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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1950

Page

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Seven Trustees Elected To Elyria Community Chest Board

Elyria voters approved fourteen new corporate members at the 1950 annual meeting in the Lorain County Savings and Trust Bank. The board also named seven trustees to replace retirees. Dr. John W. Flynn was elected superintendent of the Elyria Home for the Aged, pending conference confirmation, with plans for a new wing and chapel. Court ney Kirby became executive secretary and notes the Chest’s strong 1949 collection and 1950 pledges.

Community Chest Board Elyria Community Chest, Inc Lorain County Savings and Trust Bank J. Ed. Glass Pesniaea John W. Flynn Cleveland Northeast Ohio Maston R. C. Maston Elyria Public Schools Flynn Konelkraft Red Cross Philadelphia New Jersey Hess Elyria E. C. Harr Lawrence Ashhenbach King KE. Fauver W. H. Gaston Norris Ryder J. J. Sheppard R. G. Taylor Arthur H. Waters Art Waters Waters Elyria Community Chest Courtney Kirby Ralph Tibball Community Chest America Glass

Hearing Set For Oberlin Assault Youth

A 17 year old from Oberlin faces a juvenile court hearing at 9 15 tomorrow before Juvenile Judge Malcolm Thomson for the assault on Dr Mary Emily Sinclair 70 retired mathematics professor at Oberlin College last Friday at the boys industrial school in Lancaster Miss Sinclair is in fair condition at Allen Hospital Oberlin with a skull fracture and fractured nose the youth admitted the attack after she refused to let him drive her car to a formal dance in Sandusky Friday night he has been jailed since Saturday morning

Oberlin Boys’ Industrial School Lancaster Mary Emily Sinclair Oberlin College Malcolm Thomson Miss Sinclair Allen Hospital Sandusky

Third Judge Named In Winston Case

The murder trial of James Winston of Lorain, who pleaded guilty to slaying Alan F. Feeley on September 16, will begin tomorrow. Three common pleas judges will preside to determine the degree of punishment. Judge D A Cook announced that the third judge will be H E Culbertson of Ashland County.

James Winston Lorain Alan F. Feeley Common Pleas Winston D. A. Cook H. E. Culbertson Ashland County

Winnipeg Dikes Strained As Fresh Rains Fall

Winnipeg residents face renewed danger as new rains lash flood walls. About 50 000 volunteers and 5 000 soldiers hold watch while dikes show slipage of up to eight inches in 24 hours. City braces for further rise in flood crest and potential evacuations as weather persists for days.

Winnipeg D. M.stephens W. D. Hurst Glenwood Crescent Weather Bureau Red River R. E. A. Morton

Mrs Taft in Serious Condition in Washington Hospital

Mrs Robert A Taft wife of Ohio Senator Taft was brought to George Washington University Hospital last night for observation. Officials declined to specify her ailment saying only she is in serious condition and under care.

Taft Washington Robert A. Taft Ohio George Washington University Hospital

Honor Carriers Of The Chronicle Telegram Receive Their Awards

The 18th annual Elyria Chronicle Telegram Carrier Boys Association event at Elyria High School drew a capacity crowd. Honorees include city carriers James McCord William Standen and Thomas Schofield who earned top plaques and pins, with 13 others receiving certificates and pins for perfect records. Suburban winners are Richard Jantz Jerry Catino and Ronald Formanek, each receiving plaques and pins, while 13 more honor carriers from suburbs were named with certificates and pins by a judging committee chaired by local officials and executives.

Chronicle-Telegram Dan McMullen John McDonald Donald Webber Charles Nash Paul Heisler David Miller David Post David Peters Gerald Machovina Glen Lamoreaux Larry Morgan Jerry Cariney Ronald Formanek William Standen Richard Jantz James McCord Thomas Schofield Carino Formanek Standen Jantz McCord Schofield Elyria Chronicle-Telegram Carrier Boys‘ Association Elyria High School Route 42 John Schmitz David Russert Robert Mansfield James Kauffman Jacl Smith John van Oss Douglas Sheppard Fredrick St Claude E. Christie Electro- Alloys American Brake Shoe Company Ralph W. Hamlin Coca-Cola Betting Company Milo ©. Sharp Firestone Elyria J. Clare George Emerson Court Jerry Catino Wellington Avon Oberlin Charles Newberry Litchfield West Ridge Chestnut Ridge Cleveland Road Ridgeville Oberlin Road Sugar Ridge

Political Immorality Accusation in Taft Truman clash

In the 1950 campaign, President Truman and Senator Taft volleyed sharp charges over the fair deal, socialism, and the anti-Communist agenda. Taft accused Truman of political immorality and envisioned a GOP congress to back thrift, fiscal restraint, and defense, while Truman pressed his 6,000 mile whistle stop tour for reform.

Taft Truman Washington Robert A. Taft Mr. Truman Congress Senate GOP Teumen Kansas City Tom Pendergast James M. Curley Boston Capone

Johnson Bradley To Visit Far East

Defense Secretary Louis Johnson and General Omar Bradley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, will visit the Far East next month to assess U.S. bases likely to be retained after a peace treaty. They depart June 11 for Tokyo Kwajalein Guam and Okinawa and return June 24.

Washington Louis Johnson Omar W. Bradley Joint Chiefs of Staff LU. S Far East Japan United States Tokyo Kwajalein Guam Okinawa

Northeastern Ohio Forecast Warmer With Spotty Showers

Tartly cloudy and warmer this afternoon tonight and Thursday with spotty afternoon showers each day. Low tonight around 54 and high Thursday near 80. Market notes appear on page two.

Ohio

Oberlin to Launch $1 Million Land Development Plan

Oberlin College announced a non profit program to finance land development and roads on 54 acres within the town limits. The project aims to provide housing for faculty and town residents with individual builders financing homes through the FHA. First earth will turn July 1 with lots about 75 by 200 feet priced at 1300 to 2300, and houses planned at 10000 to 25000.

Oberlin, O Oberlin College Federal Housing Administration Vincent S. Hart College Investment Oberlin Princeton Yale Hart

Reelect Covault Chairman of County G O P

Harold I. Covault of Elyria was reelected as chairman of the Lorain County Executive Committee and Henry W. Ault was reelected as chairman of the Lorain County Central Committee. The Lorain Masonic Temple meeting also reelected Wasem as secretary and Porter as vice chairman.

Harold I. Covault Elyria Lorain County Henry W. Ault Lorain Masonic Temple Raymond R. Wasem Amherst Ira L. Porter Oberlin Wasem James C. MacDermott Wellington Lorain W. C. McConnell Alfred Parkdale Lucy J. Thompson Gordon W. Smith Rob[ee Gay Dorothy Wilkins County Central ‘Committee Covault Thompson McConnell Porkdal Mayme Kieffner Noel Lewis Katherine E. Tomka Joseph C. Frederick Ault Harry C. Patterson Roy E. Hultz Marjorie Kaley Bruce Alexander

Truck Hits Pole Supporting Traffic Light Near Route 113

State Highway Patrols directed traffic at Route 113 and 58 after a Nor walk Trucking Line eastbound truck struck a utility pole, jacking the pole with the traffic light down to three feet. Light remained in use. pole to be replaced by noon. no injuries reported.

Norwalk Jacknife State Highway Department

Master Plan Work Continues In Elyria

Charles Matthews of Ladislas Segoe and Associates works in Elyria through tomorrow on the city Master Plan. He met the City Planning Commission to finalize studies and set priorities, with focus on traffic, parking, and zoning. Several near completion Civic Foundation studies will soon be submitted for review.

Charles Matthews Ladislas Segoe and Associates Elyria Matthews Segoe City Planning Commission Civic Foundation

Noted Leader In Methodism To Speak At Banquet

Oscar Olson, pastor of Ep worth Euclid Methodist church in Cleveland, will speak at the First Methodist church banquet marking the 25th anniversary of the present building. Dr. James H. Sivard announced the May 25 dinner at 6 30 p m in the church basement. Olson is Albion College educated and has held key roles in Methodism, including work with the Ecumenical Conference and World Council of Churches. Tickets remain at Likly Rockett store, the church office, or from congregational members.

Oscar Olson Epworth Euclid Methodist Church Cleveland Ohio First Methodist Church City James H. Sivard Albion Albion College Michigan Olson Royal Oak Mt. Union Place Baltimore Methodist Ecumenical Conference General Conference of the Church Uniting Conference Methodist Church (South Methodist Episcopal Church North Federal Council of Churches World Councr of Churches Amsterdam Methodist Church New Methodist H. P. Bembower Harry Given Likly-Rockett

Woman dies after fall through plate glass window

ZANESVILLE Jennie Anderson aged 23 died in hospital from loss of blood after a bad cut from a fall through a plate glass window. Police report. Early cabbage plants 18 cents a dozen. Resar Florist 1495 East River St.

Zanesville Jennie Anderson East River St

Eisenhower and Harriman Lead Atlantic Defense Choice

Gen Dwight D Eisenhower and W Averell Harriman head the list of Americans considered to head a new Atlantic pact high level council coordinating military and economic defenses against Communism. Foreign ministers agree on a standing council with authority to decide, guiding plans to scrap ships, field 30 divisions, and align allied economies.

London Dwight D. Eisenhower W. Averell Harriman Security Council Eisenhower Columbia University Harriman West Atlantic Administrative Council France United States

Elyrian Dies In Cemetery From Heart Attack

W. E. Shay, 76, of 49 Cleveland Street, died suddenly Tuesday evening. His body was found in Ridgelawn cemetery by Mr. and Mrs. William Smith while placing flowers. Coroner Paul F. Tillman ruled a heart attack. Born December 14, 1873 in Carlisle township, he spent life in Elyria and was famed as an interior decorator. Survived by two sons Elwin of Elyria and Oliver of Birmingham, Ala., and two grandchildren. Services Friday at 2 p.m. at Taylor Funeral Home, Reverend Ralph W. Neighbour officiating. Burial in Ridgtawn cemetery.

W. E. Shay Cleveland Street Ridgelawn William Smith East River Street Paul F. Tillman Mr. Shay Carlisle Township Elyria Elwin Shay Oliver Shay Birmingham Ala Taylor Funeral Home Ralph W. Neighbour Ridgetawn Cemetery

Expect Red China Attack on Quemoy

Hong Kong dispatches report Chinese Communist troops are set to assault Nationalist held Quemoy island off Amoy soon. Nacionalists recently evacuated Wanshang and Chensai islands as Formosa residents brace for Soviet built planes to soften the island for invasion.

Hong Kong Quemoy Island Amoy Soon Formosa Pescadores Wanshang Island Pearl River Chensai Island Yangtze

One Woman Tells Another About Quick Want Ads

A shopper extols the Chronicle Telegram Want Ads as a fast inexpensive way to sell used items. She notes women share success stories about items like a baby carriage rug dining set and golf clubs and urges dialing 4752 or 4753 for help writing an effective ad.

Chronicle- Telegram

Hardware and Home Goods Ad Highlights

A compact ad listing hardware items including pipes, glassware, Roper gas ranges, Minnesota paints, Colson wheel goods, and Elyria Howe advertisements.

Roper Minn Colson Wheel Elyria Howe, O. Adv

Also Mentioned on This Page

Americans For Defense Post Dr. Flynn Home For the Yaesiued Lawrence Ashenbach Ray Carter George S. Cole, Jr King E. Fauver Joseph Gardner J. E. Glass L. N. Nicholas I. J. Sheppard James H. Walters Wayne. Wise Howard Barbour Robert D. Buel Worth Fauver J. Ed. Glass Denis J. Ryan, Jr R. M. Timms M. E. Whitman Cardinal Beer Adv Johnson, Bradley Reelect Covault County G.O.P Elyrian Red China Quemoy
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