09 Mar 1946
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1946
Page
1
At a recent meeting residents discussed a project to build 15 to 200 or more new small homes priced around 87,500 dollars to relieve Elyria's housing shortage. Proponents expect two to three bedroom concrete floors and embedded systems, with optimism the plan can be solved satisfactorily and become a reality despite unsettled details.
Police report shows Dan Shepard driving a car on Robson road struck a parked truck owned by Baddle Marlk at 8:02 p.m. Friday near Lake and Lodstreeta. Left windshield wiper faulty. collision damaged theCar’s fender and the truck’s rack and taillight. Passengers Herb Pilger Judtan Hollow road and Betty Krupka 157 Evie street.
Fragmentary report lists individuals including Cubs leaders and staff at a meeting. Mentions Ada and Mt Bev AQS wind Tater wards. References names such as Harold, principal Ms Ny, P Weil, Gates, Cade A Bytaner, Morris, Floyd Nell, and Cubmaster litivilles with unclear roles and context in Cub organization meeting notes.
Dr Arthurs Campbell of Oberlin College will address the Chamber of Commerce on atomic energy. Campbell, a former Flyrlang at Elyria High School, spent two years researching at the University of California and remains engaged in the topic despite leaving atomic energy work for Oberlin faculty. He will be joined by John O D Burkhard and Lowell Stone as new district directors. A car window was broken on Temple Court when an object was hurled at Oscar Owens' vehicle between 2 and 2:30 a.m.
Market notes show finuanel baskets and re ouilily in mo Una Baldwing Staymana 401 Karota. Tankern Rapport reports chives baskets and crates of atht Bance pola mostly 05.50 with some 34s. 97.3. Mushrooms per pint, oats, parsley, radish, and potatoes with varied prices. Baskets and sacks noted. washed produce listed with prices around 6250-710 and 9120 for certain items.
Ancestor Sperry family notes two brothers, Sperry and Malcom, both honorably discharged after long Army service. Sperry served since 1943, including the Philippines and the Mediterranean, earning the American Campaign and European-African-M Middle East ribbons. Brother Malcom left Camp Atterbury after July 16 1943 duty, with overseas service and medals.
The Women of Oberlin churches joined in World Day of Prayer with services held at Fairskild Chapel led by Mrs. Qo 1 Hamill ton assisted by Mrs. Marry Mi Change and Mes Justin Nander Kalk. Miss Joan Jessler assisted. Ry M. Lawall played the organ. Mr and Mrs Ro Ay Edgar celebrate 17th wedding anniversary at De Fasios with guests from Birmingham and Elyria. Oberlin Lodge 380 F and AM holds annual inspection Tuesday Moveh 12 at 7:30 p.m. Veterans to meet. American Legion World War II veterans urged to attend a meeting Monday evening.
Judge Findley refused to lower the $6600 bond for Margaret Smith, 27, charged with shooting James Russell in Lorain. Smith and Russell were jailed together awaiting grand jury action, with prosecutor citing a possible marriage intent and the couple seeking a marriage license.
The Salvation Army advisory board plans a study to determine future building needs and a possible new headquarters on Ardad Street. A preliminary title shows the property with 90 feet frontage and 100 feet depth valued at 10,000 dollars. Construction may start soon due to material shortages, with cost estimates rising 40 percent.
Five men were fined $50 each and had licenses suspended for six months after arraignment on driving while intoxicated charges. Lesile Denham, 6 Gherku Road, and Ralph Moore, 34, 2284 Baalave Avenue, were among those cited for driving on the wrong side of West Avenue and other offenses. Additional arrests included Robert Bell, 22, on Ta has Avenue, and several others noted on Broad Street near the City Grill.
Fragmentary report notes a van operator involved in a test incident near West Avenue at 936. Details are garbled with misread names, speeds around 55 to 60 miles per hour, and a mention of costs and fines including 15 dollars. No clear actions or outcomes discernible.
The Lorain legal docket reports divorces granted to Dorothy Gachenour from Rubin, Violet Smith from David, Myrtle Parason restored as Baylon, Evelyn Majeste from Charles, and Viola Buczek from Stanley amid neglect or cruelty claims. Also noted is James Eglin Penfield Lond ship’s $2,000 estate to five children, plus a minor car collision at 407 Lake Avenue causing minor damage to two vehicles.
Multiple obituaries detail deaths in Elyria and surrounding towns. Ars Wrage, wife of Edwin Wrage, funeral set at Melburne Funeral Home with burial in Acacia Park. Anna Kranyak, 36, died at home, survived by husband Stephen and five daughters and four sons, funeral at St Mary's. John Wesley Smith, 62, formerly of Nova, died after short illness, service at Sudroe Curtis Funeral Home. George Himes, service at Sudroe Curtis. Robert Donald Sutton, 54, service at Sudroe Curtis. Hoyeton Tunelal Avon Lake, John Britton funeral at Avon Lake Congregational Church, burial at Avon Lane Cemetery.
A person named Kerdaned faces charges in a disorderly conduct case. Details remain sparse in the readable text, with no clear jurisdiction or date provided. Further information appears unavailable in the fragment.
County school superintendent Hares, Joursyénk announces agriculture scholarship offers for a senior at Onis State University. Gibbens, chairman Wag County tests coordinator, oversees the program and distribution of offers to eligible students.
Protestant Youth announce the fourth annual Lenten services to be held at St Andrew's and First Congregational churches. The evening program includes a vocal duet by Marian Bockland and Frances Brillhart, with social hour hosted by St. Andrew's young people and Elyria area groups.
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