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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1947
Page
1
A garbled historical report outlines a cabinet shakeup and failed bid for a unity government amid political instability. It mentions nations, leaders, and coalition struggles, with unclear names and timelines surrounding parliamentary maneuvering and resignation efforts.
Akron Clity commerce president Heoo M. Sanderson said today that a proposed income tax plan, similar to Toledo’s, would establish a payroll levy around one percent, targeting about $6,000,000 yearly. Opposition from Mayor Shuser and organized labor, plus owner support, led to delaying action pending Toledo court outcomes.
New London Grange meets Thursday May 22 with illustrated lectures and refreshments. The program notes Haymaking benefits and DHIA, with attendance expected from local Grange members and Four-H club youth. camp dates for 4-H members announced for nearby Camp Crag and Lemon Falls Camp, August 2 to 7, details from county extension agent.
Berlin reports a gray market surge as Germany nears a Monday tobacco import ban. Americans hope to circumvent by importing cigarettes, while locals debate rationing and hunger relief. Helmut Strohm advocates selling 300 cigarettes per German to curb the black market as the strain on supplies grows.
Three Ohio State University coeds remain hospitalized after a food poisoning incident affecting about 40 students at the campus dining facility. Victims include Ethel Vargo 20 Jamesville Maddlene Steman 22 Arcadia and Allee Wenrick 18 London. The episode stems from meals served at the university’s elementary and secondary school dining area.
Dora Bell Renner 82 died at 8 15 a m at Elyria Home for the Aged Coshocton County Ohio widow of Fred Renner survived by Edxon Car Hell Huntington West Va and Mrs Lucile Rinehart Laton California services at the Home for the Aged with Dr Charles B Hess burial in Ridgelawn cemetery Roseann Nairy 60 wife of Albert died at home 88 Lauidon court on Tuesday May 20 after lingering illness born in Baltimore Md September 21 188? a longtime resident of Elving and member of St Marys and Rosary Society survived by husband one daughter Dolores Daswgie Flywd Mina Anat Will Cumberland Md ten brothers and several nieces and nephews funeral at St Marys and St Marys Church at 9 30 a m with Rev F Diet officiating burial at St Marys Cemetery
Market notes from United Press list price quotes for major stocks including American Stores, Sears Roebuck, Westinghouse, Woolworth, General Motors, Bendix, US Steel, Republic Steel, and others. The report names ticker activity and brief sector movements across a broad corporate roster.
Fragmentary market text shows varied calf and cattle terms, prices, and items among disjoint notes. Entities include references to calves, prices, regions, and operators, with no coherent narrative due to OCR corruption.
Thirty seven new members were initiated into The American Legion at Elyria Post No 12 on Onis Street after a 6 20 p m birthday dinner for April May and June born members. The Post 12 auxiliary organized, with Commander Wy O McClellan presiding, notes a 218 rein in the second target for the Fifth District and outlines upcoming Poppy Day May 24 decorations at the cemetery and a Memorial Sunday wreath service. Plans include a May 23 parade led by a police escort, with high school bands and other groups, plus invitations to local baseball teams and community groups to attend the Cleveland baseball game on June 1. National Flag Day observances are noted for June 14 and a delegation from the Fifth District will attend state and national events in June.
Community members are invited to join a garden program run under supervision. The event will involve local leaders and youth participants with guidance from program coordinators to foster sustainable gardening practices.
Residents of Emerson Avenue near Sprague Road in Columbia Township protest long neglect of road repairs. Mrs. Po Kessler and Mrs. John Mietter describe worsening conditions causing vehicles to bog down and deliveries to stall during wet weather. They note the road was previously a dirt street and only recently surfaced, with little work since then.
A boiler exploded at the Lockhart Troy Steel Co plant in McKees Rocks Pittsburg area sending bricks through the roof and tearing a brick wall. Ten of the 175 workers were injured, one seriously, as bricks flew and the boiler ripped through the plant wall.
The State Highway Patrol reports two robbers held up a bank in Putnam County near Continental in Western Ohio. Further details were not available.
An arrest report notes Ronald Barres a0eran taken by deputies for alleged violation of provisions of Jus pie Mon On whene support charke. Cases include Belew Topely petition for divorce and custody awards, and a replevin action for property. A divorce and custody dispute references a couple with repeated legal actions and a restraining or service notice noted.
Port Clinton property owner accuses sand dredges of wrecking beaches on Lake Erie with state approval. He cites hydrauIic dredges near Bay Point at Marblehead, claiming sand removal harms shorelines and could trigger multi million plans to save beaches. Huntington says state public works officials deny involvement and deny blame for beach loss.
In Lebanon Albert Wilson, longtime superintendent of Medina School District, collapsed during graduation exercises and died. He had earlier attended Shire University and left behind his wife and three children. A new Medina school head was named to succeed him.
Fragmentary police report notes East Wavennipeet arrival and Nora Mak Gia parade event. The Tadgary Wass valued at 44 dollars. Details are incomplete but indicate municipal activity and local officials involved.
A garbled OCR mix presents ordinances and notices from a 1947 city council meeting. It references paving, commercial district expansion, West Street, land parcels, and amendments to the revised ordinances of Elyria, with signatures from Henry Wault and the city clerk.
The fragment references multiple names and places such as UW, Skaaraee Wahlfred, Me Parsddees, and Hor Tsk Ede with scattered actions. It appears as an OCR garble listing people and locations without clear events.
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