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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1947

Page

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Highway Director Outlines Long Range Ohio Traffic Plan

Highway Director Murray D. Shaffer told Elyria Kiwanis Club that planning 20 years ahead is needed to handle an 80 percent traffic rise. He spoke on toll roads and a proposed express highway linking Ohio with Pennsylvania and Illinois routes to Detroit and Chicago, noting financing and legislation debates. He cited a $120 million three year program and mentioned local road projects, including a proposed Elyria Lorain road, while stressing regional planning and engineering fixes to reduce hazards.

Murray D. Shafter Elyria Kitanis Club Shaffer Welk Hig de- Partimens Nielage Iskature Aerss Norrthern Ote Tali Road Hirnpike Pennsylai Ohio Detroit Chicago State Highway Department Elyria Lorain Shatler Oscar G. Dunn James W Sivard The Flies Methodist Church Wile Hurt H. Gaston Fly Charles E. Guth Thorizsates Geachie Alan R. Branson Donald F. Patterson William A Hunt Pon Clinton Ue Rowanys Jota Wehmholt Lyte D4egler K. J. Casey Ver Andrews Chit Peeaiment Mito Sharp

Disjointed OCR Update From Page One Contd

The torn text shows scattered notes about final quarter forecasts and construction activity in Atlanta with references to workers and shelving of plant. It mentions comparisons to a year ago and cites unclear sources noting delays and testing. The fragmentary item lacks coherent events or clear outcomes.

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A garbled note prompts questions about a local matter. The fragment hints at a person or group inquiry but lacks clear entities or events for a full summary. Further readable context is needed to identify specifics and produce a proper card.

Wellington Mother Daughter Banquet Celebrated by First Methodist

An annual Mother Daughter Banquet hosted by the First Methodist Church in Wellington drew about 228 participants. The event featured speakers and presentations by church members and leaders, with Florence Durfard and Margaret Wolfe among planners. Neighborhood groups and Brownie Girl Scouts also held meetings, and plans for the next gathering were announced for May.

Wellington Ted Prerteys Charles Barings Hebert Dnimfurld Hhaoian Kia Campaian Bormeed Ae Maigau da Waess Mire Hiner Rmaitiey Laine Ceotan Cates Flo Vente Shepherd Florence Durfard Margaret Wolfe Bienes Gil Scout Trnop Bath Maas Jeane Saede Wainer Wees Prese Mary Eo Hay Sandra Key Carut Rose Trensirer Miattha Luwther Grepts

Springfield Woman Heads Federation

Springfield woman elected president of the Federation of Western Cribs. She returned to her home yesterday after induction at a convention closing session at the church. The speech by the president of the Federated Council of Churches urged unity and strength.

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Miss Minerva author Mrs Sampson dies at 22

Richmond obituary notes the death of 22 year old writer Mrs. Sampson who created Miss Minerva and other dialect works. The piece recalls her career starting at age four, the popularity of Miss Minerva’s Conk Bank, and mentions her anticipated summer plans and a wedding she attended.

Minerva Richmond

Death Records from Elyria area list several local obituaries

Fragmented obituary notices for David K. Smeteer and others recount deaths at age late 70s to 80s in Elyria and at area hospitals. Surviving spouses, children, grandchildren, and funeral arrangements are noted, with church and cemetery affiliations and minor biographical details.

David K Bmetzer David K. Smeteer East Broad Street Stveteer Shreve Ohio Elytia Terhe First Christian Church Ida May Smetter Fred Dean Eletia Me A. Thamert San Fernando C Fornia John Demeteer Cleveland Iertepsons Omaha Tloyd Alisa Tampa Floride Thomas Smith Akron Eth Stepeparidehydren Renpian Zell Smeteer Sudre Curts Sipe Ridgelayn

Markets Feature Wide Range of Produce Prices

A fragmented market list shows prices for apples, mushrooms, spinach, lettuce, and tomatoes, with per unit and per basket costs. Poultry and meats appear with varied quotes, while household items and general goods are noted in assorted lines across different stalls and vendors.

Memorial Day Committee Appointments Noted Amid Ridgeville Events

The report lists numerous local names for committees and duties including parade coordinates, memorial services, and wreath placements. Names such as Dan Be Symone FA Disbhyier, George Ceburn, and William Ruppell appear alongside locations like Ridgeville and Ely Park Cemetery.

Misrray Ridge Piples Ridgeville Diederith Tleavach van Aratate Nerth Howlett Gratton Belden Andrew Abel Walters Mentaneterki Cort Robinsen Mery Alfred Alien George Robson Joneseid Albert Bees Ely Park James Saw George Wiesehe Samarheed Mags Car Wail Andres Boremont

Osmena Jr Sentenced in Treason Case in Manila

Sergio Osmena Jr son of the former Philippine president was found guilty of treason and sentenced 20 000 pesos bond set for provisional release A three judge panel reached the decision He was accused of aiding the Gestapo with war materials during the Japanese occupation In Toledo Evelyn Snyder a 17 year old senior at Devilis Bush School was killed when a car crashed with another driven by De Chactes C Shearer

Manila Sergio Osmena, Jr The Philippines UiMoans Coury Alsn Osmena Omeha Toledo Evelyny Snyder Deviliis Bush School de Chactes C. Shearer

Contract Awarded For Resurfacing Route Work

The state highway department awarded a contract to Horvite Co of Cleveland for resurfacing a brick road from Abbe Read to Ridgeville. Bid $57,830, the estimate was $85,700. Work to be completed by May 31 using asphaltic concrete.

State Highway Department Horvite Co. c Cleveland Abbe Readfast Wycurh Ridgeville Wile

Police News Highlights From City Addresses And Incidents

Fragmented report details a shooting at a home on Lake Avenue and various arrests in Cincinnati and nearby areas. It mentions a carbine, a suspect drawn to a weapon, and multiple legal actions including drunken driving, disorderly conduct, and fines. Also notes airline union strike activity and indictments in Oberlin.

Lake Avenue Cincinnati Roseon Weblington Gladys Barr Lorain Costa Masa Harry Klotinds Agnit Dare Tert Arrelty weoNe Codiedeig Ard Nave CuiMord Ratterinas Cleveland

Strike Over Food Shortage Shocks Hamburg Workers

In Hamburg about 168,000 workers quit work across essential services today, protesting the food shortage. Strikers carried placards reading We are hungry Give us bread and We can't Work When starving as the labor population joined the walkout.

Hamburg Dour A. Devic Yuartera Platese Stecke

Alleged Bandits Held After Hotel Robbery in City

Detectives traced two suspects after a robbery at the Lark Hotel in Indatospolls on Wednesday. Authorities say Nolaj, 23, and another man were arrested at the Lenox Motel and admitted involvement as police pursued their accomplices.

Ncinnati-Folicé Conde Lion Lark Indatospolls Woidwatch Clem Merzanidithattee Nolaj Indiataysytes Lenox Uno

Court House Notices and Local Court Actions

An OCR fragment reports Willie Howe arrest by deputies at 421 Wed Poor Trent Street, with names like Justice of the Peace Hitherd Baird and parole clerk references. It mentions a 1938 marriage of Walter and Lorala, a drainage engineer, and a court meeting at a courtroom on May 18 regarding a divorce case and related charges.

Willie Howe Trent Streah Justice of the Peace Baird Colemaus Tiel Bango Gso Heart County Tess Osburne Navardee Ceeds Wasioners Els Frenen Daria Boose Chet Garcia Cisahowa

Youth Shot in Hand by Cincinnati Patrolman

Paul Dalton age 18 of Carthage was hospitalized with a bullet wound to the side after a patrolman tried to wrench a pistol from his hand. Dalton’s alleged threats to relatives sparked a police chase before the shooting occurred as Dalton allegedly refused to drop the weapon.

Cincinnati Paul Dalton Carthage Général Hospital Alice Sand Walton Springfiard Kal Waller Walverten Mra Toolse Ier Dalton

Youth fatally injured in Marion car crash

Howard Winchetlinafen, 60, died from injuries after his car collided with a truck driven by Carl Spangler, 48, of Columbus, in Marion today.

Marion Howard Winchetl Dinafen Carl Spangler Columbus

Baby Targeted For Knife Throwing In Family Dispute

Evelyn Coulter, 96, charges her son Charles Coulter, 24, boasted of planned knife attacks on a baby during a violent dispute at Coulee home. Police say the man attacked the infant, dragged a 50 year old grandmother, and threatened to shoot others before officers arrested him. The incident prompted a police report and involvement of local witnesses.

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