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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1947
Page
1
Three diphtheria cases were reported in Florence Township. The notice notes vaccination and health measures, with emphasis on safeguarding children and preschoolers. Local health authorities urge prompt vaccination and monitoring.
Edward Minnsch, 40, of Noddy Avenue, was arrested after a disturbance at Mire Wakera Trail. William Catalier of Vermilion-on-the-Lake faced assault charges, and Mix Gribble was jailed on a warrant. Vermilion-on-the-Lake resident J. Lyle McQuist was fined for disorderly conduct following a disturbance reports.
Prices at noon supplied by United Press show current market figures for commodities and securities. Includes brief status updates on key stocks and bond yields across major exchanges and declines or gains from earlier sessions.
Fragmentary court and public notices summarize a range of 1946- era cases, local insurance and construction matters, and divorce actions. Names include Peter Gail and Elsie Rogde. the report notes a motor grader accident, a United Automobile Workers picket dispute, and real estate listings with prices and goods for sale in Elyria and Cleveland markets.
Elyrian is offered a half tuition scholarship by Adelbert College of Western Reserve University. Wallace Nichols, son of Mr and Mrs Wallace Nicholls, residing at 319 Harwood Street, reported the award. The scholarship is renewable automatically, aiding Elyrian’s plan toward medicine.
Ray Rate Beaver, chairman, announced a father and son banquet at the temple on May 27. The program includes entertainment by a magician and a movie. Gifts will be presented. Other committee members include Rabbi Carl Miller, Richard Altfeld, and Jerry Rubin.
A series of death and funeral notices list numerous individuals from Fortnofer and Slough. The text records names, ages, birthplaces, family survivors, funeral homes, and burial services with scattered misreadings, including references to Fortier, Avenue, Medora Funeral Home, and multiple names such as Theresa Herbert, Marvel Leah Hak Oberlin, and others, indicating obituaries and memorials published in a local paper.
The article recalls a student athlete with ties to St Agnes School and the American Legion team, noting involvement with football and baseball. It mentions family, education at local schools, and participation in military academy prep, highlighting community ties and athletic focus.
Wellington Veterans of Foreign Wars Post met in regular session with three new membership bids. Names included Richard Cordray and Clyde Hingnett. plans for Memorial services, state encampment delegates, and a church program were discussed.
New Orleans reports word of a U S Army B 17 crash after departing from Palmer to Kelly Field Texas. Panama Canal command relayed the crash 70 miles from Puerto Cabezas Nicaragua with three hours of travel remaining before contact. Sixteen aboard, crew details unclear, plane reportedly broadcast fuel concerns during descent and was last tracked near Howard Field in Colorado.
Four people suffered minor injuries in a two car collision at Middle avenue and Reckd street at 12:45 a m today. Richard Atherton was arrested on a reckless driving charge after the wreck. Atherton was driving west on Broad street and turned onto Middle avenue when his car collided with an eastbound vehicle driven by Shirley Hogera of Columbia avenue. Passengers included Mary Lump, Shirley Cox, Sue Carol Greene, Molly Van Warmeye and Nancy Nielsen, with injuries ranging from a bloody nose to a foot injury. The other two drivers were Thomas Reed and Howard Hagen. Atherton was fined 10 dollars plus costs in court.
Patrolman Paul Stentz is praised by Herman Geiss, superintendent, for steady conduct during a car breakdown on Broad Street. Geisser's note commends Stentz for his calm control of traffic and its impact on public safety.
Fire officials report an automobile owned by B. Gareber of Georgina Avenue Burnin g at the rear of the Exgies Club on Ata Acond Street. Fire originated in the distributor area and destroyed the distributor wiring generator and spark plugs, and scorched the car hood paint.
A summary of a church community plan to study religious education integration. The event features Dwight Pelton and Rabbi Carl Miller discussing curriculum inclusion, with emphasis on religion in literature and school life. The plan includes a weekday program and a steering committee to organize future meetings.
Crowds flocked to the Longfellow Room at the Elyria Library for the fisra Elementary School art show showcasing works by Boveard and Ely students. The exhibit runs tonight and tomorrow from 7 to 9 p.m. with Sunday hours 2 to 8 p.m. A gallery talk by Miss Dothby A. Jones is planned, and several teachers from various grades will display drawings and paintings.
Applicants for Licenses will take examinations in the council chamber at 7 pm. The examining panel includes Hart, Dicksson, and other inspectors. A small number of applicants are expected, with a few from outside the city anticipated to attend.
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