Elyria Chamber Officers pictured after board meeting
Four newly elected officers of the Elyria Chamber of Commerce pose with Norris Ryder secretary manager following last night’s board meeting. From left to right: Ryder, Richard J. Soilmar second vice president S. Kimball Jr vice president Burton J. Chiemacher president Earl J Fauver treasurer J. B Jennson.
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the
Elyria Chamber of Commerce
Norris Ryder
board of directors
Ryder
Richard J.soilmar
Ighter S. Kimball, jr
Burton J. Chiemacher
Earl J
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Expect Shipping On The Great Lakes To Set a New Peacetime Record
Duluth and Superior prepared for what may be the greatest peacetime Great Lakes shipping season. Icebreakers cleared harbor ice and lighthouses and buoys were serviced as ore carriers from the east awaited. Start hoped for around April 1, with last year’s 69 million tons of ore set as a benchmark, but ice conditions may delay the opening.
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Great Lakes
DULUTH. M.nn
Duluth
Super
Coast Guard
Minnesota
twiin ports
J. F. A. Woodke
Apri
Great Lanes
Conference of Mayors Adopts Rent Control Resolutions
Washington The Conference of Mayors urged Congress to keep rent controls in Federal hands and to extend strengthen and improve them until the housing shortage is eased. They argued state and municipal governments cannot adequately protect residents if controls are abolished.
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WASHINGTON
Conference of Mayors
Congress
adminster
Wiliam E. Kero
Kansas City, Co
Five Furnaces Shut Down By Republic Steel Corporation
CANTON Ohio Republic Steel Corp announced the shutdown of five furnaces in the area affecting about 300 workers. Officials attributed the stoppage to a lack of orders for high grade steel, calling the layoff temporary and noting many workers would be absorbed in other departments. Shutdowns covered three electric furnaces, one open hearth, and another open hearth in nearby Messiror.
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CANTON
O. — Republic
S*eel Corp
reck
meerby
Educator Graham Named U S Senator for North Carolina
Dr Frank Porter Graham, president of the University of North Carolina, was appointed to the United States Senate by Gov Kerr Scott at a dinner in Chapel Hill. He succeeds the late Sen J Melvie Broughton, who died March 6, and will serve until the 1958 general election.
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CHAPEL HILL
N. C
Frank Porter Graham
Unvversity of
North Carolina
Northeast Ohio forecast cloudy and cooler Thu with mild night
Cleveland area forecast calls for cloudy skies and cooler temperatures this afternoon, followed by partly cloudy conditions and a mild night. Low tonight near 32, high Thursday around 46.
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CLEVELAND
Ohio
Markets Found Today On Page Two
Markets found today on page two of the historical newspaper include early trading results and price updates for key shares. The section highlights notable gains and losses, with brief quotes from market commentators and references to regional indices.
Arms program in shaping up as plan gains shape
Senate Armed Services Chairman Tadings says a Western defense pact and NSC projects could cut US defense spending. Three regional groupings under NATO would cover North America and Greenland Iceland Britain France Beneux, Scandinavia. NSRB says 2 billion first year lend lease ok. Officials push for a four year program to bolster free nations military strength.
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Maryland
pact
Europe
U. S
arims
wenth allance
United States
Canada
Greenland
Iceland
Britain
France
Beneux
national security resources board
state department
Congress
Amercan arms
Tradings armed services committee
Truman Denounces Slave Labor Across Nations
President Truman condemned slave labor systems in two countries, likening state control where workers are treated as tools of the state and profits override human dignity. He did not name nations but cited AFL figures of 14,600,000 slave laborers in Russia and satellites, urging a national safety program to save skilled workers and promote peace and prosperity.
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Trumen ted
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Truman
AFL
Russia
International Secter Organization
Tramensa
ti Taeneton
Abandoned Heatless Shack Children Rescued Near Bancroft
Red Cross team found four to six children living in a heatless shack for 46 days on isolated farms east of Bancroft Ohio. Father Turnciffe fled, mother treated, and two boys and three girls aged seven to fifteen months were abandoned. Turnciffe located in Bellevue and held for abandonment charges. family contact details and admission to hospital noted.
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BANCROFT
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Red Cros
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Beilev “le Ont
Beliet
Elyria C Of C Dinner Prepares To Feed 1100
The Elyria Chamber of Commerce 50th anniversary event plans to serve 1100 meals in Roll Arena next Tuesday evening. American Legion Auxiliary volunteers in five areas will provide 80 women per area, roasting beef as the main dish. Local firms supply equipment and support including coffee tanks, roasters, a transformer, transport carts, metal trays, linens, and borrowed tables and chairs. Parking will be in Bendix Westinghouse lot with trained supervision.
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Elyria
Elyvria
Sterner
Pfancéler Company
Ohio Public Service Company
willUam
Colson Corporation
Steel and Tubes
Republic Steel Corporation
Peerless Laundry and Dry Cleaning Company
Dexter S. Kimball Jr
Elks
American Legion
women
iubs
Bendix-Westinghouse Automotive
Siemen
VFW Post 1079 Elects Officers in Elyria
VFW Post 1079 announces new officers for the coming year led by Samuel Paonesse as senior vice commander and Robert C Faulkner as junior vice commander Ed Wyrszrynski quartermaster Paul W Gross chaplain Wiloughby Bruce and Grover L Severs serve as trustees Dr George Minchenberg is post surgeon W Bruce and Faulkner chosen as delegates to Lorain County VFW council A joint installation with the auxiliary is planned at 347 East Bridge Street on Sunday April 10.
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Frank A Wircenske
Elyria Post
Wircenske
Plaudier Company
Navy
North Oirce street
the
pest
Samuel Paonessé
Robert C. Faulkner
Ed Wyrszrynski
Paul W. Gross
Wiloughby Bruce
Grover L. Severs
George Minchenberg
W. Bruce
R. C Faulkner
P Gross
Lorain County
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East Bridge street
President of U S Chamber to Speak at Elyria Dinner
Earl O Shrie, serving a second term as president of the chamber of commerce of the United States, will keynote the Elyria Community Dinner and Fiftieth Anniversary Meeting at the Rosel Arena on Cleveland Street next Tuesday at 6 30 p m. He is described as the nation s top sales man for American business and has spent his life in sales with General Electric.
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Earl O. Shreie
chamber of Commerce
Elyria
Elyria Chamber of Commerce
Cleveland Street
General Electric Company
G-E
San Francisco
General Electric
Iexa
Schenectad
national Chamber of Commerce
United States
Home Rule Provisions In Rent Control Debate
Washington report outlines rent control home rule provisions debated by Senate leaders. Proponents argue localities could set ceilings while opponents warn of confusion and buck passing between levels of government. Continued on Page 2.
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Sams
Teri central
John J. Snark
Ser Jo Witham
Tre Sogno
Hubert EO Homrhrev
poltrs Sparkman
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Oleo Bill Heads For Rough Time In Ohio House
In Columbus the House Industry and Labor Committee approved the oleo substitute for butter by a 9 to 2 vote despite absentees. The bill, already approved by the Senate, now heads for potential action before the full House and Rules Committee.
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Oleo Bill
Ohio
COLUMBUS
Oho
House Committee on Industry and labor
Alvesdy
Senate
alan bili owas
City Employees To Have Safety Meeting
Flora city employees will hold the third safety meeting this season. The program, announced by Service Director D W Korhe and safety engineer W E Harris of American Automobile Insurance Co, will take place in the city council chamber with refreshments served.
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American Automobite Insurance Co
D W. Korhe
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Ohiemacher Elected Head of Elyria Chamber of Commerce
Ohiemacher was elected president of the Elyria Chamber of Commerce at a board meeting held at Hotel Sederis. Dexter S Kimball and Richard J Goilmar were named first and second vice presidents. Earl J Fauver elected treasurer. J B Johnson reelected national councillor. The new president oversees a Rotary District 157 title and aids the joint Elyria Lorain Chamber committee planning crossover work.
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Burton I. Ohiemacher
Elyria Manufacturing Corporation
Elyria Chamber of Commerce
Chambers
Sederis
Dexter S. Kimball
Bendix-Westinghouse Automotive Air Brake Company
Richard J. Goilmar
Elyria Foundry
Earl J. Fauver
Lorain County Savings and Trust Company
J. B. Johnson
Elsra
Ohio Public Service
Gaston Onlemacher
W H. Gaston
Elyra Savings and Trust Company
Chamber
Rotary International
Ohio
Elyrra
Water Guck
W. C McConnell
natonal co .cifor
ard J . Brown
Arthur
iPelarder
Fred HKrevitfeld
Civil Service Exam For Patrolmen Increases Staffing
The Civil Service Commission announced an April 18 exam for patrolman appointments. Applicants aged 21 to 29, 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing at least 145 pounds may apply after passing a civil service test. Prospective officers face a strict selection process, with new Class A patrolmen earning $240 monthly during a six month probation, rising to higher grades thereafter.
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Eivella Cvil
weil Reid
George Robson
commission
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Funeral services for Nathan T Drvfors set for Sunday
Nathan T Drvfors 88 founder and chairman of Wolf Envelope Co died yesterday at his winter home in Coral Gables Florida after a long Cleveland career born in Fremont Ohio. Funeral services will be held here Sunday.
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CLEVELAND
Nathan T Drvfors
the
Wolf Envelope Co
Drvfons
Fremont O
Coral Gables
Fla
Acheson Denies U.S. Bases in Iran Aims
Secretary of State Dean Acheson dismissed Soviet charges that the United States plans to build bases in Iran to attack Russia. He said only a small number of American officers assist Iranian forces and rejected war plans, stressing U.S. interest in Greece Turkey Iran remains unchanged.
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WASHINGTON
Dean Acheson
United states
Iran
Bussia
North Atlantic
Greece
Turkey
Acheson
Achesen
State Department
Tehran
Hussein Ala
Ala
Russia
Soviet Union
Will Sound Taps For Ohio GAR Encampment
Ohio Department of the Grand Army of the Republic plans a June encampment with John Grate 103, state post John C. Fremont to fold its flags, and speeches invited from Gov. Lausche and ex Lt. Gov. Herbert. Another veteran, Joan Bennett 102, also remains in Ohio.
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Thomas M. Herbert
Grate
Atwater
GAR
Ohio
Joan R. Bennett
Waynesfield
Canada Enacts Major Tax Cuts in 1949 Budget
Ottawa reports a 32 percent cut in income taxes retroactive to January 1 and removal of taxes on corporations and excise items. About 750000 people are spared taxes, with larger relief for high earners and families. Budget includes import restrictions changes and price control shifts.
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OTTAWA
Douglas Abbott
Tax collection to set county record report says
County treasurer Walter J Wrett announced real estate tax receipts at close of business totaled 206700 with today’s checks expected to raise the total to about 2100000 a county record. Officially closed collection Monday. Peerless cleaning advertisement offers guaranteed workmanship at moderate Easter cleaning prices. Phone 2389.
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Counr
Walter J Wrett
Mionday
Easter Seal Campaign Gathers 8000 Letters In Elyria
The Easter Seal drive in Elyria totals 8000 letters mailed over the weekend under James A. Hewitt who returns as campaign chairman. Funds stay locally for Gates Hospital for Crippled Children with 76 percent directed to local use and support for toys clothing braces and nursing care. Ends on Easter Sunday.
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Elyria
James A. Hewitt
Ohio Society for Crippled Children
Gates Hospital for
star of children
National Society
Ohio Society
Ohio Society for
Ohio Bureau of Juvenile Research
Hewitt
Ohio State University
Bowling Green State University
Sell Your Unused Items with Chronicle Telegram Want Ads
Wondering how you can sell unused items around your home. Easy steps call 44-121 or 44-131 and place a Chronicle Telegram Want Ad. Want Ads are Worder Workers they bring results quickly and easily.
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Fertilized Potting Soil and Plant Goods at Darek Florist
Classified note lists fertilized potting soil at 25 cents per bag and plant food tablets at 25 cents per package. Hahns Ivy plants offered at 25 cents each with contact through Darek Florist and phoneads.
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Darek Florist
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