. The House bill mirrors the Senate plan, requiring two years of compulsory service for 19 to 25 year olds, with options after service. The path to enactment includes a conference to reconcile minor differences.

Washington Republcan House Senate Joseph W Martin Jr GOP Charles 4A Halleck Capitol Hill Cim Puen Arthur Heindenberg Hibia Joseph H Ball Mirn de Strelet Bick Sen Foragus Michaid

Grand Jury Indicts Two For Murder

A grand jury returned two first degree murder indictments against James Bohach and Neal Rhodes alongside 17 other charges during a four day session that heard 106 witnesses. Bohach allegedly shot his wife Margaret Waygtard after a loner club meeting, while Rhodes is accused of fatally stabbing Salmon Dixon in a quarrel over drinks. Additional indictments include traffic manslaughter charges against Willard Harrison, William Stirgwolt, and Dessie Edwards, with secret indictments to be revealed when defendants are apprehended.

James Bohach Chifton Avenue New South Lorain Margaret Waygtard Neal Rhodes Salmon Dixon Loran Prand Witneses Heerin Pohach Carl R Firegin Richad Horan Bohach Lonely Hearts Club Willard Harrison Loram Lela Holmes Lorain William Stirgwoltha Village Collumba Dessie Edwards Lorain Frank DeFazio el Ria

Grand Jury Says Lorain City Jail Unfit For Humans

A scathing report by the Lorain grand jury after an unannounced visit finds the city jail unfit for humans. Inspectors describe filth, vermin, and deplorable conditions in both men and women quarters including dirty toilets and hallways piled with debris.

Lorain City D A Cook Grand Jury Lorain Prison

Flood Breaks Dike In North Portland Flood Waters Sweep Suburbs

Flood waters crashed through a dike in North Portland flooding a five mile stretch of suburban districts and golf clubs. Army troops and civilian workers evacuated as water rushed across lowland farms and homes near the Columbia River slough. No casualties reported. authorities warned residents to evacuate and secure property amid the breached barrier near Riverside and Columbia Edgewater clubs.

Portsand Noth Portland Ind Paul Revere Tiders Sheriffs Office Suton Columbia River Riverside Columbia Ace Portland-Vanport Bardein Multomih County Ice 47Th Avenue Wies Althou Y Sindbass Portland Filman Wis Pieran Vmis

Ship Hits Mine Off Jutland. Hundreds Missing

Copenhagen reports the Danish passenger ship Kyobenhavn struck a drifting magnetic mine off the Jutland coast and sank in 11 minutes. Estimated 400 to 500 aboard. 125 to 175 still missing as 73 survivors counted. Rescue vessels, fishing boats, and flights aid search. Danish mines remaining a danger for years.

Copenhagen Dannish Kyobenhavn Katterat Jutland Hors Aalborg Taom Naidmight Fsm United Steamship Company Compin Kjobenhayns Fug Hals

Five Appointed To G O P Committee

Five appointments to the Torun County Republican Executive Committee were announced. The meeting, held in the Orange Court, set the lineup with chairmen and members from district representatives. A proportional representation plan was discussed for county seats.

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Civic Foundation Elects Trustees and Officers Reelected

At the Elyita Civic Foundation annual meeting in the Chamber of Commerce, 25 members were elected to the board for varied terms. W H Gaston was elected president. J B Johnson and Frank Sternxre as first and second vice presidents. Noras Ryder named secretary and Kenneth Lord treasurer. Executive committee members listed as Johnson Stevens Thomas Plocher Rockwood and Ryan.

Elyita Civic Foundation Inc Chamber of Commerce Geans Board of Slecied Ralph W Standen L D Hullman Fred W. Lohnes Richad A Stith Clyde Ohl Hari Hyman Richard E Mabel Shives Richard S Horan O McClellan Florence Hannaford Denis Ryan Jr Earl Bell Dexter Kimball A C Hudnutt Alyin J Plocher R D Rockwood Allan W Fit'szche Don W Myers Fine Ten J B Johnon Frank Stevens David O Thomas W H Gaston M E Whitman W H Gaston Wire J BB Johnon Frank Sternxre Vic Noras Ryder Ad Kennth Lord Wurer Gisten Johson Stevens Thoma Plocher Rockwood Ryan

Lease Signed For Softball Field On East Side

The city of Elita entered into a contract with Elyta Lace Company to use property on Texington Avenue for a wide, fenced softball field. The project, funded by the Recreation Bond and run with cooperation from Finest N Buch, aims to support local recreation.

Elita Elyta Lace Company Texington Avenue Fivisa Recreation Finest N Buch Eneril Mana Flvisa Lice Company

Bernadotte Seeks Study of Palestine Truce Violations

The 28 day Palestine truce opened with both Arabs and Jews accusing each other of violations two hours after the silent gun deadline. Bernadotte said he sent inquiries to Jewish authorities and dispatched observers from Beirut while observers arrived in Cairo to supervise the pause. Fighting continued in several sectors, including near Afula and in Jerusalem, as international efforts pressed on.

Tel Aviv Palestine United Nations Folice Bernadotte Cairo Bernadotte Beirute Haifa Seyerah Afula Sejerah UN Security Council Jenin Folke Bernadotte Sweden Egypt Damascus Jerusalem

Nine Wellington youths head to Boys State in Delaware

Nine Flxria boys depart Wellington tomorrow for ten days at Bucheye Boys State in Delaware. Sponsored by American Legion and Knights of Columbus, participants include Paul Schroeter, Clark Welsh, Richard Johns, George Ligothe, William Munger, Jack Kostyo, Charles Boals, Steve Gorbies, and organizers from Elks Lodge and St Agnes PTA.

Flxria Wellington Delaware Paul Schroeter East Avenue Clark Welsh Oakwood Sheet Richard Johns West Rive Street George Ligothe Brandston Avenue William Munger Gult Road Jack Kostyo Foster Avenue Knights of Columbus Charles Boals Third Street Steve Gorbies West River Street

Vacation fund through local want ads

Local chronicle telegram want ads offer cheap ways to fund trips. Sell boats fishing gear golf equipment camping gear and radios. Reach thousands of readers nightly by placing a classified ad. Call 44 121 or 44-131 to place your ad.

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Chase Sunday at Bert Belden Farm Dog Show

Chase Sunday June 18 at the Bert Belden Farm on Route 76 mile south of Belden starts at 10 am. See the best dogs from all over the state with plenty of entertainment food and refreshments. Admis sion Free. Sponsored by Black River Game Club.

Bert Belden Route 76 Belden Black River Game Club Adv

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