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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1946
Page
2
Fragmented OCR details a discussion on county education planning, with mentions of Milks Gladys Risdon and an assistant superintendent. References to Stanford achievements and late trades in April suggest a regional governing or school board briefing.
Clyde Siegrist 44 proprietor of the Big Barn dancehall on Route 10 shot himself in his home at 3:90 p.m. He had poor health and had seen a doctor that afternoon. Widow and a daughter Irene survive. Body removed to Carrigan Funeral Home in Lakewood. Service postponed. minister from Cayland to speak.
Market notes report varied vegetable and fruit prices with detailed quotes on carrots cabbage celery lettuce and beets. Meat and livestock prices appear alongside grain futures, reflecting an active market with significant price ranges and supplier terms.
An obituary list and funeral notices detail Roland A. Ricares and Edward Dambagh Grafton, both prominent local figures, with service details and burial plans. Survivors include spouses, children, and extended family. The notices note former employments at area firms and affiliations with local organizations, with schedule for services at Taylor Funeral Home and burial in Ridgebilt Memorial Park.
A damaged fire truck and padding injuries were reported after a January fire at a warehouse. Investigators noted gauges and alarms, with firemen confined to the scene and a compromised vehicle. The event followed a period of near average activity through February, with alarms sounding on 24 days in the month.
Sam Marsico of 681 East River Street was treated for burns and bruises after a hole in a sidewalk opened above a basement at the rear of Broad Street. Police noted the hole formed after a recent truck impact. Lewis Hallizka reported damage to a left front fender on a Win car at 7150 Domain yesterday. Melvin Vielzon reported car damage on Third Street while parked. A model flat in St Pancas England shows fluorescent lasting throughout.
Amherst reports on a February gathering organized by the International Relations committee of the Bysie Wess aid Professional Warner's club. Harry Chang and Miss Mildred Quon spoke, sharing views on racial mingling as a profession in Hawaii.
Amherst groom, an alumnus of Vermillion High School and National Tube Company employee, recently discharged from service after four years in the European campaign, will reside with the bride's relatives. The wedding follows a courtship marked by return from military duty and a planned honeymoon abandoned.
A fragment listing bids and committee plans includes an unusual bank sale of valuables led by Oberlin figures, a War Memorial Committee meeting chaired by Br. Pail C. Colamreie at the People’s Bank, and a Prospect Parent-Teacher Association gathering with Dr Gladys Misden to discuss child welfare. Also noted are Oberlin College Employees Association meeting plans, a home sale by James and Jeanne Stephens, and Purdue teaching appointments for Carl C. Creamer with family relocations.
Grace Lutheran Church schedules a Lent season with a sermon series on Our Father starting March 6 and weekly events through Lent. Rev Fields leads discussions on fundamental Christian teachings, parish hall sessions, and group activities including a dessert luncheon and a turkey dinner for 200 attendees.
Joseph RB Conley a former Lorain mayor and Democratic candidate for county commissioner withdrew from the four year term race and will seek the unexpired term instead. The change was decided at the Lorain County Democratic Central Committee meeting as they prepared to name a candidate for the unexpired term in the May primary, leaving John Repke to contest the four year nomination.
Fragmented report outlines a slew of local legal matters. It cites probate actions for Harriett Cobb and B M Wickens, a reckless driving charge against Glenn Schamp, a divorce ruling for Mont Staley, a domestic case involving Arlen Worcester, and a probation grant for Howard W. Reed. It also mentions a liquor theft arrest tied to a Elyria incident and a separate intoxication fine for Leonard Monroe.
A fragmented church notice lists services and programs across several area churches. Baldwin Wallace College outlines a Sunday supper and talks by Ellen Weery. LaGrange artists feature Waller Young at a pastor’s event. LaPorte Methodist and Eaton Church of Christ announce morning worship and Bible study plans. Columbus area assemblies promote Sunday school, sermons, and midweek prayer.
A mass parade drew thousands today as 300 attendees began marching yesterday in Delaware County where police dispersed the lineup, leaving 20 injured and 17 arrested among striking sympathizers. CIO affiliates threaten a general strike, with the Philadelphia Independent Union Council warning of a 150,000 worker walkout if the parade is attacked.
The article reports on a school writing contest with sophomores and freshmen placing in prizes. Winners include Nw Palm and Robert Wilson in first, LaVerne Schmidens and Kay Keech in second, and Gistoline Allen with Charles Mifggnan in third.
New York markets report midday prices across rails industrials and autos. Notable quotes include Delaware and Hudson, Canfield, Sears Roebuck, Packard, Chevrolet, Packard and other major vendors, with margins and shares summarized by United Press for quick reference.
A garbled report describes a local gathering with mentions of visiting lords, teaching and singing by Claude McKendie, dancing by Ralph Sprague, and musical performances. Attendees include Miss Boalt from Elyria and Mrs Rudolph with Mr Torna providing furnishings.
A committee named by A Wesldenl to arrange the annual Biyrla Chamber of Commerce dinner includes J. Gollmay as chairman and others such as Crenin Fischipp Funk Hildreth Hoonek Heidrich Jaque Jewell Kaley and Mockler The meeting is set for March 14 at the lake ballroom and a speaker from the U S Chamber of Commerce will address driving safety. The case of Dominic Cobb continued for trial after a theft charge involving hose from The Non Trek Line was mentioned.
Attendance at worship services and school readouts announced with Allen Lamb and J. Conse as superintendents. Choir led by Chris Wright with pianist Enuna Flates and director Pau line Macho, sermon theme “Jesus.” Sunday service at 10 04, evening choir at 11 00, Youth Fellowship 7 00, Friendship Club meeting 8 00 at the home of Mr and Mrs McDonald.
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